Image by La’Ron Peace/North Charleston Arts FestivalImage by 20090430-poster.jpg Artist La’Ron Peace’s work titled "Splash" was selected as the 2009 North Charleston Arts Festival design. Read more about him here, or view the work in person. Update May 3: The Post and Courier has a small photo gallery from the festival. Go check it out.
Don't forget that the festival is still going on. -- Check out the full calendar below.
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North Charleston's 2009 Arts Festival offers nine days of cultural events, programs, visual, and performance arts beginning on Friday, May 1st.
If you think you might go to one of the dozens of events, know that you'd be in the good company of some 30,000 that attend each year.
The main event will be held on Saturday and Sunday at North Charleston's Performing Arts Center and Convention Center. It's from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. -- However, there's much, much more to do at the festival.
Here are some directions, and be sure to check out the full events calendar below -- or use this handy, print-and-go version.Admission and parking is free to more than 40 local, regional, and national performances on four themed stages: Cultural Heritage, Youth Entertainment, Youth and General Audiences.
Featured exhibits include SC Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Exhibit, youth art from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester County students; the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show; Children's Activities at Box City and Creation Stations; Art and Craft booths; and an Outdoor Food Court.
The Festival will continue throughout the week with over 50 events throughout North Charleston. An exciting array of free and ticketed events include street dances/block parties, a murder-mystery dinner theater, concerts, kid's events, films, theater performances, workshops, an Art Walk, Fine Art and Craft Co-Op, Sculpture competition and exhibit and Grand Finale at Riverfront Park.
The Grand Finale, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday will include children's activities, performances by school and community groups, hula hoops from Homespun Hoops, food, an evening concert featuring Billy Scott & the Party Prophets, and fireworks. You can catch celebrity actress, Tamika Harper, from Tyler Perry's latest movie "Madea" at the poetry show!
The festival, in its 25th year, started out as a small community event in Park Circle and is no considered one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the region.
Up to date festival information, event listings, directions, and ticketing information can be found at the North Charleston Arts Festival Site.
Support your local creative scene May 1st through May 9th in North Charleston!!
THURSDAY, MAY 7
Children's Puppet Show: “Mother Goose & Friends”
presented by Becky's Box of Puppets
Otranto Rd. Regional Library - 2261 Otranto Rd.
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Free
Becky Becker and her Box of Puppets have been entertaining audiences across the South since 1980. Beloved nursery rhyme characters Humpty Dumpty, Hey Diddle Diddle, Peter Pumpkin Eater, and many other childhood favorites come to life in this charming show.
Children's Puppet Show: “The Grasshopper & the Ant”
performed by Curious Moon Puppets
Dorchester Rd. Regional Library - 6325 Dorchester Rd.
11 a.m.-NOON - Free
This rod puppet show is a new twist on an old classic, and a fun way for kids to learn that hard work pays off. Follow along through the months of the year as the wild and crazy grasshopper plays and the naive, young ant works hard getting ready for winter. Plenty of audience participation and songs!
North Charleston Farmer's Market Performance
Park Circle in North Charleston
2-6 p.m. - Free
Visit the North Charleston Farmer's Market and enjoy a Traditional & Early Country music performance by North Carolina-based international touring artists Laura Boosinger & Josh Goforth from 4-6 p.m. Laura's sparkling vocals and melodic clawhammer banjo combine with Josh's spectacular prowess on fiddle, guitar and mandolin to present the finest in traditional music. The market offers an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce, and features art & craft booths, food vendors, and entertainment.
Community Arts Event: Baraza Arts
N. Chas. Elementary School - 4921 Durant Avenue
5-7:30 p.m. - Free
The public is invited to participate in North Charleston Elementary School's 2nd annual arts celebration for the community, Baraza Arts. Community art projects will be held throughout the evening and student art work will be on exhibit. See musical performances by the Pepperhill Elementary Choir, Morning Side Middle School Band, Charleston County Strings Program, North Charleston Elementary School performers, and Adande African Drum and Dance Ensemble.
Violin Performance w/ Julia & Sarah Quick
Otranto Rd. Regional Library - 2261 Otranto Rd.
