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Contents January, February, March 2014

FEATURES

Crowd Pleasers 8 The Family Circle Cup 14 Middleton Place Restaurant 4th Annual Braise & Brew Event 16 2014 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival 18 A Celebration of Quilts 2014: “A Quilter’s View of Charleston” 27 Annual Flowertown Festival Middleton Place Wine Strolls 30 Lowcountry Oyster Festival 31 32 67th Annual Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens 35 Bird Walks at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 36 Charleston Museum Launches Fashion Exhibit Series to Journey Back Through Time 39 Free Gullah Heritage Programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Canvases for Conservation, Now at the 47 South Carolina Aquarium 48 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 51 11th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show 4 www.charlestongateway.com

Vol. 66 No. 1 60 Cooper River Bridge Run Spotlight on the Arts 20 Experience the Drama and Beauty of Southern Art at the Gibbes Museum of Art Uniquely Charleston 28 Preserving Lowcountry Heritage – Sweetgrass Baskets What’s Cookin’?

38 Baked Corned Beef and Cabbage with Irish beer Cobblestones of the Past 53 The College of Charleston What’s in Bloom 57 The Queen of Flowers

IN EVERY ISSUE Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shopping Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dining Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sightseeing Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 56 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Thank you for choosing Historic Charleston as your vacation destination. We are happy to share our love of the Lowcountry and give you a few suggestions to start your exploration of our beautiful area.

This time of year, long walks are the perfect way to enjoy a mild winter day. Our gardens are beautiful year-round and a peek around a garden wall will reward you with a glimpse of lovely cool weather blooms. Camellias are especially beautiful this year and a visit to one of Middleton Place’s Camellia Walks, held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting February 13th, is one of the best ways to see this gorgeous Southern flower.

A visit to one of our many museums is also a great way to spend a leisurely day. The Gibbes Museum has several incredible exhibits that will delight art lovers and history buffs alike!

Check out our “Spotlight on the Arts” feature to learn more.

Whether this is your first visit or an annual tradition, Charleston is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. Please enjoy our history, delicious food and unique attractions. And, thank you for visiting our city, and we hope to see you again soon! Please visit us on the web, www.charlestongateway.com, and find us on Facebook for insider tips and exclusives!

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Crowd Pleaser

The Family Circle Cup

The 2014 Family Circle Cup will be held March 29-April 6 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island. Every Spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serve as the backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women's professional tennis. Since 1973, the Family Circle Cup has been a pioneer in women’s professional sports, creating milestones that over the years have directly influenced the popularity of women’s professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup, A WTA Premier Event, has a roster of past champions that include some the biggest names in the history of women’s tennis including Christ Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Carolina Wozniacki.

As one of the hottest tickets in professional sports, the Family Circle Cup is more than just a tennis tournament, it’s a festival with some world-class tennis thrown in. During the week, fans are entertained with a variety of activities aimed at making their week on Daniel Island a memorable one. It’s an action packed nine days filled with high-level tennis and a host of other activities that have been created for all age groups from children to senior citizens. For tickets or more information, call 843-856-7900 or visit www.familycirclecup.com.

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THEATRE 14 Theatres 100s of Shows See world class theatre in the city where American theatre got its start.

Fascinating dramas. Hilarious comedies. Lively musicals.

We’ve got something for everyone!

www.TheatreCharleston.com for comprehensive performance schedules and show information. (843) 813-8578

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Shopping

DIRECTORY

ART Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BOOKS The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 It’s a Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

GIFTS Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 HOME FURNISHINGS & ANTIQUES Main Street Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relic Revival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . .

The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Simply Vintage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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JEWELRY & Clothing Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Maggie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 12 www.charlestongateway.com

SHOPPING CENTERS Mount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . . . 13 SPECIALTY Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Old Charleston Ghost Shop . . . . . 22 THEATRE & Entertainment Charleston Concert Association . . . . . . 25 The Sound of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Theatre Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 WINE SHOPS Charleston Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

BELK BARNES & NOBLE OLD NAVY PANDORA ULTA BEAUTY BANANA REPUBLIC ANN TAYLOR FRANCESCA’S P.F. CHANG’S BURTONS GRILL GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA PALMETTO GRANDE CINEMA

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Middleton Place Restaurant 4th Annual Braise & Brew Event January 26, 2014

Warm up this winter with the Annual Braise & Brew beer dinner at Middleton Place.

The event includes a three-hour feast of six braised dishes paired with six winter seasonals from Holy City Brewery. Braise & Brew will take place from 6 pm to 9 pm, Sunday, January 26, in the Pavilion at Middleton Place.

Brandon Buck, Executive Chef at the Middleton Place Restaurant, has created the perfect winter menu, designed to maximize the harmony of specific dishes with specific beers. When possible, Holy City’s brews were used in the cooking process, and all of the food was sourced locally or regionally to the fullest extent possible.

Beginning at 6 pm, guests will be welcomed with Holy City Pilsner, and enjoy a few minutes of socializing before the first course is served. Chef Buck will be on hand to introduce each course, with Holy City’s head brewer, Chris Brown, following to introduce each beer.

Throughout the night, guests will be treated to the blues-infused acoustic sounds of Charleston’s own Graham Whorley. To complete the experience, the Inn at Middleton Place is offering 20 percent off per room to Braise & Brew ticketholders who stay the evening.

Tickets to Braise & Brew are $85 per person and can be purchased at www.middletonplace. org, or by calling 843-556-6020. Reservation to the Inn at Middleton Place can be made by calling 843-556-0500.

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Experience Our Finest

Aiken-Rhett house MuseuM, c. 1820 Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion

nAthAniel Russell house MuseuM, c. 1808 Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm www.historiccharleston.org/Aiken-Rhett

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm www.historiccharleston.org/Russell

Historic Charleston Foundation works to preserve the historical, architectural, and cultural character of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Visit our historic house museums and experience our mission at work.

Afterward stop by The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation and peruse our jewelry, gifts, furnishings, home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.

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67th ANNUAL FEStIVAL of hOUSES & GARDENS: MARCh 20 - APRIL 19, 2014 Enjoy this rare opportunity to go inside the magnificent private houses and gardens of Charleston.

Tickets on sale November 1, 2013: visit www.historiccharleston.org/Festival or call 843-722-3405.

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2014 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival March 6-9

Food and wine connoisseurs can enlighten both their palates and senses during the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival that runs March 6-9, 2014. Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals.

