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WHY WORKING WITH A PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR MAKES SENSE When my car needs maintenance, I take it to a mechanic. When I need a medical procedure performed, I make an appointment with my physician.

And when I want to develop a plan to make the most advantageous financial decisions while I’m living, or to most effectively allocate my assets upon my death, I seek out a professional advisor.

Professional advisors – like attorneys, accountants and financial planners – serve as an essential conduit between individuals, their finances and their intent. Their knowledge of applicable laws, particularly tax laws, allows them to guide their clients to reach the most propitious outcomes.

satisfaction and, at the same time, do it in a tax-wise manner,” he says. “With professional advice, the benefits can be much more substantial because when a professional is involved, you get the benefit of solid tax advice.”

Mark has helped a number of clients include the Community Foundation as a beneficiary of all or a portion of their estate.

“I’ve connected clients with the Community Foundation for a number of reasons,” he says.

“First, because of the personal touch. The Community Foundation is helpful and easy to work with. Additionally, they’re local, professional and well-regarded.”

I had lunch several weeks ago with Mark Winn, an attorney in Bluffton who has received specialized training in estate planning. For the past 18 years Mark has helped many individuals plan for the transfer of a great amount of money. Mark shared with me that he sees his career as a calling. “It’s been very rewarding and a privilege to help people as I have,” he says.

At the Community Foundation, we enjoy working with professional advisors and their clients to structure gift agreements, manage the transfer of various gifts and devise charitable strategies that fulfill their clients’ philanthropic wishes, all while providing tax advantages. We work with individuals, families, companies, private foundations and nonprofits, offering a number of different fund types to best meet charitable intent.

As Mark works with his clients, he ascertains their goals and intent and, through the course of conversation, learns what’s important to them. For some, it’s leaving a charitable legacy. He warns, however, that there are substantial tax issues related to charitable giving. “If done properly, you can accomplish charitable giving, achieve great

Of course, working with a variety of different professional advisors and their clients is just one of the ways we fulfill our mission of connecting people, resources and needs. If you want to leave a charitable legacy, talk with your professional advisor to see how you can make a difference, both now and into the future.

SCOTT WIERMAN President and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, shares stories and insights on philanthropy in the Lowcountry.

TO G E T H E R W E C A N M AK E A L A S T IN G D IFFEREN CE

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That’s why, when they were looking for the most straightforward and flexible way to support children’s and environmental organizations, they chose to establish a donor advised fund with Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

In addition to the simplicity of setting up the fund and recommending grants, “we wanted to work with an organization that is connected and familiar with the

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“And we know a donor advised fund will still be here when we’re not,” Roger adds. That means future generations can carry on their family’s tradition of philanthropy.

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“Bob Sutton’s Slow Burn Sauce, made at Bullies BBQ. Sweet, spicy and excellent.”

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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Melissa Page (Local since 2015) melissa.page@wearelocallife.com

“Fresh oysters from the May River.”

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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Rebecca Kerns (Local since 1999) rebecca.kerns@wearelocallife.com

“Croissants from Hilton Head Social Bakery.”

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Crafted in the Lowcountry

© LISA STAFF

We live in a region that was largely rural and wild just a few generations ago.

Everything you see around you was crafted by the hard-working people who call it home. LOCAL Life and Hargray present the Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards to salute these hard-working local makers who are helping to define our region through food and drink, arts and crafts, home and style, domestic and sartorial.

RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB A set of wood chisels hang on the shop wall at Evolve Furniture Studio in Beaufort. Owner David Lunin designs and builds 18th-century reproduction furniture as well as surreal adaptations of traditional furniture. Find his work and many other locally made items in our Crafted in the Lowcountry Gift Guide on page 84.

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Why you should opt for custom, handmade décor

Find one-of-a-kind items crafted by local artisans

The history of pottery shards and how to find them

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Local lit

Great books crafted by local authors

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2021 winners

Meet the six category winners of this year's Crafted contest

Holiday gift guide

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Handcrafted home

Five artful experiences for Lowcountry crafters

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DIY oyster trays

Transform used shells into beautiful trinket dishes

Original crafters

Ekphrastic poetry

Read narratives based on a locally made work of art

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Inspired by Nature Captured on Film

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In this issue we feature some of the most creative among us — the artisans, craftsmen and creators who make things using local materials.

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Exploring the space

Meet the locals behind this issue

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Inside a stunning Palmetto Bluff home that pushes the envelope.

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Culture

Adopt a bandana-wearing lab mix named Bruno Mars

The seven most effective cardio exercises at your gym

Learn the stories behind the label "Made on HHI"

Spice up dinner up with simple pumpkin recipes

Candace Woodson makes us want to clap our hands

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Happenings

Meet three locals behind this year's Concours

A simple and smart solution to fix your gadget graveyard

Enter the neutral zone with European-inspired outfits

Cocktail creations that you can whip up in no time

The top performances and events planned for October

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Celebrity

A Q&A with country music superstar Travis Tritt

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Outdoors

Create a fall garden with colorful plants and gourds.

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Shopping

Find handcrafted products from local businesses

Destinations

Take a direct flight from SAV to "The City of Champions"

Parting shot

A stunning image from Daufuskie's Holly Pobis

DAN GERHARTZ Celebrating Over 50 Years of Fine Art in the Lowcountry.

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Finally October has arrived. For locals like me, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The crisp autumn air, the warm smell of pumpkins spice, the opportunity to wear long sleeves again — it all puts me in such a great mood and gets my creative juices flowing.

In this issue we feature some of the most creative among us — the artisans, craftsmen and creators who make things using local materials.

According to a recent survey, our readers value quality over quantity, hand-crafted over mass-produced and local over imported. Unfortunately, many local crafters suffer from a serious lack of exposure. They create wonderful products, yet many of us don’t realize they exist.

LOCAL Life and Hargray’s “Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards” hope to change that. We invited six local experts to judge the best locally made products in six categories — food, drink, home, style, crafts and art. With more than 80 qualified entries, it wasn’t an easy task. Each judge picked a winner for his or her category, then all of the category winners were evaluated to determine the grand-prize winner.

TAKE IT TO THE BANKS Publisher The prize package included exactly what a small local business Lori Goodridge-Cribb strikes a pose at needs — exposure. Find the winning product on the cover of this this month's fashion shoot in the J. Banks issue and learn about the woman who created it on page 80, Design Group showroom. Find perfect fall along with all of the other winning products from each category. outfits, starting on page 118.

The winner also gets advertising and promotions, professional photography and videography, potential additional distribution and more.

Since we received so many fantastic entries, we created a handy “Crafted in the Lowcountry Gift Guide” with our favorites. Browse all of the locally made items starting on page 88, then scan the QR code for direct links to purchase.

This issue also includes several articles related to the upcoming Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival. Meet - JOHANNES BRAHMS, a few locals behind the scenes and learn about all of the amazing COMPOSER events and exhibits that Lindsey Harrell and her team have planned for the Island’s second-largest event.

Like the RBC Heritage (April 11-17) and the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival (Feb. 21-28), the Concours (Nov. 5-7) is a mustattend event for locals. I hope you make the most of this wonderful month as we reflect on the fun summer that was and look ahead to the holidays. Have an amazing October and a fabulous fall!

“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.”

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LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB PUBLISHER lori.goodridge@wearelocallife.com

Need for seed Looking for the perfect way to use those Jack-o-Lantern leftovers? Try my favorite no-fail method for roasting pumpkin seeds with spices. The larger carving pumpkins yield the best seeds.

Roasted pumpkin seeds INGREDIENTS Pumpkins Olive oil Salt Favorite spices DIRECTIONS [1] Carve your pumpkins and separate the seeds. Let seeds air dry.

[2] Spread seeds on a well-oiled baking sheet and roast at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. [3] Toss with olive oil and salt.

Bake for an additional 20 minutes. [4] Mix your seeds with your favorite spices and enjoy. Get creative with it. I like salt, Italian spices and Parmesan cheese. Another winning combination is smoked paprika and a little cumin. If you’re looking for barbecue flavor, try brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, and cumin.

LUNCH BREAK LOCAL Life team members Christopher Krupl and Carly Schultz made a special delivery during EVS week, surprising the Hilton Head Hospital Environmental Services staff with lunch. Pictured from left are Dyshekia Brown, Danny Thomas (EVS director), Barbara Charleon, Erica Small and Tommy Smith.

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contributors MEET LOCAL CREATIVES BEHIND THE SCENES John Gregor Dog father OTHER CREDS: Hilton Head Art League featured artist for June, bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, master’s degree in fine art.

FOR THIS ISSUE: Artwork to inspire poetry HOMETOWN: Kirkland, Washington CURRENT HOME: Beaufort LOCAL SINCE: 2019 HOBBIES: Kayaking with the dolphins on Battery Creek; taking Sammy, our chocolate Lab/pointer mix, to the dog park.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT? There are so many wonderful artists making great Lowcountry art, and it is easily accessible through the many local galleries.

WHAT DO YOU MAKE? Cabinets for our house.

FAVORITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME: As a child I once dressed as a pineapple picker and went with my sister who was dressed as a pineapple.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OCTOBER? Cooler, less humid weather!

Porcelain Pitcher Loren Lukens

Christopher Krupl Writer

Earthenware Vase & Plate Jennifer Stas

OTHER CREDS: Honors Bachelor’s Degree for Political Science & Philosophy at the University of Toronto FOR THIS ISSUE: Adopt a Pet HOMETOWN: Ajax, Ontario, Canada CURRENT HOME: Hilton Head Island LOCAL SINCE: 2021 HOBBIES: Lifting heavy objects and putting them back down, anything politics or philosophy, film, talking about my fear of gators, snakes and my intense passion for American fast food. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT?: Am I allowed to say hushpuppies? Honestly, I am just continually astonished over the level of innovation that the South is capable of. Canada would never think to deep fry cornbread, and that is why we are only known for our igloos, Justin Bieber and maple syrup. FAVORITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME: When I dressed up as Slash from Guns N’ Roses for Halloween when I was a kid; that’s probably when I peaked. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OCTOBER? Maybe it is the Canadian in me, but I’ve always enjoyed sweater weather… That and the fact that my long hair begins to serve as protective earmuffs against the cold (Long hair: 1 Short hair: 0).

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Stoneware Wall Sculpture Rhonda Cearlock

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OTHER CREDS: 2 IWG anthologies FOR THIS ISSUE: Local poetry, “An Artist Mind.” HOMETOWN: Flanagan, Illinois (population 850) CURRENT HOME: Belfair in Bluffton LOCAL SINCE: 2014 HOBBIES: Golf, pickleball, history.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCT? Oysters and local beer. WHAT DO YOU MAKE? Way too many double-bogies and quite a few mistakes. FAVORITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME: I was Mickey Mouse once. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OCTOBER? The World Series if the St. Louis Cardinals are in it. Otherwise, candy corn.

Other masters of their craft PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling + Steve Eberhardt + Heather Houston + Photography by Anne Holly Pobis + Mike Ritterbeck + Lisa Staff + Bryan Stovall WRITERS Lisa Allen + Felix Chance + Peter Cooper + Daisy Dow + Becca Edwards + Lucy Elam + Lindsey Harrell Denise Friday + Barry Kaufman + Karen Krug + Carolyn Males + Margaret Pearman + Sophie Powell Michele Roldán-Shaw + Elizabeth Robin + Michaela Satterfield + Leslie T. Snadowsky + Richard Thomas + LuAnn Winkle CONTRIBUTORS Marcia Cornell + Roxanne Gilleland + Megan Goheen + John Gregor Kevin Horton + Dario Iudica + Carly Schultz + Jean Meaney Wheatly

UNPARALLELED REPRESENTATION. If you’re thinking about selling, now is the time to get the best price for

your home! Get in touch with Karen today to buy or sell in the Lowcountry.

KAREN RYAN, Realtor 843-422-1101 Karen@WeichertCP.com 6 Year Board Member HHI/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Past Realtor® of the Year & Past President Hilton Head Association of Realtors®

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The cover features the painting Blue Crab by Gullah artist Lisa Rivers, owner of Legacy Art Gallery in Beaufort. The oversized art was made with actual Old Bay Seasoning streaming down from the crab’s claw to the napkin below. A panel of local judges selected the art over more than 80 locally made products entered into the 2021 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards, presented by LOCAL Life and Hargray. Learn more about Rivers, her artwork and all of this year’s contest entries starting on page 78. Purchase a print of the image at legacyartgallery.com

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T-shirts, to-go

INDIGO TIE-DYE The Coastal Discovery Museum is capitalizing on indigo, one of South Carolina’s cash crops of the 1700s. Class participants get to create their own tie-dyed T-shirts (child M – adult XL) while learning about indigo’s origins, how its coveted blue-hued dye is procured, why indigo plants flourished in this favored humid climate and how its coveted dye was exported 4,000 miles away to England to be used in the textile industry. Reservations are required for this family friendly, hands-on activity, and you’re encouraged to bring an additional cotton item to dye.

Details: 4:30 p.m., Thursdays (Sept.-Oct.), Coastal Discovery Museum; $12 adults, $7 children, coastaldiscovery.org

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ARTFUL OPTIONS FOR LOWCOUNTRY CRAFTERS

BY LESLIE T. SNADOWSKY

There’s a veritable patchwork of crafty classes to enjoy in the Lowcountry, where you can master something memorable no matter your artistic bent. Come alone, with family and friends or with co-workers for skill and team-building activities where all ages are welcome and creativity has no bounds.

Whether it’s painting or tie-dye, coiling baskets or throwing clay, working with wood or illuminating paper lanterns, exercise your aesthetic talents at these local art outposts that are sure to ignite your imagination and dynamize your decorative designs.

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Coiling culture

SWEETGRASS BASKETMAKING Local Gullah experts teach the art of coiling baskets at select Saturday classes at The Coastal Discovery Museum.

It’s a 300-year-old tradition originated by enslaved West Africans who used Lowcountry sweetgrass and superfine craftsmanship that’s celebrated along the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor of South Carolina. The museum grows its own sweetgrass for local artisans to use, and you’ll get to try your hand at creating one of these culturally iconic baskets while learning about the utilitarian art form’s historic origins. A minimum of five participants is required for this class. Details: 10:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Coastal Discovery Museum, $65 per person, coastaldiscovery.org

No stain, no gain

DIY WORKSHOPS From putting together a picture frame to skillfully crafting a Snoopy planter, Hammer & Stain’s do-it-yourself projects include centerpiece boxes, farmhouse trays, holiday ceramics, home shutters and wood rounds. You select the project and Hammer & Stain will deliver all the Hammer@Home kits you’ll need, including wood, stencils, paint, stain, brushes and instructions to fulfill a dexterous DIY-athome experience. The mobile Hammer & Stain presents roving events at Hilton Head’s Southern Barrel Brewing Co. and at the Berkeley Hall, Island West, Latitude Margaritaville and Sun City residential communities. They’ll also host private parties for groups of seven or more.

Details: Dates, times and locations vary; from $8 to $230 per person; hammerandstainbluffton.com

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CERAMIC AND CLAY STUDIO Six potters wheels, two slab rollers, a clay extruder, three kilns and a dedicated glazing room. That’s what Art Studio has to offer students of all ages at its Ceramic and Clay Studio classes in October. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty at this full-service studio where day and evening classes offer participants a chance to throw clay on a pottery wheel and hand-build a unique earthen creation.

Look out for special date night and holiday events. Details: Dates and times vary, IDEA Studio, scArtStudio.com

Let there be light

LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is hosting a Lantern Making Family Fun Workshop where participants can create one-of-a-kind paper lanterns in the shapes of crabs, cranes, mermaids, pirates and anything that pays homage to the ecology, history and life in the Lowcountry. Plus, your illuminated lantern sculpture will be included in the Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade at Adler Lane Beach Access in November. Alana Adams, the Center’s senior director of education, will lead the class. Reservations are required.

Details: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; $35 per person; artshhi.com

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SF-717 TRAVEL STEAM IRON Whether you are a novice seamstress or an expert quiltmaker, a mini iron will quickly become your best friend in addressing every wrinkle that stands between you and a pristine craft. Its nonstick soleplate makes the Steamfast Travel Iron appropriate for most fabric types, and its 15-second heat-up time means you can smooth your items in record speed. $29.99. Available at steamfast.com.

CRICUT JOY This handy gadget prints and cuts all-in-one. Utilizing bluetooth technology, the Cricut Joy helps you transform digital designs and logos from your phone into printed stickers, labels and cards. $159.99. Available at Dickblick.com.

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TOADFISH NON-TIPPING CAN COOLER + ADAPTER For any celebration of crafted cocktails, someone is gonna want their go-to canned drink. Spare them the tragedy of a spilled drink with this Can Cooler by Toadfish that sticks to any smooth surface.

On a boat, on a table or in a studio, this non-tipping can holder keeps accidents from happening. $29.99.

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DRAFTING TABLE For the crafters who perch, lean and squat to look at their masterpiece from just the right angle, it might be time to invest in a drafting table. It has folding shelves, a pencil drawer and plenty of surfaces to support your supplies. Its central glass top can serve as a light table and be adjusted to a 35-degree incline. $263.99. Available at Wayfair.com.

CAMP CRAFT COCKTAILS Want to impress your dinner guests with a fancy drink but intimidated by the complicated recipes? Camp Crafted Cocktails put in the legwork so all you have to do is add the liquor. Each kit comes in an infusion jar with dried fruits, garnishes and other ingredients. One jar plus your choice of liquor and a few days in the fridge is a surefire recipe for a delicious drink. $25. Available at GIFTED.

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ALL-U-NEED ROCK AND MINERAL POLISHER No nails-on-a-chalkboard sounds with this flat lap machine. Designed to work with a variety of sandpaper grades, this spinning wheel grinds natural gem materials, enamels and metals. It has settings for smoothing and polishing so you can give your rocks some shine. $499.50. Available at hitechdiamond.com.

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3 DOODLER PRO+ 3D PRINTING PEN SET Drawing meets sculpting with the 3 Doodler PRO+. It lets you wave a pen and create 3D sketches right before your eyes. Select wood, copper, bronze, or nylon as your material, and digitally adjust the melting temperature and speed on its display screen. $229.99. Available at Michaels.com.

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GG3000 KG ELECTRIC FURNACE KIT Metal workers, blacksmiths and jewelers, take note. Cast Master Elite’s mini furnace makes metal melting a safe process that can be done at home. Use recycled aluminum cans or scrap metal to bring your unique molds to metal life. $349.99. Available at castmastereliteshop.com.

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REGAL TRAVEL VISE If you have plans to take your fly fishing skills beyond your backyard, this lightweight fly-tying vise is designed to be packed away for all your travels.

Its aluminum base creates unwavering stability, and its rotating jaw is ideal for every angle of twisting. Whatever insect or fish you are mimicking, investing in a travel vise is a wise move for avid fishing enthusiasts. $190. Available at Orvis.com.

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A Maryland housewife is found dumped outside a hospital with a head injury.

When she wakes from her coma, she has no idea who she is or what happened to her. When her friends fill her in on some details, she is horrified by the person she was before, and by what her marriage was like. As her memory slowly starts to return, she realizes she may be in danger all over again by those whom she thought she could trust. A great suspense that will keep you reading into the night. Peresta lives on Hilton Head Island and is working on a follow-up series to The Deadening.

The latest book from notable Daufuskie Island author Roger Pinckney. William Rutledge Elliott IV Is Washed in the Blood features an almost born-again Baptist laying low on a remote island, skippering a seepy old freight barge and growing highquality marijuana for a discerning clientele.

While his chosen occupations are perilous, his life is peaceful and predictable until he discovers a strange track in an abandoned rice field — it's the track of an animal that's been officially extinct for over a century.

Ridiculed and rebuffed by the Department of Natural Resource wardens and biologists, Rut seeks out the truth. But instead of setting him free, as the Good Book says, the truth sends him to jail. There are compensations, though — good whiskey, good smokes and an unlikely romance with the lovely Charlotte Callahan — one of the state's first female game wardens.

DRIVING TO ALASKA

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Author Frank J. Parry has been living on Hilton Head Island for 22 years. His most recent book, “Driving to Alaska,” is an eloquent account that explores the environment and people of Alaska.

Detailing three unforgettable drives, Parry presents in this descriptive journey the things to look forward to in Alaska. He also offers tips on how to prepare and what to expect on the voyage. Informative spreadsheets also are provided, intended as a guide for readers who are planning to go on a long road trip.

WAKE UP MOM! (CAN'T YOU SEE YOUR SON IS AN ADDICT?)

BY LINDA LEE HENDERSON Wake Up, Mom! is a heartbreaking story about a mother's emotional journey through her son's addictive years. She chronicles their family's life and its downward spiral after a supposedly helpful prescription drug meant to aid her son's ADHD caused a nightmarish sequence of events that nearly destroyed him. This tale of chaos portrays an emotional seesaw as her son experiences disaster after disaster, candidly describing the pain and the challenges they both faced in an effort to overcome his addiction. Her son had a dream.

Mom was determined to try and help him achieve that dream, but she couldn't do it on her own.

GULLAH DAYS: HILTON HEAD ISLANDERS BEFORE THE BRIDGE 1861-1956

BY THOMAS C. BARNWELL JR., CAROLYN GRANT AND EMORY SHAW CAMPBELL A fascinating history of the inhabitants of Hilton Head Island, beginning with the Civil War and continuing to building the first bridge in 1956. Current landmarks, Fish Haul, Cotton Hope, Leamington, Spanish Wells, etc., are reminders of the many plantations where enslaved people were born and worked and eventually, became landowners after Reconstruction. The familiar Island Gullah family names - Frazier, Grant, Campbell, Simmons, Gardner, Aiken, Ferguson, White--are sprinkled throughout with photos, quotes and memories of stories passed down for generations. An in-depth look at the Gullah culture and way of life beyond the dialect and food. Barnwell, Grant and Campbell are all Hilton Head Island Gullah family natives.

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THIS BANDANAWEARING LAB MIX WILL LOVE YOU ‘JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.’

