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THEATER / DANCE

• “Music of the Night,” featuring Karen Mason:
Sis shows from Sept. 22-Oct. 27 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. Features Mason, who has appeared in “Sunset Boulevard,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Hairspray,” as well as country singer Jamey Garner and Kimberly Jajuan. $20-$40; portions of proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. 816-0754.

• “Man of La Mancha”:

Sept. 29-Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 842-2787. www.artshhi.org

AUDITIONS / ENTRIES

• Fifth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival:
Now accepting entries in  the categories of Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation and Screenplays. The festival will be held Feb. 16-20, 2011. The final deadline for submissions is Nov. 15. For more information or to submit a film or screenplay, go to www.beaufortfilmfestival.com

MUSIC

• Street Music in Port Royal:
6 p.m. Saturdays on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. Features Davina and the Vagabonds (Sept. 11) and the Stacy Mitchhart Band (Sept. 25). Meander through the heart of old town and bring chairs and dancing shoes for a free concert presented by the Arts Council of Beaufort County. beaufortcountyarts.com

• Seafood, Jazz and Brew Festival
When: Sept. 13-18
Where: Shelter Cove Harbour
Information: www.hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com

Features “Jazz at the Park” with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra; a “Men Drinking Beer” tasting session, oyster shucking contest and, of course, a public tasting.

 

 

• Jazz Corner:
Sept. 3-4: The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet. Sept. 10-11: A salute to Chet Baker, featuring the Jon Thornton Trio with Elisa Pruett and Gary Marcus. Sept. 17-18: A tribute to George Gershwin, featuring the Kevin Bales Trio. Sept. 24-25: The Noel Freidline Quintet. Oct. 1-2: Bucky Pizzarelli with Howard Paul and Ben Tucker. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. 842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com

• The Stardust Orchestra:
An evening of big-band music, featuring the Hilton Head High School Seahawk Jazz Band and presented by the Hilton Head Noon Lions Club. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. $20. e-clubhouse.org/sites/HiltonHINoon

• BUCKY PIZZARELLI at the Jazz Corner
The legendary jazz guitarist returns to the Jazz Corner in the Village at Wexford on Oct. 1-2 for performances with two familiar faces: seven-string guitarist Howard Paul and Savannah bassist Ben Tucker. Details: 842-8620, www.thejazzcorner.com

 

MUSIC / ONGOING

• Community Drum Circle:
7-8:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 363-3663

 

ART / EXHIBITS

• “Response to Nature” — P.A. Kessler gallery show and book release:
Opening reception takes place 6-8 p.m. Sept. 3; exhibit runs through Oct. 12 at ARTWorks in Beaufort Town Center. Kessler, a resident of Hilton Head Island, pays homage to a long tradition of botanical painting that dates back to the 16th century. www.beaufortcountyarts.com

• Summer Group Exhibit:
Through Sept. 9 at the Picture This Gallery, 124 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island. Works by various artists will be on display. Sweetgrass baskets by Michael Smalls and books by local authors will be available. 842-5299. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• “Different Strokes,” at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina:

Thirteen artists present their latest works including paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolors and collage, as well as sculptures in stone. Artists include Deanna Bowdish, Cindy Chiappetta, Art Cornell (whose “High Maintenance” is pictured above), Marilyn Dizikes, Jo Dye, Anne Hakala, Vickie Jourdan, Sharon Collings Licata, Mary Jane Martin, Joan Templer, Arla Crumlick Wible, Caroll Williams and Irene K. Williamson. Admission is free, and all artwork is for sale.

The exhibit runs through Sept. 24. 686-3945.

Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 10; coffee event and public walk takes place 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Exhibit runs through Sept. 24 at the Walter Greer Gallery in the Arts Center. Thirteen artists present their latest works, including paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolors and collage and sculptures in stone. Artists include Deanna Bowdish, Cindy Chiappetta, Art Cornell, Marilyn Dizikes, Jo Dye, Anne Hakala, Vickie Jourdan, Sharon Collings Licata, Mary Jane Martin, Joan Templer, Arla Crumlick Wible, Caroll Williams and Irene K. Williamson. Admission is free, and all artwork is for sale. 686-3945.

• “Chasing the Light” — New works by Linda Warner Constantino:
Through Sept. 11 at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-2399. www.artleaguehhi.org

• “There He Stands” — Paintings by Chris Clayton:
Through Sept. 12 at the Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery, Boundary Street, Bluffton. Clayton’s work reflects a passion for history and a particular interest in the War Between the States. sobagalleries.com

• “How My Garden Grows” — enhanced monotypes by Cora Rupp:
Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14; exhibit runs through Oct. 9 at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-5060. www.artleaguehhi.org

 

