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We’ve Been Expecting You The community of Beaufort is growing in numbers. According to the Census Bureau, in 2008 the median population was 11,755. Today, Beaufort’s estimated population is around 14,000 and the whole of Beaufort County is in excess of 150,000 today. Not only is the town building new homes, we are filling these new homes! The town is not only attractive to locals, but to day-trippers as well. The state of South Carolina is home to almost five million residents, many of whom we welcome for weekend stays. This state is bordered in the north by North Carolina, where it is as short as a three hour drive to reach Beaufort. Georgia, on the western border is less than an hour drive and for adventurous sunshine state residents, Florida is as short as a two hour drive into Beaufort. Why might this information be important? Well, we’ve been expecting you! We want you to hop in your car and head on downtown. Whether coming for a simple day trip or a weekend getaway, you are a welcome and cherished guest. The Beaufortonians of southern coastal Carolina will show you hospitality sweeter than sweet tea. There is no better time to find yourself dining in Beaufort by the Atlantic Sea.
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You will be enchanted... By the sun as it sets. You will marvel at the artistic displays in storefront windows. You will find out why Beaufort is adored as a place to retire. You will be filled with Lowcountry tastes. You will watch people walk with a bounce in their step, and you may just follow their lead. Moreover, with the entire Beaufort experience, you will be pleased. Beaufortonians are united as a tight knit community. These are people who take pride in their culture, their dress and their flare. They are a bunch who wear bows on their purses and jeweled clips in their hair. Most do not mind if you pleasantly stare.
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FEBRUARY 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
May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it. ~ Irish Blessing
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Cheese and Sauce and Meat, Oh My! By Ronda Addy
Whether thin or thick, with everything or just pepperoni, Americans love their pizza. We love it so much that there are 61,000 pizza restaurants in the United States serving a hundred acres of pizza every day. The history of pizza can be traced way back-let’s get started. Different theories about the origin of pizza abound. There are claims that it is based on flat pita bread from the Middle East or focaccia served in Rome over 1,000 years ago. Most experts agree that modern pizza began in Naples, Italy. For centuries, pizza was regarded as peasant food. In 1889, a baker named Raffaele Esposito baked a pizza for the visit of King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Italy. The pizza looked like the Italian flag; basil represented the green, mozzarella the white and tomatoes the red. The pizza was called “Pizza Margherita” in honor of the queen, and from then on, the standard for pizza was set and began to spread beyond Italy. When tomatoes were first discovered and brought to Italy from Peru and Mexico in the 16th century, they were believed to be poisonous. It wasn’t until the 19th century that a daring individual used them in cooking. When water buffalo were imported from India in the 7th century, mozzarella cheese was made from the milk. But it wasn’t until the second half of the 18th century that this type of cheese became widely available in Southern Italy. About this time, the word “picea” became “pizza.” Pizza was sold in open-air markets and stands until about 1830 when the first pizza parlor opened in Naples, which is still open today. When Italian emigrants came to America in the later 19th century, they brought pizza with them. Soon they started their own bakeries and began selling pizza. In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi opened the first pizza parlor in the United States. The restaurant is still open and bakes its pizza in a coal-burning oven with Lombardi’s original recipe. After working for Lombardi, Totonno Pero opened a pizza parlor in 1924 in Brooklyn. It holds the record for the oldest continuous pizzeria in business in the United States. During WWII, American soldiers in Italy got their first taste of pizza. It was an instant hit. Even though pizza had been sold in the United States for some time, returning soldiers brought it out of the Italian neighborhoods. The pizza timeline continues to the 1940s when Pizzeria Uno in Chicago came up with deep-dish or Chicago-style pizza. The Celentano brothers introduced frozen pizza in 1957. The variety of frozen pizzas available today is pretty cool. There is rising-crust pizza, organic pizzas, breakfast pizzas and stuffed-crust pizzas. Frank and Dan Carney founded Pizza Hut in 1958 while they were students at Wichita State University. Mike and Marian Ilitch founded Little Caesar’s Pizza in 1959 in Garden City, MI. The business is a take-out chain, meaning it specializes in strictly carryout pizza. There are no tables to eat at or a waitress in sight. Founded in Ypsilanti, MI, in 1965 by Tom Mohaghan, Domino’s is credited for establishing pizza delivery as profitable. John Schnatter founded another delivery service, Papa John’s, in 1984 in Jeffersonville, IN. With the invention of the Internet, there is a whole new meaning to delivery. Companies like Giordano’s, Prima and Lou Malnati’s can now sell their pizzas over the Internet.
