• FREE • Celebrate the talented artists participating in the Arts Festival’s many art competitions and exhibitions at this evening reception. Winners and awards will be announced at 6:30pm. Enjoy musical entertainment by The Coda Duo (classical guitar) from 6:00-6:30pm and Sing the Body Electric! (Jazz Trio) from 6:00-7:00pm
Children’s Improvisational Variety Act
Food Court at Northwoods Mall, 2150 Northwoods Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406
6:00-7:00pm • FREE • LUMBO creates a world that will bring fun and laughter to all ages through improvisational comedy, character clowning, mime, and juggling.
Concert & Old Fashion Sock Hop
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-9:00pm • FREE • Original members of one of Charleston’s oldest Rock & Roll and Doo Wop groups, The Loafers, will recreate the Park Circle Teen Club of the 50’s & 60’s with their popular sounds.
Wescott Clubhouse Friday Night Music Series
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation Clubhouse, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, North Charleston, SC 29485
7:00-9:00pm • Menu prices vary • Enjoy live, acoustic music by Henri Gates while dining in Wescott’s beautiful clubhouse. Gates is a talented, young guitarist whose compelling vocal presence and creative instrumentation puts an original spin on many familiar songs, from oldies classics to hit songs of today. Dinner specials range from $10-$16.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
2011 Lowcountry Classic Concours d’Elegance
Olde Village area, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
9:00am-3:00pm • FREE • The Jaguar Society of South Carolina is proud to host this formal, high-end car show sanctioned by Jaguar Clubs of North America. Marvel at these show pieces and see why a Jaguar is one of only three automobiles to be acquired by the Museum of Modern Art as part of its permanent collection. Keltic Ties will offer Irish music entertainment from 1:00-3:00pm. More information at www.jaguarsocietysc.com.
Arts Festival Main Event
Chas. Area Convention Ctr. Complex & N. Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418
10:00am-4:00pm • FREE • See performances throughout the day on four separate stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, Tri-County Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, the Village Antiques & Collectibles show, children’s activities at Creation Stations & Box City, arts & crafts vendors, roving entertainers, an outdoor food courtyard, and much more!
Spring Tea
Cooper River Baptist Church, 1059 Crawford Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
11:00am-2:00pm • Menu prices vary • See April 29 listing for description.
Handbell Concert
North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-8:00pm • FREE • Palmetto Bronze, an auditioned community handbell ensemble, will present an enchanting evening concert featuring a wide variety of musical styles, genres, and composers. Program selections range from Pops to classical, hymn arrangements to patriotic tunes, and transcriptions to original compositions.
Contemporary Gospel Concert
North Charleston Performing Arts Center (PAC), 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
7:30pm • Tickets: $10 + service fee; available at TicketMaster.com, area TicketMaster outlets, and the PAC Box Office • This year’s highly anticipated televised event will feature the official debut of the 9 finalists of the McDonald’s Choir Showcase, as well as performances by some of the biggest names in gospel music, including Bishop Paul S. Morton, Kevin LeVar, and VaShawn Mitchell. More info at choirshowcase.com.
Salsa Night
Centre Pointe Bar & Grill, 4950 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston SC 29418
10:00pm • Cover: $5 • Dance the night away with the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton spun by DJ Luigi of Latin Groove. Salsa lessons will be offered.
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Arts Festival Main Event
Chas. Area Convention Ctr. Complex & N. Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418
2:00-5:00pm • FREE • See performances throughout the day on four separate stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, Tri-County Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, the Village Antiques & Collectibles Show, children’s activities at Creation Stations & Box City, arts & crafts vendors, roving entertainers, an outdoor food courtyard, and much more!
Theatre Production - Mark 6:4
Sterett Hall Auditorium, 1530 7th Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
4:00pm • Tickets: $10 at the door, free for veterans/military • US military veterans make up 11% of the general population and a staggering 33% of the homeless population. This original drama, presented by Remnant Productions, brings audiences face to face with the plight of our country’s homeless veterans and addresses ways to help those who have faithfully served. More info at www.remnantproductions.org.
Gospel Music Showcase
Charity Baptist Church, 1544 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-7:00pm • FREE • Join hosts Tony & Creola Washington for an evening of music and praise featuring local and regional performing artists, gospel groups, and choirs, including F.O.C.U.S., Simply Blessed, Anointed Voices, Tony & Co., Y.A.M.M.Z., Soul Stirrers, Christal Brown, Jametta Campbell, Charity Baptist Church Young Adult Choir, Midland Park Elementary Dance Team, and many more.