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Free
Join this MAD (Mother and Daughter) “Dueling Duo” for their performance titled “Random Acts of Violins,” featuring Classical violin duets, as well as traditional and contemporary fiddle tunes.`
Theater Presentation: “The Soul of Langston”
presented by Owt-A-Town Productions
Felix Pinckney Community Center - 4764 Hassell Ave.
7-8 p.m. - Free
Daron Stewart stars in this one man play fused with jazz, blues, poetry and story that journeys through the life and work of Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes. In a study room, Langston reflects on his childhood, his most signature poems, and his notable achievements through his writings. The event will also feature an exhibition of original paintings and poetry by Clyde Washington of the Inspirational Art Gallery. Washington, who grew up in Liberty Hill in North Charleston, now lives in New York.
Hispanic Concert w/ Grupo Renovacion
New Covenant Church of God - 2801 Ashley Phosphate Rd.
7-9 p.m. - Free
The public is invited to attend this concert, which will present a mix of traditional Mexican songs and South American tunes. This performance is offered in conjunction with Community Connections.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER w/ Murder For Hire
Charleston Area Convention Center Ballroom
5001 Coliseum Drive (use Ballroom Entrance near PAC)
7-10 p.m. - Tickets: Individual $30, parties of 4 or more $28, parties of 10 or more $25
Call 843-745-1087 to purchase tickets. Credit cards accepted. (Deadline is May 4)
Dwight Kemper, Master of Mystery and published mystery novelist, will host an interactive presentation of the zany mystery, “Murder in Mind.” Participants become deranged mental patients with unique phobias who all feel compelled to confess to the murder of their psychiatrist. Comic fun ensues as the mystery is solved. Seating is limited. Ticket packages include dinner, performance, gratuity, and parking pass.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Senior Outreach Dance w/ Come Dance with Me
White Oak Manor - 9319 Medical Plaza Drive
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Free
The Come Dance with Me Line Dance Team will perform several line dances and encourage both residents and visitors to join in on the fun.
Olde Village Block Party w/ 17 South Band
Olde North Charleston Business District - E. Montague Ave.
6:30-8 p.m. - Free
With three horn arrangements, 17 South delivers a huge and classy sound ranging from Motown and R&B covers to classic beach music and Top 40 hits. The band is a handpicked, all-star group of musicians from Charleston, SC that have played with everybody from The Temptations and Four Tops to Frank Sinatra and
Tony Bennett. Enjoy shag demonstrations by the Charleston Shag Club and dance the night away.
Reggae Block Party w/ Mystic Vibrations
Olde North Charleston Business District - E. Montague Ave.
8:30-10:30 p.m. - Free
The night rolls on from Classic Beach Music to Island Vibes straight from Jamaica. The four talented members of Mystic Vibrations play music that speaks of love, unity, and peace, and have performed with numerous reggae acts including Inner Circle, The Wailers, and Israel Vibrations.
Theatrical Ballet Performance: “The Magical
Mystery Tour” performed by Chas. Ballet Theater
N. Charleston Performing Arts Center - 5001 Coliseum Dr.
7:30 p.m. - $40 adults, $25 students, group discounts avail.
Hot off the success of its sold out run earlier this year, “The Magical Mystery Tour” is a journey through the massive songbook of The Beatles, featuring stunning dance interpretations of classics including “Lady Madonna,” “Yellow Submarine,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Penny Lane”, along with a set list of over 20 more Beatles hits. Following the performance, guests will be treated to a live Beatles rock concert in the PAC lobby, performed by local guitar hero Eddie Bush and the band One Flew South.
Square & Round Dancing w/ The Harmony Squares
Felix Davis Community Center - 4800 Park Circle
7:30-10 p.m. - Free
Watch these accomplished dancers swing their partners and do-si-do to the cues of the dance leader. Guests will be invited to take part in some of the dances.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Quilt & Fiber Art Workshop & Lecture
10 Storehouse Row (Noisette Blvd) - Navy Yard at Noisette
11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Local quilt and fiber artist, Cookie Washington, will explore and discuss the “divine feminine” in quilting in this two hour workshop and lecture.
