CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - March 2010

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P62 ANGIE APARO Last month singer/ songwriter Angie Aparo came back to Hilton Head for a performance at the Big Bamboo Café. We were on hand to ask him the hard-hitting questions that everyone is curious about. (“Isn’t Angie a girl’s name?)

P70 GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD! The entries are in and now it’s time to hand them over to our celebrity judges to narrow it down to three lucky couples! A bit about our judges... and a few photos from the Get Hitched on Hilton Head launch party.

P18 HILTON HEAD ISLAND IS GOING GREEN There’s one day a year when “going green” doesn’t mean recycling or eating organic— it means attending the annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

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QUAIL HUNTING ON ROWE FARMS The C2 crew spends the day on Rowe Farms in pursuit of quail and the great outdoors.

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WINE TALK Judging commenced for the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival the first weekend of February. We present the best-of-show winners!

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SPECIAL DENTAL SECTION! Because “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!” Local professionals are highlighted along with new cosmetic procedures that will have you feeling and looking your best.

P38 PALMETTOES Fashion photographer, Krisztian Lonyai, uses Porsche as a backdrop to show off the new spring styles at Palmettoes.

38 P46 FIVE CHEFS AND A GULLAH DIVA The Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Lowrey Group and Honey Horn Plantation have unveiled plans for an extraordinary evening when culinary prowess and Gullah flavor collide.

P58 BRUNO LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY Over the past 20 years, Bruno Landscape and Nursery has grown into a full-service design, build and maintenance landscape company and nursery. It’s a lot more than just “mow, blow and go.”

P74 THE GREAT FRAME UP Can you tell the difference between an artist’s original and a giclée? We bet you can’t. The biggest difference will be felt in your wallet.

P81 (OSU) GLEE (CLUB) COMES TO HILTON HEAD The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common.

Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names.

P91 OSPREY VILLAGE Independent living options for challenged adults are coming to the Lowcountry.

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P15 HE SAYS, SHE SAYS This month’s topic: The Prenup

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GOLF 101 Working out...and golf.

CELEBRATE MARCH Spring has sprung on Hilton Head and the festivals are in full swing!

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DISCOUNT CARD AND DISCOUNTS! Why in the world would you NOT show your CH2 card to get these fabulous discounts? If your issue doesn’t have one, e-mail us your mailing address and we’ll send you one! Card requests to m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com.

C2 AFTER DARK Who’s playing where and when, along with trivia nights, and other reasons to stay up past 10 p.m.!

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Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: MAGGIE WASHO Art Director: KELLY STROUD Art & Production: CATHERINE DAVIES

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So let me tell you about my Valentine’s Day...

Director of Sales: MORGAN HODSDON Advertising Sales: HELENE STEPHENS STAN WADE ASHTON KELLEY Contributing Writers: KRISSY CANTELUPE FRANK DUNNE JR. PAUL DEVERE LINDA S. HOPKINS KEITH KELSON PAULA MAGRINI COURTNEY HAMPSON PETE POPOVICH BONNIE ROTHWELL MICHELE ROLDAN-SHAW LEW WESSEL JEAN WHARTON Contributing Photographers / Artist: PHOTOGRAPHY

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It started with an 8 a.m. text from a friend of mine who just wanted to know if I was awake.

And, thanks to that loud text message singing the strains of “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga (what an appropriate ringtone for V-Day), indeed I was.

So I set out to accomplish (albeit earlier than when I wanted) what I had on the agenda for the day.

1.) Walk the dog.

2.) Write cover lines for the March issue.

3.) Clean my car.

4.) Clean the house.

5.) Take a nap—for a very long time.

Having items 1, 2 & 3 knocked out well before noon, I returned to my house, confident that the last item on my list would definitely be right around the corner—I love my weekend naps. But Cupid, it seems, had other plans.

After tackling the bathroom with bleach and paper towels, I went to flush the toilet. It did not flush. (Could it have been the paper towels?

Nah. That’s just a plumber’s myth.) Being the handy lady that I am, I proceeded to empty half of the toilet bowl into the bathtub and began plunging to no avail. Just about then, I realized the water in the bathtub was also just sitting there. Now I can assure you I did NOT try to stuff paper towels down the bathtub drain.

In a bit of a panic at this point, I rushed to Walgreens to buy two of the largest bottles of Drano I could find. Upon returning to the house, dangerous chemicals in hand, I realized that I could not flush Drano down the toilet (Something about it melting the plastic pipes... sometimes it pays to read the directions on the bottle).

So what does a modern girl do when all else fails? She turns to her very good friend who always has all the answers: Google.

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According to Google, unclogging a toilet is very simple and doesn’t usually require a plumber. Obviously. Having already tried steps 1 through 3 on the tutorial entitled “How to Unclog a Toilet,” I skipped to the last step: The Wire Coat Hanger Method.

It was as I sat on the floor next to the porcelain god, rubber gloves on, unwound coat hanger shoved halfway up the toilet, absolutely covered in bleach that I had to start laughing hysterically.

Some girls were expecting Valentine’s Day to bring flowers, chocolates, romantic cards and candlelit dinners with their loved ones. Here I was, on the most romantic day of the year, and all I wanted to do was use the shower and take a nap.

It really is the simple things in life that bring us the most pleasure. 

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anye West threw down the gauntlet in his song, “Gold Digger,” when he challenged men who weren’t punks to demand prenuptial agreements.

Now, normally I don’t recommend that you take marital advice from any recording artist unless he’s a blues or country musician. B.B. King or Johnny cash can be trusted to give you good marital advice, so readers might find what I’m about to say next shocking: I agree with Kanye.

Now, I know most of the women are rolling their eyes and wagging their fingers saying, “hey, aren’t you the guy who’s always talking about romance? Prenuptial agreements aren’t romantic, pal.” Prenuptial agreements have gotten a bad rap, ladies.

You’d be hard pressed to find any legal document that’s filled with romantic prose, so it’s unfair to bash prenups. Truth be told, the marriage laws of the state you reside in already has a prenup built in. People are always yammering on and on about how much the government intrudes in their personal lives. Well, why let the state decide what happens to your personal assets should a marriage end in divorce?

I say true love conquers all and if a woman wanted me to sign a prenup, I wouldn’t bat an eye. In fact, I’d probably love her even more. my whole mindset about prenups is that they’re just like auto insurance. You don’t drive around looking to crash your car into guard rails on the interstate or large 18-wheel trucks, but

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should an accident occur you want to be covered.

Now, some weak-minded men are going to say that if you really were in love with someone you wouldn’t be planning for divorce. I say to those guys that they need to develop a spine and join the 21st century.

I say that if the love is real, deciding what happens if a split occurs is prudent. We’ve all seen what happens when love walks out the door and the divorce lawyers get involved. michael Jordan’s ex-wife, Juanita reportedly got 160 million dollars in a divorce settlement. I’m not saying that Juanita was a bad mother or that she wasn’t a loyal, loving wife. I’m saying that she didn’t dunk one basketball or thrill millions of fans with her uncanny knack of hitting buzzerbeating jump shots. In other words, if I were mike, she wouldn’t have gotten 160 million dollars from me. I’m a romantic and a nice guy, but anything over 20 million dollars is where I draw the line, man.

I’m pretty sure that during her marriage to mike, Juanita wasn’t working in some coal mine to help supplement the family’s income. She enjoyed all the perks that came with being married to one of the most visible basketball players on the planet. Now, when they both decided that the marriage was over, how come she needs to be compensated with 160 million dollars?

Why not four million? But hey, maybe they just decided to split 320 million down the middle and call it a day.

People are more than willing to whip out the calculators and start number crunching when a couple decides to split, but if you have a preup, you’re not being “romantic.” But if the state says that a couple’s assets are to be divided right down the middle, that’s cool. There’s a prime example of hypocrisy. Where are the cries for romance when the divorce lawyers get involved? Suddenly, a relationship once built on “love” has now turned into a two parties negotiating a business deal.

I’m a romantic but I’m not naïve. I know that divorces have been happening since the days of the Bible. Back then life was fairly simple, and God would actually have personal conversations with ordinary, common folk—unlike today where he just talks to televangelists who bear a striking resemblance to used car salesmen. couples got married and divorced back then, too even though their former in-laws might stone them or declare war on their kingdom.

So, when a modern couple decides they want to marry, I say just get a prenuptial agreement drawn up, but don’t focus on it. Don’t focus on the material things that aren’t all that important when the going gets tough. Love your husband, love your wife and honor your marriage vows. a prenuptial agreement is just like a marriage license: a meaningless piece of paper if true love is not involved. But at least with a prenup you’re not out on the interstate driving without insurance.  www.celebratehiltonhead.com 15

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n several occasions over the course of penning this column, I have found myself in unfamiliar territory; wherein I, through lack of experience or presence of scruples, am asked to generate a response to a topic that either baffles me completely or is so distasteful that I shudder to create a cohesive argument. I find myself somewhere in between both bafflement and distastefulness with the topic of pre-nuptial agreements.

Everything I know about prenuptial agreements comes from television, tabloids and celebrities. I am not proud of this, given that I believe the first time I remember being aware of what a prenup was, I was sick in bed watching a soap opera during in the late ’80s.

Please don’t hold it against me that part of my social awareness came from watching Santa Barbara. (The show also taught me the terms incubator and elope, but that’s beside the point.)

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a lifelong commitment than to be dealing with lawyers and legal documents negotiating the splitting of bank accounts. maybe this is the romantic, sentimental side of me, but I don’t want to start my marriage with a conversation about how it will end.

We’re all aware of the divorce statistics that seem to serve in no way as a deterrent to couples’ desire to walk down the aisle. I can understand a person’s need to protect his or her assets, especially fortunes and inheritances.

But like comedian chris rock said, it is not just the wealthy who need to protect their finances: “Everybody needs a prenuptial agreement.

People think you gotta be rich to get a prenup.

Oh no! You got 20 million and your wife want 10, big deal! You ain’t starvin’. But if you make 30,000… and your wife want 15, you might have to kill her.”

I rest my naive notions that marriage can last forever (I rest that notion right next to the Easter Bunny and Santa). People get divorced after 25 years of marriage and have a lifetime of debt and assets they have built together that need to be handled ethically and without anger or other torrid emotions. It seems rational that a previously agreed upon document would help make the business aspects of divorce easier to deal with, right? It’s the celebrities and

headline makers that give us regular people the idea that we need a prenuptial agreement with outlandish clauses to assure that she (or he) ain’t gonna get squat when they hit the road.

There have been some over-the-top, insane prenups that almost seem to give a couple license to be unfaithful and deceitful. In many cases, the prenup gives a price tag to the less desirable behaviors of one or both partners.

This is all assuming that the prenup is binding. When couples get cut throat at the end of a marriage, they seek out the lawyer who is going to help them get the most out of their years of misery with their spouse—a shark of a lawyer who is out for blood...the green kind that lives in the bank. The shark lawyer busts through a prenup like Jaws crunches through boats, and compromise is left at the door.

