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Spotlight on the ArtsSpoleto Festival

USA

Uniquely CharlestonThe South Carolina

Aquarium

Crowd Pleaser 67th Annual Spring

Festival of Houses & Gardens

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The Carolina Belle is available for Private Charters, Dinner Cruises, Weddings, Rehearsals, and Group Events. Call our Sales Manager at 843-722-1112 to book your next event!

*As rated by hundreds of past guests. Read unedited reviews at: www.zerve.com/HarborTours/Cruise/rating

Come aboard this top-rated, “MUST-SEE” ATTRACTION!• Live-narrated, 90-minute non-stop

harbor tour — air-conditioned, and snack bar on board, too!

• Dolphin sightings are fun to watch!• EXCELLENT VIEWS OF FORT SUMTER

and over 75 points of interest, including: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army forts:

Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more!

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The Carolina Belle departs from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Limited FREE PARKING is available.

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The Carolina Belle is available for Private Charters, Dinner Cruises, Weddings, Rehearsals, and Group Events. Call our Sales Manager at 843-722-1112 to book your next event!

*As rated by hundreds of past guests. Read unedited reviews at: www.zerve.com/HarborTours/Cruise/rating

Come aboard this top-rated, “MUST-SEE” ATTRACTION!• Live-narrated, 90-minute non-stop

harbor tour — air-conditioned, and snack bar on board, too!

• Dolphin sightings are fun to watch!• EXCELLENT VIEWS OF FORT SUMTER

and over 75 points of interest, including: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army forts:

Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more!

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The Carolina Belle departs from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Limited FREE PARKING is available.

CharlestonHarborTours.com 888.224.5037 888.

10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29401

BUY TICKETS ONLINE OR

CALL!

2014HARBOR TOUR SCHEDULE

9:30 11:30 1:30 3:30

Feb 14-Mar 8 ✔ ✔Mar 9-April 6 ✔ ✔ ✔April 7-Aug 15 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔Aug 16-Nov 1 ✔ ✔ ✔Nov 2-Nov 30 ✔ ✔Dec 6,713,1420,2126-31

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ContentsApril, May, June 2014 Vol. 66 No. 2

FEATURES Crowd Pleasers 10 The Hat Ladies 14th Annual Easter Promenade14 67th Annual Spring Festival of

Houses & Gardens24 Charleston Tea Rooms27 Annual Flowertown Festival34 Piccolo Spoleto37 Sculpture in the South40 Mt. Pleasant 27th Annual Blessing of

the Fleet & Seafood Festival42 North Charleston Arts Festival43 French Quarter Art Walk53 79th Annual House & Garden Tours55 3rd Annual Charleston Beer Garden

at Brittlebank Park

Meet the Chef16 Matthew Niessner of Halls Chop House UniqUely Charleston 18 The South Carolina Aquarium sPotlight on the arts 28 Spoleto Festival USA what’s Cookin’? 57 Tomato Pie IN EVERY ISSUEWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Shopping Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Sightseeing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 54, 56Downtown Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Let your smartphone be your guide andaccess info about Charleston’s historic

sites — in the palm of your hand

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Get the Free Audio App:• Available for iPhone & Android — just download the app

and you’re set!• Start from anywhere on the peninsula — your phone’s GPS

will automatically find historic points of interest near you• Click to listen or read about 65 historic sites• Nearby restaurant & shopping info too• Invaluable for anyone interested in

experiencing Charleston’s history

Or search the app Historic Walking Tour Charleston

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Let your smartphone be your guide andaccess info about Charleston’s historic

sites — in the palm of your hand

HWT

in your pocket

Get the Free Audio App:• Available for iPhone & Android — just download the app

and you’re set!• Start from anywhere on the peninsula — your phone’s GPS

will automatically find historic points of interest near you• Click to listen or read about 65 historic sites• Nearby restaurant & shopping info too• Invaluable for anyone interested in

experiencing Charleston’s history

Or search the app Historic Walking Tour Charleston

Get the App!

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Welcomet o C h a r l e s t o n

Leslie Moore, Editor

It’s spring in Charleston, and the gardens of the Holy City are filled with fragrant, beau-tiful blooms. There are lots of gardens to visit and enjoy this time of year, along with an almost endless array of outdoor festivals and events. Take your time going through this issue of Charleston Gateway and choose your favorites.

If you are visiting during Spoleto Festival USA, take advantage of the rich and varied schedule of performing arts throughout the city. We have highlighted a few of the events and provided information about where to find the complete schedule.

There is so much to see and do in Charleston and her surrounding areas. If you are in town during Summerville’s Sculpture in the South event, be sure to take the short drive to this lovely town and spend the day exploring.

Thank you for visiting Historic Charleston. Please let us know how you enjoyed your stay, and how we can better serve you dur-ing your next visit! Now you can find us on Facebook--search “Charleston Gateway and the Charleston Map Guide,” and online, www.charlestongateway.com. Scan our new QR code and find even more information for the perfect Charleston vacation.

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Easter time in our Holy City means it is time for The Hat Ladies to don their stylish Easter bonnets reflecting the charm and tradition of Charleston. Elegantly dressed ladies, gents and children will gather for photos at Marion Square between 11:00 - 11:30 am, and promenade down historic Meeting, King and Market Streets until half past noon, wishing everyone a “HaTpy Easter!”

the hat ladies14th annual easter Promenade

APRIL 19 2014

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Log onto www.hatladies.org for more information and exact locations



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Visit our more than 60 stores and restaurants.

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aCCoModationsHistoric Charleston Bed & Breakfast Reservation Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43artGibbes Museum Of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BooksThe Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

edUCationCollage of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

giftsClassic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Gibbes Museum Of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 35The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

groCery storesHarris Teeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

hoMe fUrnishings & antiqUesGeo. C. Birlant & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Main Street Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . 35The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Simply Vintage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Jewelry & ClothingClassic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

D’wink Creative Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . 22Maggie Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

needlework & CraftsCabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51It’s A Stitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . 26The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

shoPPing CentersMount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . . 13

sPeCialtyGood Scents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Moon Pie General Store . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Old Charleston Ghost Shop . . . . 22

theatre & entertainMentThe Sound Of Charleston. . . . . . . . . . 43Theatre Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Charleston RiverDogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

toysAmerican Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Kites Fly’n Hi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

wine shoPsCharleston Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Visit our more than 60 stores and restaurants.

DROP BY THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR A PASSPORT WITH STORE SAVINGS.

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Historic Charleston Foundation works to preserve the historical, architectural, and cultural character of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Visit our historic house museums and experience our mission at work. Afterward stop by The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation and peruse our jewelry, gifts, furnishings, home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.

