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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in October 2018 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 October 1, 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.
Ongoing: Pottery Painting at the Art Café. A silly fun pottery painting studio for all ages. Ask about Family Date Night, Mommy & Me, Dad’s Day Out with the Kids and Kids Night Out. Food and drinks served by Rockfish Seafood & Steaks. 5 Lagoon Rd. (843) 785-5525 or artcafehhi.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: 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.
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.
October 1: Audition for Arts Center production Blithe Spirit, 12–7 p.m. Rehearsals for “Blithe Spirit” begin on January 22, and performances run from Feb. 12-March 3, 2019. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Auditions are by appointment only. Please prepare a comedic monologue. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Character descriptions on Arts Center website. Blithe Spirit will be directed by Russell Treyz, well known to Arts Center audiences for his direction of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Pride & Prejudice” and many others. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Info/Appointment: Gail Ragland at 843-686-3945 ext. 202 or artshhi.com/auditions.
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.
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.
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.
Starting October 2, 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.
October 2-21: Music. Jealousy. Power. Capturing five Tony Awards including Best Play, and also our audience’s #1 pick for a non-musical, Amadeus is brilliant and thrilling from start to finish. Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri is seized by obsessive jealousy and he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God. Tickets range from $40-50. 8 p.m. and 2/7 p.m. on Sundays. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Box Office, (843) 842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com.
October 2-3: The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphony Under the Stars: MOVIE-MUSIC MOMENTS”. John Morris Russell will lead the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in an evening of music from the greatest movies of Hollywood featuring all of your favorite film scores for two evenings. Gates open, 6 p.m. Concert begins, 7:30 p.m. MORELAND VILLAGE AT PALMETTO BLUFF. For details and tickets, call (843) 842-2055 or visit www.hhso.org.
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.
Wednesdays: through Dec. 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.
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.
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.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 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.
October 4 & 5: Live Music featuring Fireside Collective, CONTEMPORARY FOLK & NEWGRASS MUSIC FROM ASHEVILLE, NC. Food and Fun on the beach at the Dunes House, 14 Dune House Ln. Call 843-686-9646 for more information.
Thursdays: Dance the night away! An island favorite, dance the night away on Thursday nights in the fall at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina featuring local favorite bands, great food and all the dancing you can possibly do. This exciting seasonal event returns this fall, Thursday, September 6th at Neptune Statue, combining the best local bands with delicious food and drinks.
Now in its 10th season, this outdoor concert series will kick-off with The Headliners and will feature a variety of bands on Thursday nights.
Featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up as usual around Neptune and will offer a variety of specially-priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Limited seating will be provided so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. All events are weather permitting.
Oct. 4: Deas Guyz
Oct. 11: The Headliners
Oct. 18: Deas Guyz
(855) 450-4861 or palmettodunes.com.
October 5-6: Beaufort Shrimp Festival in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission! The beautiful, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park will be the backdrop for The Beaufort Shrimp Festival produced by Main Street Beaufort, USA, in downtown Beaufort. Up to 15 local restaurants will be featuring their best shrimp dishes and competing for the Silver Cup award. Purchase tickets for $1 each and use them at food & beverage booths. Items usually cost 2-8 tickets. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite restaurant in the People’s Choice Award, compete in the Shrimp Heading or Shrimp Peeling (for children) competition, and adopt a Shrimp in Sea Island Rotary’s Charity Rubber Shrimp Race. (843) 525-6644 or beaufortshrimpfestival.com.
October 5-December 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.
Family Friday Nights are open to ALL families! Held the first Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Designed to bring families together, for a cost-free evening of fun activities! Depending on the weather let the kids take a bounce in our Bounce House, build big with the Big Blue Blocks or get creative and crafty. An engaging easy evening! Come meet us, see what we’re about … we’d love to have you over to our house! Light Refreshments available. FREE! (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.
October 6: Hounds on the Harbour! Join us in Harbour Town for a fun day with Fido. The fur-filled line-up includes a pup-cake walk and more! A number of dog-related service providers also will be on hand, offering information on grooming, boarding, training, veterinary care and retail products. If you don’t have your own hound, the Hilton Head Humane Association will have dogs available for adoption. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.
