Year-round events keep the Charleston area buzzing. Music and tempting aromas fill the air. Witness world-renown performances at Spoleto, get a taste of our heritage at a small town oyster roast or discover the find of a lifetime at an antique show. With so many events taking place, you'd better mark your calendar now.
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department proudly presents the 2009 North Charleston Arts Festival May 2-May 10. The fabulous nine-day celebration of the arts draws over 30,000 visitors each year. Exciting entertainment is provided by over forty national, regional, and local professional performers, ethnic and cultural groups, and community groups. Individual Events begin on Friday, May 2, and continue through Saturday, May 10. Concerts, theater and dance performances, children’s programs, literary events, and multi-cultural block parties are just some of the offerings during the Festival Week. The Performing Arts Center and the Charleston Area Convention Center host the Main Event Weekend, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Features include the seventh annual SC Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Exhibition, the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, music, theater, and dance performances, exhibitions of fine art, photography, and youth art, free children’s art activities and performances, Arts & Craft vendors and a Festival Food Court. The Festival Gala will be hosted on the evening of Friday, May 2, with a performance of ‘Forever Tango’ at the Performing Arts Center. The Grand Finale at Riverfront Park on Saturday, May 10, presents a variety of concerts and activities, as well as a fantastic fireworks display in celebration of what is sure to be a successful 2009 Arts Festival.
For information or applications for the Judged Art Exhibition, Photography Exhibition, Youth Art Exhibition, Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Exhibition, Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition, Non-Performer (Literary, Art Installations, Media, Workshops, Demonstrations, Other), Art and Craft Booths, and Food Booths visit the website, email, or call 843-745-1087.
05/02/2009 - 05/10/2009
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