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LABORof Love Denise Spencer’s column is being guest-written by Jean Heyduck, Vice

This year’s artists come from as far away as Montana and as

President for Marketing and Communications at Community Foundation

close as the Lowcountry. They’ll spend two days in late September

of the Lowcountry.

installing their pieces – with the help of cranes and bobcats and workers from The Greenery. Some also enlist the help of local high

My father is a retired art professor at a Midwestern university. When I

school students, through our partnership with Island School Council

was a kid I loved to tag along with him when he went to the ceramics

for the Arts.

studio to check on the progress of his kilns. The kiln room would be oppressively hot (temperatures inside a glaze kiln can reach almost

Our goal is to make public art, well…public. So we offer

2,500 degrees) and we’d sometimes have to yell above the roar of the

opportunities for visitors to get engaged. You can vote for your

gas and the heat, especially if more than one kiln was firing. He’d

favorite piece, with the top three vote-getting artists receiving a

put on a pair of heavy work gloves, pull out one of the kiln’s porous

cash award. We’re also running a Facebook contest this year. Just

bricks and peer inside to see how the cones were bending. He’d

post a photo of your favorite sculpture on our Facebook page and

adjust whatever needed to be adjusted and then we’d head for home,

we’ll randomly select one winner, who can then choose a local

Ieaving a trail of clay dust footprints from the studio to the car.

arts organization to receive a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation. Also new: One of our sculptures will be installed at

As I grew older, my trips to the kiln room waned and my involvement

Hilton Head Regional Airport.

with art did too. So the fact that my job at the Community Foundation gets me back into the art world – at least temporarily – makes

At the end of the exhibition we’ll announce our Purchase Prize winner.

me happy. You see, every two years a colleague and I, along with a

This is the sculpture the Public Art Fund will purchase and add to

20-plus person Public Art Fund Advisory Committee, manage the

the island’s public art collection, which has grown to 10 pieces since

Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island.

the first piece was installed in 2010. The exhibition is the only one like it in the area and draws

I call the exhibition my labor of love.

visitors from across the country. Admission is free and

We start the process more than a year

you can see the artwork during regular museum hours.

in advance. Our call for entry goes to thousands of sculptors around the world

My very active 90-year-old father still throws and sells

and we receive hundreds of submissions.

pottery, and I hope he will continue to do so for years to come. I also hope I can be involved with this labor of love for many years.

I call the exhibition my labor of love. We start the process more than a year in advance. Our call for entry goes to thousands of sculptors

Jean Heyduck

around the world and we receive hundreds of submissions. Our jury –

Vice President for Marketing and Communications

comprised of artists, community leaders and a curatorial consultant

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

from Telfair Museums – selects just 20 of the most interesting

The 2018 Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island runs through

pieces. They’re temporarily installed at Coastal Discovery Museum,

January 2019. For more information visit www.hhipublicart.org

surrounded by the beauty of marshes, camellia gardens and ancient live oaks. P

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Public Art 70 Don't miss the 2018 Public Art Exhibit.

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BMWs and Volvos roll off S.C. assembly lines.

Classic cars, planes and parties fill the festival.

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Research advances refine treatment.

Tattoo artists make their mark.

Arts and cultural festival returns to Hilton Head Island.

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LOCAL VIBE 26 Plastic Bag Ban

Local businesses get ready.

28 Mid Term Elections

Get out and vote on Nov. 6.

BUSINESS 34 Vacasa Enters a 'Core Market' Vacation rental company gets HHI.

36 The Economy is All of Us

Politics and economics go together.

PEOPLE 48 Bringing Good Cheer

IN EVERY ISSUE

Local brothers distribute craft beer.

50 From the Bottom to the Top Homelessness didn't stop her.

52 The Highest Bidder

Sonny Huntley rules auctions.

CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE 60 French Connection

Pinnacle Collector's French cars shine.

64 Collectors' Edition

Classic boats are part of Concours.

HEALTH 76 Home Spa

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78 Health Updates New national study seeks volunteers.

82 State-of-the-art Breast Cancer Care in the Lowcountry Get great care close to home. 84 Pledge the Pink

Walk for breast cancer awareness.

HOME 88 New Age

Remodel at The Cypress wows.

SPORTS 124 Native Son

Byron Sewell goes hyrdofoiling.

ULTURE C 138 Fright Night

Halloween is here.

TRAVEL 140 Daufuskie Island

Take a day trip back in time.

DINING

174 Lowcountry Craft Beer These suds are made here.

178 Guten Tag

New "Brauhaus" opens in Bluffton.

12 At The Helm 14 Opinion 16 Behind the Scenes 18 News 22 Social Spotlight 44 On the Move 46 Where in the World? 99 Real Estate News 128 Sports Briefs 158 Calendar 170 Lowcountry After Dark 182 Restaurant Listings 192 Last Call

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ere at Monthly, we’re feeling grateful this month that the Lowcountry escaped the wrath of Hurricane Florence — and sad for our neighbors to the north who were not as lucky. We encourage you to donate to the recovery efforts through reputable charities such as the American Red Cross and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. We hope we will never again need their disaster relief services here, but it could have been us. The phrase “make hay while the sun shines” come to mind, and this month we’re celebrating the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, which offers the creme de la creme in automotive exhibition, racing, dining and entertainment. The combination of Lowcountry hospitality, warm fall weather, and a field of exquisite classics makes this annual event a must-do. It’s a unique, multi-day motoring experience that entertains and educates while supporting youth programs. Classic cars, craft beers and tattoo artists make this month’s magazine a visual treat. On the more serious side, we offer you our annual breast cancer awareness section, featuring the latest in research and advances in care available right here in the Lowcountry. We also profile a local nurse who beat homelessness and now joyfully ministers to her patients in Bluffton. There are important elections coming up in

November, and we’re proud to bring you our guide to who’s running in state and local races so you can be prepared when voters head to the polls Nov. 6. The last day to register to vote in next month’s elections is Oct. 5. For more information, go to vote411.org. At Monthly, we are endorsing Kim Likins for mayor of Hilton Head Island. Since moving to Hilton Head nearly 25 years ago, Likins has dedicated herself to serving the community. After a 20-year career with a Fortune 100 IT company, she turned her attention to home and founded The Sandbox: An Interactive Children's Museum and Island Friends, a children's book company. She’s now the director of the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Since 2010, she has represented Ward 4 on Hilton Head’s Town Council and by our reckoning has done an excellent job. Whatever your political hue, we hope to see you at the wonderful events of Crescendo, the annual festival put on by the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head Island. This includes the Public Art Exhibition sponsored by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry — majestic doesn’t begin to describe the massive sculptures at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Trust us: You’ve got to check them out. We wish you the best this fall, dear readers, and thank you for inviting us into your lives.

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Ate all of the junk food. – BARRY KAUFMAN

Went with my son to Chiefland and Cedar Key in Florida and had a great time! – KRISTIN BRANTLEY DIXON

WHAT DID YOU DO WHILE THE LOWCOUNTRY WAITED FOR HURRICANE FLORENCE?

My fiancé and I organized our Blu-ray Disc collection, made buffalo chicken dip, and he watched football while I watched documentaries on my computer.

Kept our store open — we had willing workers, no one was forced — played catch-up on laundry and housework, lots of play time for the kids, and enjoyed the lack of tolls. –ALICIA DICKSON DALY

– JILL MARIE

Evacuated to Tallahassee with my dog to visit an old friend. – DEBBIE BIRKETT

Babysat grandkids in Virginia. Cleaned and purged my office and took daily walks on the beach.

–SANDRA RANDALL

Went to the movies!

– KATHLEEN CASEY SANZ

Went to St. Augustine, Florida. So close! – KIMBERLY KAPPS RIOS

I went kayaking with friends in the New River, Ebenezer Creek and the Savannah River.

Had lunch with friends and pool parties, organized the house, stocked up on food, ate breakfast with my sister. – ERIN CLEMMONS REICHERT

– LINDA ETCHELLS

My husband’s cousin and his family evacuated from Pawleys Island and stayed with us. – ERIN MCCARL MORGAN

Helped my husband do his “honey-do” house repairs list. – EILEEN ACKERMAN LACOMBE

Prayed for Hilton Head Island!

Fished the empty beach, took long walks with Chopper, worked on home projects and spent time with family and friends.

Stayed at Blue Water Spinnaker and had a great time with no crowds and great weather.

– KELLY STROUD SPINELLA

– CRYSTAL DENISE BYRD

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Took a nap.

– MINNA SCHAEFFER-SNEE

–DENNIS OUELLETTE

Worked. –TRUUSJE MARMENO

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Medical marijuana could be heading to South Carolina, thanks in part to state Sen. Tom Davis. Advocates — and some research studies — say that marijuana can help relieve chronic pain, epilepsy and side effects of chemotherapy, as well as help those suffering from PTSD. But opponents worry that legalizing medical marijuana could lead to an increase in illegal uses. Both sides squared off recently at a forum in Bluffton.

1. In September, we feted our writers and photographers at Monthly’s Bluffton headquarters. All enjoyed wine and cheese while we thanked them for their efforts, time and talents. 2. Editor Carol Weir and videography intern Lexi LaPoint hopped aboard the Salty Dog happy hour cruise with live music by Trevor Harden. 3. Art director Mike Lupi sat down with writer Barry Kaufman to sample some local brews in the office — all in the name of research for a story, of course.

THIS ISSUE'S CONTRIBUTORS JEAN HEYDUCK, Writer Born and raised in Illinois but later transplanted to Wisconsin, Jean Heyduck moved to the Lowcountry in 2012 to escape the frozen tundra. She appreciates the opportunity to golf year-round but still hasn’t figured out the growing seasons for her garden. She’s held marketing positions in various industries but loves the nonprofit world the best.

ELLIS HARMAN, Poofreader and assistant editor Ellis Harman is an editor and writer focused on lifestyle, travel and fashion. When she’s not reading for work, she’s reading for fun — she’s devoured every Agatha Christie novel — or cuddling with her dogs, Buddy and Gunnar. She loves red lipstick, Italian food and working her way through her Netflix queue.

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CORRECTION

In our September issue, we incorrectly attributed the cake provider in our featured wedding. The cake was made by Lowcountry Flour Girls.

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BLUFFTON BUSINESSES HELP NEIGHBORS FIX ROAD Ten Bluffton families now have an easier time driving to their homes after local businesses helped fund road improvements on Martha Brown Circle. Businesses that contributed were: Capt. Woody’s; Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood; Davis and Wine Dental Associates, LLC; Bluffton Non-Profit Housing Corporation; Garfield Moss Jr. and Moss Landscapes; Morris Garage & Towing, Inc; Power Group, LLC; All Pro Tire & Lube Center; The Dispensary, LLC; Michael Hahn of Carson Realty; Waste Management; Cleland Construction; and Essroc. The dirt road was graded and resurfaced with gravel.

34TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF (OCTOBER 6) Join the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island for a day of food, music, fun, and many different types of chili. Find ticket info on page 160.

THE YACHT CLUB OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND REGATTA WEEKEND (OCTOBER 13-14) Come enjoy a great day of viewing the races, shopping and dining at Harbour Town.

LOWCOUNTRY VEGFEST 2018 (OCTOBER 20) Calling all vegans! This free festival at Shelter Cove Community Park is open to the public, and will be filled with healthy food, eco-friendly merchandise from local vendors, and fun activities for all ages.

TRUNK-O-WEEN (OCTOBER 31) Come trick or treat with your kids out of the back of classic cars. Free event from 5-7 p.m. at Shelter Cove Towne Centre.

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CALLAWASSIE COUPLE LOSES STATE SUPREME COURT CASE The state’s highest court has ruled against a Callawassie Island couple seeking to relinquish their community club membership. The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled in a 3-2 vote that property owners in the Callawassie community are responsible for paying club dues even after they resign, as mandated by the club contract. The case is just one of several that have been filed between Callawassie residents and the club. There is still an option for the couple to ask the court to reconsider the ruling.

IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO COLIGNY AREA The Town of Hilton Head Island recently presented plans to the public for a two-year construction project to build Lowcountry Celebration Park in the Coligny area. The project now includes resurfacing all of Pope Avenue — from Sea Pines Circle to Coligny Circle — and must be completed by May 24 or the contractor will face a damage fine of $1,000 per day.

REMEMBERING SEAN AIKEN Edward Sean “Ada” Aiken’s uplifting spirit brought joy to the customers at Which Wich in Bluffton, where he worked until he was found shot to death in Seabrook on July 18. Aiken, 28, grew up in the tight-knit community of Seabrook. On Sept. 21, friends and family gathered there for a rally against violence organized by his mother. He graduated from Battery Creek High School in 2008 and was active in the LGBT community in Savannah. Anyone with information in this case is encouraged to contact Cpl. Jennifer Snider at 843-255-3421 or 1-888-274-6372.

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FIELD OF DREAMS PROJECT RECEIVES GRANT The Bluffton Community Center Foundation received a $67,000 grant from Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to help cover the cost of Phase II of the Field of Dreams Park Improvement Project. Construction in Phase II will include the addition of a covered pavilion with restrooms, picnic tables and an art wall to showcase local artists’ talents. Nearly $100,000 is still needed to complete Phase II by the end of October in order to open the pavilion to the community in spring. Phase III is set to begin in fall 2019 and will complete the park pathway near the playground. Phase IV will involve the addition of a formal event area and a splash pad, likely to begin in 2020.

A double shooting left a Hilton Head Island doctor wounded and his ex-girlfriend dead on Sept. 4, in an attempted murder-suicide that rocked the upscale Spanish Wells community. Jennifer Rudemyer of Bluffton, a professional organizer and former Beaufort County School District teacher, shot Dr. Gaston Perez multiple times before turning her gun on herself. Perez and Rudmeyer had been in an on-again, offagain relationship for years, and he had been granted a restraining order against her shortly before the shooting.

GROUPS ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS The Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association annually awards grants to local nonprofit groups in the Lowcountry. Grant requests will be accepted through Oct. 31 and applications can be found at hhifirefighters.org. The Susan G. Komen’s South Carolina chapter is seeking applications for grants addressing the following issues related to breast cancer: reducing barriers to care, patient navigation and breast cancer education. For applications and additional details, go to komensouthcarolina.org/grants.

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Name: Pinkie Age: 7 Gender: Female Breed(s): Terrier Mix Temperament: Very shy but a cuddly loving dog after she gets to know you. Story: Pinkie is a sweet girl who would love nothing more than to spend quality time with her new family. She loves going on adventures and lounging, and she will do anything for a good belly rub.

MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMING TO BLUFFTON The town of Bluffton plans to use three parcels of land for affordable housing and workforce housing projects in the coming years. The town recently bought 1.78 acres at 1095 May River Road, where up to 14 housing units are planned. At the former site of CrossFit 843, at 184 Bluffton Road, several two-story townhouses, a small park, and public parking spaces will be constructed. The town also owns almost 20 acres of the Willow Run Tract off of Buckwalter Parkway, where 115 residential units are allowed. No timetables for development have been announced for any of these projects.

PALMETTO HEART WALK SET FOR APRIL The 2019 Palmetto Heart Walk and 5K Race will be held on April 27 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The American Heart Association has announced that Brian Le Baron, district manager of Wells Fargo Bank, will be chairman of the 2019 race. The Palmetto Heart Walk raises awareness that walking 30 minutes a day greatly reduced your risk of heart disease and stroke. Le Baron suffered a stroke at the age of 37 and is now an avid runner. To register for the race, go to palmettoheartwalk.org.

Name: Snuggles Age: 13 Gender: Female Breed(s): Domestic Short Hair Dilute Tortie Temperament: Very Sweet Story: Snuggles is a beauty. She is a little shy at first but very sweet. Her owner couldn’t care for her anymore, so she needs a good home.

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2 1. At the Harbour Town Shrimp Festival, Crazy Crab Harbour Town won the People’s Choice Award and Reilley’s Grill & Bar won the Best Shrimp and Grits Award. 2. Gwen Chambers, community outreach manager at Bluffton Self Help, and Meredith DiMuzzio, executive director of Shop More Local, networked at the Thrive Lowcountry Women’s Conference. 3. At Tee Off for the Arts, tournament chairs Ron and Mary Ann Soldo golfed with Andrew Youngerman, the actor playing Mozart in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s production of “Amadeus.”

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4. Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island is grateful to Latinos Unidos for donating $118,000 over nine years, through fundraising efforts including an annual food festival. 5. The Weichert Charity Golf & Tennis tournament was tons of fun for players of all levels.

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In The Bag BEAUFORT COUNTY BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS STARTS NOV. 1 BY JUSTIN JARRETT

he ban on single-use plastic bags throughout Beaufort County doesn’t take effect until Nov. 1, but government officials and local businesses have already started preparing for the transition. County and town officials from all four municipalities — Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Port Royal — are working together to ensure everyone is ready for the new ecofriendly law, which aims to improve and protect the environment, especially the Lowcountry’s waterways and marine life. Business owners and organizations affected by the ordinance have been encouraged to ask questions, and they were able to attend a public meeting in September — with another planned for this month — to learn more about how to prepare. The Town of Hilton Head Island has two code enforcement officers who are visiting local businesses to answer questions and ensure everyone is ready for the transition, communications director Carolyn Grant said. Grant also said the phones at Town Hall have been ringing off the hook with questions about the ban, including a recent call from a company in Ohio that operates several convenience stores in the area and wanted to make sure its stores were in compliance.

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The town of Bluffton also has been receiving calls about specific types of bags, like the plastic bags distributed by dental offices to patients containing toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss. “I love the fact that they’re asking the questions, even if we might not have an answer right now,” said public information officer Debbie Szpanka said. “There are a lot of industries that maybe aren’t the target of the ordinance but are using what might be considered a single-use plastic bag. … I think people are being thoughtful about it. I’m not saying it’s going to be a seamless transition, but I think people are preparing and adjusting. While there might be a couple of hiccups, I don’t think there are going to be many.” The new ban will affect retailers, restaurants and other businesses. Area officials are encouraging stores to instead offer reusable carryout bags or recyclable paper bags to customers. However, the ordinance still allows some plastic bags, including: • Laundry or dry-cleaning bags. • Meat, produce and bakery bags. • Newspaper and door-hanger bags. • Pet waste, yard waste and garbage bags. • Bags provided by pharmacists or veterinarians to contain prescription drugs or other medical necessities, as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. • Bags for items sold in bulk such as bulk food and bulk hardware items. • Bags or plastic wraps for flowers, potted plants or items where dampness may be an issue. • Bags of any type that a customer brings to the store for his or her own use. • Bags comprised of recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils. The new ban also prohibits organizations that host events on municipality-owned property from distributing plastic bags at their events. Businesses or organizations that ignore the ban will receive a notice of violation or a citation.

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owcountry voters will help elect a state governor and send a new representative to Congress as well as fill seats in local elections when they go to the polls on Nov. 6. Closer to home, for the first time in many years, Democrats are trying to upset Republican incumbents in two of the three area state legislative districts. The following profiles are drawn from candidate responses to questions from the League of Women Voters and candidates’ websites. For more information on the election, go to the league’s election hub at vote411.org.

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Gov. Henry McMaster, vying for his first full-term, faces Democrat James E. Smith Jr. McMaster became governor when Nikki Haley resigned to become a U.N. ambassador in January 2017. McMaster, a longtime South Carolina politician, served two years as lieutenant governor and eight years as attorney general. He was U.S. attorney for four years. McMaster told the League of Women Voters that, if reelected, his first priority would be to continue job creation in the state. His second priority is what he called “Relief for Ratepayers.” McMaster said selling Santee Cooper, the state’s public utility, is the only way to keep ratepayers from being saddled with additional increases to handle the debt from the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Station expansion project. McMaster’s third priority is what he calls a “renewed emphasis on law and order,” including placing certified and trained law enforcement resource officers in all of the state’s schools. The governor said he would continue to ensure there are no sanctuary cities in the state. Challenger Smith has served in the state legislature since 1997. As a member of the South Carolina National Guard, Smith spent 12 months in combat in Afghanistan and was called to active duty during preparation for Hurricane Florence. He told the

League that as governor, he would support expanding access to affordable health care. His second priority would be education, with an emphasis on recruiting and retaining teachers, keeping students safe, and calling for “bold reforms” like advancing measures that prepare students for 21st-century jobs. Smith said he wants teachers’ salaries to meet or exceed the Southeast average. Finally, he would emphasize workforce development and jobs, including expanding business partnerships to train workers for available jobs; special programs to help veterans find training and jobs; and requiring schools to offer more technology courses, boost teacher pay and examine the costs of higher education. Smith said he would also pursue opportunities in solar and renewable energy and expand internet access in rural areas.

CONGRESS Democrat Joe Cunningham and Republican Katie Arrington are competing to replace Rep. Mark Sanford, whom Arrington upset in the June GOP primary. Cunningham told the League of Women Voters that his first priority, if elected, would be reinstating a ban on offshore drilling, or requesting an exemption for South Carolina. Cunningham said he would also push for federal dollars to fix Lowcountry infrastructure. Finally, Cunningham said he would vote to overturn tariffs that he said are costing South Carolinians jobs. He said he would support legislation giving Congress more oversight over future tariffs. Arrington, a member of the state legislature, told the League of Women Voters that her priorities are improving

infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and flooding mitigation projects. She would also support job creation measures, reductions in taxes and regulations, and increased economic opportunity. Arrington also pledged a renewed commitment to national security — including border security — and supporting the military, first responders and veterans.

STATE LEGISLATURE Political newcomers in the Democratic Party are challenging incumbents in House District 120, which includes portions of Beaufort County, and District 123, made up of Hilton Head and Daufuskie islands. The Republican incumbent is once again running unopposed in District 118, which includes portions of Beaufort and Jasper counties.

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››Vibe In District 120, Democrat Ryan Martz is challenging incumbent Republican Weston Newton. Martz picked up the Democratic banner in August after primary winner Gabriela Failing withdrew from the race. Martz describes his platform as “fiscally responsible, socially liberal.” He told the League of Women Voters that his highest priorities would be investing more money into education at all levels, working towards proper gun reform legislation, and advancing marijuana legislation reform. Newton, a member of the state House since 2013, ran unopposed in his previous two campaigns. If reelected, the chairman of the Legislative Oversight Committee and member of the Judiciary Committee told the League of Women Voters that he would continue to provide ethical, transparent leadership and continue working to restore the public’s trust in government — promoting transparency and Freedom of Information Act reform. His second priority would be to enhance “our quality of life,” including protection for the environment, road improvements and promoting pro-business and pro-job legislation. Finally, he said he supports measures that protect taxpayers, such as ending wasteful spending and making government more accountable and efficient. It is also essential to continue efforts to improve education, he said. The other competitive Lowcountry house race is District 123, which pits incumbent Republican Jeff Bradley against Democrat Mario Martinez. Bradley, who is finishing his first term in office, ran unopposed in 2016. He serves on the Judiciary, Regulations and Administrative Procedures committees. Martinez, a local business owner, told the League of Women Voters that his priorities, if elected to the state house, would include automatic voter registration, reforming the Education Financial Act and advocating for affordable health care. In District 118, Republican Bill Herbkersman is running unopposed. He has been a member of the state House since 2003. He serves on both the Rules and the Ways and Means committees. Herbkersman faced a challenge from an American Party candidate in 2016 but ran unopposed in 2012 and 2014. For more information about the upcoming election, go to www.vote411.org.

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HERVOCHON

BRANDT

LAWSON

McGINNIS

McCLELLAN

McELYNN

RODHAM

TANNER

BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL

District 8 (Bluffton/Hilton Head) Republican Chris Hervochon faces Democrat Brenda Brandt, who said the highest priorities facing the county are protecting the environment, ensuring balanced growth and development, and creating an economic climate that benefits all residents. Hervochon said his priorities are spending tax dollars wisely and reducing waste, responsible growth with current residents in mind, and the creation of a “South of the Broad” coalition to ensure taxes are spent proportionately to the areas that pay them. District 9 (Bluffton and Daufuskie Island) Republican Mark Lawson is facing Democrat Mark McGinnis. In a May Facebook post, Lawson described his vision for the county, with an emphasis of preserving quality of life, protecting the environment and “defending” the community with smart growth decisions. On his campaign website, McGinnis calls himself a “voice of reason” looking to find common ground and solutions “that work for all.” District 10 (Hilton Head) Democrat Cathy McClellan faces former county chief magistrate Lawrence McElynn, a Republican, who told the League of Women Voters that he would focus on transparency, accountability

and responsible spending, as well as smart growth management with focused and balanced environmental awareness, including protecting the coastline from offshore drilling. Infrastructure, creative traffic solutions and mass transit improvements would also be priorities. McClellan said she is committed to residents having a voice in county government; accessible public transportation including alternative options to enhance workforce development and protect the environment; and responsible growth and continued economic development, requiring creative solutions for affordable and workforce housing while preserving Hilton Head’s character and culture. District 11 (Hilton Head) Incumbent Stu Rodham, running unopposed, has been on County Council since 2008.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF

Unchallenged in the general election, after a tougher than expected Republican primary, incumbent Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said a significant issue facing the department is growth — it brings increased crime, traffic, mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse. Other issues are officer recruitment and retention and protecting schools and public facilities.

