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Contents

April, May, June 2020 Vol. 73 No. 2

In this issue:

8 Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens 10 Immeresed in Light: One Artist’s Vision: Bruce Munro 12 North Charleston Arts Festival 14 Meet Prince: Equine Employee of Old South Carriage Company 17 Discover the Market 18 Mt. Pleasant’s 33rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival

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Charleston History in Depth: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Spring Garden Strolls + Wine Tasting Discover Summerville Spoleto Festival USA Piccolo Spoleto Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit Charleston Tea Rooms Charleston Carifest

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In every issue: 6 Welcome 27 Sightseeing Directory 35 What’s Cookin?

37 Calendar of Events

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Thank you for choosing Charleston Gateway to guide you through your visit to our beautiful city. Spring is a wonderful time for outdoor activities and we have plenty of ideas to get you started! History lovers alert – the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is open after an intensive renovation, and the fascinating exhibits make it well worth the visit. Find out more in this issue.

If you are visiting during Spoleto Festival USA, you’ll experience unforgettable entertainment. We have highlighted a few events and provided information about where to find the complete schedule. Our beautiful cover features flamenco superstar, Sara Baras.

Charleston has a companion event, Piccolo Spoleto that features mostly South Carolina artists and runs concurrently with Spoleto Festival USA. There is also a long-running art show in Marion Square, Piccolo Spoleto Art Exhibit that the entire family will enjoy. In this issue, you’ll

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find information about these and many other festivals and events for you to enjoy.

There’s so much going on this time of year – and the weather is usually perfect. We highlighted our carriage tours in this issue as well. I know you’ll love meeting Prince, equine employee of Old South Carriage Company – and you are all invited to visit him in person at the company’s Anson Street stable.

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!

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Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens The Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens scheduled through April 18 has been canceled due to the recommendations regarding public assembly and the Coronavirus/COVID - 19 pandemic.

As you can imagine, it takes many, many months of planning and resources to produce these events and it is with heavy hearts following the state of emergency declarations at both the federal and state levels, that the Charleston Historical Foundation has currently suspended all events. We hope to see you at next year’s Festival in March of 2021.

Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 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.

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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 tours feature seven to ten properties each day in one of eleven neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th century. Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America.

Typically visitors would experience exciting special events are planned throughout the Festival. Food for Thought events where guests enjoy an educational talk, light lunch, and a brief guided walk or experience that relates to the day’s topic. Topics range from “Charleston Irish: From Sullivan’s Island” to “The Joe,” to “How the Best Biscuits You Ever Had Came to Be,” and more fascinating talks by local historians and experts.

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Special musical concerts are one of the most popular special events.

Or experience Lowcountry charm with Live Like a Local events. From “Morning Photography Walkabout” to “Rosé and Roses in the Garden” to “Container Gardening: Charleston’s Over the Top Pots,” these fun events will give you a true taste of Charleston life.

The Festival of Houses and Gardens is the Historic Charleston Foundation’s largest fundraiser each year. It provides critical funding to carry out HCF important mission as champions of Charleston’s architectural heritage and cultural character through advocacy, preservation stewardship and education.

For more information about these and all of the exciting events planned for Historical Charleston Foundation, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org.

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Immersed in Light:

One Artist’s Vision: Bruce Munro British artist, Bruce Munro is best known for immersive large-scale light-based installations inspired largely by his interest in shared human experience. For 40 years, he’s recorded his ideas and images in sketchbooks, and his delight in the world around him provides continuous inspiration. Brookgreen Gardens will host an exhibition of his work beginning in May. Versions of the mixed-media installation have popped up around the world since its debut at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2004, everywhere from Uluru, Australia, South Korea, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, to Houston, Nashville, and Columbus, Ohio.

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“Brookgreen Gardens got in touch with us,” Bruce began when asked why Brookgreen was chosen as the only East Coast exhibition of his work. “It was a great honor to be asked. I love gardens, and when I first visited Brookgreen, I was struck by the way the art is presented. It’s a good place that puts people at their ease – I particularly like it when people can enjoy art without being scrutinized.”

