Sax & the Summer at Yellow Bluff

The Arts Council’s Sax & the Summer at Yellow Bluff was so much fun.  If you were unable to attend, we missed you.  And YOU missed an incredible evening of blues & beach music with Mike Hulett, the Super Sax Man.   Plus, a whole lot more…

 ”We love supporting the Arts,” Yellow Bluff partner Ren Keel said.  “Leah Poole and the Arts Council do a lot of good work in the community.”  (Check out their upcoming events).   “Not only do they support a variety of events for all ages, you’ll find the Arts Council members involved in all kinds of civic and charitable endeavors,” Keel said.  “So it’s our pleasure to provide a location for the annual Sax & the Summer event.”

Thank you to Woodmen of the World, another sponsor of the event.

So… What could be better than sitting on the dock with a friend and enjoying the view?  Or relaxing by the pool with friends and listening to the soothing music of our favorite sax man?  Our Saturday night crowd at Sax & the Summer couldn’t come up with much to compete with the laid back ambiance, cool beverages, tasty treats by Lisa Braun of The Perfect Party, and the rhythmic sounds of one of our all time favorite entertainers, singer/saxophonist Mike Hulett.   

For me personally, it had been a hectic day so it was especially nice to collapse in a rocker on the porch underneath a spinning ceiling fan for awhile.  My mom joined me in another rocker, and soon Nancy & Scott (our Yellow Bluff architect) made their way from the dock to visit with us.  Everything was low key … easy.  Just what I needed.  Good conversation, a gentle breeze, and a beautiful view.  Sometimes it is fun to be at a party, but not in the center of activity every moment.  I found the ideal spot on the porch that was close enough to enjoy the music, the buzz of conversation in the background, and to talk with friends.  It was a great way to unwind before I got into the rhythm of the party.  (And I noticed others wandering in Bluff Park and walking on the dock — all within hearing the music).

Soon afterwards,  I enjoyed visiting at different tables by the pool.  “Pull up a chair,” one after another said.  It was fun to catch up with a few friends that I don’t see often.  Isn’t that one of the best parts of a party?

Later, I was even game when Meredith said, “Let’s dangle our feet in the pool.”  I slipped off my sandals and pushed my capris up.  I eased down to the side of the pool and slid my bare feet into the water.  “Ahh,” I said to her.  “The water is warm… just right.”  Soon, we had quite a few folks at our side, and we discussed the latest books and traveling while watching others dance at the water’s edge across from us. 

Of course, I headed into the clubhouse again and again to mingle and to try “just one more’ dish.  Okay, they were all delicious.  Hey, it was a party with lots of tempting treats.  Caterer Lisa Braun of The Perfect Party, like Mike Hulett, never disappoints!  Her menu included:  Cobb Salad Dips, Spanish Shrimp with Garlic Sauce, Caprese Pasta Salad, Sirloin Tips with Bloody Mary Sauce, Mini Mac ‘n Cheeses, Greens & Berries Salad, Lemon Cheesecake Squares … and a wonderful mint oreo cookie dessert to die for.  Yum.  Complimentary wine and beverages rounded out the meal.

The second annual Arts Council event was a lot of fun.  Enjoy a sampling of the scenes:

 

 

 

A personal thank you to Herbert Stacy of Stacy’s Florist & Gifts, Sara Swida of Keep Liberty Beautiful, Leah Poole of United Way & the Hinesville Area Arts Council, the Yellow Bluff team, and to Leigh Breon, ReMax Accent who handled an Open House prior to Sax & the Summer and Gene & Zennie Hall for allowing their Salt Box Cottage & new carriage house to be available to tour.  Photos courtesy of Jim Holmes and Meredith Brown.