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5-7
Carmina Burana Concert
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will perform Carmina
Burana, a collection of love and vagabond songs, at First
Presbyterian Church for two nights only. For more information,
visit hhso.org.
6 Sav. - Melodies
Artist Amiri Farris will hold an art exhibit at the Jewish
Alliance Education Center of Savannah, called 'Melodies,'
with an opening reception from 4-6 p.m. For more information,
call (912) 355-8111.
6 Bft. - Wadsworth Chamber Music
Enjoy an evening of chamber music featuring Charles Wadsworth
at USCB. Call 1 (800) 638-3525 for more information.
10 Hilton Head Prep Artwork
From 4-6 p.m., Hilton Head Prep's senior art students will
showcase their work at the CSA Community Center. Visit hhprep.org
for details.
11,12 HHCS: War and Peace
The Hilton Head Choral Society will present Musical Masterworks:
War and Peace at 8 p.m. 4/11 and 3 p.m. 4/12 at First Presbyterian
Church combining Haydn with Basler. Call 341-3818.
13 SoBA Judged Show
Don't miss the opening reception of the Society of Bluffton
Artists' annual judged show. Visit sobagalleries.com
for details.
16 AASU On the Road
The Armstrong Atlantic State University eighteen-piece student
jazz ensemble will present a mix of music from Count Basie
to Bob Mintzer. The concert is free to the public, call
(912) 355-8111.
20 Spring Serenade
The Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir will present
Spring Serenade at 5 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. Tickets
$5, call 341-3818.
23-5/25 The Producers
Mel Brooks' classic comedy comes to life in the regional
premiere of the show that took home more Tony Awards than
any show in Broadway history. For ticketing information,
call 842-ARTS.
25 Bft. - Willow Garden
The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers presents
a screening of Jim Haverkamp's Willow Garden at the Arts
Council of Beaufort County. Doors open at 7 p.m., admission
is $7. Call 379-ARTS for details.
27 Hotlanta
The Coligny Theatre will host Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry's
presentation of Hotlanta, playing New Orleans-style Dixieland
jazz. $20 tickets available at the door starting at 6 p.m.
Call 689-9495.
27 Fripp Island Friends of Music Concert
The International String Trio will perform at the Fripp
Island Community Centre at 5 p.m. followed by a wine and
cheese reception. Presented by the Fripp Island Friends
of Music, admission is $20 for non-members and $10 for students.
Call 838-4666 for details.
27 Art & Flower Festival
The Art League of Hilton Head will hold their annual spring
celebration of nature's art. Visit hhal.org
for more information.
27 Sav. - The Rite of Spring
The Coastal Jazz Association presents a tribute to Duke
Ellington with special guest Sam Skelton at 5 p.m. at Armstrong
Atlantic State University. This concert is free and open
to the public, call (912) 675-5419.
28-5/4 Promising Picassos
The Island School Council for the Arts will present the
works of area youth at The Mall at Shelter Cove. For more
information, call 681-5381.
30 Sav. - Forever Tango
The Johnny Mercer Theatre hosts Luis Bravo's Forever Tango,
the award-winning showcase for the world's most passionate
dancing. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., call (912) 651-6556 for
tickets.
Educational
Opportunities
1
Opportunity Lowcountry
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will
host a presentation by Opportunity Lowcountry on perspective
in civic, service and professional opportunities at 9 a.m.
Email chavens@hiltonheadisland.org
for details.
1-3 Acrylic Abstract Painting
Artist Vickie Jourdan leads a class in acrylic abstract
painting for three days from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the
Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery. Call the gallery at
757-6586.
2,9 Botanical Illustration
The Institute at Palm Key will offer a special workshop
in botanical illustration led by Frances Phaneuf. Call 726-3277
for details.
2-30 ArtStart
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents visual art
classes for children ages 2-5 designed to help them develop
fine motor skills and encourage creativity. For class times
and registration, call 686-3945 x.233.
2-30 Mommy & Me
The Sandbox offers Mommy & Me classes every Wednesday
covering a variety of lessons for young ones. Cost is free
with admission to The Sandbox. Visit thesandbox.org
for details.
3-24 Thursdays - Children's Yoga
The Sandbox offers special yoga classes for kids age 2-5.
