SUPER HERO 5K RUN/WALK
2023-03-04 08:00 (America/New_York) | 1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5514, United States
Join USCB Center for the Arts for a CALLING ALL SUPER HEROES 5K Race on Saturday, March 4th in historic downtown Beaufort, SC. Starting at 8am on March 5th, 2022 on Newcastle and Bay Street. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of CFA’s Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 24 and 25, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all people. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness.
Packet pickup will be available at Grounded Running located at 2139 Boundary Street, Ste 108 (the Old K-Mart), Beaufort, SC 29902 on Friday March 3th from 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday morning at the starting line from 7:00-7:30am. Please note that t-shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after 2/11/22.
Please note that we have added the ability to register as a Virtual Participant. Virtual participants will be able to have their shirt mailed or come by packet pick-up to get theirs in advance. We will make a best effort to mail shirts prior to the event for those requesting this.
Age categories: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Prizes awarded to overall top 2 Females and top two females in age divisions. Awards are for in-person participants only.
Event is pet and stroller friendly. Flexi-type leashes will not be allowed at the event. Please have pets on a standard 4-6ft lead.
Women’s Wellness 5K Race Course: Start/finish line at Freedom Mall down Bay Street cross Woods memorial Bridge to Lady’s Island down Meridian Rd to Youmans Drive and double back the same route to Freedom Mall.
Please note that registration for this event is NOT REFUNDABLE. If we are unable to host an in person/live race, we will transfer to a virtual format.
For more information about all of the Women’s Wellness events, visit USCBCenterForTheArts.com

Seventh Annual March Forth
2023-03-04 09:00 - 2023-03-05 13:00 | Penn Center, Saint Helena Island, SC, US
Our Conroy Center’s seventh annual March Forth will be held on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, with a special preview event the evening of Friday, March 3. March Forth commemorates the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s passing on March 4, 2016, with programs on major themes of his writing and teaching life, including social justice, inclusivity, conservation, education, and storytelling. For events on Saturday and Sunday, March 4, and 5, at Penn Center, please register in advance by February 24 at https://marchforth2023.eventbrite.com.
(Registration opens on January 16.)
Our 2023 March Forth will include appearances by MacArthur Fellowship honoree, environmentalist, memoirist, and poet J. Drew Lanham; South Carolina Academy of Authors honoree, environmentalist, memoirist, poet, and novelist John Lane; New York Times bestselling novelists De’Shawn Charles Winslow and Megan Miranda; and former Charleston City Poet Laureate Marcus Amaker.
March Forth is presented in collaboration between the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and Penn Center, NeverMore Books, the Storybook Shoppe, the Port Royal Farmers Market, Catering by Debbi Covington, and the DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization) chapters of Beaufort High School and Beaufort Academy, and sponsored in part by a grant from South Carolina Humanities, a nonprofit organization inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage.
FREE P﻿REVIEW EVENT at NEVERMORE BOOKS on FRIDAY, MARCH 3
5﻿:00-6:00 p.m. New York Times bestselling novelist De’Shawn Charles Winslow, author of newly released Decent People, in conversation with Jonathan Haupt. Free and open to the public, this book discussion and signing will be held at NeverMore Books (910 Port Republic St, Beaufort) on Friday, March 3, at 5:00 p.m. Seating is limited; please call 843-812-9460 to reserve in advance.
FREE TEDDY BEAR PICNIC READ-ALOUD at the PORT ROYAL FARMERS MARKET on SATURDAY, MARCH 4
9﻿:00-Noon. High school students from the DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization) and National Honor Society chapters of Beaufort High School and Beaufort Academy will be reading children’s picture books to young readers and their families, with light snacks provided, in partnership with the Bluffton-based children’s bookstore, the Storybook Shoppe. This free event will be held near the gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers Market (1615 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal). No registration needed.
YORK W. BAILEY MUSEUM at PENN CENTER on SATURDAY, MARCH 4
1﻿0:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Museum admission: $7.00/adult, $5.00/child. Learn more at www.penncenter.com
D﻿ARRAH HALL (part of the RECONSTRUCTION ERA NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK) at PENN CENTER on SATURDAY, MARCH 4
9﻿:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free admission. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/reer/planyourvisit/penn-center.htm
TICKETED MARCH FORTH EVENTS at PENN CENTER on SATURDAY, MARCH 4
(﻿Register in advance by February 24.)
1﻿1:00-11:30 a.m. Attendee check-in.
11:30 to Noon. Catered lunch by Debbi Covington.
Noon to 1:00 p.m. A conversation with South Carolina Academy of Authors honoree, environmentalist, memoirist, poet, and novelist John Lane, author of Still Upright and Headed Downstream and Coming into Animal Presence.
1﻿:00 to 1:20 p.m. Book signing break with NeverMore Books.
1﻿:20 to 2:20 p.m. A conversation with New York Times bestselling nature-themed mystery novelist Megan Miranda, author of The Last to Vanish and (forthcoming) The Only Survivors.
2﻿:20-2:40 p.m. Book signing break with NeverMore Books.
2﻿:40-3:40 p.m. A poetry reading and discussion with former Charleston City Poet Laureate Marcus Amaker, editor of Colors Wash Over Me: Poems by Lowcountry Students and author of The Birth of All Things and (forthcoming) Hold What Makes You Whole. (Amaker will be assisted by student readers.)
3﻿:40 to 4:00 p.m. Final book signing break with NeverMore Books.
TICKETED MARCH FORTH EVENT at PENN CENTER on SUNDAY, MARCH 5
(﻿Register in advance by February 24.)
1﻿0:30-11:00 a.m. Attendee check-in.
1﻿1:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Nature walk of Penn Center led by environmentalist J. Drew Lanham (a MacArthur Fellowship “genius grant” honoree and author of Sparrow Envy) and John Lane (a SC Academy of Authors honoree and author of Still Upright and Headed Downstream)
1﻿2:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Book signing.