With over 80 events over the course of the Festival weekend, there is truly something for every person and every taste!

Truly the heart of the BB&T Wine + Food Festival, The Culinary Village in Marion Square will be buzzing with activity all weekend long. Over 80 food, wine and spirit stations – serving samples of products from across the country – are blended together at this Festival hot spot.

Round off the Festival weekend with a less than lazy Sunday afternoon filled with the Rigs, Pigs + Swigs. Some of the South’s best pit masters will bring their best offerings to this celebration of all things ‘cue. Enjoy a variety of beer, wine and cocktails to go along with a feast including pulled pork, brisket, seafood, chicken, and more. Held at Memorial Waterfront Park, located under the Ravenel Bridge, this event offers not only breathtaking views of the iconic Charleston skyline, but also plenty of open-air space for rigs of all shapes and sizes, along with the music of country singer, songwriter, Mark Cooke.

For more information, call 843-722-5547, or email info@charlestonwineandfood.com.

To purchase tickets, visit www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

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A Celebration of Quilts 2014: “A Quilter’s View of Charleston” February 28 and March 1 10 am to 5 pm

Over the bridge in Mt. Pleasant, on Patriots Point, A Quilter’s view of Charleston awaits in the Omar Shrine Temple Convention Center. Featuring over 200 plus judged quilts, vendors, a boutique, silent auction benefiting My Sister’s House, quilt appraisals and convenient free parking, this show has something for everyone. Come celebrate our American quilt heritage with this display of antique and modern patterns rendered in cloth. Admission is $7 per day or $10 for both days. For more information, email quiltshow@cobblestonequilters.com or visit www.cobblestonequilters.com.

Charleston Museum will continue to celebrate quilts with their exhibition, Quintessential Quilts, on display through May 31 in their textile gallery. For more information, visit www.charlestonmuseum.org.

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Family Owned and Operated

The Charleston Steakhouse Bringing Southern Hospitality to the American Steakhouse

Photos by Holger Obenaus

OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK Sunday Gospel Brunch 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Live Music Nightly

Proudly serving the finest Allen Brothers prime beef!

Three Private Meeting Rooms Fully Equipped For Audio/Visual 434 King St Charleston, SC Restaurant: 843.727.0090 s Office: 843.727.0190

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Spotlight on the Arts

Experience the Drama and Beauty of Southern Art at the Gibbes Museum of Art

Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South from the Johnson Collection The Great Wave: Japonisme in Charleston Live Oaks in South Carolina, 1858, by Thomas Addison Richards (1820-1900). Oil on canvas; January 17-March 23, 2014 21 ⅛ x 30 inches

This winter, the Gibbes Museum of Art presents two exhibitions: Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South from the Johnson Collection and The Great Wave: Japonisme in Charleston. Romantic Spirits examines the core concepts of the Romantic Movement as it unfolded in fine art of the American South, while The Great Wave: Japonisme in Charleston examines the influence of Japanese prints on the artists of the Charleston Renaissance period. Spanning the years 1810-1896, Romantic Spirits includes 35 paintings from the Johnson Collection, capturing the spirit of an era.

The romantic era originated in Europe in the early nineteenth century and was embraced by painters and poets. Paintings of this era emphasized man’s struggle against the powers of nature. For southern artists, this struggle emerged in the raging waterfalls of North Carolina and the imposing portraits of General “Stonewall” Jackson. In Live Oaks in South Carolina, Thomas Addison Richards depicts the mystical power of the southern landscape through dramatic light.

On the heels of the romantic era came a fascination with Japanese art and culture. Artists of the Charleston Renaissance period, including Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, Alfred Hutty and Anna Heyward Taylor, found inspiration in the dynamic compositions and bold color schemes of woodblock prints created by masters of Japan’s ukiyo-e school. In Moonlight on the Cooper River, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith cleverly mimics Japanese artists’ reverence for nature with elements of her own Lowcountry landscape. Smith rarely traveled outside the Lowcountry, but was introduced to the printmaking technique by collector Motte Alston Read whose collection of Japanese prints was donated to the Gibbes in 1947. Curator Sara Arnold writes that Smith’s first trials in printmaking came from experimenting with actual Japanese woodblocks collected by Read. She taught herself the techniques, carefully taking note of the composition and design elements.

South Carolina native, Anna Heyward Taylor was able to travel to Japan where she studied the traditional woodblock-printing techniques. Taylor’s print Sea Turtle, 1929, reflects her assimilation of the Japanese aesthetic, including the flattened perspective and 20 www.charlestongateway.com

vibrant color scheme. The presence of Japanese prints in Charleston has had a profound effect on the stylistic development of artists in this community since the early part of the twentieth century. The Gibbes is excited to share these exhibitions with visitors and invites you to explore the ways in which southern artists have been influenced by the artwork of varying cultures.

Moonlight on the Cooper River, ca. 1919, by Alice Ravenel Huger Programs and tours are an important part of the museum’s offerings and for the Winter exhibitions there are a variety of events. Local artist West Fraser will offer a guided tour of Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South from the Johnson Collection on January 30 and Barbara Duval, Professor of Art at the College of Charleston will offer a guided tour of The Great Wave: Japonisme in Charleston on February 20, 2014.

Smith (American, 1876 - 1958). Woodblock print on paper.

Gift of Alice Ravenel Huger Smith

On Saturday, January 25, from 10am1pm, join Gibbes curator Sara Arnold for a private tour of The Great Wave: Japonisme in Charleston. Then, make your way to Redux Contemporary Art Center for lunch and a woodblock printmaking demonstration led by artist Kate MacNeil. You will even get to make your own print!

Gibbes curator Sara Arnold and Southern Seasons Cooking School staff will lead an exploration of Japanese cuisine inspired by the works on view in The Great Wave: Japonisme in Charleston on Saturday, February 15, at 5pm.

Located on 135 Meeting St., museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.

Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, students and military and $5 for children 6-12. For more information, visit www.gibbesmuseum.org or call 843-722-2706. www.charlestongateway.com 21

Discover Charleston’s 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

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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.

Market Hall faces Meeting Street as the main entrance to four blocks of openair buildings. One-of-a-kind shops and restaurants have something for every taste.

Charleston’s famous carriage tours also depart from the area.