October 13-21: The thirteenth annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held in the charming and eclectic historic and state designated cultural district of Bluffton SC, well known for its quirky art community and natural river beauty. The festival is a week long event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Low Country cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton.
The highlight of the festival is the Streetfest which includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from 10 different states displaying and selling their art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier restaurants and caterers and great music and entertainment on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st. For more information about the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival, go to blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com.
October 13: Hilton Head Island History Day offers two unique ways to witness the Island’s history. A ocent-led bike tour and two docent-led trolley tours offer morning and afternoon explorations of the Island’s role in the Civil War and 4000 years of Island history found in Sea Pines.
Tours are rain or shine; No refunds unless the event is canceled!
Melly Mel’s will be on-site at Coastal Discovery Museum from 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m. serving up delicious BBQ and more for an additional price.
The Gullah Museum will be on-site at Coastal Discovery Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to teach about the Gullah culture on Hilton Head Island.
Detailed instructions for the bike tours will be sent with confirmation
October 13-14: The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island Regatta Weekend 2018! The Harbour Town Cup: Saturday, 12 p.m. start. The Calibogue Cup: Sunday, 10 a.m. start. Since the 1970s, The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island has held two sailing race events in Calibogue Sound. Spectators are welcome and volunteers will be in Harbour Town to explain the races. Come enjoy a great day in Harbour Town viewing the races, shopping and dining. Registration required, (843) 384-7322.
October 13 & 27: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will continue to offer Sweetgrass Basket Making classes this fall. Classes will be held Saturdays, October 13 and 27 and November 10 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. The cost is $65 adult and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.
October 14: The 7th Latin Music Festival is set for Sunday! The 2018 Latin Music Festival is a celebration highlighting Latino Heritage Month through music, dance, and food. This festival highlights, honors, and celebrates the beautiful Latino culture that surrounds us. Being Latino is about being part of a ‘historical hodge-podge’. It is a combination of music, food, language, and much more. During this event, you will see how this large and growing part of our population demands more hot sauce than ketchup!
Young families from all ethnicities and backgrounds deserve well-produced, open-minded, and multicultural activities that include all backgrounds and raise awareness about the local growing Hispanic market.
La Isla’s Festivals have become known as must-attend multicultural events to friends & family; they are known for their wonderful food & drinks, warm environment, positive vibe, and of course, the eclectic mix of Latin music and dance. For more information, (843) 681-2393 or FACEBOOK. Shelter Cove Community Park.
October 17-28: The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Main Street Youth Theatre and The May River Theatre are preparing for a musical on an unprecedented scale — The Hunchback of Notre Dame! What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his desire to one day be a part of the outside world. 7 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Main Street Youth Theatre, 3000 Main St. Tickets or call the Box Office at (843) 689-MAIN (6246). There is a $1.00 service fee per ticket for phone orders. If you do not reach a volunteer, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. We accept cash, checks and all credit cards.
October 17: The Coastal Discovery will host Paul Weatherhead on October 17 at 3 p.m., for this program on birds. Birds have been an indicator species for our entire world history and all over the globe. Migratory birds travel 20,000 miles from the tip of Argentine in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. Come see pictures of some of these fascinating birds that live and pass through Hilton Head Island. Learn about the challenges and successes in preserving our birdlife. Discover where you can see birdlife online and in real life in the lowcountry. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required and may be made by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Dr. coastaldiscovery.org.
October 18, etc.: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “Who Am I This Time? (& Other Conundrums of Love)” by Aaron Posner from Kurt Vonnegut. Evening Performances: October 18-20, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees: Sunday October 21 & 28 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.
October 18: The Palmetto Quilt Guild will meet from noon to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Club, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island, SC. Guest Speaker is Bonnie Langenfeld, a fabric artist and teacher, from Eden Prairie, MN and Cape Coral, FL. She likes to create realistic fabric pictures using free motion machine stitching which is the key to defining and detailing her projects. The meeting is open to members and guests, with a $5 guest fee. For more information, visit PalmettoQuiltGuild.org or Facebook.
October 24: FISHCAMP 2nd Anniversary Oyster Roast! Celebrate Fishcamp’s 2nd Anniversary and 63 Years of Community in support of Island Recreation Center and People for Parks! All You Can Eat May River Oysters from May River Oyster Company (while supplies last). Live Music by Pretty Darn. 6 p.m. hiltonheadcrab.com/buytickets or (843) 842-2267.
