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Deliberately Unpredictable, a new exhibition by Art Beyond Tradition group
2025-09-24 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-25 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-26 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-29 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-01 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, United States
Art Beyond Tradition Group Returns to the Coastal Discovery Museum for Biennial Exhibit
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will present Deliberately Unpredictable, a new exhibition by the Art Beyond Tradition Group. This biennial show features 12 Lowcountry abstract artists working in various media, including painting, collage, encaustic, sculpture, mixed media, and ink. Admission is free.
The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday, September 11, from 5 to 7 pm. A gallery walk with participating artists will take place on Thursday, September 25, at 11 am.
The Coastal Discovery Museum has hosted several exhibitions by the Art Beyond Tradition Group, most recently the 2022 show Interpretations. Formed in 2006, the group was created by a handful of local artists seeking to bring more attention to abstract art in the Lowcountry.
“This show brings together artists who work independently yet share a commitment to experimenting to push the boundaries of the ordinary,” said Elizabeth Greenberg, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum.
Participating artists in Deliberately Unpredictable include:
Cindy Chiappetta, Arla Wible, Vickie Jourdan, Sharon Licata, Mark Larkin, Margaret Crawford, Jo Dye, Earline Allen, Donna Varner, Joanna Chalson, John Crum, and Linda Tully.
The Museum gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 4:30 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 4:30 pm.

Come From Away
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-10-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:15 and 3 more dates | Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
The Remarkable True Story

Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.
With soaring music, this joyous story brings spirited locals and global passengers together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
Directed by Todd Underwood
‍Run Time: Approximately 100 mins with no intermission. Please plan accordingly.

Family Tree Maker 2025– A Four-Part Series
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Dates: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Carol Clemens
Location: ZOOM (please note that the Zoom link for each class will be sent to registered participants the day before each scheduled class in the series). This class is only presented online. And, participants need to sign up for all 4 parts.
Cost: $40 for Library Members and $50 for Non-members

Family Tree Maker has published a new version of their software and this 4 part series is for anyone considering using FTM, new to FTM, or looking for a refresher and information on the updates in the most recent software release. The class will focus on the PC version, with additional limited help on the Mac version.

Part 1: Overview and the First Steps – Why use Family Tree Maker 2024 software? What can be produced with it? How do I buy the software? How do I properly do the necessary setup before entering any data into the program? Even if you are currently using FTM, you will learn how the program is organized and the proper setup to get the most from the software. These classes assume you have basic computer skills. The software is available for MAC and PC users.

Part 2: Getting Started – People and Media Tabs – Now it is time to add people; set relationships; add and categorize media; set profile pictures; link media to several people at once; back up your files and more. This class gets you started on the process of documenting your family history with this software. Please note: You must have purchased FTM 2024, installed it on your computer and done the required preliminary setup covered in part 1.

Part 3: Introducing the Web Search – Learn to search websites through FTM, add favorite search sites; add information directly to your tree. Additional information on Media and maps will be included. This is the next step toward creating a finished product.

Part 4: Creating a Final Product – Find and fix errors and get started with the Publish Tab: The last step in the process of creating a final project. Participants will learn how to find and fix duplicate information and errors; learn what reports can be created from the software; how to share your work; and how to create a book.

Author Chat: The Irish Admiralty
2025-10-01 13:30 - 14:30 | USCB Hilton Head Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head, SC, 29928, United States
The true story of two Irish naval heroes who won great battle victories for their adopted homelands and helped them achieve national independence. Commodore John Barry and Admiral William Brown made history in the Americas, and this book tells their story. Meet the author, learn about his book, and the role of these heroes and master mariner patriots and sons of Ireland.
Author: Michael Gerard
Room 115

Author Chat: Et Cetera Y’all
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 | USCB Hilton Head Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head, SC, 29928, United States
Step into the enchanting world of Annelore Harrell and the coastal low country that we have all come to love. This book (soon to be a series) is twenty-four years of remarkable newspaper columns that are a treasure chest of insight, immersive experiences, and wisdom. From past to present, Annelore Harrell takes us on a journey to meet the forgotten heroes, see the locales of her experience, and encounter the allure of southern hospitality.
Author: Annelore Harrell
Room 115

Native Islander First Families
2025-10-08 13:30 - 14:30 | USCB Hilton Head Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head, SC, 29928, United States
One of Hilton Head Island’s most popular beaches, Burke’s Beach, has a long, interesting past made even more worthy of exploration by the people that grew their family there and built community ties that are still strong today. Join us and learn about the Burkes and other Gullah families that call Hilton Head Island their home from slavery to Reconstruction to present day.
Presenter: Luana Graves-Sellars
Room 115
