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By Tresa Erickson
After months of searching, you and your roommates have finally found a house to rent. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the house’s interior has been updated with fresh paint. The color of choice, of course, is white, and much to your chagrin, the owner will not allow you to repaint. White it is, but not to worry. You can add in pops of color to really jazz up the place. One of the first things that might come to mind is buying a load of colorful furniture. Beware of this, though. Whatever pieces you invest in now will most certainly go with you to your next place where you might be able to paint the walls. Opt for nice neutral pieces instead that will work with any décor in the coming years. You’ve got white walls and neutral furniture, so where does the color come in? One of the easiest, most inexpensive ways is through your selection of fabric and textiles. Like the color red? To s s s o m e r e d pillows onto your caramel suede sofa and a red throw on your chocolate r e c l i n e r. A d d a bright red rug underfoot, and voila, you’ve got instant color. Got some chairs that have seen better days? Sew a slipcover for them, or better yet, reupholster them with colorful fabric. Need more artwork? Drape a canvas with a favorite fabric, tack it in place and presto, you have instant color on your walls. Another way to punch up your space is to use colorful accessories. Cut some flowers from your garden and put them into a colorful vase on your coffee table, or clip some branches and stack them in the umbrella stand by your front door. To stay on budget, look for colorful accessories at flea markets and discount stores. Spray-paint anything you don’t like and purchase artwork from budding artists or frame colorful wallpaper scraps. For even more color, paint all of your plain artwork frames. Don’t overlook lighting in your quest for color. Polish tarnished brass fixtures. Change out white lampshades for more colorful ones. Replace old fan globes with bright, stylish models. Add some brightly colored pull chains to plain metal lamps. By limiting color to your fabrics, textiles, accessories and lighting, you can change your color palette fairly easily and inexpensively whenever you want. Tired of red? Switch to a cool shade of blue or yellow in your fabrics, textiles, accessories and lighting components.
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Beautiful Beaufort Inside & Out The days had been cold for awhile now, and more Beaufortonians have been taking to the cozy comforts of their couches and snuggies. Rocking chairs adorn both the insides of homes and the out. The townsfolk rock, back and forth and back again, slowly, slower than time itself. The crackling of the fireplace sends smells of burning Beaufort logs into the living room air. Books are devoured and all is calm towards the end of another winter spell. As winter melts, spring knows it’s about to debut. Only weeks away until it’s grand entrance, when all the napping critters and tadpoles will emerge. Oh we long for that day, when the mittens are put away. Beaufort is beautiful inside and out. Creativity finds it’s way into the souls of those who seek to find it. Beaufort entices and enriches the lives of those who walk it’s path. It is a place where dreams are born and grow into grand adventures.
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JANUARY 2010 FISHING PIERS Parking & handicap access available Broad River State Highway 170 at bridge 720 feet long No Access fees Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Downtown Beaufort Marina 1,200 foot seawall No access fees Paradise Hunting Island State Park 1,020 feet long Access Fee
AREA MARINAS Shopping and dining in walking distance Downtown Beaufort Historic Downtown Beaufort Port Royal Landing 1 Landing Drive, Port Royal Dataw Island 100 Marina Drive, Dataw Island Lady’s Island 73 Sea Island Parkway Lady’s Island
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. - Henry David Thoreau
BEAUFORT RIVER AT DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Low 2:49 AM 3:42 AM 4:33 AM 5:25 AM High 12:19 AM 1:18 AM 2:16 AM 3:14 AM 4:11 AM 5:09 AM 6:06 AM Low 12:23 AM 1:11 AM 1:56 AM 2:37 AM 3:16 AM 3:53 AM 4:29 AM 5:04 AM 5:42 AM High 12:24 AM 1:10 AM 2:01 AM 2:58 AM 3:58 AM 5:02 AM 6:05 AM Low 12:42 AM 1:39 AM 2:34 AM 3:27 AM
High 9:10 AM 10:00 AM 10:52 AM 11:45 AM Low 6:19 AM 7:15 AM 8:17 AM 9:22 AM 10:27 AM 11:26 AM 12:20 PM High 6:58 AM 7:46 AM 8:28 AM 9:07 AM 9:44 AM 10:19 AM 10:53 AM 11:27 AM 12:03 PM Low 6:23 AM 7:10 AM 8:07 AM 9:14 AM 10:24 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM High 7:06 AM 8:02 AM 8:54 AM 9:43 AM
Low 3:30 PM 4:19 PM 5:07 PM 5:55 PM High 12:39 PM 1:34 PM 2:29 PM 3:24 PM 4:20 PM 5:17 PM 6:12 PM Low 1:09 PM 1:54 PM 2:36 PM 3:15 PM 3:51 PM 4:25 PM 4:59 PM 5:33 PM 6:08 PM High 12:44 PM 1:31 PM 2:24 PM 3:23 PM 4:25 PM 5:30 PM 6:33 PM Low 1:26 PM 2:19 PM 3:09 PM 3:57 PM
High 9:34 PM 10:27 PM 11:22 PM Low 6:45 PM 7:38 PM 8:35 PM 9:35 PM 10:35 PM 11:31 PM High 7:04 PM 7:51 PM 8:33 PM 9:13 PM 9:51 PM 10:28 PM 11:05 PM 11:43 PM Low 6:48 PM 7:35 PM 8:30 PM 9:34 PM 10:39 PM 11:42 PM High 7:32 PM 8:26 PM 9:19 PM 10:10 PM
COOSAW RIVER AT FRIPP INLET BRIDGE Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Low 1:44 AM 2:37 AM 3:28 AM 4:20 AM 5:14 AM High 12:09 AM 1:07 AM 2:05 AM 3:02 AM 4:00 AM 4:57 AM 5:49 AM Low 12:06 AM 12:51 AM 1:32 AM 2:11 AM 2:48 AM 3:24 AM 3:59 AM 4:37 AM 5:18 AM High 12:01 AM 12:52 AM 1:49 AM 2:49 AM 3:53 AM 4:56 AM 5:57 AM Low 12:34 AM 1:29 AM 2:22 AM
High 8:01 AM 8:51 AM 9:43 AM 10:36 AM 11:30 AM Low 6:10 AM 7:12 AM 8:17 AM 9:22 AM 10:21 AM 11:15 AM 12:04 PM High 6:37 AM 7:19 AM 7:58 AM 8:35 AM 9:10 AM 9:44 AM 10:18 AM 10:54 AM 11:35 AM Low 6:05 AM 7:02 AM 8:09 AM 9:19 AM 10:25 AM 11:25 AM 12:21 PM High 6:53 AM 7:45 AM 8:34 AM
Low 2:25 PM 3:14 PM 4:02 PM 4:50 PM 5:40 PM High 12:25 PM 1:20 PM 2:15 PM 3:11 PM 4:08 PM 5:03 PM 5:55 PM Low 12:49 PM 1:31 PM 2:10 PM 2:46 PM 3:20 PM 3:54 PM 4:28 PM 5:03 PM 5:43 PM High 12:22 PM 1:15 PM 2:14 PM 3:16 PM 4:21 PM 5:24 PM 6:23 PM Low 1:14 PM 2:04 PM 2:52 PM
High 8:25 PM 9:18 PM 10:13 PM 11:10 PM Low 6:33 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 10:26 PM 11:18 PM High 6:42 PM 7:24 PM 8:04 PM 8:42 PM 9:19 PM 9:56 PM 10:34 PM 11:15 PM Low 6:30 PM 7:25 PM 8:29 PM 9:34 PM 10:37 PM 11:37 PM High 7:17 PM 8:10 PM 9:01 PM
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New You Boredom Busters By Tresa Erickson
It happens to you every time. You resolve to get fit at the start of the New Year, you work out regularly and then you lose steam. You revert to old habits, exercising whenever you feel like it. The primary cause of your behavior: not a lack of self-discipline but plain old boredom. You get tired of exercising and plop down in front of the TV instead. Exercise boredom is not uncommon. Many people, including die-hard fitness buffs, experience it from to time. Fortunately, there are several ways to combat it. First, you need to review your workout routine and pinpoint exactly what it is that bores you. Are you tired of doing the same old exercises at the same old time in the same old place day in and day out? Yeah? Well then, it's time to make some changes. Run in the morning on some days around your neighborhood and swim in the evening on others at the gym. Vary your routine and keep boredom at bay. To ensure your workouts are interesting, incorporate gadgets and entertainment into them. Get a heart-rate monitor and use it during your workouts to make sure you are reaching your potential. Watch some TV or listen to some music to make your workouts fun. Small changes in your exercise routine, whether in activity, timing, location and even frequency and duration, can do wonders for combating boredom. None of it, however, may be enough. You may need to make bigger changes, like trying an adventurous sport, participating in a team sport or finding an exercise buddy. Often people become bored with exercise because they do it alone. Time flies much faster when you have someone to talk to while you are exercising. A partner can also keep you motivated. Failing to show up for a workout is a lot harder when someone is waiting for you. Even with all of these changes in your exercise routine, you may still suffer some boredom from time to time. To keep yourself motivated, find something to shoot for. Think about what it is that you want to get from exercising and set some long-term goals. Perhaps you want to lose 10 pounds or run three miles. These are goals you can work up to a little at a time. You can run a quarter of a mile one week, a half of a mile the next two weeks, a mile the next four weeks, and so forth, until you reach your three-mile goal. Once you reach your long-term goals, make sure you find new ones to keep the momentum going.
