Celebrating the vibrant arts scene in Beaufort, Port Royal, and the Sea Islands. This section features visual arts, performances, local galleries, festivals, cultural events, creative heritage, artist profiles, and community arts programming. It highlights how arts and culture enrich life along the South Carolina Lowcountry coast.
The Beaufort Film Society (BFS) brings its popular Shorts at High Noon film series to the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7, and continuing each Wednesday through Nov. 18, 2026.
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Shore Notes A Cappella Chorus welcomes five new members following its summer singing camp. The new members are, front row from left, Diane Ehrmann, Debra Schutz, and Tammy Goins; Back row from left, Emmy Carroll and Mary-Iris Taylor.
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When was the last time you floated on cloud nine? If it’s been a while, then come to the performance of singer and actress Nicole Henry, whose captivating beauty of both voice and stage presence will carry you into the stratosphere.
Jazz and more: Experience the magic of Nicole Henry Read More »
If Cherimie Weatherford had her way, the hallways inside 1407 King Street in Beaufort would be talking. They would be chatting about the history of not just the county employees who worked inside this one story former county administrative building but abuzz with stories expressing the rich history of the community where it sits. This is the part of Beaufort where previously enslaved people settled and became homeowners during and following the Civil War.
The Art of Collaboration: King Street Arts Center welcomes the public Read More »
Fuel & Fire Port Royal Cigar Bar will host the inaugural Fuel & Fire Festival, a two-day celebration of live music, premium cigars, craft beverages, and community, on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 705 Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
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It’s almost time! Cracker is set to appear Sunday, Sept. 6, at Shellring Sunset Sessions at Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal.
Music Roundup: Cracker set to rock Port Royal Read More »
Robert L. Gwaltney brings decades of nonprofit leadership to the Beaufort organization By Delayna EarleyThe Island News Four years ago, Robert L. Gwaltney came to Beaufort as a writer with
Award-winning Southern writer takes helm of Pat Conroy Literary Center Read More »
The makers of the documentary “The Art of Believing” held a screening and a question-and-answer session with the three artists featured in the film on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at The Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
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Visiting the current exhibition of work by South Carolina folk artist Bruce Ingram at the Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum is like watching a wonderful short story collection unfold while listening to a playlist of exquisitely reflective songs.
In My Blood: The art of Bruce Ingram Read More »
The Freedman Arts District has announced the appointment of Sara Miller as its new Director of Development, bringing nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and event management experience to the organization’s growing mission, according to a media release.
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