Arts & Entertainment Calendar

January 25

Savannah Music Festival’s Winter Bash - Saturday, January 25 at Plant Riverside District. The 2025 Winter Bash, an elegant party and concert, features musician Matthew Whitaker, who has been blind since birth and has been called “the next Stevie Wonder.” Proceeds from the Winter Bash benefit Savannah Music Festival‘s artistic programming and year-round free education programs and community outreach events. Winter Bash tickets are currently on sale at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.asp?name=E75067&id=41

January 25 through February 1

2025 Chamber Restaurant Week – hosted by the Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. The 17th annual Chamber Restaurant Week is back January 25-February 1, and it’s the best way to try the area’s newest and hottest spots. With over 80 of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island restaurants participating, there will be something for everyone. Restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus starring new entrees, signature dishes, and fan favorites. Visit www.hiltonheadisland.org/chamber-restaurant-week to see the list of participants.

January 27

Eating & Cooking for Brain Health – hosted by Memory Matters and FPC Health Ministry on January 27th from 2PM – 4PM at First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall. Chef Kim Baretta will talk about the benefits of the Mediterranean & MIND lifestyles. Cooking and grocery shopping tips will be part of this presentation as you learn to eat like a Mediterranean! This is a FREE event; RSVP is not required. Questions call Debbie Anderson at 843-757-6103.

January 28

Gullah Geechee Cultural Series – presents General Harriet Tubman on Tuesday, January 28th at Soundwaves at Coligny, 7 Lagoon Rd. Suite 100. Doors open at 6:00PM; dinner at 6:30 PM; concert at 7:30PM. Brought to you by: The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, and Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association. Reserved seating expected to sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! To order tickets, go to https://hhso.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FPb000007IZwAMAW or call the HHSO at (843) 842-2055.

January 31

Cocktails & Camellias - The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, invites the community to its annual Cocktails & Camellias fundraiser on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 5 to 8 pm,  at the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion on the historic Honey Horn grounds. This outdoor event offers a special evening under the stars, surrounded by majestic live oaks and the winter blooms of Honey Horn’s renowned Camellia Garden that features 135 varieties.  Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, unique hors d’oeuvres and live music, while supporting the museum’s mission to inspire people to care for the Lowcountry. To purchase tickets to Cocktails & Camellias, visit https://bit.ly/cnc2025  or call 843-689-6767 ext. 224.  The deadline is January 24, 2025. Sponsorships are available to individuals and organizations seeking to support the museum’s programs and initiatives.  The museum is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Event Highlights:

• Craft Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres: Savor handcrafted, innovative cocktails and artisanal creations by Sprout Momma. Non-alcoholic cocktails will be available, too.

• Raffle & Silent Auction: Purchase raffle tickets to win an authentic Gullah sweetgrass basket by Michael Smalls and Dino Badger of Gullah Creations, and bid on exclusive Lowcountry experiences at the silent auction.

• Tickets: $150 per person. All proceeds benefit the museum and its educational programs, tours, workshops, exhibitions and conservation initiatives.

January 31 through February 2

Lowcountry Dry Fest - In celebration of Dry January 2025, Amethyst Non-alcoholic Spirits and Burnt Church Distillery has partnered with wellness influencers Jessa Frances from Untoxicated.World and Kayla Lewis from NAPSChicago (Non-Alcoholic Party Scene) for the first alcohol-free festival in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The festival will be centered around inclusiveness, innovation, versatility, and will feature a variety of workshops, demonstrations, vendors, yoga, mixers, a silent disco, in addition to opening and closing events. The weekend festivities will take place January 31 – February 2, 2025 at Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Rd. See the official schedule for full event details and to purchase tickets at burntchurchdistillery.com/tours.

February 3 through 28

SOBA’s Annual High School Art Show - happening February 3-28. This inspiring exhibition features the creative works of students from Bluffton High School, Cross High School, and May River High School. Located at SOBA Gallery, 6 Church Street, Old Town Bluffton. Join SOBA for an afternoon of artistic celebration, where you can meet these talented students, enjoy their artwork, and show your support for the next generation of creatives.

February 6

EMROSE projects proudly presents Slippage and Structure, a two-person art exhibition featuring works by Keith Crowley of Sarasota, FL, and Emma Barnes of Beaufort, SC. Curated by Maria Hooper of EMROSE projects, the exhibition explores memory, place, and identity through innovative uses of materiality, pattern, and form. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Coastal Lighting Studio, 53 Persimmon St, Suite 101, Bluffton, SC. More Information: emroseprojects.com/slippage-and-structure/. The exhibition is open by appointment through April 30, 2025. To schedule a visit, or for collector previews, pricing, and commission inquiries, contact Maria Hooper at maria@emroseprojects.com or 856-316-8664. High-resolution images and artist interviews are available upon request.

February 6

There is no Greater Love - The Evolution Big Band will perform a concert February 6 to benefit multiple youth programs around the Lowcountry. The concert will be held at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church’s Parish Life Center in Bluffton, starting at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and there is no reserved seating. A $25 donation per person is appreciated. The Evolution Big Band is an all-volunteer, all-star organization, and its members receive no pay. Its concerts raise funds to support worthy causes such as Youth, Healthcare, Affordable Housing, and our Veterans. Proceeds from this concert will support youth-related organizations: Backpack Buddies of Bluffton and Hardeeville; Bluffton Dance Boosters; and the Junior Jazz Foundation. For more information about the band and its mission, you can check out our website and follow us on Facebook. The links are provided below. https://www.evolutionbigband.com/ www.facebook.com/EvolutionBigBandJazz