As Mayor of the City of North Charleston, I am excited to welcome you to the 34th Annual North Charleston Arts Fest. From humble beginnings as a half-day community celebration at Park Circle, the event has matured into one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in South Carolina featuring nine full days of free and ticketed programming throughout the City. We look forward to this event each year as it allows both residents and visitors access to the talents of local, regional, and national artists in the areas of performing, visual, media, and literary arts.

The variety of festival offerings and the inclusiveness of the event have become a point of pride for the City of North Charleston. It is a time of year when we are joined by thousands from throughout the Southeast to become exposed, engaged, and inspired by the arts. I encourage you, your friends, and family to take advantage of the many fantastic performances, exhibits, and activities taking place April 29-May 7. There’s truly something for everyone.

Sincerely,R. Keith SummeyMayor

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The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is the recipient of the 2000 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award for the Arts and receives support from the

National Endowment for the Arts, SC Arts Commission, and the corporate community.

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PREMIERE WEEKENDCharleston Area Convention Center Complex

5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418Saturday, April 30 • 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, May 1 • 1:00pm-5:00pm

FREE PARKING and FREE ADMISSION

PREMIERE WEEKEND STAGE DESCRIPTIONSExhibit Hall C Stages 1 & 2 • Variety & Cultural HeritageEnjoy a mesmerizing array of performances in dance and music highlighting contemporary, classical, and cultural heritage. (Note: These stages combine performances that were previously featured on the Performing Arts Center and Performing Arts Center Lobby stages.)

Courtyard Stage • Band ShowcaseListen to some great bands perform a variety of music genres, such as Americana, Blues, Cuban Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, and Rock. The festival's food courtyard offers a variety of menu items along with tables, chairs, and umbrellas that provide a wonderful outdoor setting to enjoy the music with your meal.

Exhibit Hall Lobby Stage • Youth EntertainmentLook for magicians, storytellers, puppet shows, music for kids, and variety acts like daring jugglers that will inspire, amuse, and amaze the young and young at heart.

Roving EntertainersFrom mimes to magicians, roving entertainers can be found throughout the Complex interacting with Premiere Weekend patrons of all ages.

OTHER PREMIERE WEEKEND ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONSArt and Craft VendorsMore than 50 fine artists, fine craft artisans, and art and craft guilds will have items on display and available for sale. Save your Mother’s Day shopping for this weekend and find the perfect gift! The selection is vast and full of variety. Costs vary by item and vendor.

Village Antiques & Collectibles ShowThis show and sale features numerous vendors offering home decor, fine antiques, furniture, collectibles, antique guns, art, jewelry, rugs, crafts, vintage toys & games, silver, pottery, china, salvage items, outdoor decor, vintage instruments, and more. Operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day.

Lowcountry Gem & Mineral ShowThe Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society’s annual show and sale, Art by Nature, features numerous vendors offering a variety of beads, gemstones, gemstone jewelry, custom-designed jewelry, and collector minerals & fossils. Other offerings include Lapidary demonstrations and a fossil dig. Operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day.

Creation Stations & Box CityThe Premiere Weekend offers many opportunities for children to be creative! Creation Station projects, led by local artists, include origami, paper crowns, African masks, jewelry making, batik, and more. Box City, facilitated by area professionals and city planners, is a favorite for children to test out their architectural dreams while building a small city.

Food VendorsThe food courtyard, located in the outdoor area between the North Charleston Coliseum and the Charleston Area Convention Center, provides Premiere Weekend patrons a variety of delicious menu selections to enjoy lunch or a snack. Tables, chairs, and umbrellas provided. Costs vary by item and vendor.

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PREMIERE WEEKEND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULESaturday, April 30 • 10:00am-4:00pm

Exhibit Hall C Stages 1 & 2 • VARIETY & CULTURAL HERITAGE10:00am Charleston Scottish Country Dancers – social dances of Scotland, including jigs, reels and strathspeys 10:30am Hiyas-Min Philippine Cultural Society of Charleston folk dances of the Philippines11:00am The Joe Clarke Big Band presents melodies from the Big Band era and beyond in Swingin’ SinatraNoon Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe presents belly dances from around the world in Femme Fatales Raqs-The Powerful Women of Dance1:00pm Porto Seguro – a laid-back, soulful mix of choro, bossa nova, and samba music from the roots of Brazilian jazz2:00pm India Association of Greater Charleston folk, classical, and Bollywood dances of India2:30pm Charleston Co. School of the Arts Dance Majors contemporary dance program featuring There’s Still Hope, a moving piece by Chicago-based choreographer Brian McGinnis3:00pm Charleston Co. School of the Arts Sinfonietta high caliber chamber orchestra featuring 25 students under the direction of Dr. Christopher Selby

Courtyard Stage • BAND SHOWCASE10:00am Zack Joseph & The Society – original Americana/folk/rock & roll from Nashville, TN11:15am Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues – nationally & internationally touring blues band featuring legendary bassist and former Muddy Waters band member, Mac Arnold12:30pm Cranford Hollow – Hilton Head Island quartet offering up a blended mix of southern rock, Appalachian fiddle music, and American rock & roll1:45pm Rendezvous & the Hookups – Blues and R&B 6-piece, recently competed at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN3:00pm ReggaeInfinity – authentic, original Roots Reggae spreading a message of equality, brotherhood, and universal love

