When the early 20th century English writer/philosopher G.K. Chesterton was invited by The Times newspaper to join several other prominent thinkers in answering the question, “What is wrong with the world?” his essay took the form of a brief letter: Dear Sirs, I am. Sincerely yours, G.K. Chesterton
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Deborah S. Johnson, B3C Project Coordinator, sums up the past three years. The Beginning On January 17, 1711, or 1.17.1711 if one (not 1) is inclined towards numerology, the Lords Proprietor a great distance away across the Atlantic Ocean in England decreed the following: “…We therefore being desirous to render the province of Carolina as useful as may be to this her Majesty’s Kingdom of Great Britain and also considering what great tracts of sand are lying upon the said River of Port Royal which may afford great quantities of Naval Stores have given directions for the building of a Town called Beaufort Town…”
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Sewanee president and scholar of the American South, Dr. John McCardell, spoke with our editor about his part in the upcoming Tricentennial Lecture Series at the Parish Church of St. Helena. Last January, our features editor Mark Shaffer had the privilege (and fun) of sitting down for a chat with Beaufort historians Larry Rowland and Steve Wise prior to the second round of Tricentennial Lectures at USCB. The good doctors were still basking in the glow of the wildly successful first round of lectures, from which literally hundreds of people were turned away for lack of space. As Mark put it at the time, it was “the small town equivalent of a smash Broadway show… An encore presentation wasn’t simply necessary, it was practically mandated. The trio of scholars has agreed to take the stage once again in what can only be described in certain circles as Beatles-esque.”
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Three distinguished historians will present a series of lectures on the history of Beaufort from 1712-1865, on January 7, 14 and 21, at the Parish Church of St. Helena. Beaufort’s acclaimed historian, Dr. Larry Rowland, will discuss Beaufort during the Colonial Era, followed by Dr. John McCardell, who will talk about the significance of St. Helena’s Parish during the Colonial Era for the first Friday evening lecture, January 7th. Dr. Rowland will introduce the Great Beaufort Revival of 1831, presented by Dr. McCardell, on the 14th. Dr. Rowland is the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at USCB, and enjoys a reputation as both historian and lecturer. He is a former President of the South Carolina Historical Society. Dr. McCardell was recently appointed Vice-Chancellor and President of Sewanee: The University of the South and is past president of Middlebury College in Vermont. (See accompanying interview here.)
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My mother was a Sunday school teacher all the years I was growing up, and she also was an avid gardener. Each Saturday she liked to sit in her garden and prepare her lesson for the next day. Whenever she came across a plant in the Bible, she would make a note of it, and often, later that afternoon, we would go in search of it at our local nursery. Over time, she created what they now call a ‘biblical garden,’ although she called it her meditation garden. She added a St. Frances of Assisi statue and a birdbath and feeder and it was quite a lovely, peaceful, and song-filled place.
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Beaufort prepares to step out in style for a cause dear to its heart. This year, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation will host its 22nd annual Valentine Ball on Saturday, February 12, 2011. “Love in Any Language” is the theme, and the co-chairs are Dr. & Mrs. Paul Mazzeo and Mr. & Mrs. DeWitt Helm. The Valentine Ball is a philanthropic event like no other. The night begins with a black tie dinner with old friends, and ones newly introduced, at an elegant and intimate setting in a private home. The party then moves to the festively decorated Lyceum at Parris Island, where everyone visits, bids on an array of auction items, enjoys gourmet desserts, and dances to a live band till 1:00 am.
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Famed Parsons Dance company to perform at the Arts Center The New York Times once called famed dancer/choreographer David Parsons, “One of the great movers of modern dance.” Parsons’ influence is evident in his group, Parsons Dance, which brings its contemporary style to the Arts Center at 8 p.m. Jan. 15. “Beaufort County is full of dancers, from young to old,” Kathleen Bateson, Arts Center president and CEO, said. “So we try every year to spotlight a national dance company. I think the community really appreciates having a chance to watch professionals dance up close.”
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Books Sandwiched In, sponsored by Friends of the Beaufort County Library, returns for the 25th year on January 10, 2011, and continues every Monday through February 28, 2011. The 8-week program will be held in a different place – USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, and at a different time – noon to 1 p.m. Co-Chairs Sherry Hirsch and Gretchen Blickle selected local personalities to review the 8 books that focus on Beaufort and South Carolina in recognition of the 300th anniversary of Beaufort. The program is free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch or, as an alternative, purchase it from the Outtakes Café take-out table in the Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
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The Photography Club of Beaufort is pleased to announce winners of the 2010 Dale Westcott High School Nature Photography Award. This annual award is given in memory of Dale Westcott, a Habersham resident who died suddenly in 2005. Dale was a retired teacher and administrator and avid nature photographer. Barbara Westcott will award the checks and ribbons at the club meeting on January 10, 2011 at 7pm. The students, guests and general public are invited to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of these talented students.
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If the ghost of artist Vincent van Gogh came looking for his missing ear, he’d be delighted to find the one fashioned by sculptor Dave Musial for the Art League of Hilton Head’s Golden Ear Award. Van Gogh, who sliced off his lobe in a fit of madness (or, as yet another story goes, got part of it hacked off in a dust-up with his friend Gauguin) is the inspiration for the Art League’s First Prize in its annual Members’ Show.
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