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Seabrook featuredin Charlotte

MagazineBY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

Due to inclement weather cancellations, the FirstGrade class of James Island Christian Schoolhad to wait for its special prize. At the end of

2013, the class won a field trip to the Kiawah NatureCenter by selling the most fundraising calendars in thewhole school. Te students participated in the schoolfundraiser with much gusto, and sold a large numberof in front of the Village Market-Harris eeter atFreshfields Village. Due to a number of school closings,the students had to patiently wait for their specialprize field trip to Kiawah Island.

uesday, February 25, was a perfect, sunny dayfor a field trip to Kiawah Island. Most of the students

in JICSs first grade live on either Johns Island or

First grade students + reptiles =guaranteed fun time

L O C A L S C H O O L C H I L D R E N V I S I T

K I A W A H N AT U R E C E N T E R

BY MARAIDE SULLIVANFor The Island Connection

he March issue of Charlotte Magazine features anextensive article about the joys of visiting SeabrookIsland.

Te tagline for the piece, written by Virginia Brown, isTis South Carolina spot leaves travelers fully immersedin nature. And Brown certainly seems to have enjoyed her

many brushes with the islands nature, including hangingout with an alligator and marveling at Lynda Foxs excellentrecord keeping of the many wildlife sightings.

Eagles and dolphins showed up. It wasnt a great yearto see the gray fox. But there were 10 sea otter-sightings, apiebald fawn, and minks, among others, she writes. TeIsland Connection reports these numbers like most cities runcrime statistics.

After some obligatory history about Robert Seabrook anda rundown of popular spots and activities (Pelicans Nest andHeges are name-checked), Brownneatly summarizesSeabrooks quietcharm for herNorth Carolinaaudience.

S e a b r o o kIsland isnt a placeyou go to checkoff boxes from alist on a tourismwebsite, shewrites. Tereare no must-seea t t r a c t i o n s or billboardswith directives.Tere are noR a i n f o r e s tCafes, no chainsat all Its notloud. Its notcrowded. Its a slow-moving place where the charmlies in what it isnta place where four strangers considerscouting gators an acceptable way to pass a morning.

To read the full article visit www.charlottemagazine.com/

Charlotte-Magazine/March-2014/A-Trip-to-Seabrook-Island/.

PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY

Tanner, Bella and Brooks, students at James Island Christian School, get up close and personal with a snake at the Kiawah Nature Center.


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Tuesday, April 1

Kiawah own Council2 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wednesday, April 2Seabrook PlanningCommission Work Session2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Kiawah Planning Commission3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Thursday, April 3

Kiawah Arts Council3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tuesday, April 8

Kiawah CommunicationsCommittee

3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wednesday, April 9

Seabrook PlanningCommission2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Kiawah Public Safety2 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Thursday, April 10

Kiawah CER Meeting12 p.m.Kiawah Municipal CenterCouncil Chambers

Monday, April 21

Kiawah Board of ZoningAppea ls4 p.m.Kiawah Municipal Center

Bring your appetite to FreshfieldsVillage on Sunday, April 6 for

the inaugural Sea Island Foodruck Rodeo. Local food trucks willbe set up on Te Village Green fromnoon until 4 p.m., and 10 percent ofproceeds will be donated to the BackPack Buddies, a partner of KiawahCares.

Participating food trucksinclude:

Hello My Name is BBQ:Classic barbeque

AutoBahn Food ruck:Vietnamese sandwiches

Coasta l Crust: Wood-firedNeapolitan pizza

Roadside Seafood: Fresh, localseafood

Refuelers Mobile Cafe:Filipino fusion

Te Cookie Chick: Cookies,tarts, brownies and othersweets

Te Back Pack Buddies Programprovides weekend backpacks ofeasy-to-prepare food to Angel OakElementary School children at-risk ofweekend hunger. Back Pack Buddiesprovides 50 to 60 children per weekwith bags stuffed with non-refrigeratedfood such as cereal, crackers, granola,fruit cups and more.

Admission and park ing are free forthe Food ruck Rodeo, and guestsare encouraged to bring cash as somevendors may not accept credit cards.

Freshfields hosts FoodTruck Rodeo, concerts

BY GRACE NEWLANDFor The Island Connection

Te popular f ree, family-friendly concerts at Freshfields begin Friday,April 11 from 6 to 9 p.m., and take place every Friday in April. Featuredlocal acts will cover a wide range of musical genres and include:

Friday, April 11: Shrimp City Slim Shrimp City Slim, aka GaryErwin, is a singer-songwriter in Charleston, SC with over 25 yearsof experience. He performs more than 150 shows per year, and hasshared the stage with living legends such as BB King, Buddy Guyand James Cotton. Specializing in blues and blues-based originals,Shrimp City Slim will surely excite and engage audiences with hisunique flair and funk.

Friday, April 18: Shem Creek Boogie Band Te Shem Creek BoogieBand is a local group from Charleston that certainly knows how toget down. Boasting a broad range, they play everything from classicrock and country to soul and pop. Tis tight-knit group of musicallyinclined fellas provides an entertaining experience every time they

hit the stage. Friday, April 25: Port Authority You would never know Port

Authority was a relatively new band from their on-stage chemistry.Te group is comprised of four talented musicians who delivertimeless hits from the 60s to today. Dabbling in Motown, ClassicRock, Beach Music and more, they are guaranteed to get peoplemoving and grooving,

Free spring concerts returns to Freshfields

Bye ByeBiggertWaters

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

On Friday, March 21 President Barack Obamasigned into law the Homeowner Flood InsuranceAffordabil ity Act of 2014 after it passed both theSenate and the House with bipartisan supportand overwhelming majorities. Te act essentiallyreverses the Biggert Waters Flood InsuranceReform Act of 2012, which saw communitiesacross the country facing sky rocketing floodinsurance premiums.

While it is important to put [the NationalFlood Insurance Program] on sound financialfooting, middle-class families should be able toafford the insurance they need to stay in theirhomes, the White House said in a statement.

Te bill allows an existing insurance policyto stay with the home, rather than immediately

requiring new owners to pay full risk rates, asBiggert Waters had mandated. Te subsidizedrates will eventually be phased out, but at nomore than 18 percent a year for homeowners,and 25 percent for businesses and secondhomeowners. Tere will be refunds for peoplewho have experienced high rate h ikes followingthe sale or purchase of a home.

Grandfathered properties built to codeafter FEMAs flood insurance rate map wasintroduced (post-FIRM properties) will goback to subsidized rates. Tese properties willsee premium increases, but at a rate of up to 18percent a year until they reach actuarial rates.

However, pre-FIRM grandfathered secondhomes and commercial properties are not coveredby the legislation and could face significantincreases. Tis is of particular concern for historic

properties in the Charleston area. Some reliefmay come in a provision of the bill that requiresFEMA to keep flood insurance policies under 1percent of a propertys total coverage.

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Boutique village hotelopens on Kiawah

A N D E L L I N N O F F E R S N E W

O P T I O N F O R K I A W A H , S E A B R O O KA N D J O H N S I S L A N D S

BY JENNY FERRARAFor The Island Connection

Andell Inn, a new boutique village hotel, is now open on Kiawah Island, SC.Operated by Local Hotel Adventures, an independent hotel managementcompany, Andell Inn is located in Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island, SC.

Andell Inn offers island visitors a locally inspired, ultra convenient and custom-designed hotel experience. As part of the Marriott International network, MarriottRewards points will be accepted.

Guest rooms are designed especially for the traveler looking to stay for more thantwo nights and feature studio, one and two bedroom floor plans with fully-equippedkitchens, spacious living rooms and large workspaces. Room rates include breakfast,Internet, parking, access to the fitness club and guest laundry.

Guests of Andell Inn will enjoy a unique cabana porch adjacent to a resort sizedsaltwater pool overlooking the village lake. Andell Inns Great Room and Bar andextensive wraparound porches are designed so that guests can mingle and relax inmodern luxury and comfort.

Andell Inn will resonate with guests seeking an extended stay on the Sea Islandsthat is stylish, refreshing and engaging. We look forward to providing vacationers andbusiness travelers a new stay experience, just outside of Charleston, SC, said CEODonald Semmler.

From Lowcountry swings on the wraparound porch, to a floor-to-ceiling quartzfireplace in the Great Room, to the co-created art program with five local galleryowners, Andell Inn is a locally inspired and modern boutique hotel with luxe elementsthroughout.

Built on land once owned by the Andell family and centrally located in FreshfieldsVillage, guests will easily be able to connect to Kiawah Islands 10-mile beach, 38 milesof bike paths, championship golf and tennis facilities, as well as to Bohicket Marina onSeabrook Island.

Andell Inn is the first venture for Local Hotel Adventures, under CEO DonaldSemmler. Semmler is a 34-year veteran of the hotel industry, previously holding theExecutive Vice President of Global Brands position for Marriott International.


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fundraising

Lowcountry nonprofitserving Sea Island anddowntown Charleston

residents hosts open houseSTAFF REPORT

For The Island Connection

Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach will hold a series of OpenHouses the week of April 7at two of theircampuses: the Johns Island campus andat the Neighborhood House downtownCharleston. At both locations, participantswill be given a tour, learn about outreachservices and meet volunteers andstaff. Te Open Houses at both sites willinclude refreshments. Tey are free andopen to the public.

Tis event offers a perfectopportunity for anyone interested in

volunteering or donating to come and seewhat the organization has to offer, askquestions, and meet many of the volunteersand staff, Executive Director Jill JacksonLedford said. Te open house is a greatway to learn about the various programswe offer and to see an organization thathas a positive impact on the community.

Founded in 1989, Our Lady ofMercy Community Outreach provideseducational, health and direct outreachservices to more than 11,000 people eachyear in the Lowcountry. Te two locationsinclude Johns Island which serves the needsof James, Johns and Wadmalaw Island

residents and the Neighborhood Housein Charleston that serves downtown-arearesidents. OLM Community Outreach,sponsored by the Sisters of Charity ofOur Lady of Mercy, provides basic humanneeds while encouraging self-sufficiencyand self-esteem through various programsincluding food and clothing services,dental and prenatal womens healthcare,English as a Second Language and GEDinstruction, life skills classes, after-schooltutoring and a summer enrichment camp.

Te Johns Island Our Lady of Mercy

Community Outreach campus will hostopen houses daily from Monday, April7, through Tursday, April 10, at 1684Brownswood Road from 10 a.m. until 12noon with an evening session April 8, 5p.m. to 7 p.m.

Open houses will also be hosted at thedowntown location the NeighborhoodHouse at 77 America Street, from 10 a.m.until 12 p.m. both days on Tursday andFriday, April 10 and 11.

Email or call Deborah LaRocheat 843.559.4109 or email at [email protected] for more information.

Green Bug comes toSeabrook Garden Club

BY LYNNE KEENERFor The Island Connection

he Seabrook Island Garden Clubs March meeting presented Louise Hodges ofGreen Bug as their speaker. Her safe and natural pest control company is locatedin Beaufort, SC.

She is a graduate of Clemson and is also a landscape designer.Louise and her husband settled in Beaufort and realizing that people in that area

were complaining all the time about gardening and serious bug problems, she set towork on finding a solution so that everyone would have the opportunity to l ive andwork outdoors.

Hand in hand with Clemson, she researched and found that pesticides used ingardening are nothing more than nerve gas. Te synthetics being used were not onlykilling the bugs advertised but other worthy bugs such as butterflies and honey bees.

She discovered that Cedar is very deadly to bugs, but not to humans and animals. Ittook some time, but added to a liquid quartz, it can kill bugs in mid-air. Bedbugs, lice,no see-ums, mosquitos, fleas, etc. are no match for her discovery, Green Bug.

She has used her Green Bug discovery in over 31 installed irrigation systems andfound that there are no fire ants anywhere.

She is currently researching an injection system to curtail the deer population eating

important vegetation and hopes to have it ready this summer.Go online to read more about her special products.

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Peter Millar, a leader in the luxury

apparel market, announced todaythat it has launched a new in-storeconcept for the Golf Shop at Te Sanctuaryin Kiawah Island Golf Resort in January.Te collaboration marks the companysthirteenth addition to its signature CrownShop collection, which offers an expandedselection of specially merchandised apparel.Peter Millar offers casual sportswear,tailored dress furnishings, and luxury andperformance golf attire.

Located on Kiawah Island, just a fewmiles from historic downtown Charleston,Kiawah Island Golf Resort is home tofive championship golf courses includingthe legendary Ocean Course, host of the2012 PGA Championship. Te Sanctuaryat Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the resortsForbes Five Star/AAA Five Diamondoceanfront hotel, opened in August 2004and is home to a wide range of luxuriousamenities including a salon and spa, a fitnesscenter, and various upscale restaurants andretail shops.

We are excited to enhance ourpartnership with Peter Millar said RogerWarren, the President of Kiawah Island GolfResort. Te experience wil l be improved for

our guests by showcasing upscale offerings

and providing a deep and diverse productassortment in the golf shop. Te quality ofthe Peter Millar product line fits perfectlywith the expectations of our guests and thestandards of Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

With the instal lation of the 750-squarefoot Crown Shop at Te Golf Shop in theSanctuary, Kiawah Island Golf Resortguests can expect an improved merchandisedisplay and greater level of service withinthe line. Te Golf Shop at Te SanctuaryHotel now joins Peter Millars distinguishedgroup of Crown Shops located across thecountry.

Te Sanctuary is one of the finest andmost luxurious destination spots for peopleall around the world, said Peter MillarsScott Mahoney, Chairman & CEO. Fromthe legendary golf courses to the restaurants,their level of excellence is synonymous withwhat Peter Millar strives for. We lookforward to welcoming Te Golf Shop at TeSanctuary into our exclusive collection ofPeter Millar Crown Shops.

For more information call Grahamat 919.695.4495 or email [email protected].

Peter Millar Announces a NewCrown Shop in Kiawah Island

BY MILLIE GRAHAMFor The Island Connection


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arts & events

Bold, unconventional

artist to address

Seabrook Art GuildSTAFF REPORT


April signals spring, and spring brings out the arts. Outdoor art shows, festivals,and plein air sessions. Seabrooks Art Guild will be sharing in these events whichPresident Bob LeFevre will detail at the April meeting. A brief business meeting

will be held at the star t of the meeting, allowing the rest of the a fternoon for the guestartist.

Te Seabrook Island Artist Guild has invited the artist and illustrator, ate Nation,to address their monthly meeting on April 15 at 3 p.m. at the Lake House. Nation,internationally recognized and admired, brings an unusual style and creativity to hiswork.

Armed with an unorthodox arsenal of lives, dry brushes and assorted unconventionalimplements, Nation paints in multiple layers of acrylics on canvas-covered woodpanels, creating vibrant paintings that are drenched in texture. Nations non-traditionalpaintings are a lively medley of bold compositions, festive themes, and a vivid colorpalette influenced by Caribbean art.

His works have been commissioned by the US Postal Service, Coca-Cola andUnited Airlines, Canon, United Airlines, ime-Life and Radisson hotels worldwide,

among many others. Nations paintings and prints are held in private and publiccollections worldwide and have appeared in numerous national publications. A formerfreelance illustrator and featured artist for the 2000 and 2010 Piccolo Spoleto festival,Nation has also illustrated more than a dozen books, served as Illustrator-in-Residencefor the Gibbs Museum of Art and has been awarded many honors for illustrations.Raised in Kentucky and Upstate New York, ate received his BFA from WesternKentucky where he was a collegiate swimmer. Te father of two daughters, Nation livesand paints in Charleston.

See Nations work on his web site, www.ateNation.com. o learn more about theSeabrook Island Artist Guild, see work by guild artists and stay on top of upcomingevents visit www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.

Art Guild Offers Class On Adobe PhotoshopApril 10, 13 p.m., Te Lake HouseHow to use Adobe Photoshop in your artwork. Tats the topic for the April 10

class led by Stan Ullner. Many of you have heard of Photoshop, used it, or wanted touse it in your artwork. But the vast capabilities of this enormous computer programcan be daunting to the new user or under-used by many. Tis class will focus onmaking images of your work for websites and entries.

In his professional career, Stan was a dentist. However, his passion forphotography started 55 years ago while working on his school newspaper. Tesetwo seemingly un-like aspects are married in his very creative view toward subjectmatter. He once said I spent my professional life working in small places. Tistraining and work as a dentist has given Stan an edge in finding the unique settingfor his photography. His main interest is street shooting with a slant toward findinggeometric images in their natural setting.

Te class will be interactive. Bring your camera and tripod. o sign up contact

Walter Czander at 768.9086 or e-mail at ccczander@bel lsouth.net.

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Tintinnabula-Tourism at Ring Around CharlestonB E L L R I N G E R S F R O M T H R E E C O U N T R I E S C O N V E R G E O N

C H A R L E S T O N F O R A W E E K E N D O F C H A N G E R I N G I N G

BY DELORES SCHWEITZERFor Island Connection

If Edgar Allan Poe were longing for the

jingling, tinkl ing, rhyming, chiming,clamoring, clanging experience

explored in his poem Te Bells, he needlook no further than the Ring AroundCharleston, which took place the weekendof February 21-23. Te Holy City is notjust a destination for weekends, weddings,or wildlife. With three change ringingchurch bell towers downtown and onea short drive away on Sullivans Island,Charleston is the most ring-rich city inNorth America. Consequently the city is apopular mid-winter trip for ringers hopingto improve their skills on different sizedbells.

Change ringing is essentially thepractice of controlling really heavy bells insuch a way that a band of 6-12 members

can ring simple patterns with a conductorcall ing changes. A more experienced groupcan ring elaborate methods called pealsand quarter peals, which may last overthree hours and go through more than5000 changes. Te North American Guildof Change Ringers defines change ringingas a team sport, a musical performance,an antique art and a demanding pattern-based exercise, all at once. And so it is allthose things.

Says Eve Gentieu of Sullivans Island,who rings at Stella Maris on the islandand Grace Episcopal church downtown,I enjoy four things about change ringing:Te challenge getting control of the rope

and the bell, and once that is mastered,

the continual challenge of learningnew methods, how to call changes andmethods, and trying to get the big pictureof how all the bells fit together.

Second, the concentration eachperson must maintain his own patternwhile being aware of what the otherringers are doing. Tird, the camaraderie the Charleston bell-ringers are an affablegroup, and the teamwork that goes intoringing creates a bond between us. Finally,the sound when everything goes right,it is very satisfying to be a part of thatglorious noise.

Tis year, the Ring Around Charlestonprovided opportunities for over 100ringers from the United States, Canadaand Great Britain to try out the bells at

different towers, attempt quarter pealsand full peals, and participate in Sundayservice rings at St. Michael Episcopal,Grace Episcopal, the Cathedral Churchof St. Luke, and St. Paul and Stella MarisCatholic Churches.