Spring Carnival
Morningside Middle School – 1999 Singley Lane
11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
The public is invited to attend Morningside Middle's PASS Spring Carnival. Attractions include a dunking booth, games, jump castles, and an appearance by Charlie the River Dog. Enjoy performances by Pantasia Steel Band (11:30 a.m.) and Adande African Drum & Dance (12:30 p.m.). In addition, community representatives from the North Charleston Fire and Police departments will be present to offer safety tips.
Reggae Concert w/ Dream Merchants Reggae Youth Band
N. Chas. Wannamaker County Park – 8888 University Blvd.
NOON-1 p.m. - $1 park admission, concert is Free
Relax at the cabana area and listen to the smooth sounds of reggae played by this young group of local musicians, ages 8 to 16. Their performance, titled “Youth Selling a Dream,” will feature covers and original compositions.
Multicultural Music & Stories w/ Faye Stanley
Dorchester Rd. Regional Library - 6325 Dorchester Rd.
2-3 p.m. - Free
Faye Stanley takes her audiences on a rollicking cultural journey. Her music and stories educate, inspire, and connect us all to our global neighbors.
Multicultural Storytelling w/ Fouche Sheppard
Cooper River Memorial Library - 3503 Rivers Ave.
2-3 p.m. - Free
Nationally acclaimed storyteller, Fouche Sheppard, will present multicultural stories for children of all ages in her performance titled “A Charleston Charm.”
Multicultural Storytelling w/ J'miah Nabawi
Otranto Rd. Regional Library - 2261 Otranto Rd.
2-3 p.m. - Free
Award winning storyteller J'miah Nabawi presents “The Global Village: Jump Talk,” an interactive, multilingual program of stories, songs, and folktale games from around the world. Follow a young boy as he leaves his native African village to explore distant lands.
Art Quilt Trunk Show & Lecture
10 Storehouse Row (Noisette Blvd) - Navy Yard at Noisette
2-4 p.m. - Free
Local quilt artist, Dr. Marlene O'Bryant-Seabrook, weaves powerful stories and images into her quilts, which have been exhibited around the world. Join her for a trunk show of her unique creations and a lecture titled “The Journey of an 'Out of the Box' Fiber Artist.”
Arts Festival Grand Finale: Performances/Children's Activities/Fireworks
Riverfront Park – 1001 Everglades Ave.
(on the former Charleston Naval Base)
(Rain Site: North Charleston Cultural & Civic Center)
6-9 p.m. - Free
Enjoy children's activities, inflatable jump castles, hula-hoop demonstrations by Homespun Hoops, and a Tri-county school showcase, featuring the R.B. Stall High School's High-Stepping Marching Band, The Berkeley County Big Band, and Alston Middle School's Arts Showcase. Master storyteller Tim Lowry will host “Mayfest: a Medieval Fair” from 6-7:15 p.m., featuring stories of knights' adventures, “tournament” games, a marionette show, and a Maypole. See “The Poetry Show” at The Navy Base Memorial from 6-8:30 p.m., featuring “Madea Goes to Jail” actress, Tamika Harper (aka Georgia Me), Abyss, from BET's “Somebodies,” and local spoken word poets, including Los the Host, Khalid, Marcus Amaker, Chyrra, and Jaha Knight. Look for a presentation of American tribal style belly dance by Callypso Rising Tribal Bellydance Troupe from 7:30-8 p.m. At 8 p.m., multi-Cammy award winning variety band, Billy Scott & the Party Prophets, will present an exciting evening concert. The group, featuring Beach Music Hall of Fame inductee Billy Scott, will get the crowd dancing with beach, blues, Motown, and oldies tunes. The evening concludes with a fabulous fireworks display over the Cooper River at 9 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a great ending to this year's Arts Festival! Food concessions will be available for purchase.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Festival Main Event: See Performance Schedule
N. Chas. Performing Arts & Convention Center Complex
5001 Coliseum Drive
2-5 p.m. - Free Admission & Free Parking
See performances throughout the day on four separate stage areas. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, Tri-County Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, children's activities such as Creation Stations & Box City, Arts & Craft Vendors, an outdoor Food Court, and much more!
