“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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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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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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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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Put a star on your tree and celebrate art on Friday, December 20th, 5:30-9 at The Charles Street Gallery.
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Put a star on your tree and celebrate art on Friday, December 20th, 5:30-9 at The Charles Street Gallery.
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By Margaret Evans, EditorAn actual (slightly edited) conversation in a typical Beaufort living room, the night before Thanksgiving… Mother (at her computer): So, what do y’all have on your minds this holiday season? I’m looking for a column topic . . . Daughter (on the sofa, not looking up from her iPhone): Clothes. I have clothes on my mind. Mother: I need something a little more compelling than clothes.
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The Other World, by Richard Hawley (Short Story America) Review by Margaret Evans, Editor In the first story of his luminous new collection The Other World, Richard Hawley flawlessly sums up what you have always known – but didn’t know you knew – about the essence Christmas:
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Imagine a fellow who’s been lucky enough to have received a good education while living in nine states and to have held truly interesting jobs. Imagine him taking a deep breath and sitting back down at his laptop. He just reached a milestone of sorts, column #25 for Lowcountry Weekly, and it seemed like a good time to reflect on the past few years and where the always enjoyable writing process has led and vice versa. And yes these destinations have included a rabbit hole or two!
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Lowcountry Weekly spotlights the rebirth of a downtown icon. By Mark Shaffer For more than a century the sprawling, wooden structure at Bay and West Streets served as the cornerstone of commerce in downtown Beaufort. Built in1883, it was the town’s largest timber structure. In 1902 the Lipsitz family opened a department store and grocery on the ground floor. The family lived above the business. Three generations of Lipsitz lived and worked on Bay Street.
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