DECEMBER 2005 ARTS IN CHARLESTON
CALENDAR
Festivals, Special
Events & Fundraisers * Music * Dance * Theater
Lectures, Readings,
Etc. * Tours * Classes, Demonstrations & Workshops
Calls for
Submissions & Auditions * Visual Arts & Other Exhibits
Festivals, Special Events & Fundraisers
Through Dec. 8: The Lowcountry
Senior Center presents the Third Annual Festival of Wreaths
featuring more than 40 wreaths that will be available in a silent
auction. The Festival will include a fundraising event with prizes, a
wine and cheese reception, an afternoon with the Chamber Music Society,
breakfast with the DeGullah Singers, a concert with the Lowcountry Senior
Center Chorus, and a finale featuring live music and dancing. 865
Riverland Drive. Call 722-9555 for more information.
Through Dec. 31:
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural
Affairs presents Holiday Magic
in Historic Charleston,
offering family-oriented
activities, performances and decorations that capture the spirit of the
season for everyone in the community! Beautiful Marion Square is the site
of Charleston’s Official Christmas Tree and holiday entertainment stage.
For the entire month of December, the park will be beautifully lighted and
decorated for the holidays, including a 60-foot Christmas Tree of Lights,
a larger than life Hanukkah Menorah and a Kwanzaa Kinari. Marion Square,
corner of Calhoun and King Streets.
Free. Call 724-7305 for more information.
Through Jan. 1: The Charleston
County Parks and Recreation Commission presents the Holiday Festival of
Lights featuring over 600 individual displays and two million
shimmering lights. There are also many holiday activities for the whole
family to enjoy. 871 Riverland Drive. $10, 1-15 guests; $25, 16-30
guests; $100, 31 or more guests. Free Opening celebration. Call 795-4FUN
or visit www.ccprc.com or www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.
Dec.
1: The Preservation Society of
Charleston presents the 9th Annual
Holiday Book Signing
featuring over two dozen Society authors with books on a variety of topics
related to Charleston. Charleston Preservation Society Book and Gift Shop
(corner of King and Queen St.) 5-8 p.m. Free. Call 722-4630 or visit
www.preservationsociety.org.
Dec.
1-4: Susan G. Komen Foundation
and the Gibbes Museum of Art present a Garden and Art Tour,
showcasing works of local female artists and exquisite landscape and
garden designs. Wine tasting, outdoor cooking and barbecuing classes,
garden tours and more. Island Park Drive, Daniel Island. Wed.-Sat.
10 a.m.-6
p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 722-2706 or visit
www.gibbesmuseum.org for prices and more information.
Dec.
2: The City of Charleston
Department of Recreation presents a Senior Holiday Gala featuring
music, food, and holiday fun. 1 Cooper St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $5. Call
724-7350 for information.
Dec.
2: The Lowcountry Senior
Center presents a "Breakfast with the Arts," featuring De Gullah
Singers with spirituals and storytelling. 865 Riverland Dr. 8:30 a.m.
$18. Call 762-9555 for information and reservations.
Dec.
2: The French Quarter Arts
Gallery Association hosts its Winter 2005 Charitable Art Walk
featuring nearly thirty galleries. A portion of the evening's sales will
go to Team in Training, an organization who raises money for the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society of America. 5-8 p.m. Free. Call 577-7100 or visit
www.FrenchQuarterArts.com for galleries and information.
Dec.
2-4, 9-11, 16-18: The City of
Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents the
Holiday Farmers Market
where you’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays
and fill the pantry with baked delights: natural wreaths, fresh greenery,
special breads, cookies and fresh vegetables. Find the best assortment of
art, crafts and holiday gift items to complete your shopping lists. Marion
Square, Corner of Calhoun and King Streets. Fridays and Sundays:
10:00am-5:00pm; Saturdays: 8:00am-5:00pm. Free. Call 724-7305 for more
information.
Dec.
3:
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural
Affairs presents the 19th Annual City of Charleston
Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony, featuring Mayor
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus lighting the magnificent 60-foot Tree
of Lights, the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree at Marion
Square. The Have Nots, Charleston Community Band, choral and dance groups
add to the jovial festivities. Marion Square, Corner of Calhoun and King
Streets. 5:00pm-7:00pm. Free. Call 724-7305 for more information.
Dec.
3:
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural
Affairs presents the 26th Annual
Holiday
Parade of Boats,
a Lowcountry tradition featuring a display of lighted and festive boats
proceeding from the Cooper River, through the Charleston Harbor and into
the Ashley River, culminating in a brilliant fireworks display over the
harbor. View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate your
own boat and join the parade. Parade begins along Mt. Pleasant at 5:00pm;
viewing from the peninsula at 6:30pm. Fireworks begin at approximately
6:45pm. Free. Call 724-7305 for
more information.
Dec.
3: The City of North
Charleston Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony features a
parade lead by Mayor Keith Summey, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, great food,
hayrides, and live entertainment for the whole family. Park Circle. 5:30
-9 p.m. Free. Call 745-1087 for information.
Dec.
3-31: The Garden Club of
Charleston uses the Joseph Manigault House to create original holiday
decorations featuring plants that were available in the first part of the
19th century. $9 Adults; $4 Children 3-12; Free Children under 3. Call
722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org for more information.
Dec.
4:
The Tri-County Fire Chiefs Association
presents the 25th Annual
Charleston
Christmas Parade,
featuring bands, floats, marchers and performers parading through downtown
Charleston. The parade
begins
at the intersection of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, proceeds down King
Street to Broad Street to Lockwood Blvd. 2:00pm-5:00pm. Free. Call
720-1981 for more information.