Chocolate, A Bittersweet Tale By Tresa Erickson
Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate...you love ‘em all, and you just can’t wait for Valentine’s Day and all of the chocolate goodies that come with it. Just the thought of a big box of scrumptious chocolates makes your mouth water. Imagine what Hernando Cortez thought thousands of years ago when he first encountered the source of chocolate, the cacao bean, in the New World. Although Christopher Columbus first stumbled upon the cacao bean in the New World and brought back some with him to Spain, it was explorer Hernando Cortez who uncovered its commercial possibilities. For years, the Mayans had been growing cacao beans and grounding them to make an unsweetened chocolate drink for members of the royal court and the upper class. In the 14th century, the Aztecs discovered the drink and named it “xocalatl,” warm or bitter liquid. King Montezuma was very fond of the drink and reportedly drank 50 or more a day. Montezuma served the drink to Cortez and his companions in 1519, but they found it to be bitter. To improve the taste, the Spaniards added cane sugar to the concoction. Cortez brought the drink back to Spain in 1528 where it underwent further changes. Newly discovered spices, like vanilla and cinnamon, were added to it and it was was heated. Expensive, the drink popular among the upper heated. Expensive, the drink was was popular only only among the upper class.class. The Spaniards savored the lucrative beverage and kept cacao beans a secret, growing them in their overseas colonies and processing the beans in their monasteries for the next 100 years. During the 1600s, Spain declined in power, which led to the secret of the cacao bean being revealed. The Spanish crown’s monopoly on the chocolate trade ended and the drink became the rage throughout Europe. In 1657, the first of many English Chocolate Houses opened in London and began selling the drink for 10 to 15 shillings, a price that only the upper class could afford. In time, though, manufacturing cacao beans by hand gave way to mass production and the price of cacao beans dropped. By 1730, cacao beans cost less than $3 a pound, making them more affordable for the masses. In 1765, Irish chocolate-maker John Hanan took advantage of the lower price and imported cacao beans from the West Indies to Dorchester, MA. With the help of Dr. James Baker, Hanan refined the cacao beans and built America’s first chocolate mill. By 1780, the mill had begun producing the now-famous Baker’s chocolate. Chocolate production was revolutionized in 1795 with the introduction of steam. British apothecary Joseph Fry used a steam engine to grind cacao beans, making manufacturing chocolate on a large factory scale possible. Three decades later, Dutch chemist Conrad Van Houten revolutionized production again with the invention of the cocoa press. The cocoa press squeezed out some of the cocoa butter from chocolate, giving it a smoother consistency and improving its overall quality. The The process “Dutching.” process was was calledcalled “Dutching.” During the 1800s and early 1900s, several new developments within chocolate production took place. In 1847, Joseph Fry & Son mixed some of the cocoa butter back into the Dutched chocolate and added sugar, creating a paste that could be molded. The result was the first chocolate bar. In 1876, Swiss candy maker Daniel Peter created milk chocolate by adding condensed milk to chocolate liquor, the by-product of the cacao bean’s inner meat. In 1879, Swiss candy maker Rodolphe Lindt produced a smoother, creamier chocolate through a process known as conching, a means of heating and rolling chocolate for three days and adding cocoa butter to it to create a fondant. In 1913, Swiss candy maker Jules Sechaud took the production of chocolate one step further by creating a machine process for making filled chocolates. Today chocolate production is big business. Americans alone consume more than two billion pounds and spend more than $7 billion on chocolate each year. Cortez would be amazed at how lucrative chocolate production has become.
