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Hilton Head Events and Festivals 2008
Hilton Head Island offers a variety of opportunities for great food, accomodations, shopping, entertainment, golf, tennis, sailing, fishing, and enough year-round activities to make Hilton Head an inviting vacation choice throughout the seasons.
| 2008 Hilton Head Island Calendar of Events |
| January 2008 |
January 9 to January 12 2008
"Broadway, the Sizzlin' 60s". musical entertainment by Al Balkin. 8:00 PM except matinees at 2:00 PM. The South Carolina Repertory Company at the Beach City Rd. theater. 843-342-2057.
January 11 and January 12, 2008
Cirque Odyssey - feats of strength and agility and cirque arts. 2:00 PM at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787.
January 13 and January 14 2008
Hilton Head International Piano competition winner Eric Zuber performs music by Gershwin and Copeland. First Presbyterian Church, 8:00 PM Jan 13, 10:00 PM Jan 14. 843-842-2055
January 27 and January 28, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert of Gershwin and Copeland featuring western and Mexican themes. First Presbyterian Church, 8:00 PM Jan 27, 8:00 PM Jan 28. 843-842-2055.
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| February 2008 |
February 2, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Symphony Kid's Saturday featuring Strings: meet Peter. Main Street Youth Theater 11:30 AM. 843-842-2055.
February 3, 2008
Chamber Music Concert Featuring Charles Wadsworth
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
February 4, 2008
Chamber Music Hilton Head presents music by Katchaturian and Schubert. 7:30 PM All Saints Episcopal Church. 843681-9969.
February 5 to February 24, 2008
Agatha Christie's Black Coffee, a Hercule Poirot mystery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787.
February 7, 2008
Hilton Head Choral Society presents The King's Singers. Founded in 1968 six choral scholars from King's College in Cambridge, England have been delighting audiences around the world with their congenial charm, keen wit and incomparable musicianship. 7:30 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church 843-341-3818.
February 9, 2008
A Taste of Gullah - storytelling, gospel singing and barbequed chicken, gumbo and pork. Call for times. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787
February 11, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "Tales From the East", an Italian grand opera set in Japan which was the inspiration for "Kismet". 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church. 843-842-2055.
February 14 to March 9, 2008
"Doubt, a Parable", a fast moving, gripping drama by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tom Evans. 8:00 PM except matinees at 2:00 PM. The South Carolina Repertory Company at the Beach City Rd. theater. 843-342-2057.
February 17, 2008
Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry presents The Stardust Orchestra at 7:00 PM at the Coligny theater. 843-689-9495.
February 18, 2008
Arlo Guthrie in a solo unplugged performance of his folk rock hits at 8:00 PM at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787
February 22, 2008
Midwinter Musicale by the Hilton Head Choral Society Chamber Singers, Season inspired songs and romantic melodies. 7:30 PM at St. Andrew-By-The-Sea United Methodist Church. 843-341-3818.
February 24 and February 25, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents Bach/Mahler Suite, Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C and Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1 in F# minor (1919). 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church. 843-842-2055.
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| March 2008 |
March 2, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "Peter and the Wolf" family concert featuring the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. 2:00 PM at the Hilton Head High School Performing Arts Theater. 843-842-2055.
March 2, 2008
Chamber Music Concert Featuring Charles Wadsworth
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
March 7 and March 8 2008
As Time Goes by Barbershop Show with guest quartet Three Men and a Melody. 8:00 PM at the Arts Center of coastal Carolina. 843-681-9490.
March 8, 2008
The Hilton Head Wine Fest outdoor public wine tasting and auction. Shelter Cove Community Park 1:00 to 4:00 PM. 843-686-4944.
March 9, 2008
Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry presents vibraphonist Christian Tamburr at the Coligny Theater at 7:00 PM. 843-689-9495.
March 12, 2008
Momix, a company of dancer-illusionists present a fusion of art and dance at 8:00 PM at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787
March 16, 2008
The Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Pope Ave. Starts about 2 PM.
March 22, 2008
Wingfest at Shelter Cove Community Park. 843-681-7273.
March 20 to April6, 2008
"Almost, Main" A playful, romantic play by John Cariani and directed by Chip Egan. 8:00 PM except matinees at 2:00 PM. The South Carolina Repertory Company at the Beach City Rd. theater. 843-342-2057.
March 24 to March 26, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "Symphony Under the Stars" at 8:00 PM at the Shelter Cove Community Park.
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| April 2008 |
April 7, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "Carmina Burana". 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church. 843-842-2055.
April 9, 2008
Arts in the Park Lunch-Time Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
April 11, 2008
The Hilton Head Choral Society present Musical Masterworks Concert: War & Peace, featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War and Paul Basler's Missa Brevis. 8:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. 843-341-3818
April 12, 2008
The Hilton Head Choral Society present Musical Masterworks Concert: War & Peace, featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War and Paul Basler's Missa Brevis. 3:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. 843-341-3818
April 14 to April 20, 2008
The Verizon Heritage of Golf PGA tournament. 843-671-2449.
April 16, 2008
Arts in the Park Lunch-Time Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
April 20, 2008
The Hilton Head Choral society presents the Youth Choir Spring Concert of springtime favorites.5:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church. 843-341-3818
April 23 to May 25, 2008
The Producers, a Mel Brooks musical comedy and multiple Tony award winner. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787.
April 26, 2008
The David Carmines Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park, featuring live entertainment, food kid's zone, crab races and lots of fun. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
April 26, 2008
Arts in the Park Evening Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com
April 27, 2008
The Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry presents Hotlanta, a Dixieland jazz ensemble at the Coligny Theater at 7:00 PM. 843-689-9495.
April 06, 2008
Chamber Music Concert Featuring Charles Wadsworth
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
April 30, 2008
Arts in the Park Lunch-Time Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
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| May 2008 |
May 5, 2008
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "The Dream of America", Peter Boyer's story of seven immigrants who came to America and also American classics by Hailstork, Ives and Gershwin. 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church. 843-842-2055.
May 10, 2008
Arts in the Park Evening Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
May 12, 2008
Chamber Music Hilton Head concludes it's season with music by Beethoven, Martinu and Smetana. 7:30 PM All Saints Episcopal Church. 843-689-9969.
May 17, 2008
The Kiwanis Club Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue fest at Honey Horn Plantation. 843-837-8000.
May 17, 2008
Arts in the Park Evening Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
May 18, 2008
Providence Presbyterian Church presents John Rutter's "Magnificat" for chorus, soloists and orchestra. 4:00 PM at the Providence Presbyterian Church. 843-842-5673.
May 18, 2008
The Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry present Spider Saloff, Chicago vocalist at the Coligny theater at 7:00 PM. 843-689-9495.
May 20, 2008
Rib Burnoff
Honey Horn
(843) 785-2101
www.hiltonheadkiwanis.org
Noon - 4pm, Saturday
Local chefs join amateurs to compete in this family friendly festival. Proceeds benefit charities and youth-sponsored programs. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head.
May 24, 2008
Arts in the Park Evening Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
May 25, 2008
The Hilton Head Choral society presents America Sings, a program of patriotic songs. 7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. 843-341-3818
May 26, 2008
The Hilton Head Choral society presents America Sings, a program of patriotic songs. 7:00pm at Holy Family Catholic Church. 843-341-3818
May 26 - May 28, 2008
Gregg Russell Concert
Sit under the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour town on a summer evening and listen to Gregg Russell play his guitar and sing.
Complimentary. Start Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm Friday - Sunday.
May 28, 2008
Arts in the Park Lunch-Time Concert
Admission: FREE
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Sponsor: Arts Council of Beaufort County
Information: 843-379-2787 or pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com
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| June 2008 |
June 3, 2008
Suntrust Beach Bum Triathlon #1
Coligny Beach
(843) 842-4786
www.gotrisports.com
8am - 10am, Saturday
500m S / 6mi B / 3mi R
This event is held exclusively on the beach. Register online.
June 8, 2008
Get to Know a 'Gator - Coastal Discovery Museum
(843) 689-6767
www.coastaldiscovery.org
9:30am, 11am, 1:30pm & 3pm
A presentation by Tim Williams of Gatorland regarding the myths, folklore and facts about alligators. There's even an opportunity to hold an alligator at the end of the program! Reservations are required. Tickets ar $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-12.
June 17 to July 27, 2008
The Buddy Holly Story, a rock musical featuring music of the 1950's. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.843-842-2787
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| July 2008 |
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July 1, 2008
Suntrust Beach Bum Triathlon #2
(843) 842-4786
www.gotrisports.com
8am - 10am, Saturday
500m S / 6mi B / 3mi R
This event is held exclusively on the beach. Register online.
July 17, 2008 - July 31, 2008
The Last Five Years
The South Carolina Repertory Company presents the captivating musical “The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown at 8 p.m.; weekend matinees at 2 p.m. 136B Beach City Rd. (843) 342-2057.
www.hiltonheadtheatre.com
July 18, 2008
TGI 3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton
TGI 3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 p.m. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. Free admission. (843) 815-9522.
www.oldtownbluffton.com
July 30, 2008
The Hallelujah Singers perform at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
8 p.m. A new concert featuring contemporary rhythm and blues from legendary artists and Gullah classics from their latest CD. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787.
www.artshhi.com
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| August 2008 |
August 29 to August 31, 2008
The Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament at various venues. 843-842-7711
August 1, 2008 - August 3, 2008
The Last Five Years
The South Carolina Repertory Company presents the captivating musical “The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown at 8 p.m.; weekend matinees at 2 p.m. 136B Beach City Rd. (843) 342-2057.
www.hiltonheadtheatre.com
August 6, 2008
The Hallelujah Singers perform at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
8 p.m. A new concert featuring contemporary rhythm and blues from legendary artists and Gullah classics from their latest CD. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787.
www.artshhi.com
August 13, 2008
The Hallelujah Singers perform at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
8 p.m. A new concert featuring contemporary rhythm and blues from legendary artists and Gullah classics from their latest CD. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787.
www.artshhi.com
August 15, 2008
TGI 3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton
TGI 3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 p.m. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. Free admission. (843) 815-9522.
www.oldtownbluffton.com
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| September 2008 |
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September 19, 2008
TGI 3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton
TGI 3rd Friday Celebration on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, 5-8 p.m. Live music and entertainment, food, shopping and more hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society. Free admission. (843) 815-9522.
www.oldtownbluffton.com
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| October 2008 |
October 11, 2008
The Kiwanis Chili Cookoff at Honey Horn Plantation. 843-837-8000
October 24, 2008
Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Historic Beaufort Foundation
Information: Historic Beaufort Foundation, 843-379-3331
www.historic-beaufort.org
October 25, 2008
Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Historic Beaufort Foundation
Information: Historic Beaufort Foundation, 843-379-3331
www.historic-beaufort.org
October 26, 2008
Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Historic Beaufort Foundation
Information: Historic Beaufort Foundation, 843-379-3331
www.historic-beaufort.org
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