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Exhibit Hall Lobby Stage • YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT10:00am Red Herring Puppets presents Little One-Inch, an enchanting coming-of-age folktale from Japan11:15am Veronica Gaillard – stories highlighting Gullah culture and traditionsNoon The Wagsters: World Class Magic & Illusion – sleight of hand, comedy, incredible escapes, mind reading, and live music12:45pm Pamlico Joe & Clean Water Flow – interactive music program focusing on our environment from a Coastal Carolina perspective1:30pm The Soap Bubble Circus – soap bubble tricks and bubble sculpting by “professional bubbleologist” and Guinness World Record holder Steve Langley2:15pm Storytree Theatre combines theatre and literature in Pearlie the Amazing Oyster, based on the children’s book Pearlie Oyster: A Tale of an Amazing Oyster by local author Suzanne Tate3:00pm Orisirisi African Folklore presents Moonlight Stories, an anthology of tales that incorporate the African tradition of music and audience participation

OTHER ENTERTAINMENTMagic by Chaz – roving, close-up magic

Will Shaw – strolling mimeThe Soap Bubble Circus – soap bubble tricks and bubble sculpting

Becky’s Box of Puppets – puppet free play with Becky Becker and her assortment of puppet friends (Exhibit Hall B)

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PREMIERE WEEKEND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULESunday, May 1 • 1:00pm-5:00pm

Exhibit Hall C Stages 1 & 2 • VARIETY & CULTURAL HERITAGE1:00pm Kai Polynesian – authentic dances of Egypt and the Polynesian islands1:30pm Mrudani School of Performing Arts – Indian classical dance in the styles of Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi2:00pm Charleston Community Band – show tunes, patriotic songs, and classical favorites performed by 60 local musicians3:00pm Annex Dance Company presents Getting There, a lecture/ demonstration of modern dance works inspired by personal stories and artwork of collaborators4:00pm Wona Womalan West African Drum & Dance Ensemble drum and dance influenced by Guinean traditions4:30pm Thai Dance Group – classical and village folk dances of Thailand Courtyard Stage • BAND SHOWCASE1:00pm Gino Castillo Cuban Jazz Quartet – high energy Cuban jazz led by percussionist Gino Castillo, two time Charleston City Paper Music Awards Jazz Artist of the Year (2013/2014) and Independent Tone Awards Jazz Artist of the Year (2015)2:15pm Contemporary Violinist Daniel D. – 26 year old internet superstar performing violin adaptations of today’s pop, R&B, and hip hop favorites3:30pm Mike Freund Band – medley of pop, rock, jam, and blues originals fronted by singer-songwriter/guitarist W.M. Freund

Exhibit Hall Lobby Stage • YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT1:00pm Cole Tucker – teenage singing ventriloquist1:45pm Bright Star Touring Theatre presents The Secret Garden, a playful retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story about transforming the world around us3:00pm John Tudor presents interactive magic that mystifies and inspires in John Tudor’s Magic Theatre4:00pm Good Clean Fun – variety act featuring Deena the Queena Juggler & Her One-Man Band4:30pm Tri-County Youth Art Exhibition Reception (award announcements and refreshments)

OTHER ENTERTAINMENTIsland Paradise Balloon Art – strolling balloon sculptor

Magic by Chaz – roving, close-up magic Good Clean Fun – roaming variety act (juggling, comedy, music, and more)

Becky’s Box of Puppets – puppet free play with Becky Becker and her assortment of puppet friends (Exhibit Hall B)

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IN THE ARTS,WE FIND OUR WINGS.

Boeing is proud to sponsor the North Charleston Arts Festival and its goal of bringing the arts to people of all ages and backgrounds.

SCE&G is dedicated to supporting the outstanding arts organizations that enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. We hope you enjoy the annual nine-day celebration of arts and culture, produced by the

City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department.

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Dedicated to the arts.

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EVENT KEY

EVENTS BY DAYFABULOUS FREE AND TICKETED EVENTS

Free parking at all locations, except where notedScheduled events are subject to change; confirm prior to event.

PRE-FEST EVENTSSTUDENT FASHION SHOWCharleston Co. School of the Arts (SOA) Cafeteria, 5109-B West Enterprise Street, North Charleston, SC 29405 • Thursday, April 21, 6:00-8:00pm • Tickets: $10 Students, $15 Adults; available at the door or in advance from the SOA front desk  Charleston County School of the Arts Costume and Fashion Design Major students will showcase their original garment designs at this 8th annual event.  The students will each present designs inspired by “Things That Changed the World,” including the printing press, African American literature, contemporary art, Velcro, social media, women’s liberation, and other innovations that impacted life as we know it.  As always, this year’s program will blend student talents in fashion & costume design, visual arts, and music.  The show features first collections of new majors, elective students showing select designs, seasoned majors debuting impressive assemblies, and 3-D AP Art portfolios on fashion design. Young musicians from SOA’s Jazz Piano program will be featured throughout the event, and SOA/Academic Magnet High School students trained at Charleston Fashion Week will be modeling the garments on the runway. Proceeds benefit the Jasiri Whipper Memorial Scholarship, an annually awarded scholarship presented to an SOA senior pursuing higher education in preparation for an arts-related career.

PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY ART PROJECTThe Slave Narrative of Willie MaeFelix Pinckney Community Center, 4764 Hassell Street, North Charleston, SC 29405Thursday, April 28, 4:00-5:00pm • FREE • Join contemporary interdisciplinary artist Ifé Franklin for an afternoon of education, reflection, and community art interaction. In the most recent manifestation of her ongoing indigo/slave cabin project, Ifé presents a life size replica of a slave cabin painted indigo and marked with symbols. The project provides a historical context to highlight the importance of slave dwellings. The structure honors Africans/African Americans who produced cotton and indigo during their enslavement in the American South and also serves as a dwelling for the spirits of these ancestors, who never had a home of beauty or a home of their very own. Following a performance of The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae, in which the artist calls upon the spirit of her own ancestors, the public will be invited to write messages to their ancestors directly on the cabin structure as a means to communicate with these old souls. [See pg. 28 for additional details on this interactive public art installation.]

THEATRE PRESENTATIONEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • Thursday, April 28, 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase. • Midtown Productions presents Peter Quilter’s savagely funny and deeply moving musical play set during the final months of Judy Garland’s life. The show triumphed in London’s West End in 2010/2011 and on Broadway in 2012. In addition, it received 3 Tony Award nominations and 4 Olivier Award nominations, including Best Play. Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it “sensational - in every sense of the word.” [Additional presentations on April 29-30, May 5-7, and May 12-15.]

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29MAY SENIOR MUSIC FESTIVALFelix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405 5:30-9:30pm • Tickets: $10 general admission, $15 reserved seating; available at the door or in advance by calling 843-722-4127 or visiting charlestonareaseniors.org May is nationally designated as “Older Americans Month.” Join the celebration by attending this 7th annual event featuring an evening of music, fun, and information. Hear over 2 hours of music in a variety of styles performed by some of Charleston’s finest musicians, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and win doorprizes. Senior information exhibits offering health tips and details about the many senior services available in our area will open at 5:30pm. Music starts at 6:30pm. Hosted by the Senior Companion Program of Charleston Area Senior Citizens, Inc. and Senior Corps, a national network of community service programs.

ART RECEPTION & AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTSCharleston Area Convention Center Exhibit Hall Lobby, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 6:00-7:00pm • FREE • Celebrate the talented artists participating in the Arts Fest’s many art competitions and exhibitions at this evening reception. Winners and awards for the Judged Art, Judged Photography, SC Palmetto Hands Fine Craft, and National Outdoor Sculpture competitions will be announced at 6:30pm. Musical entertainment provided by Nikolai Svishev (Gypsy-jazz and Brazilian guitar).

FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON ARTNorthwoods Mall Food Court, 2150 Northwoods Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Good, clean fun – guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Melanie Frank will offer face painting, while balloon artist, Eric Lavender, from Island Paradise Balloon Art will amaze both children and adults with creative balloon designs.

BLUEGRASS & BEER Frothy Beard Brewing Company, 7358 Peppermill Parkway, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Wind down from the work week with delicious, hand-crafted beer from the Frothy Beard Brewing Co. and lively tunes by YeeHaw Junction. An all-acoustic treat for any bluegrass fan, this lively quintet consists of Jeff Meierer on mandolin, Kristen Meierer on upright bass, Lisa Deakins on fiddle, David Grant on guitar, and Tadd Huff on banjo. The band has been performing locally for 15 years, as well as at bluegrass festivals across the U.S. and as far away as Great Britain. Pints of Frothy Beard’s flagships and seasonal drafts run $5-7, with flights offered at 4/$7 and 6/$10. A food truck will be on hand to serve up some tasty bites.

YOUTH MUSICALSchool of Rock presented by South of Broadway Theatre CompanySouth of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 7:00pm • Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children, purchase at the door or at southofbroadway.com • Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White adapted from the book by Julian Fellowes, this production features lyrics by Glenn Slater, new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the original songs from the film. The musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Completely disinterested in academic work, Dewey decides to create his own curriculum, turning his class into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. School of Rock, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with you![Additional presentation on Saturday, April 30.]

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THEATRE PRESENTATIONa reading of The Velocity of Autumn presented by Threshold Repertory TheatreOlde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294057:30-8:30pm • Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at thresholdrep.org or 843-277-2172 • Written by Eric Coble and directed by Threshold Repertory The-atre’s executive director, Courtney Daniel, this theatrical reading tells the comedic story of Alexandra, an 80 year-old woman who is in a showdown with her family over where she’ll spend her remaining years. Alexandra has barricaded herself in her New York brownstone with enough explosives to take out the city block. Can estranged son, Chris, save her building and their relationship?