Life Altering By Ronda Addy
It’s hard enough to be a young adult today, but add in the pressure of the need to be thin and a disease that has no cure, and you have the perfect opportunity for diabulimia. Although it is a fairly recent term and is not a recognized medial condition, diabulimia can be deadly. A combination of type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder, diabulimia occurs when someone skips an insulin shot in order to lose weight. Type 1 diabetics produce little to no insulin because their immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in their pancreas. They must take daily insulin shots. The insulin processes food and delivers glucose from the bloodstream to the body’s cells, providing them with energy. Without insulin, the body doesn’t use the food for energy, thereby eliminating the majority of calories eaten. Having diabetes doesn’t mean someone will develop an eating disorder, but it does set the stage for one. Both conditions involve managing weight and tracking body states and timing and content of meals. Someone with diabetes worries about fluctuating blood sugar, while someone with an eating disorder worries about fluctuating weight. Type 1 diabetics who are worried about their weight may resort to reducing or stop taking their insulin altogether to eliminate the calories consumed. Anyone who reduces or skips their insulin shots runs the risk of going into a coma or death. They may also experience long-term kidney failure, blindness and amputations. There are many signs of diabulimia. Some of these include: •Changing eating habits, becoming obsessed with food or going on a new diet •Going to the bathroom after meals •Having low energy and high blood-sugar levels •Urinating frequently •Refusing to take insulin on time •Experiencing heart palpitations and chest pain, lower back pain and muscle cramps, or frequent bacterial infections Getting treatment is the first step for anyone suffering from diabulima the earlier, the better. Eating disorders are treatable and recovery is possible. Restoring the individual’s physical health is the number one priority. For someone with anorexia and diabetes, that means getting their insulin and weight back on track. For someone with bulimia, diabetes and anorexia, that means getting their insulin and weight on track and eating balanced meals. Once the body is healthy, the psychological issues behind the eating problem can be addressed.
In addition to setting long-term goals, focus on the rewards you get from exercising. Use the weight you have lost, the muscle tone you have gained or the overall sense of satisfaction you have received from exercising to stay motivated. Perhaps you feel better after you work out or have more stamina and energy to get through the day. All of these are benefits you can turn to whenever you get bored to stay motivated.
In most cases, diabulimia can be treated on an outpatient basis. In addition to family involvement, a physician must treat the diabetes and the effects of the eating disorder on the body while a psychologist treats the emotional issues that caused the eating disorder. Sometimes, a family therapist and a dietitian may be involved for nutritional education and counseling. In cases of severe depression, a hospital stay or medication carefully monitored by a physician may be needed.
Fighting exercise boredom is not easy. It can be done, however. Change is key, and to stay motivated, you need to set some long-term goals and focus on all of the rewards you reap from exercising.
If you or someone you know is suffering from diabulimia, it is essential that you get help immediately. Is the need to be thin really more important than your life?
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Resolutions and Fifth Winds Five years ago this very issue marked the first editorial I printed Sea Island Scene. It’s been a long, exciting, and sometimes hairy journey. The road behind has been stomped to my hearts content and the road ahead looks almost whimsical, like a dream. This morning I was on the way to my home-away-from-home (the office) when I noticed something different about the sky. Directly above there were low fluffy, thick clouds with ribbons of blue sky shining through. Almost made me chilly to watch above. Almost made me hit the car ahead from gazing too long. It looked pretty arctic if you e d i t o r @ s e a i s l a n d s c e n e . c o m ask me. This sight had good day written all over it. You see, I have been rushing to work early and staying late these past few weeks. I’m having what I would like to call my 5th wind. I’m guessing it’s because there are so many new things the staff of Sea Island Scene are implementing to help spread tidings of Beaufort’s great finds. We’ve enhanced the magazine’s website, so now you can actually turn the pages online. Fancy that! It’s a nice added touch to be able to give more to the community and to our advertisers without emptying their pockets. Although I’m biased in saying so, I am really proud that this magazine’s concentration of readers is growing in vast numbers every month, not only in Beaufort and the sea islands, but across the United States. Especially now with an unlimited distribution base since we can be seen by simply the click of a mouse! It seems every time I leave the house I meet someone new who says, “You’re that girl from that magazine,” or “I read Sea Island Scene every month.” What a compliment! The most impressive the staff of ‘The Scene’ could ever receive is that people are reading. Though I take great pleasure in knowing that my work isn't in vain, I can’t help but run out of steam once in awhile. We all do, don’t we? There comes a time in every man’s life where a lack of proper nutrients, sleep and break from daily repetition can wear a person out. I’ve fallen victim to workaholic ways on numerous occasions. All it takes though is a simple compliment from one of our readers to fill me back up with fuel and get my mind reeling again. It’s January 2010. Wow! I can remember being in Italy during 1999 and everyone in Rome was scrambling to save themselves from Y2K. Wasn’t the world suppose to end back then, or at least the technological world it seemed. I’m quite interested in seeing what the future will bring, on December 12, 2012 to be exact. Are the Mayans and Nostradamas correct in their predictions or are they just another philosophical attempt at foreseeing the book of Revelation? Either way, there is nothing any of us can do but continue on our journey. Over the past five years I have learned a lot about myself while living in Beaufort. I’ve learned that I don’t have as thick of skin as I’d like, though it’s getting thicker. I’ve learned that this truly is a small world after all (and a much smaller town), and I’ve learned that Sea Island Scene has a larger informative and entertainment impact on people than I had originally knew. During 2010, I hope to continue to bring this adorable petite magazine into the lives of thousands more across the United States. I hope this publication encourages those of you who haven’t yet arrived, those of you who are reading online or received a copy in the mail) to visit us soon. More over, I wish for all of you, my colorful and energetic readers, to have the most wonderful, awe-inspiring exploration of this quaint coastal town during 2010 and for years to come. Happy New Year to you all!