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LIKINS

McCANN

WILLIAMS

Mayor Candidates are: Kim Likins. John J. McCann, Rochelle Williams, Alan Perry, Barry Ginn, Michael Santomauro and Sandon James Preston (no photo submitted). Go to hiltonheadmonthly.com for detailed information about candidates.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL PERRY

GINN

SANTOMAURO

HARKINS

RIDGE

LENNOX

DEXTRAZE

BRISON

GREIER

Ward 2 Incumbent Bill Harkins faces challenger Tim Ridge, who told the League of Women Voters that the town must enhance its attractiveness to potential residents while solving housing issues that affect its workers. Ward 4 Candidate Tamara Becker (no photo submitted) said the town needs to focus on overall development, workforce sustainability and safety. Ward 5 Incumbent Tom Lennox faces Richard A. Dextraze and Patsy Brison, who said her focus is development and use impacts, including density, traffic and building height.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

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District 5 (Portions of Beaufort County) Selecting a qualified school superintendent is a top priority for three of the four candidates in this crowded race. Other priorities for Richard Geier include gaining an understanding of the system’s finances and using his experience to improve accountability and reviewing administrative overhead to make sure teachers are helped, not hindered. Ray Johnson said he also wants to focus on improving security to include a “crackdown on bullying,” as well as accountability and transparency of the board. Teacher recruitment and retention is also a high priority. Sarah Stuchell’s other priorities are improving the quality of schools and closing the achievement gap; board transparency, accountability and engagement with the community and school staff. Stew Butler listed his priorities as increasing teachers’ starting pay and expanding the candidate pool to teachers outside of South Carolina; eliminating

wasteful spending; and tougher classroom discipline. District 7 (Bluffton) Incumbent Evva Anderson faces two challengers. Anderson said it is important that county schools keep moving forward in a positive way, while addressing the urgent issues of safety, overcrowding/growth and the achievement gap. Teacher recruitment and retention are also priorities. Rachel Wisnefski said she would focus on facilitating a long-term solution to the growth issue, providing balance and efficacy to the board, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Chris Davey listed his priorities as overcrowding issues in Bluffton; curriculum fluidity between elementary, middle, and high schools; and transparency. District 8 (Bluffton and Hilton Head) There are three candidates running for this open seat. Cathy G. Robine told the League of Women Voters that her priorities are encouraging decision-making that focuses on what is best for the student; hiring the best qualified superintendent; fiscal responsibility; and hiring and retaining highly qualified teachers. John R. Eddy would focus on working with other board members for the benefit of all students and employees; providing fiscal oversight of the district’s operations budget; and ensuring “proper and appropriate management of the district superintendent.” Former board member Paul M. Roth, who lost his seat in 2016, is seeking a return to the board. District 10 (Hilton Head) Melvin P. Campbell and Peter Kristian are vying for this vacant seat. They both want to restore community trust of the board. Campbell listed his other priorities as encouraging a “thorough review” of early childhood expectations and services; urging and supporting aggressive efforts to recruit, support and retain the best teachers. Kristian is also focusing on selecting the best school superintendent, appropriate fiscal oversight of tax dollars, and transparency and providing “sound” educational opportunities for students in a safe environment.

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››Business

Entering a ‘Core Market’

VACASA, NATION’S LARGEST VACATION RENTAL COMPANY, EMBRACES HILTON HEAD

BY CLAY BONNYMAN EVANS

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ric Breon first visited Hilton Head Island about 15 years ago with his family. The island —especially its broad, flat beaches — made quite an impression. “It was spring break time of year, with wonderful, beautiful warm weather everywhere except the beaches — it was 85 in the parking lot, but on the beach, you needed a little jacket,” he recalls with a chuckle. “But it’s just amazing how much beach there is. It’s just a beautiful place.” The island is one of the top vacation destinations on the eastern seaboard, which is one reason Breon’s Portland, Oregon-based company, Vacasa, the largest vacation rental management company in the United States, acquired Resort Rentals of Hilton Head in 2017. “It’s a core market,” says Breon, 40. “When people think of vacation areas, it definitely ranks as a top destination.” Gerard Mahieu, founder of Resort Rentals of Hilton Head, also did his part to bring Vacasa into the Hilton Head market. “Gerard built a great company. He’s done a great job for homeowners and a great job for guests,” Breon says. “It’s a great asset to bring into the Vacasa family.” Breon started Vacasa in 2009 after he and his wife, Alia, became caretakers of a 480-square-foot cabin on the Oregon coast, built by her family in 1898. Dissatisfied with the marketing reach and income projected by local rental management companies, the couple decided to manage the cabin on their own and grossed six times more than the expectations of local companies. “As a consumer, I love staying at a vacation rental, having a kitchen and a living room where you can gather with friends and family,” Breon says. “But they were difficult to book, and VRBO was unsophisticated. We wanted to make it easier for the consumer.” Co-founded with attorney Cliff Johnson, Vacasa at first focused solely on bookings. “But we quickly realized that if we were taking bookings, we needed to be able to deliver on guest expectations,” Breon says. So Vacasa became a full-service rental management company. The company started small, branching out from its Portland-area hub to the Oregon coast and nearby Mount Hood. Just nine years later, Vacasa manages properties in 23 states and 16 countries, including Costa Rica, Chile, Spain and Italy. And with more than 10,000 properties under its wing, it is now the largest vacation-rental management company in the United States. In October 2017, the privately

held company raised $103.5 million in its second round of funding, the largest ever in the vacation-rental sector. Vacasa offers advantages for guests and owners alike, from its online 3-D property tours to 24/7 support and the ability to list its properties on multiple websites — not just its own, but also VRBO, HomeAway, Booking.com and Airbnb. “That means the vacation home you book through Airbnb or VRBO might very well be managed by Vacasa,” Breon told Forbes in April.

I LOVE STAYING AT A VACATION RENTAL, HAVING A KITCHEN AND A LIVING ROOM WHERE YOU CAN GATHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. – ERIC BREON

On Hilton Head, as elsewhere, Vacasa has made a point of relying on and trusting local expertise. Mahieu, for example, is still on board, and Vacasa kept all of the Resort Rentals employees. The company has also begun experimenting with Mahieu’s innovative use of cash cards to attract clientele: Rather than join the race to the bottom on pricing, the company provides pre-paid cards to guests, good for a limited time at local businesses. “That’s something we have been experimenting with elsewhere,” Breon says. “That’s one of the cool things about this: coming across great ideas that different people are executing on, and seeing if it makes sense to share those ideas across our markets.” Breon has seen a good deal more of Hilton Head since Vacasa entered the market. He gives much of the credit for the acquisition of Resort Rentals to the company’s lead negotiator, Sandra Brahn. Like Mahieu, a native of Paris, Brahn speaks French. “It was a pretty long process, and it was a big decision for (Mahieu) to sell the company,” Breon says. Beyond providing the best service to both owners and guests on Hilton Head, Vacasa is partnering with local real estate agents in the buying and selling of properties. “We want to be there to help them, to find which house best meet their needs,” he says. “That’s going to be a big focus for us over the coming year.” And, Breon says, he expects Vacasa to continue growing. “Where do we want to be? The short answer is, everywhere,” he says. “If there are vacation homes, and a need for management, we want to fill up the map. The more markets we cover, the better for homeowners and the better for guests.”

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The Economy is All of Us ELECTIONS MATTER

BY ELIHU SPENCER

t might seem strange, this is a column dedicated to the economy and financial issues facing the Lowcountry, to focus this month on Hilton Head Island’s mayoral election. Elections matter and, while federal elections generate all the excitement, local elections can have a much greater impact on our everyday lives. Let me start with an overview of what drives our local economy. Since the time of Charles Fraser and the development of Sea Pines, the base of Hilton Head’s economy has been — and likely always will be — tourism. There are very few of us who didn’t first come here as a visitor. In the 1960s, the Sea Pines Company was one of our nation’s most respected real estate development firms. Fraser attracted straight-A students from some of our finest universities to help him turn a swampy coastal island into a tourist destination. His vision of commercial and residential development in concert with and respect for the environment is now time-tested and has been repeatedly copied globally. I think most of us believe that the Fraser experiment in land development has served us well. In the years since the founding of the Sea Pines Company, Hilton Head has grown from a few hundred folks outnumbered by alligators and snakes into a community of more than 40,000 full-time residents and more than 2.6

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million visitors every year. We have jet service to our local airport, 24 golf courses, 300 tennis courts, 12 miles of beautiful beaches, over 250 restaurants offering a full range of culinary experiences, and well over 200 more retail stores — from major retailers to specialty shops. Finally, we boast accommodation options including more than 6,000 villas, 3,000 hotel rooms, 1,000 timeshare units and two RV resorts. Over the past 60-odd years, both gated communities and traditional real estate developments have been constructed mostly along the lines envisioned by Fraser, not straying too far from the idea that development can co-exist with the environment. But we live in a climate that is harsh on building materials, and we are seeing the impact of climate change and its impact on flooding. Something must be done to revitalize our commercial buildings and residential housing stock if we are to remain a first-class community. In November, we will have the opportunity to elect a new town leader who will set our community agenda for the

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WE NEED SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT WE ARE BETTER THAN “DEMOLISHING THE BRIDGE.” – ELIHU SPENCER

next decade. Clearly, we are facing some significant challenges around traffic congestion, the future of commercial and residential development, workforce housing, how our island is marketed and generally how we proceed after the recent Town Visionary Project. We currently have seven individuals vying for the job of mayor and, with a field that large, it’s likely we’ll have two chances to vote for the future of Hilton Head — the general election probably will be followed by a run-off. But instead of endorsing a candidate — or even mentioning any of them by name — I’m going to identify traits Hilton Head might benefit from in a mayor. First and foremost, we need a natural leader who can bring Hilton Head Town Council together, understanding that diversity of culture in our community is a strength, not a drawback. Native islanders, commercial interests, visitors and “come froms” are all critical to who we are and why we are here. We need someone who understands that we are better

than “demolishing the bridge” to our island and instead finds new ways to bring both residents and visitors to Hilton Head with less congestion on our roads. Our next mayor needs to be fully committed to our community, not promoting causes that are beyond our borders. Hate has no place on Hilton Head Island as it will drive a stake in the heart of our community. The mayor has to be able to articulate a “big vision” for our town and, equally important, be able to rally the community, as a whole, around that vision. Hilton Head Island is at a crossroads from an economic standpoint. Elections matter, and some elections matter more than others. Vote wisely.

Elihu Spencer is a local amateur economist with a long business history in global finance. His life work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Our Children, Our Community, Our Future.

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Mario Martinez is a family man who wants the best for all Lowcountry families. He’s trying to improve teachers’ pay, build affordable housing, and support small businesses. He’s pro environment and for a living wage for workers.

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Road Warriors SLEEK, SPORTY CARS ROLLING OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY MARK ANDERSON

he Palmetto State is revving its engine: Some of the hottest cars of 2019 are being manufactured in South Carolina, helping the state cement its status as the king of the road. Climb behind the wheel of a new BMW X4 or buckle up in a Volvo S60 and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find yourself hitting the highway in a car made just miles from the Lowcountry.

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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

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All Wheel Drive

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355 hp

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5500 rpm

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1520 rpm

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Gasoline

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he first iteration of the BMW X4 launched in April 2014. Since then, more than 200,000 of the cars have been built, all at the Spartanburg plant. The second-generation X4 has been in production since April 2018 and is sold in nearly 140 countries. At the Spartanburg plant, which is approximately 7 million square feet in size, more than 10,000 workers build and support production of three other BMW X models, in addition to the X4: the X3, X5 and X6. Later this year, BMW will add a fifth model to the Spartanburg plant’s portfolio — the first-ever X7, the largest and most luxurious BMW X model with three rows of seats. “The second-generation BMW X4 is one of the four popular models at our plant that customers really enjoy,” said Knudt Flor, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing. “The X4 has a distinctive design that appeals to customers who want to stand out from the crowd. This is evident with the wider stance, the vehicle’s new coupe-like form, and

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its dynamic driving performance. We’ve received positive feedback from journalists across the world at our recent international press launch and test drive of the new X4.” The X4’s ties to South Carolina run even deeper than just its production: Many of the state’s 45 automotive suppliers produce parts for the X4, putting a new spin on “Made in South Carolina.”

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Engine Description

4-Cylinder, DirectInjected Turbocharged

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Number of Cylinders

Engine Displacement

2.0 Liters

Horsepower

250 hp

Horsepower Rev

5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb-ft

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4800 rpm

Torque Rev

1500 rpm

Fuel Type

Gasoline

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he S60 model is the only Volvo manufactured at the company’s plant in Ridgeville — which also happens to be its first manufacturing plant in the U.S. About 95 percent of the plant’s 1,000 employees are South Carolina natives, and when Volvo moves production of the next-generation XC90 to Ridgeville in 2021, even more jobs will be added for area residents — up to as many as 3,900 total jobs over the next five years. Of the S60’s direct parts, 35 percent come from suppliers in South Carolina. When the Ridgeville facility begins work on the XC90, Volvo officials say that number will increase significantly. “We’re proud to build the all new S60 mid-size sport sedan in Ridgeville,” said Jeff Moore, Volvo’s vice president of manufacturing in the Americas. “This is Volvo Cars’ first American-built car, and we’re confident our customers will appreciate the Scandinavian design, luxury and performance.”

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››On the Move HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL NAMES NEW WOMEN’S SERVICE DIRECTOR Jodie Mays has been named the new Women’s Services Director for Hilton Head Hospital. In her new role, Mays will be responsible for labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery services at Hilton Head Hospital. Previously, Mays worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah and Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from McKendree University and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati.

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LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE WINS AWARDS

Patricia Yount has joined the team at Olivetti, McCray & Withrow as an estate planning and probate paralegal. Yount brings 12 years of paralegal experience to the firm. Previously, she worked at the family law-focused Jones Law Firm in Marshall, Texas, and with Beacon Hill Legal Staffing in Austin. In her new role, Yount will assist the firm’s probate team and provide client support with decisions involving estate planning. Yount is originally from Hilton Head Island.

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STOCK FARM ANTIQUES TO CLOSE Bluffton’s Stock Farm Antiques is closing after nearly 65 years in business. Owners Emmett and Teddy McCracken will be retiring at the end of the year and closing the store. The store was originally opened in 1953 by Emmett’s mother, Naomi McCreary McCracken, and called the Bluffton Pine Shop.

INTERN JOINS MONTHLY Rebecca Hamilton is Frey Media’s new editorial intern. She is majoring in communication studies at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort and is from Peachtree City, Ga. She plans to study in Europe after receiving her bachelor’s degree.

NEW BALLROOM OPENS Armando Aseneta and Sandro Virag, former owners of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, are now the owners of the Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio in Bluffton. Both are instructors with more than 25 years of experience teaching ballroom dance. The studio at 1300 Fording Island Road offers personalized dance instruction, including private lessons, group classes, private party dances, competitive ballroom dance, wedding dances and custom group classes. Dance styles include waltz, tango, foxtrot, cha-cha, rumba, swing, salsa, merengue, jive, hustle and shag.

HIRINGS AND PROMOTIONS AT TOWN OF HILTON HEAD COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM ADDS EDUCATOR Rebecca Shannon has joined the Coastal Discovery Museum as an educator. Shannon has been active in youth education throughout her adult life, in organizations such as 4-H and Future Farmers of America. She has a bachelor’s degree in zoo science from the Animal and Botanical Science Academy. In her new role, Shannon will be caring for the museum’s educational animals, leading a variety of educational experiences for school groups and the general public, and helping create new guest experiences. 44 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Dr. Carolyn Grant has joined the Town of Hilton Head Island as Communications Director. In her new role, Grant will develop and administer a comprehensive public information and engagement program to communicate with the public and media about town priorities and activities. Previously, Grant was director of public relations for the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties. She is from Hilton Head Island and has a bachelor’s degree in English from Spelman College, a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a doctorate in public health from Walden University. Angie Stone has been promoted to human resources professional with the Town of Hilton Head Island. She replaces Nancy Gasen, who retired in August after 25 years of service with the town. Stone joined the staff in 2001 as human resources administrator and advanced to senior human resources administrator in 2005. In her new role, Stone will be responsible for strategy development for all HR initiatives, oversight of all HR programs and activities, employee relations, policy development and workforce planning. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in personnel and employee relations from the University of South Carolina.

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››People THE NEXT GENERATION

BRINGING GOOD CHEER BY MARCO FREY | PHOTO BY LUCY CRAM

igh quality beer was an acquired taste for Cooper and Willie Cram, but now it has become their business. “Even up through college, I was drinking Natty Ice,” said Cooper, thinking of the watery mass-produced national brand. His brother Willie nods, reclining in a wooden chair beside sun-bleached oyster shells, the remains of years of family oyster roasts. Crickets hum in the Lowcountry heat as he takes a sip of Tropicalus, an American IPA-style beer in a pint can with a bright tie-dyed palmetto tree logo.

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“Nobody knew about craft beer back then,” Willie said. The Cram brothers of Bluffton don’t brew beers, but they are the reason a variety of unique small-batch suds can be found in Lowcountry coolers. In 2011, Cooper and Willie founded Bear Island Distributors, named after their family’s private island. The brothers are dedicated to spreading their love for local beer. These Lowcountry natives enjoy a successful partnership, sparked years ago by an internship at a large Dutch brewery in the Netherlands. They fondly recall boozy field trips spent sampling beer brewed by Trappist monks. A family friend partly owned

the company, and when they got the idea to start a distribution company, he gave them their first product: a lager brewed in the Netherlands. The Cram brothers had to sell it to South Carolina beer drinkers. “They were unhappy with their distribution, a big brand distributor that overlooked them,” Cooper said. It was this assignment that “gave us the idea of taking care of the small guy.” The brothers studied the industry and realized that big distributors were neglecting smaller breweries — often owned by passionate brewers whose main focus was making good beer, not worry about sales. Big distributors had little incentive to promote these small-batch brews because they accounted for only a small part of the market share. The brothers promised an alternative. “We were scratching for the next couple of years,” Willie said, reaching down to pet Addie, the family dog. “We had one more brewery from Connecticut we picked up through a friend.” Although the first breweries the brothers represented weren’t local to the Lowcountry, the success they had distributing these beers gave them the credibility to do what they really wanted — promote local brews. By this time, everyone had heard the words “craft beer” and “IPA.” “Visitors and locals are now willing to pay an extra dollar for a pint of good local beer. It’s a good way to taste where you are,” Willie said. By 2014, Bear Island Distributors had a roster of breweries and reliable buyers. The company moved its warehouse to Charleston, staking a claim in the Holy City’s larger market. Cooper continued to wait tables at Old Oyster Factory while managing many aspects of the business. Willie, who was often delivering the beer himself, was spread thin. That’s when they hired two of their childhood friends— sales rep Carly Rosser—who “kills it,” Cooper said—and Andrew Hazel, who manages sales in Beaufort County. “Since Andrew has been around here his entire life, he has good relationships with everyone,” Willie said. Bear Island Distributors also has a rep in Myrtle Beach and Greenville, where the brothers plan to set up a second warehouse. Now, new breweries contact the brothers before they open because they want the personalized service that the small company provides. The brothers can scout out a new brewery within a half day’s drive, shake hands, and sample its best beers. “We’re similarly sized as the breweries we work for, so our flexibility is our sales pitch. We grow together,” Willie said. The brothers are raising their beers for one last toast when their father, Peter Cram, strolls in holding a jar of honey from beehives along the winding dirt road leading to their home. It’s suddenly clear what sets Bear Island Distributors apart: This connection to place. It’s business with a Lowcountry flavor. “At the end of the day, I still get to come out here on Sunday, throw the ball to Addie, and kayak in the creek. We’re still down here,” Cooper said. Cooper and Willie Cram own Bear Island Distributors, which brings craft beers to the Lowcountry.

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From the Bottom to the Top

LOCAL NURSE OVERCAME HOMELESSNESS TO FIND HER DREAM CAREER

BY MELINDA COPP

ennifer Cole is the kind of person you feel like you can ask for help, and she’s known at Fresenius Kidney Care of Hilton Head for her infectious enthusiasm. As a clinical manager, she mentors coworkers and works with dialysis patients and their families. Dialysis is a time-intensive medical treatment that many people with kidney disease rely on to survive. The process involves cleaning the patient’s blood three times a week for hours at a time. Cole, who started as a nurse four years ago and then promoted to manager, makes time to sit down with each patient. Her unique ability to empathize with them comes from surviving struggles in her own life. Cole lost her father when she was 19, sparking what she calls a downward spiral in her life. While she was a student at Clemson University, she started drinking heavily and neglecting her schoolwork.

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After barely graduating, she moved to Savannah with her boyfriend — a relationship that wouldn’t last. Afterward, she found a room to rent in Bluffton, close to her job. But after the homeowner’s divorce led to problems with the house, Cole had to move out. With nowhere to go, she began living in her car. Too embarrassed to call her family for help — and unwilling to go back to her boyfriend, who she said was controlling and uncaring — Cole found herself working a retail job and unable to pay the first and last month months in rent most apartment complexes required as a security deposit. “I was unprepared for it when it happened,” said Cole, who was 25 at the time. “And I was in such a bad mental mindset.” She didn’t tell her co-workers about her situation and tried to hide it. But she did eventually reach out to a vendor

representative of the store where she worked. “I called him every day to place our order,” Cole said. “So one day we started talking and I asked him if he knew anyone looking for a roommate.” The next day he asked her more about it, and Cole admitted she had been living in her car for three months. But she’d been saving her money and thinking about her future. “He said he would find me a roommate,” Cole said, “and he did.” A few days later, she moved into a nice house with two roommates. But those cold months in her car stuck with her. While she was homeless, Cole listened to radio shows where listeners called in to share their stories and ask for support. She said hearing about these people facing addiction and chronic illness made her realize life is always a struggle. She was particularly inspired by a segment on the syndicated “Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” about chronically ill children and their families who receive free Disney vacations. “They got a vacation from the hospital and medical treatments, and got to have good memories with their families,” Cole said. “And nurses would call in and volunteer to help on the trips.” Those stories and her own experiences in the hospital made her think about nursing school. “My father died in a hospital, and I never forgot the nurses who gave him unconditional love and care,” Cole said. Encouraged by one of her new roommates — who had dropped out and then gone back to college — Cole enrolled in the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s nursing program. “TCL made it possible,” said Cole. The school paid almost all of her tuition and expenses, and her life found a new direction. Now, a decade later, Cole has been sober for seven years, is married to the roommate who encouraged her to go back to school, and she’s making a positive difference in the lives of the patients and employees at Fresenius Kidney Care Hilton Head. “I come home from work every day grateful and happy,” said Cole. “I wake up every day so grateful to be alive. And I want to share that with others.”

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The Highest Bidder

VOLUNTEER AUCTIONEER SONNY HUNTLEY LEADS CHARITY SALES

BY JUSTIN JARRETT PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

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hen Sonny Huntley enrolled for a weeklong class at the Jim Graham School of Auctioneering 40 years ago, he did so on a lark. Huntley grew up attending livestock auctions and was always fascinated by the fast-talking auctioneers, and he wanted to give it a try. He didn’t plan on taking it too seriously, and he wasn’t sure he would ever put the skills to practical use. “I figured I’d just go down there and hang out in West Palm Beach for a week,” Huntley recalls in a thick Southern drawl. “I’ll hang out on the beach a little bit and just kinda cool my heels, and I’ll go to this class for a little bit and see what it’s all about.” Many of his 50 or so classmates had similar ideas, until the school’s renowned founder set them straight.

“Graham got up and said, ‘I know a lot of you think you’re just gonna come floating in and out of this course and you’re not gonna take it seriously, but if that’s how you think it’s gonna be, then just get up and get out of here right now, because I’m not gonna have it,’” Huntley says. So he scrapped his plans to enjoy South Florida’s surf and sand, spending nine hours a day in the classroom and evenings doing homework. Still, he didn’t foresee any opportunities to put his new skills to use. Wrong again. Most folks on Hilton Head Island didn’t know anyone else with auctioneer training, so Huntley became the go-to guy for any type of charity auction. “One thing led to another, and people

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THE AMOUNT OF GENEROSITY THAT PEOPLE HAVE IN THIS

AREA IS INCREDIBLE. - SONNY HUNTLEY

kept asking me,” he says. “Here it is 40 years or so later, and I’m still doing it.” He never made a career of it — real estate is still his day job — but name a charity in Beaufort County and there’s a pretty good chance Huntley has led a fundraising auction for it over the years. The list is literally too long to rattle off, even if you can talk as fast as Huntley. Huntley estimates he performed in the neighborhood of 20 auctions a year at his peak — only for charity, and always for fun. The Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament auction was a good time in its heyday, he says, because it allowed him to rub shoulders with some bigname actors and athletes, while the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry annual gala has been a highlight of his schedule for nearly two decades, working with Stan and Margie Smith to raise big money for a great cause. His biggest sale was a 2017 Cirrus SR22T G6 plane that went for nearly $1 million at last year’s Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival.

The best thing about his hobby by far, though, is having a front-row seat to the generosity of Lowcountry residents. For example, several years ago two men were bidding heavily on the same trip. One of the bidders finally bowed out just south of $20,000, and Huntley banged his gavel: “Sold!” “The gentleman who won it was sitting right down front, and he looked at me and said, ‘Sell it again,’” Huntley recalls. “I said, ‘Wait a minute. Do you not want to buy it?’ And he said, ‘Oh, no, I’m buying it, and I’m donating it back. Sell it again.’” Huntley turned to the other bidder and asked if he would match the price, and he obliged, doubling the charity’s income in an instant. “The amount of generosity that people have in this area is incredible,” Huntley says. “I am constantly amazed at the generosity of people, how giving people are.” Some would say that also goes for Huntley, who turned a lark into four decades of giving back, one sale at a time.

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Beyond Concours BUMPER-TO-BUMPER EXCITEMENT FILLS THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS DURING THIS YEAR’S EVENT. BY BARRY KAUFMAN

PHOTOS BY HRIZUK PHOTO FOR WORLD DESIGN MARKETING, ROB KAUFMAN AND

dds are good that if you’re local, you just refer to it as “Concours.” As in, “You going to Concours?” (The correct response to which is, of course, yes). But there’s a reason why the event we so casually shorten has a mouthful of a title: Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival. That’s because the Concours itself, a parade of stunningly elegant vehicles before a panel of judges, is just a small part of the weeklong celebration of automotive refinement and excitement. If you look at the full slate of events, the name is almost too short. But you’ll forgive them for not calling it “Hilton Head Island and Savannah Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival & Aeronautic Expo & Overall Amazing Party for Locals and Visitors.” It would certainly be more descriptive, but it just wouldn’t fit on the sign.