The ShopS of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 108 MeeTing STreeT hourS: M-S: 9 - 6, Sun: 12-5 (843) 724-8484

MarkeT Shop of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 188 MeeTing STreeT hourS: daily, 9:30 - 6 www.historiccharleston.org (No sales tax)

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Aiken-Rhett house MuseuM, c. 1820 nAthAniel Russell house MuseuM, c. 1808Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Aiken-Rhett

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Russell

67th ANNUAL FEStIVAL of hOUSES & GARDENS: MARCh 20 - APRIL 19, 2014Enjoy this rare opportunity to go inside the magnificent private houses and gardens of Charleston.

Tickets on sale November 1, 2013: visit www.historiccharleston.org/Festival or call 843-722-3405.

Crowd Pleaser

Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 67th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens.

Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcas-es Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America’s most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century.

Charleston has been renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a gar-den.” The Festival is set during the peak of the city’s blooming season, and tours feature seven to ten properties each day in one of eleven neighbor-hoods, dating from the American colo-

67th annual sPring Festival oF houses & gardensTHROUGH APRIL 19 2014

For more information and tickets, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org

nial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th cen-tury. Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America.

There is a lot to experience during the Festival of Houses and Gardens. In addition to music, literary and culinary offerings, Morning History Walks, led by Charleston’s most expe-rienced guides, are two-hour walking tours of the Old & Historic District that provide the perfect background for the afternoon or evening house and garden tours. No private sites or interi-ors are included on these tours. Tours depart from The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation, 108 Meeting Street. Check in promptly at 9:15 am.


Historic Charleston Foundation works to preserve the historical, architectural, and cultural character of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Visit our historic house museums and experience our mission at work. Afterward stop by The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation and peruse our jewelry, gifts, furnishings, home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.

The ShopS of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 108 MeeTing STreeT hourS: M-S: 9 - 6, Sun: 12-5 (843) 724-8484

MarkeT Shop of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 188 MeeTing STreeT hourS: daily, 9:30 - 6 www.historiccharleston.org (No sales tax)

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Aiken-Rhett house MuseuM, c. 1820 nAthAniel Russell house MuseuM, c. 1808Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Aiken-Rhett

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Russell

67th ANNUAL FEStIVAL of hOUSES & GARDENS: MARCh 20 - APRIL 19, 2014Enjoy this rare opportunity to go inside the magnificent private houses and gardens of Charleston.

Tickets on sale November 1, 2013: visit www.historiccharleston.org/Festival or call 843-722-3405.


Family Owned and Operated

THE CHARLESTON STEAKHOUSEBringing Southern Hospitality to the American Steakhouse

OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEKSunday Gospel Brunch

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Live Music Nightly

Three Private Meeting RoomsFully Equipped For Audio/Visual

434 King St Charleston, SCRestaurant: 843.727.0090 s Office: 843.727.0190

www.HallsChophouse.com

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What brought you to Charleston?I loved Kiawah, but I was looking for a change. Through friends in the restaurant industry, I was intro-duced to Mr. Hall, who was opening Halls Chophouse. I came for an inter-view, and loved the southern charm of Charleston, and was impressed by the high caliber of chefs in the commu-nity. Mr. Hall offered me the Executive Chef position in May 2009.

Charleston has always been known for its wonderful food. How would you describe the culinary scene in the Holy City?Not only is Charleston a phenom-enal place to live, I think per capita it has some of the best professional chefs in the country. You could easily transplant Charleston into New York, Chicago--any of the bigger cities--and our city could compete.

How has the city evolved since you have been living here?Charleston has definitely evolved to great status, offering an amaz-ing selection of different cuisines. It is a very "green" city, healthy, vibrant and peaceful. Upper King Street con-tinues to draw more and more suc-cessful businesses; what used to be an unsafe area is now thriving.

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exeCutive CheF at halls ChoP house

What is your favorite dish, both to eat and prepare?Hmmm...that's a hard one. I just found a great pizza crust at a food show that I'm going home tonight to prepare. At Halls, I am always invent-ing new recipes, and I love the pairings of wine with different dishes.

Why did you choose Halls Chop House? How has it expanded your culinary skills?

Mr. Hall is the reason I took the job. He has been in the industry 50 years and is very well respected He has integrity and a great work ethic. My wife asked if I would be bored cooking steaks. Preparing steaks to perfection is not as easy as it seems, but while 70% of our guests order steaks, the other 30% order seafood. With an extremely talented team behind me, being cre-ative is easy. I am also involved in other areas of the restaurant; from choosing a new china pattern to redesigning the bar. Besides having a high standard of service, I believe in the little touches; ambience, flowers, a new jelly for our Sunday Gospel Brunch. But most of all... I love happy customers!


Family Owned and Operated

THE CHARLESTON STEAKHOUSEBringing Southern Hospitality to the American Steakhouse

OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEKSunday Gospel Brunch

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Live Music Nightly

Three Private Meeting RoomsFully Equipped For Audio/Visual

434 King St Charleston, SCRestaurant: 843.727.0090 s Office: 843.727.0190

www.HallsChophouse.com

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Uniquely Charleston

the south CarolinaaquariumTop 5 Experiences to SEA and Explore at the South Carolina AquariumFish and sharks usually come to mind when you think of an aquar-ium. While you are sure to encounter sharks at the South Carolina Aquar-ium, here are five undiscovered ex-periences to enjoy during your next visit. Ring-Tailed LemursTake a detour to Mada-gascar Journey, where you’ll find four curious ring-tailed lemurs leaping and playing. Let the lemurs entertain you with their fun antics as

they balance on ropes and swings and sunbathe in the morning light. Crawl through a tunnel to “pop up” into the exhibit for a face-to-face encounter!

American Bald Eagle Admire Liberty, a regal

American bald eagle found injured in

Florida. Unable to survive in the wild after sustaining a wing injury, Liberty now resides in the

Aquarium’s Moun-tain Forest exhibit.

Not long ago, America risked losing this animal due

to extinction. Today, the bald eagle has been removed from the endan-gered species listing and is being care-fully monitored.



Albino AmericanAlligatorOne of only 50 in the world, the Aquarium’s albino alligator is a jaw-dropping experience for the entire family. An extremely rare reptile, the albino alligator lacks melanin, caus-ing him to be entirely translucent. A natural occurrence, albinism only oc-curs once for every 100,000 alligator hatchings.

Sea Turtle HospitalSouth Carolina’s only hospital for sick and injured sea turtles is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sick and injured sea turtles found along the coast are brought to the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital for rehabilitation. Turtles ar-rive with problems ranging from in-fections and shock to boat strikes and entanglements. Turtle patients are nursed back to health and then re-turned to the ocean, where they rejoin the wild sea turtle population.Tours are offered daily at noon and 2 p.m. For more information, visit scaquarium.org.

