I got a press release a few weeks ago about auditions for an upcoming performance of Handel's 'Messiah.' In late November, the Sea Island Chamber Singers, accompanied by the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra, will sing the Christmas portion of this great, beloved oratorio, under the direction of Charles Frost. Swoon!
The Center for the Arts at the University of South Carolina Beaufort will present "An Evening with Pat Conroy," Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts on the university's Historic Beaufort Campus.
Would you just look at that mess? Some doofus has taken that whole wheelbarrow full of gorgeous newly-made potting mix and moved it out under the eaves of the potting shed.
The USCB Festival Series will open its 35th season on November 3. The Series will include five early Sunday evening concerts from November through April at the USCB Center for the Arts.
The YMCA of Beaufort invites you to its annual Boots & Bling Capital Fundraiser to benefit the Y, October 26th. Hosted by Butler Marine at 70 Sea Island Parkway, Boots & Bling is one of Beaufort's most anticipated fall events!
Beaufort artist finds new inspiration beyond Bay Street. By Mark Shaffer
"Half of creating is waiting for something to dry." – Deanna Bowdish
It's early on a quiet weekday morning at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. As the overheads flicker to life it's easy to pick out Deanna Bowdish's new studio space from the others. Towering over the threshold in giant mismatched letters are two simple words: ROCK ON. Anyone who knows Deanna recognizes her favorite conversational benediction. But that simple statement represents a philosophy of personal and creative perseverance that runs deep.
"The planet's best green journalist" Bill McKibben heads to the Lowcountry for a special lecture event.
Recently there has been a growing recognition that a string of weather events, from violent storms to record-breaking droughts, have had a profound impact on the lives of people in this country and around the world. Environmental journalist Bill McKibben has been for years among the most effective voices raising the alarm about the threats of climate change.
Known for bringing a broad spectrum of music to the Lowcountry, Fripp Island Friends of Music continues its tradition with Mustard's Retreat. On their way to Fripp, Mustard's Retreat will be opening for Peter Yarrow. How's THAT for an endorsement?!
Charlie Brown's pal, Linus van Pelt, was right! There's something incredible about pumpkins in the fall. Luckily, you don't have to stay up all night in the pumpkin patch to find a great pumpkin recipe. Five fantastic ones are right here!
Three writer/educators of three different generations discuss the state of literature today – reading it, writing it, publishing it, and teaching it – in anticipation of Beaufort's second annual Short Story America Festival and Conference.