Margaret Evans

Beaufort

Editor and Writer at Lowcountry Weekly

Writer, editor, opinion peddler, both-siderist, culture peacenik, choir singer, bird lady, mom.

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Articles

Beth Stern’s ‘Reflections’ at BAA Gallery

1 week ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

Beaufort Art Association Gallery is proud to showcase the art of Beth Bronnum Stern inour upcoming featured artist series. Her show “Reflections” opens on July 1 and runs through August 30. Beth’s medium of choice is oil on canvas. The subject matterincludes landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, still life, and dog portraits. Beth’s work from the last 40 years has evolved from contemporary still life, which combined the conventional subject of still life with non-traditional compositions.
HHSO Presents ‘Music For Everyone!’

1 week ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (HHSO) is thrilled to unveil its 44th season, presenting “Music for Everyone!” throughout the year. The upcoming season promises a diverse array of concerts and events, showcasing the orchestra’s commitment to artistry, collaboration, community, diversity, education, and stewardship, with a special emphasis on celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Two Points of View

1 week ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

Exhibit celebrates the artistic perspectives of photography and paintingArt League Gallery presents ‘Two Points of View,’ a collaborative exhibition featuring the stunning photography of William Bosley and the vibrant oil paintings of Murray Sease. The exhibit showcases the unique artistic interpretations of the Lowcountry’s natural beauty, where photography and painting harmoniously capture the same scenes from two perspectives.
Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair Returns

1 week ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (310 Okatie Hwy). A dozen local and visiting writers will be on hand with books for sales and signing, along with art activities and readings throughout the day.
Flight-n-Fancy | Lowcountry Weekly

1 week ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

Janet Urbanic featured at the SOBA Gallery The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) is pleased to present“Flight-n-Fancy” by Janet UrbanicJuly Featured Artist Exhibit, on display from July 6 through August 2 at the SOBA Gallery in Old Town Bluffton. An opening reception is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 and is free and open to the public.
Marie Camenares Featured at SOBA

3 weeks ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

‘Reflections of the Lowcountry’ highlights serene marshes, coastal scenes and the tranquil beauty of Bluffton’s natural surroundings. The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) presents “Reflections of the Lowcountry,” a solo exhibition by local artist Marie Camenares, on display June 1–28 at the SOBA gallery, located at 6 Church Street in Old Town Bluffton. An opening reception — free and open to the public — will be held from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, June 6.
Doris E. Wright Headlines Open Mic Night

3 weeks ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center’s monthly Open Mic Night will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) on Thursday, June 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This month’s featured writer is Doris E. Wright, author of the novel Cabbagehead. Open Mic will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other local writers in many genres. The program is free to attend and will be live-streamed on the Conroy Center’s Facebook page.
Black Moses Freedom Festival Returns

3 weeks ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

The Black Moses Freedom Fest is returning to Beaufort celebrating the legacy of Harriet Tubman on the 162nd Anniversary of her June 2, 1863 victory mission on the Combahee River in Beaufort County. The popular festival, now in its fourth year, will be held June 6th through June 8th at the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island, and several other spots in the area.
Drama, Detours, Vengeance & Justice

3 weeks ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

Mike King’s ‘Rocky Mountain Heist’ is a tale of high adventure. Review by Bradley BeckMartin Luther King Jr. once said, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” In Rocky Mountain Heist, Mike King bends the moral arc over a century, starting in 1911 with the namesake train heist in the mountains of Colorado. It’s the crime of the century, motivated by revenge for another more heinous crime, the massacre at Sand Creek.
HBF Names Lise Sundrla as Executive Director

3 weeks ago | lcweekly.com | Margaret Evans

Lise Sundrla, an experienced preservationist and past director of the national Main Street Beaufort USA program, will lead Historic Beaufort Foundation as its new executive director effective June 7, the HBF Board announced. “Lise brings exceptional knowledge about Beaufort from her work with HBF, Main Street Beaufort and the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association, and she is a strong advocate for our work,” HBF Chair Rob Montgomery said.