The artist explained the process of creating the installations, saying, “I’m very responsive to space, and every space is unique – with a different climate, different flora and fauna, etc. It’s always very easy for me

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to find inspiration.” Continuing, he said, “In Brookgreen I feel like I am in a series of outdoor rooms – not all gardens have this feeling. It’s rather like going to a museum.”

Most readers will recognize the artist’s Field of Light installation, and Bruce talked about this spectacular artwork. “It’s a very important piece of work for me; it was the start of me working as an adult. I was living with my girlfriend (now wife) in Australia when the idea first landed in my sketch book – it was something I felt I needed to do, and it took me 12 years to complete.” Visitors to Brookgreen will experience Field of Light as 11,700 stems of light in softly moving colors covering the Arboretum.

“After the experience of creating Field of Light, it kept nagging at me that I needed to do other things,” Bruce continued, talking about the evolution of his work, and his incredible catalogue of light creations. “My work is very instinctive. The older I get the more I look at the world like I did as a child – not that my work is childish, but I am more in touch with the feeling behind the art. It is about shared human experience and connection.”

The Okonjima Choral Society installation consists of 2,000 “frogs” singing in unison behind the garden wall at the Rosen Carolina Terrace, accented by the pulses and rhythms of their illuminated “eyes.” “When I was walking around Brookgreen, I came to this wall – beyond it was wild territory,” Bruce said. “I liked the feeling of this area and the beautiful trees hanging with moss. There was a feeling of being on the edge of

the wild.” He continued, telling me the story behind the piece. “My family and I took a holiday in Namibia, Africa, and I heard these frogs singing near a waterhole. The sound was mesmerizing. My newer works have a gentle humor like this one. It’s something wild that’s also safe.”

“I want to draw people in and stimulate their imagination,” this visionary artist began. “I love the fact that people walk around together in gardens -- people have the perception gardens are boring, but they are truly the museums of tomorrow. I love the relationship between gardens and art; I feel it’s important for all of us to rediscover our physical roots and connect to the physical world. That’s what I hope to do with my art.”

“If people have a good time, if the pieces warm their hearts and bring a smile, if they are inspired to come back to Brookgreen Gardens, then we’ve done what we set out to achieve,” Bruce said thoughtfully.

His father’s death 20 years ago was a huge watershed in Bruce’s life, and this great loss occurred before the artist was doing large scale light installations. “I treat all of my exhibitions as a very great honor. My father always encouraged me to follow my dreams. I feel very privileged to bring my ideas across the pond.”

Visit Bruce Munro at Brookgreen: Southern Lights beginning May 1st.

The exhibition will be open WednesdaySaturday, 7-10 pm, through September 12th. For tickets and more information, visit www.brookgreen.org or call 843-235-6000.

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2020 North Charleston Arts Fest

The popular North Charleston Arts Fest scheduled for April 29 - May 3 has been canceled due to the recommendations regarding public assembly and the Coronavirus/COVID - 19 pandemic. Please visit their website to see how you can support the arts in North Charleston, SC. In past years, from the Opening Celebration to the Exhibition Encore, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The opening celebration featured live music, artist demos, and complimentary beer, wine, and refreshments while admiring hundreds of pieces of artwork on display.

A lively Arty Block Party combines an art market and street dance that takes place along 3 blocks in the Olde Village area of North Charleston.

You will hear live music, shop in vendor booths, enjoy roving entertainment, and a kid’s zone. It’s an art-filled evening of fun for everyone!

On May 2, from 10am-5pm, The World Arts Expo was planned to be held at Riverfront Park.

This would have been another outdoor, familyfriendly event with music, dance, live art demonstrations, multi-cultural food offerings, arts & crafts vendors, a kid’s zone and much more! The closing reception on May 3, from noon-6pm was scheduled to end the party with more music, art, children’s activities, food trucks and even more artsy excitement.

