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From Slave to Sharecropper: Exhibit to Highlight African American Experiences in the Lowcountry after the Civil War
06/12/2008 - 02/28/2009
The Charleston Museum will present an original exhibition to commemorate the bicentennial of the abolition of the international slave trade in the United States and the British Empire. From Slave to Sharecropper: African Americans in the Lowcountry after the Civil War, on exhibit June 12, 2008 - February 28, 2009, will be centered around the recollections and memories of Lowcountry descendants of slaves and sharecroppers. The exhibit will include artifacts and images of African American experiences in the Lowcountry after the Civil War from the Museum's collection.
The Civil War brought an end to slavery, giving free African American men and women the opportunity for a new life. "However," explains exhibit curator Carl Borick, "discrimination in the post Reconstruction era and the economic decline that hit Charleston and most of the South after the war prevented many from climbing out of poverty." Numbers left the state to seek a better life, but the majority stayed, and continued to work the land as they did before the end of slavery. From Slave to Sharecropper will trace the range of experiences of Lowcountry African Americans, from rural to urban and from struggle to triumph.
Exhibit Highlights
Drawing from the Museum's vast photography archives, From Slave to Sharecropper will introduce museum-goers to the people and living conditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The powerful images demonstrate the austere circumstances under which African Americans lived during this period, but also reveal the strength of character of the subjects that allowed them to overcome these tough times. Artifact highlights, meanwhile, include period farm equipment such as plows, scythes and burlap "croaker" sacks used to gather cotton, a large Spartina grass basket used as a bassinet, a "red shirt" worn by a supporter of Governor Wade Hampton, who helped hasten the end of Reconstruction in South Carolina, and a fire helmet worn by a member of an African American fire company.
Quilts In Bloom at The Charleston Museum
07/28/2008 - 12/31/2008
As part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from the Charleston Museum's permanent textile collection, the Museum has eleven new quilts on exhibit. Spanning over 150 years of Charleston quiltmaking, each piece offers a unique interpretation of a floral theme. Nature was a constant source of inspiration for quilters, and especially Charleston quilters. All types of flowers became the subject of quilt patterns - pieced, appliquéd and embroidered. These floral quilts will be "in bloom" through the end of 2008. For more information, please call 722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org
Women in Charleston were entranced by the wide variety of chintz fabrics imported from India, England and France. From the late 18th century throughout the 19th century, quilters cut out printed figures from these beautiful fabrics, sewing them to a larger background. This appliqué method was also known as broderie perse, or Persian embroidery since it was originally an imitation of more time-consuming embroidery. The Basket of Flowers quilt, c. 1840 is a stunning chintz appliqué quilt and perhaps the quintessential Charleston quilt. In this example, the central bouquet is cut from a single print augmented with additional flowers cut from other prints. The openwork basket was created from strips of an oak leaf and acorn print.
In another type of appliqué, the shape of the fabric cut-out creates the design. Again, it is sewn to a larger background creating the overall design. Roses were frequently used, as in this 1930s Rose of Sharon example, made up of roses, buds, leaves and stems. Tulips and other flowers, both real and stylized, were also popular. Flowers were even incorporated into pieced design, where geometric pieces were sewn together to create the pattern. Providing an unusual twist on the floral theme is the Sundew (pictured at top) quilt made in the mid-19th century. Each square bears an unusual appliqué and reverse appliqué motif based on the Sundew or Drosera plant. These pink plants lure, capture and digest insects using tentacles covered with glistening drops of mucilage, resembling drops of morning dew. The plants are found in boggy areas in many parts of the world, but this quilt pattern has only been found on central South Carolina quilts (Lexington area).
Walking through historic downtown Charleston, a city filled with magnificent architecture, natural beauty and diverse culture, it’s easy to comprehend how the city has captured the hearts and souls of generations of artists and art patrons.
Charleston’s French Quarter Gallery Association will celebrate it’s 20th Anniversary with a four day long celebration, “The Charleston Art Experience – A Walk through Time” from Thursday October 2nd to Sunday October 5th. Art collectors and art lovers from around the world will be arriving in Charleston to participate in the anniversary weekend filled with exciting shows, art receptions, lectures, demonstrations and other art related events all sponsored by the association member galleries.
