February 1 - 28, 2012
Coastal Discover Museum
Coastal Discover Museum has tours,walks, exhibits and programs of all kinds about the Lowcountry almost every day. Contact them or visit the website to learn more.
70 Honey Horn Drive
843-689-6767

Febuary 7 - 26, 2012
Lend Me A Tenor Presented by the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
This fast paced screwball comedy was a winner of two Tony Awards, Time Out New York called Lend Me a Tenor, "The most howlingly funny laugh machine to hit Broadway in years!"
14 Shelter Cove Lane
8PM Tuesday - Saturday
2PM Sunday Matinee and 7PM Performance 2/19 & 2/26
843-842-2787

Febuary 11, 2012
A Taste of Gullah
Come celebrate Native Island heritage and culture and experience all things Gullah. Feed your tummy with lip-smacking Lowcountry specialties, such as barbecue ribs, conch stew, shrimp and grits, rice & beans and okra gumbo. And feed your spirit with a full plate of storytelling, gospel music and crafts.
3:30 - 5:30PM
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-842-2787

February 16 - 28, 2012
"The Cocktail Hour" presented by SC Repertory Theater
A.R. Gurney's play about John returning to his family's house, bringing with him a new play which he has written about them. His purpose is to obtain their permission to proceed with production, but his wealthy, very proper parents are cautious from the outset. Their confrontation takes place during the ritual of the cocktail hour, and as the martinis flow so do the recriminations and revelations, both funny and poignant.
Nightly Performances 8PM
Matinees 2PM
136 Beach City Road
843-342-2057

FEBRUARY 25
The Red Apron Chili Cookoff sanctioned by the International Chili Society (proceeds to benefit Bluffton Self Help) - at the Tanger II Outlet Center, Hilton Head. Activities from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Watch cooks from around the southeast compete for big prizes! Sample chili throughout the day and help choose the People's Choice winner! Take advantage of Tanger II store and restaurant specials. Beer available on site to adulst with proper ID. Spectator Entry Fee is $10 (with donation of one bag of non-perishable food) or $15 (without food donation). Want to cook? Visit www.blufftonselfhelp.org/chili for more info and downloadable entry form.

March 1, 2012 to March 31,2012
Coastal Discovery Museum
Coastal Discover Museum has tours,walks, exhibits and programs of all kinds about the Lowcountry almost every day. Contact them or visit the website to learn more.
70 Honey Horn Drive
843-689-6767

March 1, 2012 to March 4, 2012
"The Cocktail Hour" presented by SC Repertory Theatre
A.R. Gurney's play about John returning to his family's house, bringing with him a new play which he has written about them. His purpose is to obtain their permission to proceed with production, but his wealthy, very proper parents are cautious from the outset. Their confrontation takes place during the ritual of the cocktail hour, and as the martinis flow so do the recriminations and revelations, both funny and poignant.
Nightly Performances 8PM
Matinees 2PM
136 Beach City Road
843-342-2057

March 2, 2012
The Acting Company Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors
For the first time ever – and for one night only - Shakespeare comes to the Arts Center stage. Celebrate the Bard with this exciting production of one of Shakespeare’s most farcical plays. Slapstick, puns and wordplay prevail in this story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth.
843-342-2057

March 10, 2012
Winefest- Join in one of the largest outdoor wine tasting events on the East Coast
Event features 400+ wines, entertainment, a live and silent auction, a Waiter's Race, Bartenders Challenge, and Outdoor Gourmet Pavilion which features cooking demonstrations by local chefs. Food samplings from Island restaurants will be available for additional purchase.
More details to come
$40 includes 2012 tasting glass
Noon - 4:00PM
Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn Drive
843-686-4944

March 11, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Parade
TBD, Check back for future details.

March 12, 2012
Celtic Crossroads
Your St. Patrick's Day fun starts at Celtic Crossroads, a unique Irish music experience. Seven traditional Irish artists combine classic Irish rhythms, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz at this family show. A rollicking show featuring plenty of world-class musicians and a smattering of Irish dance, Celtic Crossroads is an Irish treat.
8PM
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove
843-842-2787

March 17, 2012 to March 31, 2012
"Driving Miss Daisy" presented at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Written by 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winner Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy explores the evolving relationship of an elderly Southern Jewish widow and her African American driver in this heartfelt ode to friendship and the bonds of aging together.
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-842-2787

March 17, 2012
Hilton Head Choral Society Presents, featuring the Vienna Choir Boys
Saturday, March 17, 8pm at Holy Family Catholic Church
Vienna, Austria comes to Hilton Head Island with a return visit from the Vienna Choir Boys. Known for their clarity of sound, diversity of repertoire, humor and musical excellence the HHCS is excited and proud to host this internationally acclaimed choral ensemble. When the Vienna Choir Boys were here in 2006 they played to a standing-room-only audience and we anticipate they will be just as popular in 2012. We’ve even kept the 2006 prices in place for 2012 to make this exceptional musical opportunity affordable to our HHI audience.
Ticket info: Preferred seating $35, available on line at hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or by phone 843-341-3818. General Admission $30, available at Burke's Pharmacy, Hilton Head Plantation; Pretty Papers & Gifts, Wexford Place; Christie's Hallmark, Barnes & Noble Center and Belfair Towne Center; Markel's, Kittie's Crossing; at the door on night of performance.

March 24, 2012
Wingfest at Shelter Cove Park
Local Restaurants Cook Up Their Best Wings, Live Music, Kid Zone. Come Vote for Your Favorite Wing! All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund.
Shelter Cove Park
11:00AM-6:00PM
$5 Admission - 12 & Under Free
Food Sold Separately
843-681-7273

March 30, 2012
Hilton Head Choral Society Masterworks concert, "The Magic of Mozart"
Friday, March 30, 8pm at First Presbyterian Church
Revel in the magic of Mozart when the HHCS chorus, orchestra and soloists present Missa Solemnis in C. The last piece of church music the composer wrote before leaving Salzburg and moving permanently to Vienna, Mozart followed the archbishop’s request to “make it as brief as possible.” In addition to this short musical gem, the evening repertoire will feature the sparkling Regina Coeli, choruses from three Mozart operas and some very charming Austrian folk dances.
Ticket info: Preferred seating $25, available on line at hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or by phone 843-341-3818. General Admission $20, available at Burke's Pharmacy, Hilton Head Plantation; Pretty Papers & Gifts, Wexford Place; Christie's Hallmark, Barnes & Noble Center and Belfair Towne Center; Markel's, Kittie's Crossing; at the door on night of performance.

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