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SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
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SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Various\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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SUMMARY:Harbour Town Lights
DESCRIPTION:Daily\, November 28-January 1\, All Day\, Harbour Town \nStroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures\, including the centerpiece attraction –a\ntowering Christmas tree! The perfect place to spend the holiday season with your family\, Harbour Town\nwill be bustling with activities and live entertainment. The official tree lighting will take place just prior to\nthe Gregg Russell concert at 7:30pm Friday\, November 28. While you’re enjoying the holiday season\,\nhelp the Deep Well Project make a difference in someone’s life. Drop off a couple of canned goods or a\nnew\, unwrapped child’s toy in the well by the Liberty Oak stage
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/harbour-town-lights-2-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Harbour Town at Sea Pines\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
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CREATED:20250122T142545Z
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SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T163000
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SUMMARY:Four Sketchbooks a Year: Celebrating 25 years of SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
DESCRIPTION:The Coastal Discovery Museum\, a Smithsonian Affiliate\, is presenting “Four Sketchbooks a Year: Celebrating 25 Years of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities\,” a showcase of visual arts by Beaufort County alumni\, on view through January 4\, 2026. \nFounded in 1980 by music teacher Virginia Uldrick as a five-week summer program in Greenville\, SC\, the Governor’s School opened its full-time residential high school in 1999 with 126 students and celebrated its 25th graduating class in 2025. \n“As a curator and parent of a Govie\, it’s been a joy to see such consistently strong work from students in the visual arts program\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “And it’s so rewarding to see how the artists continue to grow in college and beyond.” \nParticipating artists in “Four Sketchbooks”— from the Governor’s School first class through the class of 2026—include:\nEmma Barnes (class of 2010)\, Alex Coley (class of 2024)\, Amelie Davis (class of 2025)\, Evan Ford (class of 2024)\, Alex Gentemann (class of 2021)\, Colleen Gleason (class of 2001)\, Nathaniel Greenberg (class of 2025)\, Kevin Hopkins (class of 2018)\, Tori Lusik (class of 2014)\, Luis Paredes (class of 2026)\, Jack Perry (class of 2007)\, Olivia Ruxton (class of 2005)\, Jessie Peterson Tarazi (class of 2002)\, and Wylder Voegele (class of 2020). \n“We are excited about this opportunity to showcase our program and the work of these talented Beaufort County students\,” said David Gerhard\, Visual Arts Department Chair at the Governor’s School. “These artists embody our department’s mission of giving South Carolina’s young creatives the tools and resources to flourish as artists in an environment centered around respect\, hard work\, creativity\, and connection.”
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/four-sketchbooks-a-year-celebrating-25-years-of-sc-governors-school-for-the-arts-and-humanities-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T163000
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SUMMARY:It's Thursday!  Artists of the Round Table
DESCRIPTION:A new retrospective exhibition\, “It’s Thursday! Artists of the Round Table\,” will celebrate 15 prominent local artists who gathered weekly at The Red Piano Gallery from the 1970s through 1994 to share ideas and projects that nurtured the island’s growing art community. The exhibit will be on view through March 23\, 2026. \nThe public is invited to the opening reception on Thursday\, November 13\, from 5 to 7 pm. \nThis retrospective brings together approximately 80 works from private collections and new museum acquisitions. The Artists of the Round Table include Aldwyth\, Ralph Ballantine\, Joe Bowler\, Danielle DeMers\, Joe DeMers\, Ray Ellis\, Elizabeth Grant\, Walter Greer\, Tua Hayes\, Katy Hodgman\, Louanne LaRoche\, Allen Palmer\, Marge Parker\, George Plante\, and Coby Whitmore. \nThe museum is offering free curator’s tours of the exhibit on the following dates:\nTuesday\, December 16\, at 1 pm; Thursday\, January 22\, at 1 pm; Tuesday\, February 24\, at 11 am; and Saturday\, March 14\, at 11 am. \n“We are thrilled to present this historically significant exhibition that captures a remarkable time in Hilton Head’s art community\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions. “I would have loved to have been at their Thursday meetings and listened to these influential artists talk about their craft.” \nVisitors can see memorabilia\, photographs\, books\, and articles about the artists\, including articles by Theodore F. Wolff\, art critic for The Christian Science Monitor — a favorite of the Round Table. \nAlso on view in the gallery is the original red grand piano\, on loan from artist Louanne LaRoche\, former owner of The Red Piano Gallery\, and the round wooden table where the artists gathered on Thursday mornings. The table was donated to the museum last year. \n“At 25\, I was just a kid stepping into the world of the Round Table’s legendary artists\,” said LaRoche. “They took me under their wings\, teaching\, inspiring\, and supporting me. Their voices still echo in spirit today\, as I continue to feel and hear their thoughts challenging me to be a better artist. I am so grateful to be a part of this exhibit that can pay tribute to their legacy.”
