October Events in Beaufort, Savannah, Hilton Head and beyond
Oct. 1 – 25 “CABARET” H.H. Arts Center, 842-2787 $41-51 Oct. 1 – 25 CHARLESTON’S HOUSE AND GARDENS TOUR. Self-guided walking tours, your choice of 15 different streets, 2-5 p.m. or 7-10 p.m. 722-4630 $45
Oct. 1 – 30 “HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!” Songs from 40 films! Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat., Sun. 3 p.m. Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. 912-233-7764 $35 (Seniors 33, Coupon 32, Kids 16)
Oct. 1 – Jan. 10 “DUTCH UTOPIA: AMERICAN ARTISTS IN HOLLAND 1880-1914”. Telfair Museum, includes lectures, tours. 912-790-8800 (telfair.org). Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission varies.
Oct. 2 SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. Performing the spectacular Verdi’s “REQUIEM MASS” in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 E. Harris St., Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 $35
Oct. 2 – 4 ANNUAL “OKTOBERFEST” ON SAVANNAH RIVERFRONT. German food, crafts, games, oom-pah! Fireworks! Fri., Sat. 9 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 912-234-0295 Free
Oct. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 “DECADENT DIVAS” The Charleston Ballet celebrates the world’s greatest female vocalists— Piaf, Holiday, Streisand and others. 477 King St. Fri., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 843-723-7334 $30
Oct. 4 “GARDENS FOR GARDENERS” 12 private gardens on Folly Island Beach, SC. Self-guided walking/ driving tours. 12-4 p.m. 843-579-9922 $45 includes reception
Oct. 5 H.H. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Marina Lomazov, 1998 winner, performs two Russian concertos. Grand finale: “Pictures at an Exhibition”. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian. 842-2055 $20, 30, 40
Oct. 8 “I LOVE A PIANO” by Irving Berlin. 7:30 p.m. Sav. Civic Center. 912-651-6554 $30, 40, 50
Oct. 8 “PECHA KUCHA Night!” 7 p.m. at The Shed in Port Royal, Parris Ave. (pknbeaufort.com) A showcase presenting artists, architects & the culinary unique and elite, each showing 20 slides of their creative processes and gems. Free
Oct. 8 THE PINK PARTINI PARTY! Music, appetizers, door prizes. Drink specials. Free Outside at the Shore House at H.H. Oceanfront Resort. 5:30-7:30. 842-7465
Oct. 9 – Nov. 8 “GUYS AND DOLLS” Main St. Theatre, H.H. Fri., Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 689-6246 $20, 15, 10.
Oct. 10 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA--LIVE! “TOSCA” Regal Savannah Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. 912-961- 1535. Tickets: metopera.org $22, or at cinema $20
Oct. 10 ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Honey Horn Plantation, H.H. 12-4 p.m. Ticket good for endless chili samples! Hot dogs, ice cream & cash bar. For $10 tickets: jim@gantfamily.com
Oct. 10 EMORY CAMPBELL discusses growing up on Hilton Head and the Gullah Geechee Corridor. 12 p.m. First Presbyterian in Beaufort, North/Church streets. Hosted by Beaufort County Historical Society. 785-2767 Free
Oct. 11 “WAR BONDS: THE SONGS AND LETTERS OF WORLD WAR II” A multi-media, living history cabaret— 22 period songs, actual veterans’ letters, headline news, war-time memories. USC Beaufort Performing Arts, 801 Carteret St. 3 p.m. 521-4145 $30, 35, 40
Oct. 15, 18 THE BEAUFORT ORCHESTRA “TWO FIFTHS OF BEETHOVEN” Concerto #5 “Emperor” Daniel Adni, piano Symphony #5. USC Beaufort Performing Arts, 801 Carteret St. Thurs. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 1-877-548-3237 $30
Oct. 18 “CHAMBER MUSIC HILTON HEAD” (cmhh.org) Low Country Presbyterian, Simmonsville Rd, Bluffton. (Students to age 15 and their parents are invited, free, to the “Kids Pre-Concert” at 2:45 and the full concert. 681- 9969 $20
Oct . 18 – 25 BLUFFTON ARTS AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. com. Blessing of the Fleet, seafood luncheon, boat tours, book signings, “Pop an Oyster with Champagne” dine-around, Street Fests, Iron Chef Challenge, Seafood Extravaganza, fireworks! Schedules and prices: 815-6278 & website.
