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Hundreds of Beaufortonians have come to appreciate the exceptional vocal program at Beaufort High School, fondly known as the “Voices.” Well get ready – there is another high school chorus coming to town that Voices director Vic Varner says is among the very best in the country. The Clover High School Choraliers is a 100-member auditioned SATB choir with a long daisy chain of honors. The ensemble is 5-time first place winner of the South Carolina Choral Festival, and has performed for numerous statewide organizations, including special appearances at the Governor’s Mansion. The Choraliers have appeared at choral festivals in Atlanta, Orlando, Williamsburg, New York City, and as special guest with The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Knowing that our Voices have booked some prestigious venues as well, we decided to ask Vic Varner why he so’s excited about the Choraliers performing in Beaufort.
and performance skills, they are more comparable to a really good college choir. They really are one of the best high school choirs in the United States.
Photographer Ed Funk captures the Lowcountry and beyond…
Chemistry by training, he is an award-winning photographer who employs a variety of digital cameras. Though he has been taking photographs since childhood, the self-taught artist spent his entire 37 year professional life in the printing industry with the world’s largest manufacturer of printing inks and pigments in both a technical and marketing capacity.
Ed’s work is featured regularly in over 75 galleries, shops, magazines and newspapers throughout the Lowcountry. In fact, one of the magazines he is best known for is the Bluffton Breeze; his photography has graced its cover for almost eight years. He is a member of the Hilton Head Art League Gallery, Society of Bluffton Artists, Beaufort Art Association Gallery and, Pluff Mudd Art in Bluffton. Last, but not least, he is a Past President and board member of the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island and a founding member of The Photography Club of Beaufort.
Sandra Baggette is taking a “Paint what I love and love what I paint” approach to her latest series of paintings, Red Wicker Chairs. When she recently found these eye-catching chairs, she knew they would be the perfect addition to her gardens and a creative spark for a new series. Her latest treasures have now been arranged throughout her gardens to create a vibrant interest among an abundance of azaleas, wisteria and spring greens. By photographing her process, Sandra will be able to show how she creates paintings and explain her delight in using an abundance of colors.
Award winning artist Diane Dean’s work is representational abstract and incorporates the colors and textures of nature. Each work is based on her personal interaction with the world around her. Diane works in Mixed media, including encaustic (beeswax) on highly sculpted surfaces. 
progressive, deliberate layers with a wide range of created and found tools. Deanna pursues vibrancy in her art by playing on the struggle between structure and chaos. In her newest series, Ms. Bowdish is concentrating on “reconstructed deconstructions” where she creates large works on watercolor paper and canvas which are then cut down and either woven or stitched back together ,creating an entirely new painting. The weavings are then coated with resin and can be applied to functional surfaces such as tables, countertops and backsplashes.
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