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The Cars

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The heart of the event is, of course, the automobile and the unique place it holds in the American psyche. As such, its fitting that the event begins with the roar of engines and the screech of tires as Grand Prix race cars take to the track Oct. 26-28 on Hutchinson Island for the Savannah Speed Classic. More than just another race, this intimate event puts you in the pits to see the action up close. Head out for a day or make the weekend of it and explore Savannah in between races. When you walk the streets of the Hostess City’s historic squares, you’ll realize why Grand Prix was born here. It all kicks off with a Pace Lap Party on Oct. 25 in City Market. It’s a great warmup to the main event, which begins with the Car Club Showcase on Nov. 3 on Hilton Head. Representing a cross-section of astounding automobiles from around the country, the greens and fairways of Port Royal Golf Club will host nearly 200 cars of every kind imaginable. Everything from antique horseless carriages to classic American horsepower will be represented. In addition to the Car Club Showcase, both days of the festival will see special exhibitions focusing on particular eras and models. “Life Along the Orient Express” takes you back to the glory days of European engineering, offering a selection of vehicles that reflect a bygone era of sophistication and luxury. And the “40 Years of BMW M1” exhibition will celebrate a line that BMW intended to be the “foremost expression of its automotive art.” It all comes to a head with the Concours d’Elegance on Nov. 4. Be there to see which classic car takes home the coveted Best in Show title from a panel of experts.

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Of course, the cars are the stars of the show. But the supporting cast of gorgeous airplanes and boats is what truly makes this a can’t-miss event. Start with the Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala on Nov, 2, which pairs Concours automobiles with elegant vintage aircraft from the Golden Age of aviation. Relive the era when the skies belonged to the wealthy and fabulous during a black-tie gala that lets you tour these amazing aircraft and enjoy some of the finest cuisine Hilton Head has to offer. There will even be a few craft on hand that were built for the defense of freedom, including World War II-era planes like the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and full dual control P-51 Mustangs. You’ll be able to tour them as part of the gala, but what’s better than simply poking your head around? Going up in one of these fearsome machines. The Wings of Freedom Tour will run Nov. 2-4 and take you up for a 30- or 60-minute flight around Hilton Head. And as part of the festival, the “On the Water” exhibit will showcase the artistry of aquatic horsepower with a selection of boats and watercraft that represent the pinnacle of engineering. From sleek speedboats to elegant wood-crafted luxury cruisers, you’ll see some of the most dazzling boats sailing the seven seas.

The Party Starts Here Of course, one crucial word in that lengthy name is “festival,” and in that respect Concours lives up to Hilton Head’s reputation. The morning of Nov. 3 will see a gathering of some of the automotive community’s most esteemed names for the third annual SCM Insider’s Seminar. Led by Sports Car Market magazine publisher Keith Martin, a panel of experts will weigh in on the classic car market and the trends that are shaping it. If you’re new to collecting or if you have a garage full of vintage cars, it’s a rare chance to talk to some of the collecting world’s brightest minds.

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PHOTO BY MICHAEL HRIZUK

By Air and By Sea

And it wouldn’t be a Hilton Head festival without a few tasty beverages. The Virgil Kaine Classics Bar will be hosting the afterparty on Nov. 3 with a lineup of Carolina cocktails from Virgil Kaine and Tito’s to get your motor running. The big names come out later that night during AutoWeek’s Design Among the Stars soiree at the South Carolina Yacht Club. Helping to raise funds for Driving Young America, this event will let you dine among famed automotive designers as Bob Boniface of Buick, Ian Callum from Jaguar, Moray Callum of Ford and Jay Ward from Pixar. Just Concours? Hardly. This is a week of automotive excitement that can’t be contained to just one event.

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1938 DUBONNET

1939 DELAHAYE

1938 TALBOT LAGO

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The French Connection PINNACLE COLLECTORS PETER AND MERLE MULLIN’S CARS HEARKEN BACK TO AN ARTISTIC ERA WHEN FRANCE WAS THE TOP OF THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD. BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTOS MICHAEL FURMAN

t was 37 years ago, but Peter Mullin can still tell you everything about the moment his love of art deco cars began. Mullin’s Paul Williams-designed home in Oxnard, California, had made the perfect backdrop for a friend’s photoshoot centered around classic cars, and when Mullin saw the 1948 Delahaye 135MS, it sparked an admiration for France’s prewar fame for automotive elegance. “It was the most gorgeous thing I’d ever seen. But I didn’t know anything about French cars,” he said. “I’d never heard the name Delahaye. I didn’t even know how to pronounce it.” He proved to be a quick study, diving into a chapter of automotive history that is often glossed over, a time when France was a powerhouse of automotive design and performance. Led by names like Bugati — which, despite the Italian name, is French — Delage and Delahaye, French cars didn’t just win races. They won them in style. “They were really like rolling sculptures. While on the one hand it’s a piece of art, on the other hand when you look at the performance and the engineering, they beat most cars on the road today,” he said. His devotion to the lost art form of art deco automobiles spread beyond his own garage to the creation of the Mullin

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››Concours d’Elegance Automotive Museum. Concentrating on the vehicles of the pre-war era, the California museum is a celebration of the role these cars played in the spread of an artistic aesthetic that transformed everything from architecture to household appliances. “When the art deco movement kicked off at the 1925 Exhibition des Arts, cars were at the centerpiece,” Mullin said. The exhibits on display at the museum show the influence this movement had on everything — furniture, art, sculpture, household appliances — and revel in the gloriously sleek automobiles produced during this period. When Mullin and his wife, Merle, come to Hilton Head Island for the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, he’ll be bringing along three majestic cars that exemplify this automotive art form. “Every one of them has a story,” he said. “Cars are great, but the stories

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THEY WERE REALLY LIKE ROLLING

SCULPTURES. - PETER MULLIN

behind them are even better.” Start with the 1939 Delahaye Type 165 Cabriolet, one of only two ever made. His car was once known as the “long lost V12 Delahaye” until Mullin found it in the back of a tow truck operator’s shop. “It had been shipped over to display at the World’s Fair … and then war broke out and there was an argument over who owned it. U.S. Customs seized and held it until the war was over,” Mullin said.

The famous car had been displayed separately from its engine, and fortunately Mullin knew were to find it. “A friend of ours in Germany, Hubertus von Doenhoff, had the original block. He didn’t know it was the original block and the guy who owned the car didn’t know the engine existed.” Then there’s the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C-Ss “Goutte D’ Eau,” a car that Mullin calls “the most beautiful automobile ever created,” which is truly saying something. Beyond its blistering teardrop style and pedigree as a “Best of the Best” winner, this car’s story is equally enchanting. Once owned by “Bentley Boy” ringleader Woolf Barnato, this car eventually landed in the hands of playboy Freddy McEvoy. “He made a bet with Barbara Hutton that he could drive it from Paris to Cannes in less than 10 hours,” said Mullin. “The bet was for $10,000, which was a lot of money in those days. I don’t know how he was going to pay her off if he

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didn’t make it.” McEvoy didn’t have to find out, making the trip over the Pyrenees and the Alps in 9 hours and 45 minutes. And then there’s the 1938 Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H6B, nicknamed “Xenia,” a moniker that would put the car in hiding for several years. Original owner Andre Dubonnet named it after his first wife, something that didn’t sit too well with his second wife. “She told him to get rid of it, so he just hid it,” Mullin said. “It wasn’t seen again until 1946, just after the war. It was the car that led the French through the St. Cloud Tunnel when the French were freed after the war.” Each of these cars dazzle as an example of automotive artistry that once changed how we look at cars. Each has raked in accolades at Concours the world over. And each has a story to tell.

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Collectors’ Edition ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW SAILS TO SUCCESS AT CONCOURS BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTOS BY BAILEY WITT

few years back, Huntley Tarleton was looking for a way to add some flair to the Motoring Midway at the annual Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival. The theme was “The Quest for Speed and Style,” and Tarleton needed to find additional exhibits that would capture patrons’ attention and interest as they passed between class car exhibits on the first and 18th holes at Port Royal Golf Club. In a pinch, he turned to his father-in-law, Charles Mistele, who had mentioned the overlap between classic car owners and enthusiasts and antique boat aficionados. “Hilton Head is surrounded by water, and everything is water-oriented in the Lowcountry,” Mistele recalls telling his son-in-law. “A lot of other concours events have antique boats, and a lot of antique boat shows have classic cars.” With time running out before the event, Tarleton asked Mistele to showcase his own boat — the Miss America IX — at Concours, but his father-in-law did one better. He reached out to some of his fellow members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, and the annual event’s inaugural boat show featured six classic watercraft. Since then, the show has grown, with about 20 boats on display last year and a similar number expected this year. Many of the same owners come back year after year, but they often bring different boats, eager to show off their prized possessions. “A lot of these guys will find these boats that are pretty much in disrepair and not usable at all, and they restore them,” Tarleton says. “This is their passion. This is what they all love to do.” That was the case for Mistele’s marvel. The Gar Wood Miss America IX — the first boat to ever top 100 mph back in 1931 — was sitting in a barn in Michigan in terrible shape when Mistele stumbled upon it and told the owner he would be waiting if it were ever for sale. Two years later it was his, and the restoration began. That was 48 years ago, and now the vessel is a favorite at boat shows around the country and the highlight of the annual show on Hilton Head. The Miss America IX is unique in that there are only five remaining boats that competed in the Harmsworth Cup, an international competition for motorboats, during what Mistele calls the “golden age” from 1920-33. The other four sit in museums, but Mistele frequently puts his in the water. “These boats, like the cars that race in NASCAR, were only made to last for two seasons,” Mistele says, “and then because of technology changing and new designs, they tossed them away for something new.”

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WE DON’T REALLY

OWN THIS STUFF, WE’RE JUST

CUSTODIANS, PASSING IT ALONG

TO THE NEXT GENERATION. EVERY ONE OF THESE BOATS

HAS A HISTORY. - CHARLES MISTELE

Mistele isn’t about to cast aside the Miss America IX, but he is very protective of her these days. “She’s 88 years old and I’m 75, so I don’t really let her rip anymore,” he says with a laugh. The boat show at the Hilton Head Concours event has become a special one for Mistele and Tarleton, bridging generations of their family — Tarleton’s 16-year-old son helps them set up the display — and bringing Mistele’s family and his passion closer together. The Misteles sponsor a dinner each year for the antique boat owners who are participating in the show, providing a great opportunity for camaraderie around a shared love. “We don’t really own this stuff,” Mistele says. “We’re just custodians, passing it along to the next generation. Every one of these boats has a history.”

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Family Affair HERITAGE FINE JEWELRY PUTS ITS HEART — AND FAMILY — INTO CRAFTING PERFECT PIECES. BY MARY HALL | PHOTOS BY BAILEY WITT

ince the beginning of time, ancient civilizations have been using shells, stones and other items like bones to carefully craft meaningful jewelry and decorative accessories. With the development of metal-working, jewelry became an art form that speaks to the heart, delighting wearers. At Heritage Fine Jewelry on Hilton Head Island, the owners and staff know that each client has his or her own unique taste. This family business in Shelter Cove Towne Centre provides personal, Old World service, offering a wide variety of handpicked pieces, from sterling silver to high-end fine jewelry, engagement and wedding rings, and precious stones. And if you don’t see something that makes your heart beat a little faster, the shop’s experts can design and craft a custom piece just for you. Patti Catalano started the business in 1975 in Florida, moving the store and her family to Hilton Head in 1990. Her children, Patrick Safe, Doug Safe and Jennifer Lance, all grew up in the business, and each has his or her specialty. Catalano enjoys the creative process, from crafting the plans for a stunning piece of jewelry that fits her client’s personality to selecting the perfect stones and actually making the item. All custom designs and repairs are done in Heritage Fine Jewelry’s on-premises lab. For Lance, it’s all about sharing a special time in someone’s life, whether they’re shopping for an engagement ring to the perfect piece to celebrate a milestone event. “These are important times in someone’s life, and it’s an honor to share it with them,” she said. “I enjoy helping couples select an engagement ring. And for significant anniversaries or occasions,

often the husband will come in to buy his wife a larger diamond or make an entirely new ring from her diamond, adding other stones.” The Belle Étoile collection speaks to Doug Safe: “From simple contemporary designs to ornately decorated pieces, there’s sure to be a style to fit everyone,” he said. The shop’s collections offer a wide variety of materials and styles, from rhodium-plated sterling silver to hand-painted multi-colored Italian enamel, inlaid designs, and a high-fashion collection made of Italian rubber. The Sea Turtle collection showcases scenes from ocean life and can be a great memento of an island vacation. Sales associate Elaine Kohler, meanwhile, loves the designs of Phillip Gavriel — the perfect way to get the designer look without the designer price tag. Available in gold or the popular two-tone

combination of gold and silver, the versatile and chic jewelry line fits a variety of lifestyles: sporty, casual, high-end jewelry. Many styles are richly textured with cable, woven and popcorn designs, and some include diamonds and colored stones. “There’s a real mix, with something for everyone,” Kohler said of the line. “You can get a great look and it works well for all ages.” Patrick Safe spends much of his time in the store’s lab, handling repairs, custom designs and stone work. He takes great pride in the work he does and enjoys spotting his handiwork on the street, sparkling around the necks and wrists and on the fingers of people in the community. That careful attention to detail is shared by everyone on the Heritage team, and it’s evident in the joy they take in helping clients find the perfect piece of jewelry to be lovingly worn for years to come.

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PUBLIC BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

ew sculptures — some as tall as 20 feet and weighing 600 pounds — have been installed beside centuries-old live oaks and the camellia garden and in open fields at the Coastal Discovery Museum. The 2018 Public Art Exhibition is a biennial exhibition hosted by the Public Art Fund of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. It features 20 large-scale sculptures created by artists from around the country. Nineteen sculptures are at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, and one is at Hilton Head Island Airport. Exhibition hours coincide with the hours at the museum and the airport and the sculptures will be on display until Jan. 31. “Here on Hilton Head Island, we are surrounded with natural beauty,” said Michael Marks, chairman of the Public Art Fund Advisory Committee. “Public Art adds a human-made element of beauty.” In addition to works by artists from as far away as Montana, the show includes two local artists: Kevin Eichner and Mark Larkin — whose piece “Sandy Roads” was included in Hilton Head’s 2013 Public Art Exhibition and is permanently installed at Coligny Beach Park. Local residents can vote for their favorite piece as part of the People’s Choice Awards. The artists for the top three sculptures receive a cash award. There is also a Public Art Facebook contest: One selfie with the sculptures

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will be randomly selected Jan. 8; the winner picks a local arts organization to receive a $5,000 grant from Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The committee works closely with Island School Council for the Arts. High school students help with the installation

process, artists visit schools, and students come to the exhibition on field trips. The Public Art Fund was established in 2006 to procure public art for Hilton Head Island. The fund commissioned its first piece in 2010; the bronze statue of Charles Fraser with an alligator was donated to the town and installed in Compass Rose Park. In 2011, the Public Art Fund hosted the first exhibition, and the event has been held every other year except 2017, when Hurricane Matthew caused a one-year postponement. At each exhibition, one piece is selected by a jury of local artists, community leaders and a curatorial consultant. The Public Art Fund purchases the sculpture and donates it to the town’s growing collection, which currently includes 10 pieces.

GET INVOLVED

There are several ways to enjoy the 2018 Public Art Exhibition, on display through Jan. 31: • Through December, vote for the People’s Choice Award at the exhibition, online at hhipublicart.org or on Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Facebook page. • Post photos in the #ARTFORALL Facebook Photo Contest until Dec. 31. • Take docent-led tours starting at 1 p.m. Fridays. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 5-12. Reservations suggested. • Download the Otocast app to see a map of the sculptures and hear the artists talk about their works. For more information, go to www.hhipublicart.org

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Charlie Brouwer Starship Canoe, 2018 Locust wood, screws, lag bolts, preservative stain 12’ x 8’ x 8’

David Zahn Confluence, 2017 Bronze and corten steel 6’6” x 3’ x 1’6”

Bobby Donovan Tidal Reach, 2018 Wood, Steel, Marine Enamel 16’ x 5’ x 5’

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Alicia Eggert and Mike Fleming You are (on) an island, 2011-2013 Neon, wood, latex paint 10’ x 10’ x 8’

Antoinette Prien Schultze Cultured Stone, 2013 Granite, glass, stainless steel 10’ x 3’ x 2’

Bob Doster Leaves Blowing in the Wind, 2017 Steel 8’ x 5’ x 4’

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Casey Schachner Beach Umbrella, 2018 Marble and steel 8’ x 8’ x 10’

William H. Bennett Hilton Head to the Moon, 2018 Wood, steel, mirrored plastic, aluminum, copper, stone light 20’ x 12’ x 12’

Mark Larkin EGRETIOUS, 2017 Welded steel 9’ x 4’ x 4’8”

Ed Miller Earth Embracing the Sky, 2018 Stainless Steel, Soil Cement, Sod 12’ x 8’ x 8’

Hanna Jubran Water Drop, 2016 Steel and paint 20’ x 6’ x 6’

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Kevin Eichner Humanus, 2017 Reclaimed steel 12’ x 6’ x 5’6”

Sarah Peters Botanical Fainting Couch, 2011 Cast bronze 4’ x 8’4” x 5’6”

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Yuri Tsuzuki Alight, 2018 Powder coated steel 9’ x 6’ x 2’

David Hostetler Asherah Tree Goddess 1, 2005 Bronze 6’8” x 3’4” x 3’4”

Matthias Neumann basics #26 (CL_02), 2018 Wood 8’ x 8’ x 8’

Christopher Weed Portal, 2017 Steel with urethane finish 19’ x 6’ x 7’

Chris Plaisted Jack was Optimistic, 2015 Steel, aluminum 18’ x 16’ x 16’

Stephen A. Klema Rybee House, 2015 Wood and paint 10’ x 6’6” x 6’6”

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Home Spa GOOD SKIN IS IN THIS SEASON THANKS TO THESE DIY TREATMENTS BY BECCA EDWARDS

hough October can be a scream — ghoulish yard decorations, scary slasher movies, horrifying piles of sugary candy — there is nothing more monstrous than not properly taking care of your skin from head to toe. But fear not: Here are a few healthy skincare ingredients you might already have at home, plus a few DIY treatments that will leave you hauntingly radiant.

TURMERIC You’re probably more familiar with its uses in the kitchen, but turmeric is all the rage these days in the health community — and for good reason. A member of the ginger family, turmeric offers antiinflammatory and high antioxidant properties that not only benefit our digestive and immune systems, but also our largest organ: our skin. You’ve probably already got the ingredients for this face mask in your kitchen; it can provide relief to dry spots, psoriasis and eczema.

Anti -Inflammatory Tumeric Face Mask 2 tablespoons organic flour (almond, rice or all-purpose) 1 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons organic milk or plain yogurt 1 teaspoon honey (local or manuka is best) Mix flour, turmeric and milk/yogurt to make a paste. Apply a thin layer to your face and let it set for 20 to 30 minutes. (Note: A thin layer is ideal, as the thicker the application, the more likely it will temporarily stain your skin yellow.) Rinse off in the shower or with a warm, wet washcloth using a circular motion and being gentle around the eyes.

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Full Body Sugar Scrub ½ cup organic coconut oil ½ cup granulated, organic whi te or brown sugar 5 drops helichrysum essent ial oil 5 drops peppermint essential oil ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil (op tional) Mix all the ingredients in a wid e-mouth Mason jar. Place a wooden cheese spread er in the jar for to help apply the scrub. While in the shower, turn off the water and apply the scrub to your face and body. Turn the water back on and gently wash away the res idue. To avoid slipping when using on the feet, sit dow n and gently scrub callused areas, then remove with a wet washcloth and dry before standing.

HEALING OILS Sugar scrubs can be just as fun to make — or give as gifts — as they are good for your skin. The real star in the recipe above is the helichrysum, an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial essential oil; it’s also a great antioxidant. Peppermint oil is also pretty cool, from its energizing scent to its healing qualities and the invigorating tingle it leaves on the skin. Make sure you are purchasing high-quality oils, such as those made by Young Living, that will not cause a skin reaction.

CUCUMBER Cucumber isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just delicious: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very hydrating. This foot treatment feels refreshing on tired feet and is great for removing dry skin.

Cucumber Foot Treatment 2 small organic cucumbers 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil Add the ingredients to a blender and combine. Divide the mixture between two large plastic freezer bags and then place your feet inside for 10 minutes. Rinse.

CLAY Bentonite clay regenerates skin tissue, draws toxins from the skin, and exfoliates. It is also economical in that a little bit goes a long way.

Clay Detox Facial Mask 1 chamomile tea bag 2 teaspoons bentonite clay 3 drops lavender essential oil 3 drops melaleuca essential oil 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Steep chamomile tea bag for 10 minutes in a mug of warm water. Remove the tea bag and mix the teainfused water with bentonite clay in a mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Apply the mask to your face and let it set for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing.

Becca Edwards is a wellness professional, freelance writer, and owner of b.e.WELL+b.e.CREATIVE (bewellbecreative.com).

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BEAUFORT MEMORIAL TO OFFER $99 MAMMOGRAMS IN OCTOBER

SOUTHCOAST IMAGING SEEKS STUDY PARTICIPANTS

While mammograms have been the go-to technique for years to identify abnormalities in women’s breasts, a new national study with a local test site is exploring another tool that may also prove useful. SouthCoast Imaging Health Service, which has offices in Savannah and on Hilton Head, is part of a national study of a whole-breast ultrasound machine to see if it is a better option for women with specific types of tissue that are more prone to developing breast cancer. SouthCoast is one of eight sites chosen to test a new process that combines mammography with the SoftVue whole breast ultrasound system. The first breast cancer found using the new system was at the Hilton Head location of SouthCoast, said Patricia Shapiro, the imaging center’s radiologist and principal investigator. “We knew there was a breast cancer there, we knew it, but none of us could see it — that’s how dense this woman’s breast was,” Shapiro said. “But you could see it easily on the SoftVue … It’s very interesting. It would be the holy grail if they can make it work.” The study goal is to enroll 10,000 women in the trial. The focus is on women with dense breasts because the higher the density, the more at risk a woman is to getting breast cancer. In the past, density also made seeing cancer tumors extremely difficult. “With fibrous breasts, it’s like trying to find a tree in the forest or a snowflake in a blizzard, and we don’t see them,” Shapiro said. “It’s hugely important to try to catch breast cancers early because if we catch them early, in Stage 0 or Stage 1, they are 100 percent curable.” Ultrasounds have been used in the past to examine abnormalities detected through a mammogram; but the SoftVue machine scans the entire breast at one time, leaving less room for error and giving a more complete picture of the tissue inside. Another option in the past has been to use an MRI, but these often are expensive, and most insurance companies don’t cover this use. The new ultrasound technology is less expensive. With just mammograms, radiologists catch about four or five cases of breast cancer for every 1,000 mammograms. With ultrasounds, that number goes up to seven or eight cases of breast cancers per 1,000. “We would be extremely excited if this technology really works and really took off,” Shapiro said. “That’s a big difference if you could pick up two, three or even four more cases of breast cancers early.” For more information call 843-681-1999 or go to southcoast-health.com/imaging. 78 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Patients with no health insurance or high-deductible plans can now save money on a wide range of medical services, including mammograms, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital thanks to a new partnership with MDsave, an online healthcare marketplace. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beaufort Memorial is offering $99 mammograms through MDsave during October. Mammograms are available in both Bluffton and Beaufort and can be purchased online at MDSave.com/Beaufort through Oct. 31. Through the website, patients select the service they need, pay online and receive a voucher for the procedure. Make an appointment for your mammogram and when you go in for your appointment, turn in the voucher. By paying upfront, patients can receive up to 60 percent off the average rates for many services, including lab work, imaging tests, physical therapy, primary care visits and a variety of same-day surgeries. It also helps patients avoid complicated hospital billing. Rather than receiving separate invoices from the hospital and physicians, the services are bundled into one bill and paid directly to MDsave. For more information, go to MDsave.com/Beaufort. To make an appointment for a mammogram, call 843-522-5015.

BRA PROJECT RAISES CANCER AWARENESS Bras designed by high school students are on display this month to raise awareness for breast cancer. The Bra Project was started four years ago by Dr. Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, and the practice continues to sponsor the exhibit. Students from May River High School and Hilton Head Island High School designed and created the bras, which will be on display at various locations throughout the Lowcountry. Stop by one of the exhibit locations to vote for your favorite bra. The event also is raising money for DragonBoat Beaufort, which works with local hospitals to offer financial help to cancer patients. For more information, go to pinnaclemd.com.

PORTRAITS OF HEALTH To see photos and read about the Lowcountry physicians and nurses working to treat breast cancer, go to hiltonheadmonthly. com/powerofpink.

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MANY WOMEN WITH EARLY-STAGE BREAST CANCER CAN SKIP CHEMOTHERAPY, STUDY SAYS BY JESSICA SPARKS

major national study has found that many women with early-stage, intermediate-level breast cancer don’t need chemotherapy, and local doctors are examining its implications for breast cancer treatment. The TAILORx trial, which stands for Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment, enrolled more than 10,000 women with breast cancer who fit specific credentials, making it one of the largest precision medicine trials ever for breast cancer, and possibly all cancers. The study’s findings were released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in June in Chicago. The study began in 2006 and was paid for by the United States and Canadian governments, as well as philanthropic groups such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and

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the U.S. Postal Service Stamp Program. Genetic testing company Genomic Health also contributed starting in 2016, according to a New York Times article. The tumors of patients enrolled in the trial were analyzed using a molecular test. The women were assigned a risk score on a scale from 0 to 100 based on the odds their cancer would recur. In earlier trials, researchers found women in the lowest range, with scores of 0 to 10, would not benefit from chemotherapy so they received hormone therapy only. Women in the highest risk category, with scores of 26 and higher, were treated with both hormone therapy and chemotherapy. The most recent results show that most women in the intermediary phase also did not benefit from chemotherapy, meaning about 70 percent of chemotherapy patients likely do not benefit from the treatment. The findings apply to about 60,000 women a year in the United States, Dr. Joseph A. Sparano of Montefiore Medical Center in New York told the New York Times. Sparano was the leader of the study. Local experts confirmed that doctors struggled for years with making decisions about women with intermediate level breast cancer and are grateful that the study results will provide guidance. “We didn’t know what to do with those in the intermediate [group],” said Dr. Gary Thomas, medical director of South Carolina Cancer Specialists and director of St. Joseph/Candler Medical Center’s chemotherapy programs in South Carolina. He praised the patients who participated in the seven-year trial. “It wouldn’t have been possible without the women who agreed to go on this trial,” he said. The findings of the study mean that some patients will be able to avoid chemotherapy and its harsh side effects, which include hair loss and vomiting. For affected patients and their physicians, this will come as welcome news. “There’s a lot of toxicity to chemotherapy,” said Dr. William Burak, breast surgical oncologist at the Center for Breast Care at Memorial Health University Physicians. “Why give it when it’s not going to help?” Local cancer specialists routinely recommend genomic testing for women with estrogen-sensitive, HER2-negative tumors that are no larger than a centimeter and have not spread to more than three lymph nodes. The tests help oncologists assess a patient’s risk of the cancer recurring and how likely she is to benefit from chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery. “Unlike genetic testing for breast cancer, these tests analyze the genetic makeup of the tumor itself, allowing us to determine up front if it is likely to respond to chemotherapy,” said Beaufort Memorial Hospital board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Marcus Newberry. “For women with a specific type of early-stage breast cancer, it can spare them from having to undergo chemotherapy if the test shows the drugs would be ineffective.” The results of the study most affect women with early-stage, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who are age 50 or older. Breast cancer most commonly affects women ages 60 and older; the median age of women diagnosed in the United States is 62. However, evidence still indicates that chemo might have some benefit for women 50 and younger, even if gene testing results suggested otherwise, so doctors are not completely ruling out the treatment option.

