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January
Hilton Head Orchestra 25th Anniversary Ball
January 24
Location: The Harbour Town Conference Center
The Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Join the Orchestra League to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the
Hilton Head Orchestra at a Black Tie, sit down dinner.
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February
QUIZNOS SUB TENNIS CLASSIC
February 03 - 06
Location: Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center
Men’s & Women’s Singles & Doubles Tennis Tournament – Palmetto Dunes
Tennis Center
SNOWBALL SCRAMBLE
February 04
Location: Crescent Golf Club
Benefits the Island Recreation Center – Dust Off Your Clubs & Join Us
for a Winter Golf Scramble – The Crescent Golf Club
The Fifth Annual Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Designer Show
House
February 04 - 19
Location: 11 Harrogate Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC
Presented by: Beverly Hall Designs
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry spends over $150,000 assisting patients
who have no insurance or the ability to pay for services. The money
raised from this event will go directly to this important patient
service.
Daufuskie Island Adult Championship
February 09 - February 12
Location: Daufuskie Island Resort and Breathe Spa
A USTA Sanctioned adult tennis tournament offering gentlemen’s and
ladies’ singles and doubles for age groups 40-70 SPONSORED BY Daufuskie
Island’s Oceanfront Residence Club
HILTON HEAD HOME BUILDERS HOME SHOW
February 10
Location: The Mall at Shelter Cove
Mall at Shelter Cove
Displays of Products – Ideas for New and Existing Homes by Local
Companies
REMNANTS OF MITCHELVILLE
February 10
Location: Coligny Theatre
A documentary film that focuses on the history and legacy of
Mitchelville as a part of the Native Islander Gullah Celebration
Hilton Head Half Marathon & 10K
February 11
Location: Chaplin Park
Highway 278
Hilton Head Island, SC
February 11 13.1 Mile Run & 10K Health Walk Chaplin Park
Hearts Festival in Bluffton
February 11
Location: Calhoun, Boundary, May River Streets
Calhoun, Boundary and May River Roads
Bluffton, SC
The Old Town Bluffton Merchants will hold their Valentine celebration
with a "Hearts Festival" in downtown Bluffton. You can observe artists
who will be creating their art/craft outside on designated streets -
painters, sculptors, pottery makers, gilders, and jewelry designers.
Visitors are welcome to observe artists at work and browse all the art
galleries that line Calhoun, Boundary and May River Roads in Bluffton
and maybe find a gift for your favorite Valentine. Music and food from
local restaurants will be available, while children can participate in
Sidewalk Chalk Art and enjoy the performance of a local clown. All
visitors can enter to win our Sweetheart Package offering a getaway
weekend - two night stay in the Mini Pearl Cottage in Bluffton,
complete with champagne and roses, along with breakfast, lunch and
dinner at local restaurants. You can enter to win at every shop you
visit during the festival. Participating shops/galleries of this event
and the getaway package will be identified by Red Balloons. The public
is invited to come and enjoy the experience of watching artists at work
while browsing all the wonderful galleries that line the streets of
Bluffton. From Rte. 278, turn at Rte. 46 to the 4-way stop sign, turn
right, and follow the Red Balloons.
Hilton Head Orchestra Concert -
Giants of the Night
February 12 - February 13
Location: First Presbyterian Church
540 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Features Bob Alberti, Special Pops Conductor/Pianist and Mimi Stillman,
Flute. Music by Amran, Alberti and Ravel's "Bolero".
THEATER BONUS: MAN 1, BANK 0
February 13
Location: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Audiences around the world have been screaming with laughter as this
brilliant storyteller recounts his amazing-but-true David-vs.-Goliath
adventure in a one-man show hailed by critics as hilarious!
New Shanghai Circus
February 14
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
“Chinese acrobats have been performing their exotic art since 500B.C.,
practice makes perfect.” These are the same incredible acrobats of
China as seen on Broadway! “Feats of circus art that reach literally
breathtaking heights of skill…New Shangha
PTR INTERNATIONAL TENNIS
February 18 - February 23
Location: Shipyard Racquet Club
Worldwide Tennis Teachers & Coaches Compete in Singles, Doubles & Mixed
Doubles USCB Festival
Series featuring Charles Wadsworth
February 19
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
When Spoleto/USA was established in Charleston, South Carolina in 1977,
Mr. Wadsworth launched its Chamber Music Series. Every summer in
Charleston, he continues the tradition of presenting great chamber.
