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12 At the Helm/About the Cover 14 The Vibe Inside The Hilton Head Island Institute, Women in Philanthropy turns 10, an audience with the pope and green fashion.

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34 Business: On the Move 54 Column: Weddings with Leah The Lowcountry is a wedding destination, and here are a few venues that should tell you why. By Leah McCarthy

60 Home: Living the Logo At the stunning earth-friendly home of Be Green’s Marc Blitzer. By Gwyneth J. Saunders

76 Column: Secret Places Climate change hits home for Hilton Head Island. By Todd Ballantine

Inside the March Monthly

78 Golfer’s Guide Darius Rucker’s Long Cove tourney, Heritage news and more. Edited by Lance Hanlin

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Vibe: Darius Rucker The former Hootie frontman returns to the island for the 2nd annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Long Cove Club. By Lance Hanlin Business: Plant Life Spend a day at Ridgeland’s Be Green, where boxes and packages aren’t made — they’re grown. By Gwyneth J. Saunders How green are you? Take our quiz, formulated with the help of area experts, and find out. With assistance from Todd Ballantine, Teresa Wade, Tony Wartko, Carlos Chacon, Kim Jones and Sally Krebs

Special Section: Beyond the Procedure Tips for selecting a plastic surgeon you can trust to help you look your best. By Robyn Passante

86 Social Spotlight 90 Lowcountry Calendar 110 Music: Cloudy with a chance of rock The American sound of the island’s only telepathically-connected band. Edited by Barry Kaufman

Partner Promotion: Channeling Healthy Living Tune in to WHHI and Hilton Head Island Hospital’s new show, Healthy Living.

112 Column: Big Tastes Sriracha rooster sauce is, pardon the pun, pretty hot right now. By Sally Kerr-Dineen 115 Where to Eat 128 Last Call By Marc Frey

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As long as I’ve lived in the South, there was one huge element of Southern culture that I just could not get on board with until recently. I love the South, but country music was just not my cup of tea (sweetened or otherwise). Until I met my husband, David, that is. A Southern boy to his core, David turned me on to country music simply by having it on the radio all the time. Without realizing it, I slowly become a fan as I found myself tapping my toes to the sounds of Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley. Th en one day, as I’m unwinding on my back porch, Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” comes on the radio and I’m singing along. When did this happen? So suddenly I’m a full-blown country music fan, which makes it a huge thrill to have one of its biggest stars, Darius Rucker, on our cover. We’ve been working with the folks over at Long Cove, who host his annual golf tournament this month, to make this cover and Q&A happen, and it’s a dream to see it all come together. Whether you know him as the frontman for Hootie & Th e Blowfi sh, the record-sett ing solo country artist, or just as the guy who’s bringing some of the fi nest college talent to the island for a massive golf tournament, he’s worth gett ing to know bett er. See our interview on page 14. He’s not the only musician in this issue, either. We’ve got special “augmented reality” clips of local rockers Rowdy Cloud on page 112, and Cranford & Sons live from our

PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Barry Kaufman barry@hiltonheadmonthly.com GOLFER’S GUIDE EDITOR Lance Hanlin lhanlin@golfersguide.com

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Readers’ Choice Awards Party on page 86 (you can also scan this page with your smartphone or tablet with the Layar app to get a special greeting my editor made me record). Of course, March has traditionally been the month we turn our eyes to environmental issues, and this year’s “How Green Are You?” quiz was a joy to put together. Endless gratitude goes out to the “Green Team,” our panel of experts who contributed their wisdom and perspective to this quiz. Take the quiz and let us know how you did and you could win some really great prizes. Enjoy our March issue! M

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Sally Mahan CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling, Rob Kaufman, Jim Wright CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Todd Ballantine, Lance Hanlin, Sally Kerr-Dineen, Sally Mahan, Leah McCarthy, Robyn Passante, Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATORS Morgan Eddington, Juan Lamboy ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca Verbosky rebecca@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 239 Cathy Flory cathy@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 228 Majka Yarbrough majka@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 231

ABOUT THE COVER Darius Rucker, the once and future frontman of Hootie & The Blowfish, has made a name for himself in country music. He returns to Hilton Head Island this month for an intercollegiate golf tournament he founded in Long Cove. Photo courtesy Jim Wright

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True Believer DARIUS RUCKER

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HEN IT COMES TO GOLF IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CHART-TOPPING MUSICIAN DARIUS RUCKER IS ONE OF THE TRUE BELIEVERS. The Charleston native has been promoting the Palmetto Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite pastime since his band Hootie & the Blowfish took the rock charts by storm in the 1990s with events such as the Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am in Myrtle Beach and the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate outside of Charleston. This month, Rucker returns to Hilton Head Island for the 2nd annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate at Long Cove Club (see page 78 for more on the event). Rucker took a few moments from his busy schedule to speak with Hilton Head Monthly about the upcoming tournament, his upcoming album and his unlikely infatuation with the Miami Dolphins.

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Hilton Head Monthly: We’ve got the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate at Long Cove Club coming up. When (USC director of golf) Puggy Blackmon contacted you about being a part of it, what made you accept? Darius Rucker: With the men’s tournament being so successful, me and my guys were actually talking about (starting a women’s tournament). Puggy asked and I said, “Absolutely. I’m in.” I thought it was a great idea. HHM: You already have the Monday After The Masters each April in Myrtle Beach and the Bulls Bay Men’s Intercollegiate each year just outside of Charleston. You were a big supporter of the Lady Gamecock Classic that was held in Columbia for several years. What makes you so passionate about golf in our state? DR: I just love golf. It’s my only hobby these days. I also love the Gamecocks. Being a part of something and having my name on a tournament they can come and compete in is just awesome. HHM: You are putting on a private concert for the players, coaches and guests on March 7 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Do you have any special plans for that show? DR: I’m just coming to have a good time. That’s the one thing we wanted to do to make this tournament special. That’s something we do for the guys. When we started with the girls, it was important to me that we do it for them as well. HHM: You were a big part of the Hilton Head Island local music scene about 20 years ago, playing bars like the Old Post Office. Do you have a favorite memory from those days? DR: Probably my favorite memory from the Old Post Office – we played the all-night party one year. We were the last band. When we started playing, we just opened the doors to use as light because the sun was up already. There were still about 200 people there. It was such a great party. I remember it vividly. HHM: A number of future stars played the Hilton Head circuit around the same time you did. Guys like Duncan Sheik and Edwin McCain. Having that type of up-and-coming music scene here seems unfathomable today. In your opinion, what made it possible back then? DR: The club owners. We played the same clubs every six weeks from New York, down to Florida, then to Tennessee and Kentucky. We played the same places and we made a pretty good living at it. You don’t have that many clubs that are doing that anymore. Back then, every college town had three clubs for bar bands. You started off with the small place, then you were playing the middle place and then you were playing the big club that

you wanted to play and could make some money. I don’t think it’s like that anymore. HHM: You are gearing up for the summer release of your third solo country album, True Believers. You have a cover of the popular song “Wagon Wheel” on there. Why did you put that on this record? DR: I heard it at my daughter’s high school talent contest and it made me realize how great of a song it was. I wanted to bring it to a whole new audience for people that haven’t heard it. It’s such an amazing song. HHM: In your opinion, how does True Believers stack up against your other solo work? DR: I think it’s the best thing I’ve done. You always say that (laughs). I can’t wait for it to come out. HHM: You became the first African American to reach No. 1 on the country charts since Charley Pride in 1983. You got the chance to meet him recently at the Grand Ole Opry. What was that like? DR: It was a wonderful, amazing, great day. We hung out the whole night, talked and had a great time. What a great man. I’m proud to call him my friend. HHM: Back to golf now. How often do you get out and play? DR: A lot. I play four or five times a week. HHM: I assume you’re pretty good. What is your handicap? DR: It’s a 7, but I’m not very good. I could go shoot 89 right now. HHM: Do you play on Hilton Head at all? DR: I get down there and play sometimes. I’m looking forward to playing (Long Cove) when I come down for the tournament. I’ve played Harbour Town. That course is so hard. People like to look at the yardage and say it’s short. I tell them to go out there and play it and they’ll find out why they have a (PGA Tour) tournament there. I love that course. It’s one of the things that makes me proud of South Carolina. HHM: There is a statue honoring Hootie and the Blowfish in Five Points, near the Columbia bars where the band got started. Have you, Dean (Felber), Jim (Sonefeld) and Mark (Bryan) had a chance to reflect on the legacy of the band? DR: Yeah. We’ve talked about it. When that happened, it was something we all started to think about – how cool it was. Thinking back to where it all started, playing Pappy’s back in the day. We still have some other stuff we’re going to do. HHM: The music industry has changed dramatically since Hootie and the Blowfish blew up in the mid-90s. Where do you see music headed?

DR: Music is always going to be there. People are never going to stop making it. The record business is what changed. When we started, the only reason you toured was so that you could sell records. Today, the only reason you make a record is so that you can tour. The business of getting music to the masses is what’s changing. HHM: Being an avid music fan, Spotify Premium was a game-changer for me. Some of your solo stuff is on there but most of the Hootie and the Blowfish stuff is not. What are the positives and negatives of that service and other services like it? DR: To be honest with you, I don’t know much about Spotify. I’m so computer illiterate. Like I said earlier, the way the music is getting to the masses is changing every day. The thing that is sad for musicians is they haven’t caught up with how to charge these people. You’ve got all these companies that want to play these songs and have people come and watch these songs on their service but they don’t want to pay the musicians for the songs. Sooner or later that has to change. All these people are giving away our product for free. HHM: Last thing. I can’t let you go without bringing up the Miami Dolphins. You featured them in a hit song, you sang at Dan Marino’s retirement party, you’ve done the national anthem for them several times and you’ve got a tattoo of the team logo on your leg. How did a Carolina guy become such a huge fan of the Fins? DR: When I was 5 the Dolphins were playing the Dallas Cowboys in the first Super Bowl they were in. I’ve got a big family – a whole bunch of brothers, sisters and cousins. We were all watching the Super Bowl together and I realized everybody was pulling for the Cowboys so I decided to pull for the Dolphins. The Dolphins lost and I cried. I’ll never forget that. I’ve been a fan ever since. HHM: The Dolphins are obviously your team. Where do the Gamecocks rank? DR: They’re right next to the Dolphins, if not a little bit above. Once you go to school there, you really invest in it. The Dolphins are a love from my childhood. I love them and I think they’re great, but the Gamecocks are my school. HHM: A lot of celebrities look down on the places they grew up. It seems like you’ve always been proud to be from South Carolina. Is that the case? DR: Absolutely. South Carolina has made me who I am. The good, the bad – it all came from being raised here. I could live anywhere in the world I want to live but I choose to live in South Carolina. I choose to live in the town I was born in. Every time I step off a plane here, I feel like I’m home. If that’s home, why be anywhere else? March 2013

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The new pioneers THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND INSTITUTE

I The Hilton Head Island Institute hopes to recapture the island’s adventurous spirit. STORY AND PHOTO BY BARRY KAUFMAN

n the early days of Hilton Head Island, a pioneering spirit and a sense of impending opportunity drove a generation of the adventurous and the entrepreneurial to call Hilton Head Island home. “The atmosphere back in the early ‘70s, when there were only about 3,000 people on the island, was electric,” said David Ames, who has had a major hand in the island’s development since arriving here. “Because there were so many young people being given so much responsibility, everything we imagined felt like it was in the realm of possibility. It’s that kind of spirit we’re trying to renew.” The “we” he speaks of are his fellow board members and pioneers in the Hilton Head Island Institute, a newly formed not-forprofit organization dedicated to raising the island’s profile as a hub for intellectual thought and new ideas. It’s a tall order, to attract a new generation of pioneers to the island. So how are they going to get there? That could very well be up to you.

STARTING WITH THE END IN MIND “It’s hard to pin us down to ‘what is the institute,’” Ames said. “But it’s really a blank sheet of 16

paper for the benefit of the island. It’s not having all the answers. It’s asking the questions. The potential lies in what don’t know today.” “We’ve begun many of our board meetings with a blank sheet of paper, to symbolically capture that,” added the institute’s chairman, Allen Ward. Declaring a set of goals, then celebrating the uncertainty that leads there, may seem counterintuitive, but if you’re the type of person who sees the excitement and challenge in a blank sheet of paper, in knowing where you’re headed but not being sure how to get there, you’re exactly the kind of intellectually curious person the institute is trying to attract to the island. The genesis of the Hilton Head

Island Institute lies in the Mayor’s Vision Task Force, a panel of thirteen community leaders brought together by then-mayor Tom Peeples to help plan the island’s future. In September of 2010, the group presented a comprehensive roadmap for the island, which included 11 “key first steps.” Among those first steps was the formation of a Hilton Head Island Institute “for the study of community health, wellness, lifestyle, ecology, planning and design where experience, theories and knowledge are shared and leveraged for the benefit of this and other communities. An institute, dedicated to enhancing communities, would, by association, elevate Hilton Head Island’s reputation as an extraordinary and desirable place to live and visit. But, more importantly, it would institutionalize the island’s leadership in community planning and keep ‘Quality of Life’ in the forefront of island thinking.” “Dave chaired the Mayor’s Vision Task Force,” said Ward. “They identified a number of things to move the island forward, and the institute was one of them…. The Greater Island Council took the report and decided to push its implementation. I picked up on the institute idea, chaired a task force and we

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“The reputation of the island of being a place for pioneers of ideas is something we’d like to institutionalize, to make it part of the brand. If we can do that, and make the institute a symbol of pioneering new ideas, it does a lot to attract new people to the island.”

Left to right: David Ames, Allen Ward, Kim Kachmann-Geltz and Jack Alderman.

concluded that there was a real opportunity.” The board was soon formed, consisting of Ward, Ames, Kaye Black, Dudley King, Jim MacLeod, Gail Quick and John Shkor. Hirings followed, including executive director Jack Alderman, program director Kim KachmannGeltz, and Maureen Tilton, who is working on fundraising and communications. “The board is putting in incredible numbers of hours and passion into the institute,” said Alderman, “It’s the most exciting initiative I’ve been involved with in my lifetime in terms of really creating something from the ground up.”

THE WAY FORWARD Now, the idea has become a promise that turned into the reality of an institute dedicated to building up the island’s intellectual power. And while they are leaving the method up to new ideas, the results are already in the board’s minds. Among its envisioned outcomes, the institute aims to introduce the island

to a new generation with the promises of fresh thinking and big ideas. “The reputation of the island of being a place for pioneers of ideas is something we’d like to institutionalize, to make it part of the brand,” said Ames. “If we can do that, and make the institute a symbol of pioneering new ideas, it does a lot to attract new people to the island.” Step one was to create an event where intellectual engagement meets a lecture series in an attempt to lure the nation’s creative thinkers to the island. Planned for October, the event, called Imagination 2013, aims to bring speakers and thinkers from a range of areas of expertise to not just present their ideas, but to exchange their ideas with attendees. “Engagement is the key word,” said Ward. “A key piece of this is to get people rubbing up against one another and engaging one another. We want to bring in speakers with great ideas, but the key is to get the audience engaged with the speaker.”

“One thing we don’t want to do is get a headliner that stands up on the podium and gives a canned speech,” added program director Kachmann-Geltz. “They may have notoriety, but their ideas are stale. We want presenters that get to the heart. We want new ideas.” And while, appropriately, the details of the event are still coming together, the envisioned outcome of bringing all these forward-thinkers to the island couldn’t possibly be clearer. “People will be drawn here by the content of the program,” said Alderman. “But I hope they will leave saying, ‘That was great, but I really fell in love with the island and the people are amazing.’ Five years later they’re buying a place here. We’re attracting that very interesting type of person.” But the event is just one way the Hilton Head Island Institute hopes to effect change. On an ongoing basis, the institute hopes to become a force of positive change locally.

David Ames CLOSER TO HOME “The next generation of community development is really going to have to focus more on the software more than the hardware of infrastructure. It’s time to focus on how communities work together and how to enrich peoples lives, and how creativity is promoted,” said Alderman. It’s another big thought from an institute designed for the cultivation of big thoughts, but what does it mean? To the board members we talked to, harnessing intellectual curiosity and focusing it on a community level means everything. Ames returns to that pioneering energy that permeated the island in the 1970s, and how by recapturing that energy, the institute can usher in a return to the civic pride that may have diminished in the last few decades. By inviting in the intellectually curious, and igniting their passion for changing their world at Continues on page 19 >> March 2013

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A decade of influence BY SALLY MAHAN

Women in Philanthropy celebrates 10 years.

s women’s role in society has grown, their influence has grown in the direction our society takes, a fact that is particularly true when it comes to charitable giving. While women have long been in the majority as volunteers at nonprofits, many of them now also have the wherewithal to contribute financially. And that’s particularly true on Hilton Head Island thanks to a group that tends to stay under the radar but contributes in myriad ways to the community. Now in its 10th year, Women in Philanthropy has grown to nearly 200 members and has an endowment that has grown since its inception to $800,000. The endowment is invested and, with the money earned from that investment, grants are provided to help strengthen families and individuals in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, and health and human services. The local arm of Women in Philanthropy got its start in 2003 when Susan Ketchum, who had served on the board of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry for six years, wanted to highlight the vital role women play in our community. “I guess all of my life I’ve been interested in philanthropy in different ways,” said Ketchum, who is a vice president at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. “It was such a rewarding experience to serve on the Community Foundation board. I knew I wanted to stay connected somehow to that experience.” Ketchum said she had been aware of women’s “giving circles,” a growing trend wherein members pool their money and decide together what charities or community projects to fund. “We put together a group of like-minded women concerned about needs that weren’t being met in the community and we asked the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to become a partner in helping us,” said Ketchum. Over the last 10 years, Women in Philanthropy has awarded more than $100,000

in grants to local groups, many of which reflect women’s concerns. “We as women focus on issues like hunger, literacy and education … things that men’s groups may not talk about,” said Margaret Sanders, the chair of Women in Philanthropy’s Board of Directors. The group also focuses on local organizations that “maybe don’t quality for a grant from United Way,” said Ketchum. “These are often smaller organizations that don’t have staff grant writers. For instance, we funded a program where children didn’t have anyone at home to

The organizations enjoy the rewards, but there are also personal rewards for the members of Women in Philanthropy. “When I came here I had been a careerwoman,” said Sanders. “I don’t play golf or tennis and I was trying to find things to do. I did volunteer work and I knew there were likeminded women here, so I went to a Women in Philanthropy meeting and there was such fellowship. I found women who were into what I was into.

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Left to right: Hester Hodde, Margaret McManus, Mary Briggs, Margaret Sanders, Barbara Pollard, Jan Billingslea, Kaye Black, Judy Johnson, and Juliann Foster.

help them with homework and nuns from a local church needed funds to tutor those children. That’s one of those small programs that would have slipped through the cracks.” Other grants have been made to such organizations as Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry for books, materials and help with the Read for Life Project to enhance adult literacy in Beaufort County; The Children's Center, for a nutrition program and for materials for “Growing Readers,” which stresses early language and literacy; and LOUD, Inc. (Living Out Ur Dreams), for an after-school program for children ages 10-13 at the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls to help develop music appreciation as well as presentation and communication skills.

“I love the women I've gotten to know and I’ve been able to do something good,” she said. “I am so proud of our membership. It’s really such an exceptional group of women who are making a positive impact on our community.” The theme for the 10th anniversary is “A Million in One,” and the goal is to grow the endowment to $1 million, an effort that is being led by Mary Briggs, CEO of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. “The next challenge will be how do we grow and keep women interested,” said Ketchum. “We must get young women involved and look at how we raise our daughters, our nieces, to be philanthropists.”

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Continued from page 17 both a global and local scale, “The institute will formulate ideas that will impact policies at the community level here on the island so it may begin to influence infrastructure investment, education, in a way that a pure democratic government doesn’t often do,” Ames said, And beyond igniting civic pride, the institute hopes to eventually expand what Hilton Head Island has come to mean. Yes, we’re famous for golf, tennis, beaches and resort living. But could we be more? Could we be the destination for the next generation’s big thinkers? The institute hopes to answer the question in a big way. “Over a number of years, the institute will add an intellectual and cultural component to a greater degree than we’ve had in addition to the golf and tennis and beach, which are great,” said Ames. “We think that needs to be broadened as one of the ways to attract people.”

GET INVOLVED The Hilton Head Island Institute isn’t just giving the citizens of the island a chance to engage in debate and exchange ideas, it’s also giving them a chance to get involved, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive so far. Hilton Head Town Council went against the advice of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee in granting the Hilton Head Island Institute $25,000 in ATAX money, and did so with a ringing endorsement of the institute’s capacity to change the island for the better. “Town council saw that this was an important enough initiative that it deserved their support. The money was great, but the voice of support behind it was even more important,” said Alderman. Letters have gone out seeking support, with the possibilities for monetary donation running from a $10,000 “Founder’s Circle” donation spread out over three years to a $25,000 “Visionary” level donation spread out over four years. “So many people recognize the need and potential that they’re stepping up,” said Ames. “This is a different kind of request than a charitable request…. It’s an investment in the island.” To donate, volunteer your time, or learn more, visit www.hiltonheadislandinstittute.org. March 2013

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Is the pope Catholic? Save your puns; Brian Pope, principal of St. Francis Catholic School, has heard them all. BY MICHAEL PASKEVICH

As soon as he steps through the door of a classroom he’s met by an enthusiastic chorus of fourth graders: “Good morning, Mr. Pope!” He returns the greeting then asks one student, by name, what she’s working on. It’s a class project about the dangers of drugs. Brian Pope, the new principal of St. Francis by the Sea parish school on Hilton Head, prides himself on knowing all of his students on a first-name basis. “The relationships between teachers and students here is very close,” he tells a visitor, “and creating that special bond is part of our effort to build character as well as guide a child’s spiritual and educational growth.” The north island Catholic school, home to 180 students from 4-year-old pre-kindergartners to eighth-grade middle school teens, has been his only professional home since earning a secondary education credential from New York’s Niagara University in 2001. And the 32-year-old Pope, who indeed has heard every religious pun possible about his surname, seems well-suited for a position that puts him in charge of guiding youngsters toward productive futures. “My mother was a high school English teacher in upstate New York for over 30 years, so I grew 20

up around schools and was kind of a workroom rat,” Pope says with a smile. “I was always hanging out with teachers and was raised in (an extended) teacher family. I started teaching martial arts when I was about 12 years old so that was my first real experience.” After his required student teaching stint in college — “my first day teaching alone was 9/11, which made a major impression on me about being able to provide kids with spiritual help” — he followed his retiring parents (Michael and Rebecca) to Hilton Head and found an open slot in 2002 teaching social studies, science, religion and physical education to middle school students at St. Francis. “I love that age,” he says. “Middle school is where I spent my teaching career here and I was able to build close relationships with most of the kids as they sometimes go through turbulent times.” Pope also coached “pretty much every sport,” holding practices in a school parking lot as athletic director while teaching full time. He later became assistant principal until spring of last year when he was named new principal, the first “Pope of St. Francis” if you will. As principal he oversees all administrative and educational needs on a spacious campus that he envisions as “a model school for the 21st century.” New technology takes precedence in classrooms, with computerized white screens replacing those chalk-squeak blackboards of yesteryear. Ongoing upgrades in computer science programs are geared toward putting

Brian Pope, principal of St. Francis Catholic School PHOTO BY RUSSELL GREENE

iPads in the hands of every middle school student by next year, and a new high-tech security system to enhance safety for students and a 26-member faculty/support staff that currently includes a quartet of teaching nuns from the Dominican Sisters of the Mary Mother of the Eucharist. “We’ve made a lot of advancements this year,” Pope says, crediting his staff and a dedicated cadre of parent volunteers who help out with tutoring, coaching and daily hot lunches. Recent fundraising by the parish led to construction of a new gym/multipurpose facility that holds more than 1,000 for athletics, assemblies and performances. “This is a real community school with kids who come from good families … our discipline problems are minimal beyond making sure their (uniform) shirts

are tucked in and they’re wearing the right shoes.” Old-school values remain essential at St. Francis, which offers art and band plus required Spanish and Algebra courses that will be credited when graduates move on to private or public high schools. “There’s also a religion class for every grade, we pray every day, and we go to mass together.” Pope and spouse Amanda, a teacher at St. Gregory the Great in Bluffton, welcomed their first child Camille this year and St. Francis appears in good hands with a Pope at the helm. “Kids today get a wealth of knowledge and tools and we focus on how to use them appropriately for the common good. When a child leaves here we want to have given them the skills that will be make them successful wherever they go.”

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Find out what the island has in store for fashion, accessories and looking fabulous.