Animal Care ExhibitWonder how experts care for the Aquarium’s animals? Glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes in the Aquatic Animal Medical Facility. The hands-on Animal Care Exhibit lets guests of all ages use mock equipment to diagnose cases and learn more

about the treatments the animals re-ceive.

These are only a few of the South Car-olina Aquarium’s fascinating exhibits. Venture to the deepest tank in North America, the Great Ocean Tank, fea-turing more than 650 animals, in-cluding a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle. With nine galleries and a pop-ular Touch Tank, the South Carolina Aquarium is far more than just fish.

For more information, call 800-722-6455 or visit www.scaquarium.org


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KITES • WINDSOCKS • TOYSFLAGS • PUZZLES • STUNT KITES

40 N. Market St. • CharlestonRAINBOW MARKET • DOWNTOWN

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D’wink Creative Jewelry

Charleston Gullah Sweet Grass Designs

Unique Handmade Jewelry

Natural Skin care Products

400 Body Oil Products

Clothes & Accessories to fitAmerican Girl® & Bitty Baby®

129 Market Street 843.722.5299

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PERFUMERYOriginal Tea Olive Perfume

Rainbow Market • 40 N. Market St.843.723.6933

“Finally…Wines That Taste Good!”Featuring Charleston Wines

Daily Wine Tasting • Gifts For Any OccasionPh: 843.576.4772 • Fx: 843.576.4745

63 S. Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401www.CharlestonWines.com Market Hall

Corner of Meeting & Market Streets

Tues-Sat 11 am-3:30 pmClosed Holidays

Jan & Feb: Thurs-Sat

Adults: $5 • Children 6-12: $3Under 6: Free

Confederate Museum



Charlestontea rooms

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Church Tea Rooms offer a glimpse into how this mannerly city fetes the public through church tea rooms. Many of the receipts, or recipes to those who are from off, have been handed down and improved upon from one generation to the next.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Tea Room, one of the oldest, will be held April 28 - May 6, 11:30am-2pm, on Church Street just south of the market. Guests may dine outside in the beautiful courtyard or on the veranda. Plenty of indoor seating is available as well, with live pia-no music to accompany lunch. A deliv-ery service to downtown locations and take-out lunches are available by calling 843-722-7921 or visit www.stphilipschurchsc.org.

Grace Episcopal Church Tea Room, on Wentworth St., is held May 26 - June 6, 11:30am-2pm. A gift shop, the Church Mouse Boutique, is also available. For more information, call 843-723-4575 or visit www.gracechurchcharleston.org.

Second Presbyterian Church’s “Seconds Please” Tea Room, on Meeting St., is held in the Parish Hall, across the street from Wragg Square, on May 23-24 & May 30-31, from 11am-2pm. For more information, call 843-723-9237 or visit www.secondpresbyterianchurch.org.



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Fabric, Books, Patterns, Notions, Quilts, Sewing Machines

Voted One of the Top Quilting Shops in the USA!Downtown Summerville

129 West Richardson Ave.843.871.8872

A ladies’ boutique of simple elegance130 S. Main St., Summerville

843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com

843.261.9276 219 S. Cedar Street

Summerville, SC 29483thevillageknittery.com

Voted #1 Antique Store in SummervilleMain Street AntiquesAntiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts

Over 6500 sq ft Monday-Saturday, 10:30-5:00

200-A North Main St., Summerville 843.879.9529

historiCsummerville

In a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the indepen-dent, mom and pop, boutique stores of days gone by, Summerville, with its small-town values and historic roots, does not disappoint. Only 18 miles from Charles-ton via I-26 to Exit 199-A or Hwy. 61 past the Gardens, you’ll find the historic village of Summerville.

The “Flowertown in the Pines” offers unique boutiques, ladies & children’s clothing, gifts, toys, restaurants, antiques, fabric, jewelry and much more!

Simply Vintage213 North Cedar

Specializing in Vintage Chic, Handmade Treasures & Antiques843-832-6597 • Summerville, SC


annualFlowertown Fest ival

April 4-6, 2014

Crowd Pleaser

Take the short drive to beautiful Summerville and enjoy the work of more than 200 artists and crafters from all over the country. Each day of the three-day event features live entertainment, a Children’s Jubilee and, of course, fabulous food! A Taste of Summerville opens one hour after the Festival opens each day, with sam-ples from some of best food the Lowcountry has to offer.

For more information, call 843-871-9622 or visit www.flowertownfestival.org


sPoletoFestival usa MAy 23-June 8, 2014

The historic churches and public buildings of Charleston provide the backdrop for this year’s

performances. From breathtaking cathe-drals to the College of Charleston’s

Cistern Yard, Spoleto will be seen and heard throughout the city.

Again this year, Spoleto will transform the TD Arena at the College of Charleston

from a state-of-the-art basketball facility to an acoustically balanced performance venue

for Spoleto music and dance performances, complete with a traditional stage and full the-

atrical lighting.

The art of dance can be beautiful, provocative and thought provoking. This year’s festival covers a

Since the first Spoleto Festival in 1978, excite-ment builds in the city each spring as world

class artists fill Charleston with inspiring, uplifting performances. For 17 days

and nights, Spoleto Festival USA draws people from around the

world to experience the light and beauty of the arts, with renowned art-

ists and emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theatre, music theatre,

dance and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.

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wide range of styles, with the unconven-tional tap troupe, Dorrance challenging traditional notions of tap in a new and exciting way. South African choreogra-pher, Gregory Maqoma, draws on his own ancestral past, creating a unique dance theatre performance, and the sleek, contemporary ballet company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, presents a diverse repertoire of adventuresome choreogra-phy. Pop culture and high fashion meld in Keigwin + Company’s electrifying performance.

Highly anticipated by opera lovers, Kát A Kabanová is considered one of the great

operas of the 20th century. It will be sung in the original Czech with English super-titles. The American premiere of the 21st century work, Facing Goya will be per-formed at historic Dock Street Theatre, and Memminger Auditorium hosts El Niño, a nativity story with an unprece-dented emphasis on the voices of women.

Music lovers of all kinds will find joy in this year’s Spoleto lineup. Highlights in-clude Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn performing on June 1st at the TD Arena, and An Evening with Michael Nyman on May 26th at the Sottile Theatre. Ris-ing star Joana Carneiro leads the Festi-


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val Orchestra in a showcase of orchestral splendor with works by Barber, Adams, and Bartók on May 28th.

Always a favorite, the Westmin-ster Choir will perform two concerts on May 29th and June 1st under the baton of Spoleto Festival USA’s new Director of Choral Activities, Joe Miller. On June 6th, this beloved choir will be joined by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for Te Deum, traditional Christian songs of praise set to music by composers for centuries.

Always highly anticipated the Spoleto Festival USA Finale will again be held at

Middleton Place and feature Charles-ton’s own Shovels and Rope, a

husband and wife duo with a sound somewhere between

Johnny and June Cash and The White

Stripes. Bring the family and a

picnic to enjoy an all day celebration, with the

band taking the stage at dusk. The gates open at 3:30 pm and

the ticket price includes entrance to Middleton Place.

