Tag Archive: Culture

Mar 29

Aesthetic Appeal of Art and Architecture

Get acquainted with Kiawah Island’s abundant and distinctive culture at the 13th annual Kiawah Island Art and House Tour benefiting the Gibbes Museum of Art. Five stunning, art-filled homes will be featured on the Tour sponsored by Gibbes, etc. on Friday, April 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. The homes showcased in this year’s House …

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Mar 06

Letter To The Editor: Spread The Word To End The Word

Dear Editor, As The Island Connection is a leader in driving local culture, we need your support, and the support of your readers, in our Spread the Word to End the Word campaign to help make a stand against a word that has gained popularity in culture, but is offensive to many. The “R-word” or …

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Sep 29

Nation’s Artwork Featured on 35th Annual Turkey Day Run T-Shirts

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Provided by Caroline Morris Local artist Tate Nation’s artwork will be featured on the t-shirt for the annual Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble, the race committee announced on Tuesday. The committee selected to use Nation’s painting James Cistern Boats for the race’s t-shirts and posters this year because it’s beach scenery shows a significant …

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Jul 20

A Sense of Place

By Hannah Dockery Leave the museums behind and discover a new, interactive way to experience the rich culture and history of the Lowcountry. The islands making up Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island are full of untold stories and striking wildlife that should not be overlooked. St. Johns Kayak excursions allow vacationers as well as residents …

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Apr 10

Three E-Books Published By Kiawah Author James Wills

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By Kristin Hackler What do mid-19th century China, a crime-solving southern lawyer, and a commentary on today’s American governance have in common? They are each a topic in three recently published eBooks by author James Wills. A Kiawah Island resident since the early 1990s, Wills has pursued a lifelong interest in writing after retiring from …

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Apr 10

Meet an Island Author with National Appeal

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Provided On Monday, April 23, join the Kiawah Reads group at the Sandcastle for a luncheon and discussion with nationally renowned author and Seabrook Island resident, Mary Glickman. Born Mary Kowalski on the south shore of Boston, Massachusetts, Mary Glickman grew up the fourth of seven children in a traditional Irish-Polish Catholic family. Her father …

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Apr 03

Jazz Artists Of Charleston Week is April 9, through April 13, 2012

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Provided by Erin Fornadel On April 9, Jazz Artists of Charleston will celebrate the 3rdAnnual Jazz Artists of Charleston Day as declared by Mayor Joe Riley in 2010. This momentous acknowledgment is celebrated around the country as National Jazz Day and is perfectly aligned with recognizing jazz in America during the month of April, Jazz …

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Feb 28

ART – Artists welcome to apply for grant to create lowcountry work of art: Griffith/Reyburn Lowcountry Artist Award announced for ninth year

Provided by Coastal Community Foundation of SC Are you an artist who enjoys creating works that convey the “look and feel” of the lowcountry’s unique life, culture, or environment? If so, then the Griffith/Reyburn Lowcountry Artist Award of Coastal Community Foundation invites you to submit your application for their annual grant. This $5,000 grant is …

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