 This green agate

necklace, part of An Dao’s No Fear Collection, will add some sparkle to St. Patrick’s Day. jcostello Gallery, $1,200

 This month’s all-green edition of The Look starts with this gorgeous Hobo bag seen here in a lush Jade. Island Girl, $88

 The soft silk of an angel-sleeve

Georgina tunic dress by Alice & Trixie is awash in a soft Mediterranean-inspired print for a sense of exotic wanderlust. S.M. Bradford Co., $325

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available in tons of colors, but nothing will have you turning heads on St. Paddy’s Day like this rich emerald and green combo. Gifted, $12.99

 This printed dress is the perfect way to bring the floral trend into your Spring wardrobe.

Gigi’s Boutique, $108

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FLYOVERS ARE A FARCE

Tom Hatfi eld, Hilton Head Island

READERS’ CHOICE ROCKED To everyone at HHM, Wow; (your Readers’ Choice Award Party) was the best party. Everyone had a blast! Thank you for a fun event and exposure! You all are awesome. We appreciate all your hard work you do for small businesses on Hilton Head Island. Thank you, thank you! Vicki, Bill, Scott, Bruce, H & H Auto Service 26

The razor’s edge EDITOR’S NOTE / barry@hiltonheadmonthly.com

rdinarily, and in keeping with a storied service journalism tradition, I use this editor’s note to either talk about myself or to put forth my idiotic opinions in the only matt er I know how (quickly, and in the hopes that no one calls me out on them). But this month, I’d like to talk about myself in the context of my proximity to some people who did something prett y cool. Th eir names are: Terry Cermak Frank Campbell Harry Culpepper Danny Rau Jack McGoldrick Ethan Hussong Preston Hays Mario Magnan

Colin Gross John Richardson Sam Borisuk Colton Kent Owen Bayes Phil Bayes Dillon Watkins Trey Th ompson

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The Bluffton Parkway starts as a four-lane road on the north, feeding into a two-lane highway, S.C. 170 (somewhat in the middle of nowhere) and currently ends at another two-lane road, near the entrance to Moss Creek, on Buckingham Plantation Drive. In the middle is a one mile detour that one must take, going through two traffi c lights to continue towards or from Hilton Head Island. However, this detour eventually will be replaced by a cutthrough to eliminate this detour. There is no money appropriated to complete this project nor is there any idea as to when it might be accomplished. Therefore the argument that it will help in the case of an emergency evacuation appears rather weak. In the meantime, Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island and the SC Department of Transportation are determined to go forward with a VERY expensive double “fl yover” to connect the Bluffton Parkway with U.S. 278. (i.e. $45 million). I have two very important comments: One is that it is too late to change and the second is that no one really complained about the double fl yover concept. I beg your pardon, but is it a government policy that it is OK if no one complains? For whatever reasons the Island Packet has been rather silent with comments. Certainly not on the editorial side. There is a very common sense answer to this Bluffton Parkway/U.S. 278 interchange. Simply have ONE traffi c light for those leaving Hilton Head Island to enter onto the Bluffton Parkway. Since the traffi c light at the Moss Creek interchange really controls all traffi c going off and on ithe sland, their timing is a rather simple matter. Also, hardly mentioned at all is how what is being proposed would affect those people living in the Buckingham Landing area near the Parkway/ U.S. 278 interchange and the Windmill Harbour areas. The current double fl yover concept would make it diffi cult for both groups to enter or cross Rte. 278. It is my opinion that a traffi c light and two additional lanes could be built for less that $5 million. Please note that is $5 million vs. $45 million. Everyone in government needs to understand that this difference of $40 million belongs to the taxpayers and citizens of Beaufort County and South Carolina. No doubt there will be a lot of reasons why these suggestions are not perfect. But rather than voice those, please spend the time and effort to fi nd a way to make a compromise happen to make it work and save us that approximate $40 million. Same for the $1 million that the Town of Hilton Head has promised to give to the double fl yover concept. As a wise man once said, “Don’t throw good money after bad.” Some might say, “But Tom, why now? Why so late in the process?” The answer is that this idea was just introduced to me three weeks ago for the fi rst time. Respectfully submitted.

SWAG CLUB SPEAKS The giving continues this month, with reader Diann Schubert taking on a bold challenge: review “The Skrapr” in true Skrapr fashion without using the letter “e.” I was the lucky reader who received the SKRAPR to try out and review. Barry challenged the reviewer to write the review without using the letter E. I am

And each one of them is my hero. All of these people got together on a recent Saturday and shaved their heads in solidarity and in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation. As I mentioned last month, I’m not a huge fan of cancer, and consider it another sign of this disease’s cowardice that it would go aft er children. St. Baldrick’s, on the other hand, exists to help these poor kids. Th rough events like this it raises money to help fi ll the “funding gap” that exists in funding cancer research; a gap that runs 96/4 in favor of funding adult cancers versus children’s cancers. So all these brave folks got together, hit up their friends and family for cash, shaved their heads, and ultimately raised more than $9,500 for children’s cancer research. And so this month, I thank them all for lett ing me be a part of this, and tip my hat in their honor. I also want to thank Fiddlehead Pizza for lett ing me guest bartend to raise funds, and all of my friends and family who chipped in if for no other reason than to see me go under the clippers. You’re all amazing. Scan this page with your Layar app to see a slideshow of photos from the headshaving (plus shots of me bartending in my B-Skinz male leggings that you will not be able to unsee), or just read the online version of this column.

accepting the challenge, but first I will apologize to all who may be offended by the liberties I will take with the English language.” The SKRAPR is an unusual tool with many functions. I usd th SKRAPR on my glass top stov and my granit countr and it workd extrmly wll, claning both surfacs totally and did not scratch th surfacs.

It has many othr functions and I look forward to trying many of thm in th futur. I highly rcommnd this product. Diann Schubert Want in on some free stuff? Monthly emails Swag Club members whenever we get new free stuff from PR companies. We give the free stuff to Swag Club members in exchange for a short review. Join by emailing editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject header “SWAG CLUB.”

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Plant life Be Green Packaging still growing plans in Ridgeland. BY GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS

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ALK THROUGH BE GREEN PACKAGING, A NONDESCRIPT PLANT IN RIDGELAND, AND YOU MAY SEE A FEW FAMILIAR SIGHTS, DEPENDING ON YOUR CHOICE OF RAZOR.

The tray that holds Gillette’s Fusion ProGlide razors, touted during the Olympics, is made in the company’s China factory and distributed partly through the Ridgeland plant. So are the food containers used by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s frozen foods, the Whole Foods grocery chain, Proctor & Gamble and several other corporations. So why are we talking about a nondescript plant in our environmentally themed issue? Because every one of the boxes, packages and containers we’ve just mentioned aren’t manufactured — they’re grown. In the Ridgeland plant’s offices, Viola Heyward not only handles office manager duties, but also just about everything else needed to further the promotion and distribution of the packaging. “Just smell these plates,” she said. They have a faint aroma of natural plants – like sun-dried wheat. The Be Green Packaging is, in fact, made of sustainable plant fiber, so it is no surprise that it a close-up sniff brings that image to mind. March 2013

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The fibers come from renewable wild-harvested plants that grow freely in China: Bulrush, bamboo, wheat straw, bagasse — what remains after crushing the juice out of sugarcane or sorghum stalks, rice and kenaf — sometimes known as hemp or jute. “Bulrush is the main ingredient,” said sales manager Marc Blitzer, “and the fibers are ground and then turned into rolls of paper. The paper is then put into vats with water, turned into pulp and pressed into the forms we need.” The sample roll in Blitzer’s office is heavy-duty paper, but not nearly as stiff as the tray samples on the opposite wall. More than a dozen different shapes and sizes tacked onto the bulletin board display the variety of options from which a company might choose to purvey its product. 30

“We take into consideration two sides in manufacturing,” he said. “There’s the sustainable side – making sure we use renewable, sustainable products like the bulrush. And there’s the disposable side – how do you get rid of something? There’s recycle, landfill or compost. These are both compostable and recyclable.”

The fibers come from renewable wild-harvested plants that grow freely in China: Bulrish, bamboo, wheat straw, bagassee... and kenaf. There is obviously competition with the use of Styrofoam products, and Blitzer has part of the answer. “Five of our little sushi trays take up the same space as one Styrofoam

sushi tray. That’s one truck versus five trucks hauling the same thing,” he said. “But producing our product is a little more costly than theirs.” The overall cost may even out if everything is taken into account, but there is still long-term familiarity with Styrofoam. That is not lost on Heyward, who is both an employee and a strong advocate of the company. “We work hard here to be green. I talk about it when I’m out and about,” she said. “I live in the area and I was looking for a job, but this place carries an atmosphere of not only being great people to work for, but it is real. It is what we need. I went from a big vehicle to a small one. I don’t need to pollute the air. All my life I’ve been used to the Styrofoam and it doesn’t do anything for us. But because of this company, I’m very proud to be able

to promote it because it’s the future.” As for Be Green’s future, the plan is to take this distribution point and make it a full-fledged manufacturing facility. It’s a big change, and change takes time. As frustrating as it may be for hopeful Ridgeland workers, it is every bit as frustrating for Blitzer’s brother, president and CEO Ron Blitzer. “I can assure you that no one is more impatient than I am, nor more focused on getting this manufacturing plant up and running,” he recently wrote a prospective Ridgeland employee. “We are building a sustainable long term business in Ridgeland. It is a

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Marc Blitzer, sales manager at Be Green. Check out his earth-friendly home on page 60.

five-year plan, with five-year objectives. We are still in year two â&#x20AC;Ś good things take time.â&#x20AC;? At the moment, a plant tour consists of reading informative posters on the office walls and looking at boxes of recently arrived products stacked in pallets in the huge warehouse that used to manufacture modular homes. A shipping container comes into the Savannah ports, gets emptied at the plant and the boxes of trays, plates, sandwich containers and salad bowls are trucked to customers around the country. Blitzer understands the impatience of the plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbors waiting for one of the 170 or so jobs that will come when the facility is going full steam. As his brother also noted

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in his letter, Blitzer said the main thing delaying operations here is equipment. The product is being manufactured in China in sterile plants which the Be Green team visits regularly. That’s also where presses and forming machines are currently being tested before being shipped to Ridgeland, installed and operated. “The holdup is having the right equipment and the right people to run it,” said Blitzer. “The first presses and formers we tested did not do the job, so we’re on a second set. If it all goes well, we’ll bring in three machines to produce the packaging. It’s our money in the game and we want to do it right.” That does not mean there is no work carried out within Be Green’s 33 acres in Ridgeland.

Marc said the most visible things are the goats that wander around the property eating the weeds (they’re trained to stay within the property fences) and the stormwater retention pond at the back of the property – a luxurious view that Marc says almost comes with the expectation of a bigname hotel. They’ve also added ecofriendly additions via roads, water, irrigation, and energy recovery sub systems all designed to increase efficiency and mitigate the plant’s footprint. In the meantime, cases of Be Green Packaging arrive in boxes that are appropriately labeled: “Shipping boxes are made of 100% post-consumer paper.” M

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SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS To submit briefs, personnel updates and announcements, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “On The Move.”

NEW HIRES

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Life Care Center of Hilton Head, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, welcomes new executive director, Philippe Bouzy. Bouzy earned his bachelor’s degree in fi nancial management at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tenn. Aft er graduating, he pursued courses in long-term care and spent a year as administrator in training at Life Care Center of Charleston. Palmett o Electric Cooperative has named Berl Davis executive vice president and chief operating offi cer eff ective April 1. Davis has been serving as the cooperative’s vice president of engineering and operations since joining the company in 1988. Previously, Davis was employed by South Carolina Electric and Gas for nine years, most recently as district manager of SCE&G’s Allendale district. Catherine A. Scarminach has joined

O’Connell

the law fi rm of Novit & Scarminach, P.A. with a practice focus in real estate, estate planning and probate law. She is a graduate of Emory University and John Marshall Law School of Atlanta, Ga. Th e Sea Pines Resort announces that Cliff McMackin has joined its executive

Panciera

staff as director of resort development. McMackin’s responsibilities will include oversight and coordination of all aspects of the resort’s current and future development projects. Shirley Irving has joined Th e

Vaughn

Alliance Group Realty located in the Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island. Irving brings 24 years of experience as a top producing Realtor in Virginia, where she also earned her GRI designation.

J BANKS DESIGN WINS BIG AT NATIONAL AWARDS GALA J Banks Design’s retail store was recently named best home accents

store for the entire U.S. East/Atlantic Region during the twentyfourth annual ARTS awards gala held in Dallas, Texas during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The Dallas Market Center (DMC) and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) – the trade association representing the decorative accessory industry – announced the winners during a black-tie event Hannah Fulton, retail designer, Anna Ruby, attended by hundreds VP creative, and Jenn Farese, director of operations, accept the ARTS award. of industry leaders.

Sue Mohle has joined the Rollers Wine & Spirits team as wine & spirits buyer/ manager of the Rollers Port Royal location. Mohle was formerly the cheese, provisions, wine and beer buyer/manager at Newton Farms on Kiawah Island. Lisa Evans has recently joined Keller Williams Realty. She has lived and worked in the Beaufort market for a number of years. Kerri O’Connell has also joined Keller Williams Realty as an agent. O’Connell was previously a sales executive at Starwood Hotels. Corenza Vaughn has joined the

Sun City Hilton Head Community Association as the safety and standards director. Vaughn spent nine years with Pulte Homes, the developer of Sun City Hilton Head, in various sales, development and management roles and was instrumental in the construction of Sun City’s Dog Park and Nature Trail.

AWARDS, APPOINTMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS Pino Gelato has announced that Ramona Fantini, chairman and CEO, has received the Enterprising Women of the Year award for 2013 fromEnterprising Women magazine. Th is award honors women business owners who have demonstrated that they have fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities. Many of the award recipients are also leaders in key organizations that support the growth of women’s entrepreneurship. Fantini won in the category of up to $1 million in annual sales revenues. Winners will be recognized at the 11th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration on April 3 and 4 at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Continues on page 36 >>

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Ken Oliver

has earned the distinction of No. 1 Salesmen of the Year, No. 1 Listing Agent of the Year and Overall Top Oliver Producer of the Year for Dunes Marketing Group for 2012. A Realtor with the company for 34 years, Oliver has earned this award 17 of the last 22 years. David Yurman has awarded Forsythe Jewelers sales associate Barbara Panciera with an allexpense paid trip for two to London to visit the labyrinth at Hampton Court, plus a suite of David Yurman jewelry, valued at $15,500, for her holiday sales of the nation’s top jewelry brand. Gary W. Thomas successfully com-

pleted his medical oncology maintenance Board of Certification exami-

nation conducted by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Thomas is the medical director at South Carolina Cancer Specialists.

NOW ON DVD Now Body Fitness, LLC and its master trainer, Drew O’Connell, recently released a 15-minute Body Weight Workout DVD series, which promotes “Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere.” This DVD series includes five main 15-minute workouts that can be done anywhere from your home, office or hotel room. O’Connell also encourages clients to take their workout routine outdoors to enjoy the Lowcountry’s beautiful, natural backdrop. There is no equipment needed for these routines, except your own body. Exercises and fitness coaching tips are crafted for those of all ages and fitness levels. www.nowbodyfitness.com

NOW OPEN Local Realtors Jim and Ben Ferguson welcome you to The Ferguson Team, affiliated with Carson Realty, at their new offices at 2 Greenwood Dr., Bldg. B. The Ferguson Team offers more than 25 years of experience, can claim $600 million in sales, and has been listed among the area’s top 15 realtors every year. 843-341-3000 36

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QUIZ | green

HOW GREEN ARE YOU? We gathered a team of environmental experts (see page 47) to test your eco-friendly knowhow in all manner of global and local issues.

2. What is a watershed?

1. It’s important to our waterways to pick up after your dog in public places and at home, as parasites, viruses, and bacteria including disease-causing pathogens can be transmitted from dog waste to other animals, children and the environment via stormwater runoff. In waterways, the pollutants from dog waste affects fish, shellfish and water quality. How much waste can an average dog produce in a year?

A. An area or region drained by a river, river system, or other body of water. B. An area in which storm water is collected for treatment. C. A structure designed to house water. D. All of the above.

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A. 50-150 pounds B. 151-182 pounds C. 183-274 pounds D. 275-300 pounds WHAT IS NATURAL? WHAT IS NATURAL? Evaporative Transpiration >70%

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1. Answer: C. Fecal coliform from dog waste can have an immense impact on area water quality, so clean up after your pooch 2. Answer: A. The local topography defines watersheds, and with so many rivers and lagoons in the Lowcountry, your home and yard drain into one of them. 3. Answer: B. Green infrastructure, including trees, also absorbs air pollutants, cools air temperatures, and helps reduce the production of ground level ozone, a human health hazard.

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3. The trees of Hilton Head Island provide critical natural services including oxygen production, absorption of carbon dioxide, and erosion prevention. What is the term used to describe this system of natural protection against pollution?

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Do you know the current phase of the moon? It seems like an odd thing to concern yourself with, but the current phase of the moon affects quite a bit, such as local tides. If you’re keeping track of lunar movement, odds are good you’re paying a little more attention to nature.

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There are no correct answers to any of these questions. These are just a few things for you to consider to test your own knowledge of yourself, your habits and your impact on the environment.

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A. Glass B. Paper C. Aluminum D. Plastic 8. Which of the following materials can be recycled an unlimited number of times? A. 5 percent B. 20 percent C. 50 percent D. 95 percent

4. Answer: D. Household hazardous waste round-ups collect e-waste, such as computers, telephones and TVs; household hazardous waste such as unused pesticides, cleaning agents and paints; and unused medications. The next round-up for household hazardous waste will be at Fire and Rescue Headquarters on Summit Drive next to the waste transfer station on April 27. 5. Answer: D. The Carolina parakeet was the only native parakeet ever found in the U.S., the passenger pigeon was once the most numerous bird in the country, and the heath hen was hunted to extinction for food. They are all extinct now. 6. Answer: D. Well-planted buffers have been shown to be effective in slowing down storm water flow, allowing the water to be absorbed by the soil. Soil organisms then help to break down pollutants. 7. Answer: D. Mining aluminum requires enormous amounts of both electricity and water; you can make 20 cans out of recycled aluminum with the same amount of energy it takes to make one new can. 8. Answer: C. “The aluminum can is infinitely recyclable. A recycled can is able to be back on the store shelf in as little as 60 days—using 95 percent less energy and generating 95 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than creating a can from new metal,” Steve Larkin, President of the Aluminum Association. 9. Answer: C. We continue to use huge amounts of drinking water for irrigation. Cutting down on the amount of sod we use, using native plants, and shutting off irrigation when the plants don’t need it will all help reduce water consumption. 10. Answer: C. You can safely shut off irrigation between October and the end of February and save a lot of water. 11. False. Since we all live, work and play in one or more watersheds daily, we all impact local water quality with our choices. Anything we do that introduces pollutants into the environment will affect the health of a receiving waterway. 12. False. Many people falsely believe that once stormwater enters a storm drain it is collected and treated to remove pollutants. This is not the case.

When was the last time you took a leisurely kayak trip? Getting eyeto-eye with the Lowcountry’s grand waterways is the best way to get in touch with our ecosystem and get a feel for the ways in which it’s being threatened.

7. Recycling aluminum cans saves what percentage of the energy required to make the same amount of aluminum from mined ore?

FOOD for THOUGHT A. Provide a nice place for a hammock B. Remove pollutants from storm water before they reach the waterway C. Prevent erosion of soil into the waterway D. B and C 6. A filtration strip, or buffer, can be used adjacent to a waterway to: A. The Carolina parakeet B. The passenger pigeon C. The heath hen D. All of the above 5. Which of these birds have gone extinct because of human actions in the state of South Carolina? A. 1 ton B. 10 tons C. 100 tons D. 200 tons 4. Think your recycling efforts don’t make a difference? From 2005-2012, HHI Household Hazardous Waste Roundups have collected about how much hazardous material and diverted it from our landfills?

12. TRUE OR FALSE: Stormwater runoff is treated for pollutants before it enters our environment. 11. TRUE OR FALSE: You only affect local water quality if you live along the waterfront. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 10. Assuming a typical sod lawn, how many months can you shut off irrigation to save water without damaging your lawn? A. 10 percent B. 25 percent C. 60 percent D. 75 percent 9. About how much of our drinking water do residents of Hilton Head Island use to water their landscaping?

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13. TRUE OR FALSE: Dumping natural organic materials such as leaves, lawn trimmings and dirt into a storm drain is OK since they are not chemical pollutants.

FOOD for THOUGHT

14. How much coal could you save from burning in one year by installing a 1-kilowatt home solar system? A. 85 pounds B. 150 pounds C. 200 pounds D. 250 pounds

DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACHFRONT IS? OK, so there is a correct answer to this one. It’s 12 miles of ocean beach. All told, the island has 19 miles of sandy or sandy soil exposed between high and low tides. That includes Atlantic Ocean beach plus shores along Port Royal Sound and Calibogue Sound. But the point is, how much of it have you seen? When’s the last time you’ve been there? Take a stroll from South Beach to Dolphin Head and see it all for yourself. Remember to carry drinking water and sunscreen.

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18. Which is more environmentally friendly: PAPER or PLASTIC bags?

19. When does Hilton Head Island Town Ordinance require beachfront homeowners to turn off their lights? 15. TRUE OR FALSE: It’s easier on the environment to wash your car at home than at a car wash. 16. What is the difference in kWh (Kilowatt hour) usage between a standard incandescent and a CFL bulb? A. 285 B. 376 C. 489 D. 1,265

A. April through September B. May through October C. June through October D. December on alternate Tuesdays 20. Which of these landscaping tools has the biggest environmental impact? A. Chainsaw B. Weed trimmer C. Leafblower D. Shovel 21. TRUE OR FALSE: It is better to throw outdated prescription medicines in the trash than flush them.

17. Which of these are not a reason for using a reusable water bottle over purchasing bottled water? A. Americans throw away about 2.5 million plastic bottles each hour. B. The US has one of the safest drinking water supplies in the world. C. Plastic bottles may contain chemicals that can affect your health. D. None of the above

22. How often should you have your yard’s soil tested before adding fertilizers? A. Seasonally B. Every six months C. Annually D. Every four years

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13. False. As we just stated, there is no treatment of stormwater. These types of materials are transported into lagoons, rivers and the ocean where they introduce artificially high levels of fertilizers and material that decomposes. When this happens, oxygen is used up quickly, causing fish kills and other problems. Even dirt can be a problem, as it settles on the bottom where it can smother bottom-dwelling critters. 14. Answer B. It also keeps up to 300 pounds of CO2 gasses from being released into the environment and saves over 100 gallons of water. Source: Verengo Solar 15. False. Believe it or not, it’s more environmentally friendly to wash your car at a car wash where the rinse water is captured, cleaned and recycled for use. If you wash your car at home, the best option is to wash it on the lawn so that the rinse water can soak into the ground instead of carrying detergents and dirt into local storm drains. 16. Answer, B. A standard bulb uses 480 kWh versus 104 for a CFL lamp, for a difference of 376 kWh. 17. Answer: D. They’re all pretty good reasons. We figured we’d lob you a softball with this one. Drinking tap water also saves the fossil fuels used, and associated pollution generated, to ship bottled water all over the U.S. 18. Answer: Trick question; the best choice is actually bringing your own reusable bags. If you forget them at the store, though, go with paper. While the paper industry has a massive environmental footprint, here along the coast, plastic is actually the more dangerous choice due to the damage they could inflict if they end up in our waterways. 19. Answer: B. Lights disorient threatened loggerhead sea turtle mothers and hatchlings, who can wander off and die. 20. Answer: C. The average noise from a blower is 70-759 decibels, far above the level of 55 decibels known to cause ear damage and hearing loss for the operator and residents in nearby homes. Worse, blowers stir up and spew bad stuff like fertilizers, dirt, mold spores, fungi and even fecal matter. Try a rake: the American Council on Exercise states that a 150-pound person can burn over 60 calories in 10 minutes of raking and bagging leaves. 21. Answer: Another trick question. The best thing to do is contact your local pharmacy and ask when the next drug return day is scheduled. Pharmacies dispose of used medications according to proper government protocol. Prescription medicines do not biodegrade quickly in water or on land in the Lowcountry. Water treatment plants recycle treated water on golf courses, which means that humans can come in contact with a toxic chemical mix so don’t hold that tee between your teeth. Plus, the chemicals wash into surface waters during rain. Biologists have shown that chemicals in such runoff can cause low fertility in aquatic fish and other wildlife. 22. Answer: C. Many of us over-fertilize our lawns, especially with phosphorus. When too much fertilizer and the incorrect proportions are added to your lawn, you are wasting your money, potentially damaging your lawn and adding fertilizers to stormwater runoff which will cause algae blooms and die-offs in local ponds. These blooms and die-offs are unsightly and sometimes noxious smelling. They additionally can deplete a pond of oxygen during the algal die-off, thereby causing a fish die off as well. Also, check the weather before applying fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides to your lawn. It’s good for your wallet and the environment to not add any chemicals to your lawn before a storm washes it all away. 23. Answer: E. Sorry for the double negative, but they are in fact all earth-friendly additions to an irrigation system A rain gauge saves money and water by shutting off your system if there’s been sufficient rain for your lawn, disconnected downspouts direct water over grass where it has a chance to soak into the ground instead of creating stormwater runoff, rain barrels capture rain water and store it for later irrigation use, and low-flow sprinkler heads can use up to 50 percent less water than traditional sprinklers.

