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Shrimp, grits & good times McKinley Coleman and Lily Dangerfield, left, stir a 10-gallon pot of grits while Jason Dangerfield stirs the shrimp and gravy last Saturday, April 28 as they get ready for Bridges Preparatory School’s annual Block Party featuring a Shrimp & Grits Cookoff on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. The Lady’s Island trio called themselves the “Cooking Just for Fun” team managed to cook up 10 gallons of gravy, 10 gallons of grits and 35 pounds of shrimp for the event.
A Taste of Beaufort 2018 offers a savory retreat for all One of the Lowcountry's favorite foodie events, A Taste of Beaufort, returns this May 4 and 5 to Beaufort's historic Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The two-day savory retreat will feature live music, arts, local food and much more. The festival weekend officially begins at noon on Friday, May 4 with the opening of its Arts & Crafts Market, featuring up to 50 vendors offering a variety of handmade, local and unique goods. Area restaurants will begin serving up delicious food starting at 6:00 p.m., and live entertainment by the musical group Deaz Guys will take place from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Pavilion Stage. Festival admission is free all weekend; tickets for food and beverage will be available for purchase. On Saturday, May 5, the popular 5k Crab Crawl Bridge Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Beaufort as well as the Kids' Fun Run beginning at 8:45 a.m. Registration for the Crab Crawl is available at www.runsignup.com. Live entertainment, the Arts & Crafts Market and food vendors begin Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and last through the afternoon. Saturday's music lineup includes The Madhatters Band from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Steel Rail Express from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and Men in Beaufort (MIB) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Pavilion Stage.
Crowds come out to support Bridges Prep School’s annual Block Party with Shrimp & Grits Cookoff Photos by Bob Sofaly
Anita Prather-Singleton browns shrimp on a griddle while her camera-shy granddaughter Jakai Alston helps out during the shrimp and grits cookoff on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
Show puts spotlight on Gullah culture By Pamela Brownstein When CNN’s Emmy Award-winning series "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" airs on Sunday, May 13, residents of Beaufort and the Sea Islands are likely to recognize many people and places. That's because the episode focuses on the Gullah Geechee people in South Carolina and features the host visiting St. Helena Island to experience the Gullah Heritage festival and learn about the culture. “For people who live in the area, they might
already know a lot of what the show talks about," Kamau said during a recent phone interview. "But most people across the country aren’t aware about the Gullah Geechee culture." He admits that he was one of those people, and even though it was his first time in the Lowcountry, his show does a quality job of authentically representing the Gullah culture through food, language, heritage — while also delving into the history of slavery and the issues that threaten the Gullah way of life today.
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W. Kamau Bell, right, visits the Angel Oak on John's Island with filmmaker Julie Dash during an episode of his show "The United Shades of America."
ON THE FAST TRACK Cagel Coke is one of the many Beaufort High track stars who will compete in the 4A State Qualifiers. PAGE B5
"We are looking forward to showcasing the delicious cuisine found here in Beaufort at our annual Taste of Beaufort festival this weekend," said Blakely Williams, President & CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. "This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the best of what our local restaurants have to offer as well as the beauty and charm of our town.” For more information, visit mainstreetbeaufort.com.
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