Beaufort's Calendar
of Events for May, 2012

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May 31 – June 3 & June 7 – 10:
The Palmetto Theater Xperiment presents “Picasso at The Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin in the Black Box Theatre at ARTworks. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. This long-running Off Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

May 3:
“Primavera Pops” presented by the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. A concert featuring classical guitarist Daniel Salazar. 801 Carteret St. (877) 548-3237 or www.beaufortorchestra.org.

May 6:
“Primavera Pops” presented by the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. A concert featuring classical guitarist Daniel Salazar. 801 Carteret St. (877) 548-3237 or www.beaufortorchestra.org.

May 9:
The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable meets in the Bluffton High School Auditorium, 6:45 p.m. “Robert Smalls and the SS Planter” presentation with Dennis Cannady. Guests welcome, admission is $10. H. E. McCracken Circle. (843) 681-1956 or lcwrt.squarespace.com.

May 12:
The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton will be held Mother’s Day weekend in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest, kids’ activities and a chance to meet old friends and new ones! Admission is FREE. (843) 815-2277 or blufftonvillagefestival.com.

May 25 – 26:
Tenth Annual Artist Showcase in historic downtown Beaufort. Local and returning visiting artists are invited to apply to exhibit original and print work to include paintings, basket weaving, folk art and mixed media. The Artist Showcase will be open at Sea Island Best Western, 1015 Bay Street, 12-8 p.m. A free public reception 5-7 p.m. will feature popular recording artist Mahoganee with her new Beethoven-inspired solo program. The show also will be open May 26 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. bcbcc.org.

May 31 – June 10:
Palmetto Theatre Xperiment presents “Picasso at the Lapine Agile” by Steve Martin in the Black Box Theatre at ARTworks. Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. This long-running Off Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian Café in 1904. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

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Featured Event

Auldbrass Plantation!

Auldbrass Plantation showcases the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. Location: Combahee River, East of Yemassee on River Road, Beaufort County A true architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is nestled in the backwoods of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Located just outside Yemassee, Auldbrass Plantation is the only Southern Plantation designed [...]

The Parris Island Museum

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 Depot is home to the Marine Corps’ first Command Museum, the [...]

The History Of Sea Island Cotton

In the 18th century, cotton truly was king in Beaufort. Sea Island Cotton – a strain of cotton unique to the Lowcountry — served as a lucrative crop for local planters like the Elliott, Fripp, Barnwell, Heyward, Pope and Jenkins families. After the Revolutionary War, the British market for indigo disappeared, so planters needed a [...]

Hunting Island State Park

Located just 16 miles east of the historic town of Beaufort and is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina. This 5,000 acre park and it’s 3 miles of natural beach hosts more than a million visitors a year. It’s a place where you can truly find yourself again. It’s a [...]

Hunting Island Lighthouse

The historic Hunting Island lighthouse was originally constructed in 1859 and is the only lighthouse in the state of South Carolina that is open to the public. From the top platform, for those who are adventurous enough to climb the 167 step spiral staircase, one truly can get a birds eye view of the Atlantic [...]

Sea Island Magic!

The sea islands that extend along the Eastern coast of South Carolina and Georgia have a history and a style all their own. From the sandy beaches of Edisto Island, SC to the isolated beauty of Cumberland Island, GA, the South Atlantic coast boasts a variety of islands that appeal to the dreamer in each [...]

 

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