Don’t have a shark lawyer to tear a prenuptial agreement to shreds? cut your losses and exit with grace and dignity. Ladies, it is 2010. Don’t put yourself in a weak, vulnerable position of utter dependence on a man or a marriage. Gentlemen, show some character in your approach to marriage and follow Kanye West’s advice: “If you ain’t a punk, holla we want prenup, WE WaNT PrENUP! It’s something that you need to have, cause when she leaves, she gonna leave with half.”  .. march 2010

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iS GoinG Green!

Article By Michele Roldán-Shaw • Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Van De Velde

don’t miss the 27th annual St. Patrick’s day Parade Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m.

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here’s one day a year when “going green” doesn’t mean recycling or eating organic—it means attending the annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

All the revelry without the drive to Savannah, Hilton Head’s beloved street party is now in its 27th year and more popular than ever.

“It’s just a great family-friendly event,” said parade cochairperson Kim Capin, who became involved with the parade over twenty years ago when she started selling balloons along the parade route. “It’s almost like a rite of passage for the coming of spring. It’s an outdoor event, the college kids are back in town, and historically, it’s always been a beautiful day.”

Many local business people share her enthusiasm, especially the proprietors of eateries and watering holes on the south end of the island. “Parade Day is a great event that brings out kids and families and gives them something to do together,” said Brendan Reilley, owner of Aunt Chiladas Easy Street Café. “We look forward to it every year.”

Besides creating a celebratory atmosphere that spectators enjoy, the parade is a boon to local business owners, who cater to massive crowds with food and outdoor festivities. Dianne

crowley, owner of Wild Wing café, has been doing Irish-Fest for 19 years—a post-parade party that tends to go late into the night. She hosts live music out in the parking lot, drawing such a crowd that it has consistently been the restaurant’s biggest day of the year.

“What I love about it is that it attracts people of all ages, from all walks of life,” said crowley, who has actively supported the parade for 23 years. “There are families, people with their dogs—everybody’s outside listening to music and having a great time. I mean, how many times a year do you get to wear a giant green foam hat?”

For crowley, the parade is also a reminder of times gone by. “It’s one of those hilton head traditions that, to me, is a throwback to the old days when everyone was a neighbor and everything was just fun,” she said, emphasizing the fact that a free event is always welcome during tough economic times.

The local parade was founded in 1983 by Tom reilley, who took the advice of a visiting restaurateur from Kansas city. “he said, ‘You’re the only Irish bar on hilton head…if you start one, you have no idea how big it will get,’” reilley recalled. So he rounded up 20 or 30 people, got the fire department involved, and led a madcap march despite the rainy weather.

“We had a blast,” said reilley, who eventually formed an all-volunteer committee and got non-profit status for the parade. “We only marched about a quarter of a mile, and halfway through, the police started following us because we didn’t have a permit. They actually arrested one guy and put him in the car, but he said, ‘are you really going to arrest someone because of a parade?’ So ultimately, they let him go.”

Just as the Kansas city man predicted, the parade went on to achieve grand proportions; it now draws crowds 20,000 strong and has garnered the participation of such entities as the marine corps band, the clydesdales, the Shriners of Savannah and charleston, the chicago Police Department Bagpipe and Drum Band, and even the Prime minister of Tourism from Ireland.

The happy-go-lucky vibe that surrounds St. Patrick’s Day stands in stark contrast to the more somber religious tradition in which the holiday is rooted. many people associate St. Patrick with the folk legend of snakes being driven out of Ireland. But the real-life story of St. Patrick is nearly as dramatic.

Sometime during his early teenage years, he was captured

by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland as a slave. For six years he was forced to herd sheep, and during this time, his christian faith grew until at last he heard a voice saying his captivity would be over soon. according to a letter written by St. Patrick sometime during the 4th or 5th century a.D., he escaped to a seaport 200 miles away and boarded a ship home to Britain. Several years later, he had a vision which he interpreted as a calling back to Ireland so that he could work as a missionary; now he is the most widely-recognized patron saint of the Emerald Isle. here in the United States, however, most people just see his feast day as a chance to wear green, feel Irish and party.

Thankfully, hilton head Island’s all-volunteer parade committee is dedicated to putting on an event where all three of these actions are appropriate.

“We do it because we love this parade,” said capin. “We want people to come out and have a good time, take their trash with them, watch their children and help us have a safe, fun day.”

The 27th annual hilton head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain or shine, on Sunday, march 14 at 3 p.m. The parade will enter Pope avenue from the public beach parking lot and proceed up Pope avenue to the second traffic light, where it will turn onto Office Park road and conclude at Park Plaza. For more information, visit stpatricksdayhhi.com.  march 2010

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Quail season in the Lowcountr y runs from around Thanksgiving until March 1 .

Quail Hunting on Rowe Farms

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The C2 crew heads to Estill, SC for a day of Lowcountry fun with Jimmy Rowe.

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Bird Dogs

Hunting for quail requires a good bird dog. In fact, one could argue that the dog does most of the work. The hunting dogs on Rowe Farms included three English Pointers and three Labrador Retrievers. The Pointers are somewhat fascinating to watch. They will run through a field in what appears to be an unsystematic method until one of them suddenly stops and points his tail straight into the air. At this point the hunter knows that birds are near and will walk slowly to the spot to “flush” out the covey of quail.

A Labrador retriever’s primary role is to search for the quail once the hunters have taken them down. They find the dead bird in what would appear to be an impossible mess of brambles and gently scoop it up into their mouth and bring it back to their master, uneaten! A good bird dog takes about a year to train, and for quail hunting, short haired dogs are better suited for the thick brush.

Lester’s BBQ

Before the hunt began, our party of nine traveled “down the road a bit” to have lunch at Lester’s BBQ, a local eatery offering “All You Can Eat” lunches for only $6.00. And there was truly more Lowcountry soul food than anyone could eat! (Think fried chicken, sweet potatoes, rice, pumpkin bread, BBQ pork, collard greens, and red velvet cake).

The Quail Habitat

Jimmy Rowe (owner of Rowe Farms) has put a lot of time, effort and money into providing the ideal habitat for quail on his 800 acre property. In order for the quail to actually stay, nest and multiply they need three things: food, water and a place to hide from predators (raccoons, hawks, foxes and bobcats). Several Johnny Houses are scattered about the property to provide food and water for the quail if they are unable to find it in the wild.

There are many varieties of quail, but the bobwhite quail is indigenous to South Carolina.

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Safety First!

Anytime firearms are involved, caution is necessary. Our entire hunting party was outfitted in the very latest style of bright orange apparel so as not to blend in with the environment and accidentally get shot. Hunting is done in a straight line (horizontal), with all members walking even with each other (no one should be way in front or behind). Your position determines who will take the shot should a covey be found. As quail are low flying birds and generally don’t get more than a few feet off of the ground, care must be taken especially where the bird dogs are concerned.

Home Sweet Home

One could not have asked for a more gracious host than Mr. Rowe. As we pulled down the long driveway to the lodge at Rowe Farms, three four-legged greeters came to meet us with tails wagging. A roaring fire pit surrounded by rocking chairs seemed to beckon on the chilly day. Refreshments were offered in the lodge and our hunting attire (waterproof boots, hats and orange vests) was laid out neatly in an adjoining room. ď‚?

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WINETALK

Judging commenced for the hilton head Wine & food festival the first Weekend of february. Here are tHe best-of-sHow winners:

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Lost Vineyards Vinho d Mesa Tinto NV, Portugal

Gloria Ferrar Royal Cuvee Brut 2002, Carneros

Zaca Mesa Roussane 2007, Santa Ynez Valley

a simple red blend of native Portuguese grape varietals. the wine on the nose is bright and minty, and the color is a deep ruby red. the wine is light to medium bodied and full of sweet fruit flavors and complex acidity. the wine pairs well with appetizers such as mild cheese, antipasti, and mini quiches and entrées such as turkey breast, smoked pork, and grilled chicken.

a fresh sparkling wine full of berry and cherry aromas with a hint of yeast and a trace of minerals on the nose. the wine is full of citrus, ripe apple, toast and a wonderful acidity that completes the palate.

With the long finish, this sparkler pairs well with marinated olives, seared scallops, and fried calamari. for entrée pairings, try barbeque pork, grilled chicken, or smoked fish.

roussane is a rich, complex white grape varietal which is native to the rhone valley in france. the wine has aromas of apricots, honey, figs and spice while it is full of a rich minerality characteristic to the vineyard. the wine is best served with grilled chicken, especially with rosemary, seafood risottos, and grilled or blackened fish.

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Alexander Vineyards School Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Alexander Valley this cabernet is a beautiful blend of hillside, single vineyard and old vine grapes, thus they come from the top of the crop. the wine is full of black cherry, plum, cassis and has a lush fullbody. suggested food pairings include heartier fare such as grilled lamb, beef, and veal chop. the wine also pairs with blackened swordfish and poultry.

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Knapp Winery Seyval Blanc 2008, New York seyval blanc is a hybrid varietal that grows extremely well in england and the finger lakes region of new york. the grapes have a high tolerance for cold temperatures, which is why they can grow in vineyards with cooler climate. this seyval blanc is full of fruit and citrus with a delicate toasted vanilla finish. the wine pairs nicely with pasta alfredo, grilled salmon, homemade pot pies, and rich chocolate.

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smile NEW PROcEDURE / TEcHNIqUE IN DENTISTRy: DURATHIN VENEERS ARTIcLE By: BONNIE ROTHWELL

AS A cOSMETIc DENTIST, THE gOAL IS TO gIVE cLIENTS THE BEAUTIFUL SMILES THEy WANT WHILE PRESERVINg HEALTHy, NATURAL TOOTH STRUcTURE. THIS IS WHy ONE OF My FAVORITE PROcEDURES OFFERED IN My PRAcTIcE IS DURATHIN VENEERS.

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This means that for some people we can transform their smile without drilling on their natural teeth. (This means no shots, too!)

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DUrathin veneers are perfect for closing spaces between teeth, broadening a smile, lengthening teeth for a more youthful look, or permanent whitening. The artistic design and shape of these veneers, along with layering of the porcelain by a skilled lab technician, is what makes DUrathin veneers look so natural and beautiful. although not everyone is a candidate for DUrathin veneers, we can incorporate these conservative veneers in conjunction with crowns, bridges and implants in more complex cases.

The procedure begins with preliminary records for the cosmetic workup by the dentist, including photographs, models, facial measurements and x-rays. The workup prepares the dentist for the next appointment where an impression is taken to send the DUrathin laboratory and temporary veneers are made. Special attention is focused on fabricating the temporary veneers in the same shape, length and color as the desired appearance of the final porcelain veneers. This is important as it allows the client to “test drive” their new look and make sure they are comfortable and pleased with the appearance and function of the cosmetic changes. a few days later, the client returns for a “temporary approval appointment” where any desired changes can be made to the temporary veneers. Photographs of the approved temporary veneers are then sent to the dental lab to be used as a template for the final porcelain DUrathin veneers.