Bluffton Flower Show
2023-03-04 11:00 | Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center, 70 Boundary St, Bluffton, SC, 29910, US
Bluffton’s own Babbie Guscio + Friends are bringing Bluffton’s Flower Show back to The Heyward House in Old Town Bluffton, SC on March 4, 2023.
– Judged Arrangements ($5 entry fee)
– Celebrate the Beauty of Bluffton
– Spring/Garden Themed Vendors Welcome ($25 entry fee)
Inquiries:
Contact Babbie Guscio at The Store (56 Calhoun Street), 843.757.3855 or thestoresc@gmail.com.

Black History Living Museum
2023-03-06 18:00 | 43 WK Alston Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906-9432, United States
The 6th grade presents the Black History Living Museum. This amazing event will celebrate our history, heritage, family, and culture. So come on out to RSIA on March 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM to enjoy a great evening!

Full Moon Paint, Shop & Sip Party!
2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Serendipity Beaufort, 707 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Celebrate the Full Moon with us at a fun Paint, Sip & Shop Party at Serendipity in Beaufort, SC on Tuesday March 7th, 6-8 pm. The shop will be open after-hours for us to shop, sip and paint together! We will paint a Whimsical Woods Bridge in the Moonlight on a wrapped 11×14 canvas.
Your ticket includes:
Paint party with Create with Camilla (all supplies included).
Exclusive after-hours shopping
Bubbly bar & charcuterie board
Location: Serendipity, 707 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902. Tel: (843) 379-6799.
Advance ticket required. Space limited to 6-12 participants. Over 21 only.
For more information call Camilla Pagliaroli at (843)-441-2348.

Sea Turtle Paint Party
2023-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US
🖌Mark Your Calendars🖌
🎨Sea Turtle Paint Party 🎨
Discovery Night
January 26, 5-7 PM
Relax and let your creative juices flow during this fun paint party!👩‍🎨🧑‍🎨👨‍🎨
Aided by Camilla Pagliaroli, local artist and owner of Create with Camilla, you will paint on an 11×14 canvas 🖌using acrylics and go home with an original work of art. All supplies are included.
Adults are welcome to bring wine 🍷 to enjoy while painting 🎨.
Cost is $35 per person. Reservations are required by call 843 689 6767 ext. 223 or by booking online at coastaldiscovery.org/calendar

Unveiling of New Exhibit - Port Royal 1870-1900
2023-03-09 17:30 - 18:30 | 1634 Paris Ave
Refreshments served