To purchase tickets or see a complete list of performances and venues, visit www.spoletousa.org, or call 843-579-3100


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CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURSTours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30.(9:30 AM tour available in April & June 24-Aug. 18)Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS are common and great fun to watch! Over 75 points of interest including up-close views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point! Snack bar on board. Private charters and group dinner cruises available. Advance purchase recommended. Buy COMBO tickets on our web site, at the boat, or call our ticketing company Zerve. FREE PARKING at the Charleston Maritime Center–Buy tickets at Chas. Harbor Tours!

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKSOPEN DAILY 9am to 5pm.Tickets: 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops)Charleston’s most popular tour! A carriage tour of Charleston is a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history. Your one-hour CARRIAGE TOUR will travel 25 to 30 blocks of Charleston’s famous historic downtown district. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and facts about the buildings, history, architecture, fl ora and people of Charleston. Easy access carriage loading ramp.

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Carriage Tours depart from the Palmetto “RED BARN” at 8 Guignard St. Buy tickets at our shop at 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops).GPS setting: 8 Anson St.

Adults: $36.50 Kids 4-11: $25.00

Kids under 4: FREE

CHARLESTONHARBOR TOURS

Harbor Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., approx. one block south of the South Carolina Aquarium.Check tour schedule andorder tickets online - just scan the tag above.

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The Afternoon Dolphin Cruises and Evening Sunset Sails depart DAILY from the Aquarium Wharf near the SC Aquarium. Moonlight Cruises happen during the full moon (check online for schedule). We also offer special Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises held the last Wednesday of the month (April through October), which include 4 to 5 different wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

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CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURSTours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30.(9:30 AM tour available in April & June 24-Aug. 18)Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS are common and great fun to watch! Over 75 points of interest including up-close views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point! Snack bar on board. Private charters and group dinner cruises available. Advance purchase recommended. Buy COMBO tickets on our web site, at the boat, or call our ticketing company Zerve. FREE PARKING at the Charleston Maritime Center–Buy tickets at Chas. Harbor Tours!

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKSOPEN DAILY 9am to 5pm.Tickets: 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops)Charleston’s most popular tour! A carriage tour of Charleston is a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history. Your one-hour CARRIAGE TOUR will travel 25 to 30 blocks of Charleston’s famous historic downtown district. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and facts about the buildings, history, architecture, fl ora and people of Charleston. Easy access carriage loading ramp.

Call either location and ask for the Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour COMBO TICKET!

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Carriage Tours depart from the Palmetto “RED BARN” at 8 Guignard St. Buy tickets at our shop at 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops).GPS setting: 8 Anson St.

Adults: $36.50 Kids 4-11: $25.00

Kids under 4: FREE

CHARLESTONHARBOR TOURS

Harbor Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., approx. one block south of the South Carolina Aquarium.Check tour schedule andorder tickets online - just scan the tag above.

S A I L I N G C H A R L E S T O N H A R B O R

PRIDET

HESchooner

by hundreds of past guests!See reviews at

Zerve.com/SailThePride/Rating

Rated:

Come aboard the Pride – an 84-foot Tall Ship that sails with the wind and tides making every cruise unique. Rated one of the ‘Top 10 things to do in Charleston’ by Southern Living and Trip Advisor, and one of the ‘Top 10 Sunset Cruises’ by Coastal Living. Sailing on the Pride is an experience you won’t soon forget. Daytime cruises offer spectacular views and frequent dolphin sightings; sunset cruises add a sun-kissed glow and a warm, romantic ambiance. Because she sails within the shelter of the harbor, the Pride glides smoothly across the water. If the winds are calm, her quiet engines move her along nicely.

Tickets also available at:Charleston Harbor Tours

10 Wharfside StreetPrivate charters and group rates available. Call 843-722-1112.

Scan tag to view buy tickets online and see sail schedule.

The Afternoon Dolphin Cruises and Evening Sunset Sails depart DAILY from the Aquarium Wharf near the SC Aquarium. Moonlight Cruises happen during the full moon (check online for schedule). We also offer special Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises held the last Wednesday of the month (April through October), which include 4 to 5 different wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

www.schoonerpride.com888-245-9206

Cruises fi ll quickly; advance purchase is strongly recommended.

You’ve seen her gliding across Charleston harbor.It’s time that you experienced the Pride too!

DOLPHIN sightings are common!


The combination of historic Charles-ton’s old European charm and the world-class Spoleto Festival U.S.A. produces a unique and impacting synergy for all who come to experi-ence this magnificent international multi-arts festival. But what really adds the ingredient of magic to the mix is Piccolo Spoleto, which pro-vides access to the festival for every person, especially children.

Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the inter-

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national scope of its parent festival and its 700 events in 17 days, trans-forms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto’s tra-ditional program offerings include vi-sual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, chil-dren’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts and film. Admissions prices range from free to $35.

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MAKE PLANS NOW to attend this popular sculpture show and sale! You will enjoy chatting with over 30 world-class sculptors in a casual atmosphere and seeing their latest works. Don’t miss the live sculpture demonstrations and sculpture collection tours in Azalea park, and the fun activities for the kids, too! Visit our web site for more information.

May 17-18, 2014Saturday: 10am-6pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

The weekendAFTERMother’s Day!

SHOW & SALE ADMISSION:

$5 per day

or buy a$7 weekend pass

Children and students FREE with paid adult admission.

Tented Event – Held Rain or Shine!


Sculpture In The South P.O. Box 1030 • Summerville, SC 29484

[email protected] • 843.851.7800

Join us for one of South Carolina’s premiere outdoor arts events!

www.sculptureinthesouth.com

• MINGLE & CHAT WITH WORLD-CLASS SCULPTORS

• FULL TO GIFT-SIZE SCULPTURES

• LIVE SCULPTING DEMONSTRATIONSAND DAILY LECTURES

• DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT II STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

• SCULPTURE COLLECTION TOURS in AZALEA PARK

• CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

• LIVE MUSIC

• GREAT FOOD AND MORE!

17th ANNUAL

SHOW & SALE

HELD IN BEAUTIFULAZALEA PARK

SUMMERVILLE, SC

MAKE PLANS NOW to attend this popular sculpture show and sale! You will enjoy chatting with over 30 world-class sculptors in a casual atmosphere and seeing their latest works. Don’t miss the live sculpture demonstrations and sculpture collection tours in Azalea park, and the fun activities for the kids, too! Visit our web site for more information.

May 17-18, 2014Saturday: 10am-6pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

The weekendAFTERMother’s Day!

SHOW & SALE ADMISSION:

$5 per day

or buy a$7 weekend pass

Children and students FREE with paid adult admission.

