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BRAVO FESTIVAL 2011
Once again this May, area artists will showcase their skills and talents during the BRAVO Arts & Cultural Festival. More than 25 area groups and organizations will bring an array of arts and cultural activities to the Lowcountry starting in late April and continuing throughout May. For more information on BRAVO and the full calendar of events, go to www.hiltonheadisland.org/bravo. BRAVO events in the Monthly calendar are denoted by the B logo.
THEATER / DANCE / FILM
Hilton Head Comedy Club: March 29-April 3: Pat Godwin. April 5-10: Carol Montgomery. April 12-17: Kerry Pollock (comedy and magic). April 19-24: Jimmy Carroll. April 26-May 1: The “Bonk” Show, with Kerry Pollock. May 3-8: Jarrod Harris. May 10-15: Rich Vos. May 24-29: John Caponera. June 29-July 3: Tim Walkoe. July 5-10: Allyn Ball. Showtimes are 8 p.m., with an additional 10 p.m. show on Saturdays. 430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station, Hilton Head. $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends. Full bar and menu, 18 years and older. 843-681-7757, http://hiltonheadcomedyclub.com
“The Met: Live in HD” at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts: Live transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera via high-definition streaming. The season continues with “Le Comte Ory” (April 9); “Capriccio” (April 23); “Il Trovatore” (April 30) and “Die Walküre” (May 14). $20 for adults and seniors; $16 for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members and $10 for USCB students and youth under 18. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the broadcast, online or at the box office. 843-521-4145, www.uscb.edu/cfa
“Charlotte’s Web,” presented by the Main Street Youth Theatre: 7 p.m. April 14-16 and 21-23, and 2 p.m. April 17, 23-24 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head. A special Barnyard BBQ Fundraiser will be held April 17; tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and include a full BBQ lunch with dessert and admission to the matinee show. 843-689-4246, www.msyt.org
“70 Girls 70” by the Sun City Community Theatre: April 1-2 at Magnolia Hall in Sun City Hilton Head. The box office is open from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday the week of the show and one hour before showtime. $23. 843-645-2700.
A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room”: 8 p.m. March 31-April 2 and 3 p.m. April 3 at the Black Box Theater at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. $15 for adults, $10 for students and 10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787, www.beaufortcountyarts.com/theater
B “Hairspray”: Performances take place April 27-May 29 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843-842-2787, www.artshhi.com
B “Cheer from Chawton: A Jane Austen Theatrical,” presented by the South Carolina Repertory Company: With delightful speech, period movement, costume and music, this show reveals the character of Jane Austen. May 3-8 at the SCRC, 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. 843-342-2057, www.hiltonheadtheatre.com
B “Twelfth Night”: Shakespeare in the Park, presented by the Main Street Youth Theatre: Gates open at 6 p.m. May 20-22 and 27-29 for picnics on the lawn. Bring your own dinner or purchase it on site. Show begins at 7:00pm. 843-689-6246, www.msyt.org
MUSIC
Tim McGraw in Savannah
The country superstar’s “Emotional Traffic” tour with Luke Bryan and The Band Perry comes to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Arena on April 17. Tickets are $75. 912-651-6556, 800-351-7469, http://savannahcivic.com
The Jazz Corner: Live music nightly; with special weekend concerts. April 1-2: A tribute to Benny Goodman, featuring the Allan Vache Sextet. April 8-9: The Noel Freidline Quintet. April 15-16: A tribute to Bobby Darin, featuring the Bobby Ryder Quartet. April
22-23: Mose Allison. April 29-30: The Statesmen of Jazz. Village at Wexford C1, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-842-8620, www.thejazzcorner.com
Chamber Music Hilton Head: 7:30 p.m. April 25 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Hilton Head Island. Families with school-aged children are invited to attend free. www.cmhh.org
University of South Carolina Beaufort Chamber Music Festival Series: May 1 at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. 843-208-8246, www.uscb.edu/festivalseries
B “The Planets: A Celestial Journey,” presented by the HHSO: Three symphonic classics from three centuries: The Bach Double, Verdi’s great operatic march and Holst’s famous sevenmovement score, which evokes the astrological characteristic of each planet. 8 p.m. May 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Haed. 843-842-2055, www.hhso.org
B “Picnic and Pops,” presented by the HHSO: Gates open at 5:30, concert begins at 7 p.m. May 14 at Rose Hill Plantation, Bluffton. Features JB Scott’s Swingin’ Allstars Dixieland Band. $20 for adults, children under 12 free. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and beverages ages on site. 843-842-2055, www.hhso.org
Street Music on Paris Avenue: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays in Port Royal; concerts are free, and audiences are encouraged to bring chairs. May 14: Malia Kaneshige, winner of the 2010 Beaufort’s Best Hidden Talent competition. May 28: The Homemade Jamz Blues Band. June 11: Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band. June 25: Julie Gribble. 843-279-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org
B “America Sings!” presented by the Hilton Head Choral Society: A festive tribute to our armed forces and country. 7 p.m. May 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, and 7 p.m. May 30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 843-341-3818, www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org
