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MARCH 2011 • THE SPIRIT OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
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BACKSTAGE AT THE SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL
THE AVETT BROTHERS BELA FLECK SHARON JONES ALLEN TOUSSAINT INSIDE THE ISLAND’S GREENEST HOME
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MONTHLY March 2011
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NEWS A new face at the HHSO Meet Maestro John Morris Russell, celebrated principal guest conductor for the HHSO’s 2011-12 season. FEATURES The Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Lay your burden down The legendary New Orleans institution comes to the Arts Center, bringing with it a full 50 years of living history. By Jeff Giles Springtime in Savannah March means sunshine in downtown Savannah, but it also heralds the arrival of the Savannah Music Festival. Check in with headliners Bela Fleck, Allen Toussaint, Sharon Jones and the Avett Brothers.
126 Sharing secrets with strangers
How New York Times notable books author Darin Strauss came to write part of his sobering memoir in Bluffton. By Robyn Passante
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The Green Section
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At The Helm
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Around Town
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Things We Like Three of Monthly’s favorite green things
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Consult The Experts Looking for examples of how you can graduate to a green lifestyle? Meet two Sea Pines Montessori teachers who commute on two wheels. By Tim Donnelly
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Social Spotlight
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On The Move / New Faces, New Places
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The Money Report Greenlighting your investments. By Steven Weber
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Home Discovery Inside the island’s greenest home. By Alison Crawshaw / Photography by Butch Hirsch
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Home and Garden
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Lowcountry Calendar
34 The greening of Hilton Head
The island’s hospitality and tourist industries are reacting to the sustainability movement. By Sally Mahan
39 Rejoice! Recycle!
It’s no joke — on April 1, island-wide recycling will finally be here. By Mark Kreuzwieser
42 To market, to market For years, Hilton Head has lacked a bona fide farmers market. Meet two locals who helped change all that. By Robyn Passante
44 How green are you? Take Monthly’s green quiz to find out how sustainable your lifestyle really is. By Teresa Wade
106 Where To Eat 109 Wine Reds, whites and greens By Seth Tilton 118 Bridal Marrying green in the Lowcountry By Marianna Barbrey 128 Editor’s Note The green revolution? Totally a Vrabel family idea. You’re welcome. By Jeff Vrabel
46 Capturing nature
A local artist teaches students how to make natural mementos that will last a lifetime. By Sally Mahan
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AT THE HELM / LORI GOODRIDGECRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com
It’s easy being green
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t last the signs of spring are here! I’ve been here in the South for 24 years, and this has easily been the worst winter I’ve ever experienced. Don’t get me wrong: I love winter, and I love sitting by the fireplace at night to relax. But this winter I had to make a fire every evening just to stay warm.
LORI GOODRIDGECRIBB PUBLISHER Still, the signs of spring are definitely here. In years past our March issue has celebrated the onset of this glorious season, but in 2010 we introduced
our first “Green Issue,” which was such a hit that we brought the idea back and included even more green stuff. If you feel like you’re behind the times, or looking for more ways you can be more green, this is the issue for you. I’ve already started making small changes at home and here at Monthly, but there’s much more that I — and all of us — can do to protect our environment. Our green features this month cover everything: a look at how local golf courses, marinas and hotels are adjusting to a sustainable way of life; an update on the island’s recycling program; a feature on Hilton Head’s new farmers market and a look inside the new Tanger Outlets in Bluffton to see how it’s become the first LEED-certified shopping center in Beaufort County. Plus, this month’s Home Discovery shows off one of the area’s greenest homes; it’s amazing how such an energy-efficient home can be so gorgeous at the same time. But there’s plenty more, too: If you’re a music buff, you’ve probably already seen the strong lineup for this year’s Savannah Music Festival. On page 121, go backstage and catch up with some of the fest’s headliners, including iconic New Orleans pianist Allen Toussaint, renowned banjo man Bela Fleck, R&B revivalist Sharon Jones and North Carolina’s Avett Brothers, who are breaking big this year. There’s music happening locally; too: On page 54, catch up with New Orleans institution the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, who will perform at the Arts Center in March. Speaking of music, last year the HHSO began its worldwide search for a new conductor, and this month they’re ready to announce a major coup. Find out who’ll be taking over on page 32 — and read up on his incredible resume. M
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE MONTHLY Recovering Toto fan and part-time bourbon enthusiast Jeff Giles has been writing about music and film since the days when there were still only seven “Friday the 13th” movies. Today, when he isn’t playing with his two children or begging for work by standing outside the Monthly offices with a boom box held over his head, Jeff is an associate editor at the film review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes and serves as the editor-in-chief of the irreverent pop culture websites Popdose.com and Dadnabbit.com. Jeff interviews Ben Jaffe of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on page 54.
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FIXES The February issue of Monthly listed an incorrect phone number for Pazzo Italian Cafe and Bakery on Hilton Head. The correct number is 843-842-9463.
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around town THINGS TO DO / PEOPLE TO KNOW
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The Hilton Head International Piano Competition turns it over to the youngsters
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Spring means it’s once again time to sniff, sip and savor at the Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival, especially its highly popular public tasting, which returns from noon-4 p.m. March 12 to the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Find out what makes the fest “one of the premier wine events in the state” and how to get your tickets on page 18. www.hiltonheadislandwineandfood.com
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Welcome back, winefest The advent of spring means it’s once again time to sniff, sip and savor (and race) at the Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival. By Marianna Barbrey
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ow in its 26th year, the Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival has officially cultivated a reputation among wine enthusiasts nationwide. “The International Wine Judging and Competition is what makes our festival one of the premier wine events in the state,” says Julie Ford Musselman, 2011 coordinator. “It gives our festival integrity. We had more than 650 entries this year.” But in addition to expert analysis, the fest includes a number of events (see schedule) that culminate with the popular public tasting and auction, which takes place March 12 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Touted as the largest outdoor tented wine tasting on the East Coast, it draws more than 5,000 attendees from all over the country and features more than 400 wines, entertainment, live and silent auction, a waiter’s race, a bartender’s challenge, vintners and distributors and an outdoor gourmet pavilion that features cooking demonstrations by local chefs.
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hilton head wine and food festival Great Chefs of the South: March 8-11 at venues throughout Hilton Head Island
Public Tasting: Noon-4 p.m. March 12 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
Grand Wine Tasting & Auction: 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Harbour Town Conference Center in Sea Pines Resort
Tickets: $40, includes all tastings and souvenir glass Details: 843-686-4944, 800-424-3387, www.hiltonheadislandwineandfood.com
the 2011 heritage
Heritage, Family Circle Cup team up for ticket discounts Since 2000, The Heritage and the Family Circle Cup have fallen on the same dates, forcing fans of sports/social events into an oft-troublesome decision. Not this year: The two events have teamed up in 2011 to offer fans a series of discounted ticket packages. “There’s a built-in camaraderie between us,” said Steve Wilmot, tournament director of The Heritage. “It’s wonderful to be able to support each other.”
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Ticket packages include:
Coming in April: Monthly’s special Heritage issue
Daily Duo Package: One daily grounds pass to The Heritage and one ticket to any single session at The Family Circle Cup. ($90) Palmetto Road Trip Package: Family Circle Cup tickets from Friday-Sunday, and a Clubhouse Pass to The Heritage from Monday-Sunday. ($375)
Details: 843-856-7900, www.familycirclecup.com/heritage
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Downbeat magazine names Jazz Corner one of its ‘great jazz rooms’
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ood news for fans of the Jazz Corner: Jazz stalwart Downbeat magazine has ranked the Hilton Head venue one of its top 150 “Great Jazz Rooms in the World” in its February issue —the most “prestigious award” the club has ever received, says club owner Bob Masteller. “Because it’s international in scope, this ranking has a special meaning. It reflects on our island as well as our state,” Masteller says. “The fact that we were the only club on the southeast coast also makes it very special.” The club is also the only South Carolina venue to make the cut. “It is a measure of our club applied through the watchful, keen eyes of the international musicians who play in the room,” Masteller says. “From that perspective — which is that of an artist — it carries an international respect.” “Weeknights at the Jazz Corner are for long-standing gigs,” Downbeat writes. “Trumpeter Bob Masteller, the club’s owner, imbues Tuesdays with New Orleans jazz for $5, and singer Bobby Ryder and his big band swing two Wednesdays a month. Regional and national musicians take over on weekends.” A digital version of Downbeat is available on the magazine’s website at www.downbeat.com. Details: 843-842-8620, www.thejazzcorner.com
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2010 winner Lukas Vondracek performs at last year’s competition.
Youth movement
This year’s edition of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition will put the spotlight, for the first time, on the up-and-comers.
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his month, the Hilton Head International Piano Competition introduces something new: the Hilton Head International Young Artists Competition, an event geared to pianists between the ages of 13 and 17. The competition will be held March 7-12 at the venue’s traditional location, the First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head. This year, judges selected 20 competitors from six countries: Korea, Russia, Indonesia,
China, Singapore and the United States. The 2011 jury will be composed of five jurors — one from Canada, one from China and three from the United States — and competitors will vie for $11,500 in cash prizes and a four-week Summer Scholarship to the Aspen Music Festival and School in Aspen, Colo. Going forward, the youth competition will continue in odd-numbered years; the original Hilton Head International Piano Competition
(for pianists ages 18-30) will return in 2012 and continue in the even years.
PIANO MEN AND WOMEN The 2011 competition will comprise three rounds: Round I, in which 20 competitors perform a 25-minute solo recital program; Round II, in which 20 competitors perform a 30-minute solo recital program; and the Finals, in which the competition’s six finalists perform with the HHSO. Round I: 1:30-4:40 p.m. and 7-9:10 p.m. March 7-8 Round II: 9 a.m.-12:05 a.m. and 1:30-4:35 p.m. March 9-10 Finals: 7 p.m. March 12 Tickets: $10 for daily performances from March 7-10. A Gold Pass for all four days is $35. Tickets for the Finals are $35, $50 and $65. All rounds take place at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Details: 843-842-2055, www.hhsolive.org
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Jen Howard of Hilton Head e-mailed this photo of an extremely devoted Monthly reader.“Just wanted to share that you have a huge fan with lots of fur!” she writes.
From left, Shannon Fitzhenry, Dustin Wilkes-Kim and Annie Bender
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED The 2011 winners for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s competition are: • First Prize: Annie Bender, violin (Grade 11, Franklin, Tenn.) • Second Prize: Dustin Wilkes-Kim, violin (Grade 9, Winston-Salem, N.C.) • Third Prize: Shannon Fitzhenry, violin (Grade 10, Charleston, S.C.) Details: 843-842-2055, www.hhso.org
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THINGS WE LIKE
Green, as the saying goes, can mean a lot of things, and since this March issue covers both matters both ecological and St. Patrick’s-based, we thought we’d take the chance to let Monthly staffers and associates select their favorite Green Things. (We discounted Kermit, because everyone likes Kermit.)
THE BIG GREEN EGG SMOKER/GRILL
THE LAKES AND FORESTS OF MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA My favorite green thing: the lovely color of my hometown’s Cheat Lake in the summertime. I wish I could make this a scratch-n’-sniff photo. This place smells so good! REBECCA VERBOSKY
I have Big Green Egg envy. There. I said it. Since I love cooking — especially grilling this time of year — owning a Green Egg has long been a dream of mine. I recently saw one of these beautiful creatures at a trade show and am not ashamed to say that I just drooled. LORI GOODRIDGECRIBB
CEE LO GREEN Cee Lo was already beloved as a member of both Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley (of “Crazy” fame), but 2010 brought him solo love for a smash single that was completely unplayable on the radio or TV. The song is great, but it’s Cee Lo’s dedication to showmanship — he dresses up as a different movie character for every show — that make him a favorite Green. (Honorable mention: Al.) TIM DONNELLY
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consult the experts Q. When did you first get into biking?
Q. What do the other teachers think?
A. We got into it in Dallas, but there were so many days over 100 degrees there that it was tough to be a biker. Seattle was much better. In Seattle, work was only three miles away, but it took a good 35 minutes to get there because of all the hills. People would pass us by, going up the hills walking. It’s been nice here. It’s ideal for recumbents.
A. Sometimes they shake their heads, but most people are pretty open-minded here. I think they admire it a little bit. Most people think “I would do that, if I could only…” but I don’t know what the blanks are.
Q. What’s the best part about biking to work? A. A 45-minute ride in allows you to focus on what you have to do. It allows you to be a lot sharper physically — definitely more than a 15-minute car ride.
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Every morning, John Hutcheson and his wife, Elma Rios, mount their recumbent bicycles — the lowto the ground, laid-back-seating kind —and begin their 45-minute commute to work at Sea Pines Montessori Academy. Their route goes from their rented home in Spanish Wells Plantation over the Cross Island Parkway, down Palmetto Bay and Cordillo roads and to the school at the back gate of Sea Pines. John, 60, and Elma, 51, have shared a classroom there since moving to the school from a similar gig in Seattle three years ago, teaching fourth-, fifth and sixth-graders. Spending all that time teaching and biking together has taught them a lot about what’s important. And, as Hutcheson, told us, it made them wonder why, on an island with 12 miles of paved leisure paths, more people don’t bike to work. BY TIM DONNELLY
Q. What were your thoughts when you started riding around the island? A. We thought crossing that bridge was going to be a monster, but then we started doing it. In the warmer months, you need a change of clothes, but it’s never as bad as it looks out there, if you’re wearing the right kind of clothing: dry and well-ventilated. The rain and humidity can be trying, though. In the winter, we wear clothes that wick up sweat, to not be so absorbent. Q. What about the weekends? A. On weekends we’ll go shopping and ride from the house all the way across the island. Elma has a picnic basket on front and saddle bags on back, and I have a little wire basket on the back of mine. We tend to buy only what we need. We go out twice a week to do that shopping.
Q. Are you surprised more people aren’t biking to work? A. Absolutely. It’s amazing how many people are out there commuting when short bicycle rides can take you to every shopping center you need. I guess it’s just a matter of habits. You get used to a car, to the comfort and ease of it. But there’s nothing like a bicycle for unwinding. It’s a great destresser for teachers. You can leave everything behind. We enjoy teaching, but any place you teach can be very demanding. It’s good to be able to have an outlet. Q. What kind of shape are you in? A. Good, relatively speaking, for a guy who’s 60. We do it mainly for enjoyment, and we like being environmentally conscious and having a lowimpact life. Plus we avoid the tolls: 75 cents each way really adds up. Q. Do you own cars? A.I have an ‘86 Toyota Camry with 240,000 miles on it. I’ve had it since I bought it in late 1985. It’s been with me forever. A lot of weeks, the cars don’t even make it out. I’m a little bit worried about the gas getting old sometimes. It’s that kind of situation.
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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT
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hilton head bridal show Lindsay Daly and Amanda Spencer of Spencer Special Events
Bridesmaids walk the aisle at the bridal show. Holly Slayton, center, and the staff of Sweet Carolina Cupcakes
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Jeff Pufal and Jory Vick of Harbour Town Yacht Club
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‘great futures’ at the boys & girls club Joy Lillith Hermann, Cynthia Masalin and Joyce Taylor work on a toddler Adirondack chair that will be auctioned off at the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton’s “Great Futures Start Here” gala, which will take place March 5 at the Colleton River Club.
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Dawn Kiritsy of A Floral Affair FORMER nfl player Breedlove opens the odyssey health club Kevin Breedlove, former NFL player with the San Diego Chargers and owner of Odyssey Health Club, cuts the ribbon at the club’s grand opening, joined by his parents Sally and John Breedlove, staff and friends.
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social spotlight chamber of commerce ball at the hilton head marriott resort & Spa
Hundreds turned out to the Marriott in February for the Chamber’s annual black-tie ball. At top: Former Mayor Tom Peeples, left, was honored with the Order of the Palmetto award; joining Peeples are his wife, Mary Ann, and Sen. Tom Davis. Left: Leah McCarthy, right, Bluffton Regional Business Council Member of the Year, and husband Ryan McCarthy. Below: Chamber Board Chairman David Tigges with his wife, Veronica.
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From left, Grant Cully, Lee Edwards and Karen Cully celebrate Edwards’ victory in the Ward 3 election. March 2011
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ON THE MOVE
To submit business briefs, personnel updates and general good news, e-mail editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com
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Realty Group as marketing director. Haro’s specialties will include mobile and social marketing initiatives as well as HD video market reports. 843-341-5660, www.thebestaddressintown.com Kendell Brinkmann has been hired as clinical director at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. She is certified in general practice nursing through ANCC and oncology through ONS, and will be responsible for all aspects of patient service. 843-706-2296, www.hospicecarelc.org Steven Stauffer has joined
BB&T Carswell Insurance as the sales manager serving Hilton Head and Bluffton. 843-785-5191 Erin Tilton and Giovanna Farhi have joined Pretty Woman
Day Spa’s staff of professionally trained and licensed spa therapists. Pretty Woman is located at 23 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 302, Bluffton. 843-815-2200, www.prettywomandayspa.com Christine Hadersbeck has been installed as the new general manager at St. Francis Thrift Shop on Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6563, www.stfrancisthriftshop.org 28
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general manager at Oldfield Club. Selby will manage all club facilities and take over property owners association responsibilities. www.oldfield1732.com, www.hamptongolfclubs.com Merrill Lynch has announced that Janet Williams and Jennifer Stupica have joined the company’s Hilton Head offices at 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head. 843-341-9533, 843-341-9534 Lindsay Daly has joined the
staff of Spencer Special Events. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Daly spent time in the J Crew corporate offices as a
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designer and buyer. www.spencerspecialevents.com Vickie Arbogast has joined
Prime Lending, A Plains Capital Company, as a loan originator. 843-785-5600, or e-mail varbogast@primelending.com. Brian Copeland has joined Gochnauer Mechanical as a geothermal specialist. Copeland has 15 years of experience in the industry and will be responsible for designing and installing geothermal heat pumps. 843-3424822, gmigeo.com
Tidbits of Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort has hired Ken Kolbe as a consultant in marketing and sales. Kolbe will assist in sales and establishing client relations throughout the
BINAMIRA, CHALK JOIN HERITAGE MEDICAL PARTNERS Dr. Andrew Sainz Binamira
and Cristina Chalk Rizk, PA-C, have joined the staff of Heritage Medical Partners, which has locations at 460 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head, and in Sheridan Park in Bluffton. 843-681-5305, 843-815-2220
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Epperson Service Experts as commercial accounts manager. Reed is a graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and has spent the past 11 years in sales and client relations. 843-816-6116. E-mail sherry.reed@serviceexperts.com Brad Spencer has opened Ahh Green Spa, a spa/massage center specializing in organic and ecofriendly practices, in Coligny Plaza, Suite RLR 2A. ahhgreenspa. com, facebook.com/ahhgreenspa
AWARDS, grants and CERTIFICATIONS The seventh annual Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition has announced its beneficiaries for the 2011 event, which will be held May 1 at Rose Hill Plantation. They include the American Diabetes Association, the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, the Heritage Library, Heroes On Horseback, the Savannah College of Art & Design Equestrian Program, St. Gregory the Great Ministries and the Savannah
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The print shop Chuck and Marianne Lobaugh, new owners of Curry Printing
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Kaye Black has sold Curry Printing to Chuck and Marianne Lobaugh, formerly of Troy, Ohio. “Curry Printing’s strength has
been our commitment to our community, our customers and our environment,” Black said. “I’m confident that I have found the right couple to take our award-winning company to the next level.” The production facility is located at 80 Capital Drive off Marshland Road in Hilton Head Island. The company’s capabilities include full-color digital and offset printing, folding, binding and booklet-making. 843-681-3410, curryprintinghhi.com ••• Nancy & Chris Paris have opened Sea Star Concierge, a luxury lifestyle management and event services firm, at 4 Dunmore Court, Suite 100, Hilton Head. 843-682-2255, www.seastarconcierge.com
••• The Tennisclub of the Low Country held a groundbreaking ceremony at its location in Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton in February. For information, go to www.tlcrosehill.com.
