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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in July on 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. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com
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: 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.
Ongoing: Live music and family entertainment nightly starting at 6:30 p.m. The Magic of Gary Maurer on Mon.; Island Sounds with KeithRansom on Tues.; The Gary Byrd Band on Wed.; Current and Pop Hits with the Nice Guys on Thurs; Downtown Dance Party with DJ Crush on Fri.; Coligny Trivia Night on Sat.; Music by Local Favorites, Los Elias on Sun. (843) 842-6050 or colignyplaza.com.
July 1 & 2: Main Street Youth Theatre presents the musical “The Wizard of Oz” in the Hilton Head Preparatory School Theatre. Follow Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Shows are Wed.-Sat. at 7 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. 3000 Main St. For details and tickets, call (843) 689-6246or visit www.msyt.org.
At 8 p.m. on Tuesdays-Saturdays (with matinees on select Sundays) from June 14-August 6, 2017, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will present the ultimate feel-good show, perfect for summertime, “Mamma Mia!” Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek Island paradise. On the verge of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover her father’s identity brings three very different men from her mother’s past back to the island they had last visited twenty years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship … and everyone’s having the time of their lives. Mamma Mia, nominated for five Tony Awards, is the magically musical story of a Mother, a Daughter, three possible Dads, and an unforgettable trip down the aisle! Single tickets not yet on sale. Tickets for preview performances June 14-15, 2017 are $40 for adults and $33 for children 5-15; Full priced tickets June 16-August 6, 2017 are $50 for adults and $41 for children. Performance dates subject to change. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s box office at (843) 842-2787.
A Sea Pines classic, Gregg Russell, is back for his 41st season of Harbour Town entertainment underneath the Liberty Oak entertaining adults and children alike. Complimentary. Sun.-Fri. evenings, 8-9:30 p.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.
July 3 & 4: An international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people at First Tee of the Lowcountry’s Summer Golf Camp (843) 686-2680 or thefirstteelowcountry.org.
July 3, 7, 10, 17, 24, 31: join the Sea Pines Racquet Club for Monday Night Tennis Exhibitions at 5:30 p.m. featuring valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional fishbowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson. For additional information about the Monday Night Tennis Exhibitions, please contact the Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club at (843) 363-4495 or visit seapines.com.
July 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31: Outside Hilton Head at Shelter Cove Marina. Ninety minutes of awesome tubing fun along the Lowcountry’s most pristine and picturesque waterways. Mon. and Wed., 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. through mid-Aug. (843) 686-6996 outsidehiltonhead.com.
July 4, 2017, kick off Independence Day and show off your red, white and blue spirit by decorating a bicycle, wagon, dog or kids for a fun-filled parade around Harbour Town. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 8:30 a.m. to register and pick up decorating supplies. Parade line-up begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. and entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to first 100 registered. Holiday fun and activities to follow. For more details about the 4th of July Parade in Harbour Town, call (843) 842-1979 or go to seapines.com.
Tuesdays: Hilton Head Island’s signature summer event, HarbourFest, returns to Shelter Cove Harbour featuring live entertainment by Shannon Tanner twice a night, plus Cappy the Clown, arts, crafts, and game vendors and unforgettable food, along with Tuesday Night Fireworks beginning June 13, 2017.
Family-friendly entertainer, Shannon Tanner, returns for his 29th season, performing two shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-28, and continuing through Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. Admission is free. Food, beverages and concessions sold separately. Located mid-island at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. For more information about HarbourFest, call Palmetto Dunes at (843) 686-9098.
Tuesday & Thursdays: Outside Hilton Head at Shelter Cove Marina. Two hours of on-the-water fun. Teens can try stand up paddleboarding for a day of confidence-boosting, outdoor fun. Tues. & Thurs., 2-4 p.m., mid-June thru mid-Aug. (843) 686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.
Tuesdays: Summer Jams in Shelter Cove Community Park on Tuesday nights, 4:30-9:30 p.m. A festive, fun-filled atmosphere for kids of all ages. Bring lawn chairs to enjoy the fireworks show around 9 p.m. Inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal fee. 39 Shelter Cove Ln. For more information about Summer Jams, call the Island Rec. Center at (843) 681-7273 or go to islandreccenter.org.
Wednesdays: Junior Sailing Camp at Commander Zodiac in South Beach Marina Village. A four-hour course taught on an AMF Sunfish and Hobie Waves designed for ages 7-16, with or without sailing experience. Includes boat and water safety, rigging, tacking and more. This course is a wonderful way for the young sailor to learn about the water, weather and tides while becoming comfortable and proficient handling their boat. Sailing certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the course. Wed., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (843) 671-3344 or commanderzodiac.com.
Wednesdays at Wexford Outdoor Market every week, May 24-August 30, 2017. This summer market will take place from 11 a.m-4 p.m. with entertainment from 3-6 p.m. Visit the South Side of Village at Wexford for Farmer’s Row to find the freshest local produce and the North Side of Village at Wexford for the Pop-Up Market. For more information about Wednesdays at Wexford Outdoor Market, visit villageatwexford.com.
Wednesdays: Enjoy a fun night at the Harbour Town Pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. The pool will be heated. $17/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger). Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.
Thursdays: Parrot Palooza featuring Shannon Tanner and The Oyster Reefers in Shelter Cove Harbour, 7 p.m. An island-inspired live concert featuring your favorite island tunes. (843) 548-0060. www.sheltercovehiltonhead.com.
Thursdays: throughout the summer, after the sun sets over Broad Creek, Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, will present a movie for all to enjoy! Watch your favorite blockbuster under the stars on a 20' screen for FREE. Blankets, beach chairs, and take-out food from Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants is recommended! The movies will show every Thursday night at 9 p.m. from June 15-August 17, 2017.
2017 Movie Schedule
Thursday, July 6 – Overboard
Thursday, July 13 – Bug’s Life
Thursday, July 20 – Princess Diaries
Thursday, July 27 – Tarzan
For more information about the Movie Night in the Park, go to sheltercovetownecentre.com.
Friday: night during the summer, enjoy one of the finest qualities of our Lowcountry with the Sunset Celebration at Shelter Cove Community Park from 7-10 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket and pick up a picnic from one of the Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants for an evening of live music, juggling, face painting and bounce houses overlooking the water.
2017 Music Schedule
Friday, July 7 – Cranford Hollow
Friday, July 14 – Deas-Guyz
Friday, July 21 – Lowcountry Boil
Friday, July 28 – The Headliners
The Sunset Celebration will feature live local music and laid back family entertainment each Friday and is free. Activities for the kids include a bounce house, juggler and face painting! For more information about the Sunset Celebration at Shelter Cove Community Park, go to sheltercovetownecentre.com.
July 27-29: Don’t miss the GURHAN Trunk Show at Forsythe Jewelers, Thursday-Saturday, July 27-29, 2017 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join us for a three-day trunk show highlighting the very best from award-winning international jewelry designer, Gurhan Orhan. Gurhan creates handcrafted luxury jewelry that embodies grace and beauty, and celebrates a life worth living.
GURHAN jewelry blends classic elegance and modern wearability while his signature technique, inspired by the art of ancient goldsmiths, offers extraordinary craftsmanship in every piece. Preview these award-winning creations – all of which are a fashion statement and a work of art. For more information about the GURHAN Trunk Show, call Forsythe Jewelers at (843) 671-7070 or go to forsythejewelers.biz.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley.