Sea Island Scene Editor
Goals are dreams with deadlines. - Diana Scharf Hunt
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Contents
Water Festival Issue 2010 Feature: Cure for White Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Feature: Beautiful Beaufort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Tides: Beaufort River and Fripp Island Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Health Feature: New You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Editor’s Letter: Resolutions and Fifth Winds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Crossword Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Town of Port Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Downtown Beaufort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Gift Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Local Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Feature: Fishing Charters and Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Military Sights and Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sea Island Maps: Beaufort, Port Royal & The Surrounding Islands . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Business Feature: Marketing Survival Kit . . . . . . . . . . .18 Preserve at Port Royal Apartments . . . . . . . . .19 Home Improvement Feature: Building Blocks . . . . .20 Beaufort Bites: Dining & Specialty Markets . . . . . . .21-23 Food Features: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee / Smokin' Hot! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Historically Speaking: Bay Street Businesses Over 300 Years . .25 Recipe Feature: Six Southern Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . .26 Dining Feature: Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Shopping & Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dining & Market Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Feature: Beaufort International Film Festival . . . . . . . . . .30 Sea Island Activities and Events . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Mainstreet Beaufort, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tony Santagati Publisher Jenelle Cain Editor/Advertising Consultant
- Charles Lamb
Photos by: John Pilgreen
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New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday.
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Volume XXViII Number 4 Sea Island Scene Magazine published by Sands Publishing Company, 34 Sams Point Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907, a division of Sands, Inc. Copyright © 2010 Sands Publishing Company. Reproduction of any artwork or copy prepared by Sands Publishing Company is strictly prohibited without written consent of the publisher, Anthony S. (“Tony”) Santagati, Jr. Sea Island Scene Magazine is published and distributed “Free” every four weeks. Neither the advertisers nor the publisher will be responsible for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.
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DOWN 1. Absorbed 2. Almond 3. Gulf V.I.P. 4. ___ Station 5. “Hurry up!” 6. A hand 7. Adam’s apple spot 8. Foreigner 9. Produce milk 10. Australian runner 11. Christmas flower 12. Student getting one-on-one help 13. Bad lighting? 18. South American monkey 19. Carrot, e.g. 24. Eye 27. J.F.K. overseer 28. A long, long time
ACROSS
38. Choppers, so to speak
29. Inclusion of
1. Acquire
41. House
30. Condescend
5. Caroled
43. “Roots,” e.g.
31. Grace word
9. Fractional units of Greek currency 45. “___ Cried” (1962 hit)
32. ___-guided 36. Breed
14. #1 spot
46. Cork’s country
15. Ticket info, maybe
47. Rude
40. Person dedicated to pursuit of pleasure
16. French romance
51. Newspaper div.
42. ___ bit
17. Electronics boards
53. Nod, maybe
44. Plaintiff
20. Type of cabbage
54. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge
21. Bow
55. Branch
22. “The Matrix” hero
56. One of the armed forces
51. Secret store
23. “___ bad!”
58. Snacks
52. Gold braid
25. ___ few rounds
63. Not prone to wrinkles
26. Clinton, e.g.: Abbr.
66. Door part
27. Food source for babies
67. Flight data, briefly
61. Carbon compound
33. Bang-up
68. Sunburn relief
62. Increase, with “up”
34. “___ say!”
69. Banana oil, e.g.
64. “Act your ___!”
35. Beanery sign
70. Bluster
37. The “A” of ABM
71. Canine cry
39. Dilute
48. Yorkshire river 49. Closer 50. “Aeneid” figure
57. Greek cheese 59. “Don’t go!” 60. Fit
65. Gabriel, for one
see solutions on page 29
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Port Royal was the first settlement in the New World predating Jamestown and St. Augustine. It is adjacent to the deepest natural harbor on the Atlantic Coast, Port Royal Sound, and is home to the only public shrimp dock in the state. The Town of Port Royal is located between the Beaufort River and Battery Creek in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The town is nestled right next to Parris Island and is accessible to the base by a connecting bridge. Families arriving weekly for recruit graduation love the quaint coastal ambiance and convenient location of Port Royal to the graduation site. The Town of Port Royal peeks curiosity of movie buffs because it is there that the memorable hurricane scene from the popular movie Forrest Gump was shot. The Town takes pride in its unique natural environment and its accessibility to that environment through its network of walking trails, community beach, boardwalk, and observation tower. The best time to visit is late afternoon to catch inspiring sunset views of the breathtaking seaside marshes.
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Downtown Beaufort streets allow you to choose your favorite mode of transportaion. Take a walk, horsedrawn carriage, or sightseeing drive to view the unique history, culture and ecology of this famous town known best for it’s role in the movie Forrest Gump.
“We’re Not Just For Boaters” 1006 Bay Street • Historic Beaufort
O P E N E V E R Y
D A Y
Short & Long Term Dockage Gasoline & Diesel Fuel NOAA Charts Marine Supplies/Publications Magazines/River Excursions
843-524-4422
In The Ship’s Store... Sperry Top-Siders Historic Tour Tickets Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Hook & Tackle Outfitters Bimini Bay Gear - Palmetto Apparel Tide Clocks - Swiss Army - Souvenirs Beer - Wine - Sodas - Snacks
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Finishing Touches, etc.
Fine Gifts & Home Accents
10% discount with this ad - expires March 31, 2010
OPEN M-Sat 10-5:30 Sun 12-4:30 Located in the Old Bay Marketplace Historic Downtown Beaufort
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YOUR GIFT GIVING
HEADQUARTERS Fine chocolates and other confections made on the premises. Monday-Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm Shipping Available
507 Carteret Street, Historic Downtown Beaufort
(843) 524-7980 www.thechocolatetree.us
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We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops. - Henny Youngman
One of the South’s most important collections of FOLK & FINE ART in the most unique gallery in the Lowcountry 870 Sea Island Pkwy. St. Helena Island (843)838-2241 w w w . R e d P i a n o To o . c o m
843-524-2769
Mon-Sat 10-5
Lady’s Island Center, 102C Sea Island Pkwy Less than one mile from downtown Beaufort.
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The coastal Carolina waterways are teaming with fish year-round. Using your finest fishing skills you will easily catch redfish, bluefish, mackerel, ladyfish,spotted sea trout, flounder, whiting, sheephead, and cobia depending on the season.
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Crabbing and shrimping are also a staple lifestyle in the Lowcountry. Both can be caught with nets when applying distinctive techniques. Oyster habitats, salt marshes, creeks and flats, along with good water quality, provide the potion for an excellent fishery. Fishing charters and boating excursions provide visitors and local residents an opportunity to experience the magnificent Lowcountry estuary life first hand.
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Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)
Milit Sigh ary ts
During the Revolutionary War, the British landed at what is now the Laurel Bay military housing base, located right off MCAS, and battled American troops at Gray’s Hill. MCAS provides tours to visitors on request. Locally, MCAS pilots perform air shows at various local festivals and events.You may also be able fly-bys during their routine exercises. MCAS is located just north of the city on U.S. Highway 21.
Beaufort Arsenal & Museum Located at the corner of Craven and Carteret Street, the Arsenal was completed in 1798 and has housed the museum since 1939. Run by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, the museum displays Indian artifacts, art, textiles, and Civil War weapons. Call for museum hours and admission prices. (843)379-3331
Sheldon Church Ruins Built in 1746, this church was burned during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt, and again burned during the Civil War.The ruins are located on Sheldon Rd. State Hwy 21, fifteen miles from Beaufort.
Parris Island Recruit Depot Museum An all-encompassing view of the history of Parris Island. Exhibits range from the attempted colonization by the Spanish in 1521 to photographic depictions of the recruit training process. Free admission, open to the public daily 10-4pm. For tours call (843)228-2951
Beaufort National Cemetery Beaufort National Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery was established by Abraham Lincoln and contains the graves of 7,500 Civil War soldiers including 4,019 unknown Union soldiers and 117 Confederate soldiers. 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Open daily from 8:00am to sunset for visitors.
The Corps store.com
www.
U.S.M.C. SPECIALTIES Marines & their families demand the best... We ARE the Best...We ARE #1! Come by & you will see why! Visit us for ALL your Graduation T-Shirts, Hats, Gifts & More! 2535 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC
860 Parris Island Gateway Beaufort, SC
(843) 521-1775
(843) 379-8350
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Boundary Street / US 21
Craven
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Bay
Short
Pinckney
North
Hamilton
King
Baynard Hancock New East
West
Scott
Charles
Newcastle
Church
Harrington
Wilmington
Monson
Laurens
Federal
Port Republic
Lady’s Island Landing
LADY’S ISLAND
12th St 11th St 10th St
London
14th St 13th St
16th St Ext
Paris Avenue
Madrid
Columbia
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15th St
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Washington
Edinburgh
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Ribau
Richmond
Ribau
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Paris A ve E
Hamar
Prince
Bladen
Washington
Duke
Carteret Street / US 21
Congress
Green
Adventure
Union
Bagget
9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St Sands Beach Rd
PARRIS ISLAND
Port Royal Landing
Sands Beach Boardwalk
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Highways & Points of Interest
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GET IN The 2010 Scene! Establish a memorable and unmistakeable brand identity: - The secret to business success is determined by your ability to powerfully communicate your business with laser precision and your ability to deliver a clearlydefined and consistent experience. - In a nutshell... it’s called branding, and, when done right, it ensures a thriving business with all the customers and profits you need. The secret is to establish a powerful brand identity that sings distinction. And establish that identity before you launch any marketing activities. - Create a deep connection with your core target audience - your potential raving fans! Who wants and needs what you have to offer? The only wrong answer is “everyone.” If you’re a pediatrician, you may see infants and children. Are they your target audience? No! They are your patients, but it’s the parents you need to connect with to get the kids in your door. And it’s not just any parents - it’s a definite group of parents. - In marketing, you get a lot more “bang for your buck” if you focus your spending on a well-defined group of people that you enjoy working with. The better you define this group, the more effective your marketing can be. Design compelling offerings that pull customers in like a magnet. - 80% of all purchase decisions are based on emotion. It’s your job as a marketer to know how your customers want to feel and to get them to visualize how your services can meet their needs. People want to know, “What’s in it for me?” Tap into the emotion and create offerings that touch your customers.
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By Ronda Addy
Building a house today doesn’t mean you have to use the same old materials. Thanks to a little thing called progress, new building materials are popping up all over the place.
synthetic fibers, which are placed in the mix with traditional construction equipment and techniques. It has been used in projects in Australia, Japan, Korea and Switzerland.
Although the principle has been around for hundreds of years, green roofs are new to the architectural scene. These vegetated roof covers use plants in place of tiles or shingles, decreasing storm water runoff, filtering pollutants out of rainwater and decreasing energy usage. If used wide-scale, green roofs could reduce the urban heat island effect of a city.
A small German company has developed LiTraCon, a translucent concrete containing glass optical fibers as thick as a human hair. To make sure each fiber makes contact with surfaces on both sides, the blocks are built in stages. A thin layer of concrete is poured into a long, narrow mold; this process is repeated until a long beam is formed, which is then cut into short, rectangular building blocks. These are riddled with thin, light pipes that transmit light from one side of the material to the other. Through the use of different diameters (two microns to two millimeters), different illumination effects can be achieved. The size of the block has no effect on the illumination of the fibers.
Green roofs are available in different depths and require strong structural support. With just a few inches of growth medium and wedding-cake layers of waterproofing membranes and root barriers to prevent leaks, they can be planted with alpine plants. In some cases, deep soil and irrigation systems may be used to grow shrubs, grass and trees. Green roofs are being used successfully on at least two buildings in the United States, city hall in Chicago and the headquarters of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Concrete is no longer the drab, gray building material it once was. Manufactured by Lafarge, Ductal, which has been on the market for a few years now, casts like concrete and feels like concrete but behaves like metal once cured. It is five times stronger than regular concrete thanks to the small fibers of steel or polymer dispersed throughout the matrix. Ductal costs about as much as traditional concrete and steel and comes in custom recast shapes. It has been used in several pedestrian bridges around the world and a light rail transit station in Calgary. Similar to Ductal, bendable concrete resists cracking 500 times more than traditional concrete, weighs less and requires fewer joints and reinforcements. Bendable concrete uses
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Although it is not available on the market, SmartWrap, a thin material made from the same plastic as soda bottles and pressed into rolls, is strong enough to provide protection from a Category 3 hurricane. An organic light-emitting diode technology of organic molecules is deposited onto the plastic film. This emits light when an electric current is applied, providing lightning protection. Microcapsules of change-phase materials are embedded in the film, absorbing heat in the summer and releasing heat in the winter, thereby controlling the climate in the building. Organic photovoltaic cells are also embedded in the film to absorb sunlight and produce power.