Isabelle Couture of Quebeccommented, I loved ringing at StellaMaris, even if we didnt complete ourquarter-peal attempt. Te bells weresmall and easy to ring [200-500 pounds],compared to the ones at home, where thete Grace and St. Michaels, and meetingpeople from Canada and England.

Jackie ORourke of Mt. Pleasant seesringing as a chance to exercise your

brains we well as your arms. She waschallenged to tweak her posture of thepast seven years. Bob Aldinger fromHendersonville, NC, helped me withmy form and how to watch other ringersshoulders and arms pulling down, instead

of the ropes. He had me look at the belldifferently than Ive done in the past.Just as the Brits drive on the left side

of the road, they call bells differently, too,so it is a mental challenge for many newringers to make the shift. Fortunately, theBrits at RAC are kind and patient with thecolonials. Says Arlene Southerland, 14-yearringer and tower captain at Stella Maris,I enjoyed Rodger and Kath Baldwin ofHertfordshire, who coordinated most ofthe ringing at Stella Maris. Both are intheir 80s and still enjoy, teaching, ringingand traveling.

Steve Collins started change ringingin Houston 36 years ago and joined theCharleston ringing community in 2003.As some tourists collect lighthouses orNational Parks, ringers find themselvescollecting towers, particularly when the

bands are so welcoming of newcomers.Collins has rung in 17 towers in the USand about 100 in Great Britain, and hestill enjoys learning from visiting ringers.Alan Regin of London was a particularinspiration. Regin runs ringing tours of

the States where the traveling band ring apeal at a towers, practices with local bandand shares a meal after. Tis year, Alansgroup completed a full peal of CharlestonSurprise Major at Stella Maris with 5152changes in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Te RAC wrapped with a livelyparty of speeches, awards and singingdowntown on Saturday night, but skillsand friendships will continue to grow asringers visit other towers and bands inthe interlude, until the tintinnabulationcomes happily back around to Charlestonin 2016.

If you are interested in trying your handat change ringing contact one of the churchesand ask to speak to the tower captain aboutpractice times and how to get involved.

Direct Lines to Above: Cathy Burton of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Steve Collins of Charleston, SC; Phil Teague ofBirmingham, AL; Stephen Aldridge of Leicester, England

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8 March 14, 2014

Hear the fife and drums and smell the gun powderat the two-day event commemorating the 232ndanniversary of General Nathanael Greenes

encampment of the Southern Army at Middleton Placeduring the Revolutionary War. As George Washingtons

second-in-command, Greenes mission was to keep theBritish suppressed in Charles owne, and the SouthernArmy had several clashes with British and Loyalist forcesthroughout the Low Country in the fall of 1782. LivingHistory Days celebrate the men and women who enabledthe Southern Army to complete this mission and shapethe United States of America with daily presentations theweekend of April 5 and 6.

Costumed historians will portray General GreenesArmy as it was encamped here in 1782. Programs andinteractive demonstrations focusing on Continental

Army tactics and camp life, British prisoners of war and

military field medicine will take place all weekend. LivingHistory interpreters will demonstrate period crafts,labor and leisure activities such as open hearth cooking,carpentry and coopering, blacksmithing, pottery andstone carving. Children will be able to test their skill withtoys and games of the period as well as writing with aquill.

Te American Revolution in South Carolina wasa true civil war, with neighbor against neighbor andbrother against brother. Te largest number of patriottroops captured in a single engagement during the warcame when Charleston fell to the British in 1780. Soonthereafter, Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declarationof Independence, who served in the defense of Charleston,was sent as a pr isoner of war to St. Augustine, Florida.

Many scholars say the war was won in South Carolina.After 1779, action in the north evolved into stalemate a sboth sides kept watchful eyes upon one another from

behind their fortifications. At the same time battles andskirmishes in the south were taking a toll on militarypersonnel and civilians alike, both patriot and loyalist. By1782 the British forces had pulled back their remainingtroops in South Carolina behind the fortificationsprotecting Charleston and the immediate surroundingarea. In order to keep the British in check, Patriot troopsunder the command of General Nathanael Greenemoved close to the city with the bulk of the SouthernArmy encamped in and a round Middleton Place.

Troughout the year 1782, the British sent small

detachments of regular soldiers and Loyalists out along

the coast of South Carolina to raid Patriot patrols andto collect supplies. Likewise Patriot patrols were orderedto sweep the sea islands, and small clashes occurredin Edisto, Port Royal, Johns Island, James Island, andDorchester.

Finally on the morning of December 14, 1782, MajorGeneral Alexander Leslie, the commander of Britishtroops in South Carolina, withdrew his forces from thedefensive works on the upper Charleston peninsula.Tey marched to Gadsdens Wharf and boarded severalships to set sail for England. Te British command tookwith them some 3,380 Loyali sts and 5,000 slaves. Tiswithdrawal removed the last of the British troops fromthe Southern Colonies. By 11 a.m., Continental troopshad re-occupied the city.

Living History Days activities are complimentary withregular admission. Camp wi ll be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. onSaturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Light picnic

fare will be available at the Garden Market and Nursery,and the Middleton Place Restaurant will be open 11 a.m. 3 p.m. with an Edna Lewis inspired luncheon of LowCountry favorites.

In addition, the Inn at Middleton Place (located ashort stroll from the encampment) is offering a specialroom rate to Living History guests who would like tostay the evening of the event (subject to availability).Contact the Inn for reservations at 843.556.0500.

Middleton Place is l ocated at 4300 Ashley River Road,Charleston, SC 29414. www.middletonplace.org

Revolutionary War-era re-enactorsbring history to life at Middleton Place

BY FRANNY RUSSELLFor The Island Connection


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Wadmalaw, so both the children and parent chaperones were e specially interested inlearning about the local wildlife. Te lessons on the characteristics and habitats of localreptiles and amphibians coincided with the class current science unit on animals.

Can you say reptiles? First grade students plus reptiles equal a guaranteed fun time,not to mention educational. Its not often a six year old gets to touch the back of a babyalligator, thankfully.

First grade teacher, Shari Babb said Moccasin Marcie, aka Marcie Palm, at the

Nature Center who led the Reptile Round-up did a very nice job engaging the studentsin the program.

