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CONTENTS November 2011

Departments 10 At The Helm / Contributors 12 The Big Picture 14 The Vibe 24 Sound Off / Letters to the Editor 26 Your neighbors: Q&A Author CJ Lyons take the electronic path up the bestseller list. By Robyn Passante 28 Your neighbors: Social Spotlight

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31 Business: On The Move / New Faces, New Places 36 Business: The Money Report By Steven Weber 70 Calendar

Inside the November Monthly

89 Where To Eat

Business: Stumpmate Jester Communications helps blaze new campaign trails. By Sally Mahan

Monthly’s ultimate shopping guide Shop early, shop local and shop smart with our interactive map.

104 At Home: Home Discovery Be Our Guest By Debi Lynes / Photography by Rob Kaufman

Business: Acatsgrin A once-popular island sailing charter hopes to rise from the depths. By Erinn McGuire

Partner Promotion: Gifted Hilton Head Step into a store where the biggest challenge is walking out empty-handed.

120 The Good Life: Bridal

Cover story: Civil War The Coastal Discovery Museum and others commemorate 150 years. By Mark Kreuzweiser

Health: Stuff the turkey, not yourself Your thanksgiving game plan starts here. By Lance Hanlin

Partner Promotion: The Sport & Spine Institute J. Robert Gavin Jr., MD, balances work and family.

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Dining: Recipes of the season Area caterers provide sumptous flavors for fall. At home: Realtors pitch in and clean up The Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors help out with “Realtors helping Real People” program. Like the official Monthly facebook page at facebook.com/hiltonheadmonthly. We’re picking one fan this month to win $100 from Daniel’s Restaurant & Lounge!

122 The Good Life: Worth the Drive Holidays in the old city By Brad Swope 124 The Good Life: Music Bluffton’s Trevor Harden. By Jessica Sparks 126 The Good Life: Secret Places Homeward Bound By Todd Ballantine 128 Editor’s Note: What the

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Time heals all wounds

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hat a difference 150 years can make, huh? On Nov. 7, 1861, ships from the United States Navy circled Port Royal Sound, while Confederate soldiers on Hilton Head’s Fort Walker prepared for war. Fast forward to 150 years later and, around Fort Walker, you’re more likely to find a Yankee and a Southerner lobbing tennis balls at one another than cannon balls. Needless to say, we as a nation have come a long way toward healing those old wounds over the last century or so. Our cover photo was inspired by the upcoming commemoration of the “War of Northern Aggression,” and we’re happy to say all of our re-enactors got along without even once opening fire on one another. And as much as things have changed since the Battle of Port Royal, it’s amazing how much of that transformation has happened just in these last few years. If you were to tell me ten years ago that Monthly would one day feature stories on a computer program that helps politicians get elected, and that this program would run on your phone, I’d have thought you were crazy. But here we are with a feature on locally grown app Stumpmate on page 35. Likewise, if you’d told me we were going to profile an islander who’d landed on the New York Times bestsellers list for not actually selling books and an up-and-coming Bluffton musician who was giving away all his music free on the Internet, I wouldn’t have believed it. But there they are: locals CJ Lyons, page 26, and Trevor Harden, page 124, turning

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lori goodridge-cribb publisher science fiction into reality. And if you’d told me ten years ago we’d be giving away $100 just so you’d “like” us, well then I wouldn’t know what to believe. I still don’t know all the Facebook ins and outs, to be honest with you, but we’re giving away a $100 gift certificate to Daniel’s to one lucky fan of our Facebook page.

We’ve been putting some great stuff on FB, including behind-the-scenes videos, breaking news stories and fun photos from area events, so it’s worth clicking that “like” button anyway. But with $100 from Daniel’s in the offing? Well I think even ten-years-ago me would understand that’s just a good idea. Even if present-day me is still trying to figure out how to work my smartphone.

monthly’s contributing factors After his retirement from the corporate world after 35 years in international ocean transportation, contributing photographer Arno Dimmling and his wife Liz moved to Hilton Head where they both lead an active life. Liz is a math teacher at the Heritage Academy. Arno keeps busy with some continued activity in his consulting business while also becoming involved with community activities. Arno is always on the go snapping pictures for Social Spotlight, so get your best smile ready when you see him. 10

PRESIDENT Anushka Frey afrey@hiltonheadmonthly.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Barry Kaufman barry@hiltonheadmonthly.com ART DIRECTOR Jeremy Swartz jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com DESIGN Charles Grace PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling, Butch Hirsch, Eric Horan, Bill Littell, Rob Kaufman, Mark S. Tierney WRITERS Todd Ballantine, Sally Kerr-Dineen, Stephanie Ingersoll, Lance Hanlin, Mark Kreuzwieser, Debi Lynes, Sally Mahan, Erinn McGuire, Robyn Passante, Jessica Sparks, Brad Swope, Steven Weber ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca Verbosky rebecca@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 239 Jane Higdon jane@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988 ext. 242 Joy Vinson joy@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 228 Archie Karijanian archie@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-384-9544 Director of Client Services Gordon Deal gordon@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-301-1132 ACCOUNTING Shannon Quist shannon@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 268

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THE VIBE

It all starts right here

Bluffton Self Help founder Ida Martin heads to Washington to receive a medal from President Obama.

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Andrew Zimmern stops by for a bite The Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern has been from one end of the planet to the other, sampling the craziest and most gut-churning food the world has to offer. So naturally, when he stopped by Hilton Head Island for a taste of Gullah culture courtesy of Sallie Anne Robinson, he couldn’t just stop at the good stuff. Hence, in addition to Gullah staples like pigs feet, collard greens and rice, Zimmern was treated to a delightful meal of raccoon.

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“Barbecued raccoon, if prepared properly, is delicious,” said Robinson. “People who live on the islands where there is an abundance of seafood and wildlife survived on what was available, in addition to raising organic crops in their home gardens. The recipe is included in my first cookbook, ‘Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way.’ It is very lean and dark and is prepared like many other meats - first par-boiled then ovenbaked. I served traditional side dishes with it including collard greens, pigs feet and steamed rice for Andrew Zimmern and his wonderful crew.”

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the vibe | SELF HELP

IDA MARTIN, IN THE RED SUIT, WAITS TO RECEIVE HER PRESIDENTIAL CITIZENS MEDAL.

“For her remarkable efforts on behalf of those less fortunate, the United States honors Ida Martin.” President Barack Obama

Ms. Ida goes to Washington BY SALLY MAHAN

hen Ida Martin received a call from the White House telling her that she was a winner of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second highest honor a civilian can receive, she hung up on the caller. “I thought it was a joke!” said Martin, the founder of Bluffton Self Help, an organization that helps working families with short-term emergency assistance. “I couldn’t believe it. Then he called me back and he couldn’t stop laughing. He told me it wasn’t a joke and that I really was going to be honored with the medal at the White House. I knew I was nominated, but I was so shocked that I won.” Even after that second call, she still had a hard time believing. Her husband insisted that the caller was just somebody after money. So Martin went to the Bluffton Police Department and they verified it was the real deal. “They said, ‘Pack your suitcase ‘cause you’re going to The White House!’ ” she said. “That’s when I knew this was for real.” Martin, her daughter, two of her grand16

children, her great-grand“For many of (the recipiHOW TO HELP child, and Lili Coleman, ents), a lifelong mission began executive director of BHS with a small act of kindness,” For information on and the person who nomihe said. “In 1987, a single mom volunteering, or to donate food, clothing nated Martin for the award, and her child — her children or money to Bluffton headed off to Washington, — moved in across the street Self Help, call 843-7578000, or visit blufftonD.C. On Oct. 18, Martin was from Ida Martin. Ida saw selfhelp.org. among 13 people honored by their refrigerator was empty, President Obama. except for a bottle of water, so Just walking into the White House was she brought them groceries. And I guess emotional. “I wasn’t nervous, but as soon as I once she got started, she couldn’t stop. So walked in I just fell to pieces,” said Martin. “I last year, the organization she founded put my foot on that floor and just cried. We answered nearly 22,000 requests for aid.” went in the Green Room and then greeted the Later in the speech, he said, “… She continpresident in the Blue Room. ues to be guided by her devotion to helping “He was so nice. He hugged me and asked those who desire to help themselves, and her me if there was anything I wanted to ask him. organization remains a vital resource for those So we talked about his children and how they in need. For her remarkable efforts on behalf are raising them. He gave each of us time to of those less fortunate, the United States hontalk to him. It was so amazing that he took the ors Ida Martin.” time to talk to the small people.” Martin said the experience was incredible. At the ceremony, Obama said there were “Oh my, it was the most thrilling thing!” nearly 6,000 nominations, and it took four she said. “I will always cherish this medal. It months to select the winners. “In the end, was so exciting and I’m still on the high and these 13 individuals were chosen not just for haven’t gotten down yet.” the work they do, but for the example that However, Martin was still thinking of they set,” he said. others after the ceremony. “There are a lot Then the president singled out Martin and of people in need and struggling, especially BSH in his opening remarks. in these times. The need is still there.” M

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the vibe | on stage

Four schools make sweet ‘music’ together by Stephanie Ingersoll

f the Lowcountry had hills, you can bet that right around now they’d be alive with the Sound of Music. From Hilton Head Island to Bluffton, music students and teachers are banding together to help Hilton Head Preparatory School pull off its most elaborate musical to date. Students from Hilton Head Prep’s Performing Arts Department will present The “Sound of Music” Nov. 3, 5 and 6 at Hilton Head High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Center. But they won't be alone. While the cast and stagehands of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will come from Prep, they will be joined by musicians from across Southern Beaufort County, including band members and staff from Hilton Head High, Hilton Head Christian Academy and Bluffton High School. While the four schools might be rivals in sports, on this project they’re working in harmony. The stage production features 31 cast members, 15 crew members and a collaborative 22-person orchestra comprised of students from various Beaufort

County schools and local professional musicians. “We set the bar extremely high last year with our productions of ‘Footloose’ and ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ and this year we plan to exceed everyone’s expectations,” said Benjamin Wolfe, director of performing arts at Hilton Head Prep. But to pull off such a large-scale musical, Hilton Head Prep turned to the community for some extra help. It hired outside musician Lauren Stuligross to be the music director of the show and both she and Wolfe agreed that to have the music equal the acting, they should have a large orchestra. Thanks to their efforts, the show has the true flavor people expect from such a well-known classic. Although Prep has a large string section, they felt they needed more instruments to give the performance the full range the show deserved. The orchestra is the largest Prep has ever worked with, and the band will be one of the largest ever to sit in the orchestra pit at Hilton Head High’s Visual Performing Arts Center — though there have been bigger ones onstage. In Wolfe’s three years at Prep, this will be the most chal-

if you go Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. , Nov. 3; 2 and 7:30 p.m. , Nov. 5; and 2 p.m., Nov. 6, at Hilton Head High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Center.

lenging show he has helped produce, and having so many students from the four schools involved will make it special. Although band members from other schools have helped with some past productions, it was never on this scale and he thinks the collaboration will help make the show a success. “It’s something that really hasn’t been done to my knowledge,” Wolfe said. “The Sound of Music” is a show that he hopes will appeal not only to Prep parents, but to the entire community. “We want strangers to love it just as much as the ones who have to love it anyway,” he said. “Theater here is something we take very, very seriously.” He said it makes him happy to see students who are often rivals on the field

work together for a common goal. “It’s good to see for me and the whole community,” he said. “Music is bringing them together. It’s really something special.” Wolfe places a heavy demand on his students to produce the highest professional-quality stage productions possible. The cast rehearses six nights a week in preparation and the technical theatre class spends countless hours designing and building intricately-crafted hanging sets, which will quickly bring the numerous scene changes and shifts to life with speed and precision. The mixed orchestra has also practiced together several times. M

Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.hhprep.org or at the door. Prices are $20 for adults, $10 for students and $15 for seniors (60 and older) for matinee shows. Group rates (15 or more) are also available by calling 843-304-6280.

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the vibe | rowing

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or too long, the simple joys of slipping into area waters and rowing through the waves have been reserved for those privileged enough to own membership in a yacht club, sailing club or rowing center. For everyone else, prepare to cast off when the Carolina Sailing Center and Palmetto Rowing partner with the Island Rec Center later this month to start raising funds for the first Community Rowing and Sailing Center.

New public rowing center sets sail, and everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invited aboard.

The site at 135 Squire Pope Road will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19, a date that also marks the launch of the fundraising effort to build the center. Food and drink will be available at the event. Once completed, the center will give residents and visitors an affordable, easily accessible and safe place to learn sailing and rowing from a staff of paid and volunteer experts. In addition to the basic mechanics of sailing and

rowing, the center will also teach the skills needed to navigate Lowountry waterways and marshes, plus the tide crafts of crabbing, cast netting and fishing. The center is reaching out to the community to raise the $1 million for the initial phase of the project. To make a donation, call Marguerite Militec at 843-384-9633 or mail donations to P.O. Box 6254, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 M

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There’s a new look under the lighthouse Pete Dye’s Harbour Town enhancements, upgrades to Heron Point, are complete.

he Sea Pines Resort recently announced that Pete Dye has completed enhancements to Harbour Town Golf Links — the legendary golf course architect’s iconic masterpiece and home to the PGA tour’s RBC Heritage. The layout was lengthened by 150 yards, a handful of trees were removed to improve sightlines and a select number of bunkers were reshaped or extended to bring hazards back into play. Both tour players and resort guests will savor the challenge as the iconic 18 continues to evolve as the epitome of strategic design. Pete Dye’s name and legacy are intrinsically tied to the Sea Pines Resort. “We are honored he returned to prepare Harbour Town for the next chapter in its

colorful history,” said Cary Corbitt, director of Sports Division of Sea Pines Resort. “Harbour Town made my career,” said Pete Dye. Forty years ago Harbour Town opened to much fanfare and hosted a nascent PGA tour tournament — the Heritage Classic. Arnold Palmer staged one of his patented final round charges for the inaugural victory and the Lowcountry’s “must visit” destination was launched. During an on-site evaluation in early 2011, Dye toured the course and charted a series of enhancements, ensuring the layout would retain its lofty status and continual critical acclaim for years to come. To complement Harbour Town, Sea Pines also recently tapped Dye to create Heron Point on

the site once occupied by the Sea Marsh course. Rather than simply renovate Sea Marsh, Sea Pines elected to give Dye free rein to fashion an entirely new layout using the existing routing. The outcome was another timeless Dye-creation that has been lauded in national and regional golf publications including being named as a “Top 50 Course for Women” by Golf Digest. At 7,000 yards maximum, the dramatic 18 can play considerably shorter if needed via a sextet of tees on each hole, but length has little to do with the layout’s overall strategic challenge. Golfers will face a sequence of riskreward shots, fairways that slope devilishly toward hazards and Dye’s signature mounding and swales framing target areas. M

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the vibe | GRAB BAG

Fort Howell lands designation on National Register of Historic Places

ne of the great things about life in the Lowcountry is that you never know when you might be standing on history. The Sea Pines Shell Ring looks to the untrained eye like a slight hillock in the forest preserve, but is actually an important archaelogical site. The famous “steam gun” on the north end looks pretty much like a large concrete hole. Add to that list of hidden history Fort Howell, an otherwise nondescript lump of earth on Beach City Road that turns out to hold major historical signifigance. The Hilton Head Island Land Trust recently announced that Fort Howell, a Civil War

fort on Beach City Road, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Land Trust began the complex process of obtaining the designation in June of 2010, first obtaining the approval of the SC Department of Archives and History in April, and then securing final approval by the National Park Service. A private dedication ceremony this month makes the whole thing official. Fort Howell is a fort built by the 32nd U.S. Colored

Infantry and the 144th N.Y. Infantry in 1864 for the purpose of defending the island and Mitchelville, the first freedman’s village in the south. The fort is a pentagon-shaped earthwork with a 23' high parapet and emplacements for 27 guns. Owned and protected by the Hilton Head Island Land Trust, it is open to the public daily. The fort is recognized for its architectural integrity and as one of the finest examples of a Civil War earthen fort surviving in the state. M

Hilton Head High’s Gray named Teacher of the Year Sometimes you get a bagel for breakfast. Sometimes you get a BMW and some well-deserved accolades from your peers. Chris, Gray, a National Boardcertified math teacher at Hilton Head High School, got the latter recently when she was named Beaufort County’s 2011-2012 District Teacher of the Year. The surprise announcement was made during a breakfast celebration to honor Teachers of the Year from all of the district’s schools. Immediately afterward, Tom

Fitzgerald of Hilton Head BMW presented Gray with the keys to a 2012 BMW that the dealership is donating for her use over the coming year. Gray has taught at Hilton Head High for all but two of her 22 years in the teaching profession. She has accumulated a variety of certifications and honors over the years, including being named as Hilton Head High’s Teacher of the Year in 1996-97, being recognized by Teacher Cadet students as a “Teacher of Influence” in 2007 and 2011, and winning five Savannah Morning News Teacher of Excellence awards between 2001 and 2011. She earned her National

Board certification in 2001 and renewed it in 2010. A three-sport athlete in high school and college, Gray also served as varsity volleyball coach for 16 years from 1992 to 2008. Hilton Head High Principal Amanda O’Nan noted that Gray tutors students after school who are having problems with the math portion of the high school exit exam and also tutors students in her neighborhood. “I could go on and on about her devotion to children and learning,” O’Nan said, “but words cannot describe the gift she has and the magic that occurs in her classroom daily.” Gray believes a high priority should be placed on better training for classroom teachers. Gray will now represent Beaufort County in the South Carolina State Teacher of the Year program. Finalists for the state program are announced in February. M

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Would you believe these guys are friends?

Our November cover gives you a taste of what’s to come when various area organizations get together to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War early next month. Cover models Cecil H. Greenwell (sporting Union blue) and Rick Phillips (in Confederate gray) are old hats at reenacting, so they were a natural fit for this photo shoot at Historic Honey Horn. Both members of the 8th Georgia Infantry and 68th Ohio Infantry based out of Savannah, the pair travel the Southeast reliving history (along with fellow reenactors Tom Perry and Ron Coates, who can be seen in our Civil War feature, page 40), and we’re glad they could make the swing north up to Hilton Head. And thanks to Robert Eberly of the Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable and the staff at Coastal Discovery Museum for setting this up. Head to hiltonheadmonthly.com or “like” us on Facebook to go behind the scenes at our cover shoot. While you’re on Facebook, be sure to tell your friends to become a fan of the Hilton Head Monthly page. We’re giving away $100 in gift certificates to one randomly selected fan of our page later on this month. M November 2011

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the vibe | SOUND OFF

Letters to the Editor Submit: editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com / 843-842-6988

separation of play area perplexity church and stadium I’m glad that they figured out Last weekend while watching and listening to football, I heard over 30 references pertaining to religion/God. I’m over it. I’m not an atheist or a devout Bible thumper. The only orthodox analogy between football and religion is when you cross your fingers and toes, asking for a Hail Mary when your team needs a miracle. God has nothing to do with when your team wins or loses a game, the passes players make, touchdowns made or calls by the referees. It’s skill, naturalborn ability or just plain damn good luck. So please, please players, coaches, announcers and fans ... besides Hail Marys, respect the sport and leave your sense of righteousness to your place of worship. Heather Schwartz, Bluffton

FIXES Christopher Deen of Residential Concepts Design Group is a residential designer. October’s Home Discovery feature contained an inaccurate title. The building shown alongside the Bloody Point Lighthouse story (“Keepers of the Past”) is the Haig Point Lighthouse, not Bloody Point. A piece in October’s Monthly regarding J Banks’ 25th Anniversary was incorrectly attributed to Anna Ruby and J Banks Design. The piece contained several unfortunate errors made during the editing process and is reprinted at right in a corrected form:

what to do with the mall, but I feel something is being forgotten. The little play area in Shelter Cove is a huge deal to all the parents on the island. What is going to happen to that? I know that I couldn’t get through my week without it, and I know plenty of other moms that feel the same way. There’s not enough activities for young children to do down here, and what choices we have are very expensive. This little play area was very important to me and my fellow moms. It was so nice to be able to go get a cup of coffee or a pretzel and sit while the kids played. There isn’t anyplace else like it. They should figure out a way to keep it, or build something comparable. Krysten Grieco, Hilton Head

saluting nurses

Whenever you, as a patient, roll through those double doors into the operating room, tremendous anxiety rides along, too. But did you know that you will have an entire team of professional advocates with you to assure that you are kept safe, comfortable and cared for every step of the way? Surgery today is such a complex process that safety checklists and deliberate communication mechanisms are essential. Just as airline pilots move through a checklist before takeoff to assure readiness for flight, the surgical team does so as well. And immediately prior to the incision, a final surgical briefing takes place, outlining specific considerations for the case, along with a final pause, or “time out” in the operating room. Only then may the actual surgery be performed. So if you tell your friends and family about your recent surgery, remember, too, to celebrate AORN (the Association of periOperative Registerd Nurses)’s Perioperative Nurses Week this year, Nov. 7-13. And say thanks

when you meet one of your friends or neighbors on the team. Caring for you is their life’s work. Barbara Conway, RN, MSN CGRN AORN of the Low Country, Chapter 4107

last call

Marc, thanks for a great article in the September 2011 issue of HHM. Your comments and recommendations are on point! We live in Atlanta and have enjoyed our second home in PD since 1999. HHI is at a crossroad and much needs to be accomplished to continue to have a flourishing community for visitors and permanent residents. We need a sense of community and especially need to better utilize The Mall at Shelter Cove. Thanks for standing up for HHI and sharing your vision. I hope our leaders take notice of your article and put politics aside and move forward with a sense of urgency. Eric Leichty Atlanta, Ga.

