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“My kitchen. My dream is to redo the kitchen and add a gas stove.”

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“The entire Chicago Bears franchise. The eight-year playoff drought is unacceptable for such a great market and fanbase.”

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“My back. Sports injuries and terrible workout form have wreaked havoc on my lower back.”

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“My stick grip. I would like to know how closed-handed drumming would have changed my approach.”

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“My golf swing so I can be more consistent.”

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“My fitness habits. I'd like to get into a routine and stick to it.”

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“The state of my house… every single day… rinse and repeat… my kids turn it into a dorm room on the daily.”

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Makeovers happen for many reasons. Sometimes you’re trying to fight the effects of aging.

Sometimes you need to update your look as your needs change.

And sometimes you simply do whatever it takes to be the most attractive you can be. In the past several years, the Lowcountry has undergone makeovers for every one of those reasons. And it is lookin’ goooood.

BIGGER AND BETTER The $12 million, two-story, 25,000-square-foot Sea Pines Beach Club is one of many modern renovations in the Lowcountry.

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A new you

Experts offer ways to make over your look

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Seasonal style

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Fresh face

Makeup artist shares makeover tips and tricks

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New way of learning New architectural concept part of new HHCA school

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Makeover meals

Interesting twists on a few culinary classics

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Hot kitchens

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Creative home ideas Designer offers ways to repurpose home items

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Makeover masters: Mind, body and spirit

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When it came time to write this note, I had to really think. We chose to do a makeover issue because the topic has so many possibilities. You can makeover just about every aspect of your life — your home, how you cook, your wardrobe, your health and so much more.

The possibilities are endless! But when it comes to your own life, it can be hard to think about what you would makeover if given the opportunity. If given the chance, I would makeover my kitchen because it has so much potential and I love to cook. But in reality, I am very happy with my world.

Hilton Head and Bluffton have grown with style, beauty and modern amenities. This positive growth has brought more opportunities for locals and attracted more tourists. One article in this issue talks about the changing communities of the Lowcountry (page 72). In the past few years, the growth in Bluffton has PURRFECT PAIRING LOCAL Life publisher been incredible. Mid-island has changed with the Lori Goodridge-Cribb at home with her development of Shelter Cove and the surrounding area. sidekick, Mr. Grigio.

This is a great asset to those who love to mix beauty, nature, shopping and dining. With the development of USCB’s Hospitality campus and the new Lowcountry Celebration Park, the south end is next on the list for a makeover.

You will find makeover related articles scattered throughout this issue related to many areas and topics. Highlights include body, style, makeup, education, recipe, kitchen, interior design, flooring, closet, accessory, vehicle and art makeovers.

We also have a ton of other great ideas and stories in this issue, including an exclusive interview with Rascal Flatts bass player Jay DeMarcus (44), who has played countless local shows with The Simpson Brothers. We have the latest from our local “Big Brother” contestants (48), get business advice from former Humana executive Bill Tait (50), offer a first look at Charbar’s new Whiskey - SATYA NANI Room (84) and get spiral throwing secrets from local high school quarterback Hayden Shinn (132).

We are proud of this issue and hope it makes you feel proud of this beautiful place we call home. Have a wonderful September!

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Marvelous meatloaf makeover Everybody loves meatloaf, but I love this twist on the comfort food classic even more!

INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1egg 1/2 cup seasoned panko crumbs Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth Dijon mustard Maple syrup DIRECTIONS Brown ground turkey and set aside. Sauté mushrooms, red pepper and onion in olive oil. Cool and add turkey, egg, panko crumbs and chicken broth. Place in a greased 5x9 inch loaf pan and top with mustard and syrup. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

BEEP BEEP: Have you seen the LOCAL Life Jeep around town? This month, we rolled up next to Ed Brown of George Mason Mortgage. Be sure to follow @LocalLifeSC on Instagram to see all of the #LocalswithaJeep photos.

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OTHER CREDS: Triathlete/yogi who loves helping people love themselves through nutrition and fitness coaching

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FOR THIS ISSUE: Wrote about Orangetheory Fitness — a must try for everyone!

HOMETOWN: Born in Nashville, raised on Hilton Head Island CURRENT HOME: Calibogue Cay HOBBIES: Traveling the world, sailing with family and friends and doing puzzles with my three girls.

FAVORITE MAKEOVER SHOW: “The Great Christmas Light Fight.”

IF YOU COULD MAKE OVER ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Our dock. Lovingly called the Dr. Seuss dock now, it was partially destroyed during Hurricane Matthew.

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ROOM IN YOUR HOME YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE OVER: Our master bathroom, especially our shower, which is more like a sprinkler in a confined, outdated space.

ANY LOCAL MAKEOVERS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO?: I would like to see the Sea Pines Circle area improved and a sign that reads, “Keep it moving, folks!” I am also excited about the USCB campus.

Photographer/writer

FOR THIS ISSUE: Wrote about the shrimp at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

HOMETOWN: Born in Savannah, raised in Atlanta CURRENT HOME: Ardsley Park, Savannah HOBBIES: Cooking, records, tennis, being on the water FAVORITE MAKEOVER SHOW: “This Old House” was the only show my dad would watch on PBS with me as a kid and Justin Wilson cooking shows.

IF YOU COULD MAKE OVER ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: Interstate 16, the most boring stretch of asphalt that runs from Savannah to Macon, is in desperate need of a facelift. Highway hypnosis at its best.

ROOM IN YOUR HOME YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE OVER: I can always use a more expansive kitchen.

ANY LOCAL MAKEOVERS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO?: Seeing what is done to the Coligny area. As nostalgic as it is, everyone needs some change.

Carmen Hawkins DeCecco Writer, activist

OTHER CREDS: Blogger at HiltonHeadBlogAngel.me, communications/public relations specialist, jewelry designer FOR THIS ISSUE: Wrote about the upcoming Hilton Head Island Italian Heritage Festival at Honey Horn.

HOMETOWN: Sea Pines Club Course area at Sea Pines Resort HOBBIES: Beach combing with Sammy the Beach Beagle, reading, volunteering for local non-profits, photography.

FAVORITE MAKEOVER SHOW: "Fixer Upper," because the hosts, Joanna and Chip Gaines, seem the most real.

IF YOU COULD MAKE OVER ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: The 2016 presidential election, so I can get on with my life.

ROOM IN YOUR HOME YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE OVER: My Carolina Room, because it is where I do most of my creative work, and it is rather cluttered at the moment.

ANY LOCAL MAKEOVERS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO?: Coligny Plaza being overhauled.

Michelle Spadafora Owner of Buona Terra Woodworks, LLC OTHER CREDS: Humanitarian, animal whisperer, traveler, trivia nut FOR THIS ISSUE: Made LOCAL Life’s beautiful wooden display stands. HOMETOWN: Born and raised in the hills of New Jersey, 30 years in Manhattan and now loving the Lowcountry. CURRENT HOME: The Promenade in Old Town Bluffton (the brownstone I never had in NYC) HOBBIES: Martial arts, photography, wax art FAVORITE MAKEOVER SHOW: “Flea Market Flip,” because it showcases the creative talents of everyday people in a competitive setting. IF YOU COULD ROOM IN YOUR HOME YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE OVER: I'd makeover my kitchen and add a pantry, reconfigure the cabinets for more storage space and lower the bar counter to one level even with the sink, plus take out the elevator to create more closets.

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The “Makeovers” theme of this issue lent itself to many great cover options.

After much debate, we decided on this simple can of Haint Blue paint on a Country White hardwood floor. Haint Blue has been the shade of choice for Southern porch ceilings for generations. The tradition originated out of fear of haints (restless spirits of the dead). Haint Blue is said to protect the house and its occupants from evil; though it couldn’t keep a vile mosquito from photobombing the shoot (top right). Anybody seen the skeeter screen?

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND AIRPORT The $27.5 million runway extension project completed this year changes the game for local travelers and businesses. Now instead of flying to Charlotte in a turboprop airplane, American Airlines is offering a quicker and more reliable jet service to the Queen City. Hopefully, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. All of the airport upgrades over the past three years allow airlines to now re-evaluate our airport as a viable destination with regional jets.

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The Lowcountry has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past decade. Many dated and worn-down areas have been updated or replaced with new developments and attractions, improving our quality of life. Of all the upgrades and renovations, we feel these six modern makeovers are the most magnificent.

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Make it great.

SHELTER COVE TOWNE CENTRE No recent project has had a more positive impact than replacing The Mall at Shelter Cove in 2013 with a mixed-use lifestyle center. It raises the bar for developments to come with fantastic restaurants and great businesses.

The 24-hour Kroger is arguably the greatest grocery store in the Southeast and The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon has had a huge impact on local nightlife.

But the real star of the show here is the community park. Great sunsets, outdoor movies, summer concerts and year-round festivals make this the perfect destination for all ages.

Terrible hair makeovers The worst hairstyles you should never consider.

THE MULLET Who rocked it: Patrick Swayze (RIP) Why you shouldn’t: The party in the back is out of control.

BIG BANGS Who rocks it: Loni Anderson Why you shouldn’t: Because you don’t need to recreate your high school photo.

Make it awesome.

SEA PINES BEACH CLUB In 2014, Sea Pines Resort replaced its 40-year-old beach club with this palatial two-story, 25,000-square-foot oceanfront retreat. Breathtaking beauty and exceptional craftsmanship are evident throughout the complex, which features a beachside restaurant, an oceanfront beach bar, a second-floor lounge and a special event space with incredible views of the Atlantic. While the old beach club was closed during colder months and bad weather days, this $12 million facility is open year-round.

Make it fun.

DUBOIS PARK Bluffton’s busiest park got a major makeover in 2015 with new benches, landscaping, walkways, improved lighting and more. The real upgrade here is the state-of-the-art irrigation system that was installed by The Greenery. The system uses an all-natural pest control cedar oil product created by Greenbug Inc., a graduate of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton. What used to be a decent park with a bug problem is now a great, bug-free park. It’s a perfect stop while strolling through Old Town.

WHITE GUY DREADLOCKS Who rocks it: The band Korn Why you shouldn’t: Seeing your oily scalp is particularly unbecoming.

THE BOWL CUT Who rocks it: Rihanna Why you shouldn’t: If you are over 5 years old (and aren’t Rihanna), it makes you look silly.

THE COMB OVER Who rocks it: The Donald Why you shouldn’t: The long strands actually highlight the bald head underneath.

THE BEEHIVE Who rocked it: Audrey Hepburn (RIP) Why you shouldn’t: Because your hair should never stand taller than 2 ft.

Make an impact.

COLIGNY BEACH PARK This $1.4 million project in 2009 was a total game-changer for Hilton Head’s most popular public beach. What used to be a ho-hum access point to the ocean was drastically upgraded to a park with free Wifi, outdoor showers, changing rooms, restrooms, swings, Adirondack chairs and shaded gazebos. The biggest attraction is the interactive spray fountain with 26 synchronized jets. The renovations of the Beach House and the iconic Tiki Hut next door make this entire area a hot spot for sun and fun.

Make it pretty.

SEA TURTLE MARKETPLACE While this $25 million remodel is still underway, it’s already a huge upgrade from the outdated Pineland Station, which was built in 1975. Orangetheory Fitness, PetSmart and Jersey Mike’s Subs are off to a great start and we’re looking forward to Kitchen & Company, Another Broken Egg Cafe and Fiamme Italian Kitchen. It’s all a welcome sight for the aging Mathews Drive area.

MAKEOVER MUSIC

Whether it’s switching up your hairstyle or gutting your master bathroom, makeovers can be a scary thing. Just remember, positive attitude + positive actions = positive results. To help inspire your next transformation, we’ve compiled these dozen motivational tunes. Find this and other LOCAL Life playlists by searching for locallifetunes on Spotify.

“Everything Has Changed” — Taylor Swift “Getting Better” — The Beatles “Man in the Mirror” — Michael Jackson “Waiting on the World to Change” — John Mayer “The Comeback” — Danny Gokey “Brand New Man” — Brooks & Dunn “A Change Would Do You Good” — Sheryl Crow “Ready To Start” — Arcade Fire “Better Than I Used To Be” — Tim McGraw “I’m Coming Out” — Diana Ross “The New Workout Plan” — Kanye West “Changes” — Ozzy Osbourne SEPTEMBER 2018 + LocalLifeSC.com

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NO BATTERIES OR ELECTRICITY ARE REQUIRED TO ENJOY THESE FUN OLDSCHOOL ACTIVITIES The Cole-Heyward House, built as a summer home for a local plantation owner, was constructed circa 1841 and is one of only eight antebellum homes remaining in Bluffton. On Sept. 22, the home will be the site of Heyward House Fun Day: 19th Century Games. The special program will showcase popular games from the 19th century and compare them to the games we play today. Here are a few of the games that will be showcased, along with details on how they are played.

HEYWARD HOUSE FUN DAY: 19TH CENTURY GAMES When: 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 22 Where: Heyward House Museum, 70 Boundary Street, Bluffton Cost: $5 for children, $10 for adults Details: Learn how to play 19th century games like rolling hoop, marbles, cup and ball and buzz saw to see how they compare to the games we play today.

Info: heywardhouse.org or 843-757-6293

BUZZ SAW What you need: One large button and a long length of crochet thread.

How to play: Put the thread through both button holes until there is plenty of cord on both sides of the button. Tie off the string and pull it tight. Hold the thread with the button in the center, then wind it up by making small, rapid circles with your hands. When it is completely wound, pull outward. It should vibrate and make a cool buzzing noise. By moving your hands in and out, you can keep the buzz saw going.

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MARBLES What you need: A small collection of marbles and a larger shooter marble for each player. Chalk if you are outside or string if you are inside. How to play: Draw a circle 3-feet wide on a pavement in chalk, or make one out of string if you’re playing indoors on carpet. Choose your shooter marble, which should be bigger than any of your other marbles. Put five to 10 other marbles in the center of the ring to play. When it’s your turn, kneel outside the ring and flick your shooter marble out of your fist with your thumb, trying to hit as many marbles out of the ring as you can. If you knock any marbles out of the ring, keep them and have another turn. If you don’t knock any marbles out of the ring, leave your shooter marble in the ring until your next turn and the next player takes their turn. Continue until the ring is empty. The winner is the person with the most marbles at the end of the game. You can return your marbles to each other at the end of the game, unless you are playing for keeps.

RED ROVER What you need: At least five friends and a tolerance for pain. How to play: The game is played between two lines of players, usually called the East or West teams, positioned approximately 30 feet apart. The game starts when the first team calls a player out by singing the line, “Red rover, red rover, send (player on opposite team) right over.” The immediate goal for the person called is to run to the other line and break the team's chain, formed by the linking of hands. If the player called fails to break the chain, they join the team. If the player successfully breaks the chain, they may select either of the two “links” broken by the successful run and take them to join their team. The other team then calls out “red rover" for a player on the opposite team and play continues. When only one player is left on a team, they also must try and break through a link. If they do not succeed, then the opposing team wins.

Otherwise, they are able to get a player back for their team.

CUP AND BALL What you need: A cup and handle with a small ball attached by string.

Patience. How to play: The player holds the cup by the handle and lets the ball hang freely. The player then tosses the ball upward by jerking the arm holding the toy, attempting to catch the ball in the cup. If they succeed at getting the ball in the cup, they get one point. They then do it again and again to see how many points they can get in a row. If the person misses, they then have to start over with zero points. It’s a simple but challenging game that really tests hand-eye coordination.

ROLLING HOOP What you need: A large ring or hoop and a stick. How to play: A large hoop is rolled along the ground by a stick wielded by the player. The aim of the game is to keep the hoop upright for long periods of time or to do various tricks. Among the games played with the hoops are hoop races, as well as games of dexterity. One version is toll, where players have to drive their hoop between two stones placed two to three inches apart without touching.

Turnpike is a game where one player drives the hoop between pairs of objects, such as bricks, at first placed so that the opening is about a foot wide, with each gate kept by a different player. After running all the gates, the openings are made smaller by one inch, and the player trundling the hoop runs the course again. The process repeats until they strike the side of a gate, then they and the turnpike keeper switch places.

HOPSCOTCH What you need: Chalk, a small object and some hops. How to play: The first player tosses a small object onto the court. The marker must land completely within the square without touching the line. The player then hops through the course, skipping the square with the marker in it.

Single squares must be hopped on one foot. For the first single square, either foot may be used. Side-byside squares are straddled, with the left foot landing in the left square, and the right foot landing in the right square. Optional squares marked “safe” are neutral squares and may be hopped through in any manner without penalty. After hopping into “safe,” the player must turn around and return through the course on one or two legs depending on the square until reaching the square with the marker. The player reaches down to retrieve the marker and continues the course as stated without touching a line or stepping into a square with another player's marker.

Upon successfully completing the sequence, the player continues the turn by tossing the marker into square number two and repeating the pattern. If, while hopping through the court in either direction, the player steps on a line, misses a square, or loses balance, the turn ends. Players begin their turns where they last left off. The first player to complete one course for every numbered square on the court wins the game.

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LOWCOUNTRY FALL WEDDINGS ARE WARM, BEAUTIFUL AND FESTIVE EVENTS.

BY JENNA LEIGH

They are increasingly popular here in the South because the weather is a bit cooler, venues are more available and the landscape is gorgeous. It is easy to match wedding colors, flowers, foods and favors to the richness of the season while keeping to a feeling of joyous simplicity.

Autumn weddings are in style. TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com conducted a survey of 18,000 couples married in 2017 and found that 36 percent of last year’s weddings took place in September, October and November, up from 30 percent in 2015 and 2016. Fall temperatures outdoors are cooler, there’s not as much competition for venues so prices come down some in the fall, and the landscape outdoors is so beautiful that decorating even indoors is much simpler.

Brittany Goodridge & Jeff Vitters

Venue: The Westin Photographer: Carrie Friesen Photography

Caroline & Zachary McDougall

Jordan & Freddy Holzl

LIVING COLORS

SMELL THE FLOWERS

The striking changes in nature inspire a lot of luxuriant fall colors to use in a wedding. Trends go to rich plummy purples and infinite blue-violets; warmer rustier reds and sagey greens; soft neutrals like creams and taupes drifting into shades of brown reflective of wheat and grapevines; ardently glowing metallics such as gold, bronze, and copper; and accent colors like exceptionally pale blues, deep pinks and berry reds.

Fall flowers are gorgeous. Chrysanthemums are plentiful in the autumn. Don’t overlook hydrangeas in cream or tinged with wine, and dahlias with their smart cushiony layers of bright petals. Fall is harvest time, and berries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, and pears are beautiful and bountiful. Include magnificent fall leaves and interweave into your decorating scheme textural elements like jute, wicker and rough wood suggestive of barrels and branches.

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Venue: Sea Pines Resort Photographer: Celia G Photographie

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HOW SWEET IT IS Invent favors that are relaxed and joyful. Many food-related items spring to mind, such as little apple or pecan tarts, petite jars of apple butter, packets of apple cider or candied nuts, or even something more whimsical like s’mores kits. Candles evoke warmth – twig-lined votive cups, or tapers or pillars in beautiful creams, sunny golds and pumpkin oranges. Don’t overlook things to plant. Each guest could take home a packet of sunflower seeds, or a gossamer bag containing a spring bulb with instructions for planting in the days following the wedding.

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CHEW ON THIS Even the food you serve can reflect the season. Dish up a hearty chowder or rich gold butternut squash soup, use mushrooms in a risotto or pasta dish, and have homespun pies full of warm fruits and nuts. Adorn the wedding cake with creamy frostings and consider carrot, pumpkin and spice accents or apple flavorings in the cake itself.

Fall weddings are cordial yet cozy, and bring to mind the celebratory feeling of harvest.

Candles light early twilights and sparkle off of coppers, bronzes and golds. Natural colors and textures are everywhere, and fall leaves and juicy red fruits and berries lend a lush welcome to the season. There’s just something warm and wonderful about beginning married life together in the autumn with the coziness of longer evenings and the promised joy of upcoming holidays.

ean Huntley possesses great organizational and time management skills which maximized our time together. She understands the building timeline and knows the order of items to be selected. She has a long list of resources available locally as well as outside the area. Dean’s support staff were fabulous, checking furniture items as they arrived, storing until needed and their installation included great care for hard surface floors and hard to place items. The entire staff is professional, courteous and very helpful. The showroom at Plantation Interiors is also outstanding. Dean would be an excellent choice for any design project. She has excellent taste, lots of experience and would bring her incredible set of skills to any project large or small.”

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Interior Design by Dean Huntley

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CharSmoked Shitake Creole Pasta INGREDIENTS 1 pound smoked shitake mushrooms 8 ounces andouille sausage 1/2 quart heavy cream 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup scallions 1 bag of linguine

DIRECTIONS In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Salt the water and then add the linguine.

Cook the pasta until it’s done (about 10 minutes). Remove the pasta from the water and drain. In a pot, cook the diced andouille until it is browned. Add the diced garlic and mushrooms. Cook for one minute. Add the heavy cream and seasoning. Reduce the heavy cream by half or until it starts to thicken. Add tomatoes and then toss pasta in the sauce. Garnish the top of the pasta with the scallions.

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MAGICAL MUSHROOM RECIPES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS

September is National Mushroom Month. With their unique flavor, versatility and nutritional benefits, there is no reason not to increase your intake of these fabulous fungi. Here are a few awesome shroom-forward recipes from local chefs.

MUSHROOM TIPS

• Fresh mushrooms should feel dry and firm to the touch.

• Avoid mushrooms with a blotchy appearance or wet spots.

• Don’t be afraid of dirt. Give them a rinse under cold running water and then spin them dry in a salad spinner.

• Wait to wash them until just before cooking.

• Store them in the refrigerator with plenty of air circulation.

• Place them in a single layer in a plastic container with the lid cracked. They should stay fresh for about a week.

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Mushroom Ratatouille INGREDIENTS (YIELDS 6-8 PORTIONS) 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced 2 eggplants, small and cubed 2 cups button mushrooms, whole 4 large red tomatoes, diced 4 cups Shiitake mushrooms, cut into 1/4 inch slices 10 leaves fresh basil, thin cut 1 tablespoon oregano, minced 1 teaspoon thyme, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon herbs d’ province (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS In a 4-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. First add garlic and onions to olive oil and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 6 to 7 minutes. Next add button mushrooms, eggplant and tomatoes; stir until coated with olive oil and garlic, cook for five minutes, then add herbs, shiitakes and seasonings; stir to combine. Finish over lower heat for 8-10 minutes, remove from heat and let rest before serving for 10 minutes, to allow flavors to incorporate. Use or refrigerate.

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Stuffed portobello, risotto, lobster and filet mignon

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Roasted Mushroom Toast with Roasted Garlic Vegan Aioli INGREDIENTS (ROASTED MUSHROOMS) 1 pound medium to large white button mushrooms 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS [1] Clean mushrooms with a brush to dust off residual soil. Cut mushrooms into quarter slices. Place mushrooms in a large mixing bowl with thyme, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. [2] Toss and mix all ingredients until mushrooms are evenly coated. Place mushrooms on a sheet tray and roast in pre-heated oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. [3] When done, mushrooms can be served warm or chilled.

INGREDIENTS (GARLIC VEGAN AIOLI) 1 bulb fresh garlic 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound extra firm tofu Kosher salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Set a rack in the middle position. Use your fingers to peel away all the loose, papery, outer layers around the head of garlic.

Leave the head itself intact with all the cloves connected.

[2] Trim the top off the head of garlic; about 1/4 inch off the top of the head of garlic to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. [3] Drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the exposed surface of the garlic, letting the oil sink down into the cloves. Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 40 minutes. The garlic is done when a center clove is completely soft when pierced with a paring knife. Even once soft, you can continue roasting until deeply golden for a more caramelized flavor — check the garlic every 10 minutes. Exact roasting time will depend on the size of your garlic, the variety and its age. [4] Let the garlic cool slightly, and then serve. Press on the bottom of a clove to push it out of its paper. Roasted garlic can also be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. Place roasted garlic into a blender with tofu, oil, salt and pepper.

Blend on high until smooth. This should resemble a mayonnaise-like consistency. [5] Assemble toast: Choose your favorite bread for toasting and toast it. We recommend an artisanal bread from a local baker. We find that multigrain works best for added flavor. Smear aioli on the toast and top with mushrooms. Enjoy!

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MAKEOVER YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER WITH THIS HANDSOME BLONDE

Filipe is no stranger to the Hilton Head Humane Association (HHHA). The Labrador mix was adopted from HHHA two years ago when he was a puppy. Sadly, his owners were not able to make a lifetime commitment and recently returned him to the shelter. Their loss can be your gain as staff members are eager to introduce Filipe to his new family. His fortunate new owners will be adopting a good looking, funloving dog in the prime of his life. His coat and build is suited for fun days chasing tennis balls at the park or crashing waves at the beach. Got unhappy or ungrateful kids? This dog would be a great addition to your lineup. Studies show children with dogs have higher self esteem, are more compassionate, have better cognitive skills, less stress and are happier and healthier. It will be hard to feel sad with this 62-pound mammal licking away your tears as he tries to sit in your lap.