Once the porcelain veneers are received from the lab, the temporary veneers are removed and the new veneers are meticulously bonded in place. With proper maintenance and care, these veneers will not dull or stain over time and should last into the 20 year range.

Because the DUrathin veneer process requires special attention to detail and an advanced knowledge of materials and techniques, only dentists who have participated in an intensive DUrathin course are certified to provide these services to their clients. You can locate a certified DUrathin dentist at durathinveneers.com.

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In any business, the best asset you have in tough economic times is not necessarily money in the bank (although it helps tremendously); it’s a loyal customer base. Especially if your product might be considered a luxury, the kind of thing people tend to cut back on in a soft economy. If your customers are going to buy less of something, you want to make sure that they keep buying it from you.

Dennis Jaworski, owner of Palmettoes—Fine Apparel & Accessories for Fun Loving Men & Women, finds himself in that Photography Assistant: Tony Keyes

situation right now. Jaworski and co-owner, Chuck Hall, have always pinned the Sea Pines Center boutique’s success on a unique shopping experience that brings customers (or rather, guests) back time and again. The business model’s value has never been more apparent than it is now.

“The crux of our business is still to make a shopping trip an enjoyable thing, not a chore,” said Jaworski. “We’re firm believers that, first and foremost, we want you to feel that you’re buying something unique when you buy it from us.” To that SPECIAL THANKS TO PORSCHE OF HILTON HEAD FOR HOSTING OUR PHOTOSHOOT!

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end, Palmettoes procures merchandise in small groupings, and never buys an item more than once. If you see something you like, you’d better get it now because it’s not likely to be there on your next visit. That sense of urgency assures that visitors rarely leave the store empty handed, and always feel that they have something very special and unique.

Also, procurements are made with people in mind, not demographic profiles, giving Palmettoes a deeper personal relationship with visitors. “When we go to market, we take certain customers in our heads with us and buy for them,” Jaworski added. “And we do personal shopping for a lot of our customers who don’t live here. We call it sending them a care package.” He noted that these care package ON CHRISTINA: ON CHRISTINA: MULTI-COLORED MULTI-COLORED OP-ART OP-ART CHIFFON CHIFFON PATIO PATIO DRESS DRESS

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customers don’t even tell them what they want.

“We just know what works for them. Palmettoes is still a store that does not base its business on needs, but on wants.”

Jaworski admits that the start to the spring season has been slower than he’d like to see, but it could be worse. “We see people less often, but when they do come in, they’re still spending money.” And Palmettoes is still celebrating with in-store happy hours every evening as well as other customer entertainment. “We’re out three and four nights a week entertaining customers.

It’s become a very important part of our business day.”

The slow moving economy hasn’t stopped Palmettoes from looking forward and trying new things either. “We just launched a new

men’s fragrance called (appropriately enough) Palmettoes,” said Jaworski.

“We discovered a cologne while in St. Bart’s and really liked it. So we brought some back and had a fragrance company reverse engineer the formula to find out what’s in it. Then we created a new formula from that.”

Would you like to know what’s in Palmettoes? You’ll have to visit the store to check it out. Interestingly enough, Jaworski noticed that a lot of women have been buying Palmettoes, not necessarily for their men, but for themselves. “It turns out that it has a unisex appeal,” he said. Nothing wrong with that. We think it’s cute when our girlfriends wear a pair of our boxers, don’t we?

Another aspect of Palmettoes that has not been negatively affected by the economy is the staff. All members of the Palmettoes crew; Jaworski, Hall, Maxine Newkirk, Maryrose Lucarelli, Liz Hull and Zack the dog, have been with the store since its inception and all remain today.

Palmettoes is located in the Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 414. Drop in, or call (843) 363-6800. Ask for Zack.

ON TERI: (BELOW) TURQUOISE SILK TANK DRESS BY BRITT RYAN, CRYSTAL QUARTZ NECKLACE BY KAREN CARROLL. (ABOVE) FUSCHIA RUFFLED SILK DRESS BY SARA CAMPBELL

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a Gullah article By Paula Magrini

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he Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Lowrey Group and Honey Horn Plantation have unveiled plans for an extraordinary evening when culinary prowess and Gullah flavor collide. The event will showcase a rare collaboration between celebrity chef, book author and Gullah ambassador, Sallie Ann Robinson and five of the area’s most talented

chefs.

“If there’s one thing I learned growing up on Daufuskie Island, it’s the importance of good, home-cooked food in our lives,” reminisced Robinson.

“Home cooking has always been a connection between me, family and friends—a reason to get together whether we’re solving problems or just enjoying each other.”

Robinson weaves memories of her Gullah upbringing with her wellrespected culinary expertise throughout the pages of her latest cookbook, Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way. This month, five of the island’s top five chefs will have the opportunity to offer their interpretations of Robinson’s Gullah-style recipes, including selections like Momma’s Shrimp and “Tada” Salad, Ol’‘Fuskie Fried Crab Rice, Hot Sticky Bush Blackberry Dumplings.

These and other savory dishes from Robinson’ popular cookbook will grace the tables of the upcoming event, “Five Guys and A Gullah Diva,” at Honey Horn Plantation on March 12.

Participating island chefs hail from the kitchens of the esteemed Lowrey Group restaurants as well as from the company’s catering and events division. The line-up features chef Yuri Gow from antonio’s restaurant, chef Keith Josefiak from Old Fort Pub restaurant, chef Eric Sayers from cQ’s restaurant, chef Peter Zoole from the Lowrey Group’s newest restaurant and chef Glen Barroncini from celebrations catering & Events.

Each of the chefs will prepare one recipe from Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way, ranging from appetizers to dessert. “collectively, we’ll create an incredible five-course meal,” robinson explained. “Of course the wine will be flowing and I’ll offer a special demonstration following the first course,” she added. “Be prepared to learn how to properly clean a blue crab!” a sixth-generation native of Daufuskie Island, robinson relied on the abundance of fresh ingredients found on the island and in the surrounding waters to create her unique brand of southern-style cuisine. She recalls that “growing up Gullah” meant harvesting vegetables, picking berries, raising livestock, catching fish, crab, shrimp and oysters. The 100 home-style dishes featured in robinson’s cookbook cleverly incorporate these natural ingredients in flavorful recipes for salads and side dishes, seafood, meat and game, rice, quick meals and desserts.

Photographer Gregory Wrenn Smith brings to life the sights and tastes of Daufuskie on the pages of robinsons’ second compilation of beloved Gullah recipes. robinson is famous not only for her Gullah-honed culinary skills and Dixie etiquette. her nationwide speaking engagements, notable contributions to numerous publications and earlier work as a tour guide on Savannah-Daufuskie boat trips have secured her role as an authentic and highly sought after ambassador to the legendary Gullah culture. robinson’s mission to preserve the

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Gullah legacy may have begun following the creation of the memorable character “Ethel,” based on the real-life character of robinson, in Pat conroy’s novel, The Water Is Wide.

“There has been an awful lot of misunderstanding about exactly who the Gullah people are,” robinson pointed out. “I’ve always thought I could give the public a better glimpse of the Gullah culture through our cooking and hospitality. They’re rich in Lowcountry history and traditional values that are honored worldwide,” she said. “When we break bread together, we preserve what matters most, our relationships with the ones we care about and love.”

Over the past decade robinson has delivered this message and hours of her signature culinary advice to an evergrowing audience via TV programs, including Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Dixie Divas in the Kitchen, The Food Network, The 700 club, The QVc show and cN8’s Your Morning, among other media resources.

The Lowrey Group chefs will bring their own unique set of culinary skills and cultural influences to the honey horn tables.

Several of the chefs have studied at prestigious international culinary institutions such as Instituit hotelier cesar ritz in Switzerland and the famed cordon Bleu in Paris. They have established reputations of excellence based on their diverse and innovative island menus, incorporating sustainable local seafood and offering entrées that feature ingredients fresh from the area’s leading organic farming resources.

“Our menus reflect an impressive range of Lowcountry flavors and nuances,” chef Sayers said. “But at this upcoming event at honey horn, the focus of the food will definitely be driven by our honored guest and celebrity chef, the true Gullah Diva, Sallie ann robinson.” 

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hesitated to tackle this subject because, as we’ve all learned in a very painful way, the world’s economies almost imploded over the complications from residential mortgages. Who am I, a simple, humble small-town financial planner, to try to explain a topic that befuddled the likes of Alan Greenspan and virtually every hot-shot economist in the world? Well, the fact is, I’m not that humble. Furthermore, in my opinion, it wasn’t mortgages per se that screwed us all up; it was what was done with those mortgages AFTER they were signed by the homeowners and the mortgage originators.

A residential home mortgage—and that is the scope of this and next month’s articles—is, in reality, a very simple loan contract between two parties in which one party, the mortgage company (a bank, mortgage lender, private individual, etc.) promises to lend

money to an individual or couple to buy a home (single family, apartment, etc.) The home is collateral for the loan, but the borrower also makes a personal promise to pay back the loan (MUCH more about this promise later on!).

So what went wrong with this simple deal? In a nutshell, the mortgage and all the decision factors surrounding it went from a two-party transaction (the bank-lender and the individual-borrower) to one in which the lender became a “loan originator” who never intended to keep the loan in its own account, but instead was incentivized to sell it to a consolidator who then packaged it along with other loans and sold slices of it to individuals and institutions all over the world. The main focus of the “lender” then shifted from evaluating the credit worthiness of the borrower to simply assuring that the mortgage was a marketable financial instrument. In fact,

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Buying your home adds a whole new level to your r e l at i o n s h i p w i t h yo u r aBode. as the owner, you are now your own landlord, and that requires you to fix any Broken appliances, repaint any walls, deal with neighBorhood nuisances, etc.

given the then-market’s unquestioned faith in the rise of real estate prices, virtually every loan was marketable and the job of the mortgage broker became MOrE, MOrE, MOrE to meet the demand. hence were born the bizarre loans of yesteryear made to borrowers who had absolutely no business getting a loan. These include the now infamous: “No Doc” loans (aka “liar loans”)

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in which no documentation of the borrower’s finances was required; “NINJa” loans in which loans were approved even though the borrower had No Income, No Job, and No assets; and “Option arms” (aka “Pick-aPay Loans”)in which the borrower had the option of paying an absurdly low rate, say 1.5 percent, instead of the market rate of say 7 percent with the difference being added to

the balance of the mortgage balance. It’s not hard to see that declining real estate values would wreak havoc with these loans.

