Author: Margaret Evans

New Life For Lipsitz (Part Two)

New Life For Lipsitz (Part Two)

Posted by | Dec 3, 2013 | | 0

The Ground Floor Editor’s Note: In the 11/20/13 issue we began a two part series on the rebirth of the historic Lipsitz building in downtown Beaufort. Margaret Evans spotlighted Atelier On Bay, the maze of artists’ studios and galleries that rambles through the entire second story of the building. Read Part One here. For more than a century the rambling wood building on the corner of West and Bay Streets stood as the center of commerce in downtown Beaufort.

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“Falstaff” Live in HD

“Falstaff” Live in HD

Posted by | Dec 3, 2013 | | 0

An undisputed master of Giuseppe Verdi’s final comic masterpiece, James Levine conducts Robert Carsen’s acclaimed production of Falstaff for Metropolitan Opera, the first new version of the opera at the Met since 1964. USCB Center for the Arts will feature the new work when it is transmitted live on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14.

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Come & See Those Dancin’ Feet

Come & See Those Dancin’ Feet

Posted by | Dec 3, 2013 | | 0

Sleigh bells, snow, carols, hot chocolate, gifts . . . these are some holiday staples of course. Well, the snow, not so much. But at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island, the holidays are celebrated with something a little different: the opening of their latest production, 42nd Street, one of the most beloved shows of all time.

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Gershwin, Dvorak, and Mozart at USCB

Gershwin, Dvorak, and Mozart at USCB

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“True music must repeat the thought and inspiration of the people and the time.” – George Gershwin Even today, although we may not know who wrote it, most Americans, at least of a certain age, recognize George Gershwin’s music .

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Rambler’s Life: the South Reloaded

Rambler’s Life: the South Reloaded

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A new collection of true adventure tales has been released by local author Michele Roldán-Shaw. Rambler’s Life: the South Reloaded is a hand-bound book featuring original block-printed covers, and continues an odyssey begun in the underground classic Ain’t a Rambler’s Life Fine: the South.

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Lunch with Author Clay Rice

Lunch with Author Clay Rice

Posted by | Dec 3, 2013 | | 0

When an author luncheon includes an author who plays the guitar, sings, and will cut your silhouette with his magic scissors – and oh yes, has good food – that’s a fun day you can’t miss! The USCB Lunch With Author Series on Thursday, December 12th provides the author, Clay Rice, and Moss Creek Clubhouse will provide the luncheon.

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Masterpiece Masquerade

Masterpiece Masquerade

Posted by | Dec 3, 2013 | | 0

Is it a Van Gogh or just pretending to be? “Masterpiece Masquerade” will once again be the feature exhibit for Beaufort Art Association’s All-Member Holiday Show. Each year BAA invites all 200 of their members to exhibit in their downtown gallery. Over the years Masterpiece Masquerade has been a favorite subject for artists and art patrons. This year’s exhibit will not disappoint. Artists were asked to pick their favorite master artist to emulate, or to recreate a masterpiece, adding their own twist. Either way, this December the BAA Gallery will be filled with Beaufort artists’ own “masterpieces,” reminiscent of those hanging art museums all over the world. There will be oils, acrylics, collage, drawings and mixed media.

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