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Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry were discovered and embraced by artists in all media for its pristine beauty and cultural heritage. Today we celebrate a thriving arts community with "Bravo", an annual event running the entire month of May. Here is just a sampling of what is offered to pique your artistic interests.
Hilton Head enjoys a healthy and vibrant theatrical community, and the productions in May are no exception.
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will present "Hairspray" April 27-May 29th, 2011. Winner of eight Tonys, including Best Musical, Hairspray is a modern classic and a worldwide hit (the London production was nominated for a record-setting seven Laurence Olivier Awards). Enjoy this fun high energy musical. For tickets and show time information about the latest production, call 843.842.ARTS or go to www.artshhi.com.
South Carolina Repertory Company presents "Cheer from Chawton: A Jane Austin Theatrical" May 3rd - 8th, 2011. With delightful speech, period movement, costume and music, this show reveals the wit, humor, affection, character and depth of Jane Austin, who wrote some of the greatest novels ever produced. 2PM and 8PM performances. For more ticket information call 843.342.2057 or visit www.hiltonheadtheatre.com.
Main Street Youth Theatre will present their annual Shakespeare in the Park event at Shelter Cove Community Park and will feature Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Performances run May 20th – 22nd and May 27th – 29th. Gates open at 6:00PM for picnics on the lawn. Bring your own dinner or purchase it on site. The show begins at 7:00PM. For ticket information call 843.689.6246 or visit www.msyt.org
The May River Theatre Company in Bluffton opens its tenth season with the great musical "CHICAGO" May 13th - 28th, 2011. With performances at 8:00PM on May 13,14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. Sunday matinees will be at 3:00PM on May 15, 22, and 29. For general information call 843.837.7798 and to purchase tickets call 843.815.5581go online at www.mayrivertheatre.com to learn more.
For musical performance, at the beginning of the month there will be the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra final concert of the season. The Planets: A Celestial Journey. Three symphonic classics from three centuries: The Bach Double, Verdi's great operatic march; and Holst's famous seven-movement score, which evokes the astrological characteristic of each planet. Join them May 2nd at 8PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Tickets may be purchased online at www.hhso.org or by calling the box office at 843.842.2055
Then finishing out Bravo will be a "A Star-Spangled Celebration" presented by the Hilton Head Choral Society. The final concert of the season, this popular Memorial Day music fest features all-American repertoire from colonial folk songs to 19th century hymns to patriotic anthems—and a special musical tribute to our Armed Forces. At the very affordable price of $10 a ticket, you'll want to bring the whole family to this stars-and-stripes extravaganza, presented at two different locations on the Island. 5/29/11 - 7PM First Presbyterian Church - 540 William Hilton Parkway or 5/30/11 - 7PM Holy Catholic Church - 24 Pope Avenue. Call 843.342.3818 for details or go to www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org
Included in the art exhibits around town, The Art League of Hilton Head will present its 22nd National Juried Show at the Walter Greer Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Artists from across the country compete to exhibit in seven categories for over $7,000 in cash awards. Admission is Free and all the art is for sale. May 6th - 29th 10:00AM - 4:00PM and one hour before show times. Call 843.681.5060 or visit www.artleaguehhi.org.
Lovers of art and the outdoors will enjoy the 3rd annual Hilton Head Art Festival presented by Howard Allen Events at Shelter Cove. Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 28, 10:00AM – 6:00PM and Sunday May 29, 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Over 100 of the country's most talented artists will display over 15 million dollars of original and handmade artwork with mediums including jewelry, sculpture, pottery, photography, paintings and much more. For more details call 954.472.3755 or go to www.artfestival.com
This is just a sample of events taking place for "Bravo Celebrate the Arts" There are things to catch the fancy of young and old and also the chance to learn too. Keep an eye on our constantly updated Calendar of Events www.hiltonheadislander.com/calendar-of-events/may.asp
Once you have experienced some of the beautiful, interesting, intriguing and entertaining offerings on Hilton Head Island during the month of May, you'll know exactly why it's called " bravo!" you may even come back for an encore.
Enjoy!
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