Dec. 4-23:
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents
Holiday
Entertainment and Visits with Santa Claus,
showcasing children’s choirs, church choirs, gospel, classical, folk,
jazz, storytelling and other forms of entertainment. Bring your Christmas
wish lists to the North Pole Mailbox and visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and
their Elf assistants in a festive red sleigh. Polaroid photos with Santa
Claus are $2. Marion Square, Corner of Calhoun and King Streets.
Mondays-Saturdays: 10:00am-7:00pm; Sundays: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Free. Call
724-7305 for more information.
Dec.
6: The James Island Recreation
Complex presents its Christmas Tree Lighting featuring school
choir, Santa, and holiday treats. 1088 Quail Dr. 5:30 p.m. Free. Call
720-3808 for information.
Dec.
8: The Lowcountry Senior
Center presents a Holiday Celebration with live musical
entertainment, dancing, wine and hors d'oeuvres. 865 Riverland Dr. 6
p.m. $20. Call 762-9555 for reservations.
Dec.
10: The Gibbes Museum presents
Community Day in partnership with SCE&G featuring holiday
activities like storytime with Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., docent led
tour at 11 a.m., and a choir performance at 2:30 p.m. Reduced admission
all day at $2. Visit www.gibbesmuseum.org for more information.
Dec.
10: The City of Charleston
Recreation Department presents "A Taste Of Recreation," featuring
crafts, games, music, food, and more. Orleans Woods Playground. Free.
Call 724-7332 for information.
Dec.
10-12: Twenty local artists
present "The Chase is On," a special exhibit and sale of original
works featuring furniture, lighting, textiles, jewelry, and fine art.
Dec. 10 from 12-8 p.m.; Dec. 11 from 10-7 p.m.; Dec. 12 from 12-8 p.m. with a reception from 5-8 p.m. Chase Furniture, 414 King St.
Free.
Dec.
15: Snow Fest features
games, food, winter fun including manmade snow. North Charleston
Wannamaker Park. Advanced tickets $10; On-site $12; Free for children 2
and under. Call 572-7275 for more information.
Dec.
21: The City of Charleston
Department of Recreation presents the Annual Hayride and Christmas
Party, caroling in the neighborhood. 1 Cooper St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free. Call 724-7350 for information.
Dec.
22: The City of Charleston
Department of Recreation offers "Kids
Holiday"
with Jump Castles, face painting, arts and
crafts, and holiday treats. Arthur Christopher City Gym. 10-1 p.m. Ages 3-10. Call 724-7336 for more information.
Dec.
29: The City of Charleston
Department of Recreation presents a Kwanzaa Celebration
featuring a community parade and feast. Begins at Mall Park. 2-5 p.m. Free. Call
724-7350 for information.
Dec.
31:
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural
Affairs presents Happy New Year
Charleston!, an alcohol-free
alternative to New Year’s Eve observances with the community and the arts.
Music, dance, theatre and children’s activities—entertainment for all
ages! Marion Square, Gaillard Auditorium, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church,
Citadel Square Baptist Church, Francis Marion Hotel and Embassy Suites
Hotel. 4:00pm-10:30pm. Free. Call 724-7305 for more information.
Ongoing: The Southern Arts
Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist
artists and arts organizations residing in communities devastated by
Hurricane Katrina. Donate at www.southarts.org or mail to Southern
Arts Federation, Emergency Relief Fund, 1800 Peachtree Street N.W., Suite
808, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Dance
Dec.
1-3, 15-17: Robert Ivey Ballet at the
College of Charleston presents "Peter and the Wolf" and "The Angel Tree."
Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Dec.
15&16 at 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at noon. $8. Call 556-1343 for
more information.
Dec.
9: Charleston Ballet Theatre
presents "The Nutcracker" as part of its School Matinee
performances. Performances are shortened to fit into the school day.
Gaillard Auditorium. 10 a.m. $7.50 per student. Teachers reserve
tickets by calling 723-7334.
Dec.
10-11: Charleston Ballet Theatre
presents "The Nutcracker" sponsored by First Federal. Gaillard
Auditorium. Dec. 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets
$22-40. Call 723-7334 or visit www.charlestonballet.org for more
information.
Music
Dec.
1: The Lowcountry Senior
Center presents "Art in the Afternoon," featuring a holiday concert
with the Chamber Music Society of Charleston. Sponsored by Roper St.
Francis Healthcare. 865 Riverland Dr. 2 p.m. Free. Call 762-9555 for
reservations.
Dec.
4: The Horton School of Music
at Charleston Southern University presents "Handel's Messiah" as
part of the Sunday Concert Series featuring the CSU Choral Ensemble and
guest chamber orchestra. Lightsey Chapel. 3 p.m.
Dec.
4: The Charleston Barbershop
Chorus presents the first
Charleston Christmas Community Sing.
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (corner of King and Vanderhorst St.) 5
p.m. Admission is one new toy for WCSC-TV's Debi's Kids Angel Tree. Call
557-0500 for information.
Dec.
5: The Department of Music in
the School of the Arts at the College of
Charleston presents "Candlelight at the College:
College of Charleston Concert Choir" as part of the Monday Night Concert Series. Cathedral of St. Luke and
St. Paul, 126 Coming St. 8 p.m.
$5; Free to CofC students with ID. Call 953-5927 for information.