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Divorce • Custody • Visitation Separation Agreements • Adoption • Name Change Child Support • Mediation

State-ofthe-art breast cancer care in the Lowcountry BY JESSICA SPARKS

c o ord i n ate d a ppro a c h defines modern breast cancer care. Ma ny Lowcountry practices now hold weekly interdisciplinary meetings where doctors, surgeons, geneticists, oncologists and other specialists review options and details of the patient’s needs before coming to a consensus about treatment. “That’s really the best way to keep everything together and to

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SAVI SCOUT HAS CHANGED THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF SURGERY FOR

MYSELF AND PATIENTS. – DR. ROCHELLE RINGER

give each patient the individualized care they need,” said Dr. William Burak, a breast surgical oncologist at the Center for Breast Care at Memorial Health University Physicians. He also treats patients at Hilton Head Hospital. Some facilities have a nurse navigator who helps coordinate all aspects of treatment and support for the patient. These nurses provide emotional support, education and referrals for needed resources including transportation. “The nurse navigator takes the patient through every step,” said Jackie Brown, clinical manager at the Breast Health Center at Beaufort Memorial Health Center. “The navigator acts as a point of contact if they have questions.” Among her many roles, Judy Horton, nurse navigator at the Breast Health Center at Bluffton Medical Campus, says she works with hospital social workers and financial counselors as well as local organizations to help patients who need transportation, housing and financial support for daily living. In addition, some types of surgery for breast cancer have become much more targeted. Local surgeons are using a stateof-the-art radar technology called Savi Scout. A reflector is implanted in the patient’s breast so that the surgeon can find the area in the breast by scanning for the reflector instead of following a wire, said Dr. E. Perry Burrus, medical director of the Beaufort Memorial Breast Health Center. “Savi Scout has changed the entire process of surgery for myself and patients,” said Dr. Rochelle Ringer, surgical oncologist with the MUSC Breast Health Center in Bluffton. “It's a much easier procedure than wire placement for patients.” New breast cancer treatments and surgical techniques have reduced the amount of surgery many patients receive. Instead of a radical mastectomy, many have a partial mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Burrus said that 20 years ago, patients underwent much more surgery, especially if cancer was found in a lymph node. “Years ago, they used to just take out all the lymph nodes,” he said. Now, the center is using sentinel node injections to identify what nodes need to be removed, if any. "The result is fewer complications and fewer long-term effects.

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PLEDGE THE T

PI NK WALKERS FLOCK TO LOWCOUNTRY FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER

BY JESSICA SPARKS

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he iconic Bluffton scene at the end of Wharf Street — the oak trees, the May River and the Daddy’s Girl shrimp boat — will be in the background this year as participants cross the finish line of the Bluffton leg of the seventh annual Pledge the Pink three-day walk to raise money for breast cancer treatment in the Lowcountry. The event, which used to be called the LoCoMotion, will be held Oct. 25-28 — but tickets sold out in January. Laura Morgan, founder and director of the event, said the three-day, 30-mile walk was capped at 1,500 people for 2018. More than 1,000 of those spots sold within the first two weeks, she said. “This year, we have 49 states represented,” she said. “I have a bounty for anyone who brings us someone from North Dakota.” This is the first Pledge the Pink for Kim Stanford, 60, who is traveling to the Lowcountry from Anchorage, Alaska. “I’m just looking forward to the event,” she said. “I’m really drawn to the beach, so I’m really excited about that.” Stanford is aiming to run 2,018 miles in the year 2018, and the 30-mile walk will add a large portion to that goal. She says she likes the way the event is structured, and how the money is distributed. “I do like what Laura has put together — that every bit of money goes to the people who need it, not the administration,” she said. “I walk because I can for those who can’t.” Morgan said the majority of participants come from outside the Lowcountry. This fit with her goals for the event when she started it. First, she wanted to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. “Two, was to drive heads to beds,” she said. Because October ushers in the off-season for Hilton Head, a large event helps ease the financial blow.

And third, she wanted to get people in motion. Morgan said people are often intimidated by the idea of running a 5K or a 10K, but as soon as she shaped it as a walk, people stopped being afraid. “What separates us from the other races is that we’re real people. We have 100 to 125 men, and boy, they are happy,” she said. “They tend to dress up the most and get catcalls and such. It’s great to see normal, everyday people — not lean, mean athletes out there trying to beat their personal best.” Over the three days, participants run or walk 10 miles in a different part of the Lowcountry each day. This year, the course includes Fripp Island, Bluffton and Pine Island before ending on Hilton Head Island.

The event’s fundraising extends beyond the walk. Each year, the group sells pink lawn flamingos for $50 — the same cost as a single mammogram. The “Mingos for Mammos” hit its goal of $100,000 before September, so organizers raised the goal to $125,000. In addition to covering the costs of mammograms, the fundraiser helps offset the cost of transportation to and from appointments, chemotherapy, childcare, elder care or other needs for people undergoing breast cancer treatment. “It’s really sad to think that transportation and/or parental responsibility is what keeps people from taking care of themselves and staying alive,” Morgan said.

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New Age RETIREMENT COMMUNITY APARTMENT GETS TOTAL RENOVATION FOR BOLD COUPLE.

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BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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THE INTERIOR MAKES THIS APARTMENT SPECIAL AND EXCEPTIONAL. – HANS ABBINK

he odd-colored shag carpeting was the first sign of a bygone era. Long, lightless walls stretching from the small front door to the living room offered another clue to the apartment’s dated interior. Interior designers Michael and Candace DeLoach knew the challenge was formidable for their clients at The Cypress retirement community on Hilton Head Island. “It had rose carpet, and it just looked awful,” said Michael, who with his sister has owned DeLoach Design & Decoration, with offices in New York City and Charlottesville, Virginia, for the past 26 years. “It had good bones, good windows; the problem was it just felt dingy and claustrophobic and very dated.” After nine months of renovation, Hans and Opal Abbink moved into the apartment Aug. 3. Hans had a few choice words about the original undersized kitchen. “The original kitchen was terrible, it was for the birds,” Hans said. “There was hardly any room to maneuver. Now we have an island and an open wall. It’s a much better setup.” The Abbinks enlisted the Savannah duo after they were recommended by one of Opal’s three daughters, Lynne. The DeLoaches met with Lynne and the Abbinks to discuss plans for their new 1,200-square-foot twobedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Besides updating every nook and cranny, the team focused on two key considerations: creating an open floor plan and making the best use of the Abbinks’ collection of art and antiques. Opal told the designers which pieces in the art portfolio were her favorites. “She’s the big motivator in art,” said Hans of his wife’s keen eye. “She’s always been interested in good art.” Michael created gallery-like groupings, giving special attention to pieces by Walter Greer, Jonathan Green and Joseph Bowler. He also removed walls separating the foyer/dining room, the kitchen/living room and in the living room that divided the room in half. The kitchen was enlarged to include an island. The smaller bedroom was transformed into a den. “The doors were really small, so we raised the height of all the doors because the ceilings are very high,”

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Michael said. “We made a big opening into the study so the light would filter through. “When you have a long living room and a nice-sized window, it would give a tunnel effect with nothing coming in on the sides,” he added. “By creating the opening to the study, you have another light source. We did it with pocket doors so it could be converted back into a bedroom.” Gray weathered wood was installed in the kitchen, sisal carpeting went down throughout and white marble showers replaced plastic tubs. A neutral backdrop helped the art to define the apartment’s color scheme, and shiplap boards provided texture. The Abbinks purchased new furniture that better fit the size of their new apartment. And it’s fair to call their style eclectic. There’s a bronze sculpture in the living room, Chinese chairs in the foyer, an antique Italian writing table in the bedroom, and Japanese art in the study — joined by an African kudu animal skin cushion. “The interior makes this apartment special and exceptional,” Hans said. “Everybody who comes in says, ‘Wow … this is so unusual, beautiful.’ It has a modern touch, but it’s a mix.” Added Candace, “This is fresh and current … you wouldn’t expect to see what you see when you walk in. Most people their ages are afraid to make changes. I don’t think there’s a bone in her body like that.”

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THIS IS FRESH AND CURRENT.

– CANDACE DELOACH, INTERIOR DESIGNER

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››Real Estate News CENTURY 21 DIAMOND REALTY IN BLUFFTON HAS ADDED FIVE NEW AGENTS

Alice Risley moved to Hilton Head Island last year from West Islip, New York. In addition to assisting buyers and sellers with home purchases, she will help sellers stage their homes using her experience in interior design. She also organizes and helps sellers clear out after a sale. Risley has a bachelor’s degree in education. Joe Laferrera has lived in Bluffton for 18 years, having moved from Staten Island, New York. He is a graduate of the New York City Police Academy, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and the South Carolina Fire Academy. He served 26 years in public service and currently serves as a firefighter for the U.S. Department of Defense at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. David Edl grew up in Akron, Ohio, and has lived in Bluffton’s Heritage Lakes neighborhood for over 10 years. Edl has nearly 25 years of buying and selling experience in northeast Ohio as well as on Hilton Head Island. Jim Szarka is originally from the New York area. Szarka found the Lowcountry in 2004 and has lived in Rose Hill Plantation, Sun City and Baynard Park. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from Queens College. In 2006, he began his real estate career with Keller Williams Realty and Town Square Realty in Bluffton. Missy Yost grew up in Mason, Ohio. She attended the University of Cincinnati, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a certificate in paralegal studies. She started her career as a real estate paralegal. In 2014, she moved to the Lowcountry and became a licensed Realtor.

JOAN KELLY GROUP WELCOMES SALES DIRECTOR Matt Walley has joined the team at the Joan Kelly Group at Keller Williams Realty as director of sales. He also will be working with buyers and sellers. Walley grew up in Pittsburgh and has lived in New York City, Berlin, Zimbabwe, Italy, Spain and Israel. He recently returned to Hilton Head Island. His family has been involved in real estate since 1898, when his great-grandfather opened the Walley Agency in the Pittsburgh area. Walley worked in the business with his father from 1989 to 1995. Walley moved to Hilton Head in 2004 and joined Keller Williams Realty as a team leader, working in offices in the Southeast and in South Africa.

MARK JOINS CHARTER ONE REALTY

Commercial broker Michael Mark has joined Charter One Realty's commercial division. He has been servicing commercial and residential clients in the Beaufort area for more than a decade. After becoming a certified commercial investment member, Mark's primary focus has been commercial real estate, including development land, historic renovation projects and income-producing investment properties. The commercial division of Charter One Realty specializes in investment, leasing and valuation services.

Buying or selling a home? Try these tips High demand for low- and mid-priced homes continues to drive the Lowountry real estate market, especially on the mainland. Here are some tips for navigating today’s real estate market: 1. First-time buyers: Get that starter home now! Competition is fierce for newer starter homes. With rents high and continuing to rise, it’s definitely a good time to become a homeowner if you can swing it. 2. Sellers: Hire the right agent Often, the best investment a seller can make is time spent researching agents. Look at an agent’s online marketing materials and listings. Is there good photography or video? Are descriptions accurate without seeming exaggerated? Check the agent’s LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media. What kind of vibe is she or he sending out? Interview three agents, ideally in person. Ask for sales-activity reports, existing listings and time-on-the-market averages, plus the requisite local comps. Never consent to a listing contract of longer than 90 days. 3. Sellers: It may be a seller’s market but … Sellers can do several simple things to enhance their home’s appearance: • Renew selectively: Wholesale renovations recoup up to 60 percent on investment. Instead, do light makeovers on the kitchen and bathrooms. • Clean, clean and clean some more. • Depersonalize, declutter: Box up family photos, store worn furniture and excess art. • Illuminate: Open drapes and add brighter light bulbs. 4. If you’re a buyer, don’t believe the house is yours Strategies such as preapproval (versus prequalification), proof of funding, and closing flexibility can help sway sellers. Some buyers write a letter to sellers, telling them how much the home will mean to their families.

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or Matt Talcott’s 20th birthday, his mother, Krissy, wanted to give him a great experience during their Lowcountry vacation. But when the Michigan mom called Native Son Adventures to arrange a surf lesson for her son, owner Byron “Surf Dog” Sewell suggested hydrofoil instead. Hilton Head Island isn’t known as a surf destination — and for good reason; the waves on the island are often gentle at best. But with hydrofoil surfing, any wave becomes ridable. Sewell brought this new sport to the Lowcountry, and his hydrofoil camps, which sound more fun than calling them lessons, are gaining in popularity. “ Junky waves — we love ‘em!” said Sewell, who has compared hydrofoil surfing to ice skating on a wave. The surfboard Sewell had Matt Talcott use for his first time

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was actually a paddleboard with a slim inverted T-shaped hydrofoil underneath. A hydrofoil functions like — and even looks a bit like — a little airplane, according to Go Foil owner and designer Alex Aguera, a pro who has visited Hilton Head Island to surf with Sewell. The device is mounted on a rod beneath the surfboard. Many unfamiliar with the sport assume the surfboard is powered by a motor, but it’s not — hydrofoil surfing works using the laws of aerodynamics. “Have you ever seen dolphins bow riding?” Sewell asked the Talcotts. “Hydrofoil is like that.” The session started with Matt lying on his board, tow rope in hand as if he were water skiing. He quickly learned to pop up on his feet, standing sideways, and it wasn’t long before his board rose two feet out of the water. Only the inverted “t” was in

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the water — until it wasn’t, and Matt took a nosedive into the deep water off Pinckney Island. Sewell jumped into the water and demonstrated an expert ride. With Matt driving the boat, Sewell gently guided the nose of the surfboard to help it rise above the water, and then let go of the rope. By pumping his legs, he rode the boat’s wake a good quarter-mile. By the end of the 90-minute session, Matt was able to let go of the rope and keep surfing. “It felt amazing,” he said, on a rest between rides. “You’re flying.” On the way back to the Pinckney Island boat landing, the sun was setting and Sewell told the Talcotts about his decision last year to return to Hilton Head full time and start Native Son Adventures, which also offers crabbing, surfing, fly fishing, charter fishing and other adventure trips. After years living in Costa Rica and travelling as a guide on surfing, diving and fishing expeditions in New Zealand, Australia and the French Polynesian islands, home called to Sewell. He wanted to be with his family and island friends and to embrace the opportunities Hilton Head presents. His love for teaching visiting and local children to throw a cast net, collect shark teeth, surf and respect the environment comes naturally. Sewell’s parents, Hamp and Sis, helped shaped the community in Hilton Head’s early days. Sis founded the Kindred Spirits Enrichment Program for children at St. Luke’s Church, and Hamp is a former champion surfer who taught many local children to surf on North Forest Beach. Two years ago, Bryon Sewell created the famous plywood “Welcome home” sign that greeted Hilton Head residents as they returned to the island after Hurricane Matthew. Now, this native son welcomes others to enjoy the Lowcountry every day.

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When Byron Sewell (middle) isn't exploring virgin waters in El Salvador, looking for new hydrofoil waves or hosting pro surfers from Hawaii, he loves to share the sport with beginners on Hilton Head Island. Below: Matt Talcott, 20, gets up on the hydrofoil on his first ride.

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11 IJGA STUDENTS POST TOP-10 FINISHES

International Junior Golf Academy students took 11 Top 10 finishes in the International Junior Golf Tour’s Florida Junior tournament, held Sept. 15-16 at Falcon’s Fire Golf Club in Kissimmee, Florida. “We made up less than 25 percent of the field but recorded a slew of top- 3s and a win,” said IJGA director of golf Jonathan Yarwood. IJGA student-athlete Sae Saito of Japan, a junior at Heritage Academy, took first place in the Girls Under 19 Division, shooting rounds of 79 and 71. Saito finished 6-over with four birdies during the two-day event for her first win of the season. “So nice to see Sae win her first event, as she has been working so hard with our team on her game,” Yarwood said. In the Boys Under 19 Division, IJGA student Brad Riley of Santa Clara, California, placed third with the scores of 69 and 74, while Hoshi Yadav of United Arab Emirates tied for fifth place with scores of 75 and 70 and Kotara Murata of Japan tied for seventh with a 69-77. Merlin Dohm of Germany tied for second in the Boys Under 16 Division with Heritage Academy classmate Gautam Potduhke of India. Dohm shot 75-71 with an eagle on the fourth hole during his second round. Potduhke shot a 73 in both rounds. Zaid Khan of Eldorado Hills, California, tied for eighth with Heritage Academy classmate Jantai Malataev of Kyrgyzstan. Khan shot 75-73 and Malataev posted 72-76. In the Girls Under 16 Division, IJGA students finished in third, fourth and fifth place. Emma Kim of South Korea had scores of 76-79, Vsundhara Thiara of the Bahamas shot 78-79, and One Kashima of Japan finished 77-81. 128 hiltonheadmonthly.com

HILTON HEAD ALL-STARS COME CLOSE TO WORLD SERIES TITLE

The Hilton Head Island All-Stars had a remarkable run through the Dixie Youth Baseball AA Machine Pitch World Series. The team of 7- and 8-year-old all-stars from the island came within one win of claiming the Dixie World Series title in July, finishing their run through the district, state, and World Series tournaments with an 18-3 record. The team was led by coaches Johnny Carr, Alvin Espinoza and Pete Fontana and manager John Ontal. Hilton Head went 5-0 in the district tournament to earn a spot in the state tournament in Clemson, where the team went 7-1 and outscored opponents 72-28. They won four consecutive elimination games and blew out Blythewood twice in the state championship series, winning 12-2 and 15-3 to earn a trip to the World Series in Lumberton, North Carolina. The local team finished 6-2 at the World Series and won two consecutive elimination games on the final day to force a winner-take-all championship rematch with Florida before losing 6-2 in the decisive finale. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roster was Peter Fenstermaker, A.J. Petro, Will Chapman, Drew Braymiller, Luke Haro, Jackson Richardson, Grady Cherrington-Dunton, Stone Burd, Johnny Carr, John Ontal, Michael Dowling, Brandon Espinoza and Joey Fontana.

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n 2004, South Band and B.B. Carolina was one King, and still of the last states plays occasionto legalize tattooing, ally with his father in local and it took regulators band Skinny more than two years Bike. His timing to establish rules and was perfect; he allow the first tattoo made his career shops to open. switch just as Today, there are South Carolina’s multiple shops on first tattoo shops Hilton Head and in were opening. Bluffton, Beaufort After reading and Hardeeville that the 2007 tattoo draw local custom“flash” book, ers and vacationers as Tattoo artist Gavan Daly, better known as Knarly Gav, works on a client’s leg. “Revisited: A well as clientele from Savannah and beyond. most popular tattoo artists on the interTribute to Flash from the Past,” he decided Local tattoo artists say they get a lot net, agrees. He says he does much more tattooing would be his next gig. of requests for regional images — think original work at the Brooklyn studio he Being on the cutting edge was old the state flag’s palmetto and crescent — co-owns with his wife, jewelry artist hat to Daly, better known by his “nom as well as enduring favorites like religious Selina King, than when he’s creating tatde art,” Knarly Gav. He and his brother, toos at Bluffton’s Sugar Shack Canvas and imagery, birds, butterflies, roses, feathers, popular local musician Jevon Daly — of Ink Tattoo. Low Country Boil, Silicone Sister, JoJo the infinity sign and Japanese letters. Squirrell and the Home Pickles, and “I’d say 70 percent to 80 percent “Around here, most people come other bands — were Pied Pipers of cool of people know what they want. They in wanting tattoos they’ve seen on growing up on the island, leading the bring in a picture and then we take it Pinterest,” he says. “I like to try to give from there,” says artist Lalo Lopez, who them a better design or a better version.” way on everything from surfing to skateopened Ink Revoluzion in Hardeeville in boarding to bungee jumping. Daly got into tattooing after a successful 2013 with business partner Johnny Rivera. career in music — he’s played with every“We’ve always started trends around here, me and my brother,” Daly says. Hilton Head Island native Gavan one from the New York Philharmonic to Daly, 44, who has become one of the the University of South Carolina Marching “The richest people on the island, their

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kids were following the (Grateful) Dead with us and getting dreads.” Daly put together a portfolio of his artwork and approached Island Tattoo, the leader of the of local tattoo scene. He earned an apprenticeship and was soon mopping floors, making stencils and running errands for the shop. But with his long-standing island connections and outsized personality — these days, he’s easily identified by the dreadlocks piled like a nest of cobras atop his head — he quickly helped the shop develop new clientele. Within months, he was creating a dozen tattoos a day. More than a decade later, Knarly Gav’s unique style has earned him a spot on a list of the “10 Tattoo Artists You Need to Follow on Instagram” and a

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recent feature story at Playboy.com. His original work is simple, almost primitive, colorful and whimsical. Among his best-known designs are sharp-fanged cats munching watermelon — “as iconic as any (design) in modern tattooing,” one critic notes — and an eagle on a skateboard.

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“I’m the only tattooer on the island who’s from here, and you could say my brand is really spawned out of this area,” says Daly, who also takes his talents — and his cat, Smitten — on the road, rock-star style, several times a year. Lopez is more introspective but just as dedicated to his art. He and Rivera know their tattoo shop isn’t the biggest or longest-standing in the area, they say they’ve found a niche providing a meaningful experience to every customer. Many, but not all, of their clients speak Spanish. “People love the spiritual trip we give them,” says Rivera, who says half of Ink Revoluzion’s customers come from Georgia. “They give us a kiss and a hug, or extra money, to say thanks for a tattoo of their dad who just passed away, or the footprint of their kid who was just born.” Their shop offers a personal connection that brings in customers from miles away. “Savannah has over 20 tattoo shops,” Lopez says. “People come up here because we take time with our customers. …We want to give them a tattoo that they really feel is a part of them.”

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Don’t rush yourself when choosing an idea. You’re going to have to live with it forever. Most artists have a speciality. For example, if you want a photorealistic tattoo don’t choose an artist who specializes in cartoon characters. Look into the cost of the tattoo before walking into the shop, don’t sacrifice the tattoo you want to get a good deal.

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Prepare properly Eat a full meal beforehand. Don’t drink alcohol or use drugs beforehand. It’s illegal in South Carolina for artists to tattoo anyone who appears intoxicated. Bring a reference photo, if possible. Bring in a high res photo if possible—one that is big and not blurry. Don’t bring your entourage to the shop with you. It’s fine to bring a friend, any more than one is distracting. Children are not permitted in many tattoo shops. Trust your artist The artist knows what he or she is doing. Don’t be a “backseat driver.” Check spelling before the tattoo begins If you see something is spelled wrong in the stencil, say something. Be prepared for some pain. Don’t be afraid to tell your artist that you need to take a break if the pain is too much. People have different levels of tolerance for pain and artists know this. They also don’t want clients to pass out. Most people find the feet, hands and head are some of the more painful areas to get a tattoo. Stay still Make every effort to remain as calm and still as possible while getting tattooed. Tattoo Care • Tattoos will scab. They should heal in 2-3 weeks. • Avoid sun, swimming and tub baths for the first 2 weeks. • Keep the tattoo moist and clean as it heals. • Once it’s healed, use SPF 50 sunscreen so your tattoo doesn’t fade.

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aranormal stories about Hilton Head Island abound, but only the brave will dare to hear them in a cemetery at night. The nonprofit Heritage Library will bring to life early Hilton Head Island residents Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Capt. Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer and William Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes as these costume characters recount chilling stories in the moss-draped cemetery on the corner of William Hilton Parkway and Mathews Drive. Hear ghost stories about Harbour Town Lighthouse, The Baynard Funeral Procession and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. The ghost tours will be held at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27 and 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Tickets are $15 a person and reservations are required. For more information, call 843-686-6560.

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houls and goblins will take over downtown Beaufort when the city’s Exchange Club of Beaufort hosts its 26th annual ghost tours. Beginning Oct. 12, brave souls can take a carriage ride or walking tour through the Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will be held Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County. The Exchange Club draws its haunted tales from childhood stories shared by some of Beaufort’s oldest residents, bringing them to life with costumed storytellers. Don’t miss the home of the supposed oldest ghost in America, said to haunt Beaufort’s Castle, a 19th-century renovated estate located along the Beaufort River downtown. And tourgoers beware: Ghosts have been known to appear along the route. Walking tours are $12 for all ages; carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3 to 11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 pm. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 843-524-4678 or going to capabeaufort.org.

