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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in January 2019 Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY
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.
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 January 1 – 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.
Ongoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit h2osports.com
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.
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.
January 3-26, 2019, Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday from 12-4 p.m. and 90 minutes before all Arts Center performances. Anything Goes! Annual Member Show! Artists Reception: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. This event is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery located mid-island, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-5060 or www.artleaguehhi.org.
You are cordially invited to discover and enjoy original works created by eight members of the renowned Palmer family of artists at the Coastal Discovery Museum during January and February 2019.
The Palmers’ connection to Hilton Head Island began over fifty years ago and since then family members have been active in the local art community while also enjoying critical and professional success well outside the geographic confines of the Lowcountry. This exhibition will showcase their spectacular works of art, but it will also share stories of this area’s history and personal reminiscences. Jim Palmer and his wife Barbara moved to Hilton Head Island in 1965, initiating this creative family’s long-standing connection to and influence on the community.
According to Addison Palmer, Jim’s son and one of the featured professional artists on exhibit, his family “has been and continues to be very creative. Having a family that is so strong in the visual arts, is unique. Being able to have everyone together to showcase our artwork and to tell our history of being on Hilton Head Island, is a true pleasure for the Palmer family.”
The Palmer family’s artworks, and connection to the area make this exhibition a perfect match for the Coastal Discovery Museum. Natalie Hefter, Vice Present of Programs, explained that the unique part of this exhibition “is sharing many of the family’s stories from the past five decades.” The museum is dedicated to bringing the area’s history, culture, environment, and art alive for our visitors and residents. This exhibition will bring attention to our natural beauty as well as stories of our more recent past. In a recent conversation with Jim Palmer, Hefter says, “he shared many personal reflections about Hilton Head and Lowcountry events and the family’s connection to them. Jim has lots of great stories to share!” A few of the reminiscences included: that the Palmers lived a Honey Horn for a while and Billie Hack hosted a baby shower for his wife Barbara; Jim was quite passionate about and actively fought the proposed BASF project (petrochemical plant planned for Victoria Bluff) in the late 1960s; the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Islander Magazine’s masthead was Jim’s concept and he also provided artwork for its first cover in December 1966 (and many, many more issues after that); and many, many more.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Dr. Visit www.coastaldiscovery.org for additional information. The exhibition opens on January 5th and closes February 25th. The Museum is open from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday and 11 a.m.–3 p.m., on Sundays. The opening reception for this exhibition will be held from 5–7 p.m., on January 17th.
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.
Mondays: Forest Preserve Wagon Rides in The Sea Pines Resort, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sit back and relax and experience the animals and plant life at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. We’’ search for turtles, alligators, birds and other critters as we ride past Heritage Farm, Lake Joe, Fish Island and more. Reservations required; call (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 and younger), or seapines.com.
January 10-13: Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club XXIV Annual Winter Classic 2019, at the fabulous Sonesta Resort, Shipyard Plantation. Thursday: Hospitality Welcome and Kick off with our own beach band, The Headliners! Friday: Spotlight dance with Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee. Music by Hall of Fame DJ’s John Smith and Billy Waldrep. Saturday: Workshop with Charlie and Jackie. Junior Shaggers demonstration with Sam and Lisa West. Music by Hall of Fame DJ’s John Smith and Billy Waldrep. Sunday: John Smith’s Gospel hour music! Registration $90.00 per person. Register Online or for more information, contact Kate Sawyer at (912) 414-4383.
January 15: University of South Carolina Beaufort Lunch with Authors Series! Lunch with Author LISA PATTON! 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.
January 16 & 17: We’re already gearing up for our 2019 show season! Mark your calendars for auditions for our next show, “Mulan Jr.,” coming early 2019. “Mulan Jr.” is aimed at our younger performers, and auditions are open to anyone 18 and under.
Auditions will take place January 16 and 17 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Seaquins Ballroom in Bluffton. Callbacks will take place on January 18.
Please prepare 30-45 second of any song in the style of the show. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move. Get more information about Mulan Jr. music at https://www.mtishows.com/disneys-mulan-jr.
Rehearsals will take place at Sequins Ballroom in Bluffton, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in January and February. The show will open February 28 and run through March 10 at Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theater. Learn more about “Mulan Jr.”
January 17: The Palmetto Quilt Guild will meet from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Club, 40 Folly Field Rd. Guest Speaker is Sue Pelland who loves to lecture and teach her innovative, quick applique techniques. She has found teaching to be the most rewarding part of her job, showing others how simple and effective her methods are. www.suepelanddesigns.com. The meeting is open to members and guests, with a $5 guest fee. For more information, visit PalmettoQuiltGuild.org or Facebook.
