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Liz manages and markets professional speakers, entertainers, artists, authors and events anywhere in the world. She also writes. edits, ghostwrites and photographs for nonfiction or travel books, mobile apps and websites and blogs on many popular sites about favorite destinations, events, people, food and wine. Send your ideas, and she'll write about them too! Follow her blogs or connect via social media.

Gullah Festival Features Art of Diane Britton Dunham

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The 27th Annual Gullah Festival of South Carolina features “St. Isabella Island Fishing Woman” and more art by Diane Britton Dunham. This year’s festival, themed “Celebrating the Unique Gullah Culture with Ties from Generation to Generation,” is underway May 24-26, 2013, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort. Meet Dunham at her exhibit in the college auditorium.St Isabella Island Fishing Woman

Diane Britton Dunham’s work has been recognized internationally as a genuine illustration of the history and traditions of African American southern culture for over two decades.

She is one of the artists who pioneered the Gullah style prevalent from South Carolina to the Florida Gulf Coast. Dunham is now painting in what she calls the Gullah-Creole style which is a blending of the Gullah culture and the Creole culture, which she always has done in a small way, however now with more emphasis on the Creole than in the past.  Look for her line drawings to include more depth as she delves into multimedia to tell her stories. Guitar_Man

Dunham’s paintings are recognized for their brilliant coloring, intricate human and landscape forms, and themes that represent life in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region and the bayous of Louisiana. A self-taught mixed media artist and instructor, Dunham has received honors and awards from the Artisan Center, the Gullah Festival, the Beaufort Art Association and others.BEACH_BLUES

Her artwork has been highlighted in many local and national publications. It has been featured in The Children’s Museum of Houston’s installation “Tales from The Land of Gullah,” in which three murals of Dunham’s paintings are included. Also, it has been presented in The Zenith Gallery, Washington, DC; The Red Piano Too, St. Helena Island; Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum, St. Helena Island, SC and The Four Winds Gallery, Beaufort, SC.

The Gullah Festival’s new location at the college was the original site of Mather School, founded in 1858 by Rachel Crane Mather as a boarding school for African American women. The school added a high school program in 1932 and an accredited junior college was opened and men admitted in the 1950s. The school served African American families until it was given to the state of South Carolina in 1968 when it was renamed Beaufort Technical College and later named the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

For Gullah Festival information please call 843.636.3788. For more information about Diane Britton Dunham, call 843.902.4799 or visit DianesArt.com or fineartamerica.com

Natalie Daise “Becoming Harriet Tubman”

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Harriet TubmanNatalie Daise returns to Piccolo Spoleto in historic downtown Charleston, SC with her original one-woman dramatic performance “Becoming Harriet Tubman.”

The 60-minute show explores the life of Tubman as she transformed from a seemingly insignificant little girl, former slave-turned abolitionist, Union spy and conductor of the Underground Railroad.

The program in the  LANCE HALL, 150 MEETING ST., THE CIRCULAR CHURCH is scheduled for May 24 and June 7 at 8 pm and May 31 at 6 pm.

Tickets are online. $18 adult/$16 student or senior.

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Hank D. Herring to Exhibit at SC Workforce Development Partnership Symposium

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hank d herringHank D. Herring, South Carolina Lowcountry artist and framer, will exhibit at the South Carolina Workforce Development Partnership Symposium at the Westin Hilton Head Island May 13-15, 2013.

The symposium is a major educational/training event for workforce development partners and businesses, expected to draw more than 300 participants to the annual event.

Herring was selected as the only artist to participate, and his products will include a variety of his original work which is often created from found materials.  The rescued materials sometimes include pallets, driftwood, discarded metals or fabrics.  He learned whittling from his two grandfathers and quilting from his family, crediting his family with artistic stimulation.

Wood products include boxes, selected for decorative displays or as containers for plants or other items. DSC_0005His original wood stamps are used for batiking, and then the stamps themselves become pieces of art. His adinkra symbols made of many different materials are ancient traditional West African wisdom and concepts in graphic form.

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Framing also is one of Herring’s passions, and his frame shop accommodates any request as well as selling do-it-yourself materials.

He teaches at the Children’s Educational Village in Atlanta as the village printmaker and continually shows his passion for the community and the arts through public events and forums.

Green Herring Art & Framing is located at the Green Fish Gallery in historic downtown Beaufort, SC. Contact us to schedule him for programs, products or exhibits and follow his news on his business Facebook page: Green Herring Art & Framing or call 843-902-4799.

Meet Nancy Olive

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Nancy Olive is an experienced, solid guitarist with an amazing smokey, passionate voice. In the styles of Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLaughlin, Nancy is praised for her versatility. Her style is lyrical acoustic variety combining pop, country, blues and rock.

She performed throughout the Atlanta area for 17 years before returning to her small town home in  North Carolina and then to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

If you’re near Myrtle Beach, see Nancy May 10, 2013, @ Pine Lakes Tavern from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am. and May 17 @ Hannah Banana’s Sunshine Cabana from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

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Beach Music Book Author to Speak in Calabash, NC

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Author Howie Thompson will discuss his new book, And the Bands Played On at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C.  The presentation is part of the gallery’s ongoing Coffee With the Authors series. According to Thompson the book, which features some 60-plus bands, deejays and industry notables, tells the story of beach music from many different points of view.

Carolina beach music developed from various musical styles of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. It includes a wide variety of musical genres and influences, ranging from big-band swing instrumentals to the more raucous sounds of blues/jump blues, jazz, doo-wop, boogie, rhythm and blues, reggae, rockabilly, and old-time rock and roll.

