Nothing Says Spring like Daffodils in Bloom

By Wendy Pollitzer

 

Isabella "Izzy" Yeager at the Daffodil Farm in 2010

It’s that time of year again Beaufort…U-pick Daffodil Day at the Farm on Cane Island, owned by the estate of John and Flora Trask. Dr. Clark Trask and his wife, Evy and Mary Trask and her husband, DJ Henry coordinated this year’s Daffodil Festival, and it’s sure to be a memorable event for the entire family.

 

 

Each year, the Trask family opens the farm to the public and allows children of all ages to pick daffodils. Locally, it’s the Lowcountry introduction to Spring. When the daffodils arrive, barefoot weather is around the corner.

 

Cousins, Clark and Mary Trask, along with their spouses, Evy Trask and DJ Henry have organized a day of family fun. The farm will be open from 11am-4pm on Saturday, March 5.  Cost is $10 per person, and children under 12 are free. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be on sale, and live music will be provided. Proceeds will benefit Beaufort Academy, Friends of Caroline Hospice, New Plays Festival of the Lowcountry, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Riverview Charter School. Contributions are welcome.

 

Be sure to bring your 5-gallon buckets and definitely your camera. And just a hint to the kids…your teachers will love a nice surprise on Monday morning. Daffodils make everyone smile.

 

Ingredients for a good time: Oysters and microbrews

 

The St. Peter Catholic School’s Annual Oyster Roast and Microbrew Festival will be held Saturday, March 5, at the Live Oaks Park in Port Royal at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include all-you-can-eat oysters, beer, live music from the Steppin’ Stones, a silent auction, games, microbrew tastings and a live auction.

There will be a supervised, secure area for kids with face painting, inflatable rides, games and entertainment. There will also be a food court featuring delicacies from local chefs and a special kids’ menu, courtesy of Bella Luna Café.

Sponsorships are still available and are tax- deductible. Tickets are on sale at the St. Peter School office and at Bill’s Liquors on

Lady’s Island and Bluffton. For more information, please call 843 522-9555.

 

STEWART WILL SPEAK TO LIBPA

LIBPA GUEST SPEAKER FOR MARCH is Dick Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, 303 Associates

Mr. Stewart graduated from Beaufort High School in 1967, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Georgia Southern University and a MBA from Mercer University.  He was a school teacher prior to a 25 year career in wireless telecommunications where he formed several wireless communications businesses. Upon returning to Beaufort in 1998 he founded the real estate management company 303 Associates LLC and hospitality companies which own the Beaufort Inn and the Quality Inn in Beaufort.  303 Associates is presently developing the Beaufort Town Center which at this stage provides over 300,000 square feet of commercial space, over 250 motel/hotel rooms and is the site of the first mixed use (residential and commercial) “GOLD LEED” certified building in our area and one of only 700 nationwide.  His public service includes one term as a member of Beaufort County Council, service as Chairman of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Lowcountry Economic Network.  He currently serves on the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce, the Low Country Regional Transit Authority and the Low Country Economic Network.  Additionally, Dick and his wife Sharon have provided funding to create the Port Royal Sound Fund.

 

Mr. Stewart has been requested to include the following subjects in his discussion with our members.

 

- What are the strengths and weaknesses, from a business perspective, of form based code?

- What are the limitations of Beaufort County in regard to attracting industry and high paying jobs?

-  Your evaluation of the overall performance of the Lowcountry Economic Network.

-  Is our local public schools producing a qualified work force?

-  Where is the local economy in regard to recovery and what will the new business “normal” look like?

-  Your assessment of the City of Beaufort Redevelopment Commission and Office of Civic Investment?

 

Meeting: Tuesday, March 8, 8 AM

Beaufort Realtor’s Association Headquarters – Palmetto Business Park, Lady’s Island Drive

Invite your friends and neighbors.

Open to the public

 

FUNDRAISERS ARE FUN

One family shows solidarity, leadership for event

By Pamela Brownstein

Joe Arp wears a bright pink T-shirt and a big smile. He addresses participants gathered for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life with purpose, enthusiasm and a good sense of humor.

