Sunset Dolphin Nature Cruise

Ongoing Throughout Season

Cruise west out of Harbour Town and across Calibogue sound into the setting sun. Along the way you will hear and see about many points of interest as well as our friends the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphin. Our course will take us across the sound along the intra-coastal waterway, the Cooper River and then finally up Bull Creek to the Dolphin Hole. We'll see and talk about the islands that make up Calibogue Sound, the Haig Point Lighthouse, Strahn Mansion, slave quarters, and the low country saltwater marshland. We'll aslo visit with and discuss the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. This a perfect way to end the day and a great cruise for adults and children. The Vagabond features comfortable seating, restrooms and fully stocked snack bar with your favorite cold beverage. 843-363-9023 or www.vagabondcruise.com

The Acting Company - Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors

March 2, 2012

For the first time ever – and for one night only -- Shakespeare comes to the Arts Center stage. Celebrate the Bard with this exciting production of one of Shakespeare’s most farcical plays. Slapstick, puns and wordplay prevail in this story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. The New York Times raves, “The Comedy of Errors exploits the small moments as well as the big ones.”  www.tickets.artshhi.com or  (843)-842-ARTS

Jewels and Jeans

March 2, 2012

6 PM - 9 PM, The Country Club of Hilton Head, live/silent auction, fabulous food & music, cooking demo by ORCHID of One Hot Mama's. Bring out the Bling to benefit children! Enjoy an evening of fun at The Country Club of Hilton Head. Fabulous food, music by "Lowcountry Boil", live & silent auctions featuring a NASCAR EXPERIENCE, FIGHTER PILOT EXPERIENCE, tickets for 2 TO THE MASTERS, and MUCH MORE! Cooking demonstrations & tastings from special guest chef Orchid Paulmeier, head "Mama" of One Hot Mama's and Finalist on Season 7 Foodnetwork Star. Tickets $40 per person, may be purchased locally at all First Citizens Bank locations, Burke's Pharmacy, Markel's Cards & Gifts, or online at www.foundationedexcellence.com. Contact Susan Jacobsen at susan@lowcountryluxuryhomes.com or (843) 384-0979.

Technical College of the Lowcountry Spring Fling

March 3, 2012

10:00am - 2:00pm -Event will be held at the TCL New River Campus and will feature live music by TARGET…the band, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, silent auction, and a live auction. Time of event has not been set. More details will be available closer to the event date
www.tcl.edu/foundation  or 843.525.8294

Hilton Head International Piano Competition

March 5-12, 2012

The Hilton Head International Piano Competition held its first competition in 1996 and, since that date, has held a competition each year. The 2012 Hilton Head International Piano Competition for pianists ages 18 - 30 will be presented March 5 - 12, 2012. For More Info: call 843/ 842-5880 or visit www.hhipc.org

Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival

March 5-10, 2012

In its 27 years on the Island, the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival has grown from a small wine tasting to one of the East Coast’s largest tented wine festivals. More Info: www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com

Festival Events
Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners - March 5-8, 2012

Grand Tasting and Silent Auction - March 9, 2012

Wine and Food Festival at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn - March 10, 2012 - $45 per person - 12-3pm - Admission includes a souvenir wine glass and access to all of the free tastings from the domestic and international wineries, vineyards, wine distributors and more!

29th Annual St. Patrtick’s Day Parade

March 11, 2012

Show your shamrocks at the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This family oriented event has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Tourism Events in the Southeast for the month of March. More details to follow.  Come out and enjoy the beautiful floats, area marching bands, the entertaining Shiners', and more! www.stpatricksdayhhi.com

Celtic Crossroads

March 12, 2012
Your St. Patrick’s Day fun starts at Celtic Crossroads, a unique Irish music experience. Seven traditional Irish artists combine classic Irish rhythms, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz at this family show. A rollicking show featuring plenty of world-class musicians and a smattering of Irish dance, Celtic Crossroads is an Irish treat. www.tickets.artshhi.com or  (843)-842-ARTS

Driving Miss Daisy

March 16, - March 21, 2012

Written by 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winner Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy explores the evolving relationship of an elderly Southern Jewish widow and her African American driver in this heartfelt ode to friendship and the bonds of aging together. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. www.tickets.artshhi.com  or (843)-842-ARTS

Salty Dog Kid's Shamrock Hunt

March 17, 2012

The Salty Dog Café will host the “Salty Dog Kid’s Shamrock Hunt” Saturday, March 17th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at their South Beach Marina location in Sea Pines. Find Four Leaf Clovers redeemable for Free Salty Dog T-Shirts, Prizes, Treats and More! Open to Children 12 and Under with a Special Hunt for Kids Under 4. Hunt Begins at 10:00 am. Children's Entertainment from 10am-12pm. FREE Photos with Jake the Salty Dog, plus, a Special Irish Lunch. Fore More Info: www.salltydogcafe.com