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Isle of Palms
Goat Island Dewees Island
Honoring the
memories
We
just
need
a little
Trust
I S L A N D R E S I D E N T F L I E S F AT H E R T O D C T O
VISIT MEMORIAL IN HIS HONOR
C R A B P O T P L AY E R S K I C K O F F 2 3 R D S E A S O N
BY KAYLA BARRETT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
f we are going to talk about

the Crabpot Players Theatre,
an ameteur theatre company
started on the Isle Palms, we
have to talk about Jimmy Ward.
An IOP resident, Ward works
from home as a CPA and serves
as a city councilmember. He
is also founder, and Artistic
Director of the Crabpot Players
Theatre.
From brief encounters with
him, you may not know that
Ward is a local renaissance
man. But he has written and
produced many of his own
works, including Malibu East,
Red Right Returning, and
Mayberry by the Sea.
He is also directing the
upcoming production of Alice
in Wonderland, debuting in
January, and can be found
teaching weekly Intro to Acting
classes at the theater.
Ward
attended
Barton
College, formally known as the
Atlantic Christian College, in
North Carolina, Ward says a
See page 13 for a preview
of other arts and events
on tap this season.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CRABPOTPLAYERS.COM
girlfriend made him go to a play.

He remembers that he had
never seen anything worse
and that is what sparked his
interest in theatre; He wanted
to do it better.
With some encouragement,
Ward auditioned for a student
play and landed the lead role.
In his senior year, he received
an award for best actor in his
college without even being a
theater major.
Then, in 1993, the owners
of The Windjammer bar on IOP
were looking for a way to bring
in customers during the winter.
Since, they already had the
sound, lights, and stage, Ward
suggested they do a play.
With the help of friends, Ward
was able to produce his first
play, titled The Last Meeting
of the Knights of the White
Magnolia, and he remembers
that, Opening night the place
was packed.
Six years later, people still
remembered the play and it
placed in The Post & Courier's
list of 10 Best Productions.
Ward came up with a name
Crabpot continues on page 21
INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
HOLIDAY
SAFETY AND
FLOOD REPAIR
Pg 2
Goat Island resident Diann Clark accompanied her father, Edward Lyons, on the final
Lowcountry Honor Flight for Veterans last month. Her report on the event, which was a
fitting adventure for celebrating Eds 90th birthday, is on page 7.
A SOGGY
SAGA
Pg 6
WET FOR
WARBLERS
Pg 11
CIVIC
October 23, 2015
Message from the Mayor
T R I C K S F R O M N AT U R E A N D T R E AT S F O R H A L L O W E E N
Pat O'Neil.
Dear Island Neighbors,

By the time you read this,
our Halloween will be nearer in
the future than our flooding was
in the past. Lets start with the
former.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
I asked our Police Chief, Danny
Howard, who himself grew up
trick-or-treating on the Island, if
he had some information to share
with our residents to make sure
that our Island kids and their
parents have a safe Halloween.
Here is my summary of some of
his sound recommendations:
For parents: Keep kids mindful
that drivers are accustomed to
roads being for carswhatever
the night. Hopefully all our

drivers will be looking out for
little Elsas and superheroes
where cars ordinarily prevail,
but you cant count on it. Please
be watchful.
For drivers: Be especially
vigilant. The air is filled with
excitement and sugar, so the
kids will be even less aware than
usual of traffic dangers. Chief
Howard will have extra officers
on duty to enhance safety, which
includes watching for unsafe
driving.
For parents/driversof a golf
cart: Please review the above
paragraphs and remind yourself
that your cart provides no
protection to its occupants and
may not be very visible to drivers
of bigger vehicles.
Have a happy and safe
Halloween!
THOUSAND-YEAR FLOOD
As reported by our Water and
Sewer Department manager,
Greg Gress, Sullivans Island
received more than 18 inches
of rain in the first four days of
October!
With that unthinkable rainfall,
the results were predictable on
Storm cleanup continues.
an island not much above sea

level. Most people had more
standing water in their yards
than at any time since Hugo, and
many streets were nearly kneedeep in water.
So why didnt that water get
drained away? Consider the
rainfall amount, our minimal
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elevation and the huge high

tides we had during that perfect
storm. Our stormwater drainage
system must empty into the
marshes and creeks behind
the Islandso when they are
overflowing from tides (from sun,
moon and wind besides the
rain) there is nowhere for our
October 23, 2015

stormwater to go.
Nearly all our streets are the
property of the South Carolina
Department of Transportation
as are the ditches and culverts and
storm drains that occupy their
rights of way. The maintenance
of this stormwater collection and
disposal system is contracted
by DOT to Charleston County.
In light of the extraordinary
circumstances, the Town (through
the efforts of Town Administrator
Andy Benke) was able to bring
in some jet-vac trucks (think
giant vacuum cleaners, built for
stormwater and sanitary sewer
collection systems) to clear out
some of the most damaging and
clogged drainage portals. This
effort was supported in part by
the Town (which does not own
the drainage system) and in part
by the County.
You may wonder what caused
the ditch and culvert clogs. A
few of the found items: a soccer
ball as big as the drainage pipe,
a one-gallon milk jug, clumps
of pine straw and wood chips
used for mulch that was washed
and/or blown into the collection
ditches. And of course sand and
dirt. Obviously we would prefer
that DOT have the resources to
do more preventive maintenance
of this collection system, but I
guess there is a lesson here for
all of us about doing our part
by keeping our landscaping
materials and other stuff away
from the stormwater collection
system.
The other effect of the
flooding was the impact on our
sewer collection and treatment
system. You might think that
the wastewater that goes into
our sewer system is pretty much
limited to the water that the
Town distributes. But when the
rain comes down, we experience
what many US municipalities
experience, I & I: inflow and
infiltration.
This
is
where
rainwater
and
groundwater
invade the sewer collection system
via leaks in the sewer mains,
overtopping of sewer manholes,
3
and leaks in homeowners sewer
pipes that go through their yards
to the sewer mains.
I & I is a BIG problem for
many
longstanding
sewer
systems including ours. The
Town has taken a proactive
approach to this and in fact is
about halfway through a sewer
line rehabilitation project using
innovative technology that has
been recognized by national
professional
organizations.
Heaven knows what would
have happened if we had not
accomplished that work before
this epic event.
As it was, our system was
quickly maxed out, as was the
case for most other systems in the
SC areas affected by the rain and
flooding, including Charleston,
North Charleston, Isle of Palms
and others. Says Greg Gress,
The
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant performed well during this
rain event, processing 1.2 million
gallons per day (MGD) compared
to the normal 0.5 MGD." But
still, the sanitary sewer collection
system was overrun, which
unfortunately caused overflows
at 5 sewer manholes of the 327 in
our system. These were reported
to DHEC as was required of all
the SC systems that experienced
such overflows, and as of this
writing had all ended. Special