A. A rain gauge B. Disconnected downspouts C. Rain barrel D. Low-flow sprinkler heads E. None of the above 23. Which of these are not earth-friendly additions to your irrigation system?

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FOOD for THOUGHT 24. How can you reduce the amount of stormwater running off your residential lot? A. Retain as many trees and other native vegetation on your lot as possible. B. Use pervious pavers for the drive, walkways and patios. C. Drain rain water from gutters onto the driveway. D. A and B

DO YOU KEEP YOUR TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED? Properly inflated tires save on gas, use less fuel, produce less pollution, etc. 25. How much water does a standard washing machine use per load? A. 10 to 15 gallons B. 25 to 30 gallons C. 40 to 45 gallons D. Over 50 gallons

DO YOU USE LOW FLOW SHOWERHEADS? Conserve water and shrink your water bill by installing low-flow showerheads and efficient toilets.

26. In the natural undisturbed Lowcountry, what percent of rain ends up as runoff, and how does that compare to runoff amounts in developed areas? A. 25 percent compared to 50 percent B. 5 percent compared to 50 percent C. 10 percent compared to 20 percent D. 50 percent compared to 75 percent

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24. Answer: D. Allowing rain water to soak into the ground rather than run off an impervious surface such as asphalt or concrete helps keep pollution out of our surface waters. 25. Answer: C. Horizontal washing machines use 1/3 the water that front-loading machines use. 26. Answer: B. Fresh water is actually a pollutant when excessive amounts upset the balance in local rivers and tidal creeks. 27. Answer: D. Over 180 tons was recycled in 2012. A restaurant can produce two pickup trucks full of cardboard a week, one full of plastic/ aluminum/glass, over 50 gallons of vegetative waste like lettuce/banana peels/pineapple tops and skin/other trimmings and scraps. 28. Answer: D

28. One ton of cardboard (about a semi-truck full) saves how many trees? A. 1 tree B. 5 trees C. 50 trees D. 17 trees A. 50 tons B. 120 tons C. 160 tons D. 180 tons 27. How many tons of aluminum, plastic, glass, electronics, batteries, oysters, various metals, and pallets did Sea Pines Resort recycle in 2012?

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SO HOW DID YOU DO? Pencils down, please. So are you an eco-expert or is there some work you can do on your carbon footprint? Tell us and win big!

SHARE YOUR SCORE!

Let us know how you did by telling us your score on our Facebook page. We’ll pick one respondent at random to win a prize pack including reusable shopping bags from Salty Dog, gift certificates to Captain Woody’s, and a copy of “Hilton Head Island Sand, Sea, and Sun” featuring the photography of Lydia Inglett and Martin McFie. ILLUSTRATION BY JUAN LAMBOY

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MEET OUR GREEN TEAM

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WE CALLED IN THE EXPERTS TO CREATE THIS QUIZ

Carlos Chacon

is a naturalist for the Coastal Discovery Museum, works for the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project and manages the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Enclosure. At age 12, Carlos started volunteering for various nature-related organizations. His fascination with nature led him to study Tropical Biology at the University of Costa Rica. After graduating in 1996, Carlos began working as a nature guide and, since then, he has been leading nature trips. Carlos has led hundreds of trips through the Rain Forest and other environments of Central America; these have varied from general natural history to bird watching, butterfly watching, as well as whale watching along both coasts of Central America.

Teresa Wade is founder and executive director of Experience Green, chair of the Sustainability Advisory Committee

of the Hilton Head Island Greater Island Council, serves on the Branch Leadership Group of the Savannah Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council, and assisted with program development for the 2011 International Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism conference. She holds an MBA from Belmont University with a focus in marketing and negotiations, and a Certification of Graduate Studies in sustainability from the Institute for Sustainable Practice at Lipscomb University. She is often invited to speak to groups on the topic of sustainability.

Todd Ballantine is an environmental scientist and planner, interpretive specialist, writer, artist and musician

who pens Monthly’s “Secret Places” column. In 1980 he created the first of six reclaimed water watershed restoration projects in the U.S. He has designed interpretive facilities and experiences for American public and private lands ranging from National Wildlife Refuges to private preserves. A popular educator and speaker, he presents programs and classes on sustainability, natural history, wildlife, and innovative conservation solutions. He has facilitated many public meetings on subjects ranging from comprehensive plans to park planning and urban wildlife management.

Kim Jones is the water quality program manager for the Town of Bluffton. Her formal education is in biology and ecology,

receiving a bachelor of science degree from Gannon University in Erie, PA and a master of science degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. Her biological and ecological research experience has included working with bats, water quality and small rodents in Pennsylvania, small mammals in Africa, federally-threatened sea turtles on Hilton Head Island and anthropogenic water quality issues and remediation in Bluffton. She has lived in the Lowcountry of South Carolina since 1995 and has worked for the S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources at Waddell Mariculture Center, the Coastal Discovery Museum and Palmetto Bluff Conservancy.

Tony Wartko, a native of northeastern Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from

Southern Illinois University. He worked as an engineer for Cargill Corporation, Gulfstream Aerospace, and several smaller manufacturing companies before turning his focus to resort facilities management. Wartko currently serves as director of facility services at Sea Pines Company, where he has implemented recycling, composting, water reuse, and is currently working with DNR to recycle and grow oysters throughout the resort.

Sally Krebs, sustainable practices coordinator for the Town of Hilton Head Island, received her BA and MS degrees in

Zoology from Rutgers University and is a published biologist with a special interest in the ecology of reptiles and amphibians. As sustainable practices coordinator, she is tasked with educating the public on the ways to live greener, more sustainable lives and the benefits of doing so. She is an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, serves on NOAA’s Marine Mammal Stranding Network and SCDNR’s Sea Turtle Stranding Network, and teaches courses in environmental science, applied environmental science and herpetology at the University of South Carolina. MUGSHOT ILLUSTRATIONS BY MORGAN EDDINGTON March 2013

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health | PLASTIC SURGERY

Beyond procedure the

Your relationship with your plastic surgeon is a crucial step in creating a more beautiful you. BY ROBYN PASSANTE SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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Your doctor should make you feel special, make you feel comfortable when you’re in your time of need.

E ALL KNOW LOOKING GOOD AND FEELING GOOD GO HAND IN HAND. BUT THE SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN THE TWO IS PERHAPS NEVER MORE APPARENT THAN WHEN YOU WALK INTO A PLASTIC SURGEON’S OFFICE AS A PATIENT. “You’re going to be making a significant change in your body, and it’s a journey you’re going to travel with your doctor, so feeling comfortable with the person as an individual is important,” said Dr. Richard Greco, a spokesperson for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. “You want to feel like the person is going to embrace you and be there for you every step of the way.” According to ASPS statistics, there were more than 1.5 million cosmetic surgical procedures in 2011, and another 12.2 million minimally invasive procedures, like Botox and laser hair removal. “We’re living longer, working longer, and having second and third relationships in our life,” said Greco,

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a board-certified plastic surgeon in Savannah. “So people have more of a reason to want to look good, to compete in the job market or the social market.” While plastic surgery has become slightly more affordable and much more widely accepted, it is still anything but commonplace, and brings with it a special kind of vulnerability that must be tended to along with the physical issues being addressed. “There are (cosmetic surgery centers) that are commercial operations, where people are selling you hope, where you never even meet the doctor,” Greco said. “But in most instances, a plastic surgeon wants to get to know you – your life, your hopes, your goals, and then try to meet those needs, if that’s appropriate.” Building a relationship with your plastic surgeon is crucial to that process, he said, particularly if you’re like half of his patients, who return for additional procedures. “In my practice, you usually will see a young lady in their 20s for rhinoplasty or breast augmentation.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new in cosmetic surgery? Due to technological advances, the process of transferring oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own fat to the hands, face or breasts has now become mainstream and once again, Finger and Associates is on the leading edge of this procedure. Using special centrifuges and tickle liposuction, we are now able to aid in the longevity of the fat that is transferred. Tickle liposuction uses lowfrequency acoustic infrasonic vibration to remove body fat while respecting the surrounding tissues, resulting in smooth contour and a rapid recovery. The tickle lip process is a proven reliable system which safely allows for precise, high volume de-bulking in all body areas. The whirling nutational pattern offers notable benefits, especially in the areas of fibrosis (secondary liposuction, backs, and in males). The result is more predictable, longer-lasting results. The procedures are usually done under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort.

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health | PLASTIC SURGERY And then she’ll come back after kids for a tummy tuck or liposuction … and then she’ll be back in her 40s for Botox or some filler … and then in her 50s when she’s ready for a facelift.” So who’s responsible for building that relationship? Both the patient and the plastic surgeon, Greco says. The patient should be forthcoming about insecurities and concerns, and the surgeon should take the time to get to know the patient, not just the body part that’s being “fixed.” “If you feel at all uncomfortable, go back and see the doctor a second time,” Greco suggested, as it

is sometimes hard to tell in a single visit whether a doctor was rushed because of a separate emergency, or whether your personalities did not mesh well. “Any plastic surgery procedure has ups and downs, physically and emotionally, and your doctor should make you feel special, make you feel comfortable when you’re in your time of need.” Greco said a good plastic surgeon calls their patients the day before surgery, on the weekend and the night of the surgery, just to make sure they feel comfortable. “A lot of times they don’t want to bother the doctor by calling, but they do have a question.” M

SPY Elite System Technology for Breast Reconstruction The Savannah breast reconstruction surgeons at The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery now have access to a valuable type of technology that will aid in reconstructive surgery using the patient’s own tissue to restore the breast. Memorial University Medical Center has added a piece of equipment to its operating rooms called the SPY Elite System. The SPY system helps the surgeons select the best tissue to use when reconstructing a breast, and can reduce the risk of complications and further surgeries.

WHAT IS THE SPY SYSTEM? The SPY system identifies the patient’s tissue that has adequate blood supply and can be used to reconstruct the breast mound. If a certain area of tissue has poor blood supply, it could decay and become infected, requiring additional reconstructive surgery. It’s difficult for the naked eye to determine which tissue has good circulation, but the SPY system is almost 99 percent accurate, according to GIPS surgeons.

THREE STEPS TO BUILDING A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON

DO SOME DIGGING BEFOREHAND. Conduct some research on the doctor’s personality and background. Make sure the surgeon is board certified, has hospital privileges and works at an accredited facility. Speak to previous patients if possible about their experiences with the doctor and the practice.

GO WITH AN OPEN MIND. Express your shortterm or long-term goals, and be open to the surgeon’s guidance, Greco said. “If your goal is ‘I want to age gracefully over the next 10 years with you as my guide,’ tell him that, and that’s the approach the surgeon will take with you.”

SHOP AROUND UNTIL YOU’RE COMFORTABLE. Don’t be afraid to speak to more than one surgeon if you’re thinking about undergoing a cosmetic procedure.

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M Partner Promotion

The channel to Healthy Living

S WE ALL KNOW, HILTON HEAD ISLAND IS A WORLD CLASS DESTINATION. And as a world-class island grows in population, its residents expect worldclass professionals, especially when it comes to their health. Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, which includes Coastal Carolina Hospital, Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center and Hilton Head Hospital, understands that recruiting the best doctors is critical to fulfi lling the need for outstanding healthcare in the Lowcountry and uphold its commitment to quality. In alignment with its mission and in conjunction with its physicians, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare seeks to effectively meet the needs of the populations served in safe, caring and kind environments. And, in order to reach its mission and be recognized for the passion of its people, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare partners with members of the community to deliver its message. One partnership that has proven to be valuable is the relationship between Hilton Head Regional and WHHI-TV, located on Time Warner Channel 3 and Hargray Channel 8. Hilton Head Regional’s signature show, Healthy Living, hosted by Debi Lynes, is a successful tool to deliver news and announcements regarding the institutions’ quality, innovative care.

WHHI-TV reaches 69,000 households in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. The media outlet is the area’s only all-local television station dedicated exclusively to what’s going on in the Lowcountry. Therefore, it’s a great way to publicize Hilton Head Regional Healthcare and reach its target audience. Healthy Living, on the air since 2004, provides viewers with updated information on health issues, new technology and services as well as opportunities to improve their lifestyles through new wellness initiatives. The show is presented weekly and is produced by Kelly Presnell, director of public relations and marketing at Hilton Head Hospital. Presnell is appreciative of Healthy Living and its weekly broadcasts on WHHI-TV. “We have so much to share with the public. This show serves as a vehicle for us to communicate information about health and wellness. The physicians on our medical staff as well as other professionals on our hospital staff are able to provide a wealth of medical information to the public,” explains Presnell. The show’s host, Debi Lynes, is no stranger to WHHI-TV. In addition to Healthy Living, Lynes also hosts Lynes on Design, WHHI’s annual Holiday Shopping Showcase and Girl Talk. The Hilton

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Hilton Head Regional Healthcare’s Signature show on WHHI-TV.

Debi Lynes and Kelly Presnell share the latest in health news on “Healthy Living.” Head community especially, knows Debi Lynes well. She’s a recognized face and respected professional on the island, with a friendly disposition that translates well on-camera. Presenell agrees, “She (Lynes) does a great job of facilitating discussions with our physicians and staff who appear on the program.” The main objectives of the show are to emphasize Hilton Head Regional’s commitment to quality, educate viewers about healthcare options, and introduce them to their top-notch physicians. These physicians made Hilton Head and Bluffton their home for the same reasons WHHI’s viewers did. They appreciate the quality of life that exists here, and it’s important that patients know how much they care about the area and its residents. Healthy Living

offers a healthy introduction to new specialists and ideas, and it reassures patients that quality healthcare is delivered not only by world-class professionals, but also by their neighbors. Presnell further explains, “With Healthy Living, we hope to alleviate fears patients may have about certain procedures and help them to become informed patients.” In addition to the coverage of healthcare opportunities, Healthy Living showcases a multitude of charitable events and programs that Hilton Head Regional offers in order to promote its commitment to the community. “It’s just a great way for the public to understand our mission, our services and our obligation to quality healthcare,” says Presnell. For a full schedule of Healthy Living broadcasts on WHHI-TV, please visit www.whhitv.com. M March 2013

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WEDDINGS WITH LEAH / LEAH MCCARTHY leah@weddingswithleah.com

The site is right.

he venue you choose for your wedding is going to set the style and tone of your day. It is the overall impression your guests are going to have immediately before they see the first glimpse of any other details you planned. But before they open the doors, or you sign on the dotted line to secure the location, be armed with questions and knowledge of what you can and cannot do on your wedding day. Not only are the visual details of the venue key to pulling off your overall look, the practical details of what the venue does — or does not — offer are crucial to your event. “Your reception and venue represent your personality and requires careful planning,” said Maren Rodgers, director of catering at Berkeley Hall Clubhouse. Each venue is very unique is it own way, and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but look carefully and find your style in the feel of the venue. “Weddings are the portal in which the couple begins their journey creating new life experiences, forming everlasting memories,” said Anissia Shalton, director of catering at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. “Our team finds that brides today look for a unique setting that has both the versatility and natural beauty that they can build upon. This allows them to create their own design, express their vision and share it with their family and friends,” said Kathryn Hoppunangst of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Before you begin to schedule appointments to visit local venues, have some basic information pulled together so that the venue coordinator can be more helpful to you during your meeting:

What’s true in real estate is true in weddings: It’s all about location, location, location.

• How many guests do I plan on having in attendance? • Do I need the venue to provide a ceremony location as well as a reception location? • Do I plan on providing a seat for each guest? • What is my general timeline from ceremony start to finish? In addition to the questions our featured area venues answered for you (on the following pages), be prepared to address these additional concerns: • If you were planning on dancing the night away, and already asked your band to rock until midnight, you need to ask how late your event can go on. • If you are planning on choosing a photographer who has never worked at the location, ask your venue coordinator if there are some key areas that make for great photo opportunities. • If any part of your wedding is in a remote location, make sure you find out if there are restrooms nearby, electrical outlets, and the accessibility to the location for your guests. • If any of your evening is taking place outdoors, even if only a cocktail hour, make sure you ask to see their back-up space. If there isn’t one, you may need to calculate a tent reservation deposit into your budget. Sometimes, an ounce of prevention comes standard. Brian Little, general manager of Harbour Town Yacht Club, stated regarding his venue, “A backup location is automatically reserved when an outside location is chosen.” Don’t ever assume that your particular wedding needs are included in the price of the venue. Always have the venue coordinator explain what site fees cover, as well as any food and beverage minimums. “Knowing the bride’s budget is always helpful to know,” said Beth Hardin, events coordinator at Callawassie Island Club. Since most couples plan within a budget, no matter how large or small the amount, it is important to plan for any additional expenses that may be incurred when choosing a particular location. Tables, chairs, linens, tents, china, glassware, portable restrooms, setup and breakdown fees, delivery charges, and gate fees to the location for outside vendors, are just a minor few additions that may creep into your budget if you don’t know what to plan on ahead of time.

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Weddings are the portal in which the couple begins their journey creating new life experiences, forming everlasting memories. Be conscious of your guests’ comfort as well. If your venue’s capacity is the same number as your anticipated guest list, make sure each guest will have ample space to dine, mingle and dance. Molly Kennedy and her staff at Celebrations Events utilize their special catering software to help brides visualize their venue in particular. “Brides are very visual,” Kennedy said, “so when they choose Windows on the Waterway, we have the capability to custom-design our location both inside and out. We are able to manipulate tables, chairs, food stations, dance floor, and even show the bride where a fire pit and corn hole boards can be placed on the outside lawn.” Finally, if you always hoped for a grand pyrotechnic exit, and dining by candlelight, make sure you have that opportunity. Many locations do not allow sparklers and open flames. Your venue’s coordinator is a great resource during your planning process. Ashleigh Whitmore, events director at Hampton Hall said, “We assist with selecting and coordinating with your other vendors to bring your day together.” Be prepared for your first site visit, and once you’ve found your perfect spot, the planning process will be so much easier.

Harbour Town Yacht Club Guests capacity: 125 Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed? No Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? Inside and outside If this is a club, is sponsorship of a member required? No Tables/chairs included? Standard tables and chairs are included. Other options are available. Open candles or sparklers allowed? Yes Is there a corkage fee? Yes Is there a getting ready location for the bride? Yes Will any other weddings be booked the same day? No Harbour Town Yacht Club | 843-671-1400 Jory Vick | Jory@htyc.com | htyc.com

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Berkeley Hall Guests capacity: Clubhouse for a 12-100-guest seated reception or grand lawn for a 100-450-guest tented reception. Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed? No Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? Clubhouse for an inside venue and grand lawn for an outside venue with optional tenting If this is a club, is sponsorship of a member required? Yes Facility rates: From $500-$3,000 Tables/chairs included? Yes Food and beverage minimum? Yes, $100 per person Open candles or sparklers allowed? Votives in candle holders. No sparklers. Is there a getting ready location for bride? Yes Will any other weddings be booked the same day? No Maren Rogers, Director of Catering & Special Events | 843-815-8493 mrogers@berkeleyhallclub.com | berkeleyhallclub.com

Westin Hilton Head Island Guests capacity: 500 Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed? Yes Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? Both indoors and outdoors Facility rates: Starting at $1500 Tables/chairs included? Yes Food and beverage minimum? Yes Open candles or sparklers allowed? Yes. Sparklers outside only. Is there a corkage fee? Yes Is there a getting ready location for bride? No Will any other weddings be booked the same day? Yes Catering Department | 843-681-4000 ext 7044 westinhiltonheadisland.com

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Hampton Hall Guests capacity: 60-360 seated, or 400+ cocktail style Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed? No Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? Indoors and outdoors Is sponsorship of a member required? No Facility rates: Depends on the size of the group and which room they choose, but room fees range from $250-$850 Tables/chairs included? Yes Food and beverage minimum? Yes,Â depending on the size of the group and which room they choose, but it ranges from $1,200-$7,000 Open candles or sparklers allowed? Yes Is there a getting ready location for bride? Yes, and for the groom Will any other weddings be booked the same day? No Ashleigh Whitmore, Events Director 843-815-9336 awhitmore@hamptonhallsc.com hamptonhallclubsc.com Mark Williams Studio

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Windows on the Waterway Guests capacity: Windows on the Waterway is a very versatile venue that can be set up in a variety of fashions, allowing events from 50-175 guests. Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed? No Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? The venue is an indoor and outdoor flowing space Facility rates: Windows on the Waterway does have a facility fee, but that cost ranges from $750-$2,000 as they custom-tailor each wedding and the cost is accessed by each brides’s specific needs. Tables/chairs included? Yes, as well as all linens, china, flatware, glassware, and two choices for centerpieces Food and beverage minimum? Windows on the Waterway does have a food and beverage minimum, but that cost ranges from $45-$75 as the minimum is affected by a variety of factors and they aim to work with each bride’s particular budget Open candles or sparklers allowed? Candles are allowed and they are able to secure fireworks displays Is there a corkage fee? No Is there a getting ready location for bride? Yes, they have a beautiful bridal room that is set with champagne as the bride is getting ready. Will any other weddings be booked same day as the bride? They pay special attention to each bride and only book one wedding per day Alison Weinman | 843-689-7526 alison@wecelebrateyou.com | wecelebrateyou.com We offer on-site wedding coordinators. 58

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Sonesta Guests capacity: Up to 700 Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed: No Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? Have both available Facility rates? Yes – based on season Tables/chairs included? Yes Food and beverage minimum? Yes – based on season Open candles or sparklers allowed? Yes Is there a corkage fee? Yes Is there a getting ready location for bride? Yes Will any other weddings be booked same day as the bride? It is possible 3 Wedding Professionals Onsite | 843-341-1862 mbaldwin1@sonesta.com | sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland

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Callawassie Island Guests capacity: Clubhouse – 225 River Club – 50 Ceremony location on site? Yes Outside caterers allowed? No at the Clubhouse, Yes at the River Club Is yours an inside and/or outside venue? Both the Clubhouse and River Club are inside venues. They do have a wonderful event lawn located behind the Clubhouse that is ideal for ceremonies and several areas that can be used for outside venues. Is sponsorship of a member required? No Facility rates: Clubhouse – $1,800, River Club – $600 – this is for exclusive use of the facility for four hours; additional hours can be purchased – events lawn for ceremony – $250.00 Tables/chairs included? Yes, these are included in the Clubhouse and River Club rentals and guaranteed for up to 150 guest Food and beverage minimum? No Open candles or sparklers allowed? Open candles, yes — Sparklers, no Is there a corkage fee? No Is there a getting ready location for bride? Yes Will any other weddings be booked same day as the bride? No Beth Hardin, Events Coordinator | 843-987-2148 bhardin@callawassieislandclub.com | callawassieisland.com March 2013

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Living the Logo Be Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marc Blitzer takes his work home with him (in a good way).

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EAD OUT DOWN THE TWISTING, SPANISH MOSSDRAPED STREETS OF CALLAWASSIE ISLAND, AND YOU MIGHT COME ACROSS A HOUSE TUCKED IN THE WOODS WHOSE TIN ROOF AND SIMPLE LINES LOOK LIKE MANY OF THE OTHER BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN THIS ISLAND COMMUNITY.