The North Charleston Arts Fest is produced by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department. Now entering its 38th year, the festival has made quality arts programming affordable and accessible to the widest spectrum of the public, attracting more than 30,000 residents and visitors from throughout the Southeast and beyond to experience an array of free 12

and modestly priced performances, workshops, exhibitions, and activities in a variety of venues.

Unfortunately, there are too many components and too many artists, vendors, site hosts, etc. involved to replicate the festival in full at a later date.

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

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Meet Prince: Equine Employee of Old South Carriage Company

Prince, a handsome, 2,000 pound BelgianPercheron cross draft horse, is an equine employee of Old South Carriage Company, and was recently named “Equine Employee of the Month.” This honor earns the horse a massage from a licensed massage therapist and rights to the best stall at the 5,000 square foot barn on Anson Street. Prince agreed to tell us a little about himself and his work with the help of his human friend and boss, Derek Evenhouse, the General Manager of Old South Carriage Company.

look forward to helping Derek and meeting the people who tour the city in my carriage. As a young colt, I was trained to work in the fields of Ohio’s Amish farms. Eventually, I traded in my plow for a carriage and moved to Charleston. Draft horses like me need work to do or some type of exercise every day – it protects our health, and like other working animals, gives us purpose.

Most humans I meet feel the same way! My life is never boring. Some I’ve been working with Old South days I work, and some days I stay Carriage Company for some time at the farm on John’s Island. Work now – I am not sure how many days are my favorite. I meet nice huseasons have passed, but Derek mans, dogs, other horses, and kids tells me I’m 14 human years old. who give me lots of affection – I esI’m a working horse – every day I pecially love the children who ride in 14

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my carriage. And I know to be very gentle. Just last week, a little girl petted my nose when I leaned down to say hello. Her laughter made me so happy I raised my head and laughed a little too.

I have lots of friends at Old South, both human and equine. Last night I spent the evening on the farm, and I woke early to head downtown for work. Derek helps me get ready – I have to look sharp for our customers! After I was washed, groomed, and tacked-up, I began my first tour.

After an hour of walking through the city, while my human partner/ tour guide laughed and talked to our customers, I pulled the carriage back into the barn and took a break to have a drink of water and rest a few minutes before my next tour. I only get to work four or five hours today – the rest of the day I get to hang out with my friends at the barn downtown.

Well, they’re saying it’s time for me to go back to work my next tour – I hope I drive past White Point Gardens and have lots of children this time! Please come by and see me while you’re in Charleston.

Derek continued...

Prince is a great horse – and one of 30 owned by Old South Carriage Company. All of our employees are highly trained to work with horses, and we also have a veterinarian on call 24/7. Every morning, we take each horse’s temperature before they start work. A horse’s temperature is one of the best indicators of daily health. Throughout the day, after each tour, every horse has his temperature taken and recorded. If a horse has a rise in temperature, we will pull him from duty for the day or until he returns to a normal temp and health signs. If the ambient temperature rises to 95 degrees, or a 110 degree heat index, we stop all carriage tours. It’s the law in Charleston, but not one carriage company here would put their horses at risk in extreme heat anyways.

There has never been a heat related incident with a horse in Charleston.

The City of Charleston has strict regulations regarding the care of all carriage horses, and I’m proud that Old South not only meets, but exceeds these guidelines. All of our employees are highly trained – and they love horses. Our horses are ath-

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letes in peak condition and receive the highest level of care possible.

People think horses are happier left in a pasture all day with nothing to do, but that’s just not true. Our horses are all draft horses and were bred to work. Our stables at 14 Anson Street can house 10 horses, and we own 30. We trailer the horses in from our 65 acre farm, Sugah Cain, each morning and take some back each night. Our horses work no more than 200 days a year – most quite a bit less. The other days are spent at the farm on John’s Island, where they get to hang out in grassy fields, and enjoy additional attention from our full time farm staff.

