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Another beautiful day on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:23:27 GMT

On this beautiful sunny day on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with a light breeze blowing (what else is new) you would never guess that hundreds of miles away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa they are experiencing some of the worst flooding in recent history. The downtown is currently under water and the river is continuing to rise as I write this blog post.

This blog is about current events on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and not so much about headline news, but I thought this was some interesting news to share with Indigo Run. Alright, so what is happening this weekend on Hilton Head?

A LOT!

On Friday and Saturday night The Lavon Stevens Quartet will be playing at the Jazz Corner and you can catch the ever-so-popular Hilton Head Island band “Deas Guyz” on Sunday night.

On Saturday afternoon head over to the “Flag Day Festival” happening at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. This should be a very good time. At 1:00 you can catch the Parris Island Marine Corps Band; 2:30 features Bob Mastellar and the Jazz Corner Musicians and at 3:30 it is your opportunity to meet the cast of the upcoming Buddy Holly performance! If you decide to go to this exciting Hilton Head Island outdoor festival then make sure to pop inside to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina to view “Live with History,” an exhibit of photos from the New York Times Archives. These photos are said to chronicle over a century and a half of world history! How cool is that.

The biggest event of all is of course Fathers Day. Need some inspiration for a good recipe to cook up for Dad.

Here you go…

INGREDIENTS
•    8 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
•    1/2 cup peanut oil
•    4 tablespoons soy sauce
•    4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
•    4 tablespoons green onions, chopped
•    3 teaspoons brown sugar
•    2 cloves garlic, minced
•    1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
•    2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
•    1 teaspoon sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
•    Place salmon filets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and salt. Whisk together well, and pour over the fish. Cover and marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
•    Prepare an outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from the grate, and lightly oil the grate.
•    Grill the fillets 5 inches from coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until fish just flakes with a fork. Turn over halfway through cooking.
•    teaspoon salt

Just writing that made me hungy!
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Gullah Festival Happening This Weekend!

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:33:02 GMT

The annual Gullah Festival returns to Beaufort for the 22nd year this weekend. The festivities kick off today at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and continue through Sunday.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children both Saturday and Sunday. You should really try and get out to see this unique Low Country event. This is a great opportunity for you to experience some of the rich history surrounding Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

What Recession?

The David Bragg Team — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:39:00 GMT

The general media loves to grab hold of a story and milk it until the udders are dry. They are a stubborn bunch and right now they have roped in the economy and if you listened to all they had to say you would be probably be losing sleep each night. This is not healthy, but most importantly it is just not entirely true. It is true that we are not in the best economy that this great country has ever seen, but it is also true that it is not the worst.

According to Brian Wesbury, who in 2001 was ranked by the Wall Street Journal as the country’s No. 1 economic forecaster, “current concerns about the economy are more a matter of negative perception than actual market factors.”

The top economist spoke on Tuesday night on Hilton Head Island to Hilton Head-based Tabby Road Wealth Management Group at a dinner event with Jim Bowen, president of First Trust Portfolios, in the clubhouse in Spanish Wells Plantation.

Wesbury believes that the “news media are too focused on negative turns in consumer confidence. The real driver of the economy is business investment and corporate profits, which are still doing well.”

It is Wesbury’s opinion that the economy is highly unlikely to have problems. “Wesbury is the chief economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a Lisle, Ill.-based financial services firm and has more than 27 years experience. His experience is frequently sought for news stories about the state of the national economy.

It was nice to finally hear some positive economic news on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Let’s hope to see lots more of it!

Lots going on this weekend on Hilton Head Island, SC

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:33:03 GMT

There are some great events happening this weekend on Hilton Head Island, so get on out there and support the arts. Here are some that I suggest you do not miss.

Have you ever been to the Coligny Theatre? It is located in North Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island. It is a small, intimate venue to catch a good performance and afterwards you can go grab a drink or some dessert at one of many nearbye Oceanside cafes.

On Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Coligny Theatre, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island, world renowned Chicago vocalist, Spider Saloff will be performing. This should be a fantastic performance. You can also catch her at The Jazz Corner, Village of Wexford, Hilton Head Island on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 P.M. until?

Hmmm…What else is happening around Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island this weekend? A LOT!
If you are more in the mood for some loud rock and roll and dancing then look no further then the Shoreline Ballroom, Hilton Head Island. The roots-rock quartet hailing from Georgia, Tishamingo- The Last Waltz will be performing original material beginning at 7:00 P.M. tonight. Their name is a bit strange, but their music is supposed to be really good.

Elise Witt and the Mezzanine Band will be performing at 5:30 P.M. on Saturday in old town Port Royal as part of its weekly outdoor performance series.

And the biggest news of all…Indy’s back! The first place to see it will be at the Sea Turtle Cinemas at Berkeley Place in Bluffton at midnight on May 22nd. I think I will just wait a couple days and see it in the evening, but if you are a die hard Indiana Jones fan then there you go.

Have a great weekend Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island! Your comments and/or suggestions are always appreciated.

The David Bragg Team

Happy Mothers Day Indigo Run!

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:01:41 GMT

This Sunday is Mother’s Day and I am sure many of you in Indigo Run will be firing up the backyard grill for a late afternoon or evening barbecue for Mom. If steak is on the menu, I highly suggest trying out this tasty steak marinade. It will be sure to please Mom!

INGREDIENTS
•    1 pinch seasoned salt
•    1 pinch garlic powder
•    1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
•    1 cube chicken bouillon, crushed
•    1/2 cup butter, melted

DIRECTIONS
1.Stir the seasoning salt, garlic powder, Greek seasoning, and bouillon cube into the melted butter. Mix until the bouillon cube dissolves. Pour the marinade into a wide and shallow dish and place a steak of your choice into the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Cook or grill as desired.

A David Bragg Team Secret!
Bake the steak in the marinade at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), ten minutes per side before finishing it on the grill.

Who said there was no good professional baseball around Indigo Run?

The David Bragg Team — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:41:34 GMT

If you enjoy a good hot dog, cheap cold beer, loud fireworks and some great baseball, than you really need to start supporting the local minor league baseball team.

The Sand Gnats are a Single-A affiliate of the New York Mets and play just down the road at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia.

The Sand Gnats have a ton of home games coming up in May and June. Individual game tickets for the 2008 season are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.sandgnats.com or by calling the Sand Gnats offices at 912-351-9150.

MAY/JUNE SAND GNAT HOME BASEBALL SCHEDULE

05/12/2008 07:00 PM Asheville Tourists
05/13/2008 07:00 PM Asheville Tourists
05/14/2008 10:35 AM Asheville Tourists
05/15/2008 07:00 PM Asheville Tourists
05/16/2008 07:00 PM Greenville Drive
05/17/2008 07:00 PM Greenville Drive
05/18/2008 02:00 PM Greenville Drive
05/19/2008 07:00 PM Greenville Drive
05/29/2008 07:00 PM Augusta GreenJackets
05/30/2008 07:00 PM Augusta GreenJackets
05/31/2008 07:00 PM Augusta GreenJackets
06/01/2008 02:00 PM Augusta GreenJackets
06/06/2008 07:00 PM Charleston RiverDogs
06/07/2008 07:00 PM Charleston RiverDogs
06/08/2008 02:00 PM Charleston RiverDogs
06/09/2008 07:00 PM Columbus Catfish
06/10/2008 07:00 PM Columbus Catfish
06/11/2008 12:30 PM Columbus Catfish
06/12/2008 07:00 PM Columbus Catfish
06/23/2008 07:00 PM Columbus Catfish
06/24/2008 07:00 PM Columbus Catfish
06/25/2008 07:00 PM Rome Braves
06/26/2008 07:00 PM Rome Braves
06/27/2008 07:00 PM Rome Braves
06/28/2008 07:00 PM Charleston RiverDogs
06/29/2008 02:00 PM Charleston RiverDogs

Is this old news? Am I preaching to the choir? Do you live in Indigo Run and are already a Sand Gnat fan? Let us hear about it? What was the best game you have been to?