Dec.
6: The Department of Music in
the School of the Arts at the College of
Charleston and the Charleston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present
"Christmas Around the World" as part of the St. Luke's Recital
Series. Featuring Allyson Carrington, harp and Ken Carrington, flute.
St. Luke's Chapel. 12:15 p.m. Free. Call 792-6775 for more information.
Dec.
6, 7, 9: The Charleston Symphony
Orchestra with resident conductor, Scott Terrell, performs Handel's
Messiah, featuring four guest soloists and the CSO Chorus. Dec. 6 at
Christ Our King Church, 1122 Russell Dr.; Dec. 7 at Holy Spirit Catholic
Church, 2545 Bohicket Dr.; Dec. 9 at St. Theresa Little Flower Catholic
Church, 11001 Dorchester Rd. 7:30 p.m. $10 at St. Theresa, donations
accepted at other events. Tickets available through Ticketmaster at the
Gaillard, Publix, or by calling 554-6060.
Dec.
7: The Lowcountry Senior
Center presents a holiday concert with the Lowcountry Senior Center
Chorus. Sponsored by Piggly Wiggly. 865 Riverland Dr. 4 p.m. Call
762-9555 for reservations.
Dec.
8-10: The Department of Music
in the School of the Arts at the College of
Charleston presents "A Yuletide Madrigal Feast" featuring the Charleston
Madrigal Singers and a Renaissance Feast. Alumni Hall, Randolph Hall.
7 p.m. $50. Advanced tickets only.
Call 953-6306 for reservations.
Dec.
11: The Charleston Men's Chorus
presents Christmas at the Sottile featuring Christmas carols and
sacred music for the holidays. 44 George St. 3 p.m. Adults $15;
Students and Seniors $10; Children 6 and under free. Tickets available at
Millenium Music Stores. Call 720-8505 or visit www.cmchorus.com
for more information.
Dec.
18:
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural
Affairs presents the Charleston Community Band
Christmas Concert, where the sounds of the
season come to beautifully decorated Marion Square. Blankets and lawn
chairs are welcome. Marion Square,
Corner of Calhoun and King Streets. 3:00pm-4:30pm. Free. Call 724-7305
for more information.
Theater
Through Dec. 10: PURE Theatre presents "Reckless," a story of self-discovery by
Craig Lucas. Directed by Greg Tavares.
701 E. Bay Street. Fri-Sat. 8 p.m. For
more information and to reserve tickets visit www.puretheatre.org
or call 723-4444.
Dec.
1-18: The Footlight Players
Theatre presents “Nuncrackers: the Nunsense Christmas Musical" by
Dan Goggin and directed by Robert Ivey. 20 Queen St. Dec. 1-3, 8-10,
15-17 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.; Dec. 11
& 18 at 3 p.m. Season tickets available. Call 722-4487 or visit
www.footlightplayers.net.
Dec.
1-18: The Charleston Stage
Company presents "A Christmas Carol." Dock Street Theatre.
Director's Circle Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 2, 3 7-10, 15-17 at 8:15 p.m.;
Dec. 4, 11, 18 at 3 p.m. Call 577-5967 or visit
www.charlestonstage.com.
Dec.
2-17: The Village Repertory
Company presents "Dicken's Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two
Act," a comic look at Dicken's classic Christmas tale. Directed by
Keely Enright. 730 Coleman Blvd. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 p.m.; Dec.
11 at 3 p.m. $18 Adults; $16.50 Students and Seniors; $12 Children under
12. Call 856-1579 for more information.
Dec.
5: The College of Charleston
Department of Theatre and the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art present
"Playwrights Tonight!" featuring original works by CofC students.
Halsey Gallery, Simons Center for the Arts, 54
St. Philip Street. 7 p.m. Free.
Dec.
5-10: The Lee A. Barrett
Children's Theater presents "Alice
in Wonderland." Visit
www.flowertownplayers.org for more information.
Dec.
9-17: The Charleston Stage
Company presents "Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Dock Street
Theatre. Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 at 6 p.m. Call 577-5967 or visit
www.charlestonstage.com.
Dec.
13: The Lowcountry Senior
Center's Act Out Club presents a live performance featuring a
comedy, short play, and short scenes. 865 Riverland Dr. Nonmembers $1;
Members free. 3-3:45 p.m. Call 762-9555 for information.
Lectures, Readings, Etc.
Dec.
2: The Gibbes Museum of Art
presents Friday Feast: Art for Lunch featuring a discussion of "A
Hard Day's Work" with Citadel history professor, Keith Knapp. Presented
in partnership with Bishop Gadsden. 135 Meeting St. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Free with admission to museum. Visit www.gibbesmuseum.org for
more information.
Dec.
4: The Preservation Society
hosts a meeting with guest speakers, Harriott Cheves Leland and Susan
Baldwin Bates, coeditors of The Proprietary Records of
South Carolina 1675-1695.
The Snee Farm House, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site on Long Point
Rd. 4 p.m. Free. Call 884-4265 for more information.
Dec.
9: The Poetry Society of South
Carolina presents its Holiday Party for members and guests. Second
Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St. 7 p.m. Call 849-1855 for more
information.
Dec.
13: The Lowcountry Senior
Center presents its book club in partnership with the James
Island branch of the Charleston County Public Library. 2 p.m. Free.
Call 792-9555 for information.
Dec.
19: The Charleston County Public
Library Main Branch offers a lecture and book signing with Richard
Dwight Porcher and Sarah Fick, authors of The Story of Sea Island
Cotton. Books available. 68 Calhoun St. 7 p.m. Free. Call
805-6801 or visit www.ccpl.org for more information.