J Banks marks 25th anniversary This month, J Banks Design, Hilton Head’s award-winning interior design firm, is celebrating its 25th anniversary — a milestone that can be attributed to president/owner Joni Vanderslice’s core values and business philosophy. Vanderslice believes the firm’s success is a direct result of its ability to cultivate strong client relationships — as well as an internal culture based upon growing employees and giving back. At J Banks Design (35 Main St., Suite 120), each client is important to the design team, regardless of size or locale. Vanderslice stresses that their designers get as much satisfaction by choosing a perfect paint color as they do from setting the vision for a multimillion dollar resort. Over the years the firm has worked throughout the United States as well as Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean. To mark the anniversary, J Banks has planned a monthlong calendar of events, including daily prize drawings and specials. For more information, go to jbanksdesign.com.

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YOUR NEIGHBORS Q&A

CJ LYONS

THRILLERS WITH HEART

Local author takes the digital route up the New York Times Bestseller List

BY ROBYN PASSANTE

Lyons spent 17 years as a pediatric ER doctor in Pennsylvania before dropping both her stethoscope and her snow shovel to live a second dream as a novelist in the sunny South. Now settled on Hilton Head Island, Lyons’s latest book, “Blind Faith,” debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times Bestseller List for both E-Book Fiction and Combined Print and E-Book Fiction. She’s also written two suspense novels with Erin Brockovich, the first of which, “Rock Bottom,” debuted in March.

Q. What convinced you to make the leap to such a different career and such a different climate? A. I had sold two books while still work-

Q. Did that make you second-guess your decision, or make you even more determined to succeed? A. I just kept writing, looking for a new agent. Luckily advance reader copies of the two books I’d written, “Nerves of Steel” and “Sleight of Hand,” were floating around New York, and I got a call from Penguin Putnam asking if I’d be interested in writing a medical suspense series targeted toward women. That became the “Angels of Mercy” series. But the book I wrote during that uncertain time was “Blind Faith.” 26

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ing as an ER doctor, and I realized I had the chance to not shovel snow anymore. I thought I better get my mortgage while I still have my (new) day job. So I quit my day job, moved 1,000 miles away from my family, and 90 days before my first book was to be published the publisher pulled it because of cover art issues. And there was nothing I could do about it. That was my introduction to the world of New York City publishing and their logic.

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Q&A | your neighbors Q. What’s “Blind Faith” about? A. It’s a book of betrayal. Every

single scene has a betrayal. It’s about the main character Sara’s struggle to overcome the ultimate betrayal from her husband. And it’s about the challenge not only to forgive, but the power of love to heal.

Read it for yourself Head to CJ’s website, www. cjlyons.net by scanning the QR code below with your smart phone.

Q. You coined the phrase “thrillers with heart” to describe your novels. Why?

Q. You self-published Blind Faith as an e-book. Why did you start self-publishing online when you had an agent in a traditional publishing house? A. When I saw there was an opportunity to put my own books online and reach a new audience I realized I had manu-

Q. There used to be such a stigma to self-publishing. Do you think e-books and selfpublishing will eventually knock out traditional publishing houses and agents? A. In New York City publishing, what they do best is they turn books into events; they make them souvenirs. People say ‘I read this online but now I want a copy for my bookshelf.’ So that’s why I think if we really play to our

strengths, there’s an opportunity to make everybody profit. Q. What made you pick Hilton Head as your new home base? A. I had been down to Hilton Head Island only once, for a medical conference, and I fell in love with the beach, the way it’s so wide and walkable. And I really loved the way the area is so green. Conservation is so important here; they really try to protect nature and grow without damaging it. Q. Do you ever miss being a doctor? A. I miss my patients, but I’m very glad to be out of the business of medicine, working 60- to 70-hour work weeks. It was really wonderful to make a second dream come true. M

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A. My books are all about the people and their relationships; they’re not about the technology, the explosions, and the medical science as much as the people and how it impacts them. I coined it to explain how they’re not true romances, they really have that adrenaline pace of the thriller and the rising stakes, but it’s all on a very, very personal level.

scripts (the previously nixed “Nerves of Steel” and “Sleight of Hand”) that had been professionally edited by publishers in New York City. So I started publishing my stuff on Kindle and Smashwords. I love it. I’ve been building an audience, reaching out to readers, and readers have found me who hadn’t ever heard of me before.

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get spotlighted To submit to Social Spotlight, send photos of your event (with names and places, please) to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

Kiwanis club cooks up a good time The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island’s 27th Annual Chili Cookoff heated up the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn last month. While local rockers the Chilly Willy Band played on, the crowd sampled and voted on chilis from more than 25 restaurant and amateur chefs. t Orchid Paulmeier was all smiles at the One Hot Mama’s booth.

The folks at Central Church made a statement in their first year in competition, taking home first place in the blind judging for the amateur category.

Girls on film Local hair stylist Danielle Keasling (pictured at right) and local photographer Michelle Boniface attended Artist Session in NYC this past month following fashion week. Along with 12 highly recognized hair stylists Danielle was able to work on location at a photo shoot at the Chelsea Market in Manhattan. Her work will be published nationally.

t Edwina Hoyle and Karen Doughtie of Memory Matters participate in the Kiwanis Chili Cook Off at Honey Horn Plantation. The folks at Salty Dog took first prize in the blind judging for the professional category with their "Surf and Turf Chili."

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Last month was the official grand opening ribbon cutting at the furnished model of Jarvis Creek Club. Pictured are State Sen. Tom Davis, Mike Saba with K. Hovnanian, Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew Laughlin, Developer Lou Perella, Rep. Andy Patrick, Janet Perry with J Banks Design Group and Hilton Head Island Town Manager Steve Riley. Not pictured is Rod Engard, agent in charge of Jarvis Creek. 28

Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina’s annual “Death By Chocolate: A Chocolate and Champagne Affair” fundraiser was held in September at the Crowne Plaza Resort on Hilton Head Island. Chefs from all over the Lowcountry tested their finest chocolate recipes against one another. Steve Latteri, pictured, the pastry chef at Montana’s, presented a cornucopia of cocoa.

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Think pink

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Loco Motion, a breast cancer fundraiser, was held in Bluffton and on Hilton Head from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. There were 325 participants from 17 states; 31 survivors took part. Twenty of those survivors completed all 30 miles over the three day walk/run.

It’s a ruff life The Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island kicked off this year’s Paws for Reading program where the kids practice their reading by reading to dogs. Above, a student reads to Bailey, a golden retriever owned by Cindy Granger.

Students read to Bogie, as owner Linda O’Neill (far right) and Renee Smith of the Boys and Girls Club look on.

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Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how you cook a pancake

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Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Free Pancake Breakfast drew a crowd of hungry islanders. Along with their flapjacks, visitors to the firehouse toured fire engines and ambulances, plus met Sparky the Dog and Truman the Dragon.

Pedal power This past September, Pedal 4 Kids bike race helped raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club. t Judy Nicolazzi leads out the riders on the Pedal 4 Kids Community Bike Race.

Women in Philanthropy held its Fall Luncheon last month at Sea Pines Country Club to announce its 2012 grants theme. The theme for the upcoming year is FOSTERING CREATIVITY: Through the Visual, Performing and Literary Arts. In support of this, the luncheon guest speaker this year was John Morris Russell, the new Principal Guest Conductor of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

x Spinners from Beach City Health & Fitness and Breakthrough Fitness teamed up for a marathon spin session as part of the event.

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p Mary Briggs and John Morris Russell. q Women in Philanthropy members Wesla Fletcher, Barbara Pollard, Lois Graver, Mary Briggs, and Peggy Arrington.

p Kathy and Ray Olseon, grand marshals, announce the start of the event. t Sea Pines team "Pink Cosmos" celebrate the Pedal 4 Kids community bike ride. 30

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HIRES / promotions J Banks Design has announced that designer Sharon Cleland has joined the firm as an international staff designer. Cleland comes to J Banks Design from Ireland where she owned and operated the Feathered Nest – an interior design firm and retail venue. J Banks collaborated with Cleland on its Doonbeg Project in County Claire, Ireland. During that time, it was clear that Cleland’s design talent and business acumen would be a perfect fit for the firm. Cleland brings over 15 years of international design experience including designing, retailing, merchandising, marketing and event planning. Cleland also has extensive sourcing experience within international markets, including Maison d’Objet in Paris, Decorex in London, and the Ireland Interiors Show, and has been involved in design work throughout Europe. Betty Parks has joined the firm of Wiseman & Reilley, LLC, as a paralegal. Parks brings over 30 years of experience. Jennifer McMahon has been hired as the club services coordinator at the Callawassie Island Club. McMahon is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, and holds a bach-

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elor’s of science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Victoria Busey has joined NAMI Beaufort County – The Alliance on Mental Illness – as Community Outreach coordinator. She holds master’s degrees in social work (mental health) and business administration (nonprofit management).

Senior Health Associates has added Dr. Keith A. Taylor to its practice. Taylor lives in Bluffton with his wife, a local pediatrician,

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and their four very active children. Senior Health Associates is South Carolina’s leading provider of home-based geriatric care. Joe Agee, long-time real estate broker and 33-year resident of Hilton Head/Bluffton has joined the sales team of Stokes-Brown Toyota of Hilton Head located on U.S. 278 near Island West. Lee Chase, CFP, has joined Harbour Health Insurance Solutions as an account executive. A graduate of the

Hilton Head Marriott Resort & spa names cox new gm Kristine Cox has been named the new general manager at

Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Originally from Myrtle Beach, Cox has been with Columbia Sussex for the past nine years. In 2006 during the takeover of new ownership, Cox was the rooms division manager and helped extensively with the renovation and takeover and soon after became assistant GM. In 2007 she was was promoted to general manager of the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton Airport hotel. After three years she returned to the Myrtle Beach Marriott at Grand Dunes. She became GM of Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa in August.

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University of Michigan with an MBA from the University of Minnesota, she has lived on the island for eight years and previously worked at Wells Fargo. Norman Smith has joined Foskey Heating & Air, LLC, as a senior technician specializing in heat pumps, gas-related appliances and multi-fuel hybrid systems. Smith worked for more than 27 years in the heating and cooling business in both Atlanta and New Orleans. Most recently he was a senior service technician with McDevitt Air, which serves the Lowcountry from offices in Savannah, Ga. Norman has extensive experience in Sun City servicing HVAC systems.

Lowcountry Paver has announced three new hires. Scott Wilson comes to Lowcountry Paver with extensive knowledge of the construction field and sales. As a territory sales manager, Wilson is responsible for covering counties north of Beaufort County, including territory surrounding Augusta, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and all of North Carolina. Austin Keller is a territory sales manager for Lowcountry Paver and covers Beaufort County, Georgia and Florida. Erinn McGuire is the vice November 2011

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president of marketing and public relations. She comes to the company following a 10-year career in journalism. Originally from Connecticut, she graduated from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina and now lives in Bluffton. Jeri Hollifield has joined Keller Williams Realty of the Lowcountry as the director of Agent Services.

AWARDS, grants and CERTIFICATIONS The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Sharon Godouse, personal lines account executive of BB&T Carswell Insurance Services on Hilton Head Island, after successful completion of five, one-day courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations. The CISR Program, available to insurance professionals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is distinguished from other programs of its kind by an annual continuing education requirement, which ensures that designees stay current on the important policy changes and trends within the industry. The Zonta Club of Bluffton awarded Amanda Blair, of Hilton Head Island, a $1,000 scholarship. Blair is attending The University of Georgia. Princess Williams, of Pineland, ( Jasper County) received a $750 scholarship and she is attending Claflin University in Orangeburg. Sandra Pacheco, attending Nassau Community College in New York, received a 32

$500 scholarship. Pacheco was a Bluffton resident. The Zonta Club of Bluffton raises its scholarship money during its Ducky Derby fundraiser at the Bluffton Village Festival in May. People buy raffle tickets attached to a numbered duck and the ducks compete in a virtual race through a computer program. The winners of the raffles take home thousands of dollars of gift certificates and the raffle money funds scholarship to local college-bound women. Greg Clark, certified club manager, was recently elected to the board of directors of the Carolinas Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, CMAA. The Carolinas Chapter is an association of private club managers from South and North Carolina with over 350 members from

approximately 170 clubs. The Carolinas Chapter is one of the larger chapters in the CMAA organization. CMAA promotes the development of the club industry by offering its members a professional certification program, leadership development and educational services and by representing its members to allied associations, club members and the broader public. Clark is chief operating officer at Sea Pines Country Club. He has 25 years of service in the private club industry. Hilton Head Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). In 2009, Hilton Head Hospital installed a $1.3 million 64-Slice Aquilion CT Scanner

– an advanced computed tomography (CT) system available for evaluating and treating patients. A 64-slice CT scanner provides images in higher resolution and in a shorter amount of time than 16-slice or 4-slice CT scanner. By dividing the organ, for example the heart, into 64 imaginary slices, doctors can more easily pinpoint blockages on the amazingly detailed, three-dimensional images.

NEW FACES, NEW PLACES The law firm of Jones, Simpson & Newton P.A. has announced the relocation of its Bluffton office to 7 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 3. The firm has recently added two attorneys and expanded the practice to include bankruptcy. Established in 1984, the firm’s seven attorneys

the iphone repair guy Popping up in all major cities are local smartphone repair shops. It’s quick, it’s less expensive, and its eco-friendly. The iPhone Repair Guy has been serving the Bluffton area for over a year, and now is expanding his services to the Hilton Head Island and Beaufort area. There is no need to leave the office or home, he offers to pick up, fix and return your phone before you even miss it. Because his service is on wheels, the money he saves on a storefront goes back to you. His prices on average are 40 to 50 percent lower

than insurance deductibles, and are also lower than leading online stores. He specializes in iPhones, iPods, HTC, and Android phones. Your phone will be in safe hands with his 30-day parts and labor warranty.

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Heritage classic foundation adds three to board The Heritage Classic Foundation has elected three South Carolinians to its board, which oversees the operations of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The new board members are David Tigges of Hilton Head Island, Doug Smith of Spartanburg, and Charles Rountree III from Columbia. Tigges is the managing shareholder of the McNair Law Firm and serves as the Firm’s chief executive officer. An Ohio native, he graduated from the University of Toledo and Capital University. He was responsible for the negotiation and implementation of the merger between Bethea Jordan & Griffin, P.A. and McNair Law Firm, P.A. in August 2004. Smith, a graduate of Wofford College and the University of South Carolina Law School, is a partner in the Johnson, Smith, Hibbard & Wildman Law Firm. He’s the current president of the South Carolina Golf Association and was a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from 1992 to 2008, during which time he was elected Speaker Pro Tempore from 2000-2008. Rountree is a lifetime resident of South Carolina and was raised in a family that had a passion for the game of golf, especially Junior Golf. He’s a former President of the South Carolina Golf Association and actively serves on the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. He is also a member of the United States Golf Association Junior Amateur Committee. He is the President of the Rountree Group, a public affairs company specializing in governmental relations. The 44th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will be played April 9-15, 2012, at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links.

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have a wide range of experience in residential and commercial real estate, corporate, business, banking, debtor and creditor bankruptcy, domestic law, property owners association law, civil litigation and collections. Serving the Lowcountry, the firm also has offices at 18 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island, and an office in Beaufort. The telephone number for the Bluffton office will remain the same, 843-706-6111. Interior Motives has moved

its showroom and design center back to Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Owner Michelle Pearson, Best of Bluffton winner for interior design, now offers a wider selection of furniture, accessories and gifts. Store hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Interiormotiveshhi.com Guardian Angels Sitting Service recently celebrated its twoyear anniversary, and expanded its sitting services from just babysitting to include watching over the elderly and pets. Guardian Angels provides day, evening and overnight care for

children, the elderly and pets. Elderly companionship services include providing conversation and company, making light meals, helping around the house with cleaning and taking clients out for short outings. Elderly errand services include grocery store shopping, dropping off dry cleaning, picking up prescriptions, etc. Pet sitting services range from a 15-minute visit and 30-minute daily dog walking visits to overnight stays and pet taxi services. For more information, call 843681-4277 or visit www.guaridanangelssittingservice.com. Local wedding planner and caterer, Leah McCarthy, of Weddings With Leah & Downtown Catering + Events, is now host of an online radio show. McCarthy will talk about planning a wedding and will give insights into the wedding industry. The live show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weddings With Leahâ&#x20AC;? airs from 7 to 7:30 p.m. the first and last Wednesday of each month. Podcasts of previous shows are available on the site. Go to www.blogtalkradio. com/weddingswithleah to listen.

Four new at Fuel Shane Levi Gould, far left, recently welcomed four new staffers at Fuel (left to right): Nate Millheim, graphic designer and marketing Jedi master; Susie Herman, ride shop general manager and visual merchandiser; Jordan Lemmon, surf/ skate instructor and retail sales; and Brandon Atkinson, team pit boss and retail sales. 34

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stumpmate | business

Getting elected?

Thanks to a group of local entrepreneurs, there’s an app for that. By Sally Mahan

hen President Obama was elected in 2008, much of the credit went to his campaign’s use of youtube.com, online social networking, email, text messaging and other technologies to reach out to voters. Now, a Hilton Head company, Jester Communications, has created a way for politicians to bring all of those technologies to supporters in one simple app called “Stumpmate.” Basically, Stumpmate is a cutting-edge smartphone application that aggregates social media and website content about specific politicians or government bodies. S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is one of the politicians currently offering Stumpmate on her website. After accessing her website (www.nikkihaley.com) from an iPhone, Blackberry or Android device and adding the app, users can access her biography; check out volunteer opportunities and photo galleries; monitor

Facebook and Twitter feeds; watch speeches and youtube.com videos; make contributions; take part in poll questions and read up-to-the-minute news. The app also provides politicians with the ability to communicate with their constituents in real time, to easily manage their social media feeds, and to examine how their constituents view various issues and more.

Stumpmate was initially created to help U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., in his 2008 campaign bid. “I actually saw growth in how folks were using social media and how it helped Obama to get elected,” said Jared Jester, CEO of Jester Communications. “So, we approached Joe Wilson’s satellite office in Bluffton and told them we’d like to do an app for them. That was a trial run, but we real-

ized we had a business model.” And it quickly caught on. Today, in addition to Wilson and Haley, the following are also using Stumpmate: S.C. Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, U.S. Reps. Dan Lungren, R-Calif., and Randy Hultgren, R-Ill., the Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Jester said they have also had strong interest from current presidential, senatorial, congressional and state-level candidates. He added that the company also expects to branch out to the municipal level next year. “With this app, people don’t have to turn on their TV or their radios. They just have to have their phone with them,” said Jester, “and we all carry our wallets, keys and phones. Stumpmate really empowers constituents to communicate with their representatives.” For more information, call 843-321-4035 or visit stumpmate.com. M November 2011

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money report / steven weber

Making income last Your money should probably last at least as long as you do. Here’s how to make that happen.

any investors tend to income challenges you may face. underestimate their Begin with a review of your life expectancy, and in current sources of income, doing so miss a critical element in excluding withdrawals from the calculation of future income. investments. Then, in a second To avoid running out of income column, calculate how these will or assets, you need to know change if one spouse dies. Adjust what you have to start, how both Social Security and pension much you spend and how long income, if appropriate. Then, it needs to last. make a reasonable estimate of A recent study by Actuarial your spending and consider how Consultants based this may change if on 2013 mortality you are a survivDeath & taxes rates for people who ing spouse. Be sure The IRS also has a view do not hold annuito include both of your life expectancy, ties showed that recurring expenses which is used solely half of all 65-yearas well as periodic for determining the Required Minimum old men will live to expenses such as Distribution of your 86 years, and half home and vehicle IRA. Check it out at of all 65-year-old maintenance, bit.ly/7lyRqe women will live to travel and vacanearly 88. A quartions. Strive to be ter of 65-year-old men and women realistic, but use estimates. This will survive to over 90 years old. is not your budget; you needn’t be There is no rule of thumb as to exact, just reasonable. how much can be withdrawn safely Subtract one from the other from a portfolio. How could there and you will be able to see how be? It depends on your age, your much, if any, will need to come portfolio value, your life expectancy from your investment portfolio. and the performance of your parDivide this amount by the value ticular mix of investments. of your investment portfolio to Income issues are also of parderive a withdrawal percentage. ticular concern to a surviving For example: You receive Social spouse. In many cases a surviving Security of $900 a month and your spouse will lose either her own or spouse receives $1,500 a month. her spouse’s Social Security. Often Your spouse’s pension is $2,000 a a pension, which has provided a month and has a 50 percent survisignificant portion of a married vorship benefit. You are currently couple’s income, may be reduced withdrawing $2,000 a month, or by 30 percent, 50 percent, or even 3 percent, from your $800,000 ended completely. Here are a few retirement fund, giving you a total easy calculations you can make to income of $6,400 a month, which help you better understand the comfortably covers your expenses.