THEATRE PRESENTATIONEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/stu-dents & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase. • See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info. [Additional presenta-tions on April 30, May 5-7, and May 12-15.]

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

ARTS FEST PREMIERE WEEKEND • DAY 1Charleston Area Convention Ctr. Complex, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418 • 10:00am-4:00pm • FREE • See performances throughout the day on four stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts, and Tri-County Youth Art. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, the Village Antiques & Collectibles show, children’s activities at Creation Stations & Box City, art & craft vendors, roving entertainers, an outdoor food court, and much more! [See pages 4 & 5 for performance schedule.]

TAKING FLIGHT COMIC BOOK SHOW The Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405Noon-5:00pm • $5 suggested donation to benefit charity • The 14th edition of Park Circle Comics’ Taking Flight Comic Book Show will feature meet and greets with guest artists, comics for sale, drink specials, and more. Vintage comic book enthusiasts will find thousands of comics from the forties to around the last five years - everything from expensive and rare comics to bargain comics to graphic novels to supplies to magazines, and more! Special guests include Tom Lyle, from Savannah, GA, and John Hairston Jr., from Charlotte, NC. Lyle is a comic book artist and a Professor of Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has been on creative teams for both DC Comics and Marvel Comics on notable works such as The Comet, Robin, Spider-Man, and Starman. Hairston is a painter with a style of artwork that seamlessly blends political satire, social commentary, and obscure pop-culture references. He is an Illustration Professor at UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture, a Comp Ed Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College-Central Campus, and his work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the Southeast. Donations benefit Engaging Creative Minds, which provides creative learning opportunities that encourage imagination and innovation to help students achieve academically, stay engaged in school and succeed in life.

DANCE WORKSHOPIndian Classical Dance Workshop with Dr. Anuradha MuraliOlde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294055:00-6:00pm • Tickets: $5; Call 843-740-5854 to register by Fri., April 29Participants will learn the differences between Indian Classical dance and Bollywood dance. Dr. Anuradha Murali, Artistic Director of the Mrudani School of Performing Arts, will introduce the fundamentals, theory, and techniques of two different styles

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of Indian Classical Dance known as Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi. She receivedher formal training from numerous reputable Indian instructors, has served as an Adjunct Professor and Instructor of Dance at Columbia College and the University of South Carolina, and has written several scholarly articles in teaching Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi for dance majors. In addition, Dr. Murali is the recipient of numerous grants/awards for dance choreography and dance performance and has performed at prestigious festivals both nationally and abroad. No previous dance experience required. Workshop is best suited for ages 10 and up

GOSPEL CONCERTA Lowcountry Journey: Live RecordingSt. Peters AME Church, 4650 Sanders Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294055:00pm • Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at lowcountryvoices.com Join noted music educator and choral conductor, Nathan L. Nelson, and the 75 members of Lowcountry Voices for a live concert recording session that explores the traditional music of the South Carolina Lowcountry. This multicultural and ethnically diverse community choir will have you singing, clapping, and stomping your feet to their passionate and powerful delivery of African American spirituals and an assortment of traditional and contemporary gospel music.

VEGAS-STYLE CONCERTRay Fischer’s The Vegas ShowHanahan Amphitheater, 3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan, SC 294106:30-9:00pm • Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at rayfischersthevegasshows.com, Ye Olde Music Shop (1276 Yeamans Hall Road Hanahan, SC 29410), or by calling (775)285-SHOW • Ray Fischer, one of the most accomplished and recognized Elvis tribute artists in the country, will be coming to Hanahan for “one night only” in this recreation of the “Vegas years” of the Artist of the Century, Elvis Presley. The Vegas Show Band, an energetic powerhouse band, will provide the electrifying music that sets the stage for a true replica of Elvis Presley’s Las Vegas Show. Joining the headliner will be international tribute artists Ronnie Allen as Kenny Rogers, Terri Adams as Dolly Parton, Gerry English as Willie Nelson, and Gill Downer as Mr. Garth Brooks.  These renowned performers not only look and sound like the stars they portray, they transform themselves.

HANDBELL CONCERTOut on the Town with Palmetto BronzeNorth 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 a light-hearted evening concert featuring songs they associate with their favorite outings. Program selections cover genres such as pop, classical, show tunes, and more! Refreshments will be offered following the performance, provided by North Charleston United Methodist Church.

YOUTH MUSICALSchool of Rock presented by South of Broadway Theatre CompanySouth of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 7:00pm • Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children, purchase at the door or at southofbroadway.com • See performance description under Friday, April 29, listing.

THROWBACK SHUFFLE: 60’S & 70’SFelix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405 7:00-9:00pm • FREE • The Counts, composed of Charleston based Frankie McNeill, Mike Suggs, John Ramsey, Tommy Easterlin, Clint Eisenhauer and new generation talent, Amanda Morris, are throwin’ it back to the time of hip cats and dancing queens at this evening concert. Do the hustle, twist and shout, or just sit back and enjoy the variety of hits from the 1960’s and 70’s. Other activities include “vintage” games like Twister, a photo booth, and hands-on crafts. A food truck will be on site to serve up some tasty eats. Bring the whole family! Can you dig it?

