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(OSU) GLEE (Club) Comes to Hilton Head
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
4th Annual Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Planned for October
The Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival is back for the fourth year – and growing. What started as a one-day event in 2005, has quickly become a week of festivities in historic Bluffton showcasing the arts and locally harvested seafood. Festival events are…
Aladdin Shines and Shimmers
Hilton Head Prep’s holiday musical has all the dazzle of a New York Radio City Show! Performing arts director, Don Hite, promises that Hilton Head Prep’s production of Walt Disney’s Aladdin, this December 10th, 11th and 13th, will absolutely capture all the franticness and energy of…
All Time Top Ten Funniest Movies for Girls (Or Any Other Living Thing with a Real Sense of Humor)
Here’s the real deal. Movies have been broken down into category after sub-category for decades, but it takes a ridiculous sense of humor to see the true genius in some of our most beloved comedic roles of all time. I believe I possess this amazing…
All-Time Top 10 Funniest Movies for Guys
Okay, here’s the gig: this list is debatable. I’m not saying this list is written in stone. It’s written with more of a “black Sharpie scrawled across your passed out buddy’s forehead” mentality—visible, hard to get off, comical, yet possibly offensive. In assessing a top ten…
Amos Hummell: Coloring outside the Lines
“Coloring outside of the lines is scary business. Some days I don’t have the courage for it at all. On my big, bold days, though, I let my red crayon just streak across a line. Then I swirl my purple and orange out there with…
Angie Aparo
Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you…
Annie! at the Main Street Youth Theatre
Fourteen middle school girls stand around, panting and sweaty. “Can we please get a drink of water?” the girls refrain as soon as the action stops. Immediately after hearing the OK, they all rush by with an exaggerated, “Thank you!” As they bound past, the leader…
Are You Ready? Get 'Cha Head in the Game!
Hilton Head Preparatory School presents High School Musical Art appears to imitate life in Hilton Head Prep’s production of the Disney Channel’s High School Musical, playing May 1-3 at Hilton Head High School’s Performing Arts Center Venue (VPAC). “Just like the musical’s lead character, Troy Bolton, Prep…
Artistic Workshops at Honey Horn this Fall
The Coastal Discovery Museum is pleased to offer a series of workshops at Honey Horn. Each of the artists will bring a special perspective, style and view to the workshops. Using Honey Horn’s natural beauty and architectural features. You will have a chance…
Artists on Art: In the Search of the Perfect Holiday Gift
Sheldon Church Ruins Beaufort SC Mark S. Tierney Mira’s Picture This Gallery* ********** Composer Robert Schumann once said that light can be sent into the human heart through art. This perhaps explains the glowing enclave of artists here in the Lowcountry. From the quaint streets of Bluffton to the deep…
At the Easel:Portrait painter Kaytee Esser shares her unique perspective on people, pets and the good life
Step aboard artist Kaytee Esser’s home, a 40-foot trawler docked at Shelter Cove Harbour, and you’ll be greeted by all sorts of appealing characters, including an adorable little girl wearing a sunhat (Archie the bulldog, a direct descendent of the University of Georgia’s famous mascot…
“What’s Your Name, Darlin?” Luke Bryan wows his fans
Maybe a half hour (or more) before Luke Bryan starts his show, fans line up outside the dressing room door. They are carrying photos, cameras or just blank pieces of paper. Most are young ladies, wanting the country singer/songwriter’s autograph and to get a photo…
Beaufort Festiv-ALE
What could be better than spending a sunny day strolling along the water sipping a cold beer? How about spending two days sampling dozens of finely crafted brews from around the world and helping out a couple of good causes at the same time? “Beaufort Festiv-ALE…
Bialystock and Bloom: The Producers arrive at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Based on the classic cult movie, Brooks’ musical has been called an “equal opportunity offender” and, in the same breath, a tribute to the golden age of the Broadway musical. It is both. Director Casey Colgan described it as a “physical comedy, slap stick, and…
Blockbuster Power
Only a small handful of industries can cradle the essence of an era and—in times of retrospection—define the time by the very operation of the industry itself. For many, the movie cinema industry projects the greatest sense of nostalgia and serves as the most identifiable…
Blue Parrot Gifts
The other day, I found myself surrounded by glimmering birds, sparkling dolphins, burnished turtles and glinting palmettos. There were baubles, bangles and beads everywhere. A flock of fairies swam through the air above me. (Or is that a flight of fairies?) No matter. Shimmering marsh…
Bring on Spring!
