Preview of North Charleston Arts Festival
Here are a few of the pieces being displayed in and around Park Circle for the North Charleston Arts Festival 2010:
The Luminous Forest by Corey Ann Moore installed at Palmetto Gardens Park (East Montague Ave.)
What is a Garden? by JR Kramer installed in the green space at intersection of East Montague Ave. and Spruill Ave.
Jellyfish by Rebecca Rocket – Confluence: Mary Edna and Rocket installed on the 3rd floor of North Charleston City Hall (2500 City Hall Lane)
MAY 3rd EVENTS:
MULTICULTURAL STORYTELLING w/ Fouche Sheppard
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elem. – 8600 William Moultrie Dr.
9:15-9:45AM & 10:00-10:30AM · FREE
The public is invited to join Windsor Hill Elementary students for a presentation of multicultural tales told by award-winning storyteller, Fouché Sheppard, a.k.a. A Charleston Charm. (First show for 2nd graders, second show for 5th graders)
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC & STORIES w/ Didgeridoo Down Under
Eagle Nest Elem. – 8640 River Oaks Dr.
11:45AM · FREE
This unique presentation combines music, art, social studies, storytelling, environmental education, and audience participation with empowering messages about literacy, and respect for all cultures and creatures.
MIDDAY FILM SCREENING & FIBER ART DISCUSSION
N. Chas. City Hall, Montague Conf. Rm. (2nd Fl.) – 2500 City Hall Ln.
NOON-1:30PM · FREE
Quilt and fiber art enthusiasts are invited to bring a lunch to this screening of “The Wayshowers,” a documentary on Lowcountry African-American quilters re-inventing the story quilt tradition. The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by local quilt & fiber artist, Cookie Washington.
R&B and JAZZ CONCERT w/ The Abe White Affair
Felix C. Davis Community Center – 4800 Park Circle
1:30-2:30PM · FREE
All seniors, Red Hat Ladies, and the general public are invited to attend this soulful afternoon concert featuring old school Jazz and R&B.
AFTER-HOURS CONCERT w/ Motherless Chillin’
Embassy Suites Hotel Atrium Lobby – 5055 International Blvd.
6:00-7:00PM · FREE
Wind down with the sounds of roots-rock, traditional acoustic blues, and R&B classics, played by Jeff Liberty (guitar/vocals) and Mike “Naz” Nazarenko (harmonica). Each of these talented musicians has opened for world-renowned artists, including Van Morrison, The Eagles, and Aerosmith.
