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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 Art Tours, LLC
In one of the country’s finest art destinations, let us take the mystery out of which galleries to see. A professional artist guide gives you the insiders view and understanding of the Charleston art landscape in a two-hour VIP walking tour.
In one of the country’s finest art destinations, let us take the mystery out of which galleries to see. A professional artist guide gives you the insiders view and understanding of the Charleston art landscape in a two-hour VIP walking tour.
Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association
Charleston Fine Art Dealers' Association INC. is a member organization supporting art scholarship and education as they affect the quality of future thought and open-mindedness as well as the continued growth of Charleston as the cultural center it has been since colonial times.
Charleston Fine Art Dealers' Association INC. is a member organization supporting art scholarship and education as they affect the quality of future thought and open-mindedness as well as the continued growth of Charleston as the cultural center it has been since colonial times.
Charleston International Film Festival
This exciting event showcases features, shorts, documentaries and animations of filmmakers from the U.S. and across the globe. Free entertainment industry panels, nightly after parties and special events, all culminating in the Awards Gala. A truly unique film experience!
This exciting event showcases features, shorts, documentaries and animations of filmmakers from the U.S. and across the globe. Free entertainment industry panels, nightly after parties and special events, all culminating in the Awards Gala. A truly unique film experience!
Charleston Stage Company
Charleston Stage, founded by playwright Julian Wiles in 1978, is South Carolina’s largest professional resident theatre company. At the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Charleston Stage presents a full season of plays, musicals and theatre-for-youth productions.
Charleston Stage, founded by playwright Julian Wiles in 1978, is South Carolina’s largest professional resident theatre company. At the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Charleston Stage presents a full season of plays, musicals and theatre-for-youth productions.
City Gallery at Waterfront Park
Open Tu-F 11am-6pm; Sa & Su 12pm-5pm; closed Mondays. A venue for work that is new, vital, and innovative – with a focus on broadening the Charleston art outlook to include up and coming local, regional, national and international contemporary artists who specialize in cutting edge contemporary art. This gallery aims to do for fine arts in Charleston what Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto have achieved for performing arts.
Open Tu-F 11am-6pm; Sa & Su 12pm-5pm; closed Mondays. A venue for work that is new, vital, and innovative – with a focus on broadening the Charleston art outlook to include up and coming local, regional, national and international contemporary artists who specialize in cutting edge contemporary art. This gallery aims to do for fine arts in Charleston what Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto have achieved for performing arts.
City of Charleston City Gallery
Open Tu-F 11am-6pm; Sa & Sun 12pm-5pm; closed Mondays. The City Gallery at Waterfront Park is a venue for work that is new, vital, and innovative – with a focus on broadening the Charleston art outlook. This gallery aims to do for fine arts in Charleston what Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto have achieved for performing arts. Francina Smalls-joyner, City Gallery Coordinator at 843.724.7305
Open Tu-F 11am-6pm; Sa & Sun 12pm-5pm; closed Mondays. The City Gallery at Waterfront Park is a venue for work that is new, vital, and innovative – with a focus on broadening the Charleston art outlook. This gallery aims to do for fine arts in Charleston what Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto have achieved for performing arts. Francina Smalls-joyner, City Gallery Coordinator at 843.724.7305
COCO VIVO Fine Art & Design
Featuring original works by nationally known plein air artists, Mitch Billis, Roger Milinowski, Tony van Hasselt, Richard Hasenfus ,Angela Trotta Thomas, Ron and Monique Parry. Also works by wine artist, Rodney Huckaby and local artist Pamela Bledsoe. Full-service interior design studio.
Featuring original works by nationally known plein air artists, Mitch Billis, Roger Milinowski, Tony van Hasselt, Richard Hasenfus ,Angela Trotta Thomas, Ron and Monique Parry. Also works by wine artist, Rodney Huckaby and local artist Pamela Bledsoe. Full-service interior design studio.
Courtyard Art Gallery
Celebrating 25 years in Charleston this co-op gallery features fine art originals and prints, photography, pottery, jewelry and wood turnings by award winning artists. The many styles ad mediums of the Courtyard artists will make this gallery one of your favorites.
Celebrating 25 years in Charleston this co-op gallery features fine art originals and prints, photography, pottery, jewelry and wood turnings by award winning artists. The many styles ad mediums of the Courtyard artists will make this gallery one of your favorites.
Imaging Arts Gallery
We print photos of the highest quality, examining each individually and correcting for printing on exceptionally smooth artist’s canvas or fine art paper. Images are printed and stretched to standards used for work displayed at 175 King Street.