Women in Tech Speaker Series: Overcome Burnout with Crystal Abitz
2023-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 | 500 Carteret Street,Suite D,Beaufort,29902,US
Join us for an empowering talk designed to support women entrepreneurs in overcoming burnout and aligning their business and personal goals.
Our keynote speaker, Crystal Abitz, a successful entrepreneur and business coach, will share her experiences and insights on topics including:
-Identifying and aligning personal values with business endeavors
-Practical strategies for avoiding burnout and building resilience
-Developing sustainable work-life balance for overall well-being
-Navigating challenges and setbacks while staying true to values
-Building your support community
Beyond Crystal’s keynote, connect and network with other like-minded women while enjoying delicious hor d’oeuvres. Don’t miss out on gaining practical strategies and insights to help achieve success while staying true to personal values. Purchase your tickets now!
Location:
-Beaufort Digital Corridor
-Second Floor – Hargray Conference Room
Cost:
-$25
-Hor d’oeuvres & wine provided
Parking:
-Metered parking in lot
-Free street parking on Carteret
Sign Up Today!

Engage Beaufort | Presentation "An Introduction to the South Carolina Greenbook"
2023-03-09 18:00 | USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
A travel guide to historic African American heritage sites and extant places throughout South Carolina.
Presented by the WeGoja Foundation
Join us throughout the season for these FREE informative and fun learning opportunities.
All programs are open to everyone.
For more information, visit USCBCenterForTheArts.com or call 843-521-4145

Spring Open House
2023-03-10 10:00 - 2023-03-11 18:00 | Found For Home, 2728 Depot Rd, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Hello, friends! 🌸🌷
Spring has sprung, and we’re ready to celebrate at our brand new home decor store! Join us for our Spring Open House and enjoy some amazing activities that are sure to put a smile on your face. Here’s what we have in store for you:
🌸 DIY Flower Crown Station: Get crafty and create your own beautiful flower crown that’s perfect for the spring season! Our staff will be there to help you every step of the way.
🌷 Refreshments: Sip on some delicious lemonade, enjoy some sweet treats, and chat with other guests about your favorite home decor trends.
🌸 Spring Scavenger Hunt: Take part in our fun and exciting scavenger hunt and explore our store in a whole new way. Find all the items on our list and win a special prize!
🌷 Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of our special Spring Open House discounts and score some amazing deals on all your favorite home decor products.
🌸 Photo Booth: Strike a pose and take some adorable photos with your friends in our special Spring-themed photo booth.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us for our Spring Open House and get inspired by all the amazing home decor products we have in store. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 #SpringOpenHouse #HomeDecor #NewInTown #FunTimes

Kayak Tours - RSVP Required
2023-03-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
Kayak Tours at the Maritime Center
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP
portroyalsoundfoundation.org
Join a PRSF Naturalist for a 2-hour guided kayak tour of the Chechessee River departing from the Maritime Center.
Pricing:
$35 (ages 5-12)
$50 (ages 13+)
Plus booking fee
Children ages 5-12 must be on a tandem kayak with an adult (18+)
Designed for all experience levels.
Questions? Please email Jessica, jkochman@portroyalsoundfoundation.org

UpCycled Art Auction
2023-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Technical College of the Lowcountry – TCL, 921 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Beaufort Icon, Deanna Bowdish hosts the 2023 UpCycled Art Auction to benefit LowCountry Habitat for Humanity. Featured artists include Cassandra Gillens, Mick Csernica, David Lunin and many more local and regional artists. Catering by Debbie Covington and Music by Beek Webb. Featuring custom, eclectic art in both a Live and Silent Auction. Join the fun and purchase your tickets today! $50 per person. For more information, please contact Wendy Pollitzer at 843-522-3500 or email wendy@lowcountryhabitat.org.

Beaufort Drum Circle on March 10th at the Waterfront Park
2023-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Spring is in the air! We are grateful for the use of the facilities at the Beaufort County Black Chamber in January and February but now that the weather is definitely much warmer, we will meet on the shores of the Beaufort River in the Gazebo at the Waterfront Park in Downtown Beaufort each month until next winter. Bring a chair, your favorite percussion instruments and a happy attitude and drum with us.

28th Annual Hilton Head Island Shamrock Run
2023-03-11 08:00 | New York City Pizza – Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC, 81 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
‘Get Your Irish On’ we encourage everyone to run or walk in green. 2023 Hilton Head Shamrock Run is Saturday, March 11th at 8:00am. The fun and colorful 5K Run & Health Walk will start in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza and finish inside Coligny Plaza.