Market Hall Corner of Meeting & Market Streets Tues-Sat 11 am-3:30 pm Closed Holidays Jan & Feb: Thurs-Sat Adults: $5 • Children 6-12: $3 Under 6: Free

P E R F U M E RY Original Tea Olive Perfume Rainbow Market • 40 N. Market St. 843.723.6933

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THE SHANGHAI BALLET Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013

NATHAN GUNN Operatic Baritone Wednesday, Nov 6, 2013

Pianist PETER NERO Valentine’s Concert Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014

VENICE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA Tuesday, Mar 4, 2014

Discover

Historic SUMMERVILLE

In a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the independent, mom and pop, and boutique stores of days gone by, Summerville, with its smalltown values and historic roots, does not disappoint. Only 18 miles from Charleston via I-26 to Exit 199-A or Hwy. 61 past the Gardens, you’ll find the historic village of Summerville.

The “Flowertown in the Pines” offers unique boutiques, ladies & children’s clothing, gifts, toys, restaurants, antiques, fabric, jewelry and much more!

Main Street Antiques Voted #1 Antique Store in Summerville

A ladies’ boutique of simple elegance 130 S. Main St., Summerville 843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com

Antiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts Over 6500 sq ft

Monday-Saturday, 10:30-5:00 200-A North Main St., Summerville 843.879.9529

Fabric, Books, Patterns, Notions, Quilts, Sewing Machines Voted One of the Top Quilting Shops in the USA!

Downtown Summerville 129 West Richardson Ave. 843.871.8872

Simply Vintage 213 North Cedar

Specializing in Vintage Chic, Handmade Treasures & Antiques 843-832-6597 • Summerville, SC 26 www.charlestongateway.com

113 W. 2nd St. South, Summerville • 843-871-1119 http://tinyurl.com/relicrevival

843.261.9276 219 S. Cedar Street Summerville, SC 29483 thevillageknittery.com

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Annual Flowertown Festival April 4-6, 2014

Take the short drive to beautiful Summerville and enjoy the work of more than 200 artists and crafters from all over the country. Each day of the three-day event features live entertainment, a Children’s Jubilee and, of course, fabulous food! A Taste of Summerville opens one hour after the Festival opens each day, with samples from some of best food the Lowcountry has to offer.

For more information, call 843-871-9622 or visit www.flowertownfestival.org.

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Uniquely Charleston Preserving Lowcountry Heritage – Sweetgrass Baskets Travel along U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant and you will see one of the oldest, most important and most vibrant folk traditions in the United States, the art of making baskets from sweetgrass. Three hundred years ago, African captives sold in to slavery in South Carolina brought their knowledge of growing rice and other valuable skills, including the craft of basket making. These skills have been passed down from generation to generation in the African-American communities that grew up in Mount Pleasant after the Civil War. While the sweetgrass basket may have its origin in West Africa, today it is an American art form unique to the Lowcountry.

The earliest slave-made baskets were winnowing baskets called fanners. The fanner was an essential tool on rice plantations used to separate the rice from the chaff. Pounded rice was placed in the basket and tossed into the air. The breeze carried away the husks.

These early baskets were made from coiled bulrush sewn together with split oak or palm.

Before the harvest, plantation basket-makers, usually men, created large quantities of fanners. In 1836, a Berkeley County planter noted in his diary that “Jacob was occupied 3 weeks in making baskets.” The typical Charleston County plantation produced hundreds of thousands of pounds of rice a year. Imagine the number of baskets required to process that much rice.

While the end of the Civil War brought freedom to African Americans, it created a new set of hardships as well. The Lowcountry economy was devastated by the war, and money was scarce. Despite these and other challenges, many African Americans were able to purchase or rent land and take up farming for themselves. Many of today’s communities were created on old plantation lands by former slaves. In the 20th century, some of these new freemen’s settlements became the heart of Mount Pleasant’s basketmaking tradition.

By the late 19th century proponents of the American Arts and Crafts movement encouraged a new appreciation for authentic handmade products. The Lowcountry coiled basket was recognized as an emblem of African American culture. Encouraged by Charleston’s expanding tourist trade, sewers created new shapes and designs to serve these new customers. At this time, flexible, strong and sweet smelling sweetgrass became the basket maker’s material of choice.

No longer required to mass-produce agricultural baskets, basket makers developed new designs and forms to use for their own purposes. At the same time, farmers from Mount Pleasant began to sell their surplus produce in Charleston. Women and children traveled by ferry from Mount Pleasant to Charleston every day to sell their wares. They carried 28 www.charlestongateway.com

their goods in large vegetable baskets balanced on their heads. In the early 1900s, local photographer George W. Johnson developed a popular postcard series depicting Charleston’s famous street vendors. These historical images show ladies with coiled “head-tote” baskets full of vegetables or flowers perched on their heads, ready to supply Charleston’s housewives with onions, greens, potatoes, beans and okra.

In the early 1930s, Mount Pleasant’s basket-making industry was transformed by enterprising basket makers determined to control their own prices and products. With the paving of U.S. Highway 17 and the completion of the Grace Memorial Bridge in 1929, this coastal route became an important transportation artery bringing tourists from the north to Charleston and down the coast to Florida. Basket makers were quick to take advantage of the opportunity to sell directly to their customers and set up roadside stands to display their wares.

These stands evolved from overturned boxes and chairs to more permanent structures outfitted with heaters and other conveniences.

Today, the art and craft of basket making thrives in Mount Pleasant. However, if this all important art form is to continue to flourish, it will require the nurturing of new generations of basket makers as well as the protection of the natural resources needed to make baskets. There is no doubt that development in the 1980s and ‘90s affected basket makers and their materials. Traffic along U.S. Highway 17 has increased, the land where native sweetgrass grows has changed, and access to sweetgrass is limited by private property rights. Fortunately, many basket-making families and organizations such as the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Association are working hard to find ways for young people to learn basket-making skills and to create new venues for basket sales. Efforts are under way to protect sweetgrass habitat and to propagate and plant new stands of sweetgrass.