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/its-thursday-artists-of-the-round-table-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,History,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Gallery of Gifts
DESCRIPTION:A merry tradition returns to the Lowcountry this holiday season as Art League Gallery transforms once again into a Gallery of Gifts\, filled wall-to-wall with handcrafted artworks and artisan-made gift items created by local member artists. Visitors will find an abundance of unique treasures\, from paintings\, photography\, and pottery to jewelry\, stocking stuffers\, and whimsical holiday décor. \n“Each year we’re delighted to offer holiday shoppers a gallery bursting with creative\, locally made gift options\,” says Kristen McIntosh\, Executive Director. “There’s something special about giving a gift that has been imagined and crafted by the talented artists in our own community. It’s a meaningful way to support the arts while finding something truly one of a kind.” \nGallery of Gifts will be open November 18–January 3. The public is invited to an opening reception on Wednesday\, November 19\, 5–7pm. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. \nArt League Gallery open every day Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm & Sunday 12 – 4pm plus 90 minutes prior to all Arts Center Performances.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gallery-of-gifts-3/
LOCATION:Art League of Hilton Head\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Holiday,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
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SUMMARY:Craft Workshop for Adults: Book Hedgehogs
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to make book hedgehogs out of recycled books. Perfect decorations for literary lovers and great for holding holiday cards or photographs. \nAll materials will be provided\, and registration is required. To register\, call the reference desk at 843-255-6525.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/craft-workshop-for-adults-book-hedgehogs/
LOCATION:Beaufort County Library Hilton Head Branch\, 11 Beach City Road\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Things To Do,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Artisan Alley at the Shops of Sea Pines Center
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday Artisan Alley is a monthly Art Walk at The Shops at Sea Pines Center featuring local\nartists\, live music\, food vendors\, and community charity partners. Stroll through the plaza\, discover\nunique handmade pieces and support local creativity and causes.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/first-thursday-artisan-alley-at-the-shops-of-sea-pines-center/
LOCATION:Sea Pines Center\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Artisan Alley
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday is a monthly art walk at The Shops of Sea Pines Center featuring local artists\, live music\, food vendors\, and community charity partners.  Stroll through the plaza\, discover unique handmade pieces\, and support local creativity and causes.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/first-thursday-artisan-alley-2/
LOCATION:The Sea Pines Center\, 71 Lighthouse Road\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
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CREATED:20251029T202148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202148Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Red Fish
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music with John Brackett every Thursday at 6 pm. at Red Fish Restaurant.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/live-music-at-red-fish-13-2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Red Fish Restaurant\, 8 Archer Rd\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20251203T144738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T144841Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Red Fish Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music with John Brackett every Thursday and Saturday from 6 pm at Red Fish Restaurant.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/live-music-at-red-fish-restaurant-7/
LOCATION:Red Fish Restaurant\, 8 Archer Rd\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T220000
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CREATED:20251204T144301Z
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SUMMARY:The Dueling Pianos
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/the-dueling-pianos-2/
LOCATION:The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon\, 38 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
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SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Various\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
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SUMMARY:Harbour Town Lights
DESCRIPTION:Daily\, November 28-January 1\, All Day\, Harbour Town \nStroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures\, including the centerpiece attraction –a\ntowering Christmas tree! The perfect place to spend the holiday season with your family\, Harbour Town\nwill be bustling with activities and live entertainment. The official tree lighting will take place just prior to\nthe Gregg Russell concert at 7:30pm Friday\, November 28. While you’re enjoying the holiday season\,\nhelp the Deep Well Project make a difference in someone’s life. Drop off a couple of canned goods or a\nnew\, unwrapped child’s toy in the well by the Liberty Oak stage