Te students favorite part by far, was the chance to get up close and even toucha tortoise, turtle, snake and alligator, Becky Bentz, JICS teacher and mother fromWadmalaw Island, said.

After this adventure, the children were graciously t reated to pizza and lemonade atthe Village Market-Harris eeter at Freshfields Village. Te students enjoyed sitting atthe outside tables in the warm sun. Manager, Mr. Pat and Assistant Manager, Mr.Brett came out personally to encourage the students for a job well done in helping theirschool. Te students thanked them and told them they loved the pizza and their visit.Te JICS first grade special prize field trip was definitely worth the wait.

Te students of James Island Christian School were able to spend a day at the Kiawah Nature Center as areward for selling the most fundraising calendars at their school.

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March 14, 2014Island Connection Calendar April 1

RIDAY, MARCH 28

orning History Walks in honor ofe 67th Annual Festival of Houses andrdens0 a.m., 108 Meeting Street. Te shopsHistoric Charleston Foundation. LedCharlestons most experienced guides,se two-hour walking tours of the OldHistoric District provide an afternoonevening house and garden tours. Checkpromptly at 9:15 a.m. ickets are $25adults and children are $10. For more

ormation call 843.722.3405.

yster Roast rail Ridearch 28-30, Mullet Hall Equestriannter. Bring a horse, camping gear, and

pplies for a weekend of camping and trail

riding on 20 miles of beautiful, woodedtrails. rail ride includes a stall, one bag ofshavings, and weekend camping. Enjoy aSaturday evening oyster roast and a Sundaymorning breakfast (for an additionalfee). Full restrooms and shower facilitiesavailable. Pre-registration required by 12p.m. on Friday, March 28. A registered andpaid chaperone is required for participantsages 15 and under. Fee: $50/$40 MHECrail Pass Holder

Beachwalker Bird Walks8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Meets at BeachwalkerPark, ages 12 and up. Te southwesternend of Kiawah Island is an excellent placeto spot seabirds and shorebirds. Te hikewill be nearly two mi les of pristine beachlooking for a variety of birds, including

raptors and songbirds. A chaperone isrequired for participants ages 15 andunder. Fee: Free. For more informationcall 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com

iPad Basics Class10 a.m. at the Sandcastle CommunityCenter. rident echnical College presentsa customized 3-hour iPad course to helpstudents gain the skills desired to makeworking with their iPads eas ier. Tecourse will cover topics on how to utilizeapps already loaded on the iPad such asFaceime, calendar and camera, as wellas new apps available for the iPad. Costfor the class is $35, payable to KICA. Call843.768.3875 or sandcastle@k ica.us.

iPad Level 2 Class2:00 p.m., Sandcastle Community Centerrident echnical College presents acustomized 3-hour course to further theskills gained in their iPad Basics class. Costfor the class is $35, payable to KICA. Call843.768.3875 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Charleston Fine Dining At Your Doorstep6:30 p.m., Sandcastle Community Center.

All-star chefs from Charlestons IndigoRoad restaurants including Oak Steakhouse,Te Macintosh, Indaco and O-ku, will be

whipping up a feast on Kiawah for one-night only to raise funds for LowcountryEquine-Assisted Psychotherapy (LEAP).Tere will be live music, wine and beer all for$75. Reservations must be made. For moreinformation call 843.768.3875 or learn moreat www.kiawahcares.org

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) InstructionalClasses: Intro to SUP - Level 110 a.m.-12 p.m., Meets at James IslandCounty Park, Ages 16 and up. Tis fun andrelaxed class will get participants startedwith instruction on safe ty and the properpaddling technique that will allow progressat a comfortable pace. Pre-registration isrequired. Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount. Formore information call 843-795-4386 orvisit www.charlestoncountyparks.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Arts Council Presents: Bekker,Lewandoski, Hanick rio4 p.m. at Church of Our Savior, icketsavailable now. Yuriy Bekker, Concertmasterand Acting Artistic Director of theCharleston Symphony Orchestra, Norbert

Lewandowski, principal cellist of the CSO,and Connor Hannick, New York City basedpianist will come together to play the finalKiawah Arts Council chamber concert ofthe season. It will be a rare opportunityto hear these talented musicians playtogether. ickets are available at the VisitorsCenter at Kiawah Island own Hall. Formore information c all 843.768.9166.

MONDAY, MARCH 31

A Journey to Wholeness: Creating aHolistic Expression Trough Yoga12-2 p.m., Sandcastle Community Center.Tis 2-hour yoga class will offer anexperience that connects mind, body andspirit. All poses will be accessible to everyparticipant with the inte ntion to allowmore freedom of the breath and awakeningto a deeper stability of your essential self.Te class will flow from conversation tomovement, movement to breath, breath tomeditation, meditation to deep relaxation.While some yoga experience i s beneficial,this class is for anyone. Cost is $10 formembers, $15 for family guests, and$20 sponsored guests. RSVP at [email protected] or call 843.768.3875

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Computer Fundamentals: Introduction toComputers for Adults and Young Adults10 a.m.-12 p.m., 351 Maybank Hig hway,Johns Island Regional Library. Regis trationstarts on 3/18. Unravel the mystery ofthe computer as you learn the differencebetween hardware and software, what anoperation system is, and how files are stored.Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too.No previous computer experience expected.Call 843.559.1945 for more information.

een Advisory Group and Lounge4:30-6 p.m., 351 Maybank Highway, JohnsIsland Regional Library, grades 6-12. Te

Johngs Island AG team (een AdvisoryGroup) will discuss the Spring 2014 Lock-In.Snacks will be served. Call 843.559.1945 formore information.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

registration is encouraged, but walk-inregistrations at Caw Caw are welcome. Fee:$5/Free for Gold Pass Holders. For moreinformation call 843-795-4386 or visitwww.charlestoncountyparks.com

Discovering County Parks: ExploringCaw Caw

9 -10:30 a.m., Meets at Caw CawInterpretive Center, Ages 9 and up. Anexploration of this parks landscape revealsthe story of a groundbreaking and earthshattering response by Jeremy, an Angolanliving near Charleston, to a changingpolitical and natural landscape duringthe colonial period. A registered and paidchaperone is required for participants ages15 and under. Pre-registration is required.Fee: $15/$12 CCR Dis count. For moreinformation call 843.795.4386 or visitwww.charlestoncountyparks.com