Oct. 22 – Nov. 8 “MARY’S WEDDING” The bride-to-be and Charlie inhabit each other’s dreams. With an ocean between them, their strong bond is tested while WWI clouds loom. S.C. Repertory Co. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.342- 2057 $22-28
Oct. 23 FESTIVAL INVITATIONAL CONCERT – the Lowcountry’s top choristers return! Hosted by the Hilton Head Choral Society.org. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Ave., H.H. 341-3818 $20
Oct. 23, 24 “FALL FESTIVAL OF HOUSES AND GARDENS” (historicbeaufort.org) and ART WALK (guildofbeaufortgalleries. com). Prices online.
Oct. 23 – Nov. 8 “FROST/NIXON” embarks upon the 1977 television interviews and the infamous Watergate Scandal. 8 p.m. Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., Charleston. 843-722-4487. Thur.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $25, seniors 22.25
Oct. 24 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA—LIVE! “AIDA” Regal Savannah Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. 912-961-1535. Tickets: metopera.org, $22 or at cinema $20.
Oct. 24 “CELTIC CROSSROADS”—a dazzling fusion of traditional Irish, gypsy, bluegrass, jazz & dance percussion! Lucas Theatre.com, 32 Abercorn St., Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 $24, 27, 37
Oct. 25, 26 “WILD ABOUT HARRY” A special musical tribute to Harry James by the H.H. Symphony Orchestra, featuring Tony Scodwell, Bob Alberti & Lynn Roberts. 8 p.m.. First Presbyterian, H.H. 842-2055 $20,30,40
Oct. 27 MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY, “one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe!” 7:30 p.m.. Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun St., Charleston. 843-571- 7755 Balc. $25, 54, 75, 99
Oct. 31, Nov. 1 OTTAWA Farms.com. Country fun! Hayrides, tractor races, crafts, games, food, pumpkins! Music: bluegrass, country, Elvis, gospel. Square dancers, cloggers. Sat. 9-6, Sun. 1-6. 912-748-3035 $5 (6 & under, free)
The 5th annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held in the charming and eclectic historic district of Bluffton, well known for its quirky art community and natural river beauty. This year the festival will include schedule art happenings at each of the 7 Old Town Bluffton Galleries. The week will conclude with a 2-day Fine Arts and Fine Crafts market Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25.
Gallery events include:
Monday Oct, 19 – Pluff Mudd Gallery Calhoun Street – 757-2633
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Diane Dean is an award winning Mixed Media and Encaustic artist will demonstrate both encaustic and mixed media.
11:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. Laura Cody, an accomplished artist in both oil and pastel will be on hand working on the gallery porch.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Lynda K. Potter will do a painting exhibit and discuss her work.
Tuesday, Oct 20 – Maye River Gallery Calhoun Street - 757-2633
10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Hilton Head artist, Kathy Tortorella, known for her classically rendered landscapes of the Lowcountry, will be working plein air.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bobsy Simes, whose goal, as an oil painter, will also be demonstrating.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Marci Tressel, an award-wining fine art photographer, portrait, and pet photographer will talk about her work.
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Jewelry artist Susan Knight loves the interplay of hammer, torch, saw and various metals to express herselfwill be demonstration her techniques.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Joyce Nagel, painter and instructor inspired by the Lowcountry will both demonstrate and discuss her work.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Demonstration of weaving by Carrol Kay. Carrol, an accomplished weaver and bead artist, Also Tuesday, Oct 20 - Society of Bluffton Artists – Boundary Street- 757-6586
Throughout the day:
Dee Johnson, past President of SoBA who also exhibits in Hilton Head and Beaufort will demonstrate. As well as Caren Calafati, Caren is a multitalented “arts person”, stage, voice and painter.
Wednesday, Oct 21 - The Filling Station – 263-4796
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sculptor David Musial. Musial’s paintings, drawings, caricatures and sculptures can be seen around the area
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Painter Kelly Graham will demonstrate his techniques of creating Lowcountry scenes.
Thursday, Oct 22 – Old Town Vintage Posters - 837-3311
11:00am to 5:00pm - Grand Opening - “David Klein Travel Poster Exhibit” Wine & Cheese will be served, open to the public, exhibit includes approx. 50 travel posters dating from 1897 to 1970’s.
Friday, October 23 - Four Corners – May River Road – 757-8185
Four Corners will celebrate the Arts and Seafood Festival by hosting a presentation by long time eco tour guide and photographer Howard Costa.
Oct 19 – 23 – Jacob Preston Studio Jacob Preston will be working at his pottery craft in the old Bluffton Tabernacle on Church Street.
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