Beaufort student performs with Andrea Bocelli
As one of the more than 50 Belmont University orchestra students and members of the student performance group Chorale, Beaufort’s Kimberly Rauscher experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Oct. 16, when she performed with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at Belmont’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tenn.
The students accompanied Bocelli and an all-star lineup of guest artists, including Trisha Yearwood, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, during a special concert celebrating the launch of Belmont’s historic $700 million “Hope Transforms” campaign.
“This was a truly transformative experience for our students,” said Christopher Fashun, Belmont’s director of orchestras. “There are very few schools that provide this kind of access to undergrads. You just don’t see students — sometimes even in their first or second year – getting to collaborate with professionals at this level. That’s just not normal.”
AFSGB hosting reception for Charleston artist Sisco
Charleston based artist Deborah Sisco, will be introduced at the opening reception hosted by Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort (AFSGB) on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, from 5:30 until 7 p.m.
An exhibit of her artwork, “Between the Stillness and Disappearance,” will be on display at the Performing Arts Center of USCB in Beaufort until Dec. 22, 2025. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m., to 6 p.m., and on weekends during performances (check the USCB Center for the Arts website for schedule at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/).
Promotional events continue for Seldons’ new book
Promotional events are still ongoing this fall for the new book by Beaufort’s Cele and Lynn Seldon, “100 Things to Do in the Lowcountry Before You Die.”
The book completes a trilogy for Reedy Press following the bestsellers “100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die” and “100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die.”
The new book explores all of the great things to see, do, eat, and buy between Charleston and Savannah, including Edisto Island, Walterboro, Beaufort, Yemassee, Ridgeland, Hardeeville, Bluffton, Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, and more.
Upcoming events include:
Thursday, Nov. 6 – Book Signing: Grayco Holiday Open House, 136 Sea Island Parkway, 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7 – Book Signing: First Friday at Nevermore Books, 910 Port Republic Street, 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 17 – Book Talk and Signing: Libraries for Kids International, The Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 843-683-4100 or email tamela.maxim@libraries4kids.org for reservations.
Thursday, Nov. 20 – Book Signing and Fundraiser: SOBA Art School, 8 Church Street, Old Town Bluffton, 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 – Book Signing: Tacaron, 6983 Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5 – Book Signing: Night on the Town at Oyster Cay Collection, 917 Bay Street, 5 to 7 p.m.
USCB Chamber Music opens season Nov. 9
The first concert of USCB Chamber Music’s 46th season is at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, in the downtown historic district.
For concert, artist, event, OLLI, and ticket information, go to www.uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-521-3107, Monday through Friday.
Shrimp City Slim returning to Hop Dog
Shrimp City Slim (Gary Erwin) is returning to Hop Dog (223 Scott Street) for two dates in November. He will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 21.
Shrimp City Slim plays world piano blues and original songs from Charleston. You can learn more about him at www.shrimpcityslim.com.
USCB Center For The Arts showing ‘Wicked’
The USCB Center For The Arts is showing the movie “Wicked” at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16. All seats are $8.
Society of Bluffton Artists 2025 Holiday Market open
The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) is celebrating the season of giving and creativity with its Annual Holiday Market, open through Sunday, Dec. 28 at the SOBA Art Gallery in Old Town Bluffton.
Each year, SOBA transforms its featured artist room into a cheerful boutique bursting with handcrafted treasures made by local artists. Visitors will find paintings, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, prints, photography, cards, stained glass, and wood art — plus festive décor and giftable pieces that showcase the heart of Bluffton’s creative spirit.
“This event truly captures the warmth and joy of our community,” said Karen Richards, President of SOBA. “Every ornament, painting, or piece of pottery tells a story. When you shop at the Holiday Market, you’re not just buying a gift, you’re supporting local artists and spreading a little Lowcountry cheer.”
The Holiday Market is open during SOBA’s regular gallery hours:
- Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coastal Discovery Museum highlights Hilton Head’s legendary Round Table Artists
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, opens a retrospective exhibition, “It’s Thursday! Artists of the Round Table,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12, celebrating 15 prominent local artists who gathered weekly at The Red Piano Gallery from the 1970s through 1994 to share ideas and projects that nurtured Hilton Head Island’s growing art community. The exhibit will be on view through March 23, 2026.
The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13.
This retrospective brings together approximately 80 works from private collections and new museum acquisitions. The Artists of the Round Table include Aldwyth, Ralph Ballantine, Joe Bowler, Danielle DeMers, Joe DeMers, Ray Ellis, Elizabeth Grant, Walter Greer, Tua Hayes, Katy Hodgman, Louanne LaRoche, Allen Palmer, Marge Parker, George Plante, and Coby Whitmore.
The museum is offering free curator’s tours of the exhibit on the following dates: Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m.; and Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m.
