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May Issue 2007
North Charleston Arts Festival in North Charleston, SC, Takes Place May 4-12
The 2007 North Charleston Arts Festival
is the perfect opportunity to enjoy nine fabulous days of
great entertainment - most events are free and all are at convenient
locations within the City of North Charleston, SC.
Festivities begin on Fri., May 4, with an event that even the
youngest participants can enjoy - a free Children's Festival for
preschoolers at Park Circle from 9am-noon. Other activities on
Friday include an old-fashioned Sock Hop and planned entertainment
at Northwoods Mall.
The Main Event Weekend will be held at the Performing Arts Center & Charleston Area Convention Center Complex in North Charleston on Sat., May 5 (10am-4pm) and Sun., May 6 (2-5pm). Free parking and free admission is provided, so bring the whole family to enjoy over 40 stage performances - magicians, dance groups, bands, theater troupes, vocalists, storytellers and much more! View exceptional works by local and regional fine artists and photographers, many pieces will be available for purchase. Admire the talents of young artists representing schools in the Tri-county area. Appreciate the variety of fine crafts from artisans in the statewide competition of South Carolina Palmetto Hands; many of these unique items may be purchased also. The Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society's annual show and sale is an additional feature every year that draws hundreds of visitors and jewelry enthusiasts. Plenty of fun and creative activities for the kids, Arts & Craft booths for the shoppers and a Food Court where you can relax, eat lunch and enjoy a fantastic band concert.
Other special exhibitions will be on display at 10 Storehouse Row in The Navy Yard by Noisette and at The Meeting Place, located in the Olde North Charleston Business District.
The Festival Gala is a ticketed evening event on Sat., May 5, with the nationally acclaimed band CHICAGO in concert at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Gala package tickets will include free parking, selected seating for CHICAGO, a pre-concert event with refreshments and entertainment, and a post-concert event that will have you dancing the night away in the Embassy Ballroom. A limited number of Gala Packages are available, call 843/745-1087.
The Festival Week continues with many free and modestly ticketed events at venues all around the city. Individual events will feature concerts by groups known for their musical expertise in Jazz, R & B, Reggae, Classical, Celtic, Country and Beach Music. Magic shows, Children's Theater programs, a murder-mystery Dinner Theater, creative workshops, art demonstrations and installations, film presentations and many more cultural activities will round out our Festival Week schedule. Several local schools and community centers will enjoy free performances and art workshops, all are opened to the public.
Three Charleston County libraries located in North Charleston will serve as host sites for free puppet shows, jazz concerts, literary events, theater presentations, and Gullah culture programs. Other host sites for special entertainment include Wannamaker County Park, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, local hotels and malls, and the Olde North Charleston Business District. Festival Outreach Programs to retirement communities and college campuses are planned as well as Block Parties and an Art Walk.
On Sat., May 12, join us for the opening of the second annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition at 5pm in the beautiful Riverfront Park on the former Charleston Naval Base. The Festival Grand Finale, will follow with a family picnic atmosphere that includes a concert and an outdoor movie. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for an evening under the stars. In case of rain, the event will move to Sterett Hall Auditorium.
Full color brochures, detailing the nine-day 2007 North Charleston Arts Festival, are available at all Charleston County Libraries, the Charleston Area Visitor Centers, and the lobby of North Charleston City Hall. Visit the City's website at (www.northcharleston.org) for Festival updates and start making your plans now!
For further information check out our SC
Institutional Gallery listings or contact the North Charleston
Cultural Arts Department at 843/745-1087.
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