Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Stacy Pearsall buys Center for Photography

Posted by John Stoehr on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 2:30 PM

Stacy Pearsall, the only woman to win military photographer of the year twice, has recently acquired the Charleston Center for Photography on 654-D King St.

The 12-year combat photography veteran is now working hard for the CCforP to offer a variety of classes and workshops for all photographers ranging from beginners to professionals.

Under the new ownership, CCforP is also providing the community with a new endeavor this summer, a Teen Photography Summer Camp offered from July 13-17.

But don't worry, all of the these new additions haven't stirred things up too much. The popular Free Second Monday Night Lecture Series are still in full effect with a class right around the corner on Mon. April 13.

Don't forget, registration for class sessions begin on April 27.

Call (843) 720-3105 or visit www.ccforp.com for further details. —Reina Gascon-Lopez

Topics: Photography

The Color Purple added to Best of Broadway

Posted by John Stoehr on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 2:22 PM

Best of Broadway has added The Color Purple to its 2009-2010 season and is set to premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from April 27-29 of next year. The Tony Award-nominated musical is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. A classic in the eyes of many, The Color Purple is sure to be a great addition to the Charleston arts scene. Call (843) 529-5012 or visit www.coliseumpac.com for more information. —Reina Gascon-Lopez

Topics: Theater

CSO announces lean season

Posted by John Stoehr on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 10:18 AM

The 2009-'10 schedule is up for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and it features fewer gues artists, more reliance on the orchestra's musicians, repeat performances of Pops and Backstage Pass concerts, and more events planned for Memminger Auditorium. Here are a few to expect:

At the Gaillard Auditorium:

Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Gershwin, highlights from Porgy and Bess

Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat: Karin Bliznik, trumpet

Jan. 16, 2010, 8 p.m. Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto: Yuriy Bekker, Violin

Feb. 6, 2010, 8 p.m. All-Mozart celebrate: Mozart’s greatest hits

Feb. 27, 2010, 8 p.m. Mozart, Horn Concerto No. 2: Brandon Nichols, horn

April 17, 2010, 8 p.m. Haydn, The Creation

For the McCrady’s Charleston Pops Series at the Memminger Auditorium:

Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays and feature. Special guests include Quentin Baxter and his Jazz Trio on March 12-13, 2010.

For the Backstage Pass Series at the Memminger Auditorium:

Performances will be held Thursdays.

Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Schnittke, Mozart a la Haydn: Alan Molina and Adda Kridler, violins

February 11, 2010, 7 p.m. Michael Daugherty, Dead Elvis: Christopher Sales, bassoon

March 25, 2010, 7 p.m. Osvaldo Golljov, The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind: Charles Messersmith, Klezmer clarinet

—Anna Linesch

Topics: Concert Music

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Calls for entries for North Charleston Arts Festival

Posted by John Stoehr on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 1:07 PM

The 2009 North Charleston Arts Festival is quickly approaching. So artists and photographers, gather your submissions for the judging.

The festival is a beneficial event for local artists to showcase their latest work, as well as to allow the community to enjoy other entertainment such as music, food, arts and crafts, and plenty of children’s activities.

Applications to enter may be found at www.northcharleston.org. Art entries may be dropped off at the Charleston Area Convention Center with a completed application form on April 29-30 from 1-8 p.m. and May 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Photography entries will only be accepted on April 29-30 from 1-8 p.m.

Both exhibitions will be on display throughout the lobbies and hallways of the Charleston Area Convention Center from May 2-May 9. The actual festival runs from May 1-May 9. —Anna Linesch

A Spiritual Fundraiser

Posted by John Stoehr on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 9:55 AM

Our dear Holy City dwellers: It's time to dust off the spring hats and step on out in style. On Sat. April 25 at 11:30 a.m., the YWCA of Greater Charleston and the New CSO Spiritual Ensemble will be presenting A Spiritual Brunch, a fundraising event to benefit both organizations' operating funds.

The fundraiser is a sure way to honor both wonderful traditions of a Southern brunch and of Lowcountry spiritual music; all while supporting two great nonprofit organizations that are in need in the Charleston area.

Ladies and gents alike are asked to don their spring hats in honor of these traditions. The brunch is being held at the Marriot Charleston Riverview and includes a delicious, speciality menu prepared by the staff.

Tickets are $40 dollars and are available at the Gaillard Box Office on 77 Calhoun St. (cash only) and at the YWCA on 106 Coming St. (cash, checks, or credit cards accepted). Visit www.ywca-charleston.org or www.csogospel.com for more information. —Reina Gascon-Lopez

Topics: Concert Music

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