thanks to all our Water and
Sewer staff who worked tirelessly
throughout this event to deal
with the many challenges.
These problems continued
several days after most of the rain
abated. For one thing, the ground
remained extremely saturated
and the water table remained
high and quick to rise. In fact,
on Oct. 10, about a week after
our biblical rain, we had another
half-inch of rain. From Gregs
gauges, that measly half-inch
of rain caused the groundwater
table at one location to rise half
a foot!
As I write this, things are
clearly returning to normal,
mercifully, but the experience
left me filled with confidence
about the Island. Our Town staff
performed admirably, working
long hours with total dedication.
The conversations I had with
our residents during our trying
days were amazing. People were
patient, aware of the very unusual
circumstances, sensitive to the
fact that others across the state
were suffering much worse.
Thanks to all!
Mayor of Sullivan's Island,
Pat ONeil
Jennifer Tuohy
managing editor
jennifer@luckydognews.com
Swan Richards
senior graphic designer
Alejandro Ferreyros
graphic designer
Lori McGee 614.0901
advertising executive
Christian LeBlanc
social media
christian@luckydognews.com
Steve Rosamilia
photographer
CONTRIBUTORS
Kayla Barrett
Pat ONeil
Bridget Johnson
Delores Schweitzer
Diann Clark
Sarah Harper Diaz
Geoff Bennett
Sarah Nolan
Kate Ditloff
Dimi Matouchev
Isle of Palms
886.6428
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Personnel Committee
10 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, October 27
Public Hearing
5:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
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1 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, November 5
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Monday, October 26
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Municipal Jury Trials
The Island Club House
1452 Poe Avenue
Sullivan's Island
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Monday, November 2
Council Workshop
6 p.m.
Friday, October 23
DRB Study Group
2 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3
Municipal Court*
5:30 p.m.
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Oyster Roast and

FD Chili Cook-Off to
benefit East Cooper
Meals on Wheels
Sullivans Island FD deputy chief with the remnants of his award-winning chili.
PHOTO BY JENNIFER TUOHY
BY BRIDGET JOHNSON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ith two very successful

years of this event
under its belt, East
Cooper Meals on Wheels will
hold its 3rd Annual Oyster Roast
on Sunday, Nov. 8, on Gold Bug
Island. South State Bank is the
presenting sponsor of the event,
and Noisy Oyster will supply the
oysters. In addition to oysters,
the event will include a chili
cook-off, live music, a silent
auction, plus additional food
and beverages.
Teams
from
Awendaw,
Mount
Pleasant,
Isle
of
Palms and Sullivan's Island
fire departments will spice
things up by participating
in the Chili Throwdown, a
friendly yet competitive cookoff. The Sullivans Island Fire
Department holds the 2014
title, and the Awendaw Fire
Department is the newest team
to join the competition for 2015.
Guests vote for the best chili
by dropping dollars into the
collection jars at each table.
Whichever team collects the
most wins, and all proceeds go

to East Cooper Meals on Wheels.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
packages and delivers meals to
those who are homebound and
unable to provide for themselves,
most often due to injury or illness.
Depending solely on donations
and fundraising, special events
are key to the organizations
vitality. This annual event aims
to grow awareness of Meals on
Wheels mission and help raise
funds to support our work for
local residents in need, noted
George Roberts, President/CEO
of East Cooper Meals on Wheels.
The Oyster Roast will take
place Sunday, November 8,
2-5pm at Gold Bug Island (1560
Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mt. Pleasant SC
29464). Tickets may be purchased
in advance online for $30, or at
the event for $35. For more event
information, visit ecmow.org/
events and www.facebook.com/
ECMealsOnWheels.
October 23, 2015
Disaster relief option for residents, businesses
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
or islanders struggling with clean-up following the epic rainfalls

earlier this month, there is help at hand. Your first stop should
be your town or city hall, where you can get information about
local resources as well as more details on federal assistance.
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Flood Mitigation
Program has been evaluating and responding to the needs of
impacted counties and municipalities. DNR has requested assistance
from the Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program, assistance
from other State National Flood Insurance Programs via Emergency
Management Assistance Contact, assistance from Federal Emergency
Management Agency (for Disaster reservist specially trained in the
NFIP, and FEMA flood insurance specialists for insurance claims
questions and concerns.
Everyone impacted by this event is encouraged to register for
Disaster Assistance regardless of whether or not you have Flood
Insurance.
Assistance can include:
Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes
are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to three
months for homeowners and at least one month for renters.
Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period
based on a review of individual applicant requirements.
Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household
items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe,
sanitary and functional.
Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical,
dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disasterrelated needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state
and charitable aid programs.
Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who
temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not
qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals.
Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully
compensated by insurance. Loans available up to $200,000
for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including
renter losses. Loans available up to $2 million for business
property losses not fully compensated by insurance.
Contact Information for Disaster Relief
Disaster Assistance: 1-800-621-FEMA (option 1)
Disaster Assistance: www.disasterassistance.gov
NFIP Support Hotline: 1-800-621-3362 (option 2) (Mon - Sun
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
SCEMD Website: www.scemd.org
DNR Flood Mitigation Program Office (Mon - Sat 8 a.m. to
6 p.m., call 803.734.4307)
Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural

cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes
that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need
funds for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse
economic impact. This loan in combination with a property loss
loan cannot exceed a total of $2 million.
Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture
operators to cover production and property losses, excluding
primary residence.
Other relief programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized
by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses;
advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social
security matters.
Tax Relief
Following the recent disaster declaration for individual assistance
issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS
announced that affected taxpayers in South Carolina will receive tax
relief.
The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for
taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For
instance, certain deadlines falling on or after Oct. 1, and on or before
Feb. 16, 2016 have been postponed to Feb. 16, 2016. This includes
the Oct. 15 deadline for those who received an extension to file their
2014 return.
In addition, the IRS is waiving the failure-to-deposit penalties for
employment and excise tax deposits due on or after Oct. 1, as long as
the deposits were made by Oct. 16, 2015.
Flooding temporarily closes Poe library

on Sullivans Island
October 23, 2015
BY DELORES SCHWEITZER
he Edgar Allan Poe Branch of the

Charleston County Public Library is a
unique building. History buffs know it is
a former Spanish American War battery dating
back to the early 1900s, where shells and
powder were stored to service guns placed on
the outside platforms. Observant visitors to the
library may have even noticed that the floors
are a bit uneven, and there is a slope from the
front of the building to the back.
This slope became dramatically apparent
when torrential rains flooded much of
Sullivans Island over the weekend of October
2, 2015. Floodwaters ran through the front
door and emergency exit door toward the back
of the library, pooling about six inches in the
rear storage corridor and three inches in the
Childrens Room.
Disaster cleaning crews began working to
remove water and carpet on Tuesday, Oct. 6,
and fans and dehumidifiers were brought in
to dry the facility. Sadly, by that the time the
floors were dry, the books in the Childrens area
showed distinct signs of water absorption, with
pages exhibiting the wave that all librarians
dread.
Knowing the warping was caused by
floodwater that had tested positive for
contaminants, CCPL staff determined that
the risk for mold was too high for a collection
destined for the hands of our youngest patrons.
Additional items of significant concern were
the storytime rugs, some craft tables and the
beloved red couch which encouraged so
many children and parents to curl up with a
good book. Sadly, Kathi Mrs. Mac McGregorOuzts, the Poe childrens specialist, also lost
the majority of her craft supplies and holiday
decorations.
Fortunately, not all of the librarys collections
suffered the same fate. Power never went off at
the branch over the weekend of flooding, and
the cold temperatures and lack of standing
water in the front of the building kept the
adult books from absorbing moisture. These
books will be monitored for signs of warping
and mold, but overall the prognosis looks very
good.
In the two weeks since the flood, Poe staff
members have been hard at work cleaning the
branch while additional Charleston County
staff look into different flooring options,
conduct air quality tests, and make sure the
branch is safe and ready for the public. Boxes
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Staff member Kathleen Hale-Brewer checks the condition of existing books as boxes of replacement childrens books
begin to arrive.
of childrens books are starting to arrive from

