Scot Bruce returns to Greenville Little Theatre with his Elvis tribute show. Due to popular demand, Scot and the boys will be back rockin’ GLT! August 15, 16, 17, & 18. All shows 8 pm, Sunday matinee only at 3 pm.

Greenville Little Theatre
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 233-6238
E-mail to: Box Office

This Irving Berlin musical is the story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, at Greenville Little Theatre. Mary Freeman and John Brigham star in this classic American musical that features such songs as “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly,” and “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun.” Show times: 8 pm, except Sunday (3pm matinee only). June 14-16 & 20-22.

Greenville Little Theatre
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 233-6238
E-mail to: Box Office

Oconee County Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale, Thursday July 11 in the Walhalla Library Basement at 501 W. South Broad St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an extensive collection of used books at low prices in fiction, non-fiction, DVD's, video tapes, collector booksmand magazines. Sales and donations benefit all Oconee County Libraries.

Oconee County Friends of the Library
Walhalla, South Carolina

For information (864) 972-9669
E-mail to: Jean Mercer

Rick Hubbard's hit family show of Music, Comedy, and Fun is where your kids are the stars and the kazoos are free. Rick Hubbard celebrates more than a decade of providing positive family entertainment throughout the United States, and every moment has been KAZOOBIE! Rick invented the word, "kazoobie," to describe his performance. It means "exceptional, fun, and involving everyone." Audience involvement is the key. At ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, July 27, August 3, August 10.

ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
Beaufort, South Carolina

For information (843) 379-2787
Contact: ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center

Village Studios & Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Brian Kelley’s work documenting blues legend Mac Arnold. The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, July 5 from 6 - 9 p.m., and will be available for public viewing during the month of July. On Saturday, July 20, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues will perform, with all proceeds benefiting the I Can Do Anything Foundation, a non-profit promoting music education. Doors open at 6 p.m.; Limited tickets available for the performance. Village Studios & Gallery is located in the Village Arts Districts of Greenville, S.C. at 1278 Pendleton Street.

I Can Do Anything Foundation & Brian S. Kelley Photography
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 907-3386
E-mail to: Brian Kelley

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry will present the second Public Art Exhibition this fall at the Coast Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island. The Exhibition will once again showcase outdoor sculptures by local and national artists and will run from September 21 thru December 31.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

For information (843) 681-9100
E-mail to: Jamie Gall

Confessions of a Good Man tells the tale of three brothers who take their own path to try and become like their father, the epitome of a good man. Although the goal seems to elude them all, each of their paths lead to the same place... home. Confessions will be staged at Harbison Theater at Midlands Technical College, located at 7300 College Street, Irmo, SC. The show will open on Thursday, July 25th with a VIP Exclusive Red Carpet Event, and will close Sunday, July 28th at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.wow-confessions.eventbrite.com. This show will star National Gospel recording artist Blanche McAllister-Dykes along with a whole cast of SC natives. Presented by WOW (Walking on Water) Productions.

Walking on Water Productions
Irmo, South Carolina

For information (803) 807-2969
E-mail to: Tangie Beaty

The Sandlapper Singers' Spring program will be built around images of Americans and their musical and cultural roots. Highlights will include a display of photographic works of local artists reflecting historic personalities, ethnic diversity, and images of everyday Americans, and the voices of the Lexington High Chamber Singers.

Sandlapper Singers
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 381-5481
E-mail to: Drew Spice

The Sandlapper Singers' holiday program will reflect the diversity of cultural heritage as it is reflected in the seasonal music of our citizens. Highlights will include the Young Sandlapper Singers, with string quartet and harp.

Sandlapper Singers
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 381-5481
E-mail to: Drew Spice

The Sandlapper Singers' season-opening concert features music that comes from neighbors far and near, both historical and contemporary which has become the fabric of “American music.” Guests will include Blue Iguana Bluegrass Band and Sandlapper Scholarship winner, Sarah Floyd.

Sandlapper Singers
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 381-5481
E-mail to: Drew Spice

The Columbia Baroque Soloists Summer Institute presents The Glory of Italy and The Splendor of France; a series of five master classes for recorder players, harpsichordists and auditors on Monday evenings, July 1 through 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. The sessions will compare and contrast the energy and fire of Italian music with French refinement and elegance. Each class will begin with a brief performance demonstration followed by individual master classes on recorder and harpsichord and concluding with an opportunity to play sonatas, suites and trio sonatas in small ensembles. Deadline: 06/24/2013.

Columbia Baroque Soloists
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 727-8555
E-mail to: Timothy Hein

The Warehouse Theatre in Greenville will be holding auditions for the entire 40th Season on July 20th. If you are interested in auditioning for any show in the 2013-2014 Season, please e-mail info@warehousetheatre.com or call 864-235-6948 ext. 9 to schedule your audition. Auditions are scheduled 10 minutes each, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please have a one minute monologue that best exhibits your strengths and a short song prepared.

The Warehouse Theatre
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 235-6948
E-mail to: The Warehouse Theatre

Clay workshop for adults with local artist Erik Johnson. Clay is one of the simplest materials used to create sculptures. Learn about the fundamental tools and techniques for sculpting with clay. Materials are provided. Fee: $15. Registration open one month to two days prior to class. Call 843-740-5854. The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston. 10:00am-12:30pm. At City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: AnneTrabue Nelson

VISTA Ballroom's Mad Hot Tango Show is an authentic Argentine tango show, featuring artists from Buenos Aires, Argentina; music by the Chicago Tango Orchestra; two professional dance couples; special appearance By VISTA Ballroom's Performance Group. Wine & dessert reception following performance. Tickets $30 In Advance / $40 At Door. Door Opens at 7pm (Open Seating), Performance Starts at 7:30pm. VISTA Ballroom's Mad Hot Tango Show Is A Part of VISTA Ballroom's Mad Hot Tango Marathon, June 20th-23rd.

VISTA Ballroom
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 546-3705
E-mail to: VISTA Ballroom or www.madhottangomarathon.com

A Far Cry stands at the forefront of a new generation in classical music. According to the New York Times, the self-conducted orchestra “brims with personality or, better, personalities, many and varied.” By expanding the boundaries of orchestral repertoire and experimenting with the ways music is prepared, performed, and experienced, A Far Cry has been embraced throughout the world with more than two hundred performances, three albums, a presence on the internet, and a recent European tour. At The Etherredge Center in Aiken.

The Etherredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

The Southern Fried Jazz Band is a Dixieland jazz band based in Charlotte, North Carolina, whose music and showmanship have launched it from the Piedmont foothills into the national spotlight. No stranger to that spotlight, leader Don Edwards has shared the stage with Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and many other jazz greats over the years. Edwards and each of his handpicked jazz artists perform their music with an assurance and spontaneity that evoke an enthusiasm for live jazz. At The Etherrredge Center in Aiken.

The Etherrredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with fresh, original arrangements, their unique sound has become a trademark for the ensemble from San Diego, CA. At The Etherredge Center in Aiken.

The Etherredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

The Broadway Boys is a collection of male voices currently working on the New York stage. Through their dynamic vocal prowess and redefining arrangements, the Boys add elements of Pop, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, and Folk to show tunes and classic pop songs. Performing in groups of six, the Boys are able explore harmonies rarely presented by Broadway singers. At The Etherredge Center in Aiken.

The Etherredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

Beyond Glory presents the stories of eight veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, rendering first-hand accounts of valor which resulted in the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor. As a tribute to fallen soldiers, Lang performed the show on military bases, and gave a command performance on the floor of Congress with Medal of Honor recipient Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii in attendance. At The Etherredge Center in Aiken.

The Etherredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

Pianist Christopher O’Riley and cellist Matt Haimovitz join together to explore the lyrical and virtuosic properties of their instruments in a collaboration that crosses in and out of the classical and pop music genres. The program showcases their talents as collaborators and soloists. Audiences will hear works by Bach and Gabrielli, Radiohead and Arcade Fire, Piazzolla and Stravinsky. At The Etherredge Center in Aiken.

The Etherredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

Although best known as “Barney Miller,” this American TV icon won a Tony Award for Best Male Actor in a Musical in 1971 (“The Rothchilds”), and years prior to that, as a clarinetist/saxophonist and bandleader worked with the likes of the Sammy Kaye Orchestra and Bobby Sherwood. Hal Linden plus seven musicians perform jazz standards, Big Band tunes and Broadway hits. Each performance is filled with memories and melodies from his career spanning seven decades. At the Etherredge Center, in Aiken.

The Etherredge Center
Aiken, South Carolina

For information (803) 641-3328
E-mail to: Juanita Palmer

Carolina Hair Studios will feature the paintings of John Hairston, Jr. and the photography of Michael Dantzler during the month of July.  The opening reception will be held on July 4, 2013, from 6 pm until 9 pm, and will also feature musical performances by The Dubber and Treble Klef, as well as the expressive movements of Midlands Capoeria Angola. Carolina Hair Studio is located at 1537 Main Street, Suite B, Columbia, SC.

Carolina Hair Studios and Izms of Art
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 315-5920
E-mail to: Tahirah Spann, Izms of Art

An Italian immigrant who worked for NASA from 1962-1974, Renato Moncini used his talent to create technical renderings and concept drawings of NASA equipment to help achieve America's goal of putting a man on the moon. During his time at NASA, he also painted all the rocket launches at Cape Canaveral. Over the years he created a large collection of paintings from historic moments in American history. T.L. Norris Gallery in Greenville (1 Wade Hampton Blvd) will exhibit Moncini's work, July 5 – August 3. An artist reception will be held July 5th from 5:30 to 9:00.

T.L. Norris Gallery
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 991-8645
E-mail to: Tori Moon



The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville will be hosting its Annual Juried Small Works Exhibition, October 1 - October 31 2013. Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, Friday, October 5th 6 - 9 p.m. Juror - Diane Hopkins-Hughs. Artwork on CD/DVD, paperwork, and entry fee must be received by August 20, 2013. Non-refundable entry fee, $35 for two entries.
 
More than $2,000 will be given in awards along with solicited vendor donations. 


Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 676-2064
E-mail to: Laura Buxo

The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville welcomes June guest artist Thomas Rickis. Thomas' work will be on display during the month of June. Thomas Rickis’ paintings are like the artists himself — straightforward, uncomplicated and in touch with the basic idea that art should be easy to enjoy. Patrons envision a peaceful, homelike, intimate realism in his work.

Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 239-3882
E-mail to: Edith Hardaway

The Meeting Place windows will feature an eclectic collection of works in oil, watercolor, pastel, and pencil by local artists Trish Emery and Elliot West. The joint exhibition, "Pals with Palettes," will be on view throughout July and August. Free Admission/ Free Parking. The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Ave., North Charleston. On view: July 1-August 30, 2013. Window viewing anytime. Presented by City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: AnneTrabue Nelson

Father and son, Richard and Joel Parker, present the joint exhibition, "People, Faces, and So… Carolina©" at the North Charleston City Gallery throughout July. Richard will display oil paintings from his series The So… Carolina Low Country, while Joel will present work that explores the idea of spectacle through images of large crowds at social gatherings in his series Facebook It! The public is invited to attend a free reception hosted by the artists on Friday, July 5, from 5:00-7:00pm. Free Admission/ Free Parking. North Charleston City Gallery (w/in Chas. Area Convention Center), 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. On view: June 3-30, 2013. Gallery hours: 9:00am-5:00pm daily. Presented by City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: AnneTrabue Nelson

The City of North Charleston's Independence Day celebration kicks off at 3:00pm with opening remarks by Mayor Summey. Live concerts by the Island Trio, Calvin Taylor Band, Plane Jane, and the Blue Dogs with Skylar Laine, along with children’s activities and concessions. The evening will conclude with the largest fireworks show in the Lowcountry, coordinated with live music from the North Charleston Pops. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, as there is no seating provided. No alcohol permitted. Free Admission/ Free Parking. North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston. 3:00-9:00pm.

City of North Charleston
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information
No contact information provided.

All are invited to Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville for the eighth season of Wednesdays with Bach. These free, noon-time 30-minute organ recitals begin on Wednesday, June 26 and continue for five mostly consecutive weeks (There will be no recital on July 3). Wednesdays with Bach was designed to offer short recitals during the musically slow summer weeks. Primarily featuring Trinity’s Baroque-style organ, the music of Bach seemed to be a natural fit for these concerts. This season’s recitalists are:
June 26: Vance Jenkins, Buncombe Street UMC, Greenville
July 10: Ed Dunbar, Bob Jones University, Greenville
July 17: Jim Parham, Incarnation Lutheran Church, Columbia
July 24: Christopher Jacobson, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia
July 31: David Rhyne, Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville

Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 270-4689
E-mail to: David Rhyne, Director of Music

The National Federation of Music Club Biennial Convention presents Loretta Holloway, billed as "South Carolina's First Lady of Song," in "An Evening With Loretta Holloway." One show only at Greenville Hyatt Regency Hotel, 220 N. Main Street, Greenville, SC. 7:30 PM. $20 per person. The theme for the convention is "Music, The Colors of Life" with emphasis on the history of South Carolinian jazz artists and musicians and the contributions they have made worldwide to this art form. The music convention runs from June 25-29. Purchase concert tickets through PayPal online.