“The Man Behind the Chamber Music Boom” is how.
THE STARDUST BAND
February 19
Location: The Main St. Theatre
3000 Main St.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The Stardust Band Conducted by Ray Cummings . Hear you favorite, Glenn
Miller, Tommy Dorsey ,Benny Goodman Arrangements by this 17 piece Band
made up of residents of Bluffton, Hilton Head and Okatie.
Chamber Music Hilton Head Concert
February 21
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church
3001 Meeting St.
Hilton Head Island, SC
All Saints Episcopal Church (3001 Meeting St.) CMHH presents a work for
winds by Rossini, a sonata by Brahms for viola and piano, and Ravel’s
gorgeous string quartet
PTR TENNIS TRADESHOW
February 22
Location: Shipyard Racquet Club
Sponsored by Professional Tennis Registry – More than 40 manufacturers
display the latest tennis gear – Open to the Public
Music Scholar to Present a Three
Part Series on the "Attributes of Jewish Music From Bach to Today"
February 25 - February 26
Location: Congregation Beth Yam
4501 Meeting Street
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926 Related site
Steven Ovitsky, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Chamber Music
Festival will present a Three Part Series devoted to exploring the
contributions of Jews to Classical, Pop and Show Music from all over
the world.
Hilton Head Orchestra Concert
- Sea Interludes
February 26 - February 27
Location: First Presbyterian Church
540 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Features Guest Artist, Laura Najarian, Bassoon. Britten - "Four Sea
Interludes", Williams - "Five Sacred Trees" and Schumann - "Symphony
No. 3 (Rhenish)".
CHUCK MANGIONE
February 27
Location: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Trumpeter extraordinaire whose 1977 mega-hit “Feels So Good” put an
instrumental jazz tune at the top of the Billboard charts – Exclusive,
one-night-only performance
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March
SpringFest
March 01 - March
31
Location: Hilton Head Island
Our annual SpringFest on Hilton Head Island celebrates the coming of
Spring throughout the month of March with a wine festival, cooking
classes, an international food tasting, and the St. Patrick's Day
celebration. SpringFest has become a much anticipated Island tradition.
The entire month of March is a calendar filled with festivals, cultural
events and outdoor activities and discount lodging rates Hilton Head
Island Dolphin & Nature
Cruise
March 01 - October 27
Location: Meets at Broad Creek Marina
Broad Creek Way
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS ONLY. MARCH - OCTOBER ONLY. Cruise through the
waters of Broad Creek, while discussing the history of the area and the
wildlife observed. Always an opportunity to see dolphins and wading
birds.
Spring Classical Concert
March 02
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
The Beaufort Orchestra made its debut in 1986 with a 14-member group.
From that small group of local musicians, it has grown to a full
orchestra. Under the direction of Fred Devyatkin since 1992.
HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO
COMPETITION
March 06 - March 12
Annual competition which invites 24 contestants from around the world
to compete through three rounds before an international jury of world
class judges. Hilton
Head Island Kennel Club's 10th Annual All Breed Dog Show
March 11
Location: Honey Horn Plantation
Hilton Head Island, SC
Two day dog show with Best in Show both days. There will be obedience
trials and rally. Lots of fun to watch for children and adults alike.
Dog items for sale and lots of food vendors.
World’s Largest Yard Sale
March 11
Location: Hilton Head High School’s parking lot
Hilton Head High School’s parking lot
The Island Packet will host the “World’s Largest Yard Sale”, 70 Wilborn
Road, Hilton Head Island, SC. Proceeds benefit The Island Packet & The
Beaufort Gazette’s Newspapers in Education program. The Newspapers In
Education program provided over 600,000 newspapers to students in
Beaufort and Jasper counties last year.
WineFest
March 11
Location: Shelter Cove Community Park
Shelter Cove Community Park
Hilton Head Island's 21st Annual Winefest is the largest outdoor,
tented wine tasting on the East Coast and is held at Shelter Cove
Community Park. WineFest features more than 1,500 domestic and
international wines, continuous entertainment and delicious gourmet
meals from a few of Hilton Head Island's best restaurants.