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As a surviving spouse you would probably retain the larger Social Security payment of $1,500 a month, but lose the other. Your pension income would drop to your 50 percent survivor benefit, or $1,000 a month. If your living expenses of $6,400 a month remained the same, you would have to increase the withdrawal from your $800,000 retirement account from $2,400 a month, or 3 percent, to $3,900 a month, or 5.9 percent, just to maintain your present lifestyle. And of course, we haven’t even factored in inflation. Does it make sense that the same investments which could support a three percent withdrawal would be adequate for your new situation? An accurate and well thought-

out written investment and income plan can take these variables into consideration and craft a balance of different investments that has the best potential to be successful for you, that is to say, to make your income last longer than you and your spouse. M Steven Weber is the senior investment advisor and is Gloria Harris Director of Client Services 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. The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those from any other source.

Do you like saving money? Sillly question, really. Of course you like saving money. Everyone likes saving money. Especially these days. Well, all you thrifty types out there, we’ve got good news. Great news, in fact. The great news is hiltonhead savings.com, the Lowcountry’s source for great deals. Get ready to save tons of money on the things you use every day. We’re not talking about 35 cents off of pickles when you buy a whole case. We’re talking serious deals here. How about saving huge on skincare? Maybe you’d like to cut a chunk off the bill for a night out. We’ve got you covered. Check hiltonheadsavings.com for new deals every month.

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business | ACATSGRIN

Salvaging a dream and a smile Acatsgrin rises from the depths with eight lives left. BY ERINN MCGUIRE

im Bartlett can’t get her out of his mind. She’s a big girl with flowing curves and has a knack for infiltrating his dreams. There are very few memories from the past 37 years that don’t include Acatsgrin, a 58-foot sailboat Bartlett built with his own two hands. The love affair set sail in 1974 while Bartlett was still a University of Georgia student and the idea of Acatsgrin was born from a set of $400 boat plans. Tweaking them to his specifications and incorporating Ferrocement (which is a mixture of cement and sand reinforced with woven steel mesh and steel rods, to the non-boaters) into the boat’s hull, Bartlett launched Acatsgrin (“Egyptian style,” he added) nearly a decade after he first dreamed of building his own vessel. “Everyone told me I was crazy and that I couldn’t do it,” he said. “But I was determined.” The ship eventually found its way from its birthplace in St. Petersburg, Fla., up the ICW to Chesapeake Bay then back down to Hilton Head. Once here it served for nearly a decade as a popular charter and icon of the island’s laid back-charm in the mid-’90s before moving on to the lush blue waters of the Virgin Islands. Now, Acatsgrin remains stranded without a mast and Jim is here. The trouble began last year after Hurricane Earl tore through the Virgin Islands. In the wake of the storm, Acatsgrin was so damaged she could no longer be sailed. Acatsgrin’s mast had to be rescued from the bottom of Coral Bay and her rails and lifelines were beyond repair, Bartlett said. Her topside was in shambles. “It was really devastating,” said Brandy Bartlett of Bluffton. She is Jim’s oldest daughter and grew up on the boat along with her younger sister, Jayme, and their mother Meg Bartlett. “I never imagined that anything would happen to that boat,” Brandy said. “She had been through a couple of other hurricanes and she was fine. I’ve never seen my dad so upset. It was a rough day for all of us. She was the heart and soul of our family.” 38

After Hurricane Earl swept through the Virgin Islands, Acatsgrin was left in shambles. At the inset photo at left, her mast can be seen rising from the depths.

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Jim Bartlett estimates that Acatsgrin needs $45,000 worth of repairs. The money will go toward fixing the hull, masts and sails. About $1,300 has been donated so far, Bartlett said. “She’s not just a boat, that’s the dilemma,” Bartlett said recently while looking out over Skull Creek. “If she were, I would have gotten rid of her by now. I’m trying to salvage my life’s work.” A Sailing Life Bartlett is eager to get Acatsgrin back into open waters and possibly back to her former life as a charter boat. From 1989 to 1998, Acatsgrin offered daily sailing trips from Palmetto Bay Marina. Byron Bang, the assistant harbor master at the marina, remembers Acatsgrin and her crew. “She had a character, a classic design and was appealing to the eye,” he said. “She was well built.” Bang said Acatsgrin became “a part of the history of the place and a lot of people had a good time going out on her.” Now Bartlett turns to the Lowcountry community in hopes they’ll remember Acatsgrin and will want to help save her. With the help of fellow boat captain Ralph Howey, a website, acatsgrin.com and Facebook page have been created to include photos from Acatsgrin’s earliest days and a button for donations. Look for Friends of SV Acatsgrin on Facebook to learn more. The goal is to have Acatsgrin’s mast raised by the end of 2012. Regardless, Bartlett is determined not to abandon his love. “If I have to spend the rest of my days dealing with this, I will,” he said. “She will outlive me, without a doubt, and as long as I can take care of her, I will.” M

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feature | CIVIL WAR

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CIVIL WAR | feature

e, this means war

emorates 150 years of history.

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...and then

While Union 1st Sgt. Cecil H. Greenwell squares off against Confederate Capt. Rick Phillip in the background, Pvts. Ron Coats (Union) and Tom Perry (Confederate) cross rifles.

the Yankees came for us Four days of sesquicentennial events bring the War Between the States back to life. BY MARK KREUZWIESER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB KAUFMAN

annon balls whirled through the early morning air of Port Royal Sound on Nov. 7, 1861, as the largest United States Navy fleet ever assembled at that point simultaneously attacked Fort Walker on Hilton Head and Fort Beauregard on Bay Point near St. Helena Island. The fleet, accompanied by a flotilla of transports carrying Federal troops, steamed into the waters off the north end of Hilton Head 150 years ago with every intention of invading 42

and occupying Beaufort, Hilton Head and the Sea Islands and setting up bases to conquer the rebellious Southerners, who earlier in the year had captured Fort Sumter in Charleston and won a decisive battle at Bull Run. The Yankees were not in a good mood, and the fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looping movement through the sound battered the forts into submission within hours. The rebels fled north to Beaufort from Fort Beauregard and west off of Hilton Head into the Bluffton area.

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Northerners and Southerners these days are on better terms, and from Dec. 1 - Dec. 4 Civil War enthusiasts and American history buffs will come together peacefully to observe those early months of the War Between the States. The ambitious commemoration will focus on the first year of the war in the Lowcountry, including the Battle of Port Royal, the occupation of the Sea Islands and the Federal blockades of Beaufort, Charleston and Savannah, said Natalie Hefter, vice president of programs for the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head. The Coastal Discovery Museum began planning the local commemoration in the spring of 2010, and met with members of the Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable to organize the event, she said. In all, she estimates that 50 volunteers and staff from various groups have signed on to help bring the commemoration to life. “We are extremely pleased to have put together a first-rate group of speakers for our event and many special events for the weekend,” Hefter said. “Historians involved are nationally-known and are well known in Civil War circles for their expertise.” The four-day event will include six lectures, a cruise of the Battle of Port Royal site narrated by Charleston author and historian Michael D. Coker, theatrical performances, exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum, military encampment reenactments, small skirmish reenactments and displays and tours by several

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local historical organizations, tours of historic Bluffton, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Verdier House, tours of Mitchelville, and genealogical and artifact symposiums by the Heritage Library Foundation and the Archaeological Society of South Carolina. Participating partners for the commemoration are the Beaufort Country Historical Society, Beaufort History Museum, Archaeology Society of South Carolina, Historic Beaufort Foundation, Bluffton Historic Preservation Society, Heritage Library Foundation, Hilton Head Island Land Trust, Mitchelville Preservation Project, Port Royal Plantation and the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Lectures will be held either at the Coastal Discovery Museum, or if registration numbers exceed capacity, at the Westin on Hilton Head. The living history encampment and the exhibition are free and open to the public during the museum’s regular hours. For complete and detailed event schedules, go to the museum’s website at www.coastaldiscovery.org/civilwar.html Daily tickets and fourday passes will allow participants to attend the many events, as well as any other activities hosted by the commemoration’s partners (see sidebar for the rundown). All of these activities — 150 years after the fact — begs the question, why still all the interest?

“The Yankees were not in a good mood, and the fleet’s looping movement through the sound battered the forts into submission within hours.”

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The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable’s Robert Eberly, seen here in full Union regalia during a living history encampment.

“I think a lot of it is the incredible amount of information available about the Civil War, and so many sites are accessible to the public,” said the Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable’s Robert Eberly, a veteran of several Civil War reenactments. “And, then you had Ken Burns’ wonderful documentary on PBS several years ago. I became interested in the Civil War as a youngster growing up in Pittsburgh. The family would drive to Atlantic City for vacations, and we’d stop at Gettysburg, and my dad would walk me around the battlefields. I caught the bug early.” Nowadays, the Hilton Head resident doesn’t take sides. “I’m a retired lawyer, so I’ve tried to look at the Civil War from an objective, historical perspective.” The commemoration is being marketed locally, regionally and nationally, Hefter and Eberly said. “We’re hoping several hundred people register for the four days of events, and we have 20 to 30 people for each tour,” Hefter said. “Overall, for all the events and free community activities, we hope that several thousand people will First Africanbe able to learn more about American troops the Civil War.” here “All along the way, we Mainly because of the movie wanted to involve other orga“Glory,” many people think the nizations and partners in the first black Federal regiment was commemoration to try to put formed in Massachusetts when the Hilton Head/Bluffton actually the first, the First S.C. area on the map as being an Volunteers, was assembled right here on the Hilton Head. important place historically 44

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Calendar of events THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Lecture, “The South Prepares for Invasion” – Dr. James Robertson, Jr., retired professor, Virginia Tech and Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, Blacksburg, Va. Lecture, “Setting the Stage: Plantation Era and Beaufort County’s Preparation for War” – Dr. Steve Wise, Parris Island Museum. Evening theatrical performance “The Road Home” at Hilton Head High School Performing Arts Center, compiled by Clarence Felder, directed by Chris Weatherhead, produced by Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina. Exhibitions at the Verdier House, Historic Beaufort Foundation – guided tours Thursday, Friday and Saturday, given on the half hour. www.historicbeaufort.org, 843-379-3331 “Finding Historic Mitchelville” panel discussion and tour by the Mitchelville Preservation Project and a tour by the Hilton Head Island Land Trust. www. mitchelvillepreservationproject. com Bluffton Historic District walking tour by the Bluffton Historic Preservation Society. Guided tour of Bluffton’s National Register Historic District includes a 30-minute tour of the Heyward House and an hour walk through old town. www.heywardhouse.org, 843-757-6293 FRIDAY, DEC. 2 Lecture, “Secession and the Fire Eaters: The War Begins”

– William Jack C. Davis, Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, Virginia Tech. Lecture, “Commodore Samuel Francis DuPont, the Union Blockade and Preparations for the Department of the South” – Col. Kevin Weddle, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. Recreation of the Battle of Port Royal Sound, narrated boat tour, led by Michael Coker (author of “The Battle of Port Royal Sound.”) Evening reception and grand opening of the new temporary exhibition “Civil War in the Lowcountry” at the Coastal Discovery Museum. SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Lecture, “South Carolina Volunteers: Gen. David Hunter and Black Regiments in the Civil War” – Dr. Joseph Glatthaar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Roundtable wrap-up and book signing with Steve Hoffius and Larry Rowland (editors of “The Civil War in South Carolina: Selections from the South Carolina Historical Magazine”) Civil War living history encampment with re-enactors at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. SUNDAY, DEC. 4 Closing of commemoration service at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Civil War Living History Encampment with re-enactors at the Coastal Discovery Museum.

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read all about it!” Books on the Civil War, including historical events in the Lowcountry, are available at local Beaufort County Library branches. Just a few are: Michael D. Coker’s “The Battle of Port Royal;” Ginnie Kozak’s “Eve of Emancipation-The Union Occupation of Beaufort and the Sea Islands;” Daniel J. Crooks Jr.’s “Lee in the Lowcountry-Defending Charleston and Savannah 1861-1862;” H. David Stone Jr.’s “Vital Rails-The Charleston and Savannah Railroad and the Civil War in Coastal South Carolina;” and David D’Arcy’s “Civil War Tours of the Lowcountry.” The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable’s own Robert Eberly wrote a book as well, titled “Bouquets from the Cannon’s Mouth.”

(and) to promote this area as having a wealth of historical and cultural organizations that protect, honor, preserve and interpret our area’s history,” Hefter said. Coker, historian, author and former curator of the visual materials collection at the South Carolina Historical Society from 2000 to 2009, said he’s looking forward to the Beaufort County Civil War commemoration. “This is one of the best, well-planned and ambitious commemorations I’ve seen,” Coker said. “And there is plenty to talk about and study

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right there in the Hilton Head and Beaufort areas. One fascinating aspect of those early months of the war is that Gen. Robert E. Lee was right up the road, in Pocotaligo, directing and organizing the defenses of the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, which the South depended upon heavily. Much of the strategy of the Union’s occupation of Hilton Head and Beaufort was to get at the railroad.” Which, by the way, the Yankees never did — at least not until Sherman finally arrived in Savannah in the winter of 1864. M

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HEALTH portion control

Stuff the Turkey, not yourself Develop an eating game plan for Thanksgiving Day

By Lance Hanlin

urkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams, corn on the cob, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, family awkwardness — there are just so many reasons to gorge yourself on the fourth Thursday of each November. In the words of portly comedian Kevin James, “Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.” James isn’t alone. We are a nation of overeaters. According to World Health Organization surveys taken between 2000 and 2008, two-thirds of Americans are too fat, and the numbers on the scale keep going up. Inside one of the world’s fattest countries, South Carolina is one of the fattest states. The Palmetto State ranks eighth nationally in terms of its percentage of obese adults (30.9 percent), according to a report recently released by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Those statistics suggest the turkey won’t be the only thing getting stuffed around here this Thanksgiving.

It doesn’t have to be that way, though. The average American eats somewhere between 16 to 18 pounds of turkey each year. No need to knock that out in one sitting there, Hoss. Leave that kind of work to professional eaters such as Joey Chestnut or Takeru Kobayashi. Like the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, you need a Thanksgiving Day game plan. And like those teams’ coaches, you could use assistants. Hilton Head Health Institute, located inside Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island, just opened a Culinary Arts Center to promote the benefits of healthy cooking. The center will host a special cooking workshop Nov. 3-5 titled, “Cooking Healthy: ‘Tis the Season.” The workshop will feature interactive cooking demonstrations and hands-on kitchen sessions, teaching students how to prepare healthy versions of their favorite holiday dishes. Find more information on the class and other Hilton Head Health workshops online at www.hhhealth.com. M

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HOLIDAY EATING TIPS

Here are some eating tips to keep in mind this Thanksgiving, provided by Bob Wright, director of lifestyle education at Hilton Head Health. • Portion control is a must. None of us want to offend Aunt Sally by not trying her signature dish, so rather than letting her give you a giant spoonful (or two or three), serve yourself and only take a bite-sized portion. • A few key points to remember when filling your plate: Fill it half with fruit and veggies, a quarter with a low-fat protein (such as skinless chicken, fish, turkey or lean beef) and the remaining quarter with either whole grains, legumes or a starchy vegetable. • Although it might seem like it makes sense at the time, don’t try to “bank” calories by skipping meals. The combination of hunger and entitlement (I earned it!) will lead you to consume far more calories than you will save. Instead, try to have six small meals daily or eat small healthy snacks throughout the day. These small snacks won’t only keep you from getting hungry and overeating at a later meal, but they’ll also help stabilize blood glucose levels, promote the consumption of fruits and veggies and potentially increase your metabolism. • Allow yourself a reasonable amount of treats. Because there are sure to be many delicious homemade goodies, be selective. Ask yourself if you really want it. If so, have a small portion, savor every bite and enjoy it without guilt. Keep holiday treats out of sight. Tell family members where they are, but bring them out only for visitors. • Write down your planned meal and set it as a goal to stick to for the day. Keep track of snacks, drinks, meals, dessert and physical activity.

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Strength in Flexibility J. Robert Gavin Jr., MD, knows that balancing work and family takes a strong back.

t’s the end of a long day, which means Dr. Robert Gavin, Jr. is just moments away from hearing what he calls “the best sound in the world.” Gavin loves what he does, and as an orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience he’s in a class by himself. But nothing in the world of joints, bones and muscles can come close to the thrill of hearing one simple word. “DADDY!” booms the sweet welcoming chorus as he walks in the door. He’s immediately engulfed by his 3-year-old twin daughters Catharine and Coco. Hugs and kisses turn into visits from the tickle monster, who this evening has set his sights on five-year-old son Michael. Soon after, Dr. Gavin finds himself pinned down in a playful wrestling match with 12-year-old Robert III. Fatherhood, it’s said, is tough on the knees. Few know that like Dr. Gavin. “That’s just the way (Bob) is,” explained wife Tricia. “He gives 120 percent at work, and 120 percent at home.” That tie of work and family starts with Bob’s father, J. Robert Gavin, Sr. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, the elder Gavin had a distinguished career in general family medicine, but always wanted to go into surgery. As so often happens, the dreams of the father became the dreams of the son, and both Bob and brother Matt followed their father to Georgetown. They both became orthopedic surgeons, fulfilling their father’s dream. “Orthopaedics is an extremely competitive specialty,” Bob said. “only a few top tier graduates are chosen for entrance into the residency programs.” Residency at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt in Manhattan followed, among a teaching staff who “revolutionized orthopaedics” according to Bob. Eventually, he was named chief resident. The years and the couple’s first child followed, and the growing pull of family life led the Gavins to a realization. “We wanted to relocate to someplace active that the kids would want to return to after they’d grown,” said Tricia. “An internist who has since become a good friend, Paul Long, MD, told us that if you are good, you’ll do fine, the island needs good doctors,” added Bob. “We took the risk and made the move.” The risk paid off, as not only do the Gavin children love the Lowcountry, but the need for a orthopedic surgeon is great in an area known for its active adults. “It amazed me, when I first started practicing locally in the Lowcountry, how active everyone was,” Bob said. “Patients could be retired for years and play golf three days a week, tennis three days a week, and go to the gym four days a week. These weekend warriors wanted to stay active as long as possible.” To help treat these weekend warriors, Bob helped found the Sport & Spine 50

“It amazed me, when I first started practicing locally in the Lowcountry, how active everyone was.” Institute with five other physicians. The state-of-the-art building has on-site MRI, x-ray, physical therapy, and of course world-class orthopaedic care. It also allows Bob to maintain those family connections. He consults with his brother, Matt, on a regular basis. “In this digital age, it’s like my brother could be working in the next examing room over. We can discuss x-rays, MRIs, strategies, etc. in real time,” Bob said. It’s a blend of high-tech help and old-fashioned strength in family that helps make Bob such a remarkable doctor. That blend of dyed-in-the-wool family man and extremely successful doctor in a competitive field is rare. But, as any orthopedic surgeon, will tell you, there’s great strength in flexibility.

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IMAGINE NO VARICOSE VEINS 路 No leg pain or swelling 路 No tired achy legs at the end of the day 路 Wearing shorts and swim wear without the embarrassment 路 The freedom and satisfaction of your legs looking great.

David Kastl, M.D., F.A.C.S. Shannon M. Lezatte RT(R), RDMS, RVT

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WHAT’S IN STORE  SHOPPING MAP | page 56 Plan your route to the best deals in town with our interactive shopping map which includes Hilton Head & Bluffton shopping centers.  LOCALVORES | page 58 Before you start filling wish lists, read up on why shopping local puts you on the “nice” list.  RECIPES | page 62 Sally Kerr-Dineen proves there’s more to pumpkins in November than just pie. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOPS: GRAB A BAG AND GET GOING!

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 STORE LISTINGS | page 66 Pick and choose from a complete list of stores around the area. Scan the QR codes for more information from local retailers on how to save even more!  WINDOW SHOPPING | page 68 Local shops display their finest gifts to give you a jump-start on this holiday season!