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Theatre PresentationEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info. [Additional presentations on May 5-7 and May 12-15.]

SUNDAY, MAY 1

ARTS FEST PREMIERE WEEKEND • DAY 2Charleston Area Convention Ctr. Complex, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418 • 1:00-5:00pm • FREE • See performances throughout the day on four stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts, and Tri-County Youth Art. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, the Village Antiques & Collectibles show, children’s activities at Creation Stations & Box City, art & craft vendors, roving entertainers, an outdoor food court, and much more! [See page 6 for performance schedule.]

IRISH & AMERICAN CONCERT St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1150 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 4:00-5:00pm • FREE • Good Foot is named after an old Oklahoma expression that’s used to describe someone who is having a grand time. Folks remark, “looks like you’re dancin’ on your good foot.” It’s an apt description for the Charleston area Celtic band whose joyful grooves make you want to get up and dance. The group, featuring Karin McQuade (fiddle), Susan Conant (flute & whistle), and Bart Saylor (multi-instrumentalist), plays a fun, quirky mix of traditional Celtic and American roots tunes with jazzy improvisations and sparkling vocals.

GOSPEL MUSIC SHOWCASEGospel Music At Its BestProject L.O.V.E, 3346 Rivers Avenue, Suite A, North Charleston, SC 29405 5:00-7:00pm • FREE • Producers Tony and Creola Washington invite one and all to this evening of music and praise showcasing local and regional gospel groups and choirs. Among these talented performing groups are Philip Patterson and Gideon Choir (Beaufort, SC), The Chosen Ones (Columbia, SC), James Patterson, Sam Dennis and The Sam Dennis Singers, and more. Contact Tony Washington at 678-438-5685 for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 2

SENIOR OUTREACH CONCERT • Funk/Jazz/BeachFelix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 294051:30-2:30pm • FREE • All seniors, Red Hat Ladies, and the general public are invited to join local saxophonist, Louis Dixon, and his band, The Louie D. Project, for an afternoon concert of post-modern funk, soul, jazz, blues, and beach tunes. A staple in the Charleston area’s club scene and highly sought after for weddings and events, the group features fat, three-part vocal harmonies and a dynamic rhythm section that is sure to shake off your stress and get you feelin’ funky.

CHILDREN’S VISUAL ART WORKSHOPPersephone Moultrie Community Center, 1919 Robertson Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 • 3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register by Fri., April 29 • Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop led by the City’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence, Daryle Halbert. Participants will work through original design sketches on paper, then transfer their creations to bandanas. Materials provided.

FOLK BLUES CONCERT Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294056:30-7:30pm • FREE • Dynamic, powerful, entertaining, and captivating – just a few words music critics use to describe singer/songwriter Veronika Jackson. Join this dedicated guitarist and soul-stirring vocalist for an evening of Folk Blues originals as well as classic songs delivered in her own rare style. Jackson is a veteran musician who has produced three recordings and performed in concert halls and festivals throughout the Southeast and abroad, including MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC

TUESDAY, MAY 3

CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCEAnna Moo Crackers!Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 2940510:30-11:30am • FREE • Join children’s music songwriter, Anna Moo, for a sing-a-long program featuring tunes from her best selling album, Anna Moo Crackers! Anna is the winner of six Parents Choice GOLD Awards, five National Association of Parenting Publications of America GOLD Awards, three American Library Association Awards, and has had five Grammy considerations for her dynamic, multicultural oriented music. She is dedicated to using music as a fundamental teaching tool and is sure to have audiences foot-stomping, hand-slapping, and finger-snapping along.

SENIOR OUTREACH CONCERT • Lowcountry BluesAgape Senior Assisted Living, 4550 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC 294182:30-3:30pm • FREE • Seating is limited. Registration required; call 843-740-5854 Local keyboard player, singer/songwriter, promoter, and blues advocate, Gary Erwin, better known as Shrimp City Slim, will perform his unique style of blues based in the Chicago and New Orleans traditions. Erwin has been performing solo and with his band throughout the Southeast and overseas for 29 years. In that time he has produced 12 albums and shared the stage with blues legends such as BB King, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and more. In 2013, former Charleston Mayor, Joe Riley, named March 27 “Shrimp City Slim/Gary Erwin Day” in honor of his dedication to playing and promoting blues music in our area.

STUDENT ARTWORK EXHIBITION RECEPTIONThe Orange Spot Coffeehouse, 4824 Chateau Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294055:00-7:00pm • FREE • The Fine Arts Department of Palmetto Scholars Academy will host a reception in honor of a special exhibition of works by the academy’s high school students. The exhibition, titled Sweet, will be on display throughout the month of May and will feature mixed media pieces and photography.