Philharmonic. 843-689-9669, 843815-5400, 912-925-3400 Brett Heisler of Colleton River Plantation Club was named 2010 Assistant Professional of the Year at the Hilton Head Island PGA
Chapter’s annual banquet. The award is given for exemplary professionalism and service in the PGA community. Heisler is currently senior assistant golf professional at Colleton River. March 2011
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Attorney Jay A. Mullinax has been elected to serve on the South Carolina Bar Association’s Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Section Council. www.scestateplanning.com
Discovery” program. SASI-ONE Awards recognize prominent leaders in the tourism industry for their vision and commitment in developing cultural tourism. www.coastaldiscovery.org
Lisa Kenward has been designated a Professional Bridal Consultant with the Association of Bridal Consultants. Kenward is the professional bridal consultant for the Moss Creek Clubhouse and Bostwick Pavilion. 860-355-7000, www.bridalassn.com
For the second year in a row, the Sea Pines Country Club has received an Award of Distinction from the International Wine Society of the Club Managers Association of America.
The Coastal Discovery Museum received a SASI-ONE Merit Award in the Cultural & Heritage Category at the ONE Travel Conference held in January at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, Calif. The award was presented to the Museum for its “Lowcountry
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A Lowcountry Backyard on Hilton Head Island was recently listed as the No. 2 “Comfort Food Gem” in the United States by travel website TripAdvisor.com. 843785-9273, www.hhbackyard.com Downtown Catering and Events in Bluffton has been named a Catering Top Pick in The Knot. com’s Best of Weddings section, a
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Mike and Nick Kristoff have joined The Mortgage Network on Hilton Head Island. The Kristoff team has 35 years of experience in home financing. Mike can be reached at 843-341-0135 or by e-mail at mkristoff@mortgagenetwork.com. Nick can be reached at 843-341-0134 or by e-mail at nkristoff@mortgagenetwork.com.
“by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals in the country. 843-815-5335, downtowncateringcompany.com Hunter Douglas is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its national network of gallery stores. which includes Liberty Wallcoverings & Window Blinds at 2 Cardinal Road on Hilton Head. 843-681-9044, www.libertywindowblinds.com
Christopher Tassone, financial professional with the Jacksonville Branch of AXA Advisors, LLC, has earned AXA Advisors’ Developing Sales Force of the Year Award. Tassone is currently president of the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head, a nonprofit that has distributed more than $30,000 annually to local charities and college scholarship awards. M
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Greenlighting your investments Are sustainable investments worth the time — and energy?
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n his State of the Union address, President Obama issued a challenge to America to produce 80% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2035. This ambitious initiative would require an almost unprecedented partnership between government and the private sector and will certainly be controversial. More recently, the interior department announced a $50 million program to expedite the development of wind farms off the coast of the mid-Atlantic states, as well as a $25 million program to support new and existing wind turbine technologies. While these stately turbines are good in theory, the reality is much more controversial. It took eight years for final approval of the nation’s first wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, over opposition from environmentalists, Indian tribes and the tourist industry. While several large players, including General Electric and Vestas Wind Systems, are at the forefront of wind turbine technology, there are smaller companies in the sustainable power industry that may become tomorrow’s blue chips and industry leaders. There are many funds that focus on sustainable energy; here are a few worth looking at. PowerShares, one of the most active sponsors of exchange traded funds, has several offerings that cover alternative energy. PowerShares Cleantech (PZD) recently trading at $27.77, is an exchange traded fund designed to track a proprietary, equally weighted index of stocks of publicly traded clean-tech companies. It has $147 million assets, and annual
expenses of .71%. PowerShares also has an ETF that invests in wind energy. The Global Wind Energy Portfolio tracks the Clean Edge Global Wind Energy index, including manufacturers, developers and distributors of energy derived from wind sources. This fund has annual expense of .75% of assets, and recently sold at $10.33 per share. A third alternative is the Global Alternative Energy ETF offered by Market Vectors. This fund, now holding $134 million in assets, seeks to track the Ardour Global Index, a capitalization-weighted universe of listed companies engaged in alternative energy, alternative fuels and related technologies, with a market cap exceeding $100 million. This fund has an expense ratio of .66%. Prudent diversified investment in sustainable energy can offer tremendous opportunity. These funds, however, should be considered concentrated because of their sector orientation, exclusionary selection criteria, relative small size and risk factors associated with overseas investing. With these cautions in mind, select your sector investments with an eye toward your overall asset allocation and investment plan. M Steven Weber is the senior investment advisor and Frank Weber Director of Operations for The Bedminster Group, providing investment management, estate, and financial planning services. The information contained herein was obtained from sources considered reliable. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. March 2011
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A new face for the symphony “When we learned of his interest in leading our orchestra, we realized that it would mark a major step forward for us.”
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ohn Morris Russell, one of North America’s most celebrated symphony orchestra conductors, has agreed to serve as principal guest conductor for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra for the 2011-2012 season, which begins in October. “We are thrilled for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a major international talent like Maestro Russell come
to our community,” said Edward Parrish, chairman of the board for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. “When we learned of his interest in leading our orchestra, we realized it would mark a major step forward for us.” 32
Maestro Russell has won international praise for his extraordinary music-making, visionary leadership and educational and outreach programming, for which he’s been cited as one of North America’s leaders. For the past 10 years, Russell has served as Music Director of the Windsor (Ontario) Symphony Orchestra. In Canada, Russell is credited with having fostered a decade of unprecedented artistic growth in the musical life of the Windsor-Essex region. He is a two-time recipient of Ontario’s Award for the Arts. During his tenure, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra made 17 national broadcasts on Canadian Broadcasting Radio, including concerts from the Masterworks and Intimate Classics series. As a guest conductor, he has led many of North America’s most distinguished ensembles, including the orchestras of Toronto, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Dallas and Louisville. He has also guest conducted the New World Symphony in Miami, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Oregon Symphony, the Colorado Symphony, the New Jersey Symphony, the New York Pops, the New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Most recently, Russell was named Conductor Designate of the renowned Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. He begins his tenure as Conductor of Cincinnati
Pops in September. Russell’s orchestral educational programming leadership stems from 12 years as conductor for the “LinkUP!” educational concert series at Carnegie Hall, the oldest and most celebrated series of its kind, made famous by Leonard Bernstein. ••• An Ohio native, Russell served as associate director of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra in the mid-1990s, where he met his wife, Thea (pronounced Tay-ya) a Georgia native and a professional in the field of historic preservation. They have two children. “John has expressed a sincere interest in returning regularly to this area,” said Mary Briggs, executive director for the HHSO. “We are hoping that the 20112012 season will be a productive time that will allow our patrons and musicians to see if this will turn into a positive ongoing relationship.” Briggs said that as principal guest conductor Russell will conduct four concerts during the 2011-2012 season, as well as the March 2012 International Piano Competition and the April 2012 “Symphony Under the Stars.” The remainder of the season will be filled out with additional guest conductors. Briggs said that making the announcement now will allow Maestro Russell to provide creative direction for the 2011-2012 season, which typically begins in March. Special to Monthly
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how your neighbors, associates, colleagues and leaders are making the transition to a sustainable lifestyle PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN
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Hilton Head Island has h as been a leader iin n environmental activism since the 1950s, when Charles Fraser and his partners built Sea Pines Plantation, one of the country’s first ecoplanned communities. Today, the island and its resorts, marinas, golf courses and businesses are honoring that legacy by finding new and innovative ways to go green every day. The road to sustainability is long, but the benefits are many. In addition to being responsible, of course, research has shown that “more consumers are considering environmental issues when making travel plans and purchases,” according to the South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance. Here’s how the island is adjusting. BY SALLY MAHAN
ON THE WATER There are few things as relaxing as spending a sunny day on the water. But the Lowcountry’s coastline and waterways are fragile things, and the area’s wealth of boats, marinas and water-based activities can cause a variety of water quality problems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the effects of boats and marinas can include high water toxicity, increased pollutants in sediments and sea life, increased erosion rates, increased nutrients (which lead to an increase in algae and a decrease in oxygen) and high levels of pathogens. The South Carolina Clean Marina program, which is administered by the S.C Department 36
of Health and Environmental Control, the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management and the South Carolina Marine Association, is working to stem the tide of negative environmental impacts of marinas. Three Hilton Head marinas — Long Cove Club, the Wexford Plantation Marina and the Harbour Town Yacht Basin — as well as Wilson Landing in Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, have earned the Clean Marina designation and proudly fly the Clean Marina flag. David Loan, general manager of the 85-slip Long Cove Club, said earning the designation in 2010 wasn’t easy, but was well worth the effort. “Long Cove is so much about the natural environment, and
this was truly the right thing to do,” said Loan. “Our residents are proud to fly the Clean Marina flag. Even our non-boating members bring friends and family to show it off. We take a huge amount of pride in it.” But earning the Clean Marina status was a process. The program provides a checklist of requirements that marinas must meet, including: • Passing on information about pollution prevention to customers, contractors and employees • Prohibiting treated and untreated human and pet waste within the marina basin or grounds • Keeping trash containers, bins or dumpsters covered and in convenient locations away from
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ON THE COURSE For many years, environmentalists have decried golf courses as places that disturb animal habitats and rely too heavily on pesticides and fertilizers. But several south-of-Broad courses have taken steps to achieve the designation of Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. In order to earn the title, courses must “take stock of environmental resources and areas to improve, and then develop,
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an environmental management plan that fits (the course’s) unique setting, goals, staff, budget and time,” according to Audubon International. The group also takes into consideration outreach and education, resource management, water quality and conservation and wildlife and habitat management. Local courses that have earned the designation include Harbour Town Golf Links, the Ocean Course and Heron Point Golf Course, all in Sea Pines, Palmetto Hall Plantation’s Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp courses and the Bear Creek Golf Club. Offisland courses include Old Tabby Links at Spring Island, Tradition in Hardeeville and Sun City Hilton Head’s Okatie Creek and Hidden Cypress courses. Old South Golf Links in Bluffton is among the local courses working toward becoming certified. Scott Adams, the general manager of Old South, said the course has just begun the process and expects to earn certification in one to three years.
“Old South has always been environmentally sensitive,” said Adams, adding that the course went through an intensive environmental management program sponsored by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. “The whole green movement is about enhancing the environment. Golfers at Old South have seen everything from wild turkeys to bald eagles to sea otters. We don’t fill in wetlands — we build bridges across them so the golfers can enjoy the natural environment. It really is priceless.” As members of the program, courses get help with developing an environmental plan. In January, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce conducted a workshop on the program with 21 local golf course superintendents, marketing managers and owners, with the goal of getting further guidance. It takes two to three years to be certified, but courses can start by becoming members of the program, said Charlie Clark, the chamber’s vice president of communica-
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GREEN TOURISM CONFERENCE COMING IN SEPTEMBER The Hilton Head Island Visitor & Convention Bureau has captured the bid for the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, which will be held on Hilton Head from Sept. 19-21. More than 600 people are expected to attend. www.ecotourismconference.org
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS/CERTIFICATIONS The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is working with local businesses on a variety of ecological certification programs, which include:
Old South Golf Links in Bluffton is working toward becoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
tions. “Our goal is to attain 100 percent membership by the end of 2011,” she said. The path to certification isn’t easy. There are six environmental management issues that golf courses must address: environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical reduction and safety, water conservation, water quality management and outreach and education. Jim Cregan, superintendent of the Heron Point and Ocean courses in Sea Pines, spoke at the chamber workshop and said the Ocean Course was certified in 1999 by Audubon; Heron Point and Harbour Town followed suit. “It’s a lot of work to get certified,” he said, “but well worth it. It’s amazing to see how much wildlife is attracted to our courses. We have 20 bird houses that attract bluebirds and purple martins.” Cregan said his course has golfers who play the course solely because of the designation 38
— which is a point of pride. “It would be great if we could get all the courses on Hilton Head certified,” he says.
AT THE RESORTS Two island resorts, the Crowne Plaza and the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, have been certified green by the South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance. That program is administered by the South Carolina Hospitality Association and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling. Resorts and hotels that go green see a number of benefits: they lower operating costs by reducing waste; save money on energy and earn local recognition as an environmentally-sensitive businesses. According to the alliance, to become a member hotels must undergo an audit of their prop-
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program: Helps organizations and businesses improve efficiency, conserve resources and promote conservation South Carolina Clean Marina Program: Helps marinas improve customer service, protect water quality and be recognized for their efforts South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance: Helps hotels, motels, restaurants and hospitality facilities go green Bicycle Friendly Community Program: Offers communities recognition from the League of American Bicyclists as a place that supports bicycling Audubon Sustainable Communities Certification: This certification program, initiated by the town of Hilton Head and the chamber,“helps communities take steps to ensure that they are healthy and vibrant places in which to live, work and play, both today and tomorrow,” according to Audubon International. The program looks at economic development and tourism, education, environmental issues, public heath, planning and development, transportation, public safety and volunteerism. Hilton Head has formed a steering committee to take the first step toward “greening the community.” The chamber is also in the process of building a new Welcome Center at the site of the current one at 100 William Hilton Parkway. The new center is expected to open next year with LEED certification. It will feature “green” insulation, energy-efficient HVAC systems, pervious parking and solar panels, said Charlie Clark, the chamber’s vice president of communications. “The purpose is to remain true to Hilton Head’s roots as an environmentally friendly destination,” she said. Sally Mahan
erty’s compliance with “unique eco-initiatives that are designed to create a more sustainable environment.” Both hotels underwent the audits to demonstrate compliance in areas of waste reduction, environmentally preferred purchasing, energy efficiency, water efficiency, water quality, sustainable food and green lodging, according to Clark. She added that the
chamber will hold a workshop in the near future that will feature those properties and encourage greater participation among other island properties. “All of these ‘green’ programs are critical,” said Clark. “Our visitors expect us to be socially responsible. We have to show that we are committed to being ecologically friendly. After all, that’s our legacy.” M
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HOW TO GET IN ON THE ACT For more information, go to www.republicservices hhisav.com, e-mail hiltonhead@republicservices. com or call 843-681-6330.
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hen the garbage truck pulls up to your Hilton Head Island home to pick up your recyclable trash on April 1, it won’t be an April Fool’s prank: It’ll be Republic Services inaugurating its new franchise agreement on a timetable that coincides nicely with Earth month. That day, Republic will begin its franchise with the Town of Hilton Head Island for garbage and recyclable trash pickup, a contract that will take its customer base from 4,000 to about 14,000, according to site manager Chris Frost. “We pick up around 10 tons of recyclable waste now,” Frost said, adding that the company expects to pick up a whopping 60 tons of recyclable waste from island
homes on a weekly basis. Recycling doesn’t get much easier: Drop your recyclable paper, plastic and aluminum in one container and it’ll be sorted as if by magic, thanks to the fairly recent invention of single-stream recycling. Republic takes its recyclable collection to Sonoco Recycling in Savannah for separation and processing. (However, if sorting has become a calming, Zen-like activity for you, please feel free to continue to do it.) The franchise agreement covers any home on Hilton Head; if you want the service, Republic must provide it, gated community or not. Beaufort County will continue to operate its waste and recyclables drop-off facility on Summit Drive. There have been mixed reac-
tions from some citizens about the agreement with Republic; some opponents say they don’t like what smells like a monopoly, and others arguing they’d just as soon take their garbage to the convenience center themselves. “That’s why we put into the franchise agreement citizens’ continued right to selfhaul,” said Alice Derian, contracts and services administrator at Republic. M
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UNACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES • Building materials or scrap metal • Waxed paper • Window glass, light bulbs or ceramics • Ceramic dishes • Cookware • Pizza boxes • Plastic or wax coated paper (such as milk cartons) • Hardcover books • Styrofoam • Plastic bags • Aluminum foil or foil pie pans • Yogurt / margarine tubs
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To market, to market For years, Hilton Head Island has lacked a bona fide outdoor farmers market. Rebecca Smith and Pamela Ovens have helped change all that. BY ROBYN PASSANTE
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or a place so reverent of natural beauty that even the stop signs used to blend in with the landscape, the absence of a bona fide outdoor farmers market on Hilton Head Island seemed downright ludicrous to islander Rebecca Smith. “Everybody’s going green, and Hilton Head’s getting lost in the dust. We need to jazz it up,” says Smith, who is doing her part by spearheading the new Farmers Market Hilton Head Island at Honey Horn, set to open April 1. 40
“Hilton Head should have had this market years ago,” says Smith, who has been collaborating for a year with fellow islander Pamela Ovens, the Town of Hilton Head, local farmers, Coastal Discovery Museum president Michael Marks and other area markets to bring her idea to one of the island’s most picturesque settings. Ovens will serve as co-manager of the market along with Gail Lippard Horvath. “(Honey Horn) is so natural, and it’s historic,” Smith says. “It’s
quiet, green, pretty and calm, like a farmers market should be.” Smith is expecting the market to include locally grown produce and herbs, fresh meat and seafood, homemade breads and pastries, and even honey from — where else — Honey Horn. Master gardeners will lead seminars related to gardening, and local chefs will teach demonstrations on cooking with in-season fruits and vegetables. The market is meant to be educational, neighborly and sup-
FARMERS MARKET HILTON HEAD ISLAND When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday from April 1 to Oct. 28 Where: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
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Kim Viljac, manager of the Bluffton Farmer’s Market, says that’s why her market, and others like it, have been so well received. “You can actually buy something for an entire salad there,” Viljac says. “You can talk to the person who picked it out of their garden or farm that morning, packaged it and brought it in.” The Bluffton Farmers Market has become like a miniature street festival every Thursday in the spring and summer. The market usually features about 40 vendors, prepared food, live music and children’s entertainment. Viljac welcomes the addition of the Hilton Head farmers market to the area’s support of local farmers. “We’ve been doing everything we can to help them get up and running,” she said. M
local restaurants draw straight from the farm Local chefs know that the fresher the produce, the better the taste. And nothing’s fresher than produce picked close to home. Owners of the Old Oyster Factory, Red Fish and Alexander’s began tending their own garden two years ago. Dubbed Bear’s Island Farm, the modest space near Colleton River Plantation produces fresh herbs, greens, peppers and tons of tomatoes.“Last year we had 600 tomato plants,” said Lily Ouimette, who oversees the garden. In winter, the garden seeds tomato plants in a small greenhouse on the property; this year they’re growing all heirloom tomato plants, Ouimette said. At Cahill’s Market and Chicken Kitchen in Bluffton, the order is reversed. Cahill’s has long been selling the fresh produce and herbs it grows on its 30-acre property, but decided to start using them to cook fresh food on-site as well. “We were tired of seeing our produce going to the compost pile,” said Robbie Cahill.“You get so much, it’s hard to sell it all.” Now their locally grown and prepared food endeavor rivals the market side of the business. The only thing suffering is the compost pile. Robyn Passante
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Recycled, and reopening Take a look behind the scenes of the construction of Tanger Outlet Center I, the first LEED-certified shopping center in Beaufort County BY ROBYN PASSANTE
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The 22-acre center, set to reopen March 31, is being called the first LEED-certified green shopping center in Beaufort County, which means, among other things, that quite a bit of the old center was recycled for the new one, including 100 percent of the old concrete, most of the steel and gravel and close to 100 tons of landscape material. “It differs from other outlet
centers because it gives the tenants the opportunity to benefit from the energy savings that the landlord provides before the space is even turned over to them,” said John Martin, LEED project administrator. “This center also has many features ... like porous paving, white roofs, less asphalt, and underground stormwater retention, all of which help the environment and lessen the
impact to the local infrastructure.” The original center, built in 1987 and bought by Tanger in 2003, was in desperate need of a renovation, said project manager Carl Close. For one thing, its design could only accommodate 5,000-square-foot stores, which is well shy of the new Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th footprint of 28,000 square feet. Many of the old stores weren’t equipped with
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sprinklers, and the parking lots became puddles when it rained. Now the main parking lot sits atop a massive retention basin that collects stormwater, directs it through a series of state-ofthe-art filters, perks some of it into the groundwater and nearby trees and flows the rest out through three exits to the wetlands. “The bioretention basin is basically a landscape feature that’s a stormwater workhorse,” said Jon Rembold, engineering project manager. “It serves as a ‘speed bump’ and a pre-filtration system for stormwater before that water enters the underground detention system.” All that translates to a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to get rid of rainwater so shoppers aren’t sloshing through it on their way to one of the 40 stores and restaurants that will call the new center home. The new center covers just over 200,000 square feet of retail space, up from about the previous center’s 185,000. That includes new standalone buildings that will bring Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and Panera Bread to town. Redevelopment of the property began in January 2010, and the project has given the center renewed life and vitality in the growing Bluffton market. The LEED-certified status was part of the Planned Use Development agreement with the county, a stipulation that cost Tanger more
money and time up front but will enrich their investment in the long run, Martin said. That’s good news for a center that already draws an estimated 1.7 million shoppers annually and brings more than 305 full- and part-time retail and sales jobs to the area. “It’s been documented that by building green you could decrease operating costs, increase building value and increase occupancy,” he said, adding that saving will be turned over to the center’s tenants in the form of lower utility bills. “The energy model of this project projects an energy savings of at least 14 percent,” he said. The new white roofs reflect heat instead of absorb it, which should help keep stores cooler. And there’s an estimated 40 percent reduction in water use thanks to new low-flow fixtures. While shoppers might not
notice some of these changes, they will notice the special parking spaces for low-emission vehicles, and the designated smoking areas, now that smoking outside each storefront will be prohibited. Plus there will be more landscaping, building overhangs and a general aesthetic appeal that
developers hope will translate to a more walkable, pleasurable shopping experience. “The shopper may be less apt to drive to the other side of the center to shop,” choosing instead to walk, Rembold said. That’s an environmentally friendly outcome right there. M March 2011
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Do you buy local and organic? Turn the water off when brushing your teeth? Compost food and yard waste? How do you know when you’re living green?