January 18, 2019: at 11 a.m. Educational Field Trip Performance
For more than 30 years, Ballet Memphis has created, presented and taught ballet in a way that celebrates the human spirit. It is a company that is reflective of their audience — beautifully diverse in mind, body and soul. Their highly acclaimed, original repertoire speaks of the cultural significance of Memphis, shared with audiences around the globe and at home, including The Joyce Theater in New York City and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Called “a triumph” by Commercial Appeal (Grades 1-12) Tickets – $8. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or www.artshhi.com/field-trips
January 23: Join us at the Coastal Discovery Museum on January 23 at 3 p.m. for this first-hand experience with Steve Quick. Who were the simple farmers, underequipped, underfed and overstretched who wore the gray and held off the world’s mightiest military for four years? They were men like 27year old Stephen Quick who joined his brother at Petersburg after a middle brother was killed defending Charleston. Twice wounded and paroled at Appomattox he returned home to SC to find the life he’d built destroyed in the tornado of Sherman’s March. Join us to “meet” Stephen as he is depicted by his ancestor (great-great-great- grandson). Steve Quick reconstructed his family history and has augmented it with extensive source details. Quick shares his story in the plain-spoken unvarnished narrative of his ancestor for groups of all ages. Step back in time to learn about a soldier’s first-hand experience.
Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Dr. coastaldiscovery.org.
January 24- February 3: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “A Doll’s House, Part 2” by Lucas Hnath. Evening Performances: January 24-26 & January 31-February 2 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees: Sunday January 27 & February 3 at 2 p.m. HHPS Main Street Theater, 3000 Main Street, Hilton Head. Tickets: $40 Evenings and Matinees. $15 Students/Active Military. Group Rates Available. (843) 715-6676 or leanensemble.org.
January 26: Hilton Head Snow Day is a family event that will have inflatable rides, a snowfield, and entertainment! For the kids who have rarely seen snow, this is the perfect event! Shelter Cove Community Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Inflatables, a snow field and entertainment. Admission is $10 for ages 2-17; free for adults. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley for this information!
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.
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 January 1 – 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.
Ongoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit h2osports.com
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.
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.
January 3-26, 2019, Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday from 12-4 p.m. and 90 minutes before all Arts Center performances. Anything Goes! Annual Member Show! Artists Reception: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. This event is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery located mid-island, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-5060 or www.artleaguehhi.org.
You are cordially invited to discover and enjoy original works created by eight members of the renowned Palmer family of artists at the Coastal Discovery Museum during January and February 2019.
The Palmers’ connection to Hilton Head Island began over fifty years ago and since then family members have been active in the local art community while also enjoying critical and professional success well outside the geographic confines of the Lowcountry. This exhibition will showcase their spectacular works of art, but it will also share stories of this area’s history and personal reminiscences. Jim Palmer and his wife Barbara moved to Hilton Head Island in 1965, initiating this creative family’s long-standing connection to and influence on the community.
According to Addison Palmer, Jim’s son and one of the featured professional artists on exhibit, his family “has been and continues to be very creative. Having a family that is so strong in the visual arts, is unique. Being able to have everyone together to showcase our artwork and to tell our history of being on Hilton Head Island, is a true pleasure for the Palmer family.”
The Palmer family’s artworks, and connection to the area make this exhibition a perfect match for the Coastal Discovery Museum. Natalie Hefter, Vice Present of Programs, explained that the unique part of this exhibition “is sharing many of the family’s stories from the past five decades.” The museum is dedicated to bringing the area’s history, culture, environment, and art alive for our visitors and residents. This exhibition will bring attention to our natural beauty as well as stories of our more recent past. In a recent conversation with Jim Palmer, Hefter says, “he shared many personal reflections about Hilton Head and Lowcountry events and the family’s connection to them. Jim has lots of great stories to share!” A few of the reminiscences included: that the Palmers lived a Honey Horn for a while and Billie Hack hosted a baby shower for his wife Barbara; Jim was quite passionate about and actively fought the proposed BASF project (petrochemical plant planned for Victoria Bluff) in the late 1960s; the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Islander Magazine’s masthead was Jim’s concept and he also provided artwork for its first cover in December 1966 (and many, many more issues after that); and many, many more.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Dr. Visit www.coastaldiscovery.org for additional information. The exhibition opens on January 5th and closes February 25th. The Museum is open from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday and 11 a.m.–3 p.m., on Sundays. The opening reception for this exhibition will be held from 5–7 p.m., on January 17th.
