Famed theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, he of the wrenching 2014 movie The Theory of Everything, says the universe has not existed forever and in fact began some 15 billion years ago. In his words, “this is probably the most remarkable discovery of modern cosmology.” (What, better than Amazon Prime?)
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Charles Wersler and Sandra Fischer will be signing their books at McIntosh Book Shoppe in the Bay Street Marketplace, 919 Bay Street on Saturday, February 27 from noon until 3:00 pm Mr. Wersler’s book, Last Ferry to Beaufort is based on his study of personal photographs and historical documents concerning the last ferryman in Beaufort County, who also just happened to be his great grandfather, Captain Willie Roberts. Wersler was born in Beaufort and as a writer has a deep interest in the life and history of Beaufort.
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For five years, Art League of Hilton Head artists have enlivened Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert program book with artwork relating to the concert themes and musical selections. From March 1-April 2, Art League Gallery will celebrate its collaboration with HHSO with the exhibition of “Music as Art.” An opening reception on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5-7 pm is free and open to the public.
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Opening on Febraury 29, Beaufort Art Association presents “By The Sea,” a joint exhibit of fine jewelry and photography by two of the Lowcountry’s finest artists, Barbara Miller and Robert Ryzner. The two-month exhibit runs from Monday, February 29, through Saturday, April 30. Opening Reception is Friday, March 4, from 5:30 to 7:30. The public is invited. The work of over 60 other local member artists will also be on exhibit.
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Beaufort Art Association’s 55th Annual Spring Show will take place from Friday, February 26 through Monday, February 29 at a brand new venue this year – Tabby Place in Downtown Beaufort on Port Republic Street. Local artists will present their finest works for exhibit and for sale during the show. Oils, acrylics, watercolor, photography, mixed media, pottery, woodturning, stained glass and much more. Fine art jewelry has been added this year. Admission is free. Public is invited.
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By Margaret Evans, EditorIt’s stream-of-consciousness time, folks. That’s what happens on this page when the world is spinning too fast – when reality spirals beyond my ability to comprehend it, much less comment on it with any coherence. “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold,” wrote Yeats back in the day. I swear that guy was a prophet.
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Novelist Robert B. Parker (1932-2010) wrote widely popular, entertaining mystery books. Often I pick one up off the coffee table and gaze at the author photo on the back cover. There he is, a crusty, rugged fellow, with a face like your favorite L.L. Bean boot.
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The Spanish Moss Trail Opens Phase 4 The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail (FSMT) recently announced the opening of the next 2 miles of the Spanish Moss Trail – from Depot Road to Broad River Boulevard – bringing the Lowcountry a fully-connected, 6.5 mile Trail that provides a seamless route from Port Royal to the communities south of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS).
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 The legendary Niccolo Paganini was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of the late 18th and early 19th century and his Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major is the ultimate tour de force for a soloist. World-class Hungarian violinist Tamas Kocsis will perform Paganini’s work with the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra in concert on Feb. 25 and 28.
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 Fripp Island Friends of Music has brought world-class pianists to the Fripp stage for over three decades. This year they’ve outdone themselves by hosting the incomparable Mauro Bertoli.
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