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.
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.
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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 1 – 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.
March 1:
“Mendelssohn Mania” presented by the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. A concert featuring “Piano Concerto in G Minor” and Symphony #5 “Reformation.“ 801 Carteret St. (877) 548-3237 or www.beaufortorchestra.org.
March 2 – 3:
2nd Annual SC-GA Border BBQ Cook-Off, Hilton Head Lakes (Hwy. 278, I-95 at Exit 8). This is an SC BBQ Association certified competition open to anyone wishing to participate. Trophies and other cash prizes will also be awarded to competing teams. (843) 784-3606.
March 2:
Farmers Market! Each week throughout the year Habersham Marketplace (13 Market Street) hosts a local Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays. Get local produce and goods to use in planning your weekend meals then enjoy strolling around the market. (843) 846-3444 or HabershamMarketplace.com.
March 4:
“Mendelssohn Mania” presented by the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. A concert featuring “Piano Concerto in G Minor” and Symphony #5 “Reformation.“ 801 Carteret St. (877) 548-3237 or www.beaufortorchestra.org.
March 6 – 7:
Connoisseur Trip to Ossabaw, Georgia, hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation. One of Georgia‘s best preserved barrier islands, Ossabaw has been designated a Heritage Preserve by the state. Reservations required. (843) 379-3331 or historicbeaufort.org.
March 8 – 11:
Intergalatics Storytelling Festival, “Liars Competition at the BIG Story Fest” in Beaufort Town Center. All rounds open to the public, junior and senior divisions and prizes. ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street or (843) 379-2787.
March 9 – 11:
Lowcountry Pow Wow & Cultural Festival! Hardeeville’s annual celebration of Native American heritage will take place at Millstone Landing on Purrysburg Rd. This event will feature intertribal dancing in full period regalia (60+ dancers!), drumming with Bird Chopper Family Drum (Rick Bird), arts and crafts, native and contemporary foods. Storytelling and demonstrations will also take place. Contact Mike Benton, (843) 384-5551 or mb3710@yahoo.com or Sabrina Schaner (912) 312-5538.
March 9:
Farmers Market! Each week throughout the year Habersham Marketplace (13 Market Street) hosts a local Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays. Get local produce and goods to use in planning your weekend meals then enjoy strolling around the market. (843) 846-3444 or HabershamMarketplace.com.
March 14:
The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable meets in the Bluffton High School Auditorium, 6:45 p.m. “The Seven Days Battle” presentation with Edwin Cole Bearss. Guests welcome, admission is $10. 12 H. E. McCracken Circle. (843) 681-1956 or lcwrt.squarespace.com.
March 14:
“Lunch With Author Series: Michael Parker” hosted by USCB at the Country Club of Hilton Head, noon. The author discusses his most recent historical novel, The Watery Part of the World, speculating on what happened after Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared in 1813 while en route by schooner from South Carolina to New York. Reservations required, series tickets available. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.
March 16:
Farmers Market! Each week throughout the year Habersham Marketplace (13 Market Street) hosts a local Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays. Get local produce and goods to use in planning your weekend meals then enjoy strolling around the market. (843) 846-3444 or HabershamMarketplace.com.
March 17:
Annual Spring ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. The art walk is sponsored by the Guild of Beaufort Galleries. Stroll the art center and enjoy the works of local and talented artists. (843) 525-8500 or visit the guildofbeaufortgalleries.com.
March 17:
The Hilton Head Choral Society presents the internationally acclaimed Vienna Boys Choir in concert at Holy Family Catholic Church, 8 p.m. 24 Pope Ave. (843) 341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.
March 22 – 25 & March 29 – April 1:
Misspent Youth Productions presents “Catholic School Girls” by Casey Kurrti in the Black Box Theatre at ARTworks. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. A satire of Catholic school life in the 1960s. Four actresses play the nuns and the 1st-8th grade girls at St. George’s School in Yonkers. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
March 23:
Farmers Market! Each week throughout the year Habersham Marketplace (13 Market Street) hosts a local Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays. Get local produce and goods to use in planning your weekend meals then enjoy strolling around the market. (843) 846-3444 or HabershamMarketplace.com.
March 24:
4th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run & Oyster Roast to benefit the Riverview Charter School in Habersham Marketplace, 4:30 p.m. A USATF sanctioned running festival for all ages with a competitive 8K & 5K Run, a 5K Fun Walk and ¼ Mile Kid’s Fun Run followed by a trational Lowcountry Oyster Roast. Pre-registration required. 13 Market. (843) 379-0319 or beauforttwilightrun.com.
March 25:
USCB Festival Series, the Lowcountry’s Premier Chamber Music Concerts with artistic director and host Ed Aaron, at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 5 p.m. Music from Handel/Halvorsen, Part, Schumann, Liszt, Piazzolla and Dvorak performed by world-renowned artists. Series subscriptions are available. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.
March 30:
Farmers Market! Each week throughout the year Habersham Marketplace (13 Market Street) hosts a local Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays. Get local produce and goods to use in planning your weekend meals then enjoy strolling around the market. (843) 846-3444 or HabershamMarketplace.com.
March 31:
Join us for a night on the town with the “Spring Gala” from 7-11 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market in Ridgeland. Enjoy beach, boogie and blues by Joshua Foxx, BBQ dinners for sale, beer/wine, and a great silent auction. All proceeds go towards technology and books at Thomas Heyward Academy. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the gate) and can be purchased at Southern Drawl Outfitters in Bluffton, Blossom’s on Main (Ridgeland) or Graybar Fence (Beaufort). For questions, contact Libby (843) 321-0940 or thomasheyward.org.
March 31:
Duke Symphony Orchestra concert with a special appearance by the Beaufort High Voices at The Arts Center at Beaufort High School. Proceeds benefit Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center and Healing Arts. 84 Sea Island Pkwy. (843) 522-5774 or bmhsc.org.
March 31:
American Heart Association’s 2012 Low Country Heart Walk in The Promenade in downtown Bluffton. More than 1,000 walkers are expected to participate in the one or three mile walk. (843) 422-4542 or thelowcountryscheartwalk.org.
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