The National Federation of Music Clubs Biennial Convention 2013
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 380-0084
E-mail to: Mrs. Beth Braswell

The Arts Council of York County announces its 9th Annual Photography Competition and the 4rd Annual Youth Photography Competition winners at a free, public reception at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. The reception will be on June 20, 2013 at 6 PM. The Photography Competition exhibition will be on display from June 20 - July 28, 2013. Awards for the Adult Photography Competition: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250, 3rd Place: $100. Awards for the Youth Photography Competition: 1st Place: $50, 2nd Place: $30, 3rd Place: $20.

Arts Council of York County
Rock Hill, South Carolina

For information (803) 328-2787
E-mail to: Melanie Cooper

Three workshops in ARTworks' Black Box Theater, lead by Dr. Debra Charlton, author of Holistic Shakespeare: An Experiential Learning Approach. Educators are encouraged to attend. June 29: Acting Shakespeare's Text focuses on the acting clues embedded within Shakespeare's language. July 20: Physicalizing Shakespeare explores the relationship between body and text through creativity and emotional accessibility exercises. July 27: Shakespeare in Context unlocks the social constructs that influenced Shakespeare's depiction of character and understand how awareness of context enriches and deepens performance. $75 per workshop, or all three of $200. Noon to 3:30, with a 30 minute break in the middle. Presented by ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center.

ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
Beaufort, South Carolina

For information (843) 379-2787
Contact: ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center

One more night at T.L. Norris Gallery in Greenville, SC to see the new abstract landscape paintings by artists Andrew Peycha and Man Wai Wu. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages between 5:30 and 9:00 on Friday, June 21st.

T.L. Norris Gallery
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 991-8645
E-mail to: Tori Moon

First Wednesday of each month: Monthly jazz series at Blues Boulevard Jazz Club in downtown Greenville features Matt Dingledine on guitar, Tim Blackwell on drums and the host, Shannon Hoover, on bass. The trio plays the first set, sometimes with other special guests. The second set is an open jam for willing participants. The jazz jam in Greenville is two years old and has moved to a new location. June 5, July 3, August 7.

http://www.bluesboulevardjazzgreeenville.com
Greenville, South Carolina

For information
E-mail to: Shannon Hoover

Exposed is an exhibition of photographs by Crystal Vinson and Ginia Worrell, at Greenville Technical College's Riverworks Gallery. Each defines “exposed” as disarmed and vulnerable but each expose through opposite poles. Crystal Vinson’s photographs are hyper focused fashion images that undermine that glamorous artifice revealing a darkly humorous individual vulnerability. Ginia Worrell’s photographs assert the most personal exposure of herself and her individual, everyday life. Vinson disarms an individual’s hard edged performance in search of individuality. Worrell lays herself bare as a way of exploring her individuality and reconciling the parts to the whole. Vinson is currently a freelance graphic designer and photographer based in New York City. She began her career as an art student at Greenville Technical College where Worrell is currently a student.

Greenville Technical College's Riverworks Gallery
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 271-0679
E-mail to: Fleming Markel

Renowned Southern Artist Jim Harrison will host Second Saturday Artist Day at his gallery in Denmark on Saturday, July 13 from 11 am until 3 pm. The featured artist for July is Liz Ringus who has been a potter for more than 40 years and is the owners of the Little Red Barn in Barnwell. The public is invited to attend at no charge to view the exhibit with refreshments provided. Her interest in historical indigenous crafts led her to start recreating the face vessels that were first made in the South.

Jim Harrison Gallery
Denmark, South Carolina

For information (803) 793-5796
E-mail to: Teri Harrell, Gallery Manager

Discover what Saluda Shoals Park inspires in you! Create your art – visual, sculptural, theatrical, dance or earth art – amidst wooded trails that wind along the banks of the Saluda River. A juried group of artists will be invited to participate in unearth, a celebration of naturally inspired art held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Saluda Shoals Park. It’s easy to apply online: 1. Visit www.unearthsaluda.org. 2. Click on “Call for Artist”. 3. Fill out application and upload your images. 4. Complete/submit your application by July 1, 2013. Selected artists will be awarded a stipend ($125) for their participation in the event. NEW this year, juried artists will also have an opportunity to display and sell original artwork at Nature’s Bazaar. For more information, contact Cathy Carter-Scott at 803-213-2015.

Saluda Shoals Park - unearth, a celebration of naturally inspired art
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 917-6306
E-mail to: Cathy Carter-Scott

The first-ever Piccolo Spoleto invitational exhibition at The Citadel in Charleston, SC will feature an installation of Mary Edna Fraser's large-scale batiks. For this venue she's translated the sinuous lines of familiar aerial locales into richly colored silks that float overhead, suspended from the cathedral ceiling. Didactic photographs of the tools and process document how the artworks were created, from inspiration to completion. May 24–June 9; daily from 10am-5pm. After Spoleto, the exhibit will remain up during library hours through October 26 with a public lecture and reception on September 26 at 6:30pm. Daniel Library, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St. Free admission.

Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 532-5227
E-mail to: Tiffany Silverman at The Citadel

Clemson Festival of Arts, "Come Dabble in the Arts" has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Catherine Smith Plaza. This is an interactive art festival with fun art activities for the whole family, presented by The Arts Center of Clemson. Food, entertainment, artist demonstrations and exhibits. Participate in a community build art project or make your own take home masterpiece. In the event of rain, the festival will be held at the Arts Center, 212 Butler St Clemson SC.

The Arts Center of Clemson
Clemson, South Carolina

For information (864) 633-5051
E-mail to: Tommye Hurst

Columbia's original Spring Art & Craft Show; a tradition for 31 years. Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists & craftsmen from across the nation. Something for every style, taste & budget with thousands of choices from traditional to contemporary, functional to whimsical and decorative to fun & funky. Visit with the actual artisans as you browse the booths for those one-of-a-kind treasures that will become treasured heirlooms. March 7-9, 2013 - Fri. 10-8, Sat. 11-5. SC State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Admission good all three days with Free Return Pass from the show desk. Advance Discount and Group (15+) Tickets available through promoter. Discount coupons available on website.