Hilton Head Shamrock Run
March 11
Location: Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC
5K Run Pope Ave € Hilton Head Island
23rd Annual Hilton Head Island
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 12
Location: Pope Avenue
Pope Avenue
Our 23rd Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade will be
held on Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 p.m. The Parade will march along
Pope ave. and will be held rain or shine! Hargray Wingfest
March 18
Location: Shelter Cove Community Park
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
Enjoy the best chicken wings our Island has to offer! All local
restaurants, Other food offered, Live music, kids zone by Lowcountry
Baby, climbing wall by Centex Homes, and a best wing contest.
Hilton Head- Savannah Equestrian Exposition
March 19
Location: Rose Hill Plantation
Hwy. 278
Bluffton, SC
The Hilton Head- Savannah Equestrian Exposition is once again
presenting a fun filled day of excitement at Historic Rose Hill
Plantation, Hwy 278, Bluffton, SC. Equestrian Exhibition, featuring
various exciting equestrian disciplines, including Barrel Racing,
Middleton Place Hounds, Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Quarter-mile Dash for
Cash Races, and a Rainbow Parade of Horses. The event's favorite Polo
match will take place. During the event, there will be an art show and
for local artists, jazz music, local choral groups, and other cultural
activities. All profits go to charities. This years beneficiaries are
the American Cancer Society, Parkinson's Support Groups, Alzheimer's
Respite and Resource, Island School Council for the Arts, Saint Gregory
the Great Ministries, The ACCESS Network, and The Rotary Club of
Savannah South. Organizations aiding Equus Ventures, a non- profit LLC,
which is producing the event, is the newly formed Jazz Lovers of the
Low Country and the Arts Council of Beaufort County. Equestrian
and Polo
March 19
Location: Hilton Head Savannah Equestrian Exposition
Historic Rose Hill Plantation
Bluffton, S.C.
Equestrian Exhibition showcasing many equestrian disciplines - plus
Polo match - All for Charity - American Cancer Society, Parkinson's
Disease, ACCESS Network, Alzheimer's, St. Gregory the Great Ministries,
Rotary Club of Savannah South, Island School Council for the Arts
Michelle Bensen and Ben Tucker Trio
March 19
Location: Main St Theatre
3000 Main St
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
JAZZ LOVERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Present Pittsburgh's Finest Vocalist
Michelle Bensen and Savannah's Legendary Ben Tucker Trio combine their
talents for your listening pleasure.
USCB Festival Series featuring Charles Wadsworth
March 26
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
When Spoleto/USA was established in Charleston, South Carolina in 1977,
Mr. Wadsworth launched its Chamber Music Series. Every summer in
Charleston, he continues the tradition of presenting great chamber.
“The Man Behind the Chamber Music Boom” is how Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory
March 31
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
This fun-filled, world-premiere stage musical based on Ronald Dahl’s
beloved children’s novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” invites
audiences on an adventure of the imagination. Together we journey into
the limitless wishes of four greedy children Photography and Honey
Horn
March 31
Location: Meets at Honey Horn
Gum Tree and 278
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Photography Tour of Honey Horn led by Don Nelson and a museum guide.
Learn the history of this 68-acre pristine site, while you learn to
take a better photo. Reservations required.
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April
Musical Masterworks - Music from Vienna
April 07
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Vienna, Austria is one of the world's greatest musical capitals and the
HHCS celebrates her heritage with repertoire from some of the greatest
composers associated with this Imperial City. Hilton Head
Orchestra Concert - Music for the Soul
April 10
Location: First Presbyterian Church
540 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Guest Artists, Keith Phares, Baritone & Narrator, Laura Sutton Floyd,
Soprano and the College of Charleston Chorus in Brahms' "A German
Requiem". Corigliano's "The Creation of the World" also on program.
