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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in December 2018 Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY
Hilton Head Preparatory School presents Festival of Trees takes place December 1 & 2, at the Sonesta Resort in Shipyard Plantation. Preview Party at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 15. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees event taking place at the Sonesta Resort! We will display beautiful Christmas trees and décor that will be available for purchase. hhprep.org.
Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played with oversized ping pong paddles and a softball-sized plastic perforated ball that travels at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.
December 1: 2018 Candy Cane Classic! Join Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island on Saturday, for our 18th Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island.
•8 a.m. Registration – Golf.
•9:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start.
•10:30 a.m. Registration – Tennis.
•11:30 p.m. Start.
•Sea Pines Country Club, 30 Governors Rd.
•Lunch Buffet following the tournaments (approximately 2 p.m.).
•$100 Vacation Package Drawing Tickets (limited to 250 tickets to be sold).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and PAY!
Ongoing: The First Tee of the Lowcountry is open to the public daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amenities include a 6-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range, 2 USGA greens, short game practice area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course and stocked fishing pond. Admission includes unlimited use of the facility. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or www.thefirstteelowcountry.org.
Get ready for the 2018 Public Art Exhibition, hosted by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, from December1, 2018 – January 31, 2019 at Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island. Nineteen large-scale sculptures, created by artists from around the country, will grace the grounds of Honey Horn, with an additional sculpture installed at Hilton Head Airport. Admission is free, though docent-led tours are available for a small fee on Fridays at 1 p.m. Exhibition hours coincide with Coastal Discovery Museum hours. For more information, go to www.cf-lowcountry.org.
December 1 - 31: Daufuskie Island Artists, Artisans and Authors featured at Coastal Discovery Museum! The opening reception will be held October 11 from 5-7 pm. and the public is invited to attend.
Hilton Head Island’s neighbor to the south is Daufuskie Island. The southernmost point of South Carolina, Daufuskie Island is nestled between Mungen Creek, the New River, the Cooper River and Calibogue Sound. No bridge connects the island to the mainland.
Living on Daufuskie has inspired woodworkers, writers, weavers, painters, potters, photographers, rum distillers, indigo dyers, sculptors, and soap makers. Join us at the Coastal Discovery Museum to explore the varied talents of these Daufuskie Island residents.
Tours, talks, gallery walks, and book signings will be planned during this exhibition. Please check www.coastaldiscovery.org for more information.
The Daufuskie Blues studio of artisans Leanne Coulter and Rhonda Davis, is located in the Mary Field School between the 1880s First Union African Baptist Church and the Frances Jones House (now a bed and breakfast with a morning meal cooked by celebrity chef and author Sallie Ann Robinson). Coulter and Davis discovered a mutual love of indigo and specialized dying techniques that add a luscious blue hue to their wares.
Lynell Linke discovered a knack for woodworking and farmwork as she milled lumber and made goat cheese at the Daufuskie Community Farm. Pat Beichler, who started the farm in 2010, will offer her giclee prints.
With scenic beauty at every turn, Daufuskie provides an endless source of subject matter for photographers Dennis Sutcliffe, Holger Opderbeck and Monica Ferguson, who also finds inspiration using oyster shells in her sculptural work.
Mike Loftus built a state-of-the-art shop as a place to hone his craft (a build them as well) and to teach woodworking skills to interested islanders. One of his wooden boats will be a focal point in the museum gallery.
Chase Allen and his Iron Fish Gallery create decorative sea-life inspired pieces that are found in homes all over the world.
John Thompson, Pattii Bschorr, Jan Ross, Sharon Havird, Bill Greenwood, Carol Tait, Erica Veit, and Sally Lesesne paint on canvas and board depicting Lowcountry scenes each with their own unique style and technique.
Sara Deitch, Kate Woodward, and MacKenzie Blankenship work with textiles to create scarves, pillows and other household and personal accessories.
Leather-worker Sierra Smith makes bracelets and Jan Crosby crafts handmade soaps and lotions. A limited number of pieces from Silver Dew Pottery will also be available.
The handiwork of these Daufuskie Island artists and artisans will be complemented by written work by storied author Roger Pinckney XI, Wick Scurry, of Daufuskie Difference and Freeport Marina, and Sallie Ann Robinson and Jenny Hersch with “Daufuskie Island” a new offering from Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series.
The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. 843-689-6767 ext. 224 or coastaldiscovery.org.
December 1: The Heritage Library invites you to experience the magic of Christmas with Colonial Flair including period costumes, music, games and decor on Saturday, December 1 at the Zion Chapel of Ease History Park. Two shows, 10 a.m. – noon and 2-4 p.m. $10 per person, Children under 12, free. heritagelib.org.
Ongoing: The Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is open daily. Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famed lighthouse in this unique museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25 per person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 671-2810 or www.harbourtownlighthouse.com.
Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or www.lawtonstables.com.
