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SUMMARY:Save the Dates: Pat Conroy Literary Festival (Oct 26-29)
DESCRIPTION:The Pat Conroy Literary Festival began as Pat Conroy’s 70th birthday celebration in October 2015 and now continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. The 8th Annual Conroy Festival will be held on Thursday\, October 26\, through Sunday\, October 29\, as a series of free and ticketed events in Beaufort\, SC\, featuring author discussions\, writers workshops\, a poetry reading\, a screening of the film The Lords of Discipline\, and a musical performance by the Beaufort Mass Choir. \nPresenting writers\, poets\, and instructors include bestselling authors Ron Rash (The Caretaker)\, Mary Alice Monroe (The Summer of Lost and Found)\, Mary Kay Andrews (Bright Lights\, Big Christmas)\, Victoria Benton Frank (My Magnolia Summer)\, Cassandra King (Tell Me a Story)\, Homeira Quaderi (Dancing in the Mosque)\, and Mitchell Zuckoff (The Secret Gate); screenwriter Thomas Pope (The Lords of Discipline); Galley Books executive editor Carrie Feron; poets Jennifer Bartell Boykin (Traveling Mercy)\, Freya Manfred (When I Was Young and Old)\, and Tim Conroy (No True Route); English professors and literary scholars Valerie Sayers\, Sean Heuston\, and Ellen Malphrus; and many more. \nThe 8th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival is made possible by the generous support and collaboration of the Robert S. Handler Charitable Trust\, the South Carolina Arts Commission\, The Cunningham Team – Merrill Lynch Wealth Management\, Bank of America\, Oyster Cay Collection\, Eugene A. Rugala & Associates\, Hahn Family Wines\, Lowcountry Real Estate\, Bay Street Jewelers\, Grayco\, AlphaGraphics\, NeverMore Books\, the Rhett House Inn\, Lucius and Darryl Laffitte\, Rebecca Bruff\, Patricia A. Denkler\, Mike McFee\, Marly Rusoff and Mihai Radulescu\, and others. \nPlease register in advance at https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com. If a festival event is not sold out beforehand\, tickets will also be available for sale at the door on the day of.  There is no cost or advance registration needed for students to attend author presentations events.  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change) \nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 26 \nNoon -4:00 p.m. TOURS: Pat Conroy Literary Center open to the public for guided tours. Free. (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) \n2:00-4:00 p.m. WORKSHOP: Say What? A Playful Dialogue Workshop\, Led by Valerie Sayers. Ticketed\, $45. (Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) https://saywhatdialogueworkshop.eventbrite.com \n6:30-7:30 p.m. BOOK CLUB: My Losing Season book club discussion led by Charlene Spearen and Jonathan Haupt\, part of the monthly Pat Conroy Book Club at the Rhett House Inn. Ticketed\, $10. (1009 Craven St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroybookclubatrhetthouseinn.eventbrite.com \nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 27 \n9:00-10:30 a.m. WORKSHOP: From Bad to Good to Unputdownable: Workshop Led by Sean A. Scapellato. Ticketed\, $45. (Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) https://frombadtogoodtounputdownable.eventbrite.com \n11:00 a.m.-Noon AUTHOR EVENT: New York Times best-selling author Ron Rash will discuss his new Korean War-era novel The Caretaker in conversation with USC Beaufort writer in residence Ellen Malphrus. Ticketed\, $10. Book signing afterwards. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \nNoon-4:00 p.m. TOURS: Pat Conroy Literary Center open to the public for guided tours. Free. (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) \n12:30-2:00 p.m. WORKSHOP: The Gift of Family: Sharing Memories in Poetry\, Prose\, or Memoir\, Workshop Led by Freya Manfred. Ticketed\, $45. (Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) https://thegiftoffamilyworkshop.eventbrite.com \n2:00-3:15 p.m. AUTHOR EVENT: Leading Ladies in Southern Fiction: A Conversation with Bestselling Authors Mary Kay Andrews\, Victoria Frank\, and Mary Alice Monroe\, moderated by Cassandra King\, with special guest\, fiction editor Carrie Feron. Ticketed\, $10. Book signing afterwards. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \n4:00-5:00 p.m. FILM PANEL: Panel discussion of The Lords of Discipline with screenwriter Thomas Pope\,  Citadel English professor Sean Hueston\, and Pat Conroy’s classmate and fellow author John Warley.  Ticketed\, $10. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \n5:00-6:00 p.m. Intermission with refreshments. \n6:00-8:00 p.m. FILM SCREENING: The Lords of Discipline. Ticketed\, $10.  (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 28 \n10:00-11:00 a.m. FILM DISCUSSION: The Lords of Discipline screenwriter Thomas Pope in conversation with Ron Tucker\, executive director of the Beaufort International Film Festival\, on the making of the film. Ticketed\, $10. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \n10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. WORKSHOP: Excavating Memory into Poetry\, Led by Jennifer Bartell Boykin. Ticketed\, $45. (Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) https://excavatingmemoryintopoetry.eventbrite.com \n11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.  AUTHOR EVENT:  The Secret Gate: A True Story of Courage and Sacrifice During the Collapse of Afghanistan by New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff\, with former U.S. State Department Special Agent and diplomat Sam Aronson\, in conversation  with Landon K. Thorne . Ticketed\, $10. Book signing afterwards. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \nNoon-4:00 p.m. TOURS: Pat Conroy Literary Center open to the public for guided tours. Free. (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) \n2:00-3:00 p.m. AUTHOR EVENT: Writer and human rights advocate Homeira Qaderi\, author of Dancing in the Mosque: An Afghan Mother’s Letter to Her Son\, in conversation with author Valerie Sayers. Ticketed\, $10. Book signing afterwards. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \n3:30-4:30  p.m. POETRY PANEL: Why Poetry Matters\, panel discussion with poets Ron Rash  (Poems: New and Selected)\, Jennifer Bartell Boykin (Traveling Mercy)\, Freya Manfred (When I Was Young and Old)\, and Tim Conroy (No True Route)\, moderated by Ellen Malphrus. Ticketed\, $10. Book signing afterwards. (USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \n3:30-5:00 p.m. WORKSHOP: Writing a Great Fiction Query Letter\, Workshop Led by Carrie Feron. Ticketed\, $100. (Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) https://writingagreatfictionqueryletter.eventbrite.com \n7:00-9:00 p.m. RECEPTION: Wrap Party  at the Pat Conroy Literary Center and preview of the Witness Tree Park\, with guest MCs Jeanne Meserve and Jeffrey Blount\, with a musical performance by the Beaufort Mass Choir. Refreshments. Ticketed\, $35. (Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) https://patconroyliteraryfestival2023.eventbrite.com \nSUNDAY\, 0CT0BER 29 \nNoon-4:00 p.m. TOURS: Pat Conroy Literary Center open to the public for guided tours. Free. (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort)