Gilmore Shows
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (336) 847-8059
E-mail to: Jennifer Palmer

Guitar lovers unite! The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will be taking place at Columbia College in Columbia, SC this June 21st - 23rd, and will feature internationally recognized guitarists in masterclasses, lectures, and exciting live performances. The opening night concert on Friday the 21st will showcase the exciting musical variety of the festival's own faculty. On Saturday evening, the acclaimed Maharajah Trio will be returning. Back by popular demand, this exciting group mixes traditional flamenco with modern elements into a blend of "nuevo flamenco" that may surprise you. Sunday's concert will start at 4PM and will feature two of Russia's most recognized new guitarists in solo performances: Artyom Dervoed and Rovshan Mamedkuliev. Don't miss these concerts!

The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 466-3193
E-mail to: Matthew Smith

Redux Contemporary Art Center announces their 2013 Call for Entries. Submissions are considered for solo, two-person and group exhibitions at Redux. Contemporary artists, from emerging to established, are encouraged to submit proposals via the Slide Room application. Deadline: Friday October 25th, 2013. Redux is a non-profit art center that provides the community with quality arts education, ambitious exhibitions, outreach, and subsidized studio space for working artists. Founded in 2002, Redux offers over 100 classes annually, and is home to the only public darkroom and print shop in the Lowcountry. Visit online or at 136 St. Philip Street, in the heart of downtown Charleston.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Stacy Huggins

Redux Contemporary Art Center presents "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted," new work by Andrea Stanislav. Stanislav rocked Scope Art Fair in New York City with her glittering sculptures of headless horses, sparkling snakes and monumental art installations. Redux hosts the opening reception on Friday, May 24 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Stanislav will give an artist's talk on Saturday, May 25 at 2 pm. Redux is located at 136 St. Philip Street, in downtown Charleston. "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" will be on view May 24 - July 6, 2013.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Stacy Huggins

Doug Berky presents "Gems: The World’s Wisdom Stories, "using storytelling styles from many cultures and including masks, mime, inventive costumes and puppetry. Performances include up to four story productions: The Lion and the Mouse, from Aesop’s Fables; The Drip Nose Boy, a Native American traditional tale; The Lame man and the Blind Man, a Middle Eastern tale; and The Tiger’s Whisker, a Korean tale. For all ages. Tickets: Children $2, Adults Free. Group reservations required. Call 843-740-5854. Two performance times: 10:00-11:00am & 2:00-3:00pm. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. Presented by City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: Nancy Rodriguez

Under the instruction of local theatre professional and author of The Pick Pocket Pirate, Captain Timothy E. Dillinger, this hands-on acting and character development workshop will include elements of stage acting, improv, and stage combat, including some stunts and blocks. Specific skills taught will enhance self-esteem, cooperation, and group interaction. Fee: $20 and BYOL: Bring Your Own Lunch. Registration closes one week prior to day of workshop. Call 843-740-5854. Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Presented by City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: Nancy Rodriguez

Adult workshop featuring Beginners’ Watercolor with Redux Contemporary Art Center artist, Camela Guevara. Participants will learn and practice the fundamental techniques of watercolor, and then apply that knowledge to create small vignettes from natural items. Materials are provided. Fee: $15. Registration open one month to two days prior to class. Call 843-740-5854. The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston. 10:00am-12:30pm.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: AnnTrabue Nelson

The North Charleston City Gallery will display concurrent solo exhibitions throughout the month of June. Louisiana based artist, John Malveto, will present a collection of “stain paintings” created from dried paint. His process involves applying paint to glass, allowing it to dry, then cutting it into shapes and adding it to canvas. Jimmy Leslie of Shrewsbury, NJ, will display landscapes in oils and acrylic in his exhibit Road Trip – Landscape Paintings. Free Admission/ Free Parking. North Charleston City Gallery (w/in Chas. Area Convention Center), 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. On view: June 3-30, 2013. Gallery hours: 9:00am-5:00pm daily.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: AnneTrabue Nelson

Celebrating the 30th Year for this Family Festival. Summerfest, the annual festival celebrating the end of summer in historic downtown York. The one-day festival, held this year on Saturday, August 24th, is expected to attract thousands of local, regional, and out-of-state visitors. Events will include the 10K, 5K and FunRun, a classic car show, the craft and food fair, children’s activities, robotics demonstrations, a golf tournament, musical entertainment, Healthy Hometown, the Texaco Country Showdown, and more. Summerfest kicks off with a concert at Downtown Live the evening prior to Summerfest. Another music concert will be held the evening of Summerfest concluding York’s event.The 2013 Summerfest brochure is posted online. And for 30 years, Summerfest has always been free.

The Greater York Chamber of Commerce and The City of York, South Carolina
York, South Carolina

For information (803) 684-2590
E-mail to: Greater York Chamber of Commerce

Centre Stage presents the Tony and Pulitzer winning "Next to Normal" onstage from July 11-27. Best described as a "feel everything" rock musical, "Next to Normal" employs humor to balance and lighten the play's portrayals of the serious and painful situations of human life. The musical runs Thursdays through Sundays in Greenville. All shows are at 8PM except for Sundays which offer matinees at 3PM. Call 233-6733 to reserve your tickets.

Centre Stage
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 363-6401
E-mail to: Allen Evans

Join 7th generation basket maker, Daurus Niles at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, in a family-oriented basket making class. Geared for younger participants, class members will make a sweetgrass key ring to take home with them. The class is offered on select Fridays and Saturdays in June through August. Reservations are required and may be made by phone. $65 for adult, $45 for child. June 21, July 6, July 20, August 2, August 16 August 23.

Coastal Discovery Museum
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

For information (843) 689-6767
E-mail to: Robin Swift

All ages are welcomed at this 'Paint Party' hosted by artist Amiri Farris at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy the company of other budding artists as you take a step-by-step adventure into the world of painting. Amiri Geuka Farris will guide you along the way as you create your own masterpiece. The theme of this event is the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Painting with acrylics, so you will be able to take your painting with you to show all your friends and family.

Coastal Discovery Museum
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

For information (843) 689-6767
E-mail to: Robin Swift

The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island will host "sfu ma to (n) without lines or borders..." May 30 through July 7. An exhibit of paradoxical individual expressions in a collective spirit of creativity; opening up new dimensions for inspiration-seeking and discovering new patterns. The TGIF Artists meet weekly to share the energy of a creative community. This exhibition represents a compilation of individual talent, points of view and artistic media. It represents an experience for the artists and the viewer which extends beyond the obvious. Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 9-4:30 pm and Sunday 11 am - 3 pm.

