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Charleston Stage CompanyCharleston Stage, founded by playwright Julian Wiles in 1978, is South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company in residence at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. Charleston Stage provides a full season of plays, musicals and theatre-for-youth productions.
2nd Sunday on King
From 1-5pm each month, King Street is closed to all vehicular traffic from Queen Street north to Calhoun, as businesses invite the public to enjoy the best shopping, dining and services the region has to offer indoors, on the sidewalks and in the street.
From 1-5pm each month, King Street is closed to all vehicular traffic from Queen Street north to Calhoun, as businesses invite the public to enjoy the best shopping, dining and services the region has to offer indoors, on the sidewalks and in the street.
36th Annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
September 27 - October 28, 2012. A variety of the peninsula's private dwellings open their doors to the public during this series of tours that touch on architecture, decorative arts and historic significance of each featured property. Proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston.
September 27 - October 28, 2012. A variety of the peninsula's private dwellings open their doors to the public during this series of tours that touch on architecture, decorative arts and historic significance of each featured property. Proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston.
65th Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens
March 22 – April 21, 2012 Visitors and locals alike are invited to take a peak behind garden gates and piazza doors during this venerable annual tour of approximately 150 privately-owned homes sponsored by Historic Charleston Foundation.
March 22 – April 21, 2012 Visitors and locals alike are invited to take a peak behind garden gates and piazza doors during this venerable annual tour of approximately 150 privately-owned homes sponsored by Historic Charleston Foundation.
9th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show
March 23-25, 2012 Through the show's educational and entertaining special events, collectors have a unique opportunity to purchase and learn about everything from exquisite furniture and fine art to rare maps, jewelry, posters, prints and quilts.
March 23-25, 2012 Through the show's educational and entertaining special events, collectors have a unique opportunity to purchase and learn about everything from exquisite furniture and fine art to rare maps, jewelry, posters, prints and quilts.
BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival®
The Charleston Wine + Food Festival®, March 1-4, 2012, celebrates the best that the city of Charleston, SC has to offer; a food culture rich in tradition, James Beard award-winning chefs and the third best city to visit in the U.S.
The Charleston Wine + Food Festival®, March 1-4, 2012, celebrates the best that the city of Charleston, SC has to offer; a food culture rich in tradition, James Beard award-winning chefs and the third best city to visit in the U.S.
Brad and Jennifer Moranz Present
Bringing their Broadway experience to Charleston, Brad and Jennifer Moranz create spectacular musical variety shows for the whole family presented throughout the year, culminating with the Lowcountry’s longest running holiday show, “the Charleston Christmas Special” – seen by thousands each year. Group sales available!
Bringing their Broadway experience to Charleston, Brad and Jennifer Moranz create spectacular musical variety shows for the whole family presented throughout the year, culminating with the Lowcountry’s longest running holiday show, “the Charleston Christmas Special” – seen by thousands each year. Group sales available!
Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association
CFADA member galleries support the future arts with two major events - Palette & Palate Stroll (July) and the Charleston Fine Art Weekend (November) raising funds for art scholarship and art supplies for the Charleston County High schools.
CFADA member galleries support the future arts with two major events - Palette & Palate Stroll (July) and the Charleston Fine Art Weekend (November) raising funds for art scholarship and art supplies for the Charleston County High schools.
Charleston International Film Festival
What's your genre? Charleston's premiere film event showcases an eclectic mix of films from the U.S. and around the globe. Meet directors and actors at intimate Q&A's and nightly after-parties, all culminating at the Awards Gala. April 11-15, 2012.
What's your genre? Charleston's premiere film event showcases an eclectic mix of films from the U.S. and around the globe. Meet directors and actors at intimate Q&A's and nightly after-parties, all culminating at the Awards Gala. April 11-15, 2012.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
World-class musicians present magnificent music from September through May. Masterworks, Charleston Pops, cutting edge Backstage Pass and innovative Out of the Box concerts are offered, along with Kinderkonzerts and Family concerts. Various locations.
World-class musicians present magnificent music from September through May. Masterworks, Charleston Pops, cutting edge Backstage Pass and innovative Out of the Box concerts are offered, along with Kinderkonzerts and Family concerts. Various locations.
French Quarter Art Galleries
The French Quarter Galleries, the oldest association, was established twenty-two years ago. These local artists have been known nationally and internationally. In the original walled city, the French Quarter, plays host to art walks in March, May, October, and December, and private showings and public receptions.
The French Quarter Galleries, the oldest association, was established twenty-two years ago. These local artists have been known nationally and internationally. In the original walled city, the French Quarter, plays host to art walks in March, May, October, and December, and private showings and public receptions.
Jazz Artists of Charleston
Want jazz? We've got it! Swing on over to JAC's Charleston Jazz House or catch a performance by Charleston's own 20-piece big band, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra! CJO is produced and presented by JAC, your source for all things jazz!