In the late 1980s, four local gallery owners, Art Thomas, Nina Lui, Billie Sumner and Marty Whaley Adams, decided to start having exhibit receptions on the same evening making it a bigger event for their mutual clientele. Thirteen other galleries were soon joining in holding receptions, and the French Quarter Gallery Association Art Walks were born. Today there are over 30 members of a formal association all within the French Quarter, so named because of the rich French heritage of the Charleston peninsula. From the 17th to the 19th century, French Huguenots and French Catholics from Europe as well as French plantation owners fleeing the Slave Revolution in Santa Domingo, all settled in Charleston
For centuries, the city has produced and encouraged artists of all disciplines. As early as 1708 the first documented professional artist in the United States, Henrietta Johnston, arrived in Charleston. As a widow she supported her family with pastel portrait commissions. The 19th century brought Charleston-born William Aiken Walker, the important genre painter who painted scenes of life on the cotton plantations in the South. In the early 20th century Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, a Charlestonian who studied all over the world, preferred to paint scenes of her hometown. Ms. Verner was a force behind the mid-20th century Charleston Renaissance a time when artists, musicians and writers all came to the Southern heaven.
The Charleston Renaissance was a period now defined as the first half of the 20th century and featuring such artists as Alfred Hutty and Alice R. H. Smith. At the dawn of the 20th century, the war-ravaged Lowcountry inspired dozens of painters and illustrators, from local artists such as Elizabeth O'Neill Verner and Alice Ravenel Huger Smith to nationally prominent artists such as Childe Hassam, Edward Hopper, and Alfred Hutty. These artists captured Charleston in a natural and cultural transition that is still glimpsed today in abandoned rural rice canals and ivy-laden alleys.
Today’s Charleston art scene is the ongoing legacy of Charleston’s rich art history, as it is a vibrant art center, a bubbling calderon of creativity. In Charleston, considered one of the top ten art destinations in the country, one can find whatever genre of art one enjoys or collects of world-class quality created by not only local, but also national and internationally known artists.
Past, Present and Future is represented within the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter. Fine 19th century paintings to contemporary art are represented in the galleries. Traditional landscape, still life, cutting edge, abstract, textiles, and sporting art along with many other types of artwork are to be discovered.
Fine Art is the one decorating element with the power to single handedly revolutionize the look and feel of your home, making it a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been and who you want to become. An investment in a piece of fine art should stir something deep inside, reconnecting us more fully with each other and ourselves. The fine art showcased in the French Quarter Fine Art event speaks to this.
Charlestonians are proud to live in a city where the arts played and continue to play an integral part of its culture and personality. Charleston, the cultural capital of the South, is considered by many to be a living museum, with an extraordinary variety of things to do, see and experience. In this beautifully preserved city you can experience tours through historic landmarks from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, including 18th century homes and plantations, museums, and city market. Charleston “skyscrapers” are the architecturally beautiful steeples of the many historic churches that dot the city, as glass and steel are not part of the city’s skyline.
This culturally rich city’s passion includes the performing arts, dating back to 1731, when the first concert series to be held in America was performed in Charleston. Today, one can select from full schedule of dance, music and theater offerings, performed by Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston Ballet Theatre or at various performing arts festivals held throughout the year.
One only has to visit a few art galleries to experience that southern charm and warm hospitality which makes Charleston number one in the “most polite and friendliest city in America”.
Six times a year the galleries of the French Quarter Association open their doors the evening of the first Friday of March, April, May, June, October and December offering the public a treat for both the eye and pallete. The art walks have become a tradition not only for the locals but visitor as well; and due to their popularity, most galleries plan their shows openings and artist’s receptions for art walk nights.
Much awaits the travelers arriving to take part in the French Quarter Association’s 20th Anniversary celebration; the art experience and the Charleston experience are synonymous with Southern haute-couture, and which will surely have them returning year after year for future art walks and celebrations.