Coastal Discovery Museum
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

For information (843) 689-6767
E-mail to: Robin Swift

The watercolors of R. Thomas Wimberly at the Marlboro County Arts Council in Bennettsville, SC. Rural: The Colors of Marlboro and Beyond opens on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 with a reception from 6:00 to 9:00. The show will remain open for the month of June at the Weatherly/Walker historic home of the Marlboro Area Arts Council, located at 303 East Market Street in downtown Bennettsville.

Marlboro Area Arts Council
Bennettsville, South Carolina

For information (843) 479-6982
Contact: Phyllis Hubbard

Trenholm Artists Guild's Annual Juried Show and Sale at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. The show features TAG artists, both amateur and professional, work in watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylics, mixed media, and photography. The show opens June 4 and continues until July 26, 2013. Opening reception, Thursday, June 6, 6:00-7:30 pm.

Trenholm Artists Guild
West Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 739-5040
Contact: Still Hopes Information

Rick Springfield live in concert at the Old Town Amphitheater in downtown Rock Hill. Gates open: 6 pm. Opening act TBA: 7 pm. Rick Springfield: 8:15 pm. Advanced tickets, $45; Day of show, $55; Upper tier, $65.

Old Town Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina

For information (803) 326-3838
E-mail to: Jami Wilson

Clint Black live in concert at the Old Town Amphitheater in downtown Rock Hill. Gates open at 6pm. Opening act (TBA) at 7pm. Clint Black takes the stage at 8:15pm. Advanced tickets, $45; Day of show, $55; Upper tier, $65.

Old Town Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina

For information (803) 326-3838
E-mail to: Jami Wilson

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery announces Karole Turner Campbell as the featured artist for June, 2013. Her show, “Reflections of Rainbow Row,” will be on display in the gallery beginning June 1 until June 30. An opening reception is planned for Friday, June 7, 6pm - 8pm at the gallery. Karole is a mixed media artist because of the versatility and unique modes of expression it allows. It expands her ability to communicate. “It’s like being multilingual. I get to speak many “visual” languages.”

The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2425
E-mail to: Karole Turner CAmpbell

The Columbia City Ballet presents the romantic classical ballet Giselle to close its 2013-2014 season. It is the story of a nobleman who successfully woos a young, beautiful peasant girl named Giselle. She falls in love with the man and agrees to marry him, unaware that he is already engaged. Once Giselle uncovers her fiance's secret she becomes weak and dies of a broken heart.

Columbia City Ballet
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 799-7605
E-mail to: Margey Bolen

The Columbia City Ballet presents the world premiere of William Starrett’s original production of Alice in Wonderland. It has been 150 years since the book was written by Lewis Carroll, and the children's classic has been translated into 96 languages. This adventure down the rabbit hole is led by precocious little Alice, a raucous journey where things are not always what they seem, providing literary, philosophical and scientific themes to teach, enlighten, motivate, fascinate and inspire through dance.

Columbia City Ballet
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 799-7605
E-mail to: Margey Bolen

Columbia City Ballet presents its 53rd anniversary production of the holiday family tradition, The Nutcracker. Deemed as “close to perfect as you can get” by The State. December 14 & 15, 20-22.

Columbia City Ballet
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 799-7605
E-mail to: Margey Bolen

Columbia City Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet With A Bite returns with new blood for this Halloween tradition. Count Dracula and his Brides of Darkness are back with new choreography, costumes and palpitating music in this cutting-edge production. Dracula features haunting visuals, graphic special effects and pulsating rock/jazz musical score composed by the late Thomas E. Semanski. At the Koger Center.

Columbia City Ballet
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 799-7605
E-mail to: Margey Bolen

Registration is now open for Charleston Academy of Music's(CAM) summer camp, Charleston Summer Music, from June 17 to 22. Students enrolled in the summer camp, which is held at the College of Charleston, will be coached by faculty of CAM who are also faculty at the College of Charleston and musicians of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Students will benefit from private instruction, chamber music, and masterclasses by world-renowned musicians and educators in piano, strings, and guitar. During the camp, students will be involved in daily practice, string and chamber music ensembles, and concerts. Exceptional performers will be offered solo recitals and scholarships for the following year. Ages 8 and up, 2 years of playing experience required. Deadline: 06/03/2013.

Charleston Academy of Music
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 805-7794
E-mail to: Stephanie Monroe

The Charleston Jewish Community Center (1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston) welcomes Judy Goldman, author of the acclaimed memoir “Losing my Sister,” on Sunday, June 23 @ 4pm. Ms. Goldman will discuss this book, her other work, and her creative process. A book signing and meet-the-author reception follow her presentation. Copies will be available to purchase at the JCC. Publishers Weekly noted that “Goldman beautifully renders the complexity of sibling relationships with candidness, tenderness, and sorrow . . . Her book speaks to the human ability to forgive and attain a measure of peace amid loss." The event is free and open to all.

Charleston Jewish Community Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 571-6565
E-mail to: Sandra Brett

Learn the techniques of felting wool fleece, blending color, felting with fleece and yarn, and floral/pictorial images. Class is open to adults. $40/person includes basic materials. Extra yarn will be available the day of class for a small fee. Laurie Lovell is a resident artist @ ARTworks, and a member of the Fiber Guild of Savannah. At ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, this workshop will be surrounded by an art gallery, artists working in their studios, and the black box theater. 12:30-3:30pm.

ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
Beaufort, South Carolina

For information (843) 379-2787
Contact: ARTworks

From May 24 – September 15, 2013, the Gibbes Museum of Art in conjunction with the Spoleto Festival USA will present The Spoleto Watercolors of Stephen Mueller and Carl Palazzolo From the Collection of David and Carol Rawle. The body of work was created in Charleston by two contemporary artists: Stephen Mueller and Carl Palazzolo, who began visiting Charleston during the Festival in the early 1990s and created paintings inspired by their experiences in the city. This exhibition documents the collaborative relationship between Mueller, Palazzolo, and the Rawles—a relationship that continues to thrive today.

Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2706
E-mail to: Amy Mercer

38th Annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival November 8-10, 2013 at the SC State Fairgrounds. Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. This all indoors show features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists & craftsmen from across the nation. There is something for every style, taste & budget with thousands of choices from traditional to contemporary, functional to whimsical and decorative to fun & funky. Admission good all 3 days. Discount coupons, Advance Discount and Group (15+) tickets available through promoter.