He calls to his wife, Linda, in the back of the room who assists him with his motivational power point presentation. Then she talks to the group about team fundraising ideas.

Later in the meeting, Joe proudly introduces a woman sitting in the back holding a baby. It’s Linda’s daughter, Dana Domino, and she describes how her team, Gilligan’s Beaufort, has already earned $1,854 through fundraisers at the restaurant.

Linda’s sister, Barbara Quinlan, hands out prizes and awards toward the end of the meeting.

It becomes quite obvious that when it comes to fighting cancer, this family is united and committed.

Of the 37 teams already signed up, five are related to the Arp family. This 24-hour event that raises money for the American Cancer Society will be held at the track at Beaufort Middle School on Friday, April 29.

Joe and Linda Arp are co- chairs for the local fundraiser, and their goal is to raise $100,000.

Jaycee Novotny (not related to the Arps) and her Tastefully Simple team hopes to reach $5,000. Novotny, who has been involved with Relay For Life for more than 10 years, said, “Last year we raised $2,200 and we wanted to aim high. We believe we will meet our $5,00 goal!”

It’s that kind of determined spirit that inspires everyone involved in this event to make a difference in the community.

 

 

RELAY FOR LIFE IS…

… the American Cancer Society’s signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. Join the cause and sign up your team today for the 2011 Relay For Life of Beaufort online at www.relayforlife.org. The overnight event will be held Friday, April 29, at Beaufort Middle School.

ALL YOU CAN EAT OYSTERS/ SURVIVOR NIGHT Team: Gilligan’s Where: Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant in Beaufort, 2601 Boundary St. When: Sat., Feb. 25, 5-8 p.m., and Tues., March 29, 5-9 p.m. Details: All you can eat oysters and chilli for $10; Cancer survivors work for tips as servers.

COLLECTING DONATIONS Team: Mt. Calvary Warriors

Where: Walmart When: Sat., March 19

POKER RUN

Team: Spartina Volunteers When: Sat., March 19 Where: Beaufort Town Center

Details: All vehicles welcome. To participate or for more information, call 271-777.

GLAMOUR SHOTS

Team: Beaufort Belles Where: Gilligan’s, 2601 Boundary St. When: March 25-27 Details: $10 — 4 outfits, makeup, hair; receive 1 8×10, 2 5×7; 8 wallet size photos. For tickets, call Linda Arp at 252-7549.

WINE TASTING

Team: The Island News Where: Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay Street When: Monday, March 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Details: Sample wines from the Southern Hemisphere with the Happy Winos and Celia Strong; enjoy live music and sushi outside. Tickets are $30 a person or $50 for two. Call 973-885- 3024 for reservations.

DINNER/AUCTION

Team: Lions Club Where: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lady’s Island When: Sat., April 1, 7 p.m. Details: Laura Holley @ lbholley1959@yahoo.com

Saturday,March 5,2011

6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Located Behind Beaufort Town Center by the Marsh

 

 

 

JSLB TO HOST ANNUAL SPRING FUNDRAISER

 

Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) will host the JSLB BBQ by the Marsh on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 6:00-11:30 p.m. at Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street in Beaufort.

 

Tickets to the 5^th annual fundraising event are now on sale for $40 per person or $75 per couple. The ticket price includes a BBQ buffet, open bar and live music by 80’s theme band Shark Rodeo of Beaufort. All proceeds from the JSLB BBQ by the Marsh will be distributed to local non-profits who meet the JSLB focus of uplifting women and children in our community.  JSLB’s fundraising goal is to top last year’s amount.

 

Beaufort Memorial Hospital leads a group of four other sponsors who are dedicated to the success of the JSLB BBQ on the Marsh. Those who attend the event have the opportunity to win prizes, which includes everything from rounds of golf to tooth whitening services.

 

Jennifer Wallace, JSLB BBQ event co-chair, says, “The JSLB members really believe in this event and it’s a great way for the community to give back to local non-profits who meet the JSLB.. Not only does the BBQ raise money for great causes, but the event is always tons of fun. Lorin Siegel, JSLB BBQ co-chair adds, “We are grateful to all of the local businesses who are sponsoring the event and those who have donated items for the silent auction.”

