You must see ‘Glimpses of Gullah,’ an exhibition of art by Samantha Claar at Art League Gallery this July. Her work is inspired by the Gullah people of the local islands, and their rich and storied culture and history. Her passion and reverence for the people are evident as she describes them: “A formidable force in the life we appreciate in Georgia and South Carolina.”
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CraftHiltonHead2018, 6th National Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition, seeks 2D and 3D fine art craft entries that encompass exemplary creativity, experimentation, and imagination, showcasing what can be accomplished with few restrictions.
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Beaufort artist, Aki Kato, announced today that he has been commissioned to paint a Lowcountry marsh mural on wall space that faces the street at the newly opened Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Sams Point Road in Beaufort. The wall measures 10’ X 27.5’.
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By Margaret Evans, Editor“Disgusting.” “Sickening.” “Bottom Feeders.” “Monsters.” That’s just a brief sampling of the epithets folks were hurling on Facebook this morning. Some were talking about their FB friends. Others, directly to their FB friends. It occurred to me that Facebook has forever altered the definition of “friend.”
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One should be reasonable in one’s demands on life. For myself, all that I ask is: (1) accurate information and a coherent world; (2) warm, loving relationships with family and friends; and (3) no more kidney stones, please.
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Last October, I published an opinion piece explaining why, as the 2017 legislative session in Columbia drew to a close, I blocked the so-called HOA bill that had been passed by the House. I now offer this update, outlining how that bill was amended in the 2018 session, thereby allowing it to be passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor.
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Gerry Díaz’s art exhibition is called “Renacimiento,” which means rebirth. Díaz witnessed firsthand the destruction of his native Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria. The devastation inspired Díaz to consider just how short life can be.
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A special group of artists will be featured at the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) Gallery from July 1 – August 25 in a unique show entitled “BAA Summer Art Fair.” The exhibit will highlight the techniques of area jewelers, potters, painters, felt artists, and photographers. Featured artists are Jim and Linda Saylor, Daniel McSweeney, Sandra Atkins, Bill Bogle and Marian Sanders.
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By Margaret Evans, EditorSuicide rates in the United States have risen almost 30% in less than two decades. This is the finding of a government survey spanning the years 1999 through 2016. I stress that end date – 2016 – knowing that many of my readers might otherwise Jump to Trump. (Jump to Trump is my catch phrase for “jump to the conclusion that it’s Donald Trump’s fault.” Won’t work this time, y’all.)
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