Tented Event – Held Rain or Shine!

Now anticipating its 16th annual Show & Sale, Sculpture in the South has placed more than two dozen bronze sculptures in the beautiful town of Summerville and offers the only solely-sculpture show on the East Coast.

As many as 35 sculptors exhibit an-nually, showcased in the beautiful 12-acre Azalea Park. Summerville is known as Flower Town in the Pines and its downtown park features peaceful paths, reflecting pools, open gazebos and manicured gardens. Of-

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ferings at the show range from wild-life to dancers, from monumental to miniature keepsakes, and all sculp-tors stay on site throughout the event and welcome conversations about their work.

Before or after attending the Show & Sale, visitors will want to take an op-portunity to see all of Summerville’s public sculpture collection. Always free of charge, the collection includes sculptures of native animals and a variety of children, such as “Follow the Leader.” This most photographed


sculpture in the collection often is the location for parents and grand-parents to feature their children.

For the inquisitive and adventure-some, download the BIRDS scaven-ger hunt from the Sculpture in the South website. There eventually will be 22 installations as part of the Birds In Residence Downtown Summer-ville project. Created by the Audu-bon Center at Francis Beidler Forest,

Summerville DREAM and Sculpture in the South, the public art initiative celebrates Summerville’s native bird species.

The 2014 Show & Sale will be held May 17-18, 10 am-6 pm Saturday and 10 am-5 pm Sunday. Tickets are $5 for one day, $7 for two. Children/students are free.

More information is available at www.sculptureinthesouth.com.


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mt. Pleasant 27th annual Blessing oF the Fleet & seaFood Festival

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Enjoy a boat parade, savory seafood samples, live music, arts & crafts and more at the 27th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival. The event began in 1987 to honor and support local shrimpers and has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for seafood lovers. Held at picturesque Memorial Waterfront Park, the event will be held on Sunday, April 27th, from 11:30 am-6 pm. Proceeds ben-efit the local shrimping industry along with a non-profit selected by the planning committee each year.

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Crowd Pleasernorth Charleston arts Festival

MAY 2-10, 2014The North Charleston Arts Festival is an annual nine-day event highlighting national, regional and local artists and performers. For 30 years, the festival has made quality arts programming affordable and accessible, attracting over 30,000 residents and visitors each year.

The Main Event is held the first week-end in May at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center and Charles-ton Area Convention Center. This event offers free admission and park-

ing for over forty performances on four themed stages. From the SC Hands Juried Fine Craft Exhibit to an antique show to children’s activities there is a wide range of exciting arts related activities.

The festival concludes with the Grand Finale at North Charleston Riverfront Park featuring performances by pro-fessional groups and fireworks over the Cooper River.

For more information, call 843-740-5854 or visit www.northcharlestonartsfest.com


Experience thesounds that define

Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin,jazz, music of the Civil War & more

Live concerts at Circular Congregational Church

150 Meeting Street at 7 pm

April 2, 9, 12, 16, 23, 26May 1, 8, 13, 16, 21May 24, 28, 31 (2pm)

June 4, 7 (2pm)

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Charleston’s Historic French Quarter is home to roughly 30 galleries within walking distance of one another. Lo-cated within the original walled city and founded by the French Huguenots, the French Quarter has become a national arts destination.

Four times a year, on the first Friday of March, May, October and December, the buzz of art and the taste of wine take over the French Quarter as galleries open their doors and offer food, wine and art. Join art lovers on May 2nd, from 5-8 pm and enjoy the beauty of the French Quarter on foot. The French Quarter is located between S. Market and Tradd, Meeting and the waterfront. Start at any participating gallery and pick up a French Quarter map.

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Visit a Pre-Revolutionary

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SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-873-8535. www.visitsummerville.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONSCAROLINA QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISESCome aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only authentic river boat for a fun filled afternoon or evening. The Queen is Charleston Harbor’s newest vessel, and she specializes in special events and private charters. Wednesday night Murder Mystery Cruises, Craft Beer Cruises throughout the summer and fall, Sunday Brunch Cruises and Holiday Cruises. Please visit our website www.charlestonharbortours.com or call 843-722-1112 for information.

CHARLESTON GHOST & DUNGEON WALKING TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS This is the tour filmed for The Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted Places! Explore the streets, alleyways, cemeteries, churches, and pre-revolutionary dungeon! 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 9am-10pm. 843-722-8687.

CHARLESTON GHOST & GRAVEYARD WALKING TOUR/BULLDOG TOURSAn exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest grave-yards after dark. When all the other tours are looking in, you’ll be on the inside. 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7:30 & 9:30pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 843-722-8687.

CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS - ABOARD THE CAROLINA BELLE Enjoy a live-narrated “Harbor of History Tour” aboard the Carolina Belle. You’ll see 75 points of interest including Ft. Sumter,


7pm & 9pm Nightly Charleston’s Tour

8pm & 10pm Nightly 7:30 & 9:30pm Nightly

Charleston’s Most Building7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm Nightly

Charleston’s Graveyard Tour

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Visit a Pre-Revolutionary


Ravenel Bridge, the “Battery,” Patriots Point and the “Holy City” skyline. This non-stop tour departs daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30, Feb-Nov. Tickets and departure from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. 843-722-1112 (DS, MC, V). Book online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or 800-979-3370. Local 843-722-1112. Avail-able for private charter.

CHARLESTON HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Introducing a unique way to experience Charleston’s history. Did you know you can use your Smartphone to access info about 60 historic Charleston sites? Just download the FREE AUDIO APP (available for iPhone & Android). Your phone’s GPS will automati-cally find historic points of interest near you. Walk the city at your own pace, and listen (or read) as you go. Experience Charleston’s

history-in the palm of your hand. Please visit our website www.historicwalkingtour.com

CHARLESTON STROLLS WALK WITH HISTORY Featured in the New York Times, this two hour walking tour is the best way to see the historic district. Enjoy famous landmarks, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys, & hid-den gardens. $20 per adult, 7-12 $10. Daily, 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080.

THE DARK SIDE OF CHARLESTON WALKING TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS An uncensored look – full of corruption, crime, torture, scandal, and sordid affairs. Charleston’s only uncensored tour. Adults only. 1 1/2 hr. walking tour, nightly at 8 & 10pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 843-722-8687.


The History of CharlestonANNE MIDDLETON HERRON’SWALKING TOUR

Walk with a 13th generation Charlestonian, to experience the history, the people, and the charm that make Charleston a unique city. Discuss Charles-ton’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and see buildings that have withstood centuries.

843.224.3962Reservations Required

Meet in front of the US Custom House200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

END YOUR TOUR IN APRIVATE GARDEN WITH REFRESHMENTS.