The adoption fee for qualified owners is $100. LL

MORE ABOUT FELIPE Color: Old Yeller Age: 2 (about 22 in human years) Likes: Chewing things, day trips, dog parks, ponies (Felipe is the Spanish variant of the name Philip, which derives from the Greek adjective Philippos, "friend of horses”).

Dislikes: CAPS LOCK. “Don’t you type at me in that tone of voice!” — Felipe Adopt him: Hilton Head Humane Association, hhhumane.org, 843-681-8686

2018 PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION When: Oct. 1-Jan. 31 Where: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Details: Presented by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Nineteen large-scale sculptures from nationally recognized artists will be placed “around the horn” on the nearly mile long pathway that traverses Coastal Discovery Museum. One piece will have the honor of being installed inside at the Hilton Head Airport. The Coastal Discovery Museum will provide docent-led tours for the exhibition at 1 p.m. on Fridays.

The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child (5-12).

Reservations: Call 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or go online to coastaldiscovery.org.

Public sculpture honors Hilton Head’s cycling community

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When Dr. Jeffrey Garske, an avid cyclist and founding member of the USA Cycling-sanctioned Hilton Head cycling team, was struck and killed by a drunk driver on the Cross Island Parkway on August 18, 2016, the local cycling community was in shock. Although extremely aware of the dangers that come with their sport, it didn’t lessen the pain when tragedy struck one of their own.

On the day of Garske’s memorial service, hundreds of cyclists paid tribute by cycling from Honey Horn to Long Cove Club where Garske’s memorial service was held. Their message was to honor Garske while showing the importance of road safety for both cyclists and motorists. Since his death, family and friends of Garske worked on other ways to honor him. The cycling team raised money to commission a sculptor whose work of the late cyclist will become part of the Town of Hilton Head’s public art collection.

The sculpture, titled “Cycle,” was created by Hilton Head artist Kevin Lawless. It’s a larger-than-life silver aluminum road bike parked on a concrete base. Garske’s family and friends, along with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and the Town of Hilton Head, hosted a dedication on Aug. 18 at the corner of Pope Avenue and South Forest Beach Drive.

“Cycle” is the 10th public artwork installed through the Community Foundation’s Public Art fund. Starting in 2011, the fund has hosted the biennial Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head of large-scale sculptures, featuring works from nationally recognized artists. The art fund has secured 10 permanent public art pieces that have been installed for the public to enjoy. LL

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LOWCOUNTRY IN NATIONAL

Who’s talking: SOUTHERNLIVING.COM Details: Listed Hilton Head Island among the “Best Vacation Spots in Every Southern State.”

The website picked just one location for each state.

Their words: “The Palmetto State’s coastal towns show the very best of its Southern beach charm and culture, with Hilton Head Island leading the pack for sinking your toes in the sand and living a slower pace for a spell. Not only does the barrier island serve up 12 miles of pristine coastline (just 20 miles northeast of Savannah), but it practically spills over with laid-back seafood restaurants, classic resorts like Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes and its flat and wide Atlantic beaches.”

Who’s talking: TRAVEL + LEISURE Details: Named The Inn & Club at Harbour Town among its “10 Best Resort Hotels in the South.”

Their words: “The South is one of the rare places where the touristic clichés - a rich culinary history, warm hospitality and picturesque scenery, from the loblolly pines of North Carolina to the beaches of the Lowcountry - live up to expectations. … Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.”

The Inn & Club at Harbour Town scored an 89.86, earning the ninth spot on the list.

Who’s talking: 55PLACES.COM Details: Ranked Sun City Hilton Head No. 1 on its list of “The 55 Best 55-Plus Communities in the Nation.”

Their words: “Del Webb’s award-winning 55+ community in Coastal South Carolina earned the top spot on our best-selling list for the third time.

Sun City Hilton Head attracts a large active adult crowd because of its reasonably priced homes, exciting social environment and prime location in Bluffton. The community also supports an active lifestyle, thanks to its 54 holes of golf and 45-acre Village Center that’s filled with a rich lineup of amenities and recreational facilities. This active adult community boasts more than 200 clubs and activities that cater to a variety of interests, ranging from ballroom dancing and bowling leagues to motorcycle clubs and ceramics classes.”

Who’s talking: ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST Details: The magazine named Beaufort the “Prettiest Town in South Carolina.”

Their words: “This town in coastal South Carolina - on Port Royal Island - is the second oldest in the state, with historical buildings and walking tours documenting its 500 years of history.”

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WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND MISSION

To promote the natural and cultural beauty of Hilton Head Island, to encourage projects which benefit the community and to facilitate communication among the women of the Lowcountry.

HISTORY: In 1960, a group of seven

friends sipping iced tea on the porch of Nancy McBride’s home on Wood Ibis Road in Sea Pines thought it would be a good idea to form a group to beautify Coligny Circle.

As a result, the Hilton Head Island Garden Club was born. The seven women recruited enough friends to begin with 23 charter members. Annual dues were $1. There were five standing committees: telephone, membership, publicity, horticulture and project. By 1965, the Garden Club boasted 56 members and changed its name to the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island.

WAHHI is now over 600 women strong.

WHO IT HELPS: The Women’s Association’s Youth Community Service Award Program has been the organization’s most visible community effort through the years. Begun in 1980 as an idea of Carol Wolf, 1979-80 president, it was designed to reward local students.

In over 30 years, the program has morphed to recognize local outstanding graduating high school seniors who excel at community service. Well over 100 students have been recognized since the program’s inception and thousands of dollars have been awarded. Also, grants are given to projects which align with WAHHI’s core values and mission statement through the WAHHI Charitable Fund.

HOW TO HELP: Membership ($35) is open to all women who live on Hilton Head, in

Bluffton and in many communities along U.S. 278. Interest groups are a vital part of WAHHI and there are more than 40 groups in which to participate. By joining, you meet other women with similar interests in smaller venues. Attending one of the four annual luncheons is another way to enjoy the fellowship of other women. Members bring donations to benefit local organizations. LL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND Visit wahhi.com or email info@wahhi.org

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BY LOCAL AUTHORS Hidden Treasures: Finding Hope at the End of Life’s Journey According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, statistics show that the number of people facing terminal and long-term illness is expected to increase by 80 percent by 2020. Over 20 million people have heart disease and cancer with 7.6 million dying yearly of the latter alone. To aid those faced with these difficult times, author Robin Bertram presents her new book titled “Hidden Treasures: Finding Hope at the End of Life’s Journey,” written during her personal 1 1/2-year health battle as a practical guide for others.

Available from Abingdon Press and Amazon.com.

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Journey Back to Me: Touring the Landscape of My Mind Consistent with the most recent research in brain science on fear and happiness, this imaginative tale from author Sheila Ferguson gift wraps all the power of a groundbreaking self-help book into one rollercoaster of a story.

Colorful, thought-provoking lessons stay with the reader long after finishing the last page. Available from Balboa Press and Amazon.com.

Other self-help books worth reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: A holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems.

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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: An inspiring spiritual journey to find your true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light.

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: The concept behind the book is that rich people have money work for them while the poor work for money.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: Most successes come from an ability to communicate effectively versus brilliant insights. This book teaches these skills by showing you how to value people and help them feel appreciated rather than manipulated.

The Road Less Traveled by M Scott Peck: Learn how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become a more sensitive parent; and ultimately how to become one’s own true self.

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen: Master your thoughts to create the life you want instead of simply drifting through life unaware of the inner forces that keep us held in failure and frustration.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hilton Head Island resident Joan Apple Lemoine sent us the following letter about what being local means to her.

She has been active in several local organizations, including the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head and the Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club. LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor. Write to lance.hanlin@wearelocallife.com

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1: characterized by or relating to position in space: having a definite spatial form or location 2: of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular place: not general or widespread: of, relating to, or applicable to part of a whole 3: primarily serving the needs of a particular limited district of a public conveyance: making all the stops on a route

Proud to be local STORY BY JOAN APPLE LEMOINE PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

LOCAL SINCE 2003 Joan Apple Lemoine and her husband, John, live in Port Royal Plantation. She is a graduate of Indiana University, holding her BS, MS and doctorate from the School of Education at Indiana University.

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I just passed a marker event in my life. I have lived on Hilton Head Island longer than I’ve lived anywhere, including my birth home in Indiana and the communities my husband and I called home during our careers.

Maybe that makes me a local. Like so many people whom I’ve met, my association with Hilton Head started when a friend recommended it would be a wonderful vacation location, then making the trip and buying a timeshare. Annual visits resulted in Hilton Head feeling like home.

When it came time to find a retirement home, one week a year on Hilton Head turned into 52 weeks.

After moving here and making new friends, it seemed everyone here was so happy. One of my friends explained that it’s because we want to be here and this was not a corporate relocation for anyone. There are a variety of opportunities in our community one can become involved in and make a difference. While playing tennis and golf attracts so many to Hilton Head, it has not been my focus. I have found the leisure paths for biking, the beach for walking and Jiva Yoga studio to fulfill my need for physical activity and making new friends.

The Coastal Discovery Museum, the Mitchelville Preservation Project and the Heritage Library have become my go-to places to learn more about my new home and its history. . . that makes me a local.

I may be one in a handful of people who knows the origin of Lemoyne Street, named

for the early mapmaker of the island known as Hilton Head … that certainly makes me a local. Riding the miles of leisure paths on my bicycle into areas not visited by tourists … that makes me a local. Participation in or volunteering for festivals and events . . . that makes me a local. The fact that I give directions by saying “it’s where Sam’s Club/Pizza Hut/IHOP/Arby’s used to be”… that makes me a local. The opportunities to welcome newcomers to our community by ticking off all the resources offered … that makes me a local.

More important to me than being called “local” is my involvement in various communities within the Hilton Head community. Tom Friedman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer for the New York Times, believes “… the healthy city, town, or community is going to be the most important governing building block in the 21st century.”

Living here has given me the opportunity to become an active member in the World Affairs Council where I learned more about the world and have discussed international issues with people I would not otherwise have met. We also work with high school students in the Academic WorldQuest and Model UN programs to ensure the next generation has basic knowledge of today’s world and will be called upon to become its leaders.

Local. . . that’s me. Member of a community. . . that’s me. Hoping I’m making a difference. . . that’s me, too. Namaste. LL

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Makeover Masters: Mind, Body and Spirit WHERE DOES HAPPINESS LIE? A CLEAR MIND? A HEALTHY BODY? A RIGHTEOUS SOUL? MAYBE IN ALL THREE.

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STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA STAFF If there’s one question that has driven everyone from theologians to philosophers over the ages, it’s the eternal mystery of where our humanity comes from.

Is it in the mind? That intellectual spark that allows us to think and reason separates us from animals, but does it define us? Does our true self lie in our bodies, in our unique ability to shape our world and ourselves? Or does it lie in something beyond the physical realm, in the spiritual core that resides in all of us and connects us to a higher power?

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The answers to such questions have eluded mankind since the beginning. All we know is that possibly all three define us. Our minds, our bodies and our spirit. To that end, we introduce three locals who embody the rich humanity that can be found in all three.

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Jackie Ruka

MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO BE HAPPY

Jackie Ruka’s true calling began amid the blinding fury of steel and glass that is the Los Angeles freeway during rush hour. Piloting her company car, one of the many perks of her six-figure corporate lifestyle, she was rocked by the sickening realization that she had lost control.

The car’s power steering locked up, the brakes became unresponsive. With traffic screaming by all around her, she was adrift.

“I just visualized myself taking the next ramp, going down the next hill and going through the green light at the bottom then slowing coming to a stop,” she said.

“Everything I visualized happened except for where my car would land.”

The defective car came to rest between two massive statues of Buddha.

Knowing that she had seemingly willed the car into place with the power of visualization, Ruka sensed her life was about to change forever.

“I walked away from a six-figure career to save my own life,” she said.

Ruka had started out as a psychotherapist, pursuing a passion for listening and observing that had been instilled in her since childhood. Back then, she focused on psychiatry, which at the time was very focused on treating happiness like an elusive feeling only attained through the proper chemicals. Her work would eventually bring her to the corporate world where she exploited her insight into

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human nature to help launch major brands. It was a highly lucrative, highly successful career. And it was killing her.

Fortunately, her wake-up call on the L.A. freeway gave her all the excuse she needed to make a fresh start. “I started out by healing my body because I had all kinds of nerve bundling and stress from working 60hour weeks,” she said. “While I was doing that, I decided to dust off my psychotherapist toolbox. And that birthed my book, ‘Get Happy and Create a Kick-Butt Life.’ ” The book turns the psychological concept of happiness on its head, recasting it not as a chemical balance but as a mental choice. It became a best seller and helped Jackie pivot from her corporate world and begin her new chapter as “America’s Happyologist.”

“People tend to focus on depression or scarcity,” she said. “You have the power to influence your own happiness and it doesn’t need to be influenced by outside forces or chemicals. It’s all just in improving your brain power.”

It’s a uniquely cerebral approach to happiness, built on a foundation of decades of clinical work, that has made Jackie Ruka unique among the self-help set. When she says you have the choice to be happy, she has the psychological chops to back it up.

“It’s a practice. Some people look at it as a feeling. To me it’s a lifestyle.”

As part of a choice to bring some happiness into her own lifestyle, she moved from California to Hilton Head Island last year to be closer to family and to pursue the laid-back life. It’s called practicing what you preach and it shows that the science of the mind can have a huge impact on emotions.

“People tend to worry a lot,” she said. “I tell them there’s one simple thing you can do. Focus on your desires and your fears will fade.” LL

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FOOD AFFECTS YOUR MOOD

It all started with a hamburger.

Elizabeth Huggins was an active teenager — a gymnast and a cheerleader who was constantly in motion. And one day before a gymnastics meet, she grabbed a quick, on-the-go meal that is a daily staple for most teenagers: a hamburger.

“It was just like sludge in my body,” she said. “It really made me realize that what I ate really affected how I felt.”

It led her down a path that would eventually bring her to the University of Texas at Austin where she would receive a bachelor of science in dietetics. Her academics had been largely centered on nutrition, but she soon found the area that interested her most was diabetes.

“With nutrition, you essentially eat healthy to keep you healthy,” she said.

“With diabetes, particularly in Type 1 diabetes, it has more of an immediate impact in terms of blood glucose control.”

That instant impact fascinated Huggins and she pursued her diabetes educator certification with the energy and enthusiasm that only a cheerleader can muster. “What I try and do is approach diabetes from a positive light,” she said.

“There’s so much of people telling you, ‘Don’t eat this, don’t eat that.’ I approach it by showing what you can do and show that there are still so many positive things in your life.”

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You aren’t like everyone else.

Neither are we.

It has not only made her a highly successful dietician and diabetes expert around Hilton Head Island, it also helped her connect with children who suffer from diabetes. A regular at diabetes camps, Huggins works with children using the same positive thinking and boundless energy she brings to her adult patients.

“It’s an amazing experience working with kids,” she said. “On a professional level, I have learned so much about the human spirit.”

Her experience with the camps began in Texas and continued after she moved here in 1991. Drawn by an opening for a dietician at Hilton Head Hospital, she soon realized that for a young woman used to the hustle and bustle of Austin, the island was a much sleepier place.

“Once winter hit I was like, ‘What have I done?’ ” she said with a laugh.

“Back in 1991, it was pretty quiet.

Things have changed a lot.”

The move proved to be serendipitous after meeting her future husband on Hilton Head.

Apart from a brief spell in which she earned her master’s in exercise and sports science from the University of Florida, they have called the island home since. The couple raised a daughter here and Huggins has played a crucial role in developing the hospital’s diabetes education program.

It’s an adventure that continues as Huggins pursues her passion as part of Hilton Head Health.

“It’s been really a dive back into nutrition,” she said. “It’s getting closer to the person and helping them plan for lifestyle changes when they get home. . . . One of the things I love hearing is, ‘Oh my gosh, this food is so good and it’s healthy.” LL

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Alvin Petty

IT’S NOT THE DATES, IT’S THE DASH

The Rev. Alvin Petty is 100 percent certain about one aspect of his life.

“If anyone should ever write my life story, they can put whatever they want to put in it. But make sure they let the world know that I know that Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me,” he said.

His calling to the ministry came before he even knew he was being called. Joining the church at a young age, he found himself enraptured with the distinctive cadence of the preacher at Savannah’s Second Ebenezer Baptist Church. Beyond The Word there were the words, and the uniquely poetic rhythm that only a Southern preacher can achieve.

At age 8, young Alvin Petty led his first sermon. His vestments were a bath towel. His congregation was whoever happened to be passing by as he walked around his house playing preacher. “I don’t know if I knew what I was saying or not, but I would mimic what I heard the preacher saying,” he said. “When the Lord called me into the ministry, it was really no surprise to a lot of people.”

Even so, he wouldn’t heed the Lord’s calling until he was 23 years old. Petty started studying computers at Savannah State University (then Savannah State College) but still felt the pull back to the church that had always been his home.

He transferred to seminary school, earning his associate’s degree.

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“When I got called to the ministry and got my first robe, you couldn’t tell me nothing because I knew I’d hit the big time,” he said. All the same, the call kept coming. “I went for my bachelor’s and thought it would stop. The spirit said no, so I went for my master’s. I figured I might as well go all the way.”

All the way meant a doctorate in ministerial studies, a position that allows him to combine his love of teaching with his passion for the gospel. It also led him to the door of Hilton Head Island’s historic First African Baptist Church. First established in Mitchelville, the church has a 156-year history that stretches back to the dawn of emancipation.

“It’s a great demand when you’re pastoring a church with a history like this one,” he said.

It’s a demand he meets every day, whether leading a sermon, helping with afterschool or summer programs, or traveling to other churches.

And it’s a demand he meets with steadfast faith, knowing that the human spirit hangs in the balance. In speaking of the human spirit, Perry references “the dash,” that short character on your tombstone that hangs between the year of birth and the year of death. That dash is all we’re given, and it’s what we do during that dash that defines where we will spend eternity. And it’s his job to get us to do the right thing.

“We have the physical side and the spiritual side. When we die, the physical side is what leaves us. . . . But the spirit is going back to God,” he said. “Everyone has to answer to the Lord for themselves. I can’t answer for you. But as a preacher, I’ll be held accountable if I don’t warn you and tell you what you need to know.” LL

Living in the beautiful Lowcountry is amazing… until the wind blows and the storms show up. When that happens, we are exposed to our Nation’s largest catastrophe, flooding! What makes this worse is that Congress can’t agree on how Flood Insurance should be written. Some feel it is the Federal Government’s responsibility to maintain the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Others feel a private market solution would be better. Just a few weeks ago Congress voted to extend the NFIP, but only through November. There appears to be a political fight on our horizon.

I am writing this article because as a national speaker on Flood Insurance I see a lot of confusion. I wanted to address just a few of the questions I am getting almost daily.

1. I am not in a Flood Zone, right? Wrong; yes you are! There are very few areas in our country that are not in a Flood Zone. You may not be in a Special Hazard Zone, but you are in a Flood Zone. We had tremendous flooding in Hurricane Matthew and Irma and those were very small storms that did not make a direct hit.

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2. I don’t need Flood Insurance since I am in a B, C or X Zone? I hate to disappoint, but over 33% of monies paid by NFIP on homes and businesses damaged by flooding are located in these zones. This just shows our mapping technology is wrong.

3. Is Private Market Flood Insurance better?

I will agree that the private market flood products appear more stable now than before. But buyer beware! If you are “Grandfathered” in the NFIP program your premium is being subsidized and this move could be very costly to you. Once you leave the NFIP you can’t go back to “Grandfathered” status. You will pay full premium and that will result in much higher pricing. Until Congress fixes this problem I would be careful.

4. I have Homeowners or Business Insurance, won’t that pay my Flood claim? Generally, no! Very few Homeowners or Business Insurance policies cover damage by flooding. It requires a separate Flood Insurance policy.

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A Little Bit Country CELEBRITY CONNECTION:

RASCAL FLATTS BASSIST AND HONORARY SIMPSON BROTHER, JAY DEMARCUS, TALKS HILTON HEAD.

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On the road or in his hometown of Nashville, Jay DeMarcus is a major force in country music. One third of the American country music band Rascal Flatts, he’s also a prolific producer who has worked with everyone from Reba McEntire to Lionel Richie.

But in the bars of Hilton Head Island, he enjoys an even greater claim to fame: honorary Simpson Brother.

He first met the talented twosome during a visit to the Quarterdeck 15 years ago.

“We loved being able to go down there and enjoy them, then we just got to know them from frequenting the Quarterdeck,” DeMarcus said. Eventually, the Simpson Brothers invited DeMarcus on stage to sing a couple of songs, which led to them keeping a spare drum kit around for whenever DeMarcus was in town. “That’s been around 12-13 years now. It’s just kind of what we do whenever we come in. I’ll text (Brian) saying we’re coming to town, and he’ll say, ‘We’re playing here, here and here. Let me know what you can make and I’ll have the drums set up and ready for you,’ ” DeMarcus said.

The playlist features a mixed bag of songs for those fortuitous enough to be in the audience on those particular nights.

“I get to play that old stuff I grew up listening to with my dad,” he said. “It’s not like I have to go out and do a 25-song Rascal Flatts set. I get to have fun, play some of my favorite covers and chill out with some great dudes.”

SLAPPIN DA BASS MON! Hilton Head Island is like a second home to Rascal Flatts bass player Jay DeMarcus.

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ON POINT Who's the coolest guy at the ACM Awards? Wayne Freaking Newton feels its Jay DeMarcus.

That’s not to say the day job isn’t fun for DeMarcus.

It’s hard not to enjoy your work when it involves criss-crossing the country and playing hits from an 18-year career as one of country music’s hottest acts.

The band’s current “Back to Us” tour sees it sharing stages nationwide with Dan + Shay and Carly Pearce. “We’ve been having a ball,” DeMarcus said. “We laid low last year, doing maybe 20 or so shows, but we’re back full bore this year.”

For most, just being in an award-winning band like Rascal Flatts would be its own reward. DeMarcus, however, looks at country music stardom through the unique lens of what it allows him to do. In a career that has seen him get shelves full of CMT awards, AMA awards and a Grammy, he said his proudest accomplishment is Rascal Flatts’ relationship with Vanderbilt University’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, which named its pediatric surgery center the Rascal Flatts Surgery Center.

DeMarcus said one of his personal highlights was not on stage, but rather from a fan in an autograph line.

“She said something I’ll never forget. She said, ‘Your music has been the soundtrack of my life. I got married to “Bless the Broken Road.” I’ve seen nieces and nephews play “My Wish” at their weddings. We take road trips to “Life is PEACE OUT Jay DeMarcus (far left) and his bandmates were guest stars on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2010, appearing as themselves.

DeMarcus and Gary LeVox (center) are second cousins.

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PICKIN' PARTY Brantley Gilbert, Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts perform in 2016 at CBS Radio's Stars & Strings event in Chicago. Their studio albums have accounted for more than 25 singles, of which 14 have reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs list.

a Highway.” You helped me get through cancer with “Skin.”' It really stopped me in my tracks because I’d never seen it from that point of view,” he said. “Music is such a powerful thing and can move people in so many ways. You never know in a studio when you’re recording a song what kind of life that music will take on and ultimately who it will reach and how it will hit them in that moment.”

And in between sets, he gets to enjoy his favorite vacation spot.

“My in-laws have had a beach house in Sea Pines for about 30 years, and we come down about 3-4 times a year,” he said. So what does an international country music star do on vacation? “Sleep as much as possible. And play as much golf as I can.”

DeMarcus said he’s played golf “just about everywhere there is to play out there,” listing Harbour Town, Berkeley Hall, Belfair, Oldfield and Long Cove among his favorite courses.

“We also go out to eat, so I have a ton of favorite restaurants,” he said. He’s not kidding. As we spoke, a list that started with Michael Anthony’s and OMBRA continued with Aunt Chilada’s, Santa Fe Café, Truffles, Salty Dog, Fish Camp, Phillys Cafe, Callahan’s and Charlie's L'etoile Verte. The point is, the man enjoys our local restaurants. “If I lived there all the time, I’d weigh 500 pounds,” he added.

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He also apologized in advance if he missed anyone.

Beyond his love of our restaurants and golf, there’s something else that DeMarcus shares with a majority of Hilton Head Island’s visitors: he’s originally from Ohio (Columbus). “I cannot believe how many people are from Ohio down there in Hilton Head,” he said. “Although Pennsylvania is giving us a good run right now.”

The attraction between people from Ohio and Hilton Head Island is as much a mystery to DeMarcus as it is to many Buckeye transplants. But he does offer one theory: “People are tired of freezing their asses off up there.” LL

THREE THINGS EVERY MUSICIAN MUST KNOW ABOUT WORKING A CROWD, FROM RASCAL FLATTS’ JAY DEMARCUS: Keep your eyes open: “You’ve gotta be able to read the crowd.

If you don’t have enough savvy to know that you’re losing the crowd … you’re dead in the water.”

Be flexible: “You need to be able to move quickly and call an audible. Don’t stay stuck to your setlist at the expense of the whole show going downhill.”

Pay your dues: “One of the benefits of us coming up through the bars in Nashville is we really found a footing as an act and how to be entertainers. We were able to shift gears pretty easily based on what the room was giving us.”