 

For more information about the JSLB BBQ, or to purchase tickets, visit www.jslbeaufort.org or call (843) 343-4318.

 

 

2011 Beaufort Memorial Valentine Ball

Who wore it best to the Ball?

See all the fashions and full coverage of the fundraising event on the Lowcountry Social Diary Page

Mrs. Jared Kraszewski

Mrs. John Russell and Mrs. Norman Mariano

Mrs. Andy Burris

 

 

Come on down to the cook-off

Bands Brews & BBQ
An Event to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE

Bands Brews & BBQ, a South Carolina Barbeque Association sanctioned Cook-Off event hosted by Beaufort Town Center and sponsored by Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort, Lowcountry Home Oxygen, Butler C-J-D and Griffith, Sadler & Sharp, PA, will take place on Friday February 25th and Saturday February 26th at the Beaufort Town Center. Proceeds will benefit FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE.

This event will feature an “Anything But Pork” Party on Friday, February 25th from 6pm until 9 pm and will feature live music and samplings of ‘Anything But Pork’ from the participating cookers. The Saturday, February 26th event will run from 12-4pm and will include a sanctioned SC BBQ Association cook off in the categories of Ribs & Butts as well as live music from local bands and entertainment for the children.

Visitors to the event will get to sample all they can eat of the best BBQ our area has to offer. Sure to become a Lowcountry favorite, Bands Brews & BBQ will be an event not to be missed for the entire family. Join us as we enjoy wonderful BBQ and raise money for a charity that has provided loving care to Beaufort for over 30 years.

Cost for adults and children over 12:
Friday night: $10, Saturday: $15, Children under 12 are FREE!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the FRIENDS office or at the gate the day of the event.
FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE is a non-profit, United Way organization, which has been serving Beaufort residents for over thirty years. FRIENDS was the first and only hospice in Beaufort. It was founded by Beaufortonians wishing to help a dying friend. FRIENDS is a non-profit hospice and does not accept money from our patients, their families, insurance companies or Medicare and Medicaid. We rely solely on support from the community to operate. For more information, please contact the FRIENDS office at 843-525-6257 or visit our website at www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.

The 2011 Beaufort International Film Festival

The Beaufort International Film Festival is a celebration of student and Independent cinema from all over the United States and abroad. With its richly deserved reputation as the beautiful Lowcountry setting for many major motion pictures, Beaufort seeks to honor up and coming filmmakers and attract new film production to its shores.

This year we welcome again filmmakers from around the world.  Over 200 submissions were received from 24 countries and representatives from the US and some of those countries will be in attendance at this year’s festivities.  We are also privileged to present the first-ever Jean Ribaut Excellence in Music for Film Award to American Composer Charles Denler. In addition, we will present the inaugural Santini Patriot Spirit Award to Hollywood Director and Producer Jonathan Flora for his documentary “Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good”.  The “Santini Award” recognizes that filmmaker whose film reflects positively on our men and women serving proudly in our armed forces.

Tickets can be purchased at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce VCB Visitor Center, located in the historic Arsenal Building at 713 Craven Street in Downtown Beaufort or by calling 843-525-8500. For media inquiries, Bruce Doneff 201.966.6583.

Jonathan Flora to Receive Santini Patriot Spirit Award
Charles Denler to Receive Excellence in Music for Film Award

Schedule of Events
33 independent films and 5 screenplays have been chosen from over 200 entries world wide

Film Screenings@ Seaside Vineyard Fellowship (formerly Lady’s Island Cinema)
Wednesday, February 16

Filmmakers Opening Night Reception/ Invitation Only @ 6 pm- 8pm

@the Beaufort Arsenal, 715 Craven St, Beaufort, SC

Thursday, February 17
Film Screenings @ 8am-5pm (last film starts)

Screenwriters Table Read @ 7:30 (Wine and Cheese Reception)

@Seaside Vineyard Fellowship (formerly Lady’s Island Cinema)

Single Ticket $15 (included in All Events Pass) No Discounts

Friday, February 18

Film Screenings @ 8am-9pm (last film starts)

