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ARTworks brings classic “Our Town” to OUR town

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Theater/Dance | 0

“Because what we do in the Black Box Theater is just a little different, we’re taking something that is tried and true – done and done again – and we’re going to put a new spin, ‘our’ spin, on it,” director JW Rone said of the new production of the American classic, Our Town, opening at ARTworks June 2. While virtually everyone is at least familiar with the concept of Thornton Wilder’s play – “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity” – many may not realize how timeless the play – originally produced in 1938 – really is.

LIES presents ‘Pinocchio!

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Theater/Dance | 0

Welcome One and All to the classic tale of “Pinocchio”! Lady’s Island Elementary has integrated this well-loved story from literature, adapted for younger audiences by Disney animators and retold by Kathryn Schultz Miller for Children’s Theatre. The story is a character lesson in behavior and consequences – about being brave, unselfish and truthful.

Hallelujah!

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Music | 0

Marlena Smalls & the Hallelujah Singers are home for Gullah Festival… and, hopefully, for good. “We haven’t done this in years,” Marlena Smalls tells me, sounding almost giddy. She’s referring to her upcoming performances with the Hallelujah Singers, happening at USCB smack dab in the middle of Gullah Festival. “I’m always here for the Tour of Homes, but as for Gullah Festival? It’s been a very long time. I feel like I’m coming home.”

Garden A Day 2011

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Local Color | 0

During the first week in June, The Beaufort Garden Club will again sponsor Garden a Day, a weeklong event celebrating National Garden week. Each day for five days, beginning June 6th, a private garden will be opened to the people of Beaufort. This has been a much anticipated event for the past 16 years, and this, the 17th Annual Garden a Day, will take visitors through some of the loveliest private gardens in Beaufort. As always, there is no charge to stroll through these unique gardens, since the Beaufort Garden Club sponsors the entire event as their gift to the townspeople and visitors.

USCB Lunch with Authors…

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Books | 0

Debuts Folly Beach by Dorothea Benton Frank There’s only one Dottie Frank whose matchless podium style is as striking as her books, to bring to life her new book, Folly Beach, which she will debut on Wednesday, June 15th at the Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head. Frank will talk about the research and yes, traumas, of writing the book, answer questions and sign copies which will be available for sale. The luncheon, which starts at noon, is sponsored by Continuing Education of the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Registration is made with Jo Ann Kingsley at 843-521-4147 or kingsley@uscb.edu. The all-inclusive price is $42.

Spring Fling in Downtown St. Helena Island

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Art | 0

Featuring the Art of Mel Green Time and tide have unique ways of creating new perspectives on our lives and life’s journeys, and the routes they take. This is especially true in the life of artist Mel Green, an internationally known abstract artist. Melvin Green was born during the height of the Great Depression to Whitaker and Sarah Green in the Jenkins Community of Beaufort County. Born into a large extended family with limited job opportunities and his love of drawing to pass the time, Mel left the Lowcountry after graduating from Robert Smalls High School and joined the army in 1953.

Beaufort Artists Head to Piccolo Spoleto

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Art | 0

Four award-winning Beaufort area artists were selected to participate in the 27th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit being held May 27 –June 11, 2011. Sandra Baggette, Kathy Crowther, Diane S. Dean, and Mary Grayson Segars will exhibit their work along with 110 South Carolina artists at the Marion Square Park between King and Meeting Streets in Charleston SC. The artists will be in attendance from 10am to 5pm daily to talk about their work. There will be scheduled art demonstrations by various artists in all mediums twice daily at 11am and 2pm.

Abstract Impressions

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Art | 0

An exhibit of recent paintings by N. Jack Huddle The Art League of Hilton Head, located in the Walter Greer Gallery of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, presents Abstract Impressions – an Exhibit of Recent Paintings by N. Jack Huddle, opening with an artist reception at the gallery on Thursday, June 2 at 5:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibit continues through July 2. Refreshments, Public welcome. 843-681-5060 or www.Artleaguehhi.org

Confession

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 24, 2011 | Rants & Raves | 0

Years ago, my mom gave me an Italian olive jar for Christmas. It’s like a big urn, earthen and ancient-looking – it actually is semi-ancient, I think – and I put it in my front yard, near the azalea bushes, amidst a bunch of flower pots. The first spring, I filled the jar with dirt and planted begonias in it. They did pretty well, but they died that winter, and after a few seasons, I stopped replanting them. It was kind of a hassle – the olive jar’s wide in the middle but small at the top – and eventually, I just kind of… let it go. (I’m always letting things go.) The jar was pretty enough on its own, I thought, and it looked nice surrounded by my potted plants.

Spring Fling on St. Helena Island

Posted by Margaret Evans | May 23, 2011 | Art | 0

Featuring the Art of Mel Green Time and tide have unique ways of creating new perspectives on our lives and life’s journeys, and the routes they take. This is especially true in the life of artist Mel Green, an internationally known abstract artist. Melvin Green was born during the height of the Great Depression to Whitaker and Sarah Green in the Jenkins Community of Beaufort County. Born into a large extended family with limited job opportunities and his love of drawing to pass the time, Mel left the Lowcountry after graduating from Robert Smalls High School and joined the army in 1953.

Author: Margaret Evans

ARTworks brings classic “Our Town” to OUR town

LIES presents ‘Pinocchio!

Hallelujah!

Garden A Day 2011

USCB Lunch with Authors…

Spring Fling in Downtown St. Helena Island

Beaufort Artists Head to Piccolo Spoleto

Abstract Impressions

Confession

Spring Fling on St. Helena Island

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