November 1 – December 20:
“The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls, 1839-1915,” an exhibit curated by Smalls’ direct descendent, Helen B. Moore, is on display at the Verdier House. The exhibit contains the family’s artifacts, documents and other memorabilia related to his life. Admission is $10 per person for non-members and includes a tour of the house and a new permanent exhibit on the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery. 801 Bay St. (843) 379-6335 or historicbeaufort.org.
November 1 – December 12:
The Beaufort Art Association’s Annual Benefit Exhibit featuring original artwork by BAA members is on display and for sale in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Proceeds from sales benefit the Betty Mazarin Pharmaceutical Assistance Fund. 955 Ribaut Rd. (843) 522-5774 or bmhsc.org.
November 1 – 30:
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.
November 1 – 30:
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.
November 1 – 30:
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.
November 1 – 30:
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.
November 1 – 30:
Gullah Heritage Trail Tours depart from the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, Tuesday-Sunday. Experience the Gullah culture of Hilton Head Island on a two-hour tour of 10 neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.
November 1 – 15:
The Beaufort Film Festival is accepting entries for the 6th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival to be held February 15-19, 2012. Categories include Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation and Screenplays. (843) 522-3196 or beaufortfilmfestival.com.
November 1 – 12:
“Time to Paint,” a collection of watercolors by featured artist Audrey Montgomery, is on display in the Beaufort Art Association Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 913 Bay St. (843) 521-4444 or beaufortartassociation.com.
November 1 – 3 & 8 – 10:
“Radical Riveting” visual arts class with Peggy Carvell for ages 11-16 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 4-5:30 p.m. Using cold connecting fabrication, learn to saw, drill, rivet and wire to create one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Pre-registration required. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
November 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29:
Friends of the Library Gently Used Bookstore is open in the Beaufort Branch Library on Tuesdays from 4-7:45 p.m. and Fridays from 1-4:45 p.m. 311 Scott St. (843) 255-6456 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.
November 3 – January 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.
November 3:
“Lunch With Author Series: Adrienne McDonnell” hosted by USCB at the Moss Creek Clubhouse in Bluffton, noon. The author discusses her hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking debut novel, The Doctor and the Diva. Reservations required, series tickets available. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.
November 4 – December 31:
“The Story Quilts of Dorothy Montgomery” exhibit is on display in the ARTworks Gallery in Beaufort Town Center. This South Carolinian and contemporary quilter has been inspired by legendary 19th Century American quilter, Harriet Powers. Opening Reception on November 4, 6-8 p.m. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
November 4 – 6:
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents the comedy troupe, Capitol Steps, at 8 p.m. Twilight show on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m.; Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. With skits and songs, this comedy troupe takes the topic of politics and wrings it for laughs. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.
November 4 – 5:
The 7th of November commemorates the Battle of Port Royal Sound and the Federal occupation of the Beaufort District. Historic Date is November 7, 1861. Reenactments and history to recognize the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Locations, Frampton Plantation, Pickpocket Plantation, Beaufort Arsenal, John Mark Verdier House, Penn Center. (843) 441-2765 or seaislandbiketours.com.
November 4 – 5:
The Parish Church of St. Helena Annual Fall Bazaar. Preview Night on Fri., 5-7 p.m.; Sale of holiday goods, crafts and boutique items, frozen foods, baked goods, plants, books and more on Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 505 Church St. (843) 538-6497 or sthelenas1712.org.
November 4, 11, 18 & 25:
Habersham Farmer’s Market in the Habersham Marketplace on Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Fresh local produce, plants, artisans, home baked and canned foods, crafts and more. 13 Market. (843) 846-3444 or habershamfarmersmarket.com.
November 4:
Oriental Rug Sale to benefit the Historic Beaufort Foundation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location to be announced. (843) 379-3331 or historicbeaufort.org.
November 4:
“Friday Organ Concerts at Noon: Dr. Christopher Young” at Beaufort’s Parish Church of St. Helena, noon. Musicians from all over the world are invited to play on the church’s Taylor & Boody Organ Opus II, 1985. Free and open to the public. 505 Church St. (843) 522-1712 or sthelenas1712.org.