Space is limited, call ahead to reserve, 842-7645 or visit
thesandbox.org for
details.
4-5 Operation Kidsafe
The national safety tour, Operation Kidsafe, will be at
the New River Auto Mall for two days to give parents a large
printout of their child's fingerprints for easy identification
in an emergency. Call (866) 962-5487.
5 Key Infiniti Women's Car Clinic
Key Infiniti will hold a women's car clinic from 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m. with tips on buying and caring for a vehicle, plus
a lunch. RSVP by calling 208-1217.
7, 14, 21, 28 Bead Weaving Workshops
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents adult workshops
in the art of bead weaving. Pre-registration required, call
686-3945 x 233.
8 Family Information Session
South Carolina Connections Academy will present a free information
session for Hilton Head Island families at the Quality Inn
and Suite. For more information, call 1-800-382-6010.
17 Lunch with Authors
USCB's 2007-2008 series Lunch with Authors concludes with
authors Paula Bernstein, Elyse Schein and Mary E. Miller
at Moss Creek Clubhouse. Call 521-4147 for more information.
17 Calligraphy workshop
Learn a variety of beautiful lettering styles with this
workshop at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina from 12:30-3
p.m. Call 686-3945 x 233.
22-24 Animal Portraiture
Artist Kaytee Esser leads a class in creating a beautiful
animal portrait in any medium from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Call the gallery at 757-6586.
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Athletic Events
3 Notre Dame Alumni Club Golf Outing
The Notre Dame Alumni Club of Hilton Head is holding its
annual golf outing at Sea Pines Country Club at 1:30 p.m.
Call 682-3348 for details.
3 Adult Kickball Registration Deadline
Today is the last day to register individuals, teams and
small groups for the World Adult Kickball Association's
SC Seaside Division. Season kicks off 4/26 at 6 p.m. at
Metts Field in Beaufort. Registration is $65 per player.
Call (866) 350-1710 or email SCSeaside1@kickball.com.
4-5 Relay for Life - Bluffton
USCB's New River campus will host the American Cancer Society's
Relay for Life from 7 p.m. 4/4 to 7 a.m. 4/5. Call 208-8118,
842-5188 or 384-5034 for details.
6 Kathy's Race
Hilton Head Island High School's National Honor Society
will sponsor a run-walkathon at HHIHS to benefit Kathy's
Race scholarships. Call 689-4855.
11 Ladies Golf Tournament
Bear Creek Golf Club will host the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton
Chamber of Commerce's Ladies Golf Tournament. for more information,
email chavens@hiltonheadisland.org.
11-13 David M. Carmines Tennis
Courts around Hilton Head will host a tournament to honor
the late David M. Carmines. Call 681-7273.
12-20 Charleston - Family Circle Cup
The tennis world's finest come out to compete in Charleston
when the Family Circle Cup comes to town. For tickets, information
and a stadium seating chart, visit familycirclecup.com.
14-20 The Verizon Heritage
The year's biggest Lowcountry golf event returns to Harbour
Town Golf Links practice rounds run 4/14 and 4/15, with
the Pro-Am on 4/14 and 4/16. Tournament play runs 4/17-20.
Clubhouse badges $165, grounds badge $135, practice round
badges $35, Heritage daily package $1,500. Visit verizonheritage.com
for details.
24 Leadership Recruitment Breakfast
A recruitment breakfast for the next Leadership class will
be held at 9 a.m. at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber
of Commerce. For more information, email chavens@hiltonheadisland.org.
27 Bft. - Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic
More than 120 professional male and female cyclists will
descend on downtown Beaufort during the second annual Beaufort
Memorial Cycling Classic at 6 p.m. Bike safety far and family
fun ride will be held on 4/27, professional race on 4/29.
For more information, visit lowcountrycyclist.com.
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Conferences
& Meetings
5 AAUW meeting
The American Association of University Women will meet at
10 a.m. at Seabrook House with coffee beforehand and guest
speaker Dr. Cherryl Garner. Call 689-5141 for more information.
8 WAHHI Youth Awards Luncheon
The Women's Association of Hilton Head Island will honor
two area high school students with a luncheon featuring
author Dorothea Benton Frank. Tickets $25 for members, $31
for guests. Call 836-3522.