Ongoing: The Charleston
County Public Libraries offers book clubs, lectures and book
signings. Visit www.ccpl.org or call your local library for more
information.
Tours
Through Dec. 4: The Gibbes
Museum of Art presents a Garden and Art Tour on Daniel Island
featuring artists, Eva Carter, Linda Fantuzzo, Rhett Thurman, Jill Hooper,
Mary Edna Fraser, Julia Cart and Mary Jackson. For more information and
tickets call 971-3531.
Through Dec. 31: The SC Aquarium, Tour Charleston, and Just Fresh offer a special
tour package for the holidays. Featuring a walking tour of the
decorated historic city, then lunch at Just Fresh on Fountain Walk,
concluding with a tour of the Aquarium. Call Tour Charleston at 723-1670
for more information.
Through Dec. 31: The Charleston Museum and
Carolina FoodPros offer a special tour package featuring a guided
tour with Amanda Dew Manning of the Museum's Bountiful Coast exhibit and a
culinary walking excursion through historic downtown Charleston. 2-5
p.m. $45. Reservations required. Tickets available at the Charleston
Visitors Center, 375 Meeting St. or by calling 723-3366.
Dec.
3: The Women's Council of the
Carolina Arts Association presents the 14th Annual
Holiday Tour of Houses and Gardens
highlighting select properties in
historic Charleston. 1-4 p.m. $40. Call 722-2706 ext. 39 or visit
www.gibbesmuseum.org for more information.
Tuesdays & Saturdays: The
Gibbes Museum of Art offers a docent-led overview of the museum.
135 Meeting St. just north of Queen. 2:30 p.m. Free with regular
admission of $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, military and students
and $3 for children ages 6-18. Call 722-2706 and visit
www.gibbesmuseum.org.
Ongoing: The Charleston Museum
invites children to participate in Kid Tours, an opportunity to see
the museum collections up close. Children also take part in fun
activities and craft projects. 360 Meeting Street. 3:30 p.m. Members
free; Non-Member Adults $10; Non-Member Children $4; Children under 3 are
free. Call 722-2996 ext. 236 for more information.
Ongoing: The College of
Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
offers tours of the building and museum galleries.
125 Bull St. Noon-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.
Group tours by appointment only. Call 953-7609 and visit www.cofc.edu/avery.
Classes, Demonstrations &
Workshops
Dec.
3-4: Sheri Grace Productions
offers a weekend adult acting workshop. Trudy's Dance Studio, 830
Folly Rd. Dec. 3 at 12-7 p.m.; Dec. 4 from 1-6 p.m. $50 ($25 deposit due Nov.29). Call 557-1163 to reserve a place.
Dec.
7: The Lowcountry Senior
Center offers Poetry Hour, an informal opportunity to learn, write
and share poetry. 865 Riverland Dr. 1-3 p.m. Members free; Non-Members
$2. Register by Dec. 5.
Call
762-9555 for information.
Dec.
10 & 17: The Old Santee Canal Park offers an opportunity to create some
unique holiday decorations using natural materials found around the park.
Interpretive Center, 900 Stony Landing Rd., Moncks Corner.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 ($8 with OSC pass).
Registration required. Call 899-5200 or visit
www.oldsanteecanalpark.org.
Dec.
10: Tiedemann Park offers
Kids Holiday Nature Crafts, a chance for children to help deck the
halls using nature's holiday décor. 38 Elizabeth St. 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Free. Call 965-4002 for information.
Dec.
12: The Lowcountry Senior Center
offers the Act Out Club, the fun-filled drama club taught by the
Actor's Theatre of South Carolina. 865 Riverland Dr. 1:20-3 p.m.
Members free; Non-Members $10. For information call 792-9555.
Ongoing Mondays: The City of Charleston James
Island Recreation Complex offers Dance Classes in tap, jazz, and
ballet. Instructor Barrie Roland. Call 720-3808 for more information.
1088 Quail Dr. Ages 3-5. $60 per six-week session.
Ongoing Tuesdays: The Southern Harmony Chorus invites ladies who like to sing to
join. The chorus sings at area retirement homes and other venues and
offers lessons to its members. For more information call 817-0598.
Ongoing Tuesdays: The Lowcountry Senior Center's
Top of the Hill Chorus meets weekly. Members only. 865 Riverland Dr.
1 p.m. Call 762-9555.
Ongoing Fridays: The Lowcountry Senior Center's
Olde Pipes Consort recorder class with Hillyer Rudisill meets
weekly. 865 Riverland Dr. 2 p.m. Free. Call 762-9555.
Ongoing: The Charleston Art
Gallery and Portrait Studio offers Portrait Classes with
accomplished local artist Cecile Langham Cothran. Classes are limited to
10 people. 10 North Atlantic Wharf. Call 724-3424 or email info@CecileLanghamCothran.com
for more information.
Ongoing: The McClellanville
Arts Council offers various arts classes for all ages. Call 887-3157
for more information.
Ongoing: The Musikgarten
Family Music for babies and toddlers (up to 3 years old). Hungry Monk
Music Studio, 1-C Daniel St. For more information call Suzanne Atwood at
532-8759.
Ongoing: The Charleston
Academy of Music offers conservatory style training with weekly
private lessons, performance classes, and performance in recitals. For
more information call 746-9823 or visit www.charlestonmusic.org.