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loan to a third party. In most cases, this translates into making sure the mortgage “conforms” to the strict guidelines of the Federal National Mortgage association (Fannie Mae) or Federal residential Mortgage association (Freddie Mac), which together control 70 percent of the residential mortgage market, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Thus, as will be discussed below, the mortgage process and related decisions are almost exclusively numbers driven; i.e. your credit score is infinitely more important to getting your mortgage approved than the fact that your banker has known you since birth (or is, in fact, your own mom). as stated, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pretty much control the market, but they are limited to mortgages of $417,000 in Beaufort county. Other programs include US Department of agriculture (offisland only), Federal housing administration (Fha) and Veterans administration. The “Jumbo Loan” market for mortgages over $417,000 is strictly market driven, but the underwriting (or approval process) has also gotten much stricter and pretty much mirrors the requirement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Rent vs. Buy

Most people first learn about mortgages in relation to the rent vs. buy decision. While dollars and cents are certainly a major part of the equation, your decision should also, in large part, focus on the less quantifiable commitment factor. Your commitment as a renter is pretty much limited to paying the rent during the term of the lease and to keeping your beer pong games under control. In terms

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Your commitment as a renter is prettY much limited to paYing the rent during the term of the lease and to keeping Your beer pong games under control. in terms of time, this commitment (the lease) is usuallY no longer than one Year.

of time, this commitment (the lease) is usually no longer than one year. Buying your home adds a whole new level to your relationship with your abode. as the owner, you are now your own landlord, and that requires you to fix any broken appliances, repaint any walls, deal with neighborhood nuisances, etc. Instead of a maximum of one year, your commitment should probably be no shorter than three to five years, considering the high transaction costs and sheer hassle of buying and selling a home. You need to weigh these negatives against the many positives of ownership, which include significantly more control over your personal domain, a chance to build equity (i.e. cash in from gains to the price of your home—it could happen!) and the peace of mind added by locking in a large part of your future living expenses, if you get a fixed mortgage.

Is now a good time to jump in and buy? I’ll stick my neck out enough to say that if you are currently a renter and have any

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If your name Isn’t PeneloPe or WInthroP, you’ll Probably need a mortgage In order to buy a home. the fIrst questIon to ask Is hoW much of a mortgage can you afford and/or do you Want to take on.

thought at all of buying a home in the near term, today is probably a good day to start the process. The combination of highly discounted home prices and historically low interest rates we see today probably won’t get much better.

Qualifying for a mortgage

If your name isn’t Penelope or Winthrop, you’ll probably need a mortgage in order to buy a home. The first question to ask is how much of a mortgage can you afford and/or do you want to take on.

Mortgage bankers utilize several qualifying “debt to income” ratios, the most important one being the “back-end ratio,” or the ratio of your total debt payments (mortgage payments + car payments + credit card payments +student loans+ other consumer debt) to your total gross income. as an example, if your total debt payments were $1,000 per month and your salary was $4,000 per month, this ration would calculate to 25 percent. according to Bankrate.com (a fabulous resource, by the way) a ratio of 36 percent is acceptable,

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although local sources tell me that up to 40 percent will work with even some possibility of success as high as 45 percent. having said that, just because you caN doesn’t mean you ShOULD. Forty percent of your gross income (i.e. income before taxes, medical insurance payments, savings, etc.) may be a bigger chunk of your income than you are willing to commit. Don’t make the mistake of buying a more expensive home and committing to a larger mortgage than you really want simply because your realtor and mortgage banker say you can.

Credit Score

another critical mortgage qualification issue is, of course, your overall credit score. The one most used is commonly known as your FIcO score. FIcO stands for the Fair Isaac corporation…and who made them king?! These days, your FIcO score better be pretty darn good—at least in excess of 620, out of a possible 850—if you want to have any chance at all. The Wall Street Journal reported on January 31, 2010 that the average score for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans has recently climbed to 760, compared to an average of 720 in 2008. Even if you do qualify, your FIcO score will also have a significant impact on the interest rate you’ll pay on your loan. as an example, a borrower with a FIcO score of 620 will pay about 3 percent more than someone with a score of 720.

Next month: The rest of what you need to know about Mortgages including fixed rate mortgages vs. arMs, down payments, points and more. 

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t was a cool, sunny morning. In the unpretentious offices of Bruno Landscape and Nursery, Gary Bruno looked over at his wife, Mary Ann, who runs the office, then at his brother-in-law, Mark Nizolek, who runs the maintenance program. “How long have we known each other? Thirty-four, 35 years now?”

Bruno asked. It came out as if he was surprised.

“And I’m only 36,” Nizolek attempted to say with a straight face. It didn’t work. The three friends laughed.

Mark Nizolek very recently became a grandfather.

The Brunos and Nizolek grew up together in Connecticut. Mark and Mary Ann went to high school together and Mark married Mary Ann’s sister. When

you call Bruno Landscape and Nursery, you’re bound to get a family member. Family is an important part of the mix for the company. “That makes us a s little different,” Mary Ann said. “It’s still run by family.”

Nizolek said, “When a customer calls, one of us is going out to see them. We have a really loyal base of customers. Some have been with us a very long time.

We’re all about building relationships. It’s nice to walk into Publix or Harris Teeter and see people you’ve become friends with.”

“It’s the same with our employees. We’re working right there with them. I think that develops loyalty. We’ve had some of the workers with us for over 14 years,” Mary

ann said. In the winter months, the company employs about 30 people; in season, the number will grow to 50.

It was 1989, two years after the Brunos arrived on hilton head Island, when Gary Bruno came home one evening and told his very pregnant wife he had just quit his job. he had been a construction manager for a large landscape company on the island. The job was good, too. he liked the people (still does), liked the pay. “I about had a heart attack,” Mary ann said.

“In 20 years I haven’t been late for an appoIntment. and I don’t wear a watch,” bruno laughed. but there was prIde In that laughter.

But Gary Bruno wanted his own business. “I like taking chances and I wasn’t afraid of work,” he said. he wanted to make it on his own. “In 20 years I haven’t been late for an appointment. and I don’t wear a watch,” Bruno laughed. But there was pride in that laughter.

Over those 20 years Bruno Landscape and Nursery has grown into a full-service design, build and maintenance landscape company and nursery. The Brunos grew the business steadily. They focused on what they felt they do best: residential properties. “We’re also IcPI certified paver installers. We do driveways, patios, walkways. and we do tons of drainage work,” Nizolek explained.

Ten years after Mary ann Bruno’s first surprise, the founding of the company, the other shoe dropped. “Gary came in and said to me, ‘There’s this property we need to buy. We can have a nursery.’ I figured we be eating peanut butter again,” Mary ann said.

They bought a four-acre parcel on Dillon road. The nursery takes up two acres. “When I meet customers, I meet them out there,” Bruno said, pointing to the nursery beyond the office. “That’s my showroom.” after the move to Dillon road the business did grow, and with it, a costly problem: debris. “We used to pay big money to haul everything away,” Bruno said. So he bought a large grinder. Problem solved. “We grind everywhere,” he added. They have ground their way from Daniel Island in charleston to hutchinson Island in Savannah, and all points in between. “We make our own mulch and top soil and sell it to our customers. It’s good for business, good for the environment,” Bruno said.

The business is also good for the extended families of the Brunos and the Nizoleks—those relatives they left behind up north. It seems every member of the family— sons, daughters, cousins—has worked at Brunos.

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mark Nizolek said, “all of our kids have worked here in some capacity: answering the phone, selling christmas trees, working in the nursery. We have relatives back in connecticut who call and ask, ‘Gary, you have a job for my kids? You don’t even have to pay them. We’ll send them there; you put them to work, keep them busy, make them sweat,’” Nizolek laughed. Even his daughter, Kylie works at Bruno’s on occasion. her other two jobs, being an eighth grader and a member of the Bluffton high School Lady Bobcats golf team (the five-person team that won the 3-a state title last fall)—keep her well occupied.

There is also a long string of local school kids who have found their way to Bruno Landscape and Nursery, even though they knew Gary Bruno could be a tough boss. “I like to tell them that if you haven’t bled for me today, you haven’t given me a full day’s work,” Bruno said.

Laughing, mary ann Bruno added, “and the kids would go to our son, Steve, and say, ‘Your dad’s really not right.’”

But Gary and mary ann Bruno and mark Nizolek have been right often enough. When Gary saw the need to build up the maintenance side of the business, he got mark to join them. Nizolek was working in charlotte, doing corporate landscaping. he had worked with Bruno before.

“We lured him here,” mary ann said. Gary’s area has always been construction, hardscape. mark’s area of expertise has been maintenance. So he came back. he’s built our maintenance program.”

“My job is to show new customers that the Lowcountry is a one-of-a kind place. That they are now in a unique environment,” Nizolek said.

Nizolek said, “Educating new customers about the Lowcountry, setting expectations of what you can do, that’s an important part of this job. We’re in a unique environment.” “a lot of people coming from the north don’t realize it’s so much more than mow, blow and go,” mary ann Bruno said. “They’ll ask, ‘Why doesn’t the grass just grow?

What’s this fungus thing? We didn’t have this up north.” “my job is to show new customers that the Lowcountry is a one-of-a kind place. That they are now in a unique environment,” Nizolek said. he suggests to them the rules of mother Nature change here, and maybe rule number one should be to point out a fire ant mound to the newcomer.  march 2010

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Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you have to sing for him.”

So Aparo stumbles out of bed, heads to the bar, downs three Jagermeister shots and a Miller Lite, (“to catch up”), and joins the party. He gets on stage, sings a couple songs, and before he knows it, Jeremy Piven is inviting him to play his birthday party.

Fast forward three weeks and Aparo is in an oceanfront house in Malibu doing just that. “I’m doing my thing, playing, and I look up; and in a surreal moment, I realize I’m staring out at Dane Cook, Cindy Crawford, John McEnroe… it was like I was watching T.V., but it was real,” Aparo joked. When he finished the set, he brushed past McEnroe in the hall who said, “Nice singing.” At a rare loss for words, Aparo replied, “Nice tennis playing.” Ah, the life of a star

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What’s in a name?

The burning question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Angie is his given name. The answer is—well, sort of...

Aparo’s grandmother used to tell him stories about his grandfather, who was a stage hand at a theatre in Boston.

After performances, his grandfather would bring his buddies back to the house, in the middle of the night, for a few drinks.

And the more they drank, the more his grandmother would hear them hooting and hollering and calling her husband, Angelo, “Angie.”“I hated that name,” she told Aparo.

But Aparo figured that any name your grandmother hates is a great rock and roll name. That’s when James Angelo Aparo became Angie Aparo.

A tapestry Aparo’s mom used to sing all the time when he was growing up. Singing along was a natural way to bond with Mom. And if they were singing, they were singing along with the artists that Mom wanted to listen to: Carole King, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. So, it’s no surprise that all of the above are in Aparo’s head when he is stringing together lyrics and melodic verse. And, when you listen to Aparo, you can hear those voices of the ages in his work. In fact, Carole King’s Tapestry is one of those albums that Aparo can “listen to over and over again,” and never tire.