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get your own green score To find out how green you’re living, go to www.hiltonheadmonthly.com and fill out the online survey by March 31 to receive your own Green Score. You’ll receive a coupon for a free scoop of Pino Gelato and can enter for a chance to win the America’s Cup “Stars and Stripes Experience in San Diego” four-night package (with airfare for two). Winner will be announced April 2 at Hilton Head Island’s Earth Day Celebration (must be present to win).
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to start — or even how to take that first step. A good solution: Just start where you can at home and at work. Pino Gelato, for instance, has committed itself to enacting green practices wherever feasible. To that end the shop switched over to biodegradable napkins, cups, and trash liners; participates in the Green Power program; installed flooring, mats, and ceiling tiles made with recycled content; converted to LED lighting and made the commitment to do more when it can. However you do it, there’s never been a better time to start thinking green. This April — Earth month — will see the launch of Hilton Head Island’s new residential recycling program. And on April 2, Hilton Head will host its first-ever Earth Day Celebration, an ideal opportunity to not only celebrate the environment that we love, but also to learn how to better care for it. Every green step matters. Teresa Wade is the principal of Sustainable Solutions, a local consultancy that helps organizations implement sustainable practices. She is the founder of Experience Green, a nonprofit that offers regular consumer workshops on green practices; the March focus is recycling and sustainable waste management, and April’s is green cleaning. For details, go to www.experiencegreen.org or email teresawade@aol.com.
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Earth Day Celebration The island’s inaugural Earth Day event takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The fest will provide advice on living sustainably and help kick off the residential recycling initiative. Download ticket for free admission, or $5 at the gate. experiencegreen.org
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Capturing nature
Artist Pam Johnson Brickell teaches workshops in nature journaling as a means of remembering ‘time spent in places you love, soaking up the slower side of life.’ BY SALLY MAHAN
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master naturalist, teaches a series of nature journal workshops at the Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery and at Coastal Art Supply in Beaufort. Creating a nature journal is a way to capture the bounty of the world, she says, a way to relax and take in the essence of the environment, a means by which you can record and hold onto images that inspire.
“Imagine, years from now, pulling a sketchbook from the shelf and knowing that it will reveal your intimate experiences with nature, time spent in places you love, soaking up the slower side of life,” Brickell says. “Any given page will transport you back in time, enabling you to feel the breeze on your skin, smell the aromas of the salt marsh or recapture the awe you felt when
an egret blessed you with a close encounter.” Brickell stresses that students who take her workshops aren’t professionals — just regular folks drawing for themselves. They begin by taking watercolor pencil techniques or sketching techniques workshops and move on to field trips in places such as Sea Pines Forest Preserve, the Church of the Cross, Fish Haul
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CREATE YOUR OWN NATURE JOURNAL Watercolor Pencil Techniques: Discover the ease and versatility of painting with watercolor pencils and a Niji waterbrush. This is a good medium for watercolor beginners and experienced painters looking to add another tool to their arsenals. Learn how to create washes, clouds, grasses, Lowcountry vegetation and more. The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 5 at the Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery. 48 Boundary St., Bluffton. $55. 843-422-5964
Creek Park or Jarvis Creek Park. Student Harriett Selva lives in Lexington, Ky., but spends several weeks a year on Hilton Head. A veteran of several workshops, she says Brickell “makes us believe that we all have some worthy ability to create. Through Pam’s instruction I’ve learned to see colors, shapes, and shadows that I never noticed before.” Selva says one of her favorite field trips was to Fish Haul Creek on a foggy morning. “We sat on the beach and painted a scene looking out on Port Royal Sound with large rocks in the foreground. Pam helped us to see colors and shapes in all of that gray,” she says. On field trips “the only things you need are a chair, watercolor pencils and paper,” says Brickell. Students can choose what they wish to sketch or paint, which can be anything from a broad landscape to a single plant. Throughout the field trip, Brickell will offer advice and tips on technique, but more impor-
Recreate Your Garden in a Box — An Unbound Garden Journal: Celebrate your existing garden or plan a new one. Brickell leads a workshop that teaches pen and watercolor wash techniques for recording your favorite plants, garden designs and animals. Date and location to be announced. 843-422-5964 For more information on nature journaling or workshops, visit www. pamjohnsonbrickellart.com or www.creatingnature journals.com.
tant, she says, is that her students learn to see and appreciate the natural world. “You find that you totally lose yourself in the environment. Everything around you disappears and you forget the stresses of the day,” said Brickell. “The world opens up its bounty when you learn to see. A tree, plant or animal that’s long been named and cataloged can still be discovered for the first time.” M March 2011
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Like a good neighbor For six years, the Daufuskie Island Conservancy has been standing guard over the quiet, fragile paradise. BY SALLY MAHAN
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t’s like taking a step back in time when you step off the ferry onto Daufuskie Island. There are no cars, no skyscrapers, no mad rushes to get to the next appointment. Most of the island’s roads are unpaved. There are only white beaches, a rich abundance of flora and fauna and a variety of animal species, including graceful snowy white egrets and soaring bald eagles. “The natural beauty here inspires the solitary artist, 48
photographer or bird watcher. It can even inspire a gathering of friends just to watch the sunset,” says resident Karen Opderbeck. But the environment, of course, can be easily disturbed. And for Daufuskie’s 400-plus full-time residents, the 8-milesquare island is a fragile treasure that needs to be protected. To that end, the Daufuskie Island Conservancy was created in July 2005 to educate islanders
about the natural environment. The group still oversees many educational programs, but it’s also developed into an organization that promotes and advocates the protection of the island. In 2009, the conservancy hired
MORE ONLINE For more information, go to www.daufuskieisland conservancy.com
a strategic planner and surveyed residents to learn on what they felt were the most important environmental issues facing the island. Their responses: recycling and waste, water conservation and education.
RECYCLING / WASTE In 2007, the conservancy initiated recycling in Haig Point,
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one of its residential communities, said Opderbeck, who is the conservancy’s director of waste and recycling. “We started out with basics such as clear glass, aluminum and plastic. Haig Point is now recycling aluminum and tin, cardboard, paper, magazines, plastic, shopping bags, foam food and egg trays, household batteries, cooking oil, and clear, brown and green glass.” The conservancy also collects electronic waste and hazardous waste, in conjunction with Beaufort County’s annual electronics waste day and hazardous waste day, said Opderbeck. Waste disposal is another issue facing the island. “Our dream is an islandwide solution,” she said. “Our target is to have one waste facility instead of the current three.”
“Daufuskie is a true gem,” said Opderbeck.“The conservancy’s efforts are the way to preserve Daufuskie for the future.”
kits available for residents to test for contaminants. Finally, the conservancy encourages residents to harvest rainwater in barrels or cisterns in an effort to conserve water and use it for irrigation.
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The Daufuskie Island Conservancy has several water initiatives in the works. First, the conservancy is working with the island’s communities to encourage landscaping using native plants to minimize the need for irrigation. The conservancy also encourages homeowners to use watersaving devices, such as dual flush toilets and aerators on shower heads and faucets. Water conservation is imperative because of
the possibility of saltwater intrusion into the Floridan aquifer, which is the island’s source of water. The aquifer sits underneath Florida, south Georgia and parts of Alabama and South Carolina and provides drinking water to millions of people in the Southeast. As aquifer water levels decrease, there is the possibility that saltwater could intrude into it, making the water undrinkable. Water testing is also a part of the conservancy’s charge. To that end, it has made water testing
“Basically, we want to raise awareness about Daufuskie,” said Opderbeck. The conservancy has programs at least monthly with various speakers and activities. For instance, in January the conservancy held “Water Week” and hosted speakers who addressed issues such as saltwater intrusion, cisterns and rain barrels and water and energy-saving devices. “Daufuskie is a true gem,” said Opderbeck. “The conservancy’s efforts are the way to preserve Daufuskie for the future.” M
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How to reuse stuff: Make your own T-shirt bag The preceding pages covered large-scale lifestyle changes, which, admittedly, can be hard to make. So here’s something easy instead: Repurpose an unwanted, underused old T-shirt by turning it into a reusable tote bag, with just one quick seam and some quick scissor work. STEP ONE Collect a heavy cotton T-shirt, pencil, dinner plate, scissors (you’ll be happier if you have a nice sharp pair) and sewing machine. STEP ONE Turn the T-shirt inside out. Make sure it’s flat, and that all your seams line up nicely. STEP THREE Position the plate halfway over the shirt’s neck opening. Trace the plate with the pencil (think half-moon shape). Repeat similar cutting lines over the sleeves. Cut along the traced lines to create the bag opening and handles. STEP FOUR Sew the bottom of the T-shirt hem closed. Voila!
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st. patrick’s day parade 2011
ROB KAUFMAN
The other kind of green Heading to the south end for St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s how to get around the island’s greenest parade BY CHARLES EDWARDS
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his year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 3 p.m. March 13 on the south end of Hilton Head Island, and while most islanders know their ways around of this annual tradition, a brief refresher is always a good idea: Parking: If you want any kind of view, plan on showing up early or doing a little walking before the parade starts. The public lot on Pope Ave. is reserved for parade prep, but a quick cruise up New Orleans Road will usually yield a good place to ditch your ride.
Port-a-Potties: There’s usually a cluster at any of the parking lot parties along the parade route. In short: They are everywhere. Find one. There’s always some joker who earns a trip home with a sheriff ’s deputy for watering the plants. No one likes that guy. Alcohol: If you come for the green beer, there’s plenty to be had, but please save some for others. This is a family parade; we’re here to green up, not black out. You’ll notice several designated areas around the larger parking lot parties where you can freely travel with drink in hand, but if you plan to take your beer for a walk outside these areas, be prepared to cut
a sizable check to Beaufort County for up to $1,000. Parties: Speaking of those designated areas, there will be the usual assortment of places to knock back some Irish cheer along Pope Ave. There’s the area around Remy’s Bar & Grill, and the party at Aunt Chilada’s will feature the usual mix of live acts and flowing drinks. Tentatively booked at press time was the Stepping Stones, with more bands to be announced as the parade date nears. Likewise, Wild Wing Café will celebrate “Irishfest” with the usual parking lot full of beer vendors and bands. The route: The parade preps at the parking lot at Coligny Circle and heads west down Pope Ave. At Office Park Road, the parade pauses for a brief visit at the reviewing stand before winding its way back toward Park Plaza. Tip for parents: Grab a seat near the staging area (before parade participants have adjusted the amount of candy they hand out) or after the reviewing stand (where everyone is trying to get rid of the candy the didn’t give out along the parade route). Your kids will thank you — once the sugar high subsides, of course. M March 2011
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LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN
For its March gig at the Arts Center, New Orleans’ legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band is bringing 50 years of Crescent City tradition to the island. Don’t plan to do a lot of sitting down. BY JEFF GILES
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t’s difficult to pinpoint the exact time that a band becomes an institution, but it seems safe to say that once you reach your 50th anniversary, you’ve crossed that threshold. And for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band — which is celebrating the half-century mark with a new tour and a bevy of upcoming projects -- institutions are never taken lightly. “I was raised with a sense of tradition. I was surrounded by it,” says tuba and bass player Ben Jaffe, whose parents, Allan and Sandra, founded the band — and the New Orleans venue from which it takes its name — in 1961. “It’s incredibly important, because of the nature of what we do, to have a respect for those traditions and know where we came from.”
Those traditions reach deeper than the band’s history and into the fabric of the city itself, and include musicians who have achieved widespread fame (Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Fats Domino) and some whose influence is just as deeply felt, if not as often acknowledged (Buddy Bolden and Bunk Johnson, to name just two). “We’ve had African-American brass bands here since before the Civil War,” Jaffe points out. “Our trumpet player is fifth generation. Our clarinet player, who’s 58 years old, is fourth generation. I’m second generation. That’s a beautiful
thing,” he says. “I do believe that some things are meant to go on forever.” That may be an uncommon sentiment in these days of planned obsolescence and disposable goods, but they’ve always rung clear in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s music, which mixes well-known standards with vibrant original numbers to present what Jaffe calls a reflection of “the real New Orleans” -- something beyond the stereotype of Bourbon Street, booze and beads. “That’s always been what I’ve believed in,” says Jaffe, “I want March 2011
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music to give people the opportunity to hear that music. Once they do, my experience is been that they’re fans for life. There’s just something infectious about New Orleans music — you’ll find people who’ve never heard it that start to move involuntarily.” ••• If there’s a silver lining to be found in New Orleans’ recent troubles, it’s a heightened awareness of the city’s impossibly rich culture, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has maintained its ambassador status with recording projects (including last year’s starstudded “Preservation” album and an upcoming release with bluegrass legend Del McCoury) and its dogged touring schedule, which brings the band to the Arts
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Center of Coastal Carolina on March 28. But while concertgoers can expect to hear an evening of music steeped in tradition, that doesn’t mean it’ll feel like an education. “It’s not the kind of show where you’re expected to sit on your hands and be polite,” says Jaffe. “Ours are shows where people have gotten up and danced in the aisles. At the end of the day, what any artist wants to do is take people on a journey for the short period of time that we get to spend together. To forget about all of their burdens and worries -- that’s a recurring theme in New Orleans music, laying your burden down. I think that’s what our music does — I think it captures that spirit and takes people on a little trip for a couple of hours.” M
shake that thing: an introduction to THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND The Essential Preservation Hall Jazz Band (2007): A two-disc, 24-track overview of the band’s early years. Far from comprehensive, but a generous and solid start for the newcomer. Shake That Thing (2004): A more recent incarnation of the band hits the studio for a standards-heavy set; if you’re not dancing along by its end, please check pulse. Preservation (2010): An all-star benefit for the Katrina-ravaged Preservation Hall, with guest appearances from Tom Waits, Pete Seeger, Steve Earle, Ani DiFranco and many, many more.
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Keep your spirits green This St. Patrick’s, pick up some good vibrations with these green libations. By Charles Edwards
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n this green edition of Monthly, it’s important to note that there are shades of emerald that go beyond the environmentally friendly. This being March, we must recognize a festival that elevates and exalts the color green like no other: St. Patrick’s Day. And while St. Patty’s ostensibly celebrates the life of a Christian martyr who drove snakes out of Ireland, it is also a celebration of Irish culture, or at least an extremely vague and extremely incorrect approximation thereof. In that spirit, we’re popping the cork on a few green drink ideas to help you get into whichever form of “green spirit” you prefer.
GREEN BEER: the trusty old friend As Irish as Lucky Charms cereal, the origins of green beer can be found not in Ireland, but the United States. Sure, there are passing references to green beer throughout Irish history, but they generally mean green only in the sense that the beer had not finished fermenting but was imbibed just the same (times were tough in Ireland). The exact domestic origin of this tradition has been lost to the ages. But celebrations continue to this day, nowhere more than at Miami University in Oxford, Oh., where Green Beer Day has become a tradition even larger than St. Patrick’s Day. Green Beer Day began in 1952, when the university’s spring break schedule kept students March 2011
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away from campus during St. Patrick’s Day. “We’ve been here 28 years, and it’s been something we’ve done since the beginning,” said Terry Amarantos, general manager of Skipper’s Pub in Oxford, one of the many area bars that open early for the celebration. But how does one properly make green beer? Tradition dictates a few drops of green food coloring be added until the glass is the perfect shade, although Amarantos adds that the beer companies actually deliver his haul for the big day pre-dyed. For those looking to avoid an embarrassing green tongue, blue curacao can also be used in lighter beers. But as you might guess, it also adds a notable kick to the drink, so sip with caution.
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absinthe: now totally legal
the thujone out of their absinthe and still legally sell it. This, in turn, led to an outright repeal of the ban in 2007 — one that was quickly capitalized on by the St. George Distillery.
“Got tight last night on absinthe. Did knife tricks.”
“We began selling St. George Absinthe Verte to the public on Dec. 21, 2007, and sold out of our entire stock of product before the day was done,” said Ellie Winters of St. George.“The ban’s reversal had attracted a lot of media attention and, needless to say, there was a lot of pent-up demand.”
Ernest Hemingway
Obviously, we recommend neither. But for generations, the green fairy has been the jade juice of choice for artists, writers and those simply wishing to try an exotic forbidden nectar. There is a common misconception that absinthe is illegal, owing to wild propaganda about its use in the 19th century. That led to a ban in the United States, which was eventually skirted by distillers who realized they could filter
So now that you can legally drink absinthe, what’s the best way
to do it? Some filter the drink through a sugar cube, some mix it with water and some set it on fire. In this case, we have an expert opinion from Papa himself: Ernest Hemingway mixed his with champagne for a drink he called “Death in the Afternoon.” Simply mix 1 ½ oz. absinthe with 4 oz. champagne. You’re done. In a number of ways. ••• In addition to beer and absinthe, there’s a whole world of green drinks out there, from the sophisticated (crème de menthe) to the pedestrian (Apple Schnapps, Boone’s Farm “melon ball” wine). M
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one shining moment
Island madness
Looking for a friendly spot to watch the NCAA tournament with fellow fans/alumni/obsessives? Hilton Head Island has a TV for you. By Zach Van Hart
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very March, sports dreams, bragging rights and plentiful excuses to play hooky all collide in the form of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, affectionately known to anyone who’s ever filled out a bracket as March Madness. And also every March, that madness is felt all over the island as fans, alumni and informal groups re-congregate at favorite regular hangouts. The insanity will be particularly thick for Brian Bambeck, owner of Mangiamo, which bills itself as “your home away from home for the Ohio State Buckeyes” on its website. Bambeck, a 1995 graduate of Ohio State and currently interim president of the local chapter of its alumni group, always hosts a crowd for Ohio State tournament games, and with the Buckeyes having spent much of the season in that No. 1 spot, he expects plenty of fans this month. But as luck would have it, his restaurant is moving to a new location across the road on Main Street – and the move is expected sometime soon. “It’s out of my control,” Bambeck says. “It’s very chaotic. Hopefully, in the middle of all that, I’ll have basketball going on. If we’re in the Final Four, it’ll be a good (time) for us. And I expect us to be playing in the Final Four.” While Mangiamo serves as home for Ohio State fans, Callahan’s Sports Bar on New Orleans Road tends to bring in large groups for West Virginia or
Michigan State games. Last season
both teams reached the Final Four; this season the Spartans will be shooting for their third straight trip there. “At Callahan’s, they treat us well that’s why we keep going back there,” said Tony Topoleski, a Hilton Head resident and one of the leaders of an informal local Michigan State fan base. “They can depend on the Michigan State people.” Meanwhile, over at Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill on Greenwood Drive, patrons can still be found smiling about the Green Bay Packers. But once the tournament tips off, the bar expects the usual crowds to rally behind the defending national champion Duke Blue Devils. (The bar’s owners might even grill some brats on the deck if their favorite team, Wisconsin, keeps winning.) Yet another spot with 30-plus TVs and a 10-foot screen is Casey’s Sports Bar and Grill on New Orleans Road. Fans of numerous teams frequent the south end spot, though owner Woody Rennie notices a regional theme. “We get a lot more interest in the northern teams than southern teams,” said Rennie. Some of the regular groups include Syracuse, PIttsburgh and Connecticut, three of the many Big East teams who are poised to dance and possibly win the championship. “It’s wide open this year,” said Rennie, “but I think it’s going to be a Big East team.” M March 2011
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THE ISLAND’S GREENEST HOME
‘Nowadays, it’s not smart to build homes that waste energy. This is the way we have to go.’
