This month long art exhibit kicks off the Celebration with an opening reception on Friday, February 1, 6- 8 p.m.featuring a live auction and boasts a diverse display of original paintings, woodcarvings, burnt woodcraft, sweet grass baskets and sculpture by contemporary and emerging artists from the Low Country.
Opening Reception with Live Auction – $10 Donation Requested
Regular Exhibit Hours, Feb. 2 – Feb. 29, Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m., – 4 p.m.
Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC
A Taste of Gullah – Hilton Head, South Carolina
Help yourself to a sumptuous serving of island culture with a side of Gullah history, art and music. Presented in partnership with the Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association, this festival will include storytelling, gospel singing and a mouthwatering menu of barbecued chicken, gumbo and pork sandwiches. Call 888.860.2787 for more information, or click here for directions. Saturday, February 9, 2008
Birding Trips – Huntington Beach State Park
Bird watching, or birding, is a hobby most anyone can enjoy, & SC is a premier destination for bird enthusiasts. Considered by many to be the state’s best birding spot, wintertime here yields some of the best sightings of all! Perry Nugent leads a search for loons, grebes, gannets, shorebirds & more. A registered & paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 & under. Pre-registration required. Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters Age: 12 & up. Fee: $21/$17 CCR Discount
Course # 17255 Sat Jan 19 7:00am-4:00pm. Pre-registration is required for all programs and some special events.
Please call (843) 795-4FUN or visit www.ccprc.com to register for programs and events.
Tradition Hilton Head Selected as Location for HGTV’s First Green Home
HARDEEVILLE, S.C., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Tradition Hilton Head,, a distinctive 5,300-acre, sustainable master-planned community near the resort city of Hilton Head Island, SC, has been selected as the site for HGTV’s first “green home”.Being selected as the location for HGTV’s first green home is truly an honor,” said Tradition Hilton Head’s president, David Page. “Our involvement with the HGTV Green Home allows us to showcase our environmental commitment while demonstrating techniques people can use in their homes to conserve natural resources.”
Quilt Festival – Hilton Head, South Carolina
 This biennial quilt festival features 150 beautiful quilts, a silent auction, consignments, vendors and an opportunity to win a quilt. It takes place March 14-15, 2008, so mark your calendars. This is a judged exhibition of quilts created by our local quilt artists. See why quilt art has skyrocketed in popularity, and enjoy traditional quilt art. The workmanship and creativity incorporated into these quilts is well worth the trip. For more information, visit the Palmetto Quilt Guild Festival Website.
St Andrews by the Sea Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC