The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “Foreign Affairs – Around the World in Art” by Virginia MacKenzie, a truly versatile and creative artist. The show will be on exhibit from October 6 through November 1 at the SOBA Gallery. As the name implies, all the works of art are depictions, along with stories, of some of the international destinations Virginia has visited.
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The Photography Club of Beaufort recently announced the winners of their Fall 2014 semi-annual competition. Judges were Brian Glaze, assistant professor of studio art at USC-Beaufort; Nancy Rhett, well-known local artist and book illustrator; and professional photographer, Gary Geboy.
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The photograph on our cover is “A Lowcountry Redbud,” by Gregg Hunt, winner of the...
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The Art League of Hilton Head proudly presents the works of two classical realistic painters, Dennis Lake and Heather Wanamaker, in a unique art exhibit at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery located at Shelter Cove Harbour, in the Walter Greer Gallery, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
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A candid (only-slightly-censored) conversation with Bernie Schein about growing up Jewish in Beaufort, insiders and outsiders, and his new novel Famous All Over Town.By Margaret Evans, Editor I showed up on Bernie Schein’s front porch with a list of questions and a plan. This was a mistake. Despite his repeated claims that he’s OCD, strict adherence to a plan is not Bernie’s strong suit. (Not someone else’s plan, anyway.) Interviewing Bernie is more like hopping a train of thought – his – then holding on for dear life as it careens down one track after another, sometimes jumping the rails entirely. It’s an exhilarating ride and you cover a lot of ground. Just don’t kid yourself that you’re the engineer.
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The joy of reading crashed like a tropical storm over my crew-cut head while I was a kid, intensified through trips to our bookmobile. I trudged happily home with armfuls of books on dinosaurs, explorers, skin diving . . . whatever. I loved Lloyd Bridges’ “Mask and Flippers” (Chilton Co., Book Division, 1960) and met him years later in California.
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Palmetto Bronze, an auditioned community Handbell ensemble, will perform a concert at the Baptist Church of Beaufort on Sunday, September 21 at 4 pm. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
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Deana Martin is a world-class entertainer equally comfortable with a celebrated symphony at a legendary concert hall or on an intimate cabaret stage with a swinging jazz quintet. She’s a New York Times best-selling author, a gifted actor, a vocalist of incredible depth and passion and a licensed pilot. When talent is part of the family pedigree, it can be difficult for an artist to forge an individual path, but Deana Martin has successfully navigated that tricky terrain. And on September 25th, she’s coming to the USCB Center for the Arts.
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The Wardle Family YMCA is hosting its 5th Annual Boots & Bling Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 20, 2014 starting at 6 pm at The Shed in Port Royal. Boots & Bling is the Y’s major fundraiser for capital improvements to the Y.
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The annual Beaufort Friends of the Library Fall book sale descends on Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort starting Friday, Sept. 26.
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