Introduction to Slacklining4 -5 p.m., Meets at James Island CountyPark, Ages 10 and up. Come learn thebasics of slacklining. Our instructorswill give tips and tricks to get on the lineand having fun in the slackline park.Course fee covers daily admission to TeClimbing Wall. Pre-registration is required.Fee: $14/$12 CCR Discount. For moreinformation call 843.795.4386 or visitwww.charlestoncountyparks.com

Living HistoryApril 5-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdayand 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Dozensof Revolutionary War-era re-enactorswill bring history to li fe on the 232ndanniversary of General Nathanael Greenesencampment of the Southern Army at

Middleton Place during the RevolutionaryWar. Living History Days activities arecomplimentary with regular admission toMiddleton Place, visit www.middletonplace.org for details.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Sea Island Food Truck Rodeo

12-4 p.m. at Freshfields Village Green.Participating food trucks include HelloMy Name is BBQ, AutoBahn Food ruck:Vietnamese sandwiches, Coastal Crust:Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, RoadsideSeafood: Fresh, local seafood, RefuelersMobile Cafe: Filipino fusion, and TeCookie Chick: Cookies, tarts, brownies andother sweets. Visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com for more information.

Lowcountry Cajun Festival12-6 p.m., James Island County Park.Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry,Cajun Fest is a full-day of foot-stompinZydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods,childrens activities and all around raginCajun entertainment. Enjoy live musicthroughout the day. Dont forget to sign upfor the crawfish eating contest. Food andbeverages will be available for purchase.No coolers, outside beverages, or petspermitted. Admission: $10 for adults (13

and up); free for children 12 and under andGold Pass holders. Cal l 843.795.4386 formore information.

MONDAY, APRIL 7

Chamber Music Charleston on Seabrook7 p.m. Tis highly talented group ofmusicians will return to Seabrook Island,performing Dvoraks Piano rio No. 4 andHaydns Piano rio in G Major. Dont missthis wonderful evening of music, close tohome. Wine and light food will be servedafter the concert. o purchase tickets,go online to: chambermusiccharleston.org. Click on concerts and tickets andgo down the list to Seabrook IslandConcerts. Click on purchase tickets. Or,call 843.763.4941 for more information.

Word Basic 2013 for Adultsand Young Adults6-8 p.m., 351 Maybank Highway, JohnsIsland Regional Library. Registrations starts3/24. Lea rn how to enter, edit and formattext in a document. Practice copying andpasting text and explore common featureslike spell-check and ClipArt. Savingand printing tips will also be discussed.Completion of the Computer Fundamentalsseries or previous experience is expected. Formore inf ormation call 843.559.1945

Walk and Restore9:30 -10:30 a.m., Meets at James IslandCounty Park, Ages 16 and up. Walk andrestore mind and body on the shaded trailsof James Island County Park. Restorativeyoga professionals lead participantsalong short walking loops, stoppingintermittently to stretch and relax. Ten,go to the Conference Center to focussolely on restorative yoga - strength,flexibility, balance, and breath. Fee: $10/$8CCR Discount. For more informationcall 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

Computer Fundamentals: Using theMouse and Keyboard for Adults and YoungAdults10 a.m.-12 p.m., 351 Maybank Hi ghway,Johns Island Regional Libaray. Registrationstart 3/18. No previous computer experienceexpected. For more information call843.559.1945

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw8:30 -11:30 a.m., Meets at Caw CawInterpretive Center. A trek through themany distinct habitats of a variety of

birds, butterflies, and other organisms. Aregistered and paid chaperone is requiredfor participants ages 15 and under. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-inregistrations at Caw Caw are welcome. Fee:$5/Free for Gold Pass Holders. For moreinformation call 843-795-4386 or visitwww.charlestoncountyparks.com

College Days at the Climbing Wall12 -7 p.m., Meets at James Island CountyPark. Climbing is a fun way to get intoshape and to meet new people. It is also agreat social activity. Students with a currentID will receive a free harness and shoerental with the regular price of admission.Registration is not necessary. Fee: $12. Formore information call 843-795-4386 orvisit www.charlestoncountyparks.com

Young Artist Series Presents Duo PianistAmy an & Chee Hang See7:30 p.m., Church of our Saviour,icket Release Dates: Kiawah March 21,Public March 26. Tanks to a College ofCharleston Research Grant (SURF) in2010, pianists Amy an and Chee-HangSee formed the an and See Piano Duo.Tey have been described as emanating asense of pure fun that is always infectious

to audiences and Tey made thedifficult look easy. Sponsored by theown of Kiawah Island Arts Council.Complimentary ickets are available at theVisitors Center at Kiawah Islandown Hall. For more information call843.768.9166.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Seabrook Island photographer, Stan Uwill hold a class on photographing art wusing Adobe Photoshop. Te free worwill be held in the L ake House Eaglesroom from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. o sign upcontact Walter Czander at 768-9086 [email protected].

James Island Bird Walks8:30 -10:30 a.m., Meets at James IslanCounty Park, Ages 9 and up. Birdingexperts will help identify and countsongbirds, birds of prey, wading birds, others found in the parks diverse habiA chaperone is required for participant15 and under. Pre-registration is requiFee: Free with regular park gate admiFor more information call 843-795-43visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Kiawah Art and ArtisanReception and ShowWould you like a new painting orphotograph to add to your collection?Perhaps an interesting piece of potterya gorgeous new necklace? Right here o

Kiawah we have the most talented artand artisans who will showcase and seltheir work. Reception: Friday, 4 - 8 p.Enjoy beer, wine and light hors doeuvwhile getting a previe w of the works oAll items wil l be available for purchasePlease RSVP to [email protected] or843-768-3875 to ensure we dont run oof wine! Show: Saturday, April 12 froma.m. - 4 p.m.

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Rent a chickL E G A R E F A R M S L A U N C H E S

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Legare Farms is now taking reservations for their annual Rent-A-Chick program.Let your child experience the wonders of life by renting two baby chicks for two

weeks. At the end of the two weeks, the chicks are returned to the farm to livewith the other chickens in the farms flock. Chicks are available for pick up March28 and 29 and April 18 and 19. Advance reservations are required. Te cost is $25 perpair and a $10 deposit is required.

Te Rent a Chick program is part of Legare Farms Education Foundation,a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping education the people of the SouthCarolina Lowcountry about the importance of agriculture in our lives and history.