November 4:
“Friday Nights Live @ ARTworks: John Hisle” in Beaufort Town Center, 8 p.m. Straight from his Stephen Stills Tour, the Iraq War veteran bring his songs, soul, guts and guitar to Beaufort. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
November 5, 12, 19 & 26:
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Naval Heritage Park on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. South Carolina produce, seafood, plants, prepared foods, honey, cheese and live music. Ribaut Rd. portroyalfarmersmarket.com.
November 5 – 6:
Auldbrass Plantation Tour, Yemassee. Plantation tour Saturday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Picnic lunch at Tomotley Plantation Saturday from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Special Lecture Event featuring Eric Lloyd Wright at USCB Performing Arts Center, Saturday, November 5th from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Plantation tour Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Picnic lunch at Tomotley Plantation Sunday from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at openlandtrust.org.
November 5 – 6:
Open House at Bluffton’s Hampton Lake. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. More than a dozen model homes will be available to tour. Guests are invited to spend time in the award-winning amenity village and enjoy lunch at Backwater Bill’s, the community’s private, lakefront restaurant. Reservations and credit card payment required for lunch. 98 Fording Island Rd. (843) 836-5253 or hamptonlake.com.
November 5:
Paddlefest 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hunting Island State Park – Parking Lot J 2555 Sea Island Parkway Hunting Island. Registration day of race, 11 a.m. and all races will start together at 1 p.m. Awards Ceremony and cookout will follow race in Parking Lot J, 3 and 6 mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe and paddleboard races. There are categories (kinds of boats) and divisions (age groups) for everyone! Proceeds to benefit Friends of Hunting Island State Park. (843) 379-4327, (843) 252-4820 or highergroundbeaufort.com or active.com.
November 5:
Hampton Lake’s 2nd Annual Art & Crafts Fair to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Local artisans offer custom jewelry, fragrant candles for the holidays and works of wood and stone. 98 Fording Island Rd. (843) 836-7480 or hamptonlake.com.
November 5:
“The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season: Wagner’s Siegfried” 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.
November 6:
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 Haydn, Schickele, Kreisler and Brahms performed by world-renowned artists. Series subscriptions are available. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.
November 7:
Equity-Principle Auditions for the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s February production of “Lend Me a Tenor” directed by Russell Treyz, 1-9 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 236 or e-mail gragland@artshhi.com.
November 9:
The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable meets in the Bluffton High School Auditorium, 6:45 p.m. “Robert E. Lee‘s Defense of the Lowcountry” presentation with Dr. James K. Hogue. Guests welcome, admission is $10. 12 H. E. McCracken Circle. (843) 681-1956 or lcwrt.squarespace.com.
November 10 – 20:
Palmetto Theatre Xperiment presents “Quilting the Sun” by Grace Cavalieri in the Black Box Theatre at ARTworks. Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. A fictional play based on the life of quilt maker Harriet Powers, a former slave. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
November 10 – 13:
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents the world premier of “Christmas Up the Holler“ by director/writer DJ Salisbury at 8 p.m. with matinees on Nov. 12 & 13 at 2 p.m. Set in the Depression, a banjo-pickin’ coal miner, his wife and their extended family ring in Christmas morn by raising voices, strumming guitars and bowing fiddles with traditional Appalachian holiday standards. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.
November 10:
Beaufort County Historical Society’s Fall Speaker Series at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, noon. Christina Dunn Johnson, Curator of History at the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum, discusses the history of the Beaufort National Cemetery. Free and open to the public; RSVP required. Meridian Rd. (843) 785-2767 or beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
November 10:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection Recovery Support Group meets at the Beaufort Medical Plaza, Room 350, 6:30-8 p.m. Call for directions and more information. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail nami@hargray.com.
November 11:
Gullah/Geechee Heritage Corridor Commission Quarterly Business Meeting at Dorchester Academy/Dorchester Center in Hinesville, GA, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Updates on the Management Plan and the Non-Profit Sustaining Fund Organization for the four-state Gullah/Geechee Heritage Corridor. The public is invited. 8787 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. (843) 881-5516 ext. 12 or gullahgeecheecorridor.org.
November 11 – January 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.
November 11 – 12:
29th Annual Heritage Days Celebration at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Art exhibits, Flags of the Gullah People, Fish Fry & Blues Night, an Old Fashion Prayer Service, a Heritage Days Symposium, Parade, craft fair, center stage entertainment and more. 16 Penn Center Circle. (843) 838-2432 or penncenter.com.