ART / EXHIBITS
Art League of Hilton Head Heritage Poster Competition exhibit and reception: Golfers and art lovers are invited to a oneafternoon exhibit and reception from 4-6 p.m. April 3 at the The Art League of Hilton Head Gallery in the Walter Greer Gallery of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843-681-2399
“Les Bonnes Artistes — A Dash of Red”: Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 5; exhibit runs April 4-30 at the Art League Gallery of Hilton Head in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843-681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org
Promising Picassos Student Art Exhibition, presented by the Island School Council for the Arts: The gallery-style exhibit showcases art from the students of southern Beaufort County public, private and home schools. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. April 8; exhibit continues from April 9-16 at The Mall at Shelter Cove. 843-681-5381, http://promisingartists.org
B The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn: Juried fine art and craft festival to be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. The event hosts 90 artists from all over the country; artwork in media will include clay, wood, fibers, metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and photography will be on display and for sale. $6 per car parking donation; admission to the show is free. 843-689-3033, http://coastaldiscovery.org
B “Meet the Artists” reception: Meet the artists participating in the 2011 Art Market at Historic Honey Horn. 5:30-7 p.m. April 30 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. $25 per person, reservations requested. Hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants and wine will be served.
B BRAVO in old town Bluffton: May 1-30. BRAVO visitors are invited to celebrate springtime in old town. The galleries will be open for special events that feature more than 200 artists. See oldtownbluffton.com for a full calendar of events.
B Heyward House Historic Center tours and tea: May 1-13. Half-hour tours of the house and grounds are offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays for $5. One-hour group walking tours of Bluffton’s Historic District (including house tour) are offered by appointment starting at 9 a.m. Mondays-Fridays for $10. Call 843-757-6293 for more information.
B Gail and Roger Johnson exhibition: The Pink House Gallery will be presenting an exhibition of the original dimensional wooden pieces of Gail and Roger Johnson May 1-31.
“Lowcountry Through The Lens” at the Coastal Discovery Museum: The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island will hold an exhibition of member photographs through May 1 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. The show will feature more than 100 photographs taken by Camera Club members. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. March 3 at the museum. In addition, a series of half-hour “Gallery Talks” will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturdays at the museum; the talks are free and open to the public. Dates are as follows. March 5: Choices in Focal Length, Aperture and Speed (Ron Selby). March 19: Approaches to Photographing Wildlife in the
Lowcountry (Eric Horan). March 26: Photoshop Questions and Answers (Don Nelson). April 2: Tips and Tricks for More Creative Images (Donna Varner). April 9: How to Take That Memorable Photo (Ed Funk). April 16: Macro Photography (Jean-Marie Cote). April 30: Composition (Jerry Griffin). www.cchhi.org
B Art League of Hilton Head 22nd National Juried Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and one hour before showtimes May 6-29 at the Walter Greer Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Artists from across the country compete to exhibit in seven categories for over $7,000 in cash awards. All art is for sale. Free. 843-681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org
B “Art Beyond Tradition”: A group of artists exhibiting unique abstract artwork. Artists include Deanna Bowdish, Cindy Chiappetta, Art Cornell, Marilyn Dizikes, Jo Dye, Anne Hakala, Vickie Jourdan, Mary Jane Martin, Joan Templer, Arla Crumlick Wible, Caroll Williams and Irene K. Williamson. All work is available for purchase.Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. May 11; a gallery walk will take place at 10 a.m. May 12. 843-689-6767, www.coastaldiscovery.org
B A.R.T. Art Recycled From Trash 2011 juried exhibit: Show runs through May 15 at the Picture This Gallery, 124 Arrow Road, #5, Hilton Head Island. Awards reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. April 21 at the Picture This Gallery. 843-842-5299. E-mail entry to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Celadon Fine Arts Festival: May 20-22 in the Celadon community, Lady’s Island. Juried artists and crafters will compete for cash prizes totaling $3,000, presenting skilled works in all media and hues, chosen by an independent jury from the national visual art community. 843-379-2787, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, www.CeladonFineArtsFestival.org
B 3rd Annual Hilton Head Art Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29 at Shelter Cove Harbour. More than 100 artists will display original and handmade artwork. This annual event will feature paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography, potter and more. Free and open to the public. 954-472-3755, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
ART / CLASSES
B Mother’s Day wire beading: Noon-2 p.m. May 7 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Create a beautiful work of art with wire, beads and plain bottles or jars. All materials and tools provided. $18. Ages 10-adult. To register, call 843-686-3945, ext. 233.
B Introduction to Calligraphy: 9-11 a.m. May 7 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Learn beautiful lettering for everyday uses.
Students receive a study guide and double-nib calligraphy pen to keep. No artistic ability necessary. $18. Ages 17 and up. To register, call 843-686-3945, ext. 233.
B Intermediate Calligraphy: 9-11 a.m. May 21 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. This workshop delves into more ornate lettering styles including flourishes. All materials included. $18. Ages 17 and up. To register, call 843-686-3945, ext. 233.
B Mosaics: Noon-2 p.m. May 21 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Express your creativity with beach glass, beads, porcelain pieces, buttons, rocks, sea shells and other embellishments over a clay pot. All materials provided. $18. 17 and up. To register, call 843-686-3945, ext. 233.
WRITERS
Clare Adkin book signing: The author of “Brother Benjamin” and “Quiet Guilt” will sign books at 4 p.m. April 17. For details or to attend, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
B Island Writers’ Network: Young Adult Session: 11 a.m.- noon May 7 at the Hilton Head library. For ages 9-14. Features Jane Hill (“Clarendon Island,” “Only A True Ghost Of A Chance”)
B Island Writers’ Network: Readings/Discussions: 1-3 p.m. May 7 at the Hilton Head library. Features James Edward Alexander, Tom Crawford and Norm Levy.
B Island Writers’ Network: Readings/Discussions: 1-3 p.m. May 18 at the Hilton Head library. Features Anne Grace, Lorie Getz and Dee Merian.
B Island Writers’ Network: Writers Round Table: 1-3 p.m. May 21 at the Hilton Head library. Features Tom Crawford, Norma Van Amberg and Lorie Getz.
FAMILY
Hilton Head/Bluffton Easter Egg Hunts
Easter celebration at First Presbyterian Church: Includes age-appropriate egg hunts. 10:30 a.m. April 16 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Free and includes refreshments, crafts and a photo. 843-681-3696, www.fpchhi.org
Island Rec Center Easter Eggstravaganza: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at Shelter Cove Park, Hilton Head. Egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. sharp; also featuring blow-up rides, music, face painting and more. $10, includes activities. Parents and grandparents free. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. 843-681-7273, http://islandreccenter.org
Salty Dog Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. April 23 at The Salty Dog Cafe in South Beach Marina Village. Children 12 and under invited. 843-671-2233, http://saltydog.com.
Easter at The Mall at Shelter Cove: Easter Bunny visits and photos April 16 (1-7 p.m.), April 17 (1-6 p.m.), April 18-22 (4-7 p.m.), April 23 (Noon-8 p.m.)
The Lowcountry’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt: Simultaneous hunts are scheduled for 10 a.m. at Hilton Head High School and Bluffton High School. Hunts will be broken into four age groups for children (babies through 5th grade). All children will be entered into a drawing in which eight lucky winners will receive a brand new bicycle. 843-836-1101
B Imagination Hour at the Sandbox: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Story time, followed by a related arts and crafts project. Free. 843-842-7645, www.thesandbox.org
Storytime at the Storybook Shoppe: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays (for 3-year-olds) and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (ages 4-6). 41A Calhoun St., Bluffton. 843-757-2600, www.thestorybookshoppe.com
Teen Health Symposium, sponsored by Strive To Excel: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 9 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. An educational and health seminar for public and private 7th grade male and female students. Students will be separated by gender; breakfast and lunch will be served. Free, but RSVPs are required by calling 843-689-4982.