October 27-November 4, 2018: Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance will bring international names in automotive collecting and racing to Hilton Head Island for its 17th annual celebration. Events include SAVANNAH SPEED CLASSIC, CAR CLUB SHOWCASE, AERO EXPO, TWO DAY FEATURES, CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE, FLIGHTS and FANCY AEROPORT GALA and the Hilton Head Auction, among others. For more information about these events or tickets, call (843) 785-7469 or go to hhiconcours.com.
October 27: Halloween Wagon Ride! Show off your Halloween costume in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and hunt for clues to lead you to the pumpkin patch. Reservations required; call (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 and younger). 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.
October 28: Halloween on the Harbour! Celebrate Halloween at The Sea Pines Resort with activities, cookies and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend and are invited to come in costume. 3:30-5 p.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.
October 26 & 27: Mother’s Finest at the Art Center of Coastal Carolina! Founded in Atlanta, this funk-rock band has a devoted following. If you don’t know them yet, get ready for one of the coolest groups to ever hit Hilton Head. There can be no question that Mother’s Finest is among the most energetic and charismatic rock groups on this planet. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. For tickets, call (843) 842-2787 or visit www.artshhi.com
October 28: Enjoy a Lowcountry afternoon of polo, tailgating, divot stomping and plenty of fun for the whole family at the 25th Polo for Charity event on Sunday, October 28 at the Rose Hill Equestrian Center, Bluffton. The gates open at noon and the match starts at 2 p.m. Known as Bluffton’s largest picnic, attendees are encouraged to get creative with their menu as well as their attire. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Okatie. This year’s primary beneficiary is the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes and the K9s for Warriors program. Tickets are $25 at the gate on the day of the match or $20 per person in advance. Children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Engel & Völkers offices – Bluffton, Hilton Head Island; Markel’s, BB&T – Bluffton and Hilton Head branches; and Bluffton Pharmacy. For more information contact Barbara McFadden at 843-298-3055 or Juli Lester at 843-384-8010, email rotarypolo@hotmail.com or visit The Okatie Rotary Polo for Charity page on Facebook.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley!
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 October 1, 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.
Ongoing: Pottery Painting at the Art Café. A silly fun pottery painting studio for all ages. Ask about Family Date Night, Mommy & Me, Dad’s Day Out with the Kids and Kids Night Out. Food and drinks served by Rockfish Seafood & Steaks. 5 Lagoon Rd. (843) 785-5525 or artcafehhi.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: 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.
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.
October 1: Audition for Arts Center production Blithe Spirit, 12–7 p.m. Rehearsals for “Blithe Spirit” begin on January 22, and performances run from Feb. 12-March 3, 2019. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Auditions are by appointment only. Please prepare a comedic monologue. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Character descriptions on Arts Center website. Blithe Spirit will be directed by Russell Treyz, well known to Arts Center audiences for his direction of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Pride & Prejudice” and many others. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Info/Appointment: Gail Ragland at 843-686-3945 ext. 202 or artshhi.com/auditions.
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.
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.
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.
Starting October 2, 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.
October 2-21: Music. Jealousy. Power. Capturing five Tony Awards including Best Play, and also our audience’s #1 pick for a non-musical, Amadeus is brilliant and thrilling from start to finish. Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri is seized by obsessive jealousy and he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God. Tickets range from $40-50. 8 p.m. and 2/7 p.m. on Sundays. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Box Office, (843) 842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com.
October 2-3: The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphony Under the Stars: MOVIE-MUSIC MOMENTS”. John Morris Russell will lead the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in an evening of music from the greatest movies of Hollywood featuring all of your favorite film scores for two evenings. Gates open, 6 p.m. Concert begins, 7:30 p.m. MORELAND VILLAGE AT PALMETTO BLUFF. For details and tickets, call (843) 842-2055 or visit www.hhso.org.
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.
Wednesdays: through Dec. 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.
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.
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.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 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.
October 4 & 5: Live Music featuring Fireside Collective, CONTEMPORARY FOLK & NEWGRASS MUSIC FROM ASHEVILLE, NC. Food and Fun on the beach at the Dunes House, 14 Dune House Ln. Call 843-686-9646 for more information.
