When & What's Happening at HH - March, 2012

[RobDoc]

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

March 1 – 31: Coastal Discovery Museum sponsors Gullah Trail Tours, Tuesday – Sunday. 2 hr tour of 10 neighborhoods that were established during the Civil War. Reservations required. Call: 843-681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.

March 2 – 31: “Celebration of Paint and Water” by Lynda K. Potter. The Art League of Hilton Head, Walter Greer Gallery Art Center of Coastal Carolina. Call: 843-681-5060
Or artleaguehhi.org

March 2 – 3: The Jazz Corner presents “Some like It Hot – The Music of Marilyn Monroe” featuring the Harry Allen Quartet and vocalist Rebecca Kilgore. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

March: 2: The Art Center of Coastal Carolina features Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” by The Acting Company. Slapstick, puns and wordplay prevail in the Bard’s story to two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. Call: 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com

March 3 – 4: Hilton Head Island Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m... Dogs of all sizes and shapes for honors and Best in Show each day with vendors and food available to purchase. Show admission is free; parking is $7.00 per day or $10.00 for 2 days. Call: 843-726-3237, 341-7537 or hhikennelclub.org

March 3: The Art Center of Coastal Carolina features a variety show-style performances or young singer, dancers and musicians. Free mini art workshops and youth exhibition in celebration of national Youth Arts Month. Call 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com

March 5 – 12: Hilton Head International Piano Competition for pianists ages 18 – 30 at the Presbyterian Church. Talented young pianists from around the world compete in four rounds for $35,000 in prizes and prestigious performance opportunities. Presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Call: 843-842-5880 or hhipc.org

March 5 – 10: Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival at various locations. Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners at various locations. March 5 – 9. Grand Tasting and Silent Auction at the Harbour Town Conference Center on March 9, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Wine & Festival and Silent Wine Auction at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on March 10, 12-3 p.m. Cal: 843-686-4944 or hiltonheadwineandfood.com

March 9 – 10: The Jazz Corner & Benedetto Guitars Present… Internationally Acclaimed Master Guitarist Howard Alden 7-String Jazz Guitarist Howard Paul & Iconic Savannah Bassist Ben Tucker. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

March 9: Hilton Head Island Ski Club monthly social at the Old Oyster Factory. 5-7p.m. Members and interested guests invited. Call: 843-681-4181

March 10: “CHC Horse Show hosted at Lawton Stables” in The Sea Pines Resort, 8 a.m.-3p.m. Reservations required. Call: 843-671-2586 or lawtonstableshhi.com.

March 11: 29 Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at Coligny Circle, 3p.m. Clowns, marching bands, floats, Shriners, dignitaries and animal contingencies make their way down Pope Avenue to Office Park Road. Call: 843-384-4034, 837-4956 or stpatricksdayhhi.com

March 12: The Art center of Coastal Carolina presents Celtic Crossroads. Seven Traditional Irish Artists combine classic Irish rhythms, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz for unique Irish music experience. Call: 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com

March 14: Open Studio Nights at The Art Center of Coastal Carolina. Adults and Teens – Come and spend the evening with friends and fellow artist to DO YOUR OWN THING!
6-9p.m. Call: 843-686-3945, ext 223 or artshhi.com

March 16: The Jazz Corner features Julie Wilde & The Bohemian Dream Band. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

March 16-18: The “Social Network Open” Golf Tournament, Book Now for our 3 day event. 3 rounds of tournament golf on Robert Trent Jones Ocean Front Course, George Fazio Course and Arthur Hills Course. Full event hosting. 3 Nights resort accommodations and fantastic prizes. Socialnetworkgolf.com

March 16: “Driving Miss Daisy” Gala Event at The Art Center of Coastal Carolina. A special premier fundraiser with delicious food, wine and a spectacular live auction of vacations, unique experiences and more. Call: 843-686-3945, ext 303 or artshhi.com

March 17-April 1: The Art Center of Coastal Carolina presents “Driving Miss Daisy”.Call: 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com