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Big Shoes To Fill Each year, with new resolutions set in place, it is common for us all to to become more successful in designated areas of our life. We’ve survived yet another set of year-end holidays and have cleared store shelves of cards and gifts, giving our economy that much desired boost. Just when you think your free and in the clear though, another holiday pops up. To the candy aisles of The Chocolate Tree we go! From there we pick up the phone and call Bitty to ask her to work her magic with some fresh flowers from Bitty’s Flower Shop. Some of our community’s smitten lovers opt to head into the town’s e d i t o r @ s e a i s l a n d s c e n e . c o m specialty shops for a gift with personal touch. Pendants and paintings, antiques and figurines are picked up from boutiques and antique shops, and gift wrapped for the special occasion. Some of you have big shoes to fill on Valentines Day. Lucky for you, our town has the perfect places to fill them! Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year, and I’d like to share with you ideas on how to make a lasting impression. For those of you who love golf as much as your mate, you can easily incorporate a day on the green at Sanctuary Golf Club. Just grab a box of chocolates, clubs and a cart, and enjoy eighteen holes of play while munching your hearts away! After the 18th hole, take a seat a few feet away at The Open Pub where hospitality meets a good meal and is sure to please your date. If you prefer to impress your possible bride-to-be with an elegant Japanese Sunday brunch, a couple restaurants stand out as taking the cake. Mizu Japanese Restaurant on Ribaut Road and Restaurant Fuji on Lady’s Island both serve as the town’s best sushi establishments. Mizu offers beautiful specialty desserts, and at Fuji chef Katz Fujino will prepare your entire meal right in front of you! What better way to say, “I love you” than with an elegant display of japanese cuisine. First impressions are everything and if you desire a casual, yet elegant, surf and turf dinner as well as a heavenly view, 11th Street Dockside is as close to Lover’s Lane as you’ll get. With a fantastic view of the Port Royal waterway at dusk and some of the freshest catches on this coast, you will surely be impressed. The restaurant is a local favorite and something not to be missed by visitors. I’ve given you some ideas for getting out on the town, but I’m well aware that there are a few of you who must keep this romantic holiday home-bound. Those of you like myself who have rambunctious toddlers, dining out can be less relaxing and more complicated. For us, there are fantastic family friendly alternatives. Dinner on the dock may not be an option, but an elegant meal can be made at home, especially if you pick it up at Islands Meat Market. You will find everything you need to make a great meal at this upscale one-stop shop. Perhaps you have found a situation that cramps your Valentines Day plans. You have to work that day, or you have another obligation at hand. Have no fear! The Beaufort International Film Festival begins the following week from February 18th - 21st. Everyone loves a good story. At this annual film festival you will be able to experience creativity and culture in it’s finest form. Although Valentines Day arrives for a single twenty-four hour period, who is to say you cannot cherish your friends, family and significant other year round? A simple trip to Port Royal’s Old Towne Coffeehaus for their delicious seasonal ‘Hug In A Mug’ solidifies the idea that “Good Things Happen Over Coffee” and is sure to keep you warm in the cold (or even cool you during the heat with their fabulous fruit smoothies). Go out on a limb this Valentines Day and impress the one you love!
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Contents
Water Festival Issue 2010 Feature: We've Been Expecting You / Sanctuary Golf Club . . .2-3 Tides: Beaufort River and Fripp Island Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Feature: Guilty Pleasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Editor’s Letter: Big Shoes To Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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: Scottish Settlement of Stuart Town . . . .25 Recipe Feature: Frosting Fanatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Dining Feature: Kids In The Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Shopping & Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dining & Market Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Feature: SC Book Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sea Island Activities and Events . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Mainstreet Beaufort, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tony Santagati Publisher Jenelle Cain Editor/Advertising Consultant
- David Ferenc
Photos by: John Pilgreen
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We need not think alike to love alike.
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Volume XXViII Number 5 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. Ices 2. Make waves 3. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 4. ___ preview 5. Alter, in a way 6. Buffalo subgenus 7. Prefix with red 8. Lives 9. “Fancy that!” 10. Middle layers of the eye 11. Odd-numbered page 12. One who puts you in your place 14. Bad way to go? 17. Facetious 18. 16th-century stately dance 23. Drops 25. Agenda entries 26. “___ we having fun yet?”
