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SUMMARY:2025 Beaufort International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets to the BIFF can be purchased online or at the door\, based on availability. \nALL DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICES APPLY ONLY TO CURRENT BEAUFORT FILM SOCIETY MEMBERS. NOT SURE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER? CONTACT REBECCA AT FILMBEAUFORT@GMAIL.COM BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE.The Beaufort Film Society is pleased to present the 19th annual Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) February 18-23\, 2025. As of November 2024\, BIFF was ranked by filmmakers as one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals by FilmFreeway.Awards will be presented in the categories of Feature Film\, Documentary – Short and Feature Length\, Animation\, Short Films\, Student Films\, and Screenplays. We will also have the Best Director\, Best Actress\, Best Actor\, Best Ensemble Cast and Best Musical Score categories. And the ever popular audience voted awards -Audience Choice and Best Comedy.Our newly createdLegends and Legacy Award will go to Tim Gray. Tim is a national award-winning documentary film director\, producer and writer based in Rhode Island. He has produced and directed 40 documentary films to date on the personal stories of the World War II generation. All of Tim’s films air nationally on American Public Television and also globally in such countries as China\, Australia\, France and England. Tim’s films have won 6 regional Emmy Awards for writing and documentary film work. Tim’s film travels have taken him to Guadalcanal\, Corregidor\, Iwo Jima\, Peleliu\, Bataan\, Manila\, Guam\, the Philippines\, the Solomon Islands\, the Russell Islands\, Banika\, Japan\, Pearl Harbor\, HI\, Normandy\, France\, Italy\, Austria\, Holland\, Belgium\, Luxembourg\, Poland\, the Czech Republic and Germany. See imdb page for Tim’s many accomplishments: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0336979/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smOur Behind the Scenes Award will honor Lee Donaldson. Lee is based out of Charleston\, South Carolina. Lee’s body of work as a camera and electrical department shows 40 credits\, including\, Halloween (2018)\, Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022). The Righteous Gemstones\, HBO series filmed in Charleston\, Lee has worked on 26 episodes. To learn more about Lee’s accomplishments visit his IMDB page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1331921/The Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday\, February 18th @ 5:30 pm at 805 Cateret Street. A concert by the Beaufort’s Symphony Orchestra\, Maestro Fred Devyatkin\, will be a part of the Opening Ceremony – A Classic Night of Movie Music. TICKET INCLUDES PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES AND HOSTED BAR OF WINE AND BEER INCLUDED. SORRY\, NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.Screenings will be held on Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday and Saturday at University of South Carolina Center for the Arts located at 805 Carteret Street\, Downtown Beaufort. Sreenings begin each morning at 9 am. PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKALLOWED IN THE VENUE. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE AUDITORIUM PER THE USCB CENTER FOR THE ARTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION.The Pre-Awards Champagne Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday\, February 23rd located at 805 Carteret Street\, Downtown Beaufort. TIME: 2:00 PM Dress code: Formal Optional. TICKET INCLUDES Champagne and Passed Hors d’oeuvres and the AWARDS portion of the event will begin promptly at 3:00 pm. SORRY\, NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOORREFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UP TO 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT START DATE OF FEBRUARY 18\, 2024 AND ARE HANDLED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. PROCESSING FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT FILMBEAUFORT@GMAIL.COM. IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED BY COVID OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS\, FEES AND BEAUFORT FILM SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION . THANK YOU.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/2025-beaufort-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:805 Carteret St.\,Beaufort\,29902\,US\, 805 Carteret St.\,Beaufort\,29902\,US
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SUMMARY:Nature Hike - RSVP Required
DESCRIPTION:Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org \n$10 per participant (plus fees) \nMeet at the Maritime Center and enjoy a nice morning hike! This Naturalist-led hike is roughly 1.5 miles through maritime forest and salt marsh. \nLong sleeves\, pants\, sunscreen\, water\, and bug spray are highly recommended. Closed toed shoes are required and they will get muddy! Absolutely NO flip flops or sandals. We will not be providing binoculars so please plan to bring your own. \nAll ages welcome\, children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/nature-hike-rsvp-required-8/
LOCATION:310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29909\, 310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29909
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SUMMARY:Saturday Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are ecstatic to announce that the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival has been honored as one of the Taste of The South Magazine’s 2024 Taste 50 Winners! \nWHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: – $20.00 is ADMISSION ONLY for ages 12 and older. – Admission fee benefits The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation a Local 501c3. – Live Music – Access to Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations – Family Friendly Activies – ALL Ticket sales benefit The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation benefiting local charities in our community. – Students and Children under the age of 12 are FREE ADMISSION.
