Community Calendar

Allan and Gloria will be posting Hilton Head Island area community events here. If you or your organization would like to post an event here, please send an e-mail detailing it with the Name, Location, Time and Date and they will post it as soon as possible.

Please click on the link below to view the Coastal Discovery Museum Calendar or view other island events in the list below.

February 2008

February 1 - 29, 2008
12TH ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION
12th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration sponsored by the Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association (NIBCAA) at various locations. Art Exhibition & Sale, National Freedom Day Celebration, A Celebration of Authors, A Taste of Gullah, an Arts, Crafts & Food Expo, concerts, performances and more. Call 843.689.9314 for information or visit www.gullahcelebration.com.

February 5 - 24, 2008
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S BLACK COFFEE
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. From the mistress of mystery – and Arts Center patron’s most requested playwright, Agatha Christie – comes this thrilling plot-twister featuring her favorite sleuth, the incomparable Hercule Poirot. This time, the wily detective is called to the English country estate of renowned physicist Sir Claude Amory who suspects a member of his household has stolen a secret formula he has created for the ministry of defense. But when the Belgian investigator arrives at the manor, he finds Sir Claude murdered and Poirot now has to solve two mysteries. He does so after many wonderful twists and turns in true Christie tradition. Tickets are $39 for adults; $28 for children. Call 1.888.860.Arts (2787) for more information or Boxoffice@Artshhi.Com or www.artshhi.com..

February 9-10, 2008
HOME SHOW PRESENTED BY HILTON HEAD AREA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Mall At Shelter Cove. Saturday -- 10am-7pm; Sunday -- 12-5 p.m. The Hilton Head Area Home Show is held annually and attended by thousands of consumers throughout Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Beaufort, Savannah and beyond. The Hilton Head Area Home Show offers a unique opportunity for HBA members to display and market their products and services in a venue that is open to the public at no charge. A Tour of Homes, giveaways, free seminars and more will also be offered.
Call Adrianne Bukle 843.681.9240 or Abukle@Hhahba.Com or www.hhahba.com.

February 9, 2008
SYMPHONY IN BLUFFTON: TALES FROM THE EAST
Bluffton High School Auditorium, 12 H.E. Mccracken Circle 8:00pm. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents two of their 2008 concerts – “Tales From The East” and “Carmina Burana” – at the Bluffton High School Auditorium. “Tales from the East” is an Italian Grand Opera set in Japan, the Russian classic that inspired Kismet. “Carmina Burana” is a concert of lusty poems on life love and wine written by medieval scholars. The Bluffton Elementary School Chorus will perform onstage. Tickets: $20 - $40. For more information call Mary Ann Rebish 843.842.2055 or Mrebish@Hhso.Org

February 23, 2008
CHAMBER BALL
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa 2 Grasslawn Ave. 6:00 - 11:00pm. In addition to being an evening of entertainment, dining and dancing, the annual black-tie gala is also the area’s premiere venue for recognizing the talent and efforts of businesses and individuals whose community service and success go “above and beyond.” Awards presented at the ball include the Zonta Woman of the Year, Sue West Educator of the Year, Organization of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Bluffton-Okatie Member of the Year and The Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizen of the Year Award. Tickets for the black-tie gala are $155 for individuals, $310 for couples, $650 for patron couples, $2,200 for a corporate gold table of ten and $3,300 for a corporate platinum table.For more information contact Connie Killmar 843.341.8372 or Ckillmar@Hiltonheadisland.org or www.hiltonheadisland.org.

February 24, 2008
VANLANDINGHAM ROTARY CLUB TELEVISED & ONLINE AUCTION
12:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Donated items of significant value or which are unique are auctioned both live on WTOC Channel 11 as well as on the internet. All other items not represented on television will be auctioned online. To Bid on items via the internet site, link to the auction via www.vlrauction.com. Participants may pre-bid for items online or will call in to bid during the event. Bids are entered into our computer system and shown live on television and online. For more information contact Carol Kavanaugh 843.683.0455 or Ckav311@Aol.Com or www.vlrauction.com.

February 24-25, 2008
ROMANTICS
First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. 8:00pm. Presented by The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Bach favorites, Robert Schumann’s “Symphony No. 2” and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “First Piano Concerto” with pianist Douglas Humphries. For more information call 843.842.2055 or Info@Hhso.Org or www.hhso.org.

February 28, 2008
YOUTH PAINTING CLASSES WITH ARTIST VILAS TONAPE
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina, Black Box Studio 14 Shelter Cove Ln. 4:30-6:30pm. Students will learn to think in paint, color and shape, as they explore the fundamentals of color mixing, paint handling, and keeping brushes and colors bright. This series includes 4 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For ages 8-12. Cost $75. For more information contact Jamie Richey 843.686.3549 X 233 or Jrichey@Artshhi.Com or www.artshhi.com.