Aparo is matter of fact when discussing his chosen career. “It is my destiny. I’ve learned that everyone has a

language to speak. You realize that you are what you are and then you decide what to do with it. I got addicted to the euphoria [of singing and songwriting], and then I figured out how to make money doing what I love,” aparo said.

But, where does the inspiration come from? “It’s a labor of love,” aparo explained. he follows the guidance of The Artist’s Way, a workbook for writers that encourages “morning pages,” meaning you wake up and purge—free-flow writing, whatever it is on your mind—the bits and pieces of everything your mind has collected overnight. Nary a few make a complete sentence, but it is going back and re-reading the pages that often reveals the “little gems” that offer the inspiration, according to aparo. aparo splits his time 50-50 between touring/performing and writing. While the two balance each other nicely, writing is where aparo is 100 percent in his comfort zone, because he can control that zone. Touring is another story.

We’re truck drivers When he’s on the road, city to city, there is a lot that he can’t control. Every stretch of road, every stop, presents new challenges. “I’ve been in the car for five hours; I get to the club and the guy in charge is a @&%$. I play, get to the hotel well after midnight, and then they kick me out less than 12 hours later.”

The bottom line is there is little down time on the road. aparo doesn’t really get the opportunity to see the city he is playing in.

“We’re basically truck drivers, traveling from place to place,” he said.

But the Lowcountry is a venue aparo knows well, having gotten his solo start here in 1995. he returns often and says he

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has a “cult following” here—a microcosm dedicated to aparo. and that was apparent last month when he played the Big Bamboo on hilton head. It was an eclectic crowd, but most certainly familiar with his songs and his style. aparo sat on stage with his guitar and local, Martin Lesch joining him on keyboards. Some folks pulled chairs from the tables up to stage; others sat cross-legged on the floor right at aparo’s feet. cDs were for sale on an honor system, i.e. throw $10 in the bucket and take your pick.

When aparo makes the trek to the Lowcountry, he often extends his stay—a luxury he doesn’t get on most stops. he actually does a lot of writing here. he disconnects and, in his words, “It is the perfect place to be alone.” he’s close enough to atlanta, which he calls home, but “far enough away to still be away.” “hilton head is low-key, I can write all day but then connect with my friends later—a perfect balance,” he said.

When he is on the road, there is one thing that he absolutely needs to have. alone time. Time in which he doesn’t have to manage other people or personalities. Time to be alone in his thoughts and perhaps find some of those “little gems.”

The Cinderella moment When asked about his greatest moment so far, aparo called it his “cinderella moment,” and it happened in the office of clive Davis. In 1998, record producer Matt Serletic put aparo in front of 10 labels. The last visit was to see the legendary clive Davis at arista records. Serletic told aparo that he should really play “cry,” as he had a hunch that song would get Davis’ attention. aparo fought him on it, and in fact didn’t even think “cry” should

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Angie Aparo performs onstage to a crowd of fans at the Big Bamboo Café. He returns to the Big Bamboo Café on Saturday April, 3rd (call to confirm date may change due to Angie’s New York tour).

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have a place on the record. But Serletic prevailed. and, as such, aparo had to think fast, because he “didn’t even remember the words,” he said.

So, he called his then wife, who rummaged through the upstairs closet, pulled out the shoebox, found the piece of paper with the lyrics to “cry” and read them to aparo over the phone.

With lyrics in hand, aparo sat down at the piano in the lobby of arista records, figured out the changes and basically re-learned the song in less than 30 minutes.

Back in Davis’ office, he played “cry.” and when he was done, Davis asked that he read the words, just the lyrics, so he could understand the expression. aparo did, and Davis signed him right there in his office. “cry” went on to be included in The American, aparo’s record released in 1999.

In 2002, Faith hill recorded “cry,” shooting aparo to stardom. In 2005, the two sang “cry” together on an NBc Thanksgiving special where aparo says they were both overcome by the emotion of the song and grasped hands at various points during the performance. (If you are not familiar with “cry” please Google the song right now and listen immediately!) after the performance, hill’s husband, Tim McGraw congratulated the duo and “shook my hand—pretty hard” said aparo. “There was a subtle message there,” he chuckled.

What’s next? aparo is a busy man, with an extraordinary talent. When he does get the rare opportunity to sit back and relax, he spends his time with his 15-year-old son, anthony (who is refining his own singing chops) and his opera-singer girlfriend who aparo describes as “amazing.”

So, what’s next for aparo? a lot. he is currently working on a new album, writing a book, and conceptualizing a TV show with, you guessed it, Jeremy Piven. No current plans for John McEnroe to make  an appearance but, you never know.

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t’s all over but the judging! Dozens of couples from the Lowcountry to Ohio have e-mailed their love stories to Get Hitched on Hilton Head, with hopes of saying I DO on the weekend of November 12-14, all expenses paid.

Sponsors of the event have promised breathtaking wedding venues, luxurious accommodations, world-class catering and entertainment, exclusive photography, exquisite floral décor, custom wedding cakes and much more.

As the suspense builds, the next step in the competition is to narrow the myriad of registrations down to three finalist couples who will be invited to experience Hilton Head while islanders experience three different sets of personalities, preferences and purposes for entering into marriage. The finalist couples will enjoy a weekend of native fun March 2628, dining out and participating in an island-wide scavenger hunt while they’re photographed for CH2’s May issue. Online voting in May via CH2 will determine the winners of the coveted $100,000 wedding weekend.

The daunting task of selecting the three finalist couples after evaluating numerous applications and photos fortunately falls into the laps of a half-dozen hand-picked celebrity judges, whose prestigious careers and expertise will ensure that quality decisions are made. The judges represent major cities throughout the Southeast as well as the hub of wedding planning and couture, New York City. They bring a variety of wedding-related skills to the task of choosing the community contest’s most deserving couple.

We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished panel of celebrity judges and extend our gratitude in advance for their time and efforts in reviewing what appears to be a truly compelling collection of love stories and wishes for the ultimate wedding dream-come-true.

Meet the Judges!

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When Sylvia Weinstock married in 1949, she started to learn domestic skills while working full-time as an elementary school teacher. She loved the relief and relaxation that homemaking gave her from the daily grind of teaching, and she quickly became a proficient chef and baker.

After the birth of her three daughters, through a series of serendipitous events, Sylvia’s husband met Chef Andre Saltner of Lutece on the ski slopes of Hunter Mountain where the Weinstocks lived.

Saltner in turn introduced Sylvia to George Keller, an accomplished pastry chef who took her on as an apprentice. Soon, she was supplying local restaurants with their dessert selections every weekend while her husband and daughters skied.

After her daughters graduated college and departed suburbia for New York City to pursue careers, Sylvia was diagnosed with breast cancer, ultimately leading the Weinstocks to move to the

city to be closer to medical resources and family.

Shortly thereafter, Sylvia’s friend, William Greenberg Jr., who operated four local bakeries, offered her an opportunity to bake and decorate romantic floral wedding cakes. Her breakthrough came when premier caterer, Donald Bruce, took note of one of her cakes on display in a bakery window. From that time on, orders rolled in every weekend to be delivered to some of the finest hotels in the city, and Sylvia’s business blossomed.

The secret ingredient for Sylvia’s success is that she takes no shortcuts.

Her cakes are made using only the best ingredients available. While the flowers for a large cake may be made weeks in advance, the cakes are baked, filled, and iced no more than one or two days prior to the delivery date to assure that the client receives a fresh, tender, and delicious cake. Upon request, her cakes can even be baked in a kosher environment under supervision. Her designs have expanded over the years to include beautiful, fun, funky artistic cakes as well.

Sylvia looks upon her career as a creator of beautiful, romantic, and fabulous cakes as reward for her diligence in fighting breast cancer. She devotes a substantial portion of her free time to bolstering the spirits of women facing similar challenges. She is a generous contributor to organizations that support medical research seeking cures for cancer, AIDS and other plagues of humanity.

 #2 & #3 Margaret gierhart & LesLie Moore Margaret gierhart, a South carolina native, cherishes the memories of her mother’s morning ritual involving rollers and rouge. It’s every little girls dream to play dress up and put on a little makeup!

From a very early age, she learned that if you have your “face” on, you can take on whatever the day will throw your way.

In high school, Gierhart began to dabble in modeling and spent her college years modeling for the industry’s top agencies. as a former runway, print, and commercial model, she realized that she was more interested in working in the art of makeup. after graduating from the University of South carolina with a Ba in psychology in 1996, Gierhart began her career as a freelance makeup artist with Bobbi Brown cosmetics. She went on to become Bobbi Brown’s resident artist at Saks Fifth avenue in charleston, Sc. after five years in retail, feeling the need to spread her artistic wings, Gierhart made the transition back into the world of freelance makeup, furthering her training under several top international makeup artists. Gierhart has since traveled as an artist and educator for such companies as Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, Lancome & Moore Makeup. her work has been seen on runways, in wedding, in video and in many publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, Charleston Weddings magazine, Moms into Fitness, Perfect 10 and the Food Network.

In addition to her freelance work, Gierhart has partnered with Leslie Moore to form The Moore Makeup Experience, LLc. The company provides on-site beauty education in the form of seminars, corporate imaging as well as individual consultation and personal shopping.

The Moore Makeup Experience’s goal is to provide clients with personalized instruction through proper application, product selection and professional technique. Margaret currently lives in Mt. Pleasant, Sc with her husband and two daughters. her passion for makeup is driven by her desire to give clients a sense of confidence that comes from knowing you look your very best.

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LesLie Moore With over a decade’s experience in the makeup industry, Leslie Moore is dedicated to helping others look and feel their absolute best. a graduate of The american Music and Dramatic academy with a degree in musical theater and dance, she has studied theater, drama, dance, commercial acting, and stage acting as well as TV make up. as a performer and former model, Moore’s passion for makeup artistry grew as she trained internationally while on set and through freelance projects. her career path then took a turn from performer to accomplished makeup artist. her work has been seen in many publications and commercials including Martha Stewart, People, Domino, First, Weddings Unveiled, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, NutriSystem, and The FIrM, to name a few. her work has been featured in national advertisements, NY Times bestselling books, on Grammy award-winning cD covers, and in documentary and film projects. Moore has also contributed and written for InStyle, Sephora, Charleston Weddings, and A Wonderful Wedding. her philosophy of makeup artistry includes combining professional techniques with the right tools and products, creating the appearance of beautiful radiant skin, and making color choices that enhance rather than inhibit.

She is dedicated to making women look and feel their absolute best, and states, “Something happens when a woman feels radiant, confident, and absolutely beautiful...something happens on the inside—like a switch or a spark. If I am lucky enough to have anything to do with that moment, that’s what it’s all about.

That’s the big picture!”