Variety Show: “Parade of Stars”
N. Chas. Cultural & Civic Center Auditorium - 1530 7th St.
(on the former Charleston Naval Base)
6-7 p.m. - Free
Enjoy a spectacular variety show of skits, music, dance, and song featuring performance highlights from the roaring 20's to the rocking 80's.
Contemporary Gospel Music Concert
N. Charleston Performing Arts Center - 5001 Coliseum Dr.
7 p.m. - Tickets $10 - Call 843-764-2388 for ticket info
Highlights of this evening of praise and worship include performances by national contemporary gospel recording artist and Grammy Award winner, Pastor Hezekiah Walker, and nationally and internationally known worship leader and Christian recording artist, Ricardo Sanchez. The evening will also feature the McDonald's Choir Showcase.
Celtic Music Concert w/ The Shamrocks
presented by Hungry Monks Music
St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 1150 East Montague Ave.
7-8 p.m. - Free
This young group of accomplished musicians will showcase their talents on fiddle, Irish drum, harp, guitar, and vocals in a traditional Irish music concert. Hungry Monk Music instructors will also perform for a portion of the performance.
Jazz Performance & EXHIBIT: “Six” by the Mike Wolk Jazz Group
South of Broadway Theater - 1080 East Montague Ave.
Shows at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Tickets $10
Call 843.745.1087 for ticket info
The Mike Wolk Jazz Group will perform six original compositions inspired by six surrealistic paintings by local artist Peter Scala. (Additional presentations at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. on Wed., May 6)
MONDAY, MAY 4
Line Dancing w/ The Park Circle Boot Stompers
Felix Davis Community Center - 4800 Park Circle
10-11 a.m. - Free
Sit back and enjoy this lively group of seniors demonstrating a variety of Country & Western line dances, or pick up a few pointers and join in on the boot stompin' fun!
Concert w/ The River City Dixieland Jazz Band
Felix Davis Community Center - 4800 Park Circle
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Free
This band specializes in the presentation of traditional American jazz, “N'Orleans style.” All seniors, Red Hat Ladies, and the general public are invited to attend this fun, toe-tappin' afternoon concert.
After-School Performance w/ Project Dynamite
Burns Elementary School - 3750 Dorchester Rd.
3:30 p.m. - Free
This action packed duo show features astonishing stunts and memorable moments wrapped up into one hilarious presentation. Their grand finale brings danger to an all new level, as David and Alex climb 20 feet into the air and balance atop six folding chairs to perform their most dangerous stunt. This signature trick, matched by their non-stop humor, has led them to international venues and countless newspaper, radio, and television appearances, including a spot on USA Network's Character Fantasy.
You'll be holding your breath one second and laughing hysterically the next.
Ghost Stories w/ Marc Batten
Dorchester Rd. Regional Library - 6325 Dorchester Rd.
4-5 p.m. - Free
Monsters, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night come alive in Marc Batten's “Spooky Stories.” Prepare to be entertained by eerie legends and tales, including stories of ghosts in the Lowcountry.
After-Hours Concert w/ Abe White
Aloft Hotel - 4875 Tanger Outlet Blvd.
6-7 p.m. - Free
Relax and enjoy the smooth sounds of local saxophonist Abe White performing a jazzy conception of ballads, standards, and R&B.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Children's Theater: “The Ugly Duckling”
presented by Porkchop Productions
Cooper River Memorial Library - 3503 Rivers Ave.
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Free
Porkchop Productions presents their fanciful adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale about a misfit duckling trying to find her place in the world. Colorful characters, big laughs and audience participation highlight this playful performance.
KIDS WRITING WORKSHOP w/ Jonathan Sanchez
Felix Pinckney Community Center - 4764 Hassell Ave.
4 p.m. - Free
Award-winning writer, Jonathan Sanchez will lead a creative writing workshop for kids in elementary and middle school. Materials will be provided.
After-Hours Concert w/ Randall Bramblett
Embassy Suites Hotel - 5055 International Blvd.
6-7 p.m. - Free
This Georgia-based singer/songwriter, who has written for artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Levon Helm, will give a solo performance of his own brand of Southern Rock. Come and see who Rolling Stone calls “the South's most lyrical and literate songwriter.”