Gilmore Shows
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (336) 282-5550
E-mail to: Jennifer Palmer, Show Manager

31st annual Craftsmen's Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival, August 2-4, 2013. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5 Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC. Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists & craftsmen from across the nation. Something for every style, taste & budget with thousands of choices from traditional to contemporary, functional to whimsical & decorative to fun & funky. Ranked a "Top 5" show in SC and a "100 Best" in the nation. A "Top 20 Event" for Southeast Tourism Society. Admission good all 3 days.

Gilmore Shows
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

For information (336) 282-5550
E-mail to: Jennifer Palmer, Show Manager

The Red Rose Festival Photography Exhibit will be in the Springs House galleries, 201 W Gay Street in Lancaster, for May and June. This exhibit is made up of photographs that depict the artist's view of what makes Lancaster special. There are 30 entries in this year's juried show and there were four top prizes awarded. Gallery exhibits at the Springs House are always free and open to the public from 9-5 Monday through Thursday, 9-3 on Friday and by appointment. The opening reception is part of the activities for the first night of the Red Rose Festival: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17. This exhibit is sponsored by the Lancaster County Council of the Arts and the City of Lancaster.

Lancaster County Council of the Arts
Lancaster, South Carolina

For information (803) 285-7451
E-mail to: Debbie Jaillette

"Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" presented July 18-21 by the Tryon Little Theater and Tryon Youth Theater at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, NC. The musical is based on Roald Dahl's book "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory", and features the songs from the classic film starring Gene Wilder. Directed by Jenna Tamisiea, with musical direction by Hank Hinnant.

Tryon Little Theater
Tryon, North Carolina

For information (828) 859-2466
E-mail to: TLT Box Office

Meet American Legends: Davy Crockett, Susan B. Anthony, Herman Melville and Malcolm X at the Chautauqua Festival, in Greenville & Spartanburg, June 14-23. Hear their side of the story. These legends tell the truth, as they lived it, then the audience challenges their stories. And outdoors in Falls Park, Greenville, “Legends of Camelot” - because sometimes the myth is as important than the history. It’s a ten-day two-weekend festival of 22 different free shows performed by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. Evening shows outdoors. Daytime shows indoors. Come for a day, a weekend, or stay for a week.

Greenville Chautauqua
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 244-1499
E-mail to: Caroline McIntyre

The Greenwood County Library in Greenwood, SC hosts a showing of Prince Among Slaves, Monday evening, June 24 at 6 p.m. Filmed in 2008, this documentary tells the true story of Abdul Rahman, an African prince captured by slavers and brought to the United States in 1788. He was sold and taken to Natchez, Mississippi. Rahman endured the humiliation of slavery, never losing his dignity and hope for freedom.

Greenwood County Library
Greenwood, South Carolina

For information (864) 941-3030
E-mail to: Prudence A. Taylor

Campers will be able to devote a full week to working with multiple media including some recycled art. This summer camp from City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is geared towards campers ages 10-14. A mixture of mediums will be used to learn the basic Principles of Art. Recycled art will also be part of this creative process. Class size limited to 10 students. Camp is held at Art Center, Columbia, SC 1928 Calhoun Street, Meets Mondays-Friday 9 am - 12 pm. $100 covers all materials and supplies. Discounts are available for multiple children and military. Register by 07/15/2013.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

Campers will be able to devote a full week to working with drawing and painting. This summer camp from City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is geared towards campers ages 5-9. Multiple projects will be completed using many different media such as watercolor, acrylic painting and theme related pieces. Class size limited to 10 students. Camp is held at Art Center, Columbia, SC 1928 Calhoun Street, Meets Mondays-Friday 9 am - 12 pm. $100 covers all materials and supplies. Discounts are available for multiple children and military. Register by 07/01/2013.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

Campers will be able to devote a full week to working with clay and creating pottery. This summer camp offered by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is geared towards campers ages 10-14. The full process of working with pottery will be explored from the basic creation to the finished product. Wheel throwing will also be explored in this class. Class size limited to 10 students. Camp is held at Art Center, Columbia, SC 1928 Calhoun Street, Meets Mondays-Friday 9 am - 12 pm. $100 covers all materials and supplies. Discounts are available for multiple children and military. Register by 06/10/2013.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Art Center
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

The Ninety-Six Press invites submissions for the 2013 South Carolina Poetry Archives Book Prize. Manuscripts should be sent electronically to 96Press@furman.edu between May 1 and July 1, 2013. Make certain to review the submissions guidelines and the eligibility requirements carefully before sending your work. The 2012 prize was awarded to Warren Slesinger of Beaufort, South Carolina, for his collection of poems, The Evening Light.

Ninety-Six Press, Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 294-3152
E-mail to: Gilbert Allen

OLLI at Clemson University presents "Portrait and Figure Sculpture in Clay for Beginners" with Ed Krech. This workshop will consist of five sessions on July 8, 10, 11, 15, and 17. Introduction to making a simple armature, adding plasticine clay and forming and carving a portrait head or complete human figure in clay. Deadline: 06/17/2013.

OLLI at Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

For information (864) 633-5242
E-mail to: Amanda Turner

Stop by the Walker Local and Family History Center at Richland Library to view a collection of J. Bardin sketches, drawings and paintings, which were recently uncovered from the family’s Elloree home. One of the first South Carolinians to introduce the New York abstract movement to the Palmetto State, Bardin was a USC professor and the first South Carolinian to win the prestigious Springs Art Show in 1961. This show is an intimate glimpse into Bardin’s more traditional works.

Richland Library
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 929-3402
E-mail to: Debbie Bloom

You're invited to participate in the Francis Marion Symposium: Francis Marion and the Southern Campaign. Immerse yourself in Francis Marion's world and the significance of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, in which Gen. Francis Marion played a major role. According to Professor Henry Lumpkin about a third of all battles were fought in SC and Marion had a hand in roughly a third of those. Dr. Christine Swager will introduce her new Southern Campaign book. There'll also be a visit from the Marquis de Lafayette for the Evening in History Dinner Theater. Manning, SC, Oct 18-19, 2013. Deadline: 10/07/2013.

Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society
Manning, South Carolina

For information (803) 478-2645
E-mail to: George or Carole Summers

Street Music on Paris Avenue is a free concert series that is a gift from the Town of Port Royal, produced by ARTworks, the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. All the concerts are free at 6:30pm, bring your chairs and dancing shoes to Old Village Port Royal. The rain location is the skate park, nearby at the Naval hospital on Ribaut Rd. Saturday, May 18: "The Music of Your Life" by Terry Herron and the Savannah Jazz All Stars. Saturday, June 1: Direct from Roanoke, Virginia~ Another Roadside Attraction. Saturday, June 15: Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are Grammy Award Winners for children’s songs and folk music. Saturday June 29: Angela Easterling and the Beguilers

ARTworks
Port Royal, South Carolina

For information (843) 379-2787
No contact information provided.

