USCB Center for the Arts — Attraction in Beaufort

I was very much looking forward to the Beaufort Lecture Series, 5 Centuries of History. After reading the USCB COVID safety policies, I felt assured that although it would be a large group indoor event, measures were being taken to keep the community safe . I was shocked at a completely full auditorium without spacing but more concerned that masks were not worn. There was no announcement made to reinforce the mask policy but more importantly, those running the program were sitting in the front rows, in full view of everyone without a mask on.The tone was set and people throughout the audience felt they were given permission to remove their own masks. Events like these are a gift and a privilege we have had to do without for the past few years. If everyone gathers together safely, we can continue to have these events. Wearing masks during a pandemic in a packed, fully enclosed venue with little air circulation can’t be optional. And certainly shouldn’t be encouraged. Furthermore, this group are guests of the USCB community and should be expected to honor their policies and facilities. Their actions jeopardize everyone not only at this event but at any other group...

So glad to have seen the show. We saw this many years ago up in Chicago also performed by community players. This was just as good if not better, and the singing was absolutely wonderful. Strong voices, good harmony. The “adult kids” on the stage really seemed to enjoy what...

Nice venue, clean, great shows and events. Only complaint is the seating in the auditorium is not comfortable at all. The seats are EXTREMELY small and the arm rests don’t go up. It’s quite painful to sit through a show if you have...