Te Foundation strives to teach these lessons about farm life while entertaining andproviding a hands on farm experience.

Te farm will give each family care instructions for the chicks. Te farm alsoprovides enough food for the two weeks and the box for the chicks to live in. Tis isa good learning opportunity for children while taking care of the chicks. Tis is theninth year Legare Farms has rented chicks. Many families rent chicks year after year.eachers also rent chicks for their classrooms to give the students the experience. Techildren are given a coupon for a dozen eggs for when their chicks begin laying. Tisis a wonderful learning opportunity for children without the long term commitment ofkeeping chickens after they arent cute anymore, Linda Legare Berry said.

For more information you may go to www.legarefarms.comor call Legare Farmsat 843.559.0788 or e-mail [email protected]. Chicks must be reserved inadvance.


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arts & events

The Art and House

Tour provides

participants the

rare opportunity

to tour some of

the finest homes

on Kiawah Island.

Angela Mack

he fourteenth annual Kiawah Island Artand House our, sponsored by the memberauxiliary group Gibbes, etc., is Friday, April 11

from 1 to 5 p.m. Tis year, five stunning Kiawah Islandhomes in the private gated community will be openedfor public viewing. Proceeds from the event benefiteducation, exhibition, and outreach programs at theGibbes Museum of Art.

We are so thankfu l to the women of Gibbes, etc. whohave supported the museum for over a decade. Te Art andHouse our provides participants the rare opportunity totour some of the finest homes on Kiawah Island, saidExecutive Director Angela Mack. Trough its annualtour, Gibbes, etc. has presented the museum with over$1.25 mill ion in support of its scheduled exhibitions andoutreach.

Gibbes, etc., an auxiliary group of the GibbesMuseum of Art, is comprised of Kiawah Island womendedicated to the support of the museum. In 2011, Gibbes,etc. was honored with the James S. Gibbes Philanthropy

Award.

Te Kiawah Homes95 SurfsongTis beautiful and spacious home was designed by

the homeowners in conjunction with Mark Finlay P.Architects of Southport, Connecticut, and builder JaySifly of Charleston, South Carolina. It is filled withtreasures and furnishings they have collected over theyears. It is a Georgian style design inspired by Te Historic

Williams Gibbes House in downtown Charleston. Tefirst floor opens into a media room with a beautifulcollection of Kevin LePrince oil paintings of birds. Tecolors throughout the home are vibrant and there is rich

walnut flooring throughout the house. Te stunninghouse is filled with furnishings from Virginia, Delaware,and South Carolina.

21 Blue Heron Pond

Tis home is beautifully nestled in the preserve sectionof the island and overlooks Blue Heron Pond, offering a

unique sense of privacy. Te neutral palettes throughoutemphasize the natural beauty of the outdoors. As youapproach the house, there is a courtyard green that islandscaped with olive trees and a separate guest cottage tothe right. Once you enter the home you are graced with anexpansive living and dining area. Te artwork throughoutthe home is eclectic and includes a spectacular collectionof paintings and lithographs. Please note the signagethroughout to identify the variety of artists. Tere areoriginals by Picas so and Joan Miro, just to mention a few.

Te homeowners learned to appreciate art fromtheir grandparents who were majorcollectors in the 1950s and 60s.Tere is a unique needlepoint piecethat is based on and carefully copies apainting by the owners grandmother.

Another special piece was boughtas a poster at a market in New Yorkand was later determined to be anoriginal by Jean Cocteau. Visitors willfind a juxtaposition of modern art

coupled with antiques throughout thisbeautiful home.

13 Summer Islands LaneTis traditional shingle-style home

overlooks Cinder Creek and theocean beyond. One of the interestingfeatures to this home is the soaringentrance hall that opens to the secondfloor. A beautiful three-story circular staircase is situatedin a tower and provides access to the other floors. Tisstaircase al so holds a magnificent double story chandelier.Te all-white kitchen is two stories high, which providesa sense of spaciousness. Both the first and second floorshave terraces, and there is a deck and pool that provide

wonderful views of the creek.14 Ocean Course Drive

Overlooking the 13th hole on the famed Ocean Courseand the marsh to the ocean beyond is 14 Ocean Course

Drive. Tis beautiful home is designed in the DutchGambrel style and is decorated in soft hues that bring

outdoor elements inside. French doors open to a largepatio and pool area with extensive outdoor eating areasand a fully equipped kitchen. Tere is a wonderful library

with wormy chestnut wood walls, and ceiling beamsthat come from an old bank in Pennsylvania. Tere is alibrary with spectacular ocean views. Te woodworkingin the house is magnificent and there are unique lightingfixtures throughout.

234 Fish Hawk Lane(replacing 29 Surfsong)Unfortunately, one of the homes under renovation

has not yet been completed; therefore,29 Surfsong will not be on the tourthis year. However, the family hasgraciously agreed to offer this home forthe tour next year.

Te committee has secured abeautiful home located at 234 Fish HawkLane. Te house is filled with Englishantiques, Old Master oils and etchingsand beautiful fabrics. Te house wasdesigned by Samuel Furr architects andit has many delightful features includingof his signature winding staircasesand many windows with beautifulviews. Te front of the home features alovely wrought iron garden gate with aCharleston garden filled with camelliasand Confederate roses.

Tickets for the tour are $55 per person and include thefive-house tour, light ref reshments throughout the afternoonat one of the homes, and an admission pass to the Gibbes

Museum of Art valid through June 29, 2014. Tickets maybe purchased at the Gibbes Museum Store at 135 MeetingStreet, online at www.gibbesmuseum.org/events, at KiawahIsland Real Estate locations at the Kiawah Main Gate, theSanctuary or Freshfields Village, or by calling 843.722.2706

x21. For more information about the house tour, visit www.

gibbesetc.org.