A concert of Disney music featuring The Long Bay Symphony and Disney vocalists, conducted by Dr. Charles Jones Evans. You can relive memorable moments from Disney classics in this multimedia concert. Film video and rare original storyboard artwork from the Disney archives will be projected on a big screen during the performance.

The Long Bay Symphony
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

For information (843) 448-8379
E-mail to: Carolyn Pittman

This is the third in a series of sculpture workshops being offered by the Art Center, City of Columbia. In this workshop the techniques and skills necessary for sculpting busts will be explored. Each student can bring an image of a bust they would like to sculpt if desired. Workshop runs from 10 am to 4 pm on August 17. $60 registration covers all materials and supplies. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 in each workshop. Students should have prior experience in pottery basics. Offered by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation. Deadline: 08/05/2013.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

A series of summer workshops in sculpture will be offered by the Art Center, Columbia SC. "Tree Class" is the second of this series and will focus on sculpting large free standing trees. Learn the techniques necessary to have free standing forms work properly. Students should have prior experience in pottery basics. Event starts at 10 am and ends at 4 pm on July 13. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 will be accepted in each workshop. $60 rate covers all materials. Presented by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation. Deadline: July 1.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

A series of summer workshops in sculpture will be offered by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation's Art Center. Each workshop focuses on a different theme. Cost per workshop is $60. Each workshop will run from 10 am to 4 pm. The first workshop, Critter Class, will focus on sculpting realistic animals. The workshop meets on June 22 at the Art Center, 1928 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC. Deadline: 06/15/2013.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

One Columbia for Arts & History is a non-profit organization formed to support and promote tourism in Columbia, South Carolina. Their website includes an event calendar, as well as directories of artists, organizations, public art, and event venues.

One Columbia for Arts & History
Columbia, South Carolina

For information
Contact: One Columbia for Arts & History

The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties offers a number of arts resources on their website, including a calendar of events, a public art map, and an enewsletter of weekend activities in the Midlands.

Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 799-3115
Contact: Cultural Council of Richland & Lexington Counties

Nina Liu and Friends presents “Rear View Mirror: Selections from the Portfolio,” a retrospective of work by South Carolina native Aggie Zed, from May 15 through July 15. Zed, whose work is in the South Carolina State Museum's collection, produced the drawings in the exhibition over a span of nearly two decades. They range from minimal explorations of line and shape to complex compositions. Zed's personal imagery invites both elaborate interpretation and simple appreciation of the drawings. Zed also builds small sculptures from wire, clay, and found objects, calling the more complex works “scrap floats.” These objects blur lines between man/animal and machine and invite the viewer to invest them with broad meanings or to enjoy them for their complexity.

Nina Liu and Friends
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2724
Contact: Nina Liu

Come out to the USCL Native American Studies Center located at 119 South Main Street in Lancaster, SC on Saturday, July 20th from 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. and enjoy performances by The Carolinas Flute Circle which meets every other month. The Carolinas Flute Circle is a group of non-Native American people who love playing and making Native American flutes. The Circle, a member of the International Native American Flute Association with chapters as far away as Belgium and England, has performed for church and school programs and at festivals. In addition to performing, Carolinas Flute Circle members will be exhibiting and selling flutes. This event is free.

Native American Studies Center
Lancaster, South Carolina

For information (803) 313-7172
Contact: Native American Studies Center

This spring, the Gibbes Museum of Art is holding a participatory exhibition - and you are the curators! The Gibbes is inviting you to select your favorite works from the museum's permanent collection for exhibition in the Main Gallery, May 3 - September 15, 2013.

Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2706
Contact: Gibbes Museum of Art

Curator-Led Tour by Sarah Arnold of People's Choice: A Community-Curated Exhibition. Gibbes Museum of Art.

Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2706
Contact: Gibbes Museum of Art

Art on the Trail is a fine arts & crafts festival featuring some of the regions most renowned artisans and craftspeople offering unique handmade gifts, collectible arts, and treasures. Throughout the day, there will be ongoing artisan demonstrations, performing artists, "The Art of Food" food court with samplings from our local restaurants, and creative activities for kids. Visitors are encouraged to spend the day and explore the trendy little country town of Travelers Rest with plenty of shops, restaurants, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Travelers Rest Artists Alliance
Travelers Rest, South Carolina

For information (864) 607-6233
E-mail to: Beth Sicignano

The eighth annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is installed at the stunning North Charleston Riverfront Park. The eleven month exhibition features nine established and emerging artists displaying imaginative and thought provoking large-scale sculpture. Visitors can enjoy the sculpture displays among ten acres of walking paths, a fishing pier, boardwalk, an oversized sandbox and children’s play area. Free Admission/Free Parking North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston. On display through March 2014, park open daily. Presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept.
North Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 740-5854
E-mail to: AnneTrabue Nelson

Summer Camp 2013 "Let's Do Art" at The Arts Center of Clemson focusing on Healthy Choices, Healthy Children. Classes beginning June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19. Full day and half day options available. Registration now open.

The Arts Center of Clemson
Clemson, South Carolina

For information (864) 633-5051
E-mail to: Concetta Kome

1st Annual Juried Exhibition. Scotchie Crown Classic. Redbird Studio & Gallery announces a call for entries for its 1st Annual Scotchie Crown Classic National Ceramics Exhibition 2013. This Exhibition is an “Open Call” for functional and/or sculptural ceramic works. Entry Cost and Awards: 2 entries -$25; Submit up to 5 entries, each additional entry – $10. First Place – $200, Solo Exhibition. Second Place- $100. Third Place- $50. Entries Due September 7th, 2013. Notification of Acceptance: September 13th, 2013. Accepted works to arrive no later than October 4th, 2013. Show runs October 11th- November 15th, 2013.

Redbird Studio & Gallery
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 727-2955
E-mail to: Bri Kinard

The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition (SGFC) is bringing world-caliber guitar performers and talented young guitarists to Columbia, South Carolina to compete. SGFC's mission is to inspire and educate guitar professionals and amateurs. SGFC includes concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and an international competition. The festival and competition is scheduled for June 21-23, 2013 at Columbia College.

Southern Guitar Festival and Competition
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 530-2735
E-mail to: Marina Alexandra

The Charleston Museum presents an original exhibition, Indigo: Natural Blue Dye in the Lowcountry, April 27 - September 2, 2013 in its Historic Textiles Gallery. This small, focused exhibit will explore a brief history of the cultivation and production of indigo, Eliza Lucas Pinckney's important role and its curious dyeing procedure, along with examples of indigo-dyed textiles. Ranging from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, these include clothing and household goods which are examples of vatted indigo dyeing, "china blue" printing and blue "penciling," revealing indigo's vast complexities and allure.

The Charleston Museum
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2996
E-mail to: Rachel Chesser

Bring a picnic or just a lounge chair and enjoy FREE weekly concerts this summer at Furman University. A Greenville tradition for over fifty years, Music by the Lake takes place every Thursday night at 7:30pm beginning May 23rd and running through August 1st. Amplification from the Furman bell tower permits guests to park around the Furman lake or relax at the scenic amphitheater. Bus parking is available. Leashed pets are welcome. No alcohol. May 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1.

Furman University Music Department and local sponsors
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 294-2086
E-mail to: Furman Music Office

Six Levels to Creative Thinking, an APPLS exhibit at Lexington County Administration Building, 212 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC. Jan - July 2013 M-F 8am-5pm. Ponder imaginative art by the creative minds of artists Abstract Alexandra, Ann Cimburke, Dale Mastro, Gin Beery, Jay Sinclair, Laura Kirkland, Linda Johnson, Linda Lake, Marie Bauschka, Renea Eshleman and Vi Horton. Maps & Inventory at front desk or Lexington-SC.com. Free and open to the public.

South Carolina Artists
Lexington, South Carolina

For information (803) 808-5328
E-mail to: Alexandra White

Jazz Artists of Charleston announces new dates and programming for Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s 5th Anniversary Season. January 26 - The Music of John Coltrane; March 23 - Atomic Basie; May 18 - Porgy & Bess, Reimagined by CJO; September 21 - Latin Night, Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim; October 26 - World of Bebop; November 23 - Holiday Swing. All shows at Charleston Music Hall. 7pm & 10pm. Tickets $25-$40. For more info call, go to thejac.org, or visit Charleston Jazz House, 185 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC.

Jazz Artists of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 641-0011
E-mail to: boxoffice@jazzartistsofcharleston.org

This class is kept small which gives students more individual attention to learn the basic throwing skills. Class meets on Tuesdays 6 to 8 pm for 6 week sessions. First session starts January 8th. Maximum of 4 students per session. Class fee of $80 provides all materials necessary except for a basic pottery tool kit. Offered by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

Opportunities abound for individuals new to throwing as well as those who want to brush up on their skills. This class provides an opportunity for students to get the attention in a smaller class to advance their skills in throwing. Class meets on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm for 6 weeks. First session starts January 9th. Maximum of 7 students per session. $80 registration fee covers all supplies but basic pottery tool kit. Offered by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

Want to further your clay hand building skills? This class focuses on more advanced techniques for hand building with clay. Class meets on Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm for 6 weeks. First session starts January 10th. Class is held at the Art Center, 1928 Calhoun, Columbia, SC. $80 registration fee covers all supplies except a basic pottery tool kit. Maximum 10 students per session. Offered by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

Have a yen to create pottery with solid hand building techniques? This 6 week class will help individuals learn more about hand building and the skills necessary to take your creativity to the next level. The registration fee of $80 covers all supplies but a pottery tool kit (beginning), which is available at the Art Center, 1928 Calhoun St, Columbia SC. Classes meet Tuesdays 2-4 pm for 6 weeks. First session begins January 8th. Minimum 3 and maximum 10 in class. Presented by City of Columbia, Parks and Recreation.

City of Columbia, Parks and Recreation
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 545-3093
E-mail to: Brenda Oliver

The Charleston Museum presents an original exhibition, Early 20th Century Quilts, in its Historic Textile Gallery. The exhibit spans the tumultuous years from 1900 through the 1930s, displaying the patterns and fabrics that make this era's quilts so distinctive. Periods of turmoil in the early 20th century, sparked by World War I, the coming of the second World War and social change born out of the Suffrage Movement, the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression, were met with renewed vigor by quilters across the country. Women in all walks of life continued to find satisfaction, artistic expression, delight and even comfort in designing and sewing quilts such as those in Early 20th Century Quilts.

The Charleston Museum
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2996
E-mail to: Rachel Chesser

The Hub City Writers Project announces the new Open Door Critique Program, which matches emerging writers with experienced authors to help achieve their writing goals for a manuscript. The program is ideal for writers who have a complete manuscript and would benefit from an experienced author’s close reading and critique of the work. Critiques are available in mainstream and literary fiction, creative nonfiction/memoir, young adult literature, and poetry. (For other genres, please inquire.)

Hub City Writers Project
Spartanburg, South Carolina

For information (864) 577-9349
E-mail to: Kari Jackson

SC State’s I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, The Stanback Advisory Board and Friends of The Stanback present Africa Revisited: The Art of Power and Identity, an exhibition featuring the largest compilation of African Art and Artifacts in South Carolina. The exhibition will open during SC State’s 2012 Homecoming Weekend, Friday, October 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm with African art vendors beginning at 4:00 pm. The event will honor the SC State Hall of Fame Inductees and feature African cuisine and music. The Stanback is a collaborative partner with Penn Center's 150th Anniversary and the 2013 Jubilee Project: Free at Last? The year 2013 signifies the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of public education in South Carolina and the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington for civil rights.

I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium - SC State Univerisity
Orangeburg, South Carolina

For information (803) 536-7174
E-mail to: Ingrid Owens

The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston presents the exhibition Stephen Mueller and Carl Palazzolo: The Spoleto Watercolors from the Collection of David and Carol Rawle in the Rotunda Galleries May 24 through September 15, 2013. This exhibition highlights the extraordinary body of work created in Charleston by nationally-recognized artists Stephen Mueller and Carl Palazzolo, who for nearly twenty years have visited the city during Spoleto Festival USA and created paintings inspired by their experiences. Visit the Gibbes Museum at 135 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm.

The Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2706
E-mail to: Lasley Steever

The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston presents People's Choice: A Community Curated Exhibition in the Main Gallery from May 3 through September 15, 2013. This is a participatory exhibition - and you are the curators. The Gibbes is inviting you to select your favorite works from the museum’s permanent collection for exhibition in the Main Gallery. The selection process begins January 2013; visit www.gibbesmuseum.org for details. The Gibbes Museum is located at 135 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston and is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm.

The Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-2706
E-mail to: Lasley Steever