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As Mayor of the City of North Charleston, I am excited to welcome
you to the 34th Annual North Charleston Arts Fest. From humble
beginnings as a half-day community celebration at Park Circle, the
event has matured into one of the most comprehensive arts
festivals in South Carolina featuring nine full days of free and
ticketed programming throughout the City. We look forward to this
event each year as it allows both residents and visitors access to
the talents of local, regional, and national artists in the areas of
performing, visual, media, and literary arts.
The variety of festival offerings and the inclusiveness of the event
have become a point of pride for the City of North Charleston. It is
a time of year when we are joined by thousands from throughout
the Southeast to become exposed, engaged, and inspired by the
arts. I encourage you, your friends, and family to take advantage
of the many fantastic performances, exhibits, and activities taking
place April 29-May 7. There’s truly something for everyone.
Sincerely,
R. Keith Summey
Mayor
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Premiere Weekend Overview
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Premiere Weekend Site Map
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Premiere Weekend Performance Schedule
Saturday, April 30th4-5
Premiere Weekend Performance Schedule
Sunday, May 1st6
Events by Day
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Visual Art Exhibitions
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Public Art Installations
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Event Venue Map & Addresses
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Interact! (Social Media Info & Contest Rules) 32
The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is the recipient of the
2000 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award for the Arts and receives support from the
National Endowment for the Arts, SC Arts Commission, and the corporate community.
PREMIERE WEEKEND
Charleston Area Convention Center Complex
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
Saturday, April 30 • 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, May 1 • 1:00pm-5:00pm
FREE PARKING and FREE ADMISSION
PREMIERE WEEKEND STAGE DESCRIPTIONS
Exhibit Hall C Stages 1 & 2 • Variety & Cultural Heritage
Enjoy a mesmerizing array of performances in dance and music highlighting
contemporary, classical, and cultural heritage. (Note: These stages combine
performances that were previously featured on the Performing Arts Center and
Performing Arts Center Lobby stages.)
Courtyard Stage • Band Showcase
Listen to some great bands perform a variety of music genres, such as Americana,
Blues, Cuban Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, and Rock. The festival's food courtyard offers a variety of menu items along with tables, chairs, and umbrellas that provide
a wonderful outdoor setting to enjoy the music with your meal.
Exhibit Hall Lobby Stage • Youth Entertainment
Look for magicians, storytellers, puppet shows, music for kids, and variety acts like
daring jugglers that will inspire, amuse, and amaze the young and young at heart.
Roving Entertainers
From mimes to magicians, roving entertainers can be found throughout the
Complex interacting with Premiere Weekend patrons of all ages.
OTHER PREMIERE WEEKEND ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Art and Craft Vendors
More than 50 fine artists, fine craft artisans, and art and craft guilds will have items
on display and available for sale. Save your Mother’s Day shopping for this weekend
and find the perfect gift! The selection is vast and full of variety. Costs vary by item
and vendor.
Village Antiques & Collectibles Show
This show and sale features numerous vendors offering home decor, fine antiques,
furniture, collectibles, antique guns, art, jewelry, rugs, crafts, vintage toys & games,
silver, pottery, china, salvage items, outdoor decor, vintage instruments, and more.
Operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day.
Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show
The Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society’s annual show and sale, Art by Nature,
features numerous vendors offering a variety of beads, gemstones, gemstone
jewelry, custom-designed jewelry, and collector minerals & fossils. Other offerings
include Lapidary demonstrations and a fossil dig. Operating hours are
10:00am-5:00pm each day.
Creation Stations & Box City
The Premiere Weekend offers many opportunities for children to be creative!
Creation Station projects, led by local artists, include origami, paper crowns, African
masks, jewelry making, batik, and more. Box City, facilitated by area professionals
and city planners, is a favorite for children to test out their architectural dreams
while building a small city.
Food Vendors
The food courtyard, located in the outdoor area between the North Charleston
Coliseum and the Charleston Area Convention Center, provides Premiere Weekend
patrons a variety of delicious menu selections to enjoy lunch or a snack. Tables,
chairs, and umbrellas provided. Costs vary by item and vendor.
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PREMIERE WEEKEND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 30 • 10:00am-4:00pm
Exhibit Hall C Stages 1 & 2 • VARIETY & CULTURAL HERITAGE
10:00am
Charleston Scottish Country Dancers – social dances of
Scotland, including jigs, reels and strathspeys
10:30am Hiyas-Min Philippine Cultural Society of Charleston
folk dances of the Philippines
11:00am
The Joe Clarke Big Band presents melodies from the Big Band era and beyond in Swingin’ Sinatra
Noon
Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
presents belly dances from around the world in
Femme Fatales Raqs-The Powerful Women of Dance
1:00pm
Porto Seguro – a laid-back, soulful mix of choro, bossa nova, and samba music from the roots of Brazilian jazz
2:00pm
India Association of Greater Charleston
folk, classical, and Bollywood dances of India
2:30pm
Charleston Co. School of the Arts Dance Majors
contemporary dance program featuring There’s Still Hope,
a moving piece by Chicago-based choreographer
Brian McGinnis
3:00pm
Charleston Co. School of the Arts Sinfonietta
high caliber chamber orchestra featuring 25 students under the direction of Dr. Christopher Selby
Courtyard Stage • BAND SHOWCASE
10:00am
Zack Joseph & The Society – original Americana/folk/rock & roll from Nashville, TN
11:15am
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues – nationally &
internationally touring blues band featuring legendary
bassist and former Muddy Waters band member, Mac Arnold
12:30pm
Cranford Hollow – Hilton Head Island quartet offering up a blended mix of southern rock, Appalachian fiddle music, and American rock & roll
1:45pm
Rendezvous & the Hookups – Blues and R&B 6-piece,
recently competed at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN
3:00pm
ReggaeInfinity – authentic, original Roots Reggae
spreading a message of equality, brotherhood, and
universal love
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Exhibit Hall Lobby Stage • YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT
10:00am
Red Herring Puppets presents Little One-Inch, an
enchanting coming-of-age folktale from Japan
11:15am
Veronica Gaillard – stories highlighting Gullah culture
and traditions
Noon
The Wagsters: World Class Magic & Illusion – sleight of hand, comedy, incredible escapes, mind reading, and
live music
12:45pm
Pamlico Joe & Clean Water Flow – interactive music
program focusing on our environment from a Coastal
Carolina perspective
1:30pm
The Soap Bubble Circus – soap bubble tricks and bubble sculpting by “professional bubbleologist” and Guinness World Record holder Steve Langley
2:15pm
Storytree Theatre combines theatre and literature in Pearlie the Amazing Oyster, based on the children’s book Pearlie Oyster: A Tale of an Amazing Oyster by local author Suzanne Tate
3:00pm
Orisirisi African Folklore presents Moonlight Stories, an anthology of tales that incorporate the African tradition of music and audience participation
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Magic by Chaz – roving, close-up magic
Will Shaw – strolling mime
The Soap Bubble Circus – soap bubble tricks and bubble sculpting
Becky’s Box of Puppets – puppet free play with Becky Becker and her
assortment of puppet friends (Exhibit Hall B)
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PREMIERE WEEKEND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 1 • 1:00pm-5:00pm
Exhibit Hall C Stages 1 & 2 • VARIETY & CULTURAL HERITAGE
1:00pm
Kai Polynesian – authentic dances of Egypt and the
Polynesian islands
1:30pm
Mrudani School of Performing Arts – Indian classical dance in the styles of Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi
2:00pm
Charleston Community Band – show tunes, patriotic songs, and classical favorites performed by 60 local
musicians
3:00pm
Annex Dance Company presents Getting There, a lecture/
demonstration of modern dance works inspired by personal stories and artwork of collaborators
4:00pm
Wona Womalan West African Drum & Dance Ensemble
drum and dance influenced by Guinean traditions
4:30pm
Thai Dance Group – classical and village folk dances of Thailand
Courtyard Stage • BAND SHOWCASE
1:00pm
Gino Castillo Cuban Jazz Quartet – high energy Cuban jazz led by percussionist Gino Castillo, two time Charleston City Paper Music Awards Jazz Artist of the Year (2013/2014) and Independent Tone Awards Jazz Artist of the Year (2015)
2:15pm
Contemporary Violinist Daniel D. – 26 year old internet superstar performing violin adaptations of today’s pop, R&B, and hip hop favorites
3:30pm
Mike Freund Band – medley of pop, rock, jam, and blues originals fronted by singer-songwriter/guitarist W.M. Freund
Exhibit Hall Lobby Stage • YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT
1:00pm
Cole Tucker – teenage singing ventriloquist
1:45pm
Bright Star Touring Theatre presents The Secret Garden, a playful retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story about transforming the world around us
3:00pm
John Tudor presents interactive magic that mystifies and inspires in John Tudor’s Magic Theatre
4:00pm
Good Clean Fun – variety act featuring Deena the Queena Juggler & Her One-Man Band
4:30pm
Tri-County Youth Art Exhibition Reception
(award announcements and refreshments)
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Island Paradise Balloon Art – strolling balloon sculptor
Magic by Chaz – roving, close-up magic
Good Clean Fun – roaming variety act (juggling, comedy, music, and more)
Becky’s Box of Puppets – puppet free play with Becky Becker and her
assortment of puppet friends (Exhibit Hall B)
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IN THE ARTS,
WE FIND OUR WINGS.