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205 Scott’s Street • 524-4330 www.BlackstonesCafe.com
“Where Beaufort meets for Breakfast” • Complete Breakfast and Lunch served daily • Lunch Specials • Patio Dining • Daily 7:30 - 2:30pm • 1/2 Block off Bay Street in The Historic District • Wi-Fi internet access available
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Casual Dining EXCELLENT STEAKS/ FRI. & SAT. PRIME RIB FULL BAR AVAILABLE
HOURS Open Daily 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm “#1 SEAFOOD RESTAURANT FOR EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW”
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Quick Cook The fastest way to bake a Potato Wash the potato, coat it with butter, butter substitute or oil. Stick a nail into the center and bake on a sheet pan so that the potatoes do not touch each other. This should reduce cooking time by at least 20 minutes over baking them in foil. The butter will keep the skins from cracking and add flavor.
Slow Cook, Quick Meal If you want to save additional time in the evenings, cook in a crockpot/slow cooker. You can cook meat and vegetables in one convenient location, and the best part is your food will be ready when you get home. Your family will love coming home to the smells of delicious Crockpot meals that have been cooking all day.
Teppanyaki... a grill Japanese food is cooked on.
Come in for the Show - Our Chef will prepare your entire meal in front of you! All Dinner Entreés & Combos come with salad with Japanese ginger dressing, stir fried vegetables & choice of steamed or fried rice.
Sushi Teppanyaki Restaurant
Fuji Open Seven Days Lunch M-Sat 11-2 Sun 11:30-2:30 Dinner M-Sat 5-9:30
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Fish to taste right must swim three times in water in butter and in wine ~Polish Proverb~
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Cayenne Pepper: Also known as Red pepper. Hot and spicier than black pepper. It is superb in that it adds an intense piquancy without masking the flavor of a dish.
Chinese Five Spice: This powder is a traditional blend of Szechuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and cloves, which represent the five basic tastes: bitter, sweet, sour, salt, and pungent. Chinese Five Spice Powder is used as a meat rub or in marinades. Baste roasted chicken with Chinese Five Spice Seasoning and butter.
Cloves: Dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree. Intriguing, nail-like shape makes exotic garnish. Ground cloves very strong flavored and quite bitter tasting. Cumin: Small, elongated, yellowish-brown seeds of a plant of the parsley family. Also “comino.” The aromatic flavor note in chili powder and essential in curries. Garlic: Bulbs of a perennial plant, cousin to the onion and a member of the lily family. Dehydrated garlic is milled to particle sizes ranging from powdered, granulated and ground to minced, chopped and sliced.
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Nutmeg: The brown seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree. Of the two sources, Indonesia and West Indian compare favorably in aroma, but higher fixed oil in the West Indian restricts its use in some applications.
and Smell The Coffee
When shopping for perfume, take some coffee with you in your bag and have a good sniff in between smelling each perfume to refresh your nose! Sprinkle spent coffee grounds around the base of your garden plants and it will stop snails and slugs from munching them! A mixture of coffee grounds and sugar, fed to a pot plant and watered regularly, will revive houseplants that have turned yellow in winter. Some of the worlds most powerful business, including Lloyds of London and the New York Stock Exchange, started life as a coffee houses. In December 2001 Brazil produced a scented postage stamp to promote its coffee - the smell should last between 3 and 5 years. Coffee is... The second most widely used product in the world after oil.
Tarragon: Slender, dark green leaves of a member of the aster family. Distinctive for its hint of anise flavor. Hallmark of sauce béarnaise, salad dressings, vinegars.
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BayBusinesses Street Over 300 Years By Gerhard Spieler
For 300 years, since 1712, Beaufort’s business section has been concentrated along Bay Street’s three blocks, beginning with Carteret, to Scott, to Charles Streets. It still is, but the types of businesses have changed drastically with the years. The first town planners of Beaufort hoped for an open downtown water front, free of buildings, with north-south streets extending to the river’s shore. The Beaufort Preservation Manual mentioned “twenty-four lots of lesser size, presumably planned for commercial use, were sited on the north side of an unnamed street (Bay) adjacent to the river.” Those lots were small in size. An Act specified that “every person who took up any of the more strategic front lots was required to build a house, 15 feet by 30 feet, within two years.” With economic growth, owners wishing to expand their businesses bought adjoining lots. Present-day tax maps still show vestiges of the original lot lines.
took place. The original provisions regarding north-south streets running to the shore of the Beaufort River, are still maintained for the most part. The Civil War, 1861-1865, saw changes in ownership of Bay Street properties to merchants and residential, for northern new-comers, but maintaining its essential business qualities. The 1941 South Carolina state volume of the American Guide Series listed ships’ piers on Bay Street between Scott and West Streets. The Beaufort-Savannah Steamship Line listed three round trips weekly. Fare was one dollar, with stops at wherever passengers were waiting, en route. Col. George Chicken, an early S.C. Indian fighter, was one of the first owners of Lot No. 5 on “The Bay” and Lot No. 30 on Port Royal Street (now Port Republic). Those two lots are now the site of The Old Bay Market Place.
Original prohibitions regarding buildings on the south, river-side of Bay Street were gradually ignored and construction, business and residential,
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Six Southern Cooking Tips Tip #1: Use What You Have
Tip #4: Use Cast Iron Cookware
In early days there were very few rich people in the south. Without a pocket full of cash led them to settle for the ingredients they had on hand. This may have been fresh produce from their gardens, meat from hogs that they had raised, fresh eggs and poultry, and anything else that they had grown or raised themselves. You can apply this in your own kitchen. Instead of rushing off to the grocery store for one ingredient, try working with what you have on hand. Some of the best meals come from creativity rather than cookbooks.
Cast iron is one of the most important pieces of kitchen equipment when it comes to southern cooking. They are useful for fried chicken, cornbread and fried potatoes. A cast iron Dutch oven is great for stews. Look in the camping department of stores to find cast iron cookware.
Tip #2: Cook It Slow Southern cooking does take a while to prepare. You can’t rush home from work and plan on preparing collard greens, fried chicken, homemade biscuits, and banana pudding in 30 minutes. Many people are actually too busy to create a delicious Southern meal during the week. But, with a little planning you can create a delicious meal on the weekend.
Tip #3: Learn to Cook By Eye Southern cooking is not about measurements. That’s why it’s hard to put these kinds of recipes on paper. Many southern chefs adjust their recipes slightly to create the perfect dish. Don’t be afraid to taste your food along the way to see if it needs more seasoning.
Hoppin’ John 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1 onion, chopped 4 scallions, white bulbs sliced and green tops cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 pound collard greens, tough stems removed, leaves washed well and shredded 1-3/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tip #5: Don't Be Afraid to Use Butter Southern cooking is not about low fat, low calorie, or low anything. Southern cooking is about flavor and feeding the ones you love. If you want your meals to be delicious, don’t be afraid to add real butter. Margarine does not work well in these types of recipes.
