What to Do on a Rainy Day in Charleston☔️
Even on days when it rains in Charleston, it’s still a good day because you’re in Charleston. And while you might have to cancel a trip to the beach or reschedule your walking tour, there’s still plenty to do in and around Charleston on even the rainiest of days. Here are some good indoor options […]
Charleston’s Spoleto Festival USA Performance Highlights
For 17 days, it’s all about the arts here in Charleston. The annual Spoleto Festival USA brings to Charleston some of the best in theater, music, dance, opera and more from May 24 to June 9. The festival was founded in 1977 as the American counterpart to the annual Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, […]
Take Part in Charleston’s Art Explosion
The Charleston area has a vibrant arts and culture scene. With dozens of theaters, galleries and events showcasing visual, performing and literary arts, the city is alive with creativity and enlightenment. These are just a few ways you can experience Charleston’s rich artistic lifestyle. YALLFest Literary Event Celebrating its fifth anniversary is YALLFest, a premier […]
Charleston Theater: Don’t Miss These Shows
Many of Charleston’s theaters take a break in the late spring and early summer, but now’s the time for new seasons and plenty of incredible shows. The Charleston area is home to numerous theaters offering entertainment for all tastes – Shakespeare, comedy, drama, classics and new productions. Here’s a round-up of some excellent options for […]
Gibbes Museum of Art Closes for Renovations
In August, the Gibbes Museum temporarily closed for major renovations set to begin in October 2014. To date, the museum has raised more than $9 million toward its $13.4 million goal to restore the museum to its original Beaux-Arts beauty and build its endowment. The project is designed to showcase the museum’s collection, provide visitors […]
Art Season Comes Alive Throughout Charleston
Here in Charleston fall ushers in a new season of the arts with everything from plays and concerts to gallery showings and dance performances. It’s the perfect time of year to soak up the area’s thriving arts and culture scene. A great way to sample everything arts is at the OPEN Arts Expo Sept. 21 […]
After Renovation, The Vendue is Charleston’s First Art Hotel
The Vendue, a boutique hotel in Charleston’s historic French Quarter, has reopened its doors after a six-month renovation project. The renovations introduced two new restaurant concepts, The Drawing Room and The Press; a property-wide art program; and updates to the hotel’s vast collection of room types. The property is made up of two main structures […]
Celebrate the History of Sweetgrass Baskets
All around the Historic Charleston City Market and dotting the northern stretch of U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant you’ll find women making sweetgrass baskets – iconic images of the Lowcountry and her African history. Sweetgrass basket making can be traced back to West Africa, brought to the S.C. coast by African slaves. One of […]
Charleston Has Thriving Arts Community
Thanks to the annual Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston has long been on the radar for tourists interested in taking in world-class performances. But in the last decade, Charleston has experienced a surge in its arts community, making it a yearround arts destination. “There’s no excuse why if someone visits Charleston they can’t do something artsy while they’re here,” said Maggie Hendricks, executive director of the Charleston […]
