March Events in Beaufort, Savannah, Hilton Head and beyond
THINK SPRING! U-PICK BLUFFTON DAFFODILS! Acres of blooming daffys! Beautiful photo-op! Fri. & Sun. 12-4 p.m., Sat. 10-4 p.m. Pinckney Colony Rd., past St. Andrew’s Church, turn right at sign onto Calhoun Plantation Rd. (dirt). For dates and ground conditions, call 757-3851, 757-2363, 757-4225 $.20 each
Mar. 1 “CARMEN—WITH A TWIST – an evening of contrasts, intimacy and passion.” Featuring Elena Urioste, violinist, with the H.H. Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian, H.H. Tickets: 842-2055 $20, 30, 40.
Mar. 2 “THE WIZARD OF OZ” will cast its spell at the Savannah Civic Center! 7:30 p.m. 912-651-6554 $32, 42, 52.
Mar. 3-14 “BROADWAY ON BULL STREET” Favorite show tunes with some new songs, dances and skits! Wed-Sat. 8 p.m , Sat., Sun. 3 p.m. 912-233-7764
Mar. 4, 7 “ROMANTIC MASTERPIECES” presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at USC Beaufort Performing Arts. Thurs. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Brahms Violin Concerto, Tamas Kocsis. Dvorak Symphony #9. Tickets: 838-9309 $40.
Mar. 5, 6 BARBERSHOP HARMONY – “COLLEGE DAYS” Featuring the “2006 Best in the World” quartet! 7:30 p.m. VPAC, at Hilton Head High School. Tickets: 384-9481 $20.
Mar. 6-Aug. 1 “THE STORY OF SILVER IN SAVANNAH: CREATING AND COLLECTING SINCE THE 18TH CENTURY” Over 400 pieces of silver connected to the inhabitants of Savannah are displayed in the Jepson. Telfair & Owen- Thomas House museums. Mon.–Sat. 10-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800 (Jepson closed Tues.)
Mar. 8 –15 H.H. INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION starring 20 contestants! Tickets: 842-2055 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 10 competitors each day 1:30- 4:40, 7-9:10 (each day) $10. Saturday 6 semifinalists 1:30-5:20, 7:30-9:15 ($25) Sunday 3 finalists 7 p.m. Winner chosen! $35.50, $50, $65.
Mar. 10 Recital by 14 year old prodigy, George Li. 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Church FREE Mar. 15 Competition Jury conducts master classes 9 a.m. – 4:10, All Saints Episcopal , Meeting St. FREE
Mar. 11 PINK PARTINI PARTY 6-8:30 p.m. At Pineland Station all around the Duck Pond. Live music, refreshments, door prizes, drink specials. itsallpink.com
Mar. 12-14 “TUCK EVERLASTING” The surprising Tuck family secret will be revealed in this special drama at the Main Street Theatre, 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 689-6246 $20, (group $15, kids $10)
Mar. 13 “ANNUAL SHEEP TO SHAWL FESTIVAL” at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Sav. Sheep shearing, spinning, dyeing of wool. 11–2 p.m. 912-898- 3980 Admission $5, (seniors $3.)
Mar. 13 TARA FEIS IRISH FESTIVAL for great family fun! Traditional Irish music, dancers, crafts, food. 11-5 p.m. at Emmett Park, E. Bay St., Savannah 912-651-6417 FREE
Mar. 13 “ST. PAT’S POPS” performed by the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. 8 p.m. Trustees Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St., Peter Shannon, director. Tickets: 912-525-5050 $15, 20, 30, 35.
Mar. 14 HILTON HEAD ST. PAT’S PARADE 3 p.m. From Coligny Circle, up Pope Ave. to Office Park Rd. FREE
Mar. 17 SAVANNAH’S 186TH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE starts at Abercorn/Gwinnett St. at 10:15 a.m. Proceeds to Bay St. and returns on Bull St. savannahsaintpatricksday.com.