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LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum
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SUMMARY:2025 JSLB Prom Boutique
DESCRIPTION:Are you dreaming of the perfect prom night but worried about finding the right dress? The Junior Service League of Beaufort is here to make your dreams come true! 🌟 \n👗 Join us at the JSLB Prom Boutique!📅 Date: February 22nd🕐 Time: 1 PM – 4 PM📍 Location: 302 Burroughs Ave \nFind your perfect prom dress FOR FREE and make this prom night unforgettable! \n💕 With a wide selection of styles\, sizes\, and accessories\, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to feel fabulous and confident on your big night! \n💌 Help us spread the word! Share this post with a friend who could benefit.
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LOCATION:Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
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SUMMARY:Port Royal Mardi Gras Parade & Party
DESCRIPTION:Laissez les bon temps rouler! The 2nd Annual Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras is marching back into the beautiful Town of Port Royal\, SC. \nCome celebrate and let loose on Saturday\, February 22nd as The Town of Port Royal is turned into a lively festival of life\, culture\, and community; bringing the beads\, music\, floats\, and all the excitement of Mardi Gras—Port Royal style. \nSave the date and gather your krewe because the big parade starts at 4pm\, following the same route as last year. Be sure to line up along Paris Avenue between 16th Street\n(Anchor/Mariners Park) and 11th Street to catch all the action. \nThe parade will conclude at Shellring Ale Works\, where the after-party kicks off with the band Kanola playing all your favorite New Orleans music\, food trucks\, a face painter\, and activities for the kids to do. \nIt features a variety of irresistible\, authentic New Orleans dishes with classics including\njambalaya\, gumbo\, beignets\, crawfish\, and more. Your senses will come to life as the air fills with the enticing aromas of Cajun and Creole spices\, bringing the essence of New Orleans to life. \nWhether you’re in a float\, dance group\, marching band\, golf cart\, or simply just love the\nMardi Gras vibe\, the town wants you in the parade. Applications are now open—send a direct message to the Old Village Association’s Facebook page with your email address or\nvisit Port Royal Town Hall to pick up your application. Spots are limited\, so do not wait. \nDon’t miss this family-friendly celebration of Mardi Gras traditions\, music\, food\, and\nfun! Mark your calendars\, invite your friends and family\, and come dressed in your best\nMardi Gras attire to join in the revelry. \nThis year’s Mardi Gras event will be unforgettable and you will not want to miss it!
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LOCATION:Paris Avenue in Port Royal\, Paris Avenue\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, United States
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:Silent Book Club Beaufort\, a unique take on the traditional book club\, will hold its second meetup on Saturday\, January 11\, from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen St. Designed to offer a relaxed and pressure-free space for readers of all types\, this community gathering invites book lovers to enjoy their current reads in a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. \nSilent Book Club Beaufort is co-sponsored by the Conroy Center and the student book club DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization)\, bringing together two organizations dedicated to fostering community connections and celebrating the love of literature. \nUnlike traditional book clubs\, Silent Book Club Beaufort has no assigned reading\, no deadlines\, and no discussions required. Whether you prefer ebooks\, audiobooks\, comic books\, textbooks\, or paperbacks\, readers are invited to bring their book of choice\, settle in\, and savor the joy of uninterrupted reading among like-minded individuals. \nSilent Book Club Beaufort also features a book swap: Leave a book\, take a book.  \nThe casual meetups provide an excellent opportunity to discover new book recommendations\, make friends\, and reconnect with the love of reading. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just getting back into reading\, everyone is welcome.  \nSilent Book Club Beaufort is free to attend and proudly supports local businesses and organizations. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon via the SBCB Instagram page at www.instagram.com/silentbookclubbeaufort. Come embrace the joy of reading at Silent Book Club Beaufort!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/silent-book-club-beaufort-2/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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