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/harbour-town-lights-2-2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Harbour Town at Sea Pines\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
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CREATED:20250122T142545Z
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SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000
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CREATED:20251021T151013Z
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SUMMARY:Four Sketchbooks a Year: Celebrating 25 years of SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
DESCRIPTION:The Coastal Discovery Museum\, a Smithsonian Affiliate\, is presenting “Four Sketchbooks a Year: Celebrating 25 Years of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities\,” a showcase of visual arts by Beaufort County alumni\, on view through January 4\, 2026. \nFounded in 1980 by music teacher Virginia Uldrick as a five-week summer program in Greenville\, SC\, the Governor’s School opened its full-time residential high school in 1999 with 126 students and celebrated its 25th graduating class in 2025. \n“As a curator and parent of a Govie\, it’s been a joy to see such consistently strong work from students in the visual arts program\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “And it’s so rewarding to see how the artists continue to grow in college and beyond.” \nParticipating artists in “Four Sketchbooks”— from the Governor’s School first class through the class of 2026—include:\nEmma Barnes (class of 2010)\, Alex Coley (class of 2024)\, Amelie Davis (class of 2025)\, Evan Ford (class of 2024)\, Alex Gentemann (class of 2021)\, Colleen Gleason (class of 2001)\, Nathaniel Greenberg (class of 2025)\, Kevin Hopkins (class of 2018)\, Tori Lusik (class of 2014)\, Luis Paredes (class of 2026)\, Jack Perry (class of 2007)\, Olivia Ruxton (class of 2005)\, Jessie Peterson Tarazi (class of 2002)\, and Wylder Voegele (class of 2020). \n“We are excited about this opportunity to showcase our program and the work of these talented Beaufort County students\,” said David Gerhard\, Visual Arts Department Chair at the Governor’s School. “These artists embody our department’s mission of giving South Carolina’s young creatives the tools and resources to flourish as artists in an environment centered around respect\, hard work\, creativity\, and connection.”
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/four-sketchbooks-a-year-celebrating-25-years-of-sc-governors-school-for-the-arts-and-humanities-2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20251027T144139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154532Z
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SUMMARY:It's Thursday!  Artists of the Round Table
DESCRIPTION:A new retrospective exhibition\, “It’s Thursday! Artists of the Round Table\,” will celebrate 15 prominent local artists who gathered weekly at The Red Piano Gallery from the 1970s through 1994 to share ideas and projects that nurtured the island’s growing art community. The exhibit will be on view through March 23\, 2026. \nThe public is invited to the opening reception on Thursday\, November 13\, from 5 to 7 pm. \nThis retrospective brings together approximately 80 works from private collections and new museum acquisitions. The Artists of the Round Table include Aldwyth\, Ralph Ballantine\, Joe Bowler\, Danielle DeMers\, Joe DeMers\, Ray Ellis\, Elizabeth Grant\, Walter Greer\, Tua Hayes\, Katy Hodgman\, Louanne LaRoche\, Allen Palmer\, Marge Parker\, George Plante\, and Coby Whitmore. \nThe museum is offering free curator’s tours of the exhibit on the following dates:\nTuesday\, December 16\, at 1 pm; Thursday\, January 22\, at 1 pm; Tuesday\, February 24\, at 11 am; and Saturday\, March 14\, at 11 am. \n“We are thrilled to present this historically significant exhibition that captures a remarkable time in Hilton Head’s art community\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions. “I would have loved to have been at their Thursday meetings and listened to these influential artists talk about their craft.” \nVisitors can see memorabilia\, photographs\, books\, and articles about the artists\, including articles by Theodore F. Wolff\, art critic for The Christian Science Monitor — a favorite of the Round Table. \nAlso on view in the gallery is the original red grand piano\, on loan from artist Louanne LaRoche\, former owner of The Red Piano Gallery\, and the round wooden table where the artists gathered on Thursday mornings. The table was donated to the museum last year. \n“At 25\, I was just a kid stepping into the world of the Round Table’s legendary artists\,” said LaRoche. “They took me under their wings\, teaching\, inspiring\, and supporting me. Their voices still echo in spirit today\, as I continue to feel and hear their thoughts challenging me to be a better artist. I am so grateful to be a part of this exhibit that can pay tribute to their legacy.”