9 Lowcountry Civil War Round Table
Dr. Chris Fonvielle will lead a discussion on The Battle
of Fort Fisher at 6:45 p.m. at Bluffton High School Auditorium.
Call 842-9836.
14 SoBA Meeting
The Society of Bluffton Artists will hold a meeting from
2-3:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Library with guest speaker Don
Nagel discussing his techniques. The public is invited to
attend, call 757-6586 or visit sobagalleries.com
for details.
15 Archaeological society meeting
The Archaeological Society of South Carolina's Hilton Head
chapter will meet at Honey Horn at 7 p.m. with guest speaker
Lora K. Holland. Call 363-5058.
15 Lowcountry Young Professionals BASH
Lowcountry Young Professionals (LYP) is holding its April
Business and Social Hour (BASH) on Tuesday, April 15 at
5:30pm at Wild Wings Café in Bluffton, SC. The BASH
is free for members and $20 per person for non-members.
Visit lypsc.com for details.
17 Palmetto Quilt Guild Meeting
Christ Lutheran Church will host the Palmetto Quilt Guild
at 1 p.m. with award winning quilts from the Hilton Head
Quilt Festival. No guest fee, call 363-5749.
26 MS Walk
A Special fundraising MS Walk will be held at 10 a.m. at
Jarvis Creek Park. A special raffle will be held, and money
raised will go to the National MS Society. Call 301-9977
for more information.
Health
Events
3,10 Alzheimer's & Dementia Seminar
Palm Meadows Court will host a seminar on Alzheimer's, dementia
and their physical changes and effect on driving ability.
Seminars last from 4-6 p.m., space is limited. Call 342-7122.
4 Community Health Forum
St. Joseph's/Candler will offer a free Community Health
Forum titled "Current Concepts in Foot & Ankle
Care and Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery" featuring
Christopher W. Nicholson, MD and Benjamin D. Sutker, MD
at 12 p.m. at the Bluffton Public Library. Call (912) 819-3368
or 1-800-501-4054 to register.
26 Women's Heart Health Conference
Hilton Head Regional Healthcare and the American Heart Association
present a can't miss conference. Call 689-8285 or visit
goredforwomen.org.
Community Events
1-12 Charleston - Antiques show
The Charleston International Antiques Show will continue
through 4/12 with home tours, marvelous antiques and more.
Call 722-3405.
2 TCL Foundation Wine Dinner
The Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation presents
a Silver Oak Cellars Wine Dinner at Windows on the Waterway
at 6:30 p.m. to benefit the culinary arts program. $250
a person, call 525-8294.
4 Julie's Mission Fundraiser Dinner
Julie's Mission will host an "Eat In or Take Out"
dinner in the pavilion at Sun City with food from Jim n'
Nicks from 5-9 p.m. Call 705-6931 for more information.
4 First Friday Family Fun Night
The Sandbox hosts a First Friday Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:30
p.m. with a "Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae" theme.
Puppet show, snacks and drinks and prizes for the "most
backwards style" will be available. Admission is free,
with annual membership, starting at $100. Visit thesandbox.org
for details.
5 Herb Sale
The Herb Society of Hilton Head Island will offer plants
and Herb Society products for sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at
center court in The Mall at Shelter Cove. Call 686-3090
for more information.
5 Big Chill Anniversary Soiree
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film The Big Chill,
filmed in Beaufort, with a special soiree on The Green in
The Point. Food, one of a kind drinks, a memorabilia auction
and more await. For more information, or to purchase tickets,
call 379-3331.
5 KidFest
Cross Creek Shopping Center will be the place for a day
of free fun, games and information for Beaufort's families
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., presented by Child Abuse Prevention
Association and the Marine Corps Community Services. Call
524-4350 or 228-2042.
4-6 SAV. - Garden & Antiques Expo
Celebrate the green life at the 8th annual Savannah Garden
& Antiques Exposition at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum.
For more information, call (912) 236-4795 or visit savannahgardenexpo.com.
5-7 MLK Film Festival
In remembrance of the 40th anniversary of Dr. King, three
films honoring his life will be screened around Hilton Head:
"Citizen King," "Partners of the Heart"
and "Murder in Mississippi." Call 689-2964 for
details.
6 Colinpalooza fund raiser
Casey's Sports Bar will host a special fundraiser for bartender
Colin Spar's medical bills following an attack last month.
For more information, or to make a donation, call Casey's
at 785-2255.
8 Sav. - Symphony of Spring Fashion
Savannah Friends of Music will present a luncheon and "Runway
Fashion Show" at 11 a.m. at the Plantation Club on
Skidaway Island with auctions and more to benefit SFoM.
Tickets $45 each, reserve yours by calling (912) 598-0971.
10 Business After Hours
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is hosting
a business after hours at XO Lounge in the Hilton Oceanfront
Resort from 5:30-7 p.m. Visit hiltonheadisland.org
for details.
10 Rotary's Alzheimers fashion show
The Hilton Head Island Rotary Club will host a fashion show
to benefit Alzheimer's Respite & Resource. Call the
rotary 686-4100 or Alzheimer's Respite & Resource at
842-6688.
10 ASPCA Day
Heritage Animal Hospital, Inc. will hold an ASPCA Day at
their offices, with vendor booths, demonstrations, auctions
and more. Call 842-8331.
10-16 Barefoot Retreats
Barefoot Retreats welcomes health care professionals to
enjoy one of two all-inclusive three day retreats with exquisite
food, massages workshops and more. Visit barefootretreats.com
for more information.
11 HHI Ski Club TGIF
The Hilton Head Island Ski Club will hold a TGIF from 5-7
p.m. at the Hilton Head Brewing Co. Call Tibbie at 363-5635
for more information.
15 Library Scavenger Hunt
The Hilton Head Library will host a special scavenger hunt.
Call 342-9200.
19 Bft. - Soft Shell Crab Festival
The Old Village in Port Royal will be the spot for a festival
dedicated to one of the sea's tastiest bounties, the soft
shell crab. Visit oldvillageportroyal.com
for more information.
20-21 SAV. - NOGS Garden Tour
The Garden Club of Savannah presents its 32nd annual NOGS
Tour of Hidden Gardens from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Tickets
$30 each, $25 for groups of 20 or more. Call (912) 961-4805.
24 Classic Car Cruise-In
The Carolina Dreamers will host their monthly cruise-in
at Main Street Village from 6-8 p.m. with a collection of
amazing classic cars, food and drink and more. Call 705-3354.
26 Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival
The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation will host the
Hilton Head Island Seafood and Arts Festival at Shelter
Cove Community Park. Call 681-2772 x.137.
26 HHI Ski Club Road Trip
The Hilton Head Island Ski Club will meet for dinner and
a bust trip up to Harold's Country Club. Call Tibbie at
363-5635 for details.
26-27 cheerleading exhibition & clinics
Hilton Head Extreme Cheer will hold clinics and placements
with food, refreshments and award-winning routines. $15
for both days, call 842-3492.
27 Greater Bluffton Tour of Homes
Bluffton Self Help presents the Greater Bluffton Tour of
Homes, in Bluffton and neighboring communities. Tickets
$25 in advance, $30 the day of. Call 757-8000 for more information.
April
Preview
1 Junior Team Tennis registration
PTI will open registration for Junior Team Tennis 08 today
and through June 1 for the spring summer league. Call Robert
Brown at 290-2833.
4 hospice care yacht Hop
Harbour Town will host the annual Yacht Hope to benefit
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Visit hospicecarelc.org
for more information.
20 Bold strokes Golf Tournament
Colleton River's Nicklaus course hosts a golf tournament
to benefit the Island School Council for the Arts. Call
837-3131 or email rmf@hargray.com.
Ongoing
Art Academy of the Art League of Hilton Head classes
The Art League of Hilton Head will hold several classes
through the month of April at the Art Academy. Visit hhal.org
for details.
Annie at Main Street Youth Theater
Main Street Youth Theater presents the classic tale of the
Depression-era orphan, the billionaire and Sandy the dog
through May 4. Tickets $20 for adults, $20 for students.
For showtimes and information, call 689-6246.
Red Cross Classes
The Palmetto Chapter of the American Red Cross offers classes
on first aid, CPR, and more. Call 757-7437 or visit palmettoredcross.org.
Tues., Fri. Bridge Clinics
The Hilton Head Island Bridge Club at Port Royal Plaza offers
Slam School on Tues and Bidding Brush Up on Fridays. $10
a session, call 689-6239.