Beach music is closely associated with the style of the swing dance known as the shag or the Carolina shag, which is the official state dance of both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Thompson begins his project by taking the advice of local club owner H. Lee Brown: to talk to legendary Charlotte, N.C. vocalist Billy Scott, who passed away in November 2012. Conversations with Scott provided ideas, experiences and invaluable insights, which served as a perfect springboard for Thompson’s book.

From there, he goes on to share stories of legends, friends, the many men and women, and the bands behind the music.  And The Bands Played On is a treasure trove of historical facts, musical culture and information.

Howie Thompson is also the author of Fat Harold: Legendary King of Shag and several sports books. He was an award-winning coach, earning three consecutive Adidas/NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year awards, two high school and youth state sportsmanship awards.

The Coffee With the Authors event at Sunset River Marketplace will be Thursday, May 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea and breakfast treats will be served. The presentation is free, but seating is limited so reservations are required. Call the gallery at 910.575.5999 or send an email to lassiter@sunsetrivermarketplace.com. 

Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 200 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of art work in virtually every genre. Custom framing, painting and pottery classes and art workshops are also offered through the gallery. Since opening its doors in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has supported not only the visual arts, but literary and performing arts, as well. It has become a popular community center and art hub for both N.C.’s Brunswick County and nearby Horry County, S.C.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, N.C. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 910-575-5999or visit the website: http://www. sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

Cultural Preservationist Ron Daise 1862 Circle Inductee

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Contact us to invite distinguished speaker and author Ron Daise for speaking on Gullah culture at your event . 

Iconic Historian Jack Thompson Speaks in Calabash

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Jack_Photo Myrtle Beach, S.C. historian, photographer and beloved local icon Jack Thompson, will make a presentation at Sunset River Marketplace  April 11 at 10 a.m., as part of the Calabash, N.C. art gallery’s Coffee With the Author series. His book, which is titled Memories of Myrtle Beach: a Pictorial History of the Grand Strand Through the Eyes of Jack Thompson, features over 175 Grand Strand images that take the viewer on a journey through the author’s life at the beach.JackT_wall

Originally from Greenville, S.C., Jack Thompson has been photographing Myrtle Beach happenings since he stepped off a bus and accepted a job at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion back in 1951. That was Jack behind the camera snapping “mug shots” at the Myrtle Beach Jail. He was there during the heyday of the Ocean Forest Hotel and he was there to witness its implosion. Last year the state of South Carolina recognized Jack as the Official Chronicler of South Carolina’s Grand Strand and celebrated his birthday, Sept. 21, 2012 as Jack Thompson Remembering Myrtle Beach Day in Myrtle Beach.

Jack admits to his love at first sight with Myrtle Beach. “ …She has an alluring charm about her … If you give in to her promise … she will cast a spell over you and fill your shoes with sand that will sweep into your blood and melt your heart. That’s Myrtle, she’s a lady and she has my number … and continues to call!”

During the Coffee With the Authors event, Jack will discuss some of his famous images including the now defunct local Ocean Drive dance joint, The Pad; the implosion series of the Ocean Forest; and chronicling the city’s Sun Fun Festival through its 60-year run.

The event at Sunset River Marketplace is free, but space is limited so reservations are required. Call 910-575-5999 or send an email to lassiter@sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 200 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of artwork in virtually every genre. Custom framing, painting and pottery classes and art workshops are also offered through the gallery. Since opening its doors in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has supported not only the visual arts, but literary and performing arts, as well. It has become a popular community center and art hub for both N.C.’s Brunswick County and nearby Horry County, S.C.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, N.C. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: http://www. sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

Natalie Daise Tells Stories

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Natalie Daise will be featured at the BIG Storytelling Festival in Beaufort, SC April 11-14. She is available for professional storytelling for events anywhere in the world as well as for workshops and programs especially for educators on creativity and the art of storytelling.
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The Liars Competition @ the BIG Story Fest is an esteemed gathering of those who shoot the breeze with the greatest of ease.Lies are good natured tall tales (either fictional or embellished truth). Some examples include “golf lies,” “used car lies,” “political lies,” “fishing lies” and many more. Lies must be a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of 5 minutes.

The competition is now closed to registration. See following details for scheduled presentations open to the public.

Complete Rules & Registration Form

Jan Spencer Creates

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jan spencer original Jan Spencer, jazz singer, songwriter, speaker and artist is featured in an exhibit at Green Herring Art & Framing in Beaufort, SC March 15 – April 4. Contact Hank Herring for exhibit details: 843.812-6496.

Her mixed media work includes the following new pieces.

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My Hair’s Gone Bad …and More

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my hair's gone bad“My Hair’s Gone Bad” by Natalie Daise

Natalie Daise exhibits her creativity through storytelling, writing, speaking and through mixed media. Her visual art might be seen on a wood panel, on a wall cabinet, a piece of furniture or almost anything imaginable. She is featured in an exhibit at Green Herring Art & Framing in Beaufort, SC March 15 – April 4. Contact Hank Herring for exhibit details: 843.812-6496.

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Her newest paintings include the following series:

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“March on Washington ’63” by Natalie Daise

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“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Roun” by Natalie Daise

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“Hand Over Hand” by Natalie Daise

Learn more about her dramatic performances, storytelling programs, workshops and speaking. Scan for her complete profile page.

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