Beaufort-based glass artist, Kathy Oda, is presenting her newest glasswork as part of her Coastal Glassworks exhibit at Art League Gallery. Fern leaves, flowering bromeliad and images of sea turtles are abundant in her glass.
Conroy Center Hosts Visiting Writers Singleton and Hicks
Books
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host two free public events featuring visiting southern writers George Singleton and Roberts Hicks on Tuesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 30, respectively. The author events will begin at 5:30 pm and be held in the Conroy Center at 905 Port Republic Street, Beaufort. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Sallie Ann Robinson Leads Gullah Cooking Demonstration
Books
Come join the Gullah Diva herself for a special evening of cooking demonstrations and storytelling. Learn how to capture the taste of the Lowcountry as Sallie Ann Robinson leads you on a trip through the history of Gullah cuisine with stories from her native Daufuskie Island. She will demonstrate two of her favorite recipes—fried baby back ribs and Gullah crab rice—followed by a tasting and book signing.
The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) welcomes featured artist Kendra Natter — whose photography will exhibit from June 3rd – June 30th at the SoBA gallery. The Gallery Opening Reception is from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 9th at the SoBA gallery, located at 6 Church Street in Old Town Bluffton. These events are free and open to the public.
Coastal Stage Pulls into New Venue with ‘Bus Stop’
Theater/Dance
The second show of the Coastal Stage Productions fifth season, “Bus Stop,” will be onstage May 24 through June 2 at its new performance venue, Coastal Stage at AMVETS, 1831 Ribaut Rd in Port Royal, SC.
The Holy City’s loss was Beaufort’s gain when Dr. Steve Rosenberg retired from his longtime position as Music Department chair at the College of Charleston and decided to move south.
“Living in Charleston, naturally I got to know Beaufort,” he says. “And I always considered it the most amazing and beautiful town in the US. I was ready for a new chapter in my life, so I decided to retire here and contribute to the cultural life.”