Charleston Gateway | April, May, June 2015

FEAST FOR FOODIES | 2015 HOUSE & GARDEN FESTIVAL | FUN THINGS TO DO T H E U LT I M AT E G U I D E T O C H A R L E S T O N

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Contents

April, May, June Vol. 67 No. 1

in this issue:

10 68 th A nnual S pring F estival of

H ouses & G ardens

14 150 th A nniversary

of the E nd of the C ivil W ar

16 D iscover S ummerville 18 D iscover 20 F east

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M arket

F oodies

24 P iccolo S poleto 26 C harleston G ateway C elebrates 60 Y ears !

28 T he C alhoun M ansion :

A n H istorical & A rchitectural M arvel

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in charleston !

34 S poleto F estival USA 38 C harleston T ea R ooms 40 80 th A nnual H ouse & G arden T ours

41 N orth C harleston A rts F estival

52 W hat ’ s C ooking :

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C hipotle C ream

56 28 th A nnual B lessing the

of

F leet & S eafood F estival

in every issue: 6 W elcome

With The Best App In Town!

12 S hopping D irectory 42 S ightseeing D irectory

Discover

CHARLESTON

54 T ides 53,55,57 C alendar

Discover Charleston

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58 D owntown M ap 60 A rea M ap

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Welcome C to

harleston

Thank you for choosing Charleston Gateway to guide you through your visit to our beautiful city. This year, 2015, marks our 60th year of publishing the most comprehensive and informative visitor’s guide in the Charleston area.

The Holy City is dedicated to preserving and sharing its unique and rich history; we believe you will enjoy reading about our history in the article on pages 26-27. There are a few changes in this issue. We have changed our layout and design to better accommodate the needs of the 21st century traveler, but have still included everything you need for a memorable vacation.

It’s spring in Charleston and the gardens of the Holy City are filled with fragrant, beautiful 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 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.

Thank you for visiting Historic Charleston. Please let us know how you enjoyed your stay, and how we can better serve you during your next visit! Find us on Facebook-search “Charleston Gateway and the Charleston Map Guide,” and online, www.charlestongateway.com.

Our exciting new smart phone app, “Discover Charleston,” is available on Google Play and iTunes, helping you find everything you need on the go.

Leslie Moore, Editor

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68th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens Through April 19, 2015

Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 68th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens.

Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcases 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. Afternoon and evening tours feature seven to ten properties each day in one of eleven historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been

named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America.

Charleston has been renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden.” The Festival is set during the peak of the city’s blooming season, and tour goers in April can expect to see many types of beautiful blooming plants, including the prolific azalea. Other plants and trees in bloom this time of year include wisteria, narcissus, Confederate jasmine, cherry, redbud and dogwood trees.

To prepare for your tour, take a morning stroll through the Old & Historic District with some of Charleston’s most knowledgeable guides. Morning History Walks begin at 9:30 each morning, lasting two hours, through April 18th, except Sundays.

For more information about these and all of the exciting events planned for Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org.

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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.

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Home Furnishings & Antiques Geo. C. Birlant & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . 13 The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Needlework & Crafts Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Special Events Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the End of the Civil War April 11th – 19th Remember our nation’s past with special events commemorating the end of the Civil War and the re-raising of the United States Flag at Fort Moultrie between April 11th – 19th. Free events include a patriotic concert at Fort Moultrie and White Point Gardens, lectures at the Dock Street Theatre with renowned historians, a memorial service at Hampton Park and dramatic nightly spotlighting of Fort Sumter. The two beams of light will be joined on April 14th, symbolizing the reunification of

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our nation. Visitors may also take a special sunset excursion to the fort.

On April 18th, from 10 am – 3:30 pm, lectures will be held at the historic Dock Street Theatre. Session 1 explores how the Civil War shaped our nation’s history and Session 2, entitled, “Public Memories of the American Civil War: The Case of South Carolina,” features historians from Yale University, University of South Carolina and California State University.

These lectures are free to the public.

For more information, call 843-224-0331 or visit www.fortsumtertrust.org. Sunset tours may be booked through www.fortsumtertours.org.

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or Hwy. 61 past the Gardens, you’ll find the historic village of Summerville.

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

Sewing and Fabric Emporium Over 4000 fabric varieties! Wow! Voted One of the Top Quilting Shops in the USA!

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Discover The Market

Charleston Historic Market is one of the area’s must see attractions.

Having survived a tumultuous past, the Market has outlasted tornadoes, hurricanes, a major earthquake and devastation by fires and Civil War bombardment. Over 200 years ago, a wealthy Charleston family willed land to the town of Charleston to be used as a public market, with the stipulation that the property revert to the family if used for any other purpose. To this day, the charming Charleston City Market is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

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Feast for Foodies F ried

chicken, okra, butter beans, shrimp & grits with tasso gravy, corn on the cob, cornbread, hoppin’ john….these are just a few of the items many of us grew up with on Grandmama’s table for Sunday dinner. Sunday dinner is a tradition deeply rooted in the South, where families including extended kin, will get together each week to reconnect.

