ArtsNotes: May 30-June 5

Children's chorus preps spring concert

The Lowcountry Children's Chorus, a community treble children's chorus for singers in grade four and up, will present its 6th Annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. today at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St., Beaufort. The event is free, though donations are encouraged.

The group's choral repertoire will include ethnic tunes from Cuba and Australia, as well as several American folk songs and Broadway show tunes.

The chorus will take a summer break to audition singers for entrance in the fall. For audition information, contact Dr. Melanie Williams at 843-522-9744 or by e-mail at melaniewilliams@yahoo.com.

Library hosts stroller fitness class

The Hilton Head Branch of the Beaufort County Library will host a Stroller Fitness Class at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Jennifer Wolfe, owner of Once Upon a Workout, will offer a free interactive stroller fitness program for parents and children (ages 6 weeks to 24 months). Participants are asked to wear workout clothes and shoes, bring bottled water and don't forget the stroller. Registration is required. For more information, call 843-342-9200.

LeBlanc offering recital at church

Concert pianist Denine LeBlanc will perform a recital at Providence Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Sunday at 171 Cordillo Parkway.

LeBlanc is preparing for a concert tour in France and Italy in July, and will play the music she will be performing there as part of the recital.

Also on the program will be Providence music director Paul Elgin, singing Samuel Barber's "Dover Beach" with LeBlanc accompanying. The recital will be rounded out with music of Gershwin and Debussy.The recital will be in the Music Room of Providence. For more information, call 843-842-5673.

Mall hosts Thursday Farmers Market

The Mall at Shelter Cove is hosting a Farmers Market each Thursday through Aug. 28. The market is open for business from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits will be available for purchase. WIC coupons and senior citizen produce vouchers are accepted. For information, call 843-686-3090.

Apple Pie painters show at Honey Horn

The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will feature the "Apple Pie Painters: Inspired by Honey Horn" in the Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Temporary Exhibit Gallery through Sept 2.

The six original members of the Apple Pie Painters: Vickie Ebbers, Mary Kelly, John Norlander, Liz Rufenacht, Barb Snow and Peter Hadfalvi are celebrating their 10th year of painting together.

The group now numbers nine, with the addition of Marilyn Dizikes, Judy McElynn and Alex Sharma three years ago. The exhibit ranges from photos and photographic collage to watercolor and oil pastel.

Gallery tours, Painting demos as well as other events will be held throughout the show.

The hours at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Sundays

AIWF monthly meeting Thursday

The American Institute of Wine & Food will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Hilton Head Hospitality Association Offices in the Island Communications Building on Hilton Head Island. Taste, compare and learn more about wines available at this tasting. The featured wine selection will be Shiraz and Syrah. There will be a variety of wines and an information sheet on this wine variety. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cost for members is $10, non-member $15. Call 843-686-5808.

The Coastal Discovery Museum is pleased to offer a series of workshops at Honey Horn. Each of the artists will bring a special perspective, style and view to the workshops. Using Honey Horn's natural beauty and architectural features. You will have a chance to create a piece of art. The workshops will be held at Honey Horn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with participants bringing lunch on their own. A the start of each workshop, a Coastal Discovery Museum volunteer or staff member will provide a brief orientation/introduction to the property and its history. Cost is $45 per person, per workshop. The next session is May 28 with Kaytee Esser presenting "Animal Portraiture" in varied media.

For more information, call 843-689-3033, ext 221.