I know some people worry about a horse pulling a heavy carriage through the streets of Charleston, but, actually, most of us could pull a carriage ourselves. The carriages have large wheels that make keeping momentum easy, and it takes about 150 pounds of force to get 16

the carriage rolling and about 5060 pounds of force to keep it moving through the streets. For a 2000 pound draft horse, this level of work is minimal. Is it work? Yes. Do they sweat? Yes, all horses in the lowcountry should be sweating on hot days to thermo-regulate – our working horses get the additional luxury of hourly temperature monitoring, shade, fans, free choice water, and rinse downs as often as needed. All the horses we employ are more than capable of any of the work asked of them and have constant care and love from our staff during every hour of their day.

We invite anyone interested to visit our downtown stables and take a tour. You’ll see horses on break, drinking water in front of large fans, horses resting in stalls, enjoying a nibble of specially grown hay or formulated feed or just relaxing with their friends.

Old South Carriage Company offers carriage tours daily. Visit www.oldsouthcarriage.com or call 843-723-9712 for more information.

All Charleston area carriage companies have the same high quality of care and respect for the gentle giants you see walking the streets of the Holy City. Take a carriage tour and make a memory you’ll never forget!

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Discover The Market

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harleston 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.

The Charleston City Market is one of the nation’s oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. Home to more than 300 vibrant entrepreneurs, the market is open every day of the year except December 25th. No matter what time of day or season you plan to visit, there is something to see, do, taste, and take home as a souvenir from the Charleston City Market!

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Mt. Pleasant 33rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival June 28, 2020

Enjoy a boat parade, savory seafood samples, live music, arts & crafts and more at the Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival. The event began in 1987 to honor and support local shrimpers, and has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for seafood lovers. Held at picturesque Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront, the event will be held on Sunday, June 28th, from 11am - 5pm.

Commercial fishing and shrimping is a demanding and difficult way of life.

Shrimp boats frequently spend a week or more at sea, dodging bad weather, waves and plenty of potentially dangerous equipment as they brave the ocean to harvest its bounty. The tradition of “blessing” the commercial fishing fleet has roots in the Mediterranean, and carries deep significance to boats and crew. Each boat is individually blessed and prayed for during the ceremony.

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host an annual blessing celebration, often complete with parades, feasts and pageants. The Charleston area’s version began when the Magwood family, longtime shrimpers based on Shem Creek, decided that the area needed an event to match those that occur in places like Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Darien, Georgia.

Today’s fleet, while highly respected, faces the challenge of convincing people to pay a premium for their product, despite being undercut by imported farmed shrimp from Asia. Customer education about the importance and health benefits of eating local, wildcaught shrimp is the fleet’s biggest asset, and the blessing helps emphasize this more than any other event.

All proceeds from the Blessing of the Fleet benefit the local shrimping industry along with non-profits selected by the planning committee each year.

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Charleston History in Depth:

Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture The building that was once the Avery Normal Institute, the first accredited secondary school for African Americans in Charleston, is now the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston, The center recently reopened after a two-year renovation and is a fascinating way to experience Charleston history.

Originally constructed in 1867, the 153 year old building houses a variety of historical documents and artifacts, as well as permanent exhibits highlighting African American culture and history. To mark its reopening, the Avery Center is hosting a series of new exhibits, including: Since 1920: Zeta Phi Beta Centennial – The Gamma Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated presents a centennial exhibit filled with the rich history of the sorority in print and paraphernalia.

The Water Keeps Rising – Hip-hop artist and activist Benny Starr will be creating an interactive exhibit based on data from the Avery’s State of Racial Disparities Report 20

in Charleston County. This exhibit will create an immersive experience for visitors.

Resilient – Local artist Chris “Kolpeace” Johnson will highlight the power of being resilient with this work that recognizes African Americans who have shown strength through adversity including the late local activist Muhiyidin D’baha and Cyntoia Brown, who faced life in prison after being convicted of homicide as a juvenile.