In today’s busy world, many have

gotten away from this time honored tradition. But, Charleston’s lively restaurant scene is sure to bring back those familiar flavors and maybe spur you to bring back the tradition to your own home. Here are just a few of our favorite places to find some of those old favorites -- and often freshened with a more modern and cosmopolitan flair!

VIRGINIA’S ON KING For sophisticated dining blended with the comfort of familiar Southern dishes, this restaurant is the right spot.

Virginia’s on King literally sprang from a local family’s weekly dinner into a pleasure to be shared with all of you. Local fresh ingredients, old family recipes and Lowcountry style will delight your senses. Located on Charleston’s Upper King Street, their comfortable interior and home cooking aromas make this a local favorite.

And you’ll no doubt fall in love with their gracious Southern hospitality!

412 King Street, 843-735-5800 HIGH COTTON Exposed brick, heart pine floors, silent spinning ceiling fans of yesteryear and enor mous windows overlooking East Bay Street’s busy nightlife make High Cotton a one of a kind. And it’s not just the décor, fresh foods grown right here in the lowcountry make their Southern cooking bring the true flavor of the coast to your taste buds.

High Cotton is also widely known for their excellent wine selection and original cocktail creations. The Sunday morning Jazz Brunch will make you tap your toes as you butter your toast. Charleston prides itself on unparalleled hospitality and southern charm and High Cotton has exquisitely combined their ambience and flavors to portray just that. 199 East Bay St, 843-724-3815

POOGAN’S PORCH Opened in 1976, Poogan’s Porch is a Charleston institution having hosted celebrities, politicians, tourists and locals who rave about their authentic Southern charm. Located in an old Victorian home, circa 1888, on Queen Street between Meeting and King, this long time favorite is named for a dog named Poogan.

Poogan was a neighborhood fixture who wandered from porch to porch scrounging up belly rubs and table scraps. When the restaurant opened, he decided that porch was his porch and became the official greeter. He passed away in 1979 but, a statue out front continues to welcome visitors to his favorite porch to this day.

Famous for the buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, she-crab soup and one-of-a-kind fried chicken, they have perfected the art of the Sunday dinner – 365 days a year! They also boast a state of the art, 1500 bottle wine cellar with over 28 fine wines to choose from. 72 Queen Street, 843577-2337 STONO MARKET & TOMATO SHED CAFÉ This family owned and operated business truly stands out from most any other experience you can have here in Charleston or the USA for that matter. The Stono Market & Tomato Shed Café serves fresh local veggies, local shrimp and more.

The vegetables are organic and grown right here in the lowcountry on their Ambrose family farm. They are shrimpers too – and use their shrimp trawler to catch the freshest and finest shrimp you will find on most any table around. You can also find some tasty treats to take home with you -- jellies, marmalades, relishes, chutney, salad dressings and the list goes on and on.

The market and café are conveniently located only minutes from downtown Charleston on John’s Island. A picturesque drive, the road to this quaint little treasure is canopied with ancient oaks covered in Spanish Moss.

842 Main Road, Johns Island. 843559-9999. Closed Sunday.

PAGE’S OKRA GRILL Just across the Ravenel Bridge in beautiful Mt Pleasant, Page’s Okra Grill is serving up some Southern favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Their Redneck Rolls are not to be missed– slow-smoked pulled pork and their freshly made Pimiento Cheese deep fried in a spring-roll, and served with their very own mustard BBQ sauce for dipping.

Other menu favorites include fried green tomatoes, southern fried chicken livers, chicken fried steak, stewed okra & tomatoes, sweet potato casserole and so much more! Our mouths are watering just writing about it! 302 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant. 843-881-3333

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Piccolo Spoleto

[ May 22 - June 7, 2015 ]

Photo by Peter Finger

Annually presenting over 500 perform-

dance, theatre, choral music, and ethnic

ing, literary, and visual arts events, the

cultural presentations, alongside poetry

17-day Piccolo Spoleto Festival transforms

readings, children’s activities, crafts, and

Charleston into an exhilarating celebra-

film. Piccolo Spoleto offers something for

tion of the cultural vitality and diversity

everyone – from classical to contempo-

of the South Carolina Lowcountry. With

rary, from traditional to cutting edge.

a focus on accessibility and community

Piccolo Spoleto prioritizes accessibility

participation in the arts, Piccolo Spoleto

for both artists and performers, present-

is the official outreach arm of Spoleto

ing professional work of the highest stan-

Festival USA.

dard, while ensuring that nearly half of

Piccolo Spoleto’s varied program offer-

Piccolo’s events are admission-free, and

ings include visual arts exhibitions and

the balance are offered at affordable ticket

performances of classical music, jazz,

prices.

