Arts & Entertainment Calendar
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: https://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/, https://www.facebook.com/EvolutionBigBandJazz
February 7
Lowcountry Community Church - is once again hosting Night to Shine, a global event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This unforgettable prom night experience, celebrating individuals with special needs, will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at LCC. Registration is now open for honored guests, and additional details can be found at lowcountrycc.org/nighttoshine.
February 28 and March 1
USCB Center for the Arts – Step aboard the Orca and into THE SHARK IS BROKEN, a “profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws” (The Daily Telegraph, . This Olivier Award nominated new play is hilariously brilliant and pure genius. Inspired by Robert Shaw’s experience playing Quint on the notorious shoot, THE SHARK IS BROKEN by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster. Presented by Pure Theatre. February 28 at 7:30pm and March 1 at 2:00pm. Buy tickets at https://centerfortheartstickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=34
March 6
The Sun City Lions Club will host, Bluffton’s Hometown, All-Star, Evolution Big Band Performance of: ALL “DAT” JAZZ AND MORE. Accompanying the Band is local favorite vocalists, Penney Lynn Smith and the Sweetgrass Angels. Musical arrangements and vocals are from memorable Broadway Musicals, Jazz Sounds, and Modern Favorites from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The show will be held at Sun City Magnolia Hall, 118 Magnolia Lane, Bluffton, S.C. Doors open at 6:30 and performance begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 each and available by calling 214-470-8328. All proceeds benefit local Lions Charities We are a non-profit 501(C) (4).
March 14 through March 16
3rd Annual “The League Gives Back” Charity Tournament on March 14th - 16th at Burton Wells Pickleball Park. The Charity we selected to sponsor is Second Helpings. Registration: https://forms.gle/g4EZuKzV87D6LZf17