Food Truck Market at Highway 21 Drive In
2023-03-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Highway 21 Drive In, 55 Parker Drive, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
The Lowcountry Market proudly presents our first Food Truck Market on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10AM- 3PM at the Highway 21 Drive In. This event will be fun for the whole family with amazing food truck vendors from all over the area, local artists and crafters, kid’s craft
stations, a cornhole tournament and much more.
This event will host our first Cornhole Tournament. Contestants will compete for a prize pack and the option to be called back for our championship game near the end of the year. Participants need to register in advance. Cost to enter is $10 each. Winner takes half the
pot for registration.
We have lots of food trucks and vendors coming from all over the Lowcountry. and are currently accepting more applications. Our vendor rates are the most affordable rates in the area for events like this.
For anyone wishing to participate, please email lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com.
Our venue has enough space for more than 75 vendors and food trucks. It is the perfect place to host large groups of customers and vendors. Our markets are well situated on the flat grassy area in front of screen two of the drive in. Not only do we host big Craft markets once a month, but we also host yard sale days every Sunday from 10AM-3PM.
Our future craft events include a Spring Easter Market on Saturday April 1st where Mr. Puppet will host and emcee the Easter Egg Hunts with a fun and interactive puppet show proceeding each hunt. For more information on Mr. Puppet, please visit his website at https://www.mrpuppet.com.
For the April 1st event, our Egg Hunt will be separated into 3 age groups. Children attending will have the option of bringing their own baskets or decorating a bag before their hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos as well. This event will also include many of our Lowcountry crafters for a fun day of shopping.
Hwy 21 Drive In opened its market on February 8th and will be open every Sunday, weather permitting for crafters and yard sellers to have an opportunity to sell their wares at a local venue. Not only do we host weekly flea market options, we also host larger craft markets monthly.
For more information on these events or any other in the future, please email to lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com or by calling 843-605-3092.

Spring Into Easter Market
2023-03-11 10:00 - 2023-03-12 16:00 | Tanger Outlets, 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910, US
Come shop local vendors to step into Spring and support small businesses!
I’ll be set up debuting my Spring menu, as well as St Patrick’s Day and Easter goodies, and I’ll have preorders open for holiday hosts as well (and even a special sale for orders placed during the event).
We will be located at Tanger 1 off of Fording Island Rd on both Saturday and Sunday from 10AM until 4PM.

Low Country Pow Wow and Cultural Festival
2023-03-11 10:00 - 2023-03-12 18:00 | Millstone Landing, Hardeeville, SC, 55 Millstone Landing Rd, Hardeeville, SC, US
Native American Cultural and Educational Event

Forever Fit: Revive Rehab & Fit4Mom
2023-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC, 29910, US
Come join Fit4Mom & Revive Rehab to learn about all things Mom!
We will kick off the event with a 30 min interactive seminar to learn about pelvic floor health & other great tips and tricks for this phase of motherhood.
We will finish the morning off with a modified Fit4Mom class in the park.
Event is free for everyone – kids are welcome and can take part in the class too.
Send any questions or post on the event.
Can’t wait to see you there.

FREE Community Reiki Clinic
2023-03-11 11:00 - 14:00 | ZenDen
Our Community Reiki Clinic is a first come, first served, walk-in clinic for all health issues. Our many volunteers means short wait times. All donations go to our Reiki Student Scholarship Program.

Ole Fashioned Gullah Oyster Roast
2023-03-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, 12 Georgianna Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US
The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head is hosting an Ole Fashioned Gullah Oyster Roast on Saturday, March 11th, from 11am to 4pm at the museum located at 12 Georgianna Drive on Hilton Head Island.
Entertainment is being provided by Q Smalls, DJ OJ, Darryl Anderson and more, and the kids will enjoy bounces houses and other kids activities.
The cost is $50 per person for the Oyster Roast, or $10 general admission if you don’t plan to enjoy all you can eat local oysters.
Visit this link for your tickets.

Free concert with Parris Island Band + US Army Band
2023-03-11 13:30 | Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC, US
The Parris Island Marine Band is hosting a free Combined Arms concert with the 282nd US Army Band next month at downtown’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Always a fantastic show, the band of super-talented Marine musicians along with their Army counterparts will be performing a selection of classic marches as well as American Favorites from Celine Dion and Kelly Clarkson.
The concert is free to the public and will be held on Saturday, March 11th at 130pm.
Beaufort is home to lots of great local bands, and of course one of them is the 108 year old Parris Island Marine Band, a local favorite at various Beaufort-area events and festivals.
While never, ever showing its age, the Parris Island Marine Band was established way back on on October 28, 1915. Its musicians originally doubled as marksmanship instructors, close combat instructors and provided support for various units on the depot.
Today, the Marines of the Parris Island Marine Band make up the concert band, the marching/ceremonial band, brass band, brass quintet and a jazz combo.
The Parris Island Marine Band’s primary mission is to provide musical support for recruit graduations and other military ceremonies and events. In addition to playing at approximately 40 recruit graduations each year, the band also performs concerts and parades both locally here in the Beaufort area and across the United States.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying a performance by the Parris Island Marine Band, do yourself a favor and make this the one to see.
The addition of the very talented Army Band will only make this concert that much better.