MORE ABOUT BRUNO MARS Colors: Tan & white Age: 10 months Weight: 40 pounds Likes: “Long walks on the beach, peanut butter, tug of war and fetch, but only with tennis balls. I also don’t mind the occasional belly rub and compliment!” – Bruno Mars Dislikes: Bruno Mars music: “I’m not saying he’s not talented, but he’s just one of those talented artists that became too much of a pop star for his own good. Kinda like Adam Levine. It also doesn’t help he’s using my name for fame. And what’s worse is that it’s not even his real name; his real name is Peter.” – Bruno Mars Adopt him: Due to COVID, all Hilton Head Humane Association adoptions are by appointment only. Call 843-681-8686 or visit hhhumane.org.

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The other pupils complained to him that this was not ________, like beating the ____________ by claiming to be under 12.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LOCAL Life asked longtime Hilton Head Island resident Peter Cooper to share his thoughts about what it means to be local. Cooper was recently appointed to the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head Board of Directors.

LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website.

Write to info@wearelocallife.com.

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LOCAL SINCE 2007 Both Peter Cooper and his wife, Pam, are fully retired but keep engaged by participating at various nonprofit organizations, including Rotary, Hilton Head Prep, Heritage Library, Volunteers in Medicine and World Affairs Council of Hilton Head.

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BY PETER COOPER

I first visited Hilton Head in the summer of 1970, two years after my aunt, uncle and grandmother moved to Sea Pines from Long Island. At the time, I was living in Rio de Janeiro. What a contrast when I saw this carefully planned community and went for a stroll on the wide, sandy beach. There were few people on the beach, and the swimwear was considerably more modest than the “dental floss” bikinis of Ipanema Beach.

I visited Hilton Head many times until we moved here in 2007, especially after my wife and I had two daughters. The island provided a welcome respite from the large cities where we lived overseas (Paris, Bogota and Tokyo in addition to Rio). Besides the beach and local swimming pools, we took full advantage of the golf and tennis venues, as well as the local restaurants.

When moving here permanently after living overseas for 31 years, I was somewhat apprehensive about what it would be like to live in such a quiet place. It didn’t take long to learn just how busy Hilton Head can be and how many opportunities exist for meeting interesting people and contributing to the community.

Those in which I have been involved include Rotary, Hilton Head Prep, Heritage Library, Volunteers in Medicine and World Affairs Council.

The Rotary Club’s Thursday lunch speakers provide fascinating stories, many of them

about the good work that nonprofits in the area provide. The Rotary Club itself has won many awards for the service projects it completes each year. The club also has several fellowship events each year when we get to know the other members on a more personal basis.

After living here for just six months, I was offered the position of interim head of Hilton Head Prep. That experience enabled me to meet a large number of people, old and young, and learn how they take advantage of the many activities in the Lowcountry.

The Heritage Library is another impressive organization, as it is the premier genealogy and local history research center in the area. Volunteers in Medicine’s 650 volunteers serve 10,000 patients each year who otherwise would not have health care. Finally, the World Affairs Council attracts renowned speakers from around the country and even internationally.

The people of the Lowcountry make this area such a special place. Many of them only moved here at a later stage of their lives, like me. Most surprisingly, many have international living and work experiences similar to my own.

While I still love and take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding me, I have discovered that there is so much more to being a local. Each person does so in his or her unique way, but I now know why the Lowcountry is where I want to be. LL

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Faces of the Concours

One of the island’s most beloved events returns, renewing the Lowcountry’s love affair with the beauty and power of the automotive arts.

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Perhaps no art form has evolved as much before our very eyes than that of the automobile. From the days of wooden wheels and crank-start engines to the high-tech sleek designs that are turning heads today, it has been a constant reinvention of the wheel.

The same could be said of the island’s own weeklong love letter to the automotive arts. Starting out as a small assembly of classic and collector cars, the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival and has evolved into one of the Southeast’s can’t-miss events.

Whether you’re a die-hard gearhead or simply want to bask in the artistry and engineering of automotive history, we know it’s already circled on your calendar.

In advance of this year’s festivities, we’re sitting in the passenger seat with three locals who have been a driving force behind this event.

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With a little more than a month to go before Concours where she serves as head of the sign crew, Kim Collett is busy with an entirely different automotive issue. She’s in the middle of building a house, an endeavor that in and of itself represents a mountain of decisions. Among the decisions are where exactly to put her husband’s collection of cars.

Fortunately, Collett is not one to let the need for quick decisions faze her.

“The Concours is what has helped me be organized enough to put this house together,” she said with a laugh. As head of the sign crew, organization is just the start of it. Along with her core brigade of volunteers, Collett is out bright and early before the first guests show up at the event, ensuring that every vehicle has its sign and every vendor has its banner.

“I start weeks before the event, ordering material, checking and distributing new sign orders, taking inventory, figuring out what signs we can reuse. Basically we handle anything you see,” she said. “Any signage, any directional signs--anything with words on it. That’s my role.”

It’s a role she has taken on with relish, heading up a group that is never afraid to roll up their sleeves in order to make the Concours a smashing success. “It’s a dirty job,” she said. “If it rains all week and we have to set up, that’s what we do. If I have to replace Velcro at 5 a.m., I do it. But we all love it.”

And that last-minute Velcro fix is hardly the exception to the rule. If you’ve noticed the sheer volume of

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Terry has been in the insurance industry since 1979. He joined Correll Insurance Group as the President of Correll Insurance Group of Hilton Head (CIGHH) and South East Coastal Underwriters (SECU). Terry is part owner and responsible for the day to day operations.

Prior to joining CIGHH Terry was owner of an insurance education and consulting firm.

Terry continues to accept national and international speaking engagements. In his spare time Terry is also recognized by Federal and State courts as an expert on insurance coverages and serves as an expert witness.

LOCAL SINCE 2003 Kim Collett is originally from Ohio and has an accounting degree, which may explain her analytical and organizational skills. She enjoys bike riding, boating on the May River, going to concerts, playing Canasta (when she gets the chance) and reading. “My passion is tennis, and I play at least five days a week.

Most important of all, I love spending time with family and friends. I’m lucky enough to have my daughter and son-in-law and my son all settling here in Bluffton. Life couldn’t be better!”

signs surrounding the Concours, you can imagine that Velcro plays an outsized role in Collett’s life. “I actually have to put an order in this week. We’ll go through between $500 and $1,000 worth of Velcro, like 36 industrial-sized rolls of it,” she said without a hint of hyperbole. “It’s funny because my Dad loved Velcro. He’d use it to fix anything. If he could see me with all this Velcro, he’d be so proud.”

Collett was first approach by former Concours president Carolyn Vanagel when they both had daughters who swam with Hilton Head Aquatics.

She started out simply handling the paperwork side of things, but before long, she was right in there with the rest of the team, repainting poles, managing signs and, of course, rolling out the Velcro.

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Walker Dalton

MEET THE L.A. TRANSPLANT BEHIND THIS YEAR’S “LIFE ELECTRIC” SHOWCASE.

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A recent transplant to the area from Los Angeles, Walker Dalton never figured he would wind up being an expert on cars. He just wanted to make TV shows. But after a few years producing photography on shows like “The Office” and “30 Rock,” he just happened into a gig that would launch him into the automotive world.

“The network (NBC) felt they needed more digital content. At the time Leno hadn’t left, and they approached him about doing something with his car collection,” said Dalton. “I had a background in photography, so they asked, ‘We’re doing this web series, do you want to take pictures?’”

He started out just taking pictures, but as Jay Leno’s Garage grew from an online exclusive to a CNBC special to an Emmy-winning series, he eventually found himself as a producer, even if he was one of the few people on set who wasn’t a “car guy.”

“I had probably the most casual car interest of anyone there,” he said.

“I kind of came in through the side door (of the car world), but I got a front-row seat.”

Side door or not, his experience working with the former Tonight Show host and the celebrity guest stars and cars that appeared on the show gave Dalton unique insight into the automotive world.

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“I didn’t realize how much I knew,” he said. “It gets into your blood. When you leave a production like Jay Leno’s Garage; you’re just loaded with knowledge.”

After moving to the Lowcountry to take a job with Savannah College of Art and Design as director of branded content, he saw an opportunity to put that automotive knowledge to good use. “I actually got here the week of the Concours (three years ago) and immediately wanted to get involved,” he said.

A meeting with Concours president Lindsey Harrell sealed the deal. Dalton was asked to take the lead on the “Life Electric” showcase, which will debut during this year’s event.

“Jay Ward from Pixar had come up with that, and it was good timing on his part. Two years ago every manufacturer was talking about electric,” said Dalton.

“Now electric cars are the only conversation they want to have. It’s fantastic.”

And in creating this look at the electric car, Dalton finds himself once again learning by doing. “Every decade has some kind of electric vehicle, either the EV1 or the CitiCar, which was basically a triangle on wheels,” he said. “Then you have people now doing conversions. There’s a guy in San Diego who is bringing out a 1958 VW Bug that has been swapped out with Tesla innards.

It’s a beautiful car.”

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Ross Russo

THIS LOCAL PILOT HAS INVITED A SQUADRON OF FASCINATING PLANES TO THIS YEAR’S AERO EXPO.

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Most people you speak with at the Concours will have at least one story about their wild teenage years, and most of those stories will revolve around the car they drove. Whether it’s a beat-up old rustbucket or a souped-up muscle machine built for bad decisions, these first cars set the stage for our automotive careers.

For Ross Russo, that story of teenage craziness doesn’t revolve around a car, but a plane.

“I started out when I was 17 or 18, flying out of Evansburg Airport right outside of Johnstown (Pennsylvania),” he said. “Unfortunately, I was a young college student, so I ran out of money pretty quickly for flying.”

Thankfully, Uncle Sam was only too happy to help Russo get back in the air. He joined the Air Force right out of college, starting out as a navigator due to his sub20/20 vision. Using his GA benefits to get civilian ratings, he was soon able to get himself into the air as the weapons system officer in the back seat of an F-4. “Then, I lucked out,” he said. “The Air Force selects a few navigators to go into pilot training, and I was one of the first to fly the F-16.”

A member of the very first F-16 squadron based in Europe, Russo would prove his mettle on the mighty Fighting Falcon, first as an instructor, then an examiner despite his eyesight. After retiring from the Air Force, he flew for UPS before Hilton Head called to him.

“During that time, my dad was retired.

He moved to Hilton Head and didn’t have anything to do so we started a flight

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school,” said Russo. That flight school, Hilton Head Flyers, has since expanded to a fleet of five planes and three simulators here on the island as well as in Aiken and Pickens.

It has also booked a corporate table at the Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala for the last three years, a partnership which has led Russo to volunteer his expertise for a special exhibition at this year’s event. Held during Saturday’s Car Club Showcase, the Aero Expo will bring together a whole squadron of fascinating planes from all over.

“The aviation community is kind of small and close-knit, so you have at best two degrees of separation,” he said. “Either guys I know have classic aircraft or they know someone who does. So we’ve been working through the South Carolina Aviation Association, and we’re finding guys who just have amazing planes.”

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Travis Tritt

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ICON IS BRINGING HIS BAND TO SAVANNAH TO SING HIS GREATEST HITS AND SONGS OFF HIS NEWEST RELEASE, ‘SET IN STONE.’

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Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Travis Tritt is on tour for his new album, “Set in Stone,” and will be performing at Savannah’s Johnny Mercer Theatre on October 14. The album is Tritt’s first release in 13 years and adds 11 new songs to his impressive musical catalog, which includes such hits as “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “Anymore,” “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” and “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares).”

Tritt and his team took time from his busy touring schedule to answer a few questions for LOCAL Life leading up to his performance in Savannah.

[LOCAL Life] Tell us about your new album and what it was like getting back into the studio to write “Set in Stone.”

[Travis Tritt] This new album is the first album that I’ve done in the studio in 13 years. After taking that much time away from the studio, there was a little bit of fear and trepidation of going back in because obviously, things change as far as how people record these days versus how they did 13 or 14 years ago. The one thing that Dave Cobb did for me, even before we actually started recording the album when we were just talking about recording, was telling me his process and how he works. He likes to record live in the studio with the band all at the same time, with very little over-dubbing going on, and he likes to get the vocals as much as possible while the band is tracking. That is exactly the way I’ve always done it for my entire career, and that really made me relax a whole lot more.

As soon as we got back in the studio and started laying down the first track, I felt like I had never taken a hiatus at all. It was like learning to ride a bike; and then going away for a while and you never forget, it’s just always there.

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celebrity [LL] How do you come up with the concept of an album? [TT] I think with any particular album, if you’re thinking in terms of an album, I think of all the albums I’ve heard that seemed to have a common thread that ran through them. This album is no different than that. I tend to do albums where I write about and sing about things that are in my life, the things that are real in my life. Dan Fogelberg had one of the greatest quotes that I ever heard in my life. Way back when he said, “I write music to try to honestly and objectively move myself because I know that if I can honestly and objectively move myself, I know that I can also move other people.” I thought that was one of the greatest quotes I’ve ever heard. I've stolen and borrowed that quote over the years because that’s exactly how I feel. I just want to do a body of work that just talks about all different subject matters that are things that I can relate to. It’s either things that I have experienced on my own or have watched close friends or family members experience, and then we’ll tell their stories and write about things that are real.

[LL] With whom do you spend most of your time? Do they all work in the entertainment industry as well? [TT] I think that there’s probably a misnomer among fans that all people in the music industry do is hang out with other celebrities or other people that are in that same field. I’ve always tried to let people know that that’s not the case for me and never has been, really. I mean outside of an award show occasionally or a specific event, the people that I spend most of my time with are people that I have known for most of my life--friends that I have known for 20 or 30 years or longer and, of course, my family. The people that I interact with on a day-in, day-out basis are those same types of people. They’re not celebrities. They’re not even in the entertainment industry. They’re people, for the most part, who are blue-collar, hard-working people that go out and work a particular job 40, 50, 60 hours a week to provide for their families and put food on the table. Those are the salt of the earth people that I've always related to most. That’s who I write my music for, that's who I perform for, and it’s who I feel the most comfortable hanging out with. Getting a chance to show that side of my everyday life in the video for “Smoke on the Bar” I think was kind of a winwin for me.

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SEE TRAVIS NOW Scan this QR code to watch Travis Tritt’s official music video for his new song “Smoke in a Bar.”

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TRAVIS TRITT FULL BAND CONCERT [LL] Why did you decide to take a break from writing new songs and making new albums? [TT] I’ve always been the kind of person that isn't good at multitasking, and I never have been. Back in the early days when I was first getting started in the business, it was very difficult for me to shift from performing mode, concert mode, to writing mode and then go from that to recording mode. I get blinders on and I focus so hard, laser focus, on whatever it is that I’m doing at the moment. About 13 years ago I just made a conscious decision that, fortunately, I had been blessed with a career that had a ton of hits and had a tremendous catalog, and those were the songs that people were coming to my shows to hear. I’m just going to go out there and give people what I thought they were looking for, which were the hits.

Fortunately, I’ve got a live show that is anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours that is packed with nothing but hits. The cool part of that is, without having the distractions about writing new material or recording new material, I think the shows have improved and I think they’ve gotten better and I think the audience has become very aware of that.

The focus for me is always going to be live performance. That's where I have the most fun, that's where I think my audience connects with me the best, and therefore, that’s always going to be my main focus.

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[LL] What is something in your career you still want to do? [TT] I’ve been very lucky in the opportunities that I’ve had to do things that were kind of outside the norm. You know I’ve had a chance to work on albums like the “Common Thread” album that was songs of the Eagles. I was on some of the most successful early tribute albums, including tributes to the Stones, tributes to Lynyrd Skynyrd. If I had an opportunity, I would still love to be able to cut a really, really good bluegrass album. I would love to do an album of some of my favorite songs from some of my favorite artists. I’ve even got a title for that one: “Their Songs My Way,” and just take some of these great songs from people that I admire, like Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and George Jones. I’d take those and just rework them and do them the way I hear them in my head when I sing them. I’d love to do that. I’d love to have an opportunity at some point to do a gospel album. Since I basically started out as a kid singing in church, that would be something I would love to have the opportunity to do. So, any time any opportunities like that present themselves, I would certainly love to take advantage of them, and hopefully I will. LL

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Chances are that you're not able to spend hours upon hours in the gym, which is why you need to make sure that you optimize the time that you have available. Cardio is important.

Not only is it important as a warm-up, but it's also one of the most effective ways to burn fat, create a caloric deficit and enhance your muscles. Getting the most out of your cardio comes down to choosing the right exercises.

Do those that you enjoy. The happier you are doing the exercise, the more you'll get out of it. Here are seven of the most effective cardio exercises that you can do in the gym, as demonstrated by Hampton Hall Club members Rosanne Millan, Julie Kruger and Walter Bumpas with help from Taquan Pope, a certified personal trainer and dedicated fitness team member at Hampton Hall Club.

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Because the elliptical was designed as a low-impact joint exercise, it isn't quite as good as some of the other exercises in the list.

However, this doesn't mean the elliptical isn't effective.

Set at a moderate pace, and you can still burn about 500 calories per hour. Moreover, because it is low impact, it's far easier on your joints. If you want to get a bit more out of the elliptical, set it at various inclines. This should help in engaging your glutes and thigh muscles.

2. Jump rope Have you ever wondered why you always see boxers doing jump rope training? Not only is it cheap, but it can burn up to 500 calories every 30 minutes.

Moreover, it enhances your footwork and is great for your coordination and shoulders. It can be tough to keep up a 30-minute jump rope session, so the best thing to do is to treat it as a form of interval training. Go hard for a minute, take a 20-second break and repeat until you're dripping with sweat.

3. Treadmill If you can maintain a 9-minute mile over the course of an hour, you should be able to burn close to 1,000 calories. This is an admittedly intensive run, so it's unlikely you can do this daily, but as a oncea-week goal, it's great for getting a solid caloric deficit. It's notably not the most economic cardio exercise, and it can be hard on the joints. Nonetheless, it's effective. Set your treadmill on an incline, and increase the difficulty every 15 minutes or so.

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4. Cycling Every gym in the world is likely to have several stationary bikes. Intensive workouts at a spin class can burn up to 1,200 calories per hour. A moderate pace can burn about 700 calories. What's also great about cycling is that it doesn't feel like your joints are going to break in the process.

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1. Rosanne Millan has been a Hampton Hall resident for six years. After her husband, Tom, retired, they sold their horse farm in New Jersey to settle in the Lowcountry. Attending Bible study, playing games, cooking, working out and spending time with friends and family are some of her favorite activities. But her love for cooking drives her need to work out about five days per week.

Swimming is one of the best full body workouts out there, and depending on the stroke you are doing, it can lead to no less than 15 calories burnt a minute. More dynamic strokes like butterfly are far better for burning calories than front crawl, so it's worth mixing up your strokes to help conserve energy.

6. Rowing Rowers have some of the best physiques out there. Not only is rowing a wonderful way of engaging the posterior chain, it also offers relatively low impact to joints and ligaments. On average, you should be able to burn about 1,000 calories per hour very easily.

7. High-intensity intervals

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5. Swimming

ROW, ROW, ROW Rowing machines use up to 86 percent of your muscles.

Use one to improve endurance while strengthening and toning your muscles.

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If you are ready to really push yourself, then high-intensity interval training is the key. Build your own circuit of exercises, choosing those that you enjoy the most, and go intensively on each for about 10 minutes, with a one-minute break/ transfer time between each station. This ensures the most well-rounded workout possible. If done correctly, you can burn a whopping 1,500 calories per hour. LL

2. Walter Bumpas moved from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, to Hampton Hall in November 2020 with his wife, Shaffron. Walter recently retired from a 42-year career as a systems engineer with Lockheed Martin, Rockwell International and General Dynamics. He is an avid golfer, fitness and jazz music enthusiast.

3. Julie Kruger moved to Hampton Hall two years ago from Lake Norman. She is an experienced yoga instructor who teaches at Sea Pines, Hampton Lake and Belfair, as well as her home studio. She enjoys playing tennis with the ladies of Hampton Hall and working on her doubles game. She and her husband, Dale, are learning to play golf.

4. Taquan Pope is a Lowcountry native.

He attended Hilton Head High School where he was a four-sport athlete. After graduating he attended college and played football in Kansas City. A torn ACL and the desire to stay close to family kept Taquan from returning to Kansas City. He worked hard to recuperate and also expanded his knowledge on fitness.

He is now a certified personal trainer and dedicated fitness team member at Hampton Hall Club. He also continues to play league football.

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WARM WELCOME The dramatic entrance serves as a visual introduction to the ingenious way this home spins the Palmetto Bluff look to its own ends.

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INSIDE A STUNNING PALMETTO BLUFF HOME THAT PUSHES THE ENVELOPE. STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYAN STOVALL

It sounds like an oxymoron, but there is such thing as an “ordinary Palmetto Bluff home.” While the word “ordinary” seems wildly out of place in this lushly bucolic community, there exists nonetheless a certain visual language that typifies its homes.

It just doesn’t exist within the walls of the Palmetto Bluff home of Lisa and Ed Goeas, thanks to some ingenious designs by Pearce Scott and Amanda Denmark of Pearce Scott Architects.

“It’s a little bit different, a little edgy for Palmetto Bluff,” said Scott.

“It’s not modern farmhouse, it’s pushing more toward contemporary.”

Much of that came from the suggestions of the homeowners, resulting in a fresh look that was executed brilliantly by CS Thomas Construction.

“They weren’t afraid to explore,” said Denmark. “It’s refreshing to have someone try some new things.”

Outside the box Your first inkling that what awaits you within pushes the boundaries of what a Palmetto Bluff home looks like is the stunning way it defies tradition outside. Soaring above the main entryway, the rising gable makes an outsized statement and was one of the first suggestions made by the owners.

“They sent us a picture of what they liked, and it was a home with this massive central gable,” said Scott. He then added with a laugh, “We made it better, of course.”

That gable anchors an exterior that Scott calls “balanced, but not symmetrical,” with the longer side of the house obscured by the garage to project an even profile while allowing for larger spaces inside. On the gable itself, the larger triple bracket seen at the center added a touch of rustic flair, becoming a running theme across the roof lines as the design developed.

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NEW BALANCE Inside, old-world millwork and soaring ceiling lines defy the rustic traditions of Palmetto Bluff homes.

Grand entrance Facilitated by the heights of that gable, the towering main foyer represents another departure from the Bluff’s traditions while adding grandeur and drama to the entry.

“They really wanted this grand interior in the entry,” said Denmark. “Although that central staircase was the trickiest part, making sure everything felt right.”