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LOCATION:Beaufort\, South Carolina
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SUMMARY:HARVEST FEST
DESCRIPTION:🍁🎃 Harvest Fest at Praise Assembly! 🎃🍁 \nWe’re excited to announce our annual Harvest Fest event! A day filled with festive joy and community bonding\, featuring Trunk or Treat\, gourmet Food Trucks\, exhilarating Bounce Houses\, challenging Obstacle Courses\, exciting Blow Up Games\, lively Carnival Games\, and so much more! 🎪🍬🚚 \nDon’t miss this golden opportunity to connect with your local Beaufort community and create long-lasting memories with family and friends. It’s going to be a day of endless fun and laughter that promises to bring smiles to faces of all ages! \nEveryone is welcome! Bring your friends\, family\, and neighbors\, and let’s make this Harvest Fest the most memorable one yet! See you there! 🌟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/harvest-fest/
LOCATION:Praise Assembly of God\, 800 Parris Island Gtwy\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29906\, US
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SUMMARY:The Addams Family - A New Musical Comedy
DESCRIPTION:THE ADDAMS FAMILY\, a comical musical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. Get your tickets today so you do not miss out on this spooky delight!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/the-addams-family-a-new-musical-comedy/
LOCATION:May River Theatre\, 20 Bridge St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, US
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SUMMARY:Town of Port Royal Annual Trunk Or Treat
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Port Royal is hosting its annual Trunk Or Treat on Paris Avenue on Sunday\, October 29th from 3pm to 5pm. \nThe trunks will be lined up between 9th & 12th Streets. \nThis is a popular event that always has lots of attendees\, and is sponsored by the Lowcountry Jaycees\, the Town and the Beaufort County YMCA.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/town-of-port-royal-annual-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Paris Avenue in Port Royal\, Paris Avenue\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gullah Trunk Or Treat at Penn Center
DESCRIPTION:The Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation is hosting its first ever Gullah Family Trunk or Treat at Penn Center on October 29th from 4 to 8pm. \n\n\nEnjoy an evening of trick-or-treating for the whole family with candy\, prizes\, music\, a photo booth\, movie night\, costume contests and more\, with prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions. \nStop by early to register for the costume contests at Penn Center! Dress up your little ones in their favorite costume or pick a theme for the whole family. Win and take home a goodie bag and several prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions!\n\nBaby and toddlers 0- 5\nBig Kids 6-13\nFamily Costume Contest!\n\n\nGet your free tickets at bit.ly/3PXJv6r
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/gullah-trunk-or-treat-at-penn-center/
LOCATION:Penn Center\, Saint Helena Island\, SC\, US
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SUMMARY:Annual Beaufort Ghost Tours
DESCRIPTION:Beaufort’s ghosts\, ghouls and freaks are coming out at night as the 29th year of CAPA’s Ghost Tours hit the streets of downtown Beaufort this month. \nThe historic moss-lined streets of Beaufort are full of interesting ghostly stories and you can make plans to get spooked while taking a haunted tour beginning October 13th and you’ll hear lots of eerie accounts retelling haunted stories about our historic town. \nSponsored by The Exchange Club of Beaufort\, Ghost tours will be available as either a 45-minute carriage ride or a 60-minute walking tour meeting ghosts and ghouls along the way who will reveal scary Beaufort stories that have been passed down for generations. \nLegendary ghosts of Beaufort include Gauche\, the 15th Century French dwarf who rumored to roam “The Castle” at 411 Craven Street. Gauche is said to be one of America’s oldest ghosts. Other ghostly stories include William Baynard\, the unknown spirits living in Wigg-Barnwell House and Frogmore Manor\, the Land’s End Light\, the ghostly lovers of Fripp Island Beach. \nSign up now to take a narrated carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to stories of the ghosts that are rumored to haunt Beaufort’s historic homes. \nDates/Times/Tickets\nOctober 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, 22\, 27\, 28\, 29 \nCarriage tours via Southurn Rose Buggy Tours leave every 15 minutes starting at 630pm from the parking lot at 1006 Bay Street. Each narrated tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.\nCarriage Tour: $30 adults/$20 children 3-11 \nWalking ghost tours of downtown Beaufort begin at 7pm and leave every 20 minutes from Cannon Park\, across from 611 Bay Street. Each narrated walking tour lasts approximately one hour. Each day\, the 7pm walking tour time slot is also stroller and pet friendly.\nWalking Tour: $20 all ages \nThe event is organized and sponsored by The Exchange Club of Beaufort\, and proceeds from all of the annual ghost tours benefit CAPA Beaufort.
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LOCATION:Downtown Beaufort\, Bay Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States
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