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The water views aren’t bad, of course, but there’s a bigger reason that Ernst and Christina Bruderer chose to build their home in Windmill Harbour: The area, conceived by Charles Fraser with sustainability in mind, is one of the most progressive on the island, one that enables and encourages the kind of eco-friendly construction that is the home’s hallmark. A self-proclaimed “frustrated architect” with a vision for an ecologically friendly home, Ernst Bruderer approached architect Terry Rosser and Chris VanGeison of VanGeison Construction, who had recently built an Earth Craft home in Palmetto Bluff, to help make his green vision a reality — not to be trendy, not to cut power bills, but because, as Bruderer says, 62
“It is our responsibility.” Bruderer was determined to build the home to the highest energy-efficient standards, going the extra mile (and then some) to source renewable materials and appliances from as far away as Germany. “We had a blast doing it,” adds VanGeison. “They were wonderful to work with, because they understood.” Environmentally friendly
measures were put into place from day one. Waste from the production process was separated on site and sent to appropriate recycling and disposal centers, while the parts of the original landscape that had to be moved, such as the palm trees, were replanted in the gardens by Mark Baker of Wood and Partners, Inc. The home’s landscaping employs local plants, and its pathways are lined with crushed shells. Bruderer’s ultimate goal is to craft a “natural garden” that will be sustained wholly by the elements, though until then rainwater is being collected and used for irrigation. Eco-friendly design is evident everywhere. A special filter recycles shower and sink water for the toilets, while the driveway’s sand-based paving stones enable rainwater to permeate through the ground, relieving the street’s storm
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system. Runoff from the roof is directed through gutters and a filtration system into a cistern below. (Given Hilton Head’s levels of rainfall, this should enable the Bruderers to collect 77,000 gallons of water annually for reuse.) The elevator is flooded with natural light from the home’s skylights, which eliminates the need for an energyconsuming light fixture. The guest and kids’ bedrooms share a single floor, meaning that heating can essentially be shut off to that level when it’s unoccupied. The garage is already outfitted with a socket for the Nissan Leaf, an electric, zero-emission car that the Bruderers plan to buy when it is released later this year. And the list goes on — although Bruderer is quick to point out that many of these features can easily be incorporated into existing homes.
In contrast to its Charleston-style exterior, the interior of the property is sleek and minimalist, reflecting Ernst and Christina’s European tastes. The home’s simple elegance reflects the family’s “less is more” philosophy. The couple designed the kitchen with Atlanta-based German company Bulthaup, using mostly Miele appliances and Silestone countertops, which is an environmentally friendly alternative to granite. An attractive eye-level fireplace creates a divider between the kitchen and living space, with large windows framing the expansive views (and beautiful sunsets) across the water. In short, the efficiency doesn’t detract one bit from the beauty. “Nowadays, it’s not smart to build homes that waste energy,” Bruderer says, “This is the way we have to go.” M March 2011
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the greenest of building blocks Insulation • Aerated concrete block walls and foundations • Filmed insulating glass windows Sustainability • Bamboo floors throughout • Certified plywood from managed forests • PaperStone countertops made of a composite of recycled paper and resin. • Gas fireplaces • High-efficiency appliances, including wall-mounted, European dual-flush toilets Renewable energy • Geothermal pumps for heating • Solar panels to provide 20% of home’s electricity • VanGeison Construction had to create a new company to meet their needs for collecting rainwater Awards • 2010 Lighthouse Awards for Best Green Home in Beaufort County; Best Kitchen • First LEED silver-certified home in Hilton Head.
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Geothermal • A geothermal ground source heat pump, installed by Gochnauer Mechanical, uses the same components as a conventional heating/cooling system, but instead of exchanging refrigeration with outdoor air temperatures it uses the consistent ground temperature to enhance efficiency. Holes are drilled in the land, and a small pump is used to push water in and out of the ground in a buried-loop system. To warm the home, fluid-filled underground pipes absorb stored heat and carry it indoors; an indoor unit then compresses heat to higher temperatures and distributes it throughout the building. To cool the home, the system reverses, pulling heat from the building through the loop and transferring it to the cooler earth.
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>> So you’re already doing your part to protect the planet by bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, using low-energy light bulbs and looking for ways to reduce, reuse and BY KAREN CERRATI AND JANE STOUFFER recycle every day. Here are even more tips and tricks to live so “green” you’d swear it was always St. Patrick’s Day — many of which will even put some green back in your wallet.
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LET THE LIGHT SHINE BRIGHT Next time you’re dusting, give those light bulbs a good onceover — you can coax 50 percent more light out of your bulbs just by dusting them regularly. Turn off the light, let the bulb cool down and clean with a dust-grabbing dry cloth. (And, of course, when a standard light bulb burns out, replace with an Energy Starrated bulb.) Here’s another lighting tip: Place your lamps in corners, so that they light up two walls at once. Fewer lamps + fewer light bulbs = greater savings.
FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING IN YOUR FRIDGE Your refrigerator uses about 1/6 of all the energy in your home. Turn off your energy-guzzling
ice maker and go back to using ice trays to save 14-20 percent on your fridge’s electric bill. Keep your fridge and freezer full too: Once chilled, food will act as a temperature regulator. Just allow room for air to circulate. (If you’re thinking a bit bigger, get an energy-efficient refrigerator and be careful what you put in it.)
BECOME A DRAFT DODGER Be sure to close the damper on your fireplace when it’s not in use — or you could literally be sending money up the chimney! An open damper can raise your heating and cooling costs by as much as 15 percent. Check windows and doors for drafts — it’s as simple as holding a lit candle around the edges and seeing where it flickers. Replace old windows with energy-efficient double- or triple-pane
products. Look for the Energy Star label. And every time you make a change, sniff around about federal and local tax rebates, financing or other incentives.
AIR YOUR DIRTY LAUNDRY Today’s more efficient detergents mean you can wash all of your clothes in cold water and still get them fresh and clean. Full loads in the dryer will dry more quickly. Toss a dry towel in with your wet clothes to absorb moisture and shorten your drying time.
BECOME A PEANUT FARMER The next time you’re faced with a cardboard box filled with Styrofoam packing peanuts, reach for your shovel. Mix potting soil with the peanuts to fill
your big planters. They’ll allow good drainage and make the pot or container much easier to move around. Got more peanuts than plants? Call the Plastic Loose Fill Council’s Peanut Hotline at 800828-2214 to find out where you can recycle.
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE If you’re running the tap to warm up water, put a bucket or pitcher under the faucet. Use the captured water to give your plants a good soak or to wash the
kitchen or bathroom floor. Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators to save resources without sacrificing water pressure. And consider low-flow toilets: They use only 1.6 gallons per flush, compared to 3.5 gallons per flush for pre-1994 models. If you have an older model, adjust your float
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home / garden valve to admit less water into the toilet’s tank. Of course, you don’t need products to save water — behavioral changes also add up quickly. Using a broom instead of the garden hose to clean your driveway, for instance, can save 80 gallons of water. Getting in the habit of showering rather than taking a tub bath can help too; a family of four can save up to 200 gallons of water a week that way. Finally, if you’re going to be away from home for a weekend or longer, turn off your hot water heater (or turn its thermostat down to the lowest setting — it will only take about an hour to reheat when you return).
Join the fan club Ceiling fans are a Southern staple, perfect for creating gentle breezes on those steamy summer days. But did you know changing
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can help lower heating costs in cooler months? In the summer, flip the switch so that the blades rotate counter-clockwise. When using a ceiling fan in the summer, raise your thermostat a few degrees — it can reduce air-conditioning energy consumption of 40 percent or more. In cooler weather, switch your fan blades’ rotation to clockwise, to push down the warm air that rises to the ceiling. Just be sure to keep the fan speed on low so you don’t create a windchill effect. Remember, the bigger the room, the bigger the fan blades.
Drive a green machine You don’t need to drive a hybrid or electric car to use less gasoline — just clean the junk out of your trunk! Those golf clubs, beach chairs and/or sporting goods all add weight to your car, making
it use more gas. Also, make sure your tires are properly inflated and your air filter is cleaned regularly. Don’t let your car idle for more than a minute, as it takes less gas to restart your car. Keep your windows up when driving on the highway to prevent drag —use the flow-through ventilation to keep cool.
Follow that star When the A/C or water heater need replacing, buy an Energy Star-rated unit. You may pay a little more up front, but you’ll save in the end. Replace aging appliances with new energy-efficient models. And every time you do so, see if you’re eligible for utilitycompany rebates.
Be careful where you walk Bamboo is considered an
environmentally friendly flooring material due to its high yield and the relatively fast rate at which it replenishes (every 4-6 years, instead of 50-100 for typical hardwoods). Recycled linoleum and laminate are also good green choices. Even better, use granite or other natural stone.
Choose a healthy paint Conventional paints contain solvents, toxic metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can cause smog, ozone pollution and indoor air quality problems, and those unhealthy ingredients are constantly released into the air while you’re painting, while the paint dries and even after the paints are completely dry. Opt instead for zero- or low-VOC paint, which is readily available from most major paint manufacturers today.
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GREEN YOUR CLEANING Replace traditional cleaners, detergents and soaps with more environmentally friendly counterparts. Toxic ingredients
in products like glass cleaner can be harmful to pets, children and adults. Most supermarkets stock cleaners with only natural ingredients, but if you’re looking to go even further, homemade cleaners are extremely cost-effective, since you probably already have them in your pantry. Baking soda, lemon juice and vinegar are just some of the products that can replace everyday toxic cleaners.
Think Solar Use solar lighting wherever you can: spotlights, security lights, landscape lights, fountains and more. It’s as simple as it sounds.
Be Smart and Green There are a great many ways to make your home smarter and greener. Use Internet-connected video to check up on things when you’re not home. Learn how you can adjust the thermostat, heat the hot tub, turn on the oven, start the coffee and turn off the lights all from your smartphone. Program your security system to alert you through e-mail or phone when activity is detected. Organize each and every component of your home entertainment system with a single touch-screen remote. Control the watering of the landscape and outdoor lighting from a single source. Sure, all of these things may sound futuristic, but they’re all available today, and they’ll put money back in your pocket. M March 2011
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Your garden’s March to-do list The sun is shining and the ground it’s warming; it’s time to begin laying the groundwork for your spring garden. Here are four ways to get started. By Karen Geiger
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s there anything sweeter than March in the Lowcountry? The air fills with the sweet scents of wisteria, the land begins to send out lush new growth and the nurseries brim with fresh, colorful new offerings. But March is also a busy month, one filled with a long list of planning, planting and maintenance tasks. Knowing where to start in this seemingly overwhelming “to do list” can be a great help; here’s a quick primer to get you started:
Step 1: Cleanup Start by getting rid of all the
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branches that have come down over the winter and rake up all leaves, pine cones and accumulated pine straw. Pests and diseases like to overwinter in the top layer of the organic matter that surrounds your plants, so removing it early will reduce future infestations and help you start the season with a clean slate. (But be careful not to damage the new, emerging sprouts when working around plants!) Still, even after cleanup, you’ll need to give your greenery a chance to flush back — we’ve had a long, cold winter, and many plants that haven’t gone dormant in years did so this time. Philodendron and ginger are particularly root-hardy in the Lowcountry, and perennials such as cannas, salvias, and ruellia will emerge once soil temperatures begin to warm. But keep in mind that sometimes — well, a lot of times — gardening can be a practice in patience. Before rushing out to replace any treasures you think you’ve lost, wait until the Crape Myrtles have leafed out — these are among the last trees to do so.
Step 2: Get ready to prune Now is the time to do any of the heavy trimming required to rejuvenate, shape and control the size of your plants. Viburnum and ligustrum are examples of fast-growing shrubs that can handle being pruned back hard — to within a couple of feet from the ground if needed. Podocarpus and boxwood, meanwhile, are more slow-growing and will benefit more from a light pruning — to no more than one-third their size. Understanding a plant’s growth pattern can help you determined how much pruning it needs. The process of “selective
pruning” can also increase the health of woody landscape material. Start by removing any diseased, dead or injured branches. Next, gradually thin the older stems. And finally, give an overall haircut to eliminate spent flowers and encourage uniform growth. (Contrary to popular belief, your Crape Myrtles need only to be selectively pruned.) Wait to prune spring blooming plants, such as azaleas and gardenias, until after they bloom. Cut perennials and ornamental grasses back to six inches. And if liriope and ferns start showing signs of winter damage, shear them back before the new growth gets too tall.
Step 3 It’s time to fertilize Start by taking a soil sample. Our county’s horticultural extension service provides this service, which is invaluable in determining exactly what supplements our plants really require. Once your needs are established, I advocate using slowrelease organic fertilizers. They won’t burn your plants, aren’t as high in salt content and are much safer for our treasured waterways. Finally, add compost to improve soil structure and natural mulches to conserve water.
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The edible container garden Looking for a quick, tasty way to go green this spring? Start outside your window. By Karen Geiger
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arch in the Lowcountry can be a magical month, as the life cycle begins again and our coastal landscape awakens. I love to watch this time of year as our marshes begin their gradual shift to green, our trees take on fresh chartreuse tones and our lawns begin to re-emerge after a long winter. But green is more than just a color, of course — it means a gradual evolution in the way we live and do business. And one of the newest trends in our area’s evolving green industry is the “edible landscape.” That’s a fancy term for growing your own food, a practice that reconnects us Mother Earth, delights our children and is rich in health benefits. The backyard vegetable garden can be a culinary delight and a gardeners’ oasis, but it can also be a 72
time-intensive endeavor that without proper care can quickly fall victim to weeds and/or insects. Still, if those worries are holding you back from growing your own food, I invite you to give edible containers a try. You might be surprised at the multitudes of fruits and vegetables that will thrive in a pot. If you’re starting an edible container, begin with the basics. Choose a large container that will allow for ample root growth and keep watering needs to a minimum. Use organic soil mixes, compost and fertilizers Find a sunny spot, away from rabbits and, of course, deer. And start small: Herbs are the classic choice for containers, and I always keep a few favorites on my deck for cooking. Rosemary is probably one of the easiest and most reliable for our area, but
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chives, thyme, and oregano also do well here all year long. Parsley, cilantro, and sage can be wonderful additions to the winter container; they thrive in cooler temperatures, but will decline during the heat of our summers. Once it does heat up, try basil (my choice summer herb) and pick from a variety of cultivars, including Italian, Greek, Thai and Lemon. (Not everything works though: mint can be invasive in the ground and for that reason I prefer to keep mine in a pot.) If you’re looking to get a bit more ambitious and explore the world of vegetables, you can’t do better than peppers — they make great plants and they love our heat. All types will work, from sweet Bells to hot Chiles, but it’s best to wait until May to plant them, since they do not care for cool temperatures. I also have good luck with my beloved tomatoes — cherry and grape varieties are easy and prolific — and the many dwarf forms on vegetables on the market these days, including beans, cucumbers, squash, and eggplant. During cooler weather try some colorful
additions such as gourmet lettuce, spinach, kale, cabbage, and beets. I’m talking a lot about vegetables here, but don’t count out fruits, which can also make wonderful container-grown plants. Topiary citrus trees can be stunning while producing a multitude of delectables, but for something different, try a dwarf banana, avocado, persimmon or natal plum. Strawberries have gorgeous cascading foliage, which makes them a fabulous underplanting. So what’s the most satisfying way to start an edible container garden? Not surprising, I like to try it all, combining different edibles into one container for a pleasing array of textures and colors. I use edible flowers in my mixed pots: for instance, purple basil, orange marigolds, and lemon thyme can vibrant with life in the summer, while. red beets with calendulas can be substituted in the winter months. But however you choose to try it, growing edibles in containers is tasty, rewarding and good for everyone involved. Bon appetit! M March 2011
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Club Membership | South Carolina Yacht Club
South Carolina Yacht Club 10 Yacht Club Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843.681.4844 | www.scyachtclub.com
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he South Carolina Yacht Club is a boutique club located behind a protected locked harbour on the Intracoastal Waterway in Windmill Harbour. Opening her doors on July 1, 1989, the South Carolina Yacht Club was founded by Leslie and James N. (JR) Richardson, Jr. Since its inception, it has remained a unique and elegant club, with a wide array of social activities and small special interest groups and a membership of some of the most interesting people from around the world who live or visit Hilton Head Island.
Board of South Carolina Yacht Club
For more information about The South Carolina Yacht Club, go to www.scyachtclub.com.
Yachting The South Carolina Yacht Club offers a vast array of boating programs for the entire family! Cruises are organized monthly by the Cruise Fleet throughout the year for all boat owners.
Lessons Private and group lessons are available for all ages and levels of experience. The Junior Sailing Program, which features sailing instruction for juniors ages 6 and up, is known as the premier sailing program for Hilton Head Island junior sailors. Scholarships based on financial need are awarded through the support of the Bob Pancoast Sailing Scholarship Fund, which was founded by members of the South Carolina Yacht Club.
Racing • Harbor 20 Racing - SCYC members sail the Hilton Head Harbor 20 Fleet every Wednesday afternoon. The Club hosts three major annual regattas: • Harbor 20 Spring Regatta - held in May of each year. • Spar Wars Regatta - held in August of each year. • Ocean Challenge - held in October of each year. The Club is a member of the prestigious South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (SAYRA). SCYC boats are always in attendance at the events. Contact the Club’s Sailing Office at sailing@scyachtclub.com for details for any of the above activities at (843) 342-BOAT.
Marina The 15.5-acre marina at Windmill Harbour connects to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Calibogue Sound via a locked harbour — one of only three of its kind on the Eastern Seaboard. The marina boasts 260 boat slips, which is one of the largest marinas in the area.
Junior Cotillion The South Carolina Yacht Club Junior Cotillion was formed by the Protocol Committee in 2004 with the purpose of instilling in the youth of our club the importance of social graces, including respectful behavior, dining etiquette, yachting etiquette, and dance instruction. Each year the South Carolina Yacht Club has a ceremony to honor the Cotillion Students at the Legacy League Family Ball.
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The South Carolina Yacht Club Clubhouse
The Wine Cellar The Wine Cellar is the South Carolina Yacht Club’s “Best Kept Secret.” The unique and intimate setting of the wine cellar is the perhaps the most private dining experience on Hilton Head Island.
Tennis The SCYC tennis programs include competitive women’s and men’s USTA teams (adult, senior, mixed, super senior and combo) as well as relaxing and enjoyable social events and clinics that bring friends together to play.
Membership Membership in the South Carolina Yacht Club is by invitation and classifications are based on age and residency. Members wear club patches on their navy blazers to club ceremonies, keeping the tradition of fine yacht clubs alive at the South Carolina Yacht Club. For information regarding membership, please contact Membership Director Vicki Burris.
Real Estate Team The team at the Richardson Group in Windmill Harbour are here to serve you in all your rental and real estate needs. For your personalized visit of Windmill Harbour and the South Carolina Yacht Club call Paige Rose at (843) 681-5600 at the Richardson Group.
Dining and Special Events The South Carolina Yacht Club is known for fabulous food and excellent service. Friendly staff and the camaraderie of their Club family welcome members Wednesday through Sunday year round. A calendar of special events for all ages keeps members’ social calendars full of fun and excitement.
Sports Club In addition to seven Har Tru tennis courts, the SCYC Sports Club features a Junior Olympic size pool and fitness center and is a short walk around the beautiful harbour from the main Clubhouse.