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As you head out on the great adventure known as holiday shopping, we remind you that it’s not just about what you get or who you get it for. Sometimes, especially in a small community like ours, it’s where you get it that counts. In advance of your holiday shopping, we remind you that when you shop, shop local.

“Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally-owned businesses which use local resources … employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more selfsufficient and less dependent on imports. Control moves from the boardrooms of distant corporations and back into the community where it belongs.” Michael H. Shuman, author of the book “Going Local”

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One Stop Shopping The irresistible allure of finding the finer things in life at Gifted Hilton Head.

alking into Gifted Hilton Head, the challenge is not in finding what you’re looking for. The challenge is walking out empty-

handed. Even if you can somehow resist the shelves bulging with Vera Bradley bags in a dazzling array of candy-bright colors, if you can prove stronger than the temptation of the sparkling selection of Mariana Jewelry, if your willpower miraculously lets you pass up on the Simon Pierce tabletop dis-

Walking into Gifted Hilton Head, the challenge is not in finding what you’re looking for. The challenge is walking out empty-handed.

plays, there’s one thing in Gifted Hilton Head you won’t be able to pass on. The price tags. Well, OK, two things. The first is the price tag. The second is the variety. It doesn’t matter what perfect gift item you go to Gifted Hilton Head looking to buy. They have it. And probably a few things you didn’t even realize you absolutely needed. This ability to effortlessly drop jaws with quality and variety, but let the low price be the biggest surprise, it’s a trade secret that Gifted Hilton Head owner Meredith Taylor has developed over decades in the business. “If you’re looking for a baby gift, we’ve got it. If you’re looking for a gift for an aunt or just for youself, we’ve got it. And we sell them at a reasonable price,” Taylor said, while leading a guided tour past a display of Vera Wang picture frames, “upcycled” cheese boards made from flattened wine bottles, personalized plates from Muse Ware and a set of Hilton Head plates and towels she designed herself. Taylor honed her skills as a buyer for the May Department Store Co. before starting her first Gifted location in Pittsburgh. A second location followed seven years later and finally, in July of this year, Hilton Head was graced with our own branch of this Steel City icon. One step inside the door proves that Gifted Hilton Head is the end result of years of experience. Bunnies by the Bay stuffed animals smile back from a baby section bounding with great gift ideas (a must-have for parents of new boys is the “Pee-pee teepee.” Trust us on this one.) White River candles provide an elegant touch for house warming parties. Tabletop displays await

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those looking for a hostess gift. And let’s not forget the table upon table of glistening designer-inspired jewelry that dazzles the eye even as their price tags enraptures the wallet. “It’s beautiful jewelry for everyday wear,” said Taylor. “Call it ‘casual bling.’” And once you’ve found your perfect gift item (and trust us once more, you will), Gifted Hilton Head will happily wrap it up free of charge in an eye-catching array of colors. One box presented with aplomb on the tour amazed with a lush turquoise paper wreathed in floral patterns and topped with a shimmering white-and-teal bow. “To me, a gift needs gorgeous gift wrap,” Taylor said. But beyond gifts, beyond jewelry, beyond bows and paper, there’s one element that will make sure this trip to Gifted Hilton Head will not be

your last: the people. Shopping with the staff at Gifted Hilton Head is like shopping with a trusted friend who just happens to know where everything is. It’s that commitment to customer service that has kept people coming back since the first Gifted opened its doors in 1985. For shoppers heading into the holiday season, finding one place to get all their shopping (and wrapping) done might be the best gift they stock. Gifted Hilton Head is located in suite J2 at the Village at Wexford. Call 843-842-8787.

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Monthly’s Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide Part 1: Stay local, shop local, gift local BY SALLY MAHAN

You too can be a localvore. What is a localvore, you may ask? It’s someone who is conscientious and cares about their community. It’s someone who cares about the local economy and local jobs. And finally, it’s someone who wants a unique shopping or dining experience. Here’s a look at some of the great reasons to become a locavore: THE ECONOMY In this tough economy, practically everyone is cutting back and looking for ways to save money. Buying local can help by keeping money circulating in the local economy. According to Civic Economics, a Chicago-based economic analysis firm, for every $100 spent in a locally-owned business, $68 stays in the local economy, compared to $43 if spent at a national chain. The Civic Economics study concludes that “even modest shifts in spending patterns can make a big difference to the local economy.” “People have less money to spend nowadays, but they have to realize that spending it locally is very important to the community,” said Jamee Haley, executive director of Charleston-based Lowcountry Local First.

THE JOBS “Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally and create two out of every three new jobs,” according to a study on buying local by Michigan State University. Additionally, small businesses employ more than 52 percent of the nation’s employees. This means that 58

more Americans work for a company with fewer than 100 employees than companies with more than 500 employees. Small businesses have played a vital role in job creation, adding more than 5.1 million new jobs to the national economy since 2003, according to the study, which concludes that “buying

locally means that employment levels are more likely to be stable, and may even create more opportunities for local residents to work in the community.” “We are constantly hearing about creating jobs,” said Haley. “Buying local and supporting small business is how we’re going to do that.”

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THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR HEALTH According to the United States Department of Agriculture, consumer products are shipped an average of 1,500 miles before being put on the shelves for purchase. That translates into a tremendous use of energy in the form of oil and fossil fuels, which translates into pollution. Energy is also consumed with the refrigeration required to keep food from spoiling as it travels, according to www.buylocalthinkglobal.com. In addition to energy consumption, industrially-produced foods are also difficult to grow without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics and growth hormones, all of which can be damaging to the environment, as J well as dangerous to your health. “Buying local means getting food when it’s fresh and “Buying local grown without pesticides and other chemicals,” said Kim Viljac, means getting food when manager of the Bluffton Farmers Market. “There are also fewer it’s fresh and hands on the actual food, meaning grown without there’s less chance of it becoming pesticides and tainted.”

other chemicals.”

THE SERVICE Part of a satisfying shopping or dining experience is good service in places where you’re not seen as a statistic, but rather as an individual and a valued customer. That’s because local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and they take more time to get to know customers. “There’s something about local merchants that create a unique environment. They know the community, and it’s a personal experience rather than just an impersonal transaction,” said Charlie Clark, vice president of communications for the Bluffton-Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce. The rapport that is built between small businesses and the customer is often long-standing and the service received is generally better when patrons are familiar with the staff, according to the MSU study. The bottom line, said Lowcountry Local First’s Haley is that “local businesses give better service because they have the products and experience that caters to the local community.” THE PRODUCTS Local businesses are also a fundamental part of the unique character of a community. For instance, local jewelers often create or carry jewelry that 60

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shows off the Palmetto tree and crescent moon, our state symbol. Local restaurants often carry fish, shrimp, oysters and other shellfish from local waters, or food made with produce grown by local farmers. Many of the items grown by local farmers are sold at local Farmers Markets. “The Bluffton Farmers Market carries local specialty products like fresh honey, grass-fed beef and other foods raised or grown in the Lowcountry,” said Viljac. Local retailers also carry items with symbols or items that are specific to the area, including works by local artists, items depicted the Harbour Town lighthouse, or local animals, such as loggerhead sea turtles. “These retailers have products that reflect the area,” said the chamber’s Clark. “Shopping locally is a way to have a unique shopping experience in a world where you can get anything you want you on the Internet. Here, you can touch, it, feel it. There are not only hundreds and hundreds of shops here, there is just something to be J said for finding the perfect item. That’s not possible with the Internet.”

“By buying local, one person can make an enormous difference in our community.”

THE NONPROFITS Jill Briggs, executive vice president of the United Way of the Lowcountry, said their partner agencies depend on small, local businesses and their donations to local charities. “It’s a really difficult time right now economically,” she said. “Our partner agencies are having a really hard time finding ways to serve people in this local community. There have been local, state and federal cutbacks, cutbacks in grants. So the struggle is real.” She added that when local businesses are prospering, local charities benefit. The United Way of the Lowcountry is currently putting together a program where people can make a purchase from a local business and that business will then make a contribution to the United Way. The United Way will post the names of the businesses that participate on its Facebook page. “This program will not only be great for the local businesses, but also for our partner agencies,” said Briggs. “By buying local, one person can make an enormous difference in our community.” M November 2011

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The Great Pumpkin After a full day of shopping, you deserve the perfect fall meal.

BY SALLY KERR-DINEEN

o now that we’re past Halloween, without question the most pumpkin-heavy holiday on the calendar, you think you’re done with these bright orange gourd. Think again. The humble pumpkin is not just a smiling home for a candle during trick or treating. This is an incredibly versatile squash. You can boil, bake, steam, puree, mash or cube and roast the flesh. They’re savory or sweet and you could even use them as a vase or serving “dish.” Plus pumpkins are a great source of vitamin A, and only about 100 calories per cup. Buy small “pie” pumpkins to cook with or to use in decorating your Thanksgiving centerpiece.

ROASTED PUMPKIN CROSTINI | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS 1 2-lb. “pie” pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced into ½ inch cubes 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 8 oz. goat cheese, room temperature 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 baguette sliced and toasted Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread pumpkin on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender. Set aside. Soften and “cream” the goat cheese in a medium bowl using a fork. Add thyme, lemon peel, lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of goat cheese mixture on each baguette, top with a few pieces of pumpkin, drizzle with additional olive oil. 62

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PUMPKIN, THYME AND RICOTTA LASAGNA | SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 2 ½ - 3lb. “pie” pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced into ½ inch cubes 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 16 oz. ricotta cheese ½ cup heavy cream 2 large egg yolks 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 ½ cups chicken stock 4 oz. parmesan cheese, grated Fresh pasta sheets

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread pumpkin on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Set aside. Lower oven to 375°F. Combine ricotta, cream, yolks, mozzarella, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme, cook until shallots soften. Roughly mash pumpkin, with the back of a wooden spoon in a large bowl. Stir in shallot mixture and stock. Season with additional salt and pepper. Oil an ovenproof baking dish (approx 9x12) Assemble the lasagna alternating pasta sheets, ricotta mixture, then pumpkin, ending with ricotta. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top layer. Place lasagna on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper (to catch any spills), cover with foil, bake 15 minutes until just beginning to bubble. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is golden. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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espite the fact that reindeer aren’t known for their speed, Santa Claus still manages to hit every single house in the world in the span of just one night. Obviously, this does not happen without extensive planning (and an elf or two who are wellversed in logistics). So, with all of November and most of December in front of you, and with more reliable transportation than a neuftet of enchanted reindeer at your disposal, what’s stopping you from hitting up all these great holiday events? Nothing, that’s what. Especially if you stick to this itinerary of great holiday events offered by area shopping centers. Don’t thank us; we farmed out most of the work to the elves.

STOP  | The Village at Wexford: TOUR OF WREATHS

The Village at Wexford will launch the second annual Tour of Wreaths from 12-5 p.m. Nov. 19 with a full day of activities planned around the Tour of Wreaths, including the Shore Notes carolers walking around the Village at Wexford and musicians filling the air with popular holiday classics. As villagers stroll through the Village at Wexford enjoying refreshments and the wreaths on display, they will be able to vote on wreaths created by each merchant to reflect the spirit of their business. One lucky winner will receive a $500 Village at Wexford shopping spree. “Last year, the merchants went all out to show visitors the best of the Village at Wexford,” said Patricia Owen, owner of FACES DaySpa and Merchants Board member at the Village at Wexford. “It was so much fun seeing the energy and enthusiasm of the start of the holiday season.” Expanding to include our furry friends, the Village at Wexford welcomes the addition of the Hilton Head Humane Association, which will have a pet adoption by the fountain. “We know how important our pets are to the residents of Hilton Head and Bluffton, so we wanted to find a creative way to support the Hilton Head Humane Association that works so hard to find homes for pets in need,” stated Wally Smith of Smith Galleries and director of the Merchants Board at the Village at Wexford. In addition, this year the Village at Wexford will have both a Santa and photographer on hand to take “pets and parents” pictures for holiday cards. Whether adopting a new family member at the Hilton Head Humane Association pet adoption drive or bringing your favorite furry family member from home, the “pets and parents” photos will be taken with Santa and emailed to owners as digital art suitable for a frame or holiday cards. The modest $5 donation will go to the Hilton Head Humane Association to buy supplies for pets in their care. For more information, visit thevillageatwexford.com.

STOP  | Pineland Station: A VERY PINELAND CHRISTMAS

The grand opening of the Christmas Village at Pineland Station will be from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 19. Sponsored by Lowcountry Baby, Heritage 64

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Fine Jewelry and Dr. Bonnie Rothwell, DMD, and Doncaster Outlet, the event will include the month-long exhibition of a 200-foot Christmas Village designed by Bluffton artist Richard Coyne. The elaborate Christmas displays Coyne builds in his home have made headlines for years, and the 360-degree work of art he’s created at Pineland Station brings that magic to the island. Coyne’s work has garnered national accolades including top prizes in the Lemax International Collector’s Club Display Contest. He’s currently a finalist in the 2011 Village D Lights Display Competition for Department 56. This breathtaking work of art gives visitors a chance to watch a holiday train chug through snowy white mountain passes, across a cozy New England Christmas scene and straight through to the North Pole workshop of Santa Claus. It will remain open for six weeks through Jan. 2. Representatives from the United States Marine Corps will be on hand during the run-up to Christmas to collect toys for Toys for Tots, the Humane Society will host an adopt-a-thon, and of course St. Nick will drop by for story time. For more information on any of the events during “A Very Pineland Christmas,” call 843-842-2941.

STOP  | Main Street Village: JINGLE FEST

Jingle Fest, which benefits Osprey Village, is a village-wide holiday extravaganza that runs from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8. The whole family – even the family dog – is invited to this island tradition kicking off the holidays. Enjoy kid’s activities, holiday cheer and special holiday items, values and gifts from Main Street Village shops. Enjoy the sounds of the season, indulge in a holiday feast or just grab a quick photo op with Santa Claus. Each merchant will have a special item to benefit Osprey Village, a planned residential community for adults with special needs. For more information, call Jennifer at 843-682-3400 or email artwaredesigns@aol.com.

STOP  | Tanger Outlets: BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS & VISITS WITH SANTA Magic at Moonlight and After Thanksgiving Sale: The center will open at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 24, and will remain open until regular closing on Black Friday, at 9 p.m. The first 200 shoppers to visit shopper services at 10 p.m. will receive a free $10 Tanger Gift Card to kick off their holiday gift buying. The fun keeps going with a special timed incentive at 2 a.m. The first 100 people to visit shopper services at 2 a.m. will receive a free $20 Tanger Gift Card. Black Friday will wrap up the overnight hours with the holiday daybreak TV giveaway. Guests 18 years or older can enter to win a 51” flat panel television at shopper services from 2 a.m. – 6 a.m., but must be present to win. Special sales and exclusive offers will also continue throughout the weekend. Visits with Santa: This holiday season Santa Claus will be visiting Tanger 2 from noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. Kids will receive a free treat from the jolly old man in red and parents will receive a free Tanger coupon book offer. A professional photographer will also be available to snap pictures. Call 843-837-5410.

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gift guide | STORE LISTINGS Scan the QR codes below with your smartphone to find out more online. Coligny True Value Hardware HILTON HEAD Decorative Solar Lights ISLAND Del Sol Fairy Tales THE SHOPS Fresh Produce AT SEA PINES CENTER Frosty’s Closet The Back Door Hidden Pearl Forsythe Jewelers Hilton Head Sunglasses Joseph Adams Designs Island Girl Le Spa Jamaican Me Crazy The Market at Sea JB Chairs Pines Loose Lucy’s Memory Lane Portraits Mingle’s (and Christmas too) Palmettoes Mother Nature Jewelry Peddling Pelican Nourish-Natural Bath Products Sea Pines Liquor Once Upon a Bag Storm Brothers Photography Art Planet Hilton Head HARBOUR TOWN SHOPS Quiet Storm Bailey’s Ltd. The Shell Shop Camp Hilton Head Tail-Waggers Cinnamon Bear Country Store A Taste of South America Currents Tee Hut Fashion Court Temporary Airbrush Henna Tattoos Harbour Town Crafts Tropical Styles Harbour Town Toys Heritage Gallery PARK PLAZA Knickers Sanctuary Lighthouse Shop Nell’s Harbour Shop PALMETTO BAY MARINA Planet Hilton Head A Healing Store Radiance A Scissor Wizard S.M. Bradford Co. Bay Breeze

SOUTH BEACH MARINA SHOPS Jake’s Cargo Pelican’s Pouch Salty Dog T-Shirts Factory A Shore Thing

COLIGNY Ahh Green Spa Airbrush World The Art Cafe Bikes and Things Billy’s Beach Club Bird’s Nest Black Market Minerals Blue Moon Boomerang Toys Camp Hilton Head Carolina Charm Carolina Nature Store Chico’s Coligny Kite & Flag Co. 66

SHELTER COVE MARINA Camp Hilton Head Christmas on the Harbour LaBelle Image Fine Art Gallery Legacy Design Photographers Nash Gallery Neptune’s Kids Neptune’s Niche Taffeta The Golf & Boat Club/ Bolton Smith Gallery

THE MALL AT SHELTER COVE Bath & Body Works Belk Claire’s Boutique Gifts of Joy GNC Gymboree

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STORE LISTINGS | gift guide Jos A Bank Clothiers Regis Hairstylists Swim ‘N Sport Talbots Victoria’s Secret

PINELAND STATION Art League of Hilton Head Heritage Fine Jewelry Island Baskets Island Bath Boutique Kickin’ Gator LowCountry Baby Marco Polo Imports Marco Polo Imports Outdoor Paper & Party Plantation Stein Mart Tanner Ladies Fine Apparel Too Cute Tradewinds Ladies Apparel Tuesday Morning

FESTIVAL CENTER Barnes & Noble Dollar Tree Hallmark Pier 1 Imports Wild Birds Unlimited

FRESH MARKET SHOPPES Beverly Hall Boutique Christine Celebration Supplies Ecco Shoes Golf Outfitters Hilton Head Shirt Co. Islanders Ideas Gallery Jones NY Sport Philip Shoes Player’s World Seasons West Marine Yesteryear’s

35 MAIN J Banks

MAIN STREET VILLAGE Artware Cinnamon Bear Country Store Just Precious Knickers Legend’s Sports Gallery Lettrs Pink House Gallery

Reilley’s Wine & Spirits Robert’s Village Jewelrs

PORT ROYAL PLAZA Gem Jewel Island Party Lew’s Radioshack Roller’s Sam’s Club Variety Floor Covering

VILLAGE AT WEXFORD A Rare Find Audobon Nature Store Barry Honowitz Watercolors Blue Parrot Faces Gifted Island Child Island Cigars Le Cookery Lilly Pulitzer Signature Shop Mums the Word Needlepoint Junction Patricia’s

The Porcupine Smith Galleries Super Nomadic Rugs Teague’s Mens’ Clothing

BLUFFTON KITTIE’S CROSSING Markel’s Target

BEST BUY SHOPPING CENTER Best Buy Dollar Tree PetSmart

TANGER I Adidas Bare Escentuals BCBGMAXAZRIA Brooks Brothers Factory Store Chico’s Outlet DKNY Escada Famous Footwear Outlet GOLDTOE HUGO BOSS Factory Store

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We are thankful for little luxuries in life... Dress up your Thanksgiving table with these Turkey Salt & Pepper Shakers!

J Banks Retail

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Pretty Papers and Gifts

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One-of-a-kind jewelry uniquely handcrafted in sterling silver with freshwater pearls and/or semi-precious gemstones. It’s art you can wear!

Designs by Cleo

14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island 843.342.7001 • designsbycleo.com

THE BILL PULL ON and other styles from FRYE. only at Outside Hilton Head

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New for Fall! Made in the USA.

The Blue Parrot

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Become an artist and create your own design with these twistable, bendable necklaces and bracelets. Available in several metallic colors. Makes a great gift!

Loggerheads, LLC

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TANGER I (cont.) J.Crew | Crewcuts Janie & Jack Coming Soon Jockey Joe’s Jeans Jones New York Kay Jewelers Kenneth Cole Lane Bryant Outlet Levi’s Outlet LOFT Outlet Michael Kors New Balance Nine West Outlet Oops! Outlet Palmetto Moon Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Soma Sunglass Hut Talbots The Children’s Place Theory Tommy Bahama Tommy Hilfiger Under Armour Uniform Source Vince Camuto White House Black Market Worth Company Store

TANGER II Abercrombie & Fitch American Eagle Outfitters Ann Taylor Factory Store Banana Republic Factory Store Bass Burlington Brands Carter’s Claire’s Clarks Bostonian Coach Factory Columbia Sportswear Cosmetics Company Crocs Outlet Eddie Bauer Outlet Gap Outlet GUESS Factory Store Gymboree Outlet Haggar Harry & David Hollister Izod Johnston & Murphy Journeys Justice

Kitchen Collection L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex LOFT Outlet Lucky Brand Jeans Nike Factory Store OshKosh B’gosh Perfumania Pro Golf Discount Rack Room Shoes Reebok Coming Soon Rockport rue21 Seiko, The Company Store Skechers Stride Rite Sunglass World Ultra Diamonds Vitamin World Wilsons Leather

OLD TOWN BLUFFTON Bluffton Antiques & Gifts Booksalicious Bottlesup, Inc. Cahill’s Market Eggs ‘n’ Tricities Fruition Studio Garden Gate Nursery Gigi’s Clothing Boutique Interior Motives May River Flowers LLC Old Bluffton Flowers & Gifts Stock Farm Antiques Tabby Chic The Complete Home The Storybook Shoppe

BELFAIR Belfair Fine Wine & Spirits Christie’s Hallmark Edible Arrangements The Great Frame Up Stein Mart

OTHER LOCALES Spa Soleil (Marriott Hotel)

Hilton Head Bicycles (Arrow Road) Core Pilates ( The Courtyard Building) November 2011

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Short List The can’t-miss events in November, all in one place for your convenience.

Care for a taste? Taste of the Season: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11. at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Fill up a plate with the most mouthwatering flavors from 35 of the area’s hottest chefs. Tickets are $45, visit www.hiltonlocal flavor headisland. org/taste to order online. Read more about Taste of the Season from the chefs themselves on page 73.

HILTON HEAD MOTORING FESTIVAL AND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

The region’s premiere motoring event revs up this month. See the full listing of events, page 83.

Learn your ABCs ABC; Art, Bubbly & Cake 6-8 p.m. Nov. 19. November 19, 6 - 8 pm. Take 10 celebrity artists and pair them with 10 celebrity chefs and what can you come up with?A unique cake from the chefs inspired by a painting or sculpture from the artist. Throw in some bubbly and you have a fabulous and sweet art fun evening. Sponsored by Picture This Gallery, the Island School Council for the Arts and the Gullah Museum to benefit ISCA’s first culinary arts experience at Hilton Head Creative Arts School taught by Sallie Ann Robinson.

Aw, shucks The 10th annual HIlton Head Oyster Festival cracks open with a performance by Bobby Ryder from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11. The festival continues from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13, all at Shelter Cove Community Park. Enjoy oysters from Captain Woody’s, landlubber fare from Street Meet, live music during the event, NFL and NCAA football broadcasts, a craft show, auctions and more. Admission is $5 for adults, free for a shell of a time kids 12 and under.

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festivals Fall Festival at St. Andrew By-the-Sea: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 12. St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church on Hilton Head Island will host its 33rd annual Fall Festival this month, one of the largest, continuously run, church bazaars in South Carolina. All proceeds from the festival support the outreach and mission projects of the church. The festival will be held on the church campus at 20 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, and will offer a wide variety of activities both inside the celebration center building and on the church grounds. The church’s Celebration Center building will be converted into an open bazaar, featuring gifts, needle work, handmade garden art and other interesting items offered to attendees at great prices. This year’s Fall Festival will also host a silent auction, offering special items for bid from the congregation and local businesses. 843785-4711 or 843-715-0123.

10th Annual Hilton Head Oyster Festival: 11 to 5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13, with a special performance by Bobby Ryder Nov. 11 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The Island Recreation Association and title sponsor South Carolina Bank & Trust will host the10th annual Hilton Head Oyster Festival. Besides Bobby Ryder on Friday, Candace Woodson & the Domino Theory Band, the Good Times Band and the Matt Mackelcan Band will all play over the weekend. Captain Woody’s and Street Meet will provide food. Live music, a silent auction and a craft show round out the weekend, and a kid’s zone including moon bounces, carnival games and prizes are on hand for the kids. Thanks to Custom Audio Video, football fans can catch both the NFL and college games at the park. Admission $5, free for children 12 and under. All proceeds go to the Island Recreation Association’s Children’s scholarship fund. www. islandreccenter.org, 843-681-7273 or info@islandrecccenter.org.

‘Razzle Dazzle’ for area Special olympics

An Italian buffet featuring local vendors and artists (and, as the photo at right proves, neckrubs) will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Indigo Run Golf Club. In addition to the food and festivities, a prize drawing and silent auction Peggy Carey and Rebecca Bredemeier hand out will give patrons Christmas cheer and loosen muscles at last year’s Razzle Dazzle. a chance at great prizes. A cash bar will be available. The money raised will benefit Area 8 Special Olympics, which consists of Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton Counties. These organizations give over 300 adults and children a chance to participate in track and field, bocce, bowling, horseback riding, golf, disc golf and tennis. Cost is $35 to attend. For more information, call Cherie Taylor at 757-2293 or Kathy Cramer at 689-5800.

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lowcountry calendar Community Christmas Tree Lighting: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their trusty reindeer Rudolph at the town’s official Christmas Tree Lighting. Kick off the holiday season at this old-fashioned Yuletide celebration complete with Christmas carols, holiday crafts, yummy treats, a performance by the cast of “The Drowsy Chaperone” and photos with Santa. An island tradition, this community festival is free. Got Art?: 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the theater lobby of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. This fundraiser for the Art League of Hilton Head includes a preview with wine at 3 p.m. followed by a random drawing at 4 p.m. A $100 ticket guarantees a work of art valued at $150 or more. For tickets, call 843-681-5060 or 843-681-2399. www.ArtLeagueHHI. org

on stage Battle of the Bands: 10 p.m. Saturdays at Big Bamboo. Each week, a new hopeful takes the stage for a chance to play at the Sweetwater 420 Festival in Atlanta. 843-686-3443 The Sound of Music: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 5, 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hilton Head Island High School VPAC. Hilton Head Preparatory School presents Rodgers and Hammersteins beloved classic The Sound of Music with one of the largest orchestras to ever grace the VPAC. The most distinctive aspect is that this orchestra, assembled by Musical Director Lauren Stuligross, will feature players from across the island and Bluffton.

Tickets go on sale Oct. 7, and may be purchased atwww.hhprep. org” hhprep.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. Prices are $20 for adults, $10 for students, $15 for seniors (60 and older) for matinee shows. For group rates (15 or more people) call -843-304-6280. “Pippin:” 8 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 11 and 12 and 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at th eMay River Theatre. The May River Theatre Co. Inc. is pleased to announce the third production of its tenth season – the wonderful musical “Pippin.” The year is 780 A.D. and the setting is the not-sohot Roman Empire( or thereabouts). The cast will entertain with such great musical numbers as “Magic To Do” – “Simple Toys” – “No Time At All” – “ Simple Joys” – and “I Guess I’ll Miss The Man.” Reserve seating can be purchased through Nov.11 by calling the box office at 843-815-5581. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. All tickets are $20 and can be charged to Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, or American Express. www.mayrivertheatre.com The University of South Carolina Beaufort Festival Series: Nov. 6 at USCB Arts Center on Carteret Street in Beaufort. The season will include five early Sunday evening concerts from November through April. Artistic Director, host and cellist Edward Arron will welcome new and returning talents for musical programs that will ensure the series’ continued reputation as one of the most distinguished musical offerings in the area. Tickets start at $40 and annual subscriptions are still available for $175. Advance tickets and subscriptions are available by calling 843-208-8246. www.uscb.edu/ festivalseries

NOvember at the heritage library Fall Classes

1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 30: Creating Great Gifts: Turn your

1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 2: Using Newspapers for Genealogical Research. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 16: Overcoming your Brick Wall, a program led by The Library Team. 72

Photos and Genealogy Research into Great Gifts! For a complete schedule of all fall classes, go to the website, www.heritagelib.org.

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An appetizer to ‘Taste:’ meet the chefs The Lowcountry culinary scene has become as hot as the great chefs that define it with their innovative cuisine. With more than 250 restaurants, the area’s cuisine scene has quickly gained momentum and nowhere is this more evident than Taste of the Season, the Lowcountry’s culinary event of the year. Celebrate award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s top chefs at the 22nd annual Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. With our share of nationally known chefs, it’s a bountiful sampling of the best of the best. Taste of the Season will be held from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Tickets are $45 and on sale at chamber headquarters, the welcome center and online at hiltonheadchamber.org.

“The holiday season is a very special time in the Lowcountry and Taste of the Season is the official kickoff for the holidays for our local restaurants.”

Chef Jim Spratling, Wiseguys

“The weather gets cool and brings the craving for comfort food that warms your soul. Seasonally, presentation rounds the color palette, blending height and colors.”

Chef mark gaylord, the jazz corner

“I always stay true to the classics. This year’s Taste of the Season entry, Agnolotti dal Plin, Piedmontese veal and spinach ravioli with butter and sage relates to fall with an abundance of chestnuts and the famous white truffle of Piedmont.”

Chef michael cirafesi, michael anthony’s

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lowcountry calendar Christmas Up the Holler: Nov. 10-13 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Featuring authentic music of Appalachian mountain folk, “Christmas Up the Holler” weaves a welcome yuletide tapestry of traditional song. Set in the Depression, a banjo-pickin’ coal miner, his wife and their extended family ring in Christmas morn by raising voices, strumming guitars and bowing fiddles. As the family ties become holiday bows and ribbons, a Christmas miracle takes place. Purchase tickets online at tickets. artshhi.com. 843-842-ARTS

Second Friday Music at Noon: noon, Nov. 11 at St. Luke’s Church, 50 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head. This free concert is open to the public and will feature Gilbert G. Campbell, the organist for St. Luke’s. Big Band Swing: Nov. 17 at the Marriott in Palmetto Dunes. Direct from Atlanta, Joe Gransden, his 16-piece big band and vocalist Annie Sellick will provide the dancing music at the Big Band Swing, a benefit for Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island and The Junior Jazz Foundation. The evening includes cocktails, music, dinner, dancing, and a tribute to VIM founder Dr. Jack Mcconnell. For reservations and information, call 689-6612, email bigbandswing@vimclinic.org or visit www.vimclinic.org.

benefits Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Fundraising Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Crowne Plaza Resort on Hilton Head Island. The Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund, one of the oldest scholarship organizations on Hilton Head Island, will have its annual fundraising dinner beginning with a reception, including cash bar, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dinner program at 7:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Making A Difference.” Tickets for the dinner are $65. For tickets to the dinner or more information, call Carolyn Grant at 843-785-5312 or 843-784-8142 or Carol Campbell at 843-681-5056. Hilton Head Heroes fifth annual Elegant Evening: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 4. Enjoy an elegant evening as Chef Stephen Stewart of TidePointe prepares an exquisite array of fine food and desserts. Take advantage of the generous business community and shop the silent auction. Admission free with $75 donation and includes dinner and cocktails. Jackets required. Presented by TidePointe, a VI community. Proceeds benefit Hilton Head Heroes. Call Krissi Kennard at Keller Williams Realty 843-682-8105 for details.

Tunes

November at the Jazz Corner Nov. 4 and 5 The Christian Tamburr Quintet featuring Dominick Farinacci on trumpet

Nov. 11 and 12 Legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, accompanied by sevenstring jazz guitarist Howard Paul and iconic Savannah bassist Ben Tucker

Nov. 18 and 19 The Annie Sellick Quartet

featuring Trumpeter & Vocalist Joe Gransden

Nov. 25 and 26 Nothin’ But The Truth: A Blues & Jazz Experience featuring world-class singer, actress, performer & Lowcounty icon Marlena Smalls and masterful jazzblues pianist Lavon Stevens Call 843-842-8620 for dinner reservations and musical information

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Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker

Pearls to Pluff Mud: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Hampton Hall Community Clubhouse. Cross Schools, located in the heart of Bluffton, will host the sixth annual Pearls to Pluff Mud silent auction, dinner and dance. This year’s event, “An Evening of Hollywood Style,” includes a silent auction featuring world-class getaways, personal and home care services from area businesses and

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Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary bake sale: The Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary presents its annual holiday boutique and bake sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9-11 in the Hilton Head Hospital lobby. A huge selection of gifts for everyone on your list and mouth-watering baked goodies from our volunteers and staff will be sold. The event will be presented the next week in the lobby of the Coastal Carolina Hospital on Nov. 16 17. Proceeds from both hospitals benefit those community memebers who are in need of prescription medications. 843-689-8246 .

One of the island’s most treasured holiday traditions returns as the Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s 26th annual Nutcracker ballet hits the stage of the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) for six shows running Nov. 11 through Nov. 19. It all begins with opening night at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11. Shows at 7:30 p.m. continue on Nov. 12, 18 and 19, with 2:30 p.m. shows on Nov. 13 and Nov. 19. “Friends and patrons of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre may note the change in venue from the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina to the Visual and Performing Arts Center,” said Lori Finger, president of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. “The decision to hold the Nutcracker at the VPAC this year was to experiment with performing in a more expansive venue that could accommodate a larger audience. Because we had numerous sold-out shows last year, we are hoping the bigger theater will expand our audience to a broader spectrum within the community. That said, we cannot thank the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina enough for its 15 years of generosity in welcoming the Nutcracker to their stage in the beautiful Elizabeth Wallace Theater. “ The Visual and Performing Arts Center is located on 70 Wilborn Road at the Hilton Head High School campus, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are: $25 for adults; $20 for seniors (over 60); $20 for students (13-18); and $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets go on sale October 14th and can be purchased online at hhdt.org or by calling 843-842-3262.

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lowcountry calendar various specialty items and a champagne raffle. The dinner menu, prepared by John Soulia, Hampton Hall’s Executive Chef, features carved New York strip, southern fried chicken, mashed potato martinis, assorted appetizers, desserts and accompaniments. For your dancing pleasure, music is provided by “A Sound Celebration.” Proceeds from Pearls to Pluff Mud benefit Cross Schools. For additional information regarding Pearls to Pluff Mud ticket sales and Cross Schools, call 706-2000 or visit www.crossschools.org.

Grand Opening of Port Hilton Head: 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at 421

Squire Pope Road. This fundraiser for local charities including the Lowcountry Red Cross and the Hilton Head Humane Society will feature great food by Celebrations Catering, libations, music and a beautiful waterfront setting with a gorgeous Lowcountry sunset. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. RSVP at 843-689-7526 or by emailing sales@wecelebrateyou.com.

Razzle Dazzle: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Indigo Run Golf Club. See sidebar, page 71, for details.

food & DRINK Sustainable Seafood Initiative dinner: 6: 30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Factory Creek Fish Company. Factory Creek Fish Company is hosting the area’s first sustainable seafood dinner. Executive Chef Mike Long has created a delectable six-course dinner highlighting local seafood paired with wine to draw out the full flavor of each dish, including local fried oysters, spiced lemon-basil shrimp, pan seared sea scallops and other local delicacies. Megan Westmeyer, the South Carolina Aquarium’s sustainable seafood coordinator will be on hand to talk about each course, seafood sustainability and provide information on selecting environmentally-friendly fish. The dinner is $50 (not including tax or gratuity) per guest. Reservations can be made by call-

Pay it forward on thanksgiving by Stephanie Ingersoll

The Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson’s might be free, but for many it’s also a chance to pay forward the blessings they’ve received while feeding their soul. This is the 13th year for the community dinner, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 hosted by Hudson’s and St. Andrew-by-the Sea United Methodist Church. Every year 1,400 to 1,500 turkey dinners are served and anyone who wants to sit down with strangers can leave with new friendships. “For those who might be alone or unable to prepare a meal, it is important for members of our community to know there is a place for them to go and celebrate this holiday with others,” said co-founder Gloria LaCoe of Hilton Head Island. “There will be lots of good fellowship and a festive atmosphere. Transportation 76

can also be arranged.” Turkey, dressing and all the trimmings are prepared by Hudson’s and will be provided at no charge, along with entertainment. Voluntary donations will be collected to benefit The Deep Well Project, which helps Lowcountry families struggling with financial difficulties. But for many of those who participate, the dinner is about more than filling their tummies. It’s a chance to give back by volunteering their time and talents. It’s about the “spirit of giving.” Many families return year after to take a turns serving others by dishing out vittles and then sharing their time and company over a dinner plate. Volunteers are needed for everything from cleaning up to pouring drinks or doling out cranberry sauce. For more information about volunteering, call 843-540-7925.

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ing 843-575-5822. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to support the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative.

The Inaugural Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival: 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at The

Promenade in Bluffton. Produced by Bear Foot Sports and presented by Growlers Craft Beer & Ale Store on Hilton Head, the Beer Fest will feature an exceptional selection of over 125 of the world’s best ales, stouts, lagers and pilsners, also a Food Court with a wide variety of mouthwatering foods from five Bluffton area restaurants ( Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill, Wild Wing Cafe, New York City Pizza, Bluffton Oyster Factory Family Seafood House and Montana Restaurant & Grizzly Bar ) plus live rock & roll from two great bands “Christopher Paul” and ”The Jalapeno Brothers” Admission to the festival is free, however a festival ticket is required to sample beer. Bluffton Beer Festival Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, a Beer Festival Souvenir Sampling Glass (first 800) and three samples are included with a festival ticket. The cost for additional four-ounce samples vary from $1 to $3. The price of the beer samples are based on the style and gravity of the beers. The Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival will benefit Palmetto Animal League and will recycle bottles, cans & cardboard. Must be 21 or older, ID is required. For additional information e-mail bfs@hargray.com or call 843757-8520.

Taste of the Season: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa. See sidebar, page 73 for details. Music to your Mouth: Nov. 14-20, Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton. See sidebar, page 79 for details. Hudson’s Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 24, Hudson’s on

Hilton Head Island. See sidebar, page 77, for details.

art Playing With Fire: Nov. 1 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Mark your calendar for the opening of a unique art exhibit at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Shelter Cove. Two award-winning artists, Ann Bannister and Virginia MacKenzie of the Art League of Hilton Head will present an all-encaustic art exhibit two years in the making called “Playing With Fire.” Encaustic art which uses pigmented melted beeswax mixed with damar resin is an ancient art medium. Thousands of years ago, the Greeks and the Egyptians made life size mummy portraits in wax on wood panels which were then attached to the coffins. A number of these portraits are in perfect condition to this day. The word encaustic is a Greek word that means “to burn in.” A free demonstration by the two artists will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at the Art Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway. Call 842-5738 for registration. New Works from Seven: Starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort. New Works from Seven & A Reception for All will celebrate new artwork that captures everything from Lowcountry kayakers to French potato men, at an established source for Lowcountry and International art, in Beaufort’s historic district. 914 Charles Street, 843-521-9054, thecharlesstreetgallery.com Open house at Ben Ham Gallery: 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12. This gallery open house will feature the Lowcountry collection and premiere new Lowcountry works. Attendees will be able to tour the gallery and production studio and see new works. www.benhamimages.com ABC; Art, Bubbly & Cake: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Picture This Gallery. Take 10 celebrity artists and pair them with 10 celebrity chefs and what can you come up with?A unique cake from the chefs inspired by a painting or sculpture from the artist. Throw in some bubbly and you have a fabulous and fun evening. The proceeds of this event will fund the first culinary residency for November 2011

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MIsc. Roger Pinckney at Bluffton Library: 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at Bluffton Branch Library large meeting room. The Bluffton Branch Library will welcome famous local author Roger Pinckney for a discussion of his notable book, “Little Glory.” This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Call the Reference Desk for more information 843-255-6503. Lunch with author Adrienne McDonnell: Noon on Nov. 3 at Moss Creek Clubhouse. As part of her national tour, McDonnell will visit the USCB Lunch With Author series and talk about writing her novel, answer questions and sign books. The all-inclusive luncheon is $42 and reservations are made by calling 843-521-4147 or by emailing kingsley@uscb.edu. Lunch is served

at noon and there will be a book seller with hardcover and paperback books. AAUW meeting: 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Seabrook House. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet with guest Pat Branning, author and food editor of the Beaufort Tribune, demonstrating and offering tastings of special holiday goodies and talking about and signing copies of her latest cookbook, “Shrimp, Collards, and Grits.” All are welcome. For more information, call 843-341-6638

Take a Stand in the Sand: 9 a.m. Nov. 5 at Coligny Beach. The Zonta Club of Hilton Head will be sponsoring “Take a Stand in the Sand,” a walk to raise awareness about violence against women. There will be an option of a one- or three-mile walk. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. The registration fee is a $20 donation that will benefit local charities. www. zontahhi.org

“The Bat Lady” at Coastal Discovery Museum At 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Vicky Beckham Smith, a bat expert and environmental educator will cover the number and different kinds of bats in the world, the truth about popular bat myths and interesting and unique adaptations bats have for their environment and the value of bats to our environment. The program will be illustrated with live bats, from nectar eating bats to the famous vampire bat. Smith’s bat passion began at the Birmingham Zoo in 1997. She began presenting bat programs and later helped present workshops for teachers and other educators prior to being hired as staff educator for the zoo in 2000. Reservations are required for the program, cost is $7 per person. Please contact the Museum at 843-689-6767 ext 223 for reservations.