Contact: Elaine Hruska, 843-722-2425,
October Art Walk
10/03/2008
October Art Walk
Galleries serve up a feast of art, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Carolina Galleries
106-A Church Street
Friday, October 3 – Sunday October 5th French Quarter Association Galleries
Friday, October 3, 5 – 8 pm
Specializing in museum quality work by noted artists from the Charleston Renaissance and contemporary Southern masters. Carolina Galleries will present a show featuring: W. L. Andrews, John Andrew Burmeister, ,W. Harrison Cady, ,Rosalie Chartrand Chaplin, Stephen Chesley, Lese Corrigan, Craig Crawford,
Julyan Davis, Horace Talmage Day, John M. Falconer, Emma Gilchrist, Gary Grier, Reginald Leslie Grooms, Johnson Hagood, William Melton Halsey, Collette Pope Heldner, Joan Howe, Alfred Hutty, Philip Juras, Tom Lane, Sidney Laufman, Corrie McCallum, John McCrady, Tom McNickle, Thomas Moran, Marguerite Munn, Elizabeth Nottingham, Anna Onufer, Paul Parker, Granville Perkins,Ogden M. Pleissner,Isaac Rader,Palmer Schoppe,William Posey Silva, Aubrey Simpson, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith,E. deMay Smith, Leon Stacks, Will Henry Stevens, Ivan Summers, Prentiss Taylor, Walter Whitcomb Thompson, George Van Hook, Sylvia Wald, William Aiken Walker,Elizabeth White, Evan Wilson,George Bacon Wood, George Hand Wright, Stephen Scott Young, William A. Youngblood,
Eva Carter Gallery
132 E. Bay Street
Friday, October 3, 5 – 8 pm
Artist Reception
Presenting a new collection of work from local favorite and nationally recognized abstract expressionist painter, Eva Carter. Nationally known artist, Ms Carter has been a fixture in the Charleston art scene for nearly 30 years. Carter has had solo exhibitions in the Carolinas as well as in New Mexico, California and Colorado.
Opened in 1997, the Eva Carter Gallery is an exhibition space which focuses on abstraction in painting from nationally acclaimed artists.
Charles II Art Gallery
2 Queen Street
Saturday, October 4, 2-3 pm
Fed Jamar, Artists Lecture
Local artist Fred Jamar, who has been called one of the most distinctive artists on the peninsula today, will be presenting a brief talk over wine and cheese. Open to the Public
Sun, October 5, 2-4 pm
Michael Grey Oil Painting Demonstration
Sought after national lecturer and local Charleston Artist, Impressionist, Michael Grey will be offering an Oil Painting demonstration discussing techniques of the great impressionists including Monet and Van Gogh.
The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery
6 N. Atlantic Wharf
Tea has been an important commodity in the Lowcountry's, from the time of the Revolutionary War, when British soldiers carried small bricks of tea as part of their provisions till today. Charlestonians love their tea. Sweet tea is often referred to as "Southern wine". Two special celebrations of tea in southern society are scheduled:
Saturday, October 4, 6 pm till…….
“Sultry Fiery Shots”! Enjoy Sultry and Fiery paintings and fine art photography and sample sweet tea martinis made with Fire Fly Vodka, the only vodka produced in the South, while awaiting an opportunity to have one of Charleston's finest photographers to take a hot sultry shot to capture "your" sultry moment and printed in time to take home with you.
hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Sunday, October 5 2 – 5 pm
"Afternoon Delight: Fine art and the art of tea"! View an exhibition of plantation inspired artwork. A magnificent collection of tea cups will be on display for your visual pleasure and for your palette, tea and appropriate Lowcountry traditional refreshments will be served. Lecture on teas and the fine art of brewing tea.
Coco Vivo
25 Broad Street
Sat October 4, 4-7 pm
“Doors Of Charleston’s French Quarter”
Gallery will host an artist reception, featuring Roger Milinowksi, Small works in oil
Sunday, October 5, 11am – 2 pm
Progressive brunch hosted by participating galleries on Broad Street’s Gallery Row – a variety of demos, slide shows and meet and greet the artists will be hosted at the galleries during the brunch – reservations required for this Sunday event only.
Corrigan Gallery
62 Queen Street
Friday, October 3, 5-8 pm
Opening reception “Japonisme Returns to Charleston – New works by Carole Ezell-Gilson
Courtyard Art Gallery
149-1/2 East Bay Street
Thursday, October 2-Sunday October 5
Enjoy a unique art show entitled “The Past is Ever Present!” and experience how Courtyard Art Gallery’s artists have pulled inspiration from past artists who have also loved and painted Charleston. Come compare the present to the past! The gallery will also be featuring daily demonstration including watercolor, oils, photography, paper sculpture, pottery and jewelry-making.
Thursday October 2 am and pm
Artist Demonstrations with light refreshments
Friday, October 3, am and pm
Artist Demonstrations with light refreshments
Saturday, October 4 am and pm
Artist Demonstrations with light refreshments
Sunday, October 5, 11 am – 1 pm
Brunch
Am and pm: Artist Demonstrations with light refreshments
Curran Gallery
12 Exchange Street
Saturday, October4 5-8 pm
“Tides” depicts the beaches, creeks and marshes that surround the lowcountry, as well as various interesting elements of the sea. Featuring works by Kevin Curran and Carol Ann Curran. Curran Gallery features original paintings, portraits, and limited edition prints. The styles range from Carol Ann’s contemporary impressionism, to Kevin’s detailed landscapes, and a variety of pieces he calls “pop illustration”.
Edward Dare Gallery
31 Broad Street
Friday, October 3
Opening reception
Patricia Madison Lusk will be in from the Bahamas for the opening reception of her show
Saturday, October 4, 4-7 pm
Painting Demonstration
Sunday, October 5, 11am – 2 pm
Progressive brunch hosted by participating galleries on Broad Street’s Gallery Row – a variety of demos, slide shows and meet and greet the artists will be hosted at the galleries during the brunch – reservations required for this Sunday event only.
Ellis Nicholson Gallery
1 ½ Broad Street
Thursday, October 2, 5-8 pm
The Ellis-Nicholson Gallery will present an exhibition of works by abstract artist Billie Sumner. Sumner is a founding member of the association and has been described as “the woman who was present at the birth of the arts boom in the Lowcountry and steadfastly pushed it to grow and develop…”
Dog & Horse Fine Art
106 Church Street, Suite B
Friday, October 3, 4-8 pm
“THE HUNT”: Sporting dogs and scenes set in the sporting world, equine hunting scenes, including fox hunts as well as still lifes, the paintings range from heart warming to museum quality for the collector. Thirty gallery artists who work in a variety of styles will participate including new artists Joseph Sulkowski and Larry Wheeler. The gallery will be serving appropriate hors d’oeuvres. Dress: Hunt Casual.
Gaye Sanders Fisher Gallery
124 Church Street
Saturday, October 4, 2pm
Review of the Life and work of Miss Alice Huger Ravenel Smith.
Ms Fisher will offer a review of Miss Smith’s life and art. Smith was among the renaissance painters of Charleston whose influence is still felt throughout the art community today. Some of Ms Smith’s work and books will be displayed. A demonstration by Caye Fisher will follow the talk.
Friday, October 3, art walk
Signing of the 3rd edition of the book “Daily, the Gallery Cat;” and introduction of a new giclee print of Daily’s original painting. Gaye Fisher will be signing personal copies for guests of the gallery.
Hamlet Fine Art Gallery
7 Broad Street
Friday, October 3
“Nature’s Tapestry” Kellie Jacobs opening reception
Saturday October 4, 4-7 pm
Painting demonstration by Stephanie Shuler Hamlet,
Sunday October 5, 11am – 2 pm
Progressive brunch hosted by participating galleries on Broad Street’s Gallery Row – a variety of demos, slide shows and meet and greet the artists will be hosted at the galleries during the brunch – reservations required for this Sunday event only.
Hatfield 2 Fine Art
38 Queen Street
Thursday, October 2, 5-8 pm
Hatfield 2 Fine Art is proud to present “Charleston: Artists POV”. The show will highlight the diversity of the artists in the gallery and present favorite points of view of the artists. Some of the work will show the uniqueness of the area, the hidden corners and the forgotten moments. Additionally, several paintings will highlight the same subject given a different interpretation by the artists. Everyone sees something different in Charleston, so come see what caught the eye of the artists at Hatfield 2 Fine art.
Robert Lange Studios
151 East Bay Street
Friday, October 3, 5-9pm
Robert Lange Studios Presents “Shades”
New York-based painter Sean Clancy finds beauty in dark places in a series of 10 new works entitled "Shades." Clancy draws inspiration from old master’s works to create classic-realist paintings in a uniquely romantic way. Clancy is continually exploring the element of chiaroscuro in his timeless portraits, which are painted in a soft, almost quiet manner, using washes of paint to create form. Clancy adds details and references that provoke open narratives and in this latest series he draws from literary works within poetry, mythology and epic tales.
Lowcountry Artists
148 East Bay Street
Saturday, October 4, 2 – 5 pm
“The Best of Our Lowcountry: A Celebration of Art, Music, Food and Heritage”
As you walk through the door of our 19th century building into the Lowcountry Artists Gallery, you will experience the sights, sounds and aromas of Charleston as it is today and as it has been for centuries. The beauty of traditional and contemporary art by some of South Carolina’s finest artists will fill your eyes with places and things remembered. In the background you will hear the sounds of traditional Charleston music, Gullah and gospel. You will taste dishes that have graced party tables in Charleston for centuries. A true reflection of our heritage!