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Club Membership | Hampton Hall Club
Hampton Hall Club
170 Hampton Hall Blvd, Bluffton, SC 29910 843.815.8730 | www.hamptonhallclubsc.com
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he Hampton Hall Club is the area’s most prestigious country club community featuring the magnificent Pete Dye Signature Golf
Course. Designed by the master in Old World style, this extraordinary golf course is impeccably maintained and features a brilliantly open design with beautiful, panoramic vistas to inspire your best game!
For more information about Hampton Hall Club, go to www.hiltonheadmonthly.com.
Amenities Golf Course, Golf Clubhouse, State-of-the-Art Health and Fitness Club, Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Bocce Courts, Playground, Basketball Courts and the Community Clubhouse. Highlights include: • 18 Hole, Championship Pete Dye Golf Course • Grille Room and Bar • Brasserie Restaurant and Tavern • Library and Pool Room • Aerobics Room • Massage and Steam Rooms • 4 Clay and 2 Lighted Har Tru Tennis Courts
Member Clubs Kayaking, Entertainment, Bunko, Mah Jong, Walking, Bridge, Book, Bible Study, Pinochle, Bocce and many more.
Membership Available to both property and non-property owners, the various Golf Memberships offered at Hampton Hall are uniquely tailored to best suit your individual needs. Discover Golf Membership - Six month trial program (great for beginners) Prestige Golf Membership - Ongoing annual golf program with no equity commitment Equity Golf Membership - Unlimited privileges and golf access No matter your golfing interest, Hampton Hall has a Membership designed for you! Initiation fees and dues vary depending on Golf Membership offering. Hampton Hall Club also offers Fitness and Social Membership to all property owners. The country club boasts a wide array of amenities for you and your family to enjoy. To schedule your preview round or to learn more about Hampton Hall Club, please contact Membership Director, Kendahl Mills, at 843-815-8730 or by email at kmills@hamptonhallsc.com.
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Club Membership | Moss Creek
Moss Creek
1523 Fording Island Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926 843.836.6121 | www.mosscreek-hiltonhead.com mosscreek@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com
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oss Creek is a community of exquisite homes and stunningly beautiful sunsets over golden tidal marshes, just minutes from the bridge leading to world-famous Hilton Head Island. Nature is also an integral part of the Moss Creek lifestyle with 47 acres of natural habitat, with biking and walking trails, boardwalks and observation decks.
For more information about Moss Creek, go to www.mosscreek-hiltonhead.com.
Amenities Every Moss Creek property owner is also a Member of our exceptional private Community. That means that if you wish, you can enjoy golf and follow it with a meal at the marsh view Clubhouse; play tennis at the active tennis center; bike on the leisure trails or through the nature preserves; enjoy boating from the deep water marina; or relax by the magnificent waterfront pool and fitness complex that opened last summer.
Membership Moss Creek is the talk of the Lowcountry with the innovative Membership Activity Fee schedule and the magnificent new Pool and Fitness Complex. The Community is financially strong, maintains a Reserve Fund to keep all its amenities in excellent condition, and has a well thought-out Long Range Plan. The professional Management staff focuses on Member services and is accountable to the Board of Directors which sets corporate policies.
Member Clubs There is never a dull moment in Moss Creek as Members are invited to join any of the more that forty social clubs and groups available to them. If, as it is said, your life is measured by the friends you keep, then Moss Creek is where you belong.
Unlimited Activity Fee
Every Moss Creek owner* has the option to pay an Annual Activity Fee of $1,000 for Unlimited Use of the following amenities: • Unlimited Golf on both Fazio Courses (excludes cart fees) • Unlimited Golf Practice Facilities • Unlimited Tennis Center Use Marina usage, including launching ramp, is also provided. (Limited to one wet or dry storage slip/space and two kayak storage spaces.)
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This is the most attractive amenity package available in the Lowcountry. The exceptional combination of price plus quality makes Moss Creek truly unique as a private, residential community. Owners who choose not to take advantage of the Annual Activity Fee can pay a daily fee for use of the amenities. It’s all here at Moss Creek, unlimited amenities for a small price. Come visit us and see why we are so proud of our community. *Includes owner, spouse/partner & dependent children (under 25) living at home.
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Club Membership | Rotary Clubs
Putting Service Above Self
Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area Rotary Clubs
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hat would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000
clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
You are invited to be a guest at one of or all three Rotary Clubs to see first-hand the difference Rotarians make in our community and around the world.
Rotary Club of Bluffton
Club Events / Involvement Includes: • Bluffton Oyster Roast (January) Rotary Community Center / Oscar Frazier Park • Rotary reader Program (M.C. Riley Elementary School) Wednesday Mornings - 7:30 AM 11 Recreation Court (P.O. Box 142) Bluffton, SC 29910 • Student of the Month (M.C. Riley Elementary School) • International Youth Exchange Program 843.815.2277 Please visit us! Deluxe, catered Breakfast Buffet only $14.00 www.blufftonrotary.org
Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island The Island’s First (and still largest) Rotary Club Proudly serving and improving our island since 1974 An impressive past and exciting future. 843.686.4100 www.hiltonheadrotary.org
Sunset Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island Be our guest at one of our weekly dinner meetings at The Chart House 6:30-7:30 PM. Social Hour 6:00 PM For more information call Dan Hergenroeder at 843.342.3025 or Gordon Deal at 843.342.2287
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Stimulating programs, great fellowship, connections and challenging service projects. Come join us at our weekly Thursday Luncheons at Sea Pines Country Club at 12:30-1:30 PM (Free Sea Pines pass)
Our community and world projects include: • 19th Hole at Heritage Classic Foundation Golf Tournament (All proceeds donated to local charities) • Family Promise • Haiti Emergency Relief Fund • Sapelo Island • Dictionary Program for local Third Graders
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Club Membership | Tennisclub of the Low Country
Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill
4 Clubhouse Drive, Bluffton, SC 29926 843 816.1665 | www.tlcrosehill.com
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onveniently located in the heart of Bluffton, Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill provides the latest in tennis instruction, as well as tennis programs with a personal touch you just won’t find anywhere else.
For more information about The Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill, go to www.tlcrosehill.com. Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill: The friendliest club in the Low Country!! Welcome to Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill, the neighborhood club with all the amenities you would expect to find in larger clubs. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, our helpful staff is trained to assist you in effectively reaching your goals.
Amenities • 6 clay courts; 3 will be lighted • Underground and above ground watering system to maximize play • Unique fencing combining wood and metal fabric • 6 specialized junior courts designed for the QuickStart Junior Program • Finished pathways and elegant landscaping • 1650 sq. Clubhouse with shower and locker facilities • Staffed Pro Shop to include logo merchandize, stringing services, and accessories • Covered decking and kitchen access for Member social events
Gavin Cox Lowcountry Sports Network Co-Owner of Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill
Membership This introductory Membership is available to the first 50 Memberships only. As a Charter Member, you receive the following benefits: • Initiation Fee reduced by $250 • Tennisclub of the Low Country gift certificate value of $500 to apply to programs and/or lessons • A one-time transfer of your Membership • On-site recognition of your Charter Membership To secure a Charter Membership requires a $500 payment with your application and the balance is due when the club opens. Payments will be placed in an escrow account until construction is completed.
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Butch Staples Co-Owner of Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill
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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP is obvious in this beautiful home w/a panoramic view of the 3rd Fwy of private Bear Creek Golf course. Lots of recent updates - LR & DR, updated Kitchen overlooking a light filled Family Room w/custom builtins. Large Master Bath w/overiszed whirlpool tub. Great Value! $399,000
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THE PRESERVE AT INDIGO RUN
BEAUTIFUL UPDATED Lake Forest Villa on one level. Gorgeous Lagoon view with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Spacious Great Room. Updated Kitchen and Baths. $339,000
BEAUTIFUL BELLMEADE Spacious Stockton Model Home with 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + Bonus Room. Elegant LR & DR. Private Master Suite & BA. Screened Lanai for outdoor entertaining. $332,500
BEAUTIFUL EVIAN VILLA 1st Floor Flat totally renovated in 2006. Incredible Lagoon/Golf View from this 2BR, 2BA villa. Beautifully furnished + perfect for a second home or vacation rental. $319,000
BEST VALUE 3 Bedroom Villa. Ground floor popular “Camellia” floor plan with a 2 car Garage. Convenient North end of the Island location. Security. Beautiful Community Pool. $279,000
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(843) 681-3307 or (800) 267-3285 Charles Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 215 Home - (843) 681-3000
81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
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Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002
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Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301 Angela@AngelaMullis.com
Island Resident Since 1972. Hilton Head Plantation Collection
12 FIDDLERS WAY
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23 VIRGINIA RAIL LANE
ENJOY THE VIEW over Bear Lake from your expansive deck - the wildlife and sunsets. This home has been totally redone - new flooring wood/tile/carpet, high smooth ceilings, new baths and kitchen, 3 BR 3 Full Bath. LR&DR Parking Under. Short walk to Spring Lake, bike ride to the Port Royal Sound and Hilton Head Plantation’s best lake views. $548,750
WHAT A HOME – Open, Bright, Contemporary, Eclectic, First Class Appointment, Fun, Comfortable and Very Livable.This remodeled 3BR Hilton Head Plantation home is nestled under 100 year old Moss Draped Oaks and is just off the Signature Hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head’s 12th Fairway. The gardens and stamped concrete patios add to the viewing and living enjoyment. $499,000
OPEN AND BRIGHT lagoon view home totally repainted inside. New carpetand most appliances. Ready to be moved into Make it your Hilton Head Plantation home. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4 1/2 BA, Kitchen/Family Room formal Living Room and Dining Room - mature landscaping. 2 car garage and fireplace. $465,000
SHORT WALK TO PORT ROYAL SOUND and a golf view of Oyster Reef Golf Club’s 8th Green and 9th Fairway! Private oversized patio homesite has 4 BR/ 2.5 BA home. Formal LR & DR with a fantastic kitchen/family room combo. Two fireplaces, first floor master bedroom, and mature landscaping. $464,000
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UPDATED FULL SIZE BEAR CREEK GOLF FAIRWAY 3 BR home in Hilton Head Plantation newly updated. Granite countertops, smooth ceilings, and new tile and Cabinetry. Great location and value. Enjoy all Hilton Head Island has to offer - close to Beach, Shopping, and Dining. Easy to maintain. Open floor plan, greenhouse window in Kitchen, screened Porch and 2 car Garage. $382,000
BETTER THAN MOVE-IN CONDITION This home is a 10! 3 BR, eat-in-kitchen, formal DR and great room, high ceilings, wood floors, 2-car garage, fireplace and more. Newer top of the line HVAC. Many hours will be enjoyed on the back patio sitting around the fire pit. Near Spring Lake Recreation area and Seabrook Farm. $389,000
WONDERFUL HOME located in the Rookery Neighborhood and on a quite cul de sac. This 3 BR home has been repainted inside, new carpet; it features a 2 car garage masonry fire place, formal LR & DR, winterized screen porch and an eat-in kitchen. Walk to the neighborhood pool, bike ride to Dolphin Head and Spring Lake Recreation areas - near shopping, dining, and short ride to the beach. $318,000
INDIGO RUN PLANTATION LOWEST PRICED HOME. 3 BR, 2.5 BA landscaped view home. High ceilings, 2-car garage, eat-in-kitchen, formal LR & DR. Located on full size homesite near the plantation main entrance, shopping and the beach. Quiet private residential golf community. $398,500
NORTH FOREST BEACH
REDUCED OVER $900,000 WALK TO THE BEACH FROM THIS 5TH ROW CORNER HERON STREET HOME 6BR/6BA beach home ideal for permanent home, 2nd home, or rental property. Private deck w/pool, hot tub, direct access to full BA on 1st floor, ground level Activity Rm, 1st Floor Great Rm, open Kitchen with s/s appliances, Utility Rm, 2 Master Suites (one on 1st floor), limestone flooring, 3+ Car Garage, FP & more! Fully furnished and on rental market! TRADES CONSIDERED! $1,274,000
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WONDERFUL quiet end unit located in Shipyard’s Golfmaster.Conveniently located near the Pope Avenue gate and Coligny Plaza. Enjoy natural lighting, skylights, and a beautiful golf view. Walk or bike to the beach. Enjoy the community pool and tennis courts. 3BR/3BA, dining area with chandelier, family room, and wood burning fireplace. Rent or live in full time. Seller to pay up to 3% of closing costs. $298,500
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MOSS CREEK
MOSS CREEK - MARSH
2155 BLAKERS BLVD
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9 SPARTINA POINT Walk to the new Moss Creek pool and health club and your boat at the docks on McKay’s Creek. Membership includedtennis and championship golf. This 3BR/3BA split bedroom home was remodeled in 2004–kitchen/ family room plus fantastic screened porch, high ceilings and limestone flooring. $578,500
2 TIMBER LANE This wonderful 3 BR 2.5 Bath home is being sold in an estate sale ‘as is’. Located on a full size corner homesite overlooking a tidal salt marsh lagoon. Pull into your convenient semicircle driveway and entertain in your large eat-in Kitchen. In Moss Creek with private golf and deep water boating access. $249,000
LARGE TOWNHOME with 2 car garage and a screened-in porch overlooking the amenities of Mill Creek. This house features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Corian counters in the Kitchen. Short Sale. $177,800
WELCOME HOME to this Southern home. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with panoramic lake views. Features include lush landscaping, private dock, four bedrooms, 3 baths, bonus room with separate office, dining room and eat-in kitchen, Fern Lakes also has a community pool & boat storage and is right around the corner from downtown Bluffton. $360,000
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THE RESERVE AT WOODBRIDGE
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LOCATED ON THE LARGEST homesite in Woodbridge and at the end of a cul-de-sac, this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath plus bonus room is in outstanding condition. The home features wood and tile floors, hard surface counters in the eat-in kitchen, dining room, great room with a fireplace and a covered rear porch. Welcome home to this wonderful floorplan with a wooded view. $180,000
TWO PROPERTIES! 3 BR/ 2 BA with screened porch on Ground Floor or 2 BR/ 2 BA 2nd Floor Condo with a sun room overlooking the woods. The Reserve at Woodbridge is a gated community with a community pool, fitness center, car wash, trash service and more!
GREAT PRICE 4 BR, 3 BA near deep water boat landing minutes from Bluffton and Savannah bridge. Heart of pine floors, new carpet, custom details and large kitchen. $198,000
SPECTACULAR HOME! 4 BR and 2.5 BA, study, dining room, eat-in kitchen, with a great room and fenced in back yard overlooking the golf course. This home is also a short walk to the amenities of Island West. $345,000
THE FARM
THE FARM
12 PINE ISLAND RD
LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES BUCKINGHAM LANDING 32 BIG OAK STREET (LOT) Great setting with a wooded view and deep water access. Septic, well, and power are already on site. Just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island in Buckingham Landing and without the plantation restrictions $175,000 REDUCED
SKULL CREEK BOATSLIP 822 BAKERS COURT Lovely home located towards the end of a cul-de-sac and near the ammenities of The Farm. This home features a single car garage, eat-in-kitchen, first floor master and three more bedrooms upstairs. $142,000
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708 FIELD PLANTERS Two-story floorplan overlooking a lagoon and on a cul-de-sc. This home features a 2 car garage, dining room, eatin-kitchen, covered back porch, and 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Farm has a community pool and playground and is located near the schools, shopping, and easy access to Savannah, Beaufort, and Hilton Head. $139,000
THE VIEW SAYS IT ALL! Come and update this All Joy beach style cottage or build your dream home. Long, deep water views of the May River. $465,000
36’ BOAT SLIP in Hilton Head Plantation. EASY to pull in, protected slip. Water and electricity included in low yearly fee. $26,000
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The Cottage Group Ann Webster (o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com
Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $225 Million Sold!
Betty Hemphill
Ingrid Low
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Selling Island-wide for Over 24 Years with Over $224 Million Sold!
Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $237 Million Sold!
LONG COVE - 9 GOOD HOPE - Stunning completely remodeled designer appointed on cul de sac near marina and park this 4 bed/4 ½ ba plus den, family room features high ceilings, stone and wood floors, elevator, lagoon views and more. Below appraisal at $730,000
SEA PINES – Magnificent Mediterranean style oceanfront home in Sea Pines. 5 BR, 5.5 BA, built in 2000. $4,495,000. Call Ingrid.
SANDHILL CRANE - Third row beach house located on large lot.Private swimming pool and 2-car garage. 3 BR, 3.5 bath one-level home offers a sun room and outdoor decking. $975,000, furnished.
SEA PINES – SNOWY EGRET – Upgraded & remodeled 5 BR/4 BA beach home w./ pool on a rare appox half acre lot on the 6th row walkway. Great room w/ cathedral ceiling, savannah brick frplc, new kitchen, SS Viking appliances. $1,085,000 Furn.
PALMETTO DUNES – Leamington. Newer custom built 4 BR/4.5 BA home, a few steps from the beach. Antique wood floors. $1,299,000 furn. Call Ingrid.
SEA PINES – 2 BR Harbourwood Villa located on the 1st green of the Harbour Town Golf Links. $461,500. Furnished. Call Ann.
PALMETTO DUNES – HEATH DRIVE – Terrific golf vws from this 4 bed/3ba with pool. Walk to beach. Terrific rental income approx $70,000. $749,000 Furn. Call Betty.
17 CLUB COURSE DR – 3BR/3BA home with new master bath. Large Carolina room, wrap around deck, smooth ceilings, distant view of GC, open space. $539,000. Call Ingrid.
SEA PINES - GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Must see to believe the high quality renovations in this 3 BR villa. All new kitchen,baths,stone flooring, elec and plumbing.$575k Call Ann.
PORT ROYAL – 3rd row ocean 5 br/4 ba brick home with 3 car gar, screen porch, gourmet kitchen, new master suite, decks, high ceilings, wood & stone flrs . $985,000. Call Betty.
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SHIPYARD – WINDWARD VILLAGE – Charming 2 BR, 2.5 BA villa overlooking the pool & lush vegetation. Cathedral ceiling in living room, screen porch, kitchen with granite counters. $225,000 furn
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HILTON HEAD COMEDY CLUB In addition to its regular lineup of rotating weekly comics, the Pineland Station club has been playing home to national names such as Jimmie “J.J.” Walker and Pauly Shore (see page 94). Showtimes are 8 p.m., with an additional 10 p.m. show on Saturdays. Tickets are $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends (18 and older). 843-6817757, hiltonheadcomedyclub. com
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‘FIRE’ and ‘NATURE’ at the Art League An opening reception for the exhibits “In the Spirit of Nature: Explorations of Abstract Naturalism” by Mary Sullivan and “From the Fire” by Kevin Eichner takes place from 5-7 p.m. March 3; the exhibit runs through April 2 at the Art League of Hilton Head, Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head. 843-681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org
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“Coppelia,” presented by the Hilton Head Dance Theatre with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 25-26 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. For more on this joint production, see page 100.
WINGFEST BRINGS THE HEAT TO SHELTER COVE If it’s March, it must be WingFest: The 16h annual fiesta of spice and sauce returns from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 19 at Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head. In addition to hot goodness from a host of island restaurant, the fest will offer a kids’ zone, rock climbing wall, bungee jumping, a big-screen TV for the NBCAA tournament and live music by Deas Guyz and Good People. Voting for the People’s Choice Award closes at 4 p.m.; professional judging begins at 1:30. Tickets are $5 for those 13 and older; proceeds benefit the Island Rec Center’s scholarship fund. 843-681-7273, www.islandreccenter.org
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RUNNING for the green This year’s edition of the Hilton Head Island Shamrock Run 5K and Fun Walk begins at 8 a.m. March 12 at Heritage Plaza in front of New York City Pizza, which will host the post-race block part, conveniently enough. Late registration and packet pick-up takes place from 4:30-6 p.m. March 11 at New York City Pizza or 7-7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. All participants will receive a Shamrock Run T-shirt and St. Patrick’s Day party beads. 843-7578520, www.bearfootsports. com
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PAULY SHORE AT THE HILTON HEAD COMEDY CLUB Pauly Shore, of MTV, films and the 2003 mockumentary “Pauly Shore Is Dead” will be in town for a special appearance at the Hilton Head Comedy Club at 8 p.m. March 27. “Pauly Shore and Friends” will feature Shore, Steve Simeone and an opening set by the club’s resident comic of the week, Russ Nagel. Shore’s movie credits include “Encino Man,”“BioDome,”“In The Army Now” and “Son-In-Law’; he currently stars in a regular show at the Palms in Las Vegas called “Vegas Is My Oyster.” Doors open at 7 p.m.; tickets are $35. Advance reservations are recommended. 843-681-7757, hiltonheadcomedyclub.com
THEATER / DANCE / FILM Hilton Head Comedy Club: Showtimes are 8 p.m., with an additional 10 p.m. show on Saturdays. 430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station, Hilton Head. $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends. Full bar and menu, 18 years and older. 843-681-7757, hiltonheadcomedyclub.com “A Thousand Cranes” theater program: 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 17 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. During this 94
course, students age 13-18 will perform a show from start to finish with full lighting, sound, sets and costumes. Each student will be given the opportunity to act in at least one scene or monologue within the play. Rehearsal classes will focus on scene study and character development. The final production will be performed for a youth audience in the Arts Center’s Elizabeth Wallace Theatre. The instructor and director is Harry Culpepper. Tuition: $180. 843-6863945, ext. 222.