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LOCAL LIFEGUARD TYLER CRISPEN AND NATIVE ISLANDER ANGELA RUMMANS BELIEVE THEY WILL BE FINALISTS FOR THE FINAL COUNT. STORY BY DEAN ROWLAND + PHOTOGRAPHY BY SONJA FLEMMING/CBS

Nearly 6 million viewers tune in three times a week on CBS to watch the wildly popular reality show “Big Brother.” A sizable chunk of the audience surely are local residents and frequent visitors — and why not?

One of the 16 contestants on the 20th primetime season, Tyler Crispen, is a lifeguard on Hilton Head beaches and another, Angela Rummans, is a native islander and 2010 graduate of Hilton Head Island High School. If ever there were hometown favorites, these two dynamos are it. They know they have cheering squads rallying for them.

As of this writing in mid-August, both participants were still living in 24/7 isolation from the outside world under the same roof, because they had not been evicted by their housemates. In fact, 23-year-old Ohio native Crispen was voted by his peers to be the first “head of household,” which could have been a precursor of fame and wealth to come. The two finalists will appear on the show’s last episode on Sept.

19, and the winner will skip merrily away with a winner-take-all check for $500,000.

Many “Big Brother” media trackers in the industry believed he was the front runner early on. The curly blonde long-haired Crispen was interviewed by WTOC-TV in Savannah in June before the first episode aired on the 27th. He said, “I’m really good at playing dumb, so I’ll be laying low the first few weeks. I know I BIG BROTHER, SEASON 20 can really win some comps (competiWatch it: 8 p.m. Sun., 8 p.m. tions) if I really want to…I think, maybe, I Wed., 9 p.m. Thurs. on CBS Details: Big Brother follows a hope, we’ll see. I don’t know.” group of people living together Even though Crispen looks like a surfer, in a house outfitted with called surfing one of his “favorite actividozens of cameras and microties” on his resume and spent six months phones recording their every in Australia in the past year during our move, 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will winter season here, he’s never surfed in his vote someone out of the house. life, according to his mother in Rossford, At the end, the last remaining Ohio. Whether he has or hasn’t surfed, he Houseguest will receive the certainly has a carefree surfer attitude grand prize of $500,000. about living life to its grand fullest.

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Rummans, who firmly positions on the other side of the personality spectrum, is a fearless competitor, fitness model and athletic 5’10” 26 year old who now lives in southern California.

On the “Big Brother” web site she revealed that “I think commonly I get underestimated because, on the outside, I come across as just a sweet Southern belle and brainless model that isn’t capable of much…But what you don't see is that I was a professional track-and-field athlete, trained at the Olympic training center with the Olympic team, and am the most headstrong, iron-willed competitor.”

Her 16,000 Instagram followers are following the Gamecock graduate for her personality, beauty and modeling poses that flaunt her fit body, no doubt. “I'm very lovable and not afraid to use my sexuality to get ahead,” she wrote.

They each were asked by the show’s producers to describe their life’s mottos: Crispen said, “Do whatever the hell you want.” Rummans said, “Man plans, God laughs. I'm really not that religious but this saying so perfectly describes my life.”

For those who don’t know, the premise of the show is this: Every week someone wins competition for “Head of Household” who has the power to nominate two people for eviction. Those two people and three other houseguests compete for the “power of veto.” After additional inside wrangling, someone gets evicted from the house and the show. When there are two contestants left, the seven previously evicted houseguests return as a jury to vote on who should win the game.

Majority wins.

Both Crispen and Rummans, who had never met before taping the television show, believe they will be finalists for the final count... Stay tuned. LL

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Five tips from a successful businessman

RECENTLY RETIRED EXECUTIVE BILL TAIT SHARES WHAT HE HAS LEARNED IN HIS MANY LEADERSHIP ROLES STORY BY EDDY HOYLE

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Bill Tait recently retired from Humana Inc. as Corporate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. During his tenure, he was responsible for corporate sponsorships with the Humana Challenge, the PGA Tour, the Clinton Foundation and First Tee. Prior to that position, Tait held the title of Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During his career, Tait also worked at Aetna and Cigna.

He currently remains on the Desert Classics Board of Directors and serves on the boards of IDT911 and Cyber Scout. Tait also is an investor in Cognos HR, a human capital consulting organization, and JPK Solutions, a specialist legal services and private investigations company.

Tait is from Philadelphia and has a home in Lexington, Ky. He is the president of the board of directors at Haig Point. He and his wife, Carol, and their two dogs live at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island.

Tips for Success

1. Certain characteristics make a successful leader. When Tait first started out in business, he read a lot of management books and realized that they all boiled down to one simple concept: common sense, recognizing that management is “doing the work,” and leadership is “setting strategic direction.” “The most valuable learning experience is working with all types of leaders. However, good leaders use common sense, admit when they’re wrong, take responsibility and are willing to make decisions. I’ve been blessed with fantastic mentors, and I’ve worked for some real knuckleheads.

The most influential foundation for leadership comes from these relationships. You can choose what you want to be as a leader.”

2. People are your most valuable assets. It’s important to surround yourself with smart people who are also responsible and accountable. Your team and the company benefit from a diversity of thought to get optimum results and the best decisions. True leaders are constantly recruiting to find the best talent.

3. Believe it or not, you don’t work for your boss or shareholders.

As a leader, you work for your customers. Tait's mantra is personal involvement with customers to stay close to them and to understand their needs. Effective leaders know that the value you offer must correlate directly with their needs. Relationships count. Create customer satisfaction and loyalty to ultimately lead to success.

4. It’s OK to push back. Good leaders encourage participation and give team members the “right to push back” in decision making. “It makes for a better outcome. Set clear goals and once a decision has been made, the team has to sign off and follow direction. Also, it should be clear that there will be no passive-aggressive behavior if a team member disagrees with a decision.”

ON THE MOVE Bill Tait on vacation with his wife, Carol, in Africa; with his dogs at his Kentucky home and playing golf at TPC Arizona.

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5. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone in business makes mistakes … that’s reality. “Too many times, however, people just push through them anyway. Not all decisions work out and it takes leadership to recognize when you’ve made the wrong decision.

Good leaders recognize when it’s time for the team to reassess and decide if a change in course is necessary.” LL

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wellness “Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.”

- JENN PROSKE

A new you: Experts offer ways to make over your look STORY BY ROBYN PASSANTE

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Diet and fitness pros will tell you there’s no quick way to give yourself a full-body makeover – it takes time, dedication and hard work to make lasting changes. While that is true, there actually are many relatively quick things you can do to upgrade your appearance and, in doing so, your self-confidence. (Being seen reading this magazine is perhaps the easiest of them all!)

We asked a host of area experts for their biggest secrets and tips to help us all look a little better.

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Advanced Fellowship Training Specializing in Skin Cancer To keep your limbs and abs looking toned, drink lots of water! “The arms, calves and abdominals are similar in their fascial makeup, which are more of a longer type of fascia and muscle fiber as opposed to short,” says Katie Girardi of Core Pilates. “Think of a long skinny stream coming down a mountain; it needs a continuous river of water coming from the top of the mountain. When the water dries up, so does the stream. Our bodies crave water, and our muscles start to lose tone when we deprive them of water.”

Use over-the-counter whitening products to brighten teeth. “Whitening strips perform well if you are dedicated to using them daily until the desired result is achieved, which can take 2-3 weeks,” says Dr. Bonnie Rothwell of Rothwell Cosmetic Dentistry. “They are most successful on teeth that are reasonably straight. They do not work as well on crowded teeth, as it is difficult for the strip to reach all areas.” Rothwell says to avoid anything staining (coffee, tea, red wine) for one hour after removing the strips and brushing.

Get a boost for your whole face with an upper eyelid lift. “An upper eyelid lift is a very powerful and yet simple procedure that can instantly change the first feature that every person sees,” says Dr. Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery and PURE Medical Spa. “Some people genetically have heavy or full upper lids that makes it hard to don makeup and can make one appear tired, but all of us will accumulate the signs of aging around the eyes with time.”

Klenke says some choose to pair an upper eyelid lift with a brow lift and/or a lower eyelid lift for an even bigger transformation.

LIFT YOUR SPIRITS Benefits of an eyelid lift include fewer fine lines, no more bags, improved vision and a refreshed appearance.

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“Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself.

When you love yourself, that's when you're most beautiful.”

- ZOE KRAVITZ

Incorporate a vigorous walk into your daily routine. The best way to tone your tummy is to walk more, Girardi says. “Walk with awareness of your feet, ankles, knees, hips and lungs working together over various types of terrain and different kinds of shoes, and your stomach will tone itself,” she says.

“Walking also stimulates the gut bacteria in your body to create more wellness in the intestines, which will create tone in the tummy.”

Make the leap from glasses to contacts. “Contact lens correction is a great non-surgical option for vision correction. Being free from glasses obstructing your eyes and face can be very aesthetically pleasing,” says Dr. John-Michael Johnson, an optometrist with Bishop Eye Center. In recent years, new developments such as multifocal or bifocal soft contact lenses expanded parameters to correct high amounts of astigmatism, and the availability of affordable daily disposable contact lenses for dry eyes have made contact lenses an option for more patients. So if you were told long ago you weren’t a good candidate, ask your optometrist again!

Make the most of a professional skincare treatment by treating your skin well all the time. “I tell people I’ll get you 50 percent of the way, the rest is up to you. You have to do your part,” says Lisa Redmond, an aesthetician with Hilton Head Dermatology. “That means following common sense: Cleanse your skin twice a day, drink plenty of water, limit sun exposure, moisturize, and don’t smoke. Little steps like that make a big difference over time.”

Go for a non-invasive procedure to trigger fat loss and help tighten skin. “Some of the most exciting trends in plastic surgery are the non-invasive body treatments such as UltraShape Power for permanent fat destruction without any painful cold applicator, and Exilis 360 for face and body skin tightening,” says Klenke. UltraShape Power uses ultrasound technology and Exilis 360 is a skin-tightening treatment. “Patients are thrilled to be able to achieve some of these goals without a surgical procedure in a painless, comfortable environment,” she says.

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Kick your specs to the curb with laser eye surgery. “Laser eye surgery remains one of the safest, most common of all elective surgeries,” says Johnson. “Not only can near-sighted and far-sighted refractive errors be corrected, but often the need for wearing glasses or contact lenses can be eliminated.

Refractive laser surgery is highly efficacious and has an extremely low complication rate.”

Johnson says an important factor in the success of the surgery is determining if a patient is a good candidate based on their spectacle or contact lens prescription and other physical parameters such as corneal thickness.

Splurge on a special treatment for your skin. Fraxel laser treatments and microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or hyaluronic acid (HA) are both non-invasive procedures that improve the quality of the skin. “Either treatment will stimulate new healthy skin cells and the body’s production of more collagen and elastin,” says Carrie Vormohr, owner of Serendipity Medical Spa. “The result is improved tone and texture. The skin is tighter, smoother and more luminous.”

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The treatment can assist with issues associated with pigmentation, age spots, acne, wrinkles and large pores.

It also helps to brighten the skin and complexion resulting in a more even skin tone.

Go for the bronze, rather than the sun. Getting a sun-kissed glow doesn’t have to come with a side of skin cancer. Opt for a bronzer, highlighter or sunless tanning lotion to get that “just been to the beach” look safely. Redmond recommends Infinity Sun Glow On the Go sunless tanning spray, which is easy to apply to your liking. “It just gives you a nice little glow.” A sunless tan can make you look great now - and skipping those harmful UV rays will keep you looking great years from now. LL

SAVE YOUR SKIN Cleanse your skin twice a day, drink plenty of water, limit sun exposure, moisturize and don’t smoke. Your skin will reward you for it.

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Make over your fitness routine GET YOUR JUICES FLOWING

BY FOCUSING ON ENDURANCE, STRENGTH AND POWER STORY BY BECCA EDWARDS

Michele Greene, shown with her husband Paul, owns Needlepoint Junction in the Village at Wexford shopping complex.

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“I have tried just about every gym and every program,” said Kelly Ogden, owner of the newly opened Orangetheory Fitness in Sea Turtle Marketplace.

“And then a friend from up North asked me if I had heard about Orangetheory. I thought it was some type of juice place. But then, well you know how the universe pokes at you. I kept hearing about it. I finally tried a class in Austin, Texas, and I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this is genius. This is what I want to do.’”

Ogden, an accomplished endurance athlete, learned about heart-rate monitor training 16 years ago. “It was a life changer for me. Quicker times.

Better recovery. I enjoyed having this device to tell me when to pull back and when to go faster.”

Heart-rate monitoring is at the heart of Orangetheory Fitness. But before we break down the workout, meet Michele Greene, a vivacious woman who suffers from an autoimmune disorder and fibromyalgia.

“My husband and I would go to the gym, but we were looking for something different. We started Orangetheory Fitness right when it opened and it offered mock classes. It was the best decision we’ve made,” Greene said.

Greene said she has seen her body transform by going to the gym two to three times a week over six weeks. “I have lost inches and had to get rid of clothes because they were too big,” she said.

Here’s how and why it works: THE ZONES In any given Orangetheory class, you will work within five zones: GREY: Chilling out in the lobby and chatting with other Orangetheory Fitness members and staff.

BLUE: Warming up.

GREEN: The majority of class time.

Challenged, but not overworked.

ORANGE: Building up to feeling uncomfortable, but in a good way.

RED: Full-out effort, but only for 30-second to 1-minute intervals.

Orangetheory wants members to spend 12 to 20 minutes collectively in the orange and red zones. The theory is based on Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). “If you hit that 12 to 20 minute goal, you will burn fat and calories and stoke your metabolism up to 36 hours post workout,” Odgen said.

THE LEVELS

THE STATIONS

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Power walkers (beginner); joggers (intermediate); and runners (advanced). There is no judgement about the levels and participants are able to do their workout at their own pace.

“People should not feel intimidated about the levels.

Usually walkers become joggers, joggers become runners and runners become better runners,” Ogden said.

12 treadmills, 12 water rowers and 12 weight stations. The result is a full-body workout.

Expect well-trained, energetic and high-five giving instructors.

“I love the coaches,” Greene said.

“You get to know them and they get to know you. They are there to push you and motivate you. It is great to have someone guiding you and telling you what to do.

You don’t have to think about anything but form.”

THE PHASES Base, push and all out are integrated into each class. With the help of the coaches and your heart-rate monitor, you will move through the different phases, maximizing your workout.

THE TECHNOLOGY In addition to the drop-in or membership fee, members purchase a heart rate monitor to be placed on the chest or forearm.

THE CLASSES Orangetheory Fitness posts class times but not the workout description. Each class focuses on endurance, strength or power.

Classes become known when members arrive, which is also part of the theory of Orangetheory Fitness. Ogden said people tend to go where they are comfortable

and Orangetheory’s concept is to get people safely out of their comfort zones.

ACCOUNTABILITY/ INSPIRATION Because people have to book Orangetheory Fitness classes, they tend to feel accountable to show up. In any given class, there is a cross section of ages and abilities.

SPLAT POINTS An Orangetheory Fitness original concept, splat points motivate participants to reach their goals. “I love seeing them on the group monitor. It keeps me motivated and knowing I’m my biggest competition,” said Greene. LL

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HATS OFF Trade the summer hat for a cool fall shawl. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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The change of seasons also means a change of wardrobe. As the weather cools down, summer dresses and sandals no longer feel like they make the cut. LOCAL Life stylist Roxanne Gilleland combined summer and fall staples from local shops and boutiques to give a few summer outfits a seasonal makeover. The end result is one extraordinary wardrobe and 22 beautiful outfits to wear as we transition into autumn.

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SWEATER SWITCH Simply changing from tee shirt to sweater will take these pants deep into fall. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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ADD WARMTH Easy as 1 2 3, this jacket takes the T shirt straight to fall. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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WHITE JEANS Never put away your white jeans. Add a fall coat and you’re ready to go. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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WALK INTO FALL Wear your favorite jeans all year by swapping out shirts and shoes. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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PRINT PANTS Create a new fall look by simply adding a tassel trim poncho. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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LEATHER UP Nothing changes summer to fall like black leather boots and a black jacket. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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SEASONAL SWAP Trade sandals for boots and shirts for sweaters (and mermaids for unicorns). ←SUMMER | FALL→

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CLUTCH IT Having the right purse and shoes can transform outfits quickly. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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BOOT IT Add cute boots and jacket to transform any dress. ←SUMMER | FALL→

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RUNWAY READY Before and after makeup shots of Jessica Golden, a local model featured in the August issue of LOCAL Life.

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MAKEUP ARTIST MARIANOËL SHARES MAKEOVER TIPS AND TRICKS STORY BY ROBYN PASSANTE

Even with an endless amount of skin care products and makeup tutorials out there, it’s easy to get into a rut of using the same products and following the same routine year after year.

But a few simple changes could transform your skin and “wow” your crowd with a new look.

We asked makeup artist MariaNoël, co-owner with Brooke Wallace of Southern Belle by MariaNoël, for her top beauty tips and tricks to put your best face forward.

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10 tips to an even more beautiful you: [TIP 1] Exfoliate your skin once or twice a week with a chemical exfoliant. An exfoliant is a face wash with an acid in it and when used with a physical exfoliant like your hands or a Clarisonic cleansing device, it gets rid of the product and skin buildup from throughout the week. “Makeup starts with great skin,” MariaNoël says.

She recommends Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Resurfacing Micro Exfoliant.

[TIP 2] Whether your skin is oily, dry, dehydrated or sensitive, you MUST moisturize. “People think that because they have oily skin they shouldn’t moisturize, but there’s a moisturizer for every skin type,” she says. “Your skin is like your hair: If you do put a moisturizer on your face and you have oily skin, it’s telling your face ‘Hey I don’t need to make so much oil.’”

Plus when you’re well moisturized and hydrated, you don’t need as much makeup, so you save money on product.

[TIP 3] Apply sunscreen every morning before your moisturizer. Your face ideally needs a broad spectrum SPF 60, which is admittedly hard to find, and you’ll almost never find it in a facial moisturizer. “It needs to be its own product, and you need to reapply every two hours,” plus after any water activities or exercise, MariaNoël says.

If you don’t love the feeling of traditional sunscreen, look into dry sunscreens such as Shiseido’s Urban Environment Oil Free UV Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 42.

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[TIP 4] You are never too young to start using an eye cream.

Eye creams help with puffiness and discoloration and they’re specially formulated for the very thin skin around your eyes, unlike your regular moisturizer. Pat, don’t rub, into the skin morning and night for best results. “They’re expensive, a good eye cream is gonna cost you,” she warns, “but you only need a quarter of a pea size. So a good eye cream should last you a year.”

[TIP 5] Match your foundation to your chest, not your jawline. The bottom of the chin does not see the sun like your chest does; "you’re whiter on the underside of your chin,” she says. “If you match to that area, you’re gonna look like a floating head.” Also, MariaNoël says to take your foundation all the way down your neck to your collarbone - and swipe over your ears as well. “You don’t want your ears to be white and the rest of your face to be a different shade.”

[TIP 6] Use brown eyeliner and mascara for a more natural daytime look. Save the blacks for special nights out, she says. She prefers using eyeliner pencils because she can sharpen them and clean them with alcohol between uses.

[TIP 7] To brighten your smile, use a pink-based lipstick and avoid brown tones. Coral makes your teeth look more yellow, whereas a blue-red lipstick makes your teeth look whiter. Lip liner isn’t used so much anymore, but if you’re a fan, it should be a shade or two lighter or darker than your lipstick. But be aware that it can completely change the color of your lipstick.

[TIP 8] For long-lasting cheek color, apply a cream blush and then top with a powder blush. This two-step blush approach will give your face a more natural finish and set the makeup to last longer. “Here in the Lowcountry it is so humid, and powder solidifies the whole thing.” Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks and blend back - do not go below your cheekbone.

[TIP 9] Use vitamin C to lighten and brighten dark spots on the skin. Facial vitamin C comes in all forms: serums, masks, moisturizers and eye creams.

“A vitamin C serum is one of the most recommended serums, especially in this area, because so many people have sun damage.”

[TIP 10] Drink more water! “Hydration is super important,” MariaNoël says. “It pushes all those nasty toxins through your body, which come out in your skin. That’s what you need the water for. The foods you eat, the drinking, if you’re a smoker, those toxins just sit in your body, and when your pores open up, that’s where they go.” LL

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The Bare Essentials:

MariaNoël’s recommendations for makeup products on both ends of the budget spectrum. (All prices approximate)

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FOR DRY SKIN Save: L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation ($13) Splurge: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($64) FOR COMBINATION SKIN Save: L’Oreal True Match Foundation ($11) Splurge: Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation ($90) FOR OILY SKIN Save: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation ($8) Splurge: Double Wear by Estee Lauder ($42)

BLUSH

Save: Milani ($8) Splurge: Tart ($29)

EYELINER

Save: Maybelline brown eye pencil ($8) Splurge: Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Pencil ($26)

MASCARA

Save: L’Oreal Voluminous mascara ($8) Splurge: Diorshow by Christian Dior ($29)

LIPSTICK

Save: MAC ($10) Splurge: Charlotte Tilbury ($34)

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Fall is just around the corner. That means it’s time to get your squad ready for the three Fs: Food, fun and football. Don’t just blend in with the losers eating cold nachos, huddled around a tiny flat-screen. Call a gamewinning audible: Bring a few of these awesome items and accessories available at local shops and businesses.

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1. Bourbon Barrel Foods Hot & Spicy Kentuckyaki (available at Pyramids) 2. Coyote Asado Ceramic Grill (available at Appliances by Design and Billy Wood Appliance) 3. Sovaro 25 oz Beverage Bottle (available at Le Cookery) 4. My Pepper Jelly (available at Pyramids) 5. Service Brewing Company Battlewagon Double IPA (available at Rollers Spirits, Wine & Cheese) 6. AIRSCREEN Airtight Nano 12 foot Inflatable Screen (airscreen.com) 70

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LOWCOUNTRY SPACES GET MUCHNEEDED FACELIFTS

RESORT REINVESTS Sea Pines Resort has led the charge in Hilton Head Island's renewal. The resort spent $15 million replacing The Plantation Golf Club with an elegant 23,000-square-foot facility for golf, dining and premier meeting. It was selected as 2015’s “New Public Clubhouse of the Year” by Golf Inc. magazine. Harbour Town clubhouse, also part of Sea Pines Resort, won the award in 2016 following a $23 million renovation.

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Makeovers happen for many reasons: Sometimes you’re trying to fight the effects of aging. Sometimes you need to update your look as your needs change.

And sometimes you simply do whatever it takes to be the most attractive you can be.

In the past several years, the Lowcountry has undergone makeovers for every one of those reasons. And it is lookin’ goooood.

NEW & IMPROVED The repaired Harbour Town Pier, the new WaterWalk apartments at Shelter Cove Towne Centre and the renovated Sea Pines Beach Club are three examples of how Hilton Head is improving.

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Hilton Head Island has long been a destination for retirees and vacationers searching for warmer climes, sandy beaches and award-winning golf courses and restaurants.

But time, lifestyle changes and weather events necessitated some major focus put on the island’s most prominent gathering spaces in recent years. And the results give us a unique locale that’s still primed to be among the most popular spots for those staying a week and those staying a lifetime.

“We’re a resort community, we’ve got to keep ourselves competitive,” says Hilton Head Town Manager Steve Riley.

Perhaps one of the most stunning makeovers happened to the former Mall at Shelter Cove, which is now Shelter Cove Towne Centre, a walkable waterfront district for shopping, dining and enjoying island life. When reimagining the space, Riley says the town realized that in addition to indoor shopping malls becoming a thing of the past, an island of largely private plantations needed to give its visitors more ways to enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry.

“Unless you were lucky enough to live on the water, you quickly forgot that you were on the island because you didn’t have much access to water. So having that public access to water and the views to Broad Creek is so important,” he says. “The waterfront park makes it a particularly special place for both locals and visitors.”

The 42-acre redevelopment project includes new luxury waterfront apartments connected to the shopping district by new

walking and biking trails, which in turn connect with the larger trail system on the island.

Just a couple miles down the road is another makeover in progress at Coligny Beach.

“We spent a lot of years talking about grand plans for Coligny. Could we really remake Coligny into a year-round destination? We’re hopeful with this plan that includes a park and more parking for summer but also event space for fall and winter, and a permanent home for the Sandbox Children’s Museum, we’re hoping it will go from a seasonal place that’s dead in the winter to a year-round destination.”

The town is set to begin this month on road and pathway improvements around Pope Avenue, South Forest Beach Drive and Lagoon Avenue, turning the Circle Center driveway into a road that would serve the park as well. The hope, Riley says, is to have enough of that done by next spring and start on other improvements, with the entire project completed in the spring of 2020.

There have been plenty of makeovers in Sea Pines in recent years as well, including a new Harbour Town Clubhouse and Sea Pines Beach Club, along with Harbour Town Golf Links being re-grassed and a new irrigation system installed. The beautifully appointed Plantation Golf Club started that wave of redevelopment in Sea Pines, which was the first private plantation on the island and, as such, due for a few facelifts.

“I do think the investments in Sea Pines have been significant,” Riley says. “The Plantation Club, Harbour Town Clubhouse, the Beach Club, those are significant investments in Sea Pines and positive for everybody.”

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So why not leave a legacy that makes a difference?