Mar. 18 – Apr. 3 SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL: 59 performances! Tickets: savannahmenu.com/smf 912-961-0522.
Mar. 18 – Apr. 17 CHARLESTON’S 62ND FESTIVAL OF HOUSES AND GARDENS: 20 self-guided walking tours in historic areas, 7 garden tours, lectures with lunch, plantation excursions.Tickets:722-3405 historiccharleston.org $45.
Mar. 18 – Apr. 30 “SOUTHERN NIGHTS” Another brandnew show at the Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.Tues.-Sat. 8p.m.,Sat,Sun.3p.m.912-233-7764$35(seniors$33,kids $16.
Mar. 19 “OLD POINT BY CANDLELIGHT: A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC BEAUFORT’S DISTINGUISHED NEIGHBORHOOD” includes admission to reception and entertainment. 5:30-8:30 p.m.. Tickets: 524-2363 $42.
Mar. 20 A BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA FOR LADY CHABLIS, starring “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”. Also, entertainment & after-show dancing by the TARGET BAND, door prizes, and more surprises! 6-8:00 All-youcan- eat buffet! ($15.) 6:30 p.m. meet & greet Chablis & show ($30.) 8:00 p.m. The Show ($20.) Shoreline Ballroom, Folly Field Rd., H.H. Tickets: 227-9079
Mar. 21, 22 CHAMBER MUSIC HILTON HEAD, a classically trained repertory ensemble performs on Sun. at Lowcountry Presbyterian, Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton 3:30 p.m., and on Monday at All Saints Episcopal on Meeting St., H.H., 7:30 p.m.. PreConcert talk, 2:45 p.m. on Sunday. cmhh.org, 681-9969 $20
Mar. 25-28 THE 75TH ANNUAL SAVANNAH TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS. Different walking tour each day, seminars and much more! See savannahtourofhomes.org Tickets: 912-234-8054 $25-40.
Mar. 25-Apr. 11 The S.C. Repertory Company presents “SAVANNAH DISPUTATIONS” A Pentecostal missionary, two southern Catholic sisters and an unsuspecting local priest leads to a smackdown of biblical proportions! 25-28; 31-4; 6-11 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. Beach City Rd., H.H. 342-2057 $24-28
Mar. 26, 27 “VAGINA MONOLOGUES” V-Day, a worldwide campaign to raise money and awareness to stop violence against women. A benefit for Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) & Rape Crisis of the Lowcountry. 7-9 p.m. 26th: USC Beaufort Performing Arts, 27th: USC Bluffton South Campus - Hargray Bldg. 441-7436 $8.
Mar. 27 SPRING ART WALK OF 11 BEAUFORT GALLERIES 5–7:30 p.m. Music, refreshments 379-9710 FREE
Mar. 27 METROPOLITAN OPERA – LIVE! “HAMLET” 1:00-4:45 p.m. performance sold out. Encore: April 14, 6:30-10:15 available. Regal Savannah Stadium 10 Cinema, 1132 Shawnee St. (behind Sav. Mall) Tickets: metopera.org $18-22.
Mar. 28 “BRAHMS AND BRUCH” Performed by the H.H. Orchestra and Concertmaster Terry Moore. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian, H.H. Tickets: 842-2055 $20, 30, 40.
Apr. 1-25 “FAME” delights all ages at the Main Street Theatre, H.H.! Thurs–Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 689- 6246 $20 (group $15, kids $10.)
Apr. 9 KIAWAH ISLAND ART AND HOUSE TOUR. Six spectacular homes featuring personal art collections! 2- 6 p.m. Includes refreshments at Cassique Clubhouse & admission to Gibbes Museum. Limited tickets. $55. 843-722-2706 x21 gibbesmuseum.org/events
Apr. 28-May 30 “ELTON JOHN’S AIDA” A grand, epic musical with 4 Tony Awards! 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. H.H. Arts Center. 842-2787 $49 - 54.
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