January Events in Beaufort, Savannah, Hilton Head and beyond
*Wheelchair accessible event.*
*Jan 13 "ROMEO AND JULIET" performed by the State Ballet of Russia 7:30 at Sav. Civic Center 912-561-6554 $27.50, 38, 48.50
*Jan 14 A ballet with attitude! "COMPLEXIONS", founded by former Alvin Ailey members to create an exciting vision of human movement. 7 pm at Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun St. (charlestonconcert.org)843-727-1216 $16-62
*Jan 14,15 PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE A world renowned company performing classic and contemporary. 8 pm HH Arts Center, 842-2787 $55
*Jan 16 "THE CLARINET REVOLUTION" Featuring solist Jose Franch-Ballestor performing Mozart, Bach, Haydn. John Morris Russell conducts the HH Orchestra. 8 pm First Presbyterian Church 842-2055 $20,30,40
*Jan 17 - 29 S.C. Repertory Company presents "THE BARISTAS." The relationships of two couples at a Lowcountry resort. "A screamingly funny and thoughtful play!" Tues-Sat, 8 pm, Sun. 2 pm 342-2057 $30 (seniors $28)
Jan 19-22 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY at the Savannah Civic Center Arena! To reserve: mention "BASH" on ETIX.com, or 1-800-351-7469, or at Civic Box Office to get $10 price. 19th 7:30, 20th 10 am, 7:30; 21st 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm; 22nd 1 pm, 5 pm. Without "BASH",the Loge & Balcony are $20.
*Jan 20-29 "GREASE" – the perfect show to highlight our favorite performers at Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. 8 pm on 20, 21, 27, 28. 3 pm on 22, 28, 29. 912-233-7764 $37.45 (w/coupon $34.45, kids $18.19)
*Jan 21 METROPOLITAN OPERA-LIVE! "ENCHANTED ISLAND" 1:00-4:30 at Cinemark, Bluffton. 727-2859 $22
*Jan 22 MARVIN HAMLISCH, composer with 3 Oscars, 4 Grammys, 4 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and a Tony! Presenting his program "The American Songbook." 3 pm. Georgia Southern University Performing Arts, Statesboro. 912-478-7999 $35
*Jan 23 CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTON performs on Hilton Head Island! Music for Flutes, Bassoon and Harpsichord! 7:30 at All Saints Episcopal, 3001 Meeting St. 763-4941 to reserve. Or pay there $20.
*Jan 26 Lunch with AUTHOR SERIES: Jessica Speart's latest book, "WINGED OBSESSION, THE PURSUIT OF THE WORLD'S MOST NOTORIOUS BUTTERFLY SMUGGLER" is not fiction! She'll describe that illegal trading during the 12:00 lunch at the Dockside Restaurant, Port Royal. Reserve: 521-4147 $42
Jan 28 OYSTER ROAST to support Bluffton Rotary Club. 5-8 pm at Bluffton Oyster Factory on Wharf St. includes chili, hot dogs, brauts, fries. Bar available. 705-9676 in advance $25. At door, tickets $30.
*Jan 30 "A SERENADE OF STRINGS" Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra with Bohuslav Rattay also conducting Barber's "Adagio for Strings" and featuring Edisher Savitsky performing Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1. 8 pm First Presbyterian, HH 842-2055 $20,30,40
*Mon-Fri Tour this KAZOO MUSEUM! Make your own Kazoo at this 6,500 sq.ft factory! Five Kazoo attachments available, including, "Kazoobie", the award-winning electric Kazoo and "Wazoo" with the trumpet feature! "Kazoogle" and "Wazoogle" also at the Gift Shop. 30 min. tours 10 am and 3 pm. 12 John Galt Rd., Beaufort. 982-6387(kazoos. com) Pay there for tour $4.
Feb. 6 "RIVERDANCE" Savannah Civic Center 7:30 912-651-6554 $37,52,67. Feb 7-26 "LEND ME A TENOR" "The most howlingly funny laugh-machine to hit Broadway in years!" 2 and 8 pm, HH Arts Center 842-2787 $39-44.
Feb 12 "COOKS AND BOOKS" 11:30-3 pm, Westin Resort and Spa, HH. Unlimited gourmet food! Watch a heated chef's competition! Vote for your favorite tasting. Mingle with many Southern authors. Sonny Dixon of Channel 11 is the M.C. That's all included in admission: $15 in advance, $20 at door. 815-6616. Tickets at Markels, Bluffton, or Burke's Pharmacy, Main St., HH. (or online lowcountryliteracy.org)
Jan. 13 STATE BALLET THEATRE OF RUSSIA presents S. Prokofiev's "ROMEO AND JULIET" - a ballet in two acts. 7:30 pm Savannah Civic Center 912-6556 $25-45
Jan. 14 "COMPLEXIONS" – a ballet with attitude! Founded by former Alvin Ailey members to create an exciting vision of human movement. 7 pm at Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun St. charleston concerts.org 843-727-1216 $16-62
Feb. 7 – 26 "LEND ME A TENOR" – the audience is waiting! "The most howlingly funny laugh machine to hit Broadway in years!" 2 pm & 8 pm at the Hilton Head Arts Center 842-2787 $39-44