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/its-thursday-artists-of-the-round-table-2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,History,Things To Do
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20251203T153038Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery of Gifts
DESCRIPTION:A merry tradition returns to the Lowcountry this holiday season as Art League Gallery transforms once again into a Gallery of Gifts\, filled wall-to-wall with handcrafted artworks and artisan-made gift items created by local member artists. Visitors will find an abundance of unique treasures\, from paintings\, photography\, and pottery to jewelry\, stocking stuffers\, and whimsical holiday décor. \n“Each year we’re delighted to offer holiday shoppers a gallery bursting with creative\, locally made gift options\,” says Kristen McIntosh\, Executive Director. “There’s something special about giving a gift that has been imagined and crafted by the talented artists in our own community. It’s a meaningful way to support the arts while finding something truly one of a kind.” \nGallery of Gifts will be open November 18–January 3. The public is invited to an opening reception on Wednesday\, November 19\, 5–7pm. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. \nArt League Gallery open every day Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm & Sunday 12 – 4pm plus 90 minutes prior to all Arts Center Performances.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gallery-of-gifts-4/
LOCATION:Art League of Hilton Head\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Holiday,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T164500
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20251001T154431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T154431Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Time!  The Polar Express
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/movie-time-the-polar-express/
LOCATION:Beaufort County Library Hilton Head Branch\, 11 Beach City Road\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Movies,Things To Do,Youth'
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000
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CREATED:20250114T144218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T145929Z
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SUMMARY:Town of Hilton Head Island Community Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Santa\, live music from local performers\, food and beverages\, community organizations.  Lots of great photo opportunities!!
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/town-of-hilton-head-island-christmastree-lighting/
LOCATION:Lowcountry Celebration Park\, Pope Avenue\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Family,Food,Holiday,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20251202T202416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202416Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Red Fish
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music with Scott Camp every Friday at 6:30 pm at Red Fish Restaurant.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/live-music-at-red-fish-18/
LOCATION:Red Fish Restaurant\, 8 Archer Rd\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20251105T154812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T154957Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening filled with the spirit of the season. Highlights include a breathtaking arrangement of Silent Night by John Carter and powerful selections from Handel’s Messiah in honor of our 50th Anniversary. \nTickets are on sale now—don’t miss this festive Lowcountry tradition! \n\n\n\nFor more information or for assistance placing your ticket order\,\ncall 843-341-3818 or email tickets@hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/celebrate-the-holidays/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 540 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Holiday,Live Music,Public Performance,Things To Do
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20240912T153117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T153117Z
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SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260615T112827