Kiawah opens up for annual house and art tourE V E N T B E N E F I T S G I B B E S M U S E U M O F A RT

BY AMY MERCERFor The Island Connection

Discounts for House and Art Tour ticket holders

Freshfields Village Te Station (15% off items at the deli counter until 2 pm) Vincents Drug (10% off all food) King Street Grill (10% off) Old Rangoon (15% off) Indigo Books (10% 0ff) Leggiardo (15% of all proceeds made on the day of the tour will be donated

to the Gibbes) Papaya Island (20% odd on apparel) Pink Boulevard (15% off) Kiawah Fine Jewelry (please stop by to enjoy discounts) GDC (enter the store and enter your name to win an outdoor rug) Wonder Works (20% off any one item) Carolina Clay Gallery (15% off all items except frogs)

J. McGlothlin (enter either store for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate)

Kiawah Golf Resort Te golf resort is offering 15 percent off dining at the following restaurants: Southern Kitchen at the Strawmarket own Center Market at East Beach omasso at urtle Point Cherrywood at Osprey Point Night Heron Grill Jasmine Porch at the Sanctuary Loggerhead Poolside Grill at the Sanctuary Te Ocean Room at the Sanctuary (dinner only)


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deeper in the South Carolina history. Infact the Family Circle Cup was developedbefore there was even a Womens ennis

Association tour, and has been held in thestate for 42 years; 28 in Hilton Head and15 in Charleston. Troughout that timeit has been sponsored by Family Circlemagazine

Teres really no other event thatshad the same title sponsor for that longa period, Moran said. Family Circle gotinvolved in tennis is 1973, when there

was no women sport s on V, it was the

first womens sporting event broadcast onNBC.Rosie Casals had

the distinction of beingthe tournaments first

winner, and her winnerscheck of $30,000 wasthe biggest single check

won by any femaleprofessional tennisplayer in 1973. Hermatch against NancyRichey in the final wasthe first womens tennismatch seen on the NBCnetwork.

But if youre not sureif tennis is really your

thing, theres still a lot ofgood reasons to check out the tournamentnext week.

We really focus a lot on what happensoutside the tennis, Moran said. Ouropening weekend is family weekend

where kids under 13 are free. Tere areall sorts of kids activities, jump castles,face painting, tennis clinics. We are reallytrying to develop that younger generationsinterest in tennis.

Monday, March 31 is the first everLadies Day Out. For the price of a regularMonday ticket ($60 for terrace level, $25

for GA grandstand), ladies will enjoy avariety of extra activities including a redcarpet entrance and photo opportunity,attendee gifts for the first 1,000 throughgates, a tennis fashion show, skirt! ServesLounge, Vanity Salon Style Bus, seminarson health and wellness and liquor tastings.

We also have live music every night,uesday through Friday, Moran said.We want people to enjoy the experienceoutside the stadium just as much as theydo inside.

Te tournament is also an excellent

advertisement for the Charleston area.Tursday through Sunday matches will

be broadcast liveon ESPN2 withtennis veterans CliffDrysdale and PamShriver providing thecommentary.

Teyve been withus as long as wevebeen here, Moransaid. Tey loveCharleston and welove them.

In addition, for thefirst time all matchesplayed in the stadium

will be broadcast live

online on ESPN3.But thats no excuse to stay at home towatch great tennis when you can see itlive, right here in your own backyard.

Tickets to the 2014 Family Circle Cupare on sale via Ticketmaster or by callingthe box office at 800. 677.2293. Patronscan purchase single session tickets, or choosefrom a varie ty of t icket package s. For moreinformation and for a schedule of matchesvisit www.familycirclecup.com.

Its a really good

combination of

the old guard

and the next

generations of

players that are

coming up.

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Walk through artat Bohicket

he Sea Islands Chamber of Commerce presents its 4th Annual ArtWalk, on April 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the BohicketMarina. en top artists from the Charleston area will be on hand,

including Jennifer Black, Susan Colwell, Karen Hewitt Hagan, HilarieLambert, Bob LeFevre, ina Mayland, ammy Papa, Amelia RoseSmith, Colleen Wiessmann, and Lisa Willits. Enjoy a beautiful day atthe marina filled with amazing art in oils, pastels and multimedia.

Details on the upcoming Kiawah Arts Councilsponsored performances. Complimentary tickets

are available at the Visitors Center at KiawahIsland Town Hall. For more information call843.768.9166.

Young Artist SeriesDuo Pianist: Amy an & Chee Hang SeeWednesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m., Church of

Our Saviour, tickets available nowTanks to a College of Charleston Research

Grant (SURF) in 2010, pianists Amy an andChee-Hang See formed the an and See PianoDuo. Tey have been described as emanatinga sense of pure fun that is always infectious toaudiences and Tey made the difficult lookeasy. I cant imagine it getting any better for aduo, Charlestonoday.net. Tey have beenfinalists of the International Web ConcertHall Competition and have performed in Italy,Singapore, Hawaii, Chicago, and all over the

South Carolina Lowcountry. Tey have beensoloists with the College of Charleston ChamberOrchestra, and were broadcast on South CarolinaPublic Radio. Students of Enrique Graf, Amyand Chee-Hang both graduated from the Collegeof Charleston with honors in 2012, and wereawarded the Edwin Davis Peacock Award andthe John Zeigler Award for Excellence in Piano.Amy was an Edwin Davis Peacock and VirginiaZeigler Potter scholarship holder, and Chee-Hang was a Presidential Scholar. Te two have

participated in master classes and taken lessonsfrom such renowned pianists as Ilana Vered,

Michael Lewin, Beatrice Long, DUO Stephanieand Saar, and the Aebersold-Neiweem Duo. Tepair, who hail from neighboring countries ofMalaysia and Singapore, coincidentally sharesthe same birth date, albeit a year apart. Teyare both faculty at the Charleston Academy ofMusic. Tey have also taught at the ChicagoDuo Piano Festival.

Blues By the SeaSunday, April 13 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,

Freshfields Village Green, No ickets RequiredTe Kiawah Island Accommodations ax

Committee and Lowcountry Blues Bash proudlypresent the 10th annual Blues By the Sea, acelebration of the great American music we callTe Blues. A family-friendly event, rain-or-shine(the event is tented), this is a daylong concertfeaturing a host of legendary blues artists. Tis

years edition features the great insley Ellis,blues guitar wizard from Atlanta; veteran rockn roller Beverly Guitar Watkins (75 yearsold!); folk-blues icon Spider John Koerner, andShelly Waters, the Swamp Pop Princess fromLouisiana. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket andthe entire family to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetimegathering of brilliant American blues musicians.Delicious food & drink will be available for saleand a good time will be had by all. For moreinformation visit www.bluesbash.com/kiawah/or ca ll 843.762.9125.

Kiawah Arts Council Aprilprograms

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