HH - When and What's Happening - September, 2014

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Where and What's Happening in September 2014 in The Lowcountry​

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September3 : Wednesdays: Bach Lobster is back! For $18.99 enjoy 1 1/4 lb. Live Maine Lobster served with a side of live piano music at the Wreck of the Salty Dog for dinner. Call the Lobster Hotline, (843) 683-6472 to reserve yours today. South Beach Marina Village, The Sea Pines Resort. saltydog.com.

September 4: Ongoing: The Art Academy of the Hilton Head Art League offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. 106 Cordillo Pkwy. (843) 842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

September 4, 11, 18 & 25: Outside is pleased to announce the return of our Fast! Fun! Free! PaddleboardRace Series. The Series take place from 5-7 p.m. at the Outside Outpost in Shelter Cove Marina. The family friendly events are open to all age and skill levels and no experience is necessary. Points will be cumulative based on participation and placement at each of the 4 race days. Awards will be announced following the last race on September 25th. Please RSVP on Facebook to stay in the loop on standings, weekly bonus point categories and other news. Also, check out outsidehiltonhead.com.

September 4: Thursdays & Fridays: Live Music at Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill, 6 Target Rd., from 6-9 p.m. (843) 785-2400 or captainwoodys.com.

September 5 -October 1: Experience the exhibit that brings historic Mitchelville to life, currently on loan from the McKissick Museum at USC in Columbia, SC – right here on Hilton Head Island. There will be images, stories, and artifacts from the Town of Mitchelville. The exhibit will be on display at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. every day! Don’t miss this opportunity to take a walk through history.

September 6: Saturdays: The Coastal Discovery Museum presents a “Shrimp Trawling Experience” for the fall months. Times vary for these cruises. This interactive cruise will take you from Hudson’s Dock out into Port Royal Sound where you’ll have a chance to see how a shrimp trawler works – and find out about all the critters that can be found in its nets. An informative and fun experience – plus, you’ll have a chance to share in the ‘catch’ and might take some shrimp home! $40 adult and $20 child, with reservations required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

September 6: Annual Salty Dog Crab Boil, 4-8 p.m. Crab legs, burgers and more. Outside with live music and children’s entertainment with special appearances from Jake the Salty Dog. 224 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com.

September 7: Audition: Singin’ in the Rain! 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The production will be directed by Casey Colgan, well known to the Arts Center for directing “Hairspray”, “42nd Street”, “Aida” and many others. Rehearsals begin on November 11, and performances run from December 5-28, 2014. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Auditions are by appointment only. Actors must be able to have great acting, vocal and dance/movement abilities. Ensemble actors will understudy lead roles. Please prepare 32 bars of a song either from the show or in the style of the show. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Accompanist provided. Dance Callbacks are after the call. For the callbacks, wear clothing that shows off your body. Please have tap & character shoes. Character descriptions are on the Arts Center’s website. For more information about roles and to schedule an appointment, call Gail Ragland at (843) 686-3945 ext. 236 or email GRagland@artshhi.com. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.

September 9: Tuesdays: The Heritage Library presents their popular Historic Sites of Hilton Head Island Talk at 10 a.m., at the Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy., 2nd Floor. Learn about the places to visit on the island, their history, and leave with a map! (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

September 9-October 4: The Lowcountry Through Time artworks By Chris D. Clayton! Opening Reception, Sept. 11, 5-7 p.m. at the Art League Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Gallery Hours, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (843) 681-5060 or artleaguehhi.com.

September 9: Tuesdays: The Shelter Cove Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday, from April 29th until October 28th from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. During the summer months (June 17th-August 12th) the market will have extended hours from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and will close with the fireworks display. The Shelter Cove Farmers Market features vendors selling local farm-fresh produce, art work, sweets, baked goods and other specialty foods, as well as prepared food vendors for those looking to grab a snack or dinner. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

September 11: Thursdays & Fridays: Live Music at Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill, 6 Target Rd., from 6-9 p.m. (843) 785-2400 or captainwoodys.com.

September 12: The Hilton Head Island Ski Club invites all to its TGIF (Happy Hour) to be held at Le Bistro, 430 William Hilton Pkwy. in Pineland Station from 5-7 p.m. Discover many offerings for skiers and non-skiers alike! Become a member in time for our Kickoff Celebration at South Carolina Yacht Club on September 21st! Reservations not required. hiltonheadskiclub.com or lgp.hhisc@earthlink.net.