You can, through a charitable gift annuity with Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

Charitable gift annuities are a smart way to support the causes you care about once you’re gone, while receiving a steady stream of income during your lifetime. And under the new tax laws, charitable annuities can still provide tax benefits.

Call us to find out how easy it is to establish a charitable gift annuity.

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MODERN MAKEOVERS

Buildings, businesses and areas that are much better now than they used to be (in no particular order).

BIGGER AND BETTER Bluffton is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the Southeast, growing almost 51 percent since 2010. Rapid development and improvements continue.

Bluffton Meanwhile, on the mainland, growth and change don’t seem to be slowing down.

“In Bluffton, the population explosion continues,” says Bluffton Town Manager Marc Orlando. I think our median age is 34, and we’ve been listed as No. 1 place to retire and the No. 1 place to raise a family. We’re definitely building our community for our future.”

In addition to carefully planned new growth and development, Bluffton’s most recent makeovers of older spaces and roadways include projects that are small in size but large in impact.

One new source of pride comes with the complete restoration of the c. 1870 Garvin-Garvey House in the town’s Historic District, the only house along the May River that was built and lived in by a former slave.

“This is an example of the town’s history and what can be saved,” Orlando says. “It preserves our story about families that have made Bluffton what it is today. It’s preserved African-American history on the banks of our May River.”

The project earned the town two statewide awards: An Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) and a 2018 Historic Preservation Honor Award given by Preservation South Carolina.

Another recently completed makeover is the streetscape project on Dr. Mellichamp Drive, which added sidewalks, parking spaces and lighting to the stretch of roadway.

“We made the street walkable and built a sense of place rather than just a twolane road,” says Orlando. A similar project completed on May River Road also added to Bluffton’s walkability and furthered the town’s overall aesthetic appeal.

Finally, a multimillion-dollar renovation still in progress is Bluffton Town Hall, which is getting new Town Council chambers, a facelift for Ulmer Auditorium, expanded parking and more. That project is slated to be finished in November, Orlando says.

“We’ve made some tremendous improvements to it,” says Orlando of the former school building that has served the town for more than 15 years and, like so many other facilities in the Lowcountry, was due for a makeover. LL

“Bluffton has been listed as No. 1 place to retire and the No. 1 place to raise a family. We’re definitely building our community for our future.”

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DEVELOPMENT • University of South Carolina-Beaufort • Harbour Town Clubhouse • Sea Pines Beach Club • Shipyard Beach Club • Sea Pines Plantation Club • Port Royal Clubhouse, pro shop and tennis facility • Hilton Head Plantation Spring Lake pool complex • Home2 Suites • Fresh Market Shoppes • Palmetto Electric headquarters on Mathews Drive • Park Plaza (Harris Teeter) • Market Place to Island Crossing (Publix/Staples) • Parker’s (corner of Wild Horse and U.S. 278) • Adventure Cove/Carrabba’s • North end Crazy Crab (after first fire and now again after second fire) • Rowing and Sailing Center (old Seafood Coop) • Bayshore (former embarkation point at Hilton Head Plantation back gate) • Children’s Center (moved to new site and made over) • County Library became Beaufort County offices and new library built • Dunkin' Donuts remake of a bank • Airport terminal relocated to opposite side of runway • General aviation (private plane) service center rebuild • Sheriff’s office conversion from medical offices • Verizon (former Captain’s Seafood) • Palmetto Dunes fire station replacement with new POA office • Ruby Lee’s South • Weichart Realty (former Hardee’s) • South State Bank (Sea Pines Circle gas station) • HUB Insurance on Palmetto Bay Road (former Palmetto Linen) • Convenience store Target Road and Palmetto Bay (former Long John Silvers) • Smokehouse • Pope Avenue CVS • Garvin-Garvey House • Dubois Park • Oscar Frazier Park • Oyster Factory Park • Compass Rose Park (former Huddle House and auto repair) • Coral Sands (Sixty Pope) • Heritage Plaza (underway) • Sea Turtle Marketplace (underway) • Holiday Inn to The Beach House • Old William Hilton Inn to Marriott Grande Ocean • Hilton Time Share South Forest Beach • Pocket Park/May River Road • Bluffton Town Hall (underway) • Buck Island Road sidewalks • Goethe-Shults roads neighborhood sidewalk • Burying power lines • Beach renourishment • Fire station relocation and reconstruction • Hilton Head Town Hall from old real estate offices • Traffic circles at Gumtree/Squire Pope, Beach CityMathews and Mathews/Marshland • Dr. Mellichamp Drive

FALL PREVIEW

Hilton Head World Affairs Council

Global Trends: Threats to Liberal Democracy Speaker Program 2018–2019

October 5, 2018

Keynote Speaker

Larry Diamond, Political sociologist and leading contemporary scholar in the field of democracy studies Title: The Liberal Democratic Order in Crisis October 26, 2018

Professor Bruce Hoffman, Political analyst specializing in the study of terrorism and counter terrorism and insurgency and counter-insurgency.

Title: Inside Terrorism Today

November 16, 2018

With the end of the Cold War and the expansion of NATO and the EU to virtually all Central and Eastern Europe, as well as other countries around the world joining the rules-based global trading system, liberal democracy seemed dominant as never before in history.

However, a backlash to the financial crisis, growing inequality, and increased levels of immigration and migration have exposed many vulnerabilities of liberal democracy and revealed the social and cultural issues that encompass demographic anxiety. Our list of exemplary speakers will provide insights and examples of these troubling trends.

For an up-to-date listing of speakers and their biographies, go to www.wachh.org.

GLOBAL SPEAKERS PROGRAM

Dr. Jennifer Keene Professor and History Department Chair, Chapman University

November 2, 2018

Ambassador Pierre Vimont, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe

Title: Making the World Safe for Democracy: World War I and the Dawning of the American Century

Title: President Macron’s France: On its way to new leadership?

December 7, 2018

Michael Auslin, Inaugural Williams-Griffis Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

Title: Asia and America in the Age of Trump: War, Retreat, or Recommitment?”

MEMBERSHIP We encourage you to become a member for Program Year July 2018 - June 2019. Feel free to contact the executive director directly at 843.384.6758 or by e-mail at wachhi@ gmail.com. For more information visit www.wachh.org.

Former French Ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont will discuss France’s effort, under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron, to reform its economy, institutions, and social system. Ambassador Vimont will also put forth arguments made by Macron to reform the entire European Union. Many within the EU welcome reform, but Macron does face headwinds beyond his own borders by more cautious EU counterparts, not least German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Education makeover HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MAKES A BOLD NEW MOVE TO BLUFFTON

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There is anything but an old-school approach concerning education in the Lowcountry these days. The region is growing rapidly along with options of where to send your child to school. In addition, there’s a new architectural concept that some say is changing the landscape in education in South Carolina and nationally.

The new Hilton Head Christian Academy is on the forefront of the movement.

Current plans call for groundbreaking of a new school in 2019 with the first classes to be held in the fall of 2020. The 27acre, kindergarten-through-12th grade campus is being built at Master’s Way and the Bluffton Parkway. The land was

CUTTING-EDGE CLASSROOMS A conceptual learning space planned for the new Hilton Head Christian Academy campus.

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BRIGHT FUTURE An artistic rendering of the new Hilton Head Christian Academy campus.

donated to the school nearly 20 years ago by a handful of visionary families who understood the future growth of the area and the school’s need to be part of it. At that time, the Bluffton Parkway didn’t exist and Buckwalter was a sleepy two-lane road.

Not your basic “bricks and mortar” move Fielding Nair International, one of the preeminent educational architects worldwide, is designing the new school.

With projects in more than 46 countries, the company is known for its cutting-edge school architecture that helps schools create a 21st-century curriculum.

“Your child’s first employer is not going to ask them to do math, they’re going to ask them to think and to solve problems,” said Prakash Nair, President and CEO of Fielding Nair International, when asked about how this type of learning prepares students for the future.

While the school is being designed and built, the faculty is undergoing an intensive three-year training process to go from a traditional educational model to a 21st-century learning community. What does it mean for students? According to the school’s academic leadership team, it’s the marriage of the three Rs — reading writing and arithmetic — with the four Cs — critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

“Traditional education is built primarily around groups of children studying the same subjects at the same pace.

Some students find this process exhilarating, others find it excruciating.

Twenty-first century learning is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit,” said Doug Langhals, Head of School at HHCA.

How tech has created an education makeover Students already hold the world’s information in the palm of their hand via smartphones and the internet.

Knowledge that was formerly imparted by teachers in the front of a classroom is readily available 24/7 via technology. “Our role now is to help students understand what to do with this knowledge and how to develop their passions and talents to thrive and have an impact in today’s world,” Langhals said.

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Natural learning A past trend in school architecture was to eliminate the outside world from students and create windowless classrooms, believing the outdoors was a distraction to learning. HHCA’s design will have outdoor learning areas and classrooms that designers say better reflect the way we work and live. Spaces will feature high ceilings that let the outside into the classroom and comfortable seating areas where students and teachers collaborate. Open areas will be available for group learning and projects.

Education and economic development “Bluffton already has some excellent academic options,” Langhals said. “Additional educational choices are a positive for the community from both a student standpoint as well as an economic development and quality of life perspective.”

The research agrees with Langhals. When it comes to where to move, or relocate a business, the quality of the educational landscape plays a role. Real estate agents and economic development professionals know that companies looking to relocate, as well as new home buyers want to be in a location that offers excellence in education.

About 60 percent of HHCA students come from Bluffton. LL

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CHILDHOOD FRIENDS RECONNECT TO PROVIDE FRESH SHRIMP FOR ALL

STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON B. JAMES

LOCAL LANDMARK Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is a Hilton Head Island institution. The original oyster factory was built in 1912 as a seafood processing plant. Hudson’s has been a family-owned business since the 1920s, primarily as a seafood processing plant. Owned and named by the venerable J. B. Hudson, Sr., thousands of oysters were processed at this facility. These oysters were brought in by oar-powered boats known as bateaux, shucked at Hudson’s, then sent by barge to the Northeast. The discarded shells were dispersed on site, creating the very peninsula and foundation on which the restaurant currently stands.

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As a great blue heron sizes up a six-top table as a temporary perch on the deck bar at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, a handful of servers and bartenders methodically prepare for the day’s service. Two shrimp boats in for maintenance float a few feet from the bar. They bob with the wakes of passing leisure boats as Lamar “Skip” Toomer, the captain of the boat named the Catina Renae, is busy taking measurements to repair and upgrade the vessel before he and his crew head out to sea. The fourth-generation shrimper glances up to greet Hudson’s owner Andrew Carmines.

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Toomer and Carmines grew up playing baseball together in grade school. As adults, they reconnected and their friendship has grown into a symbiotic business relationship.

About 20 years ago when Carmines was a kid and checking in shrimp from the 22 shrimp boats that docked at Hudson’s, then owned by his parents, many shrimpers would work the summer season. With fuel prices low and retail value on shrimp high, fishermen were plentiful and many did well working just the warm months. Over the past two decaades with imported shrimp flooding the market, prices went down and fuel costs rose.

Most of these weekend warrior shrimpers left the game, leaving only a handful of full-time fishermen. Toomer and his brother, Jeff, who owns and operates another shrimp boat, are among this small group of shrimpers.

After Carmines, who is now running Hudson’s, and Toomer reconnected in 2016, the two constructed an agreement.

Hudson’s would not charge the Toomers a docking fee, and in exchange, the final 24 to 36 hours of each expedition would be fished exclusively for the restaurant.

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This was a mutually beneficial deal for both parties. Hudson’s sits on prime real estate for shrimp boats along the banks of Skull Creek, which opens up into both the Port Royal and Calibogue sounds. This allows the Toomers to shrimp locally or head offshore to other parts of the East Coast, sometimes for one to three weeks at a time.

“We do the best we can to give him (Andrew) the product he wants. He gives us a better price than the wholesale distributors and he’s getting a better price than he would from the wholesale distributors,” Toomer said. “And the customers miss

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Hudson’s Real Deal Barbecue Shrimp

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 40 21/25 shrimp, cleaned with heads off, tail and shell on 4 cups Hudson’s Real Deal Barbecue Sauce 1/2 cup whole butter 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives 2 lemons 4 pieces french baguette, toasted DIRECTIONS Place 1 tablespoon whole butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.

When the butter is melted and at a high heat, add the shrimp. Season the shrimp to taste with salt and pepper and sauté until translucent. Add approximately 4-6 oz. Hudson’s Real Deal BBQ sauce to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped parsley and chives to taste then season with fresh lemon juice. Place the shrimp in a bowl and serve with a piece of toasted baguette.

the boats when we’re gone, too.”

The agreement allows Carmines access to some of the freshest and cleanest shrimp available in the area. There’s a knowledge that the shrimp are not being pumped up with silicone or sodium tripolyphosphate, a solution commonly used to make shrimp appear firmer, smoother and glossier.

“I know those guys. I know there’s nothing added to those shrimp. I know they’ve only been out of the water for 36 hours, so I can do with it what I please and know the quality is there,” Carmines said.

Crustaceans Closed The local shrimp seasons which run from April through June and September through

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January (white shrimp) and June through August (brown shrimp), are typically abundant and predictable. Over the past two years, with hurricanes Matthew and Irma and unprecedented freezing, the seasons have been unpredictable and shortened.

This year's first white shrimp season closed in January after the freeze the area sustained.

For most restaurants offering fresh, wild shrimp, this was a problem. These problems are not as concerning for Carmines.

“Skip and Jeff were shrimping in the Keys for pink shrimp and knew the shrimp were looking nice off the coast of Georgia.

So, they docked in St. Mary’s for two weeks and fished the area. They each brought back 7,000 pounds of shrimp. Twice.

They really got us through the

summer,” Carmines said.

Having top-notch fishermen during unsettled times deliver prime products to a seafood restaurant is invaluable.

“Our customers have gotten to the point where if we don’t have local shrimp, they call us out on it every time,” Carmines said.

Many locals were up in arms over the closing of the season, but the Toomer brothers said they think it can be a good thing. Expiration of a large population can help expunge diseases that are rampant in the community. This year, many shrimp were contaminated with black gill, a single-cell infection that affects the respiratory system. After the freeze killed off much of the population this past winter, the infection seemed to disappear.

BY THE NUMBERS • Hudson’s sells 700 pounds of shrimp each week during the fall.

They go through 1,000 pounds per week during peak summer season.

•9 7 percent of food sales is seafood product during the fall and winter at Hudson’s.

• 75,000 to 80,000 pounds of shrimp through Hudson’s kitchens, per year.

Picking & Storing A fall white shrimp is firm, sweet and a staple for many Lowcountry outdoor party and tailgating events.

When buying fresh white shrimp at the market this autumn, look for shrimp that are just that: White. When a shrimp is cooked, it turns red. Any shrimp purchased at the store that are red have been stored at unsafe temperatures during some point of its handling and does not have much of a shelf life. “If it has a green tail, buy it,” Carmines said.

If you are storing fresh shrimp, Carmines and Toomer both agree that it is best to eat as soon as possible. When it comes to frozen storage, Carmines prefers the old milk carton method.

“Open up a paper milk carton, take a couple pounds of shrimp and put them in the carton one by one until you have the carton packed tight.” he said.“Fill the gaps with cold water and stick in the freezer. You also get more bang for your buck by being able to stack them once they freeze.” LL

Hudson’s Shrimp Po’ Boys

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 36 cleaned and deveined shrimp 1 cup mayonnaise 1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded 4 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced 4 French baguettes, approximately 6 inches each 3 cups seafood breading, placed in a shallow baking dish 4 pickled cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 pound frozen French fries 2 mixing bowls 1 deep fat fryer DIRECTIONS Preheat the fryer to 350 degrees. Place the French fries in the 350 degree fryer and cook until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes. While the fries are cooking, slice the baguettes in half lengthwise. Spread the mayonnaise on both sides to taste. Place the shredded lettuce on the bottom side of the baguette, then top with the sliced tomatoes, then the sliced pickles. Set the baguettes aside. When the French fries are cooked, place the fries in a bowl with a paper towel and season to taste. Keep warm. Place the shrimp in the seafood breading and coat evenly on all sides.

Carefully place the shrimp in the fryer so as not to touch each other until crisp.

Continue to fry the shrimp until golden brown. Place the shrimp in a bowl with a paper towel. Season lightly to taste. (You may have to fry the shrimp in batches.)

Place nine fried shrimp on top of a baguette. Serve with French fries.

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Stepping up to the plates STORY BY EDDY HOYLE PHOTOS BY CHANDLER HUMMELL

TODAY’S CHEFS AND RESTAURANTEURS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT USING LOCAL PRODUCTS – AND IT’S MORE THAN JUST LOCAL PRODUCE

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Tucked away in a tiny warehouse space, hands covered in clay, Tayloe Cook works his pottery wheel forming 6-inch bread plates. One after another with precision and ease, Cook creates while at the same time talks about the niche he has built in his craft.

Cook can make “anything and everything” out of clay, but focuses on various sizes of plates and mugs and dinnerware for commercial use by restaurants.

His venture into commercial-grade pottery stems from a relationship that grew out of his microbrewery called Wooden Skiff Brewing Co., which he sold in 2015. Clayton Rollison, owner of the Lucky Rooster restaurant on Hilton Head Island, carried Cook’s beer and also hired him for a part-time position at the restaurant. Eventually, Cook asked if he could display and sell some of his pottery at the restaurant and that led to his first order for commercial dinnerware.

In the meantime, as business grew, Cook found a new location on Old Wild Horse Road on Hilton Head Island, an upgrade from the family’s garage.

Clay products are uniquely suited for restaurant use

LICENSED TO KILN Tayloe Cook began throwing basic earthenware and raku clay at Hilton Head Island High School in 2000. He opened his own studio, Tayloe Pottery, in 2016.

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Tayloe Pottery dinnerware is dishwasher safe and durable. “These plates are run through commercial dishwashers probably three times each night,” Cook said. “Also, the design for commercial use is thicker than for residential use. Each piece is created from naturally harvested clay and finished with a lead-free glaze made from glass particles and colorant.”

Cook has an entrepreneurial spirit that has yielded results. Other restaurants using his pottery are The Farm in Bluffton, Sweetgrass on Dataw Island, Parcel 32 in Charleston and Husk in Greenville.

Pottery is becoming a socially responsible movement Cook is an enthusiastic advocate for a movement in the pottery world to discourage the use of plastic.

“Think about it,” Cook said. “We are a petrol-based society and have been for a long time. Clay and ceramics are much less harmful to the environment than plastic. If you throw a piece of clay off a boat, it does no harm. We’ve all seen the pictures of what happens with plastic.

Society must be more responsible.”

Who is Tayloe Cook?

Cook sculpted his first pottery piece at summer camp. His mother always had an arts and craft hutch for her sons to play with, but he became serious about pottery while at a boarding school in Asheville, N.C. As a student, he earned a Gold Key award and an American Vision award for his pottery.

His family moved from Charleston, W. Va., to Hilton Head in 1992 when Cook was 8 years old. He started making pottery for more than a hobby in 2000.

In 2015, Cook apprenticed under potter Jacob Preston. Cook aspires to sell his wares at local farmers markets, galleries and retail stores.

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A NEW BAR ATTACHED TO CHARBAR EXUDES A SPEAKEASY LOUNGE VIBE

STORY BY AMY COYNE BREDESON + PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

Have you ever wanted to swing dance your way back to The Roaring Twenties?

Now you can, and you don’t even need a time machine to get there.

Travel no farther than Park Plaza, located just outside of Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. Masked behind a camouflaged bookcase door inside of Charbar sits a whiskey bar reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy.

The popular island restaurant is known for its gourmet burgers, live entertainment and fun, lighthearted atmosphere.

In contrast, Charbar’s new Whiskey Room is a mysterious, intimate lounge with warm, muted lighting, eclectic dark leather furniture, distressed brick walls and vintage mirrors. Oversized antique frosted glass lighting arrangements hang from the copper drop ceiling, and bottles of liquor are displayed in an artful fashion.

“As an extension of Charbar, the menu of smoked and charred flavors have a natural affinity for all things bourbon and whiskey,” Charbar founder and CEO Nick Bergelt said.

But more importantly, Bergelt said, Whiskey Room is a result of feedback

WHAT’S YOUR POISON?

A few libations available in Charbar’s new Whiskey Room.

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he has received from local customers for years.

“Ultimately, the whiskey room delivers a rustic speakeasy lounge vibe that pays homage to the earlier days of Park Plaza that saw similar lounge concepts packed to the brim during the glory days of the iconic entertainment district for after-dinner drinks and entertainment,” Bergelt said.

Whiskey Room will serve more than 100 whiskeys and bourbons, and will offer jazz music with a modern twist. Local musicians, such as Dave Masteller of Jazz Corner and the Swampfire Records stable of artists, will entertain guests with their own riffs on modern tunes.

“It will be exciting to see new collaborations take shape with those artists as we aim to deliver a unique genre of music that doesn’t exist yet on the island,” Bergelt said.

The public can get a sneak peek of the new Whiskey Room at the restaurant’s sixth anniversary party, set for 9 p.m. Sept. 15. Groove Town Assault will be there to entertain guests.

Bergelt said a lot has changed at Charbar over the past six years. What

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has remained, he said, is his focus on “cultivating a best-ofbreed team that maintains a narrow niche focus on what we do best, and ensuring we continue to innovate year over year, and challenge ourselves to continue to push the limits on creating the best burgers that exist.”

Born and raised on Hilton Head, Bergelt began working at local restaurants at the age of 14, moving his way through the various components of the hospitality business until he left for college at 17. He double-majored in entrepreneurship and marketing with a minor in hospitality management at the University of South Carolina. Immediately after graduation, Bergelt opened his first restaurant in Charleston and later founded HHI Hospitality, which consists of Charbar, Holy Tequila and Healthy Habit.

“We hope that the (Whiskey Room) concept will elicit a feeling of stepping back in time,” Bergelt said, “so our guests experience the essence of a Prohibition-era environment that will feel private and personal in all the right ways, and provide a late night destination for those seeking an upscale casual lounge scene, with a corresponding craft cocktail program and nightly entertainment.” LL SNEAK PEEK Check out the new Whiskey Room during Charbar's sixth anniversary party at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15.

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HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Barbecue Shrimp and Grits

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Shrimp and Grits

INGREDIENTS 4 cups water 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices bacon, chopped 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 large clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well.

In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.

Spoon grits into a serving bowl.

Add shrimp mixture and mix well.

Serve immediately.

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INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 28 16/20 shrimp tail off, shelled, cleaned and deveined 1 cup clarified butter 1/2 cup Hudson’s Blackening Season or your favorite Cajun spice (Emeril’s Essence or Paul Prudhomme’s Blackening Season) 1 lemon, cut in half 1 cast iron skillet Paper towel Cheddar cheese grits (see recipe on right) Roasted corn relish (see recipe on right) Barbecue sauce (we use Sweet Baby Rays) 1 pound cooked andouille sausage, medium diced and seared in a skillet 1/2 cup green onions, chopped DIRECTIONS [1] Place the cast iron skillet on top of the grill and heat. To achieve a proper sear, make sure the pan is extremely hot. While the skillet gets hot, take the 28 shrimp (seven per person) and pat dry.

Make sure both sides are done. Line the shrimp on a dry plate. [2] Place the Hudson’s blackening spice and the clarified butter in separate small bowls. Make sure the butter is at room temperature. [3] To blacken/ barbecue the shrimp: One at a time, take each shrimp and dredge it in the blackening spice, shaking off the excess. Then dip the shrimp in the clarified butter and place the shrimp in the skillet starting at the noon position. Place each new shrimp in order around the pan until all the shrimp are in the skillet. Hard sear the shrimp. [4] When the last shrimp is placed in the skillet, go back to the first and flip each shrimp in the same order. While the shrimp are still in the skillet, squeeze the juice of a half lemon over the shrimp. [5] Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess butter. Wipe the skillet clean. Make sure to get all the blackening spice out. Add a few drops of olive oil to the skillet. When the oil is hot, place the diced sausage in the skillet and brown on all sides. Remove and place on a paper towel to remove excess grease and keep warm. [6] Portion four equal amounts of the cheese grits in the middle of each bowl. [7] Place shrimp in a circle on each bowl of grits. [8] Drizzle the barbecue sauce to taste on top of the shrimp. Place some of the seared andouille sausage in the middle of each circle of shrimp. Next, place some of the corn relish on top of the andouille sausage in the middle of each plate. Garnish each plate with the chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

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HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Cheese Grits INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 4 cups water 1 cup stone ground grits 2 cups shredded cheddar 1/4 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS Bring the water to a boil. Add the grits to the boiling water, stirring consistently.

Cook the grits until they have no crunch or bite to them and the water is absorbed. When the grits are cooked, add the cheese and heavy cream. Season the grits to taste with salt and pepper. Set the grits aside and keep warm.

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Roasted Corn Relish INGREDIENTS 7 roasted or grilled corn on the cob 1/2 jalapeño, fine dice 1 1/2 tablespoons red onion, fine dice 1 1/2 tablespoons red pepper, fine dice 1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS Roast the whole corn cobs with the husks at 400 degree for 20-25 minutes. You want the corn to be brown on the outside. Clean the corn, removing the husks and strings. Cut the kernels off each cob and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and incorporate. Season the relish with salt and pepper to taste.

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TRADITIONAL

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Ingredients 1 14-ounce package smoked sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large red bell pepper, sliced thin 1 small yellow onion, sliced thin 1 10-ounce package frozen broccoli, thawed 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 cups instant rice 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese DIRECTIONS Heat olive oil and crushed garlic, stir in smoked sausage slices and cook until smoked sausage is browned. Add pepper, onion, broccoli, chicken broth and tomato sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed. Cook rice according to package instructions. Stir rice into the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened 1 large egg, white only 3/4 teaspoon sea salt Pinch of ground white pepper Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 pound lobster meat, cooked 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped 30 inches of pork casing (optional) DIRECTIONS Put shrimp and egg white in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until just combined, about 10 seconds.

Do not over process or the shrimp will be tough when cooked. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, white pepper, and nutmeg, and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, so that the shrimp firm up slightly. After an hour, gently fold the cream into the shrimp, a little at a time. Cover and refrigerate for another 2 hours. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp mousse with tarragon, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Gently stir together. Fill pork casing according to the instructions that come with the equipment you are using. Twist or tie the casing every 6 inches to form each link.

Make sure that the ends are tied shut. In a shallow stock pot, bring water to a boil (5-6 inches), then reduce the heat to medium, and poach sausage for 5/6 minutes.

Then remove sausage, repeat process with remaining sausages and then cool until final cooking or serving. Optional: Use a patty for shrimp burgers or shrimp meatballs, if sausage isn’t your thing.

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Rice Pudding INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups milk, divided 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir rice into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. In a clean saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

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Carolina Plantation Brown Rice Pudding INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup Carolina Plantation brown rice 8 cups whole milk Pinch sea salt 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated white sugar Pinch cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cups dried cherries 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely chopped Green unsalted Sicilian pistachios, as needed Shaved dark chocolate, as needed

DIRECTIONS Combine rice, milk, and salt together in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer.

Stir regularly with a heat resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon. In a separate bowl combine eggs, sugars, cinnamon, orange zest and almond extract. Once mixture in the sauce pan begins to thicken and the rice is about halfway cooked (about 15-20 minutes) add the cherries. Continue to simmer until the mixture is thickening and rice is almost completely cooked.

Temper the egg mixture by adding small amounts of the hot rice mixture to it and stirring well until 1/3 of the rice mixture is in the bowl. Once tempered, empty the contents of the bowl back into the sauce pan and stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Empty the rice into a shallow casserole dish and allow to chill in a refrigerator.

Best served in champagne saucers or small bowls.

Top with pistachios and chocolate shavings.

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Aloha Kitchen opens Al’s Aloha Kitchen recently opened on Pope Avenue specializing in Hawaiian cuisine.

Owner Alex Vitto’s inspiration came from the island itself after visiting his wife’s family.

Customers can eat poke — raw fish salad — or a super fruit bowl out on the patio or at an indoor countertop. The restaurant also offers vegan and gluten-free options, and plans to offer mochi ice cream in the future.

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Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana recently won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the 15th consecutive year. This award was given out to 2,500 restaurants world-wide based on selection size and assortment of quality producers. In addition to their wine list that features 75 labels and flights of wine for a personal wine tasting, Michael Anthony’s offers a private reserve list created by their sommelier, P. J. Meyers.

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New eatery: Mahogany Reef Mahogany Reef Juice & Java recently opened as one of the new healthy options at 24G Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head Island. The owners — Laura Adamson and Stefan Patrick — both identify as herbalists and want to educate others on how the food they eat affects their bodies. The restaurant offers juices, smoothies, coffee, salads and sandwiches, and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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HILTON HEAD NORTH END FRANKIE BONES Italian, Steakhouse This swanky restaurant has the feel of the ’50s and ‘60s city lounges of Chicago, Las Vegas and New York.

Specializing in steaks, seafood, pasta and hand-shaken martinis.

Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. $$ frankieboneshhi.com 1301 Main Street, Hilton Head Island 843-682-4455 HEALTHY HABIT Salad Farm-fresh chopped salads featuring locally sourced ingredients, including non-GMO produce, grassfed beef, cage-free raised poultry and small batch dressings made from scratch. Each salad is chopped to allow its flavors and textures to envelop every bite. $ healthyhabithhi.com 55 Mathews Drive, Suite 116, Hilton Head Island 843-686-5600 HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Seafood The Carmines family owns a fishing fleet and oyster farm. As a result, much of their seafood originates from local waters. Most tables feature incredible views of Port Royal Sound. This place is an institution. $$ hudsonsonthedocks.com 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-2772 RUBY LEE’S Southern A hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Owned by

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Hilton Head’s former high school football coach, Tim Singleton.

Great Southern-style food at an affordable price. $$ rubylees.com 46 Old Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-7829 19 Dunnagans Alley, Hilton Head Island 843-785-7825 SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE Seafood Enjoy beautiful views of Skull Creek, fresh local seafood, unique sushi creations and some of the best cocktails around. A fantastic place to be at sunset. $$ skullcreekboathouse.com 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-3663 SKULL CREEK DOCKSIDE Seafood The newest restaurant from SERG Restaurant Group.

The restaurant resembles an oldstyle river house, full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Melville novel. $$ docksidehhi.com 2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3625 STREET MEET American The menu at this familyfriendly tavern is full of surprises — from its award-winning hot dogs to healthy options such as the Power Bowl and the Skinny Bowl. It’s also the unofficial headquarters for Cleveland Browns fans. $$ streetmeethhi.com 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-2570

WISE GUYS American, Steakhouse Unique to the island for its contemporary, sophisticated and urban feel. Each steak is prepared in a Montague Steakhouse broiler, which sears the meat at temperatures up to 1,800 degrees. $$$ wiseguyshhi.com 1513 Main St., Hilton Head Island 843-842-8866

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HILTON HEAD MID ISLAND ALEXANDER’S Seafood One of the island’s most beloved restaurants, now operated

by Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Fresh local seafood and a great early bird special. $$$ alexandersrestaurant.com 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-4999 ALFRED’S American European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine. $$$ alfredshiltonhead.com 807 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite 1200, Hilton Head Island 843-341-3117 ELA’S ON THE WATER Seafood Exceptional water views, fresh catch seafood, prime cut steaks and a sophisticated atmosphere. Family­owned and operated. $$$ elasgrille.com 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3030

Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana is hosting a class on Cajun and Creole cooking starting at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 7. The cost is $55 (not including tax and gratuity). Register by calling 843-785-6272.

FISHCAMP AT BROAD CREEK Seafood The pet-friendly patio of this waterfront eatery offers a full bar, backyard games and live music.

A good time will be had by all. $$ fishcamphhi.com 11 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-2267 THE FRENCH BAKERY Bakery In addition to their loyal

customers, the Belka family provides bread for many local restaurants, golf clubs, hotels and Whole Foods. $$ frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre 843-342-5420 HAROLD’S DINER Diner The owner and head chef love to give customers a hard time as part of the entertainment. Harold’s serves up one of the best burgers on the island. $ 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-301-0895 JANE BISTRO AND BAR American Anne Sergent, executive chef and owner, offers a classic menu with an urban twist.

Try the toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad and coconut cake. $$ janehhi.com 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre 843-686-5696 LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR American, Southern An American bistro with Southern soul. The menu is small and focused, but offers a large variety of refined comfort foods and adventurous dishes. $$ luckyroosterhhi.com 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-681-3474 OLD OYSTER FACTORY Seafood A destination for locals and visitors for more than 25 years. Voted one of the "Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants" by Open Table. $$ oldoysterfactory.com 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-6040 POSEIDON Seafood The most popular restaurant in booming Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Great lunch and dinner menus with late night events on the Rooftop Bar. $$ poseidonhhi.com 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre 843-341-3838 RUAN THAI CUISINE Thai Authentic central Thai cooking at its best.

Made-from-scratch recipes have been passed down through generations. The Shrimp Pad Thai is amazing. $$ myruanthaihut.com 811 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island 843-785-8575

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ANNIE O’S KITCHEN Southern Healthy Southerninspired dishes created with fresh, organic, all-natural ingredients like grass-fed beef, pastured pork, free-range chicken and wild sustainable seafood. $$ annieohhi.com 124 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island 843-341-2664

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SEA GRASS GRILLE Seafood Intimate yet casual dining in a Lowcountry beach house setting. Locally famous for their fresh seafood. Try the Grouper Piccata. $$ seagrassgrille.com 807 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite 1000, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9990

THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE American A South Pacific themed cafe across from the beach specializing in local seafood and salads. Live music with a great beer selection. $$ bigbamboocafe.com 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Suite 210, Coligny Plaza 843-686-3443

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fish sandwiches. $$ captainwoodys.com 6 Target Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-2400 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton 843-757-6222 CHARBAR CO. Burgers Award-winning gourmet burgers. Additionally, it features specialty craft beers and music memorabilia spanning the decades. $$ charbar.com 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213, Hilton Head Island 843-785-2427

The Hofbrauhaus Duck special is back at Darren Clarke’s Tavern on Saturday nights. With each order, you get 1/2 a duck, spaetzle, red cabbage and an orange glaze. The cost is $28. To make reservations, call 843-341-3002.

THE BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL Seafood, Steakhouse Featured on the Food Network.

Great selections of fresh local seafood. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio. $$ blackmarlinhhi.com 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island 843-785-4950 BULLIES BBQ Barbecue Lean pork, chicken and brisket slow-smoked over hickory and mesquite woods.

The hot slaw must be tried. $$ bulliesbbq.com 3 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-686-7427 CAPTAIN WOODY’S Seafood A neighborhood bar and grill specializing in shrimp, clams, oysters and signature

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE Seafood, American A family owned and operated restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood, lamb and steak.

The menu is written by hand each day. $$$ charliesgreenstar.com 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9277 CHOW DADDY’S Southern Offering sensational, amped-up Southern food in a relaxed, casual setting. Southern comfort meets unpretentious sophistication. $$ chowdaddys.com 14B Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-2469 15 Towne Drive, Bluffton 843-757-2469 COAST Seafood, American Located at Sea Pines Beach Club. Rated a “Top 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America” by OpenTable. $$$ coastoceanfrontdining.com 87 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-1888

CRANE'S TAVERN Steakhouse An island favorite for USDA prime grade beef and fresh local seafood since 1999. This old English style pub offers a warm atmosphere with white tablecloths and an ornate bar. The wine list is fantastic. cranestavern.com 26 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-341-2333 DARREN CLARKE’S TAVERN Steakhouse Professional golfer Darren Clarke teamed up with an experienced New York City restauranteur to create this one-of-a-kind establishment.

Steaks are imported from the mountains of Montana. $$ darrenclarkestavern.com 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island 843-341-3002 DELISHEE YO Healthy Organic meals, freshly pressed juice and clean snacks make this a favorite for the yoga, fitness and health community. $ delisheeeyo.com 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3633 FAT BABY’S PIZZA AND SUBS Pizza A place that captures the spirit of a classic, 1970s neighborhood pizza joint. Fresh, fast, homemade and really, really good. $$ fatbabyspizza.com 1034 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-842-4200

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Charbar Co. is a fresh approach to not just “better burgers” but to the burger segment as a whole. Our chef–driven menu features true gourmet quality burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

Our Burgers have been voted the Best on Hilton Head for the past 6 years in a row and placed in the top 20 burgers in the world at last years World Burger Championship.

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FRASER'S TAVERN Southern, Seafood Located in the beautiful Plantation Golf Club in Sea Pines. Southern-inspired cuisine and regionally-sourced produce and products. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide awesome 270 degree views. $$$ seapines.com/dining 100 N Sea Pines Drive,

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eats Hilton Head Island 843-842-1441 HINOKI Asian Celebrating 16 years of serving locals great sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialties.

The interior is peaceful and serene, with cypress wood throughout the restaurant. $$ hinokihhi.com 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9800 HOLY TEQUILA Mexican Gourmet tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos and small plates all around $10, with a full bar offering mixologist-inspired cocktails and over 50 kinds of tequilas. Be sure to order the Street Corn before your main course and the churros after. $$ holytequila.com 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza 843-681-8226 JAVA BURRITO CO. Mexican A family-owned and operated Mexican grill and coffee bar. The burrito bar sources organic and local food. Everything tastes ultra-fresh. The coffee is some of the best on the island. $$ javaburritoco.com 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite J6, The Village at Wexford 843-842-5282 THE JAZZ CORNER Jazz Club, American An authentic big city nightclub atmosphere.

Live music seven nights a week with some of the world’s best jazz musicians taking the stage. The food is world class as well. $$$ thejazzcorner.com 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite C-1, The Village at Wexford 843-842-8620 LOCAL PIE Pizza Neapolitan-style woodfired pizza baked crisp and thin in 900 degree custom pizza ovens.

Everything is locally sourced.

The daily specials are bold and adventurous. $$ localpie.com

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55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-7437 15 State Of Mind St., Bluffton 843-837-7437 A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD Southern The travel website “Only in Your State” ranked the shrimp and grits the best in the state of South Carolina. We feel the Charleston Fried Green Tomato BLT is even better. $$ hhbackyard.com 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9273 MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA Italian An island favorite for over 15 years. An authentic Italian eatery similar to ones found in the Italian neighborhoods around Philadelphia, where the Fazzini family moved from. $$$ michael-anthonys.com 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-6272 OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA Italian Chef Michael Cirafesi has collected many awards and accolades for his classical Italian cuisine. Antique brick and reclaimed barn wood timbers give the restaurant a Tuscan farmhouse feel. $$$ ombrahhi.com 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite G2, Hilton Head Island 843-842-5505 ONE HOT MAMA’S Barbecue Known for their pit-toplate meats, smoked low and slow. A family-friendly place run by Orchid Paulmeier, a finalist on the Food Network Star reality series. Great "meat and 3" lunch offerings. $$ onehotmamas.com 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-682-6262 PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE Breakfast, American Serving the island’s most popular breakfast all day long. Benedicts, omelets,

quiche and baked dishes are out of this world. Early bird special from 6 to 8 a.m. Great sandwiches for lunch as well. $$ palmettobaysunrisecafe.com 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3232

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Lowcountry specialties at this local favorite. The restaurant uses produce from its own farm. $$$ redfishofhiltonhead.com 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3388 REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR American An island institution since 1982. Serving steaks, seafood and pub sandwiches in a setting reminiscent of a true Boston pub. $$ reilleyshiltonhead.com 7D Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-4414 95 Matthews Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-681-4153 ROCK FISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS AT BOMBORAS American, Seafood An Ohio family owned and operated restaurant near Coligny Beach, offering fresh and local Lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines.

Great happy hour. $$ bomborasgrille.com 5 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island 843-689-2662

Every children’s meal at Cheap Seats Grille is being served on top of a keepsake Frisbee. The offer is available at all three locations (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Riverwalk).

POMODORI Italian A family owned and operated Italian eatery. Casual yet sophisticated dinner offerings of traditional favorites, as well as fresh seafood options and antipasti plates. Best bolognese in the Lowcountry. $$ gopomodori.com 1 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3100 RED FISH Seafood, American A blend of housemade spices, tropical fruits and vegetables are combined with

SALTY DOG CAFE Seafood Hilton Head’s most famous restaurant. Serving seafood, salads and sandwiches at an incredible waterfront location.

Eat inside, out on the deck or at the expansive outdoor bar. $ saltydog.com 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-671-2233 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-837-3344 SAGE ROOM American Considered one of the island’s best restaurants. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere with unique appetizers, diverse cuisine and innovative nightly specials. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. $$$ thesageroom.com 81 Pope Ave., Suite 13, HHI 843-785-5352

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eats THE SEA SHACK Seafood Fresh seafood made to order and served on paper plates in a diner-like atmosphere. Blackboard specials change daily but fried favorites are always on the menu.

Locals and loyal visitors keep this place hopping. $$ seashackhhi.com 6 Executive Park Road, HHI 843-785-2464 SIGNE’S Bakery, Cafe A Hilton Head legendary cafe for over 45 years.

Specializes in “Breakfast All Day," savory salads, hearty sandwiches, scrumptious pastries, pies and specialty cakes. Eat in or takeout.

Patio seating. $$ signesbakery.com 93 Arrow Road, HHI 843-785-9118 THE SMOKEHOUSE Barbecue, Southern Serving up its famous, award-winning barbecue on the island since 1999. It offers a diverse lunch and dinner menu,

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including many specialties such as ribs, wings and chili. Terrific happy hour. $$ smokehousehhi.com 34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-4227 TRUFFLES CAFE American A diverse menu featuring incredible soups, salads and sandwiches, signature chicken pot pie, house-breaded fried shrimp, pasta, ribs, steaks and scrumptious desserts. $$ trufflescafe.com 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island 843-671-6136 91 Towne Dr., Bluffton 843-815.5551 VINE American Tucked away in the corner of Coligny Plaza, this cramped and loud dinner spot is one of the highest rated restaurants on the island. The food is unique and not for the

unadventurous. The Caprese salad is locally famous. $$$ 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, HHI 843-686-3900 WATUSI Breakfast, American The interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food, coffee and tea in a casual setting. $$ islandwatusi.com 71 Pope Ave., HHI 843-686-5200

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BLUFFTON BLUFFTON BBQ Barbecue, Southern This is not fast food; it's slow-cooked for at least 12 hours. It is served until the food runs out, and then there's always beer. Possibly the Lowcountry’s best barbecue with an awesome Old Town location.

Owner Ted Huffman is a local legend. $$ 11 State Of Mind Way, Bluffton 843-757-7427

Alexander’s will be hosting a Cliff Lede Napa wine dinner from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18. It will be led by Kevin Hinchman, director of national sales for Lede Family Wines.

Advanced reservations are required as there is limited seating. Call 855-511-0999 for more information.

THE BLUFFTON ROOM American Simple American cuisine prepared with the finest available ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. Wellcrafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of the classic dinner party. $$$ theblufftonroom.com 15 Promenade St, Bluffton 843-757-3525 BUFFALO’S American The most popular restaurant in Palmetto Bluff, offering patrons picturesque views of the May River as they enjoy a menu featuring market fresh salads and sandwiches, pastries and fresh spun ice cream. $$ palmettobluff.com 1 Village Park Square, Bluffton 843-706-6630 CAHILL’S MARKET Southern, Chicken Experience a taste of some true Southern comfort food in a relaxed country

atmosphere with hanging baskets, colorful blooms and family-style dining. $$ cahillsmarket.com 1055 May River Road, Bluffton 843-757-2921 THE COTTAGE Cafe, Bakery Serving up scrumptious food with a side of old-world Southern charm. Dine indoors or out on the porch of this cozy, restored 1868 cottage in the art-rich historic district of Old Town. $$ thecottagebluffton.com 38 Calhoun Street, Bluffton 843-757-0508 FARM BLUFFTON American Open for lunch and dinner. The culinary team is continually evolving the menu, taking inspiration from the seasonal bounty of local produce, cultural traditions from around the world and contemporary culinary ideas. $$$ farmbluffton.com 1301 May River Road, Bluffton 843-707-2041

HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR American Open daily for lunch and dinner. The food is upscale, yet moderately priced. You can have anything from a burger to a fivecourse tasting menu expertly paired with wine, and all things in between. $$ hogsheadkitchen.com 1555 Fording Island Road,HHI 843-837-4647 JIM ’N NICK’S BAR-B-Q Barbecue, Southern Open for lunch and dinner. Classic pulled pork or Carolina-style pork?

There isn’t a wrong answer at this Bluffton favorite. Don’t leave without eating a cheese biscuit.

And good luck eating just one. $$ jimnnicks.com 872 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-321-4175 MAY RIVER GRILL Seafood, American Open for dinner.

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ingredients culled from local rivers and farms. Ever try sautéed calf’s liver? You should. $$ mayrivergrill.com 1263 May River Road, Bluffton 843-757-5755 OLD TOWN DISPENSARY American, Pub Located in the heart of historic Old Town, this is a destination for good friends, cold drinks and delicious bar food. Live music, fire pits and cornhole — next door to Farmers Market Bluffton. $$ otdbluffton.com 15 Captains Cove, Bluffton 843-837-1893 THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR Seafood, Steakhouse Serving dinner nightly. This romantic, boutique-style eatery fits in perfectly with its Old Town surroundings. Everything is bright, fresh and interesting. Seafood is the star here, but the steaks are great, too. $$$ thepearlbluffton.com 55 Calhoun St., Bluffton 843-757-5511

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There is more to vegetarian tailgate food than veggie burgers. If you are going to host a tailgate party, you can provide creative alternatives to your vegetarian guests. A little preparation and imagination can yield amazing vegetarian entrees for your tailgate.

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Veggie Skewers

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Veggie skewers are a great tailgate item because they can be prepared in advance and only take a few minutes to cook. Begin by soaking wooden skewers in water for about an hour so that they will not catch fire on the grill. After the skewers soak, add three or four varieties of vegetables. Some suggestions are cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, squash, carrots and peppers.

Place the veggie skewers in an airtight container when complete.

On game day, brush the veggie skewers with olive oil and place on the grill over medium heat. Rotate the skewers every few minutes until the vegetables are tender and evenly browned. Serve the skewers with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing or a spicy buffalo sauce.

Vegetable panini are great vegetarian alternatives to burgers and hot dogs. Cut a variety of vegetables into thick slices, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on the grill over medium heat. Cook the vegetables about three minutes on each side.

Zucchini, squash, bell peppers and mushrooms are ideal items for vegetable panini.

Cut a hearty Italian or French bread into quarter inch slices. Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil and place on the grill until golden brown. Add the grilled vegetables and provide condiments such as honey mustard, vinaigrette dressing and barbeque sauce.

Great Food & Good Times Chicago Style Tofu Dogs Tofu is very versatile. So versatile, in fact, that it can be used to make amazing Chicago style hot dogs. Cut very firm tofu into rectangular blocks about the size of a hot dog. Place the tofu on the grill over a medium heat. Rotate the tofu every several minutes until golden brown.

Serve on a poppy seed hot dog roll. Provide the standard Chicago hot dog condiments, which include pickles, relish, diced tomatoes, chopped onions and mustard.

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Portobello Burgers Portobello mushrooms are often called the vegetarian’s steak and they make terrific burgers. Portobello mushrooms are one of the easiest vegetables to grill. Baste the mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side until the mushrooms become tender and soft. Serve on standard hamburger rolls with sliced red onions and roasted red peppers.

If you use a little creativity you may be amazed at the vegetarian food that you can provide to your tailgate guests. Of course your vegetarian friends will appreciate your effort but you may also find that the vegetarian items are a hit with everyone else at your tailgate.

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AFTER Granite counters, exposed beams and a chef's range make the remodeled kitchen the centerpiece of a now-open living space.

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BEFORE The kitchen of this Sea Pines home was functionally fine, it just felt a little cramped and dated for the owners' tastes.

A fresh start

WIDE OPEN SPACES AND ARCHITECTURAL BRILLIANCE GIVE THIS SEA PINES FAMILY HOME A DAZZLING NEW LOOK.

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The Sea Pines vacation home of an active Charlotte family had served the family well for a long time as both a part-time retreat and income-generating rental property. So when it came time to take this two-story retreat on the third row from the ocean off the rental market, the family turned to Group 3 Designs to truly make it their own.

“Completely upgrading the whole home was one part of it,” said architect Mike Ruegamer. “The second part was making it more livable for the family and more open.”

The most obvious step in that direction came with the removal of a wall that had previously separated the living and dining rooms, allowing for greater flow throughout the house and better sightlines to the outdoor living spaces. A wide bar set in hardwood now delineates the space, incorporat-

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OUTDOOR LIVING A new stair and paver walkway was added to connect a grilling deck to an expanded pool terrance and a new firepit.

ing load-bearing beams and bar seating opposite a gourmet-caliber kitchen boasting chef’s range, granite counters and exposed beams. It’s a tastefully modern approach to coastal casual that makes the kitchen the centerpiece of a now-open living space.

This one simple change allowed for several more, each resulting in more usable space.

“There was more of a formal dining area to the back of the kitchen, and when we extended the kitchen into that area it became much more open and casual,” said Ruegamer. Opening up that space, he said, made for easier access to a grilling porch created from a back deck that had rarely been used.

Likewise, the new grilling deck became an important part of a revamped outdoor living space, marked by an extended paver terrace set around the existing pool.

“It gave the whole home much more of an indoor/outdoor feel.”

Also, the newly opened space in the living area allowed Group 3 and the team from Tropical Builders to create a separate powder room from what had previously

been a combination powder room and laundry room. Now, a hallway runs between the laundry room and a free-standing pantry set in shiplap accent walls. Installation of the new powder room on the far side of the open living space created a pleasing symmetrical look.

And it didn’t stop there. The extension of the pantry and the addition of the powder room allowed the team to imbue an upstairs walkway with a cozy seating area, creating livable space out of what had been essentially a hallway.

Complementing the open, airy feeling created by these ingenious renovations was an entire redesign of the home to create breezy Lowcountry couture feel.

A subdued color scheme of seafoam green against white trim pairs beautifully with shiplap accents and European white oak flooring.