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but the club does rent rooms in the historic Strachan Mansion and the Haig Point Lighthouse (rumored to be “eternally occupied” by Maggie, the former keeper’s daughter). Visitors have two other options if they want a look behind the gates: Booking a horseback ride via Daufuskie Island Trail Rides, one of the few places in the country where you can still ride horses on the beach, or snatching up one of the limited number of public tee times available on the club’s renowned Rees Jones signature golf course. If private clubs aren’t your speed, fear not. The rest of Daufuskie is another world entirely. You’ll disembark from the public ferry at Freeport Marina and, depending on the time of the year, you might walk right into a party. On weekends during the summer, Freeport is the place to be: It’s where visitors hop off the ferry and gather to eat and drink at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company, dance the day away to live music, play cornhole, and hit the public beach that looks across Calibogue Sound toward Hilton Head. The area near the marina is something of a town center, with a general store, a few cottages for rent, and a handful of shops. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can rent a golf cart or bike — or bring your own bike on the ferry — and explore more of the island. And there’s plenty to explore along Daufuskie’s dirt roads. A number of unique galleries dot the island. Most notable among them is the Iron Fish Gallery, where 17-year Daufuskie Island resident Chase Allen — who has sold more than $1 million worth of art — produces metalworks in an open-air studio and accepts payments on the honor system when he isn’t present at the gallery. Another must-see for art lovers is Daufuskie Blues — located in the famed Mary Fields School, where author Pat Conroy taught in the 1960s — where organic indigo harvested on the island is used to create stunning and unique fashions.

The school is also home to School Grounds Coffee, but those looking for something a little stronger won’t leave the island disappointed. Stop by Silver Dew Winery for a tasting and check out the museum inside the old Bloody Point Lighthouse, or slip over to Daufuskie Island Rum Company, where its locally distilled spirits have been served to visitors from every U.S. state and 64 countries. The distillery is located next to a quaint pond, where visitors sometimes enjoy a picnic lunch. If you’re not the do-it-yourself type, you can book one of a number of tours, including one led by Daufuskie native Sallie Ann Robinson, who was Conroy’s star pupil in “The Water Is Wide.” After a day on Daufuskie, you’ll either be left yearning for more or convinced you never need to go back. Life on Daufuskie isn’t for everyone, and its full-time residents have a saying: “We’re all here because we’re not all there.”

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Ferry services from Hilton Head Island to Daufuskie Island: • Haig Point Ferry: Private service runs 16 times per day for residents and guests of the private Haig Point community. haigpoint.com • Daufuskie Island Ferry Service: Public ferry departs from Buckingham Landing and Melrose Landing for four round-trips a day — five on Friday — and allows passengers to bring bicycles. Cost is $35, children younger than 6 ride free. daufuskieislandferry.com • Daufuskie Difference: Departs from Broad Creek Marina and Freeport Marina for four round-trips a day. Cost is $25 for adults, $12.50 for children 12 and younger. daufuskiedifference.com

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If the wine tasting leaves you longing for something more, meander over to Daufuskie Island Rum Company to check out the wide assortment of locally owned distilled spirits. They give tours of the distillery every 30 minutes.

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Head to the Bloody Point Lighthouse, where you can check out a small museum and interpretive gardens, both free. While there, take a peak at the historic wick house, which dates back to 1883 and was later converted into Silver Dew Winery. The winery was reborn in recent years, and you can stop in the gift shop for a free tasting.

ART WORKSHOPS Indigo Dyeing • Jewelry Making Botanical Herbarium Sweetgrass Basket Making EXHIBITION Daufuskie Island Artists Artisans • Authors HISTORIC SITES TOURS Forts of Port Royal Fort Howell • Mitchelville HONEY HORN TOURS Explore Honey Horn Marsh Tacky Horse Tour Public Art Exhibition on Site Guided Tours Weekly Lectures Weekly

Last ferry of the day (except on Fridays) departs from Melrose Landing.

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Things to See & Hear Through Jan. 31 2018 Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island presented by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Mon.–Sat. 9:00am-4:30pm Sun. 11:00am-3:00pm

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

This free public exhibition features 20 largescale sculptures created by artists from across the country and accessible by walking a onemile walking path. Friday guided tours available at 1 p.m. for $10 per adult and $5 per child. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Mondays through Dec. 17 “Journey Through Jazz” by Martin Lesch Band 8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Join pianist, composer and arranger Martin Lesch and his band for a jazz history retrospective featuring everything from stride to modern piano technique. Tickets are $7 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Tuesdays through Dec. 18 “Fat Tuesdays: A Swinging Celebration of New Orleans and Beyond” 8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Join pianist Eric Jones, bassist Dave Masteller, percussionist Chris Russell and special guests to honor the legacy of The Jazz Corner’s owner, Bob Masteller. Tickets are $7 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Thursdays through Dec. 27 Lavon Stevens Presents “Jazz in the Key of Life” Featuring Louise Spencer 8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Join pianist Lavon Stevens and vocalist Louise Spencer for a blues and jazz celebration of artists including Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Al Jarreau. Tickets are $7 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays Michael Barbara Trio 7:00pm

Sea Pines Beach Club 87 Sea Pines Drive Hilton Head Island

Michael Barbara and his trio perform jazz along the oceanside. Free and open to the pulbic. Gate pass $8. 843-842-1888.

Wednesdays John Brackett Quartet 7:00pm

Red Fish 8 Archer Road Hilton Head Island

John Brackett and his quartet play the sounds of bossa nova and standard jazz. 843-686-3388.

Oct. 1 Opulent Oceans Exhibition 9:00am-4:30pm Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island Featuring 22 large-format reproductions from rare and illustrated scientific works from the American Museum of Natural History. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Oct. 2 Opening Reception for Artist’s Gallery at Town Hall 3:00pm

Hilton Head Town Hall 1 Town Center Court Hilton Head Island

The Hilton Head Island Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts and Cultural Council of Hilton Head will host an opening reception to celebrate the installation of the “Artist’s Gallery,” which features the works of 22 local artists. Free. 843-341-4600.

Oct. 2-3 "Salute to Hollywood" Presented by Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra 7:30pm

Moreland Village Palmetto Bluff

John Morris Russell will lead the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in “Salute to Hollywood,” featuring scores from the greatest movies of Hollywood. Gates open 6 p.m. Tickets are $75-$85 for table seating, $50 for theater chair seating, and $25 for lawn seating. Advance reservations are recommended. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org.

Oct. 2-21 “Amadeus” Tues.–Sat. 8:00pm Sun. 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri begins a war with Mozart, his music and ultimately, with God. Tickets start at $40 for adults and $27 for children. 843842-2787 or artshhi.com.

Daufuskie Island Artists, Artisans and Authors Exhibition Mon.–Sat. 9:00am-4:30pm Sun. 11:00am-3:00pm

“Teaching Magic” Art League Gallery 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

Oct. 14 Harpist Abigail Kent Recital for Young Artist Performances 4:00pm

Oct. 5 – Dec. 31

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Enjoy tours, talks, gallery walks and book signings with the artisans of Daufuskie Island, whose diverse collection of talents are as unique as their home. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Oct. 2 – Nov. 11

Tues.–Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm

into his life through personal anecdotes and rarely seen photos and videos. Tickets are $50 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Oct. 10 Opening Reception for “Teaching Magic”

5 Hummingbird Court Hilton Head Island

Abigail Kent, 2018 Concert Artist of the American Harp Society, will present a solo recital as part of the Young Artist Performances program. Tickets are $25. 267-229-2714 or josephgimbel.wixsite. com/youngartists.

Oct. 17-21 & 24-28 “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a New Musical Presented by Main Street Youth Theatre and May River Theatre Co. Wed.–Sat. 7:00pm Sun. 2:00pm

Seahawk Cultural Center 70 Wilborn Road Hilton Head Island

The Art League of Hilton Head will showcase artwork by its own art academy instructors in the group show “Teaching Magic.” Free. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

5:00-7:00pm

Starting Oct. 3

Opening reception for group show of the Art League of Hilton Head Academy instructors. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

Never before performed in the Lowcountry, this popular musical based on the Victor Hugo novel will be a collaborative production by Main Street Youth Theatre and May River Theatre Co. Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for children ages 3-18. 843689-6246 or msyt.org.

Oct. 10, 24 & Nov. 7

Oct. 19-20

Legendary Bluesman Earl Williams

Freddy Cole

8:00pm

9:00pm

Artist’s Gallery at Town Hall Mon.–Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm

Hilton Head Town Hall 1 Town Center Court Hilton Head Island

Featuring the works of 22 local artists in a variety of mediums, this exhibit will begin with an opening reception on Oct. 2. Free. 843-341-4600.

Oct. 3, 17 & 31 Bobby Ryder Swings the Great American Songbook 8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Join Bobby Ryder, dynamic nightclub singer and saxophonist, as he leads you down the big band path. Tickets are $7 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Oct. 5-6 Deana Martin 8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Deana Martin performs hits by her legendary father, Dean Martin, and gives an intimate look

Art League Gallery 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Island favorite Earl Williams, a musician, composer, vocalist and master showman, captivates a crowd through talent, humor and an ensemble of musicians who can “do it all.” Tickets are $7 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Oct. 11 Opening Reception for Daufuskie Island Artisans Exhibition 5:00-7:00pm

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Explore the many talents of Daufuskie Island artisans at this free opening night reception at the Coastal Discovery Museum. For more information, call 843-689-6767 or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Freddy Cole, three-time Grammy nominee and member of the legendary Cole music family, will perform on piano and vocals. Tickets are $25 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Oct. 19-21 & 25-28 “Who Am I This Time? (& Other Conundrums of Love)” Presented by Lean Ensemble Theater Thurs.–Sat. 7:30pm Sun. 2:00pm

Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Youth Theatre 3000 Main St. Hilton Head Island

Three early masterpieces by Kurt Vonnegut are woven together into a story that illustrates the hilarity and humanity of love. Tickets are $40. 843-715-6676 or leanensemble.org.

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Nov. 1-Nov. 3 “Into the Woods, Jr.” Thurs.–Sat. 7:00pm Sat. (Matinee) 3:00pm

Hilton Head Christian Academy 55 Gardner Drive Hilton Head Island

Watch all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the Beanstalk) and the Witch — in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical of classic Grimm fables. 843-681-2878 or hhca.org. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students.

Nov. 2-3 Christian Tamburr Quartet Featuring Clint Holmes Presented by Jazz for All Ages Jazz Fest 8:00pm

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Oct. 21 Season Opener at Soundwaves 5:00-6:00pm

Soundwaves at Coligny 7 Lagoon Road Hilton Head Island

Presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Soundwaves is an interactive, one-act concert combining chamber orchestra with dramatic and immersive lighting and video. Tickets are $45 and $55. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org.

Sundays Oct. 21–Dec. 30 (excludes Nov. 11) DEAS GUYZ 8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

8:00pm

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

This energetic, charismatic funk-rock band from Atlanta has a devoted following thanks to its tight rhythm section, spirited guitars and a virtuoso vocalist. Tickets are $51. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

Oct. 27 Savannah Speed Classic 8:30am-6:00pm The Westin Savannah HarbourGolf Resort & Spa 2 Resort Drive Savannah

Deas Guyz features an entertaining mix of Old Motown, rhythm and blues, pop, rock reggae and dance beats. Tickets are $10 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Part of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, the Savannah Speed Classic offers a look at the inner workings of racing through series races, enduros and in-seat experiences. Tickets begin at $25 per person. 843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

Oct. 26-27

Oct. 28

Joe Doubleday’s Showtime Band Honoring Lionel Hampton

Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry

8:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Joe Doubleday has a distinct and recognizable voice on his primary instrument, the vibraphone. Tickets are $20 and reservations are recommended. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

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2:00-5:00pm

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Enjoy a family-friendly performance by the Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry. Cost: $7.50 purchase minimum. djslc.com.

The Jazz Corner The Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Christian Tamburr, critically acclaimed vibraphonist and pianist, performs with legendary Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and entertainer Clint Holmes. Tickets are $25. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

Nov. 2-5 Bob Masteller’s Jazz for All Ages Jazz Fest Evening performances by Christian Tamburr Quartet at The Jazz Corner, and Joey Alexander Trio and Ronnie Leigh Octet at the Sonesta Resort, along with opening performances by the Junior Jazz Rising Stars. Proceeds benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation. 843-842-8620 or jazzforallages.com.

Nov. 3 Car Club Showcase by the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival 9:00am-4:00pm

Port Royal Golf Club Hilton Head Island

Approximately 200 cars will grace the fairways at Port Royal Golf Club from car clubs throughout the country. Tickets begin at $50. 843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

Nov. 4 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival 9:00am-4:00pm

Port Royal Golf Club Hilton Head Island

The culmination of the entire Concours d’Elegance festival, with 200 cars competing for the title of Best of Show. Tickets begin at $55. 843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

The Joey Alexander Trio Presented by Jazz for All Ages Jazz Fest

Nov. 8

6:30-10:30pm

Stanley Jordan

Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Dr. Hilton Head Island

Joey Alexander, a 15-year-old jazz pianist, has already received two Grammy Award nominations. Tickets are $40 for general seating and $100 for VIP; proceeds benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation. 843842-8620 or jazzforallages.com.

Nov. 5 The Ronnie Leigh Octet Presented by Jazz for All Ages Jazz Fest 6:30-10:30pm

Sonesta Resort 130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island

Join acclaimed song stylist Ronnie Leigh for an evening of jazz, R&B and soul. Tickets are $30 for general seating and $100 for VIP; proceeds benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation. 843-842-8620 or jazzforallages.com. “The Frog Prince” Presented by Virginia Repertory Theatre 10:00 & 11:30am

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

Internationally acclaimed puppet master Terry Snyder tells the tale of unexpected friendship between a spoiled princess and the frog that comes to her aid. Tickets for pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade students are $7. 843-842-2787 or 843-686-3945 or artshhi.com.

Nov. 7 Opening Reception for Margaret Crawford Exhibition 5:00-7:00pm

Art League Gallery 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

Free. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

8:00pm

Things to Do Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island

Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan performs classical masterpieces, soulful pop-rock explorations, jazz forays and ultramodern improv. Tickets are $75. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

Nov. 9 “Music in Homes” by the Hilton Head Choral Society

Tuesdays Stitch Sampler 101 — Needlepoint 11:00am

Beginners can learn sampler stitches. Cost is $100 plus materials. 843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com.

Wednesdays Adventures in Fiber

3:00-5:00pm Fresh off their performances as Tony and Maria in Town Theatre of South Carolina’s “West Side Story,” Kerri Roberts and Jeremy Reasoner partner with Dr. Greg Boatwright for an evening of music and storytelling. Takes place in a private home. Tickets are $50 and include light refreshments. 843-341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

1:30pm

Thursdays

“The Nutcracker” by the Hilton Head Dance Theater

Stitch of the Week

Seahawk Cultural Center 70 Wilborn Road Hilton Head Island

Needlepoint Junction Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Learn the variety of fibers to choose from and play with a few. Cost is $25. 843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com.

Nov. 9-11 & 16-18

7:30pm; 2:30pm

Needlepoint Junction Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

10:00am

Needlepoint Junction Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Celebrate the holiday season with this classic. 843842-3262 or hiltonheaddance.com. Tickets are $30 adults, $20 seniors, and $15 under 18.

Learn new stitches to expand your needlepoint skills. Cost is $20. 843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com.

Nov. 11-12

Oct. 1

Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” presented by Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

Island Writers’ Network Program and Business Meeting

5:00pm; 8:00pm

7:00-8:30pm Bayshore 421 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island

First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Igor Stravinsky’s score for the first Russian ballet “The Firebird” in 1910 has remained Stravinsky’s most frequently performed work. Tickets are $30, $45, and $55. 843-842-5055 or hhso.org.

Meet with local writers for monthly presentations on writing. islandwritersnetworkhhi.org.

Oct. 11 & Nov. 8 Indigo Dyeing Workshop 5:00-6:00pm

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Learn about Eliza Lucas Pinckney, who at 17 created a indigo-dyeing industry in 1739, and make your own indigo tie-dye T-shirt to take home. Cost is $15. 843689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org. LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER

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Oct. 25-28

Cold Connections: Introductory Jewelry Making

Savannah Speed Classic

1:00-4:00pm

8:30am-6:00pm The Westin Savannah Harbour Golf Resort & Spa 2 Resort Drive Savannah

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Work with jeweler JoAnn Graham to create your own earrings or pin using tube, wire or rivets. Cost is $95. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Oct. 15 Island Writers’ Network “Open Workshop” 7:00-8:30pm Bayshore 421 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island Bring a fresh work to share and receive constructive feedback from fellow writers. islandwritersnetworkhhi.org.

Oct. 20 Herbarium Workshop

ABOUT THE ARTIST

2:00-4:00pm

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Join local artists to create your own herbarium using locally found materials, handmade paper and poetic prose. Cost is $45. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Oct. 23-25

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Art Quilters Workshops

Artist Amiri Farris, who lives in Bluffton, painted “Crescendo Encore” to promote and celebrate the arts festival. It is a mixed media piece on canvas. Farris’ contemporary, dynamic, and powerful artwork combines vivid colors and layered textures to portray the vibrancy of music, literature, dance, theater and the visual arts.

11:00am & 1:00pm

Island Quilters 33 Office Park Road Unit 4B Hilton Head Island

One-hour workshops will teach a fiber art concept or technique. Free, but reservations are recommended. artquiltersofthelowcountrycom/exhibitions.

Oct. 25

Oct. 27 & Nov. 10, 13 Sweetgrass Basket Making 10:30am-12:30pm Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island Learn the history of sweetgrass baskets from a seventh-generation Gullah basket maker and start a basket of your own. Cost is $65. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Nov. 3 Aero Expo by the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival 9:00am-4:00pm

Hilton Head Island Airport Hilton Head Island

The Concours d’Elegance returns to the sky with vintage aircraft. Guests with tickets to the Car Club Showcase have access to the Aero Expo. Tickets begin at $50. 843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com. Autoweek’s Design Among the Stars Dinner 6:30-9:30pm

South Carolina Yacht Club 10 Yacht Club Drive Hilton Head Island

Spend the evening with automotive design legends at an exclusive dinner as they auction off original sketches to benefit the Driving Young America charitable fund. Tickets are $375. 843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

“Open Mic Night” by Island Writers’ Network 6:30-8:30pm

Mikki’s Cafe 70 Marshland Road Hilton Head Island

Hear local writers share their poems and stories — or bring your own writing to share — accompanied by music by Hilton Head Jammers. Free, with a a limited menu available. islandwritersnetworkhhi.org.

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Part of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, the Savannah Speed Classic offers a look at the inner workings of racing through series races and in-seat experiences. Tickets begin at $25. 843-785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

HERBARIUM WORKSHOP

Things to Learn

adults, $10 for children 10-17, bike rental extra. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Monday-Friday & Saturdays

Thursdays

Guided Tours of the Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center

Fort Mitchel Tour

10:00am-4:00pm; 70 Boundary St. 10:00am-3:00pm Bluffton The Heyward House, built in 1841, is in the heart of Bluffton’s historic district and serves as the town’s welcome center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and older. 843-757-6293 or heywardhouse.org.

Tuesdays Tuesday Morning History Classes at Heritage Library 10:30-12:00pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Learn more about the history of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Friday by appointment Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage Tour 10:00am-4:00pm 64 Wharf St. Bluffton Built in 1870, this house is an example of late-19th century Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture and is one of the oldest standing freedmen-owned houses on the May River. Cost is $5 for adults; children younger than 10 get in free. 843-757-6293 or heywardhouse.org.

Forts of Port Royal Tour by the Coastal Discovery Museum Port Royal Golf Clubhouse Hilton Head Island

Learn about the Battle of Port Royal and see the historic sites of Fort Walker and a steam cannon used for coastal defense. Cost is $12 for adults; $7 for children 7-12. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org. Historic Bike Tour by the Heritage Library 10:00-11:30am

Learning about Yarns

Fort Mitchel 65 Skull Creek Drive Hilton Head Plantation Hilton Head Island

Take a guided tour of this historic Civil War earthwork battery, built in 1862 to protect the Seabrook Coaling Station. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 7-12. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Fridays Uncovering the Roots of Reconstruction 9:30-11:30am

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville, established in 1862, followed by a tour of Fort Howell, built by the 32nd U.S. Colored Infantry troops. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-12. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. Daufuskie Island Artisans and History Tour by Coastal Discovery Museum 1:00-5:30pm

Daufuskie Island

Learn about the Native Americans, European settlers and Gullah people who made Daufuskie their home. This scenic guided boat cruise departs from Shelter Cove Marina and continues by golf cart on Daufuskie. Tickets are $85. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. Marsh Tacky Horse Tour

Wednesdays

10:00am

10:00-11:00am

Squire Pope Community Park 137 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island

This guided bike tour will take you through the waterfront corridor of historic Squire Pope Road and the Gullah Museum. Tickets are $15 for

2:00pm

Oct. 2, 16, 30 & Nov. 13

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Learn the history of marsh tackies, brought to the Lowcountry in the 1500s, then meet the museum’s two resident horses. Cost is $7; children younger than 5 are free. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

1:30-3:00pm

Needlepoint Junction Village at Wexford 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Learn about the weights, types and history of yarns used for knitting. Cost is $20. 843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com.

Oct. 3 Using Ancestry.com 10:30am-12:00pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Learn how to use the Ancestry.com website to build your own family tree. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org. “DNA: Making the Most of Your Results” 1:30-3:00pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Instructor Jan Alpert will review websites like Ancestry.com, Family Tree DNA and 23andme with suggestions for analyzing DNA results and finding matches. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 9 “Pat Conroy’s Reverence for Teaching” 3:00pm

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Using photos, videos, audio clips and excerpts from writings by and about Pat Conroy, this class will illustrate the writer’s love of teaching and of his adopted home in the Lowcountry. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Oct. 10

Zion Chapel Cemetery and Living History Tour

“MacKiev Family Tree Maker 2017 is Here, So Get With the Program!”

10:00am

10:30am-12:30pm

Zion Historic Cemetery (at the corner of Mathews Dr. and William Hilton Pkwy) Hilton Head Island

Explore the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head and “meet” historical characters who lived on the island during the antebellum period. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 7-12. 843-6866560 or heritagelib.org.

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Create, print out and easily share a polished genealogy product using MacKiev’s Family Tree Maker 2017. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

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Oct. 28 “The Band’s Visit”: An Evening of Film and Discussion Film: 5:30pm Program: 7:30pm HISTORY DAY

“Managing Your Genealogy Media” 1:30-3:00pm Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island Learn how to locate, scan and upload images into your family tree using Family Tree Maker. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-6866560 or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 13 Hilton Head Island History Day 8:00am-5:00pm

Hilton Head Island

Docent-led bike and trolley tours will explore the island’s military history, its role in the Civil War and its historical dedication to preserving its waterways and agriculture. Bike tours are $15-$20, trolley tours are $25. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 17 “Tips and Tricks for Family Tree Maker 2017 — Moving Beyond the Basics” 10:30am-12:30pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Learn how to use built-in tools, find and fix errors, add custom facts and more. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 23 “Deceit, Disappearance and Death on Hilton Head Island” 5:00-7:00pm

Coligny Theatre 1 North Forest Beach Dr. Hilton Head Island

Coligny Theatre is hosting a forum discussion on the book “Deceit, Disappearance and Death” by Charlie Ryan and Pamela Martin Ovens about the mysterious disappearance of John and Liz Calvert and the death of Dennis Gerwing a decade ago. 843-2909900 or singlestar.us.

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Oct. 24 HeritageQuest Online 10:30am-12:00pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Learn more about Heritage Quest, a family history database that provides information on wills and probates, immigration and public records. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843686-6560 or heritagelib.org. “H. L. Hunley: Its History, Disappearance, Recovery and Preservation” 3:00pm

Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island

Rescued from its watery grave in 2000, centuries after it sank during the Civil War, the H.L. Hunley has stubbornly clung to many of its secrets. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Oct. 26-28

Congregation Beth Yam 4501 Meeting St. Hilton Head Island

Presented by the 92nd Street Y, this Tony Awardwinning musical follows the cross-cultural exchange between an Egyptian police band and the remote Israeli village that takes them in. Tickets are $5. 843-689-2178 or bethyam.org/92sty/.

Oct. 31 “How to Use Census Records” 1:30-3:00pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Study the Census records of 1790 through 1940. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Nov. 7 Help Session for Family Tree Maker 10:30am-12:30pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

For those with MacKiev Family Tree Maker 2017 who have questions or need a review of the software. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

“Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island” 7:00 & 8:30pm; 7:00pm

Zion Chapel Cemetery 574 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Take a journey beyond the cemetery gates and witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries. Cost is $15 and reservations are required. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 27 2018 Mitchelville Preservation Project Anniversary Forum: “Freedom Isn’t Free” 9:00am-2:00pm

The Westin Resort & Spa 2 Grasslawn Ave. Hilton Head Island

The 2018 Anniversary Forum examines the continued struggle for freedom, highlighting the Reconstruction, the civil rights movement, voting rights, citizenship and more. Tickets are $80. 843255-7300 or exploremitchelville.org.

Scottish Ancestry 1:30-3:00pm

Heritage Library 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100 Hilton Head Island

Learn about your family clan, surname and origin by diving into online records and learning to access Scotland’s archives. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Nov. 9 Zion Forum 10:00am-4:00pm

Christ Lutheran Church 829 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island

Listen to key speakers on the history of the Revolutionary War in the Beaufort District. Reception will follow with heavy hors d'oeuvres and beer/wine at the Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum. Tickets are $65 person. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

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››Calendar | OCTOBER Oct. 14 LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the seventh annual Jalisco Estrella Beer Latin music festival will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park. Come and celebrate the music, food and dances representing the many Latin American countries that are represented in the Lowcountry. Live music and salsa dancing make this a guaranteed good time.

Through Oct. 12 INSIDE OUT: EXPRESSING OUR INNER VOICES: The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts in Beaufort will exhibit abstract artwork by 25 female artists from 12 different states. USCB, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. 678-296-5880.

Through Jan. 30 2018 PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION: The 2018 Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island features 20 large-scale sculptures created by artists from across the country placed along the 1-mile walking path at the Coastal Discovery Museum. The event runs four months and is open during regular hours. 156 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Admission is free. Guided tours are $10 per person and are offered through the museum at 1 p.m. Friday. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Through Feb. 10 “MONET TO MATISSE: MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM FROM THE DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS”: “Monet to Matisse” features 30 paintings from the renowned collection of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis. The exhibition includes landscapes, portraits, interiors, and still life by leaders of French Impressionism, and major paintings by PostImpressionist artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Telfair Museums, 207 W York

St., Savannah. 912-790-8800 or telfair.org.