March is upon us, Think Spring! And also make your plans to enjoy the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival. The annual celebration starts on Wednesday, March 11 and ends with the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 15. Events…
Camellia Art: Exhibiting Lowcountry creativity
Maybe it’s the coastal light or our proximity to wildlife and sea creatures. Or it might just be that the easy living in the Lowcountry seems to nurture creativity. Whatever “it” is, our area has it—that certain something that attracts and influences artists of all…
Coligny Plaza: Where the Action Is
From an urban point of view, Hilton Head Island doesn’t have a “downtown.” No hustle and bustle. No razzle dazzle. No skyscrapers, city lights or bus fumes. But if it’s the heart of the community you seek, find it at Coligny Plaza. With a collection…
Deas Guyz
Talk about a complete sell out, no negative tone intended! Because if you want to see Deas Guyz, you are going to have to book a reservation at the Jazz Corner two weeks in advance! Your name better be on the guest list to pass the…
Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid
Winter can be tough. Especially on an island in the Southeast where the stock of winter clothes can be a little iffy among inhabitants who often refer to wearing their “good flip flops” as dressing up. It gets cold, it gets dark early and people…
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Features Berlioz’ Monumental “Symphonie Fantastique”
On Sunday and Monday, October 26 and 27, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Music Director Mary Woodmansee Green will present Hector Berlioz’ orchestral showpiece, Symphonie Fantastique, as the highlight of the HHSO second Master Series and first Prelude concert of the 2008-2009 season. HHSO Principal…
Hooked on Plein Air • Area artists capture the moment on canvas
En plein air: a French expression which means “in the open air,” used to describe the act of painting outdoors. What could possibly possess an artist to don snake boots and wade out into a Lowcountry marsh, schlepping a paint box and portable easel, only to…
Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is calling for snow this Christmas—no shoveling required. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas comes to the stage of the Elizabeth Wallace Theatre Dec. 6-31, offering audiences all the fun and none of the fuss of a winter wonderland. Based…
John Diamond An artist surprised at himsel
When John and Nancy Diamond moved to Hilton Head Island in 1990, John Diamond was semi-retired from the giant management consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, where he had worked most of his professional career. He also probably had the longest commute to work. “I spent six…
La Cage aux Folles: It’s all about family
You may already know the story. Boy (Jean-Michel), madly in love with girl (Anne), tells parents (George and Albin) of his engagement. Problem: Jean-Michel’s parents are gay; Anne doesn’t know; and her dad (M. Dindon, who is head of the “Tradition, Family and Morality Party”)…
Les Misérables: “Valjean” and “Javert” Talk
Jason Kraack, who plays Jean Valjean, the protagonist in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s current production of Les Misérables, remembered the first time he heard the musical. “I remember the first time I listen to it on CD. I was 12, at a friend’s…
Life on the May River
The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that it will host “Life on the May River,” from February 23rd until May 5th. Highlighted in this exhibit will be artistic works focusing upon the natural and cultural importance and beauty…
March Calendar
Le Petit Cabaret with Casey Colgan March 27, 6pm Tickets: $155 and $190 each Arts Center of Coastal Carolina An evening of imaginative cuisine, French wines, exotic auction items and GREAT songs, all to support the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Education and Outreach programs. Contact Info:…
May River Theatre Company: A Community Treasure
Have you ever wanted to take to the stage and belt out a ballad, deliver a dramatic soliloquy, or ham it up with a little slapstick? Thanks to Ed and Jodie Dupuis, the lights of Broadway are shining upon Bluffton. The couple founded the May…
No Rehearsal Necessary
Chem-is-try. This is the word Clarence Williams uses to describe his band, the B-Town Playaz. Readers who “religiously” follow the band will be interested to know that the trio got its official start in 2002, as a church band at St. Gregory the Great in…
Put a Little PEP In Your Christmas
Watch out! Don’t cry. Don’t pout. Why? Not only is Santa Claus coming to town, but the Target Band has just released their new Christmas CD. And if this doesn’t put some jolly in your jingle, nothing will. In addition to the band’s soulful renditions…
Ron and Natalie Daise: A Conversation
Talking with Ron and Natalie Daise is better described as talking and smiling and laughing with Ron and Natalie Daise. Maybe it is because they have performed together so much, but in our interview they would smoothly finish each others’ sentences, usually punctuated with rich…
The Artist from Gardens Corners
Fishing Line On May 6, artist Jonathan Green will be in Columbia to receive the 2010 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts Lifetime Achievement. It’s the highest honor the state gives in the arts. With his vibrant depictions of Gullah life, Gullah people and…