But look under that roof, beneath the concrete floors, and you’ll find a world of difference in this house — you’ll see the high-tech system that harnesses the power of the planet to heat this home. You’ll see rainwater being triple filtered before it hits any waterway. And that’s just a couple of the cutting-edge eco-friendly enhancements you’ll find in the home of Be Green Packaging’s Marc Blitzer. Blitzer’s Bosch geothermal heat pump adjusts as needed to cool or heat the 2,300-square-foot home. The system uses the nearly constant temperature of the earth to provide air conditioning, heat and hot water through a system of closed looped tubes buried to a depth of six feet and circulated through a heat pump, which Blitzer has in his attic. “I don’t even think about it. That’s the advantage of new construction,” he said. The geothermal system is the first and so far only one on the island, said Stone. Blitzer said that architect Gerry Cowhart, of the Cowhart Group Architects, and Todd Stone, owner of Stone Construction of the South, worked closely together to give him what he wanted. Planning began with Cowhart

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examining the property before clearing. “He came out, looked at the site and planned where to place the home so I have the most efficient use of the sun at certain times of the day,” Blitzer said. “I asked for energy efficiency and that’s what I have, inside and out.” Reclaimed wood, a drip irrigation system, concrete floors, low flow toilets and LED lights are among the energy-efficient items installed. “Those concrete floors add to the efficiency of the house because they’re cool in the summer,” said Stone. “We don’t have to heat them in winter.” Blitzer also has a central vacuum system installed. If he needs to clean up tennis court clay or sand tracked into the house, he brings out the vacuum, plugs it into one of the wall outlets and turns it on. Otherwise, he sweeps the dirt near the floorlevel automatic dustpan and flips the switch with his shoe. The system quickly draws the dirt into the hoses, dropping into the canister located in the attic. The home is also a housekeeper’s joy. With the energy-efficient construction — from the floor to the windows — the home is air tight, making cleaning fast work. “My whole idea was maintenance-free – a simple home,” Blitzer said. That included such details as placing sink fixtures in the wall so that cleanup is a quick sweep of the cloth. The kitchen island top and the upstairs floors are made of reclaimed heart pine from a barn built in the late 1800s, said Stone. “All of the wood, from the floors to the beams, was reclaimed,” he March 2013

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CONSTRUCTION: Todd Stone ARCHITECT: Gerry Cowhart LANDSCAPING: The Greenery CABINETRY: Palm Bay Cabinet Company, LLC

FOAM INSULATION: Ecofoam Insulation ELECTRIC & LIGHTS INSTALLATION: All Phase Wiring LLC TILE & COUNTERTOPS: Stone Works Inc.

said. And all of it was used, much to Blitzer’s delight. “One thing I noticed was the builder used every bit of wood – nothing was wasted. If I asked for another door, they took what they had and fashioned it out of the scraps,” he said. The exterior received the same energy efficient consideration as the house. “He used the natural layout of that lot. Marc wanted to keep everything as natural as possible. He didn’t change the grade very much,” said Stone. “He also used rain gardens. We installed two of them, one in front and one in back.” A rain garden – or bioretention – is one of Beaufort County’s Best Management Practices recommendations to builders and home owners to help with stormwater runoff. “What the county wants you to do when you build is keep 90-95

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GREEN HOUSE | at home percent of the water on your lot before it drains into the water system,” said Stone. He said both rain gardens were dug about 10 feet square and three feet deep, filled with gravel, then sand and topped with soil. “It allows the water to filter and keeps it from overwhelming the local water system,” Stone said. “The soils here absorb water so well that there are very few spots where water stands for more than an hour even after a heavy rain.” If rain is in short supply, Blitzer’s plants need not suffer. He uses a drip-irrigation system timed to drip water on each plant, eliminating evaporation from sprinklers and spray systems that may water the road as much as the foliage. Even the tin roof has been given a high-efficiency upgrade, thanks to the thick closed-cell foam insulation within.

“It’s always comfortable in here and I hardly notice it when it rains heavily,” said Blitzer. He keeps the thermostat set between 70 and 72 degrees, averaging a $120 a month bill. “With the foam, you don’t need to make it as thick as you would with other insulation,” said Stone. Should a major storm blow through, neither the house nor the garage is likely to fly away. Both are anchored with steel cable tiedowns, the garage has a reinforced wind-rated door and the home’s windows are impact glass resistant, able to withstand 200 mph winds. “People might look at this and say this is a cute little country design, but it was all done with energy efficiency,” said Blitzer. “It’s low maintenance and it’s different.” M

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DREAM of living in a tree house? Thanks to designer Kermit Huggins, 7 Ladson Court in Hilton Head Plantation will fulfill your dreams. 3rd floor crows nest and sundeck plus an outstanding view of moss draped hardwoods, palmettos, and the Marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. 3 BR, LR, DR, Kit/ Fam Rm, 2nd floor library and office plus much more. Check out 7 Ladson Court – you will be glad you did! $835,000

WATER & MARSH VIEWS. Port Royal Sound, Skull Creek over the marsh of Elliott Creek.The homesite is covered with moss draped hardwoods and Palmettos. Split level ﬂoor plan with most every room having water views.Wood ﬂoors, smooth ceilings with updated kitchen, dining room and sitting room. Master Suite with wrap around windows, ceiling speakers and a suite bath, boutique shop like walk in closet & dressing area. Access to Dolphin Head. $725,000

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ON YOUR DECK you will enjoy the Rookery with bird activity. This 4 BR plus ofﬁce or 3 BR, ofﬁce and very large Bonus Room, 4.5 Baths, formal LR & DR, plus eat in kitchen home is located in Seabrook Landing of Hilton Head Plantation. Neighborhood pool complex and day dock on the Intracoastal waterway. Large private lot, high smooth ceilings, built in surround sound, expansive deck and 3 car garage. $839,000

NEED SPACE TO SPREAD OUT? 5 BR home w/ formal LR & DR, country eat-in kitchen/family room combo, PLUS an office with a wall of built-ins, PLUS a 2nd floor sitting/ TV room PLUS bonus room PLUS 4 full, 2 half baths, utility room, garage. Wood floors, high smooth ceilings, fireplace. You also get a covered front porch, rear decks & private swimming pool. $698,500

A GREAT VALUE ON A GREAT STREET! 21 Misty Morning in Hilton Head Plantation has a Great View over a savanna to the 7th and 9th holes of Bear Creek Golf Club and will be a joy to call home. 4 Bedroom or 3 and a Bonus Room, 3.5 BA, formal LR & DR, updated Kitchen, Fam. Room plus winterized heated and cooled Screened Porch and oversized Garage. High ceilings, wood ﬂoors, convenient location and more. $565,000

WELCOME HOME - QUALITY AND PRIVACYdefine this Hilton Head Plantation home. Conveniently located less than a mile from HHP’s main entrance and backs to the 137 acre Whooping Crane Conservancy which abounds with nature and wildlife. Quality built in the 90’s and meticulously updated over the years. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, tray ceilings, wood and limestone floors, Great room with fireplace and wet bar, eat in kitchen with S/S and granite, Carolina room, to die for laundry room and inviting rear brick patio. 2800+ sq. ft.. $458,000

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PRIVATE GOLF VIEW Private Pool and great 3 car garage Hilton Head Plantation home. Nestled behind mature landscaping with views of Oyster Reef Golf Club 2nd fairway. Enjoy relaxing around the pool. This home is also only a short distance from the Port Royal Sound. 3 is the Number! – 33 Eagle Claw, 3 Car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths all on a full sized homesite with formal LR & DR, eat in kitchen and a Carolina Room, two ﬁreplaces, wood and tile ﬂoors and more. $423,333

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COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT in The Rookery neighborhood of Hilton Head Plantation with a neighborhood pool complex. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, updated kitchen with granite and tile. Loft and a 2nd ﬂoor bedroom. Large winterized screened porch and wrap around deck, ﬁreplace, 2 car garage. Formal LR & DR. A lot of house for the money. Close to shopping, the schools and the beach. Full sized lot with natural landscaping. $309,250

WELCOME HOME Southern Lowcountry home under the oaks in the Rookery of Hilton Head Plantation. You will enjoy not only the rear deck and garden but also sitting on the front veranda while watching the world go by. Short distance to Spring Lake Recreation area and a short walk to the Rookery neighborhood pool. 3 BR with 1st ﬂoor master, 2.5 BA, great room, updated kitchen, wood ﬂoors and 2 car garage.Tenant in place. $398,500

IMAGINE SITTING ON YOUR PORCH watching the boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway taking in the fantastic sunsets. Talking about fantastic – you will have a front row seat for the 4th of July fireworks! This Indian Springs waterfront villa in Hilton Head Plantation has been updated with wood floors, smooth ceilings, granite in the kitchen and winterized porch for year round enjoyment. $358,500

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SUMMER HOUSE - Gated condo complex on HHI near everything. Fantastic community center with outdoor fireplace and TV, cookout cabana, exercise room, large pool and hot tub. Unit K-18 is an end ground floor villa with a screened porch, wood and tile floors, Zodiac type counters, newer hot water heater and HVAC unit. Private location, within walking distance to the pool complex.Also includes a garage #G144. $138,500 SHORT SALE

ONE OF THE BEST values in Moss Creek! Golfer? Moss Creek has a great deal & 2 fantastic courses. Boater? Protected deep water docks off the intracoastal waterway. Fitness fan? New health club & inviting pool complex. Renovated in 20082010, this 3 BR, 3 BA home overlooks 3 fairways and features newer roof & stucco. Updated baths & kitchen, granite and S/S appliances, wood ﬂoors and high ceilings, and sunroom off Master. $439,900

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ENJOY all that Moss Creek has to offer - two championship golf courses, outstanding clubhouse, boat storage, docks just off the ICW, brand new health club and pool center, dog walk park and more. 3 BR, 2.5 BA home with panoramic golf fairway and greens views. Formal LR, DR, ﬁreplace, high ceilings, updated kitchen w/ granite tops open to the family room. New painted interior. Side entry 2 car garage. $408,500

SINGLE STORY HOME with split bedroom ﬂoorplan with a wooded view. This home is located in the Woodbridge neighborhood and is walking distance to the community pool and the park. This 3 BR, 2 BA 1,380 sq. ft. home has cathedral ceilings, a ﬁreplace, a separate shower and jetted tub in the master bath. SHORT SALE. $139,000

11 ASHLEY CROSSING DR. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is a three story floor plan with a bonus room, formal dining room and office area. It is located 2 doors down from the community playground and within walking distance to the community pool. Features include hardwood and tile floors, nicely landscape yard with custom pavers patio and front facing balcony. $210,000

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13 KINGS COURT. Better than brand new – completely renovated down to the studs. 2 story, split BR plan, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. New wood ﬂoors, cabinets, granite tops, stainless appliances, bathrooms, roof, HVAC more! Just outside HH Plantation in quiet neighborhood. Short Sale. $198,500

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LOCATION, PRIVACY & VIEWS – This Lowcountry home has it all. Estate sized homesite in Hilton Head’s only private ocean front community and just off the Fish Haul tidal creek which leads to the Sound. Private - almost don’t see any neighbor houses. Views- moss draped hardwoods, pool, golf, and marsh. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, formal and casual Dining rooms, LR & Family Room, updated Kitchen & Baths. Expansive ground level storage and sitting area. $699,500

34 PEARL REEF LANE GOLF VIEW $129,900 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $259,000

WONDERFUL END UNIT TOWNHOME with a 2 car garage located in Mill Creek. Features 3 bedroom, including the master, and 2 baths on the second floor and a flex room on the first floor. Foyer entrance leads to the kitchen which is open to the living room and dining area. Powder room located off of the kitchen. Largest corner lot in Mill Creek. SHORT SALE $115,000

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THIS BRICK AND CEDAR HOME features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths that have just been newly painted. Other features of this home include ﬁreplace, living room with tray ceiling and fan, eating area off of kitchen, screened porch, large fenced in back yard and oversized driveway. This home is located in the Verdier View neighborhood which has no restrictions. $125,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

LOCATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY in Hilton Head Plantation. Easy access to the Port Royal Sound and the ocean.A front row seat for 4th of July Fireworks and breathtaking sunsets over the waterway and Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Includes water and electric. 130 Village of 155 Village of Skull Creek Skull Creek Dock up to 36’ boat Dock up to 37’ boat on end slip $17,900 $21,900 140 Village of 144 Village of Skull Creek Skull Creek Dock up to 36’ boat Dock up to 36’ boat $15,000 $24,500

HAMPTON HALL 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE $179,000 INDIGO RUN 16 PRIMROSE LANE GOLF, LAGOON VIEW $192,500

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2012 SOLD PROPERTIES 37 South Beach Lagoon

21 South Beach Lagoon

4 Plumbridge Lane

11 Atlantic Pointe

SOLD

Sea Pines Plantation Oceanfront - $7,200,000

Sea Pines Plantation Oceanfront - $5,500,000

Wexford Plantation Harbour - $3,495,000

Sea Pines Plantation Ocean View - $3,100,000

SOLD

Sea Pines Plantation Marsh/Deep Water - $2,599,000

Wexford Plantation Harbour - $1,850,000

Long Cove Club Lagoon - $595,000

Long Cove Club Lagoon - $499,000

SOLD

71 Baynard Park Road

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45 Bridgetown

20 South Beach Lane

9 Duck Field

11 Baynard Peninsula

36 Turnbridge Drive

1 Surf Scoter

Sea Pines Plantation Sea Pines Plantation Sea Pines Plantation Sea Pines Plantation Ocean Oriented - $1,495,000 Ocean Oriented - $1,399,000 Marsh/Sound - $1,495,000 Ocean Oriented - $1,995,000

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118 Long Cove Club

10 Leamington Lane

2312 Windsor Place Villas

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Wexford Plantation Golf - $2,495,000

Long Cove Club $899,000

Leamington Golf $849,000

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront - $675,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ELEGANT GOLF CLUB HOME overlooking the 10th Fwy. Private cul-de-sac. Over 4000SF. Professionally decorated 5 BR, 5.5 BA home with Screened Porch, Free Form Pool/Hot Tub with stone accents. Elegant LR and DR. Chef’s Kitchen/Family Room. Large Master Suite. Bonus Room. 2nd Floor Balcony overlooking the Pool and Golf Course. $899,000

BEAUTIFULLY SPACIOUS OCEANSIDE VILLA in the Leamington section. Spacious like-new 3 BR, 3 BA (2 Master Suites) + a fabulous wrap-around Screened Porch. Covered Parking. Beautiful Pool with jacuzzi. Great rentals. $739,000

SPACIOUS LANAI HOME on a private 3/4 Acre Homesite. Model Perfect Home used only as a second home. Island living at its finest. 4 BR’s, 4.5 BA’s. LR & DR. Very open Kitchen, Breakfast and Family Room. Incredible Screened Lanai, Pool, Hot Tub and Rock Waterfall. $695,000

SPACIOUS CUSTOM DESIGNED townhome w/a wrap-around veranda. Builder allowed seller to customize this town home like no other in the community. 3 BR’s, 4 Full BA’s + a cozy Den. Chef’s Kitchen w/top of the line appliances. Granite counter tops. Private elevator + 2 Car Garage. $599,000

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SOUGHT AFTER spacious 4 BR/4 BA Maintenance Free Villa. Perfect Retirement or 2nd Home. Over 3000 SF of pure luxury overlooking the lagoon and 18th Fwy of The Golf Club. Beautiful Great Room, Chef’s Kitchen w/Gas Range. Large private master suite, Private elevator + 2-car garage. $549,000

BEAUTIFUL OCEANSIDE COTTAGE on the beach path. Updates make this home movein ready for a permanent residence or second home. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, hardwood floors throughout. Start the new year off right with this beach home! $549,000

PROMINENTLY LOCATED meticulously displayed high profile home located on a very large corner lot adjacent to the 8th green/lagoon of the Golden Bear Golf Club. Circular driveway with central floral surrounded water fountain. 3 BR’s and 2.5 BA’s. Formal LR & DR. Large Entertainment Family area. $549,000

FABULOUS BRAND NEW TOWN HOMES across the street from the Country Club of Hilton Head and within walking distance to the Old Fort Pub and Skull Creek Marina. 3 BR’s and 3.5 BA’s. Top of the line appointments, private elevator + 2 car garage. Prices starting at $499,000

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PALMETTO HALL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ESTATE SALE! Classic Traditional Home overlooking the Lagoon and 13th Fwy of the Nicklaus Course. Custom home built by Johnson and Dulaney. Spacious Rooms. Designer decorated LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Family/Breakfast Room. Master Suite, paneled Study + 3 Car Garage. $475,000

INCREDIBLE LAKE + GOLF VIEW HOME. This property has been deeded down to the water’s edge. 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + Bonus Room + 3.5 BA’s. Beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen w/Hickory cabinets. Screened Porch. 2 Car Garage + Golf Cart Garage. $395,000

BEAUTIFUL HOME within walking distance to the Port Royal Sound in Hickory Forest. 3 Bedrooms plus an Office. Spacious Living and Dining Room. Brazilian cherry floors. Large Family Room. Private cul-de-sac street. $389,000

BEAUTIFUL HOME with a beautiful view of Bear Lake on a private cul-de-sac. Close to Spring Lake Recreation Area and Dolphin Head Park. 3 BR’s, large Great Room. Very light and bright. Move-in condition! $329,000

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BEAUTIFUL HOME overlooking a lagoon. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths plus a 2 Car Garage. New carpet, new paint - Move-in condition. All weather Porch. Newer Roof and Newer HVAC. $329,000

BEAUTIFUL 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome within walking distance to the Shipyard Beach Club and overlooking the golf course. Nicely furnished. Smooth ceilings in Master Bedroom. Heating and Air Conditioning replaced a year ago. $299,000

MOVE-IN READY! Easy bike ride to the beach and close to major shopping. 3 BR’s with split bedroom floor plan. Eat-in-Kitchen. DR & LR w/fireplaces. Large back deck + fully fenced backyard + extended 29’ length Garage & extra parking. $199,000

GREAT FIRST FLOOR Fiddlers Cove Villa. Updated Kitchen with granite countertops. Great location, walk to the Beach. Fully furnished. Used mainly as a second home.Great community tennis, pool and security. $145,000

HOMESITES HAMPTON HALL Lot 15 Lynnfield Place . . . . . . $49,500 Lot 267 Farnsleigh Avenue . . . .$149,000 Lot 274 Farnsleigh Avenue . . . .$149,000 Lot 276 Farnsleigh Avenue . . . .$149,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION Lot 62 Bear Creek Drive . . . . .$275,000

Lot 2 Richfield Way . . Lot 658 Colonial Drive Lot 3 Hummock Place . Lot 16 Hobonny Place. Lot 11 Balsams Court .

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INDIGO RUN . $99,000 Lot 51 Cotesworth Place. .$120,000 Lot 1 Linden Place . . . . $99,000 Lot 21 Larium Place. . . .$169,000 Lot 50 Wilers Creek Way .$185,000 Lot 13 Wedgefield Drive

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3 Whitehall Court: Long Cove Plantation Unbelievable home that was the winner of the HH Area Home Builders 2006 Lighthouse award and then the sellers made it EVEN BETTER! Completely renovated with nothing but the top of the line upgrades including: beautiful hardwood ﬂooring, custom cabinetry w/granite counters, Wolf/Decor & Subzero appliances, double ovens/duel dishwashers, the list goes on and on. Gorgeous lagoon views from your home or from your heated pool w/fenced yard. This has such a wonderful layout, views and open everywhere. Gameroom, den, ofﬁce and GREAT bedroom separation too! Offered for sale at $899,000.

103 Otter Road: Sea Pines Plantation

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Superb one level home located in the Club Course section of Sea Pines and priced to move quickly! This fully furnished home w/brand new back deck, storage shed, wood burning ﬁreplace, vaulted ceilings, Pergo ﬂooring and best of all plenty of natural light. Eat in kitchen, living room, dining area, large walk in master bedroom closet and more! This has been beautifully cared for and it shows for only $319,000.

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37 Sailmaster Villas:

The best value is Sailmaster and maybe all of Shipyard! This is priced to move and move quickly! Fully furnished townhome in good condition w/front court yard area and private back patio. Sailmaster villas are located in Shipyard Plantation w/the Beach Club complete w/owner-locker storage. Prices ar e low, inventory is shrinking and activity is way up! The lowest priced villa in Shipyard offered for $199,900.

530 Plantation Club Villas:

Stunting top ﬂoor corner unit with the most spectacular golf views of the ocean golf course. This building has been completely renovated from top to bottom. Windows and sliders meet hurricane standards. This Sea Pine premium rental, fully furnish upgraded villa is move in ready just bring your tooth brush! Not to mention a solid rental history. Offered for sale for $319,000.

12 Percheron Lane:

Great marsh and water lot on one of the Island’s newest gated communities on Hilton Head Island. Located on Jonesville Road off Spanish Wells Road, this is a MARSH VIEW LOT!!! The Paddocks has beautiful trails and sidewalks, community pool, activity lawn, outdoor ﬁreplace and even an owner’s clubhouse. Only $199,000.

29 Silver Oak:

Amazing marsh view lot on one of the newer communities on Hilton Head Island. This is in the Oak View community and is conveniently located off Spanish Wells Road and the Cross Island parkway, tucked in a private gated section call Silver Oaks. Complete with a community pool and even a community dock, now is the time to buy and build your future dream home! Wow only $129,900.

Residing in New England prevented us from visiting frequently and we depended on Rick significantly for information. He knows the market and took the time to get to know us. With that combination he was able to guide us in the proper direction in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Working with people who change their minds is difficult and with the patience of a saint Rick found us our perfect home and we closed in June of this year. There are not enough words to express our genuine gratitude to Rick and the services he provided over 5 years as well as his continuing support when we are up north. Rick is MOST EXCELLENT and we strongly recommend him.” — Gary and Dee Ouellette, MA 2013

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This 4 BR 4 BA Home is a “good cents” home with low electric bills. Hardwood floors throughout, arches, rounded corners, Cathedral ceilings, e rated windows, satellite dish much more. Fourth bedroom or bonus room. Screened porch completed the package to enjoy the view of the Golf Course and Lagoon.

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33 GOLD OAK – $289,000

This is a one of a kind floor plan. 3 BR, 2.5 BA home with approximately 2,000 sq ft. New A/C, hardwood floors, granite countertops. Downstairs room is above flood makes a great game room. This is the best buy in Oakview. Must be seen.

15 GRAHAM LANE – $369,000

Newer 3 BR 3.5 BA home in small neighborhood on dead end street. Open floor plan with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Sits on .31 acre. Each bedroom has a bathroom. Garage is entire Length of house … plenty of storage and room for a boat. Community has a tidal dock. Must see!

5B SEAHAWK LANE - $1,050,000 11 DELTA LANE - $249,000 4 RAVENWOOD ROAD - $229,000 15 KINGS TREE ROAD - $199,000 9 TRIMBLESTONE LANE - $179,000 16 RUM ROW - $441,000 2 GRAND COURT - $2,500,000 27 SINGLETON PLACE - $990,000 38 GRAHAM LANE - $99,900 24 LONG LAKE DRIVE - $29,900 232 HAMPTON LAKE DRIVE - $139,500

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36 COMBAHEE - $2,900,000

State of the Art Everything. 5 BR, 7 BA, 7,400 SF of First Class Living. Incredible water views of Broad Creek

Leamington

1 NIBLICK - $429,000

Cozy 3 BR, 2 BA Home with Golf View. Remodeled Bathrooms. New Paint, carpet and has been gently used. Bright with lots of windows and nice patio to enjoy the view. Perfect investment property or vacation home.

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70 LEAMINGTON LANE – Renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA home w/glass enclosed sunroom & generous back porch in Leamington’s private ocean/golf community. New eat-in kitchen, appliances & lighting. New master bath w/expanded closet & new powder room. New French doors to sunroom & porch w/quiet, peaceful double fairway views. New roof & freshly painted inside & out. Oversized 2-car & golf cart garage. $795,000

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377 FORT HOWELL DR. – Spacious immaculately kept home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac & overlooking the 6th fairway & lagoon of Robert Cupp Golf Course. All new hard coat stucco. Wonderfully open floor plan w/walls of windows & loads of sunlight. 4 BR/3 BA down, plus bonus room. Gorgeous kitchen w/huge family room & double-sided fireplace. Lovely master suite w/extra-large closet & dressing area. $559,000

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6 CLUB MANOR – Wonderful 3BR plus office/exercise room, 2 master baths & lagoon to golf views. Just steps from the clubhouse, golf course, & pool. This home features big volume entry & living area w/walls of windows. Fabulous kitchen full of granite, custom cabinetry & wet bar. Plus huge master suite w/double tray ceiling, custom book shelves. Plus screened porch & huge suite over garage. $549,500

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17 BRASSIE COURT – Charming 3 BR/3 BA all on one level w/open floor plan & walls of glass. Fabulous wrap-around screened porch w/multiple golf views. Located at the end of a private cul-de-sac street. Features hardwood floors, beautifully updated kitchen, double sided fireplace, granite & tumble stone back splash. Take you own golf cart to Leamington’s private beach club, pool, golf club & rec center. $524,900

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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

40 WEXFORD ON THE GREEN – Fabulous 4BR 4BA 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. $770,000 $699,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION – Waterfront all one-level remodeled 2 BR, 2 BA condo with 9 ft ceilings, crown molding, new baths, new kitchen, granite counters, travertine floors, new paint & carpet. $320,000

THE BEST “BRIARWOOD” EVER. #371. Beautifully remodeled 2/2 plus den plus loft. Desirable end unit. Incredible Golf/Lagoon view. Delightful atrium. New kitchen with Butler’s pantry. Leaseback possible. Immaculate. MUST SEE. $498,000

8 RUDDY TURNSTONE – 4 bedroom 4 bath Oceanside Sea Pines rental home located on the beach walkway with private pool and screened porch. FURN. $975,000

SEA PINES – 4TH ROW – Beautifully remodeled stucco two story with gourmet kitchen, stone floors, heated pool and spa this 3 br/3.5 ba has den and separate dining room which can be converted to 4th bedroom, easy walk to beach. Great rental projection. $959,500

37 N. CALIBOGUE CAY – Fabulous 5 BR PLUS office, 6 BA home with private dock on deep water side of CC. Hardwood floors on all first floor. Smooth tray ceilings, crown moldings, gourmet kitchen, beautifully landscaped, one area with wrought iron gates. $2,350,000

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. $335,000 Furn.