Saturday, February 19

Film Screenings @ 8am-1:30pm (last film starts)

Awards Gala Cocktail Hour-7pm
Awards Presentations -8pm

@ University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts

Single Ticket $35 (included in All Events Pass) (BFS Members $25)

Sunday, February 20

Filmmaker Farewell Brunch, Blackstones Deli-Café @11am-1pm, Pay at restaurant

@205 Scott’s Street, Beaufort, SC

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Individual films $5.00 each or for all 33 films purchase the Unlimited Film Pass $75 (BFS Members $65)

Daily Film Pass $30 each day (Thu, Fri, Sat)   All Events Pass $125 (BFS Members $100)

Purchase online @ www.beaufortfilmfestival.com , or pay at the door or,

@Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 715 Craven St. Beaufort, SC

Screening schedule: www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/schedule

Details about films: www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/entries

All Screenings for The Beaufort International Film Festival will be held @
Seaside Vineyard Fellowship (Formerly Lady’s Island Cinema)
100 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907

Local Directs ‘Angel Camouflaged’

By Wendy Pollitzer

R. Michael Givens

R. Michael Givens is the writer, director and cinematographer of one of BIFF’s full length independent feature films, Angel Camouflaged. I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with Michael and discuss the film as well as his concerns about South Carolina’s film incentive program recently. And, I was privileged to watch the ‘rock ‘n roll drama’, before its local debut.

Dilana Robichaux as "Scottie"

This film had me rocking from the get-go. I am a self-proclaimed music connoisseur and ipod schizophrenic and insist that the original soundtrack for this film will get aficionados of all genres on their feet dancing. Dilana Robichaux, runner-up on the CBS show “Rock Star Supernova,” who plays Scottie, performs nine songs in the film. Her raspy and confident voice is therapeutic. She has a harmonious and dramatic energy that is contagious.

Patty Smyth, who plays Aunt Marie in Angel Camouflaged also wrote two songs for soundtrack, “Hard for You to Love Me” and “Just,” which she performs in the film.  She is a timeless entertainer who can put you in an eighties frame of mind with a present-day aura. She’s just a classic.

Additionally, the Marshall Tucker Band and hip hop icon, Kurtis Blow deliver unorthodox performances in two scenes that radiate optimism for southern race relations.   The Southern Rock legend MTB plays a version of Run DMC’s “It’s Tricky,” while Kurtis Blow rocks out the Lynard Skynard classic, “Gimme Three Steps.”   The unexpected distortion will put a smile on your face and bring you back to yesteryear. Those two scenes were a couple of my favorites in the movie.

When Scottie moves from the Mojave Dessert, she enters the world of the South Carolina Lowcountry, a place we all call home.  Givens nails the cinematography of the picturesque coast, filmed at locations you’ll all recognize.  You’ll see Boone Hall’s Avenue of Oaks, shots of Tradd, Broad and King Streets in downtown Charleston, John’s Island’s beloved 1500 year-old Angel Oak tree and a memorable shot of a summer sunset over the Ravenel Bridge.

Most of Angel Camouflaged is filmed on location at Bowens Island (just before Folly Beach), which is just about the most accurate depiction of classic Lowcountry docks  and reminiscent of fish camps that dot the hummocks surrounding our much-loved barrier and sea islands.  Scottie and her brother, Morgan, played by Warrick Grier, inherit a bar, called Koconuts, which is actually the Oyster Joint at Bowens Island Restaurant.

Givens’ cinematography of the coveted Lowcountry landmarks represents nothing short of paradise.  He captures the essence of the physical attributes as well as the overall comfortable and stress-free mood of our region.

James Brolin as "Salt" and Warrick Grier as "Morgan"

James Brolin’s character, Thaddeus “Salt” Salterman is the bait shop owner and neighbor to Koconuts.  We all have an old “Salt” in our lives. Mine is Big Stratty Pollitzer. You know the type…carefree and loyal, straight out of a Jimmy Buffet tune or a Hemingway novel, a guy that treats spartina grass and rising tides as his alter. That’s Salt, and Brolin is brilliant in his role.

