What's happening at HH in February, 2012!

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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in February 2012 in the LOWCOUNTRY​

Feb 1 – 29: Sea Pines Resort Golf Clinics at the Plantation Club, Mon – Sat, 9 – 10a.m. or 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Suitable for golfers of all skill levels, these one-hour clinics address a different area each day. Proper dress/golf attire required. Call: 843-842-1477 or seapines.com

Feb 1 -29: Stan Smith Tennis Academy at Sea Pines Racquet Club in Sea Pines Resort, Tues – Fri, 9a.m. – noon. Twelve hours of stroke strategy instruction, match play drills, video analysis, an instructional book or DVD and T-shirt. Pre-registration required, ages 18 and older. Call: 843-363-4495 or email jdeboer@seapines.com

Feb 1 – 29: Hilton Head Art Students league offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. Call: 843-842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org

Feb 1 – 25: 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration sponsored by Native Island Business & Community Affairs Association, Inc. (NIBCAA) at various locations.
A month-long series of events honoring and preserving the traditions of Hilton Head’s Native Gullah population and their descendents. For a complete schedule of events call the Hotline at 843-255-7303 or visit gullahcelebration.com

Feb 1, 8, 5, 22, & 29: Sea Pines Resort Bicycle Tour on Weds, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tour through the resort including Lawton Stables, Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Heritage Farm, Stoney –Baynard Ruins and more. Reservations required. Call: 843-842-1979 or seapines.com

Feb 3 – 4: Jazz Corner features Award-winning pianist and composer Bob James and seven –string jazz guitarist Howard Paul. Dinner reservations are highly recommended, Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or the jazzcorner.com

Feb 4 – 5: Junior Heritage Golf Tournament featuring the best junior golfers in the country on Heron Point and Harbour Town Links in Sea Pines Resort. Sponsored by the Heritage Golf Classic Foundation. Call: 843-671-2448 or junior heritage.com

Feb 4: 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration Freedom Day starting with an O’l Fashion Gullah Breakfast at 8:00 a. m. stewed oysters, shrimp & grits, fried fish and more prepared by Gullah Ooman Chef, Louise Cohen and other Native Islanders. Cost $10.00. For location and details of other days activities call: 843-255-7303 or gullahcelebration.com

Feb 4: Farewell Tour Concert featuring stars from The Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters and The Temptations at Hilton Head High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Center, 7 p. m. Call: 843-398-3756 or newwaveswing.com

Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26: “Super Sunday Golf Specials” at Sea Pines Resort. Various special offers on the Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point, and Ocean Course. Call for details and to reserve tee times: 843-842-8484 or seapines.com

Feb 5: Super Bowl Party at the Salty Doge Café in South Beach Marina Village. Call: 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com

Feb 6 -26: The Art Center of Coastal Carolina presents “Lend Me A Tenor”; an uproariously funny and wildly inventive Broadway Classic. Call: 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com

Feb 10 – 11” The Jazz Corner features the Gina Rene Quintet. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call 843- 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

Feb 11: 10th Annual Publix Hilton Head Half Marathon & 10K/5K hosted by Bear Foot Sports at Jarvis Creek Park, 8 a.m. All standard male and female divisions. Free Toddler Trot for kids 8 and under. Awards Ceremony following each race. A portion of the proceeds benefits Volunteers in Medicine, Hilton Head Rotary Club and the HHHS Girls Softball team. Call: 843-757-8520 or bearfootsports.com

Feb 11: “A Taste of Gullah” part of the 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 12-3p.m. Authentic Gullah dishes such as “Original Island” gumbo and “Geechee” conch stew, barbecued ribs, fried fish, chicken and entertainment and Gullah Storyteller, Louise M. Cohen and The Voices of EL Shaddai. Call: 843-255-7303 or gullahcelebration.com

Feb 12: Gullah Variety Show in the Harbour Town Conference Center, 6 p.m. A celebration of Gullah culture with music, drama and family-style entertainment. Traditional Gullah food and artwork will be available for purchase. Call: 843-815-2147 or gullahcelebration.com

Feb 14: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Feb 14: Valentines Day at the Salty Dog Café in South Beach Marina. Chef’s special dinner selection complete with dessert for two. Call: 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com

Feb 14: Valentines Day at the Harbour Town Grill and the Topside Waterfront Restaurant in Harbour Town with captivating views and special menus. Reservations strongly recommended. 843-363-8380 ( Harbour Town Grill) 843-842-1999 (Topside) or opentable.com

Feb 16 – 19: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” presented by Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Performing Arts Department at Hilton Head High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Center. Shows Thurs – Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Call: 843-671-2286 or hhprep.org

Feb 17 – 18: The Jazz Corner features “Jazz, Blues & Latin World Beats” with the Noel Freidline Quintet. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music Charge nightly.
Call: 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

Feb 18 – 21: Mardi Gras at the Salty Dog Café in South Beach Village. Food and beverage specials nightly until Fat Tuesday. Call: 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com

Feb 18 – 19: A Total Gullah Experience. Arts, Crafts & Food Expo as part of the 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, at the Coastal Museum at Honey Horn,
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cultural Demonstrations, authentic Gullah and African crafts, traditional Gullah foods, musical entertainment and dozen of vendors. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-12 and free fir ages 4 and under. Call: 843-255-7303 or gullahcelebration.com

Feb 23: The Hilton Head Island Club Dinner Social. 5:30 Bistro Mezaluna. Member, Non-Members and interested guests invited. Call: 843-681-4181

Feb 24 – 25: The Jazz Corner features saxophonist Jeremy Davis & The Fabulous Equinox Jazz Quintet to celebrate Mardi Gras. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or the jazzcorner.com

Feb 25: Grand Re-Opening Oyster Roast at the Salty Dog Café in South Beach Marina;
4 p.m. until the oysters are gone. Live Music, kid’s entertainment, appearances by Jake the Salty Dog and more. Call: 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com

Feb 26: The Jazz Corner features Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry New Orleans-Style Jazz Jam. 2-5 p.m. Free admission, minimum purchase for table seating. Call: 843-842-8620 or djslc.com

Courtesy of our friends, Jane & Glenn Handley