Country Music Concert presented by WEZL – Evening of Stars **EVENT CANCELLED**
North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
7:00pm • Tickets: $20; purchase info at www.wezl.com, keyword tickets • Enjoy an evening of Country music with Nashville songwriter Billy Montana and friends. Montana has written #1 hits for several of today’s Country music stars, including Garth Brooks, Sara Evans, Jo Dee Messina, and Tim McGraw. Other artists who’ve recorded Montana’s songs include Blake Shelton, Lee Ann Womack, Sister Hazel, Pat Green, and many more. Proceeds from this event benefit the annual North Charleston Veterans Day Celebration, rated one of the ten best in the nation in 2010.
MONDAY, MAY 2
Fiber Art Lunchtime Lecture
North Charleston City Hall, Montague Conference Rm. (2nd fl.), 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
Noon-1:00pm • FREE • Quilt and fiber art enthusiasts are welcome to bring a lunch to this lecture on Art/Humanity, led by Torreah “Cookie” Washington, curator of the 5th annual quilt and fiber art exhibition. Cookie is a textile artist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in quilted fiber art murals, elegant wedding gowns, unique soft accessories for special occasions, and Goddess blessing dolls. She has also designed costumes for theater and film.
Big Band & Swing Concert
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
1:30-2:30pm • FREE • All seniors, Red Hat Ladies, and the general public are invited to attend this swingin’ afternoon concert featuring The Joe Clarke Big Band. The group is sure to get your toes tappin’ with a song list that reflects the best of the 40’s & 50’s big band era.
Children’s Puppet Show - Caleb’s Conscience
Felix Pinckney Community Center, 4764 Hassell Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
4:00-4:30pm • FREE • A sock comes to life and teaches young Caleb about the importance of morals and having a clean conscience in this original puppet show presented by The Lighthouse Theater Kids.
After-Hours Concert
Aloft Hotel Lounge, 4875 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418
6:00-7:00pm • FREE • Wind down with the smooth sounds of Latino music by Portico at this intimate evening concert. The trio features local musicians John and Ann Oden on lead guitar and bass and local visual artist and musician, Pedro Rodriguez, on guitar and vocals. Pedro will display a collection of his original paintings of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, during the performance.
Hispanic Community Event
New Covenant Church of God, 2801 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
7:00-9:00pm • FREE • Bring the whole family for a fun evening featuring Latino music by singer, Pepe Moreno, and other local musicians, as well as children’s entertainment by El Payaso Estrella.
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Children’s Puppet Show - The Happy Circus
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
10:30-11:30am • FREE • When the elephant parade begins you'll know that you are in for a treat! Join Becky’s Box of Puppets for a visit to the little big top. Clowns, wild animals, and spellbinding acts will mystify and delight young and old alike. Becky Becker and her box of puppets have been entertaining audiences across the South since 1980.
Visual Artist Lunchtime Lecture
North Charleston City Hall, Montague Conference Rm. (2nd fl.), 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
Noon-1:00pm • FREE • Bring your lunch to this fascinating talk led by emerging local artist, Conrad Guevara. Topics will include his artistic process, current works, and sources of inspiration. Conrad has participated in several group exhibitions in Charleston and is a youth art instructor for area arts organizations such as Redux Contemporary Art Center, the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, and the Gibbes Museum of Art.
Roots Music and Stories
Twin Oaks Villas Assisted Living, 4550 Grand Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
2:30-3:30pm • FREE • Jojo Wall will take audiences on a journey through time to explore the roots of music as we know it. Every song is a story shared through the language of music.
Kids Visual Art Workshop
Gethsemani Community Center, 2449 Beacon Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register • Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on visual art workshop led by the City’s 2010/11 Artist-in-Residence, Deborah Meyer. Materials provided.
After-Hours Concert
Hyatt Place Hotel, 3242 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418
6:00-7:00pm • FREE • Atlanta-based song stylist, Rai Ragland, utilizes the classical and contemporary modes for her arrangements of pop, jazz, and R&B favorites. Featured with her swingin’ band, she is known for her distinctive style, smooth, supple voice, and unique performances.
Jazz Concert
Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Enjoy an evening of ambient jazz with La Junta. The trio’s repertoire ranges from Duke Ellington to Miles Davis.
Americana & Folk Concert
Cathedral of Praise Worship Center, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
7:00-8:00pm • FREE • The Hungry Monks present Americana at its best, weaving a rich tapestry of sound, melody, and rhythm grounded in the folk traditions of many cultures. The ensemble, which includes fiddle, mandolin, guitar, accordion, bass, and vocals, will perform traditional, contemporary, and original acoustic songs and instrumentals with a wide range of musical influences including Medieval & Renaissance, folk, blues, swing, and bluegrass.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Children’s Puppet Show - Tangle of Tales
Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406
11:00am-Noon • FREE • EMMY Award nominee, Grey Seal Puppets, brings three favorite folks tales from around the world to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, "The Frog Prince" (Germany), "Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Scandinavia), and "The Three Little Pigs" (England) are each told with refreshing wit and wisdom. In between each of the tales is a whole menagerie of zany characters to see and enjoy.
Midday Painting Demonstration
North Charleston City Hall, Montague Conference Rm. (2nd fl.), 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
Noon-1:00pm • FREE • Artists and art lovers are invited to attend this painting demonstration by the City’s 2010/11 Artist-in-Residence, Deborah Meyer. Deborah’s works are centered on the elements of light and color and she often paints through spiritual inspiration. She has received many accolades and awards for her paintings of skyscapes, which have sold widely across the US.
Kids Visual Art Workshop
Raymond “Buck” Miller Community Center, 2731 Oak Leaf Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register • Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on visual art workshop led by the City’s 2010/11 Artist-in-Residence, Deborah Meyer. Materials provided.
World Music and Stories - Citizens of the World
Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
4:00-5:00pm • FREE • Seona McDowell, two time winner of Australia’s OZ Music Award for best female folk singer, will delight audiences with her wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs and stories from around the world. This lively program celebrates the similarities and differences of people and cultures across the globe and teaches us how to be good world citizens. This program is perfectly suited for grades preK-8.
Magic Show
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
4:30-5:30pm • FREE • Houdini II will present a reading themed, after-school magic show featuring music, close-up tricks, live birds, and more. Fun for all ages!
Writers’ & Actors’ Workshop - Second Sundays at Seven
South of Broadway Theater, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-7:00pm • FREE • Writers and actors will perform cold readings of new one act plays, poems, and prose. The writers will then have the opportunity to receive feedback from the audience and actors following the readings. For information on how to participate as a writer or actor, email secondsunat7@gmail.com.
Art Walk
Olde Village area, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
5:00-8:00pm • FREE • Take a stroll down East Montague Avenue through businesses, pubs, restaurants, studios, and salons to see works by local artists and fine craft artisans in a variety of subjects and mediums. Lime & the Coconuts (Ukulele/Swing/Folk) and Lane Gregory (Bluegrass/Folk/Old Time/Americana) will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. Be sure to stop by the Art & Fine Craft Co-Op Gallery reception at the Meeting Place. Other attractions include children’s activities and live artist demonstrations. It’s an evening of art and culture for the whole family!
Student Film Festival
Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
6:00-7:00pm • FREE • Lowcountry student filmmakers, junior high school through college age, will present a series of original short films, which they wrote, cast, crewed, and produced. Presented by Command Performance Productions and Karen DeLoach.
Jazz Concert
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Enjoy an evening of Jazz, Latin, Rhythm and Blues with denizen Charleston artist and performer, Christopher Hyatt. As a virtuoso of musicianship, Hyatt will present a "new" touch on the standards that have bound generations to the art of jazz. The singer will be accompanied by Ross Bogan on keys, David Grimm on bass, and Adam Williams on drums.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
North Charleston Farmers Market Musical Performances
Felix Davis Community Center Grounds, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
Noon-7:00pm • FREE • Visit the North Charleston Farmers Market and enjoy performances by Jeff Robbins (traditional American, Southern Appalachian, and folk songs) from 2:00-3:00pm, Tom Dittrich (acoustic covers from Country to Contemporary) from 3:30-4:30pm, and The Louie D Project (Jazz, Blues, Funk, R&B, Beach, and Soul) from 5:00-6:00pm. The market offers an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce, as well as arts & crafts vendors and food vendors.
Quilt & Fiber Art Exhibition Reception - Art/Humanity
North Charleston City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
6:00-8:00pm • FREE • The public is invited to join curator, Torreah “Cookie” Washington, for the opening reception of this unique quilt and fiber art exhibition. Enjoy piano jazz, blues, and spirituals by Jessica Minahan throughout the evening.
Jazz Saxophone Concert
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Dante Lewis is a dynamic sax player whose refreshing perspective on melody and seamless improvisations have fans buzzing across the South. The evening’s program will include songs from his debut smooth Jazz album, Set The Mood, which features sizzling new versions of classics by artists such as Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross.