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.
Mondays: Forest Preserve Wagon Rides in The Sea Pines Resort, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sit back and relax and experience the animals and plant life at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. We’’ search for turtles, alligators, birds and other critters as we ride past Heritage Farm, Lake Joe, Fish Island and more. Reservations required; call (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 and younger), or seapines.com.
January 10-13: Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club XXIV Annual Winter Classic 2019, at the fabulous Sonesta Resort, Shipyard Plantation. Thursday: Hospitality Welcome and Kick off with our own beach band, The Headliners! Friday: Spotlight dance with Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee. Music by Hall of Fame DJ’s John Smith and Billy Waldrep. Saturday: Workshop with Charlie and Jackie. Junior Shaggers demonstration with Sam and Lisa West. Music by Hall of Fame DJ’s John Smith and Billy Waldrep. Sunday: John Smith’s Gospel hour music! Registration $90.00 per person. Register Online or for more information, contact Kate Sawyer at (912) 414-4383.
January 15: University of South Carolina Beaufort Lunch with Authors Series! Lunch with Author LISA PATTON! 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.
January 16 & 17: We’re already gearing up for our 2019 show season! Mark your calendars for auditions for our next show, “Mulan Jr.,” coming early 2019. “Mulan Jr.” is aimed at our younger performers, and auditions are open to anyone 18 and under.
Auditions will take place January 16 and 17 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Seaquins Ballroom in Bluffton. Callbacks will take place on January 18.
Please prepare 30-45 second of any song in the style of the show. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move. Get more information about Mulan Jr. music at https://www.mtishows.com/disneys-mulan-jr.
Rehearsals will take place at Sequins Ballroom in Bluffton, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in January and February. The show will open February 28 and run through March 10 at Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theater. Learn more about “Mulan Jr.”
January 17: The Palmetto Quilt Guild will meet from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Club, 40 Folly Field Rd. Guest Speaker is Sue Pelland who loves to lecture and teach her innovative, quick applique techniques. She has found teaching to be the most rewarding part of her job, showing others how simple and effective her methods are. www.suepelanddesigns.com. The meeting is open to members and guests, with a $5 guest fee. For more information, visit PalmettoQuiltGuild.org or Facebook.
January 18, 2019: at 11 a.m. Educational Field Trip Performance
For more than 30 years, Ballet Memphis has created, presented and taught ballet in a way that celebrates the human spirit. It is a company that is reflective of their audience — beautifully diverse in mind, body and soul. Their highly acclaimed, original repertoire speaks of the cultural significance of Memphis, shared with audiences around the globe and at home, including The Joyce Theater in New York City and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Called “a triumph” by Commercial Appeal (Grades 1-12) Tickets – $8. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or www.artshhi.com/field-trips
January 23: Join us at the Coastal Discovery Museum on January 23 at 3 p.m. for this first-hand experience with Steve Quick. Who were the simple farmers, underequipped, underfed and overstretched who wore the gray and held off the world’s mightiest military for four years? They were men like 27year old Stephen Quick who joined his brother at Petersburg after a middle brother was killed defending Charleston. Twice wounded and paroled at Appomattox he returned home to SC to find the life he’d built destroyed in the tornado of Sherman’s March. Join us to “meet” Stephen as he is depicted by his ancestor (great-great-great- grandson). Steve Quick reconstructed his family history and has augmented it with extensive source details. Quick shares his story in the plain-spoken unvarnished narrative of his ancestor for groups of all ages. Step back in time to learn about a soldier’s first-hand experience.
Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Dr. coastaldiscovery.org.
January 24- February 3: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “A Doll’s House, Part 2” by Lucas Hnath. Evening Performances: January 24-26 & January 31-February 2 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees: Sunday January 27 & February 3 at 2 p.m. HHPS Main Street Theater, 3000 Main Street, Hilton Head. Tickets: $40 Evenings and Matinees. $15 Students/Active Military. Group Rates Available. (843) 715-6676 or leanensemble.org.
January 26: Hilton Head Snow Day is a family event that will have inflatable rides, a snowfield, and entertainment! For the kids who have rarely seen snow, this is the perfect event! Shelter Cove Community Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Inflatables, a snow field and entertainment. Admission is $10 for ages 2-17; free for adults. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley for this information!
