Check out these Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head arts and cultural events in February
“Everything, everywhere, all at once!”… one more time!
It’s never too early to seek out the new year’s cultural arts opportunities in the greater Lowcountry and beyond. This year’s variety of events are so phenomenally diverse, they will simply stop you in your tracks. Look forward to experiencing live music, theater, documentaries, exhibitions, celebrations and even more.
What a year this will be, but more to our immediate cultural possibilities, what a February is in store for all of us!
Happy New Year! Happy February!
PERFORMING ARTS
ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA
August Wilson’s “Fences”
Set in 1957, “Fences” is brilliant and spellbinding with a natural sense of humor that explores the life of Troy Maxson. A former Negro League baseball star, Troy now is a working-class man providing for his family. Facing thwarted aspirations, Troy attempts to control his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Fences explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family’s struggles during this era.
Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Jan. 31 through Feb. 24
Info: 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com
LEAN ENSEMBLE
Love for Lean, a No Tie “Fun-raiser”
Join Lean Ensemble favorites Matt Mundy and Peggy Trecker White, along with newcomers Daniel Robert Sullivan and music director Jacob Yates as they offer a variety of soul stirring, funny and gorgeous musical selections. The $150 ticket for “Love for Lean” includes cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, live entertainment and a few Valentine surprises!
Where: USCB Culinary Campus, 1 Sand Shark Road, Hilton Head
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15
Info: 843-715-6676 or leanensemble.org
SEA GLASS STAGE COMPANY
Sea Glass Soiree and Fundraiser and “Tick, Tick... Boom!”
Sea Glass Stage Company will kick off its residency at Coligny Theater with the Sea Glass Soiree, a musical fundraiser featuring the jazz band Folderol, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, giveaways and themed gift basket raffles. The company’s inaugural production will be Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!” a musical crowd-pleaser from the creator of “Rent.”
Where: Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach, Building I-5, Hilton Head
When: Soiree 6 p.m. Feb 3; production Feb. 16 through March 3
Info: 843-295-6631 or sgstage.org
MAY RIVER THEATRE COMPANY
“Calendar Girls”
The production is based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth. When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village.
Where: May River Theatre, Bluffton Town Hall, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Feb. 24, March 1 and March 2; 2 p.m. Feb 25 and March 3
Info: 843-837-7789 or mayrivertheatre.com
VISUAL ARTS
THE ARTISTS OF SEA PINES
“Heart to Heart”
The exhibit is a collaboration between the Artists of Sea Pines and Hilton Head Plantation Artists’ Association. Paintings, photographs, sculpture and stained glass will be on display.
Where: Sea Pines Community Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head
When: Reception 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb 1; exhibit 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
RED PIANO GALLERY
Lowcountry Landscapes
The gallery is featuring a new collection of Lowcountry Landscapes by West Fraser, three new Dry Brush Originals by renowned artists Stephen Scott Young and an absolutely massive work by Jonathan Green.
Where: 40 Calhoun St., Suite 201, Bluffton
When: Through February
Info: 843-842-4433 or redpianoartgallery.com
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND ART LEAGUE OF HILTON HEAD
The work of Alvin B. Glen
Experience two extraordinary gallery events featuring the legendary works of artist Alvin B. Glen. His portraiture skillfully captures emotion through expression, gesture and adornments, set against the backdrop of historically reminiscent Lowcountry environments.
“Stance in Circumstance”
Where: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head
When: Meet the artist at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Discovery Lecture Program ($7 tickets); exhibit through March 12
Info: 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org
“Arts ob We People”
Where: Art League of Hilton Head gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Opening reception Feb. 7; exhibit Jan. 30 through March 1
Info: 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org
SOBA
High School Art Show
The Society of Bluffton Artists will feature the artwork of local students from Bluffton High, May River High and Cross Schools.
Where: 6 Church St., Bluffton
When: Opening reception 3-5 p.m. Feb. 11 and exhibit Feb. 5 through March 3
Info: 843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com
PLUFF MUDD ART GALLERY
Featuring Nancy Patrick Carney
Nancy’s imaginative original paintings invite us to see the people, places and animals of the Lowcountry in a fun and fanciful light.
Where: 27 Calhoun St., Bluffton
When: Artist reception 3 to 7 p.m. Feb 9; exhibit through February
Info: 843-757-5590 or pluffmuddart.com
USC BEAUFORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“Celebrating Black Mermaids: From Africa to America”
The free exhibit features the work of dozens of esteemed and award-winning fiber artists whose mixed-media works celebrate African goddesses as mermaid and water spirit, honoring the past and exploring them anew.
Where: 801 Carteret St., Beaufort
When: Through March 29
Info: 843-.521-4145 or uscbcenterforthearts.com
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK
Freedom Day
Freedom Day is a very special time of reflection for the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. It commemorates the signing of the resolution that proposed the 13th Amendment. Join in a celebration of African American art that highlights Gullah culture. This special event will feature visual and performing arts paired with soul-stirring music.
Where: 229 Beach City Road, Hilton Head
When: Breakfast 8-11 a.m. Feb. 3 (Tickets $20); Celebration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Info: 843-255-7301 or exploremitchelville.org
COLIGNY THEATRE
Mountainfilm on Tour
Mountainfilm on Tour Hilton Head provides a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival in Colorado. Matinee is family-oriented and the evening event includes hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.
Where: Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach, Building I-5, Hilton Head
When: Feb. 9; 4:30 p.m. matinee and 6:30 p.m. evening event
Info: hhiacademy.org/events
PAT CONROY LITERARY CENTER
An Evening with Author Jeffrey Blount
The Conroy Center will host an evening with award-winning writer Jeffrey Blount, author of the newly published novel “Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way,” in conversation with fellow novelist Rebecca Dwight Bruff, author of “Trouble the Water.”
Where: Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, 711 Bladen St., Beaufort
When: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 1; reception to follow
Info: 843-379-7025 or patconroyliterarycenter.org
March Forth registration
The eighth annual March Forth, scheduled for March 2 and March 3, is a special event commemorating the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s death on March 4, 2016, with programs on major themes of his writing and teaching life, including social justice, inclusivity, conservation, education and storytelling. Free and ticketed events are planned at several venues.
Info: 843-379-7025 or patconroyliterarycenter.org
To reach Nancy K. Wellard, email her at coastalartnews@gmail.com.