Poetry Reading
Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406
7:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join Furman University Literature Professor, Gilbert Allen, for a reading of his original poems. Allen has authored five poetry collections and is the recipient of the 2007 Robert Penn Warren Poetry Prize from the Southern Review. His work has been featured on Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac and Walter Edgar’s Journal.
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Murder as Art
North Charleston Performing Arts Center Lobby – 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
7:00pm • Tickets: Individual $35 each, $32 each for 4-9, $30 each for 10+ • Call 843-740-5847 to purchase by Mon., May 2 • There’s been a murder at the Arts Festival! Which visiting artist took the life of a much hated critic? Audience members become suspects and sleuths as Detective Chief Inspector Kemper, played by accomplished character actor and published mystery novelist, Dwight Kemper, attempts to solve the case.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Contemporary Dance Performance - Science in Motion
Mary Ford Elementary School, 3180 Thomasina McPherson Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
8:30am • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register • Learn science through the choreography of this Active Learning contemporary dance performance. The Kinetyx Dance Ensemble will teach lessons on interdependence of life forms, life cycles, simple machines, and the Laws of Motion.
Quilt Techniques Workshop
North Charleston City Hall, Cultural Arts Dept. (2nd fl.), 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
9:00am-1:00pm • Fee: $40; pre-registration required, call 843-740-5854 • World renowned art quilter, Rachel D.K. Clark, will lead this half day class. Students will explore a variety of techniques, such as fast piecing, appliqué, fake bound button holes, piping, covered buttons, and more. All skill levels are welcome. Students must supply their own sewing machine and materials. [Additional workshops on May 7 & 8.]
Theatre Presentation - Men of the Mountain
Northwoods Park Community Center, 8348 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
3:30-4:00pm • FREE • Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina presents this original outdoor production directed by and starring Tyler Ilgen. Actors and dancers on stilts portray ancient mythical creatures that protect forests. These giant beasts kindly teach a young girl, her brother, and the audience a lesson about protecting nature.
Fashion Show - Quilts You Wear, Clothing for the Body & Soul
North Charleston City Hall, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
5:30-7:30pm • Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at door, $15 for students/seniors; to purchase call 843-740-5854 • View original and inspired designs by world renowned folk and textile artist, Rachel D.K. Clark. The show will feature over 25 coats, vests, and capes from Rachel’s own pattern line, RDKC Patterns, representing a wide variety of styles from casual to elegant. The line, inspired by several world cultures, showcases ethnic and ethnic-influenced garments in a contemporary manner. The unique designs, colors, and interesting techniques make each of Rachel’s garments an unforgettable masterpiece.
Olde Village Street Dance
Olde Village area, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
6:30-8:00pm • FREE • Boogie down to a variety of tunes from pop, rock, R&B, jazz, and beach played by the five members of Congdon & Co. The group has shared the stage with nationally known acts such as Gary U.S. Bonds, The Drifters, The Coasters, and Eddie Floyd. Enjoy a lively performance of Afro-Latino dances by Buen Aché Dance Co. during the break between street dance bands, 8:00-8:30pm.
Reggae Street Dance
Olde Village area, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
8:30-10:00pm • FREE • Gullah and Geechee styles are brought together in a live, original mix known as Da' Gullah Rootz, a reggae band whose influences and melodies are as eclectic and diverse as the culture it represents. For the last seven years, the group has seamlessly intermingled ska, rub-a-dub, lovers rock, toasting, and dancehall flavors into the most original reggae "riddems" in music today.
Wescott Clubhouse Friday Night Music Series
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation Clubhouse, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, North Charleston, SC 29485
7:00-9:00pm • Menu prices vary • Enjoy live, acoustic music by singer/songwriter Ted McKee while dining in Wescott’s beautiful clubhouse. McKee offers up rhythm and blues, classic rock, and more. Dinner specials range from $10-$16.
Contra Dance
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
7:00-11:00pm • FREE • Learn the basics of this 17th century English country dance during an instructional session led by members of Charleston Folk from 7:00-7:30pm. Caller Andrea Nettleton will then guide new and experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances to live music by Shady Groove.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
African Safari Design Quilt Workshop & Nigerian Inspired Appliqué Workshop
North Charleston City Hall, Cultural Arts Dept. (2nd fl.), 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
9:00am-6:00pm • Fee: $65 (includes lunch); pre-registration required, call 843-740-5854 • World renowned art quilter, Rachel D.K. Clark, will lead both of these full day classes. In the African Safari workshop, held on May 7, students will explore the many graphic interpretations of African designs, which can be used in creating patchwork, piping, appliqués, quilting patterns, embroidery, stamps, and stencils. In the Nigerian Inspired Appliqué workshop, held May 8, students will create a small quilt or wall hanging using Nigerian figures and the design and technique of Nigerian appliqué. Experience is preferred, but beginners are welcome. Students must supply their own sewing machine and materials.