Tuesday-Sunday: Gullah Heritage Trail Tours through 10 Native Islander neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Tours are Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sun. at noon. departing from the Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.
Please join us on Saturday, December 1st for the Annual Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade. You can register for the parade by clicking the link on the right. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Streets will begin closing at 8 a.m. The parade ends at Red Cedar Elementary school. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the parade! Call (843) 706-4500 or go to townofbluffton.sc.gov.
Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.
December 1- 23: Christmas Village in South Beach! The fun starts the Friday after Thanksgiving! Experience the magic of the holiday season in the Lowcountry. – Unbeatable lowcountry Christmas lights display – Write letters to Santa – Tasty Holiday Treats and Specials – Pictures with Santa – Families, children and well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to get their picture with Santa! Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. at the South Beach Inn Celebrate the Season with your favorite Salty Dog Crew! South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, 232 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 363-2198 or saltydog.com.
December 1, 8, 15, 22: Families are welcome in the lobby of South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals for free pictures with Santa from 3-5 p.m. For more information, call South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals, 232 South Sea Pines Dr., at (843) 671-6498 or go to sbinn.com.
Ongoing: Enjoy Happy Hour Crazy Crab Style daily in the bar at The Crazy Crab overlooking Jarvis Creek. Food and drink specials and one of the best sunset views on the Island. 104 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-5021 or thecrazycrab.com.
“Holiday Lights for Tis the Season” at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Park your car and stroll through the Holiday lights. Enjoy the holiday lights all season long from December 1 - 31! (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentre.com.
Monday – Saturday: Available in the bar only between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., enjoy a tasting of three tasty small plates paired with three premium wines. The menu changes every Monday so check our website each week to view the current menu. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please note that bar reservations must be made by calling the restaurant directly! $19 (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations are strongly recommended. Orleans Plaza, 37 New Orleans Rd. (843) 785-6272 or michael-anthonys.com.
December 1: Watch a showing of the movie, “The Santa Clause” under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Benches and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows will be provided. Admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned food item for the Deep Well Project. 7-9 p.m. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.
December 1- 2: “Carol” Offers a Hilarious Glimpse into Community Theatre! “Inspecting Carol” is a fun mix of “A Christmas Carol,” “The Government Inspector,” and “Noises Off” in this hilarious hit from Seattle. DA Southern returns to the director’s chair to present this comedic play. Get your tickets today!
•Wednesday, November 28 at 7 p.m.
•Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m.
•Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m.
•Saturday, December 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
•Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m.
3000 Main St. Call the Box Office at (843) 689-MAIN (6246). There is a $1.00 service fee per ticket for phone orders. msyt.org.
December 2 -10 : Happy Hanukkah
December -January 1: Enjoy the lights! Stroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece of the display being a towering Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place to be this holiday season with live entertainment and activities. The official tree lighting will take place just before Gregg Russell’s concert on Friday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Make a difference. While you’re enjoying the holiday season, you can help Deep Well make a difference in someone else’s life, too. Bring a canned good or two, or a new unwrapped child’s toy and drop them in the “Well” by the Liberty Oak stage. Sponsors: The Shops in Harbour Town, Hargray, Crazy Crab, PSAV, The Greenery. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 842-1979 or www.seapines.com.
Tuesday-Saturday: “Funny not Filthy” magic and comedy at the Comedy Magic Cabaret in South Island Square featuring headliner Kerry Pollock, Tues.-Sat., at 8 p.m. Teens are welcome if accompanied by an adult. For tickets, call (843) 681-7757 or visit comedymagiccabaret.com.
Mondays: Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. 3:30-4:30 p.m., only. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $17/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger). seapines.com.
Mondays: “Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by former PGA Touring Pro Doug Weaver on the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes, 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138 or palmettodunes.com.
On Monday, December 3, 2018 at 5 p.m. And 8:00 pm, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway.
A holiday spectacular with John Morris Russell featuring all your festive holiday favorites, our HHSO Chorus, and the 2018 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner, Maggie Kasinger.
For more information, call the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra at (843) 842-2055 or visit their website, hhso.org.
Tuesdays: the Coastal Discovery Museum will host a Farmers Market from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Tuesday through December. This is your opportunity to take home fresh produce, pasteurized chicken, free range rabbit, pork sausage, seafood, salsa, cookies, bread, and much more! Scheduled to participate are: Three sisters Farm, Benny Hudson Seafood, Donald and Susan Brant – farmers, Whippoorwill Farm, Bakeology, Grind Roasters, Great Gourmet USA and many more! Also, on site will be the Lowcountry Raptors once a month with their birds of prey and knife sharpening with Mark.
Rex Garniewicz, CEO of the Coastal Discovery Museum states “shopping at the Hilton Head Farmers Market is about more than getting great food, it is also about meeting friends, strengthening our community, and rebuilding our local food economy.”