Wed. Mommy & Me
Every Wednesday, The Sandbox offers Mommy & Me classes,
with topics to keep kids safe at home, on the playground,
at the beach and more. Registration required, call 842-7645
or visit thesandbox.org.
Also at The Sandbox:
Thurs. Reading Rainbow Loft
The Sandbox will host Reading Rainbow Loft time from 10:30
- 11 a.m. Cost is admission to The Sandbox, $5 per person,
two and under are free. Call 842-7645 or visit thesandbox.org.
Fridays Ballroom Dancing
Get ready to cut some rug! Paramount Entertainment provides
ballroom dancing music every Friday at the Crowne Plaza
Resort Oceanfront starting at 5 p.m., free of charge. Please
call 683-2561 for more information.
bridge club lessons, games
The Hilton Head Island Bridge Club will offer classes at
Port Royal Plaza at 10 a.m. including 'slam school' on Tuesdays
and 'polishing your basics' on Fridays Call 689-6239.
Island Rec Center
The Island Rec Center offers a variety of activities and
sports for the whole family, from preschoolers to seniors.
For a complete schedule of all the excitement or for more
information, call 681-7273.
hospice lending library
Palmetto Health Hospice's lending library will be open from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F at the Palmetto Hospice Office on
Dr. Mellichamp Drive, suite 104.
Coastal Discovery Museum
Indoor/outdoor exhibits, activity centers and 11 different
tours and cruises around the island. Call 689-6767, or visit
the museum's Web site, coastaldiscovery.org,
for details.
Hearing and Speech Screening
Every Thursday morning from 9-11 am, the Savannah Speech
and Hearing Center offers free hearing and speech screening.
Call (843) 355-4601.
Alzheimer's social day
Alzheimer's Respite and Resource will hold a social day
program for people with Alzheimer's and related disorders
from 10 am - 1:45 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Call (843) 842-8866 for details.
Saturday story times
The Hilton Head Public Library will hold story times at
10 am every Saturday. This 45-minute program features stories,
finger plays, poems and a story-on-the-wall. Call (843)
342-9200 for more information.
lvl english language instruction
Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry is holding instruction
at several area schools and churches teaching English to
speakers of other languages. To sign up or volunteer, call
(843) 681-6655.
Cruising casino
Sign up for a fun day of casino action aboard a luxury cruiser.
$49 per person. Call (843) 705-5751.
Main Street Beaufort Events
Head over to downtown Beaufort the first Friday night of
each month (6 p.m.) when shops, galleries and restaurants
host special features and promotions. Call (843) 525-6644.
Beginner Bridge Workshops
The Hilton Head Island Bridge Club will offer workshops
on bridge beginning September 12. Call Kathie Walsh at 689-6239
for details.
pd golf & tennis exhibitions
Every Monday at 4 p.m., Doug Weaver holds an informative
golf exhibition at Palmetto Dunes' Oceanfront Course. Then,
catch exciting tennis action at the PD tennis center at
5:30. Call (843) 785-1138.
Wed., Thurs. ArtStart
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents an opportunity
for enriching young children ages 2-5 in the arts. The classes
are designed to help children develop fine motor skills
and encourage creativity through the visual arts. Wednesday
classes run from 3:30-4:30 p.m., and Thursday classes from
10-11 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 686-3945,
Ext. 233.
Baby Sign Language Classes
The Savannah Speech and Hearing center is offering Baby
Sign Language classes to babies 8-14 months and their parents.
Pre-registration is required, and classes are available
on a rotating schedule. Call 355-4601 for more information.
Community Dancing Events
The Alliance School of Dance sponsors numerous opportunities
for dance enthusiasts to mingle and practice, including
monthly dinner dances. Call 263-6179.
doug weaver junior golf
Doug Weaver, listed in Golf Digest as one of the top 10
instructors in South Carolina, offers golf clinics for kids
at Palmetto Dunes and Palmetto Hall. Call 338-9598 for more
information.
hilton head camera club photos
Through October 21, photos from the Hilton Head Camera Club
will be on display at the Hilton Head Public Library. Call
681-8051 for details.
score workshops
SCORE, counselors to small businesses, will be holding a
series of workshops for small businesses and startups. Call
785-7107 or visit scorehiltonhead.com.
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