Lowcountry images of beautiful southern women, relic cars on dirt roads, Frogmore Stew and Firefly Vodka on the docks add to the soul of the film, which is a Must-See at this year’s festival. If you’re at all intrigued by stories of emotion and appreciate well-done moving art on screen, you’ll love Angel Camouflaged.

It was a pleasure to meet with you Michael. Your film is a gift to all of us who have found salvation in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Keep up the great work!

About the Movie:

SCOTTIE, a singer whose substance abuse causes her career to implode, hides out in the Mojave Desert. Her life changes when she inherits a bar in South Carolina. Her ex-boyfriend steals her trailer and throws her out into the desert night.  Scottie takes nothing but her tears and guitar.  When she sees the dilapidated bar, she’s horrified. Scottie has to battle raging motorcycle clubs, gang-bangers, Satan himself and a neighbor hell bent on sabotaging her efforts.  This film is an emotional adventure about the will of a woman and her brother who find the strength to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

Awards:

Angel Camouflaged has already won four prestigious Awards at the Action on Film  International Film Festival in Pasadena, California including Best Cinematography for Michael Givens, Best Actress for Dilana, Best Supporting Actor for James Brolin and Best Artwork and Poster Design for Michael Givens. Angel Camouflaged is scheduled for national distribution in March.

What’s Next for Givens:

Michael Givens is currently working on his next project, a film based on the novel, Jigsaw by North Carolina author, Ted Brogden. Brogden will be in town Saturday, February 19^th signing copies of his book at the Beaufort Bookstore in Beaufort Town Center.

“I do not live in 90210. I live in Beaufort, SC and I want better film incentives for my state.”

If you believe this and want more films made here at home, contact your legislators now at www.scstatehouse.gov  because the film industry in SC needs your help.  Michael Givens encourages you to do so. “Tell your Senator that money generated from movies filmed in South Carolina will go directly back into your constituents’ pockets. That might make them listen,” says Givens, a vocal proponent of increased film incentives in SC.  For full coverage of this issue, including an article from the Charleston Post and Courier and a report on the Economic Impact of Film Production Incentives from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, please view the following links:

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2008/sep/22/quiet_on_set55191/

www.statelibrary.sc.gov/scedocs/Un35BR/001050.pdf

Vote for T.I.N. Favorites

The Island News wants to know your favorite things about our community. It’s fun and easy! Just take a look at the categories on our website at www.yourislandnews.com and vote for at least 10 businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners in
March. Show support and make your votes heard!

Plan a fun-filled weekend

There is so much cool stuff going on in Beaufort! Grab a friend, your family or your lover and get out and enjoy all our town has to offer. Here are some top picks:

Music

“The Best of Broadway and All That Jazz”

Featuring Mary Louise & Company with songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and Rosemary Clooney. When: Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m., lunch and entertainment. Where: Marine Corps Air Station Officers Club Details: Donation, $25. For tickets and more information, call 843-524-1787.
Craig Bickhardt in Concert

Craig Bickhardt, a folk/Americana singer-songwriter with major Nashville songwriting credits will perform. Where: ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St. in Beaufort Town Center. When: Sunday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. Details: For tickets and more information, call 843-379-2787 or online at www.artworksinbeaufort.org.
Art
Red Piano Too Gallery “Celebration of Love”

This year the Red Piano Too gallery will display the art of St. Helena Island artists, Victoria Smalls and Saundra “Renee” Smith. When: Saturday, February 12, from 12 – 5 p.m Where: Red Piano Too, 870 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island. Details: The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information call (843) 838-2241 and visit www.RedPianoToo.com.

The Guild of Beaufort Galleries Valentine’s Day Art Walk

The 12 galleries downtown will be feature special exhibits. Don’t miss Deanna Bowdish, owner of The Gallery, with her first solo exhibit, a retrospective of her art work from the past decade, also with live music and cocktails. When: Monday, February 14, from 4 -8 p.m Where: The Gallery, 802 Bay St., historic downtown Beaufort. Details: (843) 470-9994 or visit www.guildofbeaufortgalleries.com