February 2012
February 10-11 – “The Exonerated” by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen
A Staged Reading Produced by Misspent Youth Productions. 7:30pm; all seats $7. Tickets for ARTworks theater performances, concerts & events can now be purchased by phone with a credit card (843)379-2787; visiting ARTworks (T-F 11am - 6pm; Sat noon-4pm) or online (Our BEST suggestion as you can pick your seat for all performances with assigned seats)
beaufortcountyarts.secure.force.com/ticket
February 11 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundations Valentine Ball
The Lyceum at Parris Island - 6:30pm-1am. For the past twenty two years the Valentine Ball has been the signature event for our hospital foundation. Proceeds from this black-tie gala will benefit the George N. Pratt MD & Sarah Meyer Pratt Emergency Center and enable the hospital to offer new and improved services. Guests will dine at private residences in Beaufort before convening for dancing, an auction, and dessert at the Lyceum on Parris Island. 6:30pm Pre-Ball Dinner Parties. Tickets price $150 per person. Contact Brenda Molony at Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation (843)522-5731
www.valentineball.org
February 11 – GULLAH ART: A Legacy of Preservation
The York W. Bailey Museum at the Penn Center, Martin L. King, Jr. Drive, St. Helena Island. 1-5pm (Artists’ Talks begin at 2pm). Traveling art exhibition by the Chuma Art Gallery featuring Charleston artists—Jonathan Green, John Jones, Leroy Campbell, & Tyrone Geter. $5 general admission. For more information call (843)838-2474 or visit
www.penncenter.com
February 14 - Valentine’s Day
February 15-19 – 2012 Beaufort International Film Festival
The 6th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival is fast approaching - make your plans now to attend the “fasting growing little festival in the southeast”. For a list of finalists, viewings schedule, events schedule and more call (843)522-3196 or check out the festival’s website,
www.beaufortfilmfestival.com
February 17-18 – “The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh
A Staged Reading Produced by The Palmetto Theater Xperiment and directed by Matthew Donnelly. 7:30pm; all seats $7. Tickets for ARTworks theater performances, concerts & events can now be purchased by phone with a credit card (843)379-2787; visiting ARTworks (T-F 11am - 6pm; Sat noon-4pm) or online (Our BEST suggestion as you can pick your seat for all performances with assigned seats)
beaufortcountyarts.secure.force.com/ticket
February 19 – Brooklyn Rider
USCB Center for the Arts. 801 Carteret Street. Historic Beaufort, SC. 5pm. The adventurous, genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that is attracting legions of fans and drawing critical acclaim from classical, world and rock critics. NPR credits Brooklyn Rider with “recreating the 300-year-old form of string quartet as a vital and creative 21st-century ensemble.” Performing works by Luigi Boccherini; João Gilberto/arr. C. Jacobsen; Giovanni Sollima; Henry Purcell; L.v. Beethoven and Colin Jacobsen. Tickets start at $40. To purchase tickets, please call (843)208-8246, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the day of the concert. For more information visit:
www.uscb.edu/community-outreach/center-for-the-arts/festival_series.php
February 20 - Presidents Day
Month Long Activities
Mondays
Beaufort Harbormasters Rehearsals
6:45pm-9:00pm at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady's Island Drive. Visitors welcome. www.beaufortharbormasters.org
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Beaufort Writers Meeting
Beaufort County Airport Conference Room, Lady's Island 5:30pm
Wednesdays
Beaufort River Dinner Tours
Trips to Dockside Restaurant from Downtown Marina 5:30pm. (843)812-2804 www.beaufortrivertours.com
Beaufort Shag Club Lessons
AMVETS 1831 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal 6pm (843)524-3732 www.beaufortshagclub.com
Fridays
Habersham Marketplace
4-7pm. Fresh local produce, plants, art, home baked and canned foods, crafts and live music.
13 Market. (843)846-3444
www.habershammarketplace.com
Saturdays
Alligator Talks
An informative look at our largest reptile the American Alligator. Hunting Island Nature Center. 10-10:30am
www.friends-of-hunting-island-sc.org
Beaufort River Tours
Departing daily from the Downtown Marina of Beaufort. Call for rates and times. (843)812-2804
www.beaufortrivertours.com
Farmers Market
8:30am-12:30pm. Naval Heritage Park.