November 11:
“The Civil War in 3-D” featuring rare stereographs of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Battlefields at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Presented by Bob Zeller, Center for Civil War Photography, and the Penn Center. Reservations required. 801 Carteret St. (843) 838-2432 or e-mail info@penncenter.com.
November 11:
“1,100 Voices for Autism” to benefit the Lowcountry Autism Foundation at Beach City Health and Fitness, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Since every 11 days over 1,100 children are born with autism in the U.S., one hundred volunteers sponsored by 10 individuals each contributing $11 will dance, walk, lift, spin, sing and shout for 121 minutes to raise $11,000. 39 Hospital Center Common. (843) 342-9044 or lowcountryautismfoundation.org.
November 12:
“USCB’s Fall Tour: 150th Anniversary of the Day the Yankees Invaded” aboard The Spirit of Harbour Town with noted historians, Dr. Lawrence Rowland and Dr. Stephen Wise. A re-enactment of the Battle of Port Royal Sound, which took place on November 7, 1861, departing from the Harbour Town Marina on Hilton Head Island. Pre-registration required. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.
November 12:
Diabetes University for all people affected by diabetes sponsored by Coastal Carolina Hospital at the Ridgeland School Complex, 8 a.m. Three sessions, including a keynote presentation by Bert Garrett, MD. Free and open to the public, pre-registration required. 250 Jaguar Bus Loop. (877) 582-2737 ext. 1 or diabetes.org.
November 12:
“Corn Shuck Wreath Workshop” for all ages at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, 2-4 p.m. Create a different, but traditional, wreath for the holidays. Pre-registration required. 900 Stony Landing Rd. (843) 899-5200 or oldsanteecanalpark.org.
November 13:
“Jazz on the Lawn,” a benefit concert featuring Beaufort’s own Blue Mudd hosted by LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, at the Habersham Marketplace, 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $20. 13 Market. (843) 522-3500 or lowcountryhabitat.org.
November 13:
4th Annual Taste of Waddell at the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton, 3-7 p.m. Organic shrimp cooked three ways by Chef Michael Sigler, buckets of May River oysters, tours, music by Lowcountry Boil, a silent auction and more. Presented by Friends of Waddell and the Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club to benefit cobia, red drum and sea trout stock enhancement programs at Waddell and the Port Royal Sound Adult Red Drum Study. A limited number of tickets are available. Sawmill Creek Rd. (843) 837-3795 ext. 121 or friendsofwaddell.org.
November 15 – 17 & November 29 – December 1:
“Paper Making” visual arts class with Deanna Bowdish for ages 10-16 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 4-5:30 p.m. Create handmade paper using recycled materials, natural fibers and dyes. Pre-registration required. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.
November 16:
“Time for Tots: Thanksgiving” story time and crafts for ages 3-5 at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, 10 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration required. 900 Stony Landing Rd. (843) 899-5200 or oldsanteecanalpark.org.
November 16:
Monty Jett “Roast and Toast” at the Honey Horn Pavilion on Hilton Head Island, 5-8 p.m. Radio personality, Monty Jett, receives a special commendation from the Town of Hilton Head Island in recognition of his contributions to the promotion of Island life, plus food, fun and entertainment. Tickets are $20 to benefit the United Way of the Lowcountry and may be picked up at Adventure Radio on Saint Augustine Place. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 785-9586.
November 18 – 20:
Ten Year Silver Anniversary “Beaufort Homes for the Holidays” in the award-winning Habersham neighborhood to benefit St. Peter Catholic School Endowment Fund. “Coastal Christmas“ Anniversary Gala in the St. Peter Walsh Palmetto Room on Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the tour includes eight private homes decorated for the holidays by local interior designers. Tour tickets may be purchased at various locations. (843) 522-6510 or stpeters-church.org.
November 18:
“Friday Organ Concerts at Noon: Dr. Jared Johnson” at Beaufort’s Parish Church of St. Helena, noon. Musicians from all over the world are invited to play on the church’s Taylor & Boody Organ Opus II, 1985. Free and open to the public. 505 Church St. (843) 522-1712 or sthelenas1712.org.