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Sweet and savory sounds Palmetto Bluff proves you can tune a fish at Music to your Mouth by Stephanie Ingersoll

More than 60 chefs, brewers, farmers and artisans will help celebrate this year's Music to Your Mouth festival at Palmetto Bluff from Nov. 14 to 20. “This is our fifth year hosting the Music To Your Mouth Festival and we've very excited about the growth and recognition that has come to surround the experience,” said Event Director Courtney Hampson. “And we are thrilled to be partnering with Second Helpings again this year to feed over 250,000 locals in Southeastern South Carolina.” A portion of ticket sales will help Second Helping “rescue” more than 5 million pounds of food from landfills while providing food for more than 65 nonprofit agencies across the state. Certainly no one who attends the festival will go away hungry. Guests will get to mingle with

industry leaders and celebrities such as Gail Simmons, food writer and judge on BRAVO's “Top Chef;” John T. Edge, writer and director of Southern Foodways Alliance, chefs from some of the South’s most notable restaurants; and representatives of several vineyards, distilleries and wineries, among others. There will be live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, cruises on Palmetto Bluff's antique yacht, Grace, an oyster roast, fire pit parties, a block party, and even a 5K race with Bloody Marys awaiting participants at the finish line. Events run all week, (check the website for a full schedule). Ticket packages are available online or by calling 866-706-6565. For lots more information about the events, chefs and location, visit www.musicforyourmouth.com November 2011

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lowcountry calendar A Celebration of Remembrance: 4 p.m. Nov. 6. An event for people who have lost loved ones will be held at at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island. Names of loved ones will be read during the service and may be submitted to the church office by Nov. 2. First Presbyterian Church is located at 540 William Hilton Pkwy between mile markers 5 and 6. 843681-3696 or www.fpchhi.org Diabetes University: Nov. 12. Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital are hosting Diabetes University for all people affected by diabetes. Diabetes University is a free event that will provide valuable education for individuals with diabetes and their families and caregivers. Area physicians, hospital staff and other health care professionals will present topics related to understanding diabetes, its complications and disease management. Diabetes is among the top ten leading causes of death in both Beaufort and Jasper counties. Our goal is make sure residents

have access to information that will help them lead healthier lives. For more information or to register for Diabetes University, call 877-582-2737. Select “1” for Coastal Carolina Hospital or “2” for Hilton Head Hospital. Register by Nov. 7.

ATHLETICS The Seventh Annual Cupid’s Arrow Golf Classic: will be held on Nov. 5 at Oldfield Golf Club. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Registration is scheduled for 8 a.m. All proceeds from this tournament benefit the John A. (Jack) Kolbush Memorial Fund at the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. This fund was set up in loving memory of Jack Kolbush who lost his life to cancer at the age of five in March of 2006. All funds raised will be used to assist patients with cancer and blood disorders at the Children’s Hospital at Memorial

University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. The cost to participate is $150 per player. Participants will enjoy a box lunch, post tournament reception featuring an awards ceremony and musical entertainment. Registration is limited to eighty players. To register for the Seventh Annual Cupid’s Arrow Golf Classic please call Janet Kolbush at 843706-2055.

holes, in a scramble format. Players will try their skills with glow in the dark golf balls, on candlelit fairways with glow sticks to mark the tees, hazards and holes. For those interested in becoming a sponsor, to purchase tickets or register for Light Up the Links, call 843-706-2296. More information about Hospice Care of the Lowcountry can be found on the Website at www.hospicecarelc.org.

Fourth Annual Light up the Links Golf Event: Starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Spanish Wells Club. This tourney benefits Hospice Care of the Lowcountry as it challenges attendees to try their skills in the dark. Golf is just part of the agenda. The twilight event will feature barbecue and cocktails as well music and dancing. Tickets are $75 for those playing golf and includes dinner. Non-golfer guest tickets are available for dinner and the party for $40. The party will kick off at 5:30pm followed by a 6:00pm tee time. Play will include four par 3

Major Championship at Port Royal Golf Club: Nov 12 - Nov 13, at Planters Row Golf Course. Come see the talented young golfers of the International Junior Golf Tour. Divisions: Boys 15-19, Boys U-14, Girls U-19. www.ijga.com

Junior Jazz Foundation Golf Tournament: 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at

the Arthur Hills course in Palmetto Hall Plantation. The Junior Jazz Foundation’s 7th annual golf tournament will help raise funds to give the gift of a musical foundation to area students through hole spon-

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lowcountry calendar sorships; hole in one, longest drive and closest to the pin competitions; and a tournament filled with great prizes. The awards ceremony and a live performance will be held at The Jazz Corner following the tourney. $100 individual and $300 a team to play, $100 to sponsor a hole. For details or to donate a prize, call 843842-8620. Thanksgiving Tennis Academy: Nov. 24-26 at the Sea Pines Resort. This year, in addition to enjoying a wonderful holiday meal, you can learn from a legend when you participate in a special Thanksgiving Tennis Academy with Stan Smith at The Sea Pines Racquet Club, located within The Sea Pines Resort. The cost to participate in the academy is only $369 per adult, not including lodging, and there is no deadline to sign up, but space is limited and the academy has filled up quickly in the past. In addition to on-court instruction, an exciting exhibition, led by

Smith and open to the public, will take place at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 25. The exhibition is complimentary, but attendees are asked to please donate canned goods that will benefit Hilton Head Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deep Well Project. To sign up, call 843-363-4495 or jdeboer@seapines.com.

Coming in December An Island Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 4, St. Francis by the Sea. This special holiday concert will feature performers including a choir of singers from local churches with special guests from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and orchestras from Hilton Head and Savannah. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for kids, $30 for family groups up to five. Email hhifestivalchorus@gmail. com for details.

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Get your motor running with these Concours events MOTORING MIDWAY What: Exhibits featuring a mix of motoring heritage and technology. Exhibits planned include Life in the Fast Lane, Life in the Whoa Lane, Road to the Future and an exhibit of historic boats and motorcycles. There will also be a Kids Korral filled with automotive-themed activities for children. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5-6 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island Parking: $10 per car, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn; free remote parking at Hilton Head Island High School with a free shuttle to the event Tickets: Included with general admission to the Car Club Jamboree (Nov. 5) or Concours d’Elegance (Nov. 6). More information: Go online to www.hhiconcours.com or call 843-785-7469. CAR CLUB JAMBOREE What: More than 150 muscle cars, hot rods and European sports cars from clubs all over the United States will be on display. The jamboree focuses on historically significant cars from all decades. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island

Parking: $10 per car, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn; free remote parking at Hilton Head Island High School with a free shuttle to the event Tickets: $30 (discounts available online through Oct. 15). More information: Go online to www.hhiconcours.com or call 785-7469. To register a club, call Bill Schmitt at 843298-3038. CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE What: On the first Sunday each November, more than 150 classic vehicles compete for the “Best of Show” title under the spreading oaks and flowing Spanish moss at Honey Horn. The event was recently named to the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events” list. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 6 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island Parking: $10 per car, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn; free remote parking at Hilton Head Island High School with a free shuttle to the event Tickets: $35 (Discounts available online through Oct. 15) More information: Go online to www.hhiconcours.com or call 843-785-7469.

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FROM THE HHSO MARY M. BRIGGS, PRESIDENT & CEO hhso.org

HHSO WELCOMES BACK 2008 HHIPC FIRST PRIZE WINNER RAN DANK FOR PROGRAM FEATURING CLASSICS FROM

Shostakovich to Scheherazade Opening Night, the first concert of the HHSO’s 30th seasonn was a huge success with the orchestra performing at its very best ever under the leadership of Principal Guest Conductor John Morris Russell. Join us on Nov. 14 when Maestro Russell returns to lead a full orchestra of 74 musicians. From Shostakovich’s fireworks to the sensuality of Scheherazade to Rachmaninoff ’s Rhapsody, this program is full of tunefulness and passion. The concert opens with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture. Then, Ran Dank, 2008 First Prize Winner of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition performs Rachmaninoff ’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the orchestra. The second half of the program includes the glorious Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov. You won’t want to miss this one. Then on November 15 Maestro Russell and pianist Ran Dank will appear at Live at the Westin, a benefit recital. Dank will perform on the piano and then he and the Maestro will engage in conversation about the benefits of competitions to young artists. This special event will feature the maestro and Dank in a totally different musical and social setting. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the HHIPC office at 843-842-5880 or going online at hhso.org. All concerts are held at the First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island. Concert tickets are available online at www.hhso.org or by calling the box office at 843-842-2055.

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Santa Fe cafe The painted soup at Santa Fe Cafe is a treat for the senses and there’s plenty more Southwestern flavors and sights to enjoy. Located in Plantation Center. Call 843-785-3838.

Hilton HEad — North End Atlanta Bread Company: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head. 342-2253. bld Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 689-5560. ld

Carolina Café: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head. 6814000, ext. 7045. bld

Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8106. ld

Crazy Crab (north end): 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north end): 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 342-8808. bld

Dragon Express: Chinese take-out. 95 Matthews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 681-5191. ld

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 November 2011

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dining | where to eat happy hour. Saturdays: Flip Night. Sundays: All-night happy hour. 1301 Main St., Hilton Head. 6824455. www.frankieboneshhi.com. lds Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head. 6812772. www.hudsonsonthedocks. com. ld 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 Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean. com. d Main Street Café: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 689-3999. hiltonheadcafe.com. lds Mangiamo!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 2000 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-2444. www. hhipizza.com. ld Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld Mickey’s Pub: Pub food, steaks, mussels, grilled pizzas. 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6899952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com. ldo Munchies: Ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Offers a $5 after-school meal for students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. daily, and ready-made brown-bag to-go lunches. 1407 Main St., Hilton Head. 785-3354. ld Old Fort Pub: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds Plantation Café and Deli: (north end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 3424472. bl 90

new face at Daniel’s Chef Russell Keane has joined the staff at Daniel’s Restaurant & Lounge. Keane earned his culinary degree from Charleston’s reputable Johnson & Wales University, following his service with the Navy.

Arthur’s: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 785-1191. L Bali Hai Family Restaurant: Pacific Rim cuisine with a Southern flair. Open 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-0084

Chef Keane currently resides in Beaufort with his wife, Anne, and is the vice president of the Lowcountry Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and a father of two.

Bistro 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com. ld Bonefish: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3772. ld

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 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 Starbucks (north end): 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 6896823 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 Sunset Grille: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road, Hilton Head. 6896744. ldos Tapas: Small dishes served tapasstyle. 11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head. 681-8590. www.tapashiltonhead.com. d

TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street, Hilton Head. Offering an expanded lunchtime menu. 681-2900, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld

Café at the Marriott: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 6868488. bl

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

Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A, Hilton Head. 842-2626. cocosonthebeach.com. ld

Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head. 681-3625. ld

Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161. ld

Vic’s Tavern: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-2228. ld 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 Yummy House: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive, Hilton Head. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld Hilton HEad — mid-island Alexander’s: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. ld

Café St. Tropez: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 7857425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.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. 843-842-0043 do Conroy’s: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8499. ds Ela’s Blu Water Grille: Live Music with Dean St. Hillaire & other local favorites. Thursday – Satuday 8pm – till. Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-3030, www.elasgrille. com. ld

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WHERE TO EAT | dining Flora’s Italian Cafe: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square, Hilton Head. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d French Bakery: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. bl

RED FISH

8 Archer Road, Hilton Head 843-686-3388 redfishofhiltonhead.com

Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld 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 Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head. 843-842-0044. 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. Live music schedule: Tuesdays: Steppin’ Stones (classic

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S

rock, on fireworks Tuesdays only). Wednesdays: Alexander Newton (Motown/R&B). Thursdays: David Wingo (soft rock). Fridays: The Earl Williams Band (jazz). Sundays/ Mondays: Joseph The Magician (tableside magic). 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood.com. do Larry’s Giant Subs: Subs, NYCstyle deli sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks. 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 785-2488. www.larryssubs.com. bld Little Chris Café: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 785-2233. bl Little Venice: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 7853300. ld Longhorn Steakhouse: Texas atmosphere for serious carnivores. 841 South Island Square, William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6864056. ld Ocean Blue: Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8444. ld Old Oyster Factory: 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head. 6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d

37 New Orleans Road, Hilton HEad 785-6272 michaelanthonys.com

Pazzo: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 842-9463. ld

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where to eat

dining | where to eat Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www.myruanthai.com. 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 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 Sea Grass Grille: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-9990. www.seagrassgrille.com. ld Signals Lounge: Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head. 842-2400. Starbucks (mid-island): 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 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 Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road., Hilton Head. 681-3625. ldo Wholly Cow Ice Creams and Coffee Beans: Handmade ice creams, coffees. 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-2511. www.whollycowicecream.com XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8080. xohhi.com

tapas

11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head 843-681-8590 tapasofhiltonhead.com

Hilton HEad — south end

A.J.’s Burgers: Specialty burgers, salads, wraps, full bar. 1G New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 843341-3556, ajsburgers.net ldo Alfred’s: European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering combines classic American and Continental cuisine. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3117. alfredsofhiltonhead.com D Alligator Grille: Everything from tuna to gator, ribs to sushi. Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4888. alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead.com. D Amigos Cafe y Cantina: Ultracasual, funky. 70 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com. ld Angler’s Beach Market Grill: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; family-friendly; dine-in or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld Asian Bistro: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. ld Aqua Ocean Grille: Beach Bar open 11 a.m.- Dining room open for dinner 5-10 p.m. MondaysSaturdays. 10 North Forest Beach Drive, 341-3030. ld Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 7857700. www.auntchiladashhi.com ld

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wine time | dining

Four ways to toast the season

By seth tilton

pparently there is more than one way to prepare that delicious bird for the Thanksgiving holiday other than the traditional roasting for nine hours and getting up at 4 a.m. Over the last few years, I’ve been exposed to the Southern method of deep frying one’s turkey and might I say that it’s quite impressive the amount of flavor that bird can possess. However, Thanksgiving is not all about the turkey. Thanksgiving is about what’s around the table. Of course that means family, but also the stuffing, the spices, the sauces and naturally, the wine. Here are four that you’ll want to pour when you gather around the bird this Thanksgiving. Seghesio- Zinfandel, Sonoma

“Wine Spectator 90 points” Ripe berry patch aroma’s with blackberry and raspberry. Hints of creamy oak and fantastic pepper and spice. Characteristic synergy of components – balanced and elegantly structured. Retail $19 Treana- Red, Paso Robles

Exhibits rich aromas of red currant and plum, with notes of coffee

and spice. Concentrated flavors of ripe red cherry and boysenberry mingle with hints of anise seed, and cocoa on the mid-palate. A well-balanced, structured wine with a long, smooth finish. 70% cabernet 30% syrah. Retail $37 Louis Jadot- Beaujolais Villages, France

This brilliant garnet wine is bright and fresh, with ripe, supple crushed strawberry flavors underscored by zesty nuances of peppercorns, gentle tannins and a clean acidity, finishing on a succulent, refreshing note. Retail $12 Flowers- Seaview Ridge Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

“One of 2011 wineries of the year” this pinot noir has deep vibrant red color. Delicate floral notes of rose petal give way to rich aromas of raspberry compote. Flavors emerge with pomegranate and cranberry with hints of graphite and other minerals. The wine’s texture is elegant and smooth with an enduring finish. Retail $65

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dining | where to eat smokehouse

34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head 843-842-4227 smokehousehhi.com 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. 8 p.m. Mondays: Dueling pianos, with Starky and Clutch. 8 p.m. Tuesdays: Lowcountry Boil (bluegrass). 10 p.m. Wednesdays: Patwa (reggae). 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays: Jack the Jammer (Jimmy Buffett covers). 6:30 p.m. Fridays: The Beagles (Beatles covers). 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. www.bigbamboocafe.com. ldo

Bomboras Grille and Chill Bar: 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 843-689-2662, bomborasgrille.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

British Open Pub: Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net. Ldo

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

salty dog cafe

Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 342-7757. ld Brellas Café: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head. 8422400. bd

Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 6867665. ldo Captain Woody’s: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo

South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines 843-671-7327 saltydog.com 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 Catch 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi. com. d

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where to eat | dining Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. ld

SANTA FE CAFE

Coligny Bakery: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-4900. bl Coligny Deli & Grill: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4440. ld Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 4-6 p.m.: Happy Hour. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 6717783. corkswinecompany.com. do Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: Steakhouse with high-end specialties. 26 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 341-2333. d Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. 363-2722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Deli by the Beach: Deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-7860. ld DelisheeeYo: Tart, fat-free, lowcal, pro-biotic soft serve frozen yogurt; seasonal and organic fresh fruits; organic juice bar; whole food smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-3633. Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-9379. bldo

kingfisher

807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-785-3838 santafecafeofhiltonhead.com Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. ldo Earle of Sandwich Pub: English pub food, sandwiches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-7767. ld Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-5399. www.electricpianohhi.com o Fat Baby’s: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza. com. ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (south end): 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-4788. ld Flamingo House of Doughnuts: 33 Office Park Road #A, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-4606 Flatbread Grill and Bar: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-2225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi. com ldo Flavors: Eclectic recipes from around the world. 12 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 843-7853115. ld Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 843-842-3131

18 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head 843-785-4442 kingfisherseafood.com

Fusion: A blend of French, Indian and American cuisine. 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head, in the Gallery of Shoppes. 843715-9365 November 2011

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dining | where to eat IL CARPACCIO

Hot Dog Harbour: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 7855400. ld Island Bistro: 10 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4777. lds

202 Pineland Station, Hilton Head 843-342-9949 ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com

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 Hilton Head Diner: Classic-style diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head. 686-2400. bldo Hilton Head Brewing Company: Classic American flavors, homebrewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900. ldo Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114, Hilton Head. 843-852-6333, hiltonheadicecreamshop.com

It’s Greek To Me: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 8424033. ldo Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 785-3315. blds Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Ave. in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686- 5282. www.javajoeshhi.com bldo Jazz Corner: Eclectic fine dining menu, live music nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. thejazzcorner.com. do Johnny D’s: Fresh local seafood, produce, house-made cheeses. Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 785-2800, johnnydshiltonhead.com ldo Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www. jumpandphilshhi.com. ldo Just Pasta: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head island. 686-3900. ld

johnny d’s

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo Hinoki of Kurama: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859800. ld 96

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where to eat | dining Karma / Ultimate Teen Nightlife: 5 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head. 843-424-4016, karmahiltonhead.com o La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4982. ld Lakehouse Restaurant: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1441. bl Land’s End Tavern: Casual family atmosphere overlooking the marina. South Beach Marina, Hilton Head. 671-5456. www.saltydog.com. bld 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. 8428966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. do A Lowcountry Backyard: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including fresh-baked breakfast cakes, sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange, Hilton Head. 785-9273. hhbackyard. com. bld Market Street Cafe: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-4976. www.marketstreecafe.com. ld Marley’s Island Grille: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-5800. www.marleyshhi.com. do Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, takeout available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2474. www.mellowmushroom. com/hiltonhead ldo Michael Anthony’s: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-6272. www.michaelanthonys.com. d 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 New York City Pizza: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2227. ld

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dining | where to eat Nick’s Steak & Seafood: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane, Hilton Head. 686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d 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 Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 6863232. palmettobaysunrisecafe. com. bl Patty’s Pig & Pit: 32 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 843-842-5555 Philly’s Café and Deli: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-9966. l Pino Gelato: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-2822. pinogelato.com Plantation Café and Deli (south end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-9020. bl Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. ldo

flatbread grill

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mellow mushroom

33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza, Hilton Head 843-686-2474 mellowmushroom.com/hiltonhead

Red Fish: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head. 6863388. www.redfishofhiltonhead. com. ld Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Dr., Hilton Head. 842-4414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. ldo Remy’s Bar and Grill: Fresh local seafood. Kitchen open from 11 p.m.-late. Live music nightly. Mondays: Moon Men From Mars Tuesdays: Jalapeno Brothers. Wednesdays: Treble Jay. Thursdays: Martin Lesch Trio. Fridays: CC & The Lost Boys. Saturdays: (rotates). Sundays: Big B Karaoke. 130 Arrow Rd., Hilton Head. 842-3800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. ldo Rita’s Water Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza Hilton Head. 843-686-2596, www.ritasice. com 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. 7855352. 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

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WHERE TO EAT | dining Sea Shack: Casual, fresh and family-friendly. 6 Executive Park Drive, Hilton Head. 785-2464. ld Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive, Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head. 8421888. seapines.com/dining. ld Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 785-9118. bls 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 Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes. net. bld Starbucks (south end): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 Steamers: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-2070. www. steamersseafood.com. ld

CHARLIE’S

8 New Orleans Road Hilton Head 843-785-9277 charliesgreenstar.com

Stu’s Surfside: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-7873. ld The Studio: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-6000. www. studiodining.com. d Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 843-342-2611. www.sweetcarolinacupcakes.com Tiki Hut: Beachfront location; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive in the Holiday Inn complex, Hilton Head. 785-5126. o 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. 8428253, www.tjstakeandbakepizza. com ld

Stellini: Cuisine from New York’s Little Italy. 15 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d

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

HOT DOG HARBOUR

Trattoria Divina: Northern Italian coastal cuisine. 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 686-4442, trattoriadivina.com d

Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head 843-785-5400.

