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SUMMARY:How to Create Suspense: Writers Workshop Led by Melinda Farris
DESCRIPTION:How to Create Suspense: 5 Unforgettable Cliffhanger-Ending Techniques \nHow do you keep the reader reading when the average adult’s attention span is 8.25 seconds? Cliffhangers are a technique used by genre writers (who sometimes get a bad rap) to keep their readers reading. And isn’t that what we all aspire to\, above everything? Because cliffhangers are sometimes associated with schlocky writing\, that doesn’t mean we should ignore their usefulness as a craft tool in all sorts of writing. We’ll look at five chapter-ending cliffhanger techniques with examples you can use in your own writing. \nEndorsement: “Melinda prepared an absolutely top-notch seminar about the craft of chapter-ending cliffhangers—a topic I’ve never encountered anyone else teaching about\, and for which she devised an entirely original taxonomy of cliffhanger types that is worthy of publication. I can’t think of a more precise\, better organized\, better supported craft seminar I’ve overseen in my twenty years at Lesley University.”–Michael Lowenthal\, author of Charity Girl \nLocation and Cost: This is an in-person writers workshop\, held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St\, Beaufort). Limited to 15 participants with advance registration required; $45/person. https://howtocreatesuspense.eventbrite.com \nAbout Our Instructor: \nMelinda Farris‘ first career was as a Washington\, DC\, political operative and international democracy consultant. She worked on Capitol Hill\, advised Cabinet nominees on a Presidential transition team\, and coached democratic forces in Russia\, Zimbabwe\, and Afghanistan. Excerpts from her unpublished first novel\, The Fourth Degree\, have been described as The Da Vinci Code meets National Treasure and received awards from the Southeastern Writers Association\, Writer’s Digest\, and The Seven Hills Literary Review. Melinda started the St Simons Island Writers Group two years ago\, which includes critique groups and networking opportunities for local writers. In two years\, the membership has doubled. She graduated in 2023 with an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University. https://www.melindafarrisauthor.com/
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/how-to-create-suspense-writers-workshop-led-by-melinda-farris/
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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SUMMARY:FREE Master Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands with Master Naturalist Jill Moore. Jill\, a certified master naturalist and founder of Moore2Life\, provides nature-based programs to local residents\, communities and tourists here in the magnificent Lowcountry – a setting unlike any place on Earth. With research showing that people function best when they have access to and a connection with nature\, Jill is committed to helping people discover a passion and appreciation for the unique area that surrounds us. \nTours are free to the public! Please RSVP here: https://friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org/tours/  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/31142091905389266/?event_time_id=31142158148715975
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/free-master-naturalist-tour-10/
LOCATION:1700 Paris Ave\, Port Royal\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29935\, 1700 Paris Ave\, Port Royal\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29935
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SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention | Beaufort & Bluffton
DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host our 9th annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention on Friday\, September 26\, at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce in Beaufort\, and Saturday\, September 27\, at the Culinary Institute of the South at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Bluffton. Ideal for book club members\, those interested in joining a book club\, or anyone who simply loves the joy of reading\, the Lowcountry Book Club Convention is presented in partnership with NeverMore Books and the student book club DAYLO. \nThe Lowcountry Book Club Convention will begin on Friday evening with a panel discussion among local authors: biographer Nancy Thode (Ahead of Her Time: The Trailblazing Life and Literary Legacy of Ann Head)\, novelist Karin Gillespie (The Pitch Queen)\, and travel writers Lynn and Cele Seldon (100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die). This opening session will be followed by a book signing\, with refreshments. This is a ticketed event\, held at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (711 Bladen St.\, Beaufort). \nThe Convention continues Saturday at the Culinary Institute of the South (1 Venture Dr.\, Bluffton)\, with three author keynote conversations and gourmet box lunches catered by Debbi Covington. The program will feature a morning discussion with USA Today bestselling novelist Renée Rosen\, author of Let’s Call Her Barbie\, an afternoon discussion with New York Times bestselling novelist Marie Bostwick\, author of The Book Club for Troublesome Women\, and a midday conversation between Food Network star Kardea Brown\, author of The Way Home\, and local favorite Mary Martha Greene\, author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss My Aspic! Each author conversation will be followed by a book signing. This is a ticketed event. \nAdvance registration is required by September 20 for this year’s Lowcountry Book Club Convention. Learn more and register at https://lowcountrybookclubconvention2025.eventbrite.com.  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nFriday\, September 26Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (711 Boundary St.