IRISHFEST Saturday Night Concert
2023-03-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Lowcountry Celebration Park
Join us for the kickoff of IRISH FEST with a Saturday Night concert in the park. This free event will begin with traditional pipe & drums and end with Boston’s Irish rock band, The Fenian Sons.
2nd Annual Irish Concert in the Park
☘️WHEN: Saturday, March 11
☘️ Boston Police Gaelic Column P&D – ☘️ NYPD Emerald Society P&D
☘️ The Fenian Sons, Boston Irish Rock Band
☘️ WHERE: Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island

IRISHFEST St. Patrick's Day Parade
2023-03-12 14:00 | Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States
The 38th Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Parade will once again march down Hilton Head Island’s Pope Avenue! Get your GREEN on and join us for the best and the oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in all of South Carolina. It is going to be a grand celebration!

Pitch Practice - March
2023-03-14 07:30 - 08:30 | 500 Carteret Street,Suite D,Beaufort,29902,US
Rise & shine to start your day with hot java, donuts, and a side of hustle by attending the BDC’s monthly Pitch Practice program.
The early bird gets the worm (or is it ‘the early mouse gets the cheese’)?
Either way, rise & shine to start your day with hot java, donuts, and a side of hustle by attending the BDC’s monthly Pitch Practice program. Over the course of an hour, you’ll have a chance to explore entrepreneurship in a casual, fun, supportive, and low-pressure environment. Attendees will be given the opportunity to deliver a 60-second elevator pitch and get instant feedback from the community to help them perfect their presentation.
Building off the success of the first Startup Weekend in Beaufort, the BDC is working to cultivate entrepreneurship within the community. This program seeks to keep the momentum going and give folks the chance to learn more about being an entrepreneur while honing their skills of description and persuasion.
Save your spot today through Eventbrite!
Location:
-Beaufort Digital Corridor
-Main Floor – Team Room
Cost:
-FREE
-Coffee & Donuts provided
Parking:
-Metered parking in lot
-Free street parking on Carteret

Lunch & Learn: Java: A Gateway to Game Development
2023-03-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 500 Carteret Street,Suite D,Beaufort,29902,US
Our monthly Lunch and Learn workshop series feature different guest speakers and topics spanning all things tech. Sit down with a bite to eat and get comfortable as you listen & learn along with a local tech expert.
Join us for a fun and fascinating event featuring Dr. Brian Canada, Chair of the Department of Computer Science & Mathematics at USCB. On Tuesday, March 14, at the Beaufort Digital Corridor, Brian will take us on an exciting journey exploring the popular programming language Java and the Greenfoot API that helps in teaching proper object-oriented programming in the context of developing 2D games and simulations that can serve as prototypes for games created using professional-grade engines such as Unity, in which games are scripted using the C# programming language—a very easy language to learn for those who already know Java.
Brian is a respected educator in the field of computational science and has been involved in several research projects related to the use of games as a mechanism to enable tangential learning about topics in the social sciences and humanities. His presentation will include some of the best examples of games that his USCB students have created over the years, and he will discuss why game development is a great way to learn Java as a core tech skill, even for those who never end up developing games professionally.
If you are a novice coder looking for a fun excuse to learn object-oriented programming using Java—which remains one of the most popular and in-demand languages for tech workers—or if you are at all interested in game programming in any language, this event is a must-attend. Brian’s talk will include an interactive hands-on session to explore the Greenfoot API—you are encouraged to bring your laptop, download Greenfoot, and follow along!
So, mark your calendars for March 14 and join us for a fun and exciting Lunch & Learn featuring Brian Canada. You won’t want to miss it!
Cost:
– D﻿onation (pay what you can)
– Free lunch will be provided (Taco Tuesday – We’ll be having a Moe’s Taco Bar)
Parking:
– Metered parking in lot
– Free street parking on Carteret