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For ticket information and a schedule of events, call 843-724-7305 or visit www.piccolospoleto.com

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T he H oly C ity ’ s H istoric V isitor ’ s G uide

Charleston Gateway C elebrates its 60 th A nniversary

Charleston Gateway magazine celebrates its 60th year as the most widely read and recognized visitor’s guide to the lowcountry. Founded in 1955, Charleston was a much different place than the well-manicured gardens and restored homes you see today. What makes this story even more fascinating is that in the ‘50s, Charleston had virtually no tourism. The city’s face was dingy and disheveled, with many resident fleeing for the newer conveniences of the suburbs. In fact, some of today’s wealthiest areas were slums.

Gateway’s humble beginnings started on the dining room table of Mary Wade Turner. With a small inheritance in hand, she did not waste it on some coveted bauble, but instead t h i s a d ve n t u re s o m e C h a rl e s t o n mother decided to use it as seed money to publish the first tourist guide to Charleston. Incredulous people asked her, “Why are you starting this magazine in Charleston of all places? We have no tourists!”

Little did they know that Charleston would grow to be one of the top destinations in the world, wel-

coming over six million visitors annually. Those for mer slums are home to some of the wealthiest Charlestonians and second homes for some of the world’s elite.

Gateway’s namesake has a very significant meaning and unique tie to the community. It is named for The Gateway walk, the oldest and most prominent walk through the historic district. The walk begins at the gates of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Clifford and Archdale Streets, goes through the Unitarian Church onto King Street, and then crosses through the Charleston Library Society into the Gibbes Museum courtyard (currently closed for renovation). Finally, it crosses over Meeting Street, passes the Circular Church, and ends at the gates of St Philip’s Church.

Mary Wade Turner passed away in the ‘70s leaving the magazine to her beloved daughter, Mary Dean Richards. Because advertising kept the publication afloat, as it does today, Mrs. Tur ner accepted ads from all sources, including girly clubs, etc. As the new publisher, Mary Dean found this distasteful and decided to raise the bar and refuse to take advertisements that she deemed inappro-

priate. Her forward thinking helped shape Gate way into the high end guide that it is today.

The very first issue of Gateway came out during the Christmas season as a weekly. It was similar to today’s magazine, but was only 16 pages.

Before Gateway, there was nothing to help visitors navigate the city, but in the 60 years since, this grassroots publication has grown to be the highest circulated visitor guide to the lowcountry.

Balancing the growth of visitors and new residents alike is a challenge for Charleston’s infrastructure and for its longtime residents. Yet since 1670 when the first visitors arrived on a British ship, the story has repeated itself: You see this beautiful place, fall in love with it and want to come back. Gateway’s story is also Charleston’s story, thanks to one enterprising woman who recognized this in 1955. In 2000, Strand Media Group acquired Gateway and proudly continues to provide a first class guide to Charleston.

The Calhoun Mansion: An Historical & Architectural Marvel Stately and spectacular, the Calhoun Mansion is the largest privately owned home in Charleston. This structure is an Italianate urban villa of 24,000 square feet, with 35 rooms and fireplaces, and was designed by Richmond architect William P. Russell for merchant and banker George Walton Williams, in 1876, at a cost of $200,000.

George Williams made his fortune in the shipping industry and also financed blockade runners during the Civil War, amassing a two million dollar fortune by the end of the war. The rope motif framing the front doors and windows is an ancient Chinese symbol meaning, “money made in the water”--the more ropes shown, the more money you had.

An opulent, high-Victorian dwelling, this lovely mansion brings together elements of the Greek, Gothic and Renaissance revivals, Italianate style and the English Aesthetic movement. Described in Art and Antiques Magazine as a “A Gentleman’s House,” it was named for its second resident, William’s son-in-law, Patrick Calhoun, grandson of John C. Calhoun, Vice-President under both Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams.

Visitors are awed by the 50 foot grand hallway, massive dining room decorated

by Louis Comfort Tiffany and the drawing room featuring a massive 18th century altar. But, nothing prepares guests for the magnitude or opulence of the second floor ballroom where a glass skylight soars 35 feet flanked by Tiffany stenciled ceilings. Filled with exquisite antiques, ornate chandeliers, mirrors and stunning works of art, the house has been highlighted in Architectural Digest, American Castles, Forbes, HGTV, Wall Street Journal and most recently, Art and Antiques Magazine. It was also featured in the 1980s mini-series, North and South, and in the 1990s, Scarlett, and, most recently, in the popular film, The Notebook.