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38. Elephant’s weight, maybe
27. “Scream” star Campbell
1. Chooses, with “for”
39. Buddy
28. Biblical shepherd
5. “Aquarius” musical
41. Influential people
30. Fires
9. Expert
46. Bauxite, e.g.
13. “Charlotte’s Web” girl
47. “Wheel of Fortune” choice
14. Pasta choice
48. “Concentration” pronoun
36. Hasenpfeffer, e.g.
15. Times to call, in classifieds
49. Imply
40. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir.
16. Guaranteed right of
53. “Go, ___!”
42. Chip away at
33. ___ a high note 34. Not fitting
American citizens 19. Maybelline mishaps 20. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g. 21. Absorbed, as a cost 22. Japanese musical instrument 24. Counselor 26. “___ Ng” (They Might Be Giants song) 29. Follower of Mary 31. “Dig in!” 32. Defiance 37. 20-20, e.g.
55. Egg cells 56. “Two Years Before the Mast” writer
35. “___ here”
43. Holds back 44. Jams 45. Related maternally
58. Bliss
49. Comptroller: Abbr.
62. Convent heads
50. Convex molding
65. “Guilty,” e.g.
51. Buttocks 52. Arise
66. Some showdowns
54. Fable finale
67. The “A” of ABM
57. Fishing, perhaps
68. Chuck
59. Durable wood
69. Accommodate
60. Bit
70. Detective’s need
61. Bone-dry 63. Consumes 64. Final: Abbr.
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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
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Finishing Touches, etc.
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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.
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(843) 521-1775
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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
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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.
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Fuji Open Seven Days Lunch M-Sat 11-2 Sun 11:30-2:30 Dinner M-Sat 5-9:30
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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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The 1684 Scottish Settlement
of Stuart Town By Gerhard Spieler
As in previous years, the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort announced the 4th Annual Kirkin O’ The Tartans, service for Sunday, Nov. 1 and added “All are invited to wear tartans, kilts, and join our Tartan Parade (around the church) following the service.” On Oct. 2, 1684, 149 Scottish settlers reached Charles Town, after ten weeks at sea. In November, reduced by sickness to 51, the survivors “sailed down the coast to Port Royal and chose a site 1.5 miles south of present-day Beaufort,” according to historian Lawrence S. Rowland. Naming their settlement Stuart Town, their leaders, Dunlop and Cardross, wrote back home, “We have so framed the model of the town that every town lot hath a garden adjacent to it and two acres of town land lying near the town. We have divided it into 220 lots, the town itself, the streets and acres of town land, will in all consist of six hundred acres of land, English measure.” Two years later, Aug. 17, 1686, three Spanish ships with 100 Spanish soldiers, a group of Indians and some Africans surprised the settlers. Having some notice, all of the settlers escaped into the woods. The Spanish spent three days plundering and burning, killing the livestock, “and burning Stuart Town down to the ground.”
Before the English started Charles Town in 1670 and Beaufort Town in 1712, there was Stuart Town in 1684. Verner W. Crane, in his 1928 volume, “The Southern Frontier, 1670-1732” wrote of events which would cast a shadow of Stuart Town’s sudden end: in 1685, the Yemassee Indians left Spanish Florida led by their chief Altamaha, for the Port Royal Region and new homes. Verner W. Crane continued, “The Yemassee chief warned Cardross that more Indians would follow; but it was with astonishment and alarm that the Stuart Town settlers viewed the great influx of Indians in 1685.” When the Indians first came up from Florida they settled close to the Scots and on St. Helena’s Island. Later, Hilton Head Island was assigned to the Indians by Lord Cardross, to be as an Outpost for the Scots. Stuart Town, now part of the City of Beaufort, with street names recalling its past: Stuart Town Court, Spanish Point Road, Spanish Point and Stuart Town. The settlers who fled Stuart Town at the approach of the Indians found new and happier homes elsewhere in the Low Country.
