March 1-5 “SYLVIA,” by A.R. Gurney. A romantic comedy about - a dog? Main Street Theatre, H.H. 689-6246. Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $15., $20.

March 1-6 “THE CAR” The struggles of a mid-western family with each scene occurring in or around a 1957 Hudson Hornet! S.C. Repertory Co., Beach City Rd., H.H. 681-5194. Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $18., $20., $22.

March 2 “LEAHY - Makes Riverdance look like Lawrence Welk reruns!” Musicians, dancers, singers - 8 brothers and sisters! USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center, Carteret St. 521-4145. Performed with Shania Twain! 8 p.m. $30., $35., $40.

March 3, 6 “SPRING CLASSICAL CONCERT” Beaufort Orchestra’s two blockbusters! Beethoven’s “#3 Eroica,” Mozart’s “#35 Haffner” USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center. 521-4145. Thurs. 8:00 p.m. $20., Sun. 3 p.m. $18.


March 6 “ANNUAL KITCHEN PERFORMANCE” Sample the specialties of 7 chefs in 7 spectacular homes in 3 plantations. Advance tickets only at Burke’s Pharmacy, Main Street, H.H. 842-3262. Benefit for H.H. Dance Theatre. 11 -3 p.m. $15.

March 6 “QUARTETS GALORE!” A concert by the Lowcountry’s finest quartets! Providence Presby. Church, 171 Cordillo Pky., H.H. 842-5673. 4 p.m. Free!

March 6 “THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS” Savannah Civic Center. Balcony: $29., Mezz: $38., Orch: $45. 800-351-7469. 7 p.m.

March 7-13 “ANNUAL H.H. INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION” 1st Presby. Church, H.H. 842-2055. Quarterfinals: 7th, 8th 1:30 -5:30, 7:30 - 9:30 $5 ALL DAY; Semi-finals: 10th, 11th (12 pianists) 1:30 - 5:15, 7:30 -9:25 $10 ALL DAY; Finals! 13th 7 p.m. $35, $50, $60.

March 9 “HHI WOMEN’S CONNECTION” Luncheon Program. Speaker and musician: Brenda Copeland. Held at Country Club of Hilton Head. 681-9309. 12 -2 p.m. $16.

March 9, 11-13, 16, 18-20. “ROAD TO THE CROSS” A dramatic and inspiring celebration of the Good News! Savannah Christian Church produces “The Journey” every Dec. On Al Henderson Blvd., www.savannahchristian.com. 912-629-4730. 7 p.m. Donation $5.

March 10-27. “ON GOLDEN POND” - a love story. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St., Charleston. Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. 722-4487. $15.30 - $20.

March 11 “A LIVING NOVEL” - storytelling by Kim, with desserts and teas at Lil Peace of Heaven Tea House, 11th St., Village at Port Royal. 524-4832. 7 p.m. $15.95.

March 11, 12 “BEAUFORT’S SPRING TOUR OF HOMES” Maps and tickets: 524-0363.
11th: Candlelight Tour of “Old Point Neighborhood” 5:30 - 8:30, $30 (incl reception, entertainment).
12th: Plantation Driving Tour 9:30 - 3:30, $40 (includes lunch and entertainment).

March 11, 12 “SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY” H.H. Barbershoppers Chorus, Ladies Shore Notes, the singers from Beaufort, Savannah & Sun City, H.H. High School “Out of the Blue’ Jazz Chorus, International Champs from Los Angeles at H.H. Arts Center. 842-2787. 8 p.m. $28., kids $15.
March 11, 12, 16 -19 , 22-24 “1776”, a musical-comedy depicting events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. H.H. High School Arts Center (V PAC) 681-3560. 7:30 . $18.

March 11-13. “SPRINGTIME MADE IN THE SOUTH” Arts & Crafts Festival at Sav. International Trade & Convention Center, Hutchinson Island. Fri. 10 -8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. $5.

March 12 “TARA FEIS IRISH FESTIVAL” headlining Natalie MacMaster on fiddle. Authentic Irish Dancers, Music. Emmet Park, E. Bay St. 912-651-6417. 12 -5 p.m. Free.

March 12 “THE LIVE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW” AND CHAMPAGNE MUSIC MAKERS” Savannah Civic Center. 800-351-7469. 1 p.m. Orch & Mezz: $36.50, Balcony: $34.

March 12, 13 “HHI KENNEL CLUB ALL BREED SHOW” 100 breeds compete! Lunch concessions. Dog supplies. Honey Horn Plantation, H.H. 837-7437. 9 - 6 p.m. (car $5.)

March 13 HILTON HEAD ISLAND ST. PATTY’S PARADE” on Pope Ave. Starts 2 p.m. Coligny Circle to Sea Pines Circle.

March 17 - April 16 “CHARLESTON’S FESTIVAL OF HOUSES AND GARDENS” 722-3405. 2-5 p.m. $45.

March 18 - April 3 “WWW.SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL.ORG” Several venues within the Historic District. Grammy-winners! Blues, jazz, classical, opera, ballet, gospel. 912-525-5050. Times and prices vary.

March 19 OREGON BALLET combined with live chamber music! One dances to Chopin classics, one George Balanchine ballet, one world premiere. Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 912-234-3378. 1 p.m. $30., $35., $40.

March 21 “CONTACT” Tony Award Musical! Sav. Civic Center. 800-351-7469. 7 p.m. $29., $38., $45.

March 21 “PEKING ACROBATS” breathtaking! H.H. Arts Center. 842-2787. 8 p.m. $31.

March 22 “THE LIVES AND TIMES OF CALLAWASSIE ISLAND FROM 1711-1985” by historian William Behan at the Union Church, 11th St., Port Royal. 524-4333. 7 p.m. FREE.

March 23 DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA starring Patti Austin & Byron Stripling. The “Legend” comes to life! Gaillard Auditorium, Charleston. 722-7667. 8 p.m. $15 - $37.

March 26 “AMERICAN TRADITIONS VOCAL COMPETITION - THE FINALS!” The Festival’s highlight! $10,000 gold medal winner! Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 912-234-3378. 7 p.m. $35., $43., $50.

March 29 - April 3 “THE ACCOUNTS OF LUKE” returns by popular demand! S.C. Repertory Co., Beach City Rd., H.H. 681-5194. Thurs. -Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $18., $22., $20.

March 31 - April 3 “70TH ANNUAL WALKING TOURS OF SAVANNAH” Each day a different area of Historic District with 6 -8 sites of homes & gardens. 912-234-8054. www.savannahtourofhomes.org. Thurs. - Sat. 11-2 p.m., Sun. 1-4. $35., $40.

March 31 - April 23 “RUTHLESS” - and she is only eight years old! with a stage mother ! Main Street Theatre, H.H. 689-6246. Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $15., $20.