Today, the Calhoun Mansion is owned and lived in by an architectural preservationist who opens the house from 11am-5 pm, with tours on the hour and half hour, lasting about 30 minutes for $16 per person. A more in-depth 90-minute grand tour of the entire mansion is also available for $75 per person. After the tour, guests are invited to browse in the gift shop and enjoy the garden.

reservations, call 843-722-8205 www.calhounmansion.net. [ [ Foror visit

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

16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 www.calhounmansion.net

in charleston!

There is so much to do in Charleston!

Our city and surrounding areas are filled with activities that fascinate and entertain. The staff at Charleston Gateway came up with a few of our favorites to get you started.

Take a short drive out of the Holy City, and visit a plantation for an up close living history lesson and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark and home to America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Just down the road, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has beautiful gardens and year round blooms, with fascinating tours offered daily.

Visit an 18th century Palladian house, carefully preserved in near-original condition, at Drayton Hall to round out your visits to these spectacular sites.

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Start your day like a native Charlestonian with a stroll along the Battery. With its scenic promenade and park, this is easily one of the city’s most beloved spots. A fortified seawall, set where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet, the Battery’s backdrop of gorgeous historic homes and spectacular views of Fort Sumter and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse make this a walk well worth taking.

Rest those weary feet in true Charleston style with a Carriage Tour.

Experienced guides drive the horse and carriage, while taking you through the city, and providing insider information about everything Charleston.

Seeing Charleston from the water is nothing short of spectacular.

Charleston Harbor Tours offers 90 minutes tours with views and information about 75 local landmarks.

Now try a little shopping on Historic King Street. King Street is Charleston at her best! The street

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has developed into three distinctive areas; the Upper King Street Design and Dining District; the Middle King Street Fashion District and the Lower King Street Antiques District.

Charleston is known as the Holy City for her abundance of beautiful churches and cathedrals. Many have graveyards dating back to before the American Revolution. The Unitarian Church Graveyard is a sharp contrast to the meticulously manicured gardens of the city. While the paths are maintained, the graves are left to grow wild, giving it an unmatched beauty and serenity.

Now that the graveyards have put you in the mood, schedule an evening ghost tour. Bulldog Tours has several spooky tours to choose from, including one of the infamous Old City Jail, one of the most haunted sites in Charleston. Charleston’s Best Tours also offers evening walking ghost tours of the historic district with fantastic, experienced guides.

On August 31st, 1886, a devastating earthquake struck Charleston, nearly destroying the city, with many brick and masonry buildings crumbling to the ground within minutes. It was the largest earthquake to ever hit the Eastern Seaboard. Afterward, builders installed Earthquake Bolts to reinforce the buildings. The plate on the outside of the building connects to a rod that passes through the walls and

connects to the timbers inside. Typical of Charlestonians, these plates became decorative and unique accessories.

How many can you find?

Charleston’s Museum Mile features the richest concentration of cultural sites open to visitors in downtown Charleston. Stroll the one-mile section of Meeting Street and you will discover six museums, five nationally important historic houses, four scenic parks and a Revolutionary War powder magazine, as well as numerous historic houses of worship and public buildings including the Market and City Hall.

Take a day to enjoy the natural beauty of the lowcounty. The family will enjoy kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding with Nature Adventures Outfitters. They have a variety of tours and no experience is needed.

Charleston’s rich history includes a love of theatre dating back to the first opera performance in America, Flora, performed at Historic Dock Street Theatre. Visit Theatre Charleston online to see what’s playing at one of our many venues.

Charleston Gateway has lots of other events and ideas listed in our calendars and throughout this issue.

Enjoy your time with us!

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Tours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30

(9:30 AM tour available April 6 - August 15) Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle.

Over 75 points of interest including stunning views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point!

Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch!

Snack bar on board. Air-conditioned lower level.

Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

Free parking at Maritime Center. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Check tour schedule online.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call.

Harbor Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., approx. one block south of the South Carolina Aquarium. Check tour schedule and order tickets online!

CharlestonHarborTours.com 843.722.1112 or 888.224.5037

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS

OPEN 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, flora and people of Charleston.

Easy access carriage loading ramp. Advance purchase is highly recommended. BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call.

Carriage Tours depart from Palmetto’s “RED BARN” at 8 Guignard St. Buy tickets online or at our famous big RED BARN on Guignard St. (near Anson St.).

GPS setting: 8 Anson St.

PalmettoCarriage.com or 843.723.8145

spoleto festival usa 22may

june 7

2014 Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra Photo by Julia Lynn Photography

A Streetcar Named Desire - Scottish Ballet Photo by Andrew Ross

Since the first Spoleto Festival in

1978, excitement 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 artists 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. Attendance each year runs between 70,000 and 80,000.

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

From breathtaking cathedrals 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 theatrical lighting.

The art of dance can be beautiful, provocative and thought provoking. This year’s festival covers a wide range of styles, including the Scottish Ballet’s interpretation of A Streetcar Named Desire, to be performed on May 22-24 at College of Charleston Sottile Theatre.