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Cake is a delicious dessert. Frosting, known in some regions as icing, only makes it better--hence the saying, “Icing on the cake.” but what is the history of cake frosting, or perhaps more importantly, how do you ice a layer cake? Whether you are choosing a wedding cake or baking your first Bundt cake, you can benefit by knowing more about its sweet topping. The history of cake dates back to ancient times. The first cakes were very different from what we eat today. They were more breadlike and sweetened with honey. Nuts and dried fruits were often added. According to the food historians, the ancient Egyptians were the first culture to show evidence of advanced baking skills. The Oxford English Dictionary traces the English word cake back to the 13th century. It is a derivation of ‘kaka’, an Old Norse word. Medieval European bakers often made fruitcakes and gingerbread. The Norse word “kaka” These foods could last for many means a baked flour months. confection sweetened with
sugar or honey, mixed with According to the food historians, eggs and often, but not the precursors of modern cakes always, with milk and fat. (round ones with icing) were first baked in Europe sometime in the mid-17th century. This is due to primarily to advances in technology (more reliable ovens, manufacture/availability of food molds) and ingredient availability (refined sugar). At that time cake hoops – round molds for shaping cakes that were placed on flat baking trays – were popular. They could be made of metal, wood or paper. Some were adjustable. Cake pans were sometimes used. The first icing were usually a boiled composition of the finest available sugar, egg whites and [sometimes] flavorings. This icing was poured on the cake. The cake was then returned to the oven for a while. When removed the icing cooled quickly to form a hard, glossy [ice-like] covering. Many cakes made at this time still contained dried fruits (raisins, currants, citrons). It was not until the middle of the 19th century that cake as we know it today (made with extra refined white flour and baking powder instead of yeast) arrived on the scene. A brief history of baking powder. The Cassell's New Universal Cookery Book [London, 1894] contains a recipe for layer cake, American Butter-cream frostings (using butter, cream, confectioners [powdered] sugar and flavorings) began replacing traditional boiled icings in first few decades 20th century. In France, Antonin Careme [1784-1833] is considered THE premier historic chef of the modern pastry/cake world. You will find references to him in French culinary history books.
Butter Frosting 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS: Combine butter and sugar in a small bowk and beat until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, and continue beating until smooth and well blended. Spread on anything, heck, spread on everything! Chocolate - Sift 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa over the butter and sugar, and proceed as directed. Lemon - Add 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind with the butter and sugar. Orange - Add 2 teaspoons grated orange rind with the butter and sugar. Rum - Decrease the milk to 1 tablespoon and add 1 tablespoon rum.
Cream Cheese Frosting 1 cup pecans or other nuts ( optional) 3/4 cup ( 1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 pound cream cheese (not fat free) chilled 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted Light cream, half and half, or milk (not fat free), if needed
DIRECTIONS: Toast nuts (if using), then chop finely and set aside. In a bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until soft and fluffy. Add cream cheese, vanilla, salt and beat at low speed just until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute; avoid overbeating, which makes the cream cheese too thin and runny. Using a rubber spatula, clean beaters and scrape the sides of the bowl whenever necessary during beating. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and beat at low speed just until incorporated. Add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and beat just until smooth and spreadable; add a little cream, halfand-half, or milk if the mixture is too thick. Stir in the nuts, optional. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days; return to room temperature and rebeat if necessary.
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# In The Kitchen By Tresa Erickson
Most kids like to spend time in the kitchen, helping grownups bake cookies, cakes and the like. They may not be old enough to use the stove or oven, but they can certainly help measure, pour and stir ingredients and learn some valuable lessons in the process. If baking with the kids sounds like fun to you, give it a try. Here are some tips to ensure the experience goes smoothly. Know your kids’ limitations and assign them tasks accordingly. Have your four-year-old get out the mixing bowls and spoons and pour in the ingredients, while your 10-year-old reads the recipe and your 13-year-old does all of the measuring. Mask sure everyone interested in helping has a job they can do and do well. Stress safety in the kitchen at every turn. Show your kids the hazards and set an example. Be careful around the stove. Use oven mitts for hot pans and turn pot handles inward. Watch the sharp utensils and keep them high out of the reach of young children. Wash your hands often and insist your kids do the same. Be prepared for some mess. Make sure everyone wears old clothes and an apron. Clean as you go and keep things in perspective. A little flour on the floor and a smear of icing on the refrigerator door isn’t the end of the world. Laugh it off and do a major cleanup later. Humor goes a long way when teaching kids to bake. Baking can be a lot of fun for kids and educational, too. They can learn some math as they measure ingredients and some science as they see how the ingredients react to each other. They can add to their vocabulary with the new terms they pick up and improve their reading skills as they follow the recipe. They can learn patience and precision, and so can you. Don’t cast aside the opportunity to bake with your kids. Sure, it will be messy and take time, but It can be an exciting, educational experience for one and all.