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MARCH music AT THE JAZZ CORNER
Here’s this month’s lineup of live music at the Jazz Corner, located in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 843-842-8620, www.thejazzcorner.com March 4-5: Lynn Roberts and The Bob Alberti Trio, with Dr. Bill Prince March 11-12: Jeremy Davis and the Equinox Jazz Quintet March 18-19: Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. March 25-26: Bob James with Howard Paul April 1-2: The Allan Vache Sextet, with special guest Ashley Locheed
“The Met: Live in HD” at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts: Live transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera via high-definition streaming. The season continues with “Lucia di Lammermoor” (March 19); “Le Comte Ory” (April 9); “Capriccio” (April 23); “Il Trovatore” (April 30) and “Die Walküre” (May 14). $20 for
adults and seniors; $16 for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members and $10 for USCB students and youth under 18. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the broadcast, online or at the box office. 843-521-4145, www.uscb. edu/cfa “Sandbar Serenade,” an original musical revue presented by the May River Theatre Co.: March 2011
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SPRING BREAK programs AT THE COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM at honey horn “Owl Pellet Dissection”: 10 a.m. March 29. Compact owl pellets are a treasure chest of clues and, when dissected, can provide information about what and how much owls are eating. Participating children (ages 7-12) will dissect an owl pellet and create a take-home poster displaying their findings. $10 per child. “Lowcountry Animals”: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. March 30. A variety of Lowcountry animals will be on display, including a barred owl, screech owl, flying squirrel, opossum, corn snake, alligator and armadillo. $12 for adults, $7 for children. “Lowcountry Carnivorous Plants / Build Your Own Bog Garden Workshop”: 10 a.m. April 1. Learn about carnivorous plants, and stay to build your own bog garden. The workshop will include all materials and a specimen of pitcher plant and Venus Fly Trap. Participants (adults and children over 6, accompanied by an adult) will take home a container with the proper soil mixture and plants in it. $5 donation suggested for presentation; $20 for bog garden workshop. “Creature Feature: Moths”: 6:30-9 p.m. April 1. A pizza party, marshmallow roast, moth program and guided nature walk for children ages 7-10. $25 per child. “Lowcountry Animals”: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. April 6. (See above) “Dolphins and Marine Mammals”: 3 p.m. April 7. An overview of dolphin basics by Wayne McFee, research biologist at the NOAA Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research. $5 donation suggested.
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calendar 8 p.m. March 4-5; 3 p.m. March 6. All performances take place in Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall at the corner of Bridge and Pritchard streets. $20. For tickets, call 843-815-5581. For information, call 843-837-7798 or go to www. mayrivertheatre.com. “Coppelia,” presented by the Hilton Head Dance Theatre with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. March 25-26 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. Artistic directors are Karena Brock-Carlyle and John Carlyle; music director is Mary Woodmansee Green. $35 for adults and $25 for 18 and under in advance; $40 for adults and $30 for 18 and under at the door. 843-6838386. hhdt.org “Charlotte’s Web,” presented by the Main Street Youth Theatre: April 14-17, 21-24 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head. 843689-4246, www.msyt.org “70 Girls 70” by the Sun City Community Theatre: March 24-26, 31, April 1-2 at Magnolia Hall in Sun City Hilton Head. The box office is open from 8:30-11:30 a.m. MondaySaturday the week of the show and one hour before showtime. $23. 843-645-2700. A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room”: 8 p.m. March 24-26, 3 p.m. March 27, 8 p.m. March 31-April 2 and 3 p.m. April 3 at the Black Box Theater at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. $15 for adults, $10 for students and $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787, wwwbeaufortcountyarts.com/theater
MUSIC The Jazz Corner: Live music nightly; with special weekend concerts. March 4-5: Lynn Roberts and The Bob Alberti Trio, with Dr. Bill Prince. March 11-12: Jeremy Davis and the Equinox Jazz Quintet. March 18-19: Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. March 25-26: Bob James with Howard Paul. April 1-2: The Allan Vache Sextet, with special guest Ashley Locheed. Village at Wexford C1, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-8428620, www.thejazzcorner.com “Doo Wop Dreamin’,” presented by the Hilton Head
Barbershoppers: 7:30 p.m. March 4-5 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center, 70 Wilborn Road. Features special guests A Mighty Wind. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 843540-3027, www.hhibarbershoppers. org Ronstadt Generations Concert: “History Through Music”: Michael J. Ronstadt, younger brother of Linda Ronstadt, continues the family’s musical tradition with his two sons, Michael G. and Petie, along with veteran Josh Hisle. 8 p.m. March 12 at the Black Box Theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 and under) $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org “Pomp and Circumstance,” presented by the Hilton Head Choral Society: 8 p.m. March 25 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Features more than 100 young choristers from North Carolina, Florida and the Lowcountry. John Rutter’s exquisite “Mass of the Children” will serve as the centerpiece of the concert, which will also include works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Paul McCartney and “Jerusalem.” Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at various outlets including Burke’s Pharmacy on Main Street, Pretty Papers in the Village at Wexford, Christie’s Hallmark stores at Belfair Plaza, Barnes and Noble Center in Indigo Run and Markel’s Card & Gift Shop in Bluffton, as well as at the door. 843-341-3818, hiltonheadchoralsociety.org University of South Carolina Beaufort Chamber Music Festival Series: March 27 and May 1 at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. 843-2088246, www.uscb.edu/festivalseries Preservation Hall Jazz Band: March 28 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Rising from the halls of New Orleans’ famed musical institution, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been on a mission to promote the love of New Orleans jazz for nearly 50 years. 843-8422787, www.artshhi.com “Rite of Spring,” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: 8 p.m. March 28 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 March 2011
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o perform John Rutter’s acclaimed “Mass of the Children,” you need, well, children. In fact, you need lots and lots of children, all with angelic voices and a knack for Latin. The Hilton Head Choral Society will assemble such a lot for its new concert, “Pomp and Circumstance,” which features a program of British stalwarts, including Rutter’s most expressive choral work. Children’s choirs from Beaufort, North Carolina and Florida, along with guest soloists, will join the Choral Society’s own Youth Choir, Full Chorus and orchestra for the Musical Masterworks concert being presented at 8 p.m. March 25 at First Presbyterian Church. Leading the combined musical force will be Choral Society artistic director Tim Reynolds. The festive program will open with the 100-member Adult Chorus performing a variety of British standards written for royal occasions, including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. As the adult choir sings “Land of Hope and Glory” from “Pomp and Circumstance.” the young choristers will file in, joining in the well-known graduation processional. After Rutter’s anthem “Look at the World,” the entire assemblage will sing the “Mass of the Children,” first performed in Carnegie Hall in 2003. “People are going to love it,” Reynolds said. “We’re going to fill the performance hall with beautiful voices.” Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Hilton Head Island and Bluffton outlets or online at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. Limited reserved seating is available for $25 online only. For more information, visit the Choral Society’s website or call 843-341-3818.
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William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-842-2055, www.hhso.org “The Planets: A Celestial Journey,” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (Season Finale): 8 p.m. May 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-8422055, www.hhso.org
ART / EXHIBITS “In the Spirit of Nature: Explorations of Abstract Naturalism” by Mary Sullivan and “From the Fire” by Kevin Eichner: Opening reception takes place from 5-7 p.m. March 3; exhibit runs through April 2 at the Art League of Hilton Head, Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head. 843681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org “Lowcountry Through The Lens” at the Coastal Discovery Museum: The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island will hold an exhibition of member photographs from March 3-May 1 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. The show will feature more than 100 photographs taken by Camera Club members. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. March 3 at the museum. In addition, a series of half-hour “Gallery Talks” will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturdays at the museum; the talks are free and open to the public. Dates are as follows. March 5: Choices in Focal Length, Aperture and Speed (Ron Selby). March 19: Approaches to Photographing Wildlife in the Lowcountry (Eric Horan). March 26: Photoshop Questions and Answers (Don Nelson). April 2: Tips and Tricks for More Creative Images (Donna Varner). April 9: How to Take That Memorable Photo (Ed Funk). April 16: Macro Photography (Jean-Marie Cote). April 30: Composition (Jerry Griffin). www.cchhi.org Marge Agin — opening reception: Through March 12 at the Four Corners Art Gallery, 1236-B May River Road, Bluffton. 843-757-8185 Second annual Art Recycled From Trash 2011 juried exhibit: Deadline for entries: March 20. Show runs from April 1-May 15 at the Picture This Gallery, 124 Arrow Road, #5, Hilton Head Island. Awards reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. April 21 at the Picture This
Gallery. 843-842-5299. E-mail entry to picturethis@hargray.com
WRITERS The “Lunch With Author” Series: Includes lunch, an author’s talk, Q&A and book signing. Features Michael Coker, Alice E. Sink and Rick Simmons (noon, March 10, Sea Trawler restaurant, Bluffton). $42. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 843-521-4147 or e-mailing kingsley@uscb.edu.
FAMILY Imagination Hour at the Sandbox: Story time will be followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. The series is designed so parents and caregivers can assist their child with each project. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head. 843-8427645, www.thesandbox.org Friends of the Hilton Head Library Super Saturdays: March 12: Ben Mathews, juggler. All Performances are free for children of all ages and take place at the Hilton Head library, 11 Beach City Road. 843-255-6500
FESTIVALS “Celebrate the Arts” festival at the University of South Carolina Beaufort: A two-day community festival that includes a high school art competition, lecture by Jonathan Green and arts activities for adults and children. Green will be honored with a reception and will give a lecture on March 4; the festival opens March 5 on the USCB campus in Beaufort and will include arts activities for children, food vendors and local artists’ works. 843208-8247, www.uscb.edu/artsfestival
Hilton Head Island Kennel Club 2011 AKC-Sanctioned All-Breed Dog Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5-6 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. Admission is free, though there is a $7 parking fee per car. www.hhikennelclub.org 26th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival: Grand tasting takes place 5:30March 2011
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he Hilton Head Dance Theatre and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will bring the cherished story of “Coppelia” to the Hilton Head Island High School Visual Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. March 25-26. Admission is $35 for adults and $25 for students 18 and under, and can be purchased through the Dance Theatre’s website at www.hhdt.org. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra music director Mary Woodmansee Green will conduct the concert, and Karena BrockCarlyle and John Carlyle, co-artistic directors of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, will provide the choreography. The cast features the Hilton Head Dance School Company, which will share many of the principal roles. “Swanhilde” will be danced by high school senior Mackenzie Ogden. “Franz” will be performed by returning guest artist Peter Kozak of Columbia City Ballet. This production will be the first time the Dance Theatre and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra have performed an entire production together. Past collaborations include “Frosty the Snowman” at First Presbyterian Church this past December. Details: 843-683-8386, www.hhdt.org.
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7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Harbour Town Conference Center in Sea Pines ($50). Public tasting (Winefest) takes place from noon-4p.m. March 12 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn ($40). The public tasting includes a souvenir 2011 tasting glass, 400 wines, entertainment, live and silent auctions, a waiter’s race, a bartender’s challenge, outdoor gourmet pavilion and more. 800-424-3387, hiltonheadislandwineandfood. com Youth ArtsFest: March 12 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Celebrate National Youth Arts Month with local young singers, dancers, actors and musicians. This fun-packed festival will include variety show-style performances, free mini art workshops and a youth art exhibition. Free. 843-686-3945, artshhi.org Sun City Pet Expo: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12 at the Pavilion in Sun
City Hilton Head. Free. Vendors and service providers will be on hand; live music provided by the Headliners. www.hhhumane.org 16th Annual Wingfest: 11 a.m.6 p.m. March 19 at Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head. There will be a kids’ zone, rock climbing wall and bungee jump, a big-screen TV for March Madness and live music by Deas Guyz and Good People. People’s Choice Award voting takes place at 4 p.m. $5; proceeds go to the Island Rec Center’s scholarship fund. 843681-7273, Hilton Head Island Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2 at Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head. This family-friendly event will celebrate the natural environment, provide tools to care for it sustainably and kick off the island wide residential recycling initiative. $5. experiencegreen.org 11th Annual Savannah March 2011
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Garden Expo: April 15-16 at Trustees’ Graden, Savannah. 912-2337787, www.myhsf.org Hilton Head Humane Association’s 14th Annual Dog Walk on the Beach: April 30 at Coligny Beach. Registrations are available at the shelter or by calling 843 681-8686.
BENEFITS Fish fry and barbecue to benefit Palmetto Animal League: 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. March 14 at the Bluffton Family Seafood House, 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. $20. 843-645-1725 Karaoke Night to benefit Hilton Head Heroes: 8 p.m. March 15 at Casey’s, 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. Features guest host Gregg Russell. 843-671-2253, 843681-3307. E-mail ctuttle@seapines. com or velinda@velindafisher.com Wine Auction and Celebration 2011: March 19 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Held under the tents on the Arts Center’s grounds, this Hilton Head tradition combines haute cuisine, fine wine and one of the most entertaining wine auctions this side of Napa. Benefits the Arts Center’s education and outreach programs. To RSVP, call 843-686-3945 ext. 303. 2011 Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island: The seventh annual event, benefiting Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 1 at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Sea Pines Plantation. Yacht Hop the largest fundraiser for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. All proceeds from the evening benefit the organization’s patient care programs. Guests will sample gourmet tapas from the area’s best chefs while watching the sunset and touring stunning yachts. Later in the evening, there will be dessert, a champagne toast and live music by the Headliners. 843-706-2296.
CLUBS AAUW Annual Scholarship Brunch and Fashion Show: 9:45 a.m. March 5 at the Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Plantation. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund and educational outreach program of the local AAUW branch. $25. Fashions presented by
Tradewinds; members and guests invited. 843-706-2554, e-mail jovanislinda@gmail.co. Palmetto Quilt Guild monthly meeting: 1 p.m. March 17 at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Award -inning quilter and lecturer Frieda Anderson will be “Trumpeting Spring.” Guests welcome; $5 visitor fee. 843-540-1952, palmettoquiltguild.org Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island 50th Anniversary High Tea: The area’s largest nonprofit women’s organization will mark its anniversary with a high tea May 4 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head. www.wahhi.com Hilton Head/Bluffton Parkinson’s Support Group: Free monthly support and educational meetings year-round. The group meets at 2:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Memory Matters building, 117 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-681-3096, 843-836-2727. Women at the Well Support Group: The St. Andrew By-The-Sea Counseling Center is now offering a support group for women experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or infertility. Facilitated by counselor Angie Elliott, the group will help women with tools for grieving, coping, selfcare, identifying and communicating needs and more. Meets 6-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 843-785-4711. E-mail counselorhhiumc@gmail.com Bereavement Group: Tidewater Hospice and Grace Community Church present a weekly forum to provide help to people who have experienced a loss and would like support and information associated with grief and bereavement. Meets 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. 843-757-9388.
OUTDOORS “Shrimp: Biology and Business,” with biologist Al Stokes: 3 p.m. March 8 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Stokes has 33 years of experience working for the SCDNR and is the manager of the Waddell March 2011
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Mariculture Center in Bluffton. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext 223. $5 donation requested. 843-689-3033, coastaldiscovery.org Screech Owl Nesting Box Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. March 26 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. Children ages 5-14 will learn about owls and have the opportunity to build and take home a screech owl nesting box that can be placed outdoors to attract owls. All materials will be provided, but each child must bring an adult to help them construct their nesting box. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 843-6896767, ext. 223. $25.coastaldiscovery.org Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition: May 1 at Rose Hill Plantation, Bluffton. For information or for sponsorship and advertising opportunities, call 843-689-9669, 843-815-5400 or 912925-3400.
ATHLETICS 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Shamrock Run 5K and Fun Walk: Begins at 8 a.m. March 12 at Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head, in front of New York City Pizza, which will host a block party following the event. Late registration and packet pick-up is takes place from 4:30-6 p.m. March 11 at New York City Pizza or 7-7:30 a.m. Saturday. All participants will receive a Shamrock Run T-shirt and St. Patrick’s Day party beads. 843-757-8520, www. bearfootsports.com River Quest 2011: 10 a.m. March 19 at downtown Beaufort Waterfront Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on race day. The race is a 3and 7.4-mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe or paddleboard event which begins and ends at Waterfront Park. Registration takes place at the event or online at www.active.com 843-379-4327. 843-986-0233. www. highergroundbeaufort.com
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ETC. Free Introductory Qigong Class: 6-7 p.m. March 3 at the Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. Qigong is a Chinese health improvement method that uses slow movements in conjunction with mental concentration and controlled breathing to increase an individual’s energy level. Free and open to the public. 843-715-0104, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org Dr. Amanda Salas seminar, presented by NAMI: 7 p.m. March 8 at Christ Lutheran Church, Hilton Head. Dr. Salas is board-certified psychiatrist specializing in pediatric and forensic psychiatry. 843-681-2200, www.namibeaufortcounty.com Experience Green workshop: “Reduce Your Impact through Sustainable Waste Management”: 6 p.m. March 15 at the Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road., Hilton Head. experiencegreen.org Lessons with Mistress Mary Hext: 2 p.m. March 19 at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Honey Horn. Take lessons in deportment, handwriting and English country dancing with Mistress Hext, who ran a boarding school for young ladies in Charleston in the 1740s. Step back in time and discover what education was like for girls in the 18th century. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. $12 for young ladies 6 and older, free for accompanying adults. 843-689-3033, coastaldiscovery.org World’s Largest Yard Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26 in the parking lot of Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. Free and open to the public to attend. 843-706-8180, www.islandpacket.com/yardsale Bridge Clinics: Bidding brush-up workshops take place from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club at Port Royal Plaza. $10 per clinic. 843689-6239, e-mail kbwalsh@roadrunner.com. M
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Alfred’s: European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering combines classic American and Continental cuisine. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, Hilton Head Island. 843-3413117. alfredsofhiltonhead.com D Alligator Grille: Everything from tuna to gator, ribs to sushi. Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4888. alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead.com. D Arthur’s: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 785-1191. L Atlanta Bread Company: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head. 342-2253. bld Beach Break Grill: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F, Hilton Head. 785-2466. Ld Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center, Hilton Head. 785-5504. bl Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacificthemed atmosphere. Live music nightly. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 10 p.m. Wednesday: Reggae night. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. www.bigbamboocafe.com. ldo Bonefish: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3772. Ld Brellas Café: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head. 842-2400. bd British Open Pub (Hilton Head): Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net. Ldo British Open Pub (Bluffton): Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 60 Sun City Lane, Bluffton. 705-4005. britishopenpub.net. Ldo Café at the Marriott: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 6868488. bl Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-7665. Ldo Carolina Café: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-4000, ext.