B Get Fired Up With Pottery: 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 7, 21 at the Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum. Paint a plate or mug with your own unique design; it will be fired and ready for pick up the following Wednesday. Free, but reservations are recommended. 843-842-7645, www.thesandbox.org
B Chalk Art Show: 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. May 10-13 at the Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum. Stop by The Sandbox and help decorate the outside of our museum with chalk. All artists and budding artists are encouraged to participate. Free. 843-842-7645, www.thesandbox.org
B Garden Art: 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 14 at the Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum. Make unique works of art with plants from The Sandbox’s garden. Free. 843-842-7645, www.thesandbox.org
B Island Writers’ Network:
Children’s Session: 11 a.m.-noon May 14 at the Hilton Head library. For ages 5-10. Features Marilyn Lorenz.
B Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts BRAVO Exposition: 2 and 6:30 p.m. May 26. Celebrate the arts with an arts and sciences exposition, spring chorus concert, student art, “Artist in Residence” projects, creative writing, arts and more. For information, call 843-342-4157 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sunday Fundays at The Salty Dog Cafe: Face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses and more. Every Sunday at The Salty Dog Cafe in South Beach Marina Village. 843-671-2233, http://saltydog.com.
FESTIVALS
Hilton Head Island Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2 at Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head. This family-friendly event will celebrate the natural environment, provide tools to care for it sustainably and kick off the island wide residential recycling initiative. $5. http://experiencegreen.org 11th Annual Savannah Garden Expo: April 15-16 at Trustees’ Graden, Savannah. 912-233-7787, www.myhsf.org
Hilton Head Humane Association’s 14th Annual Dog Walk on the Beach: April 30 at Coligny Beach. Registrations are available at the shelter or by calling 843 681-8686.
Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. April 30 at Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head. More than a dozen island restaurants will appear, dishing up local and regional seafood specialties. There will also be an Iron Chef competition, local artists, live entertainment, a kids’ zone and a silent auction. Benefits the David M. Carmines Foundation. $5 for adults; kids 12 and under free. 843-681-2772, www.davidmcarmines.org
33rd annual Bluffton Village Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7 in downtown Bluffton. Features art, music, food, the annual Ugly Dog Contest, kids’ activities and more. Free. The festival also continues with The Village Party After Hours, a music event featuring three local bands that takes place from 6-10 p.m. at the Promenade. $5 per person; VIP table seating also available. 843-815-2277, http://blufftonvillagefestival.com
BENEFITS
PEP’s 2nd Annual Last Oyster Roast of the Season: 5:30-8 p.m. April 2 at the Bluffton Oyster Company. Benefits Programs for Exceptional People. $25. 843-681-8413, www.pephhi.org
American Heart Association’s Start! Low Country Heart Walk: April 9 at the Promenade in Bluffton. The non-competitive walk includes teams of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages. 800-950-2482, ext. 3096, www.startthelowcountrysc.org
Celebrate Inspiration — a fundraiser for the Beaufort County School District Foundation for Educational Excellence: 6 p.m. April 29 at The Mall at Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. The event, sponsored by SODEXO, will feature international and lowcountry
cuisine, cooking demonstrations, music by Reggie Deas & Friends and live and silent auctions. The event will honor Chef David Vincent Young, 1989 graduate of Hilton Head Island High School. $35. www.foundationedexcellence.com
2011 Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island: The seventh annual event, benefiting Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 1 at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Sea Pines Plantation. Yacht Hop the largest fundraiser for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. All proceeds from the evening benefit the organization’s patient care programs. Guests will sample gourmet tapas from the area’s best chefs while watching the sunset and touring stunning yachts. Later in the evening, there will be dessert, a champagne toast and live music by the Headliners. 843-706-2296.
Family Promise of Beaufort County fundraiser dinner and auction: 6-10 p.m. May 19 at the Hampton Hall Club House, Bluffton.
Family Promise is an interfaith nonprofit organization committed to the belief that “One homeless child is too many.” All proceeds from the event will benefit Family Promise’s “Bring Home the Children” Campaign to help eradicate childhood homelessness in Beaufort County. Tickets are $35 per person and include dinner, entertainment and the auction. Tickets can be purchased at the Levy Family Center, 164 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, or by calling 843-815-4211.
Hilton Head Firefighters Association Sixth Annual “Spring Swing for Charity” golf tournament: Shotgun start at 9 a.m. May 21 at the Moss Creek Golf Club. $125 per player, includes green fees, cart, continental breakfast, lunch after the tournament, beverages, goody bags, trophies and prizes. 843-682-5111.
