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There He Stands

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jul 6, 2010 | Art | 0

Oil Pastel Paintings by Chris Clayton at SoBA Gallery The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) will present, “There He Stands,” a collection of pastel works by the recently elected President of the Society, Chris Clayton, August 2 – September 12. Clayton came to America from England in 1967 to work on the Lunar Landing program and he continued in that field designing aircraft engines. During his engineering career, his love of art compelled him to attend the University of Cincinnati Fine Art and continue fueling his love of fine art.

All Creatures Great and Small

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jul 6, 2010 | Art | 0

Photographs by Bing-ie Tan at Art League Gallery In July the Art League Gallery features “All Creatures Great and Small – Photographs by Bing-ie Tan.” An artist reception will take place on Tuesday, July 13 from 5-7 pm. The exhibit runs through August 7 at The Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island.

Jake Owen Makes It All Look Easy

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jul 6, 2010 | Music | 0

“You’ve got to care about the music…You’d better not be doing it for the publicity, the fame or the money. And you’d sure better not be doing it because it’s a way to make a living, ’cause that ain’t always going to be easy. You got to believe it, believe in the music. You got to mean it.” – Waylon Jennings A framed copy of that quote hangs on the wall in Jake Owen’s home in Nashville. It’s served as a valuable piece of advice in the last few years as he’s made the transition from a country newcomer with an infectious first single called “Yee Haw” to a bona fide star with a handful of hits under his belt and an ever-growing and loyal fan base.

55th Beaufort Water Festival

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jul 6, 2010 | Local Color | 0

“A Summertime Spectacular” FRIDAY, JULY 16 Festival Art and Craft Market Noon – 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park Opening Ceremony Gates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m. Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk. Free admission

Dark Magic

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jul 2, 2010 | Rants & Raves | 0

The Pinball Wizard is alive and well at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina I left the Arts Center’s new production of “The Who’s Tommy” feeling moved, inspired, and… confused. Moved, because the final number, “Listening To You,” is seriously, over-the-moon transcendent. Inspired, because I’m always inspired by terrific performers pouring themselves out with abandon. Confused, because the ending doesn’t make much sense. You walk away knowing you’ve been through something, but you’re not sure what. Some kind of catharsis has occurred, but its meaning is too vague to process. Is it the play that’s dense, or you?

See Him, Feel Him

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jun 21, 2010 | Theater/Dance | 0

The Who’s “Tommy” brings the Pinball Wizard to the Arts Center Long before “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Rent,” there was “The Who’s Tommy,” the rock opera that started it all. A revolutionary musical based on one of the most innovative albums in history, Tommy paved the way for some of Broadway’s biggest hits, including this year’s Tony nominee “American Idiot.” The Arts Center will stage the rock-and-roll show this summer, offering audiences an exhilarating night of theater unlike anything they’ve experienced on Hilton Head Island. It runs June 23-Aug. 1, with previews June 23 and June 24. Save an additional $10 by selecting the special Summer Sizzler Saving Seats for ANY show. This offer only available by calling the box office.

Ben Speaks

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jun 21, 2010 | Local Color | 0

Steve Nousen brings America’s most colorful founding father to vivid life at USCB “I have literally had audiences from (ages) 5 to 95,” says Ben Franklin interpreter Steve Nousen. As part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) summer program, Nousen will offer a lecture as the beloved Founding Father on July 1 at USCB’s Performing Arts Center.

Old Friends – New Work

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jun 21, 2010 | Art | 0

“Old Friends-New Work” is the title of the next featured artist exhibit at Beaufort Art Association Gallery in the George Elliott House, 1001 Bay Street, Beaufort SC opening June 28-August 7th.

Life in The Shallows

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jun 21, 2010 | Rants & Raves | 0

You’ve heard about that new book, The Shallows, by Nicholas Carr, right? You can’t miss it; it’s all over the Internet. I find that semi-ironic, too, because apparently, the book makes a pretty strong case that the Internet is dangerous – that it’s redesigning our brains… and it’s not necessarily an upgrade. Here’s what Donna Seam of Booklist has to say about The Shallows:

Women of Character

Posted by Margaret Evans | Jun 8, 2010 | Theater/Dance | 0

Talking with the cast of ‘Talking With’… Who is Jane Martin? No one really knows. What is known is that Jane Martin is the pen name of an award-winning Kentucky playwright. Though Martin has written numerous plays, including “Talking With…” and was nominated for a Pulitzer, the writer’s true identity is still a mystery. Eleven actresses from Beaufort and Bluffton, ages 18-80, will offer a glance into the unique lives of very different women when “Talking With…” produced by Misspent Youth Productions and directed by Gail Westerfield, comes to the ARTworks stage in Beaufort, June 11-19. The play earned national attention when it premiered at the 1982 Humana Festival of New American Plays at the Actors Theatre of Louisville.

Author: Margaret Evans

There He Stands

All Creatures Great and Small

Jake Owen Makes It All Look Easy

55th Beaufort Water Festival

Dark Magic

See Him, Feel Him

Ben Speaks

Old Friends – New Work

Life in The Shallows

Women of Character

What’s Happening

Celebrate with Catering by Debbi Covington

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