This foyer represented the biggest challenge Denmark faced, particularly as designs changed. “In the beginning, we weren’t going to access the space under the roof,” said Denmark. When the plans shifted to take advantage of the space, “we had to find another place for the stairs and figure out how those spaces really work.”

The result was a beautifully open space that allows for three stories of living, something rarely seen in the Bluff.

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Formal logic One running theme of the home is the respectful way it tweaks tradition.

“We like to push the boundaries,” said Denmark, to which Scott added, “But within the spirit of the place.”

Ironically, moving away from tradition in the living room meant moving toward tradition. The coffered ceiling was one of the client’s requests, a stately look not often found in the more rustic sophistication of the Bluff. “It’s definitely more formal than a lot of our Palmetto Bluff projects, but it’s done well,” said Scott.

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One hallmark of a Pearce Scott home is the way even the smallest spaces are crafted with the utmost attention to detail. When asked about some of his favorite spots in this particular home, Scott gave the surprising answer of the mudroom. “It’s kind of a back kitchen slash mudroom,” he said. “It’s a beautiful room in and of itself, but it’s all about function.”

Likewise, Denmark points to this vibrant study as one of her favorite rooms. The bright yet powdery cyan stands out from the typical Palmetto Bluff palette, but it’s the design itself she finds intriguing.

“It’s a cozy space,” she said.

“I don’t think it’s too large. It’s nicely sized and proportioned.

It has a great sense of scale.” LL

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Sophisticated, elevated and endlessly charming TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS UNIQUE PALMETTO BLUFF HOME’S OUTDOOR SPACES. STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYAN STOVALL Outdoor living is crucial to any Palmetto Bluff home, and this Palmetto Bluff home designed by Pearce Scott Architects is no exception. In fact, it may set a new standard for sheer al fresco amazement.

TAKE IT OUTSIDE

TOP NOTCH One of two outdoor spaces on the property – the second floor holds a cozy screened-in balcony built with hanging chairs for day-long idyllic scenery – this extra-wide outdoor oasis offers Lowcountry living at its finest. Marsh views, inspired design and plenty of room to laze the day away; this is sheer outdoor bliss.

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TAKE THE LONG VIEW The views were a key part of the home’s charm, and the wide rear porch was built to soak them in. “They have these very long marsh views out toward Hilton Head,” said architect Pearce Scott. “The site slopes down a little bit towards a nice buffer with live oaks on the edge.” A set of rockers take full advantage of the expansive space in the rear porch, allowing for dreamy relaxation and mesmerizing marsh views.

REST AREA The outdoor TV rests on an accent wall made with tabby, a natural fit for the Lowcountry aesthetic and an inspired pop of texture against the wood and metal elements that inform the rest of the space. Combined with the full outdoor kitchen on the opposite end of the porch, you’d never have to go inside.

Anchoring the space is the lengthy al fresco dining table, set beneath charming industrial-style pendants.

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SHINE BRIGHT The copious amounts of natural light that flood into the room make each color stand out even bolder and brighter.

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KEEP IT COOL The color and texture on the base of the lamps stand out against the white wall while continuing to maintain a crisp and clean feel.

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Elevating an open concept

THIS LIVING AREA WAS DESIGNED WITH COMFORT AND UNIQUENESS IN MIND.

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STORY BY MADDIE BANE + PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE With an open concept and a blank canvas with which to work, the possibilities of how to differentiate the spaces within this room were endless. Designer Kelly Caron of Kelly Caron Designs brought her clients' vision to life by making sure that comfort and uniqueness were present through textures, patterns, color and other elements.

Houses in the Lowcountry are usually designed to be more quiet and subdued, but the contrast of the blue, orange, white and gold colors helps make this room and the spaces within it feel lively and cohesive, yet separate.

“I love the natural white and that the home is so open.

There are unique spaces within the openness, and with the wrap-around windows, it still feels so Lowcountry,” says Caron.

The cabinetry in the kitchen was color matched and carried around the trim and buttboard. The buttboard itself is a distinctive feature, especially installed vertically, a more difficult task for the contractor. The touches of gold throughout act as an anchor, starting in the kitchen and effortlessly making their way into the dining room. Pops of blue from the ginger jars and Hermes blanket mixed in with the orange table accessories bring a fun yet sophisticated feel to the room. LL

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SHED NEW LIGHT ON YOUR LIGHT SWITCHES

Gone are the days when you turned on the lights by flipping a switch on a yellowing plastic wall -over by the door. We asked the experts at Custom Audio Video to share some ideas that may inspire you to switch out your controls. We say controls because a switch can do so much more now, from lowering blinds to turning on music, and they look so much better.

"A homeowner needs to think of lighting and controls as part of their room design and décor. So much time is put into selecting paint and wall coverings, then an old-school switch is put on the wall detracting from the thoughtful design," said Custom Audio Video owner Sandy Benson. We hope these ideas shed light on your next design project.

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MINOR ENHANCEMENTS & UPGRADES THAT MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE. Art is an easy way to make your home feel more like you. While there is no list of rules when it comes to finding the right pieces, Camellia Art owner Adrianne Lively shares these five ideas to get your wheels turning.

1. MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL The sky is the limit when designing the perfect mirror for your master bath, powder room or dining room. And a custom mirror doesn’t have to break the bank. Determine your desired size, select your moulding and install. Your mirrors are a reflection of you and your style.

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3. TIMELESS CREATIONS Conservation and preservation are the names of the game.

There are different grades of glass, matting and moulding to add to your custom frame job to help keep your cherished artwork protected from acid damage, light degradation and humidity. Selecting conservation materials will preserve your artwork for years to come.

4. EXPRESS YOURSELF Elevate your home or office.

Surround yourself with images that resonate with you. Whether it is a grouping of your favorite vacation spots, a painting that makes you smile or an abstract that is visually enticing, hang it on the wall.

5. COMFORT ZONE Don’t let shopping for fine art or framing become an overwhelming process. If you like it and it’s in your budget, buy it! If framing seems overwhelming, or you have a lot of questions, your framer is happy to assist you and can use their design skills to help you create something you love.

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For around $800, you can do away with all those remotes and integrate your Alexa, stream your music and control the other technology in your home from the comfort of your recliner with a universal remote. There are many brands of remotes, but the macdaddy is the Neeo by Control 4.

Neeo can even turn on and off lights, lock the door and lower the shades with the push of a button.

HOME TECH TRY THIS SIMPLE AND SMART UNIVERSAL SOLUTION

Is your coffee table a scary gadget graveyard?

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When your friendly Hargray technician installed your cable, he may have connected your TV remote to your cable remote so you’d only have one remote and life was simple. Then Uncle Doug came over and pushed all the wrong buttons so you needed to use one remote for on/off and another for volume. Then you got a new sound system. Then Apple TV. Then a Ring doorbell. Then a gaming console. Now the coffee table looks worse than the box of wires and cables in the attic.

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2. Access any television from any room, and queue your favorite tunes to stream through the entire house.

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3. Make your favorites front and center on the home screen.

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4. Switch between video sources including Apple TV, Roku and even gaming.

5. Quickly access the home screen.

6. All controls are accessible all the time.

7. Keep the remote charged on the sleek charging base.

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Best of all, you can reclaim your coffee table, stop fighting with the remotes and sit back to enjoy the show.

According to Sandy Benson, owner of Custom Audio Video, “25 years ago plasma televisions were all the rage and set you back up to $20,000. That technology was ‘behind the screen’ and focused on the display and sound of the television — it was complicated but was simple for the user. Fast forward to 2021, and now it’s all about streaming and multiple devices, and the remote is the brain of the system. Remotes can become complicated but should be simple, which is why we prefer the Neeo by Control 4 Universal remote — it provides an easy to use interface to enhance the user experience.”

If you have more than one remote or if you ask “where’s the remote” as often as you are asked “when’s dinner,” it’s time to retire your remotes. LL

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WHY YOU SHOULD OPT FOR CUSTOM, HANDMADE DÉCOR STORY BY MICHAELA SATTERFIELD

Many things may come to mind when considering what separates custom furniture or décor from their big-box alternatives. Cost, quality and uniqueness are important comparison points, but we bet there is one factor you didn’t think of – the story a piece tells. Cookiecutter furniture or home décor tells the hohum story of a journey through a dim factory to a shelf. Things get a lot more interesting, however, when the piece sitting in your home journeyed through a family-run shop, with every step of its production fine-tuned by human hands. When crafted by a familiar creator, custom pieces tell a story about their creator and their buyer. Alison Fargione, the owner of Al & Harry’s Home Fashions in Bluffton, is a creator who designs handmade pieces that tell a story.

After growing up with design-savvy parents and re-finishing furniture for friends for over 20 years, she opened the family-run business to bring a handmade touch to the Lowcountry. Here are her reasons for why you should choose custom made over factory made.

The perfect fit Fargione says one advantage of choosing custom furniture or décor over factory-made options is you can make it fit your space instead of forcing whatever you can find into your home. This doesn’t just mean the size of the piece – it includes color and style, too. There are only so many options when choosing from a store shelf or catalog. Choosing custom means the design possibilities for your home are limitless. Every piece will look like it was meant to be there, with nothing even slightly off or out of place.

It’s all about the people Buying furniture or décor from the big-box stores can be an impersonal experience. Shopping local is often the opposite. It’s not just about efficiency or money. Local store owners often take the time to have a conversation and make purchasing pieces for your home an experience. “We really care about the clients and making them happy,” Fargione says, “because we want them to come back.”

Fargione says building relationships with customers is also key in figuring out what they really want for their design.

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living Trusting the process Custom furniture allows the buyer to be part of the process as it’s being made. Fargione says she gets customer input at different steps throughout the process to make sure she is creating exactly what they want.

If they aren’t sure what they want at any stage of the process, that’s no problem either. “If they have trouble coming up with something,” Fargione says, “that’s where we can really step in and guide them.”

Bucking the trend It can be hard to be original when trapped in the confines of what the chain stores offer. They’re trying to be trendy, but many people may want to bypass the trends when designing their home. Recent trends catching Fargione’s eye are light wood and midcentury modern pieces. However, she recommends designing your home based on what catches your eye – not just what’s in style. “Just because it’s a trend,” she says, “doesn’t mean you have to abandon what you really like.”

Tips to create a handcrafted home Filling your home with custom pieces doesn’t happen overnight. Here are Fargione’s five simple tips to get started.

1. Start where the color is missing.

Any space in your home that is a little lacking in color could be the perfect spot to add a custom piece. Add a hand-painted dresser or table to brighten a dull space with a pop of color.

2. Start with one.

Custom pieces can be more expensive, so Fargione suggests investing in one piece to get started. From there, you can gradually add in more handmade décor.

3. Start at the entryway.

A great space in your home to place an eye-catching, handmade piece is at the entryway. This sets the tone for the whole home.

“It kind of gives a little hint of what’s going to happen as you proceed through the house,” Fargione says.

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4. Start small.

Fargione says small spaces like powder rooms are great places to play with design. Colorful bathroom vanities can add bold color without stealing too much attention from the rest of your home.

Escaping the clutches of whatever is currently trending creates the opportunity to use your home to express your personality. Every choice you make about your custom pieces says something about you. Whether it means choosing accessories that relate to your hobbies or adding splashes of your favorite color to your furniture, your home would not be the same without your personal touch. Even if part of your home reflects what’s in style more than your own personal style, Fargione suggests you should still find some way to incorporate your own personal brand. “I still think there should be things in a home that really tell something about a person,” she says. LL

5. Start by getting to know yourself.

Before adding new pieces or swapping out old pieces, determine what style you really like. Do you like what’s trending, or would you rather fill your home with something more timeless? If you’re not sure, Fargione suggests using a mix.

Incorporate trends with accessories that are easy to change out, but go with custom for the pieces that will be sticking around for a while.

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Hargray is proud to award the cash prize of $2,500 to Lisa Rivers, the winner of the 2021 CRAFTED IN THE LOWCOUNTRY AWARDS presented by Hargray. It is the local artisans and craftspeople that bring the beauty of the Lowcountry to life and define an important part of our Lowcountry culture. As a local company itself, Hargray’s team feels a kindred spirit toward all of the entrants in this special contest and is honored to be among the judges who are an esteemed group of experts in their respective fields. Thank you to Joni Banks, Kay Stanley, Carolyn Males, Tony Chism, Trey Place and Meredith Taylor for making this the premier award and recognition in the Lowcountry. Please join us in congratulating and supporting all of the entrants. The greatest support we all can give is to visit their stores and websites, share on social media and purchase their original creations.

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Lisa Rivers stands next to the winning piece in her Beaufort/ St. Helena gallery. Her entry, Blue Crab, was the overall winner of the 2021 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards.

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Blue Crab GRAND PRIZE WINNER

If you’ve been lucky enough to see this painting in person, you know just how magical it is. Artist Lisa Rivers has perfectly captured the essence of the Lowcountry and Gullah culture with her Blue Crab artwork.

“My inspiration for that piece comes from being a very visual type of person. I eat blue crabs and they are so delicious. I always use Old Bay seasoning and think, ‘Wow, this tastes so good on this crab.

I bet you if I was this crab, I would want to taste this good, too!’” said Rivers.

“Growing up, we always had a red and white or blue and white tablecloth, so I had to be sure to include that tradition.”

She created this piece in her gallery in Beaufort, Legacy Art Gallery, which was established in 2019 and is aptly named.

Rivers explained that all of her artwork is about the legacy and history of her family. She is a native of Brooklyn, New York, but has been a resident of the Lowcountry for 25 years.

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“My grandmother and grandfather had a farm in Orangeburg. My father worked on the farm and that’s where he met my mom. They relocated to New York City for employment and that’s where I was born. Every year of my life as a child, we visited family in South Carolina. My mom’s sister lived on Hilton Head Island for 35 years and finally my mom and daughter relocated to Hilton Head Island in 1996. Home is where the heart is.”

Taking a closer look at the piece, you might notice a familiar publication in the bottom left corner. “I was reading an issue of LOCAL Life, and my daughter suggested I put it in the painting,” said Rivers. Just one of the many small yet significant details she included.

Her pieces easily catch the eye with bright and bold colors that vividly represent the stories of Gullah culture. The mediums she uses include abstract oil and multimedia.

You can visit her gallery and see her masterpieces in person on Bay Street in Beaufort, or you can shop for originals, prints and gifts on her website, legacyartgallery.com. Rivers paints with love, and it is felt in her gallery, on her brushes and in her paint strokes in each finished piece. LL

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LOCAL ART WINNER

The product: Gullah and abstract art Where it’s crafted: Beaufort & St. Helena What makes it great: Beaufort-based artist Lisa Rivers depicts Gullah culture throughout her artwork. She uses oils, multimedia elements and vibrant colors that leap off each of her canvases. When art enthusiasts gaze upon her work, they are struck with emotions of love and pain and stories of yesterday and today.

Judging notes: “I love the composition of Blue Crab and Lisa Rivers’ lively use of color and strong lines, all evocative of her Gullah heritage. Plus that stream of real Old Bay Seasoning that she’s sent drifting down from the claw to the napkin below adds a humorous touch. The subject matter itself: a crab, the tin and a hand-written recipe conjure up convivial scenes of family and friends sharing an informal meal straight from local waters. Her sly stroke of sitting it all on a Local Life magazine, an aspiration she painted into the picture, gave me pause at first, but then it made me smile. I had to admire the boldness that propelled her to incorporate her dream. And frankly, how could you not have a good time looking at this painting?”

– Carolyn Males, arts and culture writer Find it: Legacy Art Gallery (Beaufort), legacyartgallery.com

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LOCAL FOOD WINNER

Sprout Momma

The product: Sprout Momma bakery Where it’s crafted: Hilton Head Island What makes it great: The bakery is owned and operated by Kim Tavino and her children, Abby and Ryan, and all of Sprout Momma’s bakers were born and raised on Hilton Head Island. “Our breads are special because we source the ingredients as locally as possible,” says Tavino. “We use the finest organic sprouted flour, and all of the veggies and honey are local. Everything we offer is all made in the shop. Ryan brines his own pastrami and makes the sauces from scratch. I’ve been here for 43 years, and my family was all born and bred here, so it’s been a great family affair.”

Judging notes: “Their bread is the best. The artisan baguette was exceptional – great crust, very airy and dense. It ended up making a great sandwich the next day, so it held up nicely. The bread showed a lot of artisan workmanship.” – Chef Trey Place, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana Find it: Farmers Market of Bluffton, Port Royal Farmers Market, local restaurants, sproutmomma.com

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Shattuck Clockworks

The product: Wall clocks Where it’s crafted: Hilton Head Island What makes it great: Shattuck Clockworks creates distinctive, one-of-a-kind, handcarved wooden wall clocks using traditional tools and techniques. Each clock is thoughtfully designed, built and carved entirely by hand by craftsman Blake Shattuck, who said, “I am inspired by anything I encounter that sparks an emotional feeling, like a memory that takes me back to another time or another place. I attempt to carry through as much of that emotion into my work as possible, hopefully creating a piece that has the potential of itself becoming an inspiration to someone.

My clocks do more than tell time. They need to stop time, if only just for a moment. They should evoke a brief calming timeout and make the reason you looked at the time fade a bit – lessening some of the burdens of the day, like running late or having a million things to do. If I can do that, I have succeeded!”

Judging notes: “I picked the clocks because he hand carves every single thing on them with a chisel that his grandfather acquired in 1930. It’s hard to see in photographs, but all of the texture in the middle of the clock is chiseled out and resembles elements of nature. He also uses five layers of whitewash and wax, which makes them so stunning in person. They’re functional, unique, and no two are ever the same. They are just beautiful.”

– Meredith Taylor, owner of Gifted Find it: facebook.com/Shattuck.Clockworks

LOCAL STYLE WINNER

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The product: Handcrafted jewelry Where it’s crafted: Hilton Head Island What makes it great: little fish BOATEAK’s handcrafted coastal-inspired jewelry is created with a combination of hand-shaped and hammered quality metals, hand-sewn fabric and wall coverings. This laid-back luxury line also incorporates rope and pearls. Each collection starts with a vision board, including beads, textiles and photos of architecture, interiors and style icons, which translate into seasonal collections. Six local jewelers create the lines of bracelets, earrings and necklaces, including the owner’s 82-year-old father who helps hammer all the metal shapes.

Judging notes: “They had some really interesting designs with their beadwork. Not only just the actual product but, the way they market themselves and the logo is very identifiable. They have a very marketable product.” – Kay Stanley, founder of Spartina 449 Find it: Coastal Bliss (Shelter Cove), Fresh Produce (Coligny Plaza), Gigi’s Boutique (Old Town Bluffton), Namaste Spa, littlefishboateak.com

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Your New Home Deserves Nothing Less Than Sierra Pacific.

We could tell you about the superb quality and distinctive designs of Sierra Pacific windows and patio doors. However, what you really want to know is whether the morning sun will warm your bare feet in your new bedroom. When you throw open the French door in your new dining room on a perfect Spring day, will the outdoors burst in like a fragrant blessing? Will life pause as a glowing sunset turns your new living room to gold?

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Lowcountry Handcrafted

The product: Furniture Where it’s crafted: Hilton Head Island & Bluffton What makes it great: Born and raised in Hilton Head, craftsman Andy Pitts produces his artistic furniture creations with locally sourced wood. He takes pride in the lumber he uses, and he mills the trees to stack and dry.

Judging notes: “He literally picks up these pieces of wood either in the marsh or in the woods – not from trees that he cut down. He can tell you where every piece of wood was found, what type of tree, and if it was dead or had fallen from a storm.

He grew up here, so he knows how to represent the essence of the Lowcountry. Our trees are so important, especially remembering the trees that fell from Hurricane Matthew. I think the style and the overall design are fantastic. This is something I would sell to a client with a story for their house, versus a newly manufactured table.” – Joni Vanderslice, owner of J. Banks Design Group Find it: @lowcountry_handcrafted on Instagram

LOCAL DRINK WINNER

Hilton Head Distillery

The product: Dark Pineapple Rum Where it’s crafted: Hilton Head Island What makes it great: This 80-proof Dark Pineapple Rum is a fruit-flavored rum made with fresh-squeezed pineapple juice. It’s perfect for sipping on ice or as the base ingredient for a pineapple daiquiri. Hilton Head Distillery’s head distiller and production manager, Whitney Meriwether, said, “Since its release, this spirit has been our top seller. The rum is a combination of six-year solera, aged and new rums, along with pineapple juice. Probably my favorite part about this product is that it’s one of the few pineapple rums available anywhere that is flavored with only real pineapple. There is no sugar added – all of the mellow sweetness comes from the pineapple itself. It’s more challenging to make products this way, but we’re trying to change the way flavored rum, and rum in general, is done.”

Judging notes: “I’ve tried many of their spirits over the years, and I feel like they’ve gotten a lot better as they progressed as a company. I think they do a good job with what they’re doing. There’s a lot of versatility in the rum, both from a drink aspect and a culinary aspect.” – Tony “Cheetah” Chism, GM at WiseGuys Find it: Most liquor stores, hiltonheaddistillery.com

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Custom-designed furniture with unique hand-painted finishes that reflect the beauty of the Lowcountry.

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HOME The All Seasons dining table features a solid 8 ½-inch thick pecan top with a natural hollowed section that serves as a decoration area. The base is made from solid southern yellow pine.

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Signore Coastal Art

HOME Handcrafted furniture made from locally sourced wood. Signore Coastal Art creates a variety of pieces for both inside and outside with a rustic, coastal vibe.

Sew So Chic

HOME Custom fabrications of home furnishings including pillows, bolsters, Roman shades, table skirts and cushion covers.

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Lowcountry Originals

HOME The elegant swooping arms of the Belfair Chandelier with Leaves boast hand-forged metal leaves and beeswax candle covers that reflect the true charm of Lowcountry sophistication.

HOME Signature heirloom-quality, wood-engraved maps for the home or office. Every piece is made to order using natural untreated pine wood.

BP Carbon Custom Furniture

HOME Jack Neades created a carbon fiber bench made with cedar and mahogany veneers that combines modern and traditional materials.

Sergio Raynal Fine Custom Woodworking

HOME A custom desk of contemporary bow front design in bird’s eye maple, walnut and lacewood hardwood lumber.

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Evolve Furniture Studio

HOME David J Lunin designs and builds surreal adaptations of 18th-Century antique furniture. Traditional finishes are used to complete the look.

