IslandVibesIOP.com 29 IOP REC SPEAKER SERIES WHEN: 11/17 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Argh matey, Barrier Island Eco Tours will give a talk on the subject of “Lowcountry Pirates that Darkened our Waterways and Traded at our Ports.” THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL WHEN: 11/28 from 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Osprey Terrace & Ballroom at the Sweetgrass Inn Watch Santa Claus light the Christmas tree at sundown, officially marking the start of the Christmas season at Wild Dunes Resort. Enjoy a festive oyster roast with delicious food, gingerbread house decorating, ornament decorating and a special lettersto-Santa station. HOLIDAY STREET FESTIVAL WHEN: 12/6 from 2-7 p.m. WHERE: Front Beach The annual Holiday Street Festival will feature arts & crafters, food vendors, children’s activities, live entertainment, local shopping and restaurants, Santa Claus and an announcement of Holiday Deck the Door contest winners. 25TH ANNUAL GENE JOHNSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WHEN: 11/17 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Charleston National Golf Club Hosted by the Isle of Palms’ VFW Post 3137 & Auxiliary, this charity event costs $550 per foursome to enter and features a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Food and beer will be provided and there will be a raffle at the clubhouse after the event. Register your team at vfw3137.org. BRANDON SIMMONS When: 11/9, 11/23 from 3-6 p.m. and 11/22, 11/29 from 7-10 p.m. Brandon Simmons is a Charleston-based singer/songwriter, producer and multiinstrumentalist. MEL WASHINGTON When: 11/9, 11/23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. COOPER RIVER BAND When: 11/14, 11/28 from 7-10 p.m. Cooper River Band plays a wide array of popular songs covering soul, pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, funk and country from the ‘60s to today. NO REGRETS When: 11/15 from 7-10 p.m. JOHNNY HOLLIDAY When: 11/16, 11/30 from 3-6 p.m. Johnny Holliday is a modern-day troubadour with a musical background including everything from Appalachian blues and folk to New Orleans jazz and ragtime to modern R&B. THE DINGHY PRESENTS.... FORTY MILE DETOUR When: 11/1 from 7-10 p.m. Forty Mile Detour draws from many American music styles, incorporating elements of blues, rock ‘n’ roll, folk and bluegrass. GRACIOUS DAY When: Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. RYAN FRANKETT When: 11/2 from 3-6 p.m. Ryan Frankett is a high-energy alternative/grunge/pop-punk-inspired musician who covers music from the ‘60s into modern-era rock and also plays original songs. DAVE LANDEO When: 11/2, 11/16, 11/30 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and 11/6, 11/20 from 6-9 p.m. THE ALMOST EVERY WEDNESDAY BAND When: Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. CHEWBACKY When: 11/7, 11/21 from 7-10 p.m. and 11/13 from 6-9 p.m. Chewbacky is a Charleston-based cover band that also writes and performs original songs. They are multi-genre and often fuse multiple songs into one arrangement. Live Music THE WINDJAMMER PRESENTS… PRISCILLA BLOCK WITH SPECIAL GUEST GREYLAN JAMES When: 11/1 at 6 p.m. Rising country star Priscilla Block is one of the genre’s most exciting new artists and one of its most authentic and relatable voices. THE BAND PERRY WITH JULIA COLE When: 11/7 at 6 p.m. The Band Perry is a Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. SHOT THRU THE HEART: A BON JOVI TRIBUTE When: 11/8 at 9 p.m. Shot Thru the Heart is a professional tribute band that pays homage to the music and showmanship of Bon Jovi, one of the greatest rock bands to ever take the stage. Calendar of Events MAH JONG WHEN: Mondays noon-3 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center BRIDGE SOCIAL CLUB WHEN: Wednesdays 2 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center KEENAGERS SENIOR SOCIAL AND LUNCHEON WHEN: 11/5 at noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center Held the first Wednesday of the month from September-May, the Keenagers social group for seniors meets monthly to socialize and enjoy lunch. Covered dish luncheon and entertainment. Free – bring a dish to share. IOP REC SPEAKER SERIES: SHARKS WHEN: 11/10 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Captain Joseph, a naturalist with Barrier Island Eco Tours, will present a talk about “Shallows & Deep.” THE FEAST: THANKSGIVING AT THE WILD DUNES RESORT WHEN: 11/27 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE: Osprey Ballroom at the Sweetgrass Inn This Thanksgiving, join us for a delightful feast that brings together family and friends in a warm, festive setting. Enjoy a delectable spread of traditional favorites and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. We will be showing the Macy’s Day Parade as well as the NFL Thanksgiving games. GATHER & KNIT WHEN: Mondays 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center SEA STROLL & LEARN WHEN: 11/13 at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: 25th Ave beach access Barrier Island Eco Tours will lead an educational walk on South Carolina Lowcountry plants and the insects and wildlife they support. IOP REC SPEAKER SERIES: FOURTH AGE SERIES WHEN: 11/6 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Dimi Matouchev, CFP, CPWA, AAMS, financial advisor; and Andrew S. Ross Jr. (Drew), financial advisor; Edward Jones, will give a talk on the topic of financial planning. ONGOING SOCIAL GROUPS DEPARTURE: JOURNEY TRIBUTE When: 11/14 at 9 p.m. The most respected Journey tribute band in the nation, Departure replicates the look, sound and feel of the original ‘80s rock super group, Journey. THE BROKEN HEARTS: TOM PETTY TRIBUTE When: 11/21 at 9 p.m. The Broken Hearts celebrate the life and music of Tom Petty by performing the Heartbreakers top hits – songs that will get you up on your feet dancing, singing and wanting more! THINGS TO DO
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