Arnold Palmer needed the win. Charles Fraser needed the publicity. A bunch of people worked like mad to get it ready in time, and it worked out beyond their wildest dreams.

The value of human contact is up for examination now, as never before. While some of us were sequestered with the people we hold most dear for a year or more, many others were not so fortunate.

On Thursday, April 7, local artists, musicians, merchants, and restaurateurs will offer all their talents, and with nearly two years of experience, it seems that the combination is, for many, irresistible.

The Shops at Sea Pines Center welcomes guests from all over America to the event that sets the tone for the annual Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival: Sip and Stroll.