Author: Margaret Evans

Where Water, Sky & Land Meet

New Pastels by Sherry Fooshee will be on exhibit at Charles Street Gallery, Beaufort February 1-22. The public is invited to an opening reception with the artist on Friday, February 1st, 5:30 to 9pm

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Not Just ‘For the Birds’

Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its annual fundraising extravaganza, the Habitat Birdhouse Auction, coming up on Friday, April 25th. But before the fun can be had, or the funds raised, Habitat needs your help! The birdhouse auction is great cause with lots of opportunities for community involvement…

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Seriously Wasting Time

One night, not too long ago, my husband and I were having a heated discussion (we never argue, we discuss… hotly) about something we’d just heard on the news. Honestly, I can’t remember the topic, but I can only assume it was presidential primaries-related. As our conversation unfolded – “unfolded” being, perhaps, too gentle a term – our pitches rose, our comments began to overlap, then collide, and our pleasant, after-supper “family time” teetered on the brink of… unpleasantness.

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Color, Light & Forms of the Lowcountry

He’s becoming a familiar sight to the locals south of the Broad – close to marsh islands, on the river banks or in scenic backyards overlooking the water – Richard Coyne is standing at this easel capturing the Lowcountry light in his oil paintings.  A winning smile on his face and an easy manner, he wears high snake boots and a wide-rimmed straw hat.

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Harlem Renaissance “How To”

Though I’ve never attended, I’ve heard and seen a lot. My first exposure to the annual Harlem Renaissance Gala was when Carol Tuynman, one of the originators of the event and an ACBC boardmember, got her hair marcelled to complete her outfit. Later, Melba Cooper, who is a guiding light of arts integration in the schools, mentioned to me, “Lisa, the Harlem Renaissance is a wonderful, joyous event. I was on the committee for five years, and I met lifetime friends in the African American community that I would have never met without it.” Now that I work for ACBC, Harlem Renaissance gets a lot of attention from us staffers because it’s such a significant fundraiser, and I’ve also overheard some fascinating remarks about a Josephine Baker acolyte from last year. For the Billy & the Duke-themed 2008 event, I’ve worked closely with the 30-member committee put together by co-chairs Claudette Humphrey, Marie Lewis, and Ethel Denmark in order to fill the four hour gala at the Parris Island Lyceum with glamour and enlightening cultural perspectives. In preparation for finally attending, I’d like to share what I’ve learned, so maybe I won’t be the only new skirt attempting the Lindy Hop:

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A Laugh Riot!

    On Saturday, January 12, Beaufort Performing Arts is happy to present the comic genius of James Gregory, back by popular demand!    Ever since he left a successful career as a salesman and first picked up a microphone nearly twenty years ago, James Gregory has been working to make people laugh.  The Atlanta comedian has played big cities and small towns, filling comedy clubs and convention halls with his homespun, easy-going stories of food, funerals and funny relatives.    “James Gregory is in a class all by himself* his humor transcends all barriers; social, economical, racial or whatever.” Entertainment Magazine

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