SOUL/R&B CONCERT Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Dwayne Johnson & SoulFood Jazz are ready to serve up a large helping of their unique musical style. Led by saxophone virtuoso Dwayne Joseph Leonard Johnson Jr. (“DJ”), the band’s blend of gospel, smooth jazz, and old school R&B with classical undertones is sure to help shake off the stress of the work day and soothe your soul.

STUDENT FILM SCREENINGOlde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294057:00-8:00pm • FREE • Ninja SHEEP, Push Play Productions, and Karen DeLoach will present a series of original short films, mocumercials, and movie trailers produced, written, directed, acted, and edited by 22 home school co-op students. These teen filmmakers managed every aspect of the creation of these films, including music and special effects.

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JAZZ CONCERT Hyatt Place Hotel, 3234 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294187:00-8:00pm • FREE • Sax y Guitar features local musicians Ian Sanchez on alto saxophone and Chris Dodson on hollowbody electric guitar. The duo has been per-forming together since 2009 and specializes in Bossa Nova, standards, Latin jazz, and funk.

DINNER THEATRELady Legends presented by Gracie & LacyMontague Terrace at the North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 7:00pm • Tickets: Individual $40 each, $37 each for 4+ (includes parking) • Call 843-740-5847 to purchase by Fri., April 29 • Recognized by Marvin Hamlisch and sought after by America’s Got Talent, national touring sister act Gracie & Lacy is returning to the Arts Fest for a second year in a row with their newest show, Lady Legends. In this celebration of award-winning Golden Girls, past and present, the duo will sing and dance a dazzling serenade of show tunes, swing, jazz, and pop, in the style of Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and more!  Hear the songs and stories of unforgettable women who won our hearts on the Great White Way and beyond.  From homeless to Hollywood…from broke to Broadway, re-imagine the Lady Legends who sang for their supper, making ends meet through music!  Dinner buffet includes garden salad, herb-baked chicken, roasted red potatoes, seasoned vegetable medley, rolls, and chef’s choice of dessert. Cash bar available.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCEThe Tortoise and the Hare: The MusicalDorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 10:30-11:30am • FREE • Aesop’s fable gets a fun, updated twist in this interactive musical presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth. Bunni Hare wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise compete?  The famous sports reporter Howard Crow-sel will be there to call the “play by play” in this fantastic fable with an anti-bullying message. Based in Orlando, FL, A.C.T. for Youth tours year round throughout the U.S. with imaginative, entertaining and educational productions for young audiences and families. Performance recommended for grades K-5.

CHILDREN’S PUPPET SHOWThe Super Skeeter Show Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 2940611:00am-Noon • FREE • Oh, no! All the storybook characters are in disarray. But fear not! For whatever the trouble, whether real or imagined, Super Skeeter is here to save the day! This original, interactive puppet show by Curious Moon Puppets is performed inside a traditional puppet booth and is recommended for kids ages 3-10. Be sure to hang around after the presentation for a chance to ask questions and see the featured hand-made puppets up close and personal.

SENIOR OUTREACH CONCERT • Jazz SaxophoneLife Care Center of Charleston, 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 • 2:30-3:30pm • FREE • Seating is limited. Registration required; call 843-740-5854 • Lowcountry jazz saxophonist, Abe White, celebrates “that Geechee charm” with his unique blend of ballads, jazz standards, and R&B, delivered with a feel of the Caribbean. A staple in the Charleston music scene for decades, White is a perennial performer with Piccolo Spoleto, MOJA, and other festivals throughout the southeast.

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CHILDREN’S VISUAL ART WORKSHOPGethsemani Community Center, 2449 Beacon Street, North Charleston, SC 294053:45-4:45pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to register by Fri., April 29 Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop led by the City’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence, Daryle Halbert. Participants will work through original design sketches on paper, then transfer their creations to bandanas. Materials provided.

ART WALKExhibits • Performances • Artist Market • Children’s ActivitiesOlde Village area of North Charleston, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 5:00-8:00pm • FREE • Pay a visit to a number of local businesses and restaurants in North Charleston’s Olde Village and stroll along East Montague Avenue to see works by local artists and fine craft artisans representing a variety of styles, subjects, and media. Musical performances and live art demos are also scheduled to take place throughout the evening. Up-and-coming singer/songwriter and country artist Lauren Hall and her band will perform originals from her debut EP, Our Time, her upcoming full length album, as well as covers from 5:00-6:00pm. Local artist Tonya Maynor will share her talents in a live painting demo set to music ranging from Young Jeezy to James Brown from 6:00-6:30pm. Americana trio The Lowhills will offer up their unique blend of classic country, rock, bluegrass, swing, old R&B, and jazz from 6:30-8:00pm. Large-scale, contemporary, outdoor murals can be seen on buildings along Chateau Avenue courtesy of the ChArt (Charleston Art) Outdoor Initiative. Pick up a handmade gift at the artist market containing booths by members of the North Charleston Artist Guild and other local mak-ers. Free face painting, balloon twisting, a jump castle, and other activities will be offered for children. It’s an evening of art and culture for the whole family! Rain or shine.

