What to do the rest of the weekend!

After you’ve had your fun at the opening of Karen Silvestro’s new show PAPERDOLL: The Search for the Perfect Man hosted by Art Pimp at Robert Lange Studios tonight from 5:30 – 8:30, here’s what to do with the rest of your weekend.

Will Hoge at the Windjammer–the best musician you probably haven’t seen.

Will Hoge: ah-maz-ing

O.A.R. with Citizen Cope at Family Circle Stadium–I’d go just for Citizen Cope.

Citizen Cope, the hottest dude with dreads sings on Daniel Island tomorrow

Hedgwig and the Angry Inch at the American Theatre–glam rock opera.  ’nuff said.

Woodworking and Music tonight…what more could you want?

Aster Hall will debut woodwork by Charlie Moore and Raven Toney with photography by Diana Lauderdale of Factory Cactus tonight with a reception from 5:30-8:30.  The group has an interesting theme of incorporating the past and present…

Toney creates functional furniture exclusively from salvaged wood.  Moore utilizes both antiques tools of yesteryear and modern machinery of today in the creation of sleek contemporary pieces.  Lauderdale has been traversing our great country since the 70′s and highlights Americana with an interest in recycled and salvaged materials.

Knowing the folks over at Aster Hall, this will be a great time.  Visit them tonight at 481 King Street.

After visiting Aster Hall, head over to Eye Level Art where Two Man Gentleman Band with The Amazing Mittens will be taking the stage.  103 Spring Street, 8-11pm.  Billed as “raucous & vaudeville” it sounds like a good time to us!

Two Man Gentleman Band Tonight at ELA!

Community Forums on the Future of the CSO

The College of Charleston, Coastal Community Foundation and the Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts are hosting several public forums on the future of Symphonic Music in Charleston.  As many of you may know, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, on the verge of beginning its 75th Season, is in jeopardy.  The CSO suspended the rest of their 2010 season in order to regroup and come back stronger.  But it looks like that’s been more difficult than anticipated.

The first forum will take place tomorrow morning, June 16, at CofC’s Stern Center, 9 am to 12 noon.  There will also be forums held in the Seabrook/Kiawah area on June  21st, Daniel Island/Mt Pleasant area on June 22nd, and an evening session on June 22nd, downtown-ish, location to be determined.  Register here for the forums.

‘SEE Jazz’ in a whole new way

Photograph by Reese Moore

This Friday, April 9th, from 8-11 pm, the Jazz Artists of Charleston will put on their annual Spring fundraiser at the Charleston Center for Photography.

The JAC’s swanky party will be a mere $20 trade-off for great music, hors d’oeuvres, open wine bar, silent auction and art work.

Four photographers, Alice Keeney, Ben Williams, Priscilla Thomas and Reese Moore, who have been chronicling the Charleston Jazz scene from behind the scenes, and artists Nathan Durfee, Lisa Shimko, Nick Jenkins and Michael Moran will present work that let’s you “listen with your eyes.”

Check out Jack McCray’s article in last Thursday’s Charleston SCENE.  Call (843) 641.0011 or visit Etix for tickets.

Jazz Artists of Charleston: www.thejac.org, 843.641.0011

Charleston Center for Photography, 654 King Street, Suite D, Charleston, SC 29403.

Wine Under the Oaks…dance, dine, and bid

‘Tis the season for holiday galas, and Wine Under the Oaks is a casual yet elegant affair that pulls out all the stops this December 6, 2009. Boone Hall Plantation will host the fundraiser benefitting the Heroes for Fire Victims Campaign, which assists Lowcountry residents who have lost everything in home fires.

Wine under the Oaks will offer samples of fine wines made at Boone Hall Plantation as well as catering from local gourmet chefs. Live music and a silent auction of packages, wines, and various art will be available to bid on and perhaps even kick start your Christmas shopping!

The American Red Cross is still seeking donations from artists for the silent auction. Art, jewelry, gift certificates, clothing, hair accessories, and sculptures will all be well received and are tax deductable. This is a wonderful opportunity to help the American Red Cross and show off your skills for a noble cause.

For more information about donations, contact Tina Christophillis at magpiestudio@gmail.com.

Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Visit the Boone Hall Plantation’s website to purchase tickets.

 

20th Anniversary International Piano Series at Sottile Theatre

Next Tuesday November 10th, College of Charleston alumnus and internationally acclaimed pianist Roberto Berrocal, will be performing in the 20th Anniversary Interational Piano Series hosted at the Sottile Theatre. College of Charleston’s International Piano Series has featured well over 100 artists from over 30 different countries since it began in 1990. Former musicians included in the Piano Series were Leon Fleisher, Earl Wild, Abbey Simon, and Jorge Luis Prats.

Roberto Berrocal has performed throughout the United States, Uruguay, England and Spain. At the International Piano Series, Berrocal will be performing Joshep Hayden’s Sonata in C Major, Sergei Rachmanioff’s Six moments musicaux, Franz Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody and Manuel de Falla’s Fantasia Baetica.

Come experience a memorable night of whimsical melodies at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre on 66 George Street at 8 p.m. on November 10th. Individual tickets are $20, and College of Charleston students and those under 18 are free admittance. Visit www.internationalpianoseries.org or call 843.953.6575 for more information.

 

 

Old City Jail like you’ve never seen it…

For all of you who attended the precursor REDy to Wear Party last Thursday, you already know what’s coming. The main event, The Red Party, that benefits the American College of the Building Arts, is only two weeks away!

The Red Party is going on at the Old City Jail on Thursday, October 29. In the spirit of Halloween, and the pre-party centered around handmade masks by local artists, required dress is a mask with red cocktail attire. Come bid at the silent auction, savor heavenly hors d’oeuvres,  and relish in delicious drinks.

The party will go from 7pm-11pm. The Old City Jail is located on 21 Magazine Street. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 843.577.5245 or click here.

Check the Art Mag Facebook and Twitter for more updates on The Red Party!

Music at Muse!

Come to Muse for a night of music. This restaurant on Society Street has the ambiance of a quaint home in the Mediterranean, and with 100 wines by the glass, there is something for everyone. Add a little entertainment by the Little City Musical Theatre, and you’ve made your Wednesday feel like the weekend.

Hope to see you there!

-Charleston Art Mag