Each Spring, the annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival is held in Mount Pleasant to honor the contribution of basket-makers to the area’s heritage. The town’s Waterfront Memorial Park is also home to the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, an open air pavilion that gives the public an in-depth look at one of the America’s oldest and most important African American inspired arts. www.charlestongateway.com 29

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Middleton Place Wine Strolls Beginning March 12

Middleton Place weekly wine strolls, from 6-8 pm each Wednesday beginning March 12th through June 18th, are a treat for wine lovers. Weekly Wine Strolls at Middleton Place began five years ago as a way for visitors to experience Middleton Place in a different light and a different atmosphere. Each week, specially selected wines from around the world are chosen by the Middleton Place Restaurant’s sommelier. Wine Strolls invite patrons to sip from their glasses while meandering through “America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens,” and drinking in the manmade and natural beauty of the 273-year-old plantation.

Regular Wine Strolls are held each Wednesday, 6-8 pm through June 18. Closing out the Stroll season on June 25, the Middleton Place Restaurant will present the Rum Stroll. Similar to the Wine Stroll, the Rum Stroll will introduce visitors to the historic Charleston-Barbados connections, including a variety of select light, dark and spiced rums from the Caribbean nation, as well as historic-recipe rum punches and Barbadosinspired hors d’oeuvres.

Wine Strolls are $20 per person in advance and $25 per person at the door. The Rum Stroll will be slightly more. Extend the experience with dinner at the Middleton Place Restaurant – serving locally-sourced, classic Southern and Low Country cuisine. For Restaurant reservations, call 843-266-7477. For more information on the Weekly Wine Strolls, go to www.middletonplace.org, or call 832-556-6020.

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Lowcountry Oyster Festival

The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association will be hosting the annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 10:30 am-5 pm.

Located on the 700+ acre grounds of historic Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society.

The Largest Privately Owned House Museum & Decorative Arts Collection in Charleston When it was built in 1876, the Charleston News and Courier called it “the handsomest and most complete private residence in the south.” It still is – 24,000 sq. ft. Italianate home and stunning formal gardens – open daily. As seen in Architectural Digest, American Castles, Forbes, HGTV, the Wall Street Journal, Art and Antiques Magazine, the mini-series North and South, Scarlett and The Notebook.

16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 www.calhounmansion.net

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, with no fee for children under 10. In an effort to improve the flow of traffic around the event site, everyone is encouraged to do their part and carpool.

Advance tickets may be purchased at all local Visitor Centers and online at www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

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An exquisite selection of needlepoint canvases, fibers and accessories.

From Gospel to Gershwin

Experience the sounds that define Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, jazz, music of the Civil War & more Live concerts at Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting Street at 7 pm January 10, 24 February 14, 28 March 6, 12, 15, 20, 25, 29 Adults $28 • Seniors $26 • Students $16 Children 12 & under are Free

Box Office: 843.270.4903 Tickets at Charleston Area Visitor Centers www.soundofcharleston.com

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67th Annual Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens March 20-April 19, 2014

Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 67th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens.

Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of awardwinning 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.

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.

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Exciting special events are planned throughout the Festival. On Friday, April 18, from 4:30-7 pm, the Festival Plantation Picnic and Oyster Roast gives guests the opportunity to experience the unique culinary pleasures of the Carolina Lowcounty at Drayton Hall Plantation. Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for ages 6-12 and include steamed oysters and other Southern Cuisine, as well as a tour of the house and grounds and an Easter egg hunt for the younger crowd. Reservations are required.

Cruise the Charleston Harbor on the “Spirit of Carolina” with a local historian on March 28 and April 1 and 8. Cruises are $45 for adults and $20 for ages 6-12. Cruises depart from the Fountain Walk behind the S.C. Aquarium and include hors d’oeuvres, a wine or beer ticket and soft drinks. Reservations are required and passengers must be ready to board at 1:15 pm as the boat leaves promptly at 1:30 pm.

Special musical concerts are one of the most popular special events. On March 24, “Beethoven on Church Street” will be held at the First Baptist Church; “Romantic Interlude” will be performed at Circular Congregational Church on March 29; “Bluegrass Jam” will be offered on April 9 at the Charleston Music Hall, and “Ol’ Time Bluegrass,” will conclude the concert series on April 14 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church.

Concert tickets are $30.

For more information and tickets, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org. www.charlestongateway.com 33

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Bocci’s Italian Restaurant 158 Church St., Downtown

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

99 South Market St., Downtown

Carolina Queen Riverboat Cruises 17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston

Mama Kim’s

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Middleton Place Restaurant

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Sticky Fingers

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Bird Walks at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Tues.-Fri. 10-4 • Sat. 10-3 • 843-557-0401 www.itsastitch.net 3464 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island Est. 1988

TERRACE OAKS

Antique Mall Charleston, S.C.

90+ Quality Booths • 11,000 sq ft

Voted #1 Antique Mall in Charleston

8:30 am Every Sunday

Take the short drive to Magnolia Plantation this Sunday for a bird watching walk through beautiful Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. There are 254 migratory and year round bird species found at Magnolia Plantation, and bird walks are the best way to see as many of these wondrous creatures as possible. Your guide, Perry Nugent, has been actively studying birds for over fifty years, thirtytwo of those years in the Charleston area.

Since 1988 he has led the bird walks at Magnolia Plantation.

Bird walks last approximately 2 and 1/2 hours, beginning at 8:30 am every Sunday morning. The cost is $17 per person and includes general Garden and Grounds admission plus one additional day within a week of purchase. Refreshments are served at the end of the walk.

For more info, call 800-367-3517 or visit www.magnoliaplantation.com.

Mon-Sat 10-5:30 • 843-795-9689 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) One mile from Folly Rd.

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Charleston Museum Launches Fashion Exhibit Series to Journey Back Through Time Fashion Flashback 1970s January 18-April 27

The Charleston Museum launches a new fashion exhibition series, Fashion Flashback, in the foyer case of the Historic Textiles Gallery. The series, a journey backwards through time with a decade-by-decade look at clothing styles, begins with an exploration of the 1970s. Fashion Flashback: 1970s, on exhibit January 18-April 27, will showcase everything from flower power patterns and paisley prints to the structured polyester leisure suit.

1970s Style

This decade was a flamboyant period for fashion and style, full of often outrageous trends. Newly-found freedoms for women, minorities and youths resulted in an amazing array of clothing. Ethnic influences were seen in Western dress, especially in Indian fabrics and motifs. Unisex trends were popular in pantsuits for women and flowing garments for men.

The spirit of contrast makes itself evident with the dresses in the Museum’s collection. Soft and feminine is the pictured evening dress of aqua satin overlaid with chiffon, painted and appliquéd taffeta with gold metallic embroidery, sequins and rhinestones. It is an Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr creation purchased from Krawcheck’s Ladies Companion Shop on King Street and was worn by Alice LeMacks Patrick of Charleston. Many 1970s bridesmaids wore pleated polyester, like the pictured dark green evening dress with nylon chiffon cape, worn in a Charleston wedding, August 26, 1979.

The polyester double knit leisure suit was an iconic fashion for men in the 1970s. Bearing a Lord Baxter Gold Label, this suit was worn by E. G. Sunday on his weekends in New Jersey, Connecticut and South Carolina around 1972. Italian shoe designer, Andrea Pfister, was noted for his use of exotic leathers and bold colors, as in these bright pink and black snakeskin sling-backs made in the early 1970s.

The Charleston Museum, founded in 1773, is America’s first museum.

Museum hours are Monday-Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. Museum admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

For more information, please visit www.charlestonmuseum.org or call 843-722-2996 x235.

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Celebrate Charleston’s Irish Heritage!

Last June, a new city park was dedicated to honor Charleston’s Irish immigrants who came to build a new life and helped shape the city’s future, including James Hoban, an architect from Charleston who later designed the White House. Charlotte Park, located at the eastern end of Charlotte Street, features a raised granite block in the shape of Ireland, as well as symbolic bollards as a nod to the immigrants’ ships.

Whether you are of Irish decent/ancestry or not, plan to “don the green” and attend Charleston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 17th, beginning at 8 am and continuing throughout the day. The festivities will include a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on King Street, an Irish flag-raising at Charleston City Hall, Irish luncheons/meals at Charleston’s Irish pubs and more. Come and be “Irish for a day.”

For more information, call 843-556-3578 or visit www.scirish.org.

Baked Corned Beef and Cabbage with Irish beer Total Time: 2.5 hours 2.5 pounds of corned beef (uncooked) Whole head of green cabbage (quartered) 4 organic carrots (halved) 4 white or red medium potatoes (halved) 1 white or yellow onion (quartered) 4 garlic cloves (peeled but left whole) 8-10 ounces Irish beer 24 ounces beef broth 1 packet corned beef seasoning 4-6 sprigs of fresh Italian parsley.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place meat on baking rack inside a roasting dish.

Evenly place the vegetables, potatoes, garlic and parsley on the bottom and sides of the baking dish and rub corn beef seasoning evenly over the top of the corned beef.

Pour the beer and beef broth over meat and vegetables. Cover dish with foil and bake for 2 hours.

Turn oven down to 275 degrees, remove foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Let cool and serve.

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Free Gullah Heritage Programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Celebrate Gullah Heritage! The National Park Service, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a series of free cultural programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site every Saturday at 2 pm during March 2014. The Gullah people of the Lowcountry preserve a culture rich in African elements. Programs range from craft demonstrations such as quilting, cast-net making and sweetgrass basket sewing to cooking, African drumming and story-telling, folk-tales, spirituals and other musical performances.

Located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant, the Pinckney site is a 28-acre remnant of Snee Farm, the Lowcountry plantation of Charles Pinckney, a framer of the U.S. Constitution. The site is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 843-881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.

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SightseeingD I R E C T O R Y CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily. 843-853-8000.

MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am-5pm daily. 843-849-9172.

SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-8738535. www.visitsummerville.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Carolina Queen Riverboat Cruises Come aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only authentic river boat for a fun filled afternoon or evening. The Queen is Charleston Harbor’s newest vessel, and she specializes in special events and private charters. Wednesday night Murder Mystery Cruises, Craft Beer Cruises throughout the summer and fall, Sunday Brunch Cruises and Holiday Cruises. Please visit our website www.charlestonharbortours.com or call 843-722-1112 for information.

CHARLESTON GHOST & DUNGEON WALKING TOUR/ Bulldog Tours This is the tour filmed for The Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted Places!

Explore the streets, alleyways, cemeteries, churches, and pre-revolutionary dungeon!

1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 9am-10pm. 843-722-8687.

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Charleston Harbor Tours Aboard the Carolina Belle Enjoy a live-narrated “Harbor of History Tour” aboard the Carolina Belle. You’ll see 75 points of interest including Ft. Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, the “Battery,” Patriots Point and the “Holy City” skyline. This non-stop tour departs daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30, Feb-Nov. Tickets and departure from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. 843-722-1112 (DS, MC, V). Book online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or 800-979-3370. Local 843-722-1112.

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CHARLESTON HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Introducing a unique way to experience Charleston’s history. Did you know you can use your Smartphone to access info about 60 historic Charleston sites? Just download the FREE AUDIO APP (available for iPhone & Android). Your phone’s GPS will automatically find historic points of interest near you. Walk the city at your own pace, and listen (or read) as you go. Experience Charleston’s history-in the palm of your hand. Please visit our website www.historicwalkingtour.com Charleston Strolls Walk with history Featured in the New York Times, this 42 www.charlestongateway.com

two hour walking tour is the best way to see the historic district. Enjoy famous landmarks, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys, & hidden gardens. $20 per adult, 7-12 $10. Daily, 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080.

THE DARK SIDE OF CHARLESTON WALKING TOUR/ Bulldog Tours An uncensored look – full of corruption, crime, torture, scandal, and sordid affairs.

Charleston’s only uncensored tour. Adults only. 1 1/2 hr. walking tour, nightly at 8 & 10pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 843-722-8687.

HAUNTED JAIL TOUR/Bulldog Tours Tour the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th c. pirates & Civil War prisoners. 45 min. tour. 40 N Market St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-8687.

THE HISTORY OF CHARLESTON: ANNE MIDDLETON HERRON’S WALKING TOUR Walk with a 13th generation Charlestonian, to experience the charm that makes Charleston a unique city.

Discuss Charleston’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and see buildings that have withstood centuries.

End your tour in a private garden with refreshments. Tours are daily 9:45am. Resv. required. Call 843-224-3962.Visit our website www.charlestonwalkingtours.net for more information.

Palmetto Carriage Works The oldest carriage company in the city, our tour guides have been driving

carriages longer than anyone else. We offer free parking at our front door, an easy loading platform and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Experience value, and a guarantee! Come tour with us! 843723-8145. www.palmettocarriage.com.

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. 843-720-1990.

