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Pittsburgh Ballet at the Arts Center
Widely acclaimed for its classical ballet masterpieces as well as innovative explorations of contemporary dance, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the world’s leading ballet companies.
The world-renowned dance company has been pleasing audiences with dynamic performances since it was founded 40 years ago. Lowcountry audiences will have the rare opportunity to see the company outside of its Pennsylvania home when the troupe travels to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina for two performances at 8 p.m. Jan. 14 and 2 p.m. Jan. 15.
For fans of classical ballet, the company will perform the elegant Raymonda Variations set to the music of Russian composer Alexander Glazunov. The lush 40-minute piece will feature romantic duets, an adagio solo on pointe performed by the lead ballerina and ensemble work with the nine female dancers dressed in bright peach-colored tutus.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Terrence Orr, the company has also ventured into new territory, commissioning contemporary ballets inspired by American music. Among them is Step Touch, a new piece set to familiar doo-wop tunes from the ’40s and ’50s, choreographed by Dwight Rhoden, best known for his work on the Fox hit show, “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Call 842-ARTS or go to artshhi.com for tickets and information.
Gullah Museum Fundraiser
The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island is hosting a fundraiser, “Preserving the Gullah Culture through Entrepreneurship: Honoring Abe Grant, Henry Driessen and Diogenese Singleton” Jan. 14 at Spanish Wells Clubhouse.
A special award for preservation will be presented to Kathleen Bateson, President and CEO of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
The evening begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception and auction preview, followed by an oyster roast, Lowcountry boil and a cash bar.
Tickets are $75 a person, organizers request an RSVP by Jan. 12 by calling 843-290-3730.
2012 MLK Celebration Weekend
The 2012 MLK Celebration Weekend on Hilton Head Island will include events from Jan. 12-21.
Jan 12: 7:30 p.m. — Community worship service at Queen Chapel AME Church,114 Beach City Road
Jan 14: MLK Community Service Day 8-9 a.m. — Breakfast at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting Street
9 a.m. - noon — Community service projects indoors and outdoors. All ages invited to come pitch in.
Jan. 16
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — LionsClub Mobile Health Screening Van will be available in the HHI High School parking lot
9-11 a.m. — MLK Memorial March will start and finish in the HHIHS parking lot.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -— MLK Memorial Program in HHIHS VPAC with keynote speaker Dr. Valerie Truesdale, Beaufort County Superintendant of Schools. MLK Community Service Award and slide show of 2011 Lions Club Pace Poster entries.
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Community cookout in HHIHS cafeteria
7 p.m. — Screening of the video “Brother Outsider-The Story of Bayard Rustin” in the Parish Hall of All Saints Church, 3001 Meeting Street