The African Origins of Mathematics – Charleston resident and artist Robert “King David” Ross highlights the direct impact Africa has had on modern mathematics in this exhibit.

Showcasing the first math instrument, the Ishango bone, the exhibit allows visitors to see the influence Africa has had on every aspect of life.

The Avery Research Center is located at 125 Bull Street in downtown Charleston.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and is free to the public.

Guided tours are available at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

For more information, call 843-953-7609 or visit www.avery.cofc.edu.

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Spring Garden Strolls + Wine Tasting Middleton Place

Sip and stroll in America’s oldest landscaped gardens while sampling old and new world wines. Each Wednesday evening, a different garden location will be paired with a selection of wines for you to sample. Enjoy spectacular views and light snacks. Tours are 5:30pm - 7:30pm and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event.

Extend the evening with dinner at the Middleton Place Restaurant – Call 843-266-7477 for reservations. Middleton Place is located at 4300 Ashley River Road.

For more information and complete event schedule, call 843-556-6020, or visit www.middletonplace.org.

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The 2020 Spoleto Festival USA scheduled for May 22 - June 7 has been canceled due to the recommendations regarding public assembly and the Coronavirus/COVID - 19 pandemic.

Spoleto Festival USA For 43 years, Spoleto Festival USA has gathered artists of all kinds, turning Charleston, South Carolina, into a cultural haven–a place where opera, dance, theater, and music converge for a 17-day celebration of artistic innovation and tradition. The 2020 season, originally scheduled to take place May 22 to June 7, was slated to feature world premieres and surprising creations–not least its landmark commissioned opera, Omar; the highly anticipated romantic comedy from director Emma Rice, Romantics Anonymous; and a unique pairing of Gesualdo’s Responsoria with modern American photography.

Since the first Spoleto Festival in 1978, excitement builds in the city each spring as world class artists fill Charleston with inspiring, uplifting performances.

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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 Festival was also to include: Attend Live interviews with Festival artists during “Conversations With,” a series of interviews by CBS News journalist, Martha Teichner. These stimulating exchanges about the artist’s creative processes will be held during Spoleto at various locations. Conversations are free to attend, but seats must be reserved.

On May 22, 23 and 24, The Scottish Ballet was to perform The Crucible in the Galliard Center. Choreographed by Helen Pickett and accompanied by the

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Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra. This highly anticipated event is a Festival highlight.

Machine de Cirque unveils its United States premiere June 2-7, in the Memminger Auditorium. A Quebec-based contemporary circus extravaganza, seven acrobats pull out all the stops to immerse the audience in collective bewilderment. Quebec-based Machine de Cirque makes its Spoleto debut with breathtaking feats and live music for a performance that’s at once playful, poetic, and just a bit perilous.

An annual favorite, the Westminster Choir was to perform two concerts on May 23 and 30, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Attendees will hear these pristine voices of the Festival’s acclaimed choir-in-residence soar in purity and bliss. Conducted by Joe

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Miller, the Festival’s director for choral activities, this esteemed ensemble offers selections from its rich and widely varied repertoire.

Always highly anticipated, the Wells Fargo Cistern Finale was to be held in the College of Charleston Cistern Yard and was to feature The War and Treaty, the husband and wife duo, Michael and Tanya Trotter.

Next year’s Spoleto Festival dates have been set and we look forward to seeing you May 28 to June 13, 2021!

To show your support please consider making a donation to help offset the loss of the 2020 season and ensure a bright future. To purchase tickets or see a complete list of performances and venues, please visit www.spoletousa.org, or call 843-579-3100.

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Piccolo Spoleto

The 2020 Piccolo Spoleto scheduled for May 22 - June 7 has been canceled due to the recommendations regarding public assembly and the Coronavirus/COVID - 19 pandemic.

Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of Spoleto Festival USA, its parent festival, and its 500 events in 17 days transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts and film.

