Posts Tagged ‘charleston sc’

Cooper River Bridge Run March 31st

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

It’s that time of year again!  The world-famous annual Cooper River Bridge Run is this weekend!  Thousands upon thousands of visitors from all over the world will descend upon the Holy City to partake in this important annual event.  The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity.  The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and the best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.

Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

What do you get when you mix sun, sand and sea with music, art and food?  F-U-N!!!  Come out this weekend to the annual Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival to hear great music, taste yummy treats and see art by local vendors.   Go to http://www.wix.com/undertheoaks/seasand for all the details.

9th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

March 23-25, 2012

Inspired by the rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Charleston, the 9th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show is a premier destination for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy seeing and learning about incorporating antiques into modern-day decor. This year’s Antiques Show, held in Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St., highlights the show’s theme: “Classic Design, Timeless Style.”

Spring in Charleston is the ideal season to see a showcase of English, European, and American period furnishings, decorative arts & fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry, and silver–all late 17th to 20th centuries.

Get tickets at http://www.historiccharleston.org/news_events/cias_events.html

Battle of Charleston 2012

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Schedule of Events March 24-27, 2012——
March 24 – Thursday

» Reenactor Registration Opens
»» 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Reenactors must carry their provost pass at all times, it will also be needed for the Saturday night dinner.
March 25 – Friday

» Reenactor Registration
»»Opens at 9:00 am – 11:00 pm (all camps closed to car traffic from 9-2 while school children are present.)
» Education Day
»»Hundreds of school children will be treated to various demonstrations of Civil War Era life.
» Officers Meeting – 9:00 pm at the events tent
March 26 – Saturday

» Reveille at 7:00 am
» Morning parade /Arms inspection – 8:00 am
» Battalion Drill – 8:30 am
» Break for Breakfast
» Reenactor Registration – 9:oo am – 5:00 pm
» Camps open to spectators – 9:oo am
» Ladies Social– 11:00 am
» Confederate Artillery Demonstration – 11:15 am
» Gullah – music, demonstrations, storytelling –throughout the day
» Medical Demonstrations – throughout the day
» Concerts by Stan Clardy throughout the weekend
» 97th Regimental String Band concerts:

Saturday at 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Sunday at 12:00pm – 12:45pm

» Tactical begins– 12:15 pm (for participants )
—Tactical will be unscripted (12:15 – 1:45 pm), developing into Spectator battle at 2:00 pm, ending at 2:45 pm
» Battle of Charleston (scripted) – 2:00 – 2:45 pm
» Pass and Review 2:45 pm
» Camps close to spectators – 5:30 pm
» Reenactor Dinner (bring your own plates, utensils) – 6:00 pm
» Period Ball (97th Regimental String Band) – 8:00 pm
» Taps – 11:00 pm, all quiet

March 27– Sunday

» Morning Parade/Arms inspection (no drill) – 9:00 am
» Camps open to spectators – 9:00 am
» Gullah – music, demonstrations, storytelling – throughout the day
» Medical Demonstrations – throughout the day
» Church service – 10:00 am
» Concerts by Stan Clardy throughout the weekend
» 97th Regimental String Band concert – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
» Battle of Charleston (scripted) – 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
» Pass and Review –2:45 pm
» No vehicles in camp until 3:00 pm

ArtFest, Mount Pleasant – March 10

Monday, March 5th, 2012

To celebrate Mount Pleasant’s diverse artistic community, residents come to the annual ArtFest at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre to enjoy art in many forms.  ArtFest attendees can expect spectacular live entertainment by local dance studios and performing artists, a juried art exhibit featuring members of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild, roving entertainers, games, crafts, and lots of fun for kids of all ages!

Free admission! Free parking! Free activities!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Food + Wine Festival Kicks Off Today!

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Charleston’s annual foodie convention kicks off today and will host exciting events through March 4th.  Check out http://charlestonwineandfood.com/ for all the details….

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker tells the beloved Christmas story of the girl who falls in love with a Nutcracker Prince – with Russian flair. Praised by the NY Times as “thrilling and expansive,” the 40 impeccably trained Russian dancers leap, spin and lunge as you have never seen before. Audiences love the Christmas party with magical toys, battles with an evil Mouse King and a journey through the glittering Snow Forrest. Unique to Moscow Ballet productions, Russian folk characters Father Christmas and the Snow Maiden excort Masha (Clara) to the Land of Peace and Harmony where she and the Nutcracker Prince are honored by emissaries from heritages the world over; African, Russian, Asian, European and Hispanic. Set to Pytor Tchaikovsky’s famous score, Moscow Ballet’s production features lavish costumes, nine hand-painted backdrops with 3-D ornamentation and fanciful, larger-than-life puppets designed by a Russian master. A must see show for everyone in the family this holiday season!
www.Nutcracker.com

EVENT TIMES:
DEC 20 – 07:30 PM

TICKET INFO:
Tickets are $89.50, $69.50, $49.00, $39.00, & $29.50 plus applicable fees.

Charleston Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Dec. 10 & 11 Gaillard Auditorium and Dec. 16 & 17 at NPAC
Cost: Tickets range $25 – $45 (military and student discount available )

Charleston Ballet Theatre’s annual Charleston-themed Nutcracker has been a holiday classic for over three decades. Celebrate the company’s 25th Anniversary season with this annual Christmas-time tradition set in the Lowcountry of the 1860’s featuring familiar Charleston names, landmarks, lavish costumes and stunning professional ballet dancers from across the globe. This colorful, heart warming holiday family classic is a truly unique Charleston Christmas time experience.

Festival of Lights on James Island near Charleston, South Carolina

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Let the spirit of the season embrace you as James Island County Park comes alive with illumination at Charleston’s most beloved nighttime event – the Holiday Festival of Lights! Beginning November 11, 2011 and continuing through January 1, 2012, the festival is a great place to gather family and friends to capture the magic of the holiday season.   The journey begins with a three-mile drive through hundreds of breathtaking light displays featuring millions of twinkling bulbs. But the Holiday Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car and experience exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer at Santa’s Village and Winter Wonderland. There are many celebrated attractions to see and do, including:

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  • Marshmallow Roasts
  • Festival Train Rides
  • Lakeside Interactive Lights
  • Enchanted Forest Walking Trail
  • Gingerbread Houses
  • Build-a-Reindeer Workshop
  • 10-Ton Sand Sculpture
  • Giant Greeting Cards
  • Carousel Rides
  • Gift Shops
  • Portable Climbing Wall
  • Photos with Santa
  • Santa’s Sweet Shoppe

Wine Under The Oaks at Boone Hall Plantation

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Wine Under the Oaks

Sunday Dec. 4, 2011 – 1:00pm – 5:00 pm

Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Dress: Casual
The casual and elegant affair welcomes visitors from all over to sample fine wines and delicious gourmet foods from featured Lowcountry chefs. Guests can enjoy live music, a fine selection of wines, and edible delicacies, while viewing the winning poster design of the 2011 Charleston Wine + Food Festival® poster completion.

Best of all, the event provides the perfect outlet for holiday shopping. Area culinary themed crafts will be available for sale and Boone Hall Farms will be selling all the wines available for sample. The Plantation will be decorated in holiday décor and it is the perfect way to kick-off the holiday season. Tickets to the Charleston Wine + Food Festival® are now on sale and make great holiday gifts! A portion of the proceeds benefit The American Red Cross.

This is an event for adults 21 years of age or older. We cannot permit anyone under 21 into this event. No babies, strollers, children, or pets. Thank you.