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AREA REAL ESTATE/RENTALS 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
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
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
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
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
THE 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 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 HAPPY’S HOMEMADE – Sandwich, Bakery, and Ice cream shop specializing in homemade breads, baked goods and custom ice cream cakes. Full ice cream menu, smoothies, huge cookies, unique sandwiches. Party trays available. www.happyshomemade.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
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
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 togo, 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
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CLAIRE FARRELL Official Artist of 2010 SC Book Festival Columbia’s own Claire Farrell has been selected as the 2010 SC Book Festival Artist. Farrell is represented by the Wells Gallery in Charleston and City Art in Columbia, SC. Her work is included in corporate and private collections nationwide. Limited edition posters and other works by the artist will be available at the 14th annual festival, which will be held February 26-28 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
FEBRUARY 2010 Flea Market Saturdays! Near entrance of Laurel Bay Housing Starts at sunrise! Free admission New and nearly new items for less. Every Saturday of every weekend. February 5 - Tricentennial Lecture Series Reconstruction and 20th Century Beaufort. Presented by scholars Larry Rowland, Steve Wise, and John McCardell. USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street, 7-9pm $10 per person (843)489-1711 February 6 - Coupon Workshop Learn how to save money when you shop by using coupons. In this free workshop, you will learn everything you need to know in order to become a successful coupon user. 1pm ages 16+ To register for this free workshop, call (843)470-6522. February 11 - Manage Your Stress Make 2010 a year minus unnecessary stress and anxiety. Get tips for reducing stress in your life. Andrea Allen of the Department of Mental Health will show you how you can achieve and maintain less stress throughout the whole year. 6pm (843)470-6522 February 13 - “A Celebration of Love” “Meet and Greet” the artists at Red Piano Too on Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. 1-5pm (843)838-2241 www.redpianotoo.com February 14th - Champagne and Chocolates Art Walk Special exhibits & visiting artists Downtown Historic Beaufort 1-6pm
February 18-21 Beaufort International Film Festival www.BeaufortFilmFestival.com February 21 - Cooks & Books Benefiting Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry at The Mall at Shelter Cove. Food Tastings from Top Area Restaurants. Your Favorite Lowcountry Authors
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Harbormasters Singing Valentines February 12th - 13th Song with 2-pound Chocolate Tree Chocolates $60 (843)524-7980 Song with Rose $35 www.beaufortharbormasters.org “The Heat is On!” Chefs’ Competition 11am– 4pm (843)470-6524 Amanda Brewer February 25th - Crash Course in Learning Spanish Dennis Adams will present key phrases to get you started in learning Spanish. Also learn how to use BYKI, our new language learning software, to keep learning a new language from the comfort of your own computer! 6pm. Beaufort County Library (843)470-6524 abrewer@bcgov.net. February 22 - Let’s Talk About It Tell About the South ~ Cold Mountain (Charles Frazier) discussed by Caroline Hunt. Sponsored by Colleton County Library. 600 Hampton Street, Walterboro Free and open to the public (843)549-5621 x3 February 25 - Lunch With Author Karen White Sea Trawler Restaurant, 35 Fording island Road Ext., Bluffton at noon. Southern novelist exhibiting her skills as an author of mystery, humorous page-turners to a romance novel covering eighty years and five generations. The last, The Girl on Legare Street, is a sequel to the first, The House on Tradd Street while the middle, The Lost Hours, reveals old family secrets in Savannah. For reservations call (843)521-4147
February 27-28 SC Book Festival www.SCBookFestival.org 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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Discover
Downtown Beaufort The quaintness & charm of historic downtown Beaufort awaits!
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!
Beaufort is just a short drive from Savannah, Hilton Head, Bluffton and Edisto Island.
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