Tip #6: Remember That Bacon Grease Adds Flavor What do you do with your leftover bacon grease? If you enjoy Southern cooking, you save your bacon grease. Bacon grease tastes amazing in fried corn and green beans. You can even fry hot cakes in bacon grease. This may sound weird to some, but this is what Southern cooking is all about. You use what you have and that involves not throwing away ingredients that could be used in future meals.
Southern Cornbread 1/2 pound kielbasa, halved lengthwise then cut crosswise into 1-inch slices 1 ~ 10-ounce package frozen black-eyed peas 1/2 cups long-grain rice 3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and scallion bulbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add collard greens, salt, black pepper, and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the greens wilt, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to moderately high. Add sausage, black-eyed peas, and rice and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the scallion tops.
1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1-1/4 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons canola oil
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg, buttermilk and oil in a separate bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake the cornbread until the top springs back when touched lightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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What Makes The World Go Round By Tresa Erickson
Do you find yourself constantly reaching for spices when you cook? Ever wonder where some of those spices came from? Most of the spices we use today have been around for centuries and some have even been used for purposes other than cooking. Here is a brief look at the origins of some common spices and their uses throughout history. Allspice The dried, green berry of an evergreen tree of the myrtle family, allspice originated in Jamaica. Christopher Columbus discovered it and mistook it for pepper. He brought the spice back to Spain where it was promptly named “pimienta,” or pepper. Allspice has been used as a flavoring for a number of foods and as a preventative measure against foot sores by Russian solders during the Napoleonic Wars. Basil A bright green, leafy plant of the mint family, basil originated in India and Persia. While some people like the Greeks hated it, others like the Romans adored basil and regarded it as a symbol of love. Basil has been used as an ingredient in magic spells, as a perfume to attract wealth, as a token to help the dead pass to the next world, as a remedy for scorpion stings and snakebites, and as a treatment for many conditions, including arthritis, depression, ear infections, headaches, influenza, poor eyesight, rheumatism and skin diseases. Cloves The dried, unopened flowers of an evergreen tree of the myrtle family, cloves originated in the Molucca Islands in Indonesia. Every time a child was born on the island, natives planted a clove tree to celebrate their birth. They believed the fate of the tree and the child were intertwined, and when the Dutch decided to destroy several of the trees to keep clove prices high, the natives revolted. Cloves have been used as an ingredient in magic spells, as a preservative in foods, as a source of comfort for the bereaved, as a moth repellant and as an anesthetic to ease toothache, indigestion, nausea and bad breath. Cumin The pale green seed of a small herb in the parsley family, cumin is thought to have originated in Egypt and the Mediterranean. It was a favorite of the Romans and is even mentioned in the Old Testament. Cumin has been used as an ingredient in magic spells, as a safeguard against infidelity and insecurity, and as a digestive. Ginger The dried, ground root of a plant in the ginger family, ginger is thought to have originated in southern China. It was one of the spices that paved the way for the development of the spice trade routes. Ginger has been used as an ingredient in magic spells, as an aphrodisiac, as a poison antidote, as a digestive and as a treatment for a number of conditions, including colds, chills and rheumatism. Nutmeg The hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree of the nutmeg family, nutmeg is thought to have originated in the Banda Islands, a tiny archipelago in eastern Indonesia. It comes from the same tree that also produces the spice mace. Nutmeg has been used as in ingredient in magic spells, as a preventative measure against the plague and as a treatment for many conditions, including bad breath, fevers, headaches and intestinal upsets.
Oregano The dried leaf of an aromatic herb of the mint family, oregano originated in Greece. It has been used as a poultice for achy muscles, sores and rheumatic pains in limb joints and as a treatment for asthma, bronchitis and gastrointestinal disorders. Rosemary An evergreen shrub of the mint family, rosemary originated in the Mediterranean. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary draped her blue cloak on a Rosemary bush and placed a white flower on top of it during her flight from Egypt. During the night, the flower turned blue and the bush became known thereafter as the “rose of Mary.” Rosemary has been used as an ingredient in magic spells, as a token of those who have died, as a safeguard against infidelity, as an alternative to frankincense, as a component of hair tonics and shampoos, as a cure for paralysis and gout, as a preventative measure against the plague, as a gargle and as a treatment for a number of conditions, including colds, dizziness, headaches, indigestion, muscle aches and pains, and neuralgia. Sage An herb from an evergreen shrub of the mint family, sage originated in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean. It has been used as an ingredient in magic spells, as a cosmetic agent to darken hair, as a gargle and as a treatment for many conditions, including bleeding gums, digestive problems, fevers, frazzled nerves and mouth ulcers. Thyme The leaf of a low-growing shrub of the mint family, thyme originated in southern Europe. Legend has it that thyme was used in the straw bed of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child. Ancient Greeks considered it a symbol of courage and sacrifice. Thyme has been used as a deterrent to nightmares, as a cleanser and disinfectant, as an expectorant and as a treatment for a number of conditions, including bronchitis, coughs, diarrhea, fungal skin diseases, gastrointestinal problems and sore throats. The origins and purposes of spices are as varied as the spices themselves. Many come from Europe and Asia, others from the Caribbean. In addition to flavoring food, almost all have been used medicinally. Some have even been used cosmetically. Without them, the world as we know it would not be the same.