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smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-3633. Downtown Deli: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 815-5005. downtowndeli.net bl Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. ldo Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8106. ld Earle of Sandwich Pub: English pub food, sandwiches, salads. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-7767. ld Flavors: Eclectic recipes from around the world. 12 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3115. ld Frankie Bones: Reminiscent of Chicago/New York in the 1950s and 1960s. 1301 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-4455. www.frankieboneshhi.com. lds Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161. ld Gruby’s New York Deli: Traditional deli favorites with an authentic NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-9111. bl Harbour Side Cafe: Casual outdoors burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1444. ld Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-2021. bl Harbour Town Grill: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-8380. bld Harold’s Diner: Full breakfast and lunch menu. 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 842-9292. bl hh prime: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8058. blds Hilton Head Brewing Company: Classic American flavors, homebrewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900. ldo Hilton Head Diner: Classic-style diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head. 686-2400. bldo Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Casual family dining. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. bldo Honeybaked Ham: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 815-7388. bld Island Bistro: 10 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4777. lds Jazz Corner: Eclectic fine dining menu, live performances nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 8428620. www.thejazzcorner.com. do March 2011
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Hilton Head. 342-4472. bl Pour Richard’s: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort”; features Bluffton’s only woodfire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. 843-757-1999. www.pourrichardsbluffton.com do Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 681-4153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. ldso Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Dr., Hilton Head. 8424414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. ldo Remy’s Bar and Grill: Seafood buffet 5-10 p.m. nightly. Early morning breakfast 1-10 a.m. Live entertainment nightly. Saturdays: Remy’s Oyster Roast and live music Saturdays this fall. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. ldo Robert Irvine’s eat!: Cooking classes available. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-4850. eathhi.com. d Sage Room: Unique open-air kitchen allows guests to chat with the chefs. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-5352. www.thesageroom.com. d
Salty Dog Cafe: Outdoor hangout for burgers, sandwiches and seafood. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog. com. ld Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive, Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head. 842-1888. seapines.com/ dining. ld Sigler’s Rotisserie: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. 815-5030. d Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 785-9118. bls Sippin’ Cow Cafe: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5051. bl Skillets Café: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3131. skilletscafe.com. bld Smokehouse: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com. ldo Southern Coney & Breakfast: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfast. 70 Pope Ave., in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 689-2447. bl
Squat n’ Gobble: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-4242. bld Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes.net. bld Stooges Cafe: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and dessert menu. 25 Sherington Drive, Bluffton. 706-6178. bl The Studio: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-6000. www.studiodining.com. d Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Tuesday: L80s Night. Fridays: Fish fry. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi.com. ldo Stu’s Surfside: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 6867873. ld Sunset Grille: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road, Hilton Head. 689-6744. ldos
CHRISTINE’s CAFE & CATERING
840 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-683-2002 christinescatering.com Susie Q’s: Salads, sandwiches. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 6862136. l Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 843-342-2611. www.sweetcarolinacupcakes.com Sweet Indulgence: Bagels, Belgian waffles, Nathan’s hot dogs, wide variety of desserts. 1407 Main Street in the Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 689-2414. bl Tapas Restaurant: Small dishes served tapas-style. 11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head. 681-8590. www. tapashiltonhead.com. d
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35 Main: Dining and catering. 35 N. Main St., Hilton Head. 785-4600. www.35main.com. bld Topside at the Quarterdeck: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. d Truffles Cafe (south end): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-3663. trufflescafe.com. ld Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head. 671-6136. trufflescafe.com. ld Truffles Cafe (Bluffton): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 91 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-5551. trufflescafe.com. ld Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twist. Live nightly entertainment. 2 Grasslawn Ave. at the Westin Resort, Hilton Head. 681-4000. ldo Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head. 681-3625. ld Vic’s Tavern: Traditional pub food
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1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-785-7860 delibythebeach.com in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-2228. ld Walnuts Café: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park, Bluffton. 815-2877. bls Waterfront Café: American food with a view of Harbour Town. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 6713399. www.waterfrontcafehhi.net. bld Wild Wing Café (Hilton Head): 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wild-
wingcafe.com ldo Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-9453. 8379453. www.wildwingcafe.com ldo Wine Times 4: Salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. ThursdayTuesday: Live music. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday: Free wine tasting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4. com do WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 4:30-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesdays: Miami Nights. Wednesday: Ladies’ Night. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi. com. do
FRENCH Bistro 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com. ld Café St. Tropez: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-7425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. ldo
IL CARPACCIO
202 Pineland Station, Hilton Head 843-342-9949 ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. ld French Bakery: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. bl
GREEK It’s Greek To Me: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4033. ldo Market Street Cafe: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny
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Reds, whites and greens
Organic wines may not save the world, but they can play a part: These days, winemakers around the country are modifying their production methods for the benefit of both their customers and their planet. Free from harmful pesticides and packed with all natural ingredients, organic wine is just about the smartest alcohol purchase you can make. A few wineries that have pioneered the movement. By Seth Tilton
Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa
Frogs Leap, Napa ZD Winery, Napa Family owned and operated, ZD has been at the forefront of the sustainable wine movement since the early 1980s. ZD’s Estate Vineyards in Rutherford and Carneros have been farmed organically under the California Certification of Organic Farmers for more than a decade.
Frogs Leap is one of the few wineries to use a method called dry farming, which reduces the amount of water used; it also plants crops such as oats and mustard that give off natural nutrients, foster soil growth and serve as habitat for local insects and birds. In addition to being organic, its winery is LEEDcertified and powered by solar energy.
The first family to adopt a natural farming approach is now recognized as a world leader in environmental responsibility. Robert Mondavi introduced its natural farming and conservation program with the goals of worker health, environmental protection and grape quality.
King Estate, Oregon The 1,033-acre King Estate property is organically certified by Oregon Tilth; it’s also the largest contiguous organic vineyard in the United States.
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ITALIAN / MEDITERRANEAN Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 689-5560. ld Bistro Mezzaluna: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Rd. 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi. com. d Daniel’s Espresso Bar: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-9379. bldo Del Vecchio’s Restaurant Pizzeria: Casual, homemade Italian fare. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-8700. ld DiVino Fine Italian Cuisine and Steaks: Fine Italian cuisine and fresh local seafood. 1555 Fording Island Road in Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 815-9000. www.divinohiltonhead. com. d Flora’s Italian Cafe: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square, Hilton Head. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d Il Carpaccio: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. www. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. ld Just Pasta: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head island. 686-3900. ld Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean.com. d Little Venice: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-3300. ld Michael Anthony’s: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-6272. www.michaelanthonys.com. d Mulberry Street Trattoria: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and oldworld entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-2426. lds Pazzo: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 842-9463. ld Pino Gelato: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-2822. pinogelato.com 112
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Stellini: Cuisine from New York’s “Little Italy.” 15 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d MEXICAN / SOUTHWEST Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Hilton Head): Ultra-casual, funky. 70 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com. ld Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-8226. ld Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-7700. www. auntchiladashhi.com ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (south end): 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-4788. bld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north end): 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 342-8808. bld La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4982. ld Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld Mi Tierra (Bluffton): 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 757-7200. ld Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton. 843-705-0925. ld Moe’s Southwest Grill (Bluffton): 3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 837-8722. ld San Miguel’s: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels. com. ld Santa Fe Café: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 785-3838. www.santafeofhiltonhead.com. ld
ASIAN Asian Bistro: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. ld Dragon Express: Chinese take-out. 95 Matthews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 681-5191. ld Eastern: Chinese and Japanese cuisine.
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where to eat 840 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 686-6880. www.easternhiltonhead.com. ld Empire Szechuan: Fine Chinese dining. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. www.emperorszechuanhhi. com. ld Hinoki of Kurama: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-9800. ld Kobe Japanese Restaurant: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton. 757-6688. ld Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d Panda Chinese Restaurant: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 8156790. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine I (Hilton Head): 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www.myruanthai.com. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine II (Bluffton): 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village, Bluffton. 757-9479. www.myruanthai. com. ld Shwe Myanmar: Asian flavors, sushi. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 341-3874. ld Yummy House: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive, Hilton Head. 681-5888. www. yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld
PIZZA Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 342-7757. ld Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 836-9999. ld Brick Oven: Fine dining, pizza. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2233. do Fat Baby’s: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza.com. ld Gatorz Pizza: At Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-0004. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Hilton Head): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta
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SEA GRASS GRILLE
807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-785-9990 www.seagrassgrille.com (Bluffton): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-9200. giuseppispizza. com. ld Mangiamo!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 1107 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-2444. www.hhipizza. com. ld Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 6862474. www.mellowmushroom.com/ hiltonhead. ldo Monster Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 757-6466. www.monsterpizzassc.com/pizza. ld New York City Pizza: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2227. ld Romeo’s Pizza: New owners. 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing, Bluffton. 815-5999. www. romeospizzabluffton.com. ld TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: Fresh dough pizzas with premium ingredients you can bake at home; call ahead for faster service. 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center, Hilton Head. 842-8253. ld Upper Crust: Pizza, subs, grinders, pasta, wraps, salads. Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 837-5111. ld
SEAFOOD Alexander’s: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. ld Angler’s Beach Market Grill: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; familyfriendly; dine-in or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-4950. www.blackmarlinhhi. com. lds Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 757-4010. ld March 2011
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where to eat Captain Woody’s (Hilton Head): 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www. captainwoodys.com. ld Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www. captainwoodys.com. ld Catch 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi. com. d Crazy Crab (north end): 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. 3632722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Flying Fish Seafood: Eat-in or carry-out. 32 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 686-3100. www.hhiflyingfishseafood.com. ld Grumpy Grouper Grille: 71 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2455. ld Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head. 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. ld Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Award-winning chef creates fresh seafood, pasta and steaks with a breathtaking water view and Mediterranean décor. Early bird specials nightly from 5-7 p.m.; Happy Hour specials nightly
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from 5-8 p.m. Outdoor seating and private banquet space available. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www. kingfisherseafood.com. do Marley’s Island Grille: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-5800. www.marleyshhi.com. do Marshside Mama’s Cafe: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld Nick’s Steak & Seafood: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane, Hilton Head. 686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d Old Oyster Factory: 101
Marshland Road, Hilton Head. 6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d Pepper’s Porch and Back Bar: Tuesdays: Open Mic Night. Wednesdays and Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays: Live music with Snowbird Mike. 6-9 p.m. Fridays: Jazz and blues guitarist Anne Allman in the dining room. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays: Pianist Jim George in the dining room. Saturdays: Surprise entertainment in the back bar. Sundays: Sports. 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com do Red Fish: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road, Hilton head. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead. com. ld Sea Grass Grille: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-9990. www.seagrassgrille. com. ld Sea Shack: Casual, fresh and family-friendly. 6 Executive Park Drive, Hilton Head. 785-2464. ld Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: Seafood and steaks on the water. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket.com. d Skull Creek Boathouse: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. Thursdays: Sunset reggae party. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 681-3663. www.skull-
alfred’s
807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-341-3117 alfredsofhiltonhead.com creekboathouse.com. do Steamers: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-2070. www.steamersseafood.com. ld Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld
COFFEE HOUSES Bogey’s Coffee Café & More: Homemade soups, sandwiches, muffins and desserts. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-5282. bl
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Corner Perk: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 816-5674. www.cornerperk.com bl Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Ave. in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686- 5282. www.javajoeshhi.com bldo Little Chris Café: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 785-2233. bl Starbucks (north end): 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823 Starbucks (south end): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 Starbucks (mid-island): 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 8424090 Wholly Cow Ice Creams and Coffee Beans: Handmade ice creams, coffees. 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-2511. www.whollycowicecream.com
NIGHTLIFE / LIVE MUSIC Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-7700. www. auntchiladashhi.com ld Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacificthemed atmosphere. Live music nightly. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 10 p.m. Wednesday: Reggae night. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. www. bigbamboocafe.com. ldo Bistro Mezzaluna: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Rd. 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. d Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-4950. www. blackmarlinhhi.com. lds Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-7665. ldo Captain Woody’s (Hilton Head): 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www. captainwoodys.com. ldo Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www. captainwoodys.com. ldo Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: Burgers, sandwiches. 4-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Happy Hour. Mondays: Margarita Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays:
Team trivia. Fridays: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo Coconutz Sportz Bar: Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-0044 do Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Hilton Head): 4-6 p.m.: Happy Hour. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany. com. do Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 4-6 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. 8-11 p.m. Fridays: Live bluegrass music. 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. corkswinecompany.com. do Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. ldo Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-5399. www. electricpianohhi.com o Frankie Bones: Reminiscent of Chicago/New York in the 1950s and 1960s. Mondays: Double Down Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Flip Night. Fridays: Late night happy hour. Saturdays: Flip Night. Sundays: All-night happy hour. 1301 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-4455. www.frankieboneshhi.com. lds Hilton Head Brewing Company: Home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900. ldo Hilton Head Comedy Club: Shows at 8 p.m. and 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays. $10 weekdays, $12 weekends. 18 years and older. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-7757. www.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com o Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Opening May 2011. Beach bar at Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head. The Jazz Corner: Live performances nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com do Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. ldo Kanaley’s Pub: 9:30 p.m. Saturdays: Big B karaoke. Saturdays/ Sundays: ESPN GamePlan, Big Ten package and NFL Sunday Ticket. 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 6865123. www.kanaleyspub.com. ldo Katie O’Donald’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com. ldo March 2011
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Kelly’s Tavern: 11 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 837-3353. Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Award-winning chef creates fresh seafood, pasta and steaks with a breathtaking water view and Mediterranean décor. Early bird specials nightly from 5-7 p.m.; Happy Hour specials nightly from 5-8 p.m. Outdoor seating and private banquet space available. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www. kingfisherseafood.com. do Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: Craft brews, wines and cocktails; fresh-ground burgers, Vienna hot dogs, hand-cut fries. 5-8 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Tuesdays: Pinch the Pint Night. Wednesdays: Kick the Keg Night. Thursdays: Burgers and Beer Night. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-8966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. do Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: European style Martini bar and bistro. 5-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Live entertainment nightly. 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target Center), Bluffton. 843-815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge.com. do Mickey’s Pub: 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 689-9952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com. ldo Montana’s Grizzly Bar (Bluffton): 4-7 p.m. daily and all day Tuesday: Happy Hour. Nightly specials after 7 p.m. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road, Bluffton. 815-2327. www.montanasonline.com ldo Murphy’s Irish Pub: Enjoy a pint and some traditional Irish pub grub. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3448. www.murphyspubhhi.com. ldo One Hot Mama’s: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Late-night menu until 1 a.m, bar open until 2 a.m. Tuesdays: Totally ‘80s night with DJ Smalls. 10 p.m. Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays: The Island’s Best Dance Party, with DJ Wee. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 682-6262. www.onehotmamas.com. ldso Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. ldo Pepper’s Porch Back Bar: Tuesdays: Open Mic Night. Wednesdays and Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays: Live music with Snowbird Mike. 6-9 p.m. Fridays: Jazz and blues guitarist Anne Allman in the dining room. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays: Pianist Jim George in the dining room. Saturdays: Surprise entertainment in the back bar. Sundays: Sports. 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com do Remy’s Bar and Grill: Seafood buffet 5-10 p.m. nightly. Early morning breakfast 1-10 a.m. Live 116
entertainment nightly. Saturdays: Remy’s Oyster Roast and live music Saturdays this fall. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 8423800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. ldo Salty Dog Cafe: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ldo Skull Creek Boathouse: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. Thursdays: Sunset reggae party. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse.com. do Signals Lounge: Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head. 842-2400. Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Tuesday: L80s Night. Fridays: Fish fry. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi.com. ldo Tiki Hut: Beach location and atmosphere; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive in the Holiday Inn complex, Hilton Head. 785-5126. o Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road., Hilton Head. 681-3625. ldo Wild Wing Café (Hilton Head): 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com ldo Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-9453. 8379453. www.wildwingcafe.com ld Wine Times 4: Salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. ThursdayTuesday: Live music. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday: Free wine tasting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4. com do WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 4:30-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesdays: Miami Nights. Wednesday: Ladies’ Night. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi. com. do XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8080. xohhi. com M
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What happened to Kingfisher? The Great Mediterranean Makeover
The beautiful views overlooking Shelter Cove are still there. The sea otters and dolphins still play in Broad Creek. The pelicans still sit on the sea wall across the way, spotting their next meal. The sun still sets over gently swaying masts in the harbor. Beyond that almost nothing is the same. During the winter, artists, painters and construction crews have been busy renovating Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steak House to be the most idyllic dining setting on the island. The changes, two months in the making, have made this Hilton Head icon a beautiful and awe-inspiring restaurant on the water. Walk through the doors of Kingfisher and you’ll stare in wide-eyed amazement. A beautiful wall-to-ceiling mural takes your breath away. The incredible perspective makes you feel like you can walk right into a quaint Italian village. Huge paintings and Mediterranean murals adorn every room. Deep, rich-stained woodwork and Venetian faux marble walls frame views of Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Harbour. New Tuscan-patterned carpeting in the dining rooms and lounge illuminates the rooms with a golden glow. Three-time AAA Four-Diamond Award winning Chef Jonathan Hagins has joined the staff. Chef Hagins was Executive Chef at such
notable restaurants as Antonio’s, and his new menu is being rolled out this month. In addition to expanded salad and dessert choices, it includes his signature dishes, such as andouille-encrusted grouper, mussels Mediterranean and tuna nicoise. He has also added his personal touches to longtime Kingfisher favorites. “We’ve elevated our game and are back among the top restaurants in Hilton Head,” said Mark Stephenson, one of the family owners of Kingfisher. “There was one thing we made sure not to change, though: our commitment to casual, reasonably priced dining.” “Come check us out! The WOW factor is incredible,” exclaimed brother Todd, who spearheaded the renovation. Don’t forget Kingfisher when planning weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, parties and more. The restaurant can accommodate more than 80 in the private banquet room with bar, and more than 200 in the dining room, at reasonable prices.
Grand Re-opening Event: Wednesday, March 30 through Sunday, April 3 Kingfisher is holding five days of special events to mark their Grand Re-opening. They’ll have live entertainment all five nights along with a free wine tasting evening, a Lowcountry boil and a meet-and-greet with Chef Hagins and artist Nancy Mitchell, who created the interior. Sunday night is Kids’ Night; all kids meals are free (with the purchase of a regular menu item) and Joseph the Magician will dazzle young and old alike with his amazing sleight of hand.
For more information, menu, specials, directions, entertainment schedule and our special Grand Re-opening events, go to www.kingfisherseafood.com or call 843-785-4442. Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steak House is located at 18 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. ADVERTISEMENT
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Get married green Having an eco-friendly wedding doesn’t mean sacrificing style or elegance. Here are a few ways to make your wedding greener — but no less refined — while saving a good bit of money along the way. By Marianna Barbrey Invitations Purchase invitations made from 100 percent recycled paper, partially recycled paper or postconsumer products. And consider minimizing the actual amount of paper used by eschewing paper liners or second interior envelopes. This will not only cut down on costs but also reduce waste.
Flowers ROB KAUFMAN
The best way to green up your flowers? Go local, local, local. Using local flowers and florists
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Looking for ways to make your wedding eco-friendly? The Lowcountry offers about a million outdoor options with lovely natural decor.
not only reduces costs but also reduces the amount of energy and fuel required to transport flowers long distances. Ask your neighborhood florist about organically grown, in-season and locally grown flowers, and consider potted blooms that can be taken home for planting after the big day. Finally, try to compost all unclaimed florals at the end of the event.
YOUR DRESS The tradition of wearing your mother (or grandmother’s) dress is not only sentimental, it’s supergreen! Borrowing or purchasing a pre-worn dress is the most eco-friendly option, of course, but if you have your heart set on a dress all your own, consider finding a way to incorporate vintage aspects — for instance, lace from your aunt’s dress, or the organza from your mother’s dress or best friend’s veil. Still, if you’re set on
an all-new dress, select one made from eco-friendly products and natural fibers such as cotton, linen and silk. And when you’re done with it, donate it to a local charity so that it can be worn again.
DÉCOR There are several options for eco-friendly décor, and the first is easiest: Choose a venue that is already decorated — which shouldn’t be too hard, as many hotels and clubs are already seasonally and luxuriously outfitted. Another option is to borrow decorations from a friend or family member: When you think about it, there’s no need to purchase 20 glass vases when you know someone who has some in tucked away a storage unit. Finally, opt for centerpieces that can be repurposed after they are used. For example use fruit or soy-based candles that can be re-used or donated after the wedding. M March 2011
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Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scott Taylor of Bluffton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rayne, to Christopher Andrew Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hunt of Charlotte, N.C. The couple will be married Sept. 3 on Hilton Head Island.
