Lowcountry Social Diary

The 2012 Valentine Ball: Wow! What a Party!

The 2012 Valentine Ball: Wow! What a Party!

0 / February 16, 2012 4:06 am

By Lanier Laney A big job well done goes to all the hardworking folks at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation and all the dinner hosts, committee members and donors of the fabulous silent auction items. All money raised at this [...]

Introducing Miss Diana Altamirano

Introducing Miss Diana Altamirano

0 / February 9, 2012 12:02 am

By Lanier Laney In Mexico, Spain and South America, the most prominent Hispanic families hold a Quinceañera celebration for their daughters when they turn 15. It’s the equivalent of American debutante parties where the daughters are “introduced” to society. I [...]

For the love of animals

For the love of animals

0 / February 9, 2012 12:01 am

By Lanier Laney A great time was had by all at the 4th Annual Oyster Roast & BBQ for The Humane Association of the Lowcountry (HAL) who hosted their big annual fundraiser at Pleasant Point Clubhouse this past Saturday. People [...]

Arts fun-raiser channels spirit of Mardi Gras

Arts fun-raiser channels spirit of Mardi Gras

0 / February 2, 2012 5:28 am

By Lanier Laney In support of ARTworks, Beaufort’s community arts center, Mardi Gras is the grand annual fundraiser that uses the strength of a squeezebox and the zing of the washboard to get supporters of the arts moving and grooving. [...]

A party in honor of Valentine Ball dinner hosts

0 / February 2, 2012 5:27 am

By Lanier Laney Every year, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation does a wonderful thing. They give a terrific party in honor of all the kind hearted hosts of the upcoming dinner parties held before the Valentine Ball.  This year was [...]

Get a Valentine’s head start for your sweetheart!

0 / January 25, 2012 8:04 pm

By Lanier Laney Valentine’s day is just around the corner and restaurants are starting to book up fast. Here’s a short list of what’s happening around town to give you some ideas: Did you hear that Beaufort’s own City Loft [...]

HBF oyster roast a hit!

HBF oyster roast a hit!

0 / January 18, 2012 8:39 pm

By Lanier Laney ‘Baby it was cold outside…’  but it did not dim the warm hearts and fun at the annual Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Oyster Roast fundraiser on the grounds of historic ‘Marshlands’, Brantley Harvey’s beautiful home on the Point [...]

The countdown has begun!

0 / January 11, 2012 10:11 pm

By Lanier Laney You’ve just got a few more days left to buy tickets to the biggest Charity Event of 2012. The fabulous Valentine Ball to benefit Beaufort Memorial Hospital.  That is if you want to go to one of [...]

New Year’s Eve Party Pics!

New Year’s Eve Party Pics!

0 / January 4, 2012 6:58 pm

There were a lot of parties around town on New Year’s Eve plus all the bars and restaurants were packed to the gills with revelers. One of the biggest parties was a 30th birthday bash given that night by Jared [...]

Got New Year’s Eve plans yet?

0 / December 28, 2011 6:12 pm

By Lanier Laney I asked around town to see what was going on for you: • Matt Pieper at Tooting Egret has a special five course meal with carefully chosen wines at $100 a person. One seating at 7:30 p.m. [...]