LONG COVE – Dean Winesett architectural design with loads of quality, extensive millwork, stone and wood floors, this 3 bed/3.5 ba with loft overlooks the 11th fairway of Long Cove. $499,000

3357 LAKE FOREST VILLA – Charming 3/3 townhome, super lake view across to SP Forest Preserve. Ideal for bird watching. Lots of privacy. 1-CAR GARAGE. Developer’s model because of unique setting on lake. Great primary or 2nd home. $ 365,000 F.

166 FAIRWOOD VILLA – A 2 bd/2ba + enclosed sun room which has been totally upgraded and is only steps to the beach. $299,000

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HARBOUR TOWN – HERITAGE VILLA – 3 BR, 3 BA townhouse with vaulted ceiling & new kitchen. End unit, new Pella sliders & windows. Newer HVAC, blinds & living rm furniture. Turnkey property! $369,000 furn.

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Global climate change is the ultimate green challenge for Hilton Head Island.

HE FIRST TIME. Do you remember that moment when you stepped onto a Hilton Head Island beach for the first time? For me it was March 1963. Ebb tide was way out. The beach was hard, flat, and almost 400 feet wide. Shorebirds flocked by the hundreds. Brown pelicans coasted near shore in formations numbering more than 200 members. Bottlenose dolphins trolled close to shore. Like other visitors from the Sea Crest Motel, Hilton Head Inn, and a scattering of beach houses, I wanted to stay because this island was so solitary, so beautiful. This wonderful feeling — connecting with nature — is the ambrosia that still beckons tourists to Hilton Head Island. Nature is the singular asset of this community’s vital resort-tourism economy. Nature is the cooling dip in the sea, relaxation, sunbathing, pick-up volleyball, kite flying, kayaking, fishing surf and creeks and deep bottoms, hiking, bicycling, bird watching, gardening, solitude, inspiration, romance. NOW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW SOMETHING VERY BIG WAS THREATENING THIS WONDERFUL WAY OF LIFE?

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMES HOME Climate, according to the ancient Greeks, means “the face of the earth.” How true. There is no escaping climate, no matter what shape it is in. Science more dryly defines climate as conditions, such as temperature, rainfall, and wind that prevail in a location. The Hilton Head Island climate is called subtropical meaning “adjacent to the tropics” (like Florida). Here, the weather has historically been characterized by a long, balmy spring, hot and humid summer, warm autumn with refreshing afternoon rains, and a cool winter with moderate rain and occasionally, freeze or snow flurries. Hilton Head Island is a climate resort. Tourists from Canada to Chicago to Richmond come here, seeking the sensual subtropical weather and all the beaches, swimming pools, golf courses, 76

and nature trails that provides. Yet, dependence on the usual, average weather leaves this community vulnerable. Climate changes. And as goes the climate, so goes climate tourism.

THE CLIMES, THEY ARE A-CHANGING The overwhelming body of research by climatologists from around the globe has pegged the logarithmic rise of manmade and natural carbon, methane, and other gasses in the atmosphere to the rising average temperature around Earth. This stimulus affects virtually all aspects of climate. Now climate change is the number one “green issue” in this community, and coastal communities around the globe. An international team of researchers for the United Nations World Tourism Organization have developed startling conclusions about

the impacts of climate change on tourismbased economies, and especially coastal sites. CONSIDER: • The sea level is rising. It has climbed by 400 feet since the last Ice Age. Now the rate of rise is accelerating—affecting more intense storm and tidal-driven erosion of beaches and flooding of salt marshes — cradles of the Lowcountry seafood industry. • Average annual temperature is rising. How will this affect the Hilton Head community’s climate-tourism economy? • Climate change induces unpredictable weather such as more frequent hurricanes and prolonged drought. How will this impact the climate tourism economy on Hilton Head Island? • What will the economic cost of climate change be to the real estate market?

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f ch a n g e Will the Town of Hilton Head Island respond to climate change with bold leadership on issues such as drought mitigation, more beach nourishment, salt marsh restoration, and water conservation? There is hopeful news on this front.

SERIOUS AS IT GETS In this Green Issue of Hilton Head Monthly, you will read about important initiatives to reduce waste, preserve natural resources, and build a more “sustainable” community. “Susustainability” is the productive balance of natural resources, the economy, and the community needs. To this end, a proposed Town of Hilton Head Island Baseline Sustainability Assessment in 2013 could produce a strategy.

The most important research must be the full measure of the town’s greenhouse gas emissions — the “carbon footprint.” Despite its abounding natural beauty and reputation for beach and open space conservation, this community has become “car town.” Highway 278 was designed when leaded gasoline cost 20 cents per gallon and the local population was several thousand. Now miles and miles of multiple-lane roadways invite trains of automobiles inching back and forth on the limited number of long arterial routes

between communities, retail centers, and resorts that are far away from one another. Each vehicle emits carbon, methane, and chlorofluorocarbons — the primary greenhouse gasses. The longer it takes to drive somewhere, the more emissions seep into the atmosphere. As island leaders plan a sustainable future, these fundamental issues must be solved. There is much to be done and time is short. The trump card is climate change. It impacts tourism and everything else. M March 2013

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Darius Rucker Intercollegiate draws top college teams to Long Cove Club BY LANCE HANLIN

A WORK OF ART: The golf course at Long Cove Club is widely hailed as one of Pete Dye’s finest creations. Many of the nation’s top women’s college golf teams will attempt to tame Dye’s masterpiece March 8-10 in the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. 78

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HEN UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA DIRECTOR OF GOLF PUGGY BLACKMON STARTED WORKING WITH THE WOMEN’S GOLF TEAM AT USC, HE QUICKLY REALIZED A NEED FOR A PREMIER TOURNAMENT. “You find a lot more extraordinary events on the men’s side,” said Blackmon, who grew up in Ridgeland. “We wanted to do something really extraordinary for the women.” To turn the idea into a reality, Blackmon called a couple of longtime friends. The first call was to chart-topping musician Darius Rucker, who teamed up with Blackmon for the successful Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate men’s tournament in Charleston. “He’s just an absolute golf nut and Gamecock nut,” Blackmon said. “I knew it was right up his alley.” After Rucker agreed to be involved, Blackmon’s second call was to Bob Patton, head golf professional at Long Cove Club. “Because of their track record of doing top golf tournaments, Long Cove was the first place I thought of,” Blackmon said. “They don’t do anything unless they are going to do it 110 percent.” Patton was interested but had one stipulation. “I said, ‘Listen, Puggy. If we’re doing this, we only want to have the strongest possible field. We want to stand out,’” Patton recalled. The inaugural Darius Rucker Intercollegiate did just that last year. With many of its 15 teams nationally ranked, Golfweek magazine rated the tournament the sixth toughest women’s college golf field in 2012. Alabama, the eventual national champion, won the tournament by 11 strokes. The Crimson Tide return to defend their crown against another loaded field when the 2013 Darius Rucker Intercollegiate takes place March 8-10 at Long Cove Club. The University of South Carolina is the host team. “We have another very impressive field,” South Carolina coach Kalen Harris said. “It’s going to be stacked with some very competitive teams. Our response from last year was amazing. Teams from all over the country wanted to get in. Obviously, Darius Rucker was a huge draw to that and so was Long Cove Club.”

Seven of the 15 teams coming to the tournament are ranked in the Golfweek Top 25 poll: (6) Alabama, (8) North Carolina, (10) Arizona State, (13) Arkansas, (16) Vanderbilt, (17) Virginia and (21) Georgia. Other teams in the field are Tennessee, Auburn, Louisiana State, Wake Forest, South Carolina, Central Florida, Texas Christian and Furman. A familiar face led the Crimson Tide to victory last year. Former Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy student Stephanie Meadow was the low medalist, winning by three strokes. Now a junior, the Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, native has earned medalist honors five times, the most in Alabama’s storied history. Over the summer, she won the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship and helped clinch a Curtis Cup victory for Great Britain and Ireland. She is currently the No. 11 ranked women’s collegiate golfer in the Golfweek rankings. She has been awarded an amateur exemption to the upcoming LPGA Kraft Nabisco, the first major of the season. “I am very excited about coming back to Hilton Head Island,” Meadow said. “It is a place that is very special to my heart. It was my home for several years and my parents still have a home there. It is still a home in my mind. … (The HHIJGA) was a great place for me. I definitely would not be in the same situation I am in today without them. The academy taught me so many things about golf and also life.” Other high profile golfers in the field are Georgia’s Emilie Burger (ranked No. 10), Virginia’s Brittany Altomare (12), North Carolina’s Casey Grice (16) and Vanderbilt’s Kendall Martindale (19). The tournament’s primary sponsors are Kroger and Reynolds Consumer Products. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. “These are some of the best female players in the country,” Patton said. “These girls are just a step removed from the LPGA Tour.” Instead of putting players and coaches up in hotel rooms, Long Cove members Bill Haley and Todd Brooks are providing five- and six-bedroom beach houses. Players, coaches and guests will also be treated to a private Darius Rucker concert on March 7 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. “I thoroughly enjoyed the concert last year,” Meadow said. “It is unlike any other tournament

in the country. It definitely makes it one of the best collegiate tournaments of the season.” During the three days of play, golfers will tee it up on Long Cove Club’s nationally renowned golf course, widely hailed as one of Pete Dye’s finest works of art. Rucker, USC and Long Cove Club have committed to hosting the tournament through 2016. “Hilton Head is a very intriguing place that everybody wants to visit,” Blackmon said. “I can’t say enough about the people of Long Cove. They give up their world-class golf course, their time and their energy to make this a special event for these young ladies. They do the lion’s share of the work. We’re along for the ride and it’s a great ride.” G

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DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE WHEN: March 8-10 WHERE: Long Cove Club, Hilton Head Island TEAMS: Auburn, Arizona, Furman, Louisiana State, Texas Christian, Alabama, Arkansas, Central Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest ADMISSION: Free. Public welcome ABOVE PHOTO: Former Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy student Stephanie Meadow was the low medalist of last year’s Darius Rucker Intercollegiate at Long Cove Club. Now a junior at the University of Alabama, Meadow will return to defend her title March 8-10 when the second annual event takes place on the nationally renowned Pete Dye course. March 2013

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Pettersson hopes for another BIG finish in RBC Heritage HOW SWEDE IT IS: Carl Pettersson enjoyed the spoils of a five-shot victory in last year’s RBC Heritage. He returns to defend his title April 15-21 in the 45th RBC Heritage.

BY LANCE HANLIN

HREE HOURS, 48 MINUTES. That’s how long it took professional golfers Carl Pettersson and Colt Knost to play a round at Harbour Town Golf Links last year. “Pretty good … for a couple of fat guys,” Pettersson joked. For the record, the PGA Tour media guide underrates Pettersson at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. Knost is listed at 5-foot-9, 215 pounds. Neither is considered morbidly obese compared to the general public. When compared to many of their athletic rivals on the PGA Tour though, both Pettersson and Knost could have seats reserved at the Klump family dinner table. After winning the 2012 RBC Heritage by five strokes, Pettersson kept the self-deprecating humor rolling by channeling his inner Chris Farley while slipping on the tartan jacket. “Fat guy in a little coat, huh,” he said. 80

Pettersson’s comfortable win proved once again you don’t have to be in great shape to play great golf. “Ultimately it’s a hand-eye coordination sport,” Pettersson said. “Just because you don’t look like an athlete doesn’t mean you’re not an athlete. We’re not running marathons here, we’re just walking 18 holes.” The leaderboard proved his point. Knost was in contention all weekend and wound up in third place. Veterans Billy Mayfair (5-9, 195) and Kevin Stadler (5-10, 250) tied for fourth. Two-time winner Boo Weekley (6-0, 210) tied for sixth. All of those guys have a little extra padding around the midsection. Pettersson will eye another big finish April 18-21 when the 45th annual RBC Heritage returns to Hilton Head Island. He is one of seven past champions who made an early commitment to play in South Carolina’s only PGA Tour stop. Here is a look at seven winners returning. G

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RETURNING CHAMPIONS CARL PETTERSSON

NICKNAMES: Redneck Swede BORN: Aug. 29, 1977 (age 35) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-11, 195 NATIONALITY: Sweden RESIDENCE: Raleigh, N.C. COLLEGE: NC State University TURNED PRO: 2000 PGA TOUR WINS: 5 MAJORS WON: None HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 10 HERITAGE WINS: 2012 (270) ON HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS: “I like all the holes. I don’t have one hole on the front nine where I feel awkward over the tee shot or second shot. The back nine I’ve got a few holes, 10, I’m scared to go left. And 14 is a tough tee shot, the par-3. It’s fun to play. You have to hit shots. Even if you hit it into the trees, if you can move it right to left, left to right, you can usually get it on the green or close to the green. It’s a shotmaker’s golf course.” FUN FACTS: By working out and improving his diet, Pettersson lost 30 pounds prior to the 2009 season. After the slimmed-down Swede missed 12 cuts and dropped to 154th on the points list, he decided to put the weight back on. His diet? “Ten beers and a tub of ice cream before bed,” he joked. With five PGA Tour wins, he is tied with Jesper Parnevik for most victories by a Swedish player.

BRANDT SNEDEKER

NICKNAMES: Sneds BORN: Dec. 8, 1980 (age 32) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1, 185 NATIONALITY: United States RESIDENCE: Nashville, Tenn. COLLEGE: Vanderbilt University TURNED PRO: 2004 PGA TOUR WINS: 4 MAJORS WON: None HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 7 HERITAGE WINS: 2011 (272) ON HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS: “It’s cool to go to a golf course that’s really old school. This is an old traditional golf course, not real long. We don’t see it very often. When you’ve got something good, you don’t have to mess with it. I think it stands the test of time. The winning scores have been about the same for the last 35 years. The technology has changed a whole lot, so it shows you what kind of golf course it is.” FUN FACTS: Snedeker won the 2012 FedEx Cup, earning a check for $11.4 million. He compared the big payday to hitting the lottery. Despite the extra cash, he still drives the same GMC Denali he has for years (with a broken door handle) and still lives a mile from where he grew up in Nashville. He was PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2007. His big brother, Haymes, won Big Break X: Michigan.

JIM FURYK

NICKNAMES: The Grinder, The Businessman BORN: May 12, 1970 (age 42) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2, 185 NATIONALITY: United States RESIDENCE: Pointe Vedra Beach, Fla. COLLEGE: University of AZ TURNED PRO: 1992 PGA TOUR WINS: 16 MAJORS WON: 2003 U.S. Open HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 14 HERITAGE WINS: 2010 (271) ON HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS: “You have to be able to control the golf ball. You have to hit high shots, low shots, curve it right to left, left to right. If you don’t have control of the golf ball you’re going to struggle at this golf course. You’re not going to skank it around for very long, and eventually you’re going to be in trouble. It’s about hitting fairways, but a lot of times it’s about hitting the proper side of the fairway.” FUN FACTS: Furyk’s trademark looping golf swing begins with a setup that has the ball at the heel of the club instead of the center, or even the toe. This moves his 6-foot-2 frame in so close that his hands are virtually touching his thighs. Commentator David Feherty memorably described Furyk’s swing as “an octopus falling out of a tree.”

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RETURNING CHAMPIONS (cont.) JUSTIN LEONARD

STEWART CINK

THOMAS WEEKLEY

GLEN DAY

NICKNAMES: Jasper BORN: June 15, 1972 (age 40) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9, 170 NATIONALITY: United States RESIDENCE: Dallas, Texas COLLEGE: University of Texas TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 PGA TOUR WINS: 12 MAJORS WON: 1997 British Open HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 15 HERITAGE WINS: 2002 (270) ON HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS: “Well, I’ve always loved the golf course but I really didn’t play very well there. I never could really figure out why and still haven’t, why I struggled there early in my career. But I love playing the golf course. I’ve had a little bit of success since ’02. Anytime you’ve had success, especially when you’ve won, it’s fun to come back and relive some of those shots and feelings.” FUN FACTS: According to his wife, Leonard is deathly afraid of oceans and lakes. When he is home, he makes a juice of carrot, apple, lemon and kale each morning for breakfast and doesn’t eat solid food until lunch. He once hand-washed a courtesy car because he thought it was too dirty.

NICKNAMES: Boo BORN: July 23, 1973 (age 39) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0, 210 NATIONALITY: United States RESIDENCE: Jay, Fla. COLLEGE: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997 PGA TOUR WINS: 2 MAJORS WON: None HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 6 HERITAGE WINS: 2007 (270), 2008 (269) ON HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS: “This golf course just suits me It’s very, very, very similar to what I grew up playing, having to hit it a certain distance off the tee, and having to shape your shots around the greens.” FUN FACTS: Weekley is best known in golf for riding his driver cowboy horse style in the 2008 Ryder Cup. He claims he fought an orangutan when he was 16 at the county fair (the ape knocked him unconscious with the bout’s first punch). In 2008, airport security found shotgun shells mistakenly left in his carry-on bag following a hunting trip. The most embarrassing part for Boo? The strip search. 82

NICKNAMES: Big League Stew, Kitchen BORN: May 21, 1973 (age 39) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-4, 205 NATIONALITY: United States RESIDENCE: Duluth, Ga. COLLEGE: Georgia Tech TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 PGA TOUR WINS: 6 MAJORS WON: 2009 British Open HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 13 HERITAGE WINS: 2000 (270), 2004 (274) ON HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS: “I think what this course does is it puts people into two camps psychologically: You either get into the camp where you feel like you’re in jail because of the trees and how close everything is and the small greens or you feel like your goal is well defined by a smaller target. I think I go in the second camp, so I just feel at ease.” FUN FACTS: On the Late Show with David Letterman, Cink joked instead of “fore” he often yells, “hit the deck losers.” He also claimed he can fit seven golf balls in his mouth. His passion off the course? Barbecuing. He has perfected a few recipes and often shares on his Twitter account.

NICKNAMES: All Day BORN: Nov. 16, 1965 (age 47) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-10, 170 NATIONALITY: United States RESIDENCE: Little Rock, Ark. COLLEGE: University of Oklahoma TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1988 PGA TOUR WINS: 1 MAJORS WON: None HERITAGE APPEARANCES: 19 HERITAGE WINS: 1999 (274) ON THE HERITAGE: “The list of players that have won here are very good players and it is extremely nice to see my name amongst that list.” FUN FACTS: Day was the last player penalized a stroke for slow play on the PGA Tour (hence the nickname). It happened in the 1995 Honda Classic, where it took more than four hours to complete his third round. Four years later, he defeated Payne Stewart in a playoff to win the MCI Classic. In that tournament, he became the first golfer to win a professional tournament using a Nike golf ball. He started playing golf at age 2 and had a 5 handicap by the age of 10.

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international PGA Tour professionals are also scheduled to play in the 45th RBC Heritage. KJ Choi, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell and Rory Sabbatini are all seeking their first tartan jacket. The rest of the 144-player field is expected to be announced by the end of the month.

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45TH RBC HERITAGE, PGA TOUR EVENT WHEN: April 15-21 WHERE: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island MORE INFO: www.rbcheritage.com; 843-671-2448

TICKETS NOW ON SALE Tickets for the 45th RBC Heritage can be purchased online at www.rbeheritage.com or by calling tournament headquarters at 843-671-2448. Ages 15 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Ticket options are: CLUBHOUSE BADGE: $190. Offers access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event. Includes admission to the clubhouse featuring private restrooms and the Heritage Pavilion. Two on-course hospitality venues available with food and beverage for purchase. GROUNDS BADGE: $150. Access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event. ARNOLD PALMER PASS: $395. Enhanced ticket booklet grants access to two private entertainment venues. Access to the tournament grounds and clubhouse for all seven days of the event. Admission to two on-course climate controlled venues on holes 15 and 18, Thursday through Sunday. A daily buffet, draft beer, wine and soft drinks included at both venues. Spirits are available for purchase. DAILY TICKETS: Friday and Saturday tickets are priced at $60 each. Thursday and Sundays are $50 each. Access to the tournament grounds. Prices increase $10 per ticket during tournament week. PRACTICE ROUND TICKETS: $35. Access to the practice rounds and Pro-Ams Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of tournament week. Autographs and cameras welcome. March 2013

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A Bright idea The Oldfield Golf Club March For Babies Golf Tournament gives golfers a chance to play the exclusive Greg Norman course while raising money for a good cause

BY LANCE HANLIN

O CELEBRATE THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF THE MARCH OF DIMES, KYLEEN AND BRANDON BRIGHT’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOPE TO RAISE $7,500 FOR THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THROUGH A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT OLDFIELD CLUB IN OKATIE. The Oldfield Club March For Babies Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, March 9, at the exclusive Greg Norman-designed course, located on the banks of the Okatie River. The cost is $125 per player or $400 per four-person team and includes a barbecue lunch, proximity prizes, hole-in-one contests, a raffle and silent auction items. “It’s for a great cause,” Kyleen said. The tournament will honor the Brights’ two sons, Joey and Logan. Three years ago the twins were born three months premature. The Brights became involved in the March of Dimes shortly after, raising $3,650 in 2011 and $6,117 in 2012 through the March for Babies Walk in Beaufort. This year, they had a Bright idea. Why not give local golfers an opportunity to play the private course while raising even more money for 84

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: The Greg Norman golf course at Oldfield Club is usually reserved for members but all golfers have the chance to play it this month in the Oldfield Golf Club March For Babies Golf Tournament.

the March for Babies Walk (set for April 20 in Beaufort)? “We live in Oldfield so I kind of had the connections there,” Kyleen said. “The March of Dimes helps families in so many ways. It just kind of hit home for us. We try to do whatever we can each year now.” Three years ago, Kyleen traveled to Ohio when she was 21 weeks pregnant for her baby shower when her water ruptured. Doctors told her she had to make it to at least 25 weeks in order for her children to have a chance. She made it to 28 weeks. “They told me 50 percent of women in that scenario will deliver within one week,” Kyleen said. “Of the 50 percent left, another 50 percent will deliver in the second week. Making it seven weeks was a true miracle.” Joey and Logan have grown into normal 3-year-old boys and both are already obsessed with golf. They spend a good portion of the day waiving at passing golfers from the back porch of their house, located off the No. 5 hole. “We are very lucky,” Kyleen said. “That is why we want to help raise money – so others don’t have to go through what we went through. We had a happy ending but many do not.” G

NEWS AND NOTES INDIGO RUN HOSTING SPMA GOLF CLASSIC The 2nd annual Sea Pines Montessori Academy Golf Classic is set for March 14 at The Golf Club at Indigo Run. Proceeds benefit the SPMA. The format is a four-player team scramble. Registration is at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at noon. Beverages will be provided during the round. An awards banquet and open bar will follow play. The cost is $150 per player or $600 per four-player team. SPMA is a private, non-profit school serving families from Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. For more information call Marc Bergman at 843-6836106 or e-mail spmagolfclassic@ spma.com.

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OLDFIELD GOLF CLUB MARCH FOR BABIES GOLF TOURNAMENT WHEN: 10 a.m., March 9 WHERE: Oldfield Golf Club COST: $125 per player, $400 per team TO REGISTER: Call Kevin Hankey at 843-6454601 or email khankey@ oldfieldsc.com ABOVE PHOTO: Kyleen and Brandon Bright are raising money for the March of Dimes in honor of their twin sons, Joey and Logan, who were born three months premature.

Harbour Town Golf Links, located inside Sea Pines Resort, was listed 96th in the 2013-14 edition of America’s 100 Greatest Courses and 18th on the list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses. The Rolex course rankings were published in Golf Digest in February. May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff was 27th on the public courses list. Just outside of the top 100 were Long Cove Club (138), Secession Golf Club (150), Colleton River’s Nicklaus Course (160) and Chechessee Creek Club (178).

LOCAL GOLFER HITS DOUBLE EAGLE Jerry Fiore made the shot of a lifetime on Feb. 3 at Hampton Hall Club, sinking an extremely rare double eagle on hole No. 11. Fiore made the 260-yard shot during Hampton Hall’s Super Bowl Extravaganza Tournament. He used a Taylor Made RocketBallz 3 Wood.

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OUR READERS RULE The Hilton Head Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards Party helped break in the new ballroom at the Westin with the very best food, drink, fun and music in the Lowcountry. And yes, we have empirical evidence, in the form of your votes, to back that claim up. We’d like to thank everyone who came out and shared their time and talent, including musical acts Bob Masteller and Cranford & Sons. We had a blast meeting our readers, and not to brag, but we raised over $2,000 for Volunteers in Medicine. Photos by Arno Dimmling unless otherwise marked.

Signe Gardo of Signe’s Bakery made sure everyone’s sweet tooth went home happy.

