Cultural Compendium: Concerts, theater and unique artwork displays on tap in the Lowcountry
PERFORMING ARTS
USCB CENTER FOR THE ARTS
GUYS AND DOLLS
USCB Center for the Arts opens its exciting new season Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. with Beaufort Theatre Company’s performance of “Guys and Dolls.”
An award-winning musical that gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of 1940s Broadway, featuring such classic hit songs as “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” “If I Were a Bell,” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat”.
Where: USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort
When: Sept. 17, 23-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept 18 & 25 at 3 p.m.
Info: USCBcenterforthearts.com
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ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
This deviously delicious sci-fi rock musical with score by Alan Mencken of Disney fame and Howard Ashman. This story follows hapless floral assistant, Seymour, who spends his days tending to sad little flowers as well as his wilting hope of a better life beyond skid row. Suddenly after an unexpected “total eclipse of the sun.” Seymour discovers a new breed of plant — a cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado!
After displaying the new find in the shop window, Seymour is catapulted to fame as the caretaker of the succulent sensation, and the whole city is buzzing! But this quickly-growing bloom isn’t as innocent as he once thought. This carnivorous, smart-talking plant has an insatiable thirst for human blood, making Seymour question just how far he’ll go for the life of his dreams.
Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Sept 28–Oct 30
Info artshhi.com, 843.842.2787
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HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY
FALL SPECTACULAR! A MUSICAL CABARET
Students and teachers are thrilled to have the opportunity to work directly with Broadway veteran and Hilton Head Prep alumna, Meredith Inglesby, Class of ’93, in preparation for the company’s fourth annual “Fall Spectacular! A Musical Cabaret.
Performing arts director Patti Maurer has also invited other industry colleagues to create musical numbers for the cast over a series of virtual Master classes.
The hour-long musical revue is performed cabaret-style and features Hilton Head Prep’s wealth of talented actors, dancers, singers, and musicians.
Where: Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., HHI
When: 7:30 p.m., Sept 28, 29 and 30, and 2:30 p.m. Oct 1
Info: hiltonheadprep.org/arts
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HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY: A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
The Hilton Head Choral Society is excited to welcome Dr. Dustin C. Ousley as the new artistic director for the 2022-23 season. Join the full chorus, orchestra, and Dr. Ousley as they celebrate American film.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, HHI
When: Sept 30 at 7 p.m.
Info: hiltonheadchoralsociety.org, 843.341.3818
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LEAN ENSEMBLE
THE TAMING
Tweetering and undying giddiness for James Madison — what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this raucous, “power-play” contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Well, that and a semi-historically-accurate ether trip. Here’s lookin’ at you, America.
Where: HHPS Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., HHI
When: Oct. 20-30
Info: leanensemble.org, 843.715.6676
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HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
41ST ANNIVERSARY SEASON INCLUDES 18-CONCERT ORCHESTRA SERIES
The season kicks off with two free outdoor “Symphony Under The Stars” Pops concerts; the first on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Family Park in Bluffton, an affiliated event of the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival. On Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., the HHSO will perform the same program at Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny.
Music Director John Morris Russell and the Orchestra will be joined by vocalist Jonathan Christopher, who is currently with the national tour of Hamilton, for “Celebrate America!,” a program that will include Broadway favorites, Hollywood classics, and a good helping of Americana. A limited number of tables of 10 will be available for purchase for the Oct. 21 concert, which is one of the signature events of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ Crescendo festival.
The Orchestra Series begins that same weekend on Oct. 23-24 at First Presbyterian Church with HHSO concertmaster Micah Gangwer performing the Violin Concerto by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The concert, conducted by John Morris Russell, opens with Outburst by Michael Abels, who also composed the scores for Jordan Peele’s films, Get Out, Us, and Nope. Antonin Dvořák’s cheerful Symphony No. 8 closes the program.
Tickets are now available for most concerts of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-23 season. In addition to concert pairs of the nine Orchestra Series programs, free outdoor Symphony Under The Stars Pops concerts, Hilton Head International Piano Competition, the HHSO will offer its popular monthly Coastal Home Supper Club series and a new Gullah Cultural Series at its intimate performance space, SoundWaves at Coligny Plaza.
Details for additional concerts will be offered throughout the season.
Where: Various locations on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton
Info: hhso.org, 843.842.2055
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YOUNG ARTIST PERFORMANCES, INC.
This performance will feature 17 year old cellist Ewan Manalo, and our outstanding staff pianist, Chee-Hang See. They will be performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Faure and Stravinsky. Ewan is a Myra Jackson Blair scholar at Vanderbilt University and won the 2022 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra-Youth Concerto Competition.
Where: At a private Hilton Head home
When: Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.
