The painting on our cover is "Stepping Out Blues Man" by visual artist, poet and performer, TJ Reddy. The York W. Bailey Museum at Penn Center will showcase a collection of Reddy's paintings from June 28 - July 26. The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception from 6 - 9 pm on Saturday, June 28. For more information, call 838-2474.
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It's not unusual for an animal to be mixed among the cast of characters in a Mary Alice Monroe novel. It's become part of her trademark—captivating readers' hearts with memorable characters and at the same time awakening people to an important environmental issue.
The Society of Bluffton Artists presents "East of Suez," a collection of very special paintings by Betty Hintz, on display from July 7 through August 2, at the SOBA Gallery.
The Society of Bluffton Artists Annual Judged Member Show held its awards presentation and reception on Sunday May 11, with a full house of artists and admirers. This year's judge, acclaimed artist and art professor from SCAD Daniel E. Smith, gave a thoughtful and concise explanation of why each of his choices were made. The awards, presented in five categories, were as follows:
BEST OF SHOW - The Tree Nymph - Mary Ann Putzier (left)
The summertime production at the Arts Center is packed with toe-tappin' music and high-octane fun in this unique "feel good" show that's great for all ages.
Two days of great music, lots of good food and plenty of local arts and crafts await attendees of Beaufort's own "Homegrown Music Fest" at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7.