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Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra's Final Regular Performance Tonight!

The David Bragg Team — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:15:05 GMT

The final regular concert of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s American-themed season, under the direction of Mary Woodmansee Green will be taking place at 8:00P.M. on May 5th at the First Presbyterian Church located at 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

This final regular season performance will finish with Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream of America.” Charles Ives' "Variations on America," George Gershwin's "An American in Paris" and Adolphus Hailstork's "Celebration!" will top off this seasons many wonderful performances.

For tickets and information regarding this great Hilton Head Island event please call 843.842.2055 or simply visit them online at www.hhso.org

Have you been to a recent performance on Hilton Head Island? Share your review here. The David Bragg Team continues to do our best to keep the residents of Indigo Run and Hilton Head Island informed about the latest events happening in and around the Low Country of South Carolina.

Gas Prices, Tourism and Some Great Current Events

The David Bragg Team — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:23:14 GMT

Can you believe it is May already? Amazing! Summer is nearly upon us. This means increased traffic around Indigo Run and Hilton Head Island, but also a big boost to local business that rely on the yearly influx of tourists to keep them ticking along.

The David Bragg Team’s Beach Market office in North Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, is directly across from two restaurants that depend on these annual arrivals to carry them through the slower months in the fall, winter and spring. Thank you Mike at Captain Seafood for the ice cold water and Hinchey’s for the colorful guests you attract on a daily basis. Somehow, each and every day Hinchey’s always has a few patrons who have enough time on their hands to just sit around and sip cold beer all day long and eat hot dogs. Good for them!

But, I am sure that many of these local businesses that depend on tourism are certainly concerned about rising fuel prices. When will it stop? How high will they go? How many people will decide to stay home this summer, rather then get nickel and dimed at the pump? These are questions that still remain unanswered and are a legitimate cause of worry.
My hope is that these people will decide that a vacation on Hilton Head Island is worth the extra Dollar or two at the pump. What do you think?

In the meantime, don’t worry too much. We live in the best nation in the world full of intelligent entrepreneurs and leading scientists who will find us a solution quickly. So, get out there, put that extra Dollar or two in the pump and head to some of these incredible Hilton Head Island Events happening this beautiful month of May.

May 5, 2008
8:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church.
843-842-2055
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "The Dream of America", Peter Boyer's story of seven immigrants who came to America and also American classics by Hailstork, Ives and Gershwin.

May 6 to May 11, 2008
Beach city Road facility at 8:00 PM, matinees at 2:00 PM.
843-342-2057
The South Carolina Repertory Company presents "Oh. Miss Tucker", a tribute to Sophie Tucker, last of the Red Hot Mammas.

May 10, 2008
Providence Presbyterian Church sanctuary at 7:00 PM
843-842-5673
The Gospel Quartet "The Ascensions" will be in concert for the benefit of the Deep Well Project.

May 12, 2008
7:30 PM All Saints Episcopal Church
843-689-9969
Chamber Music Hilton Head concludes it's season with music by Beethoven, Martinu and Smetana.

May 13, 2008
Presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra at Hilton Head Prep schools Joseph Frazier field house at 7:30 PM.
843-842-2055.
Jazz concert "The Songs That Helped Win World War II" featuring Ray Charles of the Ray Charles Singers and Lynn Roberts with an all star musical combo with Bob Alberti at the piano.

May 18, 2008
The Coligny theater at 7:00 PM
843-689-9495.
The Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry present Spider Saloff, Chicago vocalist.

May 25, 2008
7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church.
843-341-3818
The Hilton Head Choral society presents America Sings, a program of patriotic songs.