Mary Martin Gallery
39 Broad Street
Friday, October 3, 3 pm
30 minute presentation by featured French artists, Jean-Claude Gaugy (Linear Expressionists painter) and Phillippe Guillerm (carver in wood of violins and cellos and other stringed instruments as sculptures).
Friday, October 3, 5 pm
Artists Reception for featured artists
Saturday, October 4
Jean-Claude Gaugy and Philippe Guillerm will be available for private consultations and commissions by appointment only.
Sunday, October 5 11am – 2 pm
Progressive brunch hosted by participating galleries on Broad Street’s Gallery Row – a variety of demos, slide shows and meet and greet the artists will be hosted at the galleries during the brunch – reservations required for this Sunday event only
Martin Gallery
18 Broad Street
Friday, October 3, 5-7 pm
Martin Gallery will be featuring a new body of mixed media paintings by artist Joanne Williams. In a layered abstract study of color, figures gaze at sights unknown, landscapes dissolve into the abstraction of shapes over imperceptible boundaries, and color animates scenes composed of the mystical and the natural. Guests are invited to meet Joanne, enjoy refreshments, and view other eclectic works by over 35 nationally and internationally renowned artists who work in a variety of different mediums. This evening will be pared with live music.
RIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
Pink House Gallery
17 Chalmers Street
Thursday – Sunday – Ongoing
The Pink House Gallery will feature free in-depth tours of the gallery building which is the oldest stone house in the city, circa 1680-90. The building was built of Bermuda coral stone and was naturally pink in the beginning so has always been called the Pink House. It was built as a tavern and bordello for English sailors calling at the port of Charleston.
Margaret Peterson Gallery
125 Church Street
Thursday, October 2
New Works preview and Champagne Reception
Margaret Peterson Gallery would love to see you on Thursday, October 2nd as we celebrate the gallery’s 15th year. We invite you to be among the first to see the newest paintings and monotypes from Margaret’s recent travels. The artist will be present (as well as champagne and light hors d’oeuvres). Come on over and help us celebrate the Holy City’s growing reputation as a center for Fine Art in America.
Smith Killian Fine Art
9 Queen Street
Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, daytime
“New Works by Shannon Smith”
Shannon will be painting in and around the gallery
Smith-Killian Fine Art is Charleston’s gallery for contemporary realism and color. The gallery features works by Lowcountry painter Betty Anglin Smith and her triplets, painters Jennifer Smith Rogers and Shannon Smith, and photographer Tripp Smith. Sculptures in bronze by Darrell Davis; works in oil by Kim English and Susan Romaine are also available. Subject matter ranges from local and European landscapes to architectural works and still life.
Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery
91 Broad Street
Thurs October 2, 5:30–7:30 pm
Collector’s preview party featuring Russian artists Alekasander and Lyuba Titovets
Friday, October 3, Art Walk
Meet Russian artists Alekander and Lyuba Titovets
Waterfront Art Gallery
215 E. Bay Street
Thursday, October 2, 5-8pm
“The Three of Us…with love from Charleston to Provence”
Margaret Hoybach, Susan Colwell and Morgan Kuhn will, each in their own individual and unique way, take you on a magical tour from scenic Charleston to the breathtaking beauty of Provence.
Saturday, October 4, 3:30 pm
Margaret Hoybach Watercolor Demonstration and Book Signing
During the last ten years, the artist has traveled over 100,000 art miles “journaling” around the world, sketching from trains, planes, boats, horseback and hot air balloons. Margaret will also sign her book, “Colors of France-A Painting Pilgrimage”, her journey to paint in Monet’s gardens.
Saturday, October 4, 5-8pm
Meet and get to visit with all eighteen artists of the gallery. Many artists will be donating an original painting at the end of the evening will be raffled off. All proceeds will to to Pet Helpers
Sunday, October 5, 1:00 pm
Collage Demonstration by Dixie Dugan
Sunday, October 5, 3;30 pm
Acrylic Demonstration by Detta Zimmerman
Wells Gallery
125 Meeting Street
Friday, October 3
Saturday, October 4
During the 20th Anniversary Event, the Wells Gallery will be featuring new works by all artists.
Painting demonstrations by Kevin LePrince and James Pratt.