The Studio: Fine Art and Fine Dining
In this economic downturn, going out to eat should be more than just dinner in a restaurant. It should be a memorable experience. Walking into The Studio, nestled under the live oaks at 20 Executive Park Rd., just off of Pope Ave., words like elegance,…
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
4th Annual Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Planned for October
The Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival is back for the fourth year – and growing. What started as a one-day event in 2005, has quickly become a week of festivities in historic Bluffton showcasing the arts and locally harvested seafood. Festival events are…
Aladdin Shines and Shimmers
Hilton Head Prep’s holiday musical has all the dazzle of a New York Radio City Show! Performing arts director, Don Hite, promises that Hilton Head Prep’s production of Walt Disney’s Aladdin, this December 10th, 11th and 13th, will absolutely capture all the franticness and energy of…
All Time Top Ten Funniest Movies for Girls (Or Any Other Living Thing with a Real Sense of Humor)
Here’s the real deal. Movies have been broken down into category after sub-category for decades, but it takes a ridiculous sense of humor to see the true genius in some of our most beloved comedic roles of all time. I believe I possess this amazing…
All-Time Top 10 Funniest Movies for Guys
Okay, here’s the gig: this list is debatable. I’m not saying this list is written in stone. It’s written with more of a “black Sharpie scrawled across your passed out buddy’s forehead” mentality—visible, hard to get off, comical, yet possibly offensive. In assessing a top ten…
Amos Hummell: Coloring outside the Lines
“Coloring outside of the lines is scary business. Some days I don’t have the courage for it at all. On my big, bold days, though, I let my red crayon just streak across a line. Then I swirl my purple and orange out there with…
Angie Aparo
Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you…
Annie! at the Main Street Youth Theatre
Fourteen middle school girls stand around, panting and sweaty. “Can we please get a drink of water?” the girls refrain as soon as the action stops. Immediately after hearing the OK, they all rush by with an exaggerated, “Thank you!” As they bound past, the leader…
Are You Ready? Get 'Cha Head in the Game!
Hilton Head Preparatory School presents High School Musical Art appears to imitate life in Hilton Head Prep’s production of the Disney Channel’s High School Musical, playing May 1-3 at Hilton Head High School’s Performing Arts Center Venue (VPAC). “Just like the musical’s lead character, Troy Bolton, Prep…
Artistic Workshops at Honey Horn this Fall
The Coastal Discovery Museum is pleased to offer a series of workshops at Honey Horn. Each of the artists will bring a special perspective, style and view to the workshops. Using Honey Horn’s natural beauty and architectural features. You will have a chance…
Artists on Art: In the Search of the Perfect Holiday Gift
Sheldon Church Ruins Beaufort SC Mark S. Tierney Mira’s Picture This Gallery* ********** Composer Robert Schumann once said that light can be sent into the human heart through art. This perhaps explains the glowing enclave of artists here in the Lowcountry. From the quaint streets of Bluffton to the deep…
At the Easel:Portrait painter Kaytee Esser shares her unique perspective on people, pets and the good life
Step aboard artist Kaytee Esser’s home, a 40-foot trawler docked at Shelter Cove Harbour, and you’ll be greeted by all sorts of appealing characters, including an adorable little girl wearing a sunhat (Archie the bulldog, a direct descendent of the University of Georgia’s famous mascot…
“What’s Your Name, Darlin?” Luke Bryan wows his fans
Maybe a half hour (or more) before Luke Bryan starts his show, fans line up outside the dressing room door. They are carrying photos, cameras or just blank pieces of paper. Most are young ladies, wanting the country singer/songwriter’s autograph and to get a photo…
Beaufort Festiv-ALE
What could be better than spending a sunny day strolling along the water sipping a cold beer? How about spending two days sampling dozens of finely crafted brews from around the world and helping out a couple of good causes at the same time? “Beaufort Festiv-ALE…
Bialystock and Bloom: The Producers arrive at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Based on the classic cult movie, Brooks’ musical has been called an “equal opportunity offender” and, in the same breath, a tribute to the golden age of the Broadway musical. It is both. Director Casey Colgan described it as a “physical comedy, slap stick, and…
Blockbuster Power
Only a small handful of industries can cradle the essence of an era and—in times of retrospection—define the time by the very operation of the industry itself. For many, the movie cinema industry projects the greatest sense of nostalgia and serves as the most identifiable…
Blue Parrot Gifts
The other day, I found myself surrounded by glimmering birds, sparkling dolphins, burnished turtles and glinting palmettos. There were baubles, bangles and beads everywhere. A flock of fairies swam through the air above me. (Or is that a flight of fairies?) No matter. Shimmering marsh…
Bring on Spring!