What Moves You, with Lil Buck &

St. Paul & The Broken Bones Photo by David McClister

Ashley Bathgate pairs elastic, elegant street dance with cellist, Ashley Bathgate’s musical accompaniment for a riveting performance not soon forgotten.

Music lovers of all kinds will find joy in this year’s Spoleto lineup.

Highlights include Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell performing on May 25th at the TD Arena, and the Living Earth Show, featuring entertaining new works by young composers. This show is a part of The Music in Time series and will be held on May 28th at Woolfe Street Playhouse.

An annual favorite, the Westminster Choir will perform two concerts on May 24th and 27th at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. The choir will again take the stage on May

30th and 31st, at Emmett Robinson Theatre at College of Charleston, performing The Little Match Girl Passion and Jephte.

Always highly anticipated the Spoleto Festival USA Finale will again be held at Middleton Place and feature St. Paul and the Broken Bones, an Alabama-based group of singers evoking greats like Otis Redding and James Brown. 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.

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

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Charleston Tea Rooms Church Tea Rooms offer a glimpse into how this mannerly city fetes the public. 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 13 - 17, 11:30 am-2 pm, 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 piano music to accompany lunch. A delivery 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., will be held May 25 - June 5, 11am-2 pm.

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 22-23 & May 29-30, from 11am-2 pm. For more information, call 843-723-9237 or visit www.secondpresbyterianchurch.org.

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From beautiful gardens filled with sculpture and the only accredited zoo on the coast of the Carolinas, to boat rides, a butterfly house, and an Enchanted Storybook Forest, there is always something new and exciting at Brookgreen.

For more information call

(800) 849-1931

Admission is good for 7 days www.BROOKGREEN.org YOUR PURCHASES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. All of your purchases help support Brookgreen Gardens, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and display American sculpture and regional plants, animals, and history.

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ADMISSION

80th Annual House & Garden Tours

April 10th & 11th, 2015

Experience the beauty and splen-

least six stops each day, and Master

dor of spring in Charleston on

Gardeners will be available in each

The Garden Club of Charleston’s

garden to answer questions. Each

80th Annual House and Garden

day’s tour is completely different and

Tours. These two walking tours of

set in distinctive sections of down-

private homes and gardens will be

town, historic Charleston.

held on consecutive days, April 10th and 11th, from 1-4 pm, in the downtown historic district.

Tickets are $50 for each day and group rates are also available.

Advance tickets may be purchased

This year’s tours will include some

online at thegardenclubofcharles-

of Charleston’s finest homes and

ton.org or by calling 843-406-7626.

gardens with floral arrangements by

Founded in Charleston in 1922 and

members of The Garden Club of

federated in 1932, The Garden Club

Charleston featured at each home.

of Charleston is one of the oldest and

The tours are self-guided with at

largest garden clubs in America.

North Charleston Arts Festival May 1st - 9th, 2015

The North Charleston Arts Festival

on four themed stages. From the SC

is an annual nine-day event high-

Hands Juried Fine Craft Exhibit to

lighting national, regional and local

an antique show to children’s activi-

artists and performers. For 30 years,

ties there is a wide range of exciting

the festival has made quality arts pro-

arts-related activities.

gramming affordable and accessible, attracting over 30,000 residents and visitors each year.

The festival concludes with the Grand Finale at North Charleston Riverfront Park featuring perfor-

The Main Event is held the first week-

mances by professional groups and

end in May at the North Charleston

fireworks over the Cooper River. For

Perfor ming

and

more information, visit www.north-

Charleston Area Convention Center.

charlestonartsfest.com or call 843-

This event offers free admission and

740-5854.

Arts

Center

parking for over forty performances

S ightseeing DIRECTORY

CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily. 843-853-8000.

Audubon Society sanctuary. Boardwalk trail, or canoeing in season. Tues-Sun 9-5. 843-462-2150. www.beidlerforest. com. 336 Sanctuary Rd, Harleyville, SC 29448.

MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am-5pm daily. 843-849-9172.

CAROLINA QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISES Come 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.

SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-8738535. www.visitsummerville.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS AUDUBON CENTER AT BEIDLER FOREST The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience!! Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest virgin stand of Baldcypress/ Tulpelo Gum swamp forest in the world. 1000 year old trees, abundant native wildlife abound in this untouched

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documented ghost stories led by career guides! Reservations required. Call 843-819-4565. Times vary seasonally and depart from The Griffon Tavern, 18 Vendue Range. Adults $15 with $5 coupon. Children 7-12 $10, 6& Under free.

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 prerevolutionary dungeon! 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 18 Anson St. 9am-10pm.

843-722-8687.

CHARLESTON GHOST & GRAVEYARD WALKING TOUR/

BULLDOG TOURS An exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards 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.