Ongoing: The Charleston County Public Libraries
offer a variety of classes and workshops. Visit www.ccpl.org or
call your local library for more information.
Ongoing: The McClellanville Arts Council
offers classes and workshops in the visual arts. Call 887-3157 or visit
www.mcclellancilleartcouncil.com.
Ongoing: Adele's Pottery Studio and Gallery offers pottery classes for children (8-18).
1659 Middle Street, Sullivan's
Island. Sept. - May. Call
883-9545 for more information.
Ongoing: Art and Soul Center for Creative Development
offers art lessons for all ages, art therapy and free art services to
non-profit community organizations in need. 815 Savannah Hwy. (US Hwy. 17
S) across from Gerald's Tires & Brakes. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. or by
appointment. Call 573-0023.
Ongoing: The Center for Photography
offers classes and workshops in film and
digital photography at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
Alterman Studios, 654D King St. Call 577-0647 or visit
www.center4photography.com for complete listings.
Ongoing: The Charleston
Museum Education Department presents After School Classes, Toddler
Days, Kids Tours, Second Saturday activities. 360 Meeting St. at John St.
across from the Visitors' Center. Pre-registration required. Call 722-2996
or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org.
Ongoing: The fall line up of
classes for children and adults at Creative Spark Center for the Arts
includes music, art and clay, dance, drama, and preschool education.
Highlights include beginning music classes for children as young as
babies, beginning music lessons and art and crafts for all ages as well as
ballroom, bellydancing and creative movement dance classes for adults. A
performance calendar includes programs from around the world that will be
presented at Creative Spark or that can travel to schools. 757 Long Point
Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Call 881-3780 or visit www.creativespark.org for
details.
Ongoing: The Have Nots! Comedy Improv
offer improv classes. Call 853-6687 and visit www.thehavenots.com.
Ongoing: The Mt. Pleasant
Recreation Department's Fine Arts Program offers classes throughout
the year
in art, dance, music and theater. Call 849-2061 and visit
www.townofmountpleasant.com.
Ongoing: The North
Charleston Cultural Arts Program offers classes and workshops in
visual arts, photography, crafts, music, dance, theater and more for
youths and adults at the city's new multi-disciplinary Cultural Arts
Center adjacent to Sterett Hall on the Old Charleston Naval Base. For
schedule call 745-1087 or visit www.northcharleston.org
Ongoing: The Studio Art Center
offers private lessons at students' convenience in drawing, painting,
printmaking, photography, sculpture, art history and more. Call Susan
White at 723-1253 or visit www.thestudioartcenter.com.
Ongoing: The Charleston Ballet Theatre
offers classes in Kinderdance, PreBallet, Ballet, Tap and Jazz for ages
3-Adult. Call 723-7334 (Downtown) or 849-7814 (Mount Pleasant) for more
information.
Calls for
Submissions/Auditions
Through Dec. 19: The City of Charleston Playground and Recreation Department presents
the Giant Christmas Card Contest with winning artwork going to the
Foster Nursing Home. All entries must be received in the Hampton Park
Office by 5 p.m. Call 724-7332 for information.
Through Jan. 16: The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is currently accepting
applications and proposals from performing artists for the 2006 North
Charleston Arts Festival. Visit www.northcharleston.org or
call 745-1087 for applications.
Through April 15: The Piccolo Spoleto Fiction Open is accepting original,
unpublished works for submissions in the 2006 festival. The theme is
sight, seeing, hallucinations, and premonitions. 1100 word limit. Call
724-7305 for details on how to submit .
Ongoing: The City of Charleston
Office of Cultural Affairs and the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts
Program, in a cooperative effort, are administrating the South Carolina
Arts Commission's Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grants Program for
Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. The panel meets on a
quarterly basis to review applications and award grants (up to $1,000) for
art projects in the tri-county area. Call 724-7305 or 745-1087 for an
application and visit www.charlestoncity.info.
Ongoing: The City of North
Charleston Cultural Arts Department seeks proposals from teachers and
instructors interested in offering classes and workshops in visual arts,
photography, crafts, music, dance, theater and more for children youths
and adults. Visit www.northcharleston.org or call 745-1087.
Ongoing: The Rhodes Art
Center, part of the North Charleston Civic Center Complex currently
has studio space available. Noisette. Call 745-1087 or visit
www.northcharleston.org for information.
Ongoing: The Charleston
Children's Chorus, a select treble voice ensemble for girls and boys
ages
3-10 is
currently holding auditions for the 2005-2006 season. Call 532-8759 for
more information.
Ongoing: The Summerville
Community Orchestra is looking for musicians. Visit http://orchestra.summerville.com
for a complete listing of availabilities and rehearsal times.
Visual Arts & Other Exhibitions
Through Dec. : The North
Charleston City Gallery presents photographer, Christie Chaplin and
2005/2006 Artist in Residence, Cecilie Broome. Opening reception
with both artists on Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m. Charleston Area Convention
Center. Call 745-1087 for information.
Through Dec.: The Sea Gull
Gallery presents works by Sandra Booker, a Charleston artist known
for her richly colored oil paintings of the Lowcountry. 224 East Coleman
Blvd. M-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 884-7888 or visit
www.seagullgallery.com for more information.
Through Dec.: The Sylvan Gallery
presents "Small Works," a show including oils and sculptures by
many of the gallery's artists, such as, Rhett Thurman, Nancy Bush, Joan
Potter, William Berra, Ted Ellis, Malcolm Hughes, and Glenna Goodacre.
171 King St. Call 722-2172 or visit www.thesylvangallery.com for more
information.
Through Dec.: Ann Long Fine Art
Gallery presents recent works by contemporary realists, Kamille Corry
and Jill Hooper. Preview Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. Art Walk Dec. 2
from 5-8 p.m. 177 King St. Call 577-0447 or visit
www.annlongfineart.com.
Through Dec.: Ann Long Fine Art
MODERN celebrates its opening with the works of German expressionist,
Otto Neumann. Opening reception Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery
Director Polly de Francs will be on hand to discuss the life and work of
the artist. 12 State St. Call 577-0447 or visit
www.annlongfineart.com.
Through Dec.: Charleston Crafts
Gallery presents "Lowcountry Christmas," an exhibit featuring work
in fiber, jewelry, clay, wood, basketry, glass, metal, paper, and
photography. 87 Hasell Street. Call 723-2938 or visit
www.charlestoncrafts.org for more information.
Through Dec. 2: The City
Gallery at the Dock Street Theatre presents an exhibit of mixed media by
Mount Pleasant artist, Gena Grant, entitled "Constructions."
Opening reception Nov. 4 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 133 Church Street. M-F 9
a.m.-5 p.m. and during theatre performances. Call 724-7305 for more
information.
Through Dec 2: Artists Peter
Pettegrew of Florida and Virginia (V) Vaughan of Texas open "Plein Air
Duo" at the Richard James Galleries. The public is invited to the
Friday, Nov. 4th Opening from 5-9 p.m. 231 King St. For more information
call 577-9122, visit www.richardjamesgalleries.com or e-mail rjg@richardjamesgalleries.com.
Through Dec. 3: The Dog Art
Dealer presents "Pastels: A Classic Medium Revisited," an exhibit
of Barrie Barnett's luminous pastel works. 4 North Atlantic Wharf.
T-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 577-5500 or visit www.dogartdealer.com
Through Dec.4: The Eva Carter
Gallery presents the abstract works of Brian Rutenberg, Michael Tyzack,
William Halsey, Corrie McCallum, Gene Speer, and Eva Carter.
Reception Nov. 4 from 5-8p.m. 132 E. Bay St. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 722-0506 or visit www.evacartergallery.com for more
information.
Through Dec. 10: The Halsey Gallery at the College of Charleston presents
"Cooperation of Pleasures: The Paintings of Julie Evans and Barbara
Takenaga" curated by Brian Rutenberg. Simons Center for the Arts, 54
St. Philip Street. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Free. Call 953-5680 or
visit www.halsey.cofc.edu for more information.
Through Dec. 31: Due to overwhelming response, The Charleston Museum is pleased to
announce the extension of "The Bountiful Coast: Foodways of the South
Carolina Lowcountry" which explores the foodways and dining customs of
the 18th and 19th centuries. 360 Meeting St. at John across from the
Visitors' Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. $10 for
adults, $4 for children. Call 722-2996 and visit
www.charlestonmuseum.org.
Through Dec. 31: The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department presents "A Passion
For Pastels" featuring the works of Anne Von Kolnitz. Charleston Area
Convention Center. Mon.-Sat. 10-4:30. Free. Call 745-1087 for more
information.
Through Dec. 31: The Karpeles Manuscript Museum presents "Women in Aviation"
featuring topics like Amelia Earhart, Bobbi Trout, Jeana Yeager, Louise
Thaden, Clara Adams and more. 68 Spring St. at Coming St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tues.-Sat. Closed holidays. Free. Call 853-4651.
Through Dec. 31: The Karpeles Manuscript Museum presents the paintings of Kip
McCullough. Reception Oct. 29 1-4 p.m. 68 Spring St. at Coming St.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Closed holidays. Free. Call 853-4651.
Through Jan. 31: Lana Restaurant will have new watercolors by Frank Peabody
III.
Through Feb. 26: The Charleston Museum offers an original exhibition on the impact of
the war on the South Carolina Lowcountry entitled "Everybody Did
Something: Charleston Remembers World War II." 360 Meeting Street.
M-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m. Adults $10; Children $4. Call
722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org.
Dec.
2: Cone 10 Studios (formerly
ClayWorks Studio) presents a kiln opening and artist reception. 285
Meeting St. 5-8 p.m. Call 853-3345 for more information.
Dec.
2: The Waterfront Gallery
features "The Wild West," works by Bob Graham, as part of the
French Quarter Art Walk. 215 East Bay Street. 5-8 p.m. Free. Call
722-1155 or visit www.waterfrontgallery.com for information.
Dec.
2-3: Nina Liu and Friend
presents "Small Works" featuring works in bronze, porcelain, paper,
oil, collage, glass, and other media. Reception Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m. 24
State St. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Call 722-2724 for
more information.
Dec.
2-3: Charleston Art Gallery
and Portraits presents an exhibition of three layer fabric art
featuring original designs as well as variations on traditional designs.
Informational presentations with Sandy Boyd of the Cobblestone Quilters
Guild. 10 North Atlantic Wharf. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. Dec. 2; Dec. 3 from
11 a.m.-Sundown. Call 724-3424 or visit www.charlestonartgallery.com.
Dec.
2-10: Spencer Gallery I presents
"Sunshine and Flowers" featuring new paintings by Audrey Dillard.
Spencer Gallery II presents "Impressions" featuring new paintings
by Claudette Bell. Opening reception Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m. 55 and 57
Broad St. M-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call 722-6854 or visit
www.spencerartgallery.com for more information.