Boeing is proud to sponsor the North Charleston
Arts Festival and its goal of bringing the arts
to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Dedicated to the arts.
SCE&G is dedicated to supporting the outstanding arts organizations
that enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. We hope you
enjoy the annual nine-day celebration of arts and culture, produced by the
City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department.
www.sceg.com
EVENTS BY DAY
FABULOUS FREE AND TICKETED EVENTS
Free parking at all locations, except where noted
Scheduled events are subject to change; confirm prior to event.
EVENT KEY
PRE-FEST EVENTS
STUDENT FASHION SHOW
Charleston Co. School of the Arts (SOA) Cafeteria, 5109-B West Enterprise Street,
North Charleston, SC 29405 • Thursday, April 21, 6:00-8:00pm • Tickets: $10
Students, $15 Adults; available at the door or in advance from the SOA front desk Charleston County School of the Arts Costume and Fashion Design Major
students will showcase their original garment designs at this 8th annual event. The students will each present designs inspired by “Things That Changed the
World,” including the printing press, African American literature, contemporary art,
Velcro, social media, women’s liberation, and other innovations that impacted life as
we know it. As always, this year’s program will blend student talents in fashion &
costume design, visual arts, and music. The show features first collections of new
majors, elective students showing select designs, seasoned majors debuting
impressive assemblies, and 3-D AP Art portfolios on fashion design. Young
musicians from SOA’s Jazz Piano program will be featured throughout the event,
and SOA/Academic Magnet High School students trained at Charleston Fashion
Week will be modeling the garments on the runway. Proceeds benefit the Jasiri
Whipper Memorial Scholarship, an annually awarded scholarship presented to an
SOA senior pursuing higher education in preparation for an arts-related career.
PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae
Felix Pinckney Community Center, 4764 Hassell Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
Thursday, April 28, 4:00-5:00pm • FREE • Join contemporary interdisciplinary artist
Ifé Franklin for an afternoon of education, reflection, and community art
interaction. In the most recent manifestation of her ongoing indigo/slave cabin
project, Ifé presents a life size replica of a slave cabin painted indigo and marked
with symbols. The project provides a historical context to highlight the importance
of slave dwellings. The structure honors Africans/African Americans who produced
cotton and indigo during their enslavement in the American South and also serves
as a dwelling for the spirits of these ancestors, who never had a home of beauty or
a home of their very own. Following a performance of The Slave Narrative of Willie
Mae, in which the artist calls upon the spirit of her own ancestors, the public will
be invited to write messages to their ancestors directly on the cabin structure as
a means to communicate with these old souls. [See pg. 28 for additional details on
this interactive public art installation.]
THEATRE PRESENTATION
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • Thursday, April 28, 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors
& military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at
midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase. • Midtown
Productions presents Peter Quilter’s savagely funny and deeply moving
musical play set during the final months of Judy Garland’s life. The show triumphed
in London’s West End in 2010/2011 and on Broadway in 2012. In addition, it received 3
Tony Award nominations and 4 Olivier Award nominations, including Best Play. Ben
Brantley of The New York Times calls it “sensational - in every sense of the word.”
[Additional presentations on April 29-30, May 5-7, and May 12-15.]
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FRIDAY, APRIL 29
MAY SENIOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:30-9:30pm • Tickets: $10 general admission, $15 reserved seating; available at
the door or in advance by calling 843-722-4127 or visiting charlestonareaseniors.org
May is nationally designated as “Older Americans Month.” Join the celebration by
attending this 7th annual event featuring an evening of music, fun, and information.
Hear over 2 hours of music in a variety of styles performed by some of
Charleston’s finest musicians, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and win doorprizes. Senior
information exhibits offering health tips and details about the many senior services
available in our area will open at 5:30pm. Music starts at 6:30pm. Hosted by the
Senior Companion Program of Charleston Area Senior Citizens, Inc. and
Senior Corps, a national network of community service programs.
ART RECEPTION & AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Charleston Area Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lobby, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29418 • 6:00-7:00pm • FREE • Celebrate the talented artists
participating in the Arts Fest’s many art competitions and exhibitions at this
evening reception. Winners and awards for the Judged Art, Judged Photography,
SC Palmetto Hands Fine Craft, and National Outdoor Sculpture competitions will be
announced at 6:30pm. Musical entertainment provided by Nikolai Svishev
(Gypsy-jazz and Brazilian guitar).
FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON ART
Northwoods Mall Food Court, 2150 Northwoods Boulevard, North Charleston, SC
29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Good, clean fun – guaranteed to put a smile on your
face! Melanie Frank will offer face painting, while balloon artist, Eric Lavender, from
Island Paradise Balloon Art will amaze both children and adults with creative
balloon designs.
BLUEGRASS & BEER
Frothy Beard Brewing Company, 7358 Peppermill Parkway, North Charleston, SC
29418 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Wind down from the work week with delicious,
hand-crafted beer from the Frothy Beard Brewing Co. and lively tunes by YeeHaw
Junction. An all-acoustic treat for any bluegrass fan, this lively quintet consists of
Jeff Meierer on mandolin, Kristen Meierer on upright bass, Lisa Deakins on fiddle,
David Grant on guitar, and Tadd Huff on banjo. The band has been performing
locally for 15 years, as well as at bluegrass festivals across the U.S. and as far away
as Great Britain. Pints of Frothy Beard’s flagships and seasonal drafts run $5-7, with
flights offered at 4/$7 and 6/$10. A food truck will be on hand to serve up some tasty
bites.
YOUTH MUSICAL
School of Rock presented by South of Broadway Theatre Company
South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 7:00pm • Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children, purchase at the door or at
southofbroadway.com • Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White adapted from
the book by Julian Fellowes, this production features lyrics by Glenn Slater, new
music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the original songs from the film. The musical
follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few bucks by
posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Completely
disinterested in academic work, Dewey decides to create his own curriculum, turning
his class into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. School of
Rock, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the
transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with you!
[Additional presentation on Saturday, April 30.]
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THEATRE PRESENTATION
a reading of The Velocity of Autumn
presented by Threshold Repertory Theatre
Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:30-8:30pm • Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at thresholdrep.org
or 843-277-2172 • Written by Eric Coble and directed by Threshold Repertory Theatre’s executive director, Courtney Daniel, this theatrical reading tells the comedic
story of Alexandra, an 80 year-old woman who is in a showdown with her family
over where she’ll spend her remaining years. Alexandra has barricaded herself in
her New York brownstone with enough explosives to take out the city block. Can
estranged son, Chris, save her building and their relationship?
THEATRE PRESENTATION
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.
org • Food and beverages available for purchase. • See performance description
under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info. [Additional presentations on April 30, May 5-7, and May 12-15.]
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
ARTS FEST PREMIERE WEEKEND • DAY 1
Charleston Area Convention Ctr. Complex, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC
29418 • 10:00am-4:00pm • FREE • See performances throughout the day on four
stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, SC Palmetto Hands Fine
Crafts, and Tri-County Youth Art. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem &
Mineral Show, the Village Antiques & Collectibles show, children’s activities at
Creation Stations & Box City, art & craft vendors, roving entertainers, an outdoor
food court, and much more! [See pages 4 & 5 for performance schedule.]