One Story, Two Books: An Evening with Memoirist Donna Keel Armer
2023-03-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host Donna Keel Armer author of the travel memoir Solo in Solento, on Thursday, March 16, at 5:00 p.m. Donna’s talk, “One Story, Two Books,” will explore her globetrotting experiences as her book was translated into Italian as Un’americana in Salento and she was invited on a recent book tour of Southern Italy and Sicily. Free and open to the public, this special author event will be held at the Conroy Center, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call 843-379-7025 to reserve in advance.
About Solo in Salento
“A sassy and sacred memoir for those sorting out what’s most valuable in life.”—Cassandra King
Desperate to break out of a life haunted by a wretched past, a loss of faith, toxic relationships, a stressful management career, and a slow sink into domestication, Donna Keel Armer craves time away from everything and everyone, including her loving husband. So she tells everyone she is traveling alone to research a novel she intends to write. While in Otranto, Donna masters the complex recycling system of a country where she doesn’t speak the language. By applying these same trash rules to her own life, she discovers that she can sort, recycle, and discard the personal garbage that has plagued her over a lifetime. The book’s universal themes of personal growth and travel invite you to come along on this transformational journey filled with mysterious sacred places, culinary delights, and the possibility of being kidnapped. Readers seeking personal realization, along with active travelers, courageous wannabe travelers, and armchair travelers, will be drawn into the magic.
Donna Keel Armer’s first trip to Italy in 1995 compelled her to return over and over. She fell in love with the place: the mystery, the magic, the music, the martyrs, and the marvelous food. She hoped one day she’d share these treasures with the rest of the world. Donna graduated cum laude with a double major in psychology and social sciences with graduate studies in theology. Donna has published numerous articles, along with her photography, on travel, food, human interest, and home and garden in South Carolina magazines, and teamed up with the Order of the Sons of Italy in Columbia, SC, to produce Bella Cucina Italiana, a cookbook featuring her photography. She was president of a hospitality business she and her husband created in Southwest Georgia. They now live in Beaufort, where she volunteers at the Pat Conroy Literary Center and Hunting Island State Park.
Learn more about Donna Keel Armer at https://donnaarmer.com. Learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.

Digital Detox: St. Patrick's Day Axe Throwing
2023-03-17 16:30 - 18:30 | 2139 Boundary Street,#Suite 118,Beaufort,29902,US
Get offline and join the BDC and fellow local entrepreneurs for a screen-free night of axe throwing and St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day that’s more exciting than just drinking green beer? Look no further! Join us at Moss & Hatchet for an evening of drinks, networking, and hatchet throwing.
That’s right, you heard us correctly. We’ll be getting in touch with our inner lumberjack as we throw hatchets at targets, all while enjoying a few drinks with old and new friends. And hey, maybe you’ll even have the luck of the Irish and hit the bullseye!
Whether you’re a member or a non-member, all are welcome to join in on the fun. Just make sure to purchase your tickets on their website at www.mossandhatchet.com (then RSVP free on Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming). The event will take place on Friday, March 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at 2139 Boundary Street, Suite 118, Beaufort, SC.
So put on your green, grab a friend (or two), and come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at Moss & Hatchet. It’s bound to be a night you won’t forget!

Freedman's Arts District Artist Studio Tour
2023-03-18 09:00 - 13:00 | 1105 Greene Street Beaufort SC 29902
Nine local artists will be featured in the inaugural Home Studio Art Tour & Sale in the Freedman Arts District on Saturday, March 18th from 10 am-2 pm in Beaufort. The tour is free and open to the public.
Nestled among the residential streets of the historic Northwest Quadrant and Old Commons neighborhoods are the private studios of several artists who will open their doors to the public for one day. Visitors will have the opportunity to see some artists at work, and to view and purchase a wide range of original work directly from the artists. Tour maps will be available at each site.
Easily walkable, the self-guided tour will encompass private studios on Boundary, Church, Duke, and Greene streets, all part of Beaufort’s Historic District and the newly defined Freedman Arts District.
The sites/artists are:
1105 Greene St./Linda Silk Sviland, Marc Sviland & Kathy Uzzle
1002 Church St./Nina Snyder;
710 Boundary St./Pat Carney & DuWayne Rude;
912 Duke St./Amy Minson;
1210 Duke St./Julie Roberts;
1409 Duke St./Abraham Brown;
