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Wadsworth Returns

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 23, 2010 | Music | 0

December 12 will be a night for the lush sounds of strings and piano when Mr. Chamber Music himself returns to Beaufort for the USCB holiday chamber music concert. The audience will have what has become for us a rare treat when the venerable Charles Wadsworth joins the young sensation from Korea, Jeewon Park at the Steinway grand for a Schubert duet. USCB’s Artistic Director, host and cellist Edward Arron will also join Mr. Wadsworth in another Schubert piece, the haunting and exquisite song, “An die musik.” The evening will also showcase the extraordinary talents of internationally acclaimed violinist Yosuke Kawasaki, who is the Concertmaster of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa under Director Pinchas Zukerman. A highlight of the program will be the powerful and heart-wrenching Smetana Piano Trio played by Kawasaki, Park and Arron.

Holiday Harmonies

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 23, 2010 | Music | 0

“Harmonies for the Holidays” could well be the theme for the upcoming Winter Concert of Beaufort...

Creatures Great & Small

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 23, 2010 | Art | 0

Taking pictures is second nature to most residents and visitors to Beaufort. We love photographing the outstanding beauty and nature that surrounds us. Those who enjoy it as a hobby have joined the Photography Club of Beaufort. Each year the organization has a year long photo project. This year it was “Creatures Great and Small”. A majority of the 65 members in the club submitted photos… from egrets feeding their young, to pets to African wild animals. There are even a few abstract surprises in store.

The Town Crier

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 23, 2010 | Rants & Raves | 0

“Can you remember the last time you cried?” My pastor posed that question to the congregation in his sermon Sunday morning. From my perch in the choir loft, I looked out at the sea of polite, inscrutable faces before me – they don’t call us Presbyterians the “frozen chosen” for nothin’ – and wondered (doubtfully) if anybody else was thinking what I was thinking: “That’s easy! It was about 20 minutes ago, during the first hymn. I LOVE that one… it’s got all those great Alleluias…”

Small Town Silver

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 10, 2010 | Local Color | 0

The South Carolina State Museum is teaming again with “the Charleston Silver Lady,” Dawn E. Corley, to present “Small Town Silver,” an on-the-road version of the popular antique silver program currently offered by the museum in conjunction with the recently held-over exhibit South Carolina Silver: Varieties in Society 1750 – 1935. First stop is Walterboro, on Thursday, Nov. 18, where Antiques & Collectibles of Walterboro, located at 220 E. Washington Street, will host two sessions of Corley’s workshops: a morning session from 10 a.m. – noon and an afternoon session from 4 – 6 p.m.

Holiday Gallery Walk

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 10, 2010 | Art | 0

Old Town Bluffton’s thriving and eclectic art community will host its annual Holiday Gallery Walk on Friday, November 19, from 3 – 8 pm. Wine and refreshments will be served by each gallery. Visitors can also enjoy live music and browse through Old Town’s “walkable” galleries on Boundary, Church, May River and Calhoun Streets throughout the entire event. The event is sponsored by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants’ Society with funding from local A-tax dollars. Hundreds of visitors to the area and local art patrons have traditionally enjoyed this local art experience. The event will showcase Bluffton’s local talent and is a great resource for one-of-a-kind gifts. Wine and refreshments will complete the event on the streets of Old Town. Galleries and shops will be “lit up” for the holidays. The community can show its support for the arts, restaurants and shops in Bluffton by attending this fun event and having a great time! This year is a perfect opportunity to support your community by shopping locally.

Discover the Greek Revival

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 10, 2010 | Books | 0

Think Greek cooking is hard, tedious, time-consuming, way too many ingredients and worst of all unhealthy and fattening? Then it’s time for enlightenment! On December 2nd, Patricia Moore-Pastides will introduce her dazzling new cookbook, Greek Revival: Cooking for Life to local residents attending the USCB Lunch With Author series at the Moss Creek Clubhouse, Hilton Head. Moore-Pastides, an accomplished cook and public-health professional, has taken eighty-seven ambrosial recipes designed for the needs and appetites of everyday cooks, leavened the pages with delectable anecdotes about the Greek lifestyle, then peppered it with revealing scientific insight, and the result is Greek Revival: Cooking for Life. The Moss Creek Chef will make Milopita, one of the desserts from the Greek Revival cookbook, for the luncheon.

“Mulan, Jr.” at USCB

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 10, 2010 | Theater/Dance | 0

Beaufort Children’s Theatre is back on stage at the USCB Center for the Arts with Disney’s “Mulan, Jr.” for one weekend only: Nov. 13 at 7 PM Nov. 14 at 3 PM. Join 70 aspiring actors, ages 6 – 18, while you to travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan.” The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! “Mulan, Jr.” is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get your audience up on its feet!

Portfolio

Posted by Margaret Evans | Nov 9, 2010 | Art | 0

Joyce and Don Nagel present their recent oils and pastels in “Portfolio” opening with an artist reception on November 9 at 5-7pm at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. Painting demonstrations will be on Nov 13 at 11AM and Nov 20 at 2PM and a USCB Lifelong Learning presentation on Dec 1, 1-3PM. The show runs through December 4. For details call 843-681-5060 or visit www.artleaguehhi.org Joyce and Don Nagel barely need an introduction in the HHI area. As painters, instructors and workshop leaders they are well known to local art aficionados.

Love in Any Language

Posted by Margaret Evans | Oct 26, 2010 | Local Color | 0

The committees responsible for planning and staging Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2011 Valentine Ball gathered in September to raise a glass of cheer in celebration of work now underway. Over 30 volunteers attended a party, hosted by this year’s co-chairs, Lisa and Paul Mazzeo and Anne and DeWitt Helm, at which the theme for the Ball and recipient of its proceeds for 2011 were announced. “Love In Any Language” is the theme unveiled for the 2011 Valentine Ball.

Author: Margaret Evans

Wadsworth Returns

Holiday Harmonies

Creatures Great & Small

The Town Crier

Small Town Silver

Holiday Gallery Walk

Discover the Greek Revival

“Mulan, Jr.” at USCB

Portfolio

Love in Any Language

What’s Happening

Celebrate with Catering by Debbi Covington

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