The SERG group’s megabooth took up nearly a whole wall of the party, with something from almost all of their restaurants including Black Marlin, Skull Creek Boathouse, Frankie Bones, The Lodge and WiseGuys.

Rush and Jessica Lowther enjoyed the party.

Great food was everywhere; even Gifted got in on it with succulent snacks.

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Scan the page with the Layar app to hear Cranford & Sons’ performance of East Virginia.

LEFT: Monthly publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb cozies up with the Jazz Corner’s Bob Masteller. RIGHT: Carla Williams, Jessica Finlin and Linda Test of Tara’s.

MEANWHILE, IN THE HILTON HEAD MONTHLY PHOTOBOOTH...

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p Jake the Salty Dog hops in for a quick photo op with Cranford & Sons. u Jill Boyd of Michael Anthony’s dishes up some Italian sausage with cannelini beans.

p Marianna Barbrey, Lauren Thomas, Kristin Magowitz of J Banks Design were all smiles. t Karen Cully of Harbour Health Insurance. q Cranford & Sons filled the dance floor fairly quickly for a stomping set that served as a sendoff for the band’s tour through the north (they piled into the van immediately after the party and hit the road).

u Linda Bloom and Ginger Allen of Volunteers in Medicine. q Kathy Steele and Bonnie Caretti of the Westin Spa. The party was held in the Westin’s newly renovated ballroom the day it opened.

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AISLE SEE YOU THERE The Hilton Head Monthly Bridal Show brought out some of the area’s finest wedding professionals, plus scores of area brides-to-be looking to pin down the details for their big day.

 Kim and Caroline Molloy showed off a few wedding fashions during the show.

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 Kendall and Kearston Gonzalez made beautiful music throughout the show.

 Pat Duda, Kelly Shanks, bride-to-be Pat Shanks, Paige Shanks, and Taylor Parker paused for a moment to smile for our camera.

 Elaine Creamer of Elaine’s Cake Creations & Sugar Garden chats with guests. PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

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 Several vendors from the show gather to talk shop.

 Food and fun came together at the SERG restaurant booth.

 Jamie Bodie leads a grooms-only workshop teaching the secrets of being “the man.”

Scan either of these pages individually with your Layar app to see musical performances from Kearston Gonzalez (this page, top) and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (opposite page). 88

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WELL, SHOOT The Children’s Relief Fund recently held its second annual Sporting Clays Shoot at Forest City Gun Club in Savannah, Ga. The event was a fundraiser to benefit programs for our local special needs children. p Pat Byrne, David Foulke, James Bartholomew, and Jim Foulke are ready to ride during the Sporting Clays Shoot. q Dwight Trew, Brent Trew, Sue Trew, and JB Trew share a quick photo shoot before the actual shooting begins. q q

Volunteers Elizabeth Hancock, Susan Zitello, Marsha Ivans, and Leisa Cram helped make the event possible.

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HHSO PRESENTS SURPRISE PERFORMANCE OF KUMBAYA At the seventh concert of the HHSO season, a surprise encore of a new orchestral arrangement of the traditional Gullah song Kumbaya was performed by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and performed by four young violinists, winners of the famed Sphinx Competition. The arrangement was dedicated to Hilton Head Islander, Lavon Stevens (center) who was presented with a framed score, cover and dedication at the conclusion of the performance by HHSO President, Mary Briggs (right). Conductor John Morris Russell (left) was on hand.

KING CROWNED AT THE BALL One of the Island’s well-known community leaders, J. Dudley King, Jr., was honored with the coveted Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizenship Award during the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce’s annual ball held Saturday evening, Feb. 6. The award was presented to King during the Oscar-themed event at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.

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The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 17. It’s been 30 years since a few locals arranged an impromptu mobile salute to Ireland, and in the meantime our island’s little St. Paddy’s parade has grown into one of the calendar’s most enjoyable events. See page 103 to find out why you should go.

Gypsy

March 14-17. The Sun City Community Theatre presents the uproarious musical comedy Gypsy at Magnolia Hall. Let a cast of Sun City players entertain you along with a dozen younger players from all over the Lowcountry. Read all about the production on page 98. 90

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This March, the madness isn’t just on the basketball court.

Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry’s Cooks & Books March 3 Some of the area’s most talented authors and the most mouth-watering food combine for a feast of the mind and the mouth. For all the details, see page 100.

Beaufort Twilight Run

March 23 Runners from all over the country will converge on Habersham Village in Beaufort for a 5k and 8k run. This being the Lowcountry, there will be beer and oysters afterward.

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FOOD 7th Annual Cooks & Books: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 3 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. See page 100 for the full rundown on this sweet combination of the literary and epicurean. 843-815-6616, daeschenbach1@ lowcountryliteracy.org, or www.lowcountryliteracy.org Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival: March 4-9 at various locations around Hilton Head Island. Wine and dine at the island's biggest celebration of food and drink. Check out page 126 for the full schedule and details. The Pre-Wingfest Party: 5-8 p.m. March 22 at Shelter Cove Park. Several area restaurants will cook up chicken wings while Street Meet prepares food for the non-chicken wing eaters. Treble Jay will be on stage rocking the night away and the kid’s zone will be open for the little ones. Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest: 5-8 p.m. April 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The popular, family-friendly event serves as the David M. Carmines Memorial Wingfest 18 Presented by Hargray: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. March 23 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The Island Recreation Association and Hargray are proud to present the 18th annual Wingfest, where over 6,000 lbs. of chicken wings will be served. A flock of 15–20 local restaurants will cook their best wings in a fun-filled, family-friendly festive atmosphere. There will be many activities such as a kid’s zone, rock climbing wall and bungee jump.

Foundation's annual fundraiser with proceeds – from admissions, beverage sales, restaurant purveyor fees, artists’ fees and auction funds – benefiting the American Cancer Society, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center and the Island Recreation Scholarship Fund. Participating restaurants include: Alexander’s, American Culinary Federation, Black Marlin, Bluffton Oyster Co., The Chart House, Cool Breeze, The Crazy Crab, Gillan's Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar, Hana Sushi, Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks, Island Kettle Corn, The Old Oyster Factory, Red Fish, Skull Creek Boathouse, Steamers Seafood, and Street Meet. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids younger than 12. Food and refreshments available for purchase with tickets. 843-681-2772, ext.137, or davidmcarmines.org

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Custom Audio Video provides a big screen television to watch all the March Madness basketball. Live music from 107.9’s Brad Wells Band, Deas Guyz and the Good Times Band will play while Adventure Radio will be on hand broadcasting all the excitement. Admission is $5, with children 10 and under getting in free. All event proceeds go to the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association’s Children’s Scholarship Fund, “where no child is denied recreation opportunities.” 843-681-7273, info@ islandreccenter.org, or www.islandreccenter.org

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Promising Picassos

“Solitaria” by Susana Reyes

“Jordan” by Emily Beasley

“Self Portrait” by Gracie Anderson

For over 20 years the Island School Council for the Arts (ISCA) has proudly supported promising artists and their art teachers with the Promising Picassos Student Art Exhibition. This year, in recognition of National Youth Art Month, ISCA has taken the opportunity to showcase student artwork in local prominent businesses throughout the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area. “We have had such an overwhelming positive response from the businesses in our community,” said Patti Maurer, ISCA president. “I truly believe the community is going to be amazed at the extremely high quality of artwork our students are creating. ISCA is thrilled these student masterpieces will be displayed throughout the area for the entire month of March.” Throughout March, works from the 2013 Promising Picassos Student Art Exhibition will be displayed at these businesses: BNC Bank, Coastal Plains Insurance, Core Pilates, Four Corners Gallery, Frey Media, Georgia Skin & Cancer Clinic, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Hilton Head ENT & Sinus Center, Island Getaway Rentals, J Costello Gallery, Main Street Youth Theatre, Maye River Gallery, McNair Law Firm, Morris & Whiteside Galleries, Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head, Pino Gelato, Picture This Gallery, Pineland Station, Pluff Mud Art Gallery and Tobin Bone & Joint Surgery. The student art exhibit will also be on display at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and at the Youth Arts Fest from 12-4 p.m. March 2 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. This community initiative has created new viewing opportunities for the public with the premier of a new Student Art Corridor exhibit beginning March 4 in the Starbuck's Pineland Station location, as a result of collaborative efforts with ISCA and the Hilton Head Art League. For more information, call ISCA at 368-8486.

uu “Self Portrait” by Katsuya Asano

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“Spider Web in the Fog” by Chloe Pinnock

“Boxing” by Deia Hunt

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Continued from page 91 harmony, its music and its people, with a show packed with American favorites, jazz standards, an audience sing-along, plus an appearance by the youth chorus Savannah Storm. Tickets $15 in advance at Burke's Pharmacy, Celebration Supplies or from your friendly neighborhood barbershopper, or $20 at the door. www.hhibarbershoppers.org Songwriters in the Round: the Carolina Series: 3 p.m. March 3 at ARTworks in Beaufort. Expect a delightful evening and bring along someone to share a good laugh: Carroll Brown, Big Frank Waddell, and Michael Reno Harrell are accomplished writers, born and raised in the Carolinas, from the North Carolina mountains to the South Carolina Lowcountry. They each tell engaging real-life stories, in rhyme and song and in knee-slapping prose. Some are humorous, and some will tug at your own memories. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787 www.artworksinbeaufort.org Bye Bye Birdie: 7 p.m. March 6-9 and 13-16, 2 p.m. March 10 at Main Street Youth Theater. The community’s only youth-specific theater company returns to its first real home, the former Main Street Theater, for a homecoming performance of a musical theater classic. Directed and choreographed by Jodi Layman and music directed by Cynthia Vaughan-Savage, Bye Bye Birdie brings to the stage 40 local children, teens and adults.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. Group rates are available for 10 or more. 843-689-6246 or www.msyt.org Tom & Jef: New Mime Theater: 7:30 p.m. March 8 at ARTworks in Beaufort. In this onstage world of New Mime Theater, a man encounters an amoebic character; another character's mirror image takes over his life; and a student tries his hand at cheating on a test with cataclysmic results. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787 www.artworksinbeaufort.org The Song Emerging: Craig Bickhardt in Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 9 at ARTworks in Beaufort. In a world where everything is disposable, from ink pens to diapers to electronics, songwriter Craig Bickhardt makes certain his music stands the test of time. Bickhardt crafted "Tender Mercies," and his songs have also found their way onto platinum and Grammy winning albums by legends such as Ray Charles, BB King, Martina McBride, The Judds, and Dianne Schuur. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787 www.artworksinbeaufort.org

THE ARTS Paper Canvas: The works of Mary Ann Putzier: March 4-30 with opening reception from 3-5 p.m. March 10 at the Society of Bluffton Artists. The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “Paper Canvas,” featuring the extraordinary watercolor paintings

The United States Air Force Heritage Brass: 6 p.m. March 19 at Center Stage in Beaufort Town Center. Bring your chairs and enjoy this concert given by the United States Air Force Heritage Brass of the USAF Heritage of America Band, free and open to the public, rain or shine. 843-379-2787 or www. ArtWorksInBeaufort.org 94

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lowcountry calendar of accomplished teacher and artist Mary Ann Putzier. Watercolor and porcelain (china painting) are her favorite mediums. Her style is mainly representational. Subject inspiration mostly comes from travel, personal experiences and immediate surroundings. The camera is her indispensable resource tool. In addition she has done numerous commissions. 843-757-6586 sobagallery.com

FUNDRAISERS Jewels and Jeans: 6-9 p.m. March 2 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. It will be a “little bit country and a little bit rock n’ roll” when The Foundation for Educational Excellence holds its “Jewels and Jeans” gala to benefit children and teachers in Beaufort County public schools. Headlining the evening is everyone’s favorite band, Deas Guyz. While Reggie Deas and his band entertain, guests will enjoy delicious delicacies from award winning

Country Club Chef Mark Lietzke, silent and live auction items, and the presentation of this year’s “Inspiration” award winner. The 2013 Inspiration Award recipient is Dr. Wayne Carbiener, a former member of the Beaufort County Board of Education and contributor to the foundation. The ticket price for Jewels and Jeans is $48 per person and can be purchased in advance at Burke’s Pharmacy on Hilton Head and Markel’s Card and Gift Shop in Bluffton. Tickets can also be purchased online. 843-322-2306 www.foundationedexcellence.com Thomas Heyward Academy Alumni Association Spring Gala: 7-11 p.m. March 2 at the Jasper County Farmer's Market in Ridgeland. The Spring Gala serves as THA’s largest fundraiser, and in its first year, raised approximately $21,000 for technology and education improvements. The gala is open to the community ages 18 and older and will feature

live entertainment by Joshua Foxx, light hors d’oeuvres, beer/wine, and a live and silent auction with hundreds of items. 843-368-5077 or THArebels@gmail. com

SPORTS Special Olympics National Tennis Invitational: March 11-13 at Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club. Come watch Special Olympic tennis athletes as they participate in the National Tennis Invitational held at the Shipyard location. Times to be announced. 843-785-8388 www.ptrtennis.org Subaru of Hilton Head Shamrock Run: 8 a.m. March 16 at New York City Pizza in Heritage Plaza. Hilton Head Island’s Annual “Running of the Green” is a fun and healthy St. Continues on page 94 >>

Unspoken Dialogue: Black and white photography by Donna Varner and Jean-Marie Côté: March 5-30 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. March 6 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The mystery and modernity of black and white photography comes to the Lowcountry at the hands of fine art photographers Donna Varner and Jean-Marie Côté.The exhibition, Unspoken Dialogue, now showing at the Art League of Hilton Head, is strong on design and emotional appeal. Enigmatic yet approachable, Unspoken Dialogue, presents fine art photography that offers unexpected views of artful nature of the world around us. 843-842-ARTS www. artshhi.org

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Carving & Sculpting Soapstone with Karen Brodie: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. March 16 at ARTworks in Beaufort. Karen Brodie, a second-generation stone sculptor, guides and supports you as you explore your artistic side to create truly unique sculpture. $115/person. Tools, sandpaper, polishing paper and finishing supplies for your cormorant, base and the next sculpture you will create are provided by Karen Brodie. 843-379-2787or www. artworksinbeaufort.org

Continued from page 95 Patrick’s Day family tradition. Start the St. Patrick’s Day celebration early and “get your Irish on.” The fun and colorful 5K Run & Health Walk will start in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza. The flat and fast Shamrock Run race course also starts on Pope Avenue in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza. It will take runners down Pope Avenue, North Forest Beach Drive and then back on Lagoon Road to the finish inside Coligny Plaza. New York City will host the Shamrock Run Block Party following the event featuring the event awards ceremony, refreshments, pizza, music and door prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus the top three in each age category will also receive unique awards. Everyone will be eligible to win some great door prizes. The first

400 participants will receive a colorful Shamrock Run T-shirt and St. Patrick’s Day party beads. 843-757-8520 or www.bearfootsports. com Spring Tennis Fest: March 2-30 at Van Der Meer Tennis. Come watch top notch college tennis athletes as they play matches throughout the month of March. 843-785-8399 or www.springtennisfest.com Sea Pines Montessori Academy Golf Classic: March 14 at The Golf Club at Indigo Run. 843-683-6106 or spmagolfclassic@ spma.com CAPA Golf Challenge: 12 p.m. March 8 at Old Tabby Links, Spring Island. Men and women of any golf skill level are invited to play. Teams of

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four will play using the Texas Shamble format. The entry fee is $175 per player or $660 for a four person team. All players receive a round of golf with cart, practice range and balls, tee gift, box lunch, course beverages. A Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award Party for all sponsors and golfers to be held on-site immediately following play. All proceeds will go to the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort, a United Way agency. 843-524-4350, capa714@earthlink. net.www.capabeaufort.org Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR) and Oyster Roast: 4:30-10:30 p.m. March 23 at Habersham Village in Beaufort. Participants from all over the Lowcountry and 22 states will participate in this race which includes a kids' 1/4 mile fun run, 5K run and fun walk, then the 8K run. An oyster roast afterward will feature beer, oysters, plus food options for adults and kids

from Sea Eagle Market. The Brewer Band will be on hand to play. www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com

EDUCATION Photography 101: 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning March 5 at The LENS in Pineland Station. Members of the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island will teach the basics of photography, including camera buttons and controls, exposure, composition, and postprocessing. It is intended for beginners and open to the general public. An SLR or mirrorless camera is recommended. Class size limited to 15; Preregistration required, class runs for five 1.5-hour sessions. Cost is $50 for members, $75 for nonmembers. 843-734-274-1796 or www.cchhi.net Pieces of Your Past: 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 6 at The Heritage Library.

Microsoft Word isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for text. Carol Clemens, veteran genealogist, will conduct this hands-on class that will teach you how to create a family narrative complete with photos, maps, newspaper clippings, clip art, documents, etc. that you will integrate into your narrative. You are encouraged to bring your laptop. Reservations recommended. $20 members/$25 nonmembers. 843-686-6560 Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 6 and 27. The Coastal Discovery Museum presents a birdwatching program to include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. These varying areas allow participants to see many different species of birds. Several species of shore birds can usually be seen in the mud flats in the salt marsh, while many species of wading birds could potentially be seen

around the marsh and fresh water lagoons. Space is limited to 15 (ages 12 and older). Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars and the program will be canceled in case of rain. The program is $12 per person and reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 Bottlenose Dolphin and the Dolphin Project: 3 p.m. March 12 at The Coastal Discovery Museum. Speaker Peach Hubbard will focus on the anatomy and unique behaviors of our dolphins as well as the threats facing them. Hubbard has been involved with The Dolphin Project for nine years and currently serves as its president. Dolphin video and audio elements within the program enhance the presentation. The program will end with a brief overview of the role of The Dolphin Project volunteers in Continues on page 99 >>

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‘Gypsy’ set to ‘Entertain You’ in Sun City BY GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS

oe-tapping music and a plethora of talent will fill the stage while “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” in the Sun City Community Theatre musical production “Gypsy,” on stage at Magnolia Hall March 14-17. When Mama Rose decides her daughters Louise and Lee will go into show business, into show business they will go whether they want to or not. Louise discovers she has the talent to make it big on stage, earning fame as striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee – definitely not what Mama had in mind. The story is told to the backdrop of the tough show biz life of the 1920s and ‘30s. The Broadway musical opened in 1959 with a score written by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim. The story is based on the book by Arthur Laurents who subsequently directed four Broadway and West End revivals. For many years audiences have enjoyed “Let Me Entertain You,” “Together, Wherever We Go” and “Some

People.” Sun City’s production will bring the county’s younger talent together with several seasoned performers to create a musical gem that is open to the public. Mae McMichael is Mama Rose, a role played by Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters, Tyne Daly and Patti LuPone. Dianne Gibb plays Gypsy Rose Lee and John Lavelle is Herbie, Mama’s beloved. Of special note are the 20 young performers from Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort ranging in age from 8 to 20. All have had previous performing experience in their schools and on local stages. “Gypsy” is directed by Wendell MacNeal and produced by Bernadette MacNeal, musical direction is provided by Art Hansen and Hinda Klinghoffer is the choreographer. Performances are 7:30 p.m. March 14-16 and 2 p.m. March 17 and tickets are $23. The show is open to the general public and tickets may be purchased by calling Louise Leonhardt, ticket operations manager, at 6452700 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets ordered may be picked up at the will-call window or purchased one hour prior to curtain.

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Continued from page 97 protecting the dolphins and our shared environment. The cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 224 Learn to throw a cast net: 2 p.m. March 12, 26 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. This hands-on program will show you the best way to learn to ‘open that net’ on every cast. Presented by Scott Moody, a local angler, who grew up primarily with salt water fishing and diving. Moody will share his experiences with others to help grow the sport of fishing in this class. For ages 12 and older, cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. Beginners are welcome, and you may bring your own net, or a loaner will be made available to you. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or coastaldiscovery.org Create your own free and easy genealogy website: 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 13 at The Heritage Library. Carol Clemens, veteran genealogist,

will walk you through how to use a free online service to create your own website for genealogy and photos. The website offers an array of templates and options that make the task easy. No knowledge of website building is necessary. Must know how to upload and work with photos online. Reservations recommended. $20 members/$25 nonmembers. 843-686-6560 Combing the Census for Clues: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. March 20 at The Heritage Library. Jan Alpert, pastpresident of the National Genealogical Society, will review information which is unique in each census year and why it is important to find your family in every census including 1940 and those before 1850. Experience level is beginner through intermediate. Reservations recommended. $20 members/$25 nonmembers. 843-686-6560 Animals of the Lowcountry: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. March 25 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. The Continues on page 102 >>

MARCH EVENTS AT THE SEA PINES RESORT Sunset Crabbing Monday & Wednesday 4:30-6 p.m. March 25 & 27 Enjoy the beautiful sunset as we search for Hilton Head Island’s largest crab species, the blue crab, hermit crabs, seagulls, and Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins may also make appearances. Supplies provided: catch and release. For additional information about this activity please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843.842.1979. $15/adult, $10/ child (ages 12 & younger). Gregg Russell Concerts 7:30-9 p.m. March 25–29 Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a classic at The Sea Pines Resort. You’ll find him under the famed Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, entertaining adults and children, alike, and his concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary

Craft Cove 12-3 p.m. Monday – Friday, March 25–31 Children and adults can enjoy a variety of craft activities at Craft Cove, which is located at The Sea Pines Beach Club. For additional information about these activities please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843.842.1979 Family Freshwater Fishing 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 & 28; Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Watch for turtles, alligators and birds as we fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Supplies provided; catch & release. Reservations are required and may be made by calling The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843.842.1979. $15/adult, $10/ child (ages 12 & younger).

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Cooks & Books Go ahead: Name one other event where you can sample gourmet food prepared by 18 of the top restaurants in the area, mingle with 17 Lowcountry authors, purchase autographed books, and watch a kitchen competition between some of the area's most talented chefs. If you didn't already say Cooks & Books, then you haven't experienced the seven-year tradition which returns this year to the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The 2013 edition runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 3. Coordinated by the Friends of Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, this highly anticipated event draws locals and visitors alike to an afternoon of food and fun that is family friendly. It all culminates with “The Heat is On,” a competition pitting area chefs against one another in a head-to-head cookoff. Advance tickets are $15 per person, $20 at the door and include unlimited

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restaurant tastings, the opportunity to meet the authors and to watch the chefs’ competition. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at Burke’s Pharmacy on Main Street and Le Cookery at Wexford Village, Hilton Head; Markel’s Cards & Gifts in Kittie’s Crossing, Bluffton; or at Literacy Volunteers’ offices: 4 Oak Park Drive in Hilton Head, 1-B Kittie’s Landing Way in Bluffton. You can also purchase Cooks & Books tickets online. In addition to the Sunday festivities, you can kick off this weekend of celebration of the culinary and literary arts at the Cooks & Books Preview Party to be held from 6-9 p.m. March 1 at TidePointe. Tickets are $85 per person in advance, and space is limited. Contact Literacy Volunteers at their Bluffton office at 815-6616 or purchase tickets online at www. lowcountryliteracy.org.

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Participating Restaurants include: Alligator Grille Benny Hudson Seafood Bomboras Grille Chart House Corner Perk Café CQ’s Ela’s Blu Water Grille Frankie Bones Gillan’s Participating Authors include: Randy Bazemore Ken Berger Pat Branning Jon Buchan Claire Cook Will Cross Lydia Inglett Pam Kessler Kim Likins

Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse Michael Anthony’s Mulberry Street Trattoria Old Fort Pub Pino Gelato Skillets Sunset Bay Seafood Restaurant Trattoria Divina Vine

David Lynch C.J. Lyons Jon Mills Sallie Anne Robinson Frank Sullivan Phyllis Tildes Kathy Wall Mark Yarbrough

Competing Chefs are: Peggy Beck – Joyful Palate Catering Company

Keith Jodway - Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Ed Conners – Westin Hotel

Keith Josefiak – Old Fort Pub

Jorge Covarruvias – Alligator Grille

Bob Ovens – Gillan’s

Yuri Gow – CQ’s

Stephen Stewart – TidePointe

Steve Stegeman – Sunset Bay Seafood Restaurant

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Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will present “Animals of the Lowcountry” from Oatland Island Wildlife Center. The program will feature many live animals that we often don’t see on the island, such as barred owl, corn snake, opossum, alligator and more. Cost is $12 adults, $7 child and reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or coastaldiscovery.org

SPECIAL EVENTS Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 3 p.m. March 17 along Pope Avenue. One of the island’s most storied traditions returns, celebrating its 30th year with special appearances by the Budweiser Clydesdales, local luminaries and grand marshal Brian Carmines. See page 103 for the top six

reasons why you should go. Harbour Town Spring Fest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 16. The Harbour Town Spring Fest is an exciting, family friendly event that will include: nautical activities, featuring a variety of nature tours, discounted kayak rentals, boat rides, as well as Coast Guard and Power Squadron officials; complimentary Ocean Dolphin Cruise at 2 p.m. aboard the Vagabond for children 12 and under who first climb the Lighthouse; sidewalk sale, with Harbour Town shops offering great deals and fabulous finds; and musical performances from local school children. 843-842-1979

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EASTER ON THE ISLAND Easter Bunny Wagon Ride: March 29-31 in Sea Pines. Enjoy a spring exploration of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, and the Easter Bunny will join in for refreshments before the ride. Reservations are required. $15/adults and $10/children 12 and under. 843-842-1979 Easter Stories: March 30 at The Storybook Shoppe on Calhoun Street, Bluffton. Stories will be read to 3-year-olds at 10 a.m., and 4-year-olds and up at 11 a.m. This event is free, and reservations are not necessary. 843-757-2600 or www.thestorybookshoppe.com Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. March 30 at the Salty Dog. Prizes & candy for the kids from Jake & the Easter Bunny. Face painting for the kids with children’s entertainment. The Sea Pines Resort Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. March 31 at the Harbour Town Playground. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available immediately following the hunt. Complimentary. 843-842-1979

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The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Date:March 17 Location: Pope Avenue

Hilton Head Monthly’s

Top six reasons to go to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1. The return of the Budweiser Clydesdales. Wave as they go by and try not to get all misty eyed remembering that baby Clydesdale commercial from the Super Bowl.