Schooner Pride – Charleston’s Tall Ship Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking, and watch magnificent colors of a Low country sunset. Sail aboard the “Pride” for an afternoon Dolphin Sail or a Sunset Sail – a unique experience! Book online at www.schoonerpride.com or call 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112.

Available for private charter.

Historic Buildings & MUSEUMS

SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM With more to explore every day, visit

THE Charleston MUSEUM John & Meeting Sts. America’s Oldest Museum, 1773. SC social & natural history. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5. Under 3 free.

Combo museum & house tickets available: 1 site $10, 2 sites $16, 3 sites $22. the CHildren’s museum of the lowcountry 25 Ann St. Downtown. Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicated Art Room, allow your children to www.charlestongateway.com 43

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Anne Middleton Herron’sWalking Tour

Walk with a 13th generation Charlestonian, to experience the history, the people, and the charm that make Charleston a unique city. Discuss Charleston’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and see buildings that have withstood centuries.

End your tour in a Private Garden with Refreshments.

Book today, space is limited!

843.224.3962

Tours Daily: 9:45 am • Adults : $25 explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences.

Weekly classes expose children to the arts, movement and foreign languages (walk-ins welcome!). Admission: $10 per person over 12 months old, $8 for SC Residents. TuSat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12-5pm; closed Mon. 843-854-8962. www.explorecml.org.

The College of Charleston A nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. 843-805-5507. www.cofc.edu. 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. 11am-3:30pm. Closed Holidays. Jan. & Feb.: Th-Sat. Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3. Under 6: Free.

P.O. Box 20997, Charleston, SC 294130997, 843-723-1541.

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston history as seen through painting, miniature portrai44 www.charlestongateway.com

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ture, sculpture, photographs and more.

Special exhibitions offered throughout the year. Tues-Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-5. Adults $9; Seniors, Students and Military $7; Children (6-12) $5; Under 6 free.

843-722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.

The Market Corner of Meeting & Market Streets.

Originally constructed in 1804, the magnificent main arcade has withstood the ravages of two tornados, the earthquake and fire of 1835, and the fierce bombardments of the Civil War and Hurricane Hugo. Home of the Confederate Museum.

Old exchange & provost Dungeon East Bay at Broad St. Circa 1767. Half Moon Battery beneath the dungeon floor to the elegant Great Hall where George Washington was entertained.

Over 300 years of American history.

Open daily 9am-5pm. Admission fee.

843-727-2165.

The Powder Magazine Used between 1713-1820, The Powder Magazine was built to safely house about five tons of gunpowder. The arsenal is the only standing component of the fortification system that once surrounded Charleston. As the city’s first preservation project, today the Magazine’s exhibition focuses on colonial military history of

South Carolina. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 1pm-4pm. www.PowderMag.org. 843-722-9350.

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 $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free.

843-723-1159.

Calhoun Mansion 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. 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. $15 per person.

843-722-8205.

EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style and comfort. Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:30-4:30pm. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place Plantation. 843-722-7171.

Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. Built in 1772. George Washington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $10/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. $10/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 extraordinary family furniture, silver, porcelain, rare books and portraits on display. Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Middleton Place and the Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $15/Adults. Admission to Middleton Place Gardens required.

4300 Ashley River Road. 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 $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481. www.charlestongateway.com 45

PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS Cypress Gardens 175 acre park, half way between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner off Hwy. 52. Beautiful swamp/gardens, Butterfly House, 3.5 miles of walking paths and boat rides through the Gardens. Tours are self-guided. www.cypressgardens.info.

843-553-0515.

DRAYTON HALL 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.

843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org.

ISLE OF PALMS COUNTY PARK Restrooms, outdoor showers, dressing rooms, boardwalks, picnic area, seasonal snack bar, seasonal chair and umbrella rentals. Lifeguards seasonally. July-Labor Day 9am-7pm, Sept. 10am-6pm daily.

843-795-4FUN. www.ccprc.com.

JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK 871 Riverland Dr. Picnic sites, shelters, fishing dock, trails, bike & pedal boat rentals, climbing wall, RV campground, 10 furnished cottages, off-leash dog park.

Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily. 843795-PARK. www.ccprc.com.

MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS 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. www.magnoliaplantation.com.

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MIDDLETON PLACE 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.

843-556-6020. 800-782-3608. www.middletonplace.org.

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. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily.

843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com.

THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT dock Street Theatre 135 Church St. Opened Feb. 12, 1736.

First building in America designed solely for theatrical use. Twice burned & rebuilt.

843-720-3968.

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.

Theatre Charleston See a show tonight! Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization of the area’s leading local theatres, tells you what’s playing when and where. Visit www.theatrecharleston.com.

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Canvases for Conservation, Now at the South Carolina Aquarium

Embodying the spirit of wildlife found in South Carolina, The South Carolina Aquarium and Guy Harvey present Canvases for Conservation, an art installation running January 17 through July 2014. The South Carolina Aquarium is honored to be the first aquarium to display Guy Harvey’s artwork to support conservation research and education, ultimately strengthening the shared commitment to protecting the natural world.

Canvases for Conservation will feature several pieces from world renowned marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey on the Aquarium’s second floor gallery wall. The installation will spotlight Guy Harvey’s interpretations of magnificent wildlife in South Carolina, such as a bald eagle, loggerhead sea turtle and sharks.

Each piece is available for purchase with a percentage of proceeds directly supporting the conservation and education programs at the South Carolina Aquarium.

After completing an artistic journey from the mountains to the sea, guests are invited to browse through a selection of Guy Harvey merchandise in the Aquarium Gift Shop including his popular T-shirts.

Canvases for Conservation is included with admission to the Aquarium.

The South Carolina Aquarium, founded in 2000, is Charleston’s most visited attraction.

The Aquarium features thousands of aquatic animals from river otters and sharks, to loggerhead sea turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also offers guests the opportunity to tour the states only hospital for sick and injured sea turtles. Discover the extraordinary care that is provided to these endangered creatures. Behind-the-scenes tours are offered daily at noon and 2 p.m. For more information, please call 843-577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org. www.charlestongateway.com 47

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition February 14-16, 2014

Now in its 32nd year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, attracting 35,000-40,000 attendees annually. In addition to featured artist, Chad Poppleton, SEWE will host approximately 100 artists and over 500 exhibitors from across the country and around the world. A 3-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, SEWE now hosts the world's foremost experts in wildlife and nature art, as well as conservation research and environmental education.

