The Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort will host a “Blues and Brews” night during its next ‘First Fridays’ event October 7, beginning at 4 p.m. In addition to an expanded farmer’s market and arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, the event will feature live music by blues artist Jeff Norwood and various craft beer offerings. ‘First Fridays’ events are part of an ongoing event and entertainment series that is free to attend and organized by the merchants of The Habersham Marketplace.
Blues artist Jeff Norwood is a South Carolina native who can be found performing weekly throughout the Southeastern United States.
The “Blues and Brews”  event schedule is as follows:
• Expanded Farmer’s Market: 4-7 p.m.
• Live Local Music: 4-5:30 p.m.; Jeff Norwood, 6- 9 p.m.
• Kid’s activities, including Jumpin Jaxx bouncer and outdoor games: 5-8 p.m.
• Craft brews and specialty food available for purchase from Habersham Marketplace restaurants and regional vendors and  distributors.
• The grand opening ceremony for Pearls Before Noon, an antique store featuring affordable antiques, vintage and one-of-a-kind finds: 5:45 p.m.
• The Habersham Green Committee will “resale” books: 4-9 p.m. This book sale fundraiser will offset the 2012 Earth Day activities.
The Habersham Marketplace is at 13 Market St., off of Joe Frazier Road.