MCI Heritage PGA Golf Tournament
April 10 - April 16
Location: Harbour Town Golf Links
Harbour Town Golf Links
Hilton Head Island, SC Related site
PGA Golf Tournament. The tradition of the MCI Heritage continues with
the 38th annual event taking place April 10-16 on Hilton Head
Island, South Carolina. The MCI Heritage is played on the famed Harbour
Town Golf Links located in The Sea Pines Resort, one of America’s
premier resorts. MONDAYS WITH THE MAESTRA
April 10 - August 29, 2005
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Mondays with the Maestra, a Lecture/Meet the Artists event with Hilton
Head Orchestra’s Maestra, Mary Woodmansee Green, at the Fellowship Hall
of the First Presbyterian Church. Baritone Keith Phares and soprano
Laura Sutton Floyd will be featured. Ladies Golf Tournament
April 21
Location: Bear Creek Golf Club
Bear Creek Golf Club
Hilton Head Island, SC David M. Carmines Hard Court Championships
April 21 - April 23
Location: Island Rec Center
Hilton Head, SC 29926
The second annual Hilton Head Hardcourt Championships. USTA sanctioned
event, Junior and Adult singles and doubles divisions •Trophies given
to top three players in each division Players Party at Chaplin
sponsored by Hudson's. Long Cove Club 25th Anniversary
April 22
Location: Long Cove Club
399 Long Cove Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
25th Anniversary Celebration of Long Cove Club. Suntrust Triathlon
at Hilton Head Island - Spring
April 22
Location: Coligny Beach
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
500m Swim, 12.5mi Bike, 3.1mi Run Register Online or at Go Tri Sports
USCB Festival Series featuring Charles Wadsworth
April 23
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
When Spoleto/USA was established in Charleston, South Carolina in 1977,
Mr. Wadsworth launched its Chamber Music Series. Every summer in
Charleston, he continues the tradition of presenting great chamber.
“The Man Behind the Chamber Music Boom” is how Chamber Music
Hilton Head Concert
April 25
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church
3001 Meeting St.
Hilton Head Island, SC
CMHH features the Island’s own diva, Laura Sutton Floyd, in music by
Villa Lobos and for good measure includes a wind quintet by Danzi and
Smetana’s string quartet, “From My Life.” Marriott Vacation Club
Hoop’n by the Beach Basketball Tournament
April 28 - April 30
Location: Various Locations
Hilton Head Island, SC The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn
April 29 - April 30
Location: Honey Horn (Cross Island, 278 & Gumtree)
Honey Horn at Gumtree Rd. & Cross Island
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A juried fine art and craft show featuring artists who work in clay,
wood, fibers, metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and
photography. The show is part of BRAVO - Celebrate the Arts! a
month-long celebration of the area's vibrant arts Spring Kids
Triathlon
April 29
Location: Island Recreation Center
20 Wilborn Rd
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
Participants will swim, bike, and run. Awards will be given to the
first three male and female finishes for each age group. Registration
forms at the Rec Center, Go Tri Sports, and the Bike Doctor. Age
Groups: 8 & under David M. Carmines Water Festival
April 29
Location: Hudson's Restaurant
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
The Island Recreation Association, along with signature sponsors,
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center and The Island Packet present the
David Carmines Water Festival Activities and events for all water
enthusiasts, Fishing tournament, shrimp boat tours, crab races, silent
auction, kayak races, kids zone by Lowcountry Baby, Live music, food,
and fun!
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May
Hilton Head Orchestra Concert - From the New World
May 01
Location: First Presbyterian Church
540 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Guest Artist, Terry Moor, Violin and HHO Concertmaster. Nelson -
"Savannah River Holiday", Barber - "Violin Concerto" and Dvorak's
"Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)".
MONDAYS WITH THE MAESTRO
May 01 1:30:00 PM - August 29, 2005
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Mondays with the Maestro, a Lecture/Meet the Artists event with Hilton
Head Orchestra’s Maestro, Mary Woodmansee Green, on will be held
Monday, May 1 at 1:30 PM at the Fellowship Hall of the First
Presbyterian Church. Concertmaster and soloist Terry Moore will be
featured. Following the lecture, those attending are invited to the
3:00 to 5:30 PM HH Orchestra Final Rehearsal in the Sanctuary of the
church. Pops Concert
May 11 - May 14
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center
USCB North Campus
Beaufort, SC 29902
The Beaufort Orchestra made its debut in 1986 with a 14-member group.
From that small group of local musicians, it has grown to a full
orchestra. Under the direction of Fred Devyatkin since 1992.
America Sings! - A BRAVO Event
May 28 - May 29
Location: First Presbyterian Church & Holy Family
Holy Family Catholic Church Spend an All-American evening with Tim and
the Choral Society as they celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and the art
of American Choral Singing.