Contemporary Dance Performance - Around the World in 60 Minutes
Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
Noon-1:00pm• FREE • Take a trip to four continents through the art form of dance in this Active Learning contemporary dance performance. The Kinetyx Dance Ensemble will explore Native American customs, Tango Argentina, Chinese folk tales, and an African safari.
Ukulele Concert
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406
Noon-1:30pm • $1 park admission, concert is FREE • Relax at the cabana area with The Charleston Hot Shots and enjoy a presentation of songs and dances from the 3 popular periods in ukulele history, as well as contemporary “uke” tunes. Experience the third ukulele revival!
Theatrical Presentation - The Meeting
Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1:00-2:00pm • FREE • Owt-A-Town Productions presents this original drama by Jeff Stetson. Winner of 8 NAACP Theater Awards and 6 NY AUDELO nominations, the one-act play is based on a fictionalized meeting in February of 1965 between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. The imagined encounter captures the two leaders’ humanity, political maturity, and enduring integrity, while addressing issues still relevant today: war abroad, violence at home, inner city hopelessness, black self-empowerment, religious diversity, and more.
Interactive Storytelling - Tell-Aerobic-Tales™ 
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
2:00-3:00pm • FREE • Join award-winning storyteller and teaching artist, J’miah Nabawi, for this unique storytelling program that infuses physical education with the fun and excitement of drama, music, dance, and action storytelling to create positive self-esteem through “aerobic” activity.
Celtic Music Concert
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1150 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
4:00-5:00pm• FREE • Celtic Impressions will present traditional Celtic tunes and original compositions on flute & whistle, violin, and cello. Members of this trio have shared their talents both internationally and locally with groups such as the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Pro Musica, The Taylor Music Group, and Na Fidleiri.
Film Screenings - Lowcountry Indie Shorts Festival
Olde North Charleston Picture House, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
4:00pm & 7:00pm • FREE • The Greater Park Circle Film Society will host a series of independent short films by Lowcountry filmmakers. Participating filmmakers will introduce their films and participate in a Q&A session following the screenings. More info at parkcirclefilms.org.
Arts Festival Grand Finale - Performances/Children’s Activities/Fireworks
North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Rain Site: Sterett Hall, 1530 7th Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
6:00-9:00pm • FREE
6:00-6:30pm - Shag Demonstration by Luis Boria at the boardwalk – grab a partner and give it a try!
6:00-7:30pm - Tri-county school showcase at the amphitheatre stage – The Pinehurst Elementary School Chorus (4th & 5th graders) and the Pepperhill Elementary School Chorus (5th graders) will present a variety of choral selections from 6:00-6:30pm. The Alston Middle School Chorus will share highlights from their spring production “Once On This Island,” featuring music, puppetry, and dance, from 6:30-7:00pm. The showcase closes out from 7:00-7:30pm with the Cane Bay Cobra Chorale Showcase, featuring 10th & 12th graders.
6:00-8:00pm - Locally renowned poets and youth poets from the Speak Freely Foundation will perform poetry recitations and spoken word during the “The Poetry Show” at the Navy Base Memorial. The Speak Freely Foundation is a non-profit helping at-risk youth through the literary arts.
6:30-7:00pm - Afro-Latino Dance Demonstration by Buen Aché Dance Co. at the boardwalk – join in on the fun!
7:00-7:30pm - Salsa Dance Demonstration by Latin Groove at the boardwalk – take a spin!
7:30-8:00pm - Presentation of Polynesian dances, including Maori fire dances, by Kai Polynesian Dance Troupe at the amphitheatre stage.
8:00-9:00pm - The Fowl Play Band will get the crowd groovin’ at the amphitheatre stage with a blend of beach, classic rock, Motown, and contemporary hits.
9:00pm - Fireworks display over the Cooper River by Zambelli Fireworks. (Rain date - Sunday, May 8, 9:00pm)
Other attractions include inflatable jump castles and roving entertainment by The Interactive Theater of Jef. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a great ending to this year’s Arts Festival! Food concessions will be available for purchase.