<b>Coastal Stage Productions holding auditions for ‘Streetcar’</b>

Coastal Stage Productions has put out a casting call for its next production, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” directed by Luke Cleveland.

Auditions are set for Sept. 4-5 at 7 p.m. each night at 100 Sea Island Parkway in Beaufort. Auditionees will be required to present a prepared monologue from a text of their choosing and must be prepared to read excerpts from the play. They also should bring a list of potential rehearsal date conflicts, a headshot, and a list of theater experience, if applicable.

Performance dates are Nov. 16-18, Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, and Dec. 8.

For more information and character descriptions, contact Cleveland at luke.coastalstage@gmail.com or 843-870-1482.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

<b>Chamber to host “Beers &amp; Gears" Sept. 29</b>

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the inaugural Beers &amp; Gears, to be held Sept. 29 in Habersham Marketplace.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

The event will feature craft beer tastings by breweries local to South Carolina and Georgia and a classic car display. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear local favorite Deas Guyz from the main stage from 7-10 p.m.

"We're looking forward to adding this new, unique event to the calendar," says Blakely Williams, President &amp; CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber. "We're excited to showcase the merchants of the Habersham Marketplace as well as introduce local breweries from the emerging craft beer market to our friends and neighbors. With an emphasis on appreciation, the Chamber's Beers &amp; Gears event is a place to experience craft beers. The partnership with area car clubs also offers a fun, vintage spin on this otherwise fresh event."

Pre-sale tickets will be available online for $35 and will include unlimited tastings and access to the car display and concert. Day-of tickets can be purchased on-site for $45.