Ribaut Road, Port Royal
Sundays
Sweetgrass Restaurant
Dataw Island. Live music from 6-9pm
www.sweetgrassdataw.com
DAILY
African American Exhibit
York W. Bailey Museum at the Historic Penn Center is open Monday-Saturday from 11am-4pm. Tour the museum's collection on the history of the Penn School, first school for former slaves, and the Gullah culture. Gift shop: original art, books, hand-crafts, Gullah music CDs and videos. (843)838-2474.
www.penncenter.com
The Parris Island Museum
The Parris Island Museum is open daily from 10am-4:30pm and 8am-4:30pm on Family and Graduation Days. Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps, as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Admission is FREE. The public is welcome to visit Parris Island, access may be dependent upon current security needs. A driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and registration are required. Boulevard de France. (843)228-3650. www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil
The Sands Beach Observation Tower
Boardwalk takes you along Port Royal marsh
to 40-foot high multi-tiered tower for area viewing. www.oldvillageportroyal.com
www.portroyal.org
Verdier House Museum
The Verdier House Museum in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District is open for tours, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Guided tours are available by appointment. 801 Bay Street. (843)379-6335. www.historicbeaufort.org |
Gatherings & Meetings
BEAUFORT BELLES - Meets Mondays Baptist Church of Beaufort 5-7pm.
(843) 524-1888
BEAUFORT WRITERS - Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month for open-mic. in the conference room of the Beaufort County Airport 5:30-7pm. (843) 524-9119
CBC OF BEAUFORT - Meets Wednesdays for Bible Study 6:30pm 638 Parris Island Gateway. 843-525-0089
DANCE CLUB OF BEAUFORT - Meets Wednesdays 7:30pm at MCAS Officer's Club. (843) 986-0834 or 838-2699
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS - A 12 step program for dealing with anxiety, grief and depression meets Mondays 6:30-8 at the Beaufort County Library upstairs.
(843) 524-0098
BEAUFORT HARBORMASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS - Rehearsals Mondays at 6:45 PM at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Sea Island Drive.
For information call (843) 838-2401 or visit www.beaufortharbormasters.org
KENNEL CLUB - Meets first Tuesday of each month 7pm (843) 524-5434 www.beaufortkennelclub.org
KIWANIS CLUB - Meets for Breakfast 7:30am at Golden Corral Restaurant www.kiwanisclubofbeaufort.org
LIBPA (Lady's Island Business & Professional Association) - Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at 8am at Ollies Restaurant on Lady's Island.
LA LECHE LEAGUE - Meets the fourth Thursday each month at 9:45am at Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 81 Lady's Island Dr. All breastfeeding mothers, babies and mothers-to-be are welcome. (843) 521-1084.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OF BFT - Meets 2nd Monday every month at TCL, Bldg 22, Room 100. (843) 846-9580
SEA ISLAND QUILTERS - Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday every month at Port Royal Senior Citizens Center on Paris Avenue. (843) 838-7116
ST. HELENA'S WRITERS - All writers, any genre -- all welcome. Read, listen, or just be inspired. Call for info (843) 838-8304.
TEEN BOARD - Meets the first Monday every month at 5pm, New members always welcome. Call Maria Jones, Youth Services Manager at 470-6514 for details.
Volunteer & Fellowship Opportunities
AMERICAN RED CROSS - Hospitals in the Lowcountry are in severe blood shortage. The Red Cross is urging the community to give blood to help save lives. To volunteer call
(843) 757-7437
BEAUFORT HUMANE ASSOCIATION - Looking for individuals to serve on committees. Business qualifications may apply. Send letter of interest or resume to or PO Box 18 Bluffton, SC 29910 or beauforthumane@aol.com
FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED
Caring families needed (single or married)
(843) 767-1601
RED DOOR & RED DOOR TOO - Non-profit re-sale shops need donations and volunteers
(843) 525-9430 or 525-9888
LIVING WATERS FOODBANK - Help needed in food distributions on 2nd and 4th Saturday every month. (843) 552-2972
BEAUFORT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Volunteers are an important part of the Beaufort County Public Library system. BCL can provide a variety of challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities that offer flexible scheduling and a chance to play an important part in providing library services to the public. |