September 13: The Hilton Head Italian Heritage Festival will be held at Honey Horn, 70 Honey Horn Dr. 11 a.m.– 4 p.m., rain or shine. No pets please! With activities such as stickball, food prep demonstrations, Bocce demonstrations, dunk-tank, grape-stomping, silent auction, pizza eating contest, and some new events, so don’t miss it! $6 per person – pay at the door. (843) 682-4625 or iachh.org.

September 13: The Island Recreation Association introduces the Tailgate Festival from 1-7 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park. Tailgate Festival to benefit the Association’s Children’s Scholarship Fund to ensure that no child is denied recreational activities.

The football themed festival will “kick-off” the weekend, especially since South Carolina plays Georgia at 3:30 pm! Celebrate your favorite team and favorite tailgate foods. Local restaurant’s will break out their best game day dips, wings, pots of chili and grilled recipes for the first ever Tailgate Festival. The end zone will feature large screens airing that days football games. It will be a day of football, kid-friendly events, corn hole tournament and restaurant rivalry. Come and watch the games on our big screen televisions. Wear your team colors and cheer your team on. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

September 13: You are invited to help celebrate 27 years of fun at The Salty Dog’s Fall Birthday Bash. Enjoy live music on the deck, kid’s fun and games, an appearance by Jake the Salty Dog and complimentary birthday cake. 4-8 p.m. The Salty Dog Café, South Beach Marina Village, The Sea Pines Resort. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com.

September 16: Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Dr. 5:30-7 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. hiltonheadchamber.org!

September 17: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host David Harter at 3 p.m. for this program about our local seafood. Harter, president of the Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club and tour guide for SCDNR’s Waddell Mariculture Center will give advice about what are the best seafoods to order for your palette, health and your wallet when dining in our local restaurants and buying at our seafood distributors. The program is sponsored in part by the Kroger Foundation. $7 per person (for ages 12 and older). Reservations are required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

September 20: Take part in the largest one-day volunteer cleanup event of its kind in South Carolina as a volunteer with The Sea Pines Resort’s “Life’s a Clean Beach” team, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Conducted annually since 1988, The Sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. The Ocean Conservancy uses debris data gathered during the event to help identify sources of litter so we can stop pollution before it starts. We have five miles of the most beautiful beaches along the coast; help us keep them that way! Please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 to volunteer.

September 21: Harbour Town Fall Fest, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. With summer behind us, come enjoy the splendor of Harbour Town with this family-friendly event that will include: a sidewalk sale with Harbour Town shops offering great deals and fabulous finds; local favorite ‘Deas-Guyz’ in concert who feature an entertaining mix of old Motown, rhythm and blues, pop, rock, reggae and dance beats; nautical activities, featuring a variety of watersports, nature tours and boat rides; great dining on the harbour all-day and children activities.

September 27: Bluffton’s Oktoberfest! This year during the 10th Annual Beer & Brats Celebration, Old Town Bluffton will magically be transformed into a German Village as it hosts Bluffton’s Oktoberfest. More than two thousand herren und frauen will converge in the Bluffton Village (off 46 by the Post Office) to eat, sing, mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and possibly perform the Chicken Dance! This outdoor festival will offer tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer from 1-7 p.m. First held in 2004, the event has grown to its present site on 46 in the Bluffton Village and will now include its own “Bier Garten” and Classic Car Show, children’s activities and much, much more. The Rhimelanders, an authentic German Oompah band, will entertain from 1-3 p.m., followed by the outstanding local, nationally touring band, Cranford Hollow from 4-7 p.m. $5 entrance fee. Limited seating in the “Bier Garten”. Your own chair is welcome! No coolers or golf carts, please. oldtownbluffton.com.

September 29: Great Performances Series at the Arts Center, presents Mary Badham! Enjoy an interactive and entertaining evening with Mary Badham, the Academy Award nominated American actress who portrayed Scout Finch in the film To Kill a Mockingbird. 6 p.m. $17 ticket price. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Box Office (843) 842-2787 or (888) 860-2787 or artshhi.com.

September 30-October 19: The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents To Kill a Mockingbird! An American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in Alabama during the Great Depression and follows the journey of Scout and Jem Finch. Their father has been appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a black man framed for a crime he didn’t commit. As the trial progresses, Jem and Scout witness their community in a tense tug of war between justice and prejudice. Harper Lee found instant fame after To Kill a Mockingbird was published in 1960, and the novel was showered with literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961. 8 p.m. & 2 p.m., Sunday Matinees. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.comRidgeland, SC. (843) 384-2055, 258-4008 or gopherhillfestival.org.

Thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley