Hilton Head Island Calendar of Events

May 2008 | June 2008 | July 2008 | August 2008

MAY

Every Friday Night Hilton Head Shag Club Dances at Signals Lounge in The Crowne Plaze Resort in Shipyard 7-10 pm
843.705.5919
hhishag.com
5/1 - 5/30
Shannon Tanner performs 7-8:30 PM at Shelter Cove Harbour
843.785.9087
sheltercovehiltonhead.com
5/1 - 5/25
"The Producers" a Mel Brooks musical comedy and multiple Tony award winner. Regional Premier at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
843.842.2787
artshhi.com
5/2 - 5/25
Hilton Head Art League's National Juried Art Show is on display in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
843.681.5060
hhal.org
5/6 - 5/11
The South Carolina Repertory Company presents "Pat's Corner...Sophie Tucker," 8 PM.; Sun. matinee at 2 PM 136B Beach City Rd.
843.342.2057
hiltonheadtheatre.com
5/9, 10, 11 & 16, 17, 18
"Jekyll and Hyde" presented by the May River Theatre 8 PM Fri and Sat, 3 PM matinee Sunday
843.815.5581
www.mayrivvertheatre.com
5/10
Kid Triathlon hosted by the Island Rec. Center, 8:30 AM Three age groups swim, bike and run. Pre-registration required.
843.681.7273.
islandreccenter.org
5/12
Chamber Music Hilton Head concludes it's season with music by Beethoven, Martinu and Smetana. 7:30 PM All Saints Episcopal Church.
843.689.9969.
5/16 - 5/17
"Art in the Park" hosted by the Hilton Head Art League. Watch as 40-50 artists paint local scenes at Honey Horn, Shelter Cove Community Park and Old Town Bluffton. Fri. 9:30 AM -4 PM.; Sat. 9 AM -3 PM. All artwork will be sold in Shelter Cove Community Park on Sat. 5:30 PM
843.681.5060
hhal.org
5/16
TGI3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 PM. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society - Free
843.815.9522
oldtownbluffton.com
5/17
The Kiwanis Club Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue fest at Honey Horn Plantation.
843.837.8000
5/17
21st Annual All Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour, "A Potpourri of Gardens," featuring nine area gardens, 10 AM-4 PM. A "Shabby Chic Boutique,"bake sale and plant and herb vendors will be on the church grounds. Proceeds benefit local charities. Ticket price includes lunch. 3001 Meeting St.
843.681.8333.
5/18
"Cooks & Books" presented by Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry at The Mall Shelter Cove, 11:30 AM -4 PM. Cooking competition featuring local chefs, food tastings and book signings with Lowcountry authors.
843.686.6655
lowcountryliteracy.org
5/18
Providence Presbyterian Church presents John Rutter's "Magnificat" for chorus, soloists and orchestra. 4 PM at the Providence Presbyterian Church.
843.842.5673.
5/18
The Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry present Spider Saloff, Chicago vocalist at the Coligny Theater at 7 PM.
843.689.9495.
5/23 - 5/25, 5/28 - 5/30
Gregg Russell performs under the Liberty Oak in Harbourtown 8-9:30 PM
843.842.1979
5/25 - 5/26
The Hilton Head Choral Society presents America Sings, a program of patriotic songs. 7 PM at First Presbyterian Church on 5/25. 7 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church on 5/26.
843.341.3818
5/26
Annual Memorial Day Observance hosted by the Hilton Head Council of the Navy League at Veteran's Memorial Park in Shelter Cove, 10:30 AM Guest speaker Commander Geoffrey S. Gage of the United States Navy.
843.686.5029
hiltonheadnavyleague.com

JUNE

Every Tuesday Night Harbourfest at Shelter Cove Harbour - Food, crafts, Shannon Tanner & fireworks
843.785.9087
sheltercovehiltonhead.com
Every Tuesday Night Summer Jams Concert Series hosted by the Island Rec. Center at Shelter Cove Community Park, 7-10 PM Music Madness performs weekly, plus special guest appearances and fun family games with fireworks over Shelter Cove Harbour. Free admission.
843.681-7273.
islandreccenter.org
6/2 - 8/29
Shannon Tanner performs at Shelter Cove Harbour M-F 6:30-7:30 and 8-9
6/1 - 8/23
Gregg Russell under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town Sun - Fri 8 - 9:30pm
6/3
Suntrust Beach Bum Triathlon #1 at Coligny Beach -500m Swim / 6mi Bike / 3mi Run Event is entirely on the hard flat beach Register online or at Go Tri Sports
6/10
Mark Halpin Memorial Golf Tournament at Golden Bear at Indigo Run Family and friends of Mark Halpin, in conjunction with the Island Rec. Association, are presenting the 7th annual Mark Halpin Memorial Golf Tournament. Four person captain's choice tournament.
islandreccenter.org
6/1 - 6/30
Apple Pie Painters: Inspired by Honey Horn exhibit is on display in the Coastal Discovery Museum's gallery at Honey Horn. Celebrating 10 years of painting together, the Apple Pie Painters have each used their own distinctive style, medium and materials to capture their personal impressions of Honey Horn and its environs.
843.689.3033 ext. 224.
coastaldiscovery.org
6/1 - 6/30
Lowcountry Flowers, an exhibit of more than 30 photographs by the Camera Club of Hilton Head, is on display in the corridor adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue/Off 5th at The Mall at Shelter Cove. 843.681.8051.
cchhi.org
6/1-6/30
Low Country and Other Views, an exhibition of photographs by the Sun City Photography Club, is on display in the Jarvis Room at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Free Gallery Talks on June 14 and 28 at 11 a.m. 100 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.
843.689.6767.
coastaldiscovery.org
6/3, 10, 17, 24
Daytime Turtle Talk & Walk with the Coastal Discovery Museum, 10 a.m. Tuesday's A lecture and beach walk educating participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. No turtles will be seen. Pre-paid reservations required.
843.689.6767 ext. 223
coastaldiscovery.org
6/3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Evening Turtle Talks & Walks with the Coastal Discovery Museum from 8-10 p.m. A lecture and beach walk educating participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. No guarantee of turtle sightings. Pre-paid reservations required.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
6/7
Annual Attorney Chase, a 5K run to benefit LowCountry Legal Aid, Inc., at Coligny Beach, 8 a.m. Tag an attorney carrying a briefcase during the race and receive play money redeemable for gift certificates. Pre-registration required.
(843).815.1570.
lowcountrylegalaid.org
6/7
Italian-American Open Golf Tournament hosted by the Italian American Club of Hilton Head Island at Golden Bear. Pre-registration required.
843.682.4625 or
e-mail pagluicajr@aol.com.
6/8
Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry Release Party for the Hospice Project CD at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford, 1-4 p.m.
843.689.9495.
jazzloversclub.com
6/11 & 6/25
Animals of the Lowcountry program at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 10:30 AM. and 11:30 AM. Learn about the various Lowcountry animals on display from Oatland Island Education Center and take photos. Reservations requested.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
6/12, 19, 26
Get to Know a Gator program at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about alligator habitats and folklore and have your picture taken with a live gator. Pre-paid reservations required.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689-6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
6/13-21
Week of Champions 2008 at various locations throughout the Lowcountry. Professional Christian athletes teach free youth sports clinics from football and basketball to baseball and tennis. Limited space, pre-registration required. Sports Banquet on June 18, tickets sold in advance. Golf Tournament on June 21, teams and individuals welcomes.
843.757.2150.
6/13-6/30
"New York Times Exhibit" featuring more than 80 black and white photos capturing historic moments is on display in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.686.3945 ext. 233.
artshhi.com
6/14
Flag Day Festival at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. An old-fashioned stars-and-stripes celebration with hot dogs, apple pie, children's activities and a concert by the acclaimed 313th Army Reserve Band.
14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.842.2787.
artshhi.com
6/17 & 24
Nature Discovery Camp for ages 6-12 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 10 AM -3 PM. Different themes each week based on history and natural history with art projects and marsh walks. Pre-registration required.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
6/17 - 7/27
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents the rock musical "The Buddy Holly Story." Celebrate the life, the legend and the music of one of the greatest rockers of all time.
14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.842.2787
artshhi.com
6/20
TGI3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 p.m. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. Free admission.
843.815.9522.
oldtownbluffton.com
6/23-6/27
"Take the Stage!" Performing Arts Camp for ages 5-12 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Exposure to a variety of performing arts methods, including dance, theater and music, taught by cast member of "The Buddy Holly Story."Pre-registration required.
14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.686.3945 ext. 233.
artshhi.ocom

July

Tuesday Nights Harbourfest at Shelter Cove Harbour –Food, crafts, Shannon Tanner & fireworks starting at 6 PM 843.
785.9087
sheltercovehiltonhead.com
Tuesday Nights Summer Jams Concert Series hosted by the Island Rec. Center at Shelter Cove Community Park, 7-10 PM Music Madness performs weekly, plus special guest appearances and fun family games with fireworks over Shelter Cove Harbour. Free admission 843.681.7273
islandreccenter.org
Monday - Friday Shannon Tanner performs at Shelter Cove Harbour 6:30-7:30 & 8-9 PM
Sunday - Friday Gregg Russell under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town 8–9:30 PM
Tuesdays Daytime Turtle Talk & Walk with the Coastal Discovery Museum 10 AM A lecture and beach walk educating participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. No turtles will be seen. Pre-paid reservations required.
843.689.6767 ext. 223
coastaldiscovery.org
Tuesdays and Wednesdays Outside Hilton Head Day Camps 2 mornings $95 per camper Discovery Days for 7 to 10 year olds 8:30-11:30 AM. An engaging camp for young adventurers that combines environmental education with kayaking and lots of FUN! Exploration, discovery and games! Eco-Venture for 11 to 14 year olds 9 AM to Noon. Older campers will learn the basics of kayaking while exploring the natural environment through hands-on investigation of coastal ecology. An emphasis on FUN makes this camp very popular
843.689.6996
outsidehiltonhead.com
Tuesdays and Thursdays Evening Turtle Talks & Walks with the Coastal Discovery Museum from 8-10 PM. A lecture and beach walk educating participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. No guarantee of turtle sightings. Pre-paid reservations required.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
Tuesdays Nature Discovery Camp for ages 6-12 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 10 AM -3 PM. Different themes each week based on history and natural history with art projects and marsh walks. Pre-registration required.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
Thursdays Get to Know a Gator program at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about alligator habitats and folklore and have your picture taken with a live gator. Pre-paid reservations required.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689-6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
Thursdays Farmers Market in Center Court at The Mall at Shelter Cove, 8 AM - 1 PM Fresh local vegetables and fruit are available for purchase.
843.686.090.
7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks are at Harbour Town, Shelter Cove Marina and at Skull Creek Marina starting around dusk.
7/4 23rd Annual Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 Road Race and Family Fun Walk at The Mall at Shelter Cove, 8 AM. A 5K course around Shelter Cove Harbour with a Post-Race Celebration. A portion of the proceeds benefits Strive to Excel and The Hilton Head Runners Club. Pre-registration required.
843.757.8520
bearfootsports.com
7/1 - 7/31 “New York Times Exhibit” featuring more than 80 black and white photos capturing historic moments is on display in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.686.3945 ext. 233.
artshhi.com
7/1 - 7/31 Apple Pie Painters: Inspired by Honey Horn exhibit is on display in the Coastal Discovery Museum’s gallery at Honey Horn. Celebrating 10 years of painting together, the Apple Pie Painters have each used their own distinctive style, medium and materials to capture their personal impressions of Honey Horn and its environs.
843.689.3033 ext. 224.
coastaldiscovery.org
7/1 – 7/27 “The Buddy Holly Story." presented by the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina This rock musical celebrates the life, the legend and the music of one of the greatest rockers of all time. 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.842.2787
artshhi.com
7/1 – 7/12 “Low Country and Other Views,” an exhibition of photographs by the Sun City Photography Club, is on display in the Jarvis Room at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Free Gallery Talks on June 14 and 28 at 11 a.m.
100 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.
843.69.767
coastaldiscovery.org
7/1 – 7/12 “The Art of Abstraction” is on display at the Art League Gallery of Hilton Head in Pineland Station. A special exhibit of large abstract paintings by 10 of the League’s artists.
843.681.5060.
hhal.org
7/9 & 7/23 “Animals of the Lowcountry” program at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM Learn about the various Lowcountry animals on display from Oatland Island Education Center and take photos. Reservations requested.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689.6767 ext. 223
coastaldiscovery.org
7/11 “Music at Noon” presented by the Low County Chapter American Guild of Organists at Holy Family Catholic Church, noon. A recital featuring guest artists and visiting musicians. Free and open to the public.
24 Pope Ave.
888.840.0152.
7/17 – 7/31 “The Last Five Years” presented by The South Carolina Repertory Company a captivating musical by Jason Robert Brown at 8 PM, weekend matinees at 2 PM. 136B Beach City Rd. 843.342.2057
hiltonheadtheatre.com
7/18 TGI3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 pm. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. Free admission. 843.815.9522.
oldtownbluffton.com
7/19 Parent-Child Golf Tournament at Old South Golf Links in Bluffton, 2 PM. Nine-hole, 2-person scramble format. Divisions by age and handicap.
50 Buckingham Plantation Dr.
843.384.8764, 843.785.5353.
oldsouth.com2008
7/21 – 25 Mixed –Up Masterpieces Camp at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Experience painting, sculpture, printmaking, art with found objects and more. 10 – 12:30 for 7 to 12 year olds and 1-3:30 for 5-6 year olds
843.686.3945
artshhi.com
7/21 – 25 Take the Stage at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Explore dance, theater and music. 10–12:30 for 5-6 year olds and 1-3:30 for 7-12 year olds
843.686.3945
artshhi.com
7/25 – 7/27 Hilton Head Island Junior Tennis Championship for ages 10-18 hosted by the Island Rec. Center at Chaplin Tennis Center. Parent/Child Division offered. Pre-registration required. 843.681.7273
islandreccenter.org
7/30 The Hallelujah Singers perform at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 8 PM A new concert featuring contemporary rhythm and blues from legendary artists and Gullah classics from their latest CD. 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.842.2787

August

Tuesday Nights Harbourfest at Shelter Cove Harbour –Food, crafts, Shannon Tanner & fireworks starting at 6 PM
843.785.9087
sheltercovehiltonhead.com
Monday - Friday Shannon Tanner performs at Shelter Cove Harbour 6:30-7:30 & 8-9 PM
Sunday - Friday Gregg Russell under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town 8–9:30 PM
Tuesdays Daytime Turtle Talk & Walk with the Coastal Discovery Museum 10 AM A lecture and beach walk educating participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. No turtles will be seen. Pre-paid reservations required.
843.689.6767 ext. 223
coastaldiscovery.org
Tuesdays and Wednesdays Outside Hilton Head Day Camps 2 mornings $95 per camper Discovery Days for 7 to 10 year olds 8:30-11:30 AM. An engaging camp for young adventurers that combines environmental education with kayaking and lots of FUN! Exploration, discovery and games! Eco-Venture for 11 to 14 year olds 9 AM to Noon. Older campers will learn the basics of kayaking while exploring the natural environment through hands-on investigation of coastal ecology. An emphasis on FUN makes this camp very popular
843.689.6996
outsidehiltonhead.com
Tuesdays and Thursdays Evening Turtle Talks & Walks with the Coastal Discovery Museum from 8-10 PM. A lecture and beach walk educating participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. No guarantee of turtle sightings. Pre-paid reservations required.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
Thursdays Get to Know a Gator program at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about alligator habitats and folklore and have your picture taken with a live gator. Pre-paid reservations required.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689-6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
8/1 - 8/31 “New York Times Exhibit” featuring more than 80 black and white photos capturing historic moments is on display in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.686.3945 ext. 233.
artshhi.com
8/1 - 8/31 Apple Pie Painters: Inspired by Honey Horn exhibit is on display in the Coastal Discovery Museum’s gallery at Honey Horn. Celebrating 10 years of painting together, the Apple Pie Painters have each used their own distinctive style, medium and materials to capture their personal impressions of Honey Horn and its environs.
843.689.3033 ext. 224.
coastaldiscovery.org
8/1 – 8/3 SC Tax-Free Weekend Enjoy tax free shopping during the State Sales Tax Holiday! Save on items such as clothing, school supplies, linens and more. Certain restrictions apply.
Visit www.sctax.org for more details.
8/1 – 8/3 “The Last Five Years” presented by The South Carolina Repertory Company a captivating musical by Jason Robert Brown at 8 PM, weekend matinees at 2 PM. 136B Beach City Rd. 843.342.2057
hiltonheadtheatre.com
8/5 & 8/12 Summer Jams Concert Series hosted by the Island Rec. Center at Shelter Cove Community Park, 7-10 PM Music Madness performs weekly, plus special guest appearances and fun family games with fireworks over Shelter Cove Harbour. Free admission
843.681.7273
islandreccenter.org
8/5 & 8/12 Nature Discovery Camp for ages 6-12 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 10 AM -3 PM. Different themes each week based on history and natural history with art projects and marsh walks. Pre-registration required.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689.6767 ext. 223.
coastaldiscovery.org
8/6 & 8/20 “Animals of the Lowcountry” program at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM Learn about the various Lowcountry animals on display from Oatland Island Education Center and take photos. Reservations requested.
70 Honey Horn Dr.
843.689.6767 ext. 223
coastaldiscovery.org
8/6 & 8/13 The Hallelujah Singers perform at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 8 PM A new concert featuring contemporary rhythm and blues from legendary artists and Gullah classics from their latest CD.
14 Shelter Cove Lane.
843.842.2787
8/8 “Music at Noon” presented by the Low County Chapter American Guild of Organists at Holy Family Catholic Church, noon. A recital featuring guest artists and visiting musicians. Free and open to the public.
24 Pope Ave.
888.840.0152.
8/9 Beach Bum Triathlon on Coligny Beach sponsored by Go-Tri Sports. Individuals and relay teams compete in a 500 yd ocean swim, 6 mile beach bike and 3 mile beach run
843.842.4786
gotrisports.com
8/15 TGI3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 pm. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. Free admission. 843.815.9522.
oldtownbluffton.com
8/19 – 8/24 “Absolutely Andrew” The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents a musical tribute to the works of Sir Andrew Weber
843.843-ARTS
artshhi.com
8/29 – 8/31 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Arthur Hills Course in Palmetto Hall, Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dune and the Harbour Town Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities.
843.842.7711
hhcelebritygolf.com.