Info: A few seats are still available. youngartistsperformances.com
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8TH ANNUAL BOB MASTELLER’S JAZZ FOR ALL AGES FESTIVAL
Featuring the legendary Count Basie Orchestra Oct. 30, and Charlton Singleton and Friends Oct. 31. Junior Jazz Rising Stars will open both nights. New–Jazz Brunch, Oct. 30.
Where: Sonesta Resort, Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head
Info: jazzforallages.com
VISUAL ARTS
LA PETITE GALLERIE
La Petite Gallerie is gearing up for an exciting fall season starting with the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival. Look forward to this weeklong festival! It offers a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Lowcountry cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton.
The gallery will be participating in the Art on the Street local art event on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with artist demonstrations and music on our decks. Demos will include an artist “paint off” where they paint the same subject in their completely different styles — so fun — and one of our favorite activities, painting to live music!
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, they’ll be set up again with demos and music throughout both days — celebrating with the Street Fest.
Where: 56 Calhoun St., Bluffton and various Old Town Bluffton destinations
When: Oct. 16-23
Info: lapetitegallerie.com
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FOUR CORNERS FINE ART & FRAMING
PETER CRAM, PHOTOGRAPHER … A UNIQUELY SOUTHERN COLLECTION
Charlene Gardner invites the greater Low Country community to welcome Peter Cram to her gallery: Four Corners Fine Art & Framing.
Where: 1263-B May River Rd, Old Town Bluffton
When: Artist Reception, Thursday, Oct 20, 5-8 p.m. display will hang through Nov 11
Info: fourcornersgallerybluffton.com, 843.757.8185
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RED PIANO GALLERY
CHRISTY KINARD
Christy Kinard, a southern mixed media artist, creates rich floral compositions and impressions of Southern life and its cultural traditions. Collectors must drop by the Red Piano Gallery and absorb and appreciate her newest work.
Where: 40 Calhoun St., Ste. 201, Bluffton
When: Through October
Info: 843-842-4433
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COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM – MAIN GALLERY
ART QUILTERS OF THE LOWCOUNTY: HEART AND SOUL OF THE SOUTH
Where: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, HHI
When: Through Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Info: The artist walks are free and open to the public
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ART LEAGUE OF HILTON HEAD — 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What: A Tribute: Honoring Past Members and Their Work
Where: Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane
When: Opening Reception, Sept. 28, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: 843-681-5060
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What: “Surroundings: Capturing the Lowcountry on Canvas, an exhibition by Robin Sue Ross.
Where: 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
When: Through Sept. 24, Mon.-Sat. 5-7 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Info: 843-681-5060 www.ArtLeagueHHI.org
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What: Craft Hilton Head 2022, 8th Regional Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition
When: Tuesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, Awards Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 14 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI
Info: artleaguehhi.org, 843.681.5060
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ART LEAGUE ACADEMY OF HILTON HEAD
What: Exhibit of art by Jean Macaluso
When: ongoing
Where: Art League Academy, 1076 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head
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USCB CENTER FOR THE ARTS, BEAUFORT
What: Marsh House Collective
Where: USCB Center for the Arts (Small Gallery), 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC
When: Through Oct 6, Mon.– Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Info: Tickets: Free and open to the public, USCBCenterForTheArts.com
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YORK W. BAILEY MUSEUM AT PENN CENTER, BEAUFORT
What: An exhibition that explores notions of life in the sea islands.
Where: 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island
When: Through Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: info@penncenter.com, 843-838-2432
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DRIFTWOOD EATERY, HILTON HEAD
What: Oil paintings by Carol Iglesias
Where: 5 Waterway Lane, Hilton Head
When: Through September, 8 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Info: caroliglesias.com
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SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS
What: PAINT WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU PAINT, EXHIBIT BY MARY TREADWELL
Where: 6 Church St., Bluffton
When: Through Oct. 2, Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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What: JEANINE POTTER PRESENTS “LANDSCAPES FROM WITHIN…”
Where: 6 Church St., Bluffton
When: Oct. 3-30, Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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BEYOND VAN GOGH, CHARLESTON
Where: Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston
When: Through Sept. 25, Tues-Sun, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Info: vangoghcharleston.com
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LOWCOUNTRY BOOK CLUB CONVENTION – VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Presented by the Pat Conroy Literacy Center. Free virtual visit with author Zibby Owens.
When: Sept 23, 6 p.m. and Sept 24, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Info: tickets and schedule at patconroyliterarycenter.org
CRESCENDO
Read more about this month-long celebration of the arts offers, which offers more than 100 unique cultural programs, concerts, theatrical productions, museum and gallery exhibits, lectures, poetry readings, dance performances, historical tours, and hands-on experiences.
Look forward to our next Cultural Compendium, which will present more information about this magnificent cultural arts event coming up in October.
When: Oct. 10–Nov, 12, 2002
Info: culturehhi.org/crescendo2022