Thursdays: Dance the night away! An island favorite, dance the night away on Thursday nights in the fall at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina featuring local favorite bands, great food and all the dancing you can possibly do. This exciting seasonal event returns this fall, Thursday, September 6th at Neptune Statue, combining the best local bands with delicious food and drinks.
Now in its 10th season, this outdoor concert series will kick-off with The Headliners and will feature a variety of bands on Thursday nights.
Featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up as usual around Neptune and will offer a variety of specially-priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Limited seating will be provided so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. All events are weather permitting.
Oct. 4: Deas Guyz
Oct. 11: The Headliners
Oct. 18: Deas Guyz
(855) 450-4861 or palmettodunes.com.
October 5-6: Beaufort Shrimp Festival in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission! The beautiful, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park will be the backdrop for The Beaufort Shrimp Festival produced by Main Street Beaufort, USA, in downtown Beaufort. Up to 15 local restaurants will be featuring their best shrimp dishes and competing for the Silver Cup award. Purchase tickets for $1 each and use them at food & beverage booths. Items usually cost 2-8 tickets. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite restaurant in the People’s Choice Award, compete in the Shrimp Heading or Shrimp Peeling (for children) competition, and adopt a Shrimp in Sea Island Rotary’s Charity Rubber Shrimp Race. (843) 525-6644 or beaufortshrimpfestival.com.
October 5-December 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.
Family Friday Nights are open to ALL families! Held the first Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Designed to bring families together, for a cost-free evening of fun activities! Depending on the weather let the kids take a bounce in our Bounce House, build big with the Big Blue Blocks or get creative and crafty. An engaging easy evening! Come meet us, see what we’re about … we’d love to have you over to our house! Light Refreshments available. FREE! (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.
October 6: Hounds on the Harbour! Join us in Harbour Town for a fun day with Fido. The fur-filled line-up includes a pup-cake walk and more! A number of dog-related service providers also will be on hand, offering information on grooming, boarding, training, veterinary care and retail products. If you don’t have your own hound, the Hilton Head Humane Association will have dogs available for adoption. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.
October 13-21: The thirteenth annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held in the charming and eclectic historic and state designated cultural district of Bluffton SC, well known for its quirky art community and natural river beauty. The festival is a week long event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Low Country cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton.
The highlight of the festival is the Streetfest which includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from 10 different states displaying and selling their art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier restaurants and caterers and great music and entertainment on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st. For more information about the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival, go to blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com.
October 13: Hilton Head Island History Day offers two unique ways to witness the Island’s history. A ocent-led bike tour and two docent-led trolley tours offer morning and afternoon explorations of the Island’s role in the Civil War and 4000 years of Island history found in Sea Pines.
Tours are rain or shine; No refunds unless the event is canceled!
Melly Mel’s will be on-site at Coastal Discovery Museum from 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m. serving up delicious BBQ and more for an additional price.
The Gullah Museum will be on-site at Coastal Discovery Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to teach about the Gullah culture on Hilton Head Island.
Detailed instructions for the bike tours will be sent with confirmation
October 13-14: The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island Regatta Weekend 2018! The Harbour Town Cup: Saturday, 12 p.m. start. The Calibogue Cup: Sunday, 10 a.m. start. Since the 1970s, The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island has held two sailing race events in Calibogue Sound. Spectators are welcome and volunteers will be in Harbour Town to explain the races. Come enjoy a great day in Harbour Town viewing the races, shopping and dining. Registration required, (843) 384-7322.
October 13 & 27: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will continue to offer Sweetgrass Basket Making classes this fall. Classes will be held Saturdays, October 13 and 27 and November 10 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. The cost is $65 adult and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.
October 14: The 7th Latin Music Festival is set for Sunday! The 2018 Latin Music Festival is a celebration highlighting Latino Heritage Month through music, dance, and food. This festival highlights, honors, and celebrates the beautiful Latino culture that surrounds us. Being Latino is about being part of a ‘historical hodge-podge’. It is a combination of music, food, language, and much more. During this event, you will see how this large and growing part of our population demands more hot sauce than ketchup!
Young families from all ethnicities and backgrounds deserve well-produced, open-minded, and multicultural activities that include all backgrounds and raise awareness about the local growing Hispanic market.