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Springtime in Savannah
March means many things in Savannah — such as azaleas, tourists and humidity — but it also means a music lover’s smorgasbord. Meet some of the headliners at this year’s Savannah Music Festival. BY BRAD SWOPE
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t’s hard to argue with the draw of the Savannah Music Festival, taking place March 24-April 9, which this year serves up more than 100 concerts throughout the city’s historic downtown during one of the loveliest seasons of the year. “It’s a wonderful time to be in Savannah,” said Rob Gibson, the festival’s executive and artistic director. He would know: Gibson has been with the fest since the very beginning. In its earlier incarnation, Savannah Onstage, the city’s
spring musical event kept to a mostly classical format. But upon his arrival in 2003, Gibson harnessed his promoter’s connections — he ran New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center program in partnership with Wynton Marsalis — to broaden the renamed festival’s palette. The bold move has created a loyal following: Each year an estimated 60,000 people attend the fest, Gibson said, and 39 percent of them come from 200 miles or more away. By January, Gibson said 2011 ticket sales were on track to
match last year’s $1.2 million total. Among this year’s highlights: • Two SMF regulars with cool guests: Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck debuts a collaboration with pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio (March 29), while Dianne Reeves will present “Jazz Meets Brazil” with guitarist Chico Pinheiro (April 2). • The premiere of Marc Neikrug’s “Death Cell Memoirs of An Extraterrestrial” (April 5) headlines the fest’s classical offerings, which also includes Baroque chamber music and works by Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel and Faure. • A packed bluegrass lineup, featuring The Punch Brothers with Chris Thile (April 2), as well as mandolin master Doyle Lawson and his band Quicksilver (March 24) • Afro-pop star Salif Keita (April 8), who makes his Savannah debut and headlines the fest’s global music lineup. • A late burst of great rock acts, including The Avett Brothers (March 30), pedal-steel virtuoso Robert Randolph and the Family Band (April 1), indie-rock darlings and Mt. Pleasant natives Band of Horses (April 4) and Citizen Cope (April 5). >>
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• 6/8:30 P.M. MARCH 29, CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER (WITH MARCUS ROBERTS) • 8 P.M. MARCH 30, LUCAS THEATRE (WITH ZAKIR HUSSAIN AND EDGAR MEYER)
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leck is perhaps the world’s preeminent banjo player, with 11 Grammy wins and a reputation for genre-bending that has led him to pluck alongside a sitar player, an African thumb pianist and a traditional bluegrass band. The Marcus Roberts Trio, led by Roberts on piano, is known as a respectful torch-holder of the classic jazz tradition. But the two performers have found common ground and will share the stage at this year’s Festival — where their friendship began, and where they’ll stage their one and only live collaboration. By Amy Wimmer Schwarb
Q. How did you meet Marcus? A. At Savannah a couple of years ago, when he and I were both playing the festival, there was a party after the show. We had an open jam session, and I loved it. He’s a very high-class artist. He’s very intellectual, but there’s a lot of heart there and a lot of ancient tones that come out of his hands and his piano, something so classic, but so special and deep. Getting to meet him and finding out he was aware of me and open to what I do was a nice surprise.
‘I always go to other shows when there. You never know who you might meet.”
Q. It surprised you that another musician would want to play with Bela Fleck? A. When I first heard Marcus, he was with the Wynton Marsalis Septet, and there was an ideology to that band. Wynton was saying a lot of things that were not taken as inclusive by people who did not follow the traditions of jazz. Marcus was part of that scene. He’s not 100 percent wide open, but I think that’s part of what makes him great — he’s choosing carefully what he interacts with, and I respect that. Q. How did that night evolve into appearing together in Savannah this year? A. We met at the airport the next day. I asked if he’d like to play together sometime, and he said,“Anytime.” I thought, OK, one of these days. But it takes a lot of work to put together a night of music, and usually you do it because you’re going to make a record; it’s not easy for something you might never play again. After we came up with this idea of play122
ing where we first met, I got together with Marcus and the guys, and our worries melted away. Q. How would you describe the vibe between you and the trio? When we got together, we worked in a small room — there was barely enough room for all of us — and it forced us to really listen to each other. We’re not trying to act like a band that’s been together for 20 years. But if we can carry that kind of listening into the concert, it will be a beautiful thing.
Q. This will be your fourth Savannah Music Festival. What keeps you coming back? A. When you see over and over that a festival is associating itself with the kind of people that you like to be associated with, you want to keep coming back. This festival is very inclusive. The only way I’m going to continue to be associated with something like this is if I continue to grow and change. And I always go to other shows when there . I want fresh ideas. You never know who you might meet.
WHERE TO BEGIN Bela Fleck was first nominated for a Grammy for Best Jazz Album in 1990, with the release of Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. His most recent Grammy was for his 2010 release, Throw Down Your Heart, recorded after he spent time traveling in Africa to research the banjo’s roots. Marcus Roberts was nominated for a Grammy in 1996 for his recording of the Gershwin classic “Rhapsody in Blue.”
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hen 73-year-old legend Allen Toussaint called from New York City, the sound of piano keys dotted the conversation: Toussaint wanted to be interviewed sitting at his piano, and finished each sentence with a run of notes. For more than 50 years, Toussaint has been a producer, arranger, songwriter and performer. His songs have been covered by Otis Redding, Lee Dorsey, the Rolling Stones and countless others. And when Hurricane Katrina decimated New Orleans, Toussaint rose to action, playing benefits and providing for his city a hopeful, inspiring face. These days, with a string of albums pushing him along, Toussaint isn’t ready to quit. Not even close. By Justin Jacobs
“I definitely feel there’s been a resurgence. In fact, it’s less resurgence than surgence.”
Q. Your name is so tied to New Orleans. Do you feel like you are a representative of the city? A. I wouldn’t say it myself, but I really like it that friends do. But really, there are so many other wonderful people there. Q. You’ve spent time as a producer and arranger, as well as a performer. What different challenges do those roles give you? A. I always consider my comfort zone to be in the studio, recording other groups and artists. That’s my forte; the hat I’ve worn the most. Now, I love arranging and writing songs. And, of course, playing the piano is my first love. But of all of the roles, the last one I feel comfortable in is performing myself. Q. Have you felt resurgence in your career in the past few years, or did you never go away? A. Oh, I definitely feel there’s
been resurgence. In fact, it’s less resurgence than surgence! I’ve never been on the stage so much as now — after Katrina, when I migrated to New York and began playing benefits, I hooked up with Elvis Costello. That was a milestone. That took me to a whole new world. Also, people got to put a face with the name of one who’d been a writer and producer on many recordings. Performing solo all around the country, and sometimes around the world — it’s given me new life. Q. You’ve been embraced by a generation of music fans much younger than you. Is that surprising?
A. Very, but I find it quite gratifying as well. Also, I might add, some rap recordings have sampled my music (see Jay-Z’s “D’evils”). That’s quite a high honor. These guys are on a fast track. For them to honor music I’ve made so many years ago, that’s quite a charge. Q. Which young musicians are the most exciting to you? A. I think Lil Wayne is a giant. He has quite a heart. Usher is outstanding. His head is on straight. And the ladies — oh, every one of the ladies out there. It would be something for me to find someone I didn’t like. I like this musical process and evolution. I just love it.
WHERE TO BEGIN Southern Nights: Toussaint tackled funk, soul and even psychedelia on his second solo album for Reprise in 1975, expanding the New Orleans sound he’d nailed down since the 1950s. Connected: After sitting out much of the 80s and 90s as a performer, Toussaint returned in 1996 with this collection of original New Orleans R&B jams, supported by musicians from his city. The River in Reverse: Toussaint’s much-lauded 2006 collaboration with Elvis Costello was a soaring love letter to his broken hometown.
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8:30 P.M. MARCH 4, TRUSTEES THEATER
SHARON JONES & THE DAPKINGS
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haron Jones and the Dap-Kings do automagically what trained technicians with expensive equipment can spend days trying to perfect in the studio: Capture the rich, sultry sounds of the classic soul era defined by names like James Brown and Aretha Franklin — and they do it with, get this, real instruments. Born in Augusta, Ga., but raised in Brooklyn, Jones struggled with an early music career — which included a brief side job as a prison guard at Rikers Island — before her sultry stage presence and her band’s retro sound found their audience. Since catching on nationwide, the band has been everywhere, releasing four albums, opening for Prince last month at Madison Square Garden and placing a song in the opening credits to the 2009 George Clooney film “Up in the Air.” Jones spoke from her mother’s house in Queens. By Tim Donnelly
Q: Do you ever get back to Georgia? A: I just bought a home in South Carolina, right over from Augusta. I wanted to get my mother out of these projects. I got my sister, whose spouse recently passed away. I was like, “Look, come on down here, move with Mom. I bought a house. You take care of Mom while I’m back on the road.” Hopefully, maybe another year or two, I can get a place of my own somewhere. But
WHERE TO BEGIN • “Inspiration Information”: A Shuggie Otis cover, released on the 2009 Dark Was the Night benefit CD, that highlights Jones’ ability to make a 30-year-old classic relevant to new generations. • “Better Things to Do”: The standout track from the band’s latest release, I Learned The Hard Way, features the full texture of Jones’ voice and a summery, upbeat trumpet backing. • “How Long Do I have to Wait For You?”: Classic rich soul sound, mixed with a funk beat and the vocal sass of a woman who has earned her right to sing.
right now, I finally got my mother out of the projects. Q: What was it like opening for Prince? A: We did that song “A Love Bizarre.” He had me do a duet with him and everything; he called in the horn section. He had Binky (Griptite, the Dap-Kings’ guitarist) play his guitar. Prince don’t let nobody play his guitar! Q: You just got back from a big tour of Australia. What’s the reception like for your music in places where they don’t have the same soul/funk traditions? A: They don’t have the tradition but they are wanting it so bad. We ended up in this place like two or three nights because we keep selling out. They are like,“This is not here. We don’t have soul singers, we don’t have people doing this music here.” Q: Is it true you just got your first iPod a year ago? A: Yes I did! Q: Does that mean you have a big vinyl collection? No, actually, the Dap-Kings, were
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the ones going around to record collectors. I’m glad they’re not going away. Keep making stereos, keep making those turntables, cause we’re going to do vinyl. DJs are still spinning vinyl. I guess that’s why we try to keep doing soul music. Over the years, pop music stopped having those horns and the guitars. They started
getting keyboards and synthesizers. I’m glad now that we’re trying to bring these young kids back. Keep the music and instruments in schools. Keep music live so people can see the difference in playing some digital stuff on keyboards and having someone really getting up there and blowing. Keep playing real music.
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or 10 years, the North Carolina-based Avett Brothers adhered to a fairly relentless work schedule, issuing a warm, surprisingly animated blend of bluegrass and folk/punk to a small but lively fan base. But their last disc, 2009’s sprawling, Rick Rubin-produced I And Love And You put an end to all that: The band — Seth and Scott Avett on guitars and vocals, plus founding bassist Bob Crawford, cellist Joe Kwon and drummer Jacob Edwards — is now fixed squarely on the national stage, and is spending its year touring like crazy people and doing things like playing the Grammys with Bob Dylan. Monthly spoke to bassist Crawford from — where else — the road. By Jeff Vrabel
Q. This is your second time playing Savannah; had you been to town before last year’s show? A. Nope, first time ever. I remember getting out of the bus and thinking it was one of the hottest, most humid days of my life. Q. You’ve started recording
the follow-up to I And Love And You. What’s the plan this time? A. Every time has been different, because we’ve been at a different points. Now we’re back in North Carolina, working with Rick Rubin from a distance, and we’ve established a space. Our timeline is very murky, though; we don’t feel the heat telling us to wrap it up.
They and love and you: From left, Joe Kwon, Scott Avett, Bob Crawford, Seth Avett
Q. That last album had a much bigger, richer sound. Was that Rick’s doing? A. For us, the more experience we have in recording studio, the more we realize that making music live and making records are two different things. It’s the difference between fine art — something that was conceived, sketched and changed — versus catching a sunrise, or a lightning storm,
something that’s very beautiful but here and gone. The studio is where we create a lasting work of art. We took more time on I And Love And You because we could, and the sound has more depth because we could give it that depth, and we were learning what the possibilities are in the studio. We realized you could record a song a few times and not be afraid to say,“This still isn’t right, let’s go do it again.”
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New York Times Notable Books author and Brooklyn resident Darin Strauss, who wrote parts of his sobering memoir “Half a Life” at the Bluffton Library, is finding that his words have the power to bring sense out of tragedy.
Sharing secrets with strangers
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he highlight reel of author Darin Strauss’ life so far includes several defining dates. There was the exhilarating week in September 1998 when he sold his first book and met his wife, Susannah Meadows. There was the miraculous day in October 2007 when Meadows gave birth to the couple’s identical twin sons, Shepherd and Beau. And there was the spring day in 1988, a month before his high school graduation, when a teenage girl on a bike swerved into the car Strauss was driving and died. It is a tragedy that happened more than 20 years ago but just recently surfaced in Strauss’ penetratingly honest memoir, “Half a Life.” Though Strauss lives in
says Strauss, whose ties to coastal Carolina come through his in-laws, Bluffton residents Jane and Ronald Meadows. While he’s here, the New York native uses the spacious library — specifically the comfortable chairs in the young adult section — as his office. “I spent so much time there I’m sure they thought I was some weirdo,” says Strauss. “Luckily one of (the librarians) had read one of my books.” That was Francesca Denton, reference services manager for the Bluffton Library, who said the staff noticed Strauss becoming a semipermanent fixture but tried not to pry. A few years ago, when a young staff worker got up the courage to ask Strauss what he was working on, Denton recognized the author’s
came out in hardcover last September. It’s a painful story of the drawn-out, hushed tones of grief that echo for years after a tragedy, and how they are made even more hollow and consuming when the tragedy is kept secret. Strauss ran from his tragedy — first to college at Tufts University, then to the writer’s life in New York City — but the thought of his former classmate shadowed his every move. ••• His first book was “Chang and Eng,” a historical novel based on the life of conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker. He sold it in September 1998; he was 28 years old, and the book deal gave him enough money to quit his job and focus on writing full-time. Two
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name. “I read his first book, ‘Chang and Eng,’ and really enjoyed it,” Denton says. “I knew he was working on a new book.” That was “Half a Life,” which
days later, he met his wife, a senior writer at Newsweek. “It was a big week for me,” Strauss says. They soon began dating, while “Chang and Eng” became a Los Angeles Times Book of the Year
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and was eventually optioned for a movie by Disney. (Strauss wrote the screenplay with Gary Oldman.) A second novel, “The Real McCoy” (2002), earned critical acclaim as well. Strauss and Meadows were married at Oldfield in 2004, a lovely June day Strauss recalls for its beauty and stifling humidity. “It was a great place for a wedding,” he says. The newly married author continued to write while teaching writing at New York University, and was a 2006 recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. Then in early 2007 the couple learned they were expecting — oddly enough — identical twins. “I thought my wife was playing a joke when she first told me,” says Strauss, who for his first novel had carefully researched every facet related to twins, except one: How it felt to be a father of them. He spent much of Meadows’ pregnancy finishing up his third novel, “More Than It Hurts You.” But something else was tugging at his thoughts. “I was 36 and I started thinking about the accident again, about how it had happened half my life ago,” Strauss says. “When you’re about to become a parent, you consider things you haven’t before.
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I knew intellectually how awful it would be (to lose a child), but it’s hard to feel it in your gut until you have kids of your own.” He decided it was time to start writing his story. “Getting my thoughts down was cathartic in that a large part of that was figuring out how I thought about it,” he says. The act of turning something so deeply personal into a book also gave the author a small measure of distance between him and the tragedy. “But having it out there is interesting because I’m now talking about something that was a big secret for years in rooms full of strangers,” he says. And readers have responded to the story in ways that belie the category “strangers”: Strauss has received hundreds of e-mails filled with secrets people in some instances haven’t even told their spouses. “Often it’s things people shouldn’t feel embarrassed about,” Strauss says. “I think when you make something a secret you give it a certain kind of power over you.” ••• In “Half a Life,” Strauss has managed to harness that power for good, giving people who’ve
Darin Strauss: “I think when you make something a secret you give it a certain kind of power over you.”
been through a trauma an inside look at how one man is making his way through it. Now the author is writing a young adult adventure series with friend and author David Lipsky, a side project that suggests all those hours spent in the teen section of the library doubled as subconscious inspiration. Strauss and his family were
back in the Lowcountry over the winter holiday. They frequent Sea Turtle Cinemas and a few favorite restaurants in the area, including Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q in Bluffton. The twins, who are 3, love the race car carts at Publix, something the smaller grocery stores in Brooklyn don’t have. During his last visit he gave a talk and book signing for “Half a
Life” at the Bluffton Library and says he hopes to do another one in May, just in time for the book’s paperback release. Though he’s happy living in New York, he enjoys the time he spends down South and he and his wife have occasionally daydreamed about moving here someday. “It’s nice there,” he says. “It’s very relaxing.” M March 2011
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editor’s note / JEFF VRABEL jvrabel@hiltonheadmonthly.com
The green revolution? Totally a Vrabel family idea. You’re welcome.
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ou can say a lot of things about us Vrabels — that we are a stout, swarthy, Chicago Bears-loving bunch, that our surname is Slovak for “little bird” but we tell people it means “ferocious warriors wielding large hammers with jagged metal things on them” and that we whip up a mean plate of halupki, although most people who say that last one do so right before making other plans for dinner. But we Vrabels are also a frugal lot, and by “frugal” I mean “some of us steal little jelly packets from restaurants to briefly postpone buying full-size jars at the store.” Once, deep in the recesses of my grandparents’ basement, I discovered a case of Pepsi cans commemorating an All-Star Game that had taken place about four years prior. I am related to people who are basically ninjas when it comes to garage sales. Basically if any of us go to dinner without a coupon of some kind, a brief panic sets in. True story: After my grandfather died and we began the process of sorting through the astonishing mass of stuff he’d stashed throughout his basement, attic, back room and at least one closet no one had ever seen before, we started to find things like stacks and stacks of cigar boxes labeled “Scotch Tape Dispensers — Working” and “Scotch Tape Dispensers — Broken,” which was obviously an odd development unless Grandpa was working on a Scotch tape dispenser-fueled robot or something, which he might have been (he was that kind of guy). If you went through the garages of our extended family today, I guarantee you’d find at least 50 buckets of old golf balls that have been fished out of northwest Indiana ponds and lakes. And my cousin recently confessed that after eight years of marriage, it still drives him nuts to see his wife employ a piece of aluminum foil only once. “I die a little each time,” he told me, shaking his head sadly, “and don’t even get me started on the Ziploc bags.”
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These aren’t huge family secrets or anything: We used to joke about this sort of thing at Christmas, generally while drinking beers someone bought 12 years ago when they were 2-for-1 at Jewel. But they seem now like stories from happier times, when gas was two bucks and you heard more about people landing jobs than losing them. But not anymore. In today’s world, with this sustainability/living within your means/three Rs thing catching on, we Vrabels can hold our heads high, because these things that we are accustomed to doing, such as holding onto stringless 30-year-old baseball gloves because you never know when they might be handy, is no longer “miserly” and “unusual” and “sort of weird,” but “green, sustainable, economically sound and forward-thinking.” SCORE! VRABELS RULE! It’s here that like to bring up a story starring my uncles Jim and Don, who would for years routinely appear at Christmas Eve parties with bags full of tennis shoes they picked up for an insane discount at someplace like the grocery store, with the idea of selling their discounted wares to the family, for a small profit. WHICH THEY TOTALLY DID. Now, you might rightly be thinking such a thing is a little unusual, cutting into your family’s holiday cheer with a discount-footwear underground sales break. But with everyone, including this magazine, all about reducing, reusing and recycling nowadays, that’s no longer strange, it’s BRILLIANT. Which puts our family at the forefront of the green revolution, Moon 7 media since we’ve been doing this since about 1906, when my great-grandfather Andras arrived in America on a steamship that was offering crazy deals on Priceline. So, yeah, Audubon Society, you can just pass your Bandwagon Ticket to Uncle Jim, who’s just a few rows down from you. While there, get yourself a nice pair of shoes. M
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