Truffles Cafe (south end): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-3663. trufflescafe.com. ld November 2011

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dining | where to eat 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 Wild Wing Café: 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 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 Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld bluffton Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-8226. ld Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 836-9999. ld Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind St., Bluffton. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com ld Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 757-4010. ld British Open Pub: Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 60 Sun City Lane, Bluffton. 705-4005. britishopenpub.net. Ldo Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 7576222. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: Awardwinning barbecue served from Bluffton’s famed red caboose. 8157675. ldo 100

AQUA ocean grille

10 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head 843-341-3030 Claude & Uli’s Bistro: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld Coconuts Bar & Grille: Good food and cold drinks at Bluffton’s only dance club. Open 4 p.m. “until”. 39 Persimmon St., Bluffton. 843-7570602. do Corner Perk: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 816-5674. www. cornerperk.com bl Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street, Bluffton. 757-0508. bl Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 4-6 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. 8-11 p.m. Fridays: Live bluegrass music. 1297 May River Road. 8155168. corkswinecompany.com. do 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 Downtown Deli: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 8155005. downtowndeli.net bl Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (south end): 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 843-706-7280. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Bluffton): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. Tuesdays: Live trivia. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-9200. giuseppispizza.com. ld

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Mi Tierra (Bluffton): 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 7577200. ld Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton. 843-705-0925. ld

2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head 843-341-9379 danielshhi.com

Honeybaked Ham: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 815-7388. bld Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center, Bluffton. 757-5831. ld Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 706-9741. www.jimnnicks.com. ld Katie O’Donald’s: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds. com. ldo Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 8373353. bldo Kobe Japanese Restaurant: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton. 757-6688. ld Longhorn: Classic steaks inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld May River Grill: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5755. mayrivergrill.com. Closed Sundays. ld Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 878 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 7060800. www.mellowmushroom.com/ bluffton ldo

Moe’s Southwest Grill (Bluffton): 3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 8378722. ld Monster Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 757-6466. www. monsterpizzassc.com/pizza. ld 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. 843-8157222. www.metropolitanlounge. com. do Montana’s Grizzly Bar: 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 Mulberry Street Trattoria: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and old-world entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-2426. lds Panda Chinese Restaurant: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-6790. ld Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: Awardwinning pizzas. Berkeley Place off Buckwalter. 757-3500. ldO

TJ’s Take and Bake pizza 35 Main Street, and 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center, Hilton Head. 681-2900, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com

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430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station, Hilton Head 843-681-8425 lebistromediterranean.com

Pepper’s Porch and Back Bar: 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com do Pour Richard’s: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort”; features Bluffton’s only wood-fire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. With new spring menu; now open Monday nights. 843-757-1999. www.pourrichardsbluffton.com do The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Rd. Food, happy hour, and three big screen HDTVs right by the Old Carolina Clubhouse. d Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village, Bluffton. 757-9479. www.myruanthai.com. ld Saigon Cafe: Vietnamese cuisine from soups to sandwiches. 1304 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton. 843837-1800. www.saigoncafeofhiltonhead.com. bld Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Rd. Ste 105. Great sushi and teppanyaki favorites. 7069222. ld Sigler’s Rotisserie: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. 815-5030. d

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Stooges Cafe: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and dessert menu. 25 Sherington Drive, Bluffton. 7066178. bl Sublime Prime: 163 Bluffton Rd., Suite F. Sizzling steaks, wine and more. 815-6900. d Under the Oaks Tavern: 8 Pin Oak St. Handmade pastas, tapas dishes and satays inside or outside under a big oak tree will, as will private rooms and two bars. 815-3466. do The Tavern: 51 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 3G, in the Riverwalk Business Park, Ridgeland. Open Mondays-Saturdays for lunch and dinner. 843-645-2333. www.tavernatriverwalk.com ld Truffles Cafe: Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 91 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-5551. trufflescafe. com. ld Upper Crust: Pizza, subs, grinders, pasta, wraps, salads. Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 837-5111. ld Vineyard 55: Premier Wine, Cheese and Craft Beer Boutique offering wine and artisanal cheese tastings. Space available for private events. 55 Calhoun Street. d 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 Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 8379453. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com ld

Sippin’ Cow Cafe: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5051. bl

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Squat N’ Gobble: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-4242. bld

Marshside Mama’s Cafe: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld M

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BE OUR GUEST A small Palmetto Bluff cottage with big Southern charm BY DEBI LYNES / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB KAUFMAN

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Palmetto Bluff has been called the last great “land treasure” on the East Coast. Here, twisting live oaks shade lush open spaces and all roads lead to the river. The environmentally significant development first caught the attention of Susan Ketchum, 24-year resident of Hilton Head Island, during its initial development. “I believe in land conservation. I love nature and the way that the homes in Palmetto Bluff are part of the natural setting,” said Ketchum. Ketchum had never built a home of her own, “and this was my chance to create my dream,” she said. She found the perfect lot nestled on 3.5 acres of land that sits on a slough with a view that inspires paintings. “It was everything I wanted and more. The view, the wildlife, the water … I could not wish for anything else.” Enlisting the aid of dear friend and internationally acclaimed interior design professional Joni Vanderslice, of J Banks Design Group, as well as Lowcountry architect Mike Ruegamer of Group 3 Design, Ketchum began what she described as a most enriching and exciting experience. “My idea was that my first venture would be to build the guest house. That way I could live in it while I built the main home and be close to the project as it developed,” said Ketchum. But a funny thing happened on the way to building the main house: Ketchum found herself falling in love with her new modest-sized sanctuary.

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Working with professionals like Vanderslice and Ruegamer “was amazing,” said Ketchum. “As we began the journey, both Joni and Mike encouraged me to explore all of the possibilities I had imagined, and then helped me filter through what would work the best for my home and my design.”

SELECT VENDORS Home design Joni Vanderslice, J Banks Design Group

Architect Mike Ruegamer, Group 3 Architects

Construction Rick Leach, Paragon Construction

Countertops Stoneworks, Prestige Marble and Tile

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Ketchum longed for a retreat, a place where she could entertain friends, relax and feel a sense of home. In keeping with coastal aesthetics and in response to the beautiful natural setting, Ketchum’s guest cottage is strategically positioned on the lot to take advantage of the view and features sophisticated exterior architectural details. To help the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified home live large, the front room is one big open area and every bit of space is visually interesting as well as practical and functional. It features a pitched ceiling and dramatic beams, grand light fixtures and reclaimed pine floors. While the walls are neutral, fabrics are rich with texture, color and patterns that reflect the sophisticated eye of both Vanderslice and Ketchum. A sofa and comfortable seating surround the massive fireplace, subtle in their tones of pewter browns and a whisper of blue. “Joni has an incredible way with antiques, and I wanted a blend of old and new to give

the cottage a feel of being alive and lived in,” said Ketchum. Vanderslice worked her magic and found beautiful pieces that anchor the space and serve as interesting focal points for the room. Books on South Carolina’s coastal area are stacked on tables and an antique desk is the home for photographs of family and friend. The dining room makes creative use of two square tables that

can be combined for a large dinner party or be used separately for a game of bridge. Once again, the scale of the furniture, along with the stylized dining chairs, adds a touch of casual elegance to the cottage feel. The result of this process speaks for itself. Ketchum has vowed to someday build a main home, but for the time being it’s a pretty good life being a guest in her own home. M

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Realtors pitch in and clean up photos by Gloria LaCoe

ver 50 Realtors and affiliate members of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors embraced five families on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton for the first Realtors Helping Real People on Sept. 23. With the assistance of Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help, these families received the helping hands of Realtors who cleaned yards, painted and completed small home repairs. This was an associationwide project, which began with a Golf and Tennis Tournament this past spring. Funds were allocated from the tournament to assist with the Realtors Helping Real People project. Realtors always go above and beyond, and when they saw the needs of these homeowners, they took action. After HHAAOR Community Service Committee chair Gloria LaCoe previewed the homes, the committee sought the assistance of Jerry Davis of Davis Construction to help one homeowner repair wood rot and a damaged side porch. The Realtors then finished the job with a fresh coat of paint. On the day of the event, the Realtors discovered a homeowner with a damaged washing machine. After calling in a plumber to assess the situation, a new washing machine was in order. The Realtors went and purchased a washing machine at a local department store and arranged to have it delivered the following week. As an added touch, each homeowner received a new welcome mat, a plant, and cake baked by the members of the HHAAOR Community Service Committee. M

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8 PHEASANT RUN

11 WARBLER LANE

LIKE STEPPING INTO A DESIGNER MODEL HOME. The pool has a very private setting with hedges of bamboo and wax myrtles. Conveniently located to the entrance of Hilton Head Plantation, this home features 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Formal LR & DR, plus Eat-in Kitchen/Family Room. The ceilings are high and all of the flooring is wood or tile. Granite, Stainless Steel and more. $498,500

PRIVATE PARADISE on Hilton Head Island with pool, hot tub and expansive screened porch - a great location for an outdoor kitchen. Located in Hilton Head Plantation near golf, tennis, bike trails and a short ride to schools, shopping and the beach. 4 BR/ 3.5 BA, 2nd floor loft, Living & Dining Rooms, Eat-in Kitchen and 2-car Garage - very private setting, but close to everything. $498,500

OUTSTANDING Hilton Head Plantation home on a great street. Lagoon view, short walk to the Port Royal Sound. 4 BR or 3 plus a Bonus room with full bath, open floor plan, DR & Eat-in Kitchen/Family Room, wood floors and high ceilings, mature landscaping, 2-car garage. $488,000

TRUE LOWCOUNTRY 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bath home on a large cul-de-sac wooded lot. First floor master, LR & DR, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room, Screened Porch. Just painted outside, circular drive, 2-car garage, wood floors, split bedroom floorplan with large loft area. $450,000

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13 ROOKERY WAY

7 GRAY FOX LANE

11 VIRGINIA RAIL LANE

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

ENJOY ROOKERY NEIGHBORHOOD pool and long Lagoon Views from the HHP home. Close to HHP’s Main Entrance, dining & shopping, only a bike ride to the Beach. This HHP home features 3 BR. 3 BA, Formal LR & DR plus an eat-in Kitchen. The Rookery is one of HHP’s most unique communities with neighborhood get togethers. $428,500

IN THE HEART OF HILTON HEAD PLANTATION between Spring Lake recreation area and Dolphin Head Beach Park. Totally updated home with wood floors and high smooth ceilings. New baths, stainless steel appliances and granite tops. 2-car garage, fireplace, screened porch and more. $405,000

PANORAMIC VIEW of Oyster Reef’s 9th fairway and walking distance to the Port Royal Sound! This Hilton Head Plantation home has 3 BR, a large master bath, 2-car garage, screened porch and more. Enjoy watching the golfers from your own private deck. $309,000

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52 GOVERNOR’S HARBOUR

27 ARROW WOOD RD

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ENJOY YOUR MORNING COFFEE viewing the sunrise over your pristine private lagoon. The pie shaped end of cul-de-sac homesite which has open space to one side offers a very private setting. Formal living & dining rooms as well as the kitchen & family room have stone tile flooring. The bedrooms are large and have walk-in closets. There are 2 1/2 baths and a 2-car garage. $298,500

OUTSTANDING WATER VIEWS from this 4th floor condo in HHP just off Skull Creek.The Governor’s Harbour/Village West grounds are lush with pool. Views from this 2 BR unit span Skull Creek to the Hilton Head Bridge. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, 4th of July Fireworks and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and docks. Features include higher ceilings, skylights, Jacuzzi tub and screened deck. $289,000

THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY to own a 3 BR/2BA home in HHP for under $250,000. Used as a 2nd home for the past 10 years. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and very near the Spring Lake Recreation Area. Situated on a natural landscaped patio homesite. Interior features wood floors high ceilings in the living room, gas/wood burning fireplace, large eat-in kitchen and an expansive laundry/storage/arts & crafts room. The roof and HVAC system are both less than 2 year old. $242,000

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SOUTHERN AMBIANCE AND CHARM Lowcountry home nestled amidst stately moss draped oaks. Panoramic view of Moss Creek 11th Fairway of the North Course. Quiet location - near all the amenities that Hilton Head has to offer and the beach. Antique Heart Pine floors throughout - LR, DR, Kitch/ Family Room, 4 BR or 3 + Den. Newer appliances - Bosch, JennAir and Dacor. Oversized 2 Car Garage with walk-up Storage. Expansive rear Deck. $597,000

MOSS CREEK Tropical paradise pool deck, lush privacy hedge on oversized corner lot. The outside seating areas, very inviting pool and double fairway golf view make this property just like a walk in the park! 3 BR, Split level, 2 Fireplaces, Family Room, LR, DR, Eat-in Kitchen and large Garage & Outside Storage Building. Circular driveway in front and a private drive to the garage on the side. $398,500

CONVENIENT LOCATION near the bridge to Hilton Head in Buckingham Landing. Lowcountry style two story home with 3 BR, 1st floor master, elevator, wood floors, stainless steel appliances, covered front porch and large rear deck. Zoned to allow for an at-home office – current owner has a 3 room suite for his legal practice. $348,500

HOUSE, LOCATION, PRICE – THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Gorgeous lagoon views from the front & back of this privately fenced-in 3 BR home with a Study & Bonus Room. Completely upgraded with S/S appliances, crown molding, surround sound, granite counters & stone flooring in the kitchen and baths and new patio. Oversized, courtyard entry, 2-car garage. $289,000

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THE RESERVE AT WOODBRIDGE

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THIS LARGE HOME overlooks a lagoon from the fenced-in backyard. Custom paint and granite counters update this 4 BR/ 2.5 BA in The Farm. Features of this home include formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen, and fireplace in the great room. The Farm is located within walking distance from the public schools and the Buckwalter Recreation Park. It is also located near the Publix grocery store and new Buckwalter entertainment complex. $209,000

THIS 2-STORY GOLF COTTAGE at 26 Gables Lane features a screened in porch and back patio with a gas grill hookup. Other features of this 2 BR/ 2.5 BA plus a den home are tile and Berber floors, fireplace, and a first floor master. A great long view of the golf course and a lagoon complement this ready to move into home. $184,900

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!

197 STONEY CROSSING This 2-story home has a first floor master and a 2-car garage overlooking the woods. There are three more bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Other features of this home include an eat-in kitchen and a screened-in porch. Edgefield has a community pool, playground, and basketball court. It is located close to the schools and the Publix shopping center. $110,000

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NORTH FOREST BEACH

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES INDIGO RUN

16 PRIMROSE LANE Oversized lot covered with Hardwoods, Golf & Lagoon Views $274,900 REDUCED 627 COLONIAL DRIVE Wooded lot in the Golf Club at Indigo Run surrounded by stately homes $139,000

HAMPTON HALL REDUCED OVER $1,000,000 FORECLOSURE 3 BR, 2.5 bath townhome has a one car garage and is located within walking distance of the amenities. Other features include French doors to the back patio, ceiling fans and a whirlpool tub. Wellstone is a townhome community located near the new Bluffton middle school and has a clubhouse, swimming pool, and community playground. $119,900

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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! Short Sale. $1,195,000

4 STRANDHILL AVE $109,350 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE $179,000

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41 CROSSWINDS DRIVE Wooded view in gated community $49,000

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MODEL PERFECT in every way! Former builders personal home in The Golf Club combines quality with outstanding design. 4 BRʼs, 4 BAʼs plus 2 Half BAʼs. 5500SF of pure luxury. Formal LR & DR. Master Suite w/exercise, 3 Guest Suites. Media Room, Office, Bar & Pool House. $995,000

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS OCEANSIDE VILLA in the Leamington section. Spacious, like-new 3 BR, 3 BA (2 Master Suites) and a fabulous wrap-around Screened Porch. Covered Parking. Beautiful Pool with Jacuzzi. Great Rentals. $799,000

FORMER McNAIR BUILDERS Model Home overlooking the 16th Fairway of The Golf Club - Indigo Run. 4 BR and 4 1/2 Bath home. Elegant Living and Dining Room. Chefʼs Kitchen/Family Room. Study. 4th BR separate Cabana overlooking a courtyard Pool. $769,900

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GORGEOUS HOME w/lagoon, green, multiple fairway views features a huge backyard complete w/eagles nest (they pick best place to live!) 4 BR + office + loft space, 2 fireplaces, granite & gas range Just steps to private community pool. 2 car garage. $699,000

GORGEOUS Custom 4BR, 4BA home overlooking htd Pool, Lagoon and 6th Fwy of Golden Bear. Dramatic entry with soaring ceilings & walls of glass. Elegant LR & DR, spacious Great Rm, Chefʼs Kitchen, private MBR, large Bonus Rm and 3 Car Garage. $639,000

PRISTINE CONDITION private location, 4 BR, 4.5 BA home. Granite Kitchen, large Family Room w/gas fireplace, beautiful MBR, paneled Office w/built-ins. 12FT. ceilings throughout. Screened-in Porch. 3 Car garage and all on the 13th hole of the Golden Bear. $599,900

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SPACIOUS 5 BR or 4 BR + Bonus Rm Home w/ 5.5 BAʼs with a beautiful Golf View. Large Great Rm w/12 Ft ceilings. Beautiful Kitchen w/ granite countertops. Formal DR. Large Master Suite. Office & Covered Porch. $595,000

SPACIOUS Cambridge built custom home overlooking the Bear Creek Golf Course. Volume ceilings in this 4 BR, 3.5 BA home with a Living & Dining Room. Very open Kitchen-Breakfast-Family Room. Large upstairs Bonus Room/Entertainment Room plus Study. Great Value. $565,000

SOUGHT AFTER 4 BR/4 BA maintenance free villa. Perfect retirement or 2nd Home. 3000SF + of luxury overlooking the lagoon/18th Fwy of The Golf Club. Walk to the Clubhouse. Beautiful Great Room, Chefʼs Kitchen. Large private Master Suite, private elevator + an oversized 2-Car Garage. $549,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

FOLLY FIELD

BEAUTIFUL 5BR or 4 BR home + Study. Model Perfect home at the end of a culde-sac in the Victory Point section. Beautiful LR & DR w/hardwood floors. Chefʼs Kitchen w/Viking Gas Cooktop & double oven. Spacious Family Room, Master Suite, & Bonus Room. Overlooks the golf course. $549,000

BEAUTIFUL GOLF VIEW HOME that has been completely updated and is close to the Country Club of Hilton Head. 3 Bʼs + a Study. LR & DR w/stone floors. Chefʼs Kitchen w/gas cooktop & granite counters. Spacious Master Suite w/an incredible Bath. Must See! Great Value. $549,000

SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEW from this sought after first floor villa with stairs leading down from the balcony to the ocean. Sea Cloisters is the “jewel” of Folly Field. Only 64 units. Oceanfront Pool and Security Gate. $525,000

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BEAUTIFUL Tom Peeples built home on OLD FORT DRIVE within a short walk to the Country Club of Hilton Head and Skull Creek Marina. 3 BRʼs + spacious LR and DR w/hardwood floors. Kitchen which opens to a large Breakfast/Family Room. New Carolina Room and spacious Master Suite. $519,000

SPACIOUS and remodeled home with lagoon/golf view. 3 BRʼs + a light filled study which could be 4th BR. Great room w/volume ceilings. Chefʼs Kitchen opening to an elegant DR. Large Master Suite. Picturesque setting on an oversized homesite. $499,000

COURTYARD AT SKULL CREEK New townhomes across from The Country Club of HH & within walking distance to Old Fort Pub & Skull Creek Marina. 3 BRʼs and 3.5 BAʼs. Top of the line appointments, private elevator and 2 car garage. $499,000

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ROSE HILL

PALMETTO HALL

BEST VALUE! Great Family home with over 3000 Sq. Ft. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + a Bonus Room. Living & Dining Room. Large Kitchen opening to a large Family Room. Spacious Bonus Room (4th Bedroom). $489,000

STATELY Custom Home on 2+ Acres. Estate Side + close to the main gate + Equestrian Center. Formal LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Bkʼfast Room. Light-filled Family Room - Study, Large Porch overlooking Swimming Pool + white picket fence. Zoned for horses. $479,000

INCREDIBLE Lake and Golf View home in Palmetto Hall. This property has been deeded down to the waterʼs edge. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs _ Bonus Room w/3.5 BAʼs. Beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen w/Hickory cabinets. Screened Porch. 2 Car Garage with Golf Cart Garage. $449,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