The team upgraded light fixtures and window treatments throughout the home, even going so far as to eliminate one of the living room ceiling fans to accomplish a thoroughly updated look that evokes the best of Lowcountry living. LL

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Five ideas for your home

MINOR ENHANCEMENTS & UPGRADES THAT MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE.

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[1] LESS IS MORE Rather than focus on what you need to add, look at what can be taken away. Simply removing one of the ceiling fans in the living space eliminated visual clutter, creating a cleaner look.

[2] KEEP IT SIMPLE A simple addition of materials can create an accent wall that completely changes the character of a room and can add functionality. Here we see how vertical siding and shiplap, added carefully to certain areas, creates a theme of coastal chic.

[3] WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Group 3 didn’t make any changes to the existing pool, but was still able to completely transform the outdoor living spaces with the addition of pavers on an extended terrace.

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[4] KEEP IT LIGHT Muted colors are on-trend for Lowcountry homes, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t timeless. White trim against subdued blues and greens make of a look that will last a lifetime.

[5] HIRE A DESIGNER/ ARCHITECT OK, this one might be cheating a little. But even for smaller jobs, it never hurts to have a professional perspective. Odds are, they’ll come up with something you hadn’t thought of. LL

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CREATE A BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO CONGREGATE AND COOK STORY BY ROBYN PASSANTE

A kitchen should be, above all, functional.

But it is also the center of family life, the place where togetherness is fostered, plans are made, and both celebrations and sorrows are met with decadent dishes and comfort foods.

So a kitchen should not just have function, but form. If yours is lacking the kind of style that makes you look forward to your next meal prep session, it’s time to consult the experts on how to update your space and make it the kind of beautiful room in which people will truly love to congregate and cook.

Start Here Kim Olson, project manager at Distinctive Granite and Marble at River Walk, says to start with the most eye-catching feature of a kitchen.

“I always think an important step is to pick the countertop first, because that’s your impact,” she says. “Then you can figure out your cabinet color and floor.” Olson brings clients to the slab warehouse at AGM Imports to peruse the many kinds of stone and color hues. “People can bring cabinet colors or paint colors that they like, and it’s just a matter of working with them like a designer to help them find just the right fit.”

COLORFUL COOK SPACES Color can be a kitchen's best friend, cleverly highlighting architectural details or transforming dated cabinetry.

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Counter Points While marble and granite have had their heydays, right now quartz, particularly manmade quartz, is all the rage. “Man-made quartz is very popular. It has the durability of quartz, but the look of marble,” Olson says. “Marble itself is not practical because it can scratch, and it stains like crazy.”

Bruce Zaidman, owner of American Wood Reface in the Carolinas and Georgia, says a kitchen countertop has to handle a lot while looking great, and quartz fits the bill. “There’s no maintenance on quartz, it doesn’t ever need sealers, polishers, special cleaners,” he says. “It has a lifetime warranty.

It’s stronger than granite. It doesn’t harbor bacteria. It’s scratch-resistant and heat-resistant.”

But rest assured there’s always a material for those who don’t want to get what everyone else is getting. “The other trend,” Olson says, “is a product that’s a quartzite, a natural stone similar to granite. It holds up very well.”

About (Re)face Beyond new countertops, redoing your cabinets is the easiest way to give your kitchen a makeover. But the experts say homeowners often end up regretting their decision to DIY the project by merely painting the cabinets they have.

“Painting is tedious, and it’s difficult to get it to look right. They just look like old, painted cabinets,” Zaidman says. “The kitchen is the most important room in the house for resale, and if they want to do it on the cheap, they wind up hurting themselves and decreasing the value of the property rather than increasing it.”

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Upgrade + Update While cabinets are being refaced, kitchens are being reimagined. “The biggest trends for us is a lot of remodeling and refacing, taking an existing kitchen and making improvements to it - converting lower doors to large drawers, that’s a huge trend in kitchens today, because as we get older it’s easier to access your things,” Zaidman says. “And we take a lot of kitchens with shorter cabinets – 30- to 36-inch-tall cabinets, and we can stack cabinets on top of them, add doors or stack glass on top to add more storage and height to the cabinetry. That’s real popular as well.”

Island Spotlight One way to make the kitchen really pop is to set the island apart, either with a different countertop treatment or shade of paint. “A lot of people do the perimeter of the kitchen with a polished countertop and then they leather their island,” Olson says.

“A polished slab leathered gives it depth, it’s the coolest thing.”

Opting for a different countertop material entirely or merely different edging style is another way to go. And choosing a different cabinet color for the island is also popular, “so that the island doesn’t match, but it complements” the kitchen, Zaidman says.

Automatic for the People With so much focus on cabinets and countertops, it’s easy to make the window treatments an afterthought. But today’s options can assist with both form and function, says Bob Engler of Budget Blinds of the Lowcountry. “The biggest trend is with automation, mainly for convenience,” he says. “With automated shades they can control an endless number of windows, big and small, with the touch of a button or voice control with Siri or Alexa. They can also set timers to not think about it.”

Make a ‘Splash The space between countertop and cabinet is a tricky one for style. While many people opt for the ever-popular tile backsplash, Olson suggests something a bit more dramatic. “If they do whatever their countertop would be, a full height backsplash is awesome, up the wall under the cabinets about 18 inches up, that is an amazing look - very clean, no maintenance,” she says.

“The look of a full height backsplash adds the ‘Wow’ factor.”

Roll Out When making over your kitchen windows, Engler says to consider an older window treatment style that’s already been given a makeover.

“I think the most overlooked category is Roller Shades,” he says. “This product line has seen the largest revamp in the last couple of years with so many different, colors, textures and patterns to choose from.” LL

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WORTH THE COST Kitchen remodels are the most popular and have the largest payoff in terms of boosting a home's resale value. Of course, kitchen remodels are also the most complicated and can be the most expensive.

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Total home makeovers

LOCAL EXPERTS SHARE THEIR TIPS, ADVICE AND STORIES

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Locals don’t just love their homes, they also relish the opportunity to improve, extend, redecorate or redesign them. We reached out to several local experts — custom home builders, interior designers, flooring professionals and closet companies — for their favorite projects and the dos and don’ts of Lowcountry home makeovers.

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INTERIOR DESIGN Here are a few before and after photos of award-winning interior designer Kelly Caron’s favorite projects.

MODERN LUXURY This Wexford Plantation project was very nice and formal, but also very up to date. We kept the one window as a focal point element on the sink wall and renovated every element and detail around the existing window. Our selections included an ivory, all-white kitchen with beaded inset cabinet doors and brass accents in the cabinet hardware, plumbing and light fixtures. The Calacatta Gold Marble counter tops pull the kitchen together. The natural veining in the marble adds texture and luxurious interest in the space. The wood floors are a rich walnut finish that make this space warm and inviting.

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BEAUTY BY THE BEACH This was a full beachfront renovation. Our main goal was to bring this future rental home up to durability BEFORE standards and create a comfortable coastal feel for guests and the owners. All materials were selected to be easy on renters, including all-porcelain tile flooring, Sunbrella materials throughout and quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath areas. The coastal color scheme keeps things fresh and livable for a variety of renters and guests.

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STONE COLD STUNNER This home was fully renovatBEFORE ed to showcase the client’s modern taste. The dark stain traditional cabinetry was tired and heavy in the room. We removed the soffit to allow the new kitchen design to reach the ceiling. The modern cabinetry style was accented by other thoughtful design selections. Our favorite feature is the waterfall of quartzite stone on the island.

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INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS

SUGGESTIONS • Get rid of the old silk greenery.

• Update with lamps. You will have to order them.

• Paint with lighter or newer tones.

• Accessories "close the deal" as to the look and the feel that you want to enjoy in each room.

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Rooms in your home should go with the flow STORY BY DONNA COUDÉS

Donna Coudes is the owner of Interiors by Donna Coudés

I had clients quite a few years back that hired me for a big remodel on Hilton Head Island. As we began, I realized that it would be Jerry, the husband, making most of the design decisions. His wife, Janet, was more interested in golf, tennis, lunch with friends ... you get the picture. She would weigh in on an as-needed basis. Jerry had started collecting big bronzes of a certain genre that would give the home a southwestern look. They wanted updating, more room and new interiors. Tired, too crowded, somewhat outdated is the way I would describe how they felt about their style.

It wasn't long before I knew I needed to have "the talk" with Jerry.

“Jerry, you and Janet have been all around the world collecting beautiful things,” I said.

“Themes that range from different time periods, cultures and design styles. From Asian to mid-century modern to traditional. (I left out discussing this huge painting of a clown’s face, similar to John Peers’ work.) If you want to create a real platform for your many large bronzes, then you are going to have to choose a look.

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describing the vision we had started to create.

I knew they wanted what I was seeing in my mind, and vice versa. The next time we met, Jerry agreed to let go of many accessories (lamps, art, rugs and tabletop curiosities) that were not working with the new direction; but he said, “We’re keeping the clown.”

Eeeehhhhhh, I thought at the time. I am smiling now because it all turned out truly beautiful. Fabrics, paint tones, rugs, lamps, art and accessories complimenting and supporting the big bison bronzes and Indians riding horseback on the prairie. The clown ended up in their foyer separate from the warm, rich feel of days gone by when the buffalo roamed.

We had switched out the tile floor, so there was a great flow of similar colors. Since accessories are as individual as fingerprints for each project; I would never dare try to describe what anyone needs to run out and buy or order. The point I am making is that the rooms in your house need to have a flow.

Every home is like an individual painting; beautiful, unique and a reflection of your history. Sometimes you just need someone to come in and rearrange what you have. Maybe you need some encouragement in letting go of items that you are no longer even attached to.

TRENDS Get ready for more green in all the blues and teals that you are seeing now. I love color and it's exciting to give clients the colors they love, too. Ask yourself, do you like a cool tone when you enter a building or warm tones? Most of my clients know what they don't like. That's all a designer needs. There is a trend towards artisan furniture, accessories, art, lamps and more — something only you have because it was created for your home. One of my clients saw a postcard she really liked and we had an artist paint the image on three separate canvases to create a Triptych piece. She was delighted.

BOOKSHELVES If your built-in cabinets and bookshelves haven't been changed for a while (like 5 to 10 years), then it is time. The best results come from removing every single item in every shelf, including the fireplace mantle. Decide if you want a different look than the style you had, change of color or color theme.

Are you open to switching some accessories out?

Letting go of items you are not attached to anymore?

Start by placing the largest accessories or collections of books with bookends in first. Space them out for balance. Usually, you will be ready to give away (secretly of course) and let go of certain items. Begin to place your photos (new frames that coordinate your metals and woods). Keep adding the biggest to smallest as you work each shelf.

COLOR Do you miss color? Do you have too much color? If you are ready for a change, then realize we swing with fashion. Maybe very slowly. For example, how long ago did the first blue toe nail polish appear (and shock us)? Now I see all ages wearing it. In that same vein, we can call ourselves traditional, eclectic, modern, farmhouse chic, coastal or anything else. Color and trends influence us. Look at the soft aquas that became popular 15 years ago; slowly turning to teal that is now going blue? What I am suggesting is to allow yourself the subtle changes in your home and enjoy them. That's what we all do. It starts with your favorite colors to live with and branches out to the new.

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Here are a few before and after photos of a Colleton River home project from H2 Builders.

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Engineered hardwood floors reign supreme STORY BY KATHLEEN MAYERS

Kathleen Mayers is the president of KPM Flooring

Flooring trends these days are wide planks and European Oak. We are seeing less and less trend to distressed unless it is a minimal scraping. Oil finish or a matte finish are still the more popular choices. Color seems to still be grey but with an emphasis on darker colors. Floors with a wide range of shading are gaining appeal.

In our market, engineered hardwood floors still reign supreme. People often fear that these floors are not real due the fact that they are made from layers of hardwood as opposed to one solid piece. Engineered floors are in fact very “real” and are specifically designed for areas of high humidity (can you say Lowcountry?). The layers are constructed in such a manner that the planks are restricted in the

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amount they can expand and contract. Wider planks are more susceptible to expansion so engineered floors are extremely important for stability. Another concern that often arises with engineered floors is that they cannot be sanded. Many can and, unless you want to change the color of your floors, sanding may not be necessary. You can often refresh the finish with a simple screening and recoating.

We are seeing wood more and more throughout homes. A consistent flooring throughout a home often gives the illusion that a home is larger than it truly may be.

Wood is warmer than tile or stone so it is more welcome in bedrooms and living spaces.

Carpet is being relegated to bonus rooms or home theaters.

BEFORE WINE A LITTLE During the renovation discussions, the clients’ love of wine was discovered. A climatized custom wine room was incorporated into what was previously wall/hallway space. The custom wine racks and glass display walls showcase the wine collection while keeping the wine the perfect temperature. It is also a favorite conversation piece to guests visiting the home.

BEFORE WHITE MAGIC The idea for this kitchen renovation was to update the current look of the kitchen to today’s clean, sleek and transitional style. H2’s in-house custom cabinet department designed a kitchen to do just that. Floor-to-ceiling changes were made, along with a new, light, bright color scheme. The coffered ceiling was removed, and replaced with a smooth ceiling with can lights, white cabinets replaced the old cabinets, new countertops installed and a new eat-in island was installed. New appliances, a new custom hood over the stove complete this modern kitchen transformation.

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BEFORE GET FIRED UP The basic space of this great room from before and after stayed exactly the same. The fireplace remains the main anchor of the room, and by removing the brick and replacing with stone, it instantly updates the look. Relocating the TV directly over the fireplace, to the center of the room, also helps draw your eye to the center of the room. Balancing the wall with new custom built-ins in the same trim color as the ceiling gives the room a much larger feel. Lightening the paint on the shiplap ceiling, and darkening the wood floors are some other changes that dramatically update this room.

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Make use of underutilized closet space

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Nancy Schmitz owns Signature Closets of the Low Country

We have all heard it: Time is money, a place for everything & everything in its place.

In our lifetime, we spend months of time looking for things we have misplaced.

Organized storage space is invaluable in its ability to save you time.

So let’s do something about that. Let’s imagine your master closet. Once you have eliminated clutter, you will find underutilized space. Here are a few suggestions:

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GROUP LIKE THINGS TOGETHER • Organizing by color and season allows you to see what you have and quickly make choices.

• Hang or fold like items together (pants, tops, skirts, dresses), continuing to keep like colors together.

• Use adjustable shelves for flexibility. The uniformity will instantly make your closet look neater.

CREATE ZONES • Create spaces for shoes, bags, accessories like jewelry, scarves and belts, gym clothes and swimwear.

• Add a drawer with charging options for all of your devices to hide your cords.

• Use clear storage containers and shelf dividers to easily see what you have.

• If you have room, consider adding an island or ottoman.

FURNITURE IN YOUR CLOSET • Think about drawers to eliminate a bulky furniture piece in your bedroom.

• Add a rug or favorite picture to bring out your personality.

ADD ACCESSORIES • Add hooks, tie and belt pull outs, valet bars, an ironing board, pull down features (for tall spaces), jewelry drawers, breathable garment bags for special occasion clothing and laundry hampers.

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Let your items determine your closet space TIPS BY DENA BROWN

Dena Brown owns Closets by Design ADVICE WHEN CONSIDERING A CLOSET MAKEOVER • Look at what you own and tailor the design around your items. Thirty shoe shelves look stunning, but if you don’t own a lot of shoes, it will make no sense for you.

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• If you often wear dresses, make sure that you have ample “long hang” sections in your space.

• If you are a purse or hat collector, allow for those, either with cubbies or shelving for baskets.

• If you are a taller man with larger feet, make sure you consider that when setting up your adjustable shelving and hanging rods. 12-inch shelves may not be deep enough for your shoes. Go with 16-inch ones.

• I also like to design a “focal wall,” usually at the back side of the closet where someone might like drawers, cabinets or even a counter top for special momentos.

These all sound like simple suggestions but they make the difference on how happy you will be with your new closet when the project is complete.

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KEEP YOUR FOOD AND KITCHEN STYLE FRESH STORY BY JEREMY PRESS Jeremy Press (aka the Appliance Whisperer) of Appliances by Design has agreed to provide home appliance tips and advice to LOCAL Life readers. Got a great home appliance tip? Contact him at jeremy@appliancesbydesign.com.

Full-depth refrigerator

There are thousands of different refrigerators to choose from, ranging in style and size. Side-byside, French doors, built-in, are just a few. When designing a kitchen, how does one know which option is best for their needs? Below are a few options, along with information to help select the best refrigerator for your home.

The most common, most price effective and largest capacity is your full-size, full-depth refrigerator. It does not matter whether these units are side-by-side doors or French doors with the bottom freezer.

By comparison to the other size options, these will always get you your biggest bang for the buck. Aesthetically, these size refrigerators stick out up to a full foot from cabinets and countertops. Although your capacity and wallet will be in the best place, there is a balance with how you want the overall look of your kitchen to be, as well as the amount of walking room in the kitchen once this big box is in its place.

Counter-depth refrigerator For many remodels, this ends up being the most practical option. A counter-depth refrigerator is built exactly like the full depth models, except they are 6 to 8 inches shallower. If installed correctly, only the doors stand out of the cabinets. These refrigerators will cost about 20 to 30 percent more than the full-depth models, but they will allow you to place the refrigerator near room openings and doorways without as much worry about space and disrupting the flow of your kitchen.

Built-in and integrated refrigeration These styles are considered to be the highest quality refrigerators as well as the most eye pleasing. They are designed to be installed to the cabinetry and typically are much taller units that can be configured with any amount of storage capacity. Built-in units will still stick out a little from the cabinet but usually no more than an inch or so. Integrated refrigerators take the idea of blending in with the cabinets to the highest level and are typically designed with matching wood panel to the cabinetry. Even in stainless steel or other finishes, these refrigerators will stop at the exact depth of the cabinets, making for a completely seamless design of your kitchen. Built-in and integrated refrigerators can range in price so make sure you are getting the best value. Now that you are armed with some knowledge on the different size options of refrigerators, have fun designing that dream kitchen.

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Stay cool with these hot refrigerators available through local businesses.

FULL DEPTH LG Wi-Fi Enabled Side-By-Side Refrigerator: With the ultra-large capacity at 25.6 cubic feet, you can store more food than ever, plus this Wi-Fi enabled smart fridge works with Alexa. From making extra ice for a dinner party to getting smartphone notifications when the door is left open, use the LG SmartThinQ app to control key features and get important notifications from anywhere. Available through Appliances By Design. $8,799 120

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COUNTER DEPTH Bosch 800 Series Bottom Freezer Refrigerator: The specifically engineered hidden hinge and reversible doors on this bottom freezer refrigerator allow for a next-to-wall placement and nearly flush installation. Its HydroFresh drawer keeps fruit and vegetables fresh longer and its SuperFreezing function ensures that new food is frozen quickly and thereby prevents the other contents inside the freezer from defrosting. Available through Billy Wood Appliance. $2,800

INTEGRATED Fisher & Paykel French Door Refrigerator: This 20.1 cubic foot, brushed stainless steel, French door refrigerator is designed to maximize space as well as access.

The model brings theater into the kitchen with unobstructed access to wide-open shelf spaces. Below, a spacious, full-extension drawer and storage bins provide ergonomic solutions for freezer items.

Available through Appliances by Design. $2,999.

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Choosing appliances may seem like one of the easiest parts of designing a new home and one that you can save until the end.

After all, there are appliances sitting on the floors of big box stores everywhere. Just go pick them up and put them in.

However, choosing appliances for a custom home should be done early as there is so much riding on the selections. Jeremy Press of Appliances By Design, the appliance vendor for the Idea House, previews the selections and strategies behind these choices.

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE Gone are the days when appliances were sold in packages and all the brand names had to match. Who can forget the avocado-color refrigerators that graced homes across America? Today, there is a lot of thought that must go into appliances. Some key factors to consider are: Form: Color and finish selections are among the toughest choices. While stainless steel is still the top-selling finish, colors now range from black and white, red, white and blue, turquoise and yellow and everything in between. Homeowners want to be on trend but not trendy.

Function: Sound, or lack thereof, is one of the most important features when choosing brands. It’s not just about keeping food fresh or clothes and dishes clean any longer.

With the popularity of open-concept living, dishwashers must be quiet and now, laundry rooms are in or close to the master bedroom area, so they need to be quiet as well.

Family: Lifestyle is a key factor. It is commonplace to have two dishwashers, a beverage fridge, a second set of laundry and a grill with rotisserie. How a family lives in a home will drive the size, style and number of appliances.

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YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!

As you can see in our kitchen layout, the oven and rangetop has been separated to enable better use of space while removing the need to bend down to the floor to get to the oven to remove the large turkey. The idea of having your cooktop and ovens in different places has been around for years, but never more popular now with open concepts of kitchens and more people in a home using appliances. The appliances are the cornerstone of a kitchen plan. Jeremy Press of Appliances By Design answered the following questions:

[Q] How did Appliances By Design approach the kitchen for the Idea House? We worked closely with the homeowners to understand their vision and how they want to live in their kitchen. While they aren’t big cooks, the kitchen is a focal point in a very large and open great room so it is important that the appliances look good. That meant we started with a paneled refrigerator. Only a few companies like Sub-Zero and Hestan have a model that is big enough for the larger room and can be paneled. They chose Hestan because it is quiet, has a stainless interior that makes it very efficient and the shelf system is flexible so there are endless layouts for the interior. Not to mention the interior LED lights are sexy and functional.

[Q] What interested you in this project? The Idea House just lends itself to strategy and design, which many people don’t realize is critical to wise selections. For example, we wanted the symmetry with the refrigerator and wall oven and the focal point being the range hood. We had to think of every detail in every room, including laundry and the outdoor kitchen. It is always exciting to work with clients with a clean slate and choose the form and function that works for their lifestyle. Every home is different, especially this Idea House.

LOCAL Life also spoke with Brantley King at Billy Wood Appliance, who offered this advice: When considering new appliances, your first step should be to visit a showroom to experience the latest styles, colors and product features firsthand. During this exploratory phase, you can view a wide selection of brands, discuss any preferences or prior experiences, review price points and understand how appliances will appear next to cabinets, countertops and flooring similar to those in your home. Most importantly, you can narrow your selection by actually experiencing the features of appliances - such as boiling water in seconds via an induction cooktop. By visiting a showroom you’ll confidently make the right decision while saving time and avoiding the complications and expense associated with returns or visiting websites only to wonder how the appliance might look in your kitchen. LL

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There's a practical and fun solution to homeowners who want to give their kitchen a makeover and don’t want to commit to a big change in new floors or countertops. Try replacing some of your old appliances and cookware to give the kitchen that new look. Here are a few awesome appliances available at local shops and businesses.

BREVILLE SMART SCOOP ICE CREAM MAKER Imagine all the delicious treats you can whip up if you had this ice cream maker. With 12 different settings, enjoy any frozen treat from sorbet to frozen yogurt, soft serve to handdipped ice cream. $400.

WOLF GOURMET PRECISION GRIDDLE Think of all the bacon and French toast you could eat if you had this quick start griddle. Then think of all the lobster, crab cakes and steamed vegetables you could make if you also had this griddle. With a nonstick surface and dishwasher safe, the griddle is perfect for a quick meal without having to turn on the oven or stove. Available at LeCookery. Starting at $550.

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VITAMIX PROFESSIONAL 300 BLENDER Getting a Vitamix will make your life so much easier. Chop, cream, heat and churn with this single appliance. Clean with soap and water with the flip of a switch. Available at Le Cookery of Hilton Head.

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WOLF GOURMET MULTI COOKER We love when kitchen appliances compact multiple gadgets into one. This is one of the first slow cookers that also serves as a Sous Vide. With options to slow cook, sear or program your meals, cooking has never been easier. Available at Le Cookery of Hilton Head. $600.

SUBZERO WINE COOLER Calling all wine connoisseurs. This wine cooler will ensure every bottle of wine is perfectly stored, taking in considerations for heat, light, humidity, and vibration. Plus, it has two individually controlled storage zones for both reds and whites. We can drink to that. Available at Billy Wood Appliance. Starting at $3,630.

LIEBHERR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR A dream fridge is energy efficient, quiet, and environment friendly. This fridge not only preserves your food, but it’s also made of recyclable parts.

Not that you’ll want to replace it anytime soon.

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HESTAN 36” DUAL FUEL RANGE Cook like a professional with one of the most powerful gas burners on the market and 11 settings for the oven and a digital display embedded in the handle.

This oven is especially appealing because it comes with 12 different color options. Available at Appliances by Design. $9,950.

Fisher & Paykel cooking products cater for different patterns of use – whether it’s midweek convenience or weekend gourmet, heat and eat or a family feast.

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LE CREUSET SIGNATURE CAST-IRON 9 PIECE COOKWARE SET The corner stone to any great meal is the cookware. Le Creuset combines the advantages of cast-iron cooking with the easy cleaning of nonstick pots and pans with this gorgeous enameled cast iron set.

This comprehensive set will help you create various delicious dishes. Starting at $980.

BREVILLE 4-SLICE SMART TOASTER Never burn toast again. With the ability to look at how your toast is coming along without cancelling or resetting the cycle, this toaster will help you perfect your morning breakfast. Available at LeCookery of Hilton Head. $180.

Cooking products that complement your individual sense of style, enhance your kitchen design and is beautiful to use while offering companions such as built in coffee makers to complement your kitchen style.