other branches mostly duplicates from their
shelves to tide the Poe Branch over until
new books arrive. Each book deleted from
the collection because of the flood has been
recorded for insurance and FEMA processing
through the County and will be recycled.
Many patrons have asked what they can
do to help the library recover. While offers of
old childrens books are appreciated, libraries
typically order books through special vendors
that provide extra processing (dust jacket
covers, special bindings, labels, etc.). The
Charleston Friends of the Library welcome
your donations of gently used books, and those
which do not meet CCPLs collection needs
are sold in their popular book sales. Proceeds
provide funding each year for programs and
supplies for all CCPL branches. Visit www.
charlestonlibraryfriends.org for more details
and donation guidelines.

If you are interested in making a
financial donation to CCPL to assist in book
replacements, call 843.805.6821. If you would
like to contribute toward the purchase of
replacement furniture, rugs, and supplies for
the Poe branch, checks payable to CCPL with
subject lines of Poe Branch Restoration can
be mailed to the Poe Branch Restoration Fund,
c/o Charleston County Public Library, 68
Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401. Other
organizations have offered to help raise funds,
and details for these projects will be available
soon.
At press time, CCPL plans to reopen the
Poe Branch on Monday, Oct. 26, provided
no additional issues arise. For additional
information and updates, visit www.ccpl.org or
call the Poe Branch at 843.883.3914.
Lowcountry Honor Flight takes final bow

BY DIANN CLARK
n Sept. 12 2015, 105

World War ll, Korean and
Vietnam
War
veterans
traveled to Washington DC to view
the national monuments. The trip
was sponsored by the Lowcountry
Honor
Flight,
a
nonprofit
organized in 2004 to help veterans
from the region visit their brand
new memorial. The memorial
is dedicated to the courageous
400,000 men and women who lost
their lives protecting this country
by land and sea. This was the
Charleston Chapters' eighth and
final trip as the number of WWll
veterans dwindles.
The veterans were chartered
by US Airways on a direct flight
to Reagan International Airport
where they were greeted at 8 a.m.
by well-wishers bearing flags,
posters, songs and hugs. From
there the group traveled to the
WWII Memorial, a beautiful granite
and steel plaza with significant
pillars and water elements that
pay tribute to the fight in the
South and North Pacific Islands
as well as at home on the Atlantic.
Each state and US territory is
represented in their placement of
service and contribution.
After a relaxing bus ride with
lunch and a tour of the city the
group stopped to enjoy the Lincoln
Memorial, The Korean Memorial
and The Vietnam Wall. All of which
were awe striking and emotional
in their own way.
Back on the bus, there was
more sightseeing before visiting
the FDR Memorial. The group
photo was taken there amongst
the many waterfalls that grace
the stone walls. Relevant FDR
quotations were carved in stone at
each turn representing President
Roosevelts four terms as United
States President 1933-1945.
The final stop was at the Iwo
Jima Memorials. It was clearly
was very important to the veterans
to be able to pay respect to the
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
The veterans gathered in front of the

memorial.
hundreds of thousands Marine

Corp members who sacrificed
themselves in every battle America
has fought over the last 239 years
as a country.
The tour coordinators we
amazing and the respect paid to
the other veterans was second
to none. On the return home to
Charleston that same evening, the
group was greeted by hundreds of
troops, scouts, police bagpipers,
family members and just regular
folk that wanted to come and say
thank you to the men and women
who sacrificed and answered the
call when their country needed
them the most.
For more information visit
www.honorflightlowcountry.com
and dont forget Veterans Day is
Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
Diann and her father, Edward Lyons.
October 23, 2015
ON THE WATER
Get fishing this

October
BY GEOFF BENNETT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
s inshore fishing goes its

hard to beat the month of
October. Redfish and trout
become the primary targets as
the summer seasonal species
have departed. The falling water
temperature lets the fish know
that they better eat up now before
Winter arrives. What could be
better than the combination of
hungry fish and beautiful Fall
days?
Redfish will begin to form
schools that will grow larger
throughout the month. Sight
fishing has been quite a thrill
as these redfish attack schools
of shrimp and mullet. Artificials
that look like baitfish have been
very productive. We are throwing
jerk shad artificial lures about
4"-5" in length in hues of blue
and grey. I rig these lures on size
#3/0 flutter hooks that provide
great action and as an added
bonus land softly in the water.
Trout are responding well to
artificial lures too. Well use lures
in the same hues as for redfish
but slightly smaller, 3-4, and

often with a paddle tail. Instead
of a flutter hook, try using a 1/81/4oz. jighead. Its important to
use a jighead heavy enough to
get down in the water column
and in front of fishes noses. The
goal is to bounce the lure off the
bottom and wait until you feel
the resistance of a striking fish.
If you catch one trout, there
are likely many more in that
area.
Large schools of redfish can
be a fly fishermans dream. The
water becomes clearer as all the
algae leaves and sight fishing is
superb. Again, well try to imitate
the bait fish that are in the
water. Wobbler flies in black as
well EP fiber mullet flies are go
to patterns. Redfish at this time
of year by nature are becoming
spookier.
Take
your
time
approaching the schools and you
will be well rewarded.
See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston
Charter
Fishing
providing light tackle and fly
fishing
charters.
For
more
information, call Capt. Bennett at
843.324.3332, visit his website

at www.charlestoncharterfishing.
com or email him at captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.
Neighbor helping
neighbor
he First United Methodist Church, Isle of Palms, participated

in a Charleston-wide collection of water and supplies by the
Charleston District of the UMC to assist those affected by
the recent flooding. Together with Point Hope United Methodist
Church in Park West, we brought three truck loads of donated
supplies to the Trenhold Road United Methodist Church, one of the
designated disaster distribution sites located in the Forest Acres
area of Columbia. This was a major ecumenical event involving
many churches and different faith traditions, additionally a
number major organizations sent trucks with supplies and food
that were distributed.
October 23, 2015
11
Birders survive the great flood

BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ts amazing what 27 inches of rain can do to a bird

banding station. After three days of torrential rains,
the protected land surrounding the Sullivans Island
bird banding station was up to four feet underwater.
The Station 16 beach access path was well over waistdeep. The stations biologists prevailed over the flood
waters and reached the station in kayaks. All six net
locations were between one and three feet underwater.
The biologists were able to reposition some of the
nets and reopen them. On Oct. 7, with only three nets
open, the biologists captured a whopping 54 birds. The
biologists are unsure as to the exact reason behind the
rapid influx in birds, but they estimate that the birds
migration was temporarily stalled by the inclement
weather. The birds had most likely migrated the night The nature trail at the Station 16 beach access path presented the biologists with an access problem.
before and had just settled down into the protected land
to forage. Many birds migrate at night, using magnetic
fields, stars, and other cues to guide them.
Despite the extreme flooding, the banding station
is still open and the biologists are capturing a variety
of interesting birds. Painted Buntings and Indigo
Buntings are currently on the move. They are also
catching a variety of migratory warblers, including this
Yellow Warbler.
This species is one of the most striking yellow birds
you may have the luck of spotting this fall. Yellow
Warblers do not breed or overwinter in the Lowcountry.
In the fall, they are merely passing through on their way
to Central and South America. This species winters as
far south as Ecuador and Brazil.
You can learn more about the birds migrating through
Sullivans Island right now at: www.facebook.com/
sullivansislandbirds.
A yellow warbler. These bright birds merely pass through our area on their way to Central and
South America.
PHOTOS BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ
October 23, 2015
FALL ARTS PREVIEW
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Celebrating the arts in Charleston
O P E N A R T S E X P O H I G H L I G H T S A R T S O R G A N I Z AT I O N S , P R O G R A M S I N C H A R L E S T O N
BY SARAH NOLAN
he OPEN Arts Expo took

place on Sunday, Sept. 20
at The Cistern Yard and
brought together 40 participating
organizations for an afternoon
of exhibits, workshops and
performances. Lily Hunt, Director
of Programs and Operations
for the Charleston Regional
Alliance for the Arts was on
hand to welcome visitors as the
downtown community came out
for the celebration of arts in the
Lowcountry.
The events included eleven
performances, among them one
by dancers from Art Pot Hispanic
Theatre Group (pictured). Their
mission is to unite the community
through art and theatre.
Hearts Mend Hearts is an
emerging
non-profit
which
seeks to help grief-stricken
communities by using the
healing powers of art. They
were on hand with the support
of Charleston County Public
Library to build a community
mandala in remembrance of the
Emanuel AME Church victims.
They are offering free workshops
for people of all ages impacted by
the tragedy through the month
of October in the Story Room at
CCPL.
The Kammermusik Concert
Series is new to Charleston and
has performances scheduled
through Spring 2016. Director
and
classical
saxophonist
Jonathan Kammer is promoting
the debut season; the next
performance takes place on Dec.
4 at Unitarian Church.
Many theater groups were
represented
at
the
Expo.
Chamber Music Charleston
is excited to announce a Buy
1, Get 1 Free promotion on its
upcoming Ovation Concerts. A
Night In Vienna will recreate a
Viennese wine garden and take
place on Nov. 7 at the Memminger
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
The Art Pot performers has a mission to unite the community through theater.
Auditorium. It is also offering $5

off tickets for select Downtown
House Concerts and Kiawah
Island House Concerts. These
one-off performances have been
very popular due to the intimate
setting of private houses and their
social nature, with a reception
afterwards allowing the audience
members the opportunity to meet
musicians and mingle with other
attendees. Call 843.763.4941 to
book and mention this article for
discount.
The Woolfe Street Playhouse
marks the third year since it
has moved to its downtown
location
in
a
100-year-old
renovated warehouse with the
South Carolina Premier of One
Man, Two Guvnors. The play
won rave reviews on Broadway
and Londons West End and
is currently enjoying a sell-out
tour of shows across the UK and
Ireland. Woolfe Street Playhouse
is offering $5 with code OPEN

when booking tickets online
(woolfestreetplayhouse.com).
Theatre Charleston aims to
promote local theatre in the area.
New Director Joseph Demerly
moved here just over 2 months
ago from Buffalo, NY and has
been busy getting to know the
community and reforming the
theatre advocacy group that
brings together fifteen live theatre
groups in Charleston. The recent
Awards Gala at Francis Marion
Hotel was a great success and
recognized over twenty award
recipients for their achievements
in theatre. The money raised will
support visibility for upcoming
productions
and
strengthen
operations
for
member
theaters and performing arts
organizations.
Finally, there is a new arts
and education center in town.
Fabulon Art Gallery and School
PHOTOS BY SARAH NOLAN
opened its doors in July in

West Ashley, and have already
announced a schedule of monthly
exhibitions. Of particular interest
is the upcoming photography
show, A New Take on the
Portrait which runs from Dec.
1-30 (fabulonart.com).
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October 23, 2015
CSO reveals State of the Symphony

BY SARAH NOLAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he Charleston Symphony
Orchestra
celebrated
a
successful year at its
annual State of the Symphony
meeting on Monday, Sept. 28 at
the Charleston Library Society.
CSO Board Chair Cynthia
Hartley reported to donors that
the organization is poised on the
threshold of an exciting future.
New Music Director Ken Lam
has been busy planning the
upcoming years performance
season and will lead the CSO
as they take residence of the
newly built Galliard Center
performance hall. Hartley praised
the CSO leadership for delivering
firm financial results for the A string quartet performs at the Charleston Library Society as part of the CSOs State
2014-2015 fiscal year. With the of the Symphony address.
PHOTO BY SARAH NOLAN
support of CSO donors, Hartley
recognized the cadre of talented the addition of Ken Lam. Bekker $400,000 commitment in 2016
musicians and announced that led an intimate string quartet to new education and community
the organization is now fully performance of Beethovens Opus engagement initiatives, including
staffed to deliver on its education 18, no. 4, First Movement, which an exciting Link Up partnership
mission. The CSO employs 24 drew enthusiastic applause from with Carnegie Hall to work
full-time professional musicians; those in attendance.
with the school systems. The
their newest musician, Principal
Mr. Smith presented financial influx in staff will also improve
Bassoon Joshua Baker, joined results at the meeting, reporting the experience of the already
this September whilst completing that the CSO completed its fifth successful
Young
Peoples
his Master of Music from Rice consecutive season with a modest Concert series; two performances
University in Houston, Texas. operating surplus. The CSO at the new Galliard are already
Zachary Hammond also joins continues to enjoy steady growth; sold out and the CSO has just
the Orchestra as Principal Oboe revenue since 2011 has increased announced they have added an
and will lead the upcoming 40 percent. Smith was especially extra one.
Baroque Masters performance on proud to note that 80 percent
The new CSO website was
February 5-6, 2016.
of expenses were dedicated unveiled at the meeting and is
Executive Director Michael to the CSO mission to inspire now live. The site is much more
Smith addressed the audience and engage the community active and engaging, with bold
of donors to review artistic through exceptional musical imagery that is easy to navigate.
highlights of the current year. performances and education Single tickets for the new season
He thanked Yuriy Bekker, for his programs. The Share the Stage are on sale now via the website
contributions conducting and program for young musicians www.charlestonsymphony.org.
performing; it remains to be seen continues to be very popular and
We
have
incredible
how Bekkers role will change with successful. The CSO has made a performances planned for this
season and a strong group of

musicians to further elevate
the Orchestra, Smith said. We
are pleased to launch single
ticket sales today to provide an
opportunity for all music lovers
to participate in this monumental
season.
Notable performances now on
sale include Frankenstein Live,
part of The Pops! Series. The
CSO will accompany the 1931
classic film with an all-new score
on October 20, 2015; Principal
Trumpet Antonio Marti and
Second Trumpet Chris Larios are
expected to make a big impact on
the The Pops! Series this year.
Also coming up in November
is The Masterworks Series
Beethovens 4th Piano Concerto,
which will feature the CSO chorus
and pianist Daria Rabotkina and
encompass works by Johannes
Brahms and William Walton.
Before adjourning the meeting,
Smith announced the CSO is
embarking upon its first 5-year
Strategic Plan, centered on
its vision to be a world-class
orchestra for a world-class city.
The CSO plans to take advantage
of the momentum behind the new
Galliard Center and expect 60
percent growth over the next halfdecade. They are also planning to
build a substantial cash surplus
in case of any economic instability
over the years ahead.
The future looks rosy for the
CSO, with a wonderful program
of performances ahead and the
healthy and loyal support of its
generous donors.
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Aquarium is known for
its amazing experiences,
friendly animals, and beautiful
views of the Charleston Harbor,
but many people dont realize
that the Aquarium is now
home to some very unique art.
Since last year, the Aquarium
has been using the second
floor hallway in the Great
Hall, as a space for special art
installations.
To date, the Aquarium has
featured the work of Dr. Guy
Harvey, Miner Metal, and
Wild Carolina, the Art of Scott
Penegar. The current artist in
residence at the Aquarium is a
local Charleston artist, Laura
Palermo. Her exhibit, Paintings
for a Purpose is currently on
display at the Aquarium and
is included with the price of
general admission.
Laura Palermos artwork
focuses on the magnificence
of the ocean and features sea
turtles and other amazing
marine life. Palermo paints
using acrylic on canvas and is
able to capture the nuances and
spirit of her animal subjects
through intense study. The
animal she is most passionate
about protecting is the sea
turtle. After encountering a sea
turtle in the wild shortly after
moving to Charleston, Palermo
was inspired to learn more
about their plight and hopes
that by capturing their beauty
in her art, other people will be
motivated to do the same.
She spent numerous hours

observing
the
Aquariums
Sea Turtle Hospital patients,
including loggerhead, green
and Kemps ridley sea turtles,
to ensure she created the
best representation of each
species. Many of the turtles
Palermo was able to spend
time
with
later
became
the stars of her paintings,
which are on display at the
Aquarium. Turtles are not the
only animal represented in her
art; her other subjects include
lionfish, jacks, whooping crane
and a new series of red knot
shorebirds.
Palermo hopes her canvases
will inspire others to love
the marine world and its
inhabitants in the same way
that moving to the Charleston
area inspired her to become
a champion for the sea. Her
passion for the ocean and
conservation is what drives
her partnership with the South
Carolina Aquarium.
Artwork featured in the
Painting for a Purpose exhibit
will be available for purchase
with a portion of proceeds
benefiting the Aquarium. The
installation, featuring 34 of
Palermos pieces, 11 of which
are making their grand debut,
will be on display until spring
2016 and is included with the
price of general admission.
he eagerly awaited annual fall fundraiser, Art on the Beach

& Chefs in the Kitchen, features an afternoon house tour on
Sullivans Island from 1 to 5 p.m., over twenty-five artists
selling their creations, live music and chef demonstrations and
tastings. All proceeds benefit Charleston Pro Bono Services which
provides free legal aid to over 800 people in our community each
year. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 the day of the tour or VIP
tickets for $100 which include limo transportation with libations
and commemorative gifts. Tickets may be purchased at www.
charlestonprobono.org, at Sandpiper Gallery on Sullivans Island
or at the ticket booth at Battery Gadsden (1917 IOn) on Nov. 8
starting at noon.
For more information call

843.577.FISH (3474) or visit
scaquarium.org.
Lowcountry Artists
October 23, 2015
FALL ARTS PREVIEW

offers variety of entertainment
Halloween Spectacular opens Classical
Kids Concert Series
Chamber Music Charleston opens the
2015-2016 Classical Kids Concert Series
with two performances of a very special
Halloween program featuring music for
Wind Quintet. On Friday, Oct. 23 at 6:30
p.m. the ensemble performs at the Daniel
Island School, 2365 Daniel Island Dr. and on
Saturday, Oct. 24 the ensemble performs at 1
p.m. at the Charleston Museum Auditorium
(360 Meeting Street).
The program opens with an introduction
to the musicians of the quintet followed by a
selection of holiday inspired sing-along songs.
The program concludes with a special guest
narrator joining the musicians in Ferdinand
the Bull, the beloved story about a gentle
bull who did not want to fight in the bull
ring. Guests are encouraged to wear their
favorite costume for this fun, family-friendly
Halloween event!
Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for
children 4-16 and free for children 3 and
under. Tickets can be purchased online at
chambermusiccharleston.org,
by
calling
843.763.4941 or at the door beginning 30
minutes prior to the performance.
A Night in Vienna
Chamber Music Charleston continues its
Ovation Concert Series on Saturday, Nov.
7 with A Night in Vienna at Memminger
Auditorium, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston.

Guest violinist Anthea Kreston and guest
clarinetist David Odom join musicians of CMC
in a program of music including Beethovens
Septet for Winds and Strings and Strauss
Emperor Waltz.
Guests may choose table seating directly in
front of the stage (with the option to purchase
a Bistro Box filled with culinary delicacies) or
theater seating. Wine comes complimentary
with table seating and is also available for
purchase with theater seating.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert
begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available
online at chambermusiccharleston.org or by
calling 843.763.4941. Additional tickets will
be available at the door beginning at 6:30
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Reflections on Beethoven
The Charleston Music Club presents
Chamber Music Charleston with Sandra
Nikolajevs who will provide anecdotes and
reflections on Beethoven's life in Vienna and
the significance of his Septet in E-Flat. CMC
clarinetist Charles Messersmith and pianist
Irina Pevzner will join her in selections from
the piano trio transcription of the septet. The
free program is on Monday, October 26th at
7:30pm in the chapel at Franke at Seaside.
Call 442-4835 for additional information.
www.charlestonmusicclub.org.
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October 23
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Shakespeare By The Sea

An Evening of the Bards
Spookiest Scenes. Featuring
Braxton Williams narrating
as Edgar Allan Poe. Oct. 23,
24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Battery Gadsden Cultural Center,
1917 I'on Avenue, Sullivan's
Island, SC 29482. Tickets: www.
batterytheatre.com, $20/adv.,
$25/day of
PLAY: Nature Scavenger Hunt