The French Quarter Art Walk
10/03/2008
Discover why Charleston is ranked as one of the top ten art destinations in the United States.
Approximately 40 galleries in the French Quarter are open from 5-8, many serve wine and food and many also feature special guest artists and exhibits, live music, etc. Stroll the French Quarter and enjoy the huge variety of paintings, sculpture, prints, glass and other art forms.
For details contact the Charles II Art Gallery at 843-577-7101.
This annual event will become Charleston's most comprehensive Visual Arts Festival for years to come!
Old Time Rock-n-Roll at The Old Exchange
10/04/2008
Grab your poodle skirts and pomade and get ready for the sock hop of the year. The Friends of the Old Exchange are hosting their annual fundraiser for Charleston’s historic Old Exchange Building and this year we are going to “Shake, Rattle and Roll” the old place. Come see the beautiful Great Hall transformed into Isaac Hayne High, dance to the 50’s & 60’s hits played by the Soda Jerks, and swing by the school cafeteria for some refreshments. You can cut a rug and win our dance contest or show off your best 50’s look and win a prize. It will be an evening of retro fun while we raise money to support one of our nation’s treasures.
Doors Open at Seven
and we’ll be rockin’ until Eleven
Tickets: $25.00
$5 discount for Friends members
Art On The Ashley: Celebrating The Many Layers of Drayton Hall Through Art
10/04/2008
Don't miss this opportunity to experience Charleston’s diverse art scene in a setting replete with the beauty of architectural excellence amid centuries-old live oak trees. Guests will begin the evening with a stroll of the historic grounds or a glass of wine by the river, then take a house tour with our professional interpreters, watch artists painting en plein air, peruse our many offerings for purchase, or place bids on silent auction items -- or all of the above! Afterwards, we'll all gather under the tent adjacent to the main house for entertainment by special guests, fine hors d'oeuvres, and a live auction. Check back for more information, including the event schedule and ticket prices, or contact Carole Tinkey at (843) 769-2620 or
Saturday, October 4th, 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Paddlefest
10/04/2008
The 2nd Annual Paddlefest takes place the first weekend in October. Bring the family out for this fun-filled festival, highlighting the wonderful canoe and kayaking adventures that Berkeley County has to offer. This festival is put on by Old Santee Canal Park and the Soil Conservation District. Local outdoor vendors, instructional classes, and other exciting events are sure to delight outdoor lovers of all ages. More information can be found at: www.berkeleyblueways.com.
The IOP Race for the Child
10/04/2008
Race starts at 8:00 am
Registration is now open and is available at www.IOPConnectorRun.com or at www.active.com.
The IOP Race for the Child, a tradition since the opening of the Clyde M. Dangerfield Isle of Palms Connector bridge, is getting bigger and better. Organized by the Exchange Clubs of Mount Pleasant and the Isle of Palms, the City of Isle of Palms, the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Charleston County Parent Teachers Association, the race continues to promote child advocacy and local child abuse prevention in the Lowcountry.
2008 Fall Tour - Gardens for Gardeners
10/05/2008
Spend a Sunday afternoon touring unique and beautiful gardens at the Charleston Horticultural Society's Gardens for Gardeners Fall Tour! This annual tour will be held West of the Ashley and on James Island rain or shine.
The Charleston Horticultural Society's eighth annual "Gardens for Gardeners" Tour is a self-guided walking/driving tour that offers a chance to see some of the Lowcountry's most beautiful gardens. Each one will inspire and delight. Horticulturally trained docents and garden owners will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. The tour will be immediately followed by an afternoon reception.
Tickets on sale now and can be purchased in advance with a credit card (Visa & MasterCard only) by calling the CHS office at 843.579.9922 or obtained the day of tour. CHS members $25.00; Non-members $45.00.
Proceeds benefit the educational mission of the Charleston Horticultural Society, a nonprofit organization which seeks to inspire excellence in Lowcountry horticulture.
American Music Celebration
10/05/2008
Location: Freshfields Village Green
Address: Kiawah Island
Phone: 843-768-6491
The Town of Kiawah Island presents the American Music Celebration on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 2-7pm at the Freshfields Village Green. This event is free of charge and features different bands, national artists, and a variety of music. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. There will be food and drinks for sale.
This event is sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island State Accommodations Tax Fund. For more information, please contact (843) 762-9125.