COMMUNITY ART PROJECT UNVEILING AND RECEPTIONLatino Americans: 500 Years of HistoryOlde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294055:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join local artist Pedro Rodriguez, along with students from The Citadel and local middle schools, for the unveiling of a collaborative, abstract art piece celebrating music and Latino culture. The contributing artists will also accompany Pedro in the presentation of a few typical Spanish-language songs. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History tells the story of Latinos in the Lowcountry, which can be traced back to Spanish settlements in the 16th century. The Citadel, with the support of numerous community partners, is sponsoring a year-long series of events that trace Latino history and celebrate Latino culture. This initiative also aims to bring attention to this community, its current challenges, and its contribu-tions to the Lowcountry. The project is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

COMEDY SHOWStand-Up with Neil Bansil & FriendsThe Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294057:00-8:00pm • FREE; 21 and up • Come laugh away your workday stresses with some of Charleston’s best stand-up comedians! Featured comics include Neil Bansil, your host and creator/producer of the popular Charleston Comedy Festival show, MRSOE! (The Most Races Show on Earth!); Jeremy McLellan, best known for his comedic approach to touchy topics like politics, race, gender, disability, and religion; Jessica Mickey, a regular improv performer at Theatre 99 downtown as well as a founding member of Mary Kay has a Posse, The Weeds, and Fishing with Dynamite; Mike Brocki, voted 2015 South Carolina’s funniest comic in Carolina’s funniest comic competition; and DeShawn Mason, considered a rising star in the Charleston comedy scene with his whimsical take on the world that surrounds him.

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PRESENTACIÓN TEATRAL (THEATRE PRESENTATION)Erase una Vez, un Rey (Once Upon a Time, A King) presented by Art PotFelix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405 7:00pm • FREE/GRATIS • Art Pot, el único Grupo de Teatro Hispano de Charleston, presenta esta obra teatral en idioma español, adaptada de la creación colectiva del Grupo Aleph y dirigida por la artista cubana Maribel Acosta. Qué pasaria si jugamos a que una de las dos Rey? Una semana yo ordeno y tú obedeces, luego nos cambiamos los papeles, y te toca a ti… Pero cuando tenemos el poder, nosotros siempre dejar que otros lo toman. La historia de algunos de nuestras países, en una fábula para todas las edades. (The Art Pot, Charleston’s only Hispanic theatre group, presents this Spanish language play adapted from the collective creation of the Aleph Group and directed by Cuban artist Maribel Acosta. What would happen if we pretended one of us was a king? One week I give you orders and you obey, then we switch roles and it’s your turn… But when we have power, we don’t always let others take it. The story of some of our countries in a fable for all ages.)

THURSDAY, MAY 5

STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIESPixies and Fairies and Trolls, Oh My! Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 2940610:30-11:30am • FREE • Was one of your socks missing this morning?  Did your milk seem to sour overnight?  Perhaps you found a coin in your formerly empty pocket!  Join Zephyr, a fairy, as she introduces you to the world of mischief makers and fairy helpers.  Stories, music, and fairy dust await you!

NORTH CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET KICK-OFF Felix Davis Community Center Grounds, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405 • Market open Noon-7:00pm, Entertainment 3:30-4:30pm & 5:00-6:00pm FREE • Grab your re-usable shopping bags for a visit to the first North Charleston Farmers Market of the season! The market, which runs every Thursday through October 27, features fresh, locally grown produce, fine art & craft items, prepared foods, and musical entertainment. Mark Jackson’s music is often described as soul filled and powerful with a funky groove. The singer/songwriter will perform songs from his ever-growing repertoire of originals and covers from 3:30-4:30pm. Chuck “The Cat” Morris will serve up some blues harmonica tunes with his band from 5:00-6:00pm. The Cat is a master of the traditional style and has toured across the US and Europe rockin’ the music of Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Slim Harpo, and more.

CITY HALL EXHIBITIONS RECEPTION North Charleston City Hall, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join us for an evening reception in honor of Andrew Brown, Kimberly Riner, and Daryle Halbert, the artists behind the three concurrent exhibitions on view throughout City Hall. Pianist Patience Clements will provide musical entertainment. Refreshments will be served. [See pgs. 26-27 for exhibition details.]

AFRICAN AMERICAN FIBER ART EXHIBITION RECEPTIONNorth Charleston City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join curator Torreah “Cookie” Washington for a public reception in honor of the 10th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition, A Piece of Peace. Refreshments will be served. [See pg. 19 & 22 for related event info and pg. 26 for exhibition details.]

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FUNK/SOUL CONCERT Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 294066:30-7:30pm • FREE • Though specializing in funk, soul, and R&B, New Galaxy can play it all. Winners of the 2013 Last Band Standing Competition, the North Charleston based 6-piece has made a name for themselves over the last few years, performing at a number of events including the Charleston Marathon and the Party at the Point Concert Series. Join them for a fun evening concert, where they’re sure to play one of your favorite tunes.