Oct. 1-Nov. 4 LORI WILSON PRESENTS “SEDUCED BY THE LIGHT”: Lori Wilson will present “Seduced by the Light,” a collection of fine watercolors and photography in contemporary realism, at the Society of Bluffton Artists gallery. A free opening reception is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Oct. 7 at the gallery. Society of Bluffton Artists gallery, 6 Church St., Bluffton. 843-7576586 or sobagallery.com.

Oct. 1 AUDITIONS FOR ARTS CENTER PRODUCTION OF “BLITHE SPIRIT”: Rehearsals

for “Blithe Spirit” begin on Jan. 22, and performances run Feb. 12-March 3. Auditions are by appointment only. Prepare a comedic monologue and bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Character descriptions are on the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s website. “Blithe Spirit” will be directed by Russell Treyz. Noon-7:00 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 843-686-3945, ext. 202; or artshhi.com/auditions.

Oct. 2 OPENING OF THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S MUNICIPAL GALLERY: The Artist’s Gallery at Town Hall, an initiative of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of

››Calendar Cultural Affairs, will open with a public reception. Presented in partnership with the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head, the gallery opens with the works of 22 local artists that have been selected for display in the exhibit at Town Hall. Free. 3 p.m. One Town Center Court, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-4703 or jennm@hiltonheadislandsc.gov. SO WHAT? MAKING DECORATIVE ARTS RELEVANT AT SAVANNAH HISTORIC SITES LECTURE: Shannon Browning-Mullis, curator of history and decorative arts, will share stories associated with a special piece of silver that will be on view for the event and discuss how such objects are used in our historic sites. Free for members, $10 for non-members. 5:30 p.m., Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah. Calli Laundre at 912-790-8807. NATIVE AMERICANS PART 1: Look deep into the Lowcountry’s past and meet its first residents, Native American tribes who came to fish and hunt in the Port Royal Sound area. $10 for Heritage Library members; $15 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

Oct. 2-3

features music of Hollywood — songs from “Gone With the Wind,” “My Fair Lady,” “Titanic, “The Sound of Music,” “Star Wars” and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a great evening. Tickets for table seating are $85 and $75, concert seating is $50, and lawn seating is $25. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Moreland Village, Palmetto Bluff. 843-842-2055.

Oct. 2-21 “AMADEUS”: Capturing five Tony Awards and the Lowcountry’s top pick, “Amadeus” is the story of Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy who arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world, determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri is seized by obsessive jealousy and begins a war with Mozart, music and, ultimately, God. $40-50. 8 p.m., with 2 and 7 p.m. showings on Sundays. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

Oct. 2-6, Nov. 3 TEACHING MAGIC: THE FINE ART OF 16 FINE TEACHERS: Sixteen inspiring teachers show how they make the “magic” happen at Art League Gallery. This is an exciting exhibition of new work by the talented instructors who teach at Art League Academy. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Art League Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060.

Oct. 3 SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS: “SALUTE TO HOLLYWOOD”: The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra brings “Symphony Under the Stars” to Bluffton again this year. Led by John Morris Russell, this event 158 hiltonheadmonthly.com

“A LOUD SOUND”: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Christopher Kehrer for this program about the Port Royal Sound, a unique estuary with a large biodiversity. This talk is an in-depth look at underwater

acoustics, why fish vocalize and what stresses can affect fish reproduction. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. 3 p.m., The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery. org/calendarofevents. USING ANCESTRY.COM: This two-hour session will give participants a look at the Ancestry. com site and provides instruction on setting up your family tree. Presented by Joyce Kelleher. Reservations are required. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org. AUTOSOMAL DNA: If you have tested your autosomal DNA with Ancestry, Family Tree DNA or 23andme, this lecture is for you. Jan Alpert will review all three websites with suggestions for contacting cousins and analyzing your DNA results. The course is for people who have already tested their autosomal DNA. Reservations are required. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 1:30 p.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

Oct. 4 FOLD3: Fold3, formerly Footnote, advertises itself as “The web’s premier collection of original military records.” The website has records from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican and Indian War, Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War, as well as some non-military collections. Fold3 is a subscription website if used from home but is available at the Heritage Library for patrons. Reservations are required. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Santa Elena History Center, 1501 Bay St., Beaufort. heritagelib.org.

TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM: Hear from Hilton Head Island mayoral candidates to learn more about their positions on issues affecting the island, residents and local communities. Free. 5:30-7 p.m., Hilton Head Christian Academy. info@Hiltonheadisland.org.

Oct. 5-Dec. 31 “DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ARTISTS, ARTISANS AND AUTHORS”: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host tours, talks, gallery walks, and book signings during this exhibition, with an opening reception set for Oct. 11. 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org/calendar.

Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

DUELING PIANOS: This singalong style of entertainment includes two piano players, Ellie Stewart and David Ross, playing music spanning the decades. It is part comedy and includes plenty of audience participation. Group reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Free. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Club Seats Grille, Hilton Head; 10 p.m. Oct. 13 and 27 at Cheap Seats 2, Bluffton; 5 and 8 p.m. Oct. 6 and 20 at Cheap Seats Riverwalk, Ridgeland. 843-422-3556.

Oct. 5 CONTEMPORARY SPOTLIGHT: Telfair Museums presents a

Contemporary Spotlight exhibition with artist Erin Johnson. The immersive video and sound installation “Heavy Water” is a new commission that resulted after the artist spent more than a year researching the region and learning about the complex relationships at the Savannah River Site. Through March 3. Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah. 912-790-8800 or telfair.org.

Oct. 6 34TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF: The Kiwanis Clubs of Hilton Head Island will host the cookoff rain or shine with all-youcan-eat chili. Local chili cooks will compete in professional and amateur categories. Local band B Town Playaz will play and there will be a Kids Zone. The event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, Island Rec Center, The Sandbox, Gregory’s Playground and other children’s charities. Beer, wine, soda, hot dogs and ice cream will also be available for purchase. Parking is free. Advance tickets are $15 and available at The Coastal Discovery Museum, Burke’s Pharmacy, Reilley’s South, Honey Baked Ham, Bluffton Pharmacy and any Kiwanis member. Tickets on the day of the event are $20. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island. Chalk@hargray. com, bll.haley@vacasa.com or hiltonheadkiwanis.org. FIX THE FERALS 7TH ANNUAL CUT-A-THON: This event benefits Hilton Head Humane Association’s Mary Olsen Feral Cat Program. There will be haircuts with a donation, sweet treats, silent auction, raffle drawing, pet adoptions, and fun for all ages. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tara’s Salon, 55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-8686.

“WHAT THE HECK IS IT?”: The Hilton Head Island Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina’s annual program of identifying unknown artifacts brought in by chapter members and the public. Dr. Jon Leader, the South Carolina state archaeologist, and Dr. Eric Poplin, vice president of Brockington Inc., will be the expert panel identifying and dating these treasured artifacts. Search your house and bring in anything you need to have analyzed, identified and dated by our experts. Free. 1-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum Discovery House, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. HOUNDS ON THE HARBOUR: Join us in Harbour Town for a fun day with Fido. On hand will be providers of dog-related services including grooming, boarding, training, vets and retail products. Hilton Head Humane Association will have dogs available for adoption. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843- 8421979 or seapines.com/events. MUSIC ON MALPHRUS: The Black Feathers will perform at Music on Malphrus. $20. 7 p.m., The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 843-837-3330 or visit uulowcountry.org.

Oct.6-7 KEN UENO’S “GHOST VAULT TRIPTYCH”: Ken Ueno will compose, direct, and inhabit a series of site-specific public performances titled “Ghost Vault Triptych” at the Cluskey Embankment Stores at Factor’s Walk. Note: There is no seating at the Cluskey Embankment Stores, please plan to stand or bring a portable chair. Free. 8-9 p.m., Cluskey Embankment Stores, 115 E River St., Savannah. 912-790-8800.

Oct. 7-13 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Get ready for Fire Prevention Week: Meet local firefighters at a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Station 4, 400 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-682-5141.

Oct. 7 “HERE TO STAY: A GERSHWIN CELEBRATION”: Two outstanding pianist/vocalists, Champian Fulton and John Proulx, will perform in this 80-minute revue that explores the George Gershwin catalogue. The show is a preview for the New York City premier. 1 p.m., The Jazz Corner, C-1 The Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620. MUSICAL MATINEES: Get into the Halloween mood with the 1986 cult-classic “Little Shop of Horrors.” A nerdy florist, played by Rick Moranis, finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Tickets are $2 for SCAD cardholders; $5 for non-SCAD students, children younger than 15, military and seniors; and $8 for general admission. 3 p.m., Lucas Theatre, Savannah. cdepue@scad.edu ERIN JOHNSON AND KEN UENO ARTIST TALK AND PERFORMANCE: Join exhibiting artists Erin Johnson and Ken Ueno in an artist talk, performance, and walking conversation about their individual and collaborative works, particularly how place and histories drive their decision making. Johnson will talk about her exhibition “Heavy Water” in the Jepson. The artist talk will be followed by a performance by Ken Ueno called “Jepson Satellite” in the Jepson Center atrium.

Free. 2-4 p.m., Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah. 912-790-8800.

Oct. 9

PAT CONROY’S REVERENCE FOR TEACHING: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Jonathan Haupt for this program about Pat Conroy. Haupt will also have copies of “Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy,” a new book he co-edited, available for sale. Haupt is the executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center and the founding director of the annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org/calendar. NATIVE AMERICANS PART 2: South Carolina’s varied geography created different lifestyles for hundreds of tribes. From the upstate to the Lowcountry, you’ll learn how their location shaped their lives. $10 for Heritage Library members; $15 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. Register online at HeritageLib.org

Oct. 10 DOTERRA DREAM POST CONVENTION TOUR: For the first time, essential oil company doTERRA is coming to Hilton Head Island. Learn how to use essential oils for health and self-care, to be inspired, and as a natural immune boost as we enter the fall season. Free; reservations are required. 7-9 p.m., 23 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head. eventbrite.com. October 2018 159

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“MACKIEV FAMILY TREE MAKER 2017 IS HERE, SO GET WITH THE PROGRAM”: Are you researching and saving your info on scraps of paper, posting your tree online at ancestry.com, or doing nothing with your research? None of the above will allow you to prepare, print out, or easily share a nice, polished, genealogy product. You need genealogy software such as MacKiev’s Family Tree Maker 2017. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. cclemens318@ roadrunner.com or heritagelib.org.

ANNUAL POLO TOURNAMENT CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

layers and ponies will take to the field Oct. 28 when Rose Hill Plantation hosts the Lowcountry’s annual Polo for Charity tournament, a perfect afternoon of polo, tailgating and divot stomping. Some of the best ponies and players from throughout the Southeast will gather in Bluffton for an enjoyable day of play. Bring a picnic, your best hat and comfortable shoes for an afternoon of worldclass polo, plus a competition for the best tailgating setup and family-friendly fun. Coordinated by the Rotary Club of Okatie, this year’s tournament will benefit K9s for Warriors through the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes. K9s for Warriors helps provide service dogs to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, brain injury and other trauma as a result of their military service. Gates open at noon and the match begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate the day of the event; children younger than 12 get in free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Markel’s Card & Gift Shop, BB&T in Bluffton and on Hilton Head, the Bluffton Pharmacy, Engel & Volkers Hilton Head–Bluffton and the Rose Hill POA office. To mark the tournament’s 25th anniversary, sponsor Engel & Volkers will present a silver cup to the winning team.

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“MANAGING YOUR GENEALOGY MEDIA”: The class will explain image files and how to use them to enhance your family tree through the use of Family Tree Maker software. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. cclemens318@roadrunner. com or heritagelib.org. HHHA ADOPTION EVENT: Join the Foundation Realty Team for a pet adoption day with Hilton Head Humane Association. Donate a can or bag of pet food to be entered into a raffle to win gift cards or a cash prize. Each attendee will also receive a goodie bag. Noon-2 p.m., Foundation Realty, 1127 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 843- 681-8686.

Oct. 12 AGO 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: A concert celebrating the local chapter of the American Guild of Organist with music for organ, instruments, and choir featuring Haydn’s “Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Dew” little organ Mass. Free. 6:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. 843681-8333 or allsaints-hhi.org.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST: Join women business leaders for networking and lunch with special guest speaker Pamela Evette. As the Republican candidate for South Carolina, lieutenant governor and president of Quality Business Solutions in the Upstate, Evette has an inspiring message from a business owner and a political newcomer. Registration and networking begin at 8 a.m., breakfast and program begin at 9 a.m. Country Club of Hilton Head.

Oct. 12-13 2018 FALL ARTIST SHOW: This annual fall show features Disney animation veteran James Coleman, Lowcountry realist Rodel Gonzalez, wavy art creator Steve Barton, black-and-white seascape artist Phillip Anthony and digital art master Stephen Harlan. All artists will be discussing their work, unveiling new pieces and painting live during this special two-night event. 6-9 p.m., Endangered Arts, 841 William Hilton Parkway Unit B, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-5075.

Oct. 13-14 THE YACHT CLUB OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND REGATTA WEEKEND 2018: Since the 1970s, The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island has held two sailing race events in Calibogue Sound. Spectators are welcome, and volunteers will be in Harbour Town to explain the races. Come enjoy a great day viewing the races, shopping and dining. Registration required. The Harbour Town Cup will be held at noon Oct. 13 and the Calibogue Cup will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 14. 843- 384-7322 or seapines.com/events.

Oct. 13-21 14TH ANNUAL HISTORIC BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: The festival is a

week-long event offering activities showcasing locally harvested seafood, delicious Lowcountry cuisine, the area’s rich history, and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton. The highlight of the festival is the Street Fest, which includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from 10 different states displaying and selling their art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier restaurants and caterers, and great music and entertainment. 843-757-2583 or blufftonartsandseafoodfestival. com.

Oct. 13

COLD CONNECTIONS JEWELRY WORKSHOP: Join the Coastal Discovery Museum for a jewelry workshop with local fine artist Jo Ann Graham. Students will work with Graham to create their own earrings or pin using tube, wire or rivets. All materials and tools will be provided. Cost is $95 for ages 12 and older and reservations are required. 1-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

Oct. 14 TCL OYSTER GHOST ROAST & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast. This year’s Oyster Ghost Roast is fall-themed with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, caramel apples and more. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, expanded children’s activities and a costume contest. A cornhole tournament will also be held. Tickets are $25$60 and free for children 10 and younger. 6 p.m., TCL, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. tcl.edu/oysters. PUTTING FIGURES IN YOUR LANDSCAPES: Award-winning impressionist painter and parttime Lowcountry resident Leslie Dyas will teach this workshop. $72 for Art League members; $80 for non-members. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Art League Academy,106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-5738, artLeaguehhi.org.

THE BLUFFTON HERITAGE DISCOVERY TOUR: Kick off the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival with a leisurely and fun journey through Bluffton’s past. A special exhibit will be set up unfolding an untold story of the Reconstruction era in the South. Then take a tour using Celebrate Bluffton’s “Bluffton Buddy” tour app, which will guide you throughout Bluffton with many stories of its rich history and heritage. Enjoy lunch and shopping along the way in the area’s restaurants and shops. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bluffton. 843-7817390 or celebratebluffton.com. HOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY’S CROQUET & COCKTAILS: Enjoy an afternoon on the lawn while competing to win cash prizes for the charity of your choice. Guests and players can enjoy appetizers, a VIP cigar lounge, bourbon tasting and a cash bar. No previous croquet experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Sponsorship opportunities October 2018 161

››Calendar available. Cost is $100. 2-6 p.m., Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head Island. hospicecarelc.org. JAZZ BRUNCH: Enjoy a delicious gourmet brunch, bottomless mimosas, a full cash bar and the Brazilian swing jazz of The Jackson and Maggie Evans Trio while raising funds for adult and family literacy. Tickets are $65. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Literacy Center, 1B Kittie’s Landing Way, Bluffton. theliteracycenter.org. 2018 LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL: The 2018 Latin Music Festival is a celebration highlighting Latino Heritage Month through music, dance and food. This festival highlights, honors, and celebrates the diverse Latino cultures that surrounds us. Noon-8 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-2393.

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Oct. 16 “HILTON HEAD ISLAND IN THE CIVIL WAR”: Robert Carse’s 1961 book, “Hilton Head Island in the Civil War: Department of the South” is the definitive work on the history of Hilton Head Island during the Union occupation of the 1860s. This program focuses on the lessons this book can teach us about the island’s history. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. cclemens318@roadrunner. com or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 17-19 THREE-DAY WORKSHOP WITH JONATHAN MCPHILLIPS: Art League of Hilton Head is excited to announce that New England artist

and instructor Jonathan McPhillips will be holding a three-day Lowcountry workshop in October. This all-levels workshop is for those looking to enhance their skills while depicting various scenery of the Lowcountry. $315 for Art League members; $350 for nonmembers. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

Oct. 17 SOUTHEAST COASTAL BIRDS AT COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM: Paul Weatherhead will present this program on birds. Migratory birds travel 20,000 miles from the tip of Argentina in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. Come see pictures of some of these fascinating birds that live and pass through Hilton Head Island. Discover where you can see birdlife online and in the

Lowcountry. $7. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. “TIPS AND TRICKS FOR FAMILY TREE MAKER 2017: This class is for those currently using MacKiev’s Family Tree 2017 software. You will learn how to go beyond the basics. Reservations are required. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for nonmembers. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. cclemens318@ roadrunner.com or heritagelib.org.

Oct. 18-20 ROBERTO COIN TRUNK SHOW: Get an exclusive look at new creations by jewelry designer Roberto Coin. Since 1996, Coin works with Italian artisans to bring his romantic designs to life. The Sea Pines gate pass will be refunded for

attendees. Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-20, Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-7070.

Oct. 18 PALMETTO QUILT GUILD: The Palmetto Quilt Guild will meet with guest speaker Bonnie Langenfeld, a fabric artist and teacher from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Cape Coral, Florida who likes to create realistic fabric pictures using freemotion machine stitching. The meeting is open to members and guests. Guest fee is $5. 3 p.m., Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Club, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. palmettoquiltguild.org. “CRANFORD HOLLOW SUBIESTOCK CONCERT” PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE BENEFIT: Support pet rescue from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Peacock Subaru Hilton Head at Peacock Auto Mall in Bluffton. Free food, beverages, door prizes and live music. Adoption fees waived all day at the shelter and concert, through a grant from the ASPCA. The first 100 people to donate to PAL will receive a free tiedyed T shirt. Guests are invited to bring their own dogs to the party. Register for door prizes at subiestock2018.eventbrite.com.

HERBARIUM WORKSHOP: An herbarium is a systematically arranged collection of mounted, dried plants that can be used as a reference. In this workshop, join three local artists to create your own decorative and educational herbarium using locally found materials, handmade paper, illustrations, and poetic prose. Painter Mira Scott, conceptual illustrator and paper artist Mary C. Leto, and writer/poet Elizabeth Robin will lead the class. Cost is $45 for ages 10 and older and reservations are required. 2-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. MAKING SENSE OF THE CENSUS: Trace your family tree every 10 years from 1790 to 1940. The lecture will review the information that is unique in each Census year and why it is important to find your family in every Census. The experience level is beginner through intermediate. Reservations are required. Fee is $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Santa Elena History Center, 1501 Bay St., Beaufort. heritagelib.org

Oct. 20

LOWCOUNTRY VEGFEST 2018: The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club will host its third vegan festival. This event will take place rain or shine. Bring tents and umbrellas if necessary. Open to the public. Vendors will sell food and merchandise. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. lowcountryvegfest.com. FALL CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: 2018 Fall Craft and Bake Sale is sponsored by the

began developing Sea Pines from timber land owned by his family. Learn about how the island’s destiny was shaped by Fraser’s vision. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

Oct. 24

FREE FAMILY DAY: “MONET TO MATISSE: MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM FROM THE DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS”: Enjoy a day celebrating Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Children and families can try out pointillist painting techniques, make miniature Impressionist paintings, and go on a scavenger hunt of the exhibition. Local artists will be on hand to lead plein air painting demonstrations and local musicians will provide a program of Impressionist music. Free. 1-4 p.m., Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah. 912-790-8800.

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Oct. 19 MUSIC ON MALPHRUS: Vance Gilbert will perform at Music on Malphrus. Tickets are $20. 7 p.m., The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 843837-3330 or uulowcountry.org

Hilton Head Plantation Craft Workshop. Hundreds of unique handmade items and homebaked goods for sale. Come early for the best selection. All proceeds benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-715-4656.

HILTON HEAD HUMANE ASSOCIATION’S HALLOWEEN PARTY: Get your costumes ready for a costume contest and parade for kids, adults and, of course, dogs. Prizes, giveaways, games and music with entertainment featuring DJ Alan Palchak. Noon-2 p.m., Hilton Head Humane Association, 10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-8686.

Oct. 23 SEA PINES 1950-1983: The modern era of Hilton Head Island’s history began when Charles Fraser

“H.L. HUNLEY: ITS HISTORY, RECOVERY, AND RESTORATION”: Historian Steve Quick will tell the story of the H.L. Hunley. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org/calendar. HERITAGEQUEST ONLINE: HeritageQuest is a family history database that includes direct links to wills and probates, immigration records, public records, Revolutionary War pensions, Freedman’s Bank records, historical maps, and land records. Come see what this program has to offer. Class size is limited and reservations are required. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org. FULL MOON SHORE EXPLORE: Discover our beaches under a full moon. Search for nocturnal life including ghost crabs and other sea creatures that scurry throughout our dunes and surf systems. Reservations are required. $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and younger. 7:30-8:30 p.m., The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. 843- 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.

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››Calendar OCT 20-21 During this class for adults, you will learn various techniques while creating two abstract pieces of fluid art. $55 and registration is required. 6-8 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. artshhi.com/workshops or aadams@artshhi.com..

at 11 a.m.; lunch and the program begin at noon. $40 for members of the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce, $50 for non-members. Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. info@Hiltonheadisland.org.

COLIGNY HALLOWEEN: Kids can trick-or-treat at Coligny Plaza’s more than 60 stores and enjoy a costume contest and music by DJ Crush. 4-7 pm.colignyplaza.com.

Oct. 26-28 TENNIS BOOT CAMP: Ten hours of drills and instruction designed to get you back into tournament shape. Ages 17 and older. NTRP 4.0 and up. 4-to-1 student/teacher ratio. $300 and reservations are required. 3-5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. 843- 3634495 or seapines.com/events.

BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FEST

The 14th annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival will be held Oct. 13-21 in Old Town Bluffton, on the banks of the May River. The weeklong event showcases locally harvested seafood and delicious Lowcountry cuisine, as well as the town’s history, culture and art. The week’s activities include paddle boarding, a Chalk the Walk sidewalk art contest, tours of Heyward House, children’s fishing tournament, boat parade and more. The week culminates with the Arts & Seafood Street Fest on Oct. 20-21, featuring a juried art show of more than 100 artists from 10 states, food and live music. Go to blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com for more information.

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Oct. 26 ORGAN REDEDICATION CONCERT: Dr. Patrick Hawkins will perform a concert featuring Bach’s “St. Anne Prelude and Fugue,” movements from Wildor’s “Organ Symphony No. 2” and other works showcasing the rejoicing of the Paul and Edie Kopelcheck Organ. $20. 7 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. 843-6818333 or allsaints-hhi.org.

Oct. 26 STATE OF THE REGION WITH SEN. TIM SCOTT: Join more than 700 business and community leaders to hear about key regional accomplishments and pressing issues facing our region, with keynote address by Sen. Tim Scott. Registration and networking begin

MASQUERADE IN THE MANSION: Magic and mystique await as you wander the beautiful and historic Telfair Academy. Enjoy unique entertainment such as magic, fire dancers, belly dancers, and a photo booth, plus music and dancing, and libations. This event is open to anyone at least 21 years of age. Each admission ticket includes two drink tickets; additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. Attire is creative black tie. Early Bird Tickets by Oct. 25 are $65 for members and $85 for non-members; at the door, tickets are $85 for members and $100 for non-members; patron tickets are $125. 8 p.m., Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St., Savannah. 912-7908807 or telfair.org/masquerade.

Oct. 26-27 MOTHER’S FINEST: Founded in Atlanta, this funk-rock band has a devoted following.. $51. 8 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com. HALLOWEEN WAGON RIDE: Show off your Halloween costume in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and hunt for clues to lead you to the pumpkin patch. Reservations required. $16 for adults, $13 for children ages 12 and younger. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Hilton Head Island. seapines.com/events.

Oct. 27 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: Funds raised in this Bluffton walk fund the care, support and research efforts of the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association. Each registered walker with a wristband will receive a Promise Garden flower. Blue represents someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia; purple is for someone who has lost a loved one to the disease; yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s; orange is for everyone who supports the cause and vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Registration is at 10 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m. Calhoun Street Promenade in Old Town Bluffton, 16 Promenade St. 843-6146608 or ccorley@alz.org. MITCHELVILLE PRESERVATION PROJECT FORUM “FREEDOM ISN’T FREE.” : The struggle for freedom continues in this country. This one-day session will highlight Reconstruction, the American Civil Rights Movement, voting rights, citizenship and more. The Westin Hotel on Hilton Head Island. Registration is $80 and includes lunch. Register online at exploremitchelville.org.

Oct. 28- Nov 3 25TH POLO FOR CHARITY EVENT: Enjoy a Lowcountry afternoon of polo, tailgating, divot stomping and plenty of fun for the whole family at the 25th Polo for Charity event. Known as Bluffton’s largest picnic, attendees are encouraged to get creative with their menu as well as their attire. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Okatie. This year’s primary beneficiary is the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes and the K-9s for Warriors program. Tickets are $25 at the

gate on the day of the match or $20 in advance. Free for those younger than 12. 2 p.m., Rose Hill Equestrian Center, 1 Equestrian Way, Bluffton. 843298-3055, 843-384-8010 or rotarypolo@hotmail.com. HALLOWEEN ON THE HARBOUR: Celebrate Halloween at The Sea Pines Resort with activities, cookies and trick-ortreating around Harbour Town. Participants of all ages are invited to come in costume. Free. 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. 843- 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.