Preservation Tree Art

CRAFTS Wooden items turned on a lathe into various unique shapes, repurposed from Lowcountry trees, many of which have an interesting history.

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The Melton Group specializes in the beautiful private golf & waterfront communities as well as equestrian properties in the Lowcountry. Alison Melton is a leading Realtor who unites luxury home sellers and buyers with discretion, honesty and dedication.

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CRAFTS Handcrafted, carved and painted decorative fish to add Lowcountry charm to any home or office.

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CRAFTS Cool stuff for pets and their pet parents. Tie collars can be special ordered for brides’ pets to have a matching collar with tie, bowtie or floral accent to match the wedding party.

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Jolly Pig Pottery

CRAFTS Wheel-thrown, hand-altered, carved and detailed functional pottery; wine chiller or utensil crock featuring egret or heron in the salt marsh.

CRAFTS Handmade gifts and home decor using many natural materials found in nature. Wood, beads and oyster shells primarily make up the majority of designs, as well as clay for custom orders.

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CRAFTS Each of these local oyster shells is hand-painted and uniquely designed to meet any special occasion and/or aesthetic.

A Sweeter Seat

CRAFTS These handmade mini towels and mats have many uses. They roll up small to fit into your bag on the go.

Bluff Design Company

CRAFTS One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic pieces that can be used for food presentation or as art on a mantle or bookcase.

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CRAFTS Bandanas made to slip over your dog's collar, offering a secure option to pet bandanas. Each bandana is handmade with the option for customers to add their pet’s name.

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CRAFTS Handmade pottery inspired by the Lowcountry made by Emily Raymonda, an art educator and ceramic artist.

Driftline Designs

CRAFTS The handcrafted cold process soaps are all made with skin-loving oils and butters, as well as raw silk.

Bluffton Candles

CRAFTS Inspired by layers of nestled oyster shells naturally occurring on the beaches of Daufuskie Island, each shell is carefully selected for its shape, texture and color and is intricately stacked to create a unique, one-of-a-kind design.

CRAFTS Each candle is hand-poured using natural, eco-friendly soy wax and fragrances that are phthalate-free and infused with essential oils.

LowCountry Sugar Scrub

CRAFTS A luxury blend of the finest sourced ingredients blended into a luxurious sugar scrub that exfoliates and moisturizes skin.

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Preston Pottery

CRAFTS Preston Pottery has been selling handcrafted pottery in the Lowcountry for 44 years, creating beautiful and functional stoneware.

Deb Staub Designs

CRAFTS Sculptural and functional original art that reflects the movement and organic beauty found in the ebb and flow of tidal salt marsh life.

Shattuck Clockworks

CRAFTS Distinctive, one-ofa-kind, hand-carved wooden wall clocks. Each clock is thoughtfully designed, built and carved entirely by hand

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FOOD Artisan, small-batch, French macarons in a variety of mouth-watering flavors and colors.

Heritage Peanut Company

FOOD Its small batch, artisan boiled peanuts are farmed in rotation with sugar cane to deliver a sweetness and wholesomeness that are not typically found in traditional peanut recipes.

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Marmalade Homemade Baking

FOOD The Bourbon Pecan Pie is homemade with an all-butter pie crust and Charleston-made bourbon.

Odd Birds Cafe

FOOD The oversized muffin is jam packed with fresh, juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest to balance the sweetness. It’s then topped with brown sugar and sea salt.

Sprout Momma Breads

FOOD The dill pickle rye bread is made using sprouted rye flour. The natural leavened bread is very difficult due to capturing the natural yeast in the air with black raisin water.

Marsh Hen Mill FOOD This family-owned mill based on Edisto Island specializes in stoneground milling heirloom grits and grains.

Hilton Head Distillery

DRINK The Dark Pineapple Rum is an 80-proof fruit-flavored rum made with freshsqueezed pineapple juice, Platinum white rum and a touch of raw Panela sugar.

Lot 9 Brewing Co. DRINK Light in color and containing a blend of Citra and Azacca hops, Hazy IPA has a mouthwatering tropical aroma that leaves you feeling like you’re in paradise.

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Hilton Head Island Coffee Company

DRINK Island Time Coffee Blend is a blend of one South American coffee roasted two ways. It’s roasted both lighter and darker in two batches to bring out brighter notes as well as hints of chocolate.

Bulrush Gin

DRINK This gin uses a unique process of maceration and vapor infusion of the botanicals to create a unique, balanced gin.

Grind Coffee Roasters LLC DRINK Haitian Blue Mountain Coffee is roasted in small batches in order to allow control of all aspects of the process. Once roasted, it has a creamy, buttery flavor.

RLB Distillery Company Inc

DRINK The Spanish Moss Gin is a refreshing gin with hints of citrus and other signature botanicals.

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ART Artist Emily Sewell creates commissioned art, mostly acrylic on canvas. She typically paints from pictures she’s taken of the Lowcountry.

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Signore Coastal Art

ART Hand-crafted sculptures made from locally sourced wood.

Some sculptures are mixed media using wood and metal.

Marge Agin Photography

ART Images reflecting the interest and beauty of the Lowcountry. All images are taken in the Bluffton and Beaufort areas.

Analisa Chase Fine Art

ART The artist creates original paintings of coastal style goods, abstracts, wildlife and portraits on canvas, paper, wood and other materials.

7th & Palm

ART Andrea Smith’s original art is inspired by the colors, fresh air and charm of the Lowcountry.

Ashley Hahn

ART Inspired by the beauty of the Lowcountry and the wildlife that inhabits it, the artist paints original oil and watercolor pieces of various subject matters.

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Smith Galleries

ART Photographer Wally Smith uses archival pigment inks which have a pigment like paint in the inks when printing.

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Pam White Art

ART Artist Pam White paints water with fire. Her encaustic wax piece is composed of over 30 layers of wax.

HK Steel Art

ART Artist Hailey King acquires large sheets of steel and hand draws the objects on the steel. Works are inspired by the Lowcountry, where she grew up.

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Nancy Dwight Fine Art

ART A warm morning fog creeps over the May River in this oil painting by Bluffton artist Nancy Dwight. It shows the view from the shoreline of Palmetto Bluff.

ART Artist David Randall creates custom oil and pastel drawings in custom-built framing that can transform the way any painting looks.

Blue Bird Washi

ART Artist Emma Malinoski creates original art with washi tape and local reclaimed wood. Each piece is individually made from start to finish.

Kristen Augustine Art

ART The medium and subject matter that Kristen Augustine works with most often is portraits and landscapes using oil paints, but she also paints on glass, oyster ornaments and textiles for a few local businesses.

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Cabell Gorman

ART Through oil paintings, Cabell Gorman has grieved, loved, laughed, created, reinvented and evolved. She specializes in painting horses, hounds and dogs.

Art Quilters of the Lowcountry

ART The realistic quilted, fiber collages depict the people, creatures, land and seascapes of the Lowcountry.

Art quilts are unique with layers of fabric and quilting that create a three-dimensional effect.

Jennifer Rocco Stone Fine Art

ART Paintings that display the human form in a unique and original style. The coastal palette and abstract perspective capture the spirit of the Lowcountry island area.

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ART Murray Sease’s paintings are her interpretations of the heart and the soul of the Lowcountry. She uses oil on wood and hardboard panels.

Full Spectrum Studio ART A studio and art center for Lowcountry artists with disabilities. It is a place where artists can envision, produce, create, and sell their artistic creations.

Carin Vaughn Fine Art

ART This painting captures the simplicity of Lowcountry beauty. It’s an original oil painting of Lowcountry oysters painted on a deep gallery-wrapped canvas.

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ART Artist Leonard Ciliento created a washi tape collage of a loggerhead turtle. He also built the frame out of rustic lumber.

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ART Judy Blahut’s unique paintings explore the difference between what is actually seen and what is masked behind the form of an object.

Legacy Art Gallery LLC

ART The paintings of owner Lisa Rivers are easily recognized by their bright and bold colors, vividly portraying the stories of Gullah culture.

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STYLE Handcrafted jewelry created with a combination of hand-shaped and hammered quality metals with hand-sewn fabric and wall coverings.

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STYLE “Saltwater Sunshine” is a true one-of-a-kind Lowcountry design. Drawn by native Hilton Head Island artist Charlotte Fraser and painted with lots of love, laughter and determination.

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Are you ever in the need for a convenient place to store small items, such as paper clips, bobby pins or spare change? Bring out your crafty side and make an oyster shell trinket dish.

These symbolic Lowcountry creatures have been a key ingredient in local cuisine for a long time.

Oysters serve as a natural filtration system, removing microscopic fragments of food and pollutants.

They also work as a barrier against coastal erosion in rivers and creeks. There are a couple programs on Hilton Head Island that assist people and restaurants in properly recycling oyster shells so they return safely to the environment, but reusing them (like creating a trinket dish) is also a great way to help prevent the shells from being trashed or being harmfully returned to the water covered in bacteria.

Next time you’re out and order oysters Rockefeller or you host an oyster roast, save the remains for this DIY project. LOCAL Life illustrator Megan Goheen has created this beautiful step-by-step guide to make it easy. You can customize them with endless design options. Keep them for yourself or get a head start on gifts for the upcoming holiday season. They’re a great handmade gift, perfect for anyone who loves unique home decor and crafts.

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Fall container gardening START A NEW SEASONAL THEME WITH COLORFUL PLANTS, PUMPKINS AND GOURDS. STORY BY KAREN KRUG

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October is still a great time to plant up a container garden. You probably have some old, tired annuals that could use replacing with some new fresh material or are looking to start a whole new seasonal theme. There’s lots available in local garden centers right now (colorful plants, pumpkins, gourds, etc.) to make a beautiful fall display. Our temps are still warm but not too hot, days are shorter and nights are cooler — all of which make plants a lot happier.

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Planting basics Planting in containers is a great way to avoid having to deal with our sandy, nutrient-deficient, root-ridden soil.

Good potting soil can be purchased at any garden center in different quantities and is ready to go without having to add other amendments. Containers can be moved around to create different looks or to take advantage of sun and shade exposures. They can serve as a focal point on a patio, deck, door entry, porch or even be placed on the ground that is a problem to dig in. A well-placed pot can add interest to a mundane landscape.

Think big A small container with small plants will look dinky next to a large-scaled house.

Actually, a smaller home or space will benefit from larger containers by creating more impact. Groups of containers also can help screen out a neighbor by layering different sizes and heights for more privacy.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY A group of coordinated containers of the same material at different heights fill a good sized space much like a harmonious planted garden would.

Plan ahead Containers can be made of many different materials — terracotta, ceramic, stone, metal or man-made composite materials that are lighter in weight. Make sure your container, whatever it’s made of, has drainage holes if it is to be outside in the elements. Think about placement— sun, shade, some hours of each?

Choose plants that can handle and do well in your exposure. You will be more successful if you don’t try to make a sun-loving plant live in the shade or vice versa. Not sure about how much water? An inexpensive water meter can be helpful. Plan on watering frequently as containers will dry out faster than the ground, especially in the hot sun. You also will need to fertilize regularly, as watering will wash out nutrients from the soil. A water soluble or granular fertilizer once a month, or more often if you think of it, will keep plants blooming and looking good. Care for your contained plants in October will probably be less as the weather cools, and watering won’t need to be as frequent. Our mild autumn temps will allow plants to last quite a while, unless they are tropical, but many “annual” plants will hang in pretty reliably.

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Rose-breasted Grosbeaks often visit bird feeders, where they eat sunflower seeds as well as safflower seeds and raw peanuts.

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outdoors Choosing plants Go for some bigleafed plants for impact. You don’t need to follow the “thriller, filler, spiller” dictate, although it works in some places, but do think in terms of what will stand out in the surroundings. Don’t place small plants in an area where there is a lot of busy foliage.

Go for something that LET IT BE Less is sometimes more. An unplanted will be visible against Mexican pot elevates a simple garden into a standout. the background with some large leaves, such as elephant ears, canna, Ti plants or cordyline varieties, to name a few, then add the more delicate plants. Limit the variety of plants to three to five different varieties, perhaps a taller Ti plant with great color and leaves with a coleus in red and sweet potato vine in chartreuse green for contrast. I almost always add chartreuse green to my container arrangements — I like the brightness it creates even in the shade. One starring plant in a pot has great impact also. You could combine a banana tree, for instance, with other potted plants in an arrangement of different sizes and textures. Not all containers need to be planted up either. I have a large Mexican terracotta pot placed in a garden bed with some perennials planted around it, which is very effective.

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Going into fall, there are lots of great plant varieties that are available now that the weather has cooled a bit. Grasses, cabbage and kale plants, ornamental pepper plants, pansies and more will give that autumn look. I love to add pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, willowy branches, dried tall leaves and other fall elements. Use your imagination! LL CREATE SOME DRAMA Add texture and fun to a tall planter with fall plants, grasses, pumpkins and gourds.

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CONTAINER GARDENING 101 1. Fill approximately one quarter of your container with pine bark chips (available at garden centers). This helps to limit the amount of soil needed and the overall weight.

2. Add soil specifically made for use in containers.

3. Remove the plastic plant pots and place the plants in a pleasing arrangement.

Lay in the soil around the plants, keeping the top of the plants at an even depth and the soil approximately two inches below the top of the container when finished.

4. Water thoroughly.

5. Add some kind of top dressing around the plants (mulch, moss, gravel, etc.).

This will give it a finished look and keep the plants from getting mud-splashed in a rainstorm, plus hold in more moisture.

Planting notes: Remember to plant pretty close together. Don’t cram the container so that there’s no room for growth, but do make it full. Plants will not grow as large in a container as they would in the ground. Place pumpkins and gourds into the arrangement — I use green wooden sticks to push into them and then anchor them into the soil between plants. There are some good “fake” branches to add an autumn look or even some dried palm leaves. After fall starts edging toward winter and holiday time, you can change out the look by replacing fall-looking stuff with evergreen and berry branches, large pine cones, ornaments, wide outdoor ribbon, lights, etc. Experiment and have fun with your versatile containers.

• Tall grasses • Chartreuse green carex grass • Ccordyline plant varieties • Cabbage/kale • Coleus • Croton • Mums • Pansies • Asters • Celosia • Canna • Black-eyed Susan • Marigolds • Ornamental pepper plants

Supplies list • Gloves • Water source • Container(s) • Potting soil • Pine bark chips • Fertilizer • Plants in different heights, textures and leaf shapes • Pumpkins, gourds, branches, Indian corn, feathers, etc.

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Land’s End Road SECRET SPOT OFF THE BEATEN TRACK STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELE ROLDÁN-SHAW

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I’ve always loved St. Helena Island. With chickens running alongside the road and people selling coolers of shrimp, baskets of veggies, or even boxes of brandnew shoes on card tables in their front yards, it still feels like the country. But more than that, it feels like Gullah country. The old stories of root doctors seem real, and I can taste the red rice and okra soup.

I’d heard about Land’s End Beach — and the legend of the Land’s End Light, a ghostly orb that haunts hapless travelers under the old hanging tree at night — but I’d never been there. So my plan was to travel Land’s End Road from start to finish, checking out any intriguing side roads on the way. After passing the redoubtable Penn Center — first school for formerly enslaved Africans in the South and an important cultural hub today — I pulled over at the Chapel of Ease. Its old tabby walls, bleached white and warmed by the sun with shells eroding out like wafers, emitted a sense of peace.

A bit further on, I turned down Sam Doyle Drive just because I’d always loved this iconic folk artist. A St. Helena native who lived from 1906-1985, Doyle

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attended Penn School until the 9th grade, then went to work in various trades while at the same time pursuing his love of art. He painted on scrap materials such as corrugated tin and plywood, depicting his subjects in flat, balloonish figures. Men plowing with mules, a grandma in her armed chair, reverends and root doctors, bawdy women and St. Helena’s first midwife — they all come to life alongside African American icons like MLK, Ray Charles and Jackie Robinson.

Doyle filled his yard with these works, even though the neighbors didn’t understand. He called it the Outdoor World-Wide-International Gallery, and today his paintings sell at auction for tens of thousands of dollars.

My next detour was Station Creek Landing. It has been renamed Buddy and Zoo Landing, after two Beaufort old-timers who once had a fish camp on Pritchard’s Island and were up and down the river a lot. Apart from a nearby rookery of squawky birds, the place was deserted; wide-open sky, marsh grass and reflecting water, plus the buzzing silence of grasshoppers and cicadas, worked to spread a feeling of contentment over me.

GET THERE Location: St. Helena Island Mode of transport: Car Directions: From Highway 21/Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena, turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, following signs for Penn Center. It turns into Land’s End Road.

Travel advice: Plan to do something else fun in the area, such as hit the beach at Hunting Island State Park, visit a U-Pick farm on St. Helena, or have a nice lunch on the waterfront in Beaufort.

HISTORICAL HOT SPOTS A journey to Land's End Beach passes many fascinating sites, including the Chapel of Ease Ruins, the Penn Center, the Brick Church and Fort Fremont.

For much of the drive, screens of trees partially shielded vast agricultural fields, including one that had white, hooded beekeeping suits stationed at intervals along the fence. If the effect was as creepy to animals as it was to me, the crops would be safe. I also discovered Bermuda Bluff, where a dirt road made a circle at the end of a little spit, and an old man sat fishing in the creek. “Freckles!” he shouted at his fat dog when it came up running up to greet me.

The further I got down Land’s End Road, the more fish-campy it became, with screened porches built onto RVs and mobile homes jacked up on stilts overlooking little swamps. Décor featured license plates and driftwood, while boats weathered to dingy gray in the yards.

Fish-cleaning stations were ringed with innocuous rubbish.

You could tell people loved their little community. It took me a minute to find access to Land’s End Beach in this quiet enclave of dirt and shell roads, but once my toes were dipped in Port Royal Sound, I counted the mission a success. LL BRING YOUR BUG SPRAY You won't find many people at Land's End Beach, located on the western edge of St. Helena Island, but there are plenty of bugs to keep you company.

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When you find a Native American pottery shard, it’s quite astounding to contemplate that it might be hundreds or even thousands of years old. Light, fragile and crumbly, its earthen hue could range from weathered gray to sandy yellow, ruddy clay to mud brown. It may be marked with a simple yet pleasing decorative pattern: checks, dots, crosses, swirls, netting, concentric circles, or even the figure-eight infinity symbol. Something about the ancient mind comes to light in these designs.

I’ve found a few pieces of pottery over the years, mostly while kayaking, as they tend to emerge out of the banks of pluff mud along shorelines. But old-timers have five-gallon buckets of them. I remember Lancy Burn — Daufuskie’s famous artisan who grew up roaming the island in search of artifacts — telling me how he became an accidental potter the day he picked up some clay on the beach, and as he was walking home he unconsciously pitched it into a little pot. He later opened Silver Dew Pottery, where he sold beautiful and highly sought-after ceramics tempered with a bit of Daufuskie sand and sometimes stamped with a piece of local cane in patterns he drew from his ancient relics.

Long ago, Native peoples throughout the Southeast made their pots by coiling up ropes of clay. They then blended the layers together before smoothing and thinning the walls by beating them with a wooden paddle. Sometimes the paddle was carved, wrapped in cord, or covered with fabric so that it left impressions on the wet clay. They also could incise designs with a pointy stick before firing the pots to harden them.

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To archeologists these pottery bits are far more than curiosities. As some of the most enduring remnants of ancient times, they have been studied extensively, and they provide clues to the cultural and technological shifts taking place during various archaeological periods. The first pottery seems to have emerged towards the end of the Archaic Period, when people were still living a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Production increased during the Woodland Period, approximately 3,500 years ago, when Natives along the coast of South Carolina and Georgia began producing fired clay vessels tempered with Spanish moss. Temper was a material added to the clay to make it stronger so that it would survive the firing process and prove more durable throughout its lifespan.

Temper materials used across the Southeast depended on what tribes had at hand, such as sand, grit, pebbles, shell or crushed quartz.

It was during the Woodland Period that people started settling down into semi-permanent villages, another development that pottery gives insight into: heavy, breakable pots are not easy to carry around. By the Mississippian

Period (A.D. 1000 to 1600), the trend toward agricultural life was taking hold, and earthenware vessels became even more essential for tasks such as storing seeds produced by all the semi-domesticated wild foods they’d learned to cultivate. Then came the Historic Period (1600 through the present), when Native peoples suffered greatly from the invasion of European colonists and were rapidly decimated by violence, disease, displacement and getting shipped off as slaves to the Caribbean. Yet pottery continued, made either by so-called “settlement Indians” who adopted white ways, or by enslaved Natives on the plantations, or by Creole people emerging from the colorful mix of African, Native and European peoples.

A very late type of potsherd is called Colonoware. This plain, unglazed and low-fired pottery is found so abundantly around plantations that it was long thought to be the handiwork of enslaved people. Several years ago fragments with an unusual honeycomb pattern were unearthed in Charleston and found to have been made using a West African technique called “rouletting,” in which a little carved tool is rolled

FIRST CRAFTERS Native American pottery shards are scattered across the Lowcountry. Look for them sticking out of mud banks the next time you are kayaking at low tide.

over the soft clay to get a uniform design.

This offered strong evidence to confirm that enslaved Africans were making ceramics, but it also opened up a lot of questions—such as why they didn’t typically incorporate any of the cool designs handed down from the rich legacy of African decorative traditions? Was it another instance of their culture being suppressed?

Questions — that’s what pottery shards produce. Archeologists have spent entire lifetimes looking for answers in swirly, scratchy patterns or in the cross-sections of crumbly fragments under microscopes. Who were these people, and how did they live? What foods did they eat, and where did they source them? What were their migrations patterns and interactions with other tribes? Did the designs reflect spiritual and cosmological beliefs, or did they just look pretty? Or perhaps the little marks were there to provide a non-slip surface for lugging the pots around.

If you want to find ancient pottery shards and speculate for yourself, the best bet is to scour local mud banks at low tide, particularly from a kayak. Happy hunting! LL

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MAGIC MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO IS THE FAIREST ONE OF ALL? STORY BY LUCY ELAM + PHOTOS COURTESY OF WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED

White as snow, red as blood and black as ebony, the rose-breasted grosbeak is essentially the songbird version of Snow White. Named for the striking plumage of the males, these migratory birds come whistling through the Lowcountry on their voyage south for the winter. Pleasing to both the eye and ear, the rose-breasted grosbeak is renowned for its beautiful song.