Lecture Series Looks at the Effects of the Revolutionary War on Charleston
10/07/2008
To commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris (1783), which ended the Revolutionary War, The Charleston Museum will present a three-part lecture series on the effects of the war on Charleston and South Carolina. The lectures will be presented by the Museum's Assistant Director and Revolutionary War historian Carl Borick on September 9, October 7, and November 11, 2008.
All lectures begin at 7:00 PM in the Museum auditorium and are free and open to the public.
Lecture Schedule September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
The first installment, "Where it happened downtown," will examine how both British and American forces made use of the unique topography of the Charleston peninsula to attack and defend the city. Come hear where it all took place in the downtown.
October 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The second lecture, "The War in the Backcountry: The View from Charlestown," will examine Charleston's role in the strategic situation in South Carolina from 1780-1782 and how those that remained in the city reacted to events taking place around them.
The Taste of Charleston is a three-day celebration of Lowcountry Cuisine in Charleston, South Carolina. The Taste of Charleston, now in its 28th year is embedded in the culinary mind-set of the Lowcountry. For 20 consecutive years the Taste of Charleston has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
LOCATIONS: Since 1991 the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association has hosted the Taste of Charleston’s Main Event on the grounds of historic Boone Hall Plantation. The two new events, “Taste” Iron Chef Competition, and Taste of the Arts, take place in downtown Charleston.
THREE DAYS OF EVENTS
Taste - Iron Chef Competition - Friday, October 10th
Culinary Institute of Charleston (Palmer Campus Downtown)
The competition will introduce the Culinary Institute’s new, $10 million Palmer Campus with a competition that pits some of Charleston’s finest, nationally renowned chefs in a head-to-head culinary battle.
Taste of the Arts - Saturday, October 11th
Downtown Charleston Art Galleries
This art walk combines Lowcountry art with the culinary arts. Participating galleries in downtown Charleston will showcase the talents of local artists while offering festival guests a sampling of appetizers and desserts from Charleston’s finest restaurants.
Taste of Charleston – Main Event - Sunday, October 12th
Boone Hall Plantation – Mt. Pleasant, SC
The main event at Boone Hall showcases a sampling of the taste-tempting delights served at more than 40 of Charleston’s finest restaurants. The event also includes the legendary “Waiter’s Wine Race,” Food / Pairings, Selection of Specialty & Imported Beers, Cooking Demonstrations, “Best of the Taste” Contest, live bands on the main stage and a Kids Corner (complete with a petting zoo).
Piecing Together the Past with Archaeology
10/11/2008
Dig into history at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Discover how archaeologists illuminate written records and learn about past cultures based on artifacts left behind.
Visit on October 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the archaeology festival “Piecing Together the Past with Archaeology” for a first hand look at Charles Towne Landing’s archaeological resources. Meet Charles Towne Landing’s archaeologists and tour dig sites where Native American and colonial finds have been unearthed. Try your own archaeology skills in hands-on programs and learn how flint was used as a weapon, tool, and fire starter. Join us to discover the science of archaeology and the history revealed below the surface.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is located on Old Towne Road (S.C. 171) near Exit 216-A off Interstate 26. Admission to the park is $5 for adults, $3.25 for South Carolina seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 15 and free for children 5 and younger. A Park Passport that grants admission to all South Carolina state parks can also be purchased.
Holy City Concert Series: Classical Music at Its Finest!
10/12/2008
Chamber Music Charleston's critically acclaimed Holy City Series brings chamber music for larger ensembles to the historic and acoustically stimulating sacred venues throughout downtown Charleston.Enjoy the beauty of St. Philip's Church and listen to the classical sounds of some of the Lowcountry's finest musicians.
Sunday, October 12 at 3pm: St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street
Tickets are $25.
Full Moon Sail with Schooner Pride
10/14/2008
Imagine the sun has just set and the full moon is aglow. Imagine being out on the beautiful Charleston Harbor at such a majestic time of night. Listen as the sails are set and the engines shut off, to sounds of the magnificent vessel cutting through the water. Take in breathtaking views of the Charleston cityscape twinkling in the moonlight and sit back, relax and enjoy a cold beverage as we take you back in time aboard an 18th century replica schooner. Or, if you're feeling adventurous help our crew set the sails. Once a month, Schooner Pride will be offering this unique, unforgettable experience after dark. For your guests that are looking for something to do in the evening after dinner, this could be just what they had in mind. The 2 hour Full Moon Sail will be departing from the Aquarium Wharf (just walk to left of the SC Aquarium past Fountain Walk and look for the 3 masts) at 9:30 on the following evenings: July 18, August 16, September 15, October 14 and November 13. The cost for will be $39.00 per person and we will have space for up to 49 passengers. For questions or to make reservations, please call 843-722-1112 or visit our website at www.schoonerpride.com.