We print photos of the highest quality, examining each individually and correcting for printing on exceptionally smooth artist’s canvas or fine art paper. Images are printed and stretched to standards used for work displayed at 175 King Street.
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
North Charleston Arts Festival April 30-May 8, 2010. The multi-discipline festival features local, regional and national artists. The free two-day main event May 1 & 2 features 40 performances on 4 themed stages, art and photo exhibits, hands-on children's activities, art and fine craft booths, food and more. An array of free and ticketed events throughout the city rounds out the festival week: plays, concerts, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, street parties, and more.
North Charleston Arts Festival April 30-May 8, 2010. The multi-discipline festival features local, regional and national artists. The free two-day main event May 1 & 2 features 40 performances on 4 themed stages, art and photo exhibits, hands-on children's activities, art and fine craft booths, food and more. An array of free and ticketed events throughout the city rounds out the festival week: plays, concerts, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, street parties, and more.
North Charleston City Gallery
Located within the Charleston Area Convention Center. Monthly shows feature a wide range of fine art and photography from local, regional, and national talent. Admission is free. Gallery desk is staffed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. Gallery hours are Mon-Sat. 9am-5pm. Call 843-740-5854 for more information or visit www.northcharleston.org under Cultural Arts.
Located within the Charleston Area Convention Center. Monthly shows feature a wide range of fine art and photography from local, regional, and national talent. Admission is free. Gallery desk is staffed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. Gallery hours are Mon-Sat. 9am-5pm. Call 843-740-5854 for more information or visit www.northcharleston.org under Cultural Arts.
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Celebrating its 30th 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. May 23-June 8, 2008.
Celebrating its 30th 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. May 23-June 8, 2008.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
The nation’s largest wildlife art and nature event , SEWE 2010 will feature 120 artists, presentations by Jack Hanna, Dock Dogs competitions, Bush Wildlife Sanctuary shows, retriever demos, children’s activities. Venues throughout downtown Charleston. Day tickets: $10-20; children 10 & under: free. VIP Packages available.
The nation’s largest wildlife art and nature event , SEWE 2010 will feature 120 artists, presentations by Jack Hanna, Dock Dogs competitions, Bush Wildlife Sanctuary shows, retriever demos, children’s activities. Venues throughout downtown Charleston. Day tickets: $10-20; children 10 & under: free. VIP Packages available.
Spoleto Festival USA
From May 28 to June 13, 2010, Spoleto Festival USA- "the most comprehensive festival of it's kind on the continent" (The Toronto Star) - will feature more than 120 world-class performances of opera, dance, theater and music.
From May 28 to June 13, 2010, Spoleto Festival USA- "the most comprehensive festival of it's kind on the continent" (The Toronto Star) - will feature more than 120 world-class performances of opera, dance, theater and music.
The Have Nots! Comedy Improv
The funniest show you'll ever be a part of! No scripts! The Have Nots! (SC's only professional improv company since 1994) perform high-energy improv comedy based on audience suggestion, which makes each show different from the last. Where the locals go! Admission varies.
The funniest show you'll ever be a part of! No scripts! The Have Nots! (SC's only professional improv company since 1994) perform high-energy improv comedy based on audience suggestion, which makes each show different from the last. Where the locals go! Admission varies.
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
See a show tonight! Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization comprised of the area's leading local theatres, is dedicated to helping you easily find what's playing-when and where. For a full calendar of this year's live productions, check us out at www.theatrecharleston.com.
See a show tonight! Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization comprised of the area's leading local theatres, is dedicated to helping you easily find what's playing-when and where. For a full calendar of this year's live productions, check us out at www.theatrecharleston.com.
Waterfront Gallery
Nestled in the French Quarter of Charleston’s historic district, Waterfront Gallery sends a unique message to each customer. Whether it is interpretations of the Lowcountry landscapes or free expression of contemporary abstract work, our artists have thrilled and delighted art lovers since 1995.
Nestled in the French Quarter of Charleston’s historic district, Waterfront Gallery sends a unique message to each customer. Whether it is interpretations of the Lowcountry landscapes or free expression of contemporary abstract work, our artists have thrilled and delighted art lovers since 1995.
White Tuxedo Productions
Metropolitan sophistication embraces southern charm. From Lawson entertaining on a grand piano, to one of his show stopping productions, a 60s and 70s style dance musical review, or an emcee to enchant your event - let White Tuxedo productions assist you today.
Metropolitan sophistication embraces southern charm. From Lawson entertaining on a grand piano, to one of his show stopping productions, a 60s and 70s style dance musical review, or an emcee to enchant your event - let White Tuxedo productions assist you today.
