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Author: Margaret Evans

Songs of Ourselves

Last week, I had occasion to sing with my choir at the funeral of a long-time member of our church. This happens from time to time. I’m a little odd – and possibly creepy – in that I kind of enjoy these final rites of passage that many attend out of duty, love and respect… but basically dread. Maybe “enjoy” isn’t the right word, exactly. But I always feel privileged to be among those who are mourning the loss of someone dear, privileged to help ease their pain through music, and maybe – in some small way – just through my presence.

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Hilton Head Gets World Class Conductor

Even when John Morris Russell speaks to a small group, there is an energy level that cannot be denied. The newly named music director and principal conductor of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra simply can’t seem to help himself as he waves his arms and gestures into the air, with expressions of passion and joy, as if he were on stage conducting a Joseph Haydn symphony.

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Amazing Artists… and a Harmonium

 The rare harmonium, invented in the 1840’s, will make a Beaufort appearance at this year’s final USCB Festival Series concert. When was the last time you saw a harmonium? When was the last time you heard a harmonium? When was the last time you saw and heard a harmonium in Beaufort? When is the next likely opportunity you will have to see and hear one played by an exceptional pianist here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina? It most certainly will not be soon. So plan now to be in the audience on Sunday, April 29 at five o’clock.

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A Time for Renewal – Earth Day at Herban

Herban Marketplace is rooted in goodness, purity and the intention of giving back. It’s because of this mentality that Earth Day is so special to us. As you likely know, Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on April 22. It’s a celebration that occurs without consideration of the background, faith, or nationality of those celebrating. Why is that? I think it’s because we’re all human and all have the same needs and desires for even the most basic necessities the Earth can provide. When you look at it that way, nothing else seems to matter as much; at least I think so.

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Healing Heroes at Hampton Hall

 Bryan Anderson, author of “No Turning Back”, will address those attending the Healing Heroes Golf Week banquet at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse on April 24th. During his recovery as the Iraq War’s fourth triple amputee caused by a roadside IED, Bryan transformed his life from tragedy to personal fulfillment.

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Lowcountry Weekly: 09-09-2026

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