March 17: Salty Dog Annual Kids Shamrock Hunt. 10a.m.. Find four leaf clovers redeemable for free Salty Dog T-Shirts, prizes and treats. Jake the Salty Dog and children’s entertainment 10-noon. Plus Special Irish menu at the café! Call: 843-671-CAFÉ or saltydog.com

March 17: 17th Annual Subaru of Hilton Head Shamrock Run, “Running of the Green” Start your celebration early the fun and colorful 5K Run & Health Walk will start at 8 a.m. at Heritage Plaza. The First 400 Participants will receive a colorful Shamrock Run T-Shirt and St. Patrick’s Day Party beads. Call: 843-757-8520 or visit bearfootsports.com

March 18: Marsh Tacky Horse Run & Exhibition, part of the 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, at Coligny Beach, 1p.m. An Event showcasing the horses which played an integral part in the survival of the Gullah people on Hilton Head Island. Call: 843-255-7303 or gullahcelebration.com

March 23-24: The Jazz Corner features “Sarah + Two” Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

March 24: WingFest at Shelter Cove Community Park 11a.m.-6p.m. Local restaurants cook up their best wings with live music and a Kid Zone. Food sold separately. Proceeds benefit the Island Rec Center’s Children’s Scholarship Fund. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and under. Call: 843-681-7273 or islandrecenter.org

March 26-30: Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, Monday-Friday, 7:30-9p.m. Family–oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Complimentary. 843-842-1979 or seapines.com

March 28: Open Studio Nights at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Adults and Teen – Come and spend the evening with friends and fellow artists to DO YOUR OWN THING!
6-9 p.m. Call: 843-686-3945, ext 223 or artshhi.com

March 30-31: The Jazz Corner features the Annie Sellick Quartet. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. Music charge nightly. Call: 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com

Courtesy of our friends Jane and Glenn Handley

 

[SusieBea]

I love that you take the time to do this! Thank you. I read the Island Packet online most days, but this is so handy. We'll be on the Island with one daughter and the DGC the last full week in March. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and some plants in bloom. Although I can't complain about the weather in Indiana this winter.

 

[disneybeachprincess]

Thank you so much for posting this WEBMASTERDOC !!!

 

[AnnaS]

Thanks Doc. How far in advance are these events announced/come out? I am planning on booking for next March 2013 - would love to try for their F & W. I wonder if dates are more or less the same 3/5-10.

Thank you again.

 

[RobDoc]

I love that you take the time to do this! Thank you. I read the Island Packet online most days, but this is so handy. We'll be on the Island with one daughter and the DGC the last full week in March. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and some plants in bloom. Although I can't complain about the weather in Indiana this winter.

True that the IN winter was mild this year, but the weather in HH has also been above normal. We are at HH now with low 70's predicted for today. (It's already 63 at 8am!) Savannah is looking for low 80's today!!

Thanks Doc. How far in advance are these events announced/come out? I am planning on booking for next March 2013 - would love to try for their F & W. I wonder if dates are more or less the same 3/5-10.

Some of the programs have been scheduled for months (I'd assume the F&W is one of those) and some have just been put on the schedule in the last few weeks.

All credit for compliling the list goes to Jane Handley, a local HH realtor, who tries to send this out about the middle of the month prior. There is always something fun to look forward to at HH and March seems to be the big start each year as lots of families have discovered Hilton Head as a great destination for Spring Break.

Enjoy!

 

[AnnaS]

Should I be worried about booking here when my 7 month window opens up? (studio for 3/2013)

 

[RobDoc]

Should I be worried about booking here when my 7 month window opens up? (studio for 3/2013)

There are only 21 Studios, so they do go quickly at busy times. If you could use a 2BR there should be no problem right at 7 months but studios may be tough depending on the actual dates. Early March might be a little easier than mid-late in the month.

You'll never know until you call (or look online) however as the dynamics of the DVC reservation system change all the time.

Good luck!

 

[AnnaS]

Thanks Doc!!!!!!! Enjoy your time there!!!