According to the famed American ornithologist Arthur Cleveland Bent, “It sings a long phrase with a well-defined form like a pretty little poem, sung in the softest of tones full of delicacy and charm, a voice of syrupy sweetness like no other bird.” Suffice to say that the tune of the rose-breasted grosbeak is certainly worth hearing.

Not nearly as eye-catching as the males, females and young are streaked white and brown with a distinctive face pattern and large bill. In their summer habitat both females and males work together to build the nest, incubate the eggs and feed the young. The monogamous pair often sing together while nesting, and males are known to continue singing while sitting on the eggs.

In the fall, rose-breasted grosbeaks move south through the Carolinas, with peak migration occurring mid-August through mid-October. Rose-breasted grosbeaks often visit bird feeders and will make use of bird baths. Even though the Lowcountry is outside of their summer range, you can still catch one visiting during migration (if you keep your feeders stocked). Keep an eye out for these birds in forest edges and woodlands, and like many other birds, they tend to use shrub thickets for food and cover when they rest along their migratory route. Don’t miss your chance to catch a glimpse of these melodious birds before they find their way south of the equator. LL

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Fun Facts • The rose-breasted grosbeak is beneficial to farmers, consuming many potato beetles and weed seeds.

• The rose-breasted grosbeak will breed with the black-headed grosbeak in areas where their ranges overlap.

• It's the heavy, blunt bill for which the term "grosbeak" is derived. "Gros" is a German term for large or big, so grosbeak simply means a largebeaked bird.

Where to see them • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge • Caw Caw Interpretive Center (Ravenel, South Carolina)

Essentials Find a full line of feeders, seeds and accessories for backyard bird feeding at Wild Birds Unlimited in Festival Centre at Indigo Park on Hilton Head Island.

Accessories FOOD • Sunflower seeds • Safflower seeds • Raw peanuts

FEEDERS • Platform feeder • Hopper feeder

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TAKE IT WITH YOU In 2020, Shore Beach Services collected more than 17,000 abandoned items left on Hilton Head Island beaches, including 6,000 beach chairs.

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Keeping our beaches clean STORY BY BECCA EDWARDS

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Hilton Head’s 12 miles of beaches are known for being pristine, even earning national and international awards such as ranking number 13 on Conde Nast Traveler's “The 25 Best Island Beaches in the World: 2020 Readers' Choice Awards” list. And yet, when my oldest daughter needed a community service project for her school and opted for a beach cleanup, we were amazed at what we saw, especially at Coligny Beach. Here, in order from most to least, are the five most common trash items we found: • Cigarettes • Plastic straw wrappers from drink pouches • Water bottle caps • Styrofoam beads • Clothing tags

In addition, we found fishing lines and hooks, diapers, discarded children’s beach toys, water bottles, beer cans and even the fake grass garnish in to-go sushi.

We also found a lot of friendly people walking their dogs, fishing for red fish, visiting our Island or just living their best local life. The point is, we have something great here in the Lowcountry, but need to be aware of some important facts so we do not lose what we have. This is where Mike Overton, owner of Outside Hilton Head, comes in.

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BOATING SEASON RUNS THE WHOLE YEAR IN THE LOW COUNTRY.

Make sure your boat does too!

CLEANING CREW The Outside Foundation hosts three to four cleanups a year in some of the most traveled waterways and visited beaches in Beaufort County.

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Overton moved to Hilton Head Island in 1979, and what began as a windsurfing school 42 years ago has become an environmenOKATIE tally and recreationally conscious and impactful company of five divisions (specialty outdoor retail, leisure recreation and experiPALMETTO BAY MARINA ence, team leadership, destination management and The Outside Foundation, a nonprofit organization), with roughly 130 employees and four retail stores (one in Shelter Cove and Savannah and two in Palmetto Bluff). He credits the success of his business and his passion for preserving and protecting our natural waterways and landforms to something Charles Fraser told him. “He said everything here revolves around the tide,” explained Overton. “If you want to connect with people culturally, environmentally, recreationally, et cetera, it’s all about the tides.” Overton then pointed out, “and it is also because of the tides that a lot of people do not see the waste left on our beaches.”

Compared to other beaches around the world, Overton admits we are relatively clean, “but we are far from perfect, and that comes from human behavior.”

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Overton’s tips for cleaner beaches

1. Use recyclable containers, such as a water bottle versus a plastic one.

2. Pack light when going to the beach. Do you really need all that gear? Remove food and drinks from all the packaging and consolidate them in your cooler or reusable bags.

3. Walk along the beach, especially with your children. “It’s surprising how many of the kids who go through our Outside Foundation program who have lived here all their lives have never been on the water or to the beach. By exposing kids to the outdoors, you raise awareness and education.”

4. Leave no trace and this includes leveling sandcastles and filling in holes you dug.

5. Take it one step further and leave with more than what you came with by picking up and disposing of any trash you see on the beach.

6. Encourage local elected officials to incentivize South Carolinians to recycle. “Unfortunately, in our world it seems the solution to cleaner beaches becomes monetary. South Carolina doesn’t have a bottle bill. If we had a five-cent redemption on bottles, you would see people walking up and down picking up bottles.”

7. Volunteer or donate to The Outside Foundation (for more information, visit outsidefoundation.org).

8. Get outside. “I don’t know of a better way to enrich one’s life than getting outside.” LL

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The Lowcountry is home to some of the cleanest beaches on the East Coast. Find your favorite beach and help keep it that way.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND 1. Adler Lane (just off of South Forest Beach Drive) 2. Burkes Beach (near Chaplin Community Park) 3. Coligny Beach Park 4. Driessen Beach Park 5. Fish Haul Beach Park 6. Folly Field Beach Park 7. Islanders Beach Park 8. Mitchelville Beach Park BLUFFTON Alljoy Beach May River Sandbar DAUFUSKIE ISLAND Bloody Point Beach

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For the kids

The splash fountain at the entrance of Coligny Beach is great for small children to run through and cool off.

Little ones also will enjoy playing on the adventure-ship playground with water cannons at nearby Lowcountry Celebration Park.

TYPICAL DAYS For many locals, October is the best month to spend time outside. As we settle into the fall, temperatures reach the high 70s to low 80s during the day with about 11 hours of sun. At night, temperatures drop to the low 60s to high 50s — perfect for blankets and bonfires.

For the adults

BEST BEACH

Three of the best beach bars on Hilton Head Island are within walking distance from Coligny Beach Park — the Tiki Hut at the Beach House, Pool Bar Jim’s at Seacrest Oceanfront Resort and Loggerhead Landing at Marriott’s Grande Ocean.

Coligny Beach Park The award-winning Coligny Beach Park is Hilton Head Island's most popular oceanfront park. Located at the end of Pope Avenue off Coligny Circle, the park provides access to miles of beautiful beach for all to enjoy. Now that school is back in session and many tourists are gone, Coligny is the perfect spot for locals to spend a sunny afternoon — especially during the week.

Did you know?

The beach at Coligny is completely wheelchair accessible and has matting leading all the way down to the water.

Coligny Beach Park offers free Wi-Fi, outdoor showers, changing rooms, restrooms, wooden chairs, swings and shady gazebos to relax in so you can catch some shade and give your feet a rest after spending the day at the beach.

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If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that locals love the beach – enjoying a morning sunrise at the shore, spending the afternoon relaxing on the sand or taking an evening stroll in the surf beneath the stars — it’s what attracts people from all around the world to this beautiful island. Now that summer has passed, there's no better time to rediscover Hilton Head's most popular beach without the crowds.

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Collins Group Realty announced the five winning non-profit organizations for their 2021 200th Home Sale for Charity program. This fun community competition starts in January with a nomination round, followed by a final voting round for the Top 10 nominated charities during the summer months. Once the real estate group closes on their 200th home sale of the calendar year, the winners are announced and receive a share of $10,000 in cash donations.

This years’ grand prize winner, Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island, received a check for $5,000. Pledge the Pink was awarded 2nd place, followed by Lovable Paws Rescue in 3rd, Hospice Care of the Lowcounty in 4th, and Turtle Trackers took 5th place.

Overall, 113 non-profits were nominated and participated in this charitable program sponsored by Collins Group Realty’s Community Results Project, a fund of Community Foundation of the Lowcounty.

“We’re really excited for this second year of the 200th Home Sale. We’ve been blessed with good business so each year when we hit the 200th closing milestone, it’s nice to reward the community.”

— Chip Collins, Owner and Broker-in-Charge

Collins Group Realty will launch the 3rd Annual 200th Home Sale for Charity at the start of 2022. For updates, you are encouraged to follow Collins Group Realty’s Facebook page.

For more information, terms and conditions, please visit CollinsGroupRealty.com/200thHomeSale or contact Ashley Lindblad at Ashley@CollinsGroupRealty.com.

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Made on HHI STORY BY RICHARD THOMAS

The label “Made on HHI” is hardly a phrase you would think would apply to anything other than some food products that came into existence about 1985, but manufacturing is perhaps the oldest “industry” in the Island’s long history.

Archaeologists believe that the Native Americans of the Southeast Atlantic coast are probably the earliest people to have harnessed the use of pottery to advance their civilization and that the first pots were made in this area nearly 4,000 years ago. The confluence of the three main Late Archaic pottery styles occurs only in the area between the mouth of the Savannah River and Edisto Island along the coast and sea islands. This is attributed to the access the Savannah River provided to people from the deep interior and that this enabled the acceleration of coastal pottery technology development due to frequent and varied knowledge exchange.

Local Native Americans also wove baskets and made dugout canoes long before ABANDON SHIP Hilton Head’s shipyards were along the south shore of Broad Creek in the modern Point Comfort, the Gullah people first brought their skills Wexford, Long Cove and Yacht Cove areas. The ships were destroyed during the Revolutionary War. to the Island in the early 1700s, and until fairly recently, sweet-grass basket weaving was practiced by the Gullah as tool-making rather than as a highly valued craft. The Gullah also made nets for fishing and tools for farming before commercially made products were available here, so the concept of "locally made" did apply to HHI crafted goods prior to the modern era.

The first “heavy industry” in the area was shipbuilding, which began in late 1562 or early 1563 when French settlers at Charlesfort across Port Royal Sound on today’s Parris Island, thinking they had been abandoned, built two small ships and sailed for France. The ships were made of live oak and pine, sealed with pine pitch and caulked with a mixture of pine tar and Spanish moss; they transported the survivors to rescue by an English ship at the entrance to the English Channel. But it was only when the English came to our shores 150 years later that shipbuilding became an industry.

FULL SAIL The sea islands of Port Royal Sound had long been recognized by the provincial governA schooner ment of Carolina as a strategic asset due to the abundance of live oak and pine forests of more than from which many varieties of naval stores could be sourced. Shipbuilding began in the 380 tons was launched from local area in the 1730s, mainly in Beaufort, but by the 1740s it had spread to Hilton Head, the Laurens Daufuskie and other islands, with eight builders listed in the ships’ registries at the time. shipyard on On Hilton Head alone there were three shipyards and one on Daufuskie near Bloody Point.

Hilton Head By 1750 the shipyards of the Port Royal Sound area produced more ships than either of the Island in 1774. other two centers of production, Charlestown and Georgetown, and the three yards on Hilton Head were among the area’s most prolific. On land owned or leased by the Laurens, Watts and

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GOOD WOOD “Live oaking” was the term used by craftsmen who harvested the sought-after oaks of Hilton Head Island to build wooden ships in the 1820s.

Emrie families out of Beaufort, Hilton Head’s shipyards were along the south shore of Broad Creek in the modern Point Comfort, Wexford/ Long Cove and Yacht Cove areas. The largest ship built in South Carolina prior to the Revolutionary War, a 400-ton schooner, was launched in 1774 from the Laurens ship yard on Hilton Head. Hilton Head’s shipyards were destroyed by the Royal Navy during the Revolutionary War. Two reopened in the 1790s, but they were again destroyed by British warships during the War of 1812.

The advent of man-made materials for ship frame construction in the 1820s signaled the decline of the local shipbuilding industry, and by 1840 only a small boat building industry continued in the local area. But wooden shipbuilders in the Northeast and Europe still sought natural materials, and South Carolina live oak was a preferred source, so an industry called “Live Oaking” developed locally in the 1820s. Timber cut on the Island was fabricated into finished lumber for the keels and ribs for large wooden ships, and the pre-fabricated pieces were shipped to remote destinations. Hilton Head land near deep water docks or landings was leased to cut stands of nearby live oak, and the timber was shipped to mills in the area for finishing. By 1840 an estimated 440,000 board feet of live oak had been shipped from the Port Royal Sound area to yards in New England and Europe.

Other than an oyster and shrimp canning industry that developed on HHI in the 1920s, which was ended by the stock market crash of 1929 and the resulting Great Depression, the label “Made on HHI” was not in use again until the last decades of the 1900s. LL Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort Country, SC at the Forefront of American History.

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Incorporating European inspiration into these transitional seasonal outfits, LOCAL Life stylist Roxanne Gilleland created and showed off high-end, sophisticated and clean looks. Lots of neutrals, especially lightcolored pants, will be everywhere this season on both men and women. A special thanks to J. Banks Design Group and Camellia Art Gallery for allowing LOCAL Life use of their incredibly inspiring spaces.

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Hobbies: Cycling (sister works at CycleBar), dabbles in photography — scenery and people, and playing golf Fun fact: Has ziplined through the rainforest in Puerto Rico.

Favorite locally crafted item: Flirtini cocktail at Frankie Bones.

Favorite fall activity in the Lowcountry: The pumpkin patch in Ridgeland.

The great pumpkin patch Have a day full of farmrelated fun at Holiday Farms Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland.

The farm is open October 2-31 and offers live pig races, wagon rides, farm animals, live music, play areas for kids and food trucks.

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BROOKLYN STAFF Local connection: Grew up here, daughter of LOCAL Life photographer Lisa Staff, attended Hilton Head High School, works at The Sandbar in Coligny.

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, going to new places like restaurants and cities, going to the beach and hiking in the mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Fun fact: She was born in Kitchener, Ontario, and is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada.

Favorite locally crafted item: Beachy braided bracelets from Black Market Minerals in Coligny Plaza.

Favorite fall activity in the Lowcountry: Lying on a hammock outside.

Did you know?

Ever wonder why you feel immediately relaxed in a hammock? A Swiss research team found the rocking motion helps synchronize brain waves, resulting in deeper relaxation and better sleep.

SPENCER HALL Local connection: Grew up here, attended Heritage Academy, recently graduated from the U.S. Army Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Hobbies: Fishing, hunting for deer, ducks, dove and quail, and paddle boarding.

Fun fact: Graduated from high school early and celebrated his 18th birthday at Fort Benning.

Favorite locally crafted item: Shakes and teas from Island Nutrition.

Favorite fall activity in the Lowcountry: Paddle boarding, and driving around and listening to music.

SUP yo!

Paddle boarding is a fantastic way to get a good workout in while enjoying our tranquil creeks and rivers. Scan this QR code for a few SUP tips and tricks from Seychelle, the “Fastest Paddler on Earth.”

Sand 101 Want to build better sandcastles?

Scan this QR code for a few pro tips from the man behind the stunning sand sculpture on display at the Marriott.

BO ERENBERG Local connection: Junior kindergarten at Hilton Head Prep, son of Erin Erenberg, attorney at Belzer Law Firm and owner of Totum Women, and Victor Erenberg, veterinarian and owner of Island Holistic Veterinary Center.

Hobbies: Loves swimming, coloring and playing with his puppy.

Fun fact: His dad just opened an animal hospital in the Village at Wexford.

Favorite fall activity in the Lowcountry: Making cupcakes and taking them to the firefighters in Shipyard and loves to “make cakes in a bucket on the beach.”

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Handcrafted treats. Trick-or-treat season is finally here, and our local businesses are lining up some really BOO-tiful handcrafted products to stuff in your pillowcases this October.

HALO-WEEN Gear up for the holidays with these locally sourced Oyster Shell Angels from the banks of the May River.

Designed by local artist Belinda French, these exquisite shells may just be a blessing in disguise.

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Pumpkins spice things up THIS GLORIOUS GOURD IS READY FOR HARVEST

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It's time to sip pumpkin spice lattes, nibble on pumpkin cheesecake and carve jack-o’-lanterns.

More than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are grown every year in the U.S. and, depending on the type, pumpkins are typically ready to harvest by mid-fall. The Atlantic Giant can grow up to 12 feet long and weigh more than 1,800 pounds, while others, like the Winter Luxury, are much smaller and pack a sweet and tasty punch. Several varieties grown in the Lowcountry are ideal for carving (Autumn Gold, Ghost Rider, Howden, Jack-o’-Lantern, Magic Lantern, Merlin and Spirit) and for making pie (Amish Pie and Small Sugar). For decorative uses, there are plenty from which to pick– large Big Max and Big Moons and novelty Baby Boo, Jack Be Little, Lumina and Prizewinners. For where to find a batch, or a patch of your own, read on.

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Creamy pumpkin pasta INGREDIENTS 1 box medium pasta shells 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups pumpkin puree 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup canned peas 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons Half & Half DIRECTIONS [1] While waiting for your pasta water to boil, add two minced cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. [2] Add in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth and stir until combined. Add peas, nutmeg, salt and pepper and let sauce simmer over medium-low heat while the pasta cooks. [3] Once the pasta is done cooking, add Half & Half to skillet and stir. [4] Stir in drained pasta to the sauce and serve.

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Pumpkins are not vegetables. They are a fruit classified as berries that are made up of 94 percent water. Relatively low in calories and incredibly nutrient-dense, they contain several antioxidants, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and betacryptoxanthin, which have been linked to reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Pumpkins also contain vitamins A, C, and E, lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to help prevent cataracts and agerelated macular degeneration.

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How to grow a golden crop Pumpkins require full sunlight, take several months to grow and reach maturity anywhere between 70 to 120 days. The seeds should be planted sometime after the last frost of the season, and the plant should receive about an inch of water once a week, providing a deep soak. Since pumpkins are heavy feeders, a vegetable garden fertilizer is recommended. No need to prune the vines though, as the leaves will help produce more carbohydrates, which will produce plentiful plump pumpkins.

Where to buy them • Farmers Market of Bluffton • Cahills Market, Bluffton • Dempsey Farms, St. Helena Island • Holiday Farms, Ridgeland • Shelter Cove Towne Centre (Oct. 22) • Lowcountry Produce, Lobeco

Who’s serving them HOLY TEQUILA Roasted Veggie Tacos: Roasted Brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds, chili aioli and pumpkin salsa.

FRANKIE BONES Spaghetti Squash Primavera: Spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, pine nuts, toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs in a light vegetable broth.

Stock ‘n’ roll Inside every pumpkin you’ll find multipurpose seeds. But what can you do with the slimy, stringy stuff?

If you place it in boiling water with other vegetables and spices, you’ll create a pumpkin stock perfect to use for casseroles or soups. If you’re feeling extra crafty, you can do what early American settlers did. Dry out the pumpkin shells, cut them into strips, and weave them into mats. LL

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Quinoa-stuffed pumpkins INGREDIENTS 2 small pumpkins 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked 1 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon traditional yeast 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash pumpkins and cut off the tops, scraping out the seeds.

[2] Lightly brush the insides with olive oil and place the tops back on. Place pumpkins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 minutes or until tender. [3] In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and onion. Cook for five minutes and add bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic. Cook for another five minutes.

[4] Add in the quinoa and cook for one minute, coating in olive oil. Add in the vegetable broth and cook for 20 minutes. [5] Stir in nutritional yeast and cooked chickpeas. Cover to keep warm. [6] When pumpkins are tender, remove from oven and add in quinoa mixture.

Top with parsley and other desired herbs.

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Cinnamon pumpkin donuts INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup pumpkin pie puree 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup and 4 tablespoons milk 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease donut pan and set aside. [2] In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice. [3] In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, 1 cup milk and 5 tablespoons butter. Fold into the dry mix. [4] Add mixture into donut pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. [5] Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and melt 6 tablespoons butter in a separate bowl. [6] Coat the donuts in melted butter, and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. [7] For the cream cheese drizzle, mix together cream cheese, 4 tablespoons milk, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Drizzle over each donut. Makes 12.

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How to host your own oyster roast

SHELL RING OYSTER COMPANY OWNER ANDREW CARMINES SHARES A FEW ESSENTIALS AND SECRETS.

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When it comes to hosting an oyster roast in the Lowcountry, Andrew Carmines says, “You know, Louisiana has crawfish. Maryland has blue crab. We have oysters. The one thing we have in common is that it all goes well with an ice cold beer.” Carmines, who is the founder of Shell Ring Oyster Company and owner of Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks restaurant, grew up in Hilton Head. He learned reading, writing and arithmetic at Hilton Head Preparatory School. He learned to catch, throw and hit a ball at Barker Field. And he learned that when the air starts to become brisk here, “college football is on the TV, the oyster roasts start up, and that’s when I most love living in the Lowcountry.” To help you plan an oyster roast, Carmines provisioned the following checklist:

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Digging in and dining on oysters is usually reserved for only the months with the letter “R” (i.e. September through April). That’s when these briny bivalves are best. “My favorite months are January and February. In the summertime, the oyster’s metabolism is high, its shell is growing and it’s filtering. Winter kicks in and the oyster’s metabolism slows down and its meat fills out, making it more interesting flavor-wise and less prone to shrinking when cooked.” Carmines then added, “Now, that’s not to say there’s not a valid excuse to have an oyster roast in the fall. A fall oyster roast is a great way to celebrate the cooler weather and the beginning of the holiday season.”

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“You've got to have an oyster roast some place with a view on the marsh or on the water. We love [an oyster roast at] Honey Horn because the oak boughs touch the ground. Mid afternoon before the sun goes down is also ideal.”

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Best place to get oysters “It is tricky now. We had a few storms that affected [our waters]. The best retail market with local clusters is Bluffton Oyster Company.

We sometimes do orders if people call in advance and give us time. And with a saltwater fishing license and a boat there are a number of recreation oyster grounds.” Note: Check out the website https://www. dnr.sc.gov/marine/shellfish/ for more information.

Number of bushels “A good rule of thumb is one bushel, which is about 65 to 70 pounds of oysters, for every eight people. But you have to know your audience. I could eat a bushel by myself.” (Note: People tend to eat more earlier in the season because the oyster, once steamed, shrinks more.)

Oyster baking gear You can build your own pit with bricks, sheet metal and burlap sacks, or you can purchase a prefabricated steamer from a company like Carolina Kettle or Sea Island Forge. Find how-to videos online. “Just make sure you do not use materials that are combustible.”

Pre-wash the oysters MAKE IT POP Roast fresh oysters in their shells over a grate until steam pops the shells of most of them open. Dig the hot oyster from the shell with an oyster knife or fork.

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“No one likes a muddy oyster. We always wash them pretty well even if you get them from a purveyor. Don’t soak them in fresh water, but use a hose and rinse them. It won’t hurt anything.”

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Cooking time There are a few variables that affect cooking time but you want to make sure most (doesn’t have to be all) of the oysters steam open.

People new to oysters will go for the easy to open ones. Diehards like Carmines will get an oyster knife, put it at the hinge of the shell and pry open the harder ones because “I know it’s going to be the most flavorful.” LL

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Charlie’s L’etoile Verte says its caramel cake recipe is best served with Hilton Head Ice Cream Company’s caramel flavored ice cream, but a nice quality vanilla ice cream would work just as well.

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Simple Southern caramel layer cake INGREDIENTS (cake) 3 1/2 cups flour 3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 2 1/4 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cup milk

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INGREDIENTS (icing) 2 sticks butter 2 cups dark brown sugar 2 cups light brown sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups 4x powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS [1] For the cake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour three 8-inch cake rounds. [2] Begin by sifting the flour, baking powder, and salt together. In a small mixing bowl, blend the eggs, milk, and vanilla together. [3] Next, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a stand-up mixer using the paddle attachment. Alternate combining the wet and dry ingredients in three additions; scrape the bowl between each addition. [4] Divide the batter into the three pans. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. [5] For the icing, blend butter, brown sugar, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally to avoid burning, bring the mix to a rolling boil, making sure that all the sugar granules have dissolved. [6] Remove from heat and place in a mixing bowl. Beat in the 4X powdered sugar until the icing is to the consistency to spread. If the icing gets too hard, you may add canned milk to thin.

[7] Next, assemble the cake by pouring a layer of caramel icing between each thin layer of cake and then icing the entire cake. Place in refrigerator to set.

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Lobster crepes INGREDIENTS (filling) 3 1/4 cups lobster meat 1/4 cup chopped chives 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese Salt and pepper to taste INGREDIENTS (crepe) 1 cup flour Pinch Kosher salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cup milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon minced chives INGREDIENTS (ginger-carrot emulsion) Juice of 3 carrots 1 tablespoon ginger juice 2 tablespoons heavy cream 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

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INGREDIENTS (pea shoot salad) 1/2 cup pea tendrils Lemon oil Pinch minced shallots Kosher salt DIRECTIONS [1] Small dice the lobster meat. Do not use claw tips. Cut off, zip lock, and freeze for further use. Mix together with the remaining filling ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until use. [2] For the crepe, mix flour and salt and make a well in center.

[3] Whisk eggs and milk and pour into well. Whisk together; then whisk in butter until incorporated. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and blend in chives. [4] Using a nonstick pan, brush pan with small amount of butter. Over medium heat, add just enough batter to coat the bottom. Swirl to make as thin as possible. [5] Cook until just released, flip, and cook for 10 seconds. Set on tray with parchment paper between each crepe.

[6] For the ginger-carrot emulsion, place juices in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer.

Remove first layer of foam. [7] Simmer for 12 minutes, reduce to 3/4 cup. Do not skim again. [8] Add cream and reduce by 1/3. [9] One at a time, whisk in cold butter. Add next one after each is incorporated. [10] For the pea shoot salad, toss ingredients together right before plating. [11] To plate, preheat oven to 275 degrees. [12] Spoon 1/4 cup filling into crepe and fold crepe under itself. Place on non-stick tray with folded side down. Place in oven for 4-5 minutes, just to warm. [13] Spoon emulsion onto plate and spread into circle. Center warm crepe onto sauce and top with pea salad.

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound of your favorite fresh fish 16 scallops 20 medium peeled and deveined shrimp 1/4 cup diced shallots 1/4 cup white wine 1/2 cup diced carrots 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup peas 1/2 cup sweet corn 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup diced pimentos 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 4 ready-made puff pastry toppings 1 egg 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup butter DIRECTIONS [1] Make a roux by melting butter and whisking flour for 2-3 minutes until light brown. Set aside. [2] In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute shallot, carrots, celery, corn, and pimentos for 4-5 minutes until tender.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

[3] Whisk in the roux a little at a time until the sauce has reached the desired consistency. [4] Take a large sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 2 inch strips and lattice them together like a basket. Brush with an egg wash and bake on a sheet tray at 350 degrees until golden brown. Set aside. [5] Saute 4 ounces of fresh fish, 4-5 scallops, and 5-6 shrimp in a little butter until cooked. Add some of the pot pie sauce and bring up to temperature. Place in a deep bowl and top with puff pastry. Yields 4 servings.

LIME FEELIN’ GOOD If you’re craving a sweet pie as opposed to savory, this refreshing, citrusy recipe from The Salty Dog Cafe should do the trick.

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Homemade key lime pie INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup pecans 2 1/2 cups graham crackers 6 eggs The zest of 4 limes 3 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk 1 1/3 cup Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime Juice DIRECTIONS [1] Toast 1/2 cup of pecans at 300 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool, then puree in food processor.

[2] Puree enough graham crackers to make 2 1/2 cups.

Mix pecans and graham crackers with 1/2 cup of melted butter until well combined. [3] Place 2 cups of pie crust in a lightly greased pie pan. Build up the sides pressing firmly. Add rest of crust to fill the bottom. [4] Mix together all the remaining ingredients until thick and smooth. [5] Place in pie shell and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.

Let cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Yields 1 pie.

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Spiced popcorn chicken INGREDIENTS 1 diced chicken breast 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 4 cups water 2 cups buttermilk 4 cups flour 12 large kale leaves, ribs removed 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons barbecue sauce DIRECTIONS [1] Dissolve sugar and salt in water. Add chicken and let soak for two hours. [2] Remove chicken from salt water and cover with buttermilk. [3] Add fried chicken spice mixture (see recipe) to flour and mix. [4] Remove chicken from buttermilk and toss in seasoned flour. Remove from flour and place on tray for 15 minutes. Toss in flour again and deep fry. Drain fried chicken. [5] For barbecue spice kale, toss kale with barbecue spice (see recipe) and canola oil. Lay in single layer on sheet pan and bake at 275 degrees for 20 minutes or until crisp. [6] Place chicken butter sauce (see recipe) in center of plate and spread fried chicken around sauce.

Garnish with kale chips and pickled cauliflower (see recipe on the right).

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Fried chicken spice mix

Indian chicken butter sauce

INGREDIENTS 4 garlic cloves, halved 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 head (2 pounds) cauliflower, washed and cut into florets 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 3 teaspoons kosher salt 3 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 1 medium tomato, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/3 chicken broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3/4 cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS [1] Divide garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and dill evenly between two jars. Fill to top with cauliflower florets. [2] In a small saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil over high heat.

Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat and pour into jars. If needed, top off with water. Refrigerate for 2 days before using.

DIRECTIONS [1] In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until onions start to brown. [2] Add the tomato, jalapeno, fenugreek, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook until the jalapeno is soft, about 10 minutes. [3] Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. [4] Remove from heat and let the sauce cool for 20 minutes, and then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. If you have an emulsion blender, you can use that to puree the sauce in the pot instead and you don’t need to wait for it to cool. [5] Return the sauce to the saucepan. Stir in the cream and tomato paste. Simmer for another 5 minutes. [6] Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or allow the sauce to cool for about 2 hours, and then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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Barbecue spice INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons paprika 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoons thyme DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients.

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From noon to 6 p.m. October 23, a whole hog cookoff will take place between Skull Creek Dockside, Skull Creek Boathouse, One Hot Mama’s, Nectar Farm Kitchen, Ron Schaely, Captain Jimmy Clark and Marvin Ross from Peculiar Pig. Attendees will enjoy Southern eats, live music, family fun, a raffle, a farmers market and kids’ activities. Tickets are $25 and include a T-shirt, craft beer, and a pork plate. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Pockets Full of Sunshine. For tickets and more information, visit docksidehhi.com/promotions.

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New happy hour and fall menus at Michael Anthony’s Enjoy happy hour at Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Small bites include meatballs, stuffed olives, calamari, personal pizza and more. Beverages include Negronis, Old Forester Manhattans, house wine and more. Chef Will also made changes to the dinner menu for the fall season. Reservations can be made by calling 843785-6272 or visiting michael-anthonys.com.

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Callawassie Island names new executive chef Clayton Rollison has been named executive chef of Callawassie Island, an 880-acre member-owned sea island community in the Port Royal Sound Basin.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Rollison began working in well-known establishments in the industry, including the Beacon, Jean-Jacques Rachou’s La Côte Basque and Gramercy Tavern, all in New York. He also expanded his expertise in Nashville at Hermitage Hotel and Merchant. When he returned to Hilton Head Island in 2013, he opened Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar. Building on Callawassie’s community brand of “balance,” Rollison blends the resourcefulness and natural benefit of locally sourced ingredients.

Attendees will learn how to make raw oyster accompaniments and perfect oyster shooters with executive chef Charles Pejeau. All demonstrations are $25 per person, which includes a glass of sparkling wine and a culinary gift to take home. All proceeds will benefit the Deep Well Project. This event takes place at 2 p.m. October 24. For tickets, visit the Alexander’s Restaurant Facebook page.

New hours at Lulu Kitchen Lulu Kitchen has new operating hours.

Monday through Friday: 4-9 p.m. with a prix fixe menu from 4-6 p.m.

Saturday Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday Dinner: 3-9 p.m.

Sunday Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Whistlepig Whiskey Dinner set Savor a sampling of the exceptional Whistlepig Whiskey and three courses of a chef-inspired supper at the Whiskey Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

October 6 in the Heritage Room of Harbour Town Clubhouse. It’s the perfect way to spend a cool, fall evening in the Lowcountry.

Guests will be invited to an exclusive tasting experience with Steward of the Brand Lawrence Ryefield and South Carolina Whiskey Ambassador Joe Ziegler.

The menu will include assorted appetizers, sweet corn bisque with country fried pork belly, braised veal cheeks and deepfried honey buns. seapines.com

May River Coffee Roasters has launched two new flavors — Lowcountry Blonde and Pluff Mud. A light and mellow blonde roast, Lowcountry Blonde is a unique blend of lightly roasted beans from Central America and East Africa, bringing together subtle flavorful notes of butter pecan, brown sugar, and berries. Pluff Mud, another nod to the Lowcountry and our unique marsh ecosystem, brings together the taste of toasted almond and dark chocolate.

The two new coffees join the recently launched Bluffton State of Mind coffee — a specialty nutty dark roast with a hint of dark chocolate and syrupy wine, created as a delicious tribute to the company’s hometown. All three Lowcountrythemed coffees can be ordered online at mayrivercoffeeroasters.com.

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HOT PICKS FROM THE LOCAL FOOD SCENE. GO GREEN The fried green tomato biscuit sandwich available at Bad Biscuit is made with pimento cheese, lettuce, a medium egg, bacon gravy and perfect fried green tomatoes.

SCRUMPTIOUS SALMON This flavorful dish from Black Marlin Bayside Grill consists of citrus herbcrusted salmon, parmesan grits, and lemon herbroasted asparagus on top of a lemon beurre blanc sauce.

ORANGE YA HUNGRY? This portobello cauliflower napoleonfire-roasted pepper is made with quinoa and orange-agave reduction.

Try it at Lulu Kitchen.

IN A HOLLAN-DAZE Skull Creek Dockside’s Dockside Rockefeller consists of fried oysters, smoked bacon, creamed collards and Hollandaise sauce.

Fall events at The Salty Dog Cafe Learn more at saltydog.com

Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner Executive chef Josh Goldfarb and guest speaker Erica Taylor are hosting a Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner at 7 p.m.

October 5 at WiseGuys restaurant on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy three courses of gourmet food along with plenty of Cakebread wine to wash it down. $99 per person. Make reservations by calling 843-842-8866.

Weeknight events at Porter & Pig Looking for something fun to do during the week? Check out the regular weeknight events happening at Porter & Pig. Learn more at porter-pig.com.

Classic Movie Mondays Piano Man Tuesdays Wonderful Wednesdays (live music) Jazz Thursdays (live music) Sing a Song with Sterlin (live music, Oct. 30)

NACHO AVERAGE MEAL Available at Ela’s On the Water, these Lobster Nachos are served with crispy tortilla, fresh pico de gallo, crème fraiche, queso fresco and creamy avocado.

INTO DA CLUB Momma’s Club comes loaded up with houseroasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado on grilled bread. Available at Sprout Momma.

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Bubble Berry coming to Hilton Head Island A new boba tea shop is opening this fall. Bubble Berry will serve boba tea, smoothies, and Vietnamese coffee. The shop will be located at 32 Office Park Road, Suite 9. For more information, visit their Instagram page at bubbleberry_hhi.

South Beach Oyster Roast 4 p.m., October 2 Waterfront family fun featuring toasty fire pit, happy hour (4-6 p.m.) live music, and of course, fresh local oysters.

Salty Dog’s First Ever BaconFest 4 p.m., October 9 Don’t hog it all! Just kidding - have as much as you’d like at the first ever BaconFest. Everything is better with bacon.

Salty Dog’s Annual HushpuppyFest 4 p.m., October 16 Hushpuppies are kind of their thing - so come celebrate them! Featuring live music and out-of-this-world hushpuppy creations.

Shrimp Extravaganza 4 p.m., October 23 Shrimp and more shrimp! Loads of shrimp dish creations featuring one of the Lowcountry’s favorite seafare.

Haunted BBQ 4 p.m., October 30 A thick mist creeps over South Beach, hidden beneath is a spooky spectacularly fun fall afternoon featuring sweet treats and a costume contest.

OCTOBER FOOD HOLIDAYS October 1: Pumpkin Spice Day October 2: Farm Animals Day October 3: Soft Taco Day October 4: Taco Day October 5: Apple Betty Day October 6: Noodle Day October 7: Frappe Day October 8: Fluffernutter Day October 9: Pizza and Beer Day October 10: Tic Tac Day October 11: Sausage Pizza Day October 12: Pumpkin Pie Day October 13: Yorkshire Pudding Day October 14: Dessert Day October 15: Red Wine Day October 16: Liqueur Day October 17: Pasta Day October 18: Chocolate Cupcake Day October 19: Seafood Bisque Day October 20: Brandied Fruit Day October 21: Pumpkin Cheesecake Day October 22: Nut Day October 23: Boston Cream Pie Day October 24: Bologna Day October 25: Greasy Foods Day October 26: Pumpkin Day October 27: American Beer Day October 28: Chocolate Day October 29: Oatmeal Day October 30: Candy Corn Day October 31: Caramel Apple Day

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Fall in the Lowcountry is the time for our waterways to shine. The bountiful harvest of local seafood is at its height. Growing up on the May River, I am reminded of my grandmother sitting on her porch picking as many crabs and peeling as many shrimp as she could.

Along with the shrimp and crab, there was of course the obligatory Sunday afternoon oyster roast on the bluff. She was always tickled to find a tiny crab in her oyster. A sign of good luck, she would say.

What should we drink with SEAFOOD TRIO For oysters, drink Lieu Dit Melon de Bourgogne. For seafood, sip Sella our harvest? I have three & Mosca La Cala. For shrimp, go with La wines that pair perfectly.

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First is Lieu Dit Melon de Bourgogne from Santa Maria Valley. This winery focuses on varietals from the Loire Valley, and you may recognize Melon from the region’s popular Muscadet. Light, crisp and briny, it makes the perfect oyster wine.

More versatile is my second choice: Sella & Mosca La Cala, Vermentino from Sardegna. It’s not surprising that a wine grown on an island where seafood is the staple pairs excellently with a myriad of seafood dishes with a bit of a tropical nose, and a crisp citrus finish.

Lastly is probably the most exciting wine I have tasted all year: La Miraja Ruche hailing from Castagnole Monferrato in the Piedmont region of Italy. With a violet nose, full cherry and pomegranate flavor and medium tannins, it’s just the right thing for shrimp gumbo or blackened redfish. From a seventh generation winemaker, this light red is a game changer. LL

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The 2021 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards received many dazzling submissions.

There was a smash hit for each category, determined by the panel of judges, along with an ultimate overall champion. Celebrate the many talented craftsmen here in the Lowcountry with a cocktail from Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Tito’s Berry Dazzler

INGREDIENTS 1 ounce Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 ounces sparkling white wine 1/2 ounce raspberry liqueur DIRECTIONS [1] Just add Tito’s Handmade Vodka, raspberry liqueur, and sparkling white wine to a glass. [2] Garnish with a raspberry and rosemary sprig.

Tito’s Smash Hit

INGREDIENTS 3 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 ounces fresh blueberries (or frozen, if you want it icy) 2 ounces soda water 1/2 ounces simple syrup 3 sprigs of fresh mint (1 for garnish) DIRECTIONS [1] Drop Tito’s Handmade Vodka, blueberries, and two sprigs of mint into the shaker.

[2] Take the muddler and smash everything up. [3] Add simple syrup and shake. [4] Pour into a glass over ice. [5] Top with soda water. [6] Garnish with mint sprig and a couple of blueberries.

Tito’s Champion Cherry

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 ounces soda water 1/4 ounce simple syrup 2 maraschino cherries 2 blackberries

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oz Fuji-infused Tito’s Handmade Vodka oz sparkling water, optional oz fresh orange juice tsp honey dash of cinnamon cinnamon stick, garnish

Add infused Tito’s Handmade Vodka, orange juice, honey, and cinnamon to a shaker with ice.

Shake and strain into a glass over fresh ice.

Top with sparkling water, if you like, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

DIRECTIONS [1] Muddle blackberries and cherries in a shaker. [2] Add Tito’s Handmade Vodka, simple syrup, and ice. [3] Shake and strain into a glass over fresh ice and top with soda water.

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From “Beantown” to “The Hub of the Universe,” Boston boasts a variety of monikers. As one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the U.S., this northeastern capital should be on your list of places to visit this fall. With its seemingly endless selection of historic destinations, restaurants and hotels, Boston has everything you need for a seasonal escape. Whether you crave a bowl of New England clam chowder or want to explore the city’s harborside history, check out our list of places to go and things to do that are sure to enhance any stay in Boston. Courtesy of JetBlue's nonstop flight offered between Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport, a fall getaway complete with seafood, spas and Sunday tea parties is within your grasp. LL

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ANNUAL PUMPKIN FLOAT AT THE BOSTON COMMON For a festive fall evening soaking in the company of true Bostonian luminaries, hop on over to Frog Pond in the Boston Common. On October 15 watch the annual pumpkin float at Frog Pond. This BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) celebration launches hundreds of carved and illuminated pumpkins into the water. Both pumpkins and children’s faces will be aglow during this fall festival filled with tricks and treats and spooky fun. In the summer months, Frog Pond serves as a splash pool for children, and in the winter it is transformed into an ice rink. In the interim, when it is too cold to swim but too hot to skate, visitors can enjoy the pond’s cool breezes and bright array of foliage all around the Common. You also can take a spin riding on the carousel or take a seat on the lawn for a free movie night under the stars.

BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM Set sail on a journey into Boston’s Revolutionary history through the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum that commemorates the infamous protest that was organized almost 250 years ago. With the help of historical interpreters, live actors and interactive exhibits, a stroll through this museum will take you back in time to pre-Revolution Boston. Take part in the indoor reenactments and check out the panoramic movie that brings the Revolution to life. For a breath of fresh air, head outside to Griffin’s Wharf to step aboard the museum’s replica 18th century sailing vessels, and find the spot where 342 chests of English tea were spilled in protest of the Tea Act of 1773. Check out Abigail’s Tea Room and Terrace, which is connected to the museum. There, sample five historic teas with a view of the harbor below. Admission to the museum is $29.95 for adults and $21.95 for children.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON When it opened on the nation’s centennial, July 4, 1876, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston presented its original collection of 5,600 paintings, drawings and sculptures. When the MFA reopened its doors earlier this year, visitors were once more invited to take part in the museum’s breathtaking artistic selections from its now 500,000-piece collection. Be sure to check out Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories, which goes on display October 10.

In Monet and Boston: Legacy Illuminated, get a peek at 25 of the famed artist’s masterpieces before the exhibit closes October 17. Take a guided tour, or let your interests guide you through the exhibitions. General admission costs $25 for adults and $10 for children.

WHERE TO STAY

THE NEWBURY BOSTON This 18-story, 94-year-old gem revives its iconic legacy as the former Ritz-Carlton with some modern upgrades to a timeless boutique space. With rooms overlooking the Boston Public Garden, guests of The Newbury can boast of phenomenal bird’s-eye views of the fall foliage. Head to the top floor to taste Boston’s finest Italian cuisine at Contessa, The Newbury’s glass-enclosed restaurant serving 360-degree views all year long. If you are looking for a more laid-back dining experience, head to the second floor Salon for an Afternoon Tea service, or order a tasty selection from The Newbury’s personal dining menu brought to your room’s balcony.

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With an unbeatable location and a flair for Boston’s rich history, XV Beacon sets itself apart from other hotels located in downtown Boston. It flaunts a dramatic exterior to conceal an intimate getaway within its walls. Be it heated towel racks or gas fireplaces in every room, XV Beacon’s design fosters an at-home sense of comfort situated within the sophisticated Beacon Hill neighborhood. With 24-hour in-room dining options, concierge services and fitness spaces, you can indulge your every wish and whim within the hotel or venture to nearby bars and restaurants via XV Beacon’s courtesy drop-off services.

BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL Located beside Rowes Wharf on the Boston Harbor, this classically modern hotel has been building bridges between the city of Boston and its maritime neighbors for more than 25 years. The Boston Harbor Hotel’s one-of-a-kind amenities will keep you in the lap of luxury, including a 60-foot lap pool. The Rowes Wharf Health Club & Spa features a 24-hour fitness area, personal fitness options, a sauna and a eucalyptus-infused steam room. Take advantage of the Rowes Wharf Marina where you can travel all along the city’s waterfront via water taxi.

WHERE TO EAT

NEPTUNE OYSTER Neptune Oyster has been touted by Boston Magazine as Boston’s best restaurant, and Food and Wine rates this North End pearl the best oyster bar in the U.S. Dive off the deep end and try Neptune Oyster’s famous Johnnycake, a cornmeal flatbread paired with honey butter, Boston smoked bluefish and sturgeon caviar. A selection of clams, mussels, fish and scallops mirror the day’s off-shore catch, and at its Raw Bar take your pick of oysters, octopus, sea urchins or blue crab and lobster cocktails.

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MIRACLE OF SCIENCE BAR + GRILL Located just down the street from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Miracle of Science Bar + Grill is a themed hangout dedicated to a winning formula of good eats and clever wordplay.

Its menu is laid out like a periodic table of elements, and its cocktail menu is simply explosive. Miracle of Science seats on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to make it an early stop on your culinary journey through Beantown. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to dine here, but through osmosis, you might leave as one.

WOODS HILL PIER 4 Woods Hill Pier 4 offers a one-of-a-kind combination of farm-fresh food, a city-slicker’s view from the pier and insulated and isolated heated igloos. From a socially distanced and private plastic enshrouded orb, feast on three courses of sustainably sourced seafood, meats and vegetables, many of which come directly from Woods Hill’s organic farm in rural New Hampshire. Make sure to sample Woods Hill Pier 4’s creative cocktails and carefully curated wines.

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Ooh, ooh, Candace Woodson makes us want to clap our hands

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STORY BY BY CAROLYN MALES PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER HOUSTON

Charlotte, North Carolina It’s 2015. But here in this North Carolina recording studio, it feels like the old days of Motown circa 1967. Candace Woodson, headphones clamped over her ears, stands at the mic, ready to lay down tracks for a new song. Behind her the drummer starts a beat. Guitars and brass jump in. The engineer is bobbing his head in the booth, rocking to the rhythm, as the studio pulsates with sound and energy. Woodson is singing I’m free...” And she really means it.

Woodson had skirted many a big pothole in the road she’d taken to get to this moment. Any of them could have swallowed up a less intrepid soul. She’d grown up singing a cappella gospel music with her two older sisters as The Parks Girls in Paducah, Kentucky. She dazzled her high schoolmates, who dubbed her “Entertainer of the Year,” and earned the first commercial music degree ever given at Tennessee State University.

But there also had been her painful childhood with an abusive father from whom her mother and sisters had fled, promising recording contracts that didn’t pan out, divorce, the financial stress of being a single mother of two, working day jobs and singing nights to keep her career alive and her boys fed.

And the blow of not making the cut when she auditioned for the reality TV competition show, The Voice.

But Candace Woodson was not one to tumble into an abyss. Instead, she has had an innate ability to stride right over each threat. And there were her two boys, Jared, who excelled in tennis and trained at Van Der Meer, and, Morgan or MoMo, who also was very skilled with a racquet. They made her heart sing.

The song “Free” had come out of an unexpected and exhilarating moment a few months earlier as she left MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. A year earlier when she’d first gotten her cancer diagnosis, her world had threatened to go spinning out of control. But along with the support of her sons and friends, she’d steadied herself with a mantra: “The cancer is on me, not in me.”

Midas Touch Ooh Ooh Scan this QR code to watch Candace Woodson perform the song, “Midas Touch Ooh Ooh.” Warning: After watching, the tune will be stuck in your head for days.

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That attitude had propelled her through a mastectomy, reconstruction, medications and doctor visits while she worked as an administrative assistant at Hilton Head Prep and single parenthood.

It gave her the resilience to perform at the wedding of John Mellencamp’s daughter, Justice, a mere twentyeight days after she’d gotten off the surgeon’s table.

Meanwhile she’d put her first love, performing R & B, Motown, and classic rock as Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band at music venues around Hilton Head and Savannah, on hold.

But suddenly on that fateful day as she left MUSC, after her oncologist pronounced her cancerfree, she realized that despite her can-do attitude, all those months she’d been caught in a vise of fear. Now it had lost its grip. The words and music of “Free” began forming in her head as she drove home along U.S. 17 from Charleston.

“Free” scored a hit across the Atlantic, thanks to a producer she’d met at that ill-fated Voice audition.

Seeing the song’s potential, he’d sent it off to a British promoter who remixed it as a lively dance tune. Soon deejays were giving “Free” air time on radio and spinning it in clubs. Her next recording, “The Answer is No,” spoke to the power of giving a resounding “no” to situations that could bring you down. It soared to the top spot on the U.K. Soul Chart. And Woodson was on her way to becoming The Queen of Sophisticated Soul.

“But,” she says, “I knew I didn’t want to be a performer who just made singles. I was determined to make an album.” Her resolve paid off. Expansion Records signed her on to make the album, Desire, which included remixes of several singles recorded in those North Carolina studio sessions. The singer-composer won a 2019 Indie Soul Grammy for the album. Then in January 2020 she flew to London to pick up the Best International Artist Bright Star Award.

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Tell me what you see when you look in the mirror It’s okay cause things are clearer I don’t have to worry anymore Here’s what I say I’m on my way I’m free

It was a heady moment. Along with all the kudos, she’d been back performing, this time as Candace Woodson and the CW All Stars.

Then the pandemic hit. And the world as we knew it hit the pause button.

“So what do I do now?” she asked herself. “I can’t perform anymore.

We can’t go clubbing. Can I record? Will they let me in the studio?” She needed to keep the momentum going. “That’s when my inspiration for ‘Midas Touch’ came. I asked myself, what did I do on stage that got the crowd hyped?”

To see Candace Woodson live is to be drawn into her force field. Her smooth vocals enrapture, and her style exudes the old-time glamour of Lena Horne. She has engaging banter about football, baseball (her cousin, Mookie Betts, plays for the LA Dodgers), world events, and the music, always the music, pulling you in, making you want to move your feet, clap and wave your hands in the air, and shake your groove.

So she invited her listeners to a virtual party.

You make me say ooh ooh ooh, you got me singing ooh, you make me sing and dance ooh, you make me clap my hands “‘Midas Touch Ooh Ooh’ set a record in the U.K.,” Woodson exclaims.

“It’s been on top of the charts for twelve weeks.” Aside from the original recording, this irresistible tune has had two other incarnations: a disco and a USA Steppers mix. Recently “Midas” took the top people’s choice prize for six weeks on John Leech’s popular BBC radio show. “I even beat out Diana Ross!”

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This August she went to Atlanta to pick up a Radio and Record Award for her U.K. success.

Now with Jared, now 25 and a tennis pro in New York, and MoMo, now 15 and on track to turn pro as well, she’s exploring ways to expand her reach across the U.S. More airplay on terrestrial radio stations, she knows, would lead to charting on Billboard here.

Meanwhile, one of the ways she centers herself through career and life challenges is by practicing yoga. She also meditates, reads spiritual books and walks the beach and trails near Lawton Stables in Sea Pines. When asked if she listens to music or podcasts on her walks, she answers, “No. I like the quiet and let whatever is going to happen in my mind happen.”

She recently posted on YouTube the song, “Don’t Give Up.” One could say the title embodies her motto. “I’ve been told I was too old, my music was too slow, I didn’t have the money so they weren’t going to pay attention to me, major backing is not going to happen.” She rattles off the discouraging comments that the music industry has flung her way. Then she punctuates it all with an exuberant laugh. Lucky for us, as she tells us in her lyrics, she hasn’t bought into any of those negatives.

A Simple Walk in the Park When days were dark.

Spending time alone with myself A world that’s full of pain We’ve been brought to shame And the loss of loved ones heaven has gained But loving you has made me see It’s the power of love that’s what we need Life’s a merry-go-round take you through ups and downs Whatever you do, whatever you do, don’t give up And you can bet she never will. LL

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Chantelle Rytter: Parade designer, puppeteer & creative muse

BY CAROLYN MALES PHOTOS BY STEVE EBERHARDT

If you’d ventured out to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park after dark last year in early November, you would have found yourself in a line of cars circling the wooded loop as giant blue herons pecked at your windows, huge sea turtles flew over your roof, and larger-than-life butterflies flitted amid the live oaks. If you peeked into other vehicles, you might have caught glimpses of wide-eyed children, grinning adults and family dogs tilting their heads in curiosity at these flying lantern puppets. You had entered the enchanted world of Hilton Head’s first Lantern Parade Drive-Thru Safari, an event that came straight from the creatively fevered mind of Chantelle Rytter.

The year before, pre-Covid, Rytter had staged an ever bigger light extravaganza, The Hilton Head Lantern Parade. If you weren’t there, you missed the greatest visual highlight of 2019 as well as being part of the throng in one of the island’s most exciting community events. Hundreds of dancing lights embodied in fantastical shapes like jellyfish, gators, fish, egrets, turtles, happy faces, Mitchelville houses, and anything else that could be conjured up streamed along the South Forest Beach shoreline. The makers of these hand-crafted lanterns, kids and adults of all ages, held them aloft against the moonlit sky as bands set the marching pace.

Meanwhile, spectators lined the sand, snapping photos and taking videos as a drone flew overhead recording this colorful river of light.

WATCH THE PARADE What: 2021 Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade When: 5:45 p.m., Saturday, November 13 Parade Route: Alder Lane Beach Access to Coligny Beach Park. The parade steps off at sunset.

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I wanted to hang out with this woman! I wanted to whirl around with her in her orbit.

However, she lives in Atlanta. So, for now I had to settle for a video chat.

I was not disappointed when she showed up on my screen. Wearing stylish round glasses, her long dark hair tied back, she was every bit as animated and luminous as her puppets in flight. There on her studio wall a trio of owl faces peered out as if keeping an eye on her interviewer. Over her right shoulder stood a life-sized skeleton clad in black, a feather on her hat blowing softly in the breeze of a fan. And on Rytter’s right? A 26-foot-long white alligator puppet named Alice, straight from the Lowcountry.

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[Chantelle Rytter] I was a theater major at Penn State.

I wanted to be the actor, the director, the playwright. But I had a falling out over a costuming requirement for my senior year. 'I am not taking that costume class. It’s way too much of a time commitment. The girls down there are mean.'

(She laughs at the irony.) So I switched my major to give myself more freedom to read poetry and not be a slave in the costume shop. It’s funny now because I graduated with a degree in integrative arts. ‘What is that exactly?’ I thought.

It’s funny because it’s exactly what I do now. But at the time I didn’t know what to do with myself, so I moved to New Orleans.

I got a job at Blaine Kern Parade Studio, where I worked with papier-mâché in giant studio buildings making giant Mardi Gras floats. (The floats are sculpted in foam, then in order to be painted, they have to be covered in papier-mâché.) I did the front end of a Cadillac, jesters, any and all of those large painted sculptures.

[Q] So moving to New Orleans was a defining moment?

[CR] New Orleans spun my head around. Parades are such a part of its cultural fabric. And there’s an expectation that you’ll participate and personally contribute to the culture of the city. Individual creative expression is celebrated. You’re a rock star if you really bust it out for Mardi Gras season. And it’s a season, not just a day. So a person who is really into it could go to a parade every weekend for six weeks.

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Parades are a creative expression that change the vibe where people live. During the Post-Katrina Mardi Gras, it dawned on me that this celebratory bacchanal served a wellness function. It brought people together and uplifted their spirits in a way that few things do.

Everywhere needs that. Krewes see their parades as gifts to the city.

As the captain of the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, I felt I should at least try to deliver that gift of civic play to my adopted city, Atlanta.

I changed my practice from parading as a private group to trying to engage and amuse the community [Q] The Grateful Gluttons?

[CR] I have a big family of friends in Atlanta. When I lived in New Orleans, I wanted them all to move there. To lure them down for Mardi Gras, I declared us the “Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons.” I sent them all big packages with king cakes, beads, Krewe titles and the Krewe Creed. Our creed is ‘Try everything. Have seconds. Say thank you. Be a grateful glutton at the banquet of life.’ They came down for many Mardi Gras and totally got it. Though they agreed Atlanta was terribly boring by comparison, they did not all move to New Orleans, so when I moved to Atlanta, we started stirring up parade fun there.

[Q] The first big parade event in Atlanta you staged was a Gnome March with hundreds of people dressed like garden gnomes?

[CR] It’s a silly story. I got hired to do a float by a company in Savannah for its St Patrick’s Day Parade. And I have to say I took it a little bit too seriously. I’m not Irish and I’m not from Savannah, but I know to be respectful of cultural stuff. So I designed my float, covered it in shamrocks and had people dressed like leprechauns. But the day before the parade, the client called and wanted to know if we could put a gnome on the float. ‘No! Gnomes are Scandinavian!

What are they thinking?’ Well, the ad they’d taken out in the parade program had a gnome in a field of green. So I was preparing for the parade, cussing about gnomes when one of my krewe said “Chantelle, you’re going to piss off the gnomes!” Then it hit me. Pissed off gnomes! Now that would be funny!

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So that was our first parade event, part of the Inman Park Festival. Dress like a gnome and carry a sign with your preferred gnome issue. The gnomenclature is rich. The signs people made were funny.

“There’s no place like Gnome.” “Gnomeland Security.” “Fight Gnomephobia.” “Legalize Weeds.”

We decided to try to set a world record. It wasn’t just “Hey, come and be a gnome with us.” It was “We need you to be a gnome with us.” The problem was the Guinness Book of World Records takes its rules very seriously. But I’m never throwing a gnome out of a parade if they’re not dressed right. So we didn’t get it. But we know we won.

We had 765 gnomes! We blew that record away three times around.

[Q] Your first lantern parade was in Atlanta in 2010. How did that come about?

[CR] Art on the Atlanta BeltLine had issued a call for proposals on its interim trail. The BeltLine is a giant urban revitalization program reclaiming abandoned railroad tracks that circle the city. The interim trail was a dirt path covered in kudzu behind the dumpsters, and the art program sought to get folks onto the trail to imagine its potential.

I’d been thinking about doing a lantern parade for a few years and was looking at international lantern parades, particularly those in England. I liked the idea of seeing individuals as playful volumes of light. The BeltLine seemed like a good place to urban pioneer a new idea. It occurred to me to just mix it up with a Mardi Gras vibe where it’s based on individual creative expression.

Meanwhile, two of my krewe were building giant puppets with smiley faces, white clothes and clown hands, which they strung with lights. They were interactive, not static. So now, eleven years later I have two storage units filled with puppets.

[Q] I’m looking at those owls staring at me insisting I ask about Parliament of Owls.

[CR] I thought it would be really be great if it owls had their own parade, and we invited people to wear black and white. I got a sponsorship from the Midtown Alliance, an Atlanta neighborhood association, and a grant from the Office of Cultural Affairs. I invented and drew seven species of fictional owls and created lantern kits and workshops for them. I also put free downloadable owl masks on my website. Then I did a series of owls using photographs of my eyes, which they loved so. My eyeballs ended up on banners all up and down Peachtree Street for a couple of weeks. That made me laugh every day.

[Q] With the return of the HH Lantern Parade and the DriveThru Safari this year, how are you dealing with the pandemic?

[CR] I’m of the opinion that we have to find some adaptations for our fun. I think we should hang on to these events, even if we have to change things up.

One thing we discovered in the drive-through format in Mitchelville last year is that so many people hadn’t been there before. The park was like a cathedral of live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. And of course, it was so wonderfully dark. We also realized that we were getting some disabled people and truly elderly people who may not have made it out to the beach the year before. As for the Lantern Parade, the beach is nice and wide, and you’re not only outdoors but you’re not filling up a room with breathing, but you’re moving though a big space. I think it’s the best and safest fun you can have. LL

An Artist’s Mind

Tighten Your Grip

Overcrafted

A piece of painted pegboard, framed, hangs in a garage.

From hand-to-hand passes that which tightens and plies.

From time-to-time pass those who will place an anchor solidly, surer than the breach.

Don’t speak of strength, show me.

Don’t speak of brokenness, hear me.

If you have tried and failed, grasp the next tool, tighten your grip, and fix the unfixable.

scissors tossed in an open jumble stuff my inkpot, walk my desk in a crowd blades akimbo. freed by imagination and vision. open. sharp. clip-art snipshaping paper dolls into a perfect row. sameness strung wide, one by one — or cloth patterned to sew and cling to curvy standards of beauty. sculpted by tools: it’s how we operate. ego surgery that limits hope and defines color. dolls easy to tear and too plain-same to be a good story.

— LuAnn Winkle

— Elizabeth Robin

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Each tool has a specific purpose.

Each tool has a particular place.

Random colors, shapes, and sizes, grouped as a whole.

This month we asked poets to write ekphrastic pieces, imaginative narratives based on a work of art, in this case John Gregor’s Screwdrivers.

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THE BRAINS — AND THE MOUSTACHE — BEHIND ‘MY CLASSIC CAR’ IS THIS YEAR’S CAR CLUB SHOWCASE ANNOUNCER. STORY BY LISA ALLEN

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NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH Dennis Gage, 68, is shown standing atop the Matterhorn, the highest peak in the Wallowa range in northeastern Oregon; and on the set of the TV show "My Classic Car."

To continue through the pandemic, when car shows were canceled left and right, Dennis Gage thought to package previously aired segments with new content into themes: Mercury Muscle, GM Gems, etc.

“The new format of the show premiered on the Motor Trend channel and debuted at No. 1. No. 1!” Gage exclaims. “After 25 years!” (One gets used to Gage speaking in exclamation points.

He’s an enthusiastic guy.) “The show refuses to die,” Gage jokes.

Much of that success comes from Gage’s personality, which is as appealing as the cars that are featured.

“I’m a genuinely inquisitive person,” he said. “The only real skill I have is that I’m easy to talk to. And I’m extremely observant. I never want to come off as an authority. I’m just an enthusiast, just like everyone else,” he said.

And if anyone could be an authority, it would be Gage. He has been collecting, dissecting and studying cars and motorcycles since he was 12. He’s 68.

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concours But fast-moving machines haven’t been his only career. Right out of college, armed with dual degrees in chemistry and physics, Gage played pedal steel guitar for a band that warmed up for Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings and Dr. Hook. Then he decided to go to graduate school, earning a PhD in chemistry. He worked for Procter & Gamble and Bristol-Myers Squibb, where several product patents bear his name.

Only after all that did he start a television show about cars and motorcycles. Oh, wait, he climbs mountains too. Literally. He scaled the Matterhorn in Oregon just this August.

“Procter & Gamble is all about branding,” Gage said. “A product has to be focused against a consumer need, and it can’t be too broad. That was drummed into us. My Classic Car is the exact opposite. It’s all things to all people. We do absolutely everything, and we’ve gotten away with it. It’s like a bumblebee. It shouldn’t be able to fly, but it does.”

Car collecting is a broad hobby, from those who like to assemble their own vehicles using parts of several others —street-rodding — to the owner of a single beloved car who camps out with a car club in a shopping center parking lot on a Saturday afternoon.

Then there are those who pick among a fleet of priceless cars to join the parade at tony Concours events.

“Fortunately, collecting has mellowed a little,” Gage said.

“Twenty years ago, you were a Ford guy or a Datsun guy, and you wouldn’t even look at another brand.” Now people appreciate a broader array of cars.

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CAR GUY As the host of the TV show "My Classic Car," Dennis Gage is known for his seemingly boundless enthusiasm, his trademark handlebar moustache and the catchphrase with which he ends every episode, "Honor the timeless classics."

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That expanded view has helped My Classic Car. There’s a little of everything, and no one car dominates an episode. “If you don’t like street rods or Edsels, don’t go away; there will be something else in just a minute,” Gage said.

He also makes sure the show — and the hobby of cars itself — appeals to every background.

“This can’t become an old, rich-man hobby because old, rich men die. We only do one Concours a season. Focusing only on the high-end cars would alienate some viewers.

They can’t relate to that. I love Duesenbergs too, but I’ll never be able to own one. I think what appeals is the ‘everyman’ nature of the show. I’m real relatable. I want to show everything about this hobby.”

This year, he’ll be the announcer for Saturday’s Car Club Showcase on Nov. 6 at Hilton Head Island’s Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival. He can’t wait.

“Hilton Head’s Concours always had a better vibe. Concours events can be a little snooty or full of themselves,” Gage said. “Hilton Head doesn’t have that. Combining that

with the car club collection the day before, everyone gets to play.”

It’s that accessibility that will keep car collecting going for generations, Gage said.

“The car is not going to disappear,” Gage said. “A ‘69 Camaro will always be cool. This hobby isn’t something you educate someone into. It’s emotional. The key is to make it look fun.”

Gage makes everything look fun. He recently delivered the commencement address for his alma mater, North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

“I told them that I can boil my entire life down to two words: Pay attention. There is opportunity all around you. Notice it.”

Dennis Gage, with his rogue moustache, (“I was actually born with it,” he says) unbridled enthusiasm and everyday-guy persona makes motoring hobbies look irresistible, week after week, year after year.

“We do the same thing every time, and it’s always different,” he said. Once again, My Classic Car defies the laws of science.

“This thing is Gilligan’s Island. We’ll never get off this island.” LL

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• Patent holder for his work developing new products for Procter & Gamble (Pringles) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (Boost.)

• Mountain climber who’s still at it at age 68 • Pedal steel guitar player who opened for Charlie Daniels Band.

• Fan of the facial-hair styling of ZZ Top. The ‘stache is all that’s left, but it ain’t going away. His company is call Madstache.

• Owner of a 1999 Jaguar XK8 coupe and 2006 Mercedes CLS 500 along with a few other four-wheeled vehicles as well as eight motorcycles, mostly BMWs.

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Who will be crowned Best in Show?

CAN'T-MISS CARS COMING TO THE CONCOURS The field is set for the 19th annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, November 7 at the Port Royal Golf Club on Hilton Head Island.

Here's a sneak peek of a few top entries:

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Production/performance

Road & Track

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Phil and Mary Ferese Wake Forest, N.C.

1934 BMW 315/1 Dirk and Alexandra de Groen Coral Gables, Florida

1960 Chrysler New Yorker David and Donna Clelland Medford, N.J.

1956 Abarth GT MM Competition Berlinetta John and Joy Kristoff North Canton, Ohio

1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Dr. Wellington Norton Jacksonville, Florida

1956 Lancia Aurelia B24S America James and Julie Harn Nokomis, Florida

1964 Apollo 5000 GT Terry and Carolyn Smith Isle of Palms, S.C.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Andy Cannizzo Matawan, N.J.