Piccolo Spoleto prioritizes accessibility for both artists and performers, presenting professional work of the highest standard, while ensuring that nearly half of Piccolo’s events are admissionfree, and the balance are offered at affordable ticket prices.

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Mark your calendar for next year’s Piccolo Spoletto May 28 - June 13, 2021.

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

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Magazine! Our theme is only welldocumented 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.

Classic Carriage Works There is no better way to navigate Charleston’s historic streets than by horse and carriage. Classic Carriage Works will supply you with an enriched understanding of the prosperous and stormy history of this notable city. With the most seasoned guides and the bestlooking horses, Classic Carriage Works operates out of the oldest active stable in town. Let us show you the magic that has made Charleston one of the top travel destinations in the world. Book online at www.classiccarriage.com or call 843-853-3747.

Old South Carriage Company Tour with Charleston’s friendliest team.

Old South Carriage Co., family owned and operated since 1983, features citycertified guides, beautiful draft horses, and the most comfortable carriages in town. We offer both daytime and evening tours. Clippity-clop back to colo-

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We also offer Charleston’s only haunted carriage tour exploring 350 years of ghostly legends and stories. Millions served. Millions Delighted. Open daily 9 am – 9 pm. Book online at OldSouthCarriage.com.

(843) 723-9712.

Old South Walking Tours Tour with Charleston’s friendliest team.

Old South Walking Tours features the finest city-certified guides in Charleston.

On our 90-minute historic tour discover Charleston’s rich history and see the famous Rainbow Row, antebellum mansions, and beautiful water views. During our 90-minute haunted evening tour discover where spirits are reported to linger as you pass haunted alleys, graveyards, churches, hotels- and even a dungeon.

Open daily. See website for tour times.

Book online at OldSouthWalking.com.

(843) 723-9712.

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 or 843-720-1990.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & MUSEUMS 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. 10am 4pm. Closed Holidays. Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3. Under 6: Free. Veterans, Military, & Citadel Cadets: Free. 843723-1541.

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-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. circa 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. $17 per person. 843-722-8205.

Edmondston-Alston House 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style, with views of the Charleston harbor.

Tues. - Sat. 10am - 4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:00pm - 4:30pm. $12/adult, $11/military, $8/student, 5 and under free. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place plantation.

843-722-7171.

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Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. Built in 1772. GeorgeWashington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $12/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. $12/ adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free.

Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996.

Middleton Place House Museum Built in 1755, the House Museum interprets four generations of Middleton Family, with family furniture, silver, porcelain, rare books and portraits. The

Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 277 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $15/Adults. Admission to Middleton Place gardens required.

4300 Ashley River Rd. 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.

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PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Rd. 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. Mon Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun. - 10:30am - 5pm 843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 3550 Ashley River Rd. (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.

Open daily 8am - 5pm. Visit us at www.magnoliaplantation.com.

McLeod Plantation Historic Site 325 Country Club Drive, Tour the 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site and learn about the lives of those whose stories are essential to understanding Charleston’s complex past and helped shape who we, as a nation, are today. Tues-Sun 9am-4pm, $15 Adults, $12 Seniors (60+), $6 Children (3-12). 843-762-9515 www.CharlestonCountyParks.com Middleton Place 4300 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. Open daily 9am - 5pm.

843-556-6020. 800-782-3608.

www.middletonplace.org. Combo tickets available with Edmondston Alston House.

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. $2 per person.

July - Labor Day 8am - 8pm, Sept.

8am - sunset daily. 843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Offering exciting new interactive exhibits, historic ships including the USS Yorktown, amazing aircraft, the Medal of Honor Museum, and so much more! 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 843.884.2727. Open daily from 9am to 6:30pm. Admission: children $14 age 6-11, adults $22.

Visit us at PatriotsPoint.org THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT The Sound of Charleston “From Gospel to Gershwin” Live concerts featuring music that defines Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, Civil War campsongs, jazz, light classics & more, at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Adults $28, Seniors $26, Students $16, 12 & under are free. See dates in calendar or call 843-270-4903. Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www.soundofcharleston.com.