La Isla’s Festivals have become known as must-attend multicultural events to friends & family; they are known for their wonderful food & drinks, warm environment, positive vibe, and of course, the eclectic mix of Latin music and dance. For more information, (843) 681-2393 or FACEBOOK. Shelter Cove Community Park.
October 17-28: The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Main Street Youth Theatre and The May River Theatre are preparing for a musical on an unprecedented scale — The Hunchback of Notre Dame! What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his desire to one day be a part of the outside world. 7 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Main Street Youth Theatre, 3000 Main St. Tickets or call the Box Office at (843) 689-MAIN (6246). There is a $1.00 service fee per ticket for phone orders. If you do not reach a volunteer, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. We accept cash, checks and all credit cards.
October 17: The Coastal Discovery will host Paul Weatherhead on October 17 at 3 p.m., for this program on birds. Birds have been an indicator species for our entire world history and all over the globe. Migratory birds travel 20,000 miles from the tip of Argentine in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. Come see pictures of some of these fascinating birds that live and pass through Hilton Head Island. Learn about the challenges and successes in preserving our birdlife. Discover where you can see birdlife online and in real life in the lowcountry. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required and may be made by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Dr. coastaldiscovery.org.
October 18, etc.: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “Who Am I This Time? (& Other Conundrums of Love)” by Aaron Posner from Kurt Vonnegut. Evening Performances: October 18-20, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees: Sunday October 21 & 28 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.
October 18: The Palmetto Quilt Guild will meet from noon to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Club, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island, SC. Guest Speaker is Bonnie Langenfeld, a fabric artist and teacher, from Eden Prairie, MN and Cape Coral, FL. She likes to create realistic fabric pictures using free motion machine stitching which is the key to defining and detailing her projects. The meeting is open to members and guests, with a $5 guest fee. For more information, visit PalmettoQuiltGuild.org or Facebook.
October 24: FISHCAMP 2nd Anniversary Oyster Roast! Celebrate Fishcamp’s 2nd Anniversary and 63 Years of Community in support of Island Recreation Center and People for Parks! All You Can Eat May River Oysters from May River Oyster Company (while supplies last). Live Music by Pretty Darn. 6 p.m. hiltonheadcrab.com/buytickets or (843) 842-2267.
October 27-November 4, 2018: Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance will bring international names in automotive collecting and racing to Hilton Head Island for its 17th annual celebration. Events include SAVANNAH SPEED CLASSIC, CAR CLUB SHOWCASE, AERO EXPO, TWO DAY FEATURES, CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE, FLIGHTS and FANCY AEROPORT GALA and the Hilton Head Auction, among others. For more information about these events or tickets, call (843) 785-7469 or go to hhiconcours.com.
October 27: Halloween Wagon Ride! Show off your Halloween costume in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and hunt for clues to lead you to the pumpkin patch. Reservations required; call (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 and younger). 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.
October 28: Halloween on the Harbour! Celebrate Halloween at The Sea Pines Resort with activities, cookies and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend and are invited to come in costume. 3:30-5 p.m. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.
October 26 & 27: Mother’s Finest at the Art Center of Coastal Carolina! Founded in Atlanta, this funk-rock band has a devoted following. If you don’t know them yet, get ready for one of the coolest groups to ever hit Hilton Head. There can be no question that Mother’s Finest is among the most energetic and charismatic rock groups on this planet. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. For tickets, call (843) 842-2787 or visit www.artshhi.com
October 28: Enjoy a Lowcountry afternoon of polo, tailgating, divot stomping and plenty of fun for the whole family at the 25th Polo for Charity event on Sunday, October 28 at the Rose Hill Equestrian Center, Bluffton. The gates open at noon and the match starts at 2 p.m. Known as Bluffton’s largest picnic, attendees are encouraged to get creative with their menu as well as their attire. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Okatie. This year’s primary beneficiary is the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes and the K9s for Warriors program. Tickets are $25 at the gate on the day of the match or $20 per person in advance. Children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Engel & Völkers offices – Bluffton, Hilton Head Island; Markel’s, BB&T – Bluffton and Hilton Head branches; and Bluffton Pharmacy. For more information contact Barbara McFadden at 843-298-3055 or Juli Lester at 843-384-8010, email rotarypolo@hotmail.com or visit The Okatie Rotary Polo for Charity page on Facebook.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley!