TAKING FLIGHT COMIC BOOK SHOW
The Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Noon-5:00pm • $5 suggested donation to benefit charity • The 14th edition of Park
Circle Comics’ Taking Flight Comic Book Show will feature meet and greets with
guest artists, comics for sale, drink specials, and more. Vintage comic book
enthusiasts will find thousands of comics from the forties to around the last five
years - everything from expensive and rare comics to bargain comics to graphic
novels to supplies to magazines, and more! Special guests include Tom Lyle, from
Savannah, GA, and John Hairston Jr., from Charlotte, NC. Lyle is a comic book
artist and a Professor of Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
He has been on creative teams for both DC Comics and Marvel Comics on notable
works such as The Comet, Robin, Spider-Man, and Starman. Hairston is a painter
with a style of artwork that seamlessly blends political satire, social commentary,
and obscure pop-culture references. He is an Illustration Professor at UNC Charlotte
College of Arts + Architecture, a Comp Ed Instructor at Central Piedmont Community
College-Central Campus, and his work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions
throughout the Southeast. Donations benefit Engaging Creative Minds, which
provides creative learning opportunities that encourage imagination and innovation
to help students achieve academically, stay engaged in school and succeed in life.
DANCE WORKSHOP
Indian Classical Dance Workshop with Dr. Anuradha Murali
Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-6:00pm • Tickets: $5; Call 843-740-5854 to register by Fri., April 29
Participants will learn the differences between Indian Classical dance and Bollywood
dance. Dr. Anuradha Murali, Artistic Director of the Mrudani School of Performing
Arts, will introduce the fundamentals, theory, and techniques of two different styles
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of Indian Classical Dance known as Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi. She received
her formal training from numerous reputable Indian instructors, has served as an
Adjunct Professor and Instructor of Dance at Columbia College and the University of
South Carolina, and has written several scholarly articles in teaching
Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi for dance majors. In addition, Dr. Murali is the
recipient of numerous grants/awards for dance choreography and dance
performance and has performed at prestigious festivals both nationally and abroad.
No previous dance experience required. Workshop is best suited for ages 10 and up
GOSPEL CONCERT
A Lowcountry Journey: Live Recording
St. Peters AME Church, 4650 Sanders Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00pm • Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at lowcountryvoices.com
Join noted music educator and choral conductor, Nathan L. Nelson, and the 75
members of Lowcountry Voices for a live concert recording session that explores
the traditional music of the South Carolina Lowcountry. This multicultural and
ethnically diverse community choir will have you singing, clapping, and stomping
your feet to their passionate and powerful delivery of African American spirituals
and an assortment of traditional and contemporary gospel music.
VEGAS-STYLE CONCERT
Ray Fischer’s The Vegas Show
Hanahan Amphitheater, 3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan, SC 29410
6:30-9:00pm • Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at
rayfischersthevegasshows.com, Ye Olde Music Shop (1276 Yeamans Hall Road
Hanahan, SC 29410), or by calling (775)285-SHOW • Ray Fischer, one of the most
accomplished and recognized Elvis tribute artists in the country, will be coming to
Hanahan for “one night only” in this recreation of the “Vegas years” of the Artist of
the Century, Elvis Presley. The Vegas Show Band, an energetic powerhouse band,
will provide the electrifying music that sets the stage for a true replica of Elvis
Presley’s Las Vegas Show. Joining the headliner will be international tribute artists
Ronnie Allen as Kenny Rogers, Terri Adams as Dolly Parton, Gerry English as Willie
Nelson, and Gill Downer as Mr. Garth Brooks. These renowned performers not only
look and sound like the stars they portray, they transform themselves.
HANDBELL CONCERT
Out on the Town with Palmetto Bronze
North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 East Montague Avenue, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 7:00-8:00pm • FREE • Palmetto Bronze, an auditioned
community handbell ensemble, will present a light-hearted evening concert
featuring songs they associate with their favorite outings. Program selections cover
genres such as pop, classical, show tunes, and more! Refreshments will be offered
following the performance, provided by North Charleston United Methodist Church.
YOUTH MUSICAL
School of Rock presented by South of Broadway Theatre Company
South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 7:00pm • Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children, purchase at the door or at
southofbroadway.com • See performance description under Friday, April 29, listing.
THROWBACK SHUFFLE: 60’S & 70’S
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-9:00pm • FREE • The Counts, composed of Charleston based Frankie McNeill,
Mike Suggs, John Ramsey, Tommy Easterlin, Clint Eisenhauer and new
generation talent, Amanda Morris, are throwin’ it back to the time of hip cats and
dancing queens at this evening concert. Do the hustle, twist and shout, or just sit
back and enjoy the variety of hits from the 1960’s and 70’s. Other activities include
“vintage” games like Twister, a photo booth, and hands-on crafts. A food truck will
be on site to serve up some tasty eats. Bring the whole family! Can you dig it?
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Theatre Presentation
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military,
$15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at
midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.
See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for
more info. [Additional presentations on May 5-7 and May 12-15.]
SUNDAY, MAY 1
ARTS FEST PREMIERE WEEKEND • DAY 2
Charleston Area Convention Ctr. Complex, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC
29418 • 1:00-5:00pm • FREE • See performances throughout the day on four stages.
View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts,
and Tri-County Youth Art. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral
Show, the Village Antiques & Collectibles show, children’s activities at Creation
Stations & Box City, art & craft vendors, roving entertainers, an outdoor food court,
and much more! [See page 6 for performance schedule.]
IRISH & AMERICAN CONCERT
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1150 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 4:00-5:00pm • FREE • Good Foot is named after an old Oklahoma
expression that’s used to describe someone who is having a grand time. Folks
remark, “looks like you’re dancin’ on your good foot.” It’s an apt description for the
Charleston area Celtic band whose joyful grooves make you want to get up and
dance. The group, featuring Karin McQuade (fiddle), Susan Conant (flute & whistle),
and Bart Saylor (multi-instrumentalist), plays a fun, quirky mix of traditional Celtic
and American roots tunes with jazzy improvisations and sparkling vocals.
GOSPEL MUSIC SHOWCASE
Gospel Music At Its Best
Project L.O.V.E, 3346 Rivers Avenue, Suite A, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-7:00pm • FREE • Producers Tony and Creola Washington invite one and all to
this evening of music and praise showcasing local and regional gospel groups and
choirs. Among these talented performing groups are Philip Patterson and Gideon
Choir (Beaufort, SC), The Chosen Ones (Columbia, SC), James Patterson, Sam Dennis
and The Sam Dennis Singers, and more. Contact Tony Washington at 678-438-5685
for more information.
MONDAY, MAY 2
SENIOR OUTREACH CONCERT • Funk/Jazz/Beach
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
1:30-2:30pm • FREE • All seniors, Red Hat Ladies, and the general public are invited
to join local saxophonist, Louis Dixon, and his band, The Louie D. Project, for an
afternoon concert of post-modern funk, soul, jazz, blues, and beach tunes. A staple
in the Charleston area’s club scene and highly sought after for weddings and
events, the group features fat, three-part vocal harmonies and a dynamic rhythm
section that is sure to shake off your stress and get you feelin’ funky.
CHILDREN’S VISUAL ART WORKSHOP
Persephone Moultrie Community Center, 1919 Robertson Blvd, North Charleston, SC
29406 • 3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register by Fri.,
April 29 • Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in
a hands-on workshop led by the City’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence, Daryle Halbert.
Participants will work through original design sketches on paper, then transfer their
creations to bandanas. Materials provided.
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FOLK BLUES CONCERT
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Dynamic, powerful, entertaining, and captivating – just a few
words music critics use to describe singer/songwriter Veronika Jackson. Join this
dedicated guitarist and soul-stirring vocalist for an evening of Folk Blues originals as
well as classic songs delivered in her own rare style. Jackson is a veteran musician
who has produced three recordings and performed in concert halls and festivals
throughout the Southeast and abroad, including MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC
TUESDAY, MAY 3
CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Anna Moo Crackers!
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
10:30-11:30am • FREE • Join children’s music songwriter, Anna Moo, for a sing-a-long
program featuring tunes from her best selling album, Anna Moo Crackers! Anna is
the winner of six Parents Choice GOLD Awards, five National Association of
Parenting Publications of America GOLD Awards, three American Library
Association Awards, and has had five Grammy considerations for her dynamic,
multicultural oriented music. She is dedicated to using music as a fundamental
teaching tool and is sure to have audiences foot-stomping, hand-slapping, and
finger-snapping along.
SENIOR OUTREACH CONCERT • Lowcountry Blues
Agape Senior Assisted Living, 4550 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
2:30-3:30pm • FREE • Seating is limited. Registration required; call 843-740-5854
Local keyboard player, singer/songwriter, promoter, and blues advocate, Gary Erwin,
better known as Shrimp City Slim, will perform his unique style of blues based in
the Chicago and New Orleans traditions. Erwin has been performing solo and with
his band throughout the Southeast and overseas for 29 years. In that time he has
produced 12 albums and shared the stage with blues legends such as BB King,
Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and more.
In 2013, former Charleston Mayor, Joe Riley, named March 27 “Shrimp City Slim/Gary
Erwin Day” in honor of his dedication to playing and promoting blues music in our
area.
STUDENT ARTWORK EXHIBITION RECEPTION
The Orange Spot Coffeehouse, 4824 Chateau Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-7:00pm • FREE • The Fine Arts Department of Palmetto Scholars
Academy will host a reception in honor of a special exhibition of works by the
academy’s high school students. The exhibition, titled Sweet, will be on display
throughout the month of May and will feature mixed media pieces and photography.
SOUL/R&B CONCERT
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
29418 • 6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Dwayne Johnson & SoulFood Jazz are ready to
serve up a large helping of their unique musical style. Led by saxophone virtuoso
Dwayne Joseph Leonard Johnson Jr. (“DJ”), the band’s blend of gospel, smooth jazz,
and old school R&B with classical undertones is sure to help shake off the stress of
the work day and soothe your soul.
STUDENT FILM SCREENING
Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-8:00pm • FREE • Ninja SHEEP, Push Play Productions, and Karen
DeLoach will present a series of original short films, mocumercials, and movie
trailers produced, written, directed, acted, and edited by 22 home school co-op
students. These teen filmmakers managed every aspect of the creation of these
films, including music and special effects.
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JAZZ CONCERT
Hyatt Place Hotel, 3234 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418
7:00-8:00pm • FREE • Sax y Guitar features local musicians Ian Sanchez on alto
saxophone and Chris Dodson on hollowbody electric guitar. The duo has been performing together since 2009 and specializes in Bossa Nova, standards, Latin jazz,
and funk.
DINNER THEATRE
Lady Legends presented by Gracie & Lacy
Montague Terrace at the North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29418 • 7:00pm • Tickets: Individual $40 each, $37 each for 4+
(includes parking) • Call 843-740-5847 to purchase by Fri., April 29 • Recognized by
Marvin Hamlisch and sought after by America’s Got Talent, national touring sister
act Gracie & Lacy is returning to the Arts Fest for a second year in a row with their
newest show, Lady Legends. In this celebration of award-winning Golden Girls, past
and present, the duo will sing and dance a dazzling serenade of show tunes, swing,
jazz, and pop, in the style of Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and
more! Hear the songs and stories of unforgettable women who won our hearts
on the Great White Way and beyond. From homeless to Hollywood…from broke to
Broadway, re-imagine the Lady Legends who sang for their supper, making ends
meet through music! Dinner buffet includes garden salad, herb-baked chicken,
roasted red potatoes, seasoned vegetable medley, rolls, and chef’s choice of
dessert. Cash bar available.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
The Tortoise and the Hare: The Musical
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
29418 • 10:30-11:30am • FREE • Aesop’s fable gets a fun, updated twist in this
interactive musical presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth. Bunni Hare
wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise compete? The famous sports reporter
Howard Crow-sel will be there to call the “play by play” in this fantastic fable with
an anti-bullying message. Based in Orlando, FL, A.C.T. for Youth tours year round
throughout the U.S. with imaginative, entertaining and educational productions for
young audiences and families. Performance recommended for grades K-5.
CHILDREN’S PUPPET SHOW
The Super Skeeter Show
Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406
11:00am-Noon • FREE • Oh, no! All the storybook characters are in disarray. But fear
not! For whatever the trouble, whether real or imagined, Super Skeeter is here to
save the day! This original, interactive puppet show by Curious Moon Puppets is
performed inside a traditional puppet booth and is recommended for kids ages 3-10.
Be sure to hang around after the presentation for a chance to ask questions and
see the featured hand-made puppets up close and personal.
SENIOR OUTREACH CONCERT • Jazz Saxophone
Life Care Center of Charleston, 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC
29406 • 2:30-3:30pm • FREE • Seating is limited. Registration required; call
843-740-5854 • Lowcountry jazz saxophonist, Abe White, celebrates “that
Geechee charm” with his unique blend of ballads, jazz standards, and R&B,
delivered with a feel of the Caribbean. A staple in the Charleston music scene for
decades, White is a perennial performer with Piccolo Spoleto, MOJA, and other
festivals throughout the southeast.
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CHILDREN’S VISUAL ART WORKSHOP
Gethsemani Community Center, 2449 Beacon Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
3:45-4:45pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register by Fri., April 29
Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on
workshop led by the City’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence, Daryle Halbert. Participants
will work through original design sketches on paper, then transfer their creations to
bandanas. Materials provided.
ART WALK
Exhibits • Performances • Artist Market • Children’s Activities
Olde Village area of North Charleston, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 5:00-8:00pm • FREE • Pay a visit to a number of local businesses and
restaurants in North Charleston’s Olde Village and stroll along East Montague
Avenue to see works by local artists and fine craft artisans representing a variety
of styles, subjects, and media. Musical performances and live art demos are also
scheduled to take place throughout the evening. Up-and-coming singer/songwriter
and country artist Lauren Hall and her band will perform originals from her debut
EP, Our Time, her upcoming full length album, as well as covers from 5:00-6:00pm.
Local artist Tonya Maynor will share her talents in a live painting demo set to music
ranging from Young Jeezy to James Brown from 6:00-6:30pm. Americana trio The
Lowhills will offer up their unique blend of classic country, rock, bluegrass, swing,
old R&B, and jazz from 6:30-8:00pm. Large-scale, contemporary, outdoor murals can
be seen on buildings along Chateau Avenue courtesy of the ChArt (Charleston
Art) Outdoor Initiative. Pick up a handmade gift at the artist market containing
booths by members of the North Charleston Artist Guild and other local makers. Free face painting, balloon twisting, a jump castle, and other activities will be
offered for children. It’s an evening of art and culture for the whole family! Rain or
shine.
COMMUNITY ART PROJECT UNVEILING AND RECEPTION
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History
Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join local artist Pedro Rodriguez, along with students from
The Citadel and local middle schools, for the unveiling of a collaborative, abstract
art piece celebrating music and Latino culture. The contributing artists will also
accompany Pedro in the presentation of a few typical Spanish-language songs.
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History tells the story of Latinos in the Lowcountry,
which can be traced back to Spanish settlements in the 16th century. The Citadel,
with the support of numerous community partners, is sponsoring a year-long series
of events that trace Latino history and celebrate Latino culture. This initiative also
aims to bring attention to this community, its current challenges, and its contributions to the Lowcountry. The project is made possible through a grant from the
National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
COMEDY SHOW
Stand-Up with Neil Bansil & Friends
The Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-8:00pm • FREE; 21 and up • Come laugh away your workday stresses with some
of Charleston’s best stand-up comedians! Featured comics include Neil Bansil, your
host and creator/producer of the popular Charleston Comedy Festival show, MRSOE!
(The Most Races Show on Earth!); Jeremy McLellan, best known for his comedic
approach to touchy topics like politics, race, gender, disability, and religion; Jessica
Mickey, a regular improv performer at Theatre 99 downtown as well as a
founding member of Mary Kay has a Posse, The Weeds, and Fishing with Dynamite;
Mike Brocki, voted 2015 South Carolina’s funniest comic in Carolina’s funniest comic
competition; and DeShawn Mason, considered a rising star in the Charleston
comedy scene with his whimsical take on the world that surrounds him.
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PRESENTACIÓN TEATRAL (THEATRE PRESENTATION)
Erase una Vez, un Rey (Once Upon a Time, A King) presented by Art Pot
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00pm • FREE/GRATIS • Art Pot, el único Grupo de Teatro Hispano de Charleston,
presenta esta obra teatral en idioma español, adaptada de la creación colectiva
del Grupo Aleph y dirigida por la artista cubana Maribel Acosta. Qué pasaria si
jugamos a que una de las dos Rey? Una semana yo ordeno y tú obedeces, luego
nos cambiamos los papeles, y te toca a ti… Pero cuando tenemos el poder, nosotros
siempre dejar que otros lo toman. La historia de algunos de nuestras países, en
una fábula para todas las edades. (The Art Pot, Charleston’s only Hispanic theatre
group, presents this Spanish language play adapted from the collective creation of
the Aleph Group and directed by Cuban artist Maribel Acosta. What would happen
if we pretended one of us was a king? One week I give you orders and you obey,
then we switch roles and it’s your turn… But when we have power, we don’t always
let others take it. The story of some of our countries in a fable for all ages.)