May 26, 2008
7:00pm at Holy Family Catholic Church.
843-341-3818
The Hilton Head Choral society presents America Sings, a program of patriotic songs.

Hilton Head Homes sport natural beauty

The David Bragg Team — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:40:46 GMT

As you know, this blog is primarily dedicated to providing up-to-date information on current events on Hilton Head Island. In this blog post, we are going to deviate away from events around Indigo Run, Hilton Head for just a moment to provide you with this interesting article about the Hilton Head Island real estate Market. It essentially states what The David Bragg Team already knew, but is always nice to hear again especially by a nationally distributed newspaper; Hilton Head Island, SC is indeed the greatest place to live.

Life on vacation: Hilton Head sports natural beauty.
By Larry Olmsted; special to USA Today
"You won't hear phrases such as "up and coming," "trendy" or "newly discovered" around Hilton Head, S.C. The second-largest barrier island on the East Coast has been a premier vacation-home community for decades. It was created in 1956 by Gen. Joseph Fraser with a novel "master plan," with one developer controlling everything from laying out roads to designing homes, a now-common model. To preserve the island's natural state, strict covenants were enacted and are maintained to this day in all 11 "plantations," as the island's mostly gated communities are known.
"We poll visitors regularly to find out why they come," says the Chamber of Commerce's Charlie Clark. "The answer we get most is 'the natural beauty.' … Fraser was maniacal about blending nature and homes. Today there are still no white houses allowed because they would stand out. No neon signs. No street lights, because they interfere with the night sky. No homes between the dunes and water. No high-rises."

For many homeowners, the appeal here is sports and recreation. The 12-mile-long, 5-mile-wide island has two dozen golf courses, including famed PGA Tour venue Harbour Town, ranked in the nation's top 20. There are five major tennis complexes with more than 100 courts, nature preserves and continuous beach spanning 12 miles. Biking and walking paths crisscross the island, and more than 250 restaurants serve a year-round population of fewer than 40,000.
In February, the island's average home price was $515,238; median, $405,000. Real estate prices are largely driven by proximity to the ocean. Plantations fall into three categories: 1) Resort communities have a mix of homes, condos (called "villas") and hotels. Facilities such as golf courses, beaches and tennis are open to the public. The biggest are Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes. 2) Semi-private communities allow public access to golf and other amenities, but don't have hotels or allow owners to rent their homes. 3) Private communities have no public access or rentals, often allow only homes, not cond A look at the three types of plantations

• Sea Pines (resort). The island's original development is the most extensive, with four 18-hole golf courses by top designers, including Harbour Town, a large tennis center, more than 50 shops, 10 restaurants, five miles of beach, two marinas, a yacht club and a hotel. According to Drew Butler of Charter 1 North Realty, the average price is $1.6 million for homes and $545,000 for villas; both start at about $400,000. Arthur Blank, former Home Depot CEO and owner of the Atlanta Falcons, owns a home worth at least $12 million. seapines.com

• Hilton Head Plantation (semi-private). Homeowners enjoy the privacy that comes with a no-rental policy, but amenities including three golf courses, a marina and restaurants are open to outside use. Homes average $575,000; villas, $560,000, with some starting at just over $300,000. hiltonheadplantation.com

• Long Cove Club (private). With only single-family homes, no rentals and a relatively small number of lots (570), Long Cove has a private country club aesthetic. Famed for its Pete Dye-designed golf course, it also has the largest yacht club on the Carolina coast, tennis and more. New homeowners pay a $15,000 initiation fee, plus $9,470 in annual fees, which include golf and tennis. Average home price is $965,000; starting price, about $450,000. longcoveclub.org