Jazz Saxophone Concert w/ DeVone Gary
Dorchester Rd. Regional Library - 6325 Dorchester Rd.
6-7 p.m. - Free
This young, local musician, who plays both the electric and acoustic saxophone, will delight audiences with his outstanding talent.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Senior Outreach Concert w/ Roger Bellow & Berita Martin
Twin Oaks Assisted Living Center - 4550 Great Oak Drive
2:45-3:45 p.m. - Free
This duo will perform a variety of music, including “oldies, but goodies” and a little jazz for both residents and the public.
Art Walk
Olde North Charleston Business District - E. Montague Ave.
5-8 p.m. - Free
Take a stroll down East Montague Avenue through businesses, pubs, cafes, studios, and salons to see works by local artists. The Josh Padgett Quartet (jazz) and musician Pete Ledbetter (acoustic Piedmont blues, folk, and swing) will provide outdoor entertainment throughout the evening. Enjoy live demonstrations of various graffiti art techniques, including wheat pasting, aerosol art, and stencil art, by local artists including Meta, Proton, Egroe, and House. Visit the Art & Fine Craft Co-Op Gallery & Sale and “The Nano Show” exhibit at the Meeting Place.
Blues Music Concert w/ Mojo Collins
Cooper River Memorial Library - 3503 Rivers Ave.
6-7 p.m. - Free
Join this dedicated musician and master guitarist for an evening of original Blues music. Mojo Collins has performed all over the country for 20 years and has released numerous albums. He has played with and opened for several well-known musicians including Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, Steve Miller, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Ike and Tina Turner, Muddy Waters, Sly & the Family Stone, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, just to name a few.
Jazz Performance & Exhibit: “Six” by the Mike Wolk Jazz Group
South of Broadway Theater - 1080 East Montague Ave.
Shows at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Tickets $10
Call 843.745.1087 for ticket info
The Mike Wolk Jazz Group will perform six original compositions inspired by six surrealistic paintings by local artist Peter Scala.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
Children's Festival: Preschool activities/puppet show
Felix Davis Community Center - 4800 Park Circle
9 a.m.-NOON - Free
Fun outdoor games and activities are planned for young children, followed by a performance of 'Animalia' by Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets at 11 a.m. Individuals & groups are welcome. Please pre-register with Recreation Dept. at 843.745.1028.
Northwoods Mall Concert w/ Jeff Robbins
Food Court at Northwoods Mall - 2150 Northwoods Blvd.
6-7 p.m. - Free
Jeff Robbins keeps America's richest musical tradition alive with a performance featuring the upbeat folk sounds of the southern Appalachians. Many of the instruments he plays to create this “mountain music” are crafted from his own hands.
NORTHWOODS MALL CONCERT w/ Kim & Tom
Food Court at Northwoods Mall - 2150 Northwoods Blvd.
7-8 p.m. - Free
Kim Lhuillier and Tom Dittrich bring a combined 45 years of music training and performance to the acoustic duo, Kim & Tom. They will perform a variety of music from Country to Soft Rock, calling on a repertoire that runs from Hank Williams and Patsy Cline to the Dixie Chicks, Allison Krauss, and John Prine.
Contra Dance w/ The Charleston Folk Club
Felix Davis Community Center - 4800 Park Circle
7-9 p.m. - Free
17th century English country dance steps taken up by French court dancers were called contra-dance or contredanse, and have spread throughout the western world to be associated with American folk dances. Learn the basics of this dance during an instructional session from 7-7:30 p.m. Caller Kenny Greer, from Myrtle Beach, SC, will then guide new and experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances to live music by Anna's Bananas.
Black Book Session & Art Exhibit: 'The Nano Show'
The Meeting Place - 1077 East Montague Avenue
7-9 p.m. - Free
(See Visual Art Exhibitions Listing for additional viewing times.)
