Beaded sculptures, jewelry and embroidered art pieces fashioned with thread or wire are just a few of the techniques displayed in the “For the Love of Beads” exhibit at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. The splendor and sparkle of beadwork have continually fascinated the six featured artists who have combined their talents in this innovative and imaginative presentation of beads of all colors, shapes and sizes.
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The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “‘Tis the Season,” an exhibit of unique art by over 100 member artists, on display from December 7 through January 2 at the SOBA Gallery. Enjoy our beautiful gallery and consider shopping for unusual gifts this holiday season: local paintings, 3-dimensional art and photographs!
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The image on our cover is “Sunlight & Shadow” by Don Nagel, from his exhibit of...
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Sherry Turkle of MIT claims in her new book Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age that people spend too much time on virtual messaging—texting and the like—and too little time in actual conversations. And it’s “killing our human relationships,” according to The Week magazine.
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Lowcountry Weekly is pleased to announce the winners of the Sea Island Spirit Writers Short Story Contest. These writers were asked to complete the prompt “Once, when no one was looking…” in 750 words or less. Participation was outstanding, and we’re just glad the Sea Island Spirit Writers served as judges, not us. The winners are as follows…
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Start your holiday celebration with South Carolina’s cultural ambassadors, The Hallelujah Singers,...
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The Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center will present A Christmas Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover and Friends on Saturday, December 12 at 5 pm to celebrate 20 years of positively enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children through education and the arts.
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World-renowned violinist Frank Almond brings his famous centuries old Stradivarius to Beaufort to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs. Interview by Mark Shaffer Frank Almond talks about the 300-year-old violin he plays as if it were a person. Although he considers the rare and valuable Lipinski Stradivarius to be a “super high-end tool” it is also the most intimate of partners, one who pushes his skill far beyond the limits of lesser instruments. So, when a stranger tasered him and took it in a Milwaukee parking lot on a subzero winter’s night in 2014 it felt more like a kidnapping than an armed robbery.
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The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “A Holiday Boutique,” a collection of local handmade treasures, artsy crafts, unique furniture pieces and small paintings on display and available from November 21 through December 30. Look for holiday decorations, perfect hostess gifts and extra special presents for extra special people.
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The Beaufort Arts Council has announced the inaugural ArtPop Beaufort competition. ArtPop Beaufort is a partnership between Adams Outdoor Advertising, Beaufort Arts Council and the local art community to provide artists with an opportunity like no other!
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