\, Beaufort) \n5:00-6:00 p.m. Local author panel discussion with Nancy Thode (Ahead of Her Time: The Trailblazing Life and Literary Legacy of Ann Head)\, Karin Gillespie (The Pitch Queen)\, and Lynn and Cele Seldon (100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die). \n6:00-7:00 p.m. Book signing with refreshments \nSaturday\, September 27Culinary Institute of the South (1 Venture Dr.\, Bluffton) \n9:30-10:00 a.m. Check-in begins \n10:00-11:00 a.m. Keynote conversation with USA Today bestselling novelist Renée Rosen\, author of Let’s Call Her Barbie \n11:00-11:30 a.m. Book signing break \n11:30-12:30 p.m. Keynote conversation between New York Times bestselling cookbook writer and Food Network star Kardea Brown\, author of The Way Home\, and local favorite Mary Martha Greene\, author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss My Aspic! \n12:30-1:30 p.m. Book signing break and lunch: gourmet box lunches\, catering by Debbi Covington. (Register by September 22 for lunch) \n1:30-2:30 p.m. Keynote conversation with New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Marie Bostwick\, author of The Book Club for Troublesome Women \n2:30-3:00 p.m. Final book signing break \nABOUT THE AUTHORSFeatured Local Authors \nKarin Gillespie is the author of nine novels\, most recently The Pitch Queen. She’s a former book columnist for the Augusta Chronicle\, a former humor columnist for Augusta Magazine\, and a recipient of a 2016 Georgia Author of the Year Award. Her non-fiction work has appeared in the New York Times\, the Washington Post and Writer Magazine\, and she also has a popular Substack called “Pitch Your Novel.” Gillespie earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Converse College; she now lives and writes in Savannah. \nLynn and Cele Seldon are veteran travel journalists and published authors of many travel guidebooks\, including 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die\, 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die\, and the forthcoming 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die. The duo has spent more than 35 years covering all aspects of travel\, with their work appearing in Southern Living\, Garden & Gun\, The Local Palate\, South Carolina Living\, USA Today\, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, FoodNetwork.com\, USA Today\, and many others. The Seldons are based in Beaufort. \nA native of Beaufort\, Nancy Head Thode is a graduate of Ashley Hall School\, Towson State University\, and the University of Maryland School of Social Work. An early advocate for family mediation\, she was a founding board member of the Academy of Family Mediators and continues her work today as a practicing family psychotherapist. Ahead of Her Time\, the biography of her mother Ann Head\, is her first book. \nKeynote Authors \nMarie Bostwick is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than twenty works of uplifting contemporary and historical fiction—most recently The Book Club for Troublesome Women\, USA Today and Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance bestseller. It was a monthly pick for large national book clubs including the AARP Girlfriends Book Club\, Gloss Book Club\, and Brenda Novak’s Book Club\, and has been includes on numerous “most anticipated” lists\, including BookBub’s Best Historical Fiction of 2025. Translated into a dozen languages\, Marie’s novels are beloved by readers across the globe. Her 2009 book\, A Thread of Truth\, was an Indie Next Notable pick. Three of her books were published as Reader’s Digest Select Editions. In addition to books\, Marie writes a popular lifestyle blog\, Fiercely Marie\, that encourages readers to “live every minute and love every moment”. Marie lives in Washington state with her husband and a beautiful but moderately spoiled Cavalier King Charles spaniel. \nKardea Brown is a contemporary Southern Chef\, author of the New York Times bestseller The Way Home and the forthcoming Make Do with What You Have (November 2025). She and the creator of the New Gullah Supper Club pop-up\, where her menu pays homage to dishes her grandmother and mother passed down to her. She is the host of the hit show Delicious Miss Brown and Kids Baking Championship. She is also a resident judge on Spring Baking Championship and co-hosted seasonal specials\, including Kids Baking Championship Thanksgiving in 2023. Kardea lives in Charleston with her husband Bryon and their fur baby Rhubarb. \nMary Martha Greene is a South Carolina native and government relations consultant who perfected her entertaining skills for making friends and engaging clients during her forty-year career. The author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All: Southern Recipes\, Sweet Remembrances\, and a Little Rambunctious Behavior\, and its sequel\, The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss My Aspic\, Greene divides her time between Beaufort and Columbia. \nRenée Rosen is a USA Today bestselling author. Her novels include Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl\, The Social Graces\, Park Avenue Summer\, Windy City Blues\, White Collar Girl\, What the Lady Wants and Dollface as well as the young adult novel\, Every Crooked Pot. Her newest novel\, Let’s Call Her Barbie\, about the origin story of the popular doll\, is a USA Today bestseller featured in the New York Post\, RuPaul’s Book Club\, Book Riot\, the Nerd Daily\, and the Chicago Review of Books. She is a native of Akron\, Ohio\, and a graduate of American University in Washington\, D.C. Rosen now lives and writes in Chicago. \nLearn more about the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/ninth-annual-lowcountry-book-club-convention-beaufort-bluffton/
LOCATION:Beaufort County\, Beaufort County
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SUMMARY:Kids Night Out - Pokemon!