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The Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit The 2020 Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit scheduled for May 22 - June 7 has been canceled due to the recommendations regarding public assembly and the Coronavirus/COVID - 19 pandemic.

Join some of South Carolina’s premier artists in the 41st year of The Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit, a free open air venue in downtown Charleston.

More than 80 South Carolina artists set up their “art camp” for 17 days of the Spoleto/Piccolo Spoleto arts festival in Marion Square, located at the intersection of King, Calhoun and Meeting Streets. Hours are 10am - 5pm, Monday through Thursday, and 10am - 6pm, Friday through Sunday.

This event is believed to be the longest running outdoor fine art festival in the United States. Visitors are able to interact directly with the artist and their work, and many do painting demonstrations throughout the day. More than ten of the participating artists have been a part of this exhibit since the very first year! Highly competitive, once an artist is accepted to the show, they are able to come back year after year.

Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Festival is produced and directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.

To learn more, call 843-276-3394 or email joyce@joyceharveyfineart.com.

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

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Tea Room, one of the oldest, will be held April 27 - May 1, 11:30am - 2pm, at the corner of Church and Cumberland Streets in downtown Charleston. During the week, homemade items, baked goods, St. Philip’s souvenirs and other treasures will be sold in our Tea Room gift shop, and the historic church building will be open for tours. A delivery service to downtown locations and take-out lunches are available. For more information, call 843-722-7921 or visit www.stphilipschurchsc.org.

Grace Episcopal Church Tea Room, on Wentworth St., is held May 25 - June 5 (closed Sunday, May 31), 11:30am - 2pm. The Church Mouse Boutique is open from 10:30am - 3pm, filled with treasures and “must haves.” For more information, call 843-723-4575 or visit www.gracechurchcharleston.org.

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What’s Cookin’

Strawberry season is here! Beginning in April, through early to mid-June, these delicious berries are readily available from u-pick farms and local markets.

This yummy quick bread is a great way to enjoy Charleston’s bountiful berry crop!

Fresh Strawberry Quick Bread

Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups all purpose flour, plus 1 cup buttermilk 1-1/2 tablespoons divided (no substitutions) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon 1 large egg 2 cups diced fresh strawberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 inch aluminum loaf pan with butter.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Mix the wet ingredients: In another large bowl, mix the egg and sugar until evenly combined. Whisk the oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until evenly mixed. Gradually, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking as you pour, just until there are no lumps as best as you can. Try not to over mix.

Reserve about 3 tablespoons of strawberries for later and set aside. Toss the remaining diced strawberries with 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with the reserved 3 tablespoons of diced strawberries, gently pushing them down into the batter but letting them still be visible. This will make the bread more beautiful.

Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, and until golden brown. At 40 minutes into baking, cover with foil to prevent it from browning too much. Tip: don't open the oven too many times while baking or the bread will not rise properly.

Let cool slightly and slice. The strawberries inside will look a bit pale, which is normal.

Recipe by: Cooking for My Soul, www.cookingformysoul.com.

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Charleston Carifest June 18 - 21, 2020

Charleston Carifest is a Caribbean Carnival celebration in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month. It is four days of food, fun, music, and costumes submerged in education and culture. This is the creative and artistic expression of Caribbean people, who invite you to join in and embrace unity and diversity.

Charleston Carifest 2020 recognizes the 350th year Charleston Caribbean Connection. In 1760, the ship that landed at Charles Towne Landing came from Barbados with planters and enslaved people seeking to find more land to colonize. From 1670 to 1710 all the enslaved people 36

entering Charleston were transported from Bermuda, Antigua, Jamaica and Barbados.

Events are held each day at various locations in Charleston. The main event is Saturday, June 20, when the Carnival Street Parade begins at 4pm from King and John Streets.

Locals are invited to purchase a costume and dance with one of the Mas Bands. The parade leads to the celebration in Carnival Village at Brittle Bank Park. Enjoy fun, food and live music.

For more information, call 843-557-6258 or visit www.charlestoncarifest.com.

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APRIL

1-18

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

1-29

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin,Wednesdays, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16 - $28, 843-270-4903, @soundofcharleston on Facebook

3-19

Saltmarsh Aviary, exhibit at S.C. Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Middleton Place, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org Charleston Gallery Association Art Walk: 5-8 pm, downtown Charleston, 843-577-7101, www.charlestongalleryassociation.com.

Matilda the Musical, Footlight Players, 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net

3-9/7

Shapes of Summer: Historic Bathing Suits, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org

4-12

Volvo Car Open, America’s Premier Women’s Tennis Event, Daniel Island, 800-677-2293 or www.volvocaropen.com

5-26

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

9-30

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

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Hat Ladies 19th Annual Promenade, Broad Street, between Meeting and East Bay, 11am sharp, www.hatladies.org

11-25

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

14-28

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

17-18

Charleston and The New World, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm both nights, The Gaillard Center, 843-723-7528, www.charlestonsymphony.com

18-19

Charleston Outdoor Fest, James Island County Park, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com

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Charleston Race Week, www.charlestonraceweek.com

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

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

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Hands-On Rice Planting, Middleton Place, free with admission, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org

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

Some events listed may have been postponed or canceled.

Please check with event organizer for updates.

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Charleston Gallery Association Art Walk: 5 - 8pm, downtown Charleston, 843-577-7101, www.charlestongalleryassociation.com

1-3

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

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

1-31

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

1-31

Carolina Seas, exhibit at S.C. Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org

2-30

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

4-11/29

From Etchings to Pastels: An Artistic Renewal of the Charleston Renaissance, Exhibit, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org

5-26

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

6-27

Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Middleton Place, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, 6, 13, 20, Circular Congregational Church, $16 - $28, 843-270-4903, 23, 30 @soundofcharleston on Facebook 7-28

N. Chas. Farmers Market, Thurs., 3 - 7pm, Felix C. Davis Community Center grounds, 843-740-1028, www.northcharleston.org

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

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Motown in the Moonlight, 7 - 11pm, Mt. Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com

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Charleston Beer Fest, 12 - 7pm, Riverfront Park, North Charleston, 843-747-2273, www.chsbeerfest.org

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

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

Some events listed may have been postponed or canceled.

Please check with event organizer for updates.

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JUNE

1-7

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

1-7

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

1-30

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

1-30

Waterwise, interactive exhibit at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 843-853-8962, www.explorecml.org

1-30

Madagascar Journey, SC Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org

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Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.riverdogs.com Fort Moultrie, 9am - 5pm, self-guided tours daily, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant (843-884-0832), Splash Zone at James Island County Park (843-795-7275), Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston (843-572-PARK), open daily 10am - 6pm, www.ccprc.com Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm - dusk, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.tompsc.com The Sound of Charleston, 2pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16 - $28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com N. Chas. Farmers’ Market, 3 - 7pm, Thurs., Felix C. Davis Community Center grounds, 843-740-1028, www.northcharleston.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, 800-367-3517, www.magnoliaplantation.com

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Spoleto Finale, Charleston Cistern Yard, 7pm, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org World Oceans Day, 9am - 6pm, South Carolina Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org Cheers on the Pier, 6 - 8pm, Mt. Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com Juneteenth, In recognition of Emancipation, films, first person presentations, Middleton Place, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7pm, Mt. Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com

Offstreet Parking CARTA Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) One-way Streets Aquarium/College of Charleston Public Restrooms Meeting/King Visitor Center Lockwood/Calhoun 375 Meeting Street CARTA DASH Stops

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MUSEUMS 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

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THEATERS Dock Street Theatre Footlight Players Workshop Gaillard Municipal Auditorium Memminger Auditorium Sottile Theatre Theatre 99 – The Have Nots!

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