Don’t miss these May and June arts and cultural events from Hilton Head to Beaufort
PERFORMING ARTS
“COMPANY”
Stephen Sodheim’s groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability and being alive.
Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Through May 28
Info: artshhi.com or 843-842-2787
“THE WEDDING SINGER” - MAIN STAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE
Where: Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head
When: 7 p.m. June 22-24 and June 29-July 1; 2 p.m. June 25 and July 2
“LIVE FROM NEW YORK - BROADWAY AMERICANA”
Event for the Beaufort History Museum; singers will perform a medley of songs from some of Broadway’s biggest hits with a historical theme.
Where: USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret St., Beaufort
When: June 24; tickets go on sale for museum members June 3 and for others June 10
Info: beauforthistorymuseum.wildapricot.org or 843-525-8500
SOUTHEASTERN SUMMER THEATRE INSTITUTE
“A Chorus Line”
Where: Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head
When: June 23, 24, 30 and July 1 at 7:30 p.m.; June 25 and July 2 at 1 p.m.
Info: HHISummerMusicals.com
“Guys and Dolls”
Where: Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head
When: July 28 and 29 and Aug. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m.; July 30 and Aug. 6 at 1 p.m.
Info: HHISummerMusicals.com
“BOEING BOEING,” A FARCE BY MARC CAMOLETTI
A Sun City Community Theatre production
Where: 198 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie
When: June 22-24 at 7 p.m.; June 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Info: suncitytheatre.org or 843-645-2700
MUSICAL EVENTS
HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY
“America Sings”
The Hilton Head Choral Society’s annual concert this year will also welcome the Savannah Brass Quintet and guest speaker General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, retired U.S. Air Force four-star general originally from Ridgeland. He was the first African American pilot in the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head
When: 7 p.m. May 28
HILTON HEAD CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE
The annual educational program of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will be June 7-17. Sixteen high school string musicians from seven different states will participate in four quartets. The public is invited to the following free concerts:
June 10 at 7 p.m. - Faculty Concert, SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head
June 11 at 4 p.m. - Solo Recital, Seabrook Retirement Community, 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head
June 12 at 3 p.m. - Solo Master Class, Soundwaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head
June 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Quarter Master Class, Campbell Chapel AME Church, 26 Boundary St., Bluffton
June 14 at 6:30 p.m - Quarter Master Class, Soundwaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head
June 16 at 7 p.m. and June 17 at 11:30 a.m. - Quartet Concerts, Soundwaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head
Info: Judy Gimbel, judy.chambermusic@gmail.com or 843-363-2718
MUSIC ON MALPHRUS
Rod MacDonald concert
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton
When: June 10, doors open at 6:15 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m.
Info: www.musiconmalphrus@gmail.com or 843-837-3330
ARTS CAMPS
ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA
Summertime fun for ages 6 and up, including Theatre Camp, Take the Stage, Art Around the World, Mixed-up Masterpieces, Kid N’ Clay, Art for All, Adaptive Arts and Steam Tinker
Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Various times and dates from June 12 through Aug. 4
Info: artshhi.com, 843-842-2787 or aadams@artshhi.com
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Brightest Star Summer Musical Theatre program includes singing, acting and dancing classes taught by licensed arts educators for grades 5-10.
Where: 31 St. Gregory Drive, Bluffton
When: June 19-30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Info: Dr. Pamela Kane, 843-815-3100, ext 335, pkane@sag.cc
MAIN STAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE
Summer Broadway Dance Camp is led by Sandro Virag, a five-time national champion and seasoned Broadway and show dancer for ages 12-18. Space is limited.
Where: Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from July 24-28
Info: info@msctheatre.org
VISUAL ARTS
BIENNALE 28TH NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
The national call for entries attracted 639 works of art from 35 states. Top pieces were selected based on originality of concept, composition and execution. The exhibition will feature work across seven media categories, including three-dimensional, oil or acrylic, photography, pastel, mixed media and watermedia.
Where: Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Through June 17
Info: artshhi.com or 843-681-5060
HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S 14TH ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL
Where: Nash Gallery, 13 Harbourside Lane #2-H, Hilton Head
When: May 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine
Info: 843-785-6424 or nashgallery.com
SOBA – SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS
“Colors of the World,” photography by Savannah Kemper
Where: 6 Church St., Old Town Bluffton
When: June 5 to July 2
Info: www.sobagallery.com
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM – MAIN GALLERY
“Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee”
Where: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head
When: Through July 9
Info: coastaldiscovery.org
EVENTS
SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS
Where: 9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Highway 17, Ridgeland
When: June 9, gates open at 7 p.m. and concert is 8 to 11 p.m.
Info: jaspercountychamber.com or 843-726-8126; advance tickets $20 or $30 at the gate
JAZZ NIGHT AT SEQUINS BALLROOM
Bluffton Kiwanis Club’s annual fundraiser featuring the Lavon Stevens Combo with Louise Spencer
Where: Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton
When: June 25 at 7 p.m.
Info: blufftonkiwanis.org or jlkulach@aol.com
ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Activities at the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park include a campout with Joe McGill, a drum circle and the Juneteenth Celebration with food music and vendors.
Where: 229 Beach City Road, Hilton Head
When: June 15-17
Info: exploremitchelville.org or 843-255-7301
ORIGINAL GULLAH FESTIVAL OF BEAUFORT
“Celebrating Our Gullah Roots...Africa” includes entertainment, a Decoration Day play, and an all-white party, plus workshops, tours, classes, lectures and a vendors market.
Where: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 1010 Bay St., Beaufort
When: May 26-28
Info: originalgullahfestival.org or 843-525-0628
SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA
17-day celebration of international arts and culture
Where: 100 events in venues throughout Charleston
When: Pre-festival date May 25; festival runs May 26 through June 11
Info: spoletousa.org or 843-720-1114
To reach Nancy K. Wellard email her at coastalartnews@gmail.com.