DESCRIPTION:While parents relax\, all kids will have pizza and will do all things Pokemon including painting and crafts.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/kids-night-out-pokemon/
LOCATION:2712 Bull St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902-5306\, United States\, 2712 Bull St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902-5306\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beaufort Theatre Company Presents: 9 to 5 the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh\, sing\, and cheer! Beaufort Theatre Company presents 9 to 5 The Musical\, the hit Broadway show inspired by the iconic film. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton\, this high-energy production celebrates friendship\, empowerment\, and standing up for what’s right—all set to a toe-tapping country-pop score. Don’t miss this wildly funny ride through the workday!​​​Tickets:Adult $35Senior/Military $350Student $20 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1073577408084131/?event_time_id=1073577421417463
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-theatre-company-presents-9-to-5-the-musical-3/
LOCATION:801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:🎉 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION – YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉Join us as we officially open the doors – your new favorite spot for gifts\, artisan goods\, coastal treasures\, plants\, and so much more! \n📍 1406 Paris Ave\, Port Royal\, SC📅 Saturday\, September 27🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM  \n✨ Be among the first to experience the new space\, meet the owners\, and explore everything! \n💙 Enjoy:– Local treats & refreshments– Free gift with purchase (while supplies last)– Giveaways \nWhether you’re shopping\, browsing\, or just stopping by to say hello\, we’d love to celebrate this exciting new beginning with YOU! \n📣 Spread the word\, bring a friend\, and let’s make it a weekend to remember in Port Royal! \n#AnchoredVessel #GrandOpening #ShopLocal #PortRoyalSC #GiftBoutique #CoastalStyle
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/grand-opening-2/
LOCATION:1406 Paris Avenue \, Port Royal\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29935\, 1406 Paris Avenue \, Port Royal\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29935
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SUMMARY:FREE Will & Health Care Power of Attorney Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Live or work on Hilton Head? Apply today to get your FREE Will!https://lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org/apply-for-our…/Thank you to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry for supporting our Wills & Heirs’ Property Education Impact Program!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/free-will-health-care-power-of-attorney-clinic/
LOCATION:Cherry Hill School\, Cherry Hill School
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SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Stop into the Maritime Center during a STEAM Saturday for a variety of educational Naturalist-led activities. \nConduct a science experiment from 10am – 11am\, get creative with a craft from 12pm – 1pm\, or meet a critter from 2pm – 3pm! \nColoring sheets will be available to color and take home all day. \nAll activities are free and no RSVP is required. Activities are suited for all ages\, but children must be accompanied by an adult.  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/766907962724960/?event_time_id=766907969391626
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/steam-saturday-drop-in-2/
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:11th Annual OktoPRfest "Party Port Royal Style"
DESCRIPTION:Port Royal\, S.C. — The Town of Port Royal invites the community to the 11th Annual OktoPRfest: “Party Port Royal Style” on Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on historic Paris Avenue in the heart of the Old Village. \nFestivalgoers can enjoy German-inspired favorites — including brats and pretzels — alongside classic American festival fare served up by local chefs\, restaurants\, and food trucks. A wide variety of beers will also be available. \nLive music and entertainment will take place throughout the day with Charles Maring performing from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, followed by Greg Keys & Company from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can also explore the festival’s Craft Market Area\, featuring local artisans and non-profits showcasing their work and mission. \nFamilies won’t want to miss the Kids Zone\, open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, including a special appearance by Lollipop the Clown. \nAdmission is free.Please\, no pets.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/11th-annual-oktoprfest-party-port-royal-style/
LOCATION:Port Royal SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
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SUMMARY:Blufftemberfest
DESCRIPTION:BlufftemberFest – Bluffton’s Annual Music Festival & Oktoberfest Celebration on the May River is on September 28th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  \nBlufftemberFest\, a Bluffton tradition since 2012\, is always a crowd favorite! Octoberfest Beer Garden\, Food Truck Court\, Arts & Crafts and Small Business Village\, where local artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their coolest creations. \nWe’ve got three fantastic bands: Chillakaya\, The Rick Nelson Band\, and a special guest that’s sure to get everyone parting and having a good time
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LOCATION:Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
