My grandfather, Herman Henry Von Harten, had a nickname, as did most men in Beaufort in the early 20th century. It’s hard to imagine now, but there were once vast hordes of Lowcountry men who smelled of sea-salt and tobacco and went by names like Skeeter, Skipper, Sonny, Spanky, Bubba, Buddy, Buster, Buck, Bo and, my favorite, Zoo.
The Backyard Tourist has a list of suggestions to help you make the most of the season.
(Editor's Note: This is an update of an article originally published 10/27/10)
Southerners have an inborn appreciation of the autumnal equinox. Those of us who can still recollect a time before the ubiquity of “conditioned air” appreciate the change of seasons even more. This is why some of us are good churchgoers: by the middle of July we are all aware of what Hell must be like. Fall means the end of summer’s stifling tyranny, a time when our primary occupation is staying cool and moving as little as possible. By the end of August we are practically motionless.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 11:05
The national event-planning firm makes its home on Charles Street
Have you been curious about the colorful new sign on Charles Street that announces Fandango Productions South? Wondering what it is that Fandango is all about? Well, Fandango, in one word, is a marvel. They are a company that is bringing extraordinary ideas to Beaufort and the Southeast.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Tim Rice andAndrew Lloyd Webber, will be presented at The Baptist Church of Beaufort on Friday, September 30 at 7pm and Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for General Admission and $5 for seniors and children under 12.
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Lowcountry Watercolors at the Beaufort Art Association
Human beings are masters of time. We lose it, gain it, spend it, save it, waste it, and even share it with others. Like many people with countless demands on their precious hours, artists often feel there are never enough minutes in a day. But Audrey Montgomery made a commitment to spend more time following her creative desires.
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Beaufort Symphony Opens Season with a 20th Century Celebration
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 10:04
Local concertgoers are in for a rare treat on October 13th and 16th when The Beaufort Symphony opens its 2011-2012 season. Guest soloist, Alexander Pershouinin, will offer the Koussevitsky Bass Concerto, accompanied by the orchestra. Dr. Alexander Pershounin is Associate Professor of Bass at Columbus State University in Georgia, where he is also director of jazz studies. He has performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States and has appeared with world-class artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Yo Yo Ma to Ray Charles and Benny Golson.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 11:23
Fall came early this year. By the time you read this, it may have retreated again – who knows around here? – but the fact remains that we enjoyed a cool, autumnal blast the weekend of September 16th, and I, for one, was caught completely off guard.
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“Patsy Cline has always been my singing idol,” says Maggy Norden, who plays the country legend in “Always…Patsy Cline,” opening October 7 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.
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This year’s series will offer works by composers from Mozart to John Novacek, and prize-winning artists like soprano Hyunah Yu and the genre-defying string quartet, Brooklyn Rider.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort Festival Series will open its 33rd season on November 6, 2011. The season will include five early Sunday evening concerts from November through April at the USCB Arts Center. Artistic Director and cellist Edward Arron will welcome new and returning talents for musical programs that will ensure the Series’ continued reputation as one of the most distinguished musical offerings in the Savannah—Hilton Head—Beaufort and Charleston area.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 11:18
If you don't believe that one person with a vision can change the world, you have not met Paige Elenson. A senior Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher, Paige is the founder of Africa Yoga Project. She embodies the concept of selfless service in action. Paige is the proof that one young woman with an idea can change the planet.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 11:26