Want jazz? We've got it! Swing on over to JAC's Charleston Jazz House or catch a performance by Charleston's own 20-piece big band, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra! CJO is produced and presented by JAC, your source for all things jazz!
National Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Open Daily. Free Admission. Sculptor’s from across the nation display fun and thought provoking works uniquely situated among 10 acres of walking paths with magnificent views of the Cooper River. New works are installed every April for this rotating exhibition. A self guided walking tour is available for download from the City of North Charleston website, www.northcharleston.org.
Open Daily. Free Admission. Sculptor’s from across the nation display fun and thought provoking works uniquely situated among 10 acres of walking paths with magnificent views of the Cooper River. New works are installed every April for this rotating exhibition. A self guided walking tour is available for download from the City of North Charleston website, www.northcharleston.org.
North Charleston Arts Festival
May 4 – 12, 2012. Featuring more than 40 performances, art and photo exhibits, hands-on children’s activities, art and fine craft booths, food vendors and more, this action-packed festival is largely free and family friendly. 843.745.1087 or northcharleston.org
May 4 – 12, 2012. Featuring more than 40 performances, art and photo exhibits, hands-on children’s activities, art and fine craft booths, food vendors and more, this action-packed festival is largely free and family friendly. 843.745.1087 or northcharleston.org
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Celebrating its 32nd anniversary and Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of its parent festival, Spoleto Festival USA. Its 700 events in 17 days transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto's traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children's activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and film.
Celebrating its 32nd anniversary and Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of its parent festival, Spoleto Festival USA. Its 700 events in 17 days transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto's traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children's activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and film.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Celebrating 30 years of wildlife art and the sporting life, SEWE’12 (February 17-19) will feature 120 fine artists, shows by Jack Hanna, chef demos, DockDogs competitions, decoys, birds of prey demos, conservation exhibits, children’s activities, and much more. Tickets: $10-$20.
Celebrating 30 years of wildlife art and the sporting life, SEWE’12 (February 17-19) will feature 120 fine artists, shows by Jack Hanna, chef demos, DockDogs competitions, decoys, birds of prey demos, conservation exhibits, children’s activities, and much more. Tickets: $10-$20.
Spoleto Festival USA
Internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston's historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with more than 125 performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in opera, theater, dance and chamber, symphonic, and jazz music.
Internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston's historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with more than 125 performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in opera, theater, dance and chamber, symphonic, and jazz music.
Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
Engage in the Gullah Geechee people’s culture thru gospel songs, storytelling, African American drummers and dancers, artists and crafters, and hands on sweetgrass basket making. Enjoy “The Real” taste of Gullah Cuisine, along with a unique sweetgrass hats fashion show.
Engage in the Gullah Geechee people’s culture thru gospel songs, storytelling, African American drummers and dancers, artists and crafters, and hands on sweetgrass basket making. Enjoy “The Real” taste of Gullah Cuisine, along with a unique sweetgrass hats fashion show.
The Sound of Charleston
Experience the sounds that define Charleston's unique southern charm - gospel, Gershwin, jazz, Civil War camp songs and light classics - coming to life in historic Circular Congregational Church during live 75-minute concerts. Call or check website for concert schedule.
Experience the sounds that define Charleston's unique southern charm - gospel, Gershwin, jazz, Civil War camp songs and light classics - coming to life in historic Circular Congregational Church during live 75-minute concerts. Call or check website for concert schedule.
Theater 99
Charleston’s home for improv comedy! No scripts! All improv! SC’s only professional improv theatre is guaranteed to make you laugh. Each high energy show is based on audience suggestion, making every show different from the last. Where the locals go! Non-smoking, in-house bar.
Charleston’s home for improv comedy! No scripts! All improv! SC’s only professional improv theatre is guaranteed to make you laugh. Each high energy show is based on audience suggestion, making every show different from the last. Where the locals go! Non-smoking, in-house bar.
Theater 99
Charleston’s home for improv comedy! No scripts! All improv! SC’s only professional improv theatre is guaranteed to make you laugh. Each high energy show is based on audience suggestion, making every show different from the last. Where the locals go! Non-smoking, in-house bar.
Charleston’s home for improv comedy! No scripts! All improv! SC’s only professional improv theatre is guaranteed to make you laugh. Each high energy show is based on audience suggestion, making every show different from the last. Where the locals go! Non-smoking, in-house bar.
Theatre Charleston
Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization comprised of the area's leading local theatres, is your one-stop-shop to find out what's playing and purchase tickets to your favorite shows. Visit us at www.theatrecharleston.com and see a show tonight!
Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization comprised of the area's leading local theatres, is your one-stop-shop to find out what's playing and purchase tickets to your favorite shows. Visit us at www.theatrecharleston.com and see a show tonight!