5. Candy. We’re all calm, reasonable, rational adults, but all of us, on some level, just want to dive for the pavement when we see a roll of Smarties come skidding past us.

2. The parade is entering its dirty thirties. This year not only marks the thirtieth year for the parade, it’s also one of the rare times when the parade is actually held on St. Patrick’s Day. Take that, Savannah!

6. The motorized barcalounger pictured below actually exists. It’s just one of the crazy, astounding, and hilarious entries we’ve seen in years past. Don’t even get us started on the Alee Pirates float.

3. Because you’re Irish and you’re proud. Your actual ethnicity may vary. 4. Because they’ve named Brian Carmines grand marshal. We’re a big fan of Brian’s around here. He and his wife Gloria work like crazy to make the island a better place and Brian is a solid choice to lead the parade.

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lowcountry calendar | WORTH THE DRIVE

The next big swing Savannah Music Festival’s “Swing Central” program cultivates the master musicians of tomorrow. BY BRAD SWOPE

s a rite of spring, the Savannah Music Festival draws international plaudits with its 18 days of concerts by top artists from across the musical spectrum, gracing venues throughout the city's historic downtown. This year's installment, March 20 through April 6, features concerts by country icon Emmylou Harris (April 3), jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal (March 23) and comparably huge names in classical, bluegrass and other musical genres. But a lesser known facet of the festival is its role in helping cultivate the master musicians of tomorrow via the Swing Central High School Jazz Band Competition and Workshop. Twelve of the country's best high school jazz bands — including Savannah Arts Academy's Jazz Band One and the Charleston School of the Arts Jazz Band — have been invited to participate in the eighth annual Swing Central program, inspired by the Essentially Ellington program that festival executive director Rob Gibson helped start for Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Swing Central students will gather in Savannah March 27 through 29 to learn music from renowned instrumentalists, play some free outdoor concerts and compete for a prize pool totaling $8,500. Grammy-nominated pianist/composer Marcus Roberts, along with trumpeter and University of North Carolina music professor Jim Ketch, oversees Swing Central's team of brand-name musician-educators giving instructional clinics during the students' three-day stay. Roberts said there are times when a student musician's talent and individuality make it clear that this person could make a career of music. “But it's much more important that our teaching impacts all of the students in a way that is helpful to them, no matter what career path their life takes,” he

Other highlights • The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (conductor Robert Spano) makes its seventh consecutive festival appearance on April 6, playing an “all-American” program premiering a piano concerto by, as it happens, Marcus Roberts. • “Jazz Meets Cabaret” (March 26) showcases Jane Monheit and Jennifer Sheehan, known as leading vocalists in their respective genres. •The music festival’s annual Latin Dance Party (April 4) features the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. 104

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said in an email interview discussing the program. The sort of cooperation and listening skills essential to good jazz playing, he feels, will help the students in all aspects of future life. All the student bands perform 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 on River Street's Rousakis Plaza. Selected groups will perform March 29 on Reynolds Square while competition takes place inside the nearby Lucas Theatre for the Arts. At the Lucas, competing bands all play the same three tunes to see who does them best: “Billie's Bounce,” composed by Charlie Parker and arranged by music clinician Paul McKee; “Such Sweet Thunder,” composed by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn; and “Oh!,” composed and arranged by Ernie Wilkins. While Swing Central events are free, ticket prices vary for Savannah Music Festival concerts, which will add the outdoor garden at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum to the list of other downtown venues including theaters and houses of worship. For ticket information and a complete festival schedule go to: www.savannahmusicfestival.org. You can also buy tickets by calling 912-525-5050.

Marcus Roberts (on trombone) will oversee Swing Central during the Savannah Music Festival.

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Continued from page 102 Lady Primrose Open House: 12-4 p.m. March 21 at Pretty Papers and Gifts. Introducing Royal Garden at Pretty Papers, with refreshments and a door prize. Poolside Movie: 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Harbour Town. Jump into spring by floating on a tube at the Harbour Town Pool, while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations are required. $15/adult, $12/child (ages 12 & younger). 843-842-1979

MEETINGS Women’s Support Group: 5:307:30 p.m. every other Wednesday starting March 6 at St. Andrew By-The-Sea. The St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church Counseling Center is offering “Women at the Well” support group sessions. “Women at the Well” is a spiritually-based support group providing women who have endured a miscarriage, stillbirth, failed adoption, and/or infertility with essential tools for grieving, coping, self-care, identifying and communicating needs, and much more. The eight-meeting sessions will take place every other Wednesday. There is a $25 fee per 8-week session; however, need-based scholarships are available. 843-785-4711 or visit www.hhiumc. com Hilton Head Island Ski Club meeting: 5-7 p.m. March 8 at Wise Guys. Happy hour prices with dinner optional. Reservations not necessary.

843-681-4181 or hiltonheadislandskiclub.com Palmetto Quilt Guild: 1 p.m. March 21 at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort. Speaker Teri Henderson Tope is an internationally recognized teacher and lecturer who loves all types of appliqué. She is the author of "Appliqué in Reverse." Guests are welcome for a $5 visit fee. Come early and socialize. www.palmettoquiltguild.org Camera Club of Hilton Head Island meeting: 7 p.m. March 26 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St. This meeting will include a judged member photo competition, "Macro Photography." Meetings are free and newcomers and guests are welcome. www.cchhi.net

AT THE LIBRARY Friends of the Hilton Head Library movie and discussion: 2 p.m. March 7 at Hilton Head Library. Movie will be shown and followed by discussion. Call for movie listing. A donation of $3 from nonmembers of friends is welcomed. All donations are used to support the Hilton Head Library. 843-255-6500 Super Saturday Program: 11 a.m. March 9 at Hilton Head Library. Juggler Ben Mathews will appear at this Super Saturday program. 843-255-6529, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org

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

Forward March

ARCH MARKS ANOTHER BUSY MONTH AT THE HHSO. THE 17TH HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION TAKES PLACE MARCH 5-9 AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THIS YEAR WE FEATURE YOUNG ARTISTS AGED 14 TO 17. PLAN TO ATTEND MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY’S DAILY ROUNDS AND CATCH THE EXCITEMENT WHEN FIVE FINALISTS PERFORM WITH THE HHSO ON SATURDAY, MARCH 9 BEGINNING AT 7 P.M. The Hilton Head Symphony Chorus returns to join the orchestra on March 25 for the magnificent Mozart Requiem. Requiem soloists include Rebecca Flaherty, Soprano, Jennifer Luiken, Mezzo-Soprano, Ben Caston, Tenor and Jacob Will, Bass. We are busy working out the details for our 32nd Season. We plan to release the schedule and program at the end of March with subscription brochures to be sent out in early April. Maestro Russell has planned wonderful concerts for the season which will continue our commitment to present the best

young talent in the country in our guest artists. Those who attended our February concerts were amazed at the talent of the Sphinx violinists and the incredible Paul Huang. The HHSO is honored to be a part of the launching of what are sure to be notable careers of these young artists. And you won’t want to miss the enormously popular Symphony Under the Stars taking place on April 9 and 10 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn! For information or tickets for events, call 843-842-2055 or go online at www.hhso.org.

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music | ROWDY CLOUD

Cloudy with a chance of Rowdy Cloud hopes to take their signature Deep Creek sound nationwide.

STORY AND PHOTO BY BARRY KAUFMAN

f the name Rowdy Cloud rings a bell, it’s because you’ve been paying attention to the local music scene. If the names of its members, Luke Mitchell and Kevin Early, sound familiar, it’s because you’ve been paying attention to the local music scene for a while. After all, these two have been rocking stages, patios, backyards, and festivals around the Lowcountry since they were in their early teens. But all of those years working the local music scene, the stories already written about them before they could drive, those years are just preamble. For the record, this is not the story of two kids who used to play in the Gnomes. This is the story of the two men they’ve become, the crazy pumped-up rockabilly folk music they create, and the dizzying heights they hope to one day climb. This is the story of Rowdy Cloud. We open, appropriately enough given the band’s name, in the rain. Mitchell, a full red beard poking out from under a colorful feather-fringed Mardi Gras mask, nurses a beer from his perch at The Boardroom. Early, similarly decked out in Fat Tuesday regalia, checks the weather on his phone. They are co-headlining a Fat Tuesday party at The Boardroom, a venue they’ve made a second home, but the weather has other ideas. Outside, it’s pouring. What was supposed to be a Mardi Gras Battle of the Bands between Rowdy Cloud and The Storks has been washed out. The throng of music lovers has dwindled to a handful of patrons huddled under the awning at the outside bar. But rain be damned, 110

Rowdy Cloud came to play. Mitchell is dressed in a full-body skeleton suit (“I wear it on dates,” he laughs,) and Early is dressed as Uncle Sam (“Because America,” he replies succinctly.) So the pair take the stage, kick on the lights, and blast forth in a sonicgut punch of rockabilly-flavored bar music that takes Mary Chapin’s “Give Me One Reason” and recasts it as an Americana backroads anthem. As Early thumbs the bass and Mitchell does double duty on guitar and a unique foot-operated drum kit, you can almost smell the dust getting kicked up on a dirt road by a ton of Detroit steel and tailfins. It’s a sound that the duo has taken to calling Deep Creek music. “It’s really bass drum driven,” Mitchell explains. “It’s Southern. Not Southern rock, it’s just Southern... We like to keep it up tempo so you can dance to it or, if you’re really drunk, jig.” “We pride ourselves on that,” Early adds. “We want people to have a good time at our shows.” It works. The next tune starts, and the under-the-awning crowd makes their way in to hear the music. “So nice to see you guys,” Mitchell quips before turning to Early and indicating “Stuck in the Middle.” He starts playing a jam of guitar and pedal-powered drums that doesn’t actually sound like Stuck in the Middle. It isn’t until Early kicks in with the bass line that you suddenly realizing you’ve been listening to Stuck in the Middle the whole time; the Deep Creek version. Then, just when you’re getting used to the fierce up-tempo song that Stealers Wheel wishes they’d

GO INTERACTIVE Scan this page with the Layar app to see Rowdy Cloud tear it up at The Boardroom.

written, Rowdy Cloud switches gears into The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” with an unspoken cooperation that borders on telepathy. “I just feel like I know what he’s about to do before he’s about to,” says Early on the band’s synchronicity. “It’s hard sometimes going out and playing with other people when you have somebody that you’ve played with for so long, because he does know pretty much everything I’m about to do,” Mitchell adds. “We definitely have that telepathy going on.” We choose to test it by asking Early what number Mitchell is thinking of. “Eight,” he replies without a moment’s hesitation. For the record, he’s right. Maybe it’s telepathy, maybe it’s more than a decade spent playing together and helping shape the island’s music scene together, but whatever it is, it’s admirable to see such close

friends making music, and plans for the band’s future, together. They have a permanent spot here on the island, but they are becoming fixtures in Savannah and Charleston, and in the studio where they’ve already laid down a few tracks they’ve released online. And they’re just getting started. “Dylan wrote ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by 24, so I’ve got a lot to live up to,” said Mitchell about Rowdy Cloud’s future. “I’d like to be on Letterman before he calls it quits,” said Early. “Me and my buddy Johnny in Charleston made a bet on who would be on network TV in five years.” Network TV and rock immortality is a tall order, but watching these two create a party out of a rainy evening at The Boardroom, and seeing how far they’ve come as musicians and as people, it’s hard not to think they might have what it takes. Their band might be cloudy, but their future is anything but. M

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BIG TASTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND / SALLY KERR-DINEEN PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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T’S BEEN CALLED THE “UNDERGROUND KING OF CONDIMENTS” AND ITS HIP CULINARY CRED COMES, IN PART, FROM HIGH-PROFILE TRENDY CHEFS WHO ARE SQUIRTING IT ON EVERYTHING FROM ALBACORE TUNA TO ZUCCHINI. BUT IT’S NOT JUST THE CULINARY ELITE; MAINSTREAM EATERIES HAVE BOLDLY SET THE SASSY BOTTLE ON TABLES RIGHT NEXT TO THE TRIED-AND-TRUE DUO OF KETCHUP AND MUSTARD. David Tran emigrated from Vietnam in the ’70s and founded Huy Fong Foods in Rosemead, Calif. He started producing the trademark red jalapeño “rooster” sauce 32 years ago, so technically it’s not really “new,” but when compared to the 144-year-old Tabasco sauce, it’s still a baby crawling around the kitchen. Here’s a hot side note: Lays launched a “Do Us A Flavor” campaign late in 2012, where a Sriracha-flavored chip made it to the finals. Maybe, just maybe, we could see Srirachalaced chips on the shelves permanently, that’s if it wins the consumer chip-off. Unlike the vinegar-based Tabasco, which smacks you with a searing fire to the tongue immediately, foodies, myself included, like the afterburn Sriracha delivers. It’s like, wait for it, wait for it then KABOOM, there it is. It hits you on the way down. So, for those not intimidated by a red hot rooster on a bottle staring down at you from the top shelf of the grocery store – reach for it and start experimenting; your taste buds won’t be sorry. M

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(일부는 따뜻한 마음) Srirarcha rooster sauce is a crossover star in the kitchen.

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BIG TASTES | dining batter. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the tester inserted comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed. Cool completely. Using an apple corer or small paring knife, cut a small hole in each cupcake and pipe in strawberry jam. Can be made one day ahead. Store covered in the fridge. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 8 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 16 ounces confectioners’ sugar (about 4 ½ cups) 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

BANG BANG SHRIMP I know I’m not alone in loving Bonefish Grill’s signature bang bang shrimp. There’re recipes swimming and crawling all over the Internet about the perfect way to effectively clone that combination of crispy spicy sweet texture-taste explosion for your mouth. But why limit this spicy sweet sauce to just shrimp? How about bang bang chicken, bang bang soft shell crabs, or bang bang fried oysters? The point being, this sauce is so versatile, so easy and so so delicious on just about anything. FOR THE SAUCE ½ cup of mayonnaise ¼ cup sweet chili sauce 2-5 teaspoons Sriracha hot chili sauce (or to taste)

FOR THE SHRIMP

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Corn starch Chopped green onions, white & light green parts optional Canola oil for frying

DIRECTIONS Toss shrimp in corn starch in a medium shallow dish, set aside. Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and Sriracha sauce together in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a little oil in a large heavy skillet or wok until just beginning to smoke. Add shrimp tossing continuously until they turn bright pink and begin to turn golden brown. When shrimp are done, add enough bang bang sauce to generously coat the shrimp. Serve in lettuce leaves and garnish with green onions.

DEVIL’S FOOD SRIRACHA CUPCAKES WITH A STRAWBERRY FILLING AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING I’ll be honest with you here… Sriracha and chocolate? I had a great big NOPE in my head, but then I made them, in fact, I made them for my daughter, Sophie, and her friends. They loved them (especially the guys – hot sauce must make eating a cupcake more manly). The chili sauce gives the chocolate more depth and richness, while the strawberry jam adds a touch of sweetness. It’s fabulous – you won’t look at cupcakes the same way again. Let me add a little cheat here – you could also use your favorite devil’s food cake mix. Also, if you’re still a little wary of the chocolate/ Sriracha combo, try making mini cupcakes that pack a big bite. DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE | MAKES 12-14 CUPCAKES ADAPTED FROM “COOKING” BY JAMES PETERSON 1 cup flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, cut into eight pieces 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate pieces 1 cup sour cream ¾ cup sugar 3 eggs beaten 1-1 ½ tablespoons Sriracha sauce Strawberry jam

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard-sized muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside. Heat butter, sour cream and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in Sriracha sauce. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and eggs until well blended. On low speed, add the chocolate mixture, then the flour. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl making sure everything is mixed evenly together – do not over mix. Fill each liner with a scant ½ cup of

DIRECTIONS Beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla on medium until smooth using an electric mixer. Slowly add the sugar (and I mean slowly or you will have a confectioner’s sugar cloud in the kitchen) and beat until incorporated and smooth. Spread or pipe frosting over cooled cupcakes. Can be made one day ahead and stored in the fridge. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

SRIRACHA PORK BURGERS If pork isn’t your thing, just use ground beef, chicken, or turkey. You could also add a can of diced tomatoes and turn the “burgers” into “sloppy Sriracha-Joes.” INGREDIENTS | MAKES 4 1 pound ground pork 1 bunch green onions, sliced white and light green parts only 4-5 mini-sweet peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons Sriracha sauce

DIRECTIONS Combine the above ingredients and form into four burgers. Grill over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve on a toasted ciabatta roll with lettuce and Sriracha mayonnaise or Sriracha ketchup. March 2013

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MONDAY The Jazz Corner: Eddie Wilson Kingfisher: Tableside magic with Joseph the Magician. Salty Dog Cafe: Anneliza’s Kidz music at 7 and 8 p.m. San Miguel’s: Chris Jones TUESDAY Eddie Wilson, Mondays at The Jazz Corner Big Bamboo Café: Tom “Vegas” Vicario plays the classics at 9 p.m. Electric Piano: Ladies night with the Corks in Bluffton: Open mic night Simpson Brothers with Johnny O’ and the Port O Johns The Jazz Corner: Lavon and Louise 8-11 p.m. Kingfisher: Light rock by David Wingo The Jazz Corner: Bob Masteller’s at 6:30 p.m. All-Star Quartet with Gina René (March Salty Dog Cafe: Dave Kemmerly from 5, 19, 26). Closed March 12. 6-10 p.m. and magician Gary Maurer Salty Dog Cafe: Live music from San Miguel’s: Eric Daubert Bruce Crichton plus Anneliza’s Kidz Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from music at 7 and 8 p.m. 7-10 p.m. San Miguel’s: David Marshall Smokehouse: Whitley Deputy and the Shelter Cove Harbour: Shannon B-Town Project, 10 p.m. Tanner, 6:30 p.m. Tavern 46: Deas Guyz Station 300 & Zeppelin’s Bar & Grill: Target the Band, 6 p.m. FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Big Bamboo Cafe: Reggae at 10 p.m. Electric Piano: Sterlin & Shuvette Motown and R&B night The Jazz Corner: The Earl Williams Quartet (March. 6, 20), The Bobby Ryder Quartet (March. 13, 27) Kingfisher: Acoustic favorites from Pete Carroll at 6 p.m. Red Fish: John Brackett Trio 7:30 p.m. Salty Dog Cafe: Dave Kemmerly from 6-10 p.m. and magician Gary Maurer San Miguel’s: Mike Korbar Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. THURSDAY Big Bamboo Café: Jack The Jammer 6:30-9:30 p.m. also Thursday, open mic night with Phil Mullins, 10 p.m. Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): Jim Davidson 7-10 p.m. Ela’s Blu Water Grille: 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Dean St. Hilaire.

Big Bamboo: The Beagles play the Beatles from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bistro Mezzaluna: Target Band at 8 p.m. Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): Mike Korbar 7-10 p.m. Corks in Bluffton: The Chiggers (March 1, 15), Gary Byrd and the Outlaws (March 8), Zack Stiltner Band (March 22), Patterson Colt & The Peacemakers (March 29) Electric Piano: The Simpson Brothers (March 8), Dueling Pianos (March 15, 22), Sterlin & Shuvette (March 29) The Jazz Corner: The Graham Dechter Quartet CD release for “Takin’ it There” (March 1), Bobby Ryder’s Swingin’ Quintet salutes the Rat Pack (March 8), Velvet Caravan salutes Django Reindhardt (March 15), The Jeff Phillips Quintet with Ronnie Leigh (March 22), The Freddy Cole Quartet (March 29) Kingfisher: Earl Williams Band playing jazz and blues at 6 p.m.

Salty Dog Cafe: Live music from Dave Kemmerly plus Anneliza’s Kidz music at 7 and 8 p.m. San Miguel’s: David Marshall Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. Tavern 46: Harry Santana (March 1,15,29), Pete Carrol (March 8,22) SATURDAY Big Bamboo: Reid Richmond, 10 p.m. Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): Jordan Ross 7-10 p.m. Corks in Bluffton: Zack Stiltner Band (March 9) Electric Piano: Tommy Sims Trio (March 2), The On Tap Band (March 9, 16), Jalapeno Brothers (March 23), Zack Stiltner Trio (March 30) The Jazz Corner: The Graham Dechter Quartet CD release for “Takin’ it There” (March 2), Bobby Ryder’s Swingin’ Quintet salutes the Rat Pack (March 9), Velvet Caravan salutes Django Reindhardt (March 16), The Jeff Phillips Quintet with Ronnie Leigh (March 23), The Freddy Cole Quartet (March 30) Mellow Mushroom: Karaoke on Hilton Head Salty Dog Café: Dave Kemmerly 5-9 p.m. San Miguel’s: Tommy Sims Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. Shelter Cove Harbour: Shannon Tanner, 6:30 p.m. Tavern 46: Sterlin & Shuvette (March 9), Neil & Bob (March 23) SUNDAY The Jazz Corner: Deas Guyz, plus Dixieland Jam from 2-5 p.m. March 24 Kingfisher: Tableside magic with Joseph the Magician Salty Dog Cafe: Dave Kemmerly from 6-10 p.m. and magician Gary Maurer San Miguel’s: Kirk O’Leary

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KINGFISHER A little bit of everything makes this seafood smorgasbord a must-eat on Hilton Head Island. Shelter Cove, 785-4442 PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

HILTON HEAD NORTH END

DYE’S GULLAH FIXIN’S: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station. 681-8106. ld

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive. 342-2253. bld

FANCY Q SUSHI BAR & GRILL : 435 William Hilton Parkway 342-6626. ld

BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 6895560. ld CAROLINA CAFÉ: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 6814000, ext. 7045. bld CHART HOUSE: Seafood, steaks and more. 2 Hudson Road. 342-9066. ld

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH END): 95 Mathews Drive. 342-8808. bld FRANKIE BONES: Reminiscent of Chicago/ New York in the 1950s and 1960s. Mondays: Double Down Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Flip Night. Fridays: Late night happy hour. Saturdays: Flip Night. Sundays: All-night happy hour. 1301 Main Street. 682-4455. www.frankieboneshhi. com. lds

IL CARPACCIO: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. ld LE BISTRO MEDITERRANEAN: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean. com. d LITTLE CHRIS CAFE: Deli sandwiches, salads, omelettes and 430 William Hilton Parkway. 785-2233. bld MAIN STREET CAFÉ: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village. 6893999. hiltonheadcafe.com. lds

CRAZY CRAB (NORTH END): 104 William Hilton Parkway. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld

FRENCH BAKERY: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 3425420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. bl

MANGIAMO!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 2000 Main Street. 6822444. www.hhipizza.com. ld

DRAGON EXPRESS: Chinese take-out. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 6815191. ld

HUDSON’S ON THE DOCKS: 1 Hudson Road. 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks. com. ld

MI TIERRA (HILTON HEAD) : 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 3423409. ld

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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 readymade lunches. 1407 Main Street. 785-3354. ld NEW YORK CITY PIZZA: New York-style pizza, pasta and more. 45 Pembroke Dr. 689-2222. ld OKKO: Hibachi, Thai cuisine, sushi bar and cocktail lounge. 95 Mathews Drive. 341-3377. ld OLD FORT PUB: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Steaks and more. 20 Hatton Place. 681-4329. ld

TAILGATOR’S: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station. 368-7022. ld

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI: Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Drive. 342-4472. bl

TAPAS: Small dishes served tapas-style. 95 Mathews Drive, Suite B5, Hilton Head Island. 681-8590. www.tapashiltonhead.com. d

REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR (NORTH END): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. ldso

TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA: 35 Main Street. Tasty pizzas you finish at home. Offering an expanded lunchtime menu. 681-2900, www. tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld

SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. Thurs: Sunset reggae party. 397 Squire Pope Road. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse.com. do

TURTLES BEACH BAR & GRILL: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twist. 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 681-4000. ldo

STARBUCKS: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823. STREET MEET: Family-friendly menu in a 1930sera tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; Daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi.com. ldo

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SUNSET GRILLE: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road. 689-6744. ldos

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina. 681-3625. ld WISEGUYS STEAKS: Contemporary twist on the classic American steakhouse. 1513 Main Street. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. do YUMMY HOUSE: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld

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ALEXANDER’S: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. ld ALFRED’S: European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering offers up continental and German cuisine. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, Hilton Head Island. 341-3117. alfredsofhiltonhead.com. D ARTHUR’S: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1191. L BALI HAI FAMILY RESTAURANT: Pacific Rim cuisine with Southern flair. Open 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 842-0084. d BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA: Located inside Palmetto Dunes’ Robert Trent Jones course, Big Jim’s offers up Southern dishes, burgers, pizzas and more. 785-1165. ld

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COCO’S ON THE BEACH: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 842-2626. cocosonthebeach.com. ld CAFÉ STREET TROPEZ: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-7425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. ldo

ALFRED’S | 341-3117 BISTRO 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com. ld BONEFISH: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 3413772. ld CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL: 14 Folly Field Drive 785-5007. ld CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488. bl

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. 842-0043 do

FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d

HAROLD’S DINER: Full breakfast and lunch menu, along with some of the most celebrated burgers on the island. 641 William Hilton Parkway. 842-9292. bl

FUDDRUCKERS: 2A Shelter Cove Lane. 6865161. ld

HH PRIME: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 3418058. blds

GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld

KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA AND STEAKHOUSE: Award-winning chef creates fresh seafood, pasta and steaks with a breathtaking water view and Mediterranean decor. Happy hour from 5-8 p.m. Early bird 5-7 p.m. Outdoor seating available. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood.com. do

CONROY’S: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499. ds ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE: Seafood, Steak & Style. The dining ambiance offers a waterfront, pleasantly casual and intimate garden patio. Chef Chris Cohen offers the freshest seafood on Hilton Head. 1 Shelter Cove Lane. 785-3030, www.elasgrille.com. ld

JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044.