ART / CLASSES AND LECTURES

• “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art”:
On display at the Coastal Discovery Museum, Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. The exhibit traces the histories of coiled basketry in Africa and America and explores the evolution of an ancient art with Lowcountry ties. In conjunction, the museum will also offer the following programs: “Grass Roots: The Exhibition and the Inspiration” by Dr. Dale Rosengarten and Nakia Wigfall (Sept. 14); “Sharing the Penn School Experience” by Rosalyn Browne, Director of History and Culture at the Penn Center (Oct. 12); “Habitat and Biology of Basket-Making Materials” with Laura Lee Rose, Horticulture Extension Agent at Clemson (Nov. 16) and “Sweetgrass Basket Making” with a local Gullah basket maker (Sept. 24, Oct. 8 and Nov. 11). Reservations for each are required. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 689-3033. coastaldiscovery.org

 

WRITERS

• Lunch With Author series:
Comprises seven events and includes lunch, an author’s talk, Q&A and book signing. Features Sue Monk Kidd, author of “The Secret Life of Bees” (Sept. 23, Holiday Inn Beaufort); Tammy Myers, author of “The Witch Doctor’s Wife” (Oct. 14, Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island); Rose Senehi, author of “Pelican Watch” (Nov. 3, Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head Island); Patricia Moore-Pastides, author of “Greek Revival: Cooking For Life” (Dec. 2, Moss Creek Clubhouse, Hilton Head Island); Steve Berry, author of “The Emperor’s Tomb” (Jan. 17, Holiday Inn Beaufort); Batt Humphrey, author of “Dead Weight” (Feb. 17, Dockside Restaurant, Port Royal); and Michael Coker, Alice E. Sink and Rick Simmons (March 10, Sea Trawler restaurant, Bluffton).
Berry will also host a Writer’s Workshop with his wife, Elizabeth, on Jan. 17 at the Holiday Inn Beaufort. The series is $270; individual lunches are $42. All lunches start at noon. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling521-4147 or e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

FAMILY

• Family Fun Night at the Sandbox:
5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Sandbox, 18A Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. This free event will feature a variety of big trucks for kids to explore, including Palmetto Electric’s bucket truck, Coastal Towing’s “Shrek” tow truck, Coastal Concrete’s cement truck, Ulmer Brother’s dump truck and excavator and a monster truck. 842-7645. www.thesandbox.org

• Imagination Hour at the Sandbox:
10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. Story time will be followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. Designed for parents and caregivers to interact and to assist their child witheach project. 842-7645. www.thesandbox.org

 

FARMERS’ MARKETS

• Bluffton Farmers Market:
2-7 p.m., Thursdays through Nov. 18 at the Carson Cottages, 40 Calhoun St. in old town Bluffton. Organic produce, farm fresh eggs and beef, fresh fish, pastas, honey and local specialties. Prepared foods include barbecue, gumbo, crab cakes and fried shrimp and oysters. 415-2447. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Jasper County Farmers Market:
8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through November at 9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. The market hosts a variety of vendors selling produce, baked goods, prepared meals, arts and crafts and more. 843-717-3690. jaspercountysc.org

military members receive half-off
general admission ticket prices at
the gate. 785-7469. www.hhiconcours.
com

 

BENEFITS

• Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament:
The event has been revamped to include a change in format, a reduction in cost, a locals tournament, more celebrities, new beneficiaries and more. Begins with Locals Day on Sept. 3 at the Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Hall; cost is $195 and includes breakfast, lunch, a souvenir golf shirt and a ticket to the Trustees’ Oceanside Party at the Westin Resort and Spa that evening. The two-day celebrity tournament will be played Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes and Sunday, Sept. 5 at Harbour Town  Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort. Proceeds benefit 20 area children’s charities. 842-7711. hhcelebritygolf.com

• Run for RET 5K:
8 a.m. Sept. 4; begins at the Hilton Head Preparatory School campus and goes through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. $30 to register. Benefits the RET Foundation. 842-4786.

• Corey Cup 2010:
11th annual Corey Cerrone Memorial Golf Tournament takes place Sept. 11. For a full schedule and donation information, go to www.active.com/donate/coreycup2010.

• Make-A-Wish Foundation:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina will host a volunteer interest meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Bluffton Public Library, 120 Palmetto Way. The group is looking for new volunteers from the Hilton Head region to fulfill opportunities in wish granting, special events, fund-raising and marketing. For information, call 864-250-0702 or e-mail Emalee Baker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Massage for the Cure:
Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Massage Envy will host a one-day event for the fight against breast cancer by offering $49 one-hour therapeutic massage sessions, with $15 from each being donated directly to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 837-3689, www.massageenvy.com

• National Alliance on Mental Illness’ NAMIWalks kick-off dinner:
5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill on Hilton Head Island. The dinner is the group’s opportunity to recruit team captains, walk volunteers and walkers. 681-2200. www.namibeaufortcounty.com

• Tea For Tutu couture and fall fashion show:
1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sea Pines Country Club. The event marks the first time that costumes and characters will come together to showcase vintage tutus and ballet costumes to audiences up close. Participating stores include The Back Door, Island Child, SM Bradford, Porcupine and Posh Boutique. $40 for adults, $20 for 18 and under. hhdt.org. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Concours d’Elegance Preview Party:
5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Hilton Head BMW, 1230 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. Tickets are $100 each, and only 600 will be available. Proceeds benefit the youth programs of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival and Heroes on Horseback. www.conscourspreview.com

• Death By Chocolate:
A Chocolate and Champaign Affair, benefiting the Girl Scouts: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Crowne Plaza Resort, Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head. Features chefs and vendors from throughout Beaufort County, each creating a chocolate entree, drink or dessert. Tastings will be held throughout the night, and prizes will be awarded by a panel of expert judges. Tickets are $35 at the Girl Scout service center, 62 New Orleans Road; $36.99 online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118526; and available by calling 842-3444, 518-852-3932, 800-669-0822 or 800-868-9911. All proceeds benefit Girl Scouts.