10:30 a.m. Join us as we search
for signs of fall and enjoy fall
treats at Battery Gadsden. CCPL
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Lowcountry Artist of the Year

the Coastal Community
Foundations Griffith-Reyburn
Lowcountry Artist of the Year
Award 2015 recipient, Karin Olah
will be honored at City Gallery at
Waterfront Park from 5-7 p.m. to
view Karins artwork.
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Contest
This unique twist on a Halloween
tradition takes place in the
Aquariums Great Ocean Tank,
in 385,000 gallons of water and
with more than 700 marine
animals. Join us for this one-ofa-kind contest at 11 a.m. on Oct.
23 and Halloween, Oct. 31. For
more information on underwater
pumpkin carving contest and
Halloween-themed enrichment
call 843.577-FISH (3474) or visit
the calendar on our website,
scaquarium.org.
Charleston Mac Off

The Grove at Patriot's Point,
2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Charleston's
CHEESIEST event. Sample
mac & cheese recipes from
some of Charleston's top chefs,
restaurants and caterers. Live
Music from Banana Pancakes
and Bootless! Sip on specialty
drinks and cocktails from Tito's
Handmade Vodka, Charleston
Mix, Rex Goliath, Firefly, and
more! Charlestonmacoff.com
Monday, October 26
Pumpkin Painting
4 p.m. at the IOP Rec. Ages 5 to
14. Paint pumpkins with the IOP
recreation staff, all materials
provided. Must Register by
Wednesday, Oct. 21. $5 resident/
non-resident Free.
Chamber Music Charleston with
Sandra Nikolajevs
The Charleston Music Club
presents a free program at 7:30
p.m in the chapel at Franke at
Seaside,1885 Rifle Range Rd.

followed by refreshments. Call
843.442.4835 or visit
www.charlestonmusicclub.org.
Friday, October 30
Frankenstein with the
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
An entirely new way to celebrate
the night of fright. 7:30 p.m. at
the Charleston Gaillard Center,
CSO will accompany the 1931
classic Frankenstein movie with a
full orchestra and score written by
guest conductor Michael Shapiro.
Visit charlestonsymphony.org.
Saturday, October 31
Happy Halloween
Resisting Sherman
Author Tom Robertson speaking
at Fort Moultrie about his new
book, Resisting Sherman: A
Confederate Surgeons Journal
and the Civil War in the
Carolinas, 1865.
SIES Fall Festival
10 am, - 2 p.m. Dunking booth,
live music, food trucks, climbing
wall, petting zoo, jump castles,
cake walk, arts and crafts, and so
much more. Fun and free for the
entire family. $10 donation if able.
Wear your costumes!
Trunk or Treat
1 3 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian
Church, 3222 Middle St.,
Sullivans Island. Wear your
costumes to this safe, fun, and
free event. Come and enjoy
face painting, games, a jump
castle, and a pirate-led treasure
hunt designed especially for
preschoolers, from award winning
Charleston Pirate Tours! We will
be offering safe treats and candy
in our decorated trunks from
Sunrise Church and our amazing
preschool by the sea, Sunrise
Childrens School.
Halloween Carnival
5 to 7 p.m. All you goblins and
ghouls, princesses and knights,
come to the IOP Rec. Center for
the best Halloween experience,

this side of the connector. There
will be Jump Castles, a Face
Painter, Balloon Artists and
Halloween Candy galore! Costume
contest starts at 5:30 p.m.
Categories for all ages. Free.
Monday, November 2
Mount Pleasant Artists Guild
Meeting at the Mount Pleasant
Town Hall located at 100 Ann
Edwards Lane. A social begins at
6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting
at 7 p.m. The artist speaker for
the evening is Lorie Merryman,
who will do a values studies
demo. Lorie works mainly in oils
with a strong interest in portraits
and landscapes. The MPAG offers
artists opportunities to meet
and learn from other artists
and to exhibit their paintings.
New members of all skill levels
are always welcome. For more
information visit our website at
www.mtpleasantartistsguild.com.
and see us on Facebook.
Saturday, November 7
A Night in Vienna
continues its Ovation Concert
Series on Saturday, Nov. 7
with A Night in Vienna at
Memminger Auditorium, 56
Beaufain Street, Charleston.
chambermusiccharleston.com
Sunday, November 8
Art on the Beach & Chefs in
the Kitchen
1 to 5 p.m. A tour of Sullivan's
Island homes, art sale, chef
demonstrations & tastings. See
article on page 15.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
3rd Annual Oyster Roast
Noisy Oyster will supply the
oysters. In addition to oysters, the
event will include a chili cook-off,
live music, a silent auction, plus
additional food and beverages.
2-5 p.m. at Gold Bug Island (1560
Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mt. Pleasant SC
29464). Tickets may be purchased

in advance online for $30, or at
the event for $35. For more event
information, visit http://www.
ecmow.org/events and www.
facebook.com/ECMealsOnWheels.
Charleston Cup 22nd Running
Sunday morning the nations
top riders, trainers and owners
will compete for purses totaling
$60,000. Gates open at 9 a.m.
and attendees drive early. A
vendor village and tailgating
are in full swing by the time the
paddock call rolls around at 12
p.m. Call 843.766.6202 or order
online at www.charlestoncup.net.
Monday, November 9
Holiday Festival of Lights Gingerbread House Competition:
Handmade Creations
Entries due Monday, Nov. 9. Drop
off at James Island County Park,
3 7 p.m. Winning entries are
displayed at the park during the
festival. Fee: $7/$5 Charleston
County Resident (CCR) Discount
Tuesday, November 10
BOZ SCAGGS in concert
7:30pm at The Charleston
Galliard Center, www.
gaillardcenter.com
Wednesday, November 11
Holiday Festival of Lights Fun
Run/Walk
Wednesday, Nov. 11 and
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 8:30
p.m. James Island County Park.
Pre-registration required. Join us
for this exclusive preview of the
Holiday Festival of Lights, now
offered on two nights! Be the first
in Charleston to experience more
than 200 magical light displays.
After the 2-mile run/walk, you
are invited to enjoy the festival's
amenities. Tickets are limited and
MUST be purchased in advance.
A registered chaperone is required
for ages 15 and under. Fee: $12
before Nov. 11/$15 on Nov. 11.
Ages 2 & under are free.
November 13
Sunday, November 15
Friday, December 4
33rd Annual Heritage Days

Celebration
November 12-14. This year the
theme of the celebration is "Sea
Island Roots: A Celebration
of Reconnection." The three
day event will bring to life the
traditions that the Gullah/
Geechee community of St. Helena
Island is rooted in. The entire
event is a homecoming which will
enrich the knowledge of all that
attend while providing them with
a cadre of entertainment that
shows the vast array of artistic
talents that have emerged from
the Sea Islands. VIP All Access
Passes are available for $60 for all
activities for the entire weekend.
For more details, the Heritage
Days Planning Committee can be
reached at Heritage@PennCenter.
com or visit www.penncenter.com,
843.838.2432.
Plantation Days at Middleton Place

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: free with
General Admission. Craftworkers
demonstrate the skills practiced
by slaves as they prepared the
antebellum plantation for winter.
Different aspects of 18th and
19th century plantation life will
be explored including domestic
skills, African American culture
and Gullah storytelling www.
middletonplace.org
Christmas 1860: Reliving the