IMMACULATE Home overlooking Bear Lake and a century old Live Oak tree. Spacious open floor plan w/hardwood floors throughout. 3 BRʼs & 2.5 BAʼs. LR w/ French doors to Deck. Formal DR. Very open Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room + a tiled Carolina Room. Move-in condition. $429,000

SPACIOUS 3 BR, 3.5 BA Home w/beautiful updated features. Beautiful lagoon/ golf view. Very open LR & DR. Light-filled Kitchen /Breakfast/Family Room. Large private downstairs Master Suite w/3 closets. Walk to the Country Club of Hilton Head and Skull Creek Marina. $425,000

BEAUTIFUL HOME 3 BR 2.5 BA + an easy to finish Bonus Room and Bath (Sheetrock/HVAC/Electric/Plumbing installed). LR & formal DR Room w/faux walls. Kitchen opens up to Family Room. Split Bedroom plan. Brick Patio w/ fountain overlooking 6th Fwy of CCHH. $419,000

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GRAHAM LANE PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

MODEL PERFECT HOME on a beautifully landscaped lot overlooking Dolphin Head Golf Course. 3 BRʼs 2.5 BAʼs. Designer Decorated LR & DR. Updated Kitchen/ Breakfast Rm opening to Family Rm. Elegant MBR. Large stone paver Patio w/ stack stone wall. $419,000

ISLAND LIVING without Island pricing. Rare opportunity. Custom home nestled between Old House Creek & Jarvis Creek. 2900+SF Charleston style home. 3BR/3BA, 100 year old Heart Pine flooring. Great Rm, Chefʼs Kitchen. Elegant Master Suite. Multiple Porches. 3 Car Garage + Workshop. $399,000

BEAUTIFUL meandering lagoon view from this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home. Spacious Great Room w/fireplace. Dining Room. Kitchen w/cherry cabinets and Silestone counters. Large MBR and a 2 Car Garage. Open space to the right of the home. New carpeting + freshly painted. $349,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

SHIPYARD

WALK TO DOLPHIN HEAD BEACH PARK from this beautiful home overlooking two fairways. Light and bright 3 BR home with an incredible outdoor kitchen + fire pit to gather around. Screened Porch. Open space to one side of the lot. Used only as a second home. $345,000

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. $299,000

THE GREENS VILLA Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome overlooking the golf course. Walking distance to the Shipyard Beach Club. Fully furnished and used only as a 2nd home. $299,000

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40 WEXFORD ON THE GREEN – Fabulous 4/4 Freestanding townhouse with super views of Broad Creek and marsh. 12’ smooth ceilings, crown moldings, plantation shutters, bonus room and so much more. Immaculate move in condition. $895,000 $795,000

63 BAYNARD COVE– Spectacular sunsets over the marshes out to Calibogue Sound from this private estate. Own approx. 1 acre of privacy in Sea Pines; 4 bedroom home with new, top of the line kitchen, heated pool, 3 fireplaces, and 3 car garage. One of a kind! $2,200,000

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

16 FERN COURT – This is a truly ONE OF A KIND home on HTGL overlooking 2nd and 6th Greens and 3rd Tee. 4BR/4BA/2 superb construction, antique heart pine floors, trim and moldings in Li/Great Room. Fantastic rentals. Too many features to list. MUST see. $1,098,000 Furn.

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SEA PINES – 354 GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Charming 3 bd/3ba villa with beautiful golf views of Heron Point, handsome brick fpl, spacious Carolina/TV room and wood flooring. $409,000 furn.

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2297 HERITAGE VILLA – Three bedroom overlooking park like setting short walk to tennis in Harbour Town. Shows like a model with new windows, doors inside and out. New baths, Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counters, stainless appliances, vaulted ceiling, bamboo flooring and much more. $419,000 Furn.

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392 BRIARWOOD VILLA – Charming all on one level 2BR/2BA PLUS Den villa overlooking Heron Pt. GC. New guest bath, Carolina room, eat-in kitchen, granite counter tops, Atrium, pool on premises. $389,000.

904 CUTTER COURT – Best 2 BR villa in Harbour Town located across from Harbour Town Clubhouse. First floor location with private courtyard patio. Great rental history and beautifully updated. $369,000 furn.

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20 Strandhill - A fabulous custom home built 2007. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 4,000 hsf, 3 car garage home features extensive molding & trim, granite kitchen & baths, cherry wood flooring, 2 master bedroom suites. A home set apart from others. $780,000

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Hampton 6308 - 3rd floor ocean views. Stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floor, granite counter tops, stone front breakfast bar with granite, new faux painting in the kitchen, new bathrooom fixtures. Rental income of $71,000 in 2011. Includes owner’s rental site with sale. $200,000

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53 Harbour Passage Immaculate 2 BR 2-1/2 bath townhome in Windmill Harbour. This a must see to appreciate. This unit is in pristine condition. $849,000

39 Crabline Court - Newer oceanside community. 3,100 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath raised single home. Enjoy outdoors in the fenced rear yard with private heated pool, lounging on one of the three porches, or during a short walk to the beach. Established rental history. $625,000

236 Club Gate - Outstanding value in this 3 BR 3BA home on the golf side of Rose Hill Plantation. A must see property priced lower than most comparable properties in Club Gate $385,900

CLOSEST TO BEACH 103 The Greens - Not a foreclosure or short sale, but priced like one! Furnished 2/BR Shipyard golf villa located at front of complex & closest to beach. Just a few minute’s walk from the Shipyard Beach Club and across from the world-famous Van De Meer Tennis facility. $259,000

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8 ARTHUR HILLS CT. – LEAMINGTON | PALMETTO DUNES Stately 5 BR, 4.5 BA home offers both comfort and elegance. With panoramic golf and lagoon views, office, over 4,700 sf, 3-Car + Golf Cart Gar. and a private beach club, it is perfection’s reflection. MLS#308189 $1,695,000.

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Nestled within enclave of only 13 homes sits this 7,000 sq.ft. Spanish Pointe home on 2.3 acres. Private dock with boat lifts, pool and separate guest houses. Wine cellar, media room, 2 offices, multiple entertaining areas and music room. Will consider taking a home or lot in trade. MLS#308780 $1,195,000

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KINGSLEY/CAPRAROLA Athena Kingsley and Joe Caprarola. Married April 3, 2011 at Hampton Hall Clubhouse.

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SMIGELSKY/ DUCHER Stacy Smigelsky and Matt Ducher. Married on Sept. 10,2011 on the beach at a private home on Hilton Head Island.

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the good life | worth the drive

Holidays in the old city Savannah ramping up for festive celebrations with a flavor of yesteryear. By Brad Swope

owntown Savannah revs into holiday overdrive come late November. Weeks of celebrations with an historic flair befit a city that will mark its 300th birthday in 2033. Highlights include concerts, shows and tours of opulent 19th century homes decorated in proper Victorian fashion. The post-Thanksgiving seasonal kickoff — Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26 — will feature a bit of winter sports thanks to a manmade ice rink on Broughton Street and even a manmade snow play area nearby. The two days also feature live music and dance, a holiday market and an international wine tasting in the vicinity.

“A Christmas Tradition” A two-hour holiday musical that runs Nov. 24-Dec. 26 at the Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Showtimes vary; tickets are $35 for adults, $16 for children. www.savannahtheatre.com or 912-233-7764 122

Visit the Savannah Hollydays’ Website (savannahhollydays.com) for more information about that event and others. Here are some of our top holiday picks:

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for more info The post-Thanksgiving seasonal kickoff (Nov. 25-26): savannahhollydays.com “A Christmas Tradition” (Nov. 24-Dec. 26): Call 912-2337764 or visit savannahtheatre. com

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Holiday at the Davenport House (Nov. 25-Dec. 31): Call 912-236-8097 or visit davenporthousemuseum.org “The Nutcracker in Savannah” (Nov. 26): Visit SavannahDance.com Savannah Harbor Foundation 11th Annual Gingerbread Village (Nov. 26-Jan. 1): Call 912-201-2000 or visit WestinSavannah.com Santa Train at the Georgia Railroad Museum (Dec. 2-4): Call 912-651-6823, ext. 3 or visit chsgeorgia.org

An Early 19th Century Holiday at the Davenport House, 324 E. State St., daily from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31. One of the earliest triumphs in Savannah’s historic homes restoration movement, this stately manse-turned-museum will be decked in candlelit glory to simulate a holiday celebration of the 1820s. Tickets: $8 for adults; $5 for ages 6-17; under 6 free. (More info: www.davenporthousemuseum.org or call 912-236-8097)

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l Savannah Harbor Foundation 11th Annual Gingerbread Village, Nov. 26 through Jan. 1 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, the highrise hotel on Hutchinson Island, across from River Street. www.WestinSavannah.com or 912-201-2000

“The Nutcracker in Savannah,” Nov. 26 at Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah Danse Theatre’s performance gives Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic a local flavor, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. www.SavannahDance.com

l Santa Train at the Georgia Railroad Museum, Dec. 2-4, 601 W. Harris St. Locomotive rides and a showing of the classic movie “Polar Express” drive a long weekend of Yuletide kid fun at the restored Central of Georgia railroad shops. www. chsgeorgia.org or 912-651-6823, ext. 3

presiding www.riverstreetsavannah.com or 912-234-0295 l 37th Annual Holiday Tour

of Homes, Dec. 10. Visit a string of elegant and historic downtown homes decorated for the season in this yearly ritual organized by the Downtown Neighborhood Association. www.dnaholidaytour.com or 912-236-8362

Christmas on the River and Lighted Holiday Parade (Dec. 3): Call 912-234-0295 or visit riverstreetsavannah.com 37th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes (Dec. 10): Call 912- 2368362 or visit dnaholidaytour.com Savannah Philharmonic Holiday Pops Concert (Nov. Dec. 16-17): Visit SavannahPhilharmonic.org

Savannah Philharmonic Holiday Pops Concert, Dec. 16 and 17, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 E. Harris St. The symphony orchestra plans 7:30 p.m. shows on two successive nights to accommodate the large demand for this show. www. SavannahPhilharmonic.org

l Christmas on the River and Lighted Holiday Parade, Dec. 3, Historic River Street. A day of arts and crafts shopping starting at 9 a.m. culminates in a 5:30 p.m. parade with Saint Nick Charlie Ribbens

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ivorce can bring a stream of emotions to the forefront for all parties involved. For Bluffton resident Trevor Harden, those emotions became the driving force for his yearlong project “One Love, One Year.” Shortly after his divorce, Harden embarked on a massive undertaking — write one song a week for the next year. On Oct. 31, 2010, he posted his first song, “Witness.” Since that week, Harden has posted the lyrics as well as a downloadable version of each song once a week. “I think it’s helped me process everything, divorce-wise,” Harden said. “I think it was fairly

instrumental in helping me meet someone. So all in all, I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. And now I can look back when I’m an old dude and say, ‘I gave up a year to do this thing, and I actually finished it, and I’m proud of that.’ ” The Indiana native works full-time as a graphic designer in Beaufort. When he’s not at work or spending time with his 7-year-old daughter, Kalli, he’s writing and producing his music. “Sometimes they come easy,” he said. “Sometimes they take 16-20 hours worth of work for one.” Harden said he finds inspiration from a

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One year, One love track by track Trevor's Favorite Song: Week 3: Behind the Scenes "I think the poetry in that song is pretty well thought out... The theme of that one is about being vulnerable and completely open and honest in relationships, and I find that a good theme. I'm pretty proud of it."

Fan Favorite: Week 42: Disappear "It's fairly personal and gutty. I lot of people connected to it."

Kalli's (his daughter) Favorite Song: Week 17: Hang "She's always singing that little thing. She gets to singing them and stuff. She's very musical, but she's much more into dance."

number of muses, including his daughter. “I See You Sitting There” was a song for Kalli, who can be heard playing in parts of the piece. However, most of his work follows adult relationships. “What I got out of it is a little bit of therapy maybe, and the cool part about that is a lot of other people have seemed to connect with that and work through their own stuff,” Harden said. “It’s not all been happy rosy love songs. A lot of them have been about not

so pretty things, but I just wanted to cover the wide spectrum of those different themes for my sake and for other people’s sake.” While Harden’s work ranges from dance electronica to hard rock to country, many of his songs feature an acoustic rock sound. Harden said he was influenced by Sting. “I really like his depth of lyric and poetry and his spirituality that’s infused in his stuff,” Harden said. “Musically, one of things I like about him is he takes a lot of risks as far as stylistically.” Harden plans to do a regional tour featuring some of his and his fans’ favorites from the year. He also hopes the project will lead to other prospects. “Honestly, I don’t know what it looks like yet, but I think this is the beginning of something,” he said. “I feel like this is where my career is headed. I don’t have a contracting business and I don’t balance budgets, but I can write the hell out of a song. I know I can, and I can do it fairly quickly. I know there’s something in that.” Harden’s “One Year, One Love” project wraps up Nov. 7. Visit www.trevorharden.com to download all 52 songs for free. To book Harden for a private concert, call Moon River Productions at 843757-1155. M

Feeling smart? Scan this QR code with your smartphone to start listening to songs from the “One Love, One Year” project.

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Homeward Bound The island’s ‘long shadow time’ draws flocks of migratory birds.

he first ones arrive in October with the clearing skies and the welcome drier air. More descend in November. They are migratory shorebirds — sandpipers, snipes and stilts; dowitchers, plovers and turnstones; godwits and knots. All are marathon travelers, following the urge of exodus older than time. That they successfully reach the coast of Hilton Head Island is a saga of survival against the forces of nature and the obstacles of man.

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MIGRATE OR PERISH Most shorebirds fly north in spring (March-May) to breed. The species we see on Hilton Head Island nest in distant places such as Newfoundland and the Arctic region. Following a primordial urge as old as birdlife itself, these shorebirds seek marshy breeding habitat that produces a cornucopia of insects and other invertebrates to feed to their chicks. By August-September, days shorten and grow colder. Shorebirds have but one choice: fly south or starve in the unforgiving tundra.

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Shorebirds migrate along general routes called flyways. The many shorebirds we see on Hilton Head Island predominantly follow the Atlantic Flyway, a broad cluster of offshore and coastal routes followed by different species according to time of year and food availability. Tropical storms, drought and predators threaten shorebird survival. But the one thing migratory shorebirds need to survive is fuel to fly — seaside crustaceans, horseshoe crab eggs, and insects. These food sources are found on shorelines that have not been altered by development. Does this include Hilton Head Island?

of the live oyster reefs that were drowned by wakes from powerboats. The wash shells still provide habitat for nesting oystercatchers and curious shorebirds plucking crabs and snails from the rubble.

ISLAND SHOREBIRD SANCTUARIES Shorebirds come to Hilton Head Island because its beaches are large and diverse. Shorebird-friendly beaches are sometimes sandy, but most are often puddled, a bit muddy, and eroded. The following are my favorite local shorebird spots. Visit at low tide. Fish Haul Creek Beach The shoals form a maze of tidal pools, streams and muddy sand punctuated by driftwood, cordgrass clumps and stumps. Here you can witness the best shorebird diversity seen on Hilton Head Island. At low tide, cross the creek and walk to Scarborough Head, a broad sand flat off the north tip of Port Royal Plantation. Here and at Joiner Bank offshore you’ll see plenty of shorebirds, plus legions of pelicans, gulls and terns. Access at Fish Haul Creek Park on Beach City Road. Dolphin Head and Pine Island The northernmost point on Hilton Head Island and William Elliott’s antebellum Myrtle Bank cotton plantation, Dolphin Head is an eroding overwash beach. The shoreline has receded over 300 feet since the Civil War. Here shorebirds feed on clusters of oysters, ribbed mussels and skeletal pine stumps claimed by the tides. Hike around the bend at Pine Island to see more species, such as sanderling, willet and spotted sandpiper feeding in the Bear Creek sand flats. Access at Hilton Head Plantation residents and guests. Skull Creek Oyster Bars Lining Skull Creek are heaps of ivory-white oyster shells. These shells are dead, empty husks — remnants

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

This Gem of Nature is located only several hundred yards west of Hilton Head Island. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the 4,053-acre refuge, which includes Pinckney Island, Corn Island, Big and Little Harry Islands, Buzzard Island and numerous small hammocks (marsh islands). Two-thirds

Beautiful passing, beautiful sleep Long birds in formation, miles and miles to keep Some come back in the spring Some we’ll see no more They’re going home in long shadow time — From the song Long Shadow Time 2009 Todd Ballantine of the refuge is a maze of salt marsh, tidal creeks and tidal flats — prime habitat for shorebirds and wading birds. Access from U.S. 278 between the bridges. Folly Creek This ocean inlet is an ancient breach in the shoreline. Robust tidal currents churn through this channel and flood salt marshes behind a narrow line of dunes. Ebbing tides expose mud flats with legions of fiddler crabs and mud snails. These are

marshland manna for shorebirds. The best observation points are from the bridge crossing the inlet’s backwater and from the beach. Caution: Avoid walking back into the marsh. Rising tides pour into this area at a dangerous clip. Access from Burke’s Beach Road. South Beach is a recurved spit formed from sediment deposited by the mixing of currents from the ocean and Calibogue Sound. This is the prime location where horseshoe crabs spawn in March through July. The female horseshoe crab lays over 50,000 eggs annually in the sand, and migratory shorebirds know where to find them. This one event, a feast of fecundity, drives bird migration from Delaware Bay shore to Georgia’s Golden Isles. Access for Sea Pines residents and guests. Broad Creek The Heart of Hilton Head Island is the seven-mile, meandering, striated tideland of Broad Creek. The central current gives way to more than a dozen channels, each with salt marsh beds that expose glistening mud flats burgeoning with mud snails and fiddler crabs at low tide. To access, take your field glasses and camera, hop in a kayak, and see the flocks of hungry shorebirds, plus wading birds, ospreys, and more than a few patrolling bottlenose dolphins.

THE GREAT MYSTERY Bird migration is a wonder of the natural world. Science cannot fully explain the mechanics of seasonal bird navigation through the hemispheres. Mysteries such as this enrich our lives with awe and anticipation as we look to the skies in long shadow time. M Todd Ballantine is an award-winning writer, popular public speaker, educator, environmental scientist, artist, and musician. He has written and illustrated three books in addition to the bestselling Tideland Treasure, newspaper columns, and dozens of nature and history publications. Todd and Marianne Ballantine own Ballantine Environmental Resources, Inc., a national consulting firm based in Boulder, Co. He lived on Hilton Head Island for more than 30 years and frequently visits the Lowcountry for environmental consulting. Learn more at www.toddballantine.com.

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f you’ve read this issue cover to cover, you’ll notice that we have gone a little off the deep end with these QR codes. That would be the box up above in the headline that looks like a tiny digital mime exploding. Some of you may even be annoyed with these QR codes. The rest of you have only recently got your smartphones, and have scanned each and every one you’ve come across because right now you’re in the honeymoon period, and everything your smartphone does is amazing. I’m only in my second month of smartphone ownership, and already I’ve become deeply annoying to nearly all my loved ones. All smartphone owners know the progression: The first time your new lightsaber app lets your phone make sound effects when you wave it around, it’s astounding. The twelfth time, it’s obnoxious.

Confessions of a smartphone addict

By the time your wife catches you pretend-fighting Count Dooku in the kitchen, it’s officially become a sickness. But there must be some reason we buy them, right? Well, kinda. Like many of you, I purchased a smartphone with the intention of catching up on work when I’m away from the office, instead of wasting time “raising my children” or “sleeping.” “I’m just going to use it stay on top of my 152 emails a day I get from the Joe Wilson mailing list that every Monthly editor going back ten years has tried to remove themselves from,” I told myself. “I’m not going to be that guy.” “That guy” was of course the gentleman over in the corner playing Angry Birds and slowly forgetting how to interact with other humans. So for the first few days I proudly skipped the temptation of the app store as I diligently read urgent emails from Joe Wilson (“America is awesome, Rep. Wilson boldly declares”) while the rest of my family was eating dinner. That was two months ago. Now, if someone tells a bad joke, I have an app that plays a rimshot. If I’m hanging photos, I have an app that acts as a carpenter’s level (albeit a $200 carpenter’s level that will shatter in a million pieces if I drop it). If my virtual alcoholism is giving me the shakes, I have an app that pours a fake beer when I tilt the phone. In short, I have completely become that guy. But apart from the debilitating app store addiction, having a smartphone has been great. Here I am, walking around with the entirety of human knowledge at my fingertips, with more information in my pocket than all the world’s libraries combined, and with the security of knowing I’m never more than a few seconds away from pouring one out for my digital homies. If you really feel like putting your smartphone to good use, hit us up on Facebook. In case you missed it, we’re putting up $100 from Daniel’s to one lucky Facebook fan. You can either scan the QR code below, or enter facebook.com/ hiltonheadmonthly into one of those old-fashioned “computers” I’ve read about on my phone. M

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