Book today, space is limited!Tours Daily: 9:45 am • Adults : $22

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HAUNTED JAIL TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS Tour the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th c. pirates & Civil War prisoners. 45 min. tour. 40 N Market St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-8687.

THE HISTORY OF CHARLESTON: ANNE MIDDLETON HERRON’S WALKING TOUR Walk with a 13th generation Charlestonian, to experience the charm that makes Charleston a unique city. Discuss Charleston’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and see buildings that have withstood centuries. End your tour in a pri-vate garden with refreshments. Tours are daily 9:45am. Resv. required. Call 843-224-3962.Visit our website www.charlestonwalkingtours.net for more information.

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS The oldest carriage company in the city, our tour guides have been driving carriages longer than anyone else. We offer free parking at our front door, an easy loading platform and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Experience value, and a guarantee! Come tour with us! 843-723-8145. www.palmettocarriage.com.

SCHOONER PRIDE – CHARLESTON’S TALL SHIP

Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking, and watch magnificent colors of a Low country sunset. Sail aboard the “Pride” for an afternoon Dolphin Sail or a Sunset Sail – a unique experience! Book online at www.schoonerpride.com or call 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.

SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM With more to explore every day, visit Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Get up close to sharks, river otters, loggerhead turtles, a rare albino alligator and Atlantic stingrays. Don’t miss daily dive shows and interactive activities. Open daily. www.scaquarium.org. 843-720-1990.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & MUSEUMS

THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM John & Meeting Sts. America’s Oldest Museum, 1773. SC social & natural his-tory. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5. Under 3 free. Combo museum & house tickets available: 1 site $10, 2 sites $16, 3 sites $22.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 25 Ann St. Downtown. Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval


Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicated Art Room, allow your children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to the arts, movement and foreign languages (walk-ins welcome!). Admission: $10 per person over 12 months old, $8 for SC Residents. Tu-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12-5pm; closed Mon. 843-854-8962. www.explorecml.org.

THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON A nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality educa-tion, student life and affordability. 843-805-5507. www.cofc.edu.

CONFEDERATE MUSEUM The building Market Hall houses over 2,000 genuine relics that were donated by Confederate Veterans themselves who started the Confederate Museum. The collection is owned by Charleston Chapter #4, United Daughters of the Confederacy and operated by the chapter members. Corner of Meeting & Market Streets. Tues-Sat. 11am-3:30pm. Closed Holidays. Jan. & Feb.: Th-Sat. Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3. Under 6: Free. P.O. Box 20997, Charleston, SC 29413-0997, 843-723-1541.

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston history as seen through painting, miniature portraiture, sculpture, photographs and more. Special exhibitions offered throughout the year. Tues-Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-5. Adults $9; Seniors, Students and Military $7; Children (6-12) $5; Under 6 free. 843-722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.

THE MARKET Corner of Meeting & Market Streets. Originally constructed in 1804, the magnif-icent main arcade has withstood the ravages

of two tornados, the earthquake and fire of 1835, and the fierce bombardments of the Civil War and Hurricane Hugo. Home of the Confederate Museum.

OLD EXCHANGE & PROVOST DUNGEON East Bay at Broad St. Circa 1767. Half Moon Battery beneath the dungeon floor to the elegant Great Hall where George Washington was entertained. Over 300 years of American history. Open daily 9am-5pm. Admission fee. 843-727-2165.

THE POWDER MAGAZINE Used between 1713-1820, The Powder Magazine was built to safely house about five tons of gunpowder. The arsenal is the only standing component of the fortification system that once surrounded Charleston. As the city’s first preservation project, today the Magazine’s exhibition focuses on colonial military history of South Carolina. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 1pm-


4pm. www.PowderMag.org. 843-722-9350.

HISTORIC HOMESAIKEN-RHETT HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 48 Elizabeth St. Circa 1820. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-723-1159.

CALHOUN MANSION 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. 1876. As featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, this remarkable 24,000 sq ft private residence and its for-mal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. $15 per person. 843-722-8205.

EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style and comfort. Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:30-4:30pm. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place Plantation. 843-722-7171.

HEYWARD-WASHINGTON HOUSE 87 Church St. Built in 1772. George Washington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996.

JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE

350 Meeting St. Built in 1803. Premier example of Adam-style or Federal archi-tecture. Captures the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996.

MIDDLETON PLACE HOUSE MUSEUM Built in 1755, the House Museum interprets four generations of Middleton Family, with extraordinary family furniture, silver, por-celain, rare books and portraits on display. Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Middleton Place and the Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miracu-lously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $15/Adults. Admission to Middleton Place Gardens required. 4300 Ashley River Road. 843-556-6020. www.middletonplace.org

NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 51 Meeting St. Adam-style mansion built between 1803 & 1808. Noted for its free-flying staircase. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481.

PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS

CYPRESS GARDENS


175 acre park, half way between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner off Hwy. 52. Beautiful swamp/gardens, Butterfly House, 3.5 miles of walking paths and boat rides through the Gardens. Tours are self-guided. www.cypressgardens.info. 843-553-0515.

DRAYTON HALL A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architec-ture. Circa 1738. Only plantation house on Ashley River that survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A National Trust Historic site. Open daily. 843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org.

ISLE OF PALMS COUNTY PARK Restrooms, outdoor showers, dressing rooms, boardwalks, picnic area, seasonal snack bar, seasonal chair and umbrella rentals. Lifeguards seasonally. July-Labor Day 9am-7pm, Sept. 10am-6pm daily. 843-795-4FUN. www.ccprc.com.

JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK 871 Riverland Dr. Picnic sites, shelters,

fishing dock, trails, bike & pedal boat rentals, climbing wall, RV campground, 10 furnished cottages, off-leash dog park. Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily. 843-795-PARK. www.ccprc.com.

MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS Hwy. 61, 10 miles NW of Chas. Listed in National Register of Historic Places. Petting zoo, mini-horses, Biblical Garden, picnic area, plantation house & Audubon Swamp Garden. 843-571-1266. www.magnoliaplantation.com.

MIDDLETON PLACE Ashley River Rd. (Hwy. 61). 14 mi. NW of Chas. A National Historic Landmark. 18th c. elegance in America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Restaurant, Museum Shop, Garden Market & Nursery. 843-556-6020. 800-782-3608. www.middletonplace.org.

When it was built in 1876, the Charleston News and Courier called it “the handsomest and most complete private residence in the south.” It still is – 24,000 sq. ft. Italianate home and stunning formal gardens – open daily. As seen in Architectural Digest, American Castles, Forbes, HGTV, the Wall Street Journal, Art and Antiques Magazine, the mini-series North and South, Scarlett and The Notebook.