Television personality, author, and conservationist, Jack Hanna joins SEWE once again to entertain and delight attendees at the Charleston Music Hall. One of the most visible and respected animal ambassadors in the world, Jack’s enthusiasm and hands-on approach to wildlife conservation has won him widespread acclaim. In addition to frequent appearances on programs including Late Night With David Letterman, Jack hosts the three time Emmy Award winning Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild. Due to limited seating, a separate ticket is required. Guarantee your seat at one of Jack Hanna’s four performances for just $10. Back again in 2014, SEWE will host the only two tank DockDogs® event east of the Mississippi.

Crowds will flock to Brittlebank Park to watch double the amount of this popular high-flying, big-splashing competition.

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General admission tickets are $20 per day for Friday and Saturday, $10 for Sunday and children 10 and under are free. SEWE provides free shuttle service between venues during show hours with a ticket or badge. For more information, visit www.sewe.com or call 843-723-1748. www.charlestongateway.com 49

January

Events

2-31

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Camellia Walks, 11 am Mon.-Sat., 1:30 pm Sun., reservations required, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

2-31

Carolina Seas, exhibit at S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

2-4/6

Fashion in Fiction, textile exhibit, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

2- Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston families’ Civil War, exhibit 12/31/15 at Middleton Place, & Edmundton-Alston House, 843-556-6020, 843-722-7171 or

visit www.middletonplace.org.

3-31 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

5-26 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

10, 24 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular

Congregational Church, $28, seniors $26, children free, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

12-16

Music for String Trio, House Concert Series, Chamber Music Charleston, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

15-18 Charleston Comedy Festival, check for venues, 843-853-6687, www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com.

17-2/8 Arcadia, Village Reparatory Co., 34 Woolfe St., Charleston, 843-856-1579, www.woolfestreetplayhouse.com.

17-3/23 Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South from the Johnson Collection, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

17-3/2 Rent, Flowertown Players, 133 S. Main St., Summerville, 843-875-9251, www.flowertownplayers.org.

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MLK Federal Holiday Parade, 10am, King St. www.ywca-charlestonsc.org.

24-25

Wicked Divas, with Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 both evenings, Sottile Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

24-26 Charlotte’s Web, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

24-26 Charleston Boat Show, North Charleston Convention Center, 843-364-8491, www.thecharlestonboatshow.com.

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4th Annual Braise & Brew Event, Beer Dinner & Pairing 6-9 pm, Middleton Place, $85 per person, www.middletonplace.org, 556-6020.

Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-805-3084, 26 www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

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Crowd Pleaser

11th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show March 21-23, 2014

Inspired by the rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Charleston, the 11th Annual Charleston Antiques Show is a premier destination for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy seeing and learning about incorporating antiques into modern-day decor. The Antiques Show is a showcase of English, European, and American period furnishings, decorative arts and fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry and silver – all late 17th to 20th centuries.

Founded in 1670, Charleston quickly rose to prominence as the colonies’ most significant seaport, importing the finest in 18th and 19th century material culture. Today the city’s legacy of Continental, European and Asian influences can still be found in its alluring architecture and decorative arts.

Through the Show’s educational and entertaining special events, collectors have a unique opportunity to purchase and learn more about everything from exquisite furniture and fine art to rare maps, jewelry, posters, prints and quilts.

This year’s event will be held at Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain Street. Tickets to the show or its special events may be purchased by calling 843-722-3405 or visiting www.historiccharleston.org.

Photo by Carrie Naas Photography

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February

Events

1, 6-9, 13-16

Deathtrap, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

1-28

Albino Alligator! S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

1-28 From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour, $8 in addition to

garden admission, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

1-28 Kidstory, hands-on exhibit at Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-28 The Charleston Story, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

1-28

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Camellia Walks, 11am Mon.-Sat., 1:30pm Sun., reservations required, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

1- Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston families’ Civil War, exhibit 12/31/15 at Middleton Place, & Edmundton-Alston House, 843-556-6020, 843-722-7171 or

visit www.middletonplace.org.

2-23 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

7-22 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

13 -3/22 Camellia Walks at Middleton Place, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am,

reservations 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

14-15

Back to Romance, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm, Sottile Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

14-16

Southeastern Wildlife Expo, www.sewe.com, 843-723-1748.

14, 28 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular

Congregational Church, $28, seniors $26, children free, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

14-3/2 Next to Normal, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

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Charleston Music Fest, Songs of Love and Doom, 4pm, Simons Center Recital Center, College of Charleston, 843-953-6575, www.cofc.edu.

28-3/1 A Celebration of Quilts, A Quilter’s View of Charleston, 10am-5pm, Omar Shrine

Temple Convention Center, Mt. Pleasant, $7 per day or $10 both days, www.cobblestonequilters.com.

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Cobblestones of the Past

The College of Charleston One of the most beautiful and historic college campuses in the United States is located in the heart of the Holy City. Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is the oldest educational institution south of Virginia, and the 13th oldest in the United States. During the colonial period, wealthy families sent their sons abroad for higher education. By the mid-18th century, many leading citizens supported the idea of establishing an institution of higher learning within the colony.

On January 30, 1770, Lieutenant Governor William Bull recommended to the colony's general assembly the establishment of a provincial college.

However, internal disagreements, political rivalries and the American Revolution delayed progress on this front. After the war, South Carolinians returned their attention to establishing a college. On March 19, 1785, the College of Charleston was chartered to “encourage and institute youth in the several branches of liberal education.�

Several of the College’s founders played key roles in the American Revolution and in the creation of the new republic. Three were signers of the Declaration of Independence and another three were framers of the U.S. Constitution. Other founders were or became federal and state lawmakers and judges, state governors, diplomats and www.charlestongateway.com 53

Charleston councilmen and mayors. Reverend Robert Smith served as the College's first president. The first classes were held on the ground floor of Reverend Smith’s home on Glebe Street (now the residence for College of Charleston presidents). Later, rooms for the College were fashioned out of an old military barracks located on public land that is now the Cistern Yard. Instruction began there in January 1790. The College graduated its first class in 1794, which consisted of six students. By 1824, the College offered a curriculum broad enough to regularly grant degrees. During Reverend Jasper Adams’ tenure as president, he reorganized the College and orchestrated the construction of the first building specifically designed for teaching – Randolph Hall.