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June
Suntrust Beach Bum Triathlon - #1
June 03
Location: Coligny Beach
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
500m Swim / 6mi Bike / 3mi Run Event is entirely on the hard flat beach
Register online or at Go Tri Sports
Business Golf Classic
June 08
Location: Haig Point
Haig Point
Daufuskie Island, SC
Chamber golf tournament. Getting To Know a ‘gator
June 08 - August 10
Location: Coastal Discovery Museum
100 Wm. Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC
A presentation by Tim Williams of Gatorland regarding the myths,
folklore and facts about alligators. An opportunity to hold an
alligator at the end of the program.
Mark Halpin Memorial Golf Tournament.
June 10
Location: Golden Bear at Indigo Run
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
Family and friends of Mark Halpin, in conjunction with the Island Rec.
Association, are presenting the 7th annual Mark Halpin Memorial Golf
Tournament. Four person captain’s choice tournament. Chamber Music
Hilton Head Concert
June 13 - August 29, 2005
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church
3001 Meeting St.
Hilton Head Island, SC
All Saints Episcopal Church (3001 Meeting St.) CMHH concludes its
season with a violin sonata by Mozart, a piano quartet by Brahms, and
set of divertimentos by Benjamin Britten’s for string quartet.
Lowcountry Animals
June 14 - August 9
Location: Coastal Discovery Museum
100 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A variety of live animals on display while you learn their habits.
Scheduled to appear are barred owl, screech owl, alligator, corn snake,
gopher tortoise, toad, opossum, legless lizard and a squirrel.
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July
Suntrust Beach Bum Triathlon - #2
July 01
Location: Coligny Beach
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
500m Swim / 6mi Bike / 3mi Run Event is entirely on the hard flat beach
Register online or at Go Tri Sports
20th Annual Island Packet Firecracker 5000
July 04
Location: Shelter Cover Harbor
Shelter Cover Harbor
Hilton Head Island, SC
5K Run & 5K Health Walk
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August
Suntrust Beach Bum Triathlon - #3
August 05
Location: Coligny Beach
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
500m Swim / 6mi Bike / 3mi Run Event is entirely on the hard flat beach
Register online or at Go Tri Sports
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September
Celebrity Golf Tournament
September 01 - September 03
Location: Various Courses
http://www.hhcelebritygolf.com/ Suntrust Triathlon at Hilton
Head Island - Fall
September 09
Location: Coligny Beach
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
500m Swim / 12.5mi Bike / 3.1mi Run Register online or at Go Tri Sports
FoodFest
September 16
Location: Shelter Cove Community Park
Shelter Cove Community Park
The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association's FoodFest is a long-time
favorite of locals and visitors alike. FoodFest, originally part of our
SpringFest calendar, is now held annually in September. Experience
great food, food, food and more food. FoodFest includes around 20 of
Hilton Head Island's best restaurants offering samples of their most
popular menu items. Admission is $2 per person and includes admission
into the event and all entertainment throughout the day. Don't miss the
Drink Making Contest at noon where area bartenders compete for the most
original and most yummy concoction. Come watch the area's best wait
staff compete in the very popular Waiter's Race held at 1:00 pm. Plenty
of soda, beer, wine and food are available for purchase. Shelter Cove
Community Park
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October
ZIN EXPERIENCE XIII
Hilton Head's Premiere Zinfandel Wine Tasting Wednesday October 24th,
07
At the Shorehouse at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes
There is a fee and advanced discount opportunity
call 843-785-2277
November
Hargray Hilton Head Bridge Run
November 11
Location: Cross Island Expressway
Cross Island Expressway
Hilton Head Island, SC
10K Run & 5K Health Walk Taste of the Season
November 17
Location: Sea Pines Country Club
Sea Pines Country Club
Hilton Head Island, SC
Kick-off the holidays in style with Taste of the Season! Now in it’s
17th year and bigger and better than ever. From haute cuisine to
Lowcountry classics, this event offers something for every palate from
40 local restaurants. Take advantage of the silent auction gift items,
just in time for the holidays! Taste of the Season will be held from
6-9 p.m. at the Sea Pines Country Club and will include a silent
auction and a 52-card grand raffle.
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December Hilton Head Jingle Bell Run
December 23
Location: Hilton Head Medical Center & Clinics
Hilton Head Island, SC
5K Run & 5K Health Walk “Lunch with Authors” Series featuring
Lowcountry author Steve Berry
December 25
Location: Plantation Club at Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, SC
Berry has penned The Amber Room, The Romanov Prophecy and The Third
Secret.
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