Dataw Island salutes veterans each year with a full arsenal of events honoring their service, and his year’s events did not disappoint. In fact, the community rallied to hold record-breaking events this year. At time of press, an astounding $42,802.60 to support veteran’s organizations had already been raised with more checks continuing to pour in – a record for this tiny private community near Beaufort.
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Beaufort Author Jack Gannon will debut his new book I Walked in Santa’s Boots at 5 pm on Saturday, November 19, at Lowcountry Produce and Market, 302 Carteret St, Beaufort. Gannon served as Beaufort’s premiere Santa Claus at “Night on the Town” and the Christmas Parade from 1993-2015.
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The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “A Holiday Boutique,” a collection of local gifts, handmade treasures, cards, small paintings and more, on display and available from November 19 through December 23. Look for holiday decorations, perfect hostess gifts and extra special presents for extra special people.
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The 5th edition of CraftHiltonHead2016,National Juried Fine Arts Craft Guild Exhibition, which occurs only once every two years, will showcase up to ninety 2 and 3-dimensional craft works of featured artists from around the country, competing for cash awards.
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By Margaret Evans, EditorIt’s finally happened, y’all. I am at a loss for words. After nearly two decades of column writing, I’ve been struck dumb. (Don’t go there.) It’s not that there’s nothing to say. There is plenty. It’s just that there’s no point in saying any of it. Not right now. Maybe never.
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The Lowcountry Wind Symphony announces the beginning of its third season, which includes significant and exciting changes! Each of the three concert programs will be performed for audiences at venues both North and South of the Broad. The first two performances proudly honor all men and women who have served in the military.
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“The fifth week of training—“Hell Week”—is the toughest. I arrived at the end of that week and had the pleasure of telling the sailors that it was over and they had survived to continue their training. These aspiring SEALs were a mess: having gone days without food or sleep, they were hollow-eyed, freezing, and barely able to stand. Formed up on the beach, they were covered head to toe in sand, unshaven, a little drool here and there, snot running out of their noses.
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In honor of Veterans Day, the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble will perform two concerts here in the Lowcountry. The first is Friday, November 11 at 8 pm at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head. The second is Saturday, November 12th at 7 pm at the Beaufort High School Arts Center. Both concerts are FREE and open to the public.
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USCB Center for the Arts is appreciative of the recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. “We are rescheduling events for a later time when residents are ready to celebrate the recovery and resilience of our community,” says Bonnie Hargrove, director of the Center for the Arts. “A Tribute to Etta James,” starring Marlena Smalls, has been rescheduled, along with some Met Opera Live in HD performances and the CFA fundraiser “An Affair with the Arts.” Tickets for all events are for sale online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or through the box-office 843-521-4145.
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Thinking of playing a round of golf over the Veteran’s Day holiday? While you are taking a few swings on the practice range, one very special young man will be golfing nonstop from pre-sunup until sundown in the name of veteran’s charities.
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