Mar.-Nov. 11-5pm • Dec.-Feb. 11-4:30pm16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 • www.calhounmansion.net

The Largest Privately Owned House Museum & Decorative Arts Collection in Charleston

Mar.-Nov. 11-5pm • Dec.-Feb. 11-4:30pm16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 • www.calhounmansion.net


NORTH CHARLESTON WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK 8888 University Blvd. (Hwy. 78). Picnic sites, shelters, trails, playground, bike, kayak & pedal boat rentals, off-leash dog park. Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily. 843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com.

THEATRES &ENTERTAINMENT

DOCK STREET THEATRE 135 Church St. Opened Feb. 12, 1736. First building in America designed solely for theatrical use. Twice burned & rebuilt. 843-720-3968.

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON “From Gospel to Gershwin” Live concerts featuring music that defines Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, Civil War campsongs, jazz, light classics & more, at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Adults $28, Seniors $26,

Students $16, 12 & under are free. See dates in calendar or call 843-270-4903. Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www.soundofcharleston.com.

THEATRE CHARLESTON See a show tonight! Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization of the area’s lead-ing local theatres, tells you what’s playing when and where. Visit www.theatrecharleston.com.

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1-6 Family Circle Cup, America’s Premier Women’s Tennis Event, Daniel Island, 800-677-2293 or www.familycirclecup.com.

5 37th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, 843-856-1949, www.bridgerun.com

1-19 Festival of Houses and Gardens Tours, A different tour every day. 843-722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org.

1-30 4-D Theater, S.C. Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org.

1-30 Lowcountry History Hall, permanent exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

2, 9, 12, 16, 23,

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The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com

4-6/29 Narratives, by John Westmark, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

5-6 Living History Days, all day event, Middleton Place, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

6 French Tea, 1:30-3:30 pm, $65, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

6-27 Bird Walk, 8:30-11am, Sundays, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

7-30 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.riverdogs.com.

8-29 Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dusk, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.tompsc.com.

10-13 Charleston Race Week, www.charlestonraceweek.com.

11-13 East Coast Paddlesports & Outdoor Festival, James Island County Park, 843-795-4FUN, http://ccprc.com.

12-26 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com.

13 Old Village Home, Garden, & Art Tour, Old Village Mt. Pleasant, 1-5pm, 843-764-2323 x 386, redcross.org.

19 Easter Eggstravaganza, beginning at 10:30 am, Middleton Place, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

19 Hat Ladies 14th Annual Easter Promenade, begin in Marion Square, 11:30 am - 12:30pm, 843-762-6679, www.hatladies.org

27 Blessing of the Fleet, Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt. Pleasant, 11:30am-6pm, 843-884-8517 or visit www.tompsc.com.

April E V E N T S


April E V E N T S

Experience the beauty and splen-dor of spring in Charleston on The Garden Club of Charleston’s 79th Annual House and Garden Tours. These two walking tours of private homes and gardens will be held on consecutive days, April 11 and 12, from 1-4 pm, in the down-town historic district. A Garden Tea will be offered each afternoon from 2-5 pm.

This year’s tours will include some of Charleston’s finest homes and gardens with floral arrangements by members of The Garden Club of Charleston featured at each home.

79th annual house &garden tours

APRIL 11 & 12, 2014

What’s in Bloom

Log onto www.thegardenclubofcharleston.orgfor more information

The tours are self-guided with at least six stops each day and docents will be available at each home to answer questions. Each day’s tour is com-pletely different and set in distinc-tive sections of downtown, historic Charleston.

Tickets are $45 for each day and group rates are also available. Advance tickets may be purchased online at thegardenclubofcharleston.org or by calling 843-406-7626. Founded in Charleston in 1922 and federated in 1932, The Garden Club of Charleston is one of the oldest and largest garden clubs in America.


May E V E N T S1-31 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647,

www.riverdogs.com.

1-31 Lowcountry History Hall, Exhibit, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1, 8, 16, 13, 21, 24, 28, 31

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm (24th-31st at 2 pm), Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

1-29 N. Chas. Farmers Market, Thurs., 12-7 pm, Felix C. Davis Community Center grounds, 843-740-1028, www.northcharleston.org.

1-31 Fort Moultrie, 9am-5pm, self-guided tours daily, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov.

2 French Quarter Art Walk: 5-8pm, downtown Charleston, 843-577-7101, www.frenchquarterarts.com.

2-10 North Charleston Arts Festival, main event 3rd & 4th, various locations, 843-554-5700, northcharlestonartsfest.com.

2-18 Twentieth Century, Footlight Players, 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

3-31 Farmers Market, every Saturday, 8am-1pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com.

4-25 Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30-11:30am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 800-367-3517, www.magnoliaplantation.com.


7-28 Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Middleton Place, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

15-17 Interactive (Hands On) Rice Planting, Middleton Place, 10 am-12 pm; 1-3 pm, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

17 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7pm, Mt. Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com.

17 Charleston Beer Garden, 2-8 pm, Brittlebank Park, Downtown Charleston, 843-906-7927, www.charlestonbeergarden.com.

17-18 Sculpture in the South, Show and Sale, Azalea Park, Summerville, 843-851-7800, www.sculptureinthesouth.com.

24 Charleston Tea Plantation, First Flush Tea Festival, 843-559-0383, www.charlestonteaplantation.com.

23-6/8 Spoleto Festival USA, The World’s Most Comprehensive Arts Festival celebrates its 38th year, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

23-6/8 Piccolo Spoleto, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, 843-724-7305, www.piccolospoleto.com.


Charleston’s largest pop-up beer festi-val, Charleston Beer Garden, returns to Brittlebank Park for the 3rd annual celebration of the suds on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Modernly inspired German biergartens will once again line the shores of the Ashley River, creating the perfect place to kick back with a beer under the shade of the oaks.

The festival features an impressive line-up of over thirty craft brews from the Palmetto State & beyond, with something for absolutely everyone. Beer is available in samples or pints until the kegs run dry!

3rd annual Charleston Beer garden

at BrittleBank Park MAY 17 2014

Crowd Pleaser

For more info, visit www.charlestonbeergarden.com

All guests receive a commemorative festival mug, a few beer tickets to get started, and access to tons of included beer-friendly entertainment! Get your geek on at the Earth Fare Beer School with classes all about beer. Play Beer Olympics Games with your friends such as the Keg Toss. Hit up the Homebrewers Village to meet local homebrewers and learn more about this popular hobby. And of course, be entertained by live music all day long.

General admission tickets are $25 advance, $33 door (if available).

May E V E N T S


June E V E N T S

1-8 Spoleto Festival USA, The World’s Most Comprehensive Arts Festival celebrates its 38th year, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

1-8 Piccolo Spoleto, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, 843-724-7305, www.piccolospoleto.com.

1-26 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.milb.com.

1-29 Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 800-367-3517, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

1-30 Kidstory: Hands-On Children’s Exhibit, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-30 Madagascar Journey, SC Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, http://scaquarium.org.