Dec.
2-30: The Saul Alexander Gallery
presents "Viewpoints: An Inner City Photo Project" featuring the
photography of mothers and children living in the Meeting St. Manor
Housing Project and those in the Crisis Ministries Shelter. Main Library,
69 Calhoun St. Call 805-6930.
Dec.
2-Jan. 7: The Ella Walton
Richardson Gallery presents "Historic Elegance-Modern Beauty: An
Introduction to the work of Lindsay Goodwin." Reception Dec. 2 from
5-8 p.m. Visit www.ellarichardson.com for more information.
Dec.
2-Jan. 29: The Coastal
Community Foundation presents "Wild Things and Wonder," an
invitational exhibit of works by Honor Marks and Daryl MacInnes, at the
City Gallery at Waterfront Park. Opening reception Dec. 2 from 5:30-8
p.m. 34 Prioleau St. T-F from 11a.m.-6p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free.
For more information please contact
the gallery at 958-6484 or e-mail citygallery@ci.charleston.sc.us.
Dec.
7-Jan. 2: The City Gallery
at the Dock Street Theatre presents "Visceral," acrylic and
charcoal works by Charleston artist, Michael Gibson. Opening reception
Dec. 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 133 Church Street. M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and
during theatre performances. Call 724-7305 for more information.
Dec.
13: The Charleston Artist Guild
presents the "Holiday Party and Juried Art Show." Gaillard
Auditorium. 6:30 p.m. Call 722-2454 or visit
www.charlestonartistguild.com for information.
Dec.
16-23: Spencer Gallery I
presents "All About Town" featuring new paintings by Deborah
Palmer. Spencer Gallery II presents "Studies in Sunlight"
featuring new paintings by Rick Reinert. Opening reception Dec. 16 from
5-8 p.m. 55 and 57 Broad St. M-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call 722-6854 or
visit www.spencerartgallery.com for more information.
Ongoing: The Corrigan Gallery
features contemporary artwork in various mediums from artists, Beverly
Derrick, Kristi Ryba, Lolly Koon, Kevin Parent, Karin Olah, Sue Simons
Wallace, and Lese Corrigan. 62 Queen St. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call
722-9868 or visit www.lesecorrigan.com.
Ongoing: The Margaret
Petterson Gallery features watercolors, mixed media monotypes, and
lush oil paintings by Margaret Petterson and pottery by Jo Jeffers.
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. 125 Church Street. Call
722-8094 or visit www.margaretpetterson.com for more information.
Ongoing: Sylvan Gallery
features nationally and internationally known artists who create
representational works for the 21st Century. 171 King Street. For more
information call 722-2172 or visit the website at
www.thesylvangallery.com.
Ongoing: The Elizabeth
Carlton Studio features pottery decorated in vibrant colors and
playful patterns. Corner of St. Philip and Wentworth. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Visit www.elizabethcarlton.com or call 853-2421.
Ongoing: The Addison Hatfield
Gallery features original copper plate etchings and giclee prints by
Stephen Scott Young; original oils by Susan Romaine, Sheila McCoy
Hamilton, Martha Thomas and Stew Birbrower; limited edition sculpture by
Fredrick E. Hart and Alyse Lucus Corcoran; black and white photography by
Robin Smith; original paintings and giclee prints by Aldo Loungo and
Martha Elizabeth Ferguson, and etchings by Gabor Koranyi. 38 Queen St. 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1-4 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 577-7710 and visit
www.addisonhatfield.com.
Ongoing: The Ann Long Fine Art Gallery
features Classical Realism by contemporary artists trained in the
techniques of the Old Masters. Ben Long, Jill Hooper, Daniel Graves and
teachers from Florence Academy are some of the artists represented. Also
represented are the monotypes from the estate of German Modernist, Otto
Neuman. 177 King Street. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by appt.
577.0447 or www.annlongfineart.com.
Ongoing: The Spencer Art Galleries I, II & III
features carefully selected new works of contemporary fine paintings,
prints, sculptures and photography by Catherine Brandt-Spencer, Jerry
Spencer and more than 35 guest artists. 55 and 57 Broad St. between Church
and Meeting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.
Ongoing: Horton Hayes Fine Art
presents "The Color and Light of the Lowcountry," featuring marshscapes
and the people of the Lowcountry harvesting the marsh's bounty, as well as
the works of Mark Horton. 30 State Street. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
and Sun., 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Visit www.hortonhayes.com.
Ongoing: Charleston Art Gallery & Portrait Studio
presents original artwork in various styles and media by resident artists
Sandra Booker, Ray Hatfield, T. M. Tremaine, Kelly Green, Janet Onofrey,
Young Kim, Beverly Brunswig, Peggy Bischoff, Peter Scala and Joanne
Florencio and features the working studio of oil portraitist Cecile
Langham Cothran. 10 N. Atlantic Wf. between East Bay St. and Waterfront
Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Free. Call 724-3424 and visit
www.charlestonartgallery.com.
Ongoing: Crazy Horse Art Studio
is now open at 79-B Wentworth St. between King and St. Philip featuring
the work of E. C. Bell. 6 a.m.-midnight daily or by appointment. Free.
Call 819-1406 or814-9184.
Ongoing: Creative Spark Center for the Arts' Children's Art Gallery
is open daily during center hours. 757 Long Point Rd., Bldg. 2, Mount
Pleasant. Free. Call 881-3780 and visit
www.creativespark.org.