March is upon us, Think Spring! And also make your plans to enjoy the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival. The annual celebration starts on Wednesday, March 11 and ends with the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 15. Events…
Camellia Art: Exhibiting Lowcountry creativity
Maybe it’s the coastal light or our proximity to wildlife and sea creatures. Or it might just be that the easy living in the Lowcountry seems to nurture creativity. Whatever “it” is, our area has it—that certain something that attracts and influences artists of all…
Coligny Plaza: Where the Action Is
From an urban point of view, Hilton Head Island doesn’t have a “downtown.” No hustle and bustle. No razzle dazzle. No skyscrapers, city lights or bus fumes. But if it’s the heart of the community you seek, find it at Coligny Plaza. With a collection…
Deas Guyz
Talk about a complete sell out, no negative tone intended! Because if you want to see Deas Guyz, you are going to have to book a reservation at the Jazz Corner two weeks in advance! Your name better be on the guest list to pass the…
Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid
Winter can be tough. Especially on an island in the Southeast where the stock of winter clothes can be a little iffy among inhabitants who often refer to wearing their “good flip flops” as dressing up. It gets cold, it gets dark early and people…
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Features Berlioz’ Monumental “Symphonie Fantastique”
On Sunday and Monday, October 26 and 27, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Music Director Mary Woodmansee Green will present Hector Berlioz’ orchestral showpiece, Symphonie Fantastique, as the highlight of the HHSO second Master Series and first Prelude concert of the 2008-2009 season. HHSO Principal…
Hooked on Plein Air • Area artists capture the moment on canvas
En plein air: a French expression which means “in the open air,” used to describe the act of painting outdoors. What could possibly possess an artist to don snake boots and wade out into a Lowcountry marsh, schlepping a paint box and portable easel, only to…
Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is calling for snow this Christmas—no shoveling required. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas comes to the stage of the Elizabeth Wallace Theatre Dec. 6-31, offering audiences all the fun and none of the fuss of a winter wonderland. Based…
John Diamond An artist surprised at himsel
When John and Nancy Diamond moved to Hilton Head Island in 1990, John Diamond was semi-retired from the giant management consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, where he had worked most of his professional career. He also probably had the longest commute to work. “I spent six…
La Cage aux Folles: It’s all about family
You may already know the story. Boy (Jean-Michel), madly in love with girl (Anne), tells parents (George and Albin) of his engagement. Problem: Jean-Michel’s parents are gay; Anne doesn’t know; and her dad (M. Dindon, who is head of the “Tradition, Family and Morality Party”)…
Les Misérables: “Valjean” and “Javert” Talk
Jason Kraack, who plays Jean Valjean, the protagonist in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s current production of Les Misérables, remembered the first time he heard the musical. “I remember the first time I listen to it on CD. I was 12, at a friend’s…
Life on the May River
The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that it will host “Life on the May River,” from February 23rd until May 5th. Highlighted in this exhibit will be artistic works focusing upon the natural and cultural importance and beauty…
March Calendar
Le Petit Cabaret with Casey Colgan March 27, 6pm Tickets: $155 and $190 each Arts Center of Coastal Carolina An evening of imaginative cuisine, French wines, exotic auction items and GREAT songs, all to support the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Education and Outreach programs. Contact Info:…
May River Theatre Company: A Community Treasure
Have you ever wanted to take to the stage and belt out a ballad, deliver a dramatic soliloquy, or ham it up with a little slapstick? Thanks to Ed and Jodie Dupuis, the lights of Broadway are shining upon Bluffton. The couple founded the May…
No Rehearsal Necessary
Chem-is-try. This is the word Clarence Williams uses to describe his band, the B-Town Playaz. Readers who “religiously” follow the band will be interested to know that the trio got its official start in 2002, as a church band at St. Gregory the Great in…
Put a Little PEP In Your Christmas
Watch out! Don’t cry. Don’t pout. Why? Not only is Santa Claus coming to town, but the Target Band has just released their new Christmas CD. And if this doesn’t put some jolly in your jingle, nothing will. In addition to the band’s soulful renditions…
Ron and Natalie Daise: A Conversation
Talking with Ron and Natalie Daise is better described as talking and smiling and laughing with Ron and Natalie Daise. Maybe it is because they have performed together so much, but in our interview they would smoothly finish each others’ sentences, usually punctuated with rich…
The Artist from Gardens Corners
Fishing Line On May 6, artist Jonathan Green will be in Columbia to receive the 2010 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts Lifetime Achievement. It’s the highest honor the state gives in the arts. With his vibrant depictions of Gullah life, Gullah people and…
The Studio: Fine Art and Fine Dining
In this economic downturn, going out to eat should be more than just dinner in a restaurant. It should be a memorable experience. Walking into The Studio, nestled under the live oaks at 20 Executive Park Rd., just off of Pope Ave., words like elegance,…
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