Life on Vacation is a weekly look at a second-home market. This week: Hilton Head, S.C.
Best for: Families whose passions are split among beach and water sports, golf and tennis.
Claim to famereservation of nature and strict zoning for more than half a century.
Don't miss:The unique indigenous Low Country cuisine: Think shrimp and grits, she-crab soup.
Getting there:Small on-island Hilton Head Airport has commuter flights from US Airways and Delta Connection, while an array of airlines serve Savannah/Hilton Head International airport, 40 minutes away.
Tourism information:800-523-3373, hiltonheadisland.org

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Another delicious Indigo Run Recipe

The David Bragg Team — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:47:29 GMT

Ahh…Lasagna! That delectable, delicious Italian dish that is difficult not to love. I am sure there some great lasagna recipes hidden in the pantries of homes in Indigo Run.
There are a lot of varieties of lasagna and I am sure you have your favorites but have a look at this one. This is good stuff here. If you like lobster and you like lasagna; you are in for a big treat.
If you are lucky enough to live in Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island or simply discovered our Indigo Run Blog and wish to contribute; please submit your favorite lasagna recipe. But, definitely try this Maine Lobster Lasagna. You will not be disappointed.

MAINE LOBSTER LASAGNA

INGREDIENTS
•    1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
•    2 eggs
•    2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
•    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
•    1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•    1 medium onion, minced
•    1 tablespoon minced garlic
•    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
•    1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•    2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo pasta sauce
•    16 no-boil lasagna noodles
•    2 pounds cooked and cubed lobster meat
•    1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

DIRECTIONS
1.    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.    In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, half of the Cheddar, half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix in the onion, garlic, parsley and pepper.
3.    Spread 1 1/2 cups of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles. Arrange 1/3 of the lobster meat over the noodles, cover with 1/3 of the                 ricotta cheese mixture, then 1/3 of the spinach and then another layer of Alfredo sauce. Repeat this process two more times ending with sauce on top. Sprinkle the remainder of the                 Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top. Give the whole pan a gentle shake to get everything settled in.
4.    Bake, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Hilton Head Island Heritage Update!

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:48:40 GMT

Davis Love ÌÌÌ, a five time Heritage winner, Justin Leonard, the 2002 champion and Lucas Glover are tied atop the leaderboard at five under 66 after the first round of the Heritage in Sea Pines.

Stewart Cink, Charles Howell ÌÌÌ and Camilo Villegas are close behind the leaders in the famous Hilton Head Island golf classic.

The weather today is spectacular. Does it get any nicer? If you are lucky enough to have tickets to this years Heritage, I sincerely hope you are out there today enjoying this beautiful Low Country spring weather and having fun.

Some interesting Heritage Golf Tournament facts to stun your Indigo Run neighbors with.

The David Bragg Team — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:35:27 GMT

Happy Heritage week Indigo Run! It appears that the weather is going to truly cooperate with this years tournament. Who is going to win it this year? Any thoughts? Well, here are some interesting facts about the Heritage golf tournament held each year in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. A big thank you to the Heritage Classic Foundation for providing the following facts.

Name Changes Over The Years
•    Heritage Classic: 1969 - 1970
•    Sea Pines Heritage Classic: 1971 - 1986
•    MCI Heritage Classic: 1987 - 1994
•    MCI Classic - The Heritage of Golf: 1995 - 2000
•    WORLDCOM Classic: 2001 - 2002
•    MCI Heritage: 2003 - 2005
•    Verizon Heritage: 2006 - 2008

Growth Of The Purse
•    1969: $100,000
•    2008: $5.5 million

Top-Five Money Earners
•    Davis Love III: $2.5 million
•    Stewart Cink: $1.6 million
•    Ernie Els : $1.4 million
•    Jim Furyk : $1.1 million
•    Aaron Baddeley : $1.1 million

Biggest 36-Hole Lead
•    Six Strokes: Darren Clarke (2005), Jack Nicklaus (1975), and Johnny Miller (1974)

Longest Tournament
•    2001: 77 holes (two playoff holes on Sunday; play suspension; darkness; and play resumption on Monday morning for three more holes)
•    2004: 77 holes (championship decision based on five playoff holes)