#4 Christopher NapoLitaNo as editor at large, Napolitano heads the New York editorial operations of Playboy magazine, interacting with literary agents, writers and other New York-based editors. Building on his work March 2010

as editorial director (2004 to 2009), he develops features and packages by such award-winning writers as TJ English, carl Zimmer and Leslie Klinger. as editorial director when Playboy was based in New York, Napolitano most notably published a series of articles by mark Boal that served as the basis for two highly regarded movies about Iraq (In the Valley of Elah and The Hurt Locker). Napolitano also commissioned a four-part noir written on deadline by National Book award-winner Denis Johnson, and a serialized memoir of James Ellroy’s twisted and intimate pursuit of women. In 2007, Playboy was nominated for a National magazine award in Fiction, its first nomination in 15 years.

Prior to being appointed editorial director in July 2004, Napolitano served as executive editor, overseeing a variety of fiction and non-fiction pieces. he has worked with a wide range of writers, including Norman mailer, Lauren Weisberger, Neil LaBute, Vince Bugliosi, Toby Young and amy Sohn. additional duties included managing the production of Playboy’s monthly fashion features and overseeing the fiction department, editing such talented writers as T.c. Boyle, Thom Jones, Ethan coen, Pete Dexter, Bob Shaccochis and chuck Palahniuk.

Napolitano began his career with Playboy in 1988 as an editorial assistant in the fiction department. Before being promoted to editorial director, he served as executive editor in 2004 and features editor since 2002. christopher Napolitano holds a Ba in religion from columbia University. he lives in New York with his wife and two children.

on a plantation in Georgia and even an intimate wedding on a vineyard in Italy.

They still get excited about the little details that make every wedding special and different for the bride and groom, while at the same time understanding all the components that are required to make it a seamless and memorable event, not only the bride and groom and their families, but also their guests.

One of their key responsibilities lies in assembling a fantastic team that will work together to flawlessly execute your event.

They have established long-standing relationships with some of the finest, most talented designers, florists, caterers and photographers in the business. and, while keeping true to the classic etiquette of event planning, they constantly explore fresh approaches and seek out new ideas.

David reinhard Events recognizes that every client is different. Each has individual needs, ideas and budgets.

What works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. These considerations become the framework for planning the perfect event for each client.

They believe planning an event should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved – most importantly

for the client. Therefore, their primary role is to facilitate those tasks that can make this process overwhelming. They are committed to personal service and uncompromising quality.

#7 BlAke MilleR Blake miller is the editor of Charlotte Wedding, a sophisticated bridal magazine that showcases helpful bridal tips, upscale vendors, and inspiring weddings in the charlotte, North carolina region. In addition to editing Charlotte Wedding, she is a senior editor for charlotte magazine and editor of its shelter publication, Home & Garden. her work has appeared in numerous publications including Women’s Health, SELF, Shape, Conceive, Philadelphia, and Destination Weddings &  Honeymoons magazines.

#5 & # 6 ANN DAviD AND Nicky ReiNhARD Ann David and Nicky Reinhard founded David reinhard Events in the fall of 2000. Their strength is their fresh attitude towards event planning, paired with years of experience and a desire to offer personal service in producing special events.

While David reinhard Events is based in New York city, over the past nine-and-a-half years, they have planned a range of weddings, including a beach wedding in hawaii, a traditional wedding march 2010

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genius.

When you enter The Great Frame Up, you are immediately met with a wet kiss from Dixie, a beautiful Boston terrier, and the official greeter.

Dixie makes you feel comfortable, as if you’ve just arrived home after a long day and your own pooch is meeting you at the door.

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The Great Frame Up in Belfair Plaza is home to one of only 25 Cruse scanners in the country.

A Cruse what, you’re asking? Well, imagine a CAT scan machine for your fine art. The Cruse scanner is the finest state-of-the-art digital image capturing system. So fine that the National Archives, the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, Disney, the Getty Museum and the Met are just a handful of the organizations who round out the list of 25.

Impressive right?

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Their online art gallery at www.fineartgiclees.com is the largest Cruse scanned image library on the Internet.

The Great Frame Up owners, dynamic duo Beryl Taylor and Tessie rogers, won’t greet you with a kiss, but they do greet you with warm smiles, and they have created a workspace that is equally inviting. We sat down at the big ol’ wooden counter for a long chat.

Now I know what you are thinking. a frame shop is a frame shop, right?

Not quite. This one is a little more, and then some.

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The Great Frame Up in Belfair Plaza is home to one of only 25 cruse scanners in the country. a cruse what, you’re asking? Well, imagine a caT scan machine for your fine art. The cruse scanner is the finest state-ofthe-art digital image capturing system.

So fine that the National archives, the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, Disney, the Getty museum and the met are just a handful of the organizations who round out the list of 25. Impressive right?

So, while The Great Frame Up franchise offers the bread and butter of the business, it’s the fine art giclée reproduction side that is launching rogers and Taylor into a national spectrum. With customers from maine to miami, rogers and Taylor are well on their way to being recognized as the fine art reproduction center this side of the mississippi. realize that most of the other 25 cruse scanners in the country belong to private institutions, meaning

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not everyone (read: no one!) can walk into the Pentagon or The Vatican (yes, you read correctly) and try to make a copy on the cruse.

Yet, we have one right here in Bluffton. rogers and Taylor have become a huge resource for nearly 100 artists who bring in their original art– abstract, oil, watercolor, portrait, photography, pastels, pencil—and have giclée reproductions made. The process allows the artist the opportunity to reproduce their art on an on-demand basis for their clients. and, the cruse is so spectacular that the level of detail is staggering. honestly, to believe it, you have to see it. and, I urge you to do just that. I dare you not to touch the canvas, but you’ll have to. I did. From inches away, the giclée canvas appears to have texture and depth with a perceived tactile property that is, in fact, smooth as silk.

Their online art gallery at www. fineartgiclees.com is the largest cruse scanned image library on the Internet.

There, the artists they work with are sharing their images, for purchase, with art collectors, home decorators, and the likes of you and me. all of the images are printed based on the buyer’s unique requirements. So, when placing your order, you can specify size (measure that spot above the fireplace and start searching) and print media (i.e. fine art paper or canvas). and, of course, if you want it matted and framed, you’ve come to the right place. It’s custom art, from start to finish, all available in one location. artists and collectors aren’t the only ones benefiting from the cruse.

Taylor told me that families are taking heirloom art and family albums that were passed down to one member of the family and reproducing it so that everyone in the family can have a piece of their past. Brilliant!

Now, while the cruse is what all of the commotion is about, Taylor and rogers are leveraging technology in every aspect of the business right down to the framing. Sure, you could pick out your matt and your frame from one of the thousands of samples hanging on the wall, but it’s so much more fun for one of the ladies to mock it up for you on the flat screen TV. It is not a coincidence that technology is found in every aspect of their business. rogers and Taylor march 2010

The GreaT Frame Up owners, dynamic dUo Tessie roGers and Beryl Taylor.

both “retired” from corporate america, having had successful careers in the computer biz. rogers on the sales and marketing side and Taylor on the development and implementation side, their paths crossing multiple times over the years. Eventually, they both decided that rather than run the rat race, they’d like to do something for themselves. and, an idea was born. Ironically, they are probably busier now. Oh, they sneak in a little downtime every now and again via golf, grandkids and dogs. But for the most part, they live by their laptops, and business is seven days a week.

“Even when we’re not at the shop, we may be home on the couch, but we’re still doing the accounting, working on the Web site, communicating with artists …” and, hatching the next great idea. rogers said she’ll probably never completely retire because she just can’t sit still.

“You’re only limited to your imagination, and mine continues to grow.” 

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he Ohio State University men’s Glee club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee club in columbus). and both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities fall off the proverbial cliff.

“When I watch Glee, I must respond in the same way a physician responds to Grey’s Anatomy, or an attorney responds to Boston Legal. It isn’t even close to reality,” said Dr. robert J. Ward, OSU Glee club director. But like doctors who watch Grey’s Anatomy and lawyers who watch Boston Legal, it’s easy to tell Walsh gets a dose of Glee once in a while by the smile in his voice.

For another dose of reality (N.B. Glee fans: there is no mcKinley high in Lima. The show is filmed in hollywood.), Glee is fiction. and it’s about high school students. But The Ohio State University men’s Glee club is very real. more than 100 of the singers, performers and directors will be visiting hilton head Island for a performance, monday, march 22, at 7 p.m., at hilton head Island high School’s auditorium. The event is being sponsored by the local Ohio State University alumni association, which has lined up host families for the

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students. Susan Obenauf, president of the alumni club, said the proceeds from the performance go to a scholarship fund for students in Southern Beaufort county.

Islander and Ohio transplant Dick Knowlton, though a Miami of Ohio alumnus, is acting as a local point man for the group. “They’re just terrific,” he said of the glee club. Knowlton and wife, Peggy, are well-known supporters of music organizations on the island. Knowlton acted in the same “point man” capacity when he helped arrange a performance in January by the Miami University Men’s Glee club on hilton head. But he admits he is a staunch Buckeye fan. “I’ve been going to Ohio State football since I was nine,” Knowlton said.

The OSU Men’s Glee club does have something on the football team, too. It’s older. Ohio State was founded in 1870.

The Glee club formed in 1875. It has had a long record of striving for the highest quality of performance. Throughout its storied history, it has accumulated display cases full of national and international awards. as an example, in 1990, the Men’s Glee club participated in the International Musical Eisteddfod (competition) in Llangolen, Wales and was declared “choir of the World,” the first american choir to win such an honor. at Monday night’s performance, the audience will witness the extraordinary range of the group’s repertoire. Included in the concert will be such pieces such as Leos Janácek’s Veni Sancte Spiritus (sung in Latin) and Veljo Tormis’ Kolm mul oli kaunist sona (sung in Estonian), to resonent in laudibus (sung in Latin) and Solstice, both composed and arranged by the club’s assistant director, Tim Sarsany.

There will also be solos, like “Moving Too Fast,” from the critically acclaimed, Off Broadway one-act musical, The Last Five Years, and “La calunnia,” from rossini’s opera, Il barbiere di Siviglia (Barber of Seville).

Sarsany, a doctoral student at OSU is a prolific composer and arranger. he arranged half of the vocal pieces to be presented. he is also the director of The Statesmen, a group of 16 singers within the OSU Men’s Glee club who specialize in acapella performance. “They can walk into a room with their little pitch pipe and they are off and going,” Ward said of The Statesmen. “Tim arranges it all and writes into the vocal part the percussion 82

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instruments. We explain it along the way,” he added.

When not on tour, The Statesmen have another purpose. “as Doctor Ward explains it, sometimes we have more than 100 guys in the glee club. If someone wants to hire us out for say, ‘come and sing happy birthday to my spouse,’ or ‘come sing something romantic,’ or ‘come to my party,’ different things like that, The Statesmen are very good for that,” explained Matthew Zabiegala, the public relations chair and one of the club’s tenors. “It’s hard to fit 100 guys into someone’s living room.”

Zabiegala explained the difference between a glee club and chorus. “a glee club is generally all of one gender. a chorus would be more like a soprano, alto, tenor, bass—a mixed choir. Usually that distinction isn’t made too much. ‘Glee’ is more a collegial sort of term,” he said.