In 1837, the College became the nation’s first municipal college when the City of Charleston assumed responsibility for its support. During the Civil War, many students and faculty left to serve the Confederacy. Despite dwindling student numbers and a long-running siege of the city by Federal troops, there was no suspension of classes until December 19, 1864, two months before the city was evacuated. Classes resumed on February 1, 1866, and over the next four decades, the College weathered several financial crises, Reconstruction, hurricanes and the devastating earthquake of 1886.

Until the 20th century, students who attended the College were primarily Charlestonians. Harrison Randolph (president, 1897-1945) changed that by building residence halls and creating scholarships to attract students from other parts of the state.

Under President Randolph, women were admitted to the College and the enrollment increased from just 68 students in 1905 to more than 400 in 1935. For many institutions of higher education across the South, integration took place in the late 1960s. For the College, the first black students enrolled in 1967.

Like most colleges, a few interesting traditions, mainly focused on keeping freshmen in line, have come and gone through the years, such as the one requiring all freshmen to wear a beanie or “rat hat.” Punishment could be incurred if a “newbie” was found on campus without their beanie. Freshmen wore the beanie until that fall’s Pep Supper, a sit-

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down dinner and formal dance with a string band .It was a very dignified and entertaining affair, with each campus organization performing a skit. After the event, freshmen were allowed to shed the beanie. It was a milestone in a student’s college career. Students of that era were also required to attend chapel every Tuesday and Thursday. Each was assigned a specific row and seat number, which was clearly marked on the chair. A professor walked around before the service and noted the empty seats. The chapel service then began with a prayer and continued with announcements. Freshmen were required to sit in the back of the chapel and face away from the podium!

The enrollment remained at about 500 students until the College became a state institution in 1970. According to the 1970 legislative decree that incorporated the College of Charleston into the South Carolina system, the College was given a mandate to develop flagship programs in academic areas that capitalize on the unique natural and cultural strengths of Charleston and the Lowcountry, especially marine biology and fine arts.

Between 1979 and 2001, the enrollment continued to increase, climbing to more than 10,000 and attracting students from across the country and around the world. Today’s College of Charleston welcomes nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from South Carolina, all 50 states and more than 60 countries around the world.

Some notable alums of the College of Charleston include John Charles Fremont, Class of 1836. Fremont was known as the Great Pathfinder and explored the West in the 1830s and 1840s. During the Civil War, he served as a major general for the Union and later served as governor of Arizona. Arlinda Locklear, Class of 1973, is a nationally recognized legal expert on tribal land claims and treaty rights issues. She is the first Native American woman to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court. Nafees Bin Zafar, Class of 1998, is an Academy Award – winning effects artist whose work includes Pirates of the Caribbean; At World’s End; The Lord of the Rings; The Fellowship of the Rings and Flags of Our Fathers. White House photographer for Vice President Al Gore, Callie Shell, Class of 1983, is an award-winning photojournalist for Time magazine. www.charlestongateway.com 55

March 1-15

Events

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Camellia Walks, 11am Mon.-Sat., 1:30pm Sun., reservations required, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

1-23 The Great Wave, Japonisme in Charleston, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

1-31 The Salt Marsh Aviary: Up Close and Personal! S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

1-31 Quintessential Quilts, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843- 722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

2-30 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

4-22

Middleton Place Camellia Walks, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am, Middleton Place, reservations 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

6-9

BBT Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Marion Square and other venues, 843-722-5547, www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

6, 12, 19, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 25, 29 Congregational Church, $28, seniors $26, children free, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

7-23 The Sugar Bean Sisters, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

7-23 The Foreigner, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

7-29 The Other Place, Village Reparatory Co., 34 Woolfe St., Charleston, 843-856-1579, www.woolfestreetplayhouse.com.

9-13

Kiawah Island Resort National Pro-Am, 843-768-2860, www.kiawahresort.com.

12-6/18 Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Middleton Place, $20 in advance, $25 at the door,

843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

13-15

Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Stravinsky’s Firebird, 7:30pm each night, Sottile Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

17

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, All day celebration, starts at 8am, Downtown Charleston, 843-556-3578, www.scirish.org.

18-22

Charleston Fashion Week, various events, 843-971-9811, www.charlestonmag.com.

20-4/19 67th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens, A different tour each day,

843-722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org.

29 Spring Jam Music Fest, Brittlebank Park, Charleston, www.springjammusicfest.com, 843-412-6122.

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What’s in Bloom: The Queen of Flowers

Experience Winter’s Beauty with Camellia Walks at Middleton Place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, February 13-March 22

Camellias, a southern landscape favorite, show off a blaze of color throughout the winter months. Middleton family history holds that in the year 1786, French botanist Andrè Michaux, gave the Middletons some of the first camellias to be planted in an American garden. Today, Middleton Place has over 3,500 camellias, many over 220 years old, including one of the four original Michaux plants, which is known at Middleton Place as the “Reine des Fleurs” or “Queen of Flowers.”

Learn about this wonderful plant and thousands more on a Camellia Walk, held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday beginning February 13th and continuing through March 22nd. The camelliafocused guided Garden tours will begin at 11 am at the Garden Market & Nursery and last approximately an hour and a half.

Middleton Place is home to dozens of varieties of camellia, some of which were propagated on site.

Come see the flower that has captured the hearts of Southern gardeners for generations.

Camellia Walks are free with paid admission to Middleton Place, but reservations are required. For reservations, call 843-556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

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7:24 8:17 9:09 10:01 10:54 11:47 12:14 1:13 2:13 3:11 4:06 4:56 5:43 6:26 7:06 7:44 8:20 8:53 9:26 9:58 10:34 11:16 12:51 1:56 3:05 4:12 5:15 6:13 7:08 8:00

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HIGH A.M. P.M.

7:41 8:29 9:17 10:03 10:50 11:39 12:00 12:54 1:50 3:48 4:45 5:37 6:24 7:08 7:48 8:25 9:01 9:35 10:11 10:49 11:34 12:07 1:05 2:13 3:24 4:34 5:37 6:35 7:28 8:18 9:06

7:56 8:45 9:34 10:22 11:10 12:30 1:25 3:23 4:20 5:15 6:05 6:52 7:35 8:14 8:51 9:26 10:00 10:36 11:18 12:25 1:26 2:34 3:45 4:53 5:56 6:53 7:46 8:36 9:23

The times listed represent the predicted peak of high and low tides at Folly Beach. Tides are calculated

by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

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