Exceptional appliances with different styles, united by a firm identity of strength and elegance.

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Makeover ideas FOR EVERYDAY ITEMS

Interior designer Debi Lynes offers creative ways to repurpose items around your home.

CATCH WAVES (AND SLEEP) Surfboards and body boards are a part of the good life here in the Lowcountry but they take up valuable real estate in the garage. Put them to good use by creating cool custom headboards.

Figure out a way to mount them to the wall and push your bed in place.

TREASURED ISLAND Unwanted disasters can yield an unexpected bounty. This functional and whimsical kitchen island was created by using casualties from Tropical Storm Irma. A fallen tree was planed and finished for the island top and wheels from a destroyed birdcage provide both visual interest and the ability for the Island to be relocated during different events.

THROW IN THE TOWELS You’ll have to roll your towels for this bathroom storage idea to work, but wine racks can be great homes for your washcloths, hand towels and even full-size towels.

PRINT IS NOT DEAD Looking for something cool to do with all of your collectable copies of LOCAL Life? Stack them on a wooden base, put a cushion on top and strap them in with belts.

GET COZY IN A CLAWFOOT A clawfoot tub can be more than just a centerpiece to a bathroom. Its luxurious aura translates to the reading room as well if you convert one into a comfortable couch.

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PUT UP THE SHUTTERS Old shutters are the perfect ubiquitous item to up-purpose and makeover in unexpected ways.

This old shutter was painted, hooks added and it became a practical boho chic guest room decoration with functionality.

ENJOY HOUSE WINE Wine glasses are fantastic for making centerpieces. It is a cheap, creative and interesting way to make a table centerpiece by yourself. Just use wine glasses and your imagination.

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The summer of fun officially ends on Sept. 22. Make the most of the few weeks we have left by spending as much time as possible on our beautiful 12 miles of shoreline. Many of our visitors are gone, many of the energetic children are back in school and it isn’t as sticky outside anymore. It’s a great time to enjoy the island again. Here’s your guide for September:

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TYPICAL DAYS Thankfully, the rainy season is coming to an end. September typically only has about 5 1/2 inches of rainfall.

Temperatures are typically in the mid to low 80s during the day and around 70 at night.

BEST BEACH

FISH HAUL BEACH PARK

If you’re into picking up shells, this beach (124 Mitchelville Road) is best for you. It’s covered in little aquatic treasures and is teeming with cute crabs and other wildlife.

This is one of the most relaxed beaches on the island and great for those few hours of sunlight after work. This hidden gem is a great beach to take sunset photos at and is never overly crowded.

Animals are not permitted between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Sept. 3.

Animals must be on a leash at all times at Fish Haul Beach Park. At all other beach parks, animals must be on a leash between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Sept. 30.

Pets must be on a leash or under positive voice control at all other times.

You must clean up after your pet.

This is becoming a problem at many of our beaches. It’s not cool to leave stool; scoop your dog’s poop!

LIGHTS OUT

The nesting and hatching season for Loggerhead sea turtles runs through Oct. 31.

If your home is visible from the beach, turn off your outside lights and close your blinds or drapes after 10 p.m. To report light violations, call the Town of Hilton head Island Code Enforcement Officers at 843-341-4634.

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What to bring.

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PERFORMANCE The standard version of the VQ48 is no slowcoach with a top speed in excess of 40 knots. Go for the Veloce version and you’ll leave most other boats in your wake as you speed along at 50-plus knots.

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INNOVATIVE A submarine folding anchor system that conceals the chain and winch while at anchor is among the many unique features on the yacht. The oversized windscreen gives an overwhelming sense of security, a feeling not normally associated with high-performance boats.

Netherlands-based builder Vanquish Yachts has taken the luxury speed-boating market by storm with its high-end, high-performance motor yachts. The company has made over its lineup by blending the best features from its popular VQ43 and VQ50 models to create the VQ48, a first-of-its-kind, highly customizable motor yacht. Locals in the market for a luxury sports boat would be hard-pressed to find a better choice. The model prides itself on looking good and keeping passengers dry during high and low speeds, quiet and rough seas and strong or light winds. It offers superb steering, tremendous acceleration, immense agility and unrivaled seakeeping abilities. Take a look around:

Vanquish VQ48 SPACIOUS The Vanquish VQ48 offers plenty of space for parties. The standard configuration provides 19 sitting (or lying) places. There is also plenty of space to store toys under the seats. Other key features include two specially developed helm seats, a large lounge seat and a convertible top.

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Length: 49 feet Beam: 15.1 feet Draught: 2.9 feet Speed: 40+ knots Weight: 15.4 tons Engines: 2x600 horsepower or 2x800 horsepower Propulsion: Pod drives MSRP: Starting at $1.5 million.

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FORD MOTOR CO. PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORIC 1976 LE MANS WINNER WITH THIS LIMITED-EDITION SUPERCAR The 2018 Ford GT is available in a limited edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark IV racing car once driven by Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt. The American racing team drove the high-performance endurance car to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967. The limited edition GT features a gloss-finish race-red exterior, white stripes, a frozen white No. 1 on the hood and doors and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. Red calipers and a silver rear-view mirror finish the look. The interior design features leather trimming on the carbon fiber seats with red accent stitching. The seat belt webbing is red and the paddle shifters are anodized gray. Satin dark stainless appliqués are used on the instrument panel, door register bezels and the X-brace. This super-sweet ride will impress car lovers and casual admirers alike, if you can get your hands on one.

2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage edition

Assembly: Markham, Ontario, Canada Horsepower: 647 hp Engine: 3.5L V-6, turbocharged Torque: 550 pounds-feet 0-60: 2.9 seconds Top speed: 217 mph Combined MPG: 14 mpg Transmission: 7-speed automatic, RWD Weight: 3,047 pounds Details: A limited number of this vehicle is available. The registration process is open at fordgt.com for applications and not an actual reservation. All orders will be vetted to ensure the cars is sold to genuine fans who will drive the car and not those looking to resell or “hide” it in a private collection.

MSRP: From $450,000

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Being from Massachusetts, I have grown up idolizing Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. In second grade, I was finally allowed to play tackle football. I knew I wanted to play quarterback, but being young I had to learn how to throw. I threw with my dad and my friends, which led to the following season where I played quarterback and running back. As the seasons progressed, I found my love for the quarterback position and the game grew. Every season, I was seen as the small and undersized player. The past few years, I have been working in the gym and on the field to develop as a player mentally and physically. My dream is to play football at the collegiate level. Overall, being at Hilton Head Christian Academy has given me and my teammates a great platform to work to become the best football team.

An important tip to learn how to throw a football is being disciplined in your throwing mechanics. When bringing up a ball to throw, it is crucial to waste as little as time as possible. LL

Hilton Head Christian Academy has high hopes for quarterback Hayden Shinn this season. The Eagles opened the season Aug. 17 against Thomas Heyward.

Their next home game is Sept. 14, against St. Andrew's.

THROW A SPIRAL: RELEASE YOUR INNER BRADY.

STEP 1: Shelf the ball so it sits on your back shoulder and position your front shoulder to your target.

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STEP 2: Bring the ball from your shelf position to behind your ear so your arm makes a 90-degree angle.

STEP 3: Release the ball toward your target and flick your wrist, which should cause your arm to follow through, creating a spiral.

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (Home games in CAPS)

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Aug. 17, THOMAS HEYWARD ACADEMY, 7 p.m.

Aug. 24, at First Presbyterian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7, at Bethesda Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14, ST. ANDREW’S, 7 p.m.

Sept. 21, DORCHESTER ACADEMY, 7 p.m.

Sept. 28, at Northwood Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 5, ORANGEBURG PREP, 7 p.m.

Oct. 12, at Colleton Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19, JOHN PAUL II, 7 p.m.

Oct. 26, at Hilton Head Prep, 3:30 p.m.

HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Aug. 17, NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN, 5 p.m.

Aug. 24, at Colleton Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14, at Orangeburg Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21, JOHN PAUL II, 5 p.m.

Sept. 28, CAROLINA ACADEMY, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 5, at Bethesda Day, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 12, DORCHESTER ACADEMY, 4 p.m.

Oct. 19, at Northwood Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26, HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN, 3:30 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL Aug. 17, SAVANNAH HIGH, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 24, ST. JAMES, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 31, at Battery Creek, 8 p.m.

Sept. 7, MAY RIVER, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14, at Ridgeland/Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21, CHRIST CHURCH, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28, at New Hamstead, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 12, COLLETON COUNTY, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19, at Beaufort High, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26, at Bluffton, 7:30 p.m.

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL

Aug. 17, SCREVEN COUNTY, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 24, MAY RIVER, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 31, at Ridgeland/Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7, at Hanahan, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14, HARTSVILLE, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21, at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28, RICHMOND HILL, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 5, BEAUFORT HIGH, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19, at Colleton County, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26, HILTON HEAD HIGH, 7:30 p.m.

MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Aug. 17, MEMORIAL DAY, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 24, at Bluffton High, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 31, WHALE BRANCH, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7, at Hilton Head High, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14, at Colleton County, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28, LAKE MARION, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 5, at Ridgeland/Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 12, BEAUFORT HIGH, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19, BATTERY CREEK, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26, at Wade Hampton, 7:30 p.m.

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BLUFFTON RESIDENT HONORS LOVE OF BOSOX WITH COOL KEEPSAKES PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Photographer Mike Ritterbeck discovered this awesome Fenway Park memorabilia collection, owned by a local couple near Old Town Bluffton. The owner has been building the collection since childhood after becoming fascinated with the history of the Boston Red Sox. “The collection allows me to remember the great moments I was able to witness throughout past seasons and several World Series Championships,” the owner said.

Highlights of the collection include a champagne bottle from the 2004 clubhouse celebration (first World Series win since 1918), seats from Fenway Park, tickets from recent championship winning games and autographs of the players admired over the years.

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SIGNED & SEALED This private collection of Red Sox memorabilia includes autographs from many former players, including Ted Williams and Carlton Fisk.

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RED SOX RELICS Many items in this collection are related to Boston's modern World Series championships in 2004, 2007 and 2013.

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Lexington DIRECT FLIGHT

City with a storied past, now known for college students, horses, bourbon & good food

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STORY BY EDWARD THOMAS

Lexington, Kentucky has a storied past and today is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination best known for horses, bourbon and basketball. Vogue Magazine recently named it one of the “Top Nine” U.S. travel destinations for 2018. Zagats Guide lauds its "up and coming food scene."

Newlyweds have been discovering it as a reasonably priced romantic getaway with its variety of restaurants, night spots, lodging choices and youthful vibe. One of my daughters and her husband honeymooned there and loved it.

According to the 2014 U.S. Census, Lexington benefits from its favorable mix of college students and educated seniors, ranking #13 in the USA for percentage of adults with a college degree.

Large and Small Universities The University of Kentucky has 24,000 undergraduate students and naturally holds a prominent place in the city. Its acclaimed men’s basketball program and competitive SEC football team draw a steady flow of weekend alumni and other visitors from September through March, keeping restaurants, entertainment venues and hotels humming.

The city is also home to Transylvania University – a small, but picturesque campus with an impressive historic resume that adds a key component to Lexington’s proud heritage.

Founded in 1780 as the first American college west of the Allegheny Mountains, Transylvania

University boasts a legacy of two U.S. Supreme Court Justices, two U.S. Vice Presidents, as well as Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy and Stephen F. Austin (known as “the father of Texas”), among its alumni. Moreover, the legendary Henry Clay, who ran for president five times unsuccessfully, was a law professor and Trustee at Transylvania as well as being Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives three different times, a U.S. Senator and Secretary of State.

As leader of the Whig Party in the early 1800s, Clay held sway over the U.S. Congress for more than 40 years. Two of his notable assertions are still widely quoted and ring especially true today: “I would rather be right than be President,” and “Statistics are no substitute for judgment.”

Abraham Lincoln once called Henry Clay: “My ideal of a great man.”

Transylvania’s Old Morrison Building, a Registered National Historic Landmark, serves as the University’s Administration Building. It was constructed in the early 1830’s under the supervision of Clay, and during the Civil War served as a hospital for Union Troops. Transylvania campus is adjacent to The Gratz Park Historic District which features a dozen stylish early 19th century townhomes built for Lexington’s most prominent citizens of that era. The Visit Lexington Center offers walking maps of this historic neighborhood. Semi-weekly tours of some of the grandest homes are available from April through October.

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America’s Mecca for Horse Lovers There is no better place in the USA to learn more about horses or experience the up-close thrill of real thoroughbred racing than Lexington and its surrounding countryside. As a parent with four daughters, I can attest to their excitement on our initial visit as we toured Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Course and other nearby stables where gorgeous thoroughbreds are raised and trained.

This region of northern Kentucky (the Iroquois word for meadowlands) is known worldwide as “Bluegrass Country.” This is because early pioneers discovered in the 1700s that the high concentration of calcium in the soil of local pastures created conditions ideal for the breeding of hardy horses - and then horse breeders in the 1900s found it perfect for swift thoroughbreds as well. The grass itself has a darker shade of green.

Kentucky Horse Park, just north of downtown, is the place to visit first if you are traveling with youngsters. And, if they are anything like my four daughters, then between the ages of 9 and 13, let them get their fix here at what is essentially an equine theme park dedicated to “man’s relationship to the horse.”

The 1,200 acre park is a true gem. Be sure to catch the parade of breeds called “Horses of the World” which occurs twice daily. It showcases a splendid assemblage of rare breeds including the frisky Akhal-Teke from the highlands of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, giant Percherons, sleek Appaloosas, the American Miniature Horse and many others.

There are several performance show rings plus the International Museum of the Horse, which offers both a permanent collection of horse history and rotating exhibits. Youngsters especially enjoy the horseback and pony riding tours. The horseback tour lasts approximately a half hour and takes riders throughout the expansive manicured pastures.

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Vacationers seeking an even more authentic horse experience can look into visiting a genuine horse breeding farm in the countryside surrounding Lexington. More than 100 such farms are located in nearby counties. Several allow guests but only via reservations with either a local tour company, private guides or by calling the farm direct. The VisitLex.com website has an entire section devoted to visiting these farms. The website is complete with phone numbers and behavior tips while visiting a working farm.

One of the most notable farms today is Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, a 25-minute drive from downtown Lexington. More than 300 champions have been sired by Claiborne stallions, including Secretariat and Seattle Slew.

Unfortunately, the legendary Calumet Farm – home of Triple Crown winners Citation and Whirlaway – once a major attraction – is no longer open for public tours or visits.

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Keeneland for the Ultimate Experience For adults visiting Lexington the Keeneland Racecourse is the best overall experience for understanding and appreciating the sport of horseracing.

The beautiful grounds here are even more striking in the Spring with its array of flowering dogwood and cherry trees. You can arrive as early as dawn on your own and watch trackside as the training jockeys put the thoroughbreds through their workouts. It is truly breathtaking to watch the stallions thundering past as you stand by the rail.

Experienced travelers recommend you take the official Keeneland Tour on your first trip to Lexington. It is offered by the track and available for bookings through the website.

It’s best to visit during race seasons in the spring and fall. This fall’s race season is October 5-27. Races are held Wednesday through Sunday each week. The nearby Red Mile Race Track for harness racing has a season which started in July and continues through October 7.

Bourbon Tours Lexington got its sterling reputation as a hub for the bourbon industry in the 1800s, and it continues today. Kentucky bourbon is America’s only native spirit, and it is claimed that 90 to 95 percent of the world’s bourbon is distilled in Kentucky. Lexington is considered the “Holy Land” for bourbon connoisseurs. The exceptional quality of bourbon here is due to the limestone rich and iron-free local water used by local distillers.

There are nine distilleries within 35 miles of Lexington where you can enjoy tours and tastings. The website KentuckyBarrels.com provides in depth info about bourbon-making around Lexington. Wild Turkey Distillery, 23 miles west of downtown, gives tours on the hour ($10/person) Monday through Saturday each week except national holidays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. LL

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Suggestions from a Local...

Roxanne and John Joseph, originally from Lexington, now live in the Palmetto Dunes community of Hilton Head Island. They love sharing tips about their hometown where they return regularly for visits and hopefully catch a University of Kentucky basketball game. John is a UK alumnus and the Josephs retired here in 2000. They have two grown children. One lives on the Island and the other in Minneapolis.

The Josephs offered these tips about Lexington which is an easy one-stop flight from The Savannah/Hilton Head Airport for a weekend getaway. American Airlines and Delta have one-stop service several times daily while Allegiant Airlines currently has seasonal non-stop flights once daily.

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Woodford Reserve Distillery A special experience with its historic stone buildings and classy tasting room facing an oblong fireplace.

Home of Woodford Reserve, the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby.

Spalding’s Bakery We must share a local secret: Spalding’s Bakery has the absolute best donuts you will ever taste. They have been making doughnuts since 1929 and are also known for their apple fritters.

The Castle Yes, Lexington has a real castle and you can take a tour through it, dine at the exclusive restaurant, stay at the hotel inside the castle, or book and attend an event here. In disrepair for many years, new owners have now put some big money into it and made it quite special.

Cited by Architectural Digest as the "most beautiful hotel in Kentucky.”

Keenland Race Course This is the one “must stop” if you are visiting Lexington. It is a horse-lovers fantasy with its pristine stables and grounds.

You can not only see thoroughbreds up close at trackside, but also take a walk down the apron by the grandstand to the winner’s circle.

The Distillery District Right near the heart of downtown, this walking urban neighborhood features excellent pizza and ice cream parlors along with cafes, taverns and live music venues. Middle Fort Kitchen Bar is a new hot spot here, having graduated from being a popular food truck.

Lane’s End Farm Our personal favorite horse farm in the Lexington area. It is also located in Versailles and is known for its magnificent grounds. It was the farm that hosted Queen Elizabeth II, who is a thoroughbred aficionado.

Graze Market and Café One of our favorite restaurants is located a half hour's drive east of downtown in Winchester, KY – out in the country in a renovated farmhouse. It’s a true farm-to-table restaurant with a menu that varies daily.

The Sire Hotel Formally the Gratz Park Inn, this hotel is located in historic downtown and also has the Gratz Park Inn Restaurant attached, which is one of the city’s top rated dining spots. The Sire is one of the Tapestry Collection of Hilton Hotels.

21C Museum Hotel Opened in 2016 this 88-room, downtown boutique hotel is not only beautiful, but extremely convenient to local night spots, shopping and restaurants.

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LOWCOUNTRY MAN SPECIALIZES IN ART MAKEOVERS

Clyde Williams’ forte is restoring art.

For more than three decades, the Beaufort resident has rescued thousands of paintings, antique figurines and works of art that would have otherwise been destroyed.

When asked what types of art he restores, Williams’ answer is similar to that of Bubba Gump when describing ways to cook shrimp.

“Oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, oil and acrylic on board, silk and other fabrics, figurines, wood,” Williams said, before taking a breath and continuing his list.

“Frames and gilding, photographs, antique and fine furniture, metal and wood sculptures, old magazines and rare books, murals … ” Williams’ inspiration to pursue a career in art came at a young age when he was moved by the words of Confucius. William Leon Stacks, a late Hilton Head Island artist, recited the famous quote by the Chinese philosopher to Williams: “If you love what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life.”

Those words always stuck with Williams. He always loved art in school and had answered a newspaper ad to learn picture framing.

He eventually worked at Stacks’ studio as a master framer, picture placement designer and eventually took over all full restoration projects.

He smoothes out creases, fills in missing paint and repairs artwork damaged by fire, smoke, water, mold and mildew. He takes out scratches, brightens faded colors and replaces missing parts and pieces. LL

Here are a few examples of his work MAN WITH MUSTACHE This oil on canvas was damaged from heat during a fire and also had water damage. Through a full restoration, the painting was preserved and brought back to its original splendor.

CAMEL This camel's neck was fractured. After a tedious repair, it is now as strong as ever.

YOUNG GIRL This oil on canvas had spider cracks and a collection of soil built up over the years. After cleaning and re-stretching the painting, it is back to its original state.

L SHAPE TEAR This painting's L-shape tear is now undetected after repair & retouching.

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Our New Home and Our New Season!

Our Season Opener will be at our new SoundWaves location this year and will be an interactive work for orchestra and media. This one-act concert will consist of selected movements for chamber orchestra set to dramatic and immersive lighting and video.

Highlights of the season include the majesty of Russian masterworks, operatic showpieces, Haydn and Mozart, and beloved classic works of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Ravel and Schubert, a season of exceptional music-making that has become a hallmark of our orchestra.

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Please join us as we christen our new home with music and welcome the community to exciting new programming. This new performance venue will allows us to share music in innovative and creative ways. See the 2018-2019 season concert list below!

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MORELAND VILLAGE AT PALMETTO BLUFF Gates open 6:00 pm • Concert begins 7:30 pm

Symphony guests enjoy a special 20% discount on room rates at the Montage Palmetto Bluff. Visit www.montagepalmettobluff.com for info.

John Morris Russell will lead the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra through two evenings of your favorite show tunes…surrounded by the natural beauty of the iconic new neighborhood, Moreland Village.

SEASON OPENER AT SOUNDWAVES Monday, October 22 / 8PM STRAVINSKY FIREBIRD Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 / 5PM & Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 / 8PM “TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 / 5PM & Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 / 8PM HAYDN AND DVOŘÁK AT SOUNDWAVES* Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 / 8PM & Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 / 3PM & Monday, January 14, 2019 / 8PM TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 6 Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 / 5PM & Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 / 8PM BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 6 Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 / 5PM & Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 / 8PM COASTAL TRADITIONS Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 / 5PM & Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 / 8PM VIVA ITALIANO! Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019 / 5PM & Monday, Apr. 1, 2019 / 8PM SEASON FINALE AT SOUNDWAVES Saturday, May 4, 2019 / 8PM & Sunday, May 5, 2019 / 3PM & Monday, May 6, 2019 / 8PM

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The kickoff was capped off by a champagne toast and the reveal of the prestigious 25th anniversary Engel & Völkers Polo Cup. The polo match will be on Oct. 28 at Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton. The event is being organized by the Okatie Rotary Club.

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Savannah Area Jo Koy: Break the Mold (Sept. 9) Pop Evil (Sept. 12) Charleston Area Houndmouth (Sept. 1) Cherub (Sept. 6) Corey Smith (Sept. 7) Alan Jackson (Sept. 14)

Labor Day Discovery Lab Open House Rooftop Bar: Dueling Pianos

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Rosh Hashanah Sewing Machine Day Rooftop Bar: Dueling Pianos

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Hilton Head Shore Notes Rooftop Bar: Dueling Pianos Citizenship Day

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24 NOC Golf Tournament Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament WAHHI Fall Luncheon Rooftop Bar: Dueling Pianos

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Coastal Discovery Museum: Columbia Area Jacksonville Area Dolphin Eco Cruise United Music Fest (Sept. 7) Monster Jam Triple Discovery Lab Open House Shooter Jennings (Sept. 9) Threat (Sept. 1) Plant Seekers Rainbow Kitten Deep Purple and Blue Crab Discovery Surprise (Sept. 14) Judas Priest (Sept. 12) Beach Discovery Neck Deep (Sept. 18) Dierks Bentley (Sept. 13) Kayaking Jarvis Creek The Old 97’s (Sept. 21) Sting & Shaggy (Sept. 14) Hands on History Jump Little Children Patriots at Jaguars (Sept. 16) Reptiles & Amphibians (Sept. 22) Titans at Jaguars (Sept. 23) of the Lowcountry Future Islands (Sept. 26) Jets at Jaguars (Sept. 30)

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Talk Like A Pirate Day Sea Pines Center Farmers Market Cheeseburger Day

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Hilton Head XC Open 5K Arts Center: Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Rooftop Bar: The Lawn Jockeys Roasting Room: The Nouveaux Honkies

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Chocolate Milkshake Day Where’s the Wag Wednesday Rooftop Bar: Coastal Country Night

Fortune Cookie Day Farmers Market of Bluffton Defy Superstition Day

Stan Smith Super Series Jazz Corner: Kevin Bales Quartet Roasting Room: Gabe Dixon

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Second Helpings’ Annual Event Farmers Market of Bluffton

International Peace Day Jazz Corner: Sachal Vasandani Roasting Room: Kim Richey Band

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Got Art? Lean Ensemble: The Tempest Jazz Corner: Ulysses Owens Jr.’s Three

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15 Beach Sweep Jazz Corner: Kevin Bales Quartet Rooftop Bar: Rockola Roasting Room: Time Sawyer

22 Dennis J. Becker Golf Tournament Heyward House: 19th Century Games Tiki Hut: Full Moon Party

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Make the most of the final month of summer by attending a September festival or event. We’ve listed a few of our favorites here, along with other days of national and international interest.

Rich & Carol, the Dillon’s are moving in on Sat. Are we ready?

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6 reasons why you should attend the Italian Heritage Festival STORY BY CARMEN HAWKINS DECECCO 9TH ANNUAL ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, HHI

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The IACHH is a 501(c)(3). It is a charitable service organization that promotes Italian heritage/culture while raising and distributing funds to local scholarships and charitable organizations in the Hilton Head and Bluffton areas of South Carolina.

On Saturday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the ninth annual Hilton Head Italian Heritage Festival in honor of the Feast of San Gennaro, sponsored by the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head (IACHH), will be held at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

Get all that? Good. Because, what follows is a description of activities, events and reasons why one should not miss this year’s festival.