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1914 STuTZ Bearcat Brian and Trish White of Apex, N.C.

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1935 SS One Airline Jim and Lisa Hendrix of Chesterfield, Missouri

SAVE THE DATES Hilton Head Island’s own Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival offers the best of the best in automotive exhibition, dining and luxury lifestyle. It’s more than just an event — it’s a multi-day world-class destination experience.

Learn more at hhiconcours.com.

SIGNATURE EVENTS Nov. 4: Grand Motoring Film Festival Nov. 4: Michael Anthony’s Ferrari Wine Dinner Nov. 5: Flights and Fancy Aeroport Gala Nov. 6: Aero Expo Nov. 6: Car Club Showcase Nov. 6: Design Among the Stars Nov. 7: Concours d’Elegance

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Gone but not forgotten

REMEMBERING NORM GALLI AND HIS SPECIAL GIFT TO THE OWNER OF THE PACKARD THAT ROLLED INTO THE LAGOON. STORY BY LINDSEY HARRELL + PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARNO DIMMLING

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When we think about the 2016 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance, most remember it as the year that Hurricane Matthew tore through the Island only weeks before the event or as the year that, dare I speak of it, one of the most stunning vehicles ever to grace the Hilton Head Island showfield devastatingly rolled into a lagoon on Port Royal Golf Club’s Planter’s Row course. But for me, the year represents something so much bigger – the amazing people who volunteer their time to help make the event a success.

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AN AUTOMOTIVE AFFAIR TO REMEMBER A SOUTHERN CLASSIC EXQUISITE CARS

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

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Volunteers are the core of our organization. The event relies and depends on volunteers to plan and execute what has become the Island’s second largest event after the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

Despite the challenges everyone faced in the weeks that followed Matthew’s destruction, dedicated volunteers put aside their personal responsibilities and showed up to make an unforgettable event. And there was one volunteer in particular that, for me, is the epitome of what our volunteers stand for.

Norm Galli, a well-known Island volunteer, was passionate about Habitat for Humanity, his church and was a familiar face out at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. But every fall Norm turned his attention to the Concours, helping as a staple on our core set-up team. Each year they spend hours prepping for setup and are responsible for making sure everything looks perfect. They work tirelessly and are, many times, the first ones to show up before the sun rises and the last ones to go home well after the sun sets. And despite the hours they put in and the physicality of the work they are tackling, they always have smiles on their faces and make what is a chaotic and stressful time fun.

Norm was passionate about the event and wanted everyone who attended, from patrons to judges to exhibitors to other volunteers, to have a good time and go home wanting to return the next year. Our event is known for its southern hospitality.

Exhibitors and judges who come from all over the country consistently comment on how nice people are at the Hilton Head Island Concours. And Norm was the perfect example of why people felt that way.

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CAR SQUAD Pictured from left: Catherine Builder, Sawyer Strelcheck, Lindsey Harrell, Meredith Kronz, Norm Galli, Mary Grace Grande, Carolyn Meister and Kim Collett are shown at the 2019 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance. Lindsey Harrell is president of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance, set for Nov. 5-7 on Hilton Head Island.

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ACT OF KINDNESS After the 1938 Packard rolled into the lagoon during the 2016 Concours d'Elegance, event volunteer Norm Galli rushed home to collect a special Packard watch passed down from his father so he could gift it to the heartbroken owner.

Yes, 2016 was the year that the Packard went into the lagoon, a difficult and unfortunate event for everyone involved. But Norm took it upon himself to make sure the owner of that car left feeling good despite what had unfolded that Concours Sunday afternoon. We got plenty of news coverage that year, but, in my opinion, the wrong piece of that story was covered.

What people didn’t get to see or hear about is that when Norm heard about what happened, he quickly returned home to collect a special keepsake he had been holding on to since his father’s death. Norm’s father had worked at the Packard plant and had been employed there at the time the car from our event was built. When he retired, he was gifted a Packard watch. Having lost my father, I know how special those few things I have from him are to me and would never consider giving anything away.

But Norm is clearly a different breed. Without hesitation, Norm introduced himself to the exhibitor and presented him with the watch. Stunned is an understatement as to the owner’s reaction. While we couldn’t go back in time and keep the Packard dry, Norm went well above and beyond the call of duty and made it his mission to make sure that owner went home feeling special.

Sadly, we lost Norm earlier this year. There will be a massive void for all of us this year as we return to the Port Royal Golf Club and set up for our 19th event. We will miss Norm’s smiling face in the weeks that lead up to the Concours weekend. But we know Norm will be with us in spirit, and we hope we make him proud.

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Crescendo 2021

MONTHLONG EVENT CELEBRATES HILTON HEAD’S ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY.

BY CAROLYN MALES

Live arts events are back. Hilton Head’s fifth Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture brings more than one hundred unique offerings, a much-needed antidote to the long months of social isolation of the past yyear ear or so. This regional event, honoring Nattional ional Arts and Humanities Month, abounds with w ith outdoor festivals and tours, museum and a nd gallery exhibits, talks, hand-on learning experiences, virtual happenings, as well as live music, theater and dance performances.

Crescendo events run from October 10 to November 13. For time, venues, ticketing information and updates on Covid protocols, go to hiltonheadartsdaily.org and click on the link for Crescendo. Some highlights:

Kick Off Annual Crescendo Community Celebration (Oct. 12). Performances by local musicians, storytellers and dancers, as well as Columbia’s Little Big Band.

Live painting demonstrations, wine and beer, door prizes. Booths will feature island arts and cultural organizations. Free. Shelter Cove Community Park

Festivals Italian Heritage Festival (Oct. 23). Celebration of Italian culture and cuisine. Cheeses, breads, pasta, calzones, fish, meat, gelato and other mouthwatering fare, plus live entertainment and contests including grape stomping and pizza eating. Coastal Discovery Museum

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Gullah Food Festival (Oct. 30). Gullah fare like shrimp and okra gumbo with rice, barbecued ribs and deviled crabs. Gospel music and Gullah storytelling. Games, face painting for kids, and more. Gullah Museum of Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival (Nov. 4-7). A multi-day event featuring the finest of automobile history along with the best of today’s technology and design. Classic cars and motorcycles, vintage airplanes, Car Club showcase, film festival, automotive-related dinners, seminars and insider experiences.

Hilton Head Oyster Festival (Nov. 12-13). All-you-can-eat steamed local oysters, Lowcountry boil, pulled pork, seafood chowder and chili. Live music, football viewing area, wine pull, artisan pop-up shops. Shelter Cove Community Park

40 Years of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and 10 Years of John Morris Russell as Music Director during our 2021-2022 Season!

OUTDOOR POPS CONCERT BLUFFTON

(part of the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival)

FREE! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 • 7:30PM Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton John Morris Russell, Conductor; Erica Gabriel, vocalist

OUTDOOR POPS CONCERT, HILTON HEAD ISLAND FREE! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 • 7:30PM

Lowcounty Celebration Park at Coligny, 94 Pope Avenue, HHI John Morris Russell, Conductor; Erica Gabriel, vocalist

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First Presbyterian Church • 540 William Hilton Parkway, HHI

John Morris Russell, Conductor Will Hagen, Violin Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 1, Op. 21, C major Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto, Op. 47, D minor Ludwig van Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b

See details and order Orchestra Series tickets at hhso.org or call (843) 842-2055

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happenings Music La Isla’s Latin Music Festival (Oct. 10). Live bands, deejays, dancers, zumba lessons and dance competitions. Latin American and international food. Crafts, games and raffles, bouncy houses, face painting and other kids’ activities. Shelter Cove Community Park HHSO Outdoor Pops at Celebration Park (Oct. 22). Free concert of film and popular music. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro John Morris Russell. Featuring Erica Gabriel, 2018 Gold Medal Winner of the American Traditions Competition. Lawn seating. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Lowcountry Celebration Park Jazz for All Ages Jazz Festival featuring Arturo Sandal, 10-time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (Oct. 27). Deas Guyz Orchestra (Oct. 28). Motown, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Presented by the Junior Jazz Foundation in affiliation with The Jazz Corner. Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort Jazz Corner, October and November. Lavon Stevens, Martin Lesch, Ray Charles Tribute, Bobby Ryder, Deas Guyz, Christian Tamburr, Anything Mose, Fat Tuesdays (New Orleans & Beyond) and more.

Theater Kinky Boots (Sept 28-Oct. 31). The Tony award-winning hit with music by Cyndi Lauper. Art Center of Coastal Carolina The Thanksgiving Play (Oct. 21-31). Lean Ensemble Theater’s regional premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire on wokeness. HHP Main Street Theatre Clicquot – A Revolutionary Musical Concert (Nov. 5-6). Pre-Broadway performance about the French woman who, in the wake of the French Revolution, transformed the champagne industry. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Aretha Franklin Tribute by Candice Glover (Nov. 12). American Idol winter performs the Queen of Soul’s music. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina The Nutcracker (Nov. 12-13 & 19-20). Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s performance of the classic holiday ballet. Seahawk Cultural Center

Art Come See Me: Coastal Paintings by Julie Jones, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery (Oct. 5-30) Shell Shocked Inspirations from Nature’s Shell Game: Sheri Farbstein (Nov. 2-27). One-of-a-kind creative hand-built stoneware clay vessels, wall hangings, sculptures. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery Off the Wall (Through Oct. 17). Exhibit showcasing sculpture, pottery, and functional forms by students of artists Sheri Farbstein and Maxine Uttal. Coastal Discovery Museum.

Volumes of Light: The Amazing Lanterns of Chantelle Rytter (Oct. 22-Jan10). Featuring the giant puppets and lanterns, along with sketchbooks and photos by the creative mind behind Hilton Head’s Lantern Parade. Coastal Discovery Museum Lantern Making Workshops and Other Art Workshops (Oct-Nov).

Offered by the Coastal Discovery Museum, Art Academy of Hilton Head, and other organizations.

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Fabulous Local Italian Food & Wine + Fun Entertainment

Saturday 11AM - 4 PM October 23, 2021

Tours & Talks Coastal Discovery Museum (various dates). Island history and heritage including Civil War era, forts of Port Royal, and Daufuskie Island artisans. Plus eco-cruises, butterfly discovery, marsh tacky tours and birding.

E. Ethelbert Miller memoir writing workshop and poetry reading and book signing (Nov. 4). Both events sponsored by the Pat Conroy Literary Center, featuring Black poet, author, and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller. Coastal Discovery Museum WACHHI Global Speakers Program. John Bolton on National Security Challenges (Oct. 1); Ambassador Deborah McCarthy on Russia and the Balkans (Oct. 22); John Tierney – Questions Congress is Failing to Ask (Nov. 11)

THE OLD COUNTRY COMES TO THE LOWCOUNTRY! Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island

ALSO A premier wine tasting event

Admission $6

Finale Lantern Parade Eve Safari Drive-Thru (Nov. 12, 6-8 pm) Up-close look at the Lantern Parade’s giant glowing puppets from the comfort of your car. Accessible for all ages and abilities. Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park HHI Lantern Parade (Nov. 13. 5-7 pm) Giant puppets and lanterns and marching musicians light up the shoreline. A not-to-be-missed free event featuring Chantelle Rytter and her “krewe” of puppeteers, along with children and adults from the community who parade with their hand-made lanterns. South Forest Beach

Rain or Shine - No Pets Please Lawn Chairs Encouraged Children under 10 admitted Free

October 13th, 2021 For more information visit iachh.org

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World Affairs Council in-person speakers are back

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival The 7th annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held October 16 through 24. The weeklong festivities will take place in the historic district of Bluffton. Attendees can enjoy locally harvested seafood, Lowcountry cuisine, history, culture and art of the area. For more information, visit the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival Facebook page.

World Affairs Council of Hilton Head’s live events at First Presbyterian Church are back after a year of speakers and discussions over Zoom. For details visit wachh.org.

VOTED Favorite 2021 WACHHI SPEAKER PROGRAM Thrift Store Oct. 1: John Bolton, “National Security Challenges & Opportunities” (learn more on page on 46) Hilton Oct. 22: Deborah McCarthy, “Russia and the Baltics” Head!

Nov. 5: John Tierney, “Questions that Congress is Failing to Ask” Nov. 19: Anand Menon, “UK in a Changing Europe” Dec. 3: Nury Turkel, “The Future of Uyghurs” 2021 WACHHI COMMUNITY GLOBAL FORUM

Sept. 10: Todd Wright, “The Future of Nuclear Energy.”

Wright is the former executive vice president of operations for the Energy and Environment Business Unit for AECOM, an international firm connecting knowledge and experience across the globe to solve complex engineering challenges. In his career, Dr. Wright has worked in essentially every segment of the nuclear fuel cycle.

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Sept. 17: Dr. Larry Valero, “Cyber Threats and the Evolution of Cyberwarfare: Russia and China as Case Studies.”

Department Head and Associate Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel, Dr. Larry Valero will be speaking about cyber warfare, its possibilities, and contingencies for how such conflicts may play out in the coming decades. This program is free and open to the public.

Sept. 24: Blair Streitenberger, “What is Bitcoin?”

Attorney-at-Law Blair Streitenberger will discuss what cryptocurrency is and how it works. He has followed cryptocurrencies closely after picking up interest in Bitcoin in 2014. He will cover topics such as the history of attempts at digital currencies that lead to the invention of Bitcoin, philosophy behind the question of what money is, common misconceptions, and more. This event, part of the World Affairs Council’s Community Global Forum Program, will take place at 10 am on September 24 at First Presbyterian Church. It can also be viewed on the WACHH YouTube page. This program is free and open to the public.

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Italian Heritage Festival The 11th annual Italian Heritage Festival is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 23 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Italian culture will be celebrated with live entertainment and food such as cheese, breads, pasta, fish, meatballs, sausage, calzones, Italian ice, gelato, biscotti and zeppolis. There also will be grape stomping and pizza-eating contests. For tickets and more information, visit iachh.org/italian-heritage-festival.

ZIN Experience with Italian Flair The annual Zin Experience with Italian Flair will introduce attendees to exciting new zinfandels as well as an array of Italian varietals to taste and purchase. Wine experts will be available to pour their wine and describe their offerings. The wine selection will be accompanied by a spread of hors d’oeuvres. The event takes place 5:30-8 p.m. October 13 at the Omni Oceanfront Resort ShoreHouse. Tickets are available at The Wine & Spirit Shop at Shelter Cove, 843-785-2277.

Save the date for the Seafood Festival The 15th anniversary of Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival will be February 21 to 27 to celebrate Southern heritage and culture. The event is expected to raise more than $1 million for local charities and over $31 million in economic impact to Hilton Head Island. Events include Lowcountry Seafood Experience on the Water, Pitmaster 101, Salt Water Super, and Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast, just to name a few.

The main event will be held at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, where samples will be offered from over 100 food and beverage vendors, and two stages will provide live music, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, and wine, beer and cocktail seminars.

For tickets and additional information, visit hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com.

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A week-long event with plenty of activities, the festival showcases locally harvested seafood and delicious Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area. It all culminates with a juried fine art show on October 23 and 24.

THE 17TH ANNUAL HISTORIC BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 16-24, 2021 blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org

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Hilton Head Kiwanis Chili Cookoff The Hilton Head Kiwanis Club’s Annual Chili Cookoff and Jeep Island will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 9 at Coastal Discovery Museum. Chili cooks will compete to earn donations to the youth charities of their choice and to determine the best chili on the island. Guest judges include LOCAL Life publisher Lori Goodridge and editor Lance Hanlin. For more information, email hiltonheadislandkiwanis@gmail.com.

Rodney Strong Reserve Wine Dinner at Alexander’s Alexander's will be hosting a wine dinner featuring a selection of wine, food and conversation while enjoying live music by Martin Lesch on October 21.

For more information, visit alexandersrestaurant.com.

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As we continue into the hurricane season, we of course need to be prepared. Try to figure out where you can go should an evacuation happen. Decide now what you want to take with you – family heirlooms, financial records, and precious things that cannot be easily replaced such as photographs.

Fall Southern Estates Auction Everard Auctions & Appraisals’ Fall Southern Estates Auction will have over 900 lots for preview/pre-bid starting October 7. The exhibition is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 20-22, and the auction will take place October 7-28. For more information, visit everard.com or call 912-231-1376.

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The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center will host one of the biggest pickleball events of the year, the Association of Pickleball Professionals Hilton Head Open from October 13 through 17. This event will act as the “golden ticket qualifier” for amateurs and professionals for Nationals, which will be held at Indian Wells in California this December.

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Art shows, plays, performances Lean Ensemble ticket packages Lean Ensemble subscription ticket packages are now on sale for the 2021-22 season. The Preview Subscription Package will allow you to join all five shows at the preview performance; the Flex Pass 1 will allow you to purchase four tickets when you like; the Flex Pass 2 will allow you to purchase eight tickets whenever you like; and the Flex Pass 3 will allow you to purchase 10 tickets whenever you like. Here is a look at the 2021-22 season:

Admissions SEASON

November 14 & January 30 – Open House, 12–2pm November 15 – 2022-2023 Applications Available Online March 1 – New Student Applications & Financial Aid Applications DUE Educating Students 7th thru 12th Grades Weekly Mass, Class Retreats & Service Projects

October 21-31: The Thanksgiving Play December 9-19: Art January 20-30, 2022: Other Desert Cities March 17-27, 2022: Mitchelville April 21-May 1, 2022: Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody

Marian Center for Learning

AP Capstone Diploma Program

Dual Enrollment Opportunities

All Faiths Welcome Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra 2021-22 season Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra upcoming season, its 40th, includes nine Orchestra Series programs, two outdoor Pops concerts, two Symphony Under the Stars concerts, the 25th Hilton Head International Piano Competition, and many other offerings. The free outdoor Pops concerts will be October 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Family Park in Bluffton as an affiliated event of the Historic Arts and Seafood Festival. The second show is at 7:30 p.m. October 22 at Lowcountry Celebration Park in Coligny. The Orchestra Series begins October 24 and 25 at First Presbyterian Church with violinist Will Hagen. For a full list of the 2021-22 season and to purchase tickets, visit HHSO.org or call 843-842-2055.

Swing FORE the Symphony The League of the Hilton Head Orchestra is excited to announce its new fall fundraiser, Swing FORE the Symphony. The event is set for 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15 at Wexford Golf Club. Teams of four will play in a step-aside scramble followed by heavy hors d'oeuvres in Wexford's clubhouse. All proceeds support the orchestra's youth programs. To enter, call Linda Moloney at 843-384-4810 or email lam@127fw.com.

2022-2023 Applications Available Online. Visit the JPII website for Admissions Information

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Students of all faiths, race, color, gender, national origin, or ethnicity are welcome.

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Local markets

Farmers Market of Bluffton Every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., the Bluffton Farmers Market is open at 71 Green Street. Vendors include 7th Heaven Spices, Clark & Sons Farm, Palmetto Pops, Myers Family Farms, Sprout Momma and Tuten Farms, just to name a few. Check out the market’s Facebook page the morning of the market for a complete list of vendors. Farmersmarketbluffton.org

Fashionable & fun Roberto Coin Trunk Show Join the team at Forsythe Jewelers for the Roberto Coin Trunk Show, Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the Newly Coined Fall Collections from Roberto Coin including Love In Verona, Medallions, Navarra and more. Plus, meet Miss South Carolina, Julia Herrin of Bluffton, in person from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, October 29. Enjoy a gift with your Roberto Coin purchase. RSVP to 843-671-7070 or Andrea@ForsytheJewelers.biz.

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Russia and the Baltics Ambassador Deborah A. McCarthy will be speaking at the First Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. October 22 to discuss if Russia is a threat to the Baltic States as part of the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head’s Friday Speaker series. For tickets and more information, visit WACHH.org or call 843-384-6758.

2021 WACHH FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES Oct. 1: John Bolton “National Security Challenges & Opportunities” Oct. 22: Deborah McCarthy “Russia and the Baltics” Nov. 5: John Tierney “Questions that Congress is Failing to Ask” Nov. 19: Anand Menon “UK in a Changing Europe” Dec. 3: Nury Turkel “The Future of Uyghurs”

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Fundraising events Be A Saint FORE Life Benefiting the Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Lowcountry, this fundraising event will take place on October 25 at the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. To register, visit pregnancycenterhhi.ejoinme.org.

Camp Leo Charity Golf Tournament

Night on the Sound Walk to End Alzheimer’s This year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on October 30 at The Promenade in downtown Bluffton to help end Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Currently, there are more than 95,000 South Carolinians living with the disease. You can register at http://act. alz.org/blufftonwalk.

In its seventh year, this popular Port Royal Sound Foundation fundraiser will be taking place online. A three-day virtual auction filled with local adventures and experiences in, on, and around the Port Royal Sound. You will be able to browse and bid on items such as day trips, fishing experiences, family activities and more. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s mission. The big event will include the launching of the virtual auction along with a video release party at 5:30 p.m. October 14. The presentation will give attendees an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Port Royal Sound Foundation.

Bidding will take place from 5:30 p.m. October 14 through 9 p.m. October 17.

For more information, visit PortRoyalSoundFoundation.org.

Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton will host the 10th Annual Camp Leo Charity Golf Tournament on October 9. This Greens Keepers Revenge Scramble will include pins located in interesting places and scenarios, promising a fun time for the participants.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 12th, 20th, and last places, along with a putting contest winner. This tournament helps fund Camp Leo, a weeklong residential camp for legally blind campers ages 7 to 17.

To register for the tournament, individuals and foursomes, contact Lion Dale Larow at 843-707-9004.

Your Choice Our Privilege The generosity of individuals in our community enables Hospice Care of the Lowcountry to deliver the very best care and support to families facing end-of-life issues, it validates the importance of our programs and services and assists us in our growing role within the community.

Visit hospicecarelc.org/donate or scan the code to support Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

James Dismond Director, Business Development Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Inc. is a registered 501-C(3) nonprofit organization. Serving Beaufort and Jasper Counties since 1982.

To support us, call

843-706-2296 HospiceCareLC.org

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VENETIAN PRINCESS & PRINCESS FLOWER COLLECTIONS

Roberto Coin Trunk Show Friday & Saturday | October 29 & 30 | 10 - 6 Meet Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin | October 29 | 1 - 4 RSVP to 843.671.7070 or Andrea@ForsytheHHI.com

The Shops at Sea Pines Center 71 Lighthouse Road |Hilton Head Island 843.671.7070