• An Evening of the Arts:
When: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 24
Where: Honey Horn Plantation
Tickets: $125; proceeds benefit Arts in Education Programs
Information and Reservations: 843-681-5381, promisingartists.org

Join artists and friends for a casually elegant evening of art and music under the stars at historic Honey Horn Plantation. Works by well-known local and regional artists, such as Joe Bowler, the Palmer family and Louanne LaRoche, will be featured in the juried art  event, along with silent auction items. The evening will culminate in a live auction by led by Sonny Huntley. The black-tie optional evening will feature an artistic menu presented by executive chef Alphonse Lee Lucier of Robert Irvine’s eat! and chamber music with cellist Angela Maleh.

• Golf tournament to benefit Camp Leo:
Area Lions Clubs are partnering this year with four local ophthalmology practices — Affiliated Retina Consultants, Bishop Eye Associates, Low Country Eye and Palmetto Eye Specialists — to hold their firstever benefit golf tournament. All proceeds go directly to Camp Leo, an annual summer camp for sight-impaired children in South Carolina. The tournament will be held Sept. 25 at Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton. Entry is $75 for individuals and $300 for a foursome. It will be a “Greens Keeper’s Revenge Scramble” format. 836-2266. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Pedal 4 Kids:
A bicycle fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, presented in partnership with the Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club. All skill levels and ages are welcome for rides of 40, 20/25 or 10 miles (family fun rides also available). Sept. 25 at Hilton Head Island High School; registration begins 7:30 a.m. 575-5430. bgchhi.org

• Bluffton Pro-Am Charity Classic:
Benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton. 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the May River Golf Club in Palmetto Bluff. Each team consists of four amateurs and one professional. Cost per player is $350; cost per team is $1,400, which includes practice range, golf cart, green fees, lunch, snack, prizes and an awards reception with a buffet dinner. 694-3197. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island presents “A Night at the Juke Joint”:
6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 2 at Simmons Fish Camp, 11 Simmons Road on Broad Creek, next to Broad Creek Marina. $20 per person. Food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. 290-3730. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Programs for Exceptional People Fall Gala:
6 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Golf Club at Indigo Run. Features live and silent auctions and live music by the Swingtime Quintet. $75 per person. 681-8413.

 

CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS

• League of Women Voters:
Meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at PSD #1, 23 Oak Park Drive, Hilton Head Island. September speakers are Scott Marshall, Executive Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration and Ron Clifford, Vice-Chairman of the Election Commission.

• Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island Fall Luncheon:
Mayor Tom Peeples will speak at the event, which begins with social time at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 at the Westin Resort in Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. $27 for members, $32 for guests. 815-5751. www.wahhi.com

• Zonta Club Women’s Expo:
5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Corks Wine Bar, Bluffton. The theme is “Women Navigating Life: A Business Expo for Women.”

• League of Women Voters Mayoral Candidates’ Forum:
7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Hilton Head Island High School. Hosted in conjunction with Hilton Head Monthly.

• Bereavement Group:
Meets 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays at Grace Community Church, 450 Spanish Wells Rd., Hilton Head Island. Tidewater Hospice and Grace Community Church present a weekly forum to provide help to people who have experienced a loss and would like support and information associated with grief and bereavement. 843-757-9388.

 

CLASSES

• Computer courses at the Hilton Head Library:
Beginner Course begins Sept. 7 and takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Intermediate Course begins Sept. 8 and takes place at 9 a.m. Wednesdays. Social Networking 101 takes place 10:30 a.m. Sept. 1 and 22; Social Networking 102 takes place at 2 p.m. Sept. 1 and 22. 255-6500. www.beaufortcountylibrary.org

• Shag-dance classes at the Technical College of the Lowcountry:
TCL hosts classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 7-28 at the Beaufort County YMCA, Port Royal. 525-8205. www.tcl.edu/cewd

ATHLETIC

• Wheelchair Tennis Championships:
Matches will be held primarily at the Chaplin Park Tennis Center on Hilton Head Island, with additional matches at the Hilton Head Motorcoach Resort off Arrow Road. Tournament play begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 and continues through Sept. 19 in the Men’s, Women’s and Quad divisions. Local players are invited to join in a Run-Roll Round Robin at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at Chaplin Park; interested players should call Julie Jilly at 843-785-7244. In addition, Run/Roll pro exhibitions will be held Sept. 13 at Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center and Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club. The exhibitions are doubles matches with a wheelchair player and an able-bodied player on each team. Volunteers and ball persons are needed. 843-785-7244. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it