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AREA REAL ESTATE/RENTALS CROSS CREEK APARTMENTS – New affordable living at it's finest in Beaufort! One, two and three bedroom apartment homes with fully equipped European kitchen and vaulted ceilings. Amenities include resort style clubhouse, business services, 24-hour maintenance services, picnic areas, playground, and gym. (843)982-6381 www.crosscreek-apartments.com PRESERVE AT PORT ROYAL – The Preserve at Port Royal Luxury Apartment Community offers a naturally inspired living experience surrounded by mature hardwoods and beautifully decorated landscaping. Conveniently located in the heart of Beaufort we are minutes from Parris Island, MCAS and the Naval Hospital. With 9 different 1 & 2 bedroom floor plans and to many amenities to list, there is something for everyone. Come discover why there is nothing else like it. (843)525-9999
ARTS/ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES BELLAVISTA – Moved to St. Helena Island on Sea Island Pkwy. Casual antiques, fun furniture, gifts and accessories from Australia, Holland, Germany, and well as Beaufort. (843)838-3355 COLLECTORS ANTIQUE MALL – 5,700 square feet. A must see shop! Furniture, collectibles and interior design. One mile from downtown Beaufort. Don’t miss it! Mon-Sat 105pm. 102c Sea Island Parkway. (843)524-2769 PALMETTO ANTIQUE GALLERY – Located At 491 D Parris Island Gateway (HWY 280). Open 10am to 5pm Mon-Sat, Sun by appt. Over 6500 sqft of fine American and European antiques. Major credit cards accepted, we ship Fed Ex Ground. (843)770-0570. www.palmettoantiques.com. RED PIANO TOO – Gallery of local artisans located on St. Helena Island. 870 Sea Island Parkway. (843)838-2241. RedPianoToo@islc.net zor visit www.RedPianoToo.com
CLOTHING & SHOES & ACCESSORIES LIPSITZ SHOE STORE – On historic Bay Street, has served Beaufortonians for over 106 years with the areas largest collection of shoes including Florsheim, Stride-Rite, Mephisto and MBT. Stop by for your family shoes and clothing needs. (843)524-2330
EVERYTHING OUTDOORS HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK & LIGHTHOUSE – Hunting Island State Park is one of the most popular state parks and beach areas in South Carolina. The pristine sandy beach, natural setting and warm Atlantic Ocean make a perfect getaway. Hunting Island features a campground, which has spaces for RV's and tent campers, as well as a primitive camp site for established groups. The camping area has very easy access to the beach. Lighthouse fees and hours: The park collects a $2.00 fee to climb the 167 steps in the lighthouse, but the view is definitely worth it. 10am 4:45 pm daily March - October. www.huntingisland.com SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB AT CAT ISLAND – Originally designed by George W. Cobb, was refined by Jeff Brauer in 2008. The course offers stunning landscapes with large rolling greens, beautiful vistas and tree-lined fairways. (843)524-0300 www.SanctuaryGolfCatIsland.com TOPGUN CHARTERS – provides offshore fishing adventures from the Beaufort - Hilton Head Island areas. Come take a sunset cruise in “Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea”. Leaving from the Beaufort Downtown Marina at 6pm and returning at 8:30pm. You will see the Downtown Waterfront, Old Point, Port Royal and Parris Island from the Beaufort River. Often, you will see
Dolphin on this trip, and the sunsets are incredible. Just sit back and enjoy the ride sipping Champange, Wine or a cold bottle of water. This is perfect for Anniversaries, Engagements, Wedding parties, Dates, family reuions and vacation trips. Or, make it a group of 4-6 outing with your best friends or employees. (843)812-2934 www.TopGunCharterFishing.com
GIFTS/HOME & GARDEN BITTY’S FLOWER SHOP – Your complete floral service including professional wedding consultant, interior design, gifts, great ideas and balloon bouquets. We are located at 1202 Boundary Street, Beaufort or call us to place an order over the phone. (843)524-4547 CHOCOLATE TREE – Counters of luscious chocolate treats, chewy caramel, rich truffles, nut clusters, crisp buttercrunch... That’s just the beginning. Pralines, brittles of peanuts, pecans and benne. Fudge and English toffee will do their best to tempt you. Watch candy being made. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm. Shipping and local delivery available. (843)524-7980 or (800)524-7980 THE CRAFTSELLER – 818 Bay Street. For twenty years, The Craftseller has been offering the finest hand-crafted pottery, jewelry, art glass, wood, and kaleidoscopes by American Craftsmen. Discover unique copper sculpture, and delightful weavings. Gift wrapping is free and we ship daily. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4. (843)525-6104. www.craftseller.com DOWNTOWN MARINA & GIFT SHOP – On the waterfront in Historic Downtown Beaufort. Ship’s store: Sperry Top-Siders, Swiss Army, Hook & Tackle Apparel, Costa Del Mar, Tideclocks, Palmetto/Beaufort clothing, souvenirs & much more! We also offer gas, diesel, marine supplies, charts, short & long term dockage. 1006 Bay Street, (843)524-4422. Open every day! FINISHING TOUCHES – You’ll find beautiful accents and fine, unique gifts that will be sure to set your home apart. It’s true, this is the perfect place for that perfect gift. 701 Bay Street in Old Bay Marketplace. 10% off your purchase when you bring in ad from this magazine. (843)522-1716 OCTOPUSES –Sea Designs for your Home. Bring in your favorite glass container and we’ll help you fill it with our designer shells. 872B Sea Island Parkway (843)838-0005 THE PLANTATION GIFTSHOP AT THE FRAMPTON HOUSE – A truly unique shopping experience. Tasteful gifts including South Carolina merchandise, books, candles, historic reproductions and Civil War items can be found in this restored 1868 plantation home at I-95, Exit 33. WHAT’S IN STORE – 853 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena. Located in one of Beaufort’s most historic, restored buildings. 6000 sq. ft. of fun shopping, gifts, kitchen, bath, garden, home accessories, vera bradley and much, much more, just 4 miles from Beaufort. 853 Sea Is. Pkwy, St. Helena, SC. (843)838-7473
MILITARY SERVICES THE CORPS STORE – USMC shirts, hats, souvenirs, and other gift items. Two locations, one near the Marine Corps Air Station at 2535A Boundary Street and the NEW! Location on Parris Island Gateway, right off Parris Island Recruit Depot in the BiLo Shopping Center. (843)592-0456 www.thecorpsstore.com
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ORGANIZATIONS BEAUFORT FILM SOCIETY – A nonprofit, membersupported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry. Through numerous special events, programs, and the Beaufort International Film Festival, the BFS is committed to providing the community with a longstanding commitment to entertainment, outreach, and education through film. www.BeaufortFilmSociety.org TOWN OF PORT ROYAL – Located between the Beaufort River and Battery Creek in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Town is home to two military installations, Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island and Naval Hospital, Beaufort, as well as neighbor to the historic City of Beaufort and The Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort. www.PortRoyalSC.org
ATHENIAN GARDENS – Through its wonderful images of Greek villages and traditional background music, this little eatery provides a true essence of Greece. Located directly across from Beaufort Memorial Hospital at 950 Ribaut Rd. Open M-F 9-8pm. Call for Sat hours. (843)379-9222 BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE – In the Historic District. Serving wonderful breakfasts and lunches, featuring homemade soups, salads, and a large assortment of deli sandwiches. Eat in or take out. Open daily 7:30-2:30. Patio dining available. “Where Beaufort Meets for Breakfast”. 205 Scott’s Street (843)524-4330 BOBBY JOE’S – Enjoy the pristine waterfront view from the Dataw Island Marina in this casual dining atmosphere. Open to the public. (843)838-1177 BRITISH OPEN PUB AT SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB – With its cool, comfortable décor overlooking the 18th green, you will relax and enjoy the company of others, or your favorite someone, at The British Open Pub. Offer ing a wide menu of fresh, seasonal choices as well as British Pub favorites. Located on Cat Island in Beaufort between Port Royal and Lady’s Island off Highway 802. (843)524-4653 11TH STREET DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT – Located on the docks of Port Royal, this rustic setting offers prime seating for enjoying spectacular sunsets overlooking shrimp boats on Battery Creek. Specializing in fresh seafood & mouth watering steaks. Open Daily 4:30pm-10pm. Chef/Owner on premises. 1699 11th St., Port Royal. Close to Parris Island. (843)524-7433. www.11thstreetdockside.com