OLD OYSTER FACTORY

LITTLE VENICE: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-3300. ld

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POMODORI: Italian cuisine from casual to sophisticated. 1 New Orleans Road. 6863100. ld

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RUAN THAI CUISINE I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www. myruanthai.com. ld

SANTA FE CAFE | 785-3838 NEW YORK CITY PIZZA: This slice of the south end finds a new home mid-island in the Publix shopping center. 689-2229. ld OCEAN BLUE: Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 6868444. ld OLD OYSTER FACTORY: 101 Marshland Road. 681-6040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d PAZZO: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 8429463. ld

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SAN MIGUEL’S: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld SANTA FE CAFÉ: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting with full bar service and the famous rooftop dining experience. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 7853838. www.santafeofhiltonhead.com. ld SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR: Seafood and steaks on the water. 17 Harbour Side Lane. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket.com. d SEA GRASS GRILLE: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. www.seagrassgrille.com. ld SIGNALS LOUNGE: 130 Shipyard Drive Crowne Plaza Resort. 842-2400.

AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA: 70 Pope Avenue. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com. ld

KINGFISHER | 785-4442 STARBUCKS: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 STREET MEET: Family-friendly menu in a 1930sera tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi.com. ldo UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 681-3625. ldo XO LOUNGE: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 3418080. xohhi.com.

ANGLER’S BEACH MARKET GRILL: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; family-friendly; dinein or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld ANNIE O’S: Southern style cuisine. 124 Arrow Road. 341-2664. LD ASIAN BISTRO: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road. 686-9888. ld AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Avenue. 7857700. www.auntchiladashhi.com. ld BEACH BREAK GRILL: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 785-2466. Ld

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BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 785-5504. bl BIG BAMBOO CAFE: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacific-themed atmosphere. Live music nightly. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 6863443. www.bigbamboocafe.com. ldo BISTRO MEZZALUNA: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Road 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. d BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar, one of the island’s most popular party spots. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-4950. www.blackmarlinhhi.com. lds BOMBORAS GRILLE AND CHILL BAR: 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza. 689-2662, bomborasgrille.com ldo

BRAVO PIZZA: 1B New Orleans Road. 3427757. ld BRELLAS CAFÉ: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive. 8422400. bd BRITISH OPEN PUB: Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net. Ldo BULLIES BBQ: Southern style barbecue. 3 Regents Pkwy. 686-7427. LD

AT SERG RESTAURANTS THIS MONTH March 5 at WiseGuys: Wine & Food Festival Wine Dinner with Duckhorn. Five-course paired dinner, $96 per person plus tax and gratuity. 843-842-8866

CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: Pub food and tons of sports. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. 49 New Orleans Road. 686-7665. ldo

March 6 at Frankie Bones: Wine & Food Festival Wine Dinner with Trinchero begins at 6 p.m.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S: 6 Target Road in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo

Menu by executive chef Luke Lyons with guest speakers Tommy Hines from Trinchero Family Estates and Hunter Cattle Company. Four-course paired dinner, $65 per person plus tax and gratuity.

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE: Readers’ Choice Award-winning sports bar. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. M-F. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo CATCH 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi.com. d

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March 9 at Skull Creek Boathouse: Official Food and Wine After Party begins at 4 p.m. Live music by Cranford & Sons begins at 5 p.m. March 16 at Black Marlin & Hurricane Bar: Saint Paddy’s Day Party begins at 4 p.m. with live music by Vinyl on Fire. Partial proceeds benefiting The Malachi Foundation. March 17 at One Hot Mama’s & The Lodge: St Patty’s Parade After Party. Live music in the courtyard begins at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.hiltonheadmonthly. com to see more events in the month of March.

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CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE: Steakhouse with high-end specialties. 26 New Orleans Road. 341-2333. d

FROZEN MOO: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 842-3131 FROSTY FROG CAFE: Many combinations of frozen daiquiris, pizza, sandwiches, salads, wraps, appetizers. 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 686-3764. www.frostyfrog.com. ldo

CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN): 149 Lighthouse Road. 363-2722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld

SALTY DOG CAFE | 671-7327 CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road. 785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. ld CHARBAR: Sliders, burgers, live music and more. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 213. 785-2427. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza. 785-4440. ld CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany.com. do CQ’S: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 671-2779. ld

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DELI BY THE BEACH: Deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. Village at Wexford. 7857860. ld DELISHEEEYO: Tart, fat-free, pro-biotic frozen yogurt; seasonal and organic fresh fruits; organic juice bar; smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-3633. DANIEL’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 3419379. bldo

WATUSI | 686-5200 ELECTRIC PIANO: 33 Office Park Road. 7855399. www.electricpianohhi.com o FAT BABY’S: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza.com. ld FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL: 51 New Orleans Road. 785-4788. ld

FUSION: Blending French, Indian and American cuisine. 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head, in the Gallery of Shoppes. 715-9365. ld GILLAN’S FRESH SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR: Local flavors mingle with Maine standbys and N’awlins favorites. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Suite A, in South Island Square. 681-FISH (3474). ld GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI: Deli favorites with a NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 842-9111. bl

DRYDOCK: 21 Office Park Road. 842-9775. ldo

FLATBREAD GRILL AND BAR: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-2225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com. ldo

HARBOUR SIDE BURGERS AND BREWS: Burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1444. ld

EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB: English pub food, sandwiches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 785-7767. ld

FRENCH KISS BAKERY: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza. 687-5471. bl

HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 363-2021. bl

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RED FISH | 686-3388 HARBOUR TOWN GRILL: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 363-8380. bld HILTON HEAD DINER: Classic-style diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive. 686-2400. bldo HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY: Classic American flavors, home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 7853900. ldo HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 852-6333, hiltonheadicecreamshop.com HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL: 36 South Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo HINOKI OF KURAMA: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road. 7859800. ld HOT DOG HARBOUR: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza. 785-5400. ld HUGO’S: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785HUGO. ld IT’S GREEK TO ME: Authentic, casual cuisine with all the delectable flavors of the finest Greek cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 842-4033. ldo

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE 785-3030

KARMA / ULTIMATE TEEN NIGHTLIFE: 5 Lagoon Road. 424-4016, karmahiltonhead. com o KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 785-3315. blds KURAMA JAPANESE STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d LA HACIENDA: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 8424982. ld LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines. 842-1441. bl LAND’S END TAVERN: South Beach Marina. 671-5456. www.saltydog.com. bld LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR: An award winning selection of craft brews, plus wines and cocktails. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. daily. Tues: Pinch the Pint Night. Wed: Kick the Keg Night. Thurs: Burgers and Beer Night. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 842-8966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. do

JAVA JOE’S: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 686- 5282. www.javajoeshhi.com bldo

LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 785-9273. hhback yard.com. bld

JAZZ CORNER: Eclectic fine dining menu, live music nightly. Village at Wexford. 842-8620. thejazzcorner.com. do

MARKET STREET CAFE: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza. 6864976. www.marketstreecafe.com. ld

JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 785-9070. www. jumpandphilshhi.com. ldo

MARLEY’S ISLAND GRILLE: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-5800. www.marleyshhi.com. do

CHARBAR | 785-2427

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MELLOW MUSHROOM: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-2474. www.mellowmushroom. com/hiltonhead ldo

REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR (SOUTH END): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. ldo

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-6272. www. michael-anthonys.com. d

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 Road. 8423800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. ldo

HHI: 785-2400 B’TON: 757-6222

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Avenue. 842-2227. ld NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane. 6862920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA: Chef Michael Cirafesi presents authentic Italian cuisine. Village at Wexford. 842-5505. d ONE HOT MAMA’S: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. daily. 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. 682-6262. www.onehotmamas.com. ldso

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RITA’S WATER ICE: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-2596, www.ritasice.com. ROBERT IRVINE’S EAT!: Cooking classes available. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 785-4850. eathhi.com. d SAGE ROOM: 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 785-5352. www.thesageroom.com. d SALTY DOG CAFE: Outdoor hangout for burgers, sandwiches and seafood. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld SEA SHACK: Casual, fresh and family-friendly. 6 Executive Park Drive. 785-2464. ld

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ: Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 686-3232. palmettobaysunrisecafe.com. bl

SEA PINES BEACH CLUB AND SURFSIDE GRILL: Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive. 8421888. seapines.com/dining. ld

PAULIE’S COAL-FIRED PIZZA: Awardwinning pizzas. 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 785-3510. ldO

SIGNE’S HEAVEN BOUND BAKERY & CAFE: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road. 785-9118. bls

PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 785-9966. l

SKILLETS CAFÉ: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza. 785-3131. skilletscafe.com. bld

PINO GELATO: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 842-2822. pinogelato.com PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH END): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 785-9020. bl QUARTERDECK: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. ldo RED FISH: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead.com. ld

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SMOKEHOUSE: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com. bldo

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SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfast. 70 Pope Avenue, in Circle Center. 689-2447. bl

TIKI HUT: Beachfront location; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 785-5126. o

VARI ASIAN SEAFOOD AND SUHI BUFFET: As the name implies, a variety of Asian cuisines. 840 William Hilton Pkwy. 785-9000. ld

STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes.net. bld

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. 842-8253, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld

VINE: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 686-3900. ld

STARBUCKS (SOUTH END): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 STEAMERS: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza. 785-2070. www.steamersseafood.com. ld STELLINI: Cuisine from New York’s Little Italy. 15 Executive Park Road. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d STU’S SURFSIDE: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-7873. ld THE STUDIO: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road. 785-6000. www.studiodining.com. d SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES: 1 N. Forest

TOPSIDE AT THE QUARTERDECK: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. d TRATTORIA DIVINA: Northern Italian coastal cuisine. 33 Office Park Road. 686-4442, trattoriadivina.com. d TRUFFLES CAFE (SOUTH END) : American cuisine - Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, steak & seafood. Terrace dining available, Happy Hour daily 4-7. Reservations accepted 785-3663. 8 Executive Park Road. trufflescafe.com. ld TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES): American cuisine - Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, steak & seafood. Happy Hour daily 4-7.

WATUSI: Premium soft-serve frozen yogurt, smoothie and coffee cafe. 71 Pope Avenue. 686-5200. WILD WING CAFÉ : Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. Thursday-Saturday: Live music. 72 Pope Avenue. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe. com. ldo WINE & CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE: 24 Palmetto Bay Rd. Suit G. 842-1200. WORLD GAME BAR & GRILL: Video games, pool, big-screen TVs and free pizza during happy hour. 342-5000. ld WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 671-7327. www. saltydog.com. ld

BLUFFTON AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA (BLUFFTON): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive. 8158226. ld BADABINGS PIZZA AND PASTA: 68 Bluffton Road. 836-9999. ld BLUFFTON BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. ld BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-4010. ld BRITISH OPEN PUB: Authentic British food. 60 Sun City Lane. 705-4005 and 1 Sheridan Park Drive, 815-6736. Ldo BUFFALOS RESTAURANT: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500 CAHILL’S MARKET & CHICKEN KITCHEN: 1055 May River Rd. 757-2921. ld CAPTAIN WOODY’S: Sit down and enjoy some tasty seafood or a cold one at the famou rooftop bar. 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 7576222. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo

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CHOO CHOO BBQ XPRESS: Award-winning barbecue served from Bluffton’s famed red caboose. 815-7675. ldo CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld COCONUTS BAR & GRILLE: Bluffton’s only dance club. Open 4 p.m. “until.” 39 Persimmon Street. 757-0602. do CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Fridays: Live bluegrass music, 8-11 p.m. 1297 May River Road. 8155168. www.corkswinecompany.com. do CORNER PERK CAFE: Lattes, organic coffee, smoothies and fraps. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat 8a.m.-4 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 142 Burnt Church Road. 816-5674. www.cornerperk.com bl THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street. 757-0508. bl DOWNTOWN DELI: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 815-5005. www.downtowndeli.net bl FIDDLEHEAD PIZZA: Artisan pizzas made with wild yeast from Naples, Italy, plus an array of craft beers. 142 Burnt Church Road. 757-6466. www.fiddleheadpizza.com. ld FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 706-7280. ld GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes in Bluffton’s home for the Steelers. Try the Big Unit challenge! Tuesdays: Live trivia. Wednesdays: You call it Wednesday. 25 Bluffton Road. 815-9200. www.giuseppispizza.com. ld HANA SUSHI AND JAPANESE FUSION: 1534 Fording Island Road. 837-3388. www.hanasushifusion.com ld HONEYBAKED HAM: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road. 815-7388. bld JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 706-9741. www.jimnnicks.com. ld

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KATIE O’DONALD’S: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 8155555. www.katieodonalds.com. ldo KELLY’S TAVERN: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 837-3353. bldo KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1011 Fording Island Rd. in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 836-5040. ldo KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive. 757-6688. ld LONGHORN: Classic steaks inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL: The Bridge Center. 837-2333. ld MAY RIVER GRILL: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road. 757-5755. www.mayrivergrill.com. Closed Sundays. ld MELLOW MUSHROOM: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 878 Fording Island Road. 7060800. www.mellowmushroom.com/bluffton ldo MI TIERRA: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 7577200. ld MI TIERRITA: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 7050925. ld MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL: 3 Malphrus Road. 837-8722. ld TAVERN 46: 16 Kittie’s Landing Road. 8152327. www.montanasonline.com ldo MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and old-world entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road. 837-2426. lds NEO: A farm-to-table culinary experience. 326 Moss Creek Village. 837-5111. ld OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Steaks and more. 100 Buckwalter Place. 757-9888. ld PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road. 815-6790. ld

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THE PUB AT OLD CAROLINA: 91 Old Carolina Road. Food, happy hour, and three HDTVs right by the Old Carolina Clubhouse. 757-6844. d RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE: 8 Pin Oak Street. Specializing in Jamaican, specialty cocktails, happy hour from 4-7 p.m. 757-8111. ldo RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE: 8 Pin Oak Street. Specializing in Jamaican, specialty cocktails, happy hour from 4-7 p.m. 757-8111. ldo RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. ld ROBERT IRVINE’S NOSH!: Inside Tanger II. Lunch, dinner, pastries and Starbucks coffee. 837-5765. ld RUAN THAI CUISINE II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 757-9479. www.myruanthai.com. ld SAIGON CAFE: Vietnamese cuisine from soups to sandwiches. 1304 Fording Island Road. 837-1800. www.saigoncafeofhiltonhead. com. bld

STOOGES CAFE: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and early bird menu from 3-6:30 p.m. Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 25 Sherington Drive. 706-6178. bl SUBLIME PRIME: 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. Sizzling steaks, wine and more. 815-6900. d THE TAVERN: 51 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 3G. Open Mondays-Saturdays for lunch and dinner. 645-2333. www.tavernatriverwalk. com ld ZEPPLIN’S BAR & GRILL: Pizza, sandwiches, sliders and more located inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Dr. 815-2695. ldo TRUFFLES CAFE: Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, steak & seafood. Outdoor dining available, Happy Hour 4-7 daily. Reservations accepted 815-5551. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. www.trufflescafe.com. 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

SAKE HOUSE: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. Great sushi and teppanyaki favorites. 706-9222. ld

WALNUTS CAFÉ: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 815-2877. bls

SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle. 815-5030. d

WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON): 1188 Fording Island Road. 837-9453. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com. ld

SIPPIN’ COW CAFE: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road. 757-5051. bl SQUAT N’ GOBBLE: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road. 757-4242. bld

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld M

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A heaping helping of the latest news in area restaurants. It’s been a rollercoaster of drama and movement on-island and off as the restaurant scene preps itself for the upcoming tourist season. After decades in its location at Palmetto Bay Marina, Captain Woody’s will move to the old Target Road location that you either know as The Big Chill, Rider’s, or The Blue Note, depending on how long it’s been since you got out of the house. Read more about this historic move next month. Restaurateur Ted Huffman has expanded his empire this month. While still maintaining Bluffton BBQ in the Promenade, Huffman recently purchased the iconic Hardeeville eatery The Cripple Crab. Speaking of Bluffton, the big news on the mainland comes with the closing of the venerable sports bar Jocks. But as one door closes, a window opens, and a new contender for Bluffton’s king-of-the-nightlife crown has emerged with the opening of R Bar. Located in the old site of the original One Hot Mama’s (and more recently Station 70) in Sheridan Park, R Bar has recruited an all-star lineup of Bluffton’s F&B finest. Please tip generously By sharing restaurant news with thefeed@ hiltonheadmonthly.com. March 2013

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the Saturday, March 9, Wine & Food Festival, with V.I.P. Hospitality Tent access and preview access to bid in the silent auction. “The V.I.P. Patron ticket has many additional perks for the festival attendee, such as 11 a.m. early access to the festival hospitality tent with tastings of the medal-winning wines and samplings of gourmet treats, along with an opportunity to preview and place first bids in the Silent Auction,” said Bream. Several favorite local and regional chefs will be headlining outdoor gourmet cooking demonstrations. This year, special wine pairings have been chosen to serve with each of the recipe samples. So, plan to get seated early to make sure you get an opportunity to sample the limited special, gourmet wine and food treats. Chef John Pashak, of Hogshead (a new restaurant opening in Bluffton) will be taking the stage at

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he schedule for the 28th annual Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, which will be held from March 4-9, has been finalized and the award-winning wines have arrived (a few of them are below) just in time for the unofficial beginning of spring. “We’ve added some brand new and exciting things this year – including a big stage with music by Cranford & Sons, educational wine seminars and en plein air artists painting throughout the festival, by artists of the Art League of Hilton Head Island, ” said Tami Bream, festival chair and board president. Once again, the festival will be concentrated in one area of Honey Horn, making access to the silent auction, outdoor gourmet, music, and all of the wine, food and artisan market booths much easier. The VIP Patron ticket is also available again this year, which allows early admission to

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12 p.m.; Chef Orchid Paulmeier, from One Hot Mama’s and The Food Network, will take the stage at 12:40 p.m.; Chef Robert Leoci of Leoci’s Trattoria in Savannah will be demonstrating his culinary skills at 1:15 p.m.; Chef Sallie Ann Robinson, better known as “The Gullah Diva,” will be preparing a Gullah favorite at 1:50 p.m. and Chef Keith Josefiak, of Old Fort Pub, the island’s only AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant, will be demonstrating some local favorites at 2:30 p.m. The celebrity authors that will be signing and selling their cookbooks include: Sheri Castle, “The New Southern Garden Cookbook;” Pat Branning, “Shrimp, Collards & Grits;” Sallie-Ann Robinson, “Cooking The Gullah Way, Morning, Noon and Night;” and Fred Thompson, “Southern Sides.” New this year, during the week of the Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners, the festival will be offering a “lunch and learn” cooking demonstration, where each course is paired with special wines. Educational wine, cheese and light appetizer tastings will also be taking place during the week. The restaurants have all paired with a specific winery to create a special menu with accompanying wines designed specifically to showcase their culinary diversity. Prices range from $65 to $125 per person and reservations are made directly with each of the participating restaurants. Winery partners, menus, times and pricing are available online. This ultimate wine event sold out last year and will most likely sell out quickly again. It’s the perfect venue for wine enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate

premium wines. Most of the wines at the Grand Tasting are priced on the upper end of the scale, with average prices per bottle ranging up to $50 per bottle. New this year, the Grand Tasting will host several youth competitors taking part in the International Piano Competition, which takes place the same week of the Festival, playing the piano during the Grand Tasting. The Grand Tasting and Silent Auction takes place at Sea Pines Country Club from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on March 9. The featured menu is a delectable selection of gourmand treats throughout the evening, with the full menu available online. Attendees of the March 9 Wine & Food Festival will sample a wide assortment of wines, witness competitive culinary events and enjoy gourmet treats and live music. A wider variety of food booths will abound at the new Culinary Court – with additional tables and seating areas. The continued success of this event could not be possible without the sponsor support and the multitude of volunteers who work diligently on behalf of this festival. Advance ticket discounts are available online for $45. Group sales ticket prices are available for groups of 10 or more. You must be 21 or older to attend the festival events, taking place rain or shine, and pets are not allowed. The Grand Tasting and silent auction tickets are $80 per person online and at Roller’s Wine & Spirits locations; and the Wine & Food Festival VIP Patron Ticket is $80 per person available online at www.hilton headwineandfood.com. March 2013

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Looking back, one could say that the first thing n the 350 years of recorded history on our island, life on Hilton Head has taken on many that attracted people to the island was the climate forms. But through centuries of change, one and nature, followed by a new type of vacation constant thread has been the island’s ability to and home ownership experience driven by a reinvent itself. visionary form of community planning that inteIt was only a couple of years ago that myself and grated vistas and great recreational facilities. With other community leaders became critical of how the growth in the population, our physical and complacent our community had economical infrastructure became become and how much the appeal more robust. Cultural experiences of living here had diminished. Our own and the ability to make a difference Changing any of it seemed a distant renaissance is in (via volunteering) followed. All wish, unless there was some clear vision of how to get there. the making, and of the above attracted interesting people from all over the USA and Since then, however, many things we can all be a have happened and everywhere the world. part of it. you look rejuvenation has taken, One huge asset, however, is taking, or will soon take, place. remained underutilized: brain The most visible signs of life are power. Think about the vast the hundred of millions of dollars being invested amount of intellect, experience, talent, knowin renovations of hotels, resorts, clubhouses, golf how and connections that we all brought with us courses, bike paths, streets, the new mall center, when we moved here. It is hard to quantify just parks, expansion of church facilities, new restauhow much it is, but I venture to say that we could rants, retailers etc. govern a small country or manage several large Less visible are the thousands of hours of volunteering that go into not-for-profit organizations, multinational companies. So imagine what this cultural organizations and events all aimed at mak- combined brainpower could do if there was a way to channel and connect it. This is precisely what a ing our community a better, more humane, more new not-for-profit organization the “Hilton Head vibrant, more interesting, and even greener place to call home. Island Institute”* is aiming to do. The vision is to If you remember, in August of 2010 the Mayors add a whole new dimension to our image where Vision Task Force delivered a blueprint for the Hilton Head Island will also become known and future, and it seems that some of the 11 action recognized for intellectual encounters. Over time, points are being followed. this will change everything because it will attract A renaissance is by definition a time of renewal, the pioneers, dreamers, entrepreneurs, and invenwhere new ideas are taking place, not just in comtors; the intellectually curious, and those who merce, architecture or culture but also in how push the boundaries of what is possible. people interact with each other. It is the converBy adding on this additional dimension in a gence of all these forces at the same time that more visible and interactive way, it will also help spark the sense that we are entering an era full of to instill a new sense of civic pride, completing the new promises. circle of why we came here in the first place: Great We are entering just such a renaissance on nature and exceptional people! M Hilton Head Island. * To learn more read the story on page 16.

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