Clubs / Meetings
Parent University at Hilton Head Island High School: 9 a.m. April 16. All parents, grandparents and caregivers of students from Hilton Head Island Early Childhood, Hilton Head Elementary, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Hilton Head Island Middle School and Hilton Head Island High School are invited to attend these free workshops. Parent University is an opportunity for parents to sharpen their skills as they work in one of life’s most important and demanding roles. Pre-registration is encouraged by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and will be limited to 350 registrants. Applications are available at the high school or by calling 843-689-4811.
Fifth Saturday MLK Community Service Day: Begins at 8 a.m. April 30 with a free breakfast for voluncalendar teers, and continues with community service projects at the Children’s Center and other locations. All ages invited to participate; wear work clothes and closed toe shoes. 843-681-3881
Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island 50th Anniversary High Tea: The area’s largest non-profit women’s organization will mark its anniversary with a high tea May 4 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head. www.wahhi.com
Hilton Head/Bluffton Parkinson’s Support Group: Free monthly support and educational meetings year-round. The group meets at 2:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Memory Matters building, 117 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-681-3096, 843-836-2727.
Women at the Well Support Group: The St. Andrew By-The-Sea Counseling Center is now offering a support group for women experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or infertility. Facilitated by counselor Angie Elliott, the group will help women with tools for grieving, coping, selfcare, identifying and communicating needs and more. Meets 6-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 843-785-4711. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bereavement Group: Tidewater Hospice is offering a weekly bereavement group. This free forum will provide help to people who have experienced a loss and would like support and information associated with grief and bereavement. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Bluffton Community Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. 843-757-9388
Women’s Life Transitions Group: A psychotherapy group where women come together to work on shared concerns, experience personal change and growth with a goal of improving the quality of their lives. Meetings will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bluffton Psychology Group offices, 10 Pinckney Colony Road, Bluffton. 843-815-8588, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
OUTDOORS
Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition: May 1 at Rose Hill Plantation, Bluffton. $15 for adults; active duty military and families and children under 12 free. 843-705-9551, 912-925-3400, www.equiexpo.org
All Saints Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14, begins at 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. Features six of the finest gardens in the area. $30, includes seated luncheon in the church’s parish hall. Proceeds go to Bluffton Self Help, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Family Promise of Beaufort County, Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, and Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. 843-681-8333, www.allsaints-hhi.org
ATHLETICS
May River Paddlefest and Battle of the Bluff, hosted by Outside Hilton Head: April 3. The events let all ability levels demo both kayaks and stand-up paddleboards in Palmetto Bluff on the May River. Races will be open to all interested parties and will be designed to encourage participation from beginners to experts alike. 843-686-6996.
Pilates Workshop: 10 a.m. April 16 at Esmerelda’s, 14 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. $10 registration. 843-785-9588
6th Annual Bluffton Today Open: May 13-15 at various sites in Bluffton including Bluffton High School, Hampton Hall and Palmetto Bluff. Bluffton’s oldest and largest tournament features play opportunity for all age groups. Proceeds help fund local public tennis facilities, college scholarships and local youth. 843-290-2833
Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament: Sept. 2-4 at the Colleton River Plantation Club. The three-day event matches celebrities with amateur golfers to raise funds for 20 South Carolina Children’s Charities. 843-842-7711, www.hhcelebritygolf.com
ETC.
Porcupine Trunk Shows: March 31-April 4: Sympli Clothing sportswear, dresses and leggings available in sizes 4-16, plus relaxed fit options for fuller figures. April 8-9: “Gentle Souls” by Kenneth Cole. Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-2779, http://porcupinestyle.com
Belk Spring Charity Sale: 6-10 a.m. April 16. Benefits local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company’s 16-state market area. www.belk.com
Herb Society of Hilton Head Island Spring Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at the Mall at Shelter Cove. Herb plants will be on sale, as well as Herb Society products such as French market soup mix, curry, vinegars, scented soaps and bath scrubs, ginger jelly, bouquet garni, lavender sachet and more. All profits will go to local charities. 843-671-9498
Palmetto Quilt Guild monthly meeting: 1 p.m. April 21 at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. $5 for guests. 843-590-1952, http://palmettoquiltguild.org Bridge Clinics: Bidding brush-up workshops take place from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club at Port Royal Plaza. $10 per clinic. 843-689-6239, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
B Heritage Library Foundation presents “Hilton Head History — Unique Aspects”: Louise Cohen speaks about the area’s Gullah Heritage. 1:30 p.m. May 3 at the Savannah Bank Building, 852 William Hilton Parkway. Free. 843-686-6560, http://heritagelib.org