Oct. 30 CAMERA CLUB OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND MEETING: Guest speaker Jerry Griffin’s presentation will address techniques for photographing small birds. Members and guests are welcome. 7 p.m., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Mathews Court, Hilton Head Island. cchhi.net.

CEMETERIES OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND: Every cemetery tells a story, and the 16 known cemeteries on Hilton Head Island each provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who once called the island home. During this educational presentation, you’ll learn their history and where they are located. $10 for Heritage Library members; $15 for non-members. 10:30 a.m., The Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

Oct. 31 TRUNK-O-WEEN: Classic cars will line Towne Centre Drive with their trunks open and full of candy. Costumed children can trick-ortreat from trunk-to-trunk and store-to-store to get their bag filled with candy. Free. 5-7p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. October 2018 165

››Calendar “WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN CENSUS RECORDS?”: This class takes a look at all the census records from 1790 through 1940, the last Census available to the public at this time. Reservations are required. $15 for Heritage Library members; $20 for non-members. 1:30 p.m., The Heritage Library, 2 Corpus Christi Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

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Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical “Into the Woods Jr.” This quirky retelling of Brothers Grimm stories is packed with familiar characters, but traditional storylines have been altered and all do not receive their happily ever after. The musical centers on a childless baker and his wife, who have been cursed by a neighboring witch. $15 for adults; $10 for students. 7 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee Nov. 3, Hilton Head Christian Academy, 55 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843- 681-2878 or hhcadrama.eventbrite.com.

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LOWCOUNTRY BATS AT THE COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM: This program will try to dispel the myths, heal some of the media damage and teach the wonderful facts about bats. Nancy Owens will introduce the audience to Batman and Radar, 2 non-releasable big brown bats. Earth’s bats are at risk right now and the more we can understand and help them, the healthier our planet and our lives will be. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

SAVE THE DATE Nov. 1 & 3 “INTO THE WOODS JR.”: Hilton Head Christian Academy takes the audience on a spellbinding journey into the adaptation of Stephen

BOB MASTELLER’S JAZZ FOR ALL AGES JAZZ FESTIVAL: : Don’t miss the fantastic event benefiting the Junior Jazz Foundation and its mission to keep music alive and strong in our schools. This year’s lineup will include vibraphonist Christian Tamburr with vocalist Clint Holmes at The Jazz Corner on Nov. 2 & 3, followed by main headliner Joey Alexander on Nov. 4 and The Jazz Corner favorite Ronnie Leigh on Nov. 5. $30-$100. Sonesta Oceanfront Resort, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island. thejuniorjazzfoundation. org or jazzforallages.com.

Nov. 4 BOB DYLAN: Legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan performs in Charleston. $58.50-$118.50. 8 p.m., North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 6, Feb. 9 and April 26 & 28 THE MARY GREEN CHORALE: An auditioned ensemble of 30 to 40 voices will present three

concerts during the 2018-19 season. Nov. 6 is an opening concert to mark two centennial celebrations: the end of World War I and the birth of American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein. Tickets are $25. 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Tickets are available online, Burke’s Pharmacy, The Oilerie, Markel’s Card & Gift Shop and Station300. 843-802-4441.

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ANNUAL AULDBRASS PLANTATION TOURS: Auldbrass, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only home in the Lowcountry, is now on tour every year. The Beaufort County Open Land Trust has teamed up with local event planner Ashley Rhodes to host the event. Proceeds benefit

the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Tickets are $175. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 843-816-6377 or eventbrite.com.

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ST. ANDREW BY-THE-SEA FALL FESTIVAL: Fall Festival is one of the largest continuously run church bazaars in South Carolina, with proceeds supporting mission projects. Sale items include baked goods, a garden shop with live plants, and gently used items including books, households/electronics/small furniture, children’s items

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VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE: The American Legion Alexander Wattay Post 185, with the Military Officer’s Association and the Hilton Head Island Council of the Navy League, will host the island’s annual Veterans Day Remembrance. The guest speaker is U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Dwyer, garrison commander at Hunter Army Airfield, who served three tours in Afghanistan and received the Purple Heart. Hilton Head Mayor David Bennett will issue a proclamation. The Shore Notes will perform. Free. 10:30 a.m., Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park, Hilton Head Island. In case of rain, St. Andrew By-the-Sea Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head.

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aron Posner’s “Who Am I This Time? (and Other Conundrums of Love)” — a love story for the whole family based on comedic tales by Kurt Vonnegut — takes the stage starting Oct. 18 at Lean Ensemble Theater. Directed by Jay Briggs, the production features Matt Mundy, Nick Newell, Blake White, Angelina Mussro, Kerrie Seymour, Christopher Paul Smith and Amanda Sox. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27, and 2 p.m. Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theater, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $40 for adults and $15 for students and active-duty military. For information, call 843-715-6676 or go to leanensemble.org.

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Writers Remember Pat Conroy,” at the Bluffton library. The next day will be workshops for writers and readers, and the popular VIP Reception with the featured authors. The 2018 Reception is titled “Books, Bourbon, and Brew.” For the third day, meet and greet authors and purchase signed copies of their books; bring children to the new Kids Corner at the festival; and enjoy food and wares from local and regional vendors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Calhoun Street, Old Town Bluffton. 843-707-6409 or blufftonbookfestival.org.

Nov. 16-18 PEDAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND 2018: More than a cycling event, this event includes music, nightly concerts, a beach bike race, and rides of varying lengths to support the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. pedalhiltonheadisland@ bgclowcountry.org or pedalhiltonheadisland.org.

Nov. 16 SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND 2018: This unique event celebrates Nashville’s prominent songwriters as they perform their music in an intimate setting while sharing an inside view of the stories that made their songs hits on the radio. Featuring a special performance from Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities students. 6:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. gsafoundation.net/events.

Nov. 17 BLUFFTON BOOK FESTIVAL: The 2018 Bluffton Book Festival will once again feature a lecture series, workshops, and other added activities. The festival begins with a Pat Conroy Literary Center lecture titled “Our Prince of Scribes:

(RESCHEDULED) ITALIAN FESTIVAL: Celebrate Italian culture at the ninth annual festival. Eat, drink, dance and socialize at the Hilton Head Island version of the ItalianHeritage Festival in honor of the Feast of San Gennaro, hosted

reservations are required. $40 per person. 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. 843-757-6046. GOLF CLINICS FOR ALL AGES: Group and individual golf programs for adults and juniors led by PGA professional Jeff Picus of Excel and Enjoy Golf Academy. Registration is required. Times vary, Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island. 843-2958888 or classapro@pga.com.

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ARTISANS AND HISTORY TOUR: Take a boat cruise from Hilton Head Island to Daufuskie Island and learn about Native Americans, European settlers, and Gullah people who made this island their home. Visit unique historical sites and meet local artists in their studios. Cost is $85 for adults and $65 for children ages 12 and younger. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays. Reservations required. Depart from Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org

ADULT WINE AND PAINT NIGHT: Paint and Play is an adult wine and paint night of fun entertainment for all skill levels — no experience needed. Relax, unwind and let out your inner creativity as artist Kristin Griffis helps you create your own finished piece of artwork. Thursdays, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

on the beach behind the Sea Pines Beach Club. Cost is $15 per adult and reservations are required. 8 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-8421979 or seapines.com/events.

FISHING & CRABBING LESSONS: Ben Green with Mt. Calvery Missionary Baptist Church on Squire Pope Road will offer a free missionary program that teaches children fishing and crabbing skills. 4 p.m. Saturdays, Rowing & Sailing Center, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-816-0172.

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by the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head. $6 per person, kids age 10 and younger are free. Free parking. 11 a.m.4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 412-897-1148 or iachh.org.

ONGOING “WHERE’S THE WAG WEDNESDAY?”: Receive clues via the Hilton Head Humane Association’s Facebook page to determine where the event will be each week. Noon1 p.m. Wednesdays. If you guess the location and the dog the humane association is bringing to the event, you’ll win a prize. 843-681-8686 or membership@hhhumane.org. BEACH YOGA: Enjoy beautiful views of the ocean as you relax and focus on strength, flexibility and balance. Please bring a beach towel to use as your yoga mat and meet our instructor

GARVIN-GARVEY HOUSE TOURS: Visit the newly restored Garvin-Garvey House for a guided tour. $5 per person. By appointment from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. townofbluffton. sc.gov/garvin-garvey. FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: The market is now open with additional public parking provided by the town of Bluffton. An artisan showcase on the first Thursday of every month highlights a rotating group of local artists and their fine craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for new food and farm vendors this year and find your next favorite

thing. 1-6 p.m., Thursdays, 1271 May River Road, Bluffton. farmersmarketbluffton.org. HISTORIC TOURS BY BICYCLE: Take a ride along the waterfront corridor of Squire Pope Road and learn about Hilton Head Island’s unique and rich history, including its Native American history, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gullah community and more. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and is safe, casual and fun. Helmets are required; bug spray and water are suggested. Bring your own bike. $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 10 and older. 10 a.m., Wednesdays, leaving from 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org. TEA TIME AT ROSE HILL MANSION: Experience afternoon tea at a beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry. Selections include custom crafted teas, elegant finger sandwiches and heavenly desserts. Small groups or large groups welcome;

GUIDED TOURS OF HEYWARD HOUSE MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER: The museum offers guided tours of the 4-room Carolina farmhouse and two outbuildings, which are filled with interesting artifacts and furnishings from the late 1800s into the 1920s. Tours last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. Cost is $10 and reservations are not required, unless you have a group of 10 or more. Guided tours are available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center, 70 Boundary St., Bluffton. heywardhouse.org. October 2018 169

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LOCAL DUO PRETTY DARN RELEASING NEW ALBUM

BY NICOLE SCHULTZ

t’s pretty darn hard to believe that the musicians of Pretty Darn met just a couple of years ago. The duo has performed around the Lowcountry for almost two years, but their bond on stage seems to have been years in the making. Raised in Philadelphia by a musicdriven family, Kyle Wareham started learning to play at the age of 5. Nick Poulin, a native Hilton Head Islander,

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also grew up surrounded by music, often performing at open mic nights and at his church. The two crossed paths in 2016, shortly after Wareham and his wife, Nikki, moved to the Lowcountry. Poulin happened to be in the audience when Wareham performed at Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café, and when Wareham started playing one of Poulin’s favorite songs, Washed by the

Water’s “Need to Breathe,” he couldn’t help but join Wareham on stage. It was an instant connection and soon Pretty Darn was formed. The message in music performed by the guitar-and-percussion performance band is simple: love and good vibes. Their harmony-heavy sound is a blend of acoustics and pop, with a little bit of folk. When they aren’t writing their own songs, Pretty Darn will cover just about anything, from Outkast to the Eagles, Cindy Lauper or Drake. The songwriting process generally starts with Wareham and Poulin bouncing ideas off of each other, only bringing in other artists or sounds after they’ve had a chance to build a foundation together. “We have a mainstream sound, but at the core of our music is two acoustic guitars and two vocalists,” Wareham said. The band currently is focused on releasing its second album in November. The name is inspired by the brotherhood they found on stage — though they occasionally bicker and get frustrated with each other, it’s in the way siblings fight. Or, more specifically, “Brothers.” To learn more about Pretty Darn, go to prettydarn.com.

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t’s one of the holiday season’s most anticipated events: Taste of the Season. Hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, the event marks the official kickoff to the holidays, drawing more than 700 residents and visitors alike. For those who attend, it’s an opportunity to indulge their taste buds with samples from the area’s best restaurants and eateries. It’s also a chance to quickly check off their holiday shopping list with a silent auction that offers an array of gift items designed to impress.

To ensure that each year’s Taste of the Season is a night to remember, the chamber selects different venues and themes. This year, the event will take place at one of Hilton Head Island’s newest community assets: the new University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training. The center — slated to officially open later this year — is an innovative space with a unique design sure to enhance all that Taste of the Season provides. Question. What kinds of food will be highlighted at the event? Answer. The diverse offerings include the best of Lowcountry cuisine, notable local chef creations, and indulgent desserts. Something for everybody is definitely an understatement. Q, What kinds of unique gift items will be available for holiday shopping at the silent auction?

Q. What is the money raised from the auction used for? A. The silent auction helps support many of the chamber’s community-focused programs, including Junior and Senior Leadership classes, Project Connect, Golden Apple, small business workshops and more. These programs help both our local businesses and important community members thrive. Q. What is the VIP Experience? A. The VIP Experience allows guests to enjoy an elevated Taste of the Season evening. VIPs have early entry to the event, access to the VIP lounge, unique food samplings, an open bar for a limited time, and reserved parking. It’s truly VIP! Taste of the Season is always a sellout. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hiltonheadchamber. org. Restaurants and food vendors who would like to participate can contact Penny Hughey at phughey@ hiltonheadisland.org or 843-341-8379. Businesses that would like to donate an item for the silent auction can contact Moa Kristenson at mkristenson@ hiltonheadisland.org. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! $75 GENERAL TICKET $125 VIP EXPERIENCE

A. If last year’s plethora of in-demand items is any reflection, shoppers can purchase gifts such as vacations, restaurant experiences, golf, sports-related memorabilia and activities, custom jewelry, and more.

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CRAFT BEER MEET SOME OF THE FOLKS BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE SUDS AT AREA BREWERIES. BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

eer comes in a variety of styles: Thin and hazy, carrying the piney fragrance of hops. Opaque mahogany, topped by a thick creamy head. German lager. Czech-style Pilsner. Crystal-clear sour beer, dry as a bone and sparkling with notes of champagne. Whatever your preference, there is an art and science to making that particular style. And around here, we’re blessed with an abundance of makers. Fueled by a decade of craft beerfriendly legislation, South Carolina’s brewing scene has exploded from five breweries to more than 50. And while most of these breweries are in Charleston, the handful that call the Lowcountry home prove that quality is much more important than quantity.

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HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY “We’re definitely a drinking town,” said Hilton Head Brewing Company head brewer Bob Migliaccio. “But when you go to someplace like Charlotte, you go there for beer. You come here for golf, biking, swimming, dining and then maybe beer. We’re definitely not first on the list.” But with a local brewing tradition dating back to 1994, Hilton Head Brewing Company is definitely first on the list of local breweries. Migliaccio started as head brewer in March of last year, and he and brewer Nick Farstad have been busy supplementing the lineup of classic beers like the Tropical Lager and the CRAB Pilsner with unique variations on classic recipes.

“We don’t really mess around with chicory hemlock, or hard-boiled egg stouts,” he said with a laugh. “We take a style of beer we like and we run with it. We don’t put too many bells and whistles on it.” And with the expanded outdoor deck at the taproom, it’s even easier to enjoy a pint on-site. Be sure to try the pumpkin beer that should be ready by the end of October. If it’s not ready when you get there, try whatever the “raise a pint, raise a dollar” draft is and help out the nonprofit Neighborhood Outreach Connection, an afterschool program for underserved kids.

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SALT MARSH BREWING NANA’S PUDDING HEFEWEIZEN 5% ABV For connoisseurs: The delicate wheat flavors present lightly on the nose, underscoring the subtle sweetness of a traditional hefeweizen that balances a heavy presences of bananas. For regular joes: If you like bananas, this is a great way to expand your beer-drinking palate. If you don’t like bananas, move along.

HHBC TROPICAL LAGER

7% ABV For connoisseurs: Richly sweet and balanced, this farmhouse-style ale presents delicate notes of pepper and spice that intrigue without interfering with overall drinkability. For regular joes: A great sipping beer if you can handle a little bit of sweetness.

RIVER DOG BREWING CO. RIVERWALK EMPIRE PILSNER

SOUTHERN BARREL SLIPPERY SLOPE DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE

5.6% ABV For connoisseurs: As rich in color as it is in flavor, this classic American pilsner takes all the notes of grain and hop that typify the style and crank them to 11. A slight spice note presents on the nose, adding a subtle twist on tradition. For regular joes: You like beer-flavored beer? You’ll love this.

8.5% ABV For connoisseurs: Robust hop notes on the nose presage the rich, piney flavors that await. Rather than overpower, the hop notes find a perfect complement in lush citrus flavors, creating exquisite drinkability. For regular joes: It’s called Slippery Slope for a reason. Beers that are this high gravity are usually not this crushable.

RIVER DOG BREWING CO. “Around here, a lot of people are digging IPAs and Pilsners,” said River Dog Brewing Co. head brewer Amelia Keefe. And those who drink IPAs around here know that River Dog Brewing Co. makes one of the best. When she first started as head brewer two years ago, Keefe’s first order of business was to tweak the hops on the brewery’s flagship IPA, making it even better. She also rolled out new seasonal beers and creative twists on classics like the Black IPA and the Hibiscus Hefeweizen released in October.

Trained at the American Brewer’s Guild, Keefe brings an almost mad scientist approach to brewing, unleashing a creativity underpinned by a deep understanding of the chemistry and biology that goes into beer. The result is an ever-evolving product line that has made River Dog famous beyond the Lowcountry.

4.5% ABV For connoisseurs: A straightforward lager, golden in color and bold in flavor, with just a touch of sweetness to temper the hops. Recent brewings of this famed standby have noticeably toned down the apricot flavors that once risked overpowering. For regular joes: High marks for crushability. This is your go-to beach beer.

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SOUTHERN BARREL BREWING CO. “IPAs are a hit no matter where you are, but we’re seeing a lot of success with Helles Lager and Damn Yankee,” said Southern Barrel Brewing Co. head brewer Stefan Zurakowski.

Having taken over brewing operations at Southern Barrel back in March, Zurakowski is already putting his stamp on the award-winning line of beers at the Buckwalter brewery. He made slight refinements to the flagship beers, completely overhauled some of the products, like the Slippery Slope Double IPA, and introduced a few new developments. He also started using the decorative grain silo out front to actually hold grain. “I never understood why they weren’t using it,” he said with a laugh. “One of the things I implemented was Friday night tappings with a new beer every Friday,” he said. The small-batch system has been key to the new weekly tappings, fueled by the creativity of Zurakowski and brewers Matt Tkaczuk and Phillip Cox. Going forward, Zurakowski plans to focus on IPAs with new roll-outs of hops-centric beers, and fans of the small-batch peach cream ale Phil’s Phuzzbuster will be happy to know it may see a full-scale batch next summer. SALT MARSH BREWING CO. Tucked above Fat Patties in Old Town Bluffton, Salt Marsh Brewing is the definition of efficiency. This nanobrewery manages to put out enough beer for not only the restaurant downstairs, but bars and restaurants across the Lowcountry that want to offer a true taste of Old Town. The six beers on offer run the gamut from the refreshingly light Tabby Porter to the so-crazy-it-somehow-works Nana’s Puddin’ — a hefeweizen with notes of vanilla and banana. And if you’re a hophead, the Broad Creek rye IPA is a piney glass of heaven.

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NEW GERMAN RESTAURANT A RETURN TO BROTHERS’ ROOTS

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

rothers Alfred and Volker Kettering pursued different career paths — Alfred is the seasoned chef and owner of Alfred’s, a popular Hilton Head Island restaurant, while Volker worked for a German corporation — but both have restaurants in their DNA. Their grandparents had a sizeable brauhaus, German for “brewery,” before the brothers were born, and their parents also ran a restaurant in their hometown of Kaiserslautern, Germany, from 1954 to 1960. “We knew that they had a restaurant, but we never talked about it until now. We were looking for pictures and we even found a postcard,” says Alfred. So it’s only fitting that the brothers continue the family tradition, opening the new Bluffton Brauhaus at 68 Bluffton Road in Bluffton. The Kettering brothers traveled to Germany over the summer to research ideas for the menu and get a feel of the ambiance they want to recreate at their restaurant. “We were impressed by how much people in Germany enjoy brauhauses,” Alfred said. The restaurant — and the brothers’ opportunity to work together — have been a long time coming. When they were younger, Alfred decided he wanted to be a chef and immediately began to pursue his dream. Volker didn’t want to follow the same path. “I stayed home, and I didn’t really want to work, so soon so I went to college,” Volker said.

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Alfred and Volker Kettering have opened The Bluffton Brauhaus which specializes in classic German dishes inlcuding roasted duckling, sauerbraten, and bratwurst.

In 1965, while working for Hilton Hotels, Alfred was transferred to the U.S. This time, Volker decided to follow him, moving to the U.S. in 1968. “I fell in love with the country and the people and decided to stay,” Volker said. “I got lucky and I got a job with a German company and stayed with them for 34 years. I moved to the Lowcountry from the West Coast in 2010 to be near my brother.” The brothers’ new restaurant will offer some German classics, like Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, roasted duckling with spaetzle and red cabbage. There’s also a “Bratwurst Experience” section with Thüringer-, Nürnbergerand Müenchner-style sausages, as well as salads, vegetables and fish dishes. There will also be a selection of decadent desserts. “We’re going to have a strudel, a German chocolate cake and a few more desserts,” Volker said. “We’re talking to a couple of very talented bakers.” The food won’t be the only way the brothers plan to give the place a German feel. “We’ve planted five window boxes of herbs, and we will have a vegetable garden right behind the restaurant,” Volker said. “That’s one of the things in Germany — it doesn’t matter where you are, there are window boxes full of flowers and hanging flowers.” says Volker. And the “brauhaus” part? The beer selection will include 20 beers on tap and bottled beers, as wells as a number of Oktoberfest beers on tap and in bottles. “They are seasonal, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. And they’re also usually brewed with a little higher alcohol content,” Volkner said, noting that now is the perfect time to raise a glass. “In Germany, Oktoberfest lasts three weeks and a day — 22 days total. But it’s not written in stone — we can celebrate all of October.”

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Sea Worthy SALTY DOG CRUISES ARE FUN FOR ADULTS BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY LEXI LAPOINT

rom the deck of the Salty Dog — the big catamaran, not the restaurant — it’s possible to watch families on the outdoor patio at the South Beach Marina restaurant enjoying their dinners and live music. Some partygoers on a recent Salty Dog Happy Hour cruise even waved goodbye to them as the boat slipped away from the dock and the voyage got underway on Calibogue Sound. Now in its third year, the adultsonly cruises are a hit with visitors and locals ages 21 and older. “When they first said they weren’t going to allow kids, I thought it would be [business] suicide. But people love it,” said Capt. Phil Smith, who has PARTNER PROMOTION

been at the helm since the first Salty Dog cruise. Smith has more than 30 years’ experience as a boat captain, and aside from basic safety regulations, he only has one rule on the Salty Dog. “Have fun,” he told the passengers. “That’s why we’re here.” On a recent Thursday night, the catamaran left the dock at 6:30 p.m. The 90-minute trip spanned the magic hour as a brilliant sunny day slipped into velvety dusk. A combination of live music, a full bar and perfect weather lifted the spirits of everyone —both passengers and crew — on board. Couples embraced for photos on the top deck, where the breeze tousled women’s hair. Friends shared food from the galley, including baskets of still-warm potato chips and pimento cheese made from scratch. (“Pimento cheese? What’s that?” asked one woman from Wisconsin. “It’s a Southern thing,” her friend replied.) On the lower deck and at Phil’s right hand, Trevor Harden of Bluffton played the guitar and sang. Lists of songs on the tables encouraged music-lovers to text Harden their requests. That night, the songs on demand ranged from Imagine Dragons to Hootie and The Blowfish, Bob Seger and The Beatles — something for everyone on board. Sunset isn’t the only time the Salty Dog plies the waters around Daufuskie Island. The company’s chief operating officer, Tim Stearns, said other tours include brunch cruises, a longer full moon cruise that reaches the May River, and a new astronomy cruise (“Our astronomer’s name is ‘Bill the Sky Guy.’ Really,” he said). Capt. Phil is the skipper of all of them. And no one has broken his just-have-fun-rule.

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ALL ABOARD: Salty Dog offers cruises nightly, as well as special cruises including: • Hoppy Hour cruise: Oct. 5 • The Brunch Boat Cruise: Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 • Dark Side of the Moon Cruise: Oct. 12 • Weekly Excursions to Daufuskie Island Every Thursday

For more information, call 843-683-6462 or go to www.cruise.saltydog.com.

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Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib; reservations required. Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza), 843-681-4153, reilleysnorth.com

HILTON HEAD – NORTH END Bella Italia nG

Family-oriented restaurant serving great food at affordable prices. For more than 25 years Bella Italia has been placing lots of emphasis on freshness and quality, including the sauces, the homemade meatballs, fried-daily eggplant, in-house cut chicken, and more. Pizza and salads are specialties. Large pizzas will feed a family. Delivery available mid-island to the bridge. 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza), 843-689-5560, bellaitaliahhi.com

Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek nG Visit the Crazy Crab and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Highway 278 (near Mile Marker 1), 843-681-5021, thecrazycrab.com CocoNutz Sportz Bar Ga Open to the public. Imagine your favorite sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 other TV’s tuned in to every sporting event imaginable. That’s what you will find at CocoNutz. $12 buckets of domestic beer, darts and pool. If you get hungry, we have the “Island’s Best Wings,” 1st place at Wingfest 2017, craft burgers and brews, prime rib. 40 Folly Field Road, HHI Beach & Tennis Resort, 843-842-0043

Il Carpaccio nG Il Carpaccio serves a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thincrust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. Attractive new additional dining room perfect for group functions. 200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart), 843-342-9949

Munchies nG A true American deli and ice cream shop that only uses Boar's Head meats, cheeses and Nathan's famous all-beef hot dogs. Menu items include paninis, wraps, salads, homemade quiche, soups and more. Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade chocolate candy, fudge, baked goods and premium ice cream. Gluten-free bread/wraps; vegan and vegetarian options. 1407 Main Street, Main Street Village, 843-785-3354 Old Fort Pub G}

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Be sure to stop by Gator’z Pizza and order the “Bigly” MEGA Pizza. It’s 400 square inches of pizza perfection! These delicious square pizzas are available for both dine in and take out. Remember that you get more with a square pizza-just to do the math! Pie R Square! 40 Folly Field Road. HHI Beach & Tennis Resort, 843-842-0043 182 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Dine indoors or outside on the patio, the Old Fort Pub offers beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and is the only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head. (Won 11 times!) Enjoy “new south” favorites with influences from around the globe. Try the “Pub and Patio” menu offering smaller portions of Old Fort Pub’s signature entrees. Reservations Recommended. 65 Skull Creek Drive, 843-681-2386, OldFortPub.com

Reilley’s North End Pub nGa

A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years.