Eve of Civil War
The Edmondston-Alston
House, 21 East Battery, Dec.
4 and 11 from 6:30 8:30 p.m.
EdmondstonAlston.org or call
543.722.7171. Tickets are $20
in advance, $25 at the door.
Celebrate a Victorian holiday
season by candlelight at the
Edmondston-Alston House,
decorated for the holidays as
it would have been in 1860s.
Costumed interpreters will
present dramatic scenes exploring
Charleston last opulent Christmas
before the start of the Civil
War. Performances are giving
continuously.
Friday, November 13
The 26th Annual Holiday
Festival of Lights
Ongoing Nightly, Nov. 13 Jan.
3. James Island County Park.
Light up your holidays with over
two million gleaming lights!
Open nightly through Jan. 3,
journey a three-mile driving
tour packed with light displays,
then stretch your legs and
enjoy holiday attractions within
Winter Wonderland and Santas
Village. For hours and fees, call
(843) 795-4386 or visit www.
HolidayFestivalofLights.com.
Plantation Days at Middleton Place
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Craftworkers
demonstrate the skills practiced
by slaves as they prepared the
antebellum plantation for winter.
Different aspects of 18th and
19th century plantation life will
be explored including domestic
skills, African American culture
and Gullah storytelling. For
more information visit www.
middletonplace.org
Chili Cook-Off and Oyster Roast
The 16th Annual Charleston
Animal Societys Chili CookOff and Oyster Roast at the
Citadel Football Stadium in
Downtown Charleston from
1-5pm. Form a team and
register today. There will be
adoptions, music, craft beers,
local celebrities, media coverage,
businesses all joining together
for one cause, saving animal
lives through the Charleston
Animal Society Medical Fund.
For more information visit
charlestonanimalsociety.org/chili.
Awendaw 5K Fried Turkey Glide
9:30 a.m. at Garris Landing, Bull
Island Road, Awendaw, SC 29429
Friday, December 4
Middleton Place: Grand
Illumination & Buffet Dinner
Celebrate the return of Arthur
Middleton from Philadelphia, the
end of the Revolutionary War
in the South and the departure
from Charleston of the occupying
British troops. Warm fires,
dramatic presentations and
buffet will help make Grand
Illumination a memorable part
of the season. Dates: Thursday,
Friday & Saturday, December 17,
18 & 19, 6 - 8 p.m., tours given
continuously Cost: $59/adults,
$20/children (ages 6-13).
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Crabpot continues from cover
for his an amateur theatre
company that reflected life on the
Island; beachy and simple.
The Crabpot Players was born,
and with it a mission to bring
community theatre to the East
Cooper area, and to, provide
opportunities for actors of all
ages to expand their skills.
Auditions
are
open
to
everyone," Ward stresses. No
experience; All are welcome.
We are always looking for new
people.
Only doing two to three shows
per year on IOP, Ward describes
earlier
shows
as
totally
community service, and he
would put a lot of his own money
into each production.
The non-profit community
theater company opened its
first permanent home in Mount
Pleasant a couple years ago,
and now boasts over 20 years of

experience producing over 160
shows.
While The Crabpot Players
Theatre is in Mount Pleasant,
its roots are firmly in on Isle of
Palms. What Ward loves most
about life on the island is the
people. Its really laidback and
the neighbors are great, he says.
Now
you
will
find
the
unassuming Crabpot Players
Theatre tucked away at the end
of a quiet strip mall, off Johnnie
Dodds Boulevard. Drawing in
crowds of all ages, the modest
building opens up to a small
lobby featuring a bar where all
the fun begins.
The
tiny
theatre
soon
transforms into the setting
of whichever production the
audience is viewing, taking them
on an emotional journey of live
theatre.
This year is the 23rd season
UPCOMING CRAPBOT PERFORMANCES

A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas by Laurie Brooks
December 3 - 13, directed by Jean Schubert
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
January 14 - 24, directed by Jimmy Ward
William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream
February 12 - 28, directed by Randy Neale
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
March 18 - April 3 (excluding Easter Sunday), directed by
Jenny Pringle
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
May 6 - 15, directed by Emily Bennett
Crabpot Players Theatre is located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds
Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. For additional information or to purchase
tickets visit crabpotplayers.com or call 888.303.0763.
October 23, 2015
for the Crabpot Players, and it is

packed with a variety of plays to
please every audience.
The first production, Trust,
was written by Steven Dietz, a
Denver-native, in 1992.
Set in the middle of the 90s
rock music scene, Trust is about
a world ruled by love, lust and
lying, explains the theatre
website. New bonds have been
formed, old wounds remain;
friends looking for answers,
lovers looking for that elusive
word: trust.
Michael Smallwood, an awardwinning playwright, and 09
graduate from the College of
Charleston, directed the play and
the season premiere production
that did not disappoint. Within
the small cast (just seven actors)
a complex story of coupling and
uncoupling unfolds, states the
website dramatist.com.
Allison Arvay, also a CofC
alumni, performed as one of the
leads. Alhough it was her first
time performing at the theater,
she has been acting locally for
years.
I love being able to expose
theatergoers to shows that push
the boundaries of their comfort
zone and open their eyes to
different, if not still universal,
aspects of humanity, says
Arvay. ...The story is very well
presented, thanks to Michael
Smallwood's direction.
Trust wrapped up Oct. 4, but
Crabpot is busy working on
several other productions.
Crabpot has a lot of potential.
Just big enough, and with the
right director and visual concept,
the space can be utilized quite
well, adds Arvay.
October 23, 2015
G
FREE HALLOWEEN FUN
AT T H E R E C
The Annual IOP Halloween Carnival is set
for Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 24
28th Avenue. A costume contest open to all
ages takes place at 5:30 p.m. Contest Age
Divisions include: 1 and under, 2-3 years
old, 4-5 years old, 6-7 years old, 8 years
old, 9 years old, 10 years old, 11-12 years
old, and 13 and older. There will be three
winners in each division. All contestants
receive a prize. Other free activities include
carnival games, jump castles, a haunted
house, balloon artist, face painter and
more. Food and beverages will be offered
by the Isle of Palms Exchange Club. For
more information visit www.iop.net or call
843.886.8294.
Trick or Treat,
or turtles?
irls, boys, goblins, and

ghouls are invited to
the
South
Carolina
Aquariums annual underwater
pumpkin carving contest. This
unique twist on a Halloween
tradition takes place in the
Aquariums Great Ocean Tank,
in 385,000 gallons of water and
with more than 700 marine
animals. Join us for this oneof-a-kind contest at 11 a.m. on
Oct. 23 and Halloween, Oct. 31.
The contest is a tradition at
the Aquarium for more than five
years. Each year, the Aquariums
SCUBA divers are challenged
with carving an ocean-themed
design on a pumpkin while
sharks, fish, even a sea turtle
swim by them. Guests then
vote on their favorite creation.
Carving pumpkins underwater
isnt an easy task for the divers
while carving, they often have to
deal with curious fish and even
the Great Ocean Tanks resident
250-pound sea turtle, Caretta,
who always wants to know just
what is going on. Last year,
Caretta decided to try and take a
bite out of one of the pumpkins!
It takes the divers about 20
minutes to complete the task,
all while an educator on the
outside of the tank talks to
guests about the importance
21
of ocean conservation and how