If you are a farmer, or sell fresh food products, and would like to be a vendor, please contact Carlos Chacon at 843-689-6767 ext. 226. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Freshwater Fishing in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, 10-11:30 p.m. Fish for catfish, crappie and bream in the lakes of the preserve. Supplies and instruction provided; catch & release program. Reservations are required. (843) 842-1979 or www.seapines.com.
Wednesdays: December 1-19 “Birding at Pinckney Island” program for ages 12 and older led by experienced bird watchers from the Coastal Discovery Museum, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Several species of shore birds can usually be seen in the mud flats in the salt marsh, while many species of wading birds could potentially be seen around the marsh and fresh water lagoons. Reservations are required. (843) 689-6767 ext.223 or www.coastaldiscovery.org.
Wednesdays: Take a historic bike tour of sites along Squire Pope Rd., including historic plantations, fishing and farming life after the Civil War, a historic African-American church, Tabby Ruins and a meet and greet with volunteers from the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island. Bike and helmet provided. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Wed., 10 a.m. Adult, $25; Child, $20. Tours depart from 137 Squire Pope Rd. Reservations are required. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.
Wednesday & Thursday: The Coastal Discovery introduces a new program “Explore Honey Horn” every Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. Your experience on this guided tour around the museum’s picturesque and historic grounds. You will visit the salt marsh, see historic buildings, and learn about the gardens, plants and trees on site. Your museum guide will share stories about Honey Horn’s past and its natural history. 70 Honey Horn Dr. Cost is $10 adult, $5 child and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org/event-calendar.
December 5: University of South Carolina Beaufort Lunch with Authors Series! Lunch with Author JULIE CANTRELL! 12 p.m. Sea Pines Country Club, 30 Governors Rd., Hilton Head Island. Individual Luncheons $45 (all inclusive). Enjoy a delicious lunch and hear featured authors speak on their writings, creative process, research and more! We celebrate New York Times Bestselling authors, as well as up and coming new authors, including a variety of genres and subjects. (843) 521-4145 or uscbcenterforthearts.com.
December 5-30: An American in Paris! Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film and featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris is the story of World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan, who, hoping to build a new life, chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. This stunning combination of classic music, timeless story and gorgeous dance results in the spectacular musical perfect for the whole family! 2 & 7 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m., weekdays. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843-842-ARTS(2787) or artshhi.org.
December 8 & 22: The Coastal Discovery Museum has announced a sweetgrass wreath making class on December 8 and December 22 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A local 7th generation Gullah basket maker will teach this special holiday class and you’ll have a chance to make a decorative Sweetgrass wreath on your own using locally found natural materials. You will hear the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms. Other classes will be held on December 16 and 23.
December 8: Watch a showing of the movie, “The Polar Express” under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Benches and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows will be provided. Admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned food item for the Deep Well Project. 7-9 p.m. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 842-1979 or seapine
The class is $65 per person and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org.
December 9: Hilton Head Shore Notes Chorus Christmas Show at Island Lutheran Church, 4400 Main St. 2:30 p.m. $10 Adults, $5 Children under 12. (843) 705-6852 for ticket information or www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com.
December 12 – 16: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “Bad Dates” by Theresa Rebeck. Evening Performances: December 12-15 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee: December 16 at 2 p.m. SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Rd., Hilton Head. Tickets: $40 Evenings and Matinees. $15 Students/Active Military. Group Rates Available. (843) 715-6676 or leanensemble.org.
December 12: Christmas Party with The Headliners hosted by the Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club at Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Dr. 6-9:30 p.m. hiltonheadshagclub.com.
December 14: We spread out across Hilton Head, Daufuskie and Pinckney Islands, parts of Bluffton and our waterways to identify species and count each bird seen or heard in our 15-mile diameter circle. Head on a search for some of the most beautiful birds on the island. This experience will help you better understand nature and also assist in their preservation and well-being. (Last year there were over 2,500 count circles in the Western Hemisphere!) Contact Susan Murphy at hiltonheadaudubon.org.
December 22: It’s the Cold Moon and the Salty Dog will be doing some serious moon gazing from on our 63’ powered catamaran with upper and lower decks. This moon cruise is two hours and we will be serving Celestial Snacks and Lunar Libations. The full bar and galley onboard will be open to purchase food, drink, and moon inspired specials. 4-6 p.m. ALL SALTY DOG CRUISES ARE FOR ADULTS AGE 21 AND OVER. Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before. Booking available at Cruise.saltydog.com.
December 23: Gregg Russell’s Christmas Concert. Relish the spirit of the holidays with an evening in Harbour Town. Listen as Gregg Russell plays his guitar and sings songs of the season for children and adults. Before and after the concert, enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus 5-7:30pm and 9pm! Complimentary. Call The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979.
December 25: Merry Christmas
December 26 – January 1: Happy Kwanzaa
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley!