Why does there need to be reasons listed to attend something called a “festival” for goodness sake?

Good point. Because, last year, you-knowwhat got hamstrung by something known as an act of God. (Or Hurricane Irma, as weather people called it.)

This year, the Hilton Head Italian community want island visitors and residents to know about a couple of awesome new attractions along with all the reliable excitement such as live musical from Myrtle Beach’s Larry Tanelli and his wife, Claudette, delicious food

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YOU WANNA 'PIZZA' ME? After last year's epic performance, this guy is the odds-on favorite to win the pizza-eating contest.

from your favorite local restaurants, freshbaked Italian pastries, gifts and exquisite art from your favorite local craftspersons. And it doesn’t end there. Add an inflatable park for children, a silent auction, pizza-eating and grape-stomping contests and more.

The Italian line from Peacock Automotive Group that features Maserati, Alfa Romeos and Fiat will be among the new attractions.

Also new — hold onto your vino — will be a custom-made oven and stainless-steel pod that cooked the world’s largest meatball on Nov. 18, 2017 (the date last year’s festival was postponed to). Yes, the IACHH broke the record weighing in at 1,707.8 pounds, which inspired an episode of “Small Town, Big Deal” to air twice since then.

This alone would seem quite a big deal, especially considering that the final product was delicious, and donated the big meatball to Second Helpings that was to be portioned out to hunger charities. LL

Although a state-of-the art oven is hardly the No. 1 reason to attend this popular event, here’s a short list of reasons why you should be running, not walking, to the closest plate of pasta.

[1] Because Johnny D. said so. Apparently, everyone knows what this means. Johnny D. also said “Fuggetaboutit!” Now pay attention class: This is part of the Italo-Anglo lexicon, specific to people who live north of the Mason-Dixon line. Not much is known of this group except that they have passed down certain curious customs such as feasting, grape stomping, loud laughing/arguing, gesturing and talking all at the same time in a language they make up as they go along while still understanding each other quite clearly.

[2] The festival is a great place to learn the difference between red sauce, and gravy (some of our finer Italian restaurants also call this delight marinara, pomodori or simply tomato sauce).

[3] Who doesn’t like Italian food?

[4] What else are you doing on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.?

[5] Kids under 10 years old get in free.

And who doesn’t like free?

[6] Because everyone is Italian at heart.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 15, 2018 11AM - 4PM Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Admission $6 Rain or Shine • No Pets Please • Lawn Chairs Encouraged Children under 10 admitted FREE

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ART SHOWINGS, PLAYS & PERFORMANCES “Inside Out: Expressing Our Inner Voices” at USCB Twenty-five of the women from 12 different states have organized an extensive abstract art exhibition called “Inside Out: Expressing Our Inner Voices” from September 4 through October 12, with an opening reception from 5:30-7 p.m. September 6 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus’ Center for the Arts.

ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION “INSIDE OUT: EXPRESSING OUR INNER VOICES” When: Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 6 Where: USC Beaufort Campus’ Center for the Arts Details: www.uscbcenterforthearts.com

“Beaches, Backyards & Beyond” at SoBA Gallery

JAZZ CORNER WEEKENDS

Celebrating 19 years of sensational music paired with gourmet cuisine.

The John Brackett Quartet 8 - 11 p.m. Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 Deas Guyz 8 - 11 p.m. Sept. 2 The Noel Freidline Quartet with Maria Howell: “Old Devil Moon” CD Release 8 - 11 p.m. Sept. 7 - 8

Joan Moreau McKeever is the September featured artist at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) gallery. “Beaches, Backyards & Beyond” will be an exhibit of various mediums.

The show is scheduled from September 3-30, 2018. An opening reception is slated for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the gallery in Old Town Bluffton. “Beaches, Backyards & Beyond” is an exploration of McKeever’s different artistic endeavors. She has dedicated the show to her high school art teacher, Richard Montross, and will include re-creations of some of his paintings of birds of prey.

“BEACHES, BACKYARDS & BEYOND” ART EXHIBIT When: Opening Reception from 3 -5 p.m. Sept. 9 Exhibit runs Sept. 3-30 Where: Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery Details: www.sobagallery.com or 843-757-6586

Beethoven Re-Imagined with Award Winning Pianist/Composer Noel Freidline 1 - 3 p.m. Sept. 9 The Kevin Bales Quartet 8 - 11 p.m. Sept. 14 - 15 Deas Guyz 8 - 11 p.m. Sept. 16

“MUSIC FROM THE SMALL SCREEN” AT THE HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY The season begins with a television inspired pops concert with everything from The Ed Sullivan Show to The Wonderful World of Disney, along with favorite TV theme songs and music from The Beatles, Elvis, and much more.

“MUSIC FROM THE SMALL SCREEN” CONCERT When: 8 p.m. Sept. 14 Where: First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Details: hiltonheadchoralsociety.org

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Sachal Vasandani with The Justin Varnes Trio 8 - 11 p.m. Sept.21 - 22 Deas Guyz 8 - 11 p.m. Sept. 23 Grammy Award-Winning Artist Ulysses Owens Jr. presents “Three” 8 - 11 p.m. Sept.28 - 29 Deas Guyz 8 - 11 p.m. Sept. 30 Visit www.thejazzcorner.com for full schedule.

Unforgettable: A Tribute to Natalie Cole Local songstress Candace Woodson pays a rapturous tribute to the music of Natalie and Nat King Cole in this performance of the iconic album, “Unforgettable...With Love.”

UNFORGETTABLE: A TRIBUTE TO NATALIE COLE When: 8 p.m. Sept. 22 Where: The Northridge Notes: Tickets $45 Details: www.eventbrite.com

Arts Center releases season schedule THE ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA HAS ANNOUNCED ITS 2018/19 THEATER SEASON. HERE IS A CLOSER LOOK AT THE FIVE PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE ALL PRODUCED IN-HOUSE, FROM CAST TO CURTAIN. “Amadeus” (Oct. 3-21) The season will start with the production of “Amadeus,” which captured five Tony Awards including Best Play, and was the audiences’ surveyed No.-1 pick for a non-musical. The story is of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy who arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote Mozart's talent or destroy his reputation.

Seized by obsessive jealousy, he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately with God. Classical music is woven throughout this stunning theatrical experience.

“An American in Paris” (Dec. 5-30) A spectacular-for-all-ages holiday show. Fresh off its national tour, the Arts Center show will be a regional premiere. Named best musical of the year by both the Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle and the winner of four Tony Awards, “An American in Paris” was inspired by the Academy Award-winning film and features the music of George and Ira Gershwin. The musical beautifully weaves the tale of World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan, who is hoping to build a new life post-war and chooses newly liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry's life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret. Songs include “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “'S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” “Stairway to Paradise,” as well as romantic music including the eponymous “An American In Paris.”

Blithe Spirit (Feb. 12-March 3, 2019) Warming up February is the perfectly charming Noel Coward fantasy comedy “Blithe Spirit.” The show is set at the house of writer Charles Condomine and his wife, Ruth. One evening, Charles invites local eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a séance at his house. Despite initially thinking the séance has been a failure, it soon becomes clear that Madame Arcati has unwittingly brought back Charles’ first wife, Elvira, to haunt him. Once in the house, Elvira is unable to leave and since she cannot be seen or heard by Ruth - only Charles - she causes all kinds of mischief. “Blithe Spirit” combines farce, emotion and clever wit. Its Broadway revival won the Tony for Best Actress in a Play (Angela Lansbury).

A Chorus Line (May 1-June 2, 2019) The Arts Center is producing its audiences’ No. 1 pick for a musical in the spring. “A Chorus Line,” a nine-time Tony Award-winner examines one day in the lives of 17 dancers, all vying for a spot on the chorus line of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Unease opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly similar chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch and based on real Broadway dancers’ stories as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, the show is funny, heartbreaking and refreshingly honest. And, oh the dancing.

Legally Blonde: The Musical (June 26-Aug. 4, 2019) Summertime means fun in the pinkest possible way. That’s when Elle Woods will take the stage with her trusty Chihuahua, Bruiser, in seven-time Tony-Award nominee “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” Elle seems to have it all, but her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her to attend Harvard Law School. Packing up her little Bruiser, she bags herself a place at the prestigious law school to try and win him back. With the support of her new friends, she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable, breaking stereotypes every step of the way. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, “Legally Blonde” is the perfect summer show for all ages.

Single tickets to “Amadeus” are currently on sale. The complete series may be purchased with a season subscription, offering increased savings, better benefits and early-bird seating. Purchase tickets at artshhi.com or by calling 843-842-2787.

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FESTIVALS AND FUN FIRST EVER SHRIMP FEST TO BE HELD IN HARBOUR TOWN The first-ever Hilton Head Island Shrimp and Craft Brew Fest will be held on the lawn adjacent to the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Enjoy a shrimp tasting contest, food, craft beer, live music by Cranford Hollow, and a fun zone for children, including face painting and bounce houses. A portion of ticket sales benefits the Boys and Girls Club.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND SHRIMP AND CRAFT BREW FEST When: 2-6 p.m., Sept. 22 Where: Lawn adjacent to the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town Notes: $20 (children 8 and younger free) Details: www.seapines.com or 843-384-5095

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BLUFFTEMBERFEST: A Bluffton-style Octoberfest Celebration on the May River Toast the end of summer with family and friends and usher in the fall at the conclusion of the 2018 Bluffton Sunset Party Series. Local favorites “John O’Gorman” and “The Pinckney Island Boys” will perform, plus food court, craft beer garden, wine bar, arts & crafts, vendors and kids activities.

BLUFFTEMBERFEST When: 4 - 9 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Notes: Tickets are only $5 at the door, while children 12 & under get in for FREE. Details: www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or 843-757-8520

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MORE FESTIVALS AND FUN Harbour Town Fall Fest kicks off the season

Chime in with the Hilton Head Shore Notes Hilton Head Shore Notes chorus is hosting a Guest Night on Monday, September 17, at 7 p.m., Island Lutheran Church.

Explore your inner diva and join this award-winning group of women who love to sing 4-part a cappella harmony!

HILTON HEAD SHORE NOTES GUEST NIGHT When: 7 p.m. Sept.17 Where: Island Lutheran Church Details: Barbara at 843-705-6852 or www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com

Enjoy the splendor of Harbour Town with a Harbour Town shops sidewalk sale; local favorite Deas-Guyz in concert featuring a mix of Motown, R&B, pop, rock, reggae and dance beats; nautical activities featuring a variety of watersports, tours and boat rides; dining on the harbour all day; and children’s activities. The Carolina Dreamers Car Club will have a selection of classic cars on hand, along with an opportunity to enter a drawing to win two tickets to the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance, November 4 and 5.

HARBOUR TOWN FALL FEST When: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sept. 23 Where: Harbour Town Details: www.seapines.com

Pitch in at beach sweep Make a difference in this front page issue by taking part in The Sea Pines Resort’s annual Beach Sweep.

Conducted annually since 1988, the sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy.

BEACH SWEEP When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: The Sea Pines Beach Club Details: 843-842-1979 or www.seapines.com

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS LOCAL CHARITY TO HOST “THRIFT STORE FLIP”

Barbers of the Lowcountry host Clipper Cup golf tournament The Barbers of the Lowcountry is sponsoring the Clipper Cup Golf Tournament, an inaugural event that will raise money for Bluffton Self Help, which provides food, clothing and financial aid for neighbors in need. The event is slated for Saturday, September 22nd at the Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton.

Shotgun start at 1 p.m., registration and putting challenge will take place at 11 a.m.

CLIPPER CUP TOURNAMENT When: 11 a.m. Sept. 22 Where: Crescent Pointe Golf Club, Bluffton Notes: $100 per player and includes green fee, cart fee and dinner by One Hot Mamas, along with a free haircut redeemable in the barbershop. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, online or at Barbers of the Lowcountry.

Details: barbersofthelowcountry.com

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is searching for the most inventive local crafters for their take on the HGTV show “Flea Market Flip.”

Here's the premise: pick up a piece of furniture at one of the many local thrift stores. Unleash your creativity and completely transform it into something creative and new. Turn that dresser into a bar cabinet, those old windows into a coffee table, vases into lamps, or chalk paint that old table. The stylish recreations will be on display at The Flip Party & Auction on November 8, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the LOCAL Life offices. A panel of creative judges will pick their favorites and award prizes. All participants are asked to donate their creations to the silent auction benefiting the programs of care offered by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Sound interesting? To participate, each entry must register at www.hospicecarelc.org and provide a “before” photo of your item along with the $15 registration fee.

“THRIFT STORE FLIP” FOR HOSPICE CARE OF LOWCOUNTRY When: Party & Auction 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 Where: LOCAL Life Offices Notes: $15 registration fee Details: www.hospicecarelc.org or 843-706-2296

7th annual Fix the Ferals Cut-A-Thon planned Come together to help the feral cats of the Lowcountry at the 7th-Annual Fix the Ferals Cut-A-Thon benefitting Hilton Head Humane Association’s Mary Olsen Feral Cat Program. TARA’S Salon will generously be offering haircuts by their all-star hairstylists for a donation.

There will be food, prizes, games provided

by Hilton Head Ice Cream, who will contribute 100% of their proceeds from the event to the feral cat program.

Of course, there will also be kittens available for adoption! Hilton Head Humane Association will also host a silent auction and will sell merchandise for cat lovers! Purchase raffle tickets at TARA’s Salon Hilton Head. If you cannot make it, consider donating to Hilton Head Humane Association’s Feral Cat Program, which spayed or neutered over 1,300 feral cats in 2017 at no cost to the community.

You may donate online at hhhumane.org.

FIX THE FERALS CUT-A-THON When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 Where: TARA’S Salon Details: hhhumane.org

INFORMATIVE AND FUN FIRST TEE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY OFFERING LESSONS Students learn the game of golf while gaining skills they will use their entire life, building character while having fun.

Interested students will be provided with clubs to use during class, but are welcome to bring their own if desired.

GOLF LESSONS FOR STUDENTS AGES 7-18 When: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Sept. 10 - Oct. 29 Where: Locations in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Hardeeville areas Details: www.thefirstteelowcountry.org

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Pickleball tournament planned Inaugural “Ansboury Academy” scheduled September 24-27 at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort’s Tennis and Pickleball Center. Participants will enjoy a week of Pickleball with Sarah and Linh Ansboury. Sarah Ansboury is Palmetto Dunes’ Pickleball Touring Professional and Director of Pickleball Instruction. Week of instruction leads up to The Island Rec Center Pickleball tournament being hosted at Palmetto Dunes September 29-30.

PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION When: Sept. 24-27 What: Pickleball Tournament When: Sept. 29-30 Where: Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort’s Tennis and Pickleball Center Details: www.palmettodunes.com or 877-567-6513

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COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM HAPPENINGS Public Art tours at Honey Horn 2018 Public Art Exhibition will start September 28 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, sponsored by The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Hilton Head Island Public Art Committee. Hundreds of sculptors compete to be included in this exhibition, and the public is invited to vote for their favorite piece at www.hhipublicart.org. Docent-led tours of the 19 outdoor sculptures will run every Friday through January 25.

Tide of Death: Sea Island Hurricane of 1893 Commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the most devastating natural disaster to affect Hilton Head Island and its people by attending a lecture about the Sea Island Hurricane presented by Grace Cordial of Beaufort County Library. See unique photographs, listen to first person accounts, and learn of materials in the Library’s special collections and archives department about the night when death came to call and the Red Cross’s struggle to relieve suffering in its first ever hurricane relief effort. 3 p.m., Sept. 26.

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“Meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney who in 1739, when she was just 17 years old, experimented with indigo and began a very profitable industry for the colony of South Carolina. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tie-dye t-shirt to take home. This family friendly educational experience is fun for all ages. 5 p.m., Sept. 6.

Reptiles & Amphibians of the Lowcountry Alligators, snakes, and turtles will be on hand for you to take a closer look at Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Interact with live critters and learn the fascinating and unique characteristics of these local reptiles and amphibians, their importance, how to protect these amazing creatures, and safely enjoy sharing the Lowcountry with them. This family friendly indoor experience is also a nice escape from the afternoon heat or rain!

Sweetgrass basket making classes are back If you haven’t tried your hand at this local art form, these fall classes are back Saturdays at the Coastal Discovery Museum.

Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, create a basket of your own using locally found natural materials.

Tom Peeples Discovery Lab to open to public this fall Get a closer look at live Lowcountry animals like fish, horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, frogs, lizards, snakes, and a friendly alligator.

Discover unique and fascinating stories about the Lowcountry’s history and environment through hands-on, interactive displays and games. Open every Monday from 2-4 p.m. starting in September and running through November.

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LOOKING FORWARD World Affairs Council speakers announced WACHH provides a forum to learn more about world events and their impact on the United State of America. We offer a variety of programs for our members, the general public, and the next generation – students in our area who participate in our outreach activities.

Find upcoming featured speakers and topics below.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF HILTON HEAD DISCUSSIONS When: 10 a.m. Fridays Where: First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway Details: wachh.org

The Liberal Democratic Order in Crisis Larry Diamond, political sociologist and leading contemporary scholar in the field of democracy studies, will explore these concerns that some more recent events are elements in a bigger picture that suggests the rules-based international order built by democratic powers should no longer be taken for granted.

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC ORDER IN CRISIS When: 10 a.m. Oct. 5 Professor Bruce Hoffman, a Political analyst specializing in the study of terrorism and counterterrorism and insurgency and counter-insurgency. If al-Qaeda has not gone away and ISIS is here to stay (at least for the foreseeable future), what must the U.S. do to effectively counter this and future terrorism threats?

INSIDE TERRORISM TODAY When: 10 a.m. Oct. 26

President Macron’s France: On its way to new leadership?

Ambassador Pierre Vimont, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe. Mr. Vimont will discuss whether France, under President Macron’s government, is moving towards a genuine reform of its economy, institutions and social system in order to renew with strong leadership in Europe and world affairs.

ENHANCED SPEAKER PROGRAM: PRESIDENT MACRON’S FRANCE When: 10 a.m. Nov. 2

World War I and its effects Dr. Jennifer Keene, Professor and History Department Chair, Chapman University will discuss, but the legacy of the conflict of World War I, and why it extends beyond the failure of the United States to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. Through humanitarianism, nation-building, and armed self-defense, the United States forged new ways to engage with the world.

The war presented challenges and opportunities for liberal democracy, and how Americans responded shaped the world in which we live.

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Million dollar dream homes Looking to live in luxury? LOCAL Life is offering readers an exclusive passport to the most exquisite and unique real estate listings available in the Lowcountry. Here are eight homes you are sure to love.

We feel these luxury properties — located in Leamington, May River Plantation, Port Royal Plantation, Windmill Harbour, Palmetto Dunes, Sea Pines and Bluffton — are the epitome of opulence. We’re calling this section the Real Estate Marketplace.

If you are looking to purchase an amazing Lowcountry home, these eight properties should be at the top of your list.

37 Inverness Drive Bluffton

Offered by Charlotte Stringer Charter One / Kevin King Associates $1,325,000

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8 Brown Pelican, Sea Pines

1418 South Beach Villa, Sea Pines

This beautiful oceanfront house with a fig vine surrounded tabby & brick walkway to the front entrance & cedar shake roof stands out with its architectural beauty. The house offers a living room w/pool & ocean view, paneled den with coffered beamed ceiling, state of the art kitchen with Wolf & Sub Zero appliances, 1st floor master w/ ocean view, updated master bath & 3 large guest suites. New boardwalk to beach from pool with separate bath. Sparingly used, great rental projection. $4,299,000 Furnished

Completely rebuilt in 2008 from the ground up. Improvements to the original floor plan allowed a larger kitchen, wide open living area, 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths, laundry room, re-positioned stairway, vaulted master ceiling and more. Lovely furnishings, designer selected interior colors, cabinets, counter tops, light fixtures, etc. Wood flooring in all public areas. Ipe decks. Outdoor shower. Sprinkler system.

Concrete floors under building offer tons of storage. $1,379,000

Laura Cramer 843.384.2358

Tammy Linda Frank Nelson 843.422.6230 843.846.2678

www.wesellseapines.com

9 East Wind, Palmetto Dunes

102 Crosstree Drive, Windmill Harbour

This 5 BR, 6 ½ BA dramatic oceanfront property has breathtaking ocean views, a large private den with sofa sleeper and full bath, an elevator, beautiful wood and tile floors and soaring ceilings. 1st floor features the perfect gathering area with a family room and fully equipped wet bar. Two guest suites plus a separate laundry. Up the main staircase are two more bedrooms, living room, gourmet kitchen with bar stool counter and adjacent breakfast area, dining area and balcony overlooking the ocean. $4,495,000 Furnished

Immaculate five bedroom, four and a half bathroom home in the heart of Windmill Harbour, approximately 6,000 sq ft. Beautiful views of the Calibogue Sound along the Intracoastal Waterway. This "green" home features a GeoThermal HVAC system, plus hurricane film on doors and windows. Master suite includes fireplace and fitness room. Enjoy the sunset from the rooftop deck! $1,495,000

Bob Clark 843.816.3336

TammySchulze Nelson 843.290.6424 843.846.2678 Muffy

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70 South Port Royal Drive, Port Royal Plantation

76 Pine View Drive, May River Plantation

Stunning showplace home, wide and long lagoon views, walk to beach. Shows brand new. Finishes, details and materials all exceed even the highest standards.

4,000 heated square feet, includes 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, powder room, office, exercise room, gallery, great room, walk in pantry, large laundry room, elevator to all floors, 2nd & 3rd floor screened porches, open deck with fireplace and summer kitchen. 3 car garage, expandable to 6 car, 2,700 sq ft garage. $2,150,000

Highly-desired acreage in Bluffton with private dock on Rose Dhu Creek. Limited restrictions & low POA fee. Custom built in 2015 by a construction expert. Entire bottom level is 2,800sf garage/shop, wired and finished with unimaginable amount of storage.

Top floor is floored and can be completed into whatever you wish. 3.8 acre property has been approved for 1 more guest home or additional structures. Two options for master suite. Private, in-house, mother-in-law suite with its own kitchen/laundry. $1,200,000

Tammy David Carroll Nelson 843.384.8111 843.846.2678

Bob Jones 843.422.6428

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9 Old Ferry Point, Windmill Harbour

201 Somerset, Leamington

New "smart home” situated amongst small enclave of only 8 special residences. Deep water and sunset views. Well appointed kitchen features DCS gas cook top w/ pot filler, Liebherr fridge and Electrolux double ovens. Master has long water views, pop up TV, luxurious bath with heated stone floors, private deck. Private theater room was professionally designed and installed by “Play” with 120” TV, 6 state of the art speakers, lounge chairs, lounge beds, popcorn machine and mini fridge. Elevator. Offered fully furnished. $1,995,000

The most prestigious and private oceanfront condominium on Hilton Head Island. 2,740 sq. ft. of luxury, this fabulous 3 BED | 3 BA condominium offers great ocean views! The ultimate in first-class appointments. Granite counters, tile floors, with oversized covered balconies overlooking the pool and grill area. Just a bike ride or short walk to the heart of Palmetto Dunes, Leamington and the Shelter Cove area! $1,775,000 Furnished

Lonnie Goulet 843.338.0094

Philip A. Schembra 843.785.2452

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LL MORE ONLINE Be the star of your next porch party by bringing this old-fashioned, tender strawberry shortcake.

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Members of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra team relax after an executive committee planning meeting for the upcoming season, which opens Oct. 21 at the new SoundWaves venue on Lagoon Road. Pictured are Terry Orr, vice-chair of the board; Tim Ridge, chairman of the board; Mary Moore Briggs, president and CEO; and Mike Harter, treasurer. Find more photos and video from this porch party online at LocalLifeSC.com

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INGREDIENTS 3 cups ice 8 ounces light rum 3 tablespoons lime or lemon frozen concentrate 2 tablespoons sugar 2 handfuls of cleaned strawberries DIRECTIONS Put all ingredients into blender and blend for 30 seconds. Enjoy!

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The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has grown into one of the Lowcountry’s leading cultural organizations, thanks in large part to the efforts of president and CEO Mary Briggs. Over the past decade, Briggs has guided the HHSO through good times and bad — the Great Recession, changes to artistic leadership and more. While many other community orchestras are stuck in a downward spiral, Briggs has led HHSO to new heights with record ticket sales, successful community partnerships and an increased number of performances each year.

Briggs recently announced she will be stepping down from her duties after the 2018-19 season, which opens Oct. 21 at the new SoundWaves venue on Lagoon Road. A search for her replacement is underway. Come next July, Briggs hopes to spend more time with her husband, Mike, traveling across the country to visit their seven sons and other family. She is also looking forward to more quality time in her new Hilton Head Island home, which features breathtaking sunsets and amazing views of Skull Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway.

“We start our day with coffee out on the porch and end the day with wine, admiring the sunset,” Briggs said. “We love watching the boats and dolphins that go by.”

We close this special makeover issue with an image of Briggs and three key HHSO members relaxing on her porch with strawberry daiquiris. The recipe is from Briggs’ brother, Charlie Moore, and has been perfected over 40 years.

Cheers, and tears, for a job well done!

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