Zabiegala also pointed out that there are only about 10 music majors in the club.

Open auditions are held at the beginning of the school year and hopefuls are tested on musical and vocal skills. Not everyone makes it. “We have members from just about every school. These guys just want to sing,” Zabiegala said.

There is, of course, a final distinction between dramedy, Glee and the OSU Men’s Glee club. These guys want to play golf. “right now [mid-February], I’m looking out my window at six inches of snow on the ground,” Ward said. Just prior to heading for hilton head, the club will be competing at Miami University of Ohio with 18 other groups. Then they drive the 14-hour trip to the island. Ward confirmed his enthusiasm about taking the show on the road – along with his clubs. as for the day they begin their journey to hilton head, Ward spoke for the entire club when he concluded: “I’m outta here.” 

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Stage Glamour article By Paula magrini

Prep’s new performing arts director, Benjamin Wolfe

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he Fox network’s breakout show, Glee, may be more dramady than quality programming. But for the performing arts program at one area high school, the popular teen TV show is at least part of the inspiration in elevating cast and costumes to a whole new level of performance.

The costumes for hilton head Prep’s upcoming production of the musical Grease will catch your eye, but maybe not for the reasons you might expect. From bobby socks to leather jackets, all the fashion and flair of the 1950s will be there, yet unlike the flashy synthetic accessories that typically adorn a high school cast and accommodate its limited budget, these pieces will be the impressive results of

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a unique new online blog …and the 24-7 efforts of one devoted designer, school parent, fashion visionary and fan of Fox TV’s hit show, Glee. costume designer caroline Noble is assembling vintage costumes and accessories for Grease with the help of an ongoing dialogue she posts regularly via her blog known as “madhouse Vintage.”

The blog is loaded with personal caroline Noble insights and descriptions of desired items. “When I decided to costume Grease with original vintage clothing, I was very comfortable that I knew what I was doing and the finished product would be authentic rather than the very predictable offerings you usually see,” Noble explained.

Was she concerned about response to her novel approach and the use of a blog?

Not at all. “The entertainment industry is made possible by generous people; it’s an act of giving,” she said. “I once likened it to cooking, pulling all the best possible ingredients together to create something for someone else to eat.”

Thanks to the tremendous feedback and tips Noble has received through her blogging, the Grease wardrobe is evolving into a bountiful feast, with the students’ participation as the icing on her cake. Below are some of Noble’s compelling entries from earlier days of madhouse Vintage: February 2 So it wasn’t a dream, it’s still here. creating this weblog was like having a

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baby when you didn’t even know you were pregnant. Well here it is, and someone has to take care of it so…that would be me.

Thinking along the theme of newborns I think the color of the day should be pink, especially as Grease has its very own Pink Ladies. I found this beautiful ice-cream-pink dress in a soft cotton with white floral crochet trim. The label is “Doris Dodson,” and it is “paper doll” shape with fitted bodice, nipped waist, full seep skirt and still has its original matching belt. classic american ’50s. I’m thinking Frenchy…

February 4 an appointment in charleston yesterday kept me tied up in traffic most of the day, but a quick trip to the Thrift Store on rutledge yielded three more frocks—success! It led me to thinking about the adorable shape of these ’50s dresses and who was responsible for their popularity in the 1950s. The post-war world was recovering slowly, and people had been used to scrimping and saving. England had rationing of pretty much everything, including fabric. Women had become very resourceful making clothes out of parachute silk and feed sacks as well as reusing older garments…

February 10 So my neglected blog—sick children, car prang, broken hVac, huge hole in bedroom ceiling etc., etc., etc. (Woody allen needs to swing by someday) have kept me away from the very thing that keeps me going: crEaTIVITY. however, on the plus side, I am inundated with parcels and packages from all over the world. It’s amazing to think how far these clothes from the

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1950s have travelled in their lifetime. We live in such a throwaway world...how can our girls comprehend that women used to repair stockings with specially designed thread or even hair if they couldn’t find thread during the war?

With the arrival of Fox’s Glee on the high school radar, Noble felt her innovative approach would thrive in an environment where students and parents have never been more engaged in the performing arts programs offered at schools such as hilton head Prep. Though some of the Glee episodes play out more like soap opera than reality, the show has made an impact, according to Prep’s new performing arts director, Benjamin Wolfe.

“We had 76 students audition for the spring musical this year and that is remarkably high,” he said, adding that he had to expand the cast characters from the original 19 to 35 to accommodate the enthusiastic turnout. “We were originally concerned that we’d have trouble filling the male roles, but 23 boys tried out. Four out of six of our cast members are performing on stage at Prep for the first time,” Wolfe noted. “It seems that Glee has sent a message to kids, male and female—it’s cool do theater.” considering that the spring production of GrEaSE is the “word” in Prep hallways and after school hours, Wolfe is thrilled to showcase his new-breed young thespians in vintage costume couture. Together, he, ms. Noble and an ardent group of performing arts supporters plan to continue raising the bar—and the curtain—on what seems to be a promising new era of youth theater.  For more information on the April production of Grease, please call 843.671.2286 ext. ART or visit hhprep.org

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“Hooray for Hollywood” March 1-7 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Cost: $55 adults; $30 kids One week only: Take an Oscar-studded trip down memory lane with this original musical movie stage revue. “hooray for hollywood” features Tinsel town’s greatest tunes and your favorite performers wonderfully directed and choreographed by casey colgan.

Details: www.artshhi.com; 843-842-ARTS

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This Month’s BIG EVENTS That Should Be On Your Calendar Too!

Jack Benny “Laughter in Bloom” March 6, 8 p.m.

Congregation Beth Yam (4501 Meeting Street, HHI) Advance tickets $25, at the door, $30. a one-man show by national entertainer Eddie carroll.

Tickets available at Burke’s Pharmacy on Main Street, hilton head; christie’s hallmark in Belfair center, Bluffton and Gruby’s Deli at Sun city.

Call 843-689-2178 for further information or to hold tickets at CBY.

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival March 13, 12 - 4:00 p.m.

Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Tickets: $40 One of the East coast’s largest outdoor public tastings includes: Farmers Market, Pie Baking contest, Wine and Food Tasting, Silent & Live Wine auction, Slightly Used cook Book Sale, Outdoor Gourmet, Wine centered Women, Men Drinking Beer, hospitable Waiter’s race, Bartender challenge, Travel/Food Bloggers Lounge, relaxation Station.

Call 800.424.3387 to purchase tickets.

The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14, 3 p.m.

The parade will enter Pope avenue from the public beach parking lot and proceed up Pope avenue to the second traffic light, where it will turn onto Office Park road and conclude at Park Plaza.

For more information, visit stpatricksdayhhi.com.

Terrence Simien and the Zydeco Experience March 15 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Cost: $36 adults; $26 kids

World’s Largest Yard Sale Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hilton Head Island High School’s parking lot (70 Wilborn Road)

For more than two decades, Grammy award-winning artist Terrance Simien, eighth generation Louisiana creole, has been at the forefront of the creole Zydeco music scene. Simien has presented thousands of performances, toured millions of miles to more than 40 countries and reached at least a million people during his eventful 25-year career.

The event is free and open to the public to attend.

Booth space is available for $55. application forms can be found online atwww. islandpacket.com/yardsale.

Proceeds from application fees and concession stand sales benefit the United Way of the Lowcountry.

Details: www.artshhi.com; 843-842-ARTS

Hargray’s Wing Fest “15” March 20, 2010 11 am – 6 p.m.

Shelter Cove Community Park Local restaurants will cook their best wings from 11 am – 6 pm in a fun-filled, festive atmosphere with live music from Mike Kavanaugh, Deas Guyz and Sun Domingo. Other available activities are a kid’s zone and Basketball’s March Madness on a big screen television brought to you by custom audio Video. There is a $5.00 entrance fee with all event proceeds benefitting the hilton head Island recreation association’s Scholarship Fund.

For more information, call Beth Patton at The Island Packet, (843) 706-8180.

Chamber Music March 21 & 22 Tickets $20 Spring Fashion Show March 20, 1pm Tucker agency Model & Talent and Tanger Outlet Stores presents a trendy Spring fashion show. Public is invited, free admission, Tanger Outlet II. a 20% discount is offered to shoppers that day!

For more information go to www.islandreccenter.org, call 681-7273 or email info@islandreccenter.org

Call Tucker Agency for more details or info on participation at 843-836-2540 or tuckeragency.net.

Picture This Gallery Oil Pastel Techniques with Guest Artist Ruth Hunter March 22, 2010

Herb Society Spring Sale Saturday, March 27, 10a.m.-1p.m.

The Mall at Shelter Cove, Center Court

On Monday, March 22, 2010, Picture This Gallery, located at 124 arrow road, will be hosting an Oil Pastel Technique class for all persons interested! This exciting and informative class will be taught by our Guest artist ruth hunter.

herb plants as well as Society products including French Market Soup Mix, curry, vinegars, scented sachets, ginger jelly, bouquet garni, lavender sachets, dried flower notepaper and more will be offered for sale. These make wonderful hostess gifts. all profits are donated to local charities.

Please call or e-mail us to reserve placement(s) for the class; 843.842.5299 - picturethis@hargray.com.

For more information, please call Nancy at 843.671.9498.

Sunday 3:30 pm (Kids Preconcert at 2:45 pm) Lowcountry Presbyterian church, Bluffton Monday 7:30 pm all Saints Episcopal church, hilton head Island Chamber Music Hilton Head opens its March program with a brief, austere piece by contemporary Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, then continues with a set of songs

by V. Williams for soprano and violin, and concludes with Dvorak’s familiar “American” String Quartet.

Call 843-681-9969 for information.

Easter Egg Hunt March 27 at 10:30 am First Presbyterian Church Sponsored by children’s Ministry. There is no charge and light refreshments are available.

For more information call 681-3696 or visit the church Web site at www.fpchhi.org.

Acting Workshop March 27-28 La casting agent, cinda Snow, Bagley Snow Entertainment to feature a dynamic workshop for aspiring child and adult actors. Snow is mother and manager of hollywood actress, Brittany Snow, and is recognized for her work with Nip Tuck, Gossip Girls, hairspray, One Tree hill, and True Jackson V.P Call Tucker Agency Model & Talent for more details at 843-836-2540 or tuckeragency.net.

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Beyond just a roof over our heads, we want a comfortable environment in which we can be ourselves and order our lives as we see fit. this is no less true for intellectually and developmentally challenged adults. “they have their own dreams and ideas, just like everyone else,” said david green, director of development and marketing for osprey village, a non-profit organization with the mission of providing independent living options for mentally disabled people in Beaufort county. “Many of them would really prefer to live in their own place. I mean, how many 39-year-olds do you know who want to live with Mom and dad?”

