Author: Charleston Daily

The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media: screenwriting. Each artist receives $5,000.

This year’s fellows:

• Visual: Linda Fantuzzo, Charleston County
• Craft: Elizabeth Keller, Horry County
• Media: Production: Jason Gourdine, Berkeley County
• Media: Screenwriting: Leasharn Hopkins, Richland County

Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic achievements of South Carolina’s exceptional individual artists. Fellowship awards are made through a highly competitive, anonymous process and are based on artistic excellence only. The fellowship awards bring recognition that may open doors to other resources and employment opportunities.

“A fellowship can be a life-changing experience,” said S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May. “Fellows share stories about how the award dollars made a transformative difference and how this validation affected their spirits and their self-perception. South Carolina’s artists are the core of our creative economy and indispensable contributors to quality of life in our communities. A fellowship is one of the best ways that we can say thank you, and we are proud to deliver these tokens of gratitude on behalf of the people of South Carolina.”

The S.C. Arts Commission board approves fellowships based on recommendations made by out-of-state review panelists, who select fellows based solely on a review of anonymous work samples. This year’s judges for visual and craft were Irwin Pickett, fine art appraiser and co-owner of Heike Pickett Gallery in Versailles, Kentucky; Geno Rodriguez, New York curator, artist and founder of the Alternative Museum; and Clarissa Sligh, artist, lecturer and essayist of Asheville, N.C. Media judges were Sabine Gruffat (production), digital media artist, award-winning filmmaker and associate professor of art at the University of North Carolina; and Joy Goodwin (screenwriting), writer, filmmaker and teacher — most recently at Elon University.

Individual artists working in prose, poetry, acting and playwriting can apply for the FY2019 fellowship awards. Applications open Aug. 7, 2017, and the deadline to apply is Nov. 1, 2017.

For more information about S.C. Arts Commission programs and services, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com or call (803) 734-8696.

Beech Restaurant is excited to announce that a third location is now open in the James Island Shopping Center located at 1739 Maybank Highway. This new spot joins their established first location Downtown at 215 King Street and a second location at 864 Island Park Drive on Daniel Island. 

“Last year was undoubtedly a very unprecedented time for everyone. And while other restaurants had to scramble to stay afloat, we not only survived, we were able to thrive, and we want to thank our many patrons for the outpouring of support,” Keegan Bird, Owner and CEO of Beech Restaurants said. “We are honored to know that while many very well-established restaurants didn’t weather the storm, we were able to expand in the face of adversity.” 

Beech Restaurants’ focus has and always will be, on delivering the freshest, healthiest, and above all, tasty, fast food in the Lowcountry area and beyond. They never stop trying to improve on their bowls, introduce new eclectic tastes, and fascinate their customers. Their latest bowls are sure to be a hit, and they can’t wait to bring them to James Island, as well as the first and second locations in Charleston and Daniel Island.

The New Poke Bowl

Their poke bowls are sushi-based concoctions that are made with the healthiest and freshest ingredients in the Lowcountry. Poke Bowls, which originated in Hawaii, have quickly become a hit in the Charleston area and beyond. They feature cubed-cut raw fish, and then they are blended with rice, veggies, and your favorite toppings for a taste sensation that is sure to please! The newest creations are:

• “The Original “OG” – Avocado, pickled cucumber, scallion, and spicy mayo
• New Acai Bowl “Coco-Cashew” – House-made cashew butter, Gluten-free 100% organic granola, blueberries, coconut flakes, and raw honey

Don’t Forget the Juice!

One of the things that have made the Beech Restaurants so popular is their commitment to providing the freshest juices using only sustainably sourced and organic ingredients for both a healthy and delicious refreshment. And for the smoothie lover, they have the most uniquely combined flavors to delight the senses. 

Commitment to Community and Health

Their restaurant was born out of the desire to deliver the highest quality ingredients at their peak, all-natural, and healthy, while still being insanely delicious. Beech believes that health starts at both a community and personal level, and if you do your part, they will continue to provide all the best flavors. Whether you partake in their fresh juice concoctions or their poke bowls, you can rest assured knowing you are doing all that you can to improve your health, all without punishment; just pure enjoyment. 

They can’t wait to see you in their new location soon. And don’t forget to post your pleasure to social media @beechrestaurants! To learn more visit their website http://www.beechrestaurants.com or call 843-513-7441. There is also a mobile app available in the app stores to download to skip the lines and collect loyalty points.

About Beech Restaurants: The Beech Team started as two brothers chasing a dream of serving their community through healthy, yet fast foods. Now, we are all passionate about creating an easy lifestyle for our community. Beech is taking the guesswork out of eating healthy™ and eating right. We are focused on delivering a fresh, fast, and healthy menu based on the four pillars of a balanced diet: fruit, fish, rice, and vegetables. All three locations are open Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Visit their website http://www.beechrestaurants.com or call 843-513-7441.

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