CREATED:20250114T142422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Trail of Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT\, YOU ASK?\nWell\, first\, it’s all about the poets. Did you know Hilton Head Island is packed with poets? Award-winning\, multi-published\, open mic slamming’ all-around jamming’ actual poets? Come on in! Meet us! We’ve got a trail of reading just for you. If you are here\, you have found at least one such poet. What location number was it? Where did you find it? Because whoever you found\, there are 23 more across the island! Some of the featured poets are:\nElizabeth Robin\nMiho Kinnas\nPhil Lindsey\nBarry Dickson\nLola Campbell\nSofia Segura\nBill Borg\nBill Newby\nDenise Spencer\nLuAnn Winkle\nKyle Zubatsky \nSecond\, it’s all about cool ways to see our island! The idea came about as a marriage of technology\, creative writing\, public art\, and arts-minded businesses. It’s a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live in the area. Confused\, wondering What is it? as you stare at the huge sculpture Carocol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Elizabeth Abrams gives you one interpretation with “O’Keefe’s Woody Orchid.” It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience.\nThird\, it’s all about collaboration! The project is a partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Island Writers’ Network. Restaurants and art shops and theaters and historic spots are involved\, and the poems just add to their stories. Here are some of our poetry hosts:\nArts Center of Coastal Carolina\nGullah Museum\nHHI Sculpture Installations\nHHSO Soundwaves\nPicture This Gallery\nRedfish\nRollers\nTio’s\n\nAnd finally\, it’s all about keeping it fresh. Every season of the year\, the poems at most stops will be switched out for others. As we said\, we’re packed with poets\, so we’ll swap out poems regularly so that you can meet all of them. Plus\, that reading trail will keep changing\, so you can visit again and again and it will always feel new.\nHow does it work? Along the trail are easy-to-find\, numbered signs containing two QR codes. One takes you to a poem written by a poet living in the area\, plus bonus information about that poet. The other takes you to the trail’s Facebook page\, where you can find the entire route. There\, you can plan a full tour\, or comment on the poem\, the art\, or the business you visited along the way. Scanning the sign allows the Office of Cultural Affairs to track traffic\, key data that helps direct new projects in our arts community.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/poetry-trail-of-hilton-head-island-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Various\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Literary,Things To Do,Tours
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SUMMARY:Harbour Town Lights
DESCRIPTION:Daily\, November 28-January 1\, All Day\, Harbour Town \nStroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures\, including the centerpiece attraction –a\ntowering Christmas tree! The perfect place to spend the holiday season with your family\, Harbour Town\nwill be bustling with activities and live entertainment. The official tree lighting will take place just prior to\nthe Gregg Russell concert at 7:30pm Friday\, November 28. While you’re enjoying the holiday season\,\nhelp the Deep Well Project make a difference in someone’s life. Drop off a couple of canned goods or a\nnew\, unwrapped child’s toy in the well by the Liberty Oak stage
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/harbour-town-lights-2-2025-12-06-16/
LOCATION:Harbour Town at Sea Pines\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Live Music,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans’ Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area. The trail features a temporary display of public art sculptures. Permanent and temporary sculptures incorporating Island wildlife and environmental themes are installed along the trail. Temporary pieces will be changed every 12-18 months. \nThe trail is a public pathway network along Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Lane. The pathways along Broad Creek provide spectacular views of the salt marsh. In the future\, it will be connected to the proposed Chaplin Linear Park. The trail features: \n\nRealigned and widened sections of a multi-use pathway.\nA boardwalk along the waterfront of Veterans’ Park.\nA pedestrian timber bridge between Veterans’ Park and Waterwalk II.\nAdditional public parking and a trailhead located on Town-owned property.\nPublic art and sculpture gardens.\nViews of Broad Creek.\nInterpretive signage sharing the history and ecology of Broad Creek.\n\n\nPark Information\n\n Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park (39 Shelter Cove Lane) to the Trail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane) \nDirections\nVisitors may access the trail from three public parking areas. \n\nShelter Cove Community Park – entrance near the Performance Pavilion\nVeterans’ Memorial Park (59 Shelter Cove Lane)\nTrail Head (87 Shelter Cove Lane)\n\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nFree Parking\nPublic Art