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SUMMARY:Beaufort Theatre Company Presents: 9 to 5 the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh\, sing\, and cheer! Beaufort Theatre Company presents 9 to 5 The Musical\, the hit Broadway show inspired by the iconic film. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton\, this high-energy production celebrates friendship\, empowerment\, and standing up for what’s right—all set to a toe-tapping country-pop score. Don’t miss this wildly funny ride through the workday!​​​Tickets:Adult $35Senior/Military $350Student $20 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1073577408084131/?event_time_id=1073577428084129
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-theatre-company-presents-9-to-5-the-musical-4/
LOCATION:801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
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SUMMARY:Donate Blood at Culver's (Beaufort)! | Free Pint of Culver's Frozen Custard 🍦
DESCRIPTION:Give a pint\, get a pint of Free Frozen Custard! \nCulver’s and OneBlood are teaming up to save lives. Donate blood at Culver’s (Beaufort) and get: \n🍦 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝💳 Free $20 eGift Card💛 Free Cancer Awareness T-shirt \nGet a sweet reward for saving lives! Click the ticket link and input the zip code ‘29902’ to learn more.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/donate-blood-at-culvers-beaufort-free-pint-of-culvers-frozen-custard-%f0%9f%8d%a6/
LOCATION:2338 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902-3718\, United States\, 2338 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902-3718\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beaufort Theatre Company Presents: 9 to 5 the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh\, sing\, and cheer! Beaufort Theatre Company presents 9 to 5 The Musical\, the hit Broadway show inspired by the iconic film. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton\, this high-energy production celebrates friendship\, empowerment\, and standing up for what’s right—all set to a toe-tapping country-pop score. Don’t miss this wildly funny ride through the workday!​​​Tickets:Adult $35Senior/Military $350Student $20 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1073577408084131/?event_time_id=1073577424750796
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-theatre-company-presents-9-to-5-the-musical-5/
LOCATION:801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T140000
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SUMMARY:Nature Writing: Kayak on the Chechessee and Write about It\, with Katherine Tandy Brown
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Required. Click the orange “Book a Program” button on our website to sign up!portroyalsoundfoundation.org \nWe who live in the South Carolina Lowcountry are fortunate to be surrounded by its extraordinary nature – the marsh and its seasons\, live oaks dripping with Spanish moss\, 180 degrees of ever-changing sky\, marsh and shore birds\, crabs and dolphins and fish\, the bright sunshine that lights this southern world\, and of course\, water…the ocean and rivers and their tides. In this workshop you’ll kayak on the Chechessee River with guides from the Maritime Center for an afternoon immersion in Carolina’s nature at its finest.Then – like Henry David Thoreau on Walden Pond – you’ll take pen to paper and write about any part of the adventure you choose. Anyone at any level of writing\, from rank beginner to pretty darn good\, can write using a method called writing practice\, developed by writing workshop guru Natalie Goldberg and presented in her classic book\, Writing Down the Bones. You’ll learn how to get rid of the self-critic so that your thoughts flow freely onto the page. And you’ll leave with a chunk of nature writing and a memory of time well spent.Dress for a journey on the water\, and be sure to bring sunscreen\, a water bottle\, notebook or journal\, and several pens. \nKatherine Tandy Brown has explored the world as a freelance travel writer for 20-plus years. She has taught memoir writing\, travel writing\, writing practice\, et al\, in the USCB’s OLLI Continuing Ed program\, Tech College of the Lowcountry\, Pat Conroy Literary Center\, Palm Key and Thera Vista Retreat Centers\, her downtown Beaufort cottage…and nature writing on a sandbar in the Beaufort River\, her favorite classroom so far!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/nature-writing-kayak-on-the-chechessee-and-write-about-it/
LOCATION:310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29909\, 310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29909
ORGANIZER;CN="Port Royal Sound Foundation":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
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SUMMARY:OCCASIONAL MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: The Last Class
DESCRIPTION:‼️OCCASIONAL MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE ALERT‼️Join us for “The Last Class” by Richard Reich Monday\, September 29 at 7p.All seats $8\, same great price whether online or at the door.Get yours early at uscbcenterforthearts.com!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/occasional-monday-night-movie-the-last-class/
LOCATION:801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
ORGANIZER;CN="USCB Center for the Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250814T191856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231222Z
UID:24024-1759338000-1759345200@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Beaufort Book Launch of 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Beaufort launch of our new book\, 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die. Held in the courtyard of The Beaufort Arsenal\, home to the Visit Beaufort Visitor Center and the Beaufort History Museum\, two of the entries in our book\, there will be refreshments from restaurants\, breweries\, and wine shops featured in the book\, along with books for sale.  \nAlthough the event is free and open to the public\, we’d love to have an idea of how many people will be joining us so we have enough food and beverages (and books!). So we ask that you register and let us know that you are coming https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaufort-book-launch-of-100-things-lowcountry-tickets-1567760587119?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-book-launch-of-100-things-to-do-in-the-south-carolina-lowcountry-before-you-die/
LOCATION:The Beaufort Arsenal\, 713 Craven St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250825T211225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231222Z
UID:24147-1759478400-1759489200@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Clay Shoot Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun\, fellowship\, and friendly competition at the annual Friends of Caroline Charity Clay Shoot! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, this exciting event brings together outdoor enthusiasts\, community supporters\, and local businesses for a great cause. \nParticipants will enjoy a professionally designed sporting clays course\, delicious food and refreshments\, raffle prizes\, and an awards ceremony recognizing top shooters and teams. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a first-time participant\, this event is open to all skill levels and offers a unique way to support Friends of Caroline and our mission to provide compassionate care to those in our community facing serious illness and grief. \nProceeds from the Charity Clay Shoot directly support our programs and services\, ensuring no one in our community has to face serious illness or loss alone. \nCome aim for a cause and help us make a difference—one shot at a time!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/2nd-annual-clay-shoot-tournament/
LOCATION:Turkey Hill Plantation\, Turkey Hill Plantation
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Caroline":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20251001T231222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231222Z
UID:24517-1759510800-1759521600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Shrimply the Best
DESCRIPTION:Hooked on local? Reel in fresh flavors and one-of-a-kind finds along Bay Street and beyond!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/shrimply-the-best/
LOCATION:Downtown Beaufort\, Downtown Beaufort
ORGANIZER;CN="First Friday Beaufort SC":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20251003T200739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T200739Z
UID:24580-1759510800-1759528800@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:31st Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s finally here. The 31st Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival is happening this weekend\, Friday and Saturday\, October 3rd and 4th\, at downtown Beaufort’s picturesque Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. \nBeaufort’s annual Shrimp Festival celebrates Lowcountry cuisine and incorporates lots of fun activities for all ages. The festivities always includes concerts\, arts & crafts\, educational activities and two fun days of several local cookers filling Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park offering samples of Lowcountry dishes featuring local wild-caught shrimp. \nOne of Beaufort’s most popular festivals\, the excitement kicks off at 5pm Friday and includes live music starting at 5:15 by Threshold Party Band and then Billy and the Jets takes the stage with the music of Elton John & Billy Joel at 7:15pm along with several area cookers previewing their creative shrimp concoctions for Saturday’s serious competitions. \nBut\, you don’t have to wait until this evening arrives because you can enjoy browsing through the festival’s Arts & Crafts Market\, which starts at 12pm. \nThe event will continue on Saturday with the popular Run Forrest Run 5K race starting at 8am\, followed by live music throughout the day starting at 12pm featuring The Parris Island Marine Band\, followed by The Deckhands\, and Lyn Avenue. There will also be a Kids Corner festuring Rogue Magician\, and the Arts & Crafts Market…and lots and lots and lots of SHRIMP! \nLocal cookers will be set up throughout the park serving their best while vying for the trophies including Best Shrimp Dish\, which is voted on by a panel of shrimp-familiar judges\, and the People’s Choice award\, which is voted on by you. The overall winner will be awarded the Silver Cup and will have a full year of bragging rights. \nThis year’s line up of delicious seafood and other delectable food includes offerings from Bellyfull By Tyger\, Mother Smokin’ Good\, Food Savvy Spices\, Sea Eagle Market\, Sea Eagle Fusion\, and treats from Meg’s Sweet Treats and Sassy Sweets\, and many more. \nAlso at the event on Saturday\, you can enter in the Sea Island Rotary Club’s annual Charity Shrimp Race at 3pm and check out thousands of rubber shrimp racing as they float down the Beaufort River towards a finish line full of fabulous prizes with a Grand Prize of $30\,000. \nIf you need help with parking in downtown\, because it can be a challenge sometimes\, visit our Downtown Beaufort Parking Map. \nThe 31st Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival ….celebrating our local food and culture with tons of family fun….Beaufort-style.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/31st-annual-beaufort-shrimp-festival/
LOCATION:Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park\, Beaufort\, SC\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250805T132609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231222Z
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SUMMARY:Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying night of music and dancing! Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters bring the ultimate high-energy party to the stage with a powerhouse blend of swing\, rock\, soul\, and pop. Featuring a dynamic horn section\, dazzling vocals\, and non-stop entertainment\, this show will have you on your feet from the first note to the last encore. \nTickets:Adult $48Senior/Military $45Student $35
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/big-swing-and-the-ballroom-blasters/
LOCATION:801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
ORGANIZER;CN="USCB Center for the Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250712T034925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231222Z
UID:23692-1759564800-1759572000@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Run Forrest Run 5K
DESCRIPTION:Grab your running shoes and your best Gump Getup – the Beaufort Shrimp Festival’s Run Forrest Run 5K returns Saturday\, Oct. 4\, 2025! 🍤👟 Captivating Forrest Gump fans and avid runners alike\, this race is the Beaufort Digital Corridor’s grandest fundraiser. All proceeds support advancing economic growth and social equity by empowering individuals from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology. Get your early bird tickets today! \nDonations AppreciatedIf you would like to support our mission further\, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation (BDCF) by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Beaufort/2019RunForrestRun5k. \nSponsorship Opportunities AvailableIf you’re interested in sponsoring the Run Forrest Run 5K this year\, please complete the sponsorship form at https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/78083/t/KsgWtxj38UjWdNCzTFVPUsnmaf7gfGyf.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/run-forrest-run-5k/
LOCATION:1015 Bay St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902\, 1015 Bay St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902
CATEGORIES:Fitness - Run/Walk,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Digital Corridor":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250919T234020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231223Z
UID:24440-1759572000-1759586400@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Stocking Work Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Clemson Extension to make holiday stockings for the Beaufort Memorial Birthing Center!Stockings are given to each baby born in December.  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1707091489995879/?event_time_id=1707092219995806
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/stocking-work-sessions/
LOCATION:18 John Galt Rd\, Beaufort\, SC 29906-4290\, United States\, 18 John Galt Rd\, Beaufort\, SC 29906-4290\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sea Island Quilters":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250611T142925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231223Z
UID:23451-1759579200-1759600800@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:The Lowcountry Fish and Grits
DESCRIPTION:Fall’s Can’t-Miss Celebration is Back!Fish and Grits Music Festival 2025📍 Lowcountry Celebration Park • Hilton Head Island \nThe Lowcountry’s favorite homecoming returns! A full day of flavor\, culture\, and community—where the music moves you\, the food feeds your soul\, and the Gullah Geechee legacy takes center stage. \nLive performances • Food trucks • Local artisans • Culture you can feel \n🎟️ The more you buy\, the more you save—so grab your crew and join us at the park! Tickets on sale now 👉 FGMFest.com \nJoin our mailing list for exclusive discounts\, festival news\, and more: eepurl.com/h-FtFz \nWelcome back home—let’s fill the park with love. \nEat. Dance. Explore. Celebrate. \n#FGMF2025 #FishAndGritsFestival #GullahGeecheeCulture #LowcountryLiving #HiltonHead #LiveMusic #FoodTrucks
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/the-lowcountry-fish-and-grits/
LOCATION:94 Pope Avenue\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29928\, 94 Pope Avenue\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29928
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20251003T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T200900Z
UID:24582-1759579200-1759597200@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:31st Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s finally here. The 31st Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival is happening this weekend\, Friday and Saturday\, October 3rd and 4th\, at downtown Beaufort’s picturesque Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. \nBeaufort’s annual Shrimp Festival celebrates Lowcountry cuisine and incorporates lots of fun activities for all ages. The festivities always includes concerts\, arts & crafts\, educational activities and two fun days of several local cookers filling Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park offering samples of Lowcountry dishes featuring local wild-caught shrimp. \nOne of Beaufort’s most popular festivals\, the excitement kicks off at 5pm Friday and includes live music starting at 5:15 by Threshold Party Band and then Billy and the Jets takes the stage with the music of Elton John & Billy Joel at 7:15pm along with several area cookers previewing their creative shrimp concoctions for Saturday’s serious competitions. \nBut\, you don’t have to wait until this evening arrives because you can enjoy browsing through the festival’s Arts & Crafts Market\, which starts at 12pm. \nThe event will continue on Saturday with the popular Run Forrest Run 5K race starting at 8am\, followed by live music throughout the day starting at 12pm featuring The Parris Island Marine Band\, followed by The Deckhands\, and Lyn Avenue. There will also be a Kids Corner festuring Rogue Magician\, and the Arts & Crafts Market…and lots and lots and lots of SHRIMP! \nLocal cookers will be set up throughout the park serving their best while vying for the trophies including Best Shrimp Dish\, which is voted on by a panel of shrimp-familiar judges\, and the People’s Choice award\, which is voted on by you. The overall winner will be awarded the Silver Cup and will have a full year of bragging rights. \nThis year’s line up of delicious seafood and other delectable food includes offerings from Bellyfull By Tyger\, Mother Smokin’ Good\, Food Savvy Spices\, Sea Eagle Market\, Sea Eagle Fusion\, and treats from Meg’s Sweet Treats and Sassy Sweets\, and many more. \nAlso at the event on Saturday\, you can enter in the Sea Island Rotary Club’s annual Charity Shrimp Race at 3pm and check out thousands of rubber shrimp racing as they float down the Beaufort River towards a finish line full of fabulous prizes with a Grand Prize of $30\,000. \nIf you need help with parking in downtown\, because it can be a challenge sometimes\, visit our Downtown Beaufort Parking Map. \nThe 31st Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival ….celebrating our local food and culture with tons of family fun….Beaufort-style.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/31st-annual-beaufort-shrimp-festival-2/
LOCATION:Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park\, Beaufort\, SC\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250929T201614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T201614Z
UID:24491-1759586400-1759593600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Shell Ornament Workshop at Marshview Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:New Date\, Same Coastal Magic!\nBack by popular demand at Marshview Mercantile— our shell ornament workshop in Beaufort\, SC! \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2-4p \nYou’ll create two handmade ornaments from oyster and sea shells\, choosing from a sea turtle\, pineapple\, and cross. Each piece is a keepsake of the Lowcountry\, perfect for your tree or as a heartfelt gift.  \n  \nSeats fill quickly\, so don’t wait!\n Sign up today —  \nhttps://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/shell-ornament-workshop-oct-4-2-4p
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/shell-ornament-workshop-at-marshview-mercantile-3/
LOCATION:Marshview Mercantile\, 2631 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29906\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250919T234021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231223Z
UID:24441-1759600800-1759611600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Broke Locals 20 Year Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hard to believe\, but Broke Locals have been together for 20 years\, and we’re still broke. You are invited to come out to celebrate with us and all of our friends over the years. We will be playing all your favorite tunes from our catalog and maybe bring back a few familiar faces from past line-ups. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/broke-locals-20-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Shellring Ale Works\, 1111 11th street\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, US
ORGANIZER;CN="Broke Locals":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250929T202904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T202904Z
UID:24504-1759669200-1759680000@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Marshside Fall Picnic at Marshview Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:Marshside Fall Picnic! \nSaturday\, October 5 | 1–4 PM — our tent by the marsh will be the place to be! \nLobster Dog Food Truck is back (with double the lobster & double the crew)\nMeg’s Sweet Treats Pop Up — Lowcountry’s Best cupcakes & desserts\nFree tea & lemonade from Marshview Mercantile \nMarshview Mercantile\, 2631 Boundary Street\, Beaufort\, SC \nCome celebrate the beauty of fall with great food\, sweet treats\, and marshside views — the perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/marshside-fall-picnic-at-marshview-mercantile/
LOCATION:Marshview Mercantile\, 2631 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29906\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250919T234021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231223Z
UID:24442-1759687200-1759698000@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:SBB’s Pumpkin & Petals
DESCRIPTION:We are soooo excited to announce our very first after hours event! Space is super limited as we will only take six guest each night. You will get to take your pumpkin home as well as enjoy a classic mini box 🧀💖One of the perks of being a Charcuterie of the Month is those who are part of the club get first access to events. To RSVP your spot and hold your spot for either night (or both!) comment or message us! 🎃
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/sbbs-pumpkin-petals-2/
LOCATION:Newpoint Neighborhood\, Newpoint Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250825T211226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231223Z
UID:24149-1759849200-1759854600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Tom Austin - Protecting Edisto Island
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 303 Associates \nClick the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org \n$10/person (plus fees) \nThe Lowcountry\, particularly Charleston County\, is one of the fastest growing places in the US. To many of us who treasure the natural beauty of our coast\, all hope may seem lost. But that’s far from the truth!  \nSC is a nationwide leader in the land conservation arena. Over 50% of the land on Edisto Island\, as well as the core of the ACE Basin\, is protected. Join our speaker\, Tom Austin\, for a brief overview of the history behind this achievement on Edisto Island and learn about your local land trusts spearheading the charge to push those figures even higher\, and how we all can chip-in towards the continued conservation success in the Lowcountry.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/tom-austin-protecting-edisto-island/
LOCATION:Port Royal Sound Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Port Royal Sound Foundation":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T230316
CREATED:20250913T011140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231223Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Elaine Neil Orr\, Author of Dancing Woman\, in Conversation with Bren McClain
DESCRIPTION:NeverMore Books and the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with visiting novelist Elaine Neil Orr\, author of Dancing Woman\, in conversation with fellow novelist Bren McClain\, award-winning author of One Good Mama Bone. Free and open to public\, this in-person event will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) on Tuesday\, October 7\, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.\, with books available for sale and signing through NeverMore Books. Seating is limited; please call the store to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025. \nABOUT THE BOOKElaine Neil Orr\, born in Nigeria to expat parents\, brings us an indelible portrait of a young female artist\, torn between two men and two cultures\, struggling to find her passion and her purpose. It’s 1963 and Isabel Hammond is an expat who has accompanied her agriculture aid worker husband to Nigeria\, where she is hoping to find inspiration for her art and for her life. Then she meets charismatic local singer Bobby Tunde\, and they share a night of passion that could upend everything. Seeking solace and distraction\, she returns to her painting and her home in a rural town where she plants a lemon tree and unearths an ancient statue buried in her garden. She knows that the dancing female figure is not hers to keep\, yet she is reluctant to give it up\, and soon\, she notices other changes that make her wonder what the dancing woman might portend. \nAgainst the backdrop of political unrest in Nigeria\, Isabel’s personal situation also becomes precarious. She finds herself in the center of a tide of suspicion\, leaving her torn between the confines of her domestic life and the desire to immerse herself in her art and in the culture that surrounds her. The expat society\, the ancient Nigerian culture\, her beautiful family\, and even the statue hidden in a back room—each trouble and beguile Isabel. Amid all of this\, can she finally become who she wants to be? \n“Sure to become a popular book club pick.”—Southern Review of Books \n“Brimming with vivid description\, deeply rooted in time and place\, and with a fascinating cast of complicated\, enigmatic characters\, Dancing Woman is ultimately a story of longing—for a sense of self\, community\, redemption\, and healing—and a profound exploration of the transformative power of art in its many forms.”—Charles Frazier\, Cold Mountain and The Trackers \n“The urgency of protagonist Isabell Hammond’s voice and her desires mixed with the dreaminess and other-worldliness of the setting creates a singularly spellbinding and original read. I literally could not put this book down!”—Lee Smith\, Silver Alert and The Last Girls \nABOUT THE AUTHORThe author of six books\, Elaine Neil Orr was born and grew up among the forests and rivers of Southwestern Nigeria. Her explorations of home and exile and spiritual connection are rooted in those rich formative years. She comes to the American South by way of that other South in West Africa. After devoting herself to literary scholarship in the early part of her career\, Elaine could no longer resist the call of creative writing. She first published a memoir\, Gods of Noonday: A White Girl’s African Life\, followed by two novels\, A Different Sun and Swimming Between Worlds\, finalist for the 2019 Phillip H. McMath Post-Publication Book Award in fiction. Dancing Woman is her third novel. \nElaine has received numerous prizes and awards\, including most recently the 2023 John Ehle Prize\, North Carolina Literary Review\, and the 2021 Denny C. Plattner Award in Creative Writing\, Appalachian Review. She has won grants from the NEH\, the North Carolina Arts Council\, and North Carolina Humanities. Elaine received her Ph.D. from Emory University and is Professor of English at North Carolina State University. She also serves on the faculty of the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing. She lives in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, with her husband\, Andy\, and their beloved pup\, Sam. \nABOUT THE INTERVIEWERBren McClain’s critically acclaimed debut novel One Good Mama Bone won the 2017 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction and the 2018 Patricia Winn Award for Southern Literature. It was also named Pulpwood Queen 2017 Book of the Year\, a 2017 Great Group Reads by the Women’s National Book Association\, a Southeastern Independent Booksellers Association (SIBA) Okra pick\, longlisted for SIBA’s Southern Book Prize and a finalist for the 2018 Crook’s Corner Prize. Most recently\, the French translation (retitled Mama Red) was selected for the 2021 Prix Maya\, an award given for France’s best animal novel. Bren is now working on her next novel\, which has already received the gold medal for the William Faulkner Novel-in-Progress. Bren hails from upstate South Carolina\, Anderson\, where her novel is set.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/an-evening-with-elaine-neil-orr-author-of-dancing-woman-in-conversation-with-bren-mcclain/
LOCATION:Pat Conroy Literary Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Conroy Literary Center":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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