THURSDAY, MAY 5
STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Pixies and Fairies and Trolls, Oh My!
Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
10:30-11:30am • FREE • Was one of your socks missing this morning? Did your milk
seem to sour overnight? Perhaps you found a coin in your formerly empty pocket! Join Zephyr, a fairy, as she introduces you to the world of mischief makers and
fairy helpers. Stories, music, and fairy dust await you!
NORTH CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET KICK-OFF
Felix Davis Community Center Grounds, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC
29405 • Market open Noon-7:00pm, Entertainment 3:30-4:30pm & 5:00-6:00pm
FREE • Grab your re-usable shopping bags for a visit to the first North Charleston
Farmers Market of the season! The market, which runs every Thursday through
October 27, features fresh, locally grown produce, fine art & craft items, prepared
foods, and musical entertainment. Mark Jackson’s music is often described as soul
filled and powerful with a funky groove. The singer/songwriter will perform songs
from his ever-growing repertoire of originals and covers from 3:30-4:30pm. Chuck
“The Cat” Morris will serve up some blues harmonica tunes with his band from
5:00-6:00pm. The Cat is a master of the traditional style and has toured across the
US and Europe rockin’ the music of Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Slim Harpo,
and more.
CITY HALL EXHIBITIONS RECEPTION
North Charleston City Hall, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston,
SC 29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join us for an evening reception in honor of
Andrew Brown, Kimberly Riner, and Daryle Halbert, the artists behind the three
concurrent exhibitions on view throughout City Hall. Pianist Patience Clements will
provide musical entertainment. Refreshments will be served.
[See pgs. 26-27 for exhibition details.]
AFRICAN AMERICAN FIBER ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION
North Charleston City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC
29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join curator Torreah “Cookie” Washington for a
public reception in honor of the 10th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition,
A Piece of Peace. Refreshments will be served. [See pg. 19 & 22 for related event info
and pg. 26 for exhibition details.]
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FUNK/SOUL CONCERT
Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Though specializing in funk, soul, and R&B, New Galaxy can
play it all. Winners of the 2013 Last Band Standing Competition, the North
Charleston based 6-piece has made a name for themselves over the last few years,
performing at a number of events including the Charleston Marathon and the Party
at the Point Concert Series. Join them for a fun evening concert, where they’re sure
to play one of your favorite tunes.
THROWBACK SHUFFLE: 80’S DANCY PARTY
The Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
8:00-10:00pm • FREE; 21 and up • Tease that hair, dust off those acid washed jeans,
and head over to The Sparrow for a night of flashback fun with Soul Fish. The
quartet will perform the most tubular pop hits of the 1980’s, so come prepared to hit
the dance floor with the robot, the moonwalk, the hammer dance, and more!
Eighties attire is highly encouraged. Like, totally!
THEATRE PRESENTATION
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military,
$15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at
midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.
See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for
more info. [Additional presentations on May 6-7 and 12-15.]
FRIDAY, MAY 6
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL • Preschool Activities & Music
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
9:00am-1:00pm • FREE • Group reservations required; call Allyson Austin at
843-740-5807 • Musical entertainment and fun, outdoor games and activities, such
as maypoles, projects with Fear No Easel, inflatables, letter land, and colored sand,
are planned for young children. Published singer-songwriter and children’s
entertainer, Rick Hubbard, will take the stage at 10:00am and 11:00am with his
show Who Can Do It? I Can!. This interactive performance brings a positive
message to kids about getting along with others, taking care of our planet, and
feeling good about yourself through original tunes ranging from blues and jazz to
rock and salsa. Rick celebrates nearly two decades of providing positive family
entertainment throughout the United States at events such as the Seattle
International Children’s Festival and venues like the Kennedy Center, Busch
Gardens, Sea World, and Disney World. Additional offerings include visits with roving
characters, mime artist Will Shaw, and stilt walker Mike Weakley; interactive
African drum and dance with Adande; photo-ops (bring your camera); hands-on
crafts with local artists Michelle Rose and Daryle Halbert; and a children’s art
exhibition featuring a collection of works created by participants at elementary after
school programs and various North Charleston community centers. Individuals &
groups are welcome.
LUNCH & LEARN • Fiber Art Lecture & Exhibition Tour
North Charleston City Hall, Montague Conference Rm., 2nd Floor, 2500 City Hall
Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • Noon-2:00pm • FREE • Fiber art and textile
enthusiasts are invited to bring a bag lunch or their favorite takeout meal and enjoy
this lecture and guided tour of the 10th Annual African American Fiber Art
Exhibition, A Piece of Peace, led by Torreah “Cookie” Washington. Cookie, curator
of the exhibition, is a textile artist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in
quilted fiber art murals, elegant wedding gowns, unique soft accessories for special
occasions, and Goddess blessing dolls. [See pg. 19 & 22 for related event info and
pg. 26 for exhibition details.]
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JUGGLING AND VARIETY ARTS SHOW • Read Yourself Silly!
Northwoods Park Community Center, 8348 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, SC
29406 • 3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Paul Miller of Flow Circus tells the story of how a trip
to the circus inspired him to visit his local library to learn more about juggling, which
led to balloons, magic, and the history of the circus. Throughout the performance he
models how learning through books can be fun and leads to the discovery of new
interests. Paul has traveled across the country and around the globe performing
his one-man variety show. He’s worked with the Hawaii Volcano Circus, Mobious –
Boston’s Center for Experimental Works, the Emmy award winning show FoodPlay,
Hollywood Improv, Disney Cruise Lines, Off-Broadway, and TEDx Creative Coast.
BLUEGRASS AND BREWS
Holy City Brewing, 4155 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:30-8:30pm • FREE • Say goodbye to the work week and hello to the weekend with
a craft beer from Holy City Brewing and some vocally driven bluegrass by Southern
Flavor Bluegrass Band. Playing together since 1997, the group specializes in tight
family harmony (“blood harmony,” as they say in the mountains), performing a mix of
traditional and progressive bluegrass music on all acoustic instruments. Half pints,
full pints, and flights of Holy City’s flagships and seasonal drafts are $3/$5/$6 and
tasty food options are available from their on-site kitchen.
CONTRA DANCE & DEMO
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-10:00pm • FREE • Learn the basics of this 17th century English country dance
during an instructional session led by members of Charleston Folk from
7:00-7:30pm. Callers Joyce Murless and Bob Beattie will then guide new and
experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances to live music by The Hungry
Monks. Sit back and watch or join the fun. No partner necessary.
THEATRE PRESENTATION • Second Sunday’s Play Fest 2016
presented by South of Broadway Theatre Company
South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 7:30pm • Tickets: $5, purchase at the door or at southofbroadway.com
Presented annually, Play Fest is an extraordinary theatre event that celebrates our
local talent and theatre community. This showcase weekend of new 10 minute plays
by local playwrights offers laughs, drama and touching moments. All the plays have
been developed through Second Sundays at Seven, a playwrights’ workshop. On
the second Sunday of each month, writers gather with a group of actors who read
each piece, discuss, and share constructive critique. [Additional presentation on
Saturday, May 7.]
STREET DANCE
Variety Hits & West African Dance
Olde Village area of North Charleston, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 6:30-10:00pm • FREE • Steve Hardy (guitar/vocals), Zandrina Dunning
(vocals), John Auwaerter (bass), and Ronnie Hudson (drums) make up the highenergy dance band known as The Stilettos. They’re sure to have you dancin’ in the
street from 6:30-8:00pm with their mix of Motown soul, blues, R&B, rock, and
reggae by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, Aretha Franklin, James Brown,
and Credence Clearwater Revival. As the sun sets, the party rolls on from variety
hits to West African dance vibes. From 8:30-10:00pm, Diali Cisshoko and Kaira Ba
will perform music inspired by the ancient West-African griot tradition. Led by the
kora, the 21-stringed harp-lute, their highly original blend of traditional and modern
styles creates an infectious sound reminiscent of West African dance bands full of
unison melody, adventurous improvisation, fiery solos, and polyrhythmic
frameworks. So wear your dancing shoes and boogie down to a variety of tunes,
or bring a chair to relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
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THEATRE PRESENTATION
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military,
$15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at
midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.
See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for
more info. [Additional presentations on May 7 and 12-15.]
SATURDAY, MAY 7
MUSIC & WORSHIP ARTS SUMMIT
Embassy Suites Charleston Airport Hotel and Convention Center, 5055 International
Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 9:30am-5:00pm • Tickets: $27.50; available
at www.choirshowcase.com/summit • Presented by Footman-Brewer Enterprises
and conducted by internationally acclaimed gospel artists and authors, the summit
features a series of clinics and sessions open to aspiring musicians, choirs, church
leaders, artists, and pastors. Participants will learn key insights on the ins and outs
of the record industry, and have an opportunity to network with industry experts.
Presenting partners include Fox Music House, Hammond Organs, and Yamaha. This
program is presented as a complimentary event to the McDonald’s Choir Showcase
(see event listing under Post-Fest events).
CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
29418 • 12:30-1:30pm • FREE • Mr. Rocky is no rookie when it comes to bringing joy
to children through music. With more than 10 years of experience, he has touched
the hearts and minds of children of all ages from New York to North Carolina with his
multi-instrumental, interactive programs. Performing at school assemblies, birthday
parties, and events like Charlotte’s Festival in the Park, his infectious smile and
sing-along style guarantee creativity and fun.
SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL IMPROV TOURNAMENT
Charleston Co. School of the Arts Black Box Theatre, 5109-B West Enterprise, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 1:00-4:00pm • FREE • More than 50 high school theatre
students from across the state will converge to take part in this fifth annual double
elimination tournament sponsored by the South Carolina Theatre Association,
the Fighting Gnomes, and Theatre 99. Ten budding comedic acting students per
high school will be assigned to a 3 to 4 member team with students from other
participating schools. These interschool teams will be coached under a Theatre 99
company member prior to the tournament, and then will hit the stage to be judged
on scene work by local Charleston theatre professionals. The event will conclude
with awards and recognitions.
STEEL DRUM CONCERT
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Boulevard, North
Charleston, SC 29406 • Noon-1:00pm • $2 park admission, program is FREE
Charleston’s favorite steel drum band, The Island Trio, blends Buffett, beach, rock,
reggae, and traditional calypso tunes into a fun musical experience for all ages. So,
grab your loudest Hawaiian shirt and head to the park’s cabana area where you can
enjoy a cold beverage from the concession stand and let the tropical sounds
transport you to an island paradise.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN FIBER ART EXHIBITION
MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEON
Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Noon • Tickets: $30; contact Cookie Washington at 843-259-8108 or
cookiesews1960@gmail.com to purchase or for more info • Fiber art and textile
enthusiasts are invited to meet the talented artists featured in the 10th Annual
African American Fiber Art Exhibition, A Piece of Peace. Hosted by the exhibition’s
curator, Torreah “Cookie” Washington, the event is a celebration of 10 years of
showcasing African American fiber artists in North Charleston and will include lunch,
panel discussions, and entertainment. [See pg. 18 & 19 for related event info and
pg. 26 for exhibition details.]
MAGIC SHOW FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1:00-2:00pm • FREE • Salisbury, North Carolina’s Glen Yost will amaze and mystify
audiences of all ages with his feats of prestidigitation. Yost entertains, motivates,
inspires, and puts smiles on faces with his magical astonishment and medicinal
humor.
JAZZ/BLUES CONCERT
Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
2:00-3:00pm • FREE • Smooth jazz & blues singer/songwriter Jan Spencer,
accompanied by pianist Brendan Polk, will present an intimate afternoon concert
of originals and familiar covers. Fans describe Spencer’s musical style as Bill
Withers meets Roberta Flack, or Cassandra Wilson meets Brenda Russell, or Carly
Simon meets Nancy Wilson. Yet, her approach is entirely unique...smooth and jazzy
with a bit of sass, especially when she sings the blues. She has performed on
national and international stages, television, and with such greats as Aretha
Franklin, Lou Rawls, Najee, Roy Ayers, Tony Bennett, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt,
and Stevie Wonder, to name a few. Don’t miss your chance to listen and interact
with this consummate jazz artist.
THEATRE PRESENTATION • Second Sunday’s Play Fest 2016
presented by South of Broadway Theatre Company
South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 7:30pm • Tickets: $5, purchase at the door or at southofbroadway.com
See performance description under Friday, May 6, listing.
THEATRE PRESENTATION
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military,
$15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at
midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.
See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for
more info. [Additional presentations on May 12-15.]
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GRAND FINALE & FOOD TRUCK RODEO
Performances • Children’s Activities • Fireworks
North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • 5:00-9:00pm • FREE
5:00-7:30pm 3rd Annual Tri-county Festival of Steel at the amphitheater stage. More than 200 student musicians from Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston County schools will combine to present a
spectacular steel drum program in one of the country’s largest mass steel drum bands ever assembled. Performance selections will include John Willmarth’s Super Soca and Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s Sarah and Sunday Morning Funk, arranged by Liam Teague. Participating groups include Lincoln High School Steel Band, R.B. Stall High School Steel Warriors, Haut Gap Middle School Steel Band, Panjamdrum from Berkeley County Schools, Reeves
Elementary Steel Band, Oakbrook Middle School Steel Band, River Oaks Middle School Steel Band, and the DuBose Middle School Intermediate Steel Band.
6:00-8:00pm Youth poets from the Speak Freely Foundation and North
Charleston S.L.@.M. Team will perform poetry and spoken word
during Poetry in the Park ‘16 at the Navy Base Memorial. The Speak Freely Foundation is a local non-profit organization mentoring youth through poetry and amateur boxing.
8:00-9:00pm The Secrets Band will get the crowd groovin’ at the amphitheater stage with old-school, funk tunes and contemporary hits. Made up of South Carolina natives, the group has been performing
together for more than 15 years and has continued to please crowds with a soulful mix of funk, blues, jazz, and Motown. Members have shared the stage with such well-known recording artists as Joss Stone, Mary J. Blige, and Raphael Saddiq.
9:00pm
Fireworks display over the Cooper River by Zambelli Fireworks.
(Rain date - Sunday, May 8, 9:00pm)
Be sure to stop by the boardwalk for the Cycle-Circus featuring interactive activities
with Deena the Queena and Bubba the Lowcountry Bubble Man. Other
attractions include inflatable jump castles, games, and other children’s activities.
A variety of sweet and savory food options will be served up by an assortment of
local food trucks. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a great ending to this
year’s Arts Fest! Free shuttle service offered on site.
POST-FEST EVENTS
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL CONCERT & CHOIR SHOWCASE
North Charleston Performing Arts Center (PAC), 5001 Coliseum Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29418 • Sunday, May 8, 7:00pm • Tickets: Gen. Admission $10 + box
office fee, VIP $27 + box office fee; available at Ticketmaster.com, area Ticketmaster
outlets, and the PAC Box Office • Now entering its 9th year, this highly anticipated
praise event, hosted by Tia Brewer, will feature the official debut of the 9 finalists
of the McDonald’s Choir Showcase as well as performances by some of the biggest
names in gospel music. This year’s special guest performers include award winning
singer-songwriter Tina Campbell, along with Anthony Brown, Casey J, and Willie
Moore Jr.
THEATRE PRESENTATION
End of the Rainbow presented by Midtown Productions
Midtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • May 12-15, times vary • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors &
military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at
midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.
See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for
more info.
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VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS
FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
NATIONAL OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC
29405 • April 29, 2016 – March 26, 2017, public park open daily • View 12 thought
provoking, outdoor sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the
nation in this 11th annual juried competition and exhibition. Twelve artists from three
different states were selected by the juror, James G. Davis, ASLA, founder/president
of Sculpture in the Landscape, a NC based firm.
SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO HANDS FINE CRAFT
COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
Charleston Area Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29418 • April 30 & May 1, 10:00am-5:00pm; May 2-6, 9:00am-5:00pm
Fine craft artists from across the state will display inspiring objects in the media of
clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media in this 15th annual
juried competition and exhibition. Following the close of the exhibition, up to 25
works from the show will go on to tour the state through the South Carolina State
Museum’s 2016/2017 Traveling Exhibitions Program. Selections for the exhibit, as well
as the subsequent traveling show, were made by the juror, internationally exhibiting
contemporary silversmith Kaminer Haislip.
10TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FIBER ART EXHIBITION
A Piece of Peace
North Charleston City Hall, 1st & 2nd floors, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston,
SC 29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • This annual, juried exhibit showcases
works in fiber created by African American artists from the US and Canada. The
10th installment features pieces by 38 artists inspired by the concept of peace.
This year’s theme challenged artists to create a fiber work, such as an art quilt, doll,
wearable art piece, etc., that expresses their personal vision of peace. In today’s
world, many are feeling lost, frightened, or overwhelmed. Life can often feel
tumultuous and fractured. Where can one go to find a “piece of peace”? For some,
it’s through a long meditation, a walk in the woods, or a good book. Others find their
it through action - caring for a beloved child or aging parent, spending time with an
animal friend, worshipping in a sacred space, or working towards social justice to
help change the world in both small and large ways. Curated by award-winning and
nationally exhibiting textile artist, Torreah “Cookie” Washington, this unique
opportunity offers African American fiber artists a showcase to exhibit their original
and innovative designs executed in a variety of traditional and non-traditional fiber
techniques. [See pg. 18 for reception info & pg. 19 & 22 for related event details.]
WORKS BY ANDREW BROWN • Baltimore, Munich and a Chinese Restaurant
North Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC
29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • Andrew Brown’s abstract paintings and
drawings challenge the viewer’s perception through the use of illusionistic
elements. His work is an interpretation of space, surface, and experience. Recently,
the Florida based artist has begun to investigate and answer questions regarding
the fractured nature of how people experience their immediate surroundings, more
specifically as they relate to the role of digital media in their lives and
environmental interactions.Experiences wholly disconnected in time and place can
be brought together with technology, allowing disparate elements to be combined
in a new context. Brown grew up in Baltimore, MD, the son of educators. He earned
a BA with Honors in Painting at Towson University in 2005 and completed an MFA in
Painting and Drawing in 2013, receiving the Dean’s Medal for academic excellence.
After completing his degree, he worked as an adjunct instructor of foundations at
Louisiana State University and is currently a full time Instructor of Foundations and
Associate Graduate Faculty at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton.
[See pg. 18 for reception details.]
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WORKS BY KIMBERLY RINER • What Remains
North Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC
29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • Statesboro, GA, based artist Kimberly
Riner creates mixed media ceramic installations that document the journey of loss
and grief as experienced through the death of loved ones, and reflect upon the
variety of effects it has upon the survivors. Each installation presents a perspective
associated with grief as an intuitive response. The works are informed by cultural
norms associated with mourning. By investigating specific ceremonies, rituals, and
interactions, she constructs pieces that bridge the line between memory and
memorial. Kimberly Riner is the Visual Arts Director for the Averitt Center for the
Arts. She received an MFA from Georgia Southern University in 3D Art with an
emphasis in ceramics and has held faculty positions at Georgia Southern University
and Ogeechee Technical College. Riner is actively involved in growing the art scene
in the Statesboro area where she has worked with the Migrant Youth Summer
Camp, ArtsFest, Summer Studios, and Creative Art Studio. Her artwork has been
exhibited both nationally and internationally and is held in private collections.
[See pg. 18 for reception details.]
WORKS BY LISA SHIMKO • Air and Water
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC
29418 • April 29-May 31, 9:00am-5:00pm • Lisa Shimko, winner of the 2016 North
Charleston Arts Fest Design Competition, will display a collection of recent
paintings, including her winning design, Air and Water. The paintings in the featured
series are the result of Lisa’s meditations of the aquatic world. Within each piece
she ruminates on the edges of land to the water, constantly changing with tides;
the various organisms, big and small; and accentuating the range of colors found
both up close and seen at the landscape’s distance. These works are not meant to
be an illustration of the Lowcountry landscape, but a portal of her experience and
feeling of the meandering waterways and the energy of the many creatures that
call it home. Lisa graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, with
a BFA in Painting, and a minor in Art Therapy. She moved to Charleston in 2006,
and has since been extremely involved with the community as a fine artist,
instructor, and fundraiser. Her work has been exhibited in a number of solo and
group shows locally and she is currently represented by Mitchell Hill Gallery in
downtown Charleston. The public is invited to meet the artist at the gallery on
Saturday, April 30, from 10am-4pm, and Sunday, May 1, from 1-5pm, during the
festival’s Premiere Weekend.
WORKS BY DARYLE HALBERT • Lowcountry Kitchens
North Charleston City Hall, 2nd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC
29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • Local artist Daryle Halbert became very
interested in the rich African American history and culture of the South Carolina and
Georgia Lowcountry upon relocating to Charleston from Philadelphia in 2011.
His most recent paintings depict scenes of Lowcountry cuisine, agriculture, music,
and folklore. In Lowcountry Kitchens he presents a collection of works focused on
the culinary symbols and traditions unique to the Gullah-Geechee culture. Halbert
currently works from his home studio in Goose Creek, SC, is a member of the
Charleston Artist Guild, and offers residencies to North Charleston schools and
community groups as the City of North Charleston’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence.
[See pg. 18 for reception details.]
JUDGED FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC
29418 • April 30, 10:00am-4:00pm; May 1, 1:00-5:00pm; May 2-6, 9:00am-5:00pm
View hundreds of entries in fine art and photography by local artists. Ribbons/prizes
will be awarded for fine art pieces in acrylic, oil, drawing/pastel, watercolor, and
mixed media by Bluffton, SC, based contemporary artist and 2014 North
Charleston Arts Fest Design Competition winner Amiri Gueka Farris. Ribbons/prizes
will be awarded for color, monochrome, and digitally enhanced photographs by
internationally exhibiting photographer Michelle Van Parys. A number of the
pieces on display are available for purchase. [See pg. 11 for reception details.]
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TRI-COUNTY YOUTH ART EXHIBITION
Charleston Area Convention Center Exhibit Hall B, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North
Charleston, SC 29418 • April 30, 10:00am-4:00pm; May 1, 1:00-5:00pm • Public and
private schools and individual students in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley
counties will display works in a variety of subjects and media. Ribbons/prizes will be
awarded in grade categories by the City of North Charleston’s 2015/16 Artist-inResidence Daryle Halbert. Award announcements and a brief reception for the
young artists and their families will be held at 4:30pm on Sunday, May 1.
PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
THE ANCESTOR SLAVE CABIN by Ifé Franklin
Felix Pinckney Community Center Grounds, 4764 Hassell Street, North Charleston,
SC 29405 • April 29-May 28, 9:30am-5:00pm • Constructed as a testament to the
Africans/African Americans who lived and died as enslaved people in the American
South, this life size replica of a slave cabin serves as the most
recent manifestation of Ifé Franklin’s ongoing indigo/slave cabin project. The
structure is meant to highlight the importance of slave dwellings, honor the
enslaved, and also act as temporary solace for the spirits of these ancestors. The
cabin is painted indigo and marked with symbols. The symbols, applied on the front,
back and roof of the cabin, resemble spirals and represent Elelo (a Yoruba word that
means “to coil up”), an ancient adire fabric technique. These “markings” represent
not only an art form, but also a form of alphabet, a “coded language” that only the
enlightened spirits of the old souls can decipher. Viewers are invited to add to Ifé’s
markings by writing messages to their ancestors directly on the cabin as a means
to communicate with these old souls. Ifé Franklin earned a degree from The School
of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and has worked as a professional artist and
community activist for over 25 years. [See pg. 10 for related event details.]
ORB OF THE DRAGON by Brooke Boyd
Greenspace at intersection of Lackawanna Avenue and Mixson Avenue, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28 • Inspired by fantasy literature and movies, this abstract sculpture is made to resemble three dragon wings connected by
a mystical orb. The piece is constructed using a combination of welded steel rods,
stretched canvas fabric, epoxy resin, and metallic paints.
EXPOSED by Ginny Canady
Traffic Circle at Wescott Blvd. and Oak Forest Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29485
April 29-May 28, public park open daily • This anthropomorphic form stands at 8 feet
tall, and is made from steel, rebar, and cement. The shiny metal of the visible spine
contrasts with the rusted appearance of the rest of the form, alluding to the idea
that there are both physical and physiological aspects of every individual that are
not apparent to the outside world.
THE REEF by Mallory McGoff
Palmetto Gardens Park, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Referencing forms inspired by marine life
native to the coastal waters of South Carolina, including sea fans and stony corals,
this expansive installation seeks to engage the public with an often unseen aquatic
environment.
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EMERGING MUSIC by Matthew MacPhail
Palmetto Gardens Park, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Standing at almost 6 feet tall, this seemingly buried guitar craves interaction from spectators. It’s positioning is meant to
symbolize how music is immersed in the community surrounding it. Cables that act
as the guitar’s strings are playable, reinforcing the idea that music must be interactive in order to thrive. TWO PERSON PICNIC TABLE by Evan Rubel
Quarterman’s Lake at Buist Avenue and Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Designed for both functionality and aesthetics, this modern industrial picnic table is constructed from rusted steel and
lumber. Observers are urged to take a seat, have a conversation, eat some lunch,
enjoy the scenery, or just rest their legs. COY by Victoria Shuler
Quarterman’s Lake at Buist Avenue and Spruill Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405
April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Planes of brightly painted canvas covered
with the forms of koi fish and lotus flowers adorn a dome-like structure of spindling
steel to cast unique shadows and offer a quiet place of solitude and
retreat for the viewer. This piece is meant to provoke feelings of peace and wonder
as one walks through and around it.
COCOON CLUSTER by Eileen Szwast
Greenspace at intersection of East Montague Avenue and Park Place East, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28 • Fueled by her fascination with safe havens, natural light, and how functionality affects the feel of a safe haven, the artist
has created seven cocoon-like structures hanging from a cluster of trees. Built from
steel rod and woven natural materials like manila rope, bamboo and twigs, some are
functional “swings,” allowing one to experience the sculpture from the inside, while
others are completely enclosed, only to be viewed from the outside. Together, the
forms create an interactive space that allows passersby to appreciate the beauty of
the surrounding environment.
OrB by Emery Kate Tillman
Greenspace at intersection of Montague Avenue & Spruill Avenue, North
Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28 • Designed to inspire the viewer’s thought
about shapes, patterns, and repetition, this sleek, geometric form demands closer
inspection. Various sizes of industrial pipe are transformed through different angles
of sight and ever-changing lighting conditions to create a visually
stimulating piece.
BALLOON CART by Haleigh Wayman
North Charleston Fire Museum and Educational Center Grounds, 4975 Centre
Pointe Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • April 29-May 28, daylight hours • This
steel, foam, and epoxy structure is an artistic representation of a circus balloon cart,
with balloons reaching almost 9 feet into the air. The whimsical nature of the sculpture represents a childlike playfulness that everyone can relate to, and is intended
to excite both the young and young at heart.
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EVENT VENUES & ADDRESSES
1. Agape Senior Assisted Living – 4550 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, 29418
2. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston 29406
3. Charleston Area Convention Center Complex & Montague Terrace
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston 29418
4. Charleston Co. School of the Arts
5109-B West Enterprise Street, North Charleston 29405
5. Cooper River Memorial Library – 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston 29405
6. Dorchester Road Regional Library
6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, 29418
7. Embassy Suites Charleston Airport Hotel and Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard, North Charleston 29418
8. Felix Davis Community Center – 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston 29405
9. Felix Pinckney Community Center
4764 Hassell Avenue, North Charleston 29405
10. Frothy Beard Brewing Company
7358 Peppermill Parkway, North Charleston 29418
11. Gethsemani Community Center
2449 Beacon Street, North Charleston 29405
12. Hanahan Amphitheater - 3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan 29410
13. Holy City Brewing – 4155 Dorchester Road, North Charleston 29405
14. Hyatt Place Hotel – 3234 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston 29418
15. Life Care Center of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston 29406
16. Midtown Theatre (located within Duvall Catering)
2816 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston 29405
17. North Charleston City Hall - 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston 29406
18. North Charleston Riverfront Park
1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston 29405
19. North Charleston United Methodist Church
1125 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 29405
20. North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston 29406
21. Northwoods Mall – 2150 Northwoods Boulevard, North Charleston, 29406
22. Northwood Park Community Center
8348 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, 29406
23. Olde Village Community Building
4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, 29405
24. Olde Village of North Charleston
East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, 29405
25. Otranto Road Regional Library – 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, 29406
26. Persephone Moultrie Community Center
1919 Robertson Blvd, North Charleston 29406
27. Project L.O.V.E. – 3346 Rivers Avenue, Suite A, North Charleston, 29405
28. Saint Peters AME Church – 4650 Sanders Ave, North Charleston 29405
29. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
1150 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 29405
30. South of Broadway Theatre Company
1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 29405
31. The Orange Spot Coffeehouse
4824 Chateau Avenue, North Charleston 29405
32. The Sparrow - 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 29405
33. Unity of Charleston - 2535 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston 29405
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INTERACT!
Like us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/NorthCharlestonArtsFestival and
www.facebook.com/NorthCharlestonCulturalArts
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @nchasarts
Tag your festival photos with the official festival hashtag: #nchasaf
CONTESTS - Participate & Win Prizes!
FACEBOOK TRIVIA
Stay tuned in to the North Charleston Arts Fest Facebook page April 29-May 7,
2016, for daily trivia questions about the Arts Fest and the arts in North Charleston.
The first person to answer each trivia question correctly will win an Arts Fest t-shirt
or tote bag and be entered into a drawing for a $50 cash prize. One trivia question
will be posted each day of the festival. Cash prize winner will be drawn and
announced on Monday, May 9th.
INSTAGRAM PHOTO CONTEST
All are invited to participate in our Arts Fest Selfie Instagram Photo Contest!
Win cash prizes for taking the best selfie at an Arts Fest event and/or taking selfies
at the most Arts Fest events.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Follow @nchasarts
2. Take an individual or group selfie at a North Charleston Arts Fest event,
activity, or exhibition.
3. Share the photograph on Instagram by tagging @nchasarts and using the
contest hashtag #ArtsFestSelfie
PRIZES:
Prize #1 – Best Arts Fest Selfie taken overall - $50
(Winner selected at the sole discretion of Arts Fest staff.)
Prize #2 – Selfies taken at the most Arts Fest events - $50
Participation Prizes – 2016 North Charleston Arts Fest t-shirt or sling bag (while
supplies last) – May be picked up from the Cultural Arts office on the 2nd floor of
North Charleston City Hall from 8:30am-5pm, May 9-13, 2016.
TERMS:
• Submissions must be posted to Instagram between Thursday, April 21, 2016, and
Saturday, May 7, 2016.
• All photos taken for the contest must tag @nchasarts and use the contest
hashtag #ArtsFestSelfie to be considered valid.
• In order to qualify as a submission, the photograph must depict the Arts Fest
event, activity, or exhibition clearly. In other words, the event, artist, and/or
location must be easily recognizable. This determination is at the Arts Fest staff’s
sole discretion.
• Sponsor reserves the right to use images of entries for publicity.
• All photos must be original, unpublished, and the sole property of the entrant.
In addition, photos may not contain lewd, inappropriate, threatening or obscene,
defamatory or libelous images or content. By submitting a photo, entrants agree
that the photo does not infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of any
third party and does not violate any laws.
• Winners will be notified via Instagram by Monday, May 9, 2016.
• Employees and contractors of the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts
Department and members of their immediate family are eligible to participate but
are not eligible to win.
PHOTO CREDITS: Front inside cover images (left to right):Contemporary violinist, Daniel D. (credit: Christopher Sherman Nelson),
Gum Drops & Lollipops by Kathy Oda, Kai Polynesian Dance Troupe,Ventriloquist Cole Tucker
Back inside cover images (left to right, top to bottom): Interdisciplinary artist Ifé Franklin, Annex Dance Co. (credit: William Long),
Comedian Neil Bansil, Red Herring Puppets, a scene from Little One-Inch (credit: Theo Livingston Sturz), Charleston Co. School of the Arts Dance Majors, The Gino
Castillo Cuban Jazz Quartet, Truce by Adam Walls, Steve Langley of The Soap Bubble Circus, Orpheus by Paris Alexander, Hiyas-Min Philippine Cultural Society, Tangles
Without Pretense by Andrew Brown, Lamenting by Kimberly Riner, Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues (credit: SLW Photo)
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