ArtsNotes: June 27-July 3

'Showtime' benefits Alzheimer's charity

"Showtime Memories -- A Low Country Idyll," a dinner theater show hosted by Alzheimer's Family Services of Greater Beaufort, will open with a 6 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner today and Saturday and continue with a 1 p.m. reception and 2 p.m. brunch performance Sunday at the Palmetto Ballroom, Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary St., Beaufort. The show will feature performers from the former Beaufort Little Theatre Original Showtime Troupe. Tickets are $75 for the dinner theater and $50 for the matinee. For information, call 843-521-9190.

Havana Son plays free Port Royal show

Havana Son performs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Old Town Port Royal as part of the town's regular Port Royal Performance Series. The show is free. For information, call 843-379-2787 or go to www.beaufortcountyarts.com.

'Buddy' continues at the Arts Center

"Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," a show celebrating the life, legend and music of one of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll, continues at the Arts Center this week. Touted as the world's most successful rock musical (the show ran in London's West End for over 5,000 performances), "Buddy" is a jukebox show that covers all of his classic hits. "Buddy" stars Matthew Gray, Jason Yachanin and Scott Moss. It continues at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays through July 27. For information or tickets, call 843- 842-2787.

Oyster roast to benefit Jack Uhlhorn

Shrimp Michael's restaurant in Port Royal Plaza is hosting an oyster roast to benefit Jack Uhlhorn at 3 p.m. Saturday. Uhlhorn is a native islander who recently was paralyzed. For information, call 843-342-6842 or go to www.shrimpmichaels.com.

Shannon Tanner marks 20 years

Hilton Head Island residents and visitors will have the opportunity to celebrate America's birthday and wish singer/songwriter/guitarist Shannon Tanner a happy 20th anniversary, in honor of two decades of performing live at Shelter Cove Harbour, on July 4. The public is invited to sign a giant card in honor of Tanner's landmark anniversary at Shelter Cove between July 1 and 4. Fireworks will explode over Shelter Cove Harbour on Independence Day as part of HarbourFest's annual Fourth of July celebration, which is free and open to the public. In addition to the fireworks, Tanner will celebrate his career with two free Fourth of July concerts at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more information, call 843-785-9087 or 843-785-1106.

Sun City presents 'Brigadoon'

The Sun City Community Theatre will present "Brigadoon" at 7:30 p.m. July 17-19 and 25-26 and 2 p.m. July 24 at the Bluffton High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 and available at Pinckney Hall in Sun City Hilton Head, The Hideaway, A-Z Fine Wines, Christie's Hallmark and Markel's Card and Gift. For information, call 843-705-5600 or 843-705-3701.

Arts camp covers many kinds of media

Each Other's Muse, a new gallery, studio and workshop, will hold an Arts Camp from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14-18 at 19 Buckingham Plantation Drive in Bluffton. Participants from ages 6 to 16 will be offered age-appropriate artistic activities to choose from. These will include fine art such as painting with watercolors, acrylics and pastels; crafts, such as crewel embroidery, jewelry-making, working with clay, decoupage and mosaics; drama and creative movement, music and voice, storywriting and more. All snacks, materials, and supplies will be included, except for bag lunch. The price for the week-long session is $250. Half-day session available.For more information, call 843-321-2256. Interested participants can also e-mail info@artisticfreedom.us.

Jasper starts its own Farmers Market

The grand opening of the Jasper County Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Ridgeland. The opening will host a variety of events and vendors to celebrate a move into the renovated historic building. Farmers, vendors and artisans are asked to bring their tables, racks, easels and chairs and come early in order to set up. The event is free to the public.

Library programs accepting applicants

The Beaufort County Library brances will hold the 2008 Summer Reading Programs. Children ages 2 -3 can join the Bookworm Read-to-Me Club, age 4 through grade 5 join the "Catch the Reading Bug!" program, teens in grade 6 through 12 will experience "Metamorphosis" and even adults can participate by reading and entering for prizes. Registration ends June 28.The actual programs begin June 9 and continuing through July 19. All programs are free of charge.