Ongoing: Dog Art Dealer
features pet portraits, dog paintings and prints by
Marty Whaley Adams, Lese Corrigan, Joyce
Hall, Delaney McDonough, Faith Cameron Semmes and Nancy Pellatt, David
Terry, Robert Christie, and sculptor Trophy Frederick, and internationally
known artists: Barrie Barnett, Constance Coleman, Roger Henry, Rachelle
Oatman and Robert Zakanitch. 4 N.
Atlantic Warf, Suite 100, across for the City Gallery. Tues-Sat. 11 a.m. –
5 p.m. Call 577-5500 and visit www.dogartdealer.com.
Ongoing: The Gaye Sanders Fisher Gallery
presents Ms. Fisher's florals, marshscapes and scenes of Lowcountry life
in watercolor and oil in a charming courtyard and 18th-century home. 124
Church St. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Sun. 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Call
958-0010.
Ongoing: The Karpeles Manuscript Museum
presents historically important documents from its permanent Charleston
collection. 68 Spring St. at Coming St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Closed
holidays. Free. Call 853-4651.
Ongoing: Adele's Pottery Studio and Gallery
features original wheelthrown and handbuilt clayworks by Adele Deas
Tobin. 1659 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island. 883-9545.
Ongoing: Umbedingt Gallery
features the works of Austin Neal Center and JJ and Darlene Dinsmore. 511
1/2 King Street. M-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Free. Call 937-4989 for more
information.
Ongoing: The Zambezi Sun Inc., D.B.A. Utonga Gallery
presents Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture by celebrated Shona sculptors
including Dominic Benhura, Colleen Madamombe, Bernard Matemara, Lazarus
Takawira, Fanizani Akuda and many others. 113 Pitt St. in the Old Village,
Mt. Pleasant. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Free.
Call 216-7686 and visit www.zambezisun.com.
Ongoing: Ship Shapes Maritime Museum Art Gallery
features maritime paintings by members of the American Association of
Marine Artists, miniature paintings of Charleston harbor scenes, and rare
collections of nautical artifacts and museum quality models. 56 ½ Queen
St. Tues.-Sat. 11a.m. - 5p.m. Call 324-8792 or 324-0900.
Ongoing: Sculpture in the South
invites visitors to experience Summerville's permanent outdoor sculpture
collection. The collection features 16 works created by artists Kim
Shaklee, W. Stanley Proctor, Diane D. Mason, Bobbe Gentry, and Robert
Allison. Recent acquisitions are "Heron and the Sun" by Darrell Davis and
"Boy of Peace" by Gary Lee Price. Most works can be seen in Azalea Park,
open to the public daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Corner of S. Main St. and W.
5th South St. Free. Call 851-7800 or view a map at
www.sculptureinthesouth.com
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting St. just north of Queen
features numerous exhibits throughout the year. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5
p.m., and Sun., 1-5 p.m. $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, military
and students and $4 for children ages 6-18 with members and children under
6 free. Call 722-2706 and visit
www.gibbesmuseum.org.
Current Exhibits:
Through Dec. 4: “Passion for Drawing: Poussin to Cezanne Works from the
Prat Collection” features the
evolution of French drawing from the seventeenth to the twentieth
century. This will be the last chance to see these pieces before the
exhibit returns to France. Curated by Dr. Pierre Rosenberg, former
director of the Louvre and organized and circulated by Art Services
International. Rotunda Galleries.
Through Dec. 4: "Carolina In Focus: Photographs from the Craft Collection"
features 28 photographs offering a look at South Carolina's past in the
context of contemporary issues and viewpoints. Charleston Renaissance
Gallery.
Through Jan. 29: “A Hard Day's Work”
examines traditional jobs of men and women in rural Japan as depicted by
master artists of Japan's Edo Period (1615-1868). Japanese Print Gallery.
Dec.
16- May 7: "Leaving the Lowcountry: Charleston Renaissance Artists on the
Road" featuring the exotic
locations some local artists traveled to during the period between WWI and
WWII known as the Charleston Renaissance. Charleston Renaissance Gallery.
Dec.
23- Feb. 26: "Ernest Hemmingway and Walker Evans: Three Weeks in Cuba,
1933," a pairing of Evans'
photographs with newly discovered letters and personal items of
Hemmingway. Main Gallery, North Rotunda, South Rotunda, Rotunda.
Ongoing: Elizabeth Wallace
Miniature Rooms Collection featuring intricate miniature spaces
showcasing detailed interiors from notable historic interiors. Carl
Tunick Gallery.
Ongoing: Art in the South:
The Charleston Perspective
showcases the history of art in
the Lowcountry from 1670 to the present. North, Transept, Promenade, and
Smith Galleries.
Ongoing: Miniature Portrait Collection Survey
features works by English, French and American artists representative of
Charleston's miniature tradition
from 1730 through the early 20th century. Miniature Portrait Gallery.
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Arts in
Charleston is a monthly calendar of cultural events in the Charleston area
compiled by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and
published as a public service by The Post and Courier. Deadline for
submissions is noon the 15th of each month. For more information about the
calendar and including upcoming events in future issues, please call the
Office of Cultural Affairs at 724-7305, e-mail event listing to AdelsbachE@ci.charleston.sc.us,
fax the event listing to 724-7173 or 720-3967 or write:
Arts in Charleston
Calendar
City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs
133 Church Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Arts in Charleston
Calendar
Compiler: Joanna Haughey
Editors: Erika
Adelsbach, Jen Guerette, Laura Amerson and Ellen Dressler Moryl |