Street Meet: The American Tavern nGa “Sidewalk Sandwiches from America’s Favorite Street Corners™” Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Voted: People’s Choice Awards Best Bar 2015, Island’s Best Hot Dog. Best Wings, Best Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads with Fresh Local Produce, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood. Port Royal Plaza, 843-842-2570, streetmeethhi.com HILTON HEAD – MID-ISLAND

Alfred’s Restaurant G Longtime island chef Alfred Kettering learned to prepare classical European cuisine at the Rhein School of Culinary Arts in Germany and some of the best hotels in Switzerland and Holland. His cuisine combines many appealing elements of classic Continental and authentic German cuisine. Tempting seafood and meat entrées, plus hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads. Casually elegant seating, plus a chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. Reservations recommended. Plantation Center (Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes), 843-341-3117, www.alfredshiltonhead.com Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar G

Operated by the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort family. Chef de Cuisine Sean Carroll introduces an updated summer menu using seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner is available from 5–10pm seven days a week. 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes), 843-785-4999, alexandersrestaurant.com

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Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by their team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views. A casual intimate interior, wrap around patio, and nightly entertainment provide the perfect dining experience or location to host events & private parties. Reservations recommended. 1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove), 843-785-3030, elasgrille.com

RISTORANTE ITALIANO FEATURING AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE MON-SAT: LUNCH 11:30-2PM DINNER 5:30-UNTIL

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Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza nG

Located inside the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse, Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, grilled pizzas, homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-thebone ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seasonal live entertainment. Big screen TVs and outdoor seating make Big Jim’s the perfect spot to watch sports. Take-out and catering available. 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes), 855-878-1966, palmettodunes.com/big-jims

Bistro 17 nG

Excellent French bistro-style food. Indoors, the intimate restaurant boasts crisp white tablecloths, a huge wooden wine rack, and an overall cozy atmosphere. The spacious outdoor patio directly overlooks Shelter Cove Harbour. Fresh seafood is delivered six days a week. A children’s menu and reservations are available. Dog-friendly 17-D Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Marina), 843-785-5517, bistro17hhi.com

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Fishcamp’s menu consists of mainly seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. The main attraction is the outdoor bar and open patio. The restaurant is family friendly, and offers corn hole and a children’s menu. The history of the fish camp is legendary, and the venue embodies the rich Native Islander culture of Hilton Head Island. Pet-friendly outdoor pavilion. 11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina), 843-842-2267, fishcamphhi.com

Flora’s Italian Cafe G Family-owned by a dynamic European couple and their son. The husband is a renowned chef, having cooked for several heads of state, while the wife is an excellent pastry chef. Wide selection of appetizers, tempting entrées include pastas, seafood, chops and veal, and wonderful homemade desserts. Selection of wines from California, Italy & Australia. Reservations recommended. 841 Wm Hilton Pkwy., 843-842-8200, florasitaliancafe.com The French Bakery & Courtyard Café gn Have breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/ café. Broad range of crepes, omelets, breads, baguette and grilled panini sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches and lots of wonderful pastries. The restaurant prides itself in the production of some of the finest bakery products in the region by using traditional French recipes, baking methods and imported French ingredients. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120, 843-342-5420, frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com Island Bagel & Delign

The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite

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deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch daily. South Island Square, 843-686-3353, islandbagelanddeli.com

Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar n G

Open 7 days. Jamaica Joe’z is steps from the beach and a great place to kick back, snack on some pork nachos or a burger, and cool off with a frozen cocktail, ice cold beer or a soft drink. If you are not a guest at the Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, simply pay $5 for a pass and you will be rewarded with $5 in Jamaica Joe’z bucks. Find them online at: www.hhibeachandtennis.com. or Like them on Facebook at: Facebook.com/JamaicaJoezBeachBar. 40 Folly Field Rd., Mid-island, 843-842-0043

Jane Bistro & Bar nG

The owners of Wren Bistro in Beaufort opened Jane Bistro & Bar, serving classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include the jumbo lump crab cakes, toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon with pommes frites. There is spacious outdoor patio seating and a Kids Menu with healthful selections. Open 7 days a week. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109 (Shelter Cove Towne Centre), 843-686-5696, janehhi.com

Mediterranean Harbour Bar & Grill nGa

Simon Mikhael has brought Lebanese cuisine to Hilton Head. For those unfamiliar with Lebanese cuisine, most dishes are grilled or baked and use ingredients like lemon, garlic, parsley, olive oil and spices. Enjoy their indoor and outdoor seating with a full service bar. Open daily and

serving lunch. Shelter Cove Harbour, 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com

Orange Leaf

Self-serve chain with unusual frozen yogurt flavors plus a variety of toppings. 38 Shelter Cove Ln. #128, Hilton Head Island, 843-689-5323, orangeleafyogurt.com

Old Oyster Factory Ga Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for the wine list and knowledge of wine. Children’s menu available. Casual dress. Reservations accepted. 101 Marshland Rd., 843-681-6040, OldOysterFactory.com Ruan Thai Cuisine nG

Bunruan Suphata (Ruan), a native of Thailand, cooks authentic Thai fare based upon the cuisine of central Thailand. It ranges from curries to seafood to duck. Everything is prepared from scratch. Portions are generous. Lunch (informal) is served Monday-Saturday, and dinner (complete with white

tablecloths) seven days a week. A children’s menu, take-out and dinner reservations are available. 811 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., 843-785-8575, myruanthai.com

San Miguel’s nG Located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides islanders and visitors with good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu. Try San Miguel’s Fish Tacos. The staff is especially proud of the fajitas and chimichangas. The Especiales de la Casa are popular favorites. Lunch and dinner served 7 days a week. Casual dress. 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour), 843-842-4555, sanmiguels.com

Santa Fe Cafe nG Enjoy casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper (written up in Tennis magazine), 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas made with filet mignon, and Painted Desert Soup. Only authentic New Mexican chilies are used. 807 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes), 843-785-3838, santafecafeofhiltonhead.com

Contemporary Italian Cuisine by Award-Winning Chef Michael Cirafesi

Favorite Chef Hilton Head 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Best Italian Hilton Head 2017 Favorite Place for a Date 2016

Best Italian 2017

Join us for a Special Wine Dinner hosted by the Owner & Winemaker of Damilano Winery

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Sea Grass Grille G American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America of Hyde Park, New York, brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise. More than 50 wines by the glass. Winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2012. Kids menu. Reservations accepted. 807 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes), 843-785-9990, seagrassgrille.com Up the Creek Pub & Grill nGa Located on Broad Creek with a great view of the marina, boats & Broad Creek. This popular lowcountry hideaway offers casual waterfront dining on their decks. Known for smoked wings, hush puppies, house specialty buffalo chicken dip, beer selection and the best burgers on the Island. Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome. 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina), 843-681-3625, upthecreekpubandgrill.com HILTON HEAD – SOUTH END Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café nG

Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare is their specialty. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & delicious margaritas. Kids menu available. Casual dress. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/ event area. Live entertainment (seasonally) on the covered patio; Delicious wings, fajitas and to-go party package menu available. 69 Pope Avenue, 843-785-7700, auntchiladashhi.com

Big Bamboo n G a Where the South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach, escape to the Big Bamboo Cafe. A long-running, casual hangout with a local vibe and a menu of burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment! 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, 843-686-3443, www.bigbamboocafe.com British Open Pub n G

Family friendly pub style restaurants featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers and mash. Casual dress. Village at Wexford, 843-686-6736, thebritishopenpub.com 186 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Captain Woody’s n G a Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. Hilton Head: 6 Target Rd., (off of Palmetto Bay Rd.), 843-785-2400 Carolina Crab Company nG

Boasting water views, C3 prides themselves on great, fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. The menu offers an array of seafood; from light & healthy peel-n-eat shrimp, to giant Po Boys, burgers, Maine lobster and crab legs. Pet-friendly outside bar and patio. 86 Helmsman Way, 843-842-2016, carolinacrabco.com

Charbar Co. n G Voted Top 16 Burgers in the World at the World Burger Championship. Pick a bread, a protein, veggies, and toppings and Charbar will whip up a custom-built burger that will blow your mind. Voted Hilton Heads Best Burger in the Islands Readers Choice 2012-2018, Hilton Head Monthly 20132017. Find sandwiches, salads and drink specials daily. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213 (Park Plaza), 843-785-CHAR (2427), charbar.co

ChowDaddy’s nG Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available. 14b Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head (off of Pope Ave.), 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte G Don’t let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie’s, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list specializes in California cabs, Oregon pinot noir, Rhone Valley & Bordeaux. 8 New Orleans Road, 843-785-9277, charliesgreenstar.com Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse G A unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, 6 Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved at your table by their gauchos. Featuring a full bar, an eclectic wine list and their famous Brazilian drink “caipirinha.” Beautifully decorated restaurant featuring Chihuly lighting. 1000 Wm. Hilton Parkway B-6, 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com CQ’s Restaurant nG SInce 1973 CQ’s combines fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a touch of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game. Craft your own unique menu at The Chef’s Table (by special arrangement). The “Bistro” menu offers smaller portions of CQ’s signature entrees. Children’s menus and take-out are available. 140 Lighthouse Rd., 843-671-2779, CQsRestaurant.com Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood G A great destination for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. Everything, from dressings to dessert, that can be is homemade. Reservations appreciated. 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle), 843-341-2333, cranestavern.com Crazy Crab Harbour Town nG Visit either Crazy Crab location and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine among beautiful, waterfront sunsets at Jarvis Creek, or in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Harbour Town: In the Sea Pines Resort, 843-363-2722, thecrazycrab.com

Delisheeyo n G Vegetarian. Delisheeyo owner Blake Wearren set out to create a place for people to escape for lunch. The fruit and veggie smoothies are a quick meal by themselves. Their Buddha Bowls, consisting of steamed grain and healthy toppings of your choice, is a favorite of the regulars. Delisheeyo’s mission is to provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, 843-785-3633, delisheeeyo.com Dough Boys Pizza nG

Offering various house made crusts: traditional hand tossed, thin crust and thick Sicilian. The Create-Your-Own-Chopped Salad has over 40 different items to choose from. Specialty subs include a Philly cheesesteak that makes Pat & Geno jealous, a secret recipe meatball sub, all served on Amoroso rolls. Dine In, Takeout and Island Wide Delivery. 1 New Orleans Rd., 843-686-2697, DoughBoysHHI.com

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If you like golf, good food and an Irish pub atmosphere, this is the place for you. Professional golfer Darren Clarke, a native of Northern Ireland, opened his first restaurant on Hilton Head Island. The Irish influence can be seen throughout the interior and menu of Darren Clarke’s Tavern. 8 Executive Park Rd., 843-341-3002, darrenclarkestavern.com

Our menus change frequently, inspired by the seasonal bounty of Lowcountry produce, cultural traditions from around the world, and contemporary culinary ideas. Visit our website for more information about our upstairs private event space. tuesday-Saturday | luncH: 11am-2pm dinner: 5pm-10pm 1301 may river road | bluffton | 843.707.2041 info@farmbluffton.com

FISH Seafood & Raw Bar G FISH Seafood & Raw Bar places a premium on sourcing delicious seafood from local sources and FARM HHM Sept QuarterPgAd.indd lightly preparing it with a deep respect for regional foodways and Lowcountry culinary history. Their courteous and knowledgeable staff can guide you on a journey of inspired seafood dishes in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Live entertainment at the FISH Bowl music venue. 1 N Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza), 843-342-3474, gofishhhi.com

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Flatbread Grill & Bar nG Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, hardy flatbread sandwiches and a great selection of entrées. Dough and sauces are freshly made on the premises. Local produce is used as available. 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center), 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi.com Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza nGa

Dine inside or out on the large patio w/retractable roof & live acoustic music nightly. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & a full liquor bar; an extensive menu includes burgers, crabcakes, salads, wraps, pizza, calzones, crab legs, shrimp, extensive gluten-free options & a kids menu. As Frosty says “Life may not be a party...but we sure act like it.” They offer – NTN TRIVIA. Coligny Plaza, 843-686-FROG (3764), frostyfrog.com

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Now open! Located in the Fresh Market Plaza, Gusto Ristorante brings new flavors from Rome to Hilton Head. 890 Wm. Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Plaza, 843-802-2424, GustoHiltonHead.com

Hilton Head Diner gnGa One of the island’s only 24-hour restaurants. Modern diner in the tradition of the Northeast, boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All the baking is done on the premises. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available. Hilton Head Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Children’s menu and carry-out available. Hwy. 278 at Yacht Cove Dr., 843-686-2400, hiltonheaddiner.com October 2018 187

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Michael Anthony’s G

Family owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:15pm. Reservations suggested. 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.com

Holy Tequila n G Voted Hilton Head’s Best Mexican and featured as the Top 6 Mexican Restaurants in South Carolina for 2016. Holy Tequila offers modern Mexican cuisine and features an open kitchen, indoor/outdoor open air seating, and a tequila tasting room. The menu features gourmet tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads and small plates. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 228 (Park Plaza), 843-681-TACO (8226), holytequila.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill n Ga Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner. 70 Pope Avenue, 843-686-5959, hincheys.com Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar nG

Hinoki serves traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, and many daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. More than 20 entrées. Reservations are recommended for dinner. 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), 843-785-9800, hinokihhi.com

Local Pie n G Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitanstyle pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as freshwater mozzarella are all made in-house. Large screen TV’s, a sprawling 800-foot deck with a bar and bike parking. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome. 55 New Orleans Rd., 843-842-PIES, localpie.com

Nick’s Steak & Seafood G

The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers something for everyone including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. Prices are very reasonable. Nick’s also offers dining specials every day and complete bar service. Take-out is available. Reservations accepted. Large parties are welcome. 9 Park Lane, 843-686-2920, nickssteakandseafood.com

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café gn

Great breakfast fare starting before the sun rises, from 6 a.m. Now expanded seating on veranda, with clear roll-down walls available in the event of cold or inclement weather. Both breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe specializes in to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any other occasion. Open seven days a week. Palmetto Bay Marina, 843-686-3232, palmettobaysunrisecafe.com

Phillys Cafe & Deli n Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Phillys is a favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors. Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!” Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and health-conscious. Dine in or take out. 55 New Orleans Rd., 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com

Red Fish n G Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room for large parties. Serving lunch and dinner. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Private dining room. Ample parking available. 8 Archer Road, 843-686-3388, www.redfishofhiltonhead.com

It’s Greek To Me n G a

Enjoy the unique taste of genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert in one of their cozy dining rooms or expanded patio. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes using only the best ingredients and equipment, including the only gyro machines on the island. Greek beer and ouzo. Reservations accepted. 11 Lagoon Rd., 843-842-4033, itsgreektomehhi.com

Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood gnG} “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Enjoy blackened shrimp, chicken and catch of the day. Kenny B’s offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. 70-A Pope Ave., 843-785-3315 188 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Ombra Cucina Italiana G Chef Michael Cirafesi proudly promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily. An extensive wine list with wines from every region in Italy. There is a European-style bar & lounge with a large selection of Italian specialty cocktails. Peanutfree. Gluten-free pasta and other options also available. Open 7 days a week from 4:30 until 10 p.m. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy, G-2 (Village at Wexford), 843-842-5505, ombrahhi.com

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

Ga Formerly, Bomboras, Rockfish Seafood and Steaks at Bomboras is a unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Rockfish offers a chill indoor/outdoor social dinning experience! Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach are a specialty. At the bar, beer is poured from the bottom up with chill disc built into the bar. 5 Lagoon Road, 843-689-2662, rockfishhhi.com

Reilley’s Grill & Bar nGa An island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, and Sunday brunch. The bar remains open until 2a.m. Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib (reservations required). Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza), 843-842-4414, reilleyshiltonhead.com Salty Dog Cafe nG One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, 843-671-7327, saltydog.com Sea Shack nG Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, & more. Very reasonable prices. Family friendly. Take-out, kids menu available. Separate checks are no problem. Sea Shack was voted one of "South Carolina’s best seafood spots" by both Coastal Living magazine and Southern Living. Open Mon.-Sat. for lunch & dinner. 6 Executive Park Rd. (off Pope Ave.), 843-785-2464, seashackhhi.com Stack’s Pancakes & More g n G

Family owned and operated, Stack’s serves a full breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. Including: pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, eggs, homemade crepes, and Stacks Original Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits, eggs benedict, crab benedict with lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Kid’s menu, Gluten free items and takeout orders. 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278, 843-341-3347

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Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Open Monday-Saturday, 5pm.A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle. 11 Palmetto Bay Road # 102 (next to Staples), 843-802-0510

Truffles nG Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, delicious sandwiches, and garden salads. Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, chipotle chicken, meatloaf and fried shrimp. Call for Priority Seating. Catering and carry-out available. Full cocktail bar. 7 days a week from 11am. Sea Pines Center, 843-671-6136, trufflescafe.com BLUFFTON Agave Side Bar nG A fun laid-back Southwest TexMex Patrón margarita and taco bar specializing in authentic tacos and smooth margaritas. Happy Hour daily 4-6pm, Taco Tuesdays. Indoor & Outdoor seating. 13 State of Mind St., 843-757-9190

Stellini G

Family owned and operated since 1989! Guests dine in either the main dining room or Carolina room. Stellini features many of the most popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared, as well as nightly Chef Specials. Daily selection of homemade desserts, extensive and reasonable wine list. Gluten Free & Children’s Menu available. Reservations suggested. 15 Executive Park Rd. (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle), 843-785-7006, stellinihhi.com

The Studio G Dine while enjoying watching artists painting in the elegant studio. The menu is inspired by American and global cuisines and uses the finest regional, natural and organic ingredients. Chef Colella has expanded the gluten-free vegetarian and vegan menu offerings. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome. 20 Executive Park Road, 843-7856000, studiodining.com The Ice Cream Cone

Serving the finest and best selection of ice creams, softserve yogurts, sorbets, shakes, malts, floats, old-fashioned sodas, sundaes, and so much more! Offered is a large variety of special sundae creations and desserts! 1 N. Forest Beach Dr., Hilton Head Island, 843-785-4440, colignyicecreamcone.com October 2018 189

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Amigos, Bluffton nG Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, California.” Owner, Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad. Amigos uses the finest ingredients possible. Amigos’ salsa bar features a variety of salsas from carefully selected fresh chilies. Amigos is open for lunch and dinner. Full bar. Carry-out is available. Awarded Bluffton’s Favorite Burrito and Taco – Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice Awards. 133 Belfair Town Village, 843-815-8226 Bluffton Brauhaus G Brothers Alfred and Volker Kettering new restaurant will offer some German classics, like Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, roasted duckling with spaetzle and red cabbage. A “Bratwurst Experience” with Thüringer-, Nürnberger- and Müenchner-style sausages, as well as salads, vegetables and fish dishes. The beer selection will include 20 beers on tap and bottled beers. Serving dinner only, from 4 p.m. daily. 68 Bluffton Rd., Bluffton, 843-757-3334 British Open Pub nGa Attractive pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food, lots of golf and British photos, art and memorabilia on the walls and elsewhere. Excellent signature fish and chips. Lots of other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Serving only Licensed Certified Angus Beef. Serving lunch and dinner every day. Sheridan Park, 843-815-6736, britishopenpub.net Calhoun Street Tavern nGa

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A comfortable room where fine spirits are drank, laughs are had, and stories are told. A public house for travelers and locals alike. Cold beer, classic cocktails, and familiar faces are just the start of it. Paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting lowcountry classic food. 9 Promenade St., Bluffton, 843-757-4334, calhounstreettavern.com

Captain Woody’s n G a Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. A big outdoor deck bar featurs beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. 17 State of Mind St. (in the Calhoun Street Promenade), 843-757-6222

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ChowDaddy’s nG Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating .Take out available as well. 15 Towne Dr., Belfair Towne Village, 843-757CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com Cinco Mexican Grill nG

The extensive lunch and dinner menus offer authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using both traditional and modern recipes very popular with families, couples and large groups. Among the most popular dishes are the Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas and for dessert, flan and other desserts. The full bar offers mixed drinks, beer, wine-by – the-glass and a high end tequila list, including Mescal. 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D (Berkeley Place), 843-815-2233, cincomexgrill.com

FARM Bluffton n G Inspired by the seasonal bounty of Lowcountry produce, FARM bases the menu on locally sourced and homegrown veggies, thoughtfully raised meats, and “cultural traditions from around the world.” The menu changes at least weekly, depending on what’s in season, and they are able to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. Reservations recommended. 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill nGa Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is verymuch of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beachgoers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week. 104 Buckwalter Place, 843-836-5959, hincheys.com Island Bagel & Deli gn

Serving New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of homemade cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch daily. 17 Sherington Dr., Bluffton, 843-815-5300, islandbagelanddeli.com

The Pearl Kitchen + Bar n G A refreshing new approach to dining - focused on a complete sensory experience offering fresh, “cleaneating,” contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Outdoor dining available on the front patio - perfect for people watching. Open for sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. Private 2nd floor dining space available for parties and special events. Reservations highly recommended. 55 Calhoun Street, 843-757-5511 Stooges Café g n Eat gourmet specials, eggs, omelets and hot meals at unbeatable prices while watching classic episodes of The Three Stooges, The Little Rascals or I Love Lucy on one of the TVs. Some say Stooges has the best grits in the Lowcountry, if not all of South Carolina. Nine time winner of Best Breakfast in Best of Bluffton. 25 Sherington Drive, 843-706-6178 Truffles nG Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and fresh garden salads. Truffles also has excellent desserts, and offers a full bar and fine wines by the glass or by the bottle to complement your dinner. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner seven days a week. Full cocktail bar. Serving Lunch and Dinner daily from 11 a.m. Happy hour is everyday from 4-6. Belfair Towne Village, 843-815-5551, trufflescafe.com Twisted European Bakery gn Stephanie Pisano and Chris Veneris opened Twisted European Bakery in late September 2016 in Old Town Bluffton. This traditional old world style bakery specializes in all types of European pastries, all made by hand on the premises. Birthday cakes, small catering for bridal, family and office events. 1253 May River Road, 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com

Local Pie nG Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the art of hearth cooking with the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made inhouse. Lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night. Promanade, 843-837-PIES , www.localpie.com Nonna Lucia nG}

Recently under new ownership. Family owned and operated by Chef Julio Licona, his wife Michelle, and their two children. Located near Hwy. 46 and Bluffton Parkway, Nonna Lucia offers an extensive wine list, happy hour, early dining and nightly specials. The new lunch menu offers authentic Italian dishes as well 1/2 lb grilled burgers, sandwiches and more. Live music with Cheryl Christine every Thursday and Friday. Sunday Brunch coming soon. Open at 11am. 5 Godfrey Place, Bluffton, 843-837-4554

Zeppelin’s at Station 300 n G Located within Station 300, Zeppelin’s is now under new management. Mike Chapman, a Savannah native and Johnson & Wales Charleston graduate, has implemented a new exciting menu. Enjoy their signature grilled flat iron steak while watching the game on one of their seven large screen tvs or stop by and have a drink outside on the pet friendly patio. Open Mon.-Thur. 10am-11pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-12pm; Sun. 10am-10pm. 25 Innovation Dr., Bluffton, 843-815-2695 ext. 7, station300.com October 2018 191

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“Well now we know what not to do.”

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The governor’s 24-hour, $100 million gaffe

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ur heartfelt thoughts are with our neighbors to the north who experienced record level flooding due to Hurricane Florence (what a lovely name for such a dangerous storm…). Residents of the Lowcountry can commiserate with weather- related physical and psychological damage, after living through Hurricane Matthew’s devastating winds. Florence spared Beaufort County, but its economic impact had a bite nevertheless. Here’s why: At noon Sept. 10, as Hurricane Florence swirled in the Atlantic, South Caroline Gov. Henry McMaster called for a mandatory evacuation for all of Beaufort and Jasper counties. Lane reversals and supervised barricades would restrict traffic coming into Beaufort County and onto Hilton Head Island starting at noon the next day. For obvious reasons, this declaration created a domino effect, disrupting the lives of visitors and Lowcountry residents in a major way. Schools closed; businesses were forced to make do without employees; and a large number of visitors, workers and teachers started to leave the area. By the time the mandatory vacation was lifted 24 hours later, the damage was already done. Schools stayed closed and businesses that were able to re-open with a skeleton crew in place found that their revenues were a tiny fraction of those of a normal week. And to add further confusion that week, a few days later trucks carrying S.C. Highway Patrol troopers were stationed at every red light — spurring concern about the storm’s direction

and speculation that yet another mandatory evacuation order was eminent, though it never materialized. All in all, the entire week ended up being unproductive, stressful and costly. While there are no official figures available, by my estimation the governor’s snap decision had a $100 million economic impact* for the greater Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area, and families lost income and faced travel expenses with no way to recoup any of that money. Common wisdom is that a voluntary evacuation for the islands in Beaufort County would have been the prudent decision on Sept. 10. Waiting for 24 hours to get more precise weather data from the national hurricane center before declaring a mandatory evacuation would still have given everybody plenty of time to head to safety if the situation required us to do so. Luckily, Florence spared us. The preparations for the storm show us how far removed some politicians are from reality, but it also showed us how willing they are to err on the side of caution for the safety of our community. That willingness shows us that there is a chance to better our procedures in the future—to learn from our mistakes for the betterment of our community, and for all of us who call the Lowcountry home. *The $100 million loss estimate assumes most local businesses and professional services had minimal revenue for the week, a majority of local workers’ hourly wages were lost, thousands of residents had unplanned travel expenses, and visitors’ spending was curtailed for a week-plus.