the activity actually benefits
the animals in the tank. The
underwater
carving
serves
as a form of enrichment for
the animalsoffering visual
stimulation while introducing
new, fun objects into the
animals environment.
While at the Aquarium having
a spook-tacular time, be sure
to stop by the lemur, eagle, and
river otter exhibit as staff give
the animals special Halloweenthemed enrichment! Enrichment
is a key part of the animal care
program at the South Carolina
Aquarium. It often involves
treats such as food puzzles and
toys that challenges the animals
and helps them maintain a level
activity thats similar to their
natural behavior in the wild.
The new red ruffed lemurs,
Josephine and Avior, will receive
enrichment at 10 a.m. Liberty,
our bald eagle, will receive her
special treat at 1:30 p.m. The
river otters, Ace and Stono, will
get their Halloween surprise at
2 p.m.
For more information call
843.577-FISH (3474) or visit
the calendar on our website,
scaquarium.org.
island eats
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its beachfront
setting. Nibbles like peel and eat
shrimp and nachos alongside
heartier platters of seafood. $-$$
(843) 886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
883-9131
SiPMagazineSC.com
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood, tapas
on Tuesday, and a Sunday brunch.
$$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
Ben & Jerrys

Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
from Chocolate Therapy, to Peach
Cobbler on Isle of Palms Ocean
Boulevard. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
Home Team BBQ

Not limited to barbeque, this casual
eatery also serves salads, wraps,
tacos, and quesadillas, Sunday
Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from the
upper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
843.886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt

All organic frozen yogurt, with gluten
free and vegan options. Toppings are
all natural or organic. Local coffee
and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches.. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf

Come in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday
brunch and enjoy all your favorite
seafood, plus so much more at this
island favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on the
weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
Morgan Creek Grill

Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and southern
hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Taco Mamacita
Enjoy made from scratch Tex Mex
soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,
and quench your thirst with one of
several specialty margaritas. $$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle St, Sullivans Island
Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a
rustic, coastal-inspired space.$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach
volleyball court out back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
Caf Medley
Start your day, or end it with a wellrounded caf, serving breakfast,
lunch, and a glass of wine in the
evening. $
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
Our biscuits are made from scratch every day using only
the best available ingredients. All of our breakfast meats
are HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC FREE.
Dunleavys Irish Pub

The islands only Irish Pub. Famous
burgers, Irish fare, favorite locals
hangout for over 20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
Coconut Joes & Island Joes Coffee

Spectacular views of the Atlantic on
the rooftop bar and live music every
night during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joes next door featuring
coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on tap,
spacious side porch, and live music.
$-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
SALT at Station 22
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh
seafood and southern favorites, and
a fresh, local raw bar. $$-$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
off-island eats
Charleston Harbor Fish House
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina,
with a deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$
284-7070
www.charlestonharborfishhouse.com
32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
Cinebarre Theater
Multiplex with first-run films, light
meals, beer & wine, plus indie shorts
by local filmmakers. $$
216-2690
www.cinebarre.com
963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.
Pleasant
Coleman Public House
Located on Coleman Blvd featuring
rotating craft brews on tap, plus
burgers, famous truffle fries,
flatbreads & inventive pub grub. $$
416-8833
www.colemanpublichouse.com
427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant
Jacks Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving
hot dogs topped with creative
condiments, plus sides & ice cream.
$-$$
884-7677
www. jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant
The Shelter
Brunch, burgers & draft beers in
a dog-friendly hangout with an
outdoors deck, live music, and
sports.$$
388-3625
www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com
202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner, and weekend brunch.
Boasts a fresh, seasonal menu
of contemporary cuisine with a
Southern flair. $$
416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Stacks Coastal Kitchen

Join us for lunch, where we offer
fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoor
seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 + cheeses
and charcuterie meats from around
the world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wreck of the Richard
and Charlene
Lowcountry seafood dining on Shem
Creek in the historic Old Village of
Mount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:308:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri. and
Sat. $$-$$$
884-0052
www.wreckrc.com
106 Haddrell St.
Mt. Pleasant
October 23, 2015
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Beware of scary inhabitants

of the investment world
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
n just a few days, witches,

zombies and vampires will be
converging on your house,
asking for candy. As is the case
every Halloween, youll likely be
merely amused over the sight of
these costumed characters. But
in other areas of life, such as the
investment world, you may need
to watch out for some seemingly
scary entities. Here are a few of
them:
The Horrendous Headline
Big, glaring headlines rarely offer
any comfort to investors. Whether
its political squabbles at home,
conflicts in the Middle East or
the debt crisis in the eurozone,
theres
always
something
happening thats perceived as
jeopardizing the stability of the
financial markets. Yet these
threats are often overblown, and
the markets have proven quite
resilient for decades. Here in the
United States, the most powerful
economic engine in the history of
the world has offered investment
opportunities as crises have come
and gone.
The Terrible Tipster He or she
could be anyone your neighbor,
friend or relative. But whatever
their origins, Terrible Tipsters
have one thing in common: They
like to tout hot stocks or cant
miss opportunities. The problem

is that by the time you actually
hear about a hot stock, it may
already be cooling off. And the
cant miss opportunities often
do indeed miss. Dont waste time,
effort and money seeking a
shortcut to investment success:
There isnt one. Instead, stick
with an investment strategy
thats suitable for your goals, risk
tolerance and time horizon.
The Scary Statement When
the market is down, you probably
dread seeing your investment
statements. But dont let a few
bad months, or even a bad
year, cause you to stuff your
money under your mattress.
The financial markets can turn
around pretty quickly, and if
youre out of the market when
the next rally begins, youll miss
out on some potentially big gains.
So, put those negative statements
aside and look back at your
investment results over a period
of many years the big picture
might look a lot less frightening
than youd imagine.
The Fearsome Forecast
The performance of the financial
markets is notoriously hard
to predict but that doesnt
stop a slew of fortune-tellers
from trying. And the same is
Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
High Tide
Low Tide
Oct 23
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4:58am/5:46pm
5:54am/6:42pm
6:52am/7:38pm
7:51am/8:32pm
8:49am/9:23pm
Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
true of the economy as a whole

predictions abound, but many of
them prove far off base. You can
always adjust your portfolio, as
needed, in response to changing
market or economic conditions,
but dont act on these possible
circumstances
just
because
someone,
somewhere,
has
predicted them. Instead, follow
tried-and-true principles such as
diversification, which can help
reduce the impact of volatility
on your holdings. (However,
diversification cant guarantee a
profit or protect against loss.)
The ghouls and goblins you
see on Halloween are unlikely
to cause you nightmares. And
the various phantoms of the
investment world may prove just
as illusory. Dont let them scare
you away from investing.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
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