'The Nano Show' features contemporary works in a variety of mediums and subjects created by several local artists and high school students. As the title of the exhibit suggests, all of the pieces are created on a small scale - none exceeding a square foot. A black book session will take place throughout the evening, allowing artists and visitors the opportunity to swap and draw in one another's black books (sketchbooks). The event also features live drawing by local artists such as Meta, Philip Hyman, Tim Showers, Justin Cammer, Proton, and Christina Rodino.
Theater Presentation: “Broadway Broads”
presented by Deuce Theatre
North Charleston & American LaFrance Fire Museum
& Education Center Event Space - 4975 Centre Pointe Drive
7:30 p.m. - Tickets: $10, to purchase visit www.deucetheatre.com
Join two Deuce Theatre company members for an unconventional and entertaining cabaret-style show. The audience will be led towards a shared experience of experimental theater through show-tunes, original material, and audience participation. A number of songs are from familiar shows such as Follies, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Fiorello, and Kiss Me Kate. Original material includes songs from Deuce Theatre's, “The Emperor is Naked?” as well as a preview of a new original production scheduled to open in October 2009. Light refreshments included and beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Theater Presentation: ''From Grace to Glory:
A Tribute to Ethel Waters” performed by Remnant Productions
N. Chas. Cultural & Civic Center Auditorium - 1530 7th St.
(on the former Charleston Naval Base)
8 p.m. - Tickets $10 - Call 843.324.7794 or visit www.RemnantProductions.com
This stage play pays tribute to the life of legendary singer and actress Ethel Waters, who achieved many “firsts” during her seven decade career. Facing a number of triumphs and tribulations, she proved to be a shining example of how to emerge with grace and ascend to glory. (Additional presentation at 8 p.m. on Sat., May 2)
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Festival Main Event: See Performance Schedule
N. Chas. Performing Arts & Convention Center Complex
5001 Coliseum Drive
10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Free ADMISSION & Free PARKING
See performances throughout the day on four separate stage areas. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, Tri-County Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, children's activities such as Creation Stations & Box City, Arts & Craft Vendors, an outdoor Food Court, and much more!
Movie Screenings: “An Evening of Shorts”
South of Broadway Theater - 1080 East Montague Ave.
4 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Free
The Olde Village Talking Picture House will host two screenings of a collection of short films organized by the Carolina Film Alliance. The filmmakers will be present to introduce their films and participate in a panel discussion that will take place after the screenings.
Dance Performance w/ The Kinetyx Dance Ensemble
Otranto Rd. Regional Library - 2261 Otranto Rd.
4-5 p.m. - Free
Learn science through the choreography of this dance performance titled “Science in Motion.” The four Kinetyx dancers will teach lessons on interdependence of life forms, life cycles, simple machines, and the Laws of Motion.
Gospel Music Showcase
Tanger Outlet Mall - 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd.
Outdoor performance (Mall suite will serve as rain site)
5-7 p.m. - Free
Local and regional performing artists, gospel groups, and choirs will share their music and praise with the Lowcountry.
Opening Reception: “From Quilts in the Attic to Quilts
on the Wall: Exploring Textile Art by African Americans”
10 Storehouse Row (Noisette Blvd) - Navy Yard at Noisette
6-8 p.m. - Free
The public is invited to join co-curators Catherine Lamkin and Arianne King Comer for the opening of this unique art quilt exhibition. The event will feature a performance by local jazz & blues singer, Ann Caldwell. (See Visual Art Exhibitions Listing for exhibit details.)
Concert And Old Fashion Sock-Hop w/ The Loafers
Felix Davis Community Center - 4800 Park Circle
7-9 p.m. - Free
Original members of the favorite local group, The Loafers, will recreate the Park Circle Teen Club of the 50's & 60's with their popular sounds.
Theater Presentation: ''From Grace to Glory:
A Tribute to Ethel Waters” performed by Remnant Productions
N. Chas. Cultural & Civic Center Auditorium - 1530 7th St.
(on the former Charleston Naval Base)
8 p.m. - Tickets $10 - Call 843.324.7794 or visit www.RemnantProductions.com
This stage play pays tribute to the life of legendary singer and actress Ethel Waters, who achieved many “firsts” during her seven decade career. Facing a number of triumphs and tribulations, she proved to be a shining example of how to emerge with grace and ascend to glory.