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/shelter-cove-sculpture-trail-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Shelter Cove Community Park\, 39 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Environment,Family,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Four Sketchbooks a Year: Celebrating 25 years of SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
DESCRIPTION:The Coastal Discovery Museum\, a Smithsonian Affiliate\, is presenting “Four Sketchbooks a Year: Celebrating 25 Years of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities\,” a showcase of visual arts by Beaufort County alumni\, on view through January 4\, 2026. \nFounded in 1980 by music teacher Virginia Uldrick as a five-week summer program in Greenville\, SC\, the Governor’s School opened its full-time residential high school in 1999 with 126 students and celebrated its 25th graduating class in 2025. \n“As a curator and parent of a Govie\, it’s been a joy to see such consistently strong work from students in the visual arts program\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions at the Coastal Discovery Museum. “And it’s so rewarding to see how the artists continue to grow in college and beyond.” \nParticipating artists in “Four Sketchbooks”— from the Governor’s School first class through the class of 2026—include:\nEmma Barnes (class of 2010)\, Alex Coley (class of 2024)\, Amelie Davis (class of 2025)\, Evan Ford (class of 2024)\, Alex Gentemann (class of 2021)\, Colleen Gleason (class of 2001)\, Nathaniel Greenberg (class of 2025)\, Kevin Hopkins (class of 2018)\, Tori Lusik (class of 2014)\, Luis Paredes (class of 2026)\, Jack Perry (class of 2007)\, Olivia Ruxton (class of 2005)\, Jessie Peterson Tarazi (class of 2002)\, and Wylder Voegele (class of 2020). \n“We are excited about this opportunity to showcase our program and the work of these talented Beaufort County students\,” said David Gerhard\, Visual Arts Department Chair at the Governor’s School. “These artists embody our department’s mission of giving South Carolina’s young creatives the tools and resources to flourish as artists in an environment centered around respect\, hard work\, creativity\, and connection.”
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/four-sketchbooks-a-year-celebrating-25-years-of-sc-governors-school-for-the-arts-and-humanities-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:It's Thursday!  Artists of the Round Table
DESCRIPTION:A new retrospective exhibition\, “It’s Thursday! Artists of the Round Table\,” will celebrate 15 prominent local artists who gathered weekly at The Red Piano Gallery from the 1970s through 1994 to share ideas and projects that nurtured the island’s growing art community. The exhibit will be on view through March 23\, 2026. \nThe public is invited to the opening reception on Thursday\, November 13\, from 5 to 7 pm. \nThis retrospective brings together approximately 80 works from private collections and new museum acquisitions. The Artists of the Round Table include Aldwyth\, Ralph Ballantine\, Joe Bowler\, Danielle DeMers\, Joe DeMers\, Ray Ellis\, Elizabeth Grant\, Walter Greer\, Tua Hayes\, Katy Hodgman\, Louanne LaRoche\, Allen Palmer\, Marge Parker\, George Plante\, and Coby Whitmore. \nThe museum is offering free curator’s tours of the exhibit on the following dates:\nTuesday\, December 16\, at 1 pm; Thursday\, January 22\, at 1 pm; Tuesday\, February 24\, at 11 am; and Saturday\, March 14\, at 11 am. \n“We are thrilled to present this historically significant exhibition that captures a remarkable time in Hilton Head’s art community\,” said Elizabeth Greenberg\, Director of Exhibitions. “I would have loved to have been at their Thursday meetings and listened to these influential artists talk about their craft.” \nVisitors can see memorabilia\, photographs\, books\, and articles about the artists\, including articles by Theodore F. Wolff\, art critic for The Christian Science Monitor — a favorite of the Round Table. \nAlso on view in the gallery is the original red grand piano\, on loan from artist Louanne LaRoche\, former owner of The Red Piano Gallery\, and the round wooden table where the artists gathered on Thursday mornings. The table was donated to the museum last year. \n“At 25\, I was just a kid stepping into the world of the Round Table’s legendary artists\,” said LaRoche. “They took me under their wings\, teaching\, inspiring\, and supporting me. Their voices still echo in spirit today\, as I continue to feel and hear their thoughts challenging me to be a better artist. I am so grateful to be a part of this exhibit that can pay tribute to their legacy.”
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/its-thursday-artists-of-the-round-table-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,History,Things To Do
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