SERVICES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH – Christian Science, discovered by Mary Baker Eddy, is a universal, practical system of spiritual, prayer-based Christian healing, available and accessible to everyone. Beaufort Services on Sunday at 10:30am. Located in downtown Beaufort at 401 Scott Street. The public are welcome to join us. Tune in to 107.9 FM Sunday’s at 8am www.christianscienceusa.com F9 CONSTRUCTION – Specializing in trim, cabinet work, crown molding, painting, flooring. With over 25 years of experience, we provide excellent professional services at affordable prices. No job too small! Servicing Beaufort County (843)271-0109
go, serving sushi, a full appetizer and specialty dessert menu, beer and wine. 1370 Ribaut Road (843)524-8884 OLD TOWNE COFFEEHAUS – A relaxing atmosphere to bring a friend, or find a friend while enjoying a cup of comfort inside or in a rocker on the front porch. Located in the heart of Port Royal, we offer made to order drinks from our Espresso Bar, Fresh Baked Goods made daily and complimentary Wi-Fi for our guests. Come and experience the “Good Things That Happen Over Coffee”. 914 Paris Ave, Port Royal (843)379-2332 RESTAURANT FUJI – Is truly unique! It’s the only Teppanyaki restaurant of its kind. Watch your meal be cooked in front of you. A great variety to choose from, such as Teriyaki chicken or the steak & scallops combination. All meals include salad with ginger dressing & steamed or fried rice. All at a great price. 97 Sea Island Pkwy, Ste 202, Hamilton Village - Lady’s Island. (843)524-2662 SMOKEY CHEF – Stop by for lunch or plan your next event with us! Offering Lowcountry cuisine and fine barbe-que. Here, hospitality is a way of life and great food is the way love and celebration are expressed. Located on Sea Island Parkway on Lady's Island. Online menu available. (843)489-4800 www.smokeychef.com
ISLANDS MEAT MARKET – Stop by to pick up all your supplies for dinner or entertaining guests with a variety of quality meats and fresh seafood. The market is stocked with many cuts of beef, pork, chicken and other meats, as well as a wide variety of other selections that you can shop and store in your freezer. Located on Lady’s Island at 136 Sea Island Parkway, Island Square Shopping Center (843)525-6162 JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS – Everything about Jersey Mike’s is high quality. Our bread is fresh baked each day and everything is prepared right in front of you. It’s what makes Jersey Mike’s the most authentic tasting Submarine sandwich available. 272 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort Crossing (843)379-8820 MIZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT – Dine at one of our eight large hibachi tables, in our dining room, or in one of our private rooms. Visit for lunch, dinner or order to-
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JANUARY 2010
The Beaufort International Film Festival February 18 - 21 The mission of the Beaufort Film Festival is to enliven our community by fostering and developing a rich appreciation for the art of filmmaking. In 2007 the Beaufort Regional Film Commission presented the inaugural Beaufort Film Festival. The purpose of the festival is to recognize aspiring filmmakers of almost every genre to include independent film, music, animation, short and long features, documentaries, and screenwriting. This festival is an opportunity to showcase the beautiful “film-friendly” region of Beaufort and the Carolina Sea Islands. For the past quarter of a century Beaufort has served as the backdrop for more than 20 major motion pictures, to include Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, and many more. Through this festival we will reintroduce our sweeping marsh vistas, antebellum homes, and quiet charm of the old south to a new generation of filmmakers. www.BeaufortFilmFestival.com
December 31 - Noon Year’s Eve Party Want to celebrate the New Year without staying up to midnight? Then ring in 2010 at The Sandbox! Games and activities for children and parents. 10am-2pm at 18-A Pope Avenue. Info and tickets (843)842-7645 www.thesandbox.org January 1 - Pelican Plunge Come out to Hunting Island State Park on New Year’s Day for the 2nd annual plunge at 1pm. See our park’s “Discover Carolina” program. For more info call (843)379-4895 www.friendsofhuntingisland.org January 11 - Let’s Talk About It: Tell About the South 6pm Wise Blood (Flannery O’Connor) discussed by Janis Blocker. Sponsored by Colleton County Library 600 Hampton Street, Walterboro Free and open to the public (843)549-5621 x3 January 16 - 5K Fun Run Benefits Little Red Dog Foundation who provides specially equipped three-wheeled cycles for children and adults with disabilities. 9am at Habersham Town Center. T-shirts for all Pre-registered participants! Awards Ceremony! Door Prizes! Presentation of bikes to The Little Red Dog Children. Sponsored by The Junior Service League of Beaufort. www.jslbeaufort.org www.thelittlereddogfoundation.com January 16 - Happy Wanderers 6th Mega Weekend Event “Antebellum Adventure” walk, Waterfront Park. Social at The Inn at Ellis Square 5-7pm. Registration at The Inn at Ellis Square. 201 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA. Deadline Jan. 2nd For More Info: (386)7884026 marvst717@cfl.rr.com www.happywanderersfl.org January 18 - Feb 26 - USCB Studio Art Exhibition USCB Performing Arts Center, Beaufort Campus The studio art program presents the Chronicles of Beaufort, a portfolio exhibition of limited edition, fine art prints celebrating 300 years of Beaufort history. The exhibition will be a culmination of historic research inspiring images for the prints produced by students and faculty. www.uscb.edu
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“Old times” never Fridays: Jan 15, 22, 29/Feb 5 – USCB Historic Lecture Series 7–9pm USCB Performing Arts Center, Historic Beaufort Campus. Historians featured: Dr. John McCardell Jr., Dr. Lawrence Rowland, Dr. Stephen Wise The four lectures will cover the complete history of Beaufort County from the 1560 settlements to current days. Reservations: (843)521-4147 January - 17 - Beaufort Three Century Project Anniversary Annual anniversary event that will showcase artists, historians, and musical presentations. Free, open to public. (843)489-1711 January 21 - Lunch with Authors Series with Maryann McFadden - 12pm Dockside Restaurant, Port Royal. This is a must get-to-know author whose second book So Happy Together which deftly portrays all women who have lived the ‘sandwich generation’ and survived with a smile. Her first book My Richest Season was awarded the ‘best first novel of 2006’. Reservations: (843)521-4147
come back and I suppose it’s just as well. What comes back is a new morning every day in the year, and that’s better.
-George E. Woodberry
January 31 - Lowcountry Oyster Festival The Oyster Festival is a two-day tribute to the mighty mollusk so many of us know and love. For 20 consecutive years, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Boone Hall Plantation. Located on 700+ acres, just north of Mt. Pleasant. www.CharlestonRestaurantAssociation.com Beaufort Government Meetings Jan 12 - City Council Meeting 6pm Jan 13 -Historic District Review Board 2pm Jan 14 - Design Review Board Meeting 2pm Jan 25 - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 5:30pm
Calling All Artists! Be Seen in the Sea Island Scene Sea Island Scene is accepting submissions of your local stories, poetry, and photography to be published in our 2010 issues. All submissions must be sent to emailed to be considered for publication. You will be notified if you have been selected for publication. creative@seaislandscene.com
Looking for an event location? Visit the maps on pages 16-17 to help find any event or business you see on the pages of Sea Island Scene.
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Visit one of America’s Top 100 Art Towns Shop Unique Boutiques Enjoy local wines and dining at Award Winning Restaurants Stay in Historic Bed & Breakfast Inns Experience Southern Hospitality Enjoy The Natural Beauty of the Lowcountry from our Waterfront Park Walking Tours and Carriage Rides through Historic Downtown All the history and charm of Savannah and Charleston, without the traffic!
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