The series continues at Drayton Hall with fascinating presentations and tours about the history, current research, and future of Drayton Hall’s gardens and cultural landscape. Reception to follow. Please check the Drayton Hall website at www.draytonhall.org for information as it becomes available or call the Magnolia Plantation business office at (843) 571-1266 for information regarding the complete schedule and ticket availability.
“For Pink’s Sake”
10/18/2008
Race:
Begins at 8:00am at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Saturday, October 18, 2008.
A Great Time for a Great Cause:
Serving as the Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure® host facility for the third consecutive year, the Family Circle Tennis Center is committed to making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. On a day where emotions run high and runners unite, this event goes the extra mile to make a significant impact as it brings
Komen Charleston Race for the Cure®
10/18/2008
Komen Charleston Race for the Cure®
This 5K race supports the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's mission of eradicating breast cancer through advancing research, education, screening and treatment. The race includes both a 5K Co-ed Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
Upper King Design Walk
10/23/2008
The Upper King Design District will be hosting the Fall Design Walk on October 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Rally, Roast, and Ride
10/25/2008
Charleston Breast Center and Rehava Partner Up to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
This Fall, show your support for breast cancer survivors by joining rēhava at Rally, Roast and Ride, an oyster roast benefiting the Charleston Breast Center. The oyster roast is designed for those who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer and raise funds for a non-profit organization that is devoted to saving lives of women in the Lowcountry.
The event takes place on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Pelican Watch located at the Folly Beach Country Park.
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Oyster Roast and Fundraiser hosted by Bishop Gadsden
10/25/2008
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Oyster Roast and Fundraiser hosted by Bishop Gadsden. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Drayton Hall. This annual fundraiser will feature local steamed oysters plus an authentic Lowcountry buffet with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Guests will also enjoy a professionally guided tour of Drayton Hall's main house, circa 1738. Tickets are $50 per person (includes a $35 tax-deductible gift with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Sea Island Habitat for Humanity.) The third oldest affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International with 30 years in the sea islands of South Carolina, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and has built more than 234 homes, with a goal of building 30 more homes in 2008. Bishop Gadsden is a Life Care retirement community offering excellence in retirement living.
ChazzFest
10/25/2008
Chazzfest brings an excellent mix of Lowcountry music, food, and fun. So put on your best dancing shoes and have a good time!
2008 Charleston Farmer's Market
04/19/2008 - 11/29/2008
Each Saturday come enjoy an abundance of fresh local produce, crafts, entertainment, and food and drink. Frances Marion Park in Downtown Charleston
32nd Annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
09/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
Take a stroll under the lights of Charleston’s doorways during The Preservation Society of Charleston’s 32nd Annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens. The Preservation Society was founded in 1920 by a small group of Charlestonians concerned with the increasing threat to one of America’s outstanding collections of 18th, 19th and 20th century architecture. We are proud that the mandate to educate, plan and encourage the preservation of Charleston’s architecture, history and culture continues today in our beloved city.
The Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens is the Society’s foremost annual fundraiser. This five week event is possible only as a result of the generosity of owners of historic properties, loyal Society members, and dedicated volunteers. We hope you will join us as we share the unique heritage of this National Historic Landmark city with you.
2008 MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts
09/25/2008 - 10/05/2008
A celebration of African-American and Caribbean art, MOJA, a Swahili word meaning "One," is the appropriate name for this festival celebration of harmony amongst all people in our community. The MOJA Arts Festival highlights the many African-American and Caribbean contributions to western and world cultures. MOJA's wide range of events include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel concert, jazz concert, poetry, R&B concert, storytelling, theatre, children's activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more.
For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (843) 554-6060, purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or avoid service charges and go in person to the Official MOJA Arts Festival Box Office located in the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street in Downtown Charleston.
Charleston Garden Festival at Middleton Place
10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008
Come discover the famed gardens and plantation on the Ashley River as the setting for an extended weekend of speakers, vendors, exhibition gardens, tours, demonstrations, as well as festive meals and gatherings. For ticket information, call (843) 723-9293 or visit the website at www.charlestongardenfestival.org.
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