April 6th, 2013
Deadlines:
Early Discount – 12/15/12
PRICE DEADLINES;
$30 until 12/15/2012 (online only)
$40 Until 2/15/2013
$45 until sell out (38,500)
$150 Charity Connection Bibs available until sell out (1,500)
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Spoleto Festival USA – Charleston, S.C. May 24-June 9, 2013
Tickets typically go on sale in January.
‘For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolinas historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music.
Now approaching its 35th season, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as Americas premier performing arts festival.’
History of Spoleto Festival USA –
‘Spoleto Festival USA was founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti, Christopher Keene and others, who sought to create an American counterpart to their annual Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy…(Charleston) The historic city provided a perfect fit: intimate enough that the festival would captivate the entire city; yet cosmopolitan enough to provide an enthusiastic audience and robust infrastructure.”
“…Spoleto Festival USA has firmly established itself as one of the worlds leading festivals, presenting more than 200 world or American premieres. ”
Mission –
‘The Festival mission is to present programs of the highest artistic caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, a commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unusual performance opportunities for established artists…”
843-579-3100
Charleston Wine and Food Festival
“2013 Festival Tickets on Sale Thursday, August 30, 2012!” Tickets – http://charlestonwineandfood.com/events-tickets/ charlestonwineandfood.com P.O. Box 22823 Charleston, SC – 29413 843-727-9998 Email the FestivalFax – 843-727-9996
Charleston Farmers’ Market – Marian Square, Downtown Charleston
Corner of King St. and Calhoun,
Charleston,
SC – 29401
Available each Saturday from 8am-2pm Mid April thru Mid December.
Featuring:
- fresh local produce
- seafood
- recipe mixes
- food for purchase
- plants
- cut flowers
- herbs
- craft and art exhibits
- jewelry
- souvenirs
- entertainment
Charles Towne Landing – Charleston, S.C.
1500 Old Towne Road,
Charleston,
SC – 29407
843-852-4200
www.charlestowne.org/
http://www.friendsofcharlestownelanding.org
‘Like’ them on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Charles-Towne-Landing/102929266433462
‘Don’t Miss’ List for Families visiting Charles Towne Landing – Discover South Carolina.comCharles Towne Landing State Historic Site – South Carolina State Parks‘Charles Towne Landing is a park at the original site of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina.
Originally opened in 1970 to commemorate Charleston, South Carolina‘s tricentennial, this 80-acre state park showcases animals indigenous to the state in 1670, with exhibits designed by naturalist Jim Fowler.
There is a 17th-century village typical of what the original settlers might have constructed.
There is also a 53-foot (16m) replica of the trading ketch Adventure, a vessel typical of what the young colony would have used for trade on the eastern coast and in the West Indies.
Charles Towne Landing has much to see and do including the Animal Forest, Living History and Archaeological sites, as well as many more attractions.’
Source – Wikipedia
Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor, Mt. Pleasant S.C. Golf Course
“Situated on the edge of Charleston Harbor and offering spectacular views of the city, Fort Sumter, and ships arriving from all over the world, Patriots Point has been for years a favorite place to play for local Charleston golfers and resort guests. It’s located in Mount Pleasant at the foot of the Cooper River bridge and just five minutes from downtown. Any golf trip to South Carolina’s historic city of Charleston is not complete without a round at this memorable harbor side golf course.
The amenities you will enjoy at Patriots Point include a lighted driving range with PGA instruction, a southern style clubhouse, golfers’ grill and patio, and one of the most popular wedding and event facilities in Charleston.”
http://www.patriotspointlinks.com
For Tee Times and Information Call 843-881-0042
Patriots Point Links
1 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-881-0042
843-881-0044 fax
Open 7 AM – 7 PM*
* Hours of operation vary based on seasonality
Outstanding for:
- Golf
- Outings and Events
- Weddings
- Catering
- Cottages
Charleston Restaurant Week, Sept. 5-16, 2012
The popular ‘Charleston Restaurant Week’ will be offered again thanks to the planning and promotion of the Charleston Restaurant Association (CRA).
This is a wonderful opportunity to taste the world class cuisine of Charleston and the Lowcountry!
Participating restaurants will be offering menus with three items for one price ($20, $30, or $40).
Hotels have special deals, too!
Check out the list of participating restaurants at www.CharlestonRestaurantAssociation.com
Here is an informative blog entry regarding ‘Charleston Restaurant Week’ from Tuesday, August 21st – http://www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/news/charleston-restaurant-week-is-september-5-16-participating-restaurants-and-menus-are-being-released-now/
Charleston Comedy Festival – Charleston, S.C.
843-810-6288
www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com/
Presented by Theatre 99 and Charleston City Paper
‘Some of the country’s hottest improv, sketch, and stand-up artists will descend upon Charleston, S.C., for what has become the annual event you don’t want to miss!
Past performers include Aziz Ansari, Bobby Moynihan and the UCB Buffoons, Cook County Social Club, Elephant Larry, The Uprights Citizen Brigade Touring Company, Kenny Zimlinghaus, Myq Kaplan, The Beards of Comedy, Craig Baldo, Eliza Skinner, God’s Pottery, Hot Sauce, Harvard Sailing Team, and many many more.’
Source: http://bit.ly/16cyEQ
Venues:
Theatre 99
The American Theatre
Stars at the American Theater
Charleston Pour House
Threshold Repertory Theatre
Footlight Players Theatre
Pure Theatre
Music Farm, Charleston, S.C.
EMAIL info@musicfarm.com
BOX OFFICE Music Farm, 32 Ann St, Tues-Thur, 12:30-3:30pm
Tickets are sold from the window where all the show posters are displayed on Ann St.
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
http://boonehallplantation.com/
1235 Long Point Rd. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464 (8 miles from downtown Charleston, S.C.)Phone (843) 884-4371
Mont Royal the main house at Boone Hall
Picture Source – Wikipedia
‘The Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens is an antebellum plantation located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The plantation includes a large Colonial Revival plantation house (1933-35) that replaces the lost original house on the site, a number of slave cabins (which were occupied bysharecroppers well into the 20th century), several flower gardens, and the historic “Avenue of Oaks”: a nearly one mile drive up to the house with live oaks on either side, originally planted in 1743. Boone Hall plantation sits on Wampacheeoone Creek in Christ Church Parish about 10 miles (16 km) from historic downtown Charleston.’
Source – Wikipedia
Slave Cabins at Boone Hall Plantation
Picture Source – Wikipedia
Avenue of Oaks at Boone Plantation
Picture Source – Wikipedia