Highest Score By A Winner
•    283: Arnold Palmer (1969)

Heritage's Top-Ten Finishes
•    11: Davis Love III
•    10: Tom Kite
•    9: Hale Irwin
•    8: Craig Stadler
•    7: Ernie Ells, Gil Morgan, and Tom Watson
•    6: Bob Murphy, Hal Sutton, and Lanny Wadkins
•    5: Chip Beck, Ernie Els, Ray Floyd, David Frost, Mark McCumber, Larry Mize, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Payne Stewart, Tom Weiskopf, and Fuzzy Zoeller
•    4: Stewart Cink, David Edwards, Bernhard Langer, Billy Mayfair, Larry Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ed Sneed, and Doug Tewell
•    3: Andy Bean, Homero Blancas, George Burns, Russ Cochran, Fred Couples, Rich Crawford, Ben Crenshaw, Bob Estes, Jim Furyk, Gibby Gilbert, Hubert Green, Jay Haas, Nolan Henke, Scott Hoch, John Huston, Don January, Tom Lehman, Graham Marsh, Mac McLendon, Andy North, Mark O'Meara, Yesper Parnevik, Steve Pate, Gary Player, Jesper Roberts, Loren Roberts, Gene Sauers, Vijay Singh, Jeff Sluman, and Scott Verplank

Source: Heritage Classic Foundation

April Showers Bring May Flowers

The David Bragg Team — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:29:30 GMT

"Sweet April showers
Do spring May flowers."
- Thomas Tusser, A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry, 1557

I think Thomas Tusser may have been onto something there in 1557. The past couple weeks on Hilton Head Island have seen a great deal of clouds, wind and rain. I suppose April is nature’s month to drink up and get ready for the potentially dry months ahead.
Do you have a garden in Indigo Run? How is it doing? I would imagine that if you are a gardener; this consistent mix of rain and sun is really helping your plants establish some solid roots.

While I was driving through Indigo Run the other day I did notice the flower beds along the roadways are doing extremely well. In fact, all of Indigo Run looks absolutely beautiful right now. “Sweet April showers Do spring May flowers.”
There is a lot of great Hilton Head Island events happening this month. Here are a few that look like they would be interesting to see.

April 11, 2008: The Hilton Head Choral Society present Musical Masterworks Concert: War & Peace, featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War and Paul Basler's Missa Brevis. 8:00pm at First Presbyterian Church.
Call 843-341-3818 for more information

April 12, 2008: The Hilton Head Choral Society present “Musical Masterworks Concert: War & Peace”, featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War and Paul Basler's Missa Brevis. 3:00pm at First Presbyterian Church.
Call 843-341-3818 for more information

April 18, 2008: "Sing Well for Deep Well", a performance of a cappella music including gospel, barbershop, choir and others. At the First Presbyterian Church at 7:30 PM.
Call 843-681-9480 for more information.

Whether you own a home in Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island or simply have discovered our blog surfing the internet; please feel free to comment on any of these blog posts and offer your insight into living on Hilton Head Island, SC.

Port Royal Soft Shell Crab Festival

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:37:20 GMT

On April 19th from noon until 5:00P.M., in the old village of Port Royal along Paris Avenue you will find "Soft Shell Crab Fest 2008" happening. I bet it will be good; so show up hungry.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Original Showmen from Virginia Beach. Food, drinks and of course, lots of local and delicious seafood will be served up all day long.

You can also feast your eyes on the classic car and truck show and maybe pick up some cool handcrafted art.
The best part of all; its free! So why not go Indigo Run.

Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament, Hilton Head Island, SC

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:44:45 GMT

The Heritage Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. April 14th - 20th Harbour Town in Sea Pines will once again become a mecca for golf professionals from around globe. Are you planning on attending? Do you have any tips for avoiding crowds?

Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament, Hilton Head Island, SC

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:29:41 GMT

Savannah Georgia Jewelry Show this Weekend

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:25:16 GMT

Well, I will just get right out there and admit it. I don’t know much about jewelry, but if I did I would certainly be going to the AKS Gem Show at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center this weekend.

From Friday April 4th through Sunday April 6th top quality exhibitors will be displaying super quality merchandise comprising unmatched variety with incredible discounts and savings!

For more information call 504.455.6101 or log onto www.aksshow.com

Luxury eating and Luxury living in Indigo Run Hilton Head Island

The David Bragg Team — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:19:04 GMT

Attention Indigo Run! Get ready for the NCAA Basketball playoffs with these recipes for dips, nachos, pizzas, party mixes, and other winning snacks. There is nothing like a good basketball game, but there is nothing better then some final four action with some good eats too!

Dig in to these!

Smooth Poblano Salsa

INGREDIENTS
•    1 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
•    1 clove garlic
•    1 tablespoon salt
•    2 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
•    2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped with seeds
•    1 fresh serrano pepper, chopped with seeds
•    2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
•    2 Hass avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
•    1 tablespoon olive oil
•    1 cup water

DIRECTIONS
1.    Place the cilantro, garlic, salt, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, serrano pepper, lettuce, avocado, olive oil, and water into a blender. Puree until smooth.

Tangy Shrimp Dip

INGREDIENTS
•    1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
•    1/2 cup mayonnaise
•    1/4 cup sour cream
•    2 (4.5 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained
•    1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
•    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
•    1/4 cup chopped green onion
•    1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
•    1 tomato, chopped

DIRECTIONS
1.    In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Spread into the bottom of a serving dish. Top with layers in the following order: shrimp, cocktail sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onion, green pepper, and tomato. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Bubble Pizza

INGREDIENTS
•    1 pound ground beef
•    1/4 pound sliced pepperoni sausage
•    1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
•    2 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
•    1/2 onion, sliced and separated into rings
•    1 (10 ounce) can sliced black olives
•    1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
•    1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
•    1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
1.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in pepperoni, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in pizza sauce. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2.    Cut biscuits into quarters, and place in the bottom of baking dish. Spread meat mixture evenly over the biscuits. Sprinkle top with onion, olives and mushrooms.
3.    Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle top with mozzarella and Cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Do you live in Indigo Run and have a recipe to share. Even if you do not live in Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island but found yourself here on this blog and have a great recipe to share; please do so.

A Mel Brooks Musical April 23rd - May 25th!

The David Bragg Team — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:23:07 GMT

The Producers, the Mel Brooks Musical will be playing at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina April 23rd through May 25th, 2008. It is a regional premiere of this production and should not be missed. Time Magazine calls it “a gift from the show-biz Gods!”

According to Arts Center website, ”Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers sets the standard for modern, outrageous humor. The Arts Center will present the regional premiere of this truly “boffo” hit, which won twelve Tony Awards – the most in Broadway history! The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show, hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds, is a lesson in laughter.”
If you live in Indigo Run and you appreciate theatre you should really try to get out and see this one. You can get tickets and more information on this exciting Hilton Head Island event by calling 843.842.ARTS or by visiting the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina website.

Theatre anyone? Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island

The David Bragg Team — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:18:16 GMT

The South Carolina Repertory Company, which was founded in 1992 and has produced more than 70 shows in 15 seasons, will be presenting “Almost, Maine” during the last week of March and first week of April. A.M. New York calls it “the perfect date play for young and old. Playful, romantic and smart.”

The play is described best as - On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems to be in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the nothern lights hover in the star filled sky, Almost's residences find themsleves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways.

SCRC is a nonprofit professional non-equity theatre. If you live in Indigo Run and you are interested in the performing arts, then get on out to “Almost, Maine” this week and next.

Ticket pricing, reservations, and a complete list of dates for this performance and others can be accessed via www.hiltonheadtheatre.com or by calling 843.342.2057