1-30 Fort Moultrie, 9am-5pm, self-guided tours daily, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov.

1-30 Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant (843-884-0832), Splash Zone at James Island County Park (843-795-7275), Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston (843-572-PARK), open daily 10am-6pm, www.ccprc.com.

1-7/13 The Beyond the Darkroom: Photography in the 21st Century, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

4, 7 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 2 pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.


4-18 Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Middleton Place, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

5-26 N. Chas. Farmers Market, 12-7 pm, Thurs., Felix C. Davis Community Center grounds, 843-740-1028, www.northcharleston.org.

6-7 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival, Waterfront Memorial Park, Mt. Pleasant, 843-856-9732, www.sweetgrassfestival.org.

6, 27 Reggae Nights Concert Series, James Island County Park, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

7-28 Farmers Market, every Saturday, 8am-1pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305m, www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com.

8 World Oceans Day, 9 am-6 pm, South Carolina Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, http://scaquarium.org.

8 Spoleto Finale, Middleton Place, tickets at the gate, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

14 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7 pm, Mt. Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com


June E V E N T S What’s Cookingtomato Pie

Fresh tomatoes are abundant in the Lowcountry, and tomato pie one of

local cooks’ favorite ways to pre-pare them. All tomato pie rec-

ipes have a few ingredients in common, but the cook’s

creativity determines the exact cheeses and herbs. Here is a tried and true recipe to get you started, but don’t be afraid to make them your own!

Recipes: Traditional Tomato Pie

• Bake 1 deep dish pie shell at 300 degrees

for 10 minutes

• Slice 3 medium tomatoes (let drain for 30

minutes on paper towels) and 2 medium

onions; sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper

• Mix 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese and

1 cup mayonnaise

Layer tomatoes and onions in cooked pie

shell, top with mayonnaise/cheese mixture,

Sprinkle with dill weed. Bake at 300 degrees

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Cypress GardensMoncks Corner

Old Santee Canal

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BEAUFORT

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EDISTO BEACH


The times listed represent the predicted peak of high and low tides at Folly Beach. Tides are calculated by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

Tide CHARTS

A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M.

1 3:39 3:48 9:52 10:082 4:26 4:32 10:37 10:523 5:13 5:16 11:22 11:364 5:59 6:02 12:085 6:48 6:50 12:22 12:576 7:38 7:42 1:11 1:497 8:32 8:39 2:04 2:458 9:26 9:38 3:00 3:429 10:18 10:36 3:57 4:37

10 11:07 11:28 4:50 5:2911 11:52 5:40 6:1712 12:17 12:33 6:27 7:0113 1:03 1:13 7:10 7:4214 1:47 1:53 7:51 8:2115 2:30 2:32 8:31 9:0016 3:13 3:13 9:11 9:3917 3:57 3:56 9:52 10:2118 4:43 4:42 10:36 11:0719 5:33 5:32 11:25 11:5920 6:26 6:29 12:2021 7:23 7:32 12:58 1:2222 8:24 8:40 2:03 2:2923 9:25 9:49 3:10 9:4924 10:25 10:55 4:14 4:4125 11:21 11:56 5:15 5:4126 12:14 6:11 6:3627 12:52 1:04 7:04 7:2728 1:44 1:51 7:54 8:1429 2:32 8:41 2:36 8:5930 3:19 3:20 9:26 9:42

AprilDAY LOW HIGH

MAyDAY LOW HIGH

JuneDAY LOW HIGH

A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M.

1 5:01 4:57 11:10 11:162 5:40 5:39 11:54 11:563 6:19 6:24 12:394 7:00 7:14 12:39 1:275 7:44 8:08 1:24 2:176 8:31 9:06 2:13 3:097 9:20 10:05 3:05 4:018 10:12 11:03 3:58 4:529 11:04 11:57 4:52 5:43

10 11:56 5:46 6:3311 12:50 12:47 6:39 7:2312 1:41 1:38 7:32 8:1413 2:32 2:30 8:25 9:0514 3:22 3:23 9:18 9:5715 4:13 4:16 10:13 10:5016 5:04 5:12 11:10 11:4417 5:57 6:10 12:0918 6:50 7:12 12:39 7:1219 7:45 8:15 1:36 2:1020 8:41 9:19 2:33 3:1021 9:36 10:22 3:30 4:0822 10:30 11:20 4:26 5:0323 11:23 5:21 5:5524 12:14 12:13 6:13 6:4425 1:04 1:00 7:03 7:2926 1:51 1:45 7:50 8:1227 2:34 2:28 8:35 8:5328 3:15 3:09 9:18 9:3129 3:54 3:49 10:00 10:0930 4:30 4:28 10:41 10:45

A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M.

1 4:04 4:03 10:10 10:232 4:48 4:45 10:54 11:053 5:31 5:28 11:38 11:474 6:14 6:13 12:255 6:58 7:02 12:32 1:146 7:45 7:55 1:20 2:077 8:34 8:53 2:11 3:018 9:24 9:51 3:05 3:559 10:13 10:48 3:58 4:47

10 11:01 11:41 4:50 5:3611 11:48 5:40 6:2212 12:31 12:33 6:28 7:0713 1:19 1:18 7:14 7:5114 2:06 2:03 8:00 8:3615 2:53 2:50 8:47 9:2116 3:41 3:38 9:35 10:0917 4:29 4:28 10:25 11:0018 5:20 5:22 11:19 11:5419 6:13 6:21 12:1720 7:09 7:23 12:52 7:2321 8:06 8:29 1:52 2:2322 9:04 9:36 2:53 3:2623 7:58 8:05 1:29 1:4524 10:01 11:39 4:51 5:2425 11:48 5:46 6:1726 11:08 11:24 4:57 5:1027 12:34 1:25 7:28 7:5228 2:13 2:10 8:15 8:3529 2:58 2:53 9:00 9:1730 3:41 3:35 9:44 9:5731 4:22 4:16 10:27 10:36

MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information on these and other events visit ComeOnOverMP.com

Farmers Market / Tuesdays (beginning April 8)

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival / April 10 - 13

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival / April 27

Party in the Park / Tuesdays in June

Whether you're hungry for farm-fresh, local produce, excited to send off our seafarers to bountiful waters, or ready to party down in the park, you'll find that Mount Pleasant has an event that will feed every appetite and fill every heart.

No time like springtime.


MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information on these and other events visit ComeOnOverMP.com

Farmers Market / Tuesdays (beginning April 8)

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival / April 10 - 13

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival / April 27

Party in the Park / Tuesdays in June

Whether you're hungry for farm-fresh, local produce, excited to send off our seafarers to bountiful waters, or ready to party down in the park, you'll find that Mount Pleasant has an event that will feed every appetite and fill every heart.

No time like springtime.


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