February 29-April 25, 2008
CRAYOLA DREAM MAKERS
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina, Walter Greer Gallery 14 Shelter Cove Ln. 10:00am-4:00pm. A selection of the best artwork created by area students participating in the 2007-08 Crayola Dream-Makers’ program. This year’s theme, “Creative Connections with Vocabulary,” features imaginative projects integrating literacy and the visual arts. For more information contact Box Office 843.842.ARTS or Boxoffice@Artshhi.Com or www.artshhi.com.

MARCH 2008

March 2, 2008
KITCHEN PERFORMANCES
Home Tour including local chefs serving their favorite dishes at each home. 11:00 am- 3:00 pm. For more information contact Lori Finger 843.689.9686 or Lorifinger@Mac.Com or www.hiltonheaddance.com.

March 2, 2008
PETER AND THE WOLF
Peter and the Wolf “Peter and the Wolf,” a family concert and instrument petting zoo presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, at Hilton Head High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free for children, $10 for adults. For more information call 843.842.2055 or www.hhsolive.org.

March 3-10, 2008
2008 HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
First Presbyterian Church. 9:00am - 9:00pm. The Hilton Head International Piano Competition, under the auspices of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra host their 13th annual Piano Competition with 20 Pianist ages 18 – 28 from all over the world competing in 4 rounds for $33,000 in prizes and concerts. For more information contact Nina Rodman 843.842.5880 or Nrodman@Hhipc.Org or www.hhipc.org.

March 4, 2008
SMALL BUSINESS WOKSHOP SERIES: "COST EFFECTIVE MARKETING & YOUR SMALL BUSINESS"
Chamber Headquarters, 1 Chamber Drive. Sponsored by Sam's Club. For more information contact Cathy Havens 843.341.8369 or Chavens@Hiltonheadisland.Org or
http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/chamber-of-commerce/member-events/

March 8, 2008
WINEFEST 2008
Shelter Cove Community Park, Shelter Cove Ln. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The East Coast’s Largest Outdoor Public Tasting and Auction. Whether wine is your livelihood, your avocation, your hobby, or just something you'd like to learn more about WineFest is the event that pleases many palates. WineFest’s public tasting provides the opportunity for attendees to taste more than 1000 different wines and to meet, talk with, and learn from some of the world's most knowledgeable wine experts. Tickets $40/person; 6-20 years $5/person; 6 years and under Free. For more information contact 843.686.4944 or
Info@Hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.Com www.hiltonheadhospitality.org.

March 9, 2008
THIRD SUNDAY CONCERT
The Coligny Theatre, One N. Forest Beach Drive. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Christian Tamburr Probably the finest Vibraphonist in the world today. Christian never ceases to dazzle and amaze audiences with his technique, his knowledge, his charisma and his sincere love of jazz. Tickets $20. For more information contact Carole Galli 843.689.9495 or
Gallisings@Aol.Com or www.jazzloversclub.com.

March 10-April 12, 2008
WATER WORKS
Art League Gallery, Pineland Station, Suite 207 430 Wm. Hilton Parkway. 10:00 - 6:00pm. New watercolor paintings by Alexandra Sharma. Art Exhibition with opening reception March 11. For more information contact Gabriele Hoffmann 843.681.2399 or
Gallery@Hhal.Org or www.hhal.org.

March 11-19, 2008
THE CHINA ADVENTURE: A BUSINESS LEADERSHIP TOUR
China is known for a booming economy and its increasing world power. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce invites you to take a closer look on a chance of a lifetime trip. This spring, climb the Great Wall and explore the Chinese marketplace. Participate in a business conference in Beijing. Ponder the Zen tranquility of Shanghai's Yu Gardens. Enter the gates of the Forbidden City for a glimpse of court life when the capital city was known as Peking. Take a tour of the Hangzhou Economic Zone and find out why Marco Polo called it "the most beautiful and luxurious city in the world." The 9-day adventure includes visits to these peerless sites and more. Travel arrangements from JFK International Airport, lodging, and meals are all prearranged and included in the price of the package. Only $1,699 (includes round trip airfare from JFK, accommodations, meals). For more information contact Jessica Gardo 843.341.8377 or
Jgardo@Hiltonheadisland.Org or http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/chamber-of-commerce/china/chinatrip.asp

March 14-15, 2008
HILTON HEAD QUILT FESTIVAL
St. Andrew-By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Avenue. Hilton Head Quilt Festival -- March 14-15, 2008 -- sponsored by Palmetto Quilt Guild of HHI. 10:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission $5. 150 beautiful quilts on display, boutique, silent auction, consignments, vendors, and an opportunity to win a beautiful prize quilt. For more information contact Cynthia Joyner 843.785.3705 or www.palmettoquiltguild.org.