November 19 – 20:
Open House at Bluffton’s Hampton Lake. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. More than a dozen model homes will be available to tour. Guests are invited to spend time in the award-winning amenity village and enjoy lunch at Backwater Bill’s, the community’s private, lakefront restaurant. Reservations and credit card payment required for lunch. 98 Fording Island Rd. (843) 836-5253 or hamptonlake.com.
November 19 – 20:
Antique Tractor and Engine Show hosted by the Berkeley Classic Antique Tractor and Engine Club at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft specialists in blacksmithing, basket weaving, chair caning, furniture making and more demonstrate their skills and products. Consignment Auction of farm equipment and miscellaneous items on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Sale items must be listed in advance. 900 Stony Landing Rd. (843) 899-5200 or oldsanteecanalpark.org.
November 19:
The Island Charities 2nd Annual 10K & 5K on Cat Island, 8:30 a.m. Morgan’s Dash ¼ mile for kids ages 7 and under. Proceeds benefit Cancer Research, the Lowcountry Autism Foundation and the Island Charities Scholarship. Pre-registration required. (843) 252-4224 or theislandcharities.com.
November 19:
The Jazz Corner’s 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Hilton Head Island to benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation on the Arthur Hills Course in Palmetto Hall Plantation, 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s mission of broadening the awareness of jazz within local schools. Pre-registration required. (843) 842-8620 or e-mail kelli@thejazzcorner.com.
November 19:
“The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season: Glass’ Satyagraha” 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.
November 19:
24th Annual Denim & Pearls Auction to benefit CAPA at The Shed in Port Royal. Great getaway packages, home services and more. (843) 524-4350 or capabeaufort.org.
November 19:
HHI/Bluffton Ducks Unlimited Conservation Dinner and Banquet at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, 5-9 p.m. Open bar with beer, wine and cocktails, live auction featuring limited edition firearms, artwork, trips and more and raffles for merchandise and hunting gear. 70 Honey Horn Dr. For tickets, call (843) 290-5372 or 247-5763.
November 19:
“Teal to the Heal” Fall Fashion Show and Mixer hosted by the International Coalition of Queens to promote ovarian cancer awareness in the Convention Center at the Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort, 7 p.m. A runway exhibition featuring fashions by Doncaster and social with information on ovarian cancer and other health and beauty professionals. Free admission, donations appreciated. 40 Folly Field Rd. (559) 927-3446 or icqueens.org.
November 21:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group for Caregivers and Parents meets at Summit Place in Beaufort, 7 p.m. Call for directions and more information. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail nami@hargray.com.
November 24 – 27:
Magic at Moonlight & After Thanksgiving Sale at the Tanger Outlets Hilton Head. The centers open at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving night and remain open until 9 p.m. on Black Friday. Special sales and exclusive offers throughout the weekend. 1270 & 1414 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com.
November 24:
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at The Parish Church of St. Helena, 12-2 p.m. Turkey and other traditional Thanksgiving foods served by parishioners in the spirit of Christian love and sharing. Volunteers are needed; monetary donations welcome. (843) 522-1712 ext. 220 or sthelenas1712.org.
November 27:
Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry New Orleans-style Jazz Jam at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford, 2-5 p.m. Free admission, minimum purchase for table seating. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or djslc.com.
November 28:
Historic Beaufort Foundation‘s “Dinner & A Lecture” series at the Verdier House, 5:30 p.m. “The History of the CSS Planter” with Robert Smalls’ scholar, lecturer and model maker, Dennis Cannady. Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception followed by the lecture and audience questions. Limited seating, reservations required. 801 Bay St. (843) 379-3331 or historicbeaufort.org.
November 30 – December 18:
The South Carolina Repertory Company on Hilton Head Island presents “Oh Coward!,“ a delightful musical revue celebrating Noel Coward’s wit and warmth. Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Preview Night on Nov. 30 to benefit Safe Harbour of HHI. Opening Night Champagne Reception on Dec. 1. Talkbacks with the cast and director on Dec. 7 & 13. 136 Beach City Rd. (843) 342-2057 or hiltonheadtheatre.com.
November 30:
Historic Beaufort Foundation‘s “Book & a Bite” lunchtime book and author series at the Verdier House, noon. Award-winning author Pamela Bauer Mueller discusses Water to My Soul: The Story of Eliza Pinckney. Tickets are $5 per person; attendees are invited to bring lunch. 801 Bay St. (843) 379-3331 or historicbeaufort.org.