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Group homes are one way that people with disabilities can live independently within a structured setting. however, no such facilities currently exist in Southern Beaufort county. While there are several group homes north of the Broad river, their limited capacities do not even begin to meet the region’s staggering need.

Data from the 2005 census reveals that mentally disabled people comprise 5.5 percent of South carolina’s population; this translates to roughly 7,000-8,000 individuals in Beaufort county. Existing facilities serve less than 30 mentally disabled people, and even as the waiting lists grow longer, state funding is unavailable.

Even more disturbing to Green and others is the fact that when families can no longer provide care for their mentally disabled loved ones, the state must step in and relocate the individual to a facility far from home. In such emergency situations, says Green, authorities can do nothing but “find a bed somewhere” in South carolina.

“This causes a major disruption in their lives,” said Green, whose 27-yearold intellectually challenged son, Paul, plays the keyboard and is very involved in their church. “They’ve got enough going on without tearing away everything they know.”

Those sentiments are echoed by Susan Doubles, who has been involved with Osprey Village since its inception.

She and other like-minded people

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decided to get together and see what they could do to bring the issue to public attention. When they did not immediately get the response they’d hoped for from local government officials and others in the community, they decided to act themselves.

“I called a friend and said, ‘We’re going to do this, honey; we’re going to make this happen for our kids,’” recalls Doubles, who lives with her mentally disabled 38-year-old daughter, Ericha.

“We started out talking around my kitchen table, and from there we moved the meetings to atlanta Bread company.” as the group coalesced, they formed Osprey—an acronym which stands for “Our Special People reaching Out to Elders and Youth.” This reflects the vision of a cluster of homes which, instead of being sequestered in its own private environment, gives residents a chance to interact with members of the community at large. In particular, Osprey seeks involvement from seniors, who bring the benefit of their life experiences, free time and desire for companionship. additionally, Osprey hopes to attract participation from young people. after attaining 501(c) 3 status last april, Osprey formed a board of directors and went on to receive a challenge match grant from the community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Osprey is currently working to generate the $25,000 they will need to match the sum offered by the grant; they have held fundraisers such as

“Many of them would really prefer to live in their own place.

I mean, how many 39-year-olds do you know who want to live with Mom and Dad?”

a fashion show luncheon and a variety show with silent auction last month. In may, they plan to host a dance in Sun city.

The grant will fund the “research and development” phase of Osprey Village, which consists of getting the word out, finding potential members and supporters, choosing a location and planning the specifics of the village.

Green’s investigations have shown that

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mindsets, Bowen is optimistic about the idea of creating an inclusive residential community like the one planned by Osprey Village. “I think it should be interactive, and I see a lot of mutual benefits in them working with the senior population,” said Bowen. “There’s a wealth of knowledge there, and all kinds of people and groups who are most anxious to help worthy causes.”

The fruits of this labor won’t come a moment too soon, as far as Susan Doubles is concerned. as a 68-year-old widow, she knows she must think ahead to provide a secure future for her daughter. The lack of local housing options for Ericha has given Doubles a mission, a personal stake in seeing to it that a dire need in her community is met. She pictures Ericha one day having her own place, where she can host get-togethers with family until the place starts to feel like home.

“Selfishly, I’m very comfortable having Ericha with me,” admitted Doubles. “But that’s not what’s best for her. What’s best for her is to get her living independently while I’m still alive and can help her make that tremendous transition. I’m trying to avoid an emotional upheaval, and I think it’s the right thing to do.”  march 2010

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AFTERDARK AFTERDARK Monday Remy’s Bar & Grille 843.842.3800 Big B Karaoke 9:30pm Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Mellow Mushroom Pizza 843.686.2474 Beer club - Free Membership Join anytime Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 hebrew Brother 10pm

Tuesday Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 Trivia Night (hilton head) Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille 843.785.2255 Ladies Night, Karaoke Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am

Wednesday Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 Tommy Sims Live 9pm Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 reggae Night with Patwa Prana International 843.785.7762 cheese Factory– classics- 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 F&B Night with Big B! (hilton head) XO Lounge 843.341.8080 LIVE Entertainment Brick Oven 843.686.2233 Singer / Songwriter Night Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Starting Feb. 24th - Sterlin & Shuvette - Motown Specials (cruzan rum Specials) Mellow Mushroom 843.686.2474 Trivia - Starts around 9pm

Thursday Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 classic rock with David Wingo XO Lounge 843.341.8080 LIVE Entertainment Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474, WII Bowling & Dart Tourney Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Effen Ladies Night 3/4: Janelle & Tommy 3/11: Johnny Breeze & J. Edwards 3/18: Johnny Breeze & J. Edwards 3/25: Johnny Breeze & J. Edwards Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 Jack Jones playing Jimmy Buffet classics - 6:30pm March 2010

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 Golf Tips From a Pro PHYSICAL FITNESS & YOUR

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n previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance.

Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result of working out.

There are three things that allow a golfer to hit the ball farther as related to the human body. They are flexibility, strength, and speed.

FLEXIBILITY

Without good flexibility it is almost impossible for a golfer to achieve an increase in how far he hits the ball. Good flexibility allows a golfer to attain a coiled separation of the upper and lower body, the so called “X-Factor.” The more separation a golfer can achieve, the wider his range of motion becomes, and this wider range of motion allows for increased torque when the golfer’s body unwinds from backswing to downswing. Hopefully, with increased torque comes increased speed. Why do we say hopefully? Because if a golfer is not able to stabilize himself throughout this wider range of motion, he cannot control that range of motion. How does a golfer achieve the stability leading to control? The answer is strength.

STRENGTH

Once you have increased your flexibility and your range of motion, you must be able to stabilize yourself within that range of motion. This is where core strength and joint strength come into play. Strong core muscles and joints keep you stabilized and aid in keeping your swing in check; i.e. under control. Lacking this, all your new flexibility would turn you into the “rubber man.” With both your body and the golf club out of sync and wobbling all over the place, your increased flexibility could do you more harm than good.

In addition to the basics of core and joint strength, strengthening other muscle groups—chest, back, arms, wrists, legs—can further enhance your ability to hit the ball farther. The stronger you can become in all areas of your body, the better you will become at keeping the golf club in the proper position (on plane) throughout the swing. Now your ability to control the club

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(strength) from going off-plane while you swing through a greater range of motion (flexibility) increases your chances to make center hit contact with the ball. And no one will disagree that a golf ball goes farthest when it is hit in the center of the club face.

SPEED

Of the three body-related requisites for hitting the golf ball farther while still maintaining control, Speed is the most difficult to define for the simple reason that swing speed is innate and unique to each golfer. While flexibility and strength are largely determined by the musculoskeletal system, swing speed is determined by the central nervous system. We all walk at a certain speed, talk at a certain speed, etc., and in this context, swing speed may be looked upon as a function of temperament. Also, because of the way a person is built, he/she will max out at a certain swing speed.

Yet potential for speed cannot be realized without the other two aspects of flexibility and strength. An example of this is when someone says, “I heard or read that if I get lighter shafts in my clubs I can increase my swing speed by 10 percent.” That is true. But remember, in your golf game, you are looking to optimize distance and control. If you increase the club’s speed by 10 percent, you must also be able to move your body 10 percent faster in order to maintain control and not become like the “rubber man” mentioned above. If you cannot maintain control, which is often the case, both your direction and center-face hits will suffer. (We have all seen pro and scratch golfers alike try to “kill the ball” and end up cursing or throwing clubs when their shots fly into the woods or rough. They were looking for more “swing speed!”)

Through practice, finding the right teacher, and employing a physical fitness routine that incorporates stretching and weight training, you will be able to not only increase the distance you hit the golf ball, but you will hit it with better control and find yourself shooting better scores. You will also gain the endurance to maintain your speed, distance and control from hole to hole and round to round.

If you would like to learn how to develop, maximize and control your golfing ability, contact the Golf Performance Academy at  golfacademyhilton.com or call 843-338-6737.

GET IT ON! - Organizers of the Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament are thinking positive -- and plaid!

They’re encouraging locals and visitors to “journey to the tourney and get your plaid on.” Wear a plaid cap. Carry a plaid bag. Just make sure it’s the tournament’s beloved Tartan Plaid! Organizers launched the new campaign last month. The goal is to get 100% local support and keep ticket sales strong.

Marketing director Angela McSwain says the approach is “a better alternative than dwelling on the lagging economy.” The recession and ongoing search for a 2011 sponsor have been the focus of the Verizon Heritage and PGA Tour in recent months. But now the spotlight is on embracing what the tournament means to the community: good times in Harbour Town and the ideal venue for spring networking.

McSwain hints there will be a series of Tartan plaid promotions in the month ahead, so stay tuned and keep plaid on your radar. “It’s a state of mind,” she says. You can start making it yours by attending the tournament April 12-18th at the Harbour Town Links.

March 1-7

Inaugural Chamber Golf Week

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he hilton head Island-Bluffton chamber of commerce is teaming up with the Low country Golf Owners association to bring a new and exciting event to the area this spring. Get ready for chamber Golf Week, March 1-7. chamber Golf Week was created to inspire locals and visitors to celebrate and honor the Lowcountry’s rich tradition of golf. “It will also raise awareness of the game and its significance to hilton head Island,” says chamber President and cEO Bill Miles.

There is a reason why residents and returning visitors to hilton head Island affectionately refer to the destination as “The Golf Island.” The game of golf has been a Lowcountry tradition since the first Scottish immigrants to South carolina organized america’s first golf club in 1786.

Various golf courses will host a varied array of special events and offerings during chamber Golf Week. From putting contests to “Family Get Out and Play Day” there is something for every level of golfer. These activities will generate interest in the sport of golf and support the Verizon heritage PGa Tournament and the heritage classic Foundation.

Duffers can participate in an area-wide putting contest taking place at several courses throughout the week, with a Putting championship Final at harbour Town Golf Links on Saturday. Golf courses will also be selling raffle tickets to win a chance to play in the Verizon heritage harbour Town cup Pro-aM, Monday, april 12, 2010.

Some of our area’s top pros will present exhibitions throughout the week, including Doug Weaver at Palmetto Dunes, rick Barry at Sea Pines resort and Greg MacDonnell at Old South. There are also golf equipment demo days scheduled for those interested in updating their gear as well as a Golf Fashion Trunk Show Luncheon to update golf wardrobes. “chamber Golf Week will benefit the area golf industry the way that chamber restaurant Week boosted the area’s food and beverage industry at a time when tourism traffic is quiet,” Miles says. chamber Golf Week will be a great opportunity for residents to get out and enjoy great rounds of golf before the season picks up after the Verizon heritage Tournament in april.

Golf enthusiasts delight in the wide and scenic fairways of the area’s courses, created by golf’’s most preeminent architects. The championship courses see 700,000 rounds of golf annually that generate revenues of nearly $123 million each  year for Beaufort county.

For updated information on the calendar of events, a list of participating golf courses and more, log on to www.ChamberGolfWeek.com.

March 2010

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