Beaufort Harbormasters celebrate 15 years with Irish songs: The Beaufort Harbormasters and Belles are celebrating a belated St. Patrick’s Day song fete and The Harbormasters Fifteenth Anniversary. A rousing, melodic tribute to all who have made it possible for the past 15 years of harmonious fun and song. Plus a tip of the hat and a top o’ the morning to the Emerald Isle. Hear familiar tunes from ole Ireland and Harbormaster hits from past shows. All performed in four-part harmony Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 29 at 3 p.m. at the Beaufort High School Auditorium. Tickets are available through www.beaufortharbormasters.org.
Four-part harmony, commonly called “Barbershop” is a truly American art form tracing its history back to the early 19th century. Come and enjoy an American treasure and enjoy the evening with ringing chords. For more information, contact Gary Gebhardt at 843-368-6544.
Springtime Art Bliss: Springtime Art Bliss sale in the garden at the Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St., will be held Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring original, whimsical, primitive artwork by Benton Lutz plus a wondrous selection of frames, prints, mirrors, and vintage Japanese household items. Visit www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com.
The Honeycutters at Fripp: Fripp Friends of Music presents another extraordinary musical experience, as The Honeycutters, an original country roots band from Asheville, N.C., come to the Lowcountry on Sunday, March 30 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island.. For the better part of a decade, this group has been playing heartfelt Americana, “organically grown” around the songs of lead singer Amanda Anne Platt. Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 for students. All attendees receive an entry pass at the gate and are invited to join the artists at a catered event following the performance. Call 843-838-6655 or visit www.islc.net/friendsofmusic.
Lecture and Short Film Series: The Ongoing Pursuit lecture and short film series resumes at ARTworks on March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. and March 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. This month’s topic is “Art & Interiors”, participants will be asked to bring a photo of an environment they’d like to change. Different approaches for interior design and materials will be discussed. Visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com, or call 843-379-2787 or stop by ARTworks at 2127 Boundary Street in the Beaufort Town Center shopping plaza.
USCB Center for the Arts asking for photos: USCB Center for the Arts will present the play, “A Piece of My Heart” by Shirley Lauro on May 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and May 18 at 3 p.m. The play follows the true stories of six young women and their service during the Vietnam War. Director Gail Westerfield is asking Beaufort County women who served during the conflict to send her photos of themselves taken during that time with their name and where they served to be used in a slideshow while audiences are seated. Send your photos in jpg format to bhargrov@uscb.edu, or mail to Bonnie Hargrove, Director, USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902.
