1.<strong> Hobey Ford @ ARTworks</strong> for one show <strong>June 29</strong>th @ 6pm, as part of the Beaufort County Public Library's "World Tales" Hobey's intricate shadow puppetry work and creation of the original rod puppets, the "Foamies", have earned him a place on stages across the world. Hobey's performances incorporate a variety of puppetry styles including Bunraku, rod, marionettes, "Foamies", and shadow puppetry. <!--more-->Hobey adapts folk tales from various cultures for many of his performances, always adding a special "Golden Rod" twist. He uses his own voice to create characters and sound effects, tell stories, and sing. <a href="http://www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org/">www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org</a> in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort SC 29902.

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2. <strong>Kazoos on Vacation</strong>: Rick Hubbard's hit family show of Music, Comedy, and Fun @ ARTworks where your kids are the stars and kazoos are free! Tuesdays at 7:30, <strong>June 28- August 2</strong>. Doors open at 7pm, adults $10, kids $5. Info &amp; reservations <a href="file://localhost/tel/843-379-2787">843-379-2787</a>, <a href="http://www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org/">www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org</a> in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort 29902...because we're on vacation!

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3. <strong>Clay on Thursdays</strong> @ ARTworks with Trevor Foster. Learn basic techniques or refine your skills &amp; explore new techniques. <strong>June 9-July 14</strong>: handbuilding 10am-noon, and wheelthrown from 1:15 to 3:15, or 6 to 8pm. Glazes and firing are included: $125 plus $25 per 25lbs of clay. <a href="mailto:thealligatorhunter@hotmail.com">thealligatorhunter@hotmail.com</a>, <a href="file://localhost/tel/803-707-5961">803-707-5961</a>, ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

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4. update- the grand prize is announced:

<strong>Grand Prize is $1000 and a Street Music on Paris Avenue concert in Spring 2012: </strong>

Beaufort's Best Hidden Talent Competition @ ARTworks registering now. Jam, sing, strum, strut, yodel and bang a gong— perform your best on stage, and you might be declared Beaufort's Best Hidden Talent 2012! All ages any every groups size should apply, no matter where you live. <strong>Sign up by Friday, July 1</strong>, get details at <a href="http://www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org/">www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org</a>, <a href="file://localhost/tel/843-379-2787">843-379-2787</a>, and at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Check out these images from the 2010 preliminaries: <a href="http://bit.ly/BeaufortTalentTryOuts2010">http://bit.ly/BeaufortTalentTryOuts2010</a>

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