18 Anson 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, 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.

Available for private charter.

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, & hidden 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. 18 Anson St. 843-722-8687.

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. 18 Anson St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad.

7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-8687.

NATURE ADVENTURES KAYAK, CANOE & HIKING OUTFITTERS The area’s oldest & Most respected guide service. Families welcome! See dolphin & pelicans by kayak! Master Naturalist &

From Gospel to Gershwin Experience the sounds 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 1, 8, 13, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 14, 20, May 23, 27, 30; Jun 3, 6* *2 pm Piccolo Spoleto matinees “The best night out in the city...a must-see.” Frommers Charleston guide Adults $28 Seniors $26 • Students $16 Children 12 & under are Free

Box Office: 843.270.4903

Tickets at Charleston Area Visitor Centers www.soundofcharleston.com

Certified Kayak instructors. Kayaks or canoes. Rentals or Tours! 843-568-3222 or 800-673-0679. www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com or www.kayakcharlestonsc.com PALMETTO BREEZE Since 1987, clients have been trusting AquaSafaris for all of their boating adventures. Whether you want to enjoy a day of fishing, a cruise on a luxury yacht for your private or corporate event, or simply relax on a Charleston harbor sunset sail experiencing an array of marine life, AquaSafaris has the perfect vessel waiting for you. 843-8868133 or palmettobreeze.com for rates and schedules.

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 history. 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 (walkins 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.

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.

HISTORIC HOMES AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation.

48 Elizabeth St. Circa 1820. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Adults $12, Combo Adult (Aiken-

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$2.00 OFF Adult admission with coupon

Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House) $18, Group of 12 or more $10 per person, Ages 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 formal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. $16 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 architecture. 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 inter-

prets four generations of Middleton Family, with extraordinary family furniture, silver, porcelain, 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 miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $16/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 $12, Combo Adult (Aiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House) $18, Group of 12 or more $10 per person, Ages 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481.

PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS DRAYTON HALL A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architecture. Circa 1738. Only plantation house on Ashley River that survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A National Trust Historic site. Open daily. 843-7692600. www.draytonhall.org.

FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK located on the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Folly River. Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible

An Exceptional Tour since 1999!

More than just stories.

Our expert ghost guides reveal As seen in the dark history behind Charleston’s most Magazine spine-chilling tales!

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KIAWAH BEACHWALKER PARK, located on the west end of Kiawah Island, offers ocean frontage and a river walk with the only public beach access on beautiful Kiawah Island.

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. 843795-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.

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. JulyLabor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8amsunset daily. 843-572-7275. www. ccprc.com.

THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Charleston Performing Arts Center is South Carolina’s only performing arts conservatory and premier cabaret theatre providing year-round quality entertainment with lavish productions and Broadway talent! We produce original musicals, music revues, and cabaret concerts…Bridging Charleston to Broadway! Located at 873 Folly Rd (4 miles from downtown). Call (843) 991-5582 or visit us online at www.CharlestonPerformingArts.org 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 843270-4903. Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www.soundofcharleston.com.

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What’s Cooking Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream While fish tacos are not a traditionally “southern” dish, Charleston’s abundance of fresh fish and skilled chefs have led to many new and exciting ways to prepare the catch of the day. A lover of Charleston and seafood, Recipegirl.com created this wonderful recipe for fish tacos on her blog. (She also details her visit to our city, with lots of beautiful “foodie” photos.)

Fish: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 pound white fish, such as grouper or flounder or tilapia Chipotle Cream: 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 Tablespoons light sour cream 2 teaspoons canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, chopped Tacos: 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup corn 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped lime wedges 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.

Pour over the fish fillets and let marinate for 20 minutes. Put the yogurt into a strainer lined with a paper towel and place over a bowl to drain and thicken for 20 minutes.

2. Remove the fish from the marinade and grill on a preheated grill or nonstick grill pan over a medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Set the fish aside on a plate for 5 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, combine the thickened yogurt, mayonnaise (or sour cream) and chipotle chilies.

4. Heat tortillas on grill or grill pan for 30 seconds on each side.

5. Flake the fish with a fork. Top each tortilla with 1 Tablespoon of the chipotle cream. Top with fish, cabbage, corn and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

1-19 Festival of Houses and Gardens Tours, A different tour every day. 843-7223405, www.historiccharleston.org.

1, 8, 13, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 15, 22, 29 Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

1-29 Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Middleton Place, $20 online, $25 at gate, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.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.

44 HATS ON at The Farmers Market, Grab your hat, head to Marion Square, and join The Hat Ladies as they celebrate Opening Day and wish everyone a “HaTpy Easter!” 10:30am – noon, www.hatladies.org.

4 Easter Eggstravaganza, beginning at 10:30am, Middleton Place, $15, 843-2667477, www.middletonplace.org.

4-12 Family Circle Cup, America’s Premier Women’s Tennis Event, Daniel Island, 800-677-2293 or www.familycirclecup.com.

4-25 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com.

7-28 Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dusk, Pavilion on Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.tompsc.com.

9-26 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.milb.com.

10-11 Plantasia, plants for sale, Wragg Square, 342 Meeting St., 11th from 10am4pm, 12th from 8am-2pm, 843-579-9922, www.chashortsoc.org.

15 Canterbury Choir of Men and Boys of England, 7:30 pm, St. Phillip’s Church, Charleston, $50, $25, students $10, www.stphilipschurchsc.org or 843-722-7734 16-19 Charleston Race Week, www.charlestonraceweek.com.

17-191 East Coast Paddlesports & Outdoor Festival, James Island County Park, 843795-4FUN, www.wccprc.com.

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“Hands-On” Rice Planting, 10am and 1pm, Middleton Place, free with admission, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Saltwater Sounds, 10 and 11 am, SC Aquarium, 843-723-7528, www.charlestonsymphony.com.

26 Old Village Home, Garden, & Art Tour, Old Village Mt. Pleasant, 1-5pm, 843764-2323 x 386, redcross.org.

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

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April DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

LOW

CHARTS June

May

HIGH

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.

P.M.

12:23 1:08 1:49 2:28 3:07 3:44 4:23 5:03 5:48 6:38 7:34 8:35 9:38 10:39 11:37 12:06 1:04 1:59 2:51 3:43 4:33 5:23 6:14 7:07 8:00 8:54 9:47 10:36 11:22 12:04

12:47 1:25 2:01 2:35 3:09 3:43 4:18 4:58 5:43 6:36 7:37 8:46 9:56 11:04 10:41 12:31 1:23 2:13 3:01 3:50 4:38 5:27 6:18 7:12 8:09 9:08 10:06 11:00 11:50

6:37 7:18 7:58 8:35 9:10 9:44 10:17 10:54 11:36 12:04 1:00 2:04 3:13 4:21 5:25 6:24 7:19 8:12 9:03 9:54 10:44 11:35 12:27 12:42 1:35 2:29 3:23 4:16 5:07 5:54

7:06 7:48 8:26 9:02 9:35 10:08 10:41 11:19 12:26 1:24 2:30 3:39 4:46 5:48 6:46 7:41 8:33 9:23 10:13 11:02 11:51 1:21 2:16 3:12 4:07 4:59 5:47 6:33

DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

LOW

DAY

HIGH

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.

P.M.

12:36 1:20 2:02 2:42 3:23 4:04 4:47 5:33 6:23 7:18 8:15 9:15 10:14 11:11 12:06 12:48 1:43 3:24 3:24 4:13 5:00 5:47 6:34 7:22 8:09 8:57 9:45 10:31 11:16 12:01 12:48

12:44 1:22 2:00 2:37 3:16 3:56 4:40 5:29 6:24 7:25 8:32 9:42 10:48 11:50

6:39 7:22 8:02 8:41 9:18 9:56 10:37 11:24 12:16 12:48 1:49 2:54 3:58 5:00 5:59 6:56 7:49 8:41 9:32 10:21 11:10 12:00 12:10 12:57 1:45 2:35 3:26 4:17 5:07 5:55 6:42

7:15 7:55 8:33 9:10 3:16 10:23 11:05 11:53

12:58 1:48 3:26 3:26 4:13 5:01 5:49 6:39 7:31 8:27 9:23 10:19 11:11

tides

12:00 12:43

1:16 2:20 3:26 4:30 5:31 6:28 7:22 8:14 9:03 9:51 10:37 11:23 12:50 1:42 2:34 3:27 4:18 5:07 5:54 6:39 7:22

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

LOW

HIGH

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.

P.M.

1:33 2:17 3:00 3:45 4:31 5:18 6:08 7:01 7:56 8:53 9:51 10:48 11:43 12:32 1:26 2:16 3:04 3:50 4:34 5:17 5:59 6:40 7:21 8:05 8:50 9:38 10:28 11:17 12:13 1:02

1:26 2:09 2:53 3:39 4:27 5:19 6:15 7:16 8:21 9:28 10:33 11:35

7:26 8:10 8:53 9:38 10:24 11:15 12:10 12:40 1:37 2:37 3:38 4:39 5:37 6:34 7:28 8:20 9:09 9:57 10:44 11:30 12:16 12:18 1:02 1:48 2:36 3:27 4:19 5:10 6:01 6:51

8:04 8:45 9:27 10:10 10:56 11:46

12:36 1:26 2:15 3:03 3:49 4:34 5:18 6:04 6:52 7:43 8:37 9:33 10:29 11:22 12:07 12:56

1:09 2:11 3:14 4:16 5:15 6:11 7:05 7:55 8:43 9:29 10:12 10:54 11:36 1:04 1:52 2:42 3:33 4:23 5:13 6:01 6:48 7:35

The times listed represent the predicted peak of high and low tides at Folly Beach.

Tides are calculated by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

1

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

1-9

North Charleston Arts Festival, various locations, 843-554-5700, www.northcharlestonartsfest.com.

1-9

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Footlight Players, 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.ne

1-27

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

1-31

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

1-31

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

1-6/13 2

Charleston the Musical, Thursday - Sunday, Charleston Performing Arts Center, 873 Folly Road, Charleston. 843-991-5582, www.charlestonperformingarts.org.

Annual Sheep Shearing, 10am-3pm, Middleton Place, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

2-30

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

3-31

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

5-26

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

6-27

Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Middleton Place, $20 online, $25 at gate, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

6,14,20, 23,27,30

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.

7-28

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

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

16

Charleston Beer Garden, 12-8 pm, Brittlebank Park, Downtown Charleston, 843-906-7927, www.charlestonbeergarden.com.

2424Charleston Tea Plantation, First Flush Tea Festival, featuring Sheryl Crow, 843-559-0383, www.charlestonteaplantation.com.

May

22-6/7

Spoleto Festival USA, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

22-6/7

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

Mt pleasant

28th Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival April 26th, 2015 Enjoy a boat parade, savory seafood

seafood lovers. Held at picturesque

samples, live music, arts & crafts and

Memorial Waterfront Park, the event

more at the 28th Annual Blessing

will be held on Sunday, April 26th,

of the Fleet and Seafood Festival.

from 11:30 am-6 pm. Proceeds bene-

The event began in 1987 to honor

fit the local shrimping industry along

and support local shrimpers, and has

with a non-profit selected by the

evolved into one of the most highly

planning committee each year.

anticipated events of the year for

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1-7

Spoleto Festival USA, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

1-7

Piccolo Spoleto, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, 843-7247305, www.piccolospoleto.com.

1-13

Charleston the Musical, Thursday - Sunday, Charleston Performing Arts Center, 873 Folly Road, Charleston. 843-991-5582, www.charlestonperformingarts.org.

1-21

Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.milb.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, www.scaquarium.org.

1-30

Fort Moultrie, 9am-5pm, self-guided tours daily, Sullivan’s Island, 843-8833123, 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.ccpr.com.

2-30

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

3,6

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

4-25

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

5-6

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

5,26

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

6-27

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

7-28

Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 800-3673517, www.magnoliaplantation.com

7

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

8

World Oceans Day, 9 am-6 pm, South Carolina Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org.

13

June

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

www.charlestongateway.com

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Offstreet Parking One-way Streets Public Restrooms Visitor Center 375 Meeting Steet 843-853-8000

CARTA Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) Aquarium/College of Charleston Meeting/King Lockwood/Calhoun CARTA DASH Stops

POINTS OF INTEREST

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS Custom House Fireproof Building S.C. Historical Society Four Corners of Law Hibernian Hall Huguenot Church Old Exchange Old Powder Magazine Rainbow Row St. Michael’s Church St. Philip’s Church HOUSE MUSEUMS Aiken-Rhett Calhoun Mansion Edmondston-Alston Heyward-Washington Joseph Manigault Nathaniel Russell MUSEUMS American Military Museum Avery Research Center The Charleston Museum Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Gibbes Museum of Art Market Hall & City Market Old Slave Mart Museum U.S. Postal Museum THEATERS Dock Street Theatre Footlight Players Workshop Gaillard Municipal Auditorium Memminger Auditorium Sottile Theatre Theatre 99 – The Have Nots!

MISCELLANEOUS The Battery Charleston Place The Citadel City Marina College of Charleston Fort Sumter Center & Tour Dock Joe Riley Park Marion Square Maritime Center & Docks Medical University of South Carolina South Carolina Aquarium Washington Park Water Taxi to Patriots Point Waterfront Park

JAMES ISLAND

34 City Marina

Morrison Meeting

America

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Charlotte

Henrietta Calhoun 27 Gaillard Auditorium e Georg 30 Laurens Society

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LEGEND

Chas. Internat’l Airport Airport Public Beach Golf Course

POINTS OF INTEREST

1 Beachwalker County Park 2 Blackbaud Stadium 3 Boone Hall Plantation

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Spring is in the air, and with it comes cheeks full of fresh strawberries, hand-woven sweetgrass baskets, and a festival dedicated to our signature menu item, seafood.

Come on over y'all.

MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mount Pleasant Farmers Market / Tuesdays (starting April 7) Lowcountry Strawberry Festival / April 16-19 Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival / April 26 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival / June 6 Party in the Park / Tuesdays in June For more information visit ComeOnOverMP.com