March 15, 2008
GREEN FEST
Oscar Fraser Park. 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Fun, games, refreshments and special guests celebrate HH/Bluffton Schools' Recycling Contest. Learn innovative ways to conserve the beauty of our home towns while having fun. Sponsored by the HH/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2008. For more information contact 843.298.0301 or
Barbaraverhey@Roadrunner.Com

March 15, 2008
YOUTH ARTSFEST
Youth ArtsFest at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. An all-youth festival showcasing the visual and performing arts with music, dance, choral performances, an art exhibit and hands-on art activities. For more information contact 1.888.860-ARTS (2787) or Boxoffice@Artshhi.Com or www.artshhi.com.

March 20, 2008
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Country Club Of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Dr. 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce's monthly event is an opportunity to network with others in the business community in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Complimentary beer, wine and great food. The cost to attend is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call Cathy Havens at 341.8369.

March 21-23, 2008
EASTER BUNNY HAYRIDES
Join us as we explore the wonderful signs of spring throughout the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Join the Easter Bunny for refreshments before the ride. Rides at 3:30pm & 4:45pm. For more information call 843.842.1979 or www.seapines.com.

March 21-23, 2008
EASTER BASKET DELIVERIES
Surprise that special child with a bright and colorful Easter Basket delivered to the child’s home or villa by the Easter Bunny himself. Polaroid photo with the Easter Bunny included. For more information call 843.842.1979 or www.seapines.com.

March 21, 2008
TGI 3RD FRIDAY CELEBRATION
TGI 3rd 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. For more information call 843.815.9522.or www.oldtownbluffton.com.

March 22, 2008
SALTY DOG EASTER EGG EXTRAVAGANZA
Children will gather many eggs, so everyone will leave with smiling faces. Held at the Shelter Cove Veteran's Memorial Park. Event will start at 10:30 SHARP! (Allow time for parking). For more information call 843.681.7273 or www.islandreccenter.org.

March 22, 2008
HARGRAY WINGFEST
11:00am - 6:00pm. A competition of the best wings on the island from local restaurants. Held at Shelter Cove Community Park. For more information call 843.681.7273 or www.islandreccenter.org.

March 23, 2008
SEA PINES EASTER EGG HUNT
11:00am - 4:00pm. Bring the family for the annual Sea Pines Easter Egg Hunt at the Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground. The Easter Bunny will be a part of the festivities. Join us afterward for our new Adult and Teen Easter Egg Hunts for a chance to win great prizes. For more information call 843-842-1979 or www.seapines.com.

March 24-26, 2008
SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS
6:00pm - 10:00pm. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents their annual outdoor “Symphony Under the Stars”, this year a “Hollywood Revue – A Salute to Hollywood”. Bring you own picnic or purchase there. Tables of 10 available under the stas at Shelter Cove Community Park. $60 / tickets available to purchase on website. For more information contact Mary Ann Rebish 843.842.2055 or Mrebish@Hhso.Org or www.hhso.org.

March 29, 2008
THE ISLAND PACKET'S WORLD'S LARGEST YARD SALE
The Island Packet will host the “World's Largest Yard Sale” Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Hilton Head Island High School's parking lot, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, SC. Booth space may be reserved for $50. Exhibitors must provide their own tables and chairs. Yard sale applications can be found online at www.islandpacket.com. The VanLandingham Rotary Club will operate an on-site concession stand during sale hours. Admission is free and open to the public to attend. For more information, call Beth Patton at The Island Packet, (843)706-8180.

March 29, 2008
ARCHITECTS' SELETED PREVIEW OF HOMES
Tour of custom designed residences by local architects. Cost $30. For more information
contact Hilton Head Architectural & Construction Administrators 843.689.9982 or
Hiltonheadhometour@Yahoo.Com or www.hiltonheadhometour.org.

March 29, 2008
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY SPRING GALA
6:00pm - 11:00pm. The Spring Gala returns. One of the island's premiere social events features lively auction of luxury vacations and silent auction of fine wines and merchandise. Black tie evening is capped by professional entertainment. Sponsord by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry. For more information call 843.689.3646.

March 30, 2008
CAROLINA SPRING FLING
6:00pm - 10:00pm. This inaugural event will be a Shag Dance for the benefit of CODA and CAPA charities. Oscar Rivers and Company will provide the Beach Music. The event will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Bring a date, or come alone. Tickets ($75 per person) may be purchased online at www.carolinaspringfling.com. For more information contact Pamela Ovens 843.785.2767 or Sail@Schooner.Net or www.carolinaspringfling.com.


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Allan & Gloria LaCoe
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16 Shelter Cove Lane • P.O. Box 21326 • Hilton Head, SC 29926
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