March 5 – 10: The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival brings together wine, spirits and food lovers for a six-day Festival. The Festival provides wine lovers and gourmet foodies alike, an opportunity to sample outstanding domestic and international wines and some of the Lowcountry’s best cuisine.
January 13: On the grounds of the iconic Beaufort mansion, Marshlands. Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., the event at 501 Pinckney Street is open to Historic Beaufort Foundation members and the general public. Ticket prices have been reduced this year to $45 per person and to $35 for those 35-years-old and younger.
April 9 – 15: RBC Heritage, which for 2012 will return to its traditional week in April immediately following the Masters Tournament, has been an important element of South Carolina’s culture and economy since 1969, when it debuted at the Pete Dye-designed Harbour Town Golf Links. 2011 Heritage tournament winner Brandt Snedeker.
Tuesday:
Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market! 1-4 p.m. Located in Beaufort across from Regions Bank on Route 170 (Robert Smalls Parkway). Look for the big red antique tractor! (843) 271-1869.
Saturday:
Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market! 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Located in Beaufort across from Regions Bank on Route 170 (Robert Smalls Parkway). Look for the big red antique tractor! (843) 271-1869.
January 1 – 31:
The Parris Island Museum is open daily from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Family and Graduation Days. Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps, as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Admission is free. The public is welcome to visit Parris Island, access may be dependent upon current security needs. A driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and registration are required. Boulevard de France. (843) 228-3650 or mcrdpi.usmc.mil.
January 1 – 31:
The Verdier House Museum in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District is open for tours, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “The Beaufort Artillery: Guardians of the Lowcountry Since 1776” exhibit features an “unsurrendered flag” Civil War flag carried by Beaufort’s Civil War militia and other memorabilia owned by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, the former Beaufort Museum and the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Guided tours are available by appointment. 801 Bay St. (843) 379-6335 or historicbeaufort.org.
January 1 – 31:
Self-Guided Tours of the Hunting Island Lighthouse, South Carolina’s only publicly accessible historic lighthouse dating from the 1870s, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Lighthouse admission is $2. Hunting Island State Park also offers a variety of Barrier Island educational programs for all ages throughout the year, such as “Beach Explorations,” “A Walk in the Woods“ and “Salt Marsh Kayaking.” Call the Nature Center for details and reservations. 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. (843) 838-7437 or southcarolinaparks.com.
January 1 – 31:
Daily tours of Bluffton’s Rose Hill Mansion, a Gothic Revival-style home built circa 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reservations required. 199 Rose Hill Way. (843) 757-6046 or rosehillmansion.com.
January 1 – 11:
The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is seeking artists who work in acrylic, pastels, clay, wood, fibers, metals, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media or photography for The Art Market at Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft show, April 28-29, 2012. Five thousand dollars in prize money will be awarded. Applications are available online. For details, contact Natalie Hefter at (843) 689-6767 ext. 225 or visit coastaldiscovery.org.
January 1 – 7:
“Songs of My People,“ an exhibit of original paintings by renowned artist Luther Vann, is on display in the York W. Bailey Museum at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Vann, a native of Savannah and student of the Masters of the Harlem Renaissance, is the featured artist for the 2011 Heritage Days celebration. 16 Penn Center Circle W. (843) 838-2474 or penncenter.com.
January 4 – 5:
Auditions for Misspent Youth Production’s March show of “Catholic School Girls” by Casey Kurrti and the Palmetto Theater Xperiment’s May production of “Picasso at The Lapin Agile” in the Black Box Theatre at ARTworks, 7 p.m. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
January 9 – 22:
WinterStyle Evening Rewards at the Tanger Outlets Hilton Head, 6-9 p.m. Spend $75 or more in a single evening of shopping and receive a free $10 Tanger Gift Card. Redeem same-day receipts at Shopper Services. 1270 & 1414 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com.
January 11:
The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable meets in the Bluffton High School Auditorium, 6:45 p.m. “Meet General George Meade (Impersonator)” with Dr. Andy Waskie. Guests welcome, admission is $10. 12 H. E. McCracken Circle. (843) 681-1956 or lcwrt.squarespace.com.
January 12:
Hampton Lake Monthly Lecture Series with Ron Roth discussing John James Audubon’s Birds of America in the Lakeview Room, 11 a.m. RSVP required. (843) 836-7463 or e-mail cguscio@hamptonlake.com.
January 13:
Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Annual Oyster Roast at Marshlands, 6 p.m. Freshly roasted oysters, hot music from a live band and cold drinks at the open bar. Advance tickets required. 501 Pinckney St. (843) 379-3331 or historicbeaufort.org.
January 21 – February 14:
Valentine’s Day TangerStyle promotion at the Tanger Outlets Hilton Head. Purchase a $50 Tanger Gift Card and receive a complimentary gift basket with Harry and David chocolates and a foot/manicure set or golf and coffee items. Offer valid for the first 100 gift cards sold, while supplies last. 1270 & 1414 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com.
January 21:
“The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season: The Enchanted Island” presented by the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts in the USCB Performing Arts Center, 12:55 p.m. Series tickets are available. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.
January 23:
“Upheaval in Charleston, Earthquake and Murder on the Eve of Jim Crow,” a gripping account of natural disaster coupled with turbulent social change will be the topic at January’s Dinner & A Lecture at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30; the program is 6-7 p.m. (843) 379-3331 or Historic Beaufort Foundation.
January 23:
Books Sandwiched In 2012 meets at USCB Center for the Arts, 12-1 p.m. “That Used To Be Us” by Thomas Friedman presented by Dr. Valerie Truesdale. Everyone is welcome.
801 Carteret Street. (843) 255-6503 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.
January 26:
“Lunch With Author Series: Jessica Speart” hosted by USCB at the Dockside Restaurant in Port Royal, noon. The freelance journalist and mystery writer discusses her latest non-fiction book, Winged Obsession, The Pursuit of the World’s Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler. Reservations required, series tickets available. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.
January 26-March 8:
Two Thursday classes, Theatrical Movement with Heather Denardo, for ages 6-9 and Adventure Stories by Lowcountry Kids with Lisa Rentz, for ages 9 -16. Scholarships & family discounts available, as are classes on Tuesday & Wednesdays. ARTworks is the coolest arts council in the Carolinas, located in Beaufort Town Center, at 2127 Boundary Street. (843) 379-2787 or artworksinbeaufort.org.
January 28:
Mardi Gras 2012 to benefit ARTworks at the Shed in Port Royal. Live music from Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, a silent auction, cash bar, food provided Berry Island Café and more. Discounted tickets are available until Dec. 15. Paris Avenue. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountryarts.com.
January 30:
Books Sandwiched In 2012 meets at USCB Center for the Arts, 12-1 p.m. “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson presented by Deanna Bowdish. Everyone is welcome. 801 Carteret Street. (843) 255-6503 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.
January 31:
Citadel Cadet Chorale at St. Helena’s Episcopal Church, 505 Church St., 7-9 p.m. In Celebration of the Tricentennial, please join us in the music of the Citadel Cadet Chorale, under the direction of Nancy Lefter. Some 35 cadets will thrill our heart with their fine voices. Come enjoy the sounds of this all male chorus in a beautiful setting. (843) 522-1712 or The Parish Church of St. Helena.
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