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On the Nature of Nature

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 12, 2011 | Rants & Raves | 0

Editor’s Note: The following essay was adapted from a shorter piece I published on my blog last month. It’s very different from the original. “One of the strange things about living in the world is that it is only now and then one is quite sure one is going to live forever and ever and ever. One knows it sometimes when one gets up at the tender solemn dawn-time and goes out and stands and throws one’s head far back and looks up and up and watches the pale sky slowly changing and flushing and marvelous unknown things happening until the East almost makes one cry out and one’s heart stands still at the strange unchanging majesty of the rising of the sun – which has been happening every morning for thousands and thousands and thousands of years. One knows it then for a moment or so.” Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

Dr. Seuss Takes Center Stage at USCB

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 12, 2011 | Theater/Dance | 0

Beaufort Children’s Theatre is back on stage at the USCB Center for the Arts with Seussical, Jr. one weekend only: April 16 at 7 PM and April 17 at 3 PM. Join 70 aspiring local actors, ages 6 – 18, as they perform what has become one of the most popular shows in America! In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (“Ragtime,” “Once On This Island”) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think” captures the show’s spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

Penn Center’s 8th Annual 1862 Circle Gala

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 12, 2011 | Local Color | 0

The historic Penn Center, Inc. will hold the 8th annual fundraiser 1862 Circle Gala and Awards Banquet on Saturday, May 7 at The Holiday Inn in Beaufort. The celebration marks 149 years of the historic Penn Center’s service to the community in education, preservation and the arts. This year’s Gala theme is “Preserving the History – Fulfilling the Promise.” The reception and silent auction begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner and the awards program following at 7:00 p.m. . The 2011 Gala will honor two individuals and one organization for diverse contributions they have made in support of Penn Center: Pat Conroy, Roland Gardner, and Sankofa Circle, Inc. of New York. Pat Conroy was born in Atlanta, Georgia to a young career military officer and a Southern beauty from Alabama whom he credits for his love of language.

Cinco de Mayo with Mary Alice Monro

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 12, 2011 | Books | 0

Mary Alice Monroe is an active environmentalist, bestselling novelist in both USA Today and the New York Times and one of the favorite authors to visit the USCB Lunch With Author Series. On May 5th, a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Moss Creek Clubhouse will herald her debut of The Butterfly’s Daughter, her latest book which skillfully incorporates the transformational journey of four very different women as they follow the migrating monarchs across the United States to Mexico.

Beaufort Art Professor Receives Award

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 12, 2011 | Art | 0

Amiri Geuka Farris, USCB Studio Art faculty member, was recognized by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation for his dedicated support of the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island. He and other award recipients were honored at an April 1st ceremony held at the State House, followed by a reception hosted by Governor Nikki Haley at the Governor’s mansion.

An Artist’s Journey

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 12, 2011 | Art | 0

The Beaufort Art Association presents “An Artist’s Journey” by Arlene Peck. The exhibit will run from April 15th through May 21st. The opening reception will be Friday, April 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 7:30. This reception will also mark another milestone for the Beaufort Art Association. The gallery is moving from the historic Elliott House to 913 Bay Street. The public is invited to attend the Gallery Grand Opening Celebration and “An Artist’s Journey” exhibit.

USCB Studio Art Graduates’ Exhibit

Posted by Margaret Evans | Apr 9, 2011 | Art | 0

As the USCB Historic Beaufort Campus becomes increasingly Arts focused, the first group of graduating seniors from the Studio Art program are showcasing their works at the first ever Senior Art Exhibition featured at USCB. According to Professor Jon Goebel, “This show is a chance for the community to see the high caliber of work our Studio Art program is producing as a result of our talented students and faculty.” The students are equally excited about the prospect of this exhibition, as evidenced by senior Amanda Marlowe, “This exhibition is my gateway to being a professional artist.”

Hilton Head Celebrates First Earth Day

Posted by Margaret Evans | Mar 29, 2011 | Local Color | 0

Organizations with offerings that benefit the planet or its people are invited to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor of Hilton Head Island’s first Earth Day Celebration. The April 2nd Earth Day Celebration on Hilton Head Island will celebrate the natural environment, but also teach and connect attendees with tools and resources to care for its social, environmental, and economic well being.

BHS Voices Take Us to Big River

Posted by Margaret Evans | Mar 29, 2011 | Music | 0

We love springtime in Beaufort, and one of the reasons is that the “Voices” of Beaufort High will once again shower us with song. This year, however, these talented students also will present us with moral quandaries, humor and satire — Mark Twain style. In addition to 3 sets of diverse and beautifully executed choral music, this spring show will conclude with a staged medley of “Big River.” Taken from Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the hit musical “Big River” first appeared on Broadway in 1985, combining Twain’s wit and story-telling with Roger Miller’s musical genius.

Stompin’ at the Savoy

Posted by Margaret Evans | Mar 29, 2011 | Music | 0

For two evenings, April 5 and 6, 2011, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra concert venue will be a...

Author: Margaret Evans

On the Nature of Nature

Dr. Seuss Takes Center Stage at USCB

Penn Center’s 8th Annual 1862 Circle Gala

Cinco de Mayo with Mary Alice Monro

Beaufort Art Professor Receives Award

An Artist’s Journey

USCB Studio Art Graduates’ Exhibit

Hilton Head Celebrates First Earth Day

BHS Voices Take Us to Big River

Stompin’ at the Savoy

What’s Happening

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