THROWBACK SHUFFLE: 80’S DANCY PARTYThe Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294058:00-10:00pm • FREE; 21 and up • Tease that hair, dust off those acid washed jeans, and head over to The Sparrow for a night of flashback fun with Soul Fish. The quartet will perform the most tubular pop hits of the 1980’s, so come prepared to hit the dance floor with the robot, the moonwalk, the hammer dance, and more! Eighties attire is highly encouraged. Like, totally!

THEATRE PRESENTATIONEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info. [Additional presentations on May 6-7 and 12-15.]

FRIDAY, MAY 6

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL • Preschool Activities & MusicFelix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 294059:00am-1:00pm • FREE • Group reservations required; call Allyson Austin at 843-740-5807 • Musical entertainment and fun, outdoor games and activities, such as maypoles, projects with Fear No Easel, inflatables, letter land, and colored sand, are planned for young children. Published singer-songwriter and children’s entertainer, Rick Hubbard, will take the stage at 10:00am and 11:00am with his show Who Can Do It? I Can!. This interactive performance brings a positive message to kids about getting along with others, taking care of our planet, and feeling good about yourself through original tunes ranging from blues and jazz to rock and salsa. Rick celebrates nearly two decades of providing positive family entertainment throughout the United States at events such as the Seattle International Children’s Festival and venues like the Kennedy Center, Busch Gardens, Sea World, and Disney World. Additional offerings include visits with roving characters, mime artist Will Shaw, and stilt walker Mike Weakley; interactive African drum and dance with Adande; photo-ops (bring your camera); hands-on crafts with local artists Michelle Rose and Daryle Halbert; and a children’s art exhibition featuring a collection of works created by participants at elementary after school programs and various North Charleston community centers. Individuals & groups are welcome.

LUNCH & LEARN • Fiber Art Lecture & Exhibition TourNorth Charleston City Hall, Montague Conference Rm., 2nd Floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • Noon-2:00pm • FREE • Fiber art and textile enthusiasts are invited to bring a bag lunch or their favorite takeout meal and enjoy this lecture and guided tour of the 10th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition, A Piece of Peace, led by Torreah “Cookie” Washington. Cookie, curator of the exhibition, 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. [See pg. 19 & 22 for related event info and pg. 26 for exhibition details.]18 19

JUGGLING AND VARIETY ARTS SHOW • Read Yourself Silly!Northwoods Park Community Center, 8348 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 • 3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Paul Miller of Flow Circus tells the story of how a trip to the circus inspired him to visit his local library to learn more about juggling, which led to balloons, magic, and the history of the circus. Throughout the performance he models how learning through books can be fun and leads to the discovery of new interests. Paul has traveled across the country and around the globe performing his one-man variety show. He’s worked with the Hawaii Volcano Circus, Mobious – Boston’s Center for Experimental Works, the Emmy award winning show FoodPlay, Hollywood Improv, Disney Cruise Lines, Off-Broadway, and TEDx Creative Coast.

BLUEGRASS AND BREWSHoly City Brewing, 4155 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 294055:30-8:30pm • FREE • Say goodbye to the work week and hello to the weekend with a craft beer from Holy City Brewing and some vocally driven bluegrass by Southern Flavor Bluegrass Band. Playing together since 1997, the group specializes in tight family harmony (“blood harmony,” as they say in the mountains), performing a mix of traditional and progressive bluegrass music on all acoustic instruments. Half pints, full pints, and flights of Holy City’s flagships and seasonal drafts are $3/$5/$6 and tasty food options are available from their on-site kitchen.

CONTRA DANCE & DEMOFelix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 294057:00-10:00pm • 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. Callers Joyce Murless and Bob Beattie will then guide new and experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances to live music by The Hungry Monks. Sit back and watch or join the fun. No partner necessary.

THEATRE PRESENTATION • Second Sunday’s Play Fest 2016 presented by South of Broadway Theatre CompanySouth of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 7:30pm • Tickets: $5, purchase at the door or at southofbroadway.com Presented annually, Play Fest is an extraordinary theatre event that celebrates our local talent and theatre community. This showcase weekend of new 10 minute plays by local playwrights offers laughs, drama and touching moments. All the plays have been developed through Second Sundays at Seven, a playwrights’ workshop. On the second Sunday of each month, writers gather with a group of actors who read each piece, discuss, and share constructive critique. [Additional presentation on Saturday, May 7.]

STREET DANCEVariety Hits & West African DanceOlde Village area of North Charleston, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 6:30-10:00pm • FREE • Steve Hardy (guitar/vocals), Zandrina Dunning (vocals), John Auwaerter (bass), and Ronnie Hudson (drums) make up the high-energy dance band known as The Stilettos. They’re sure to have you dancin’ in the street from 6:30-8:00pm with their mix of Motown soul, blues, R&B, rock, and reggae by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Credence Clearwater Revival. As the sun sets, the party rolls on from variety hits to West African dance vibes. From 8:30-10:00pm, Diali Cisshoko and Kaira Ba will perform music inspired by the ancient West-African griot tradition. Led by the kora, the 21-stringed harp-lute, their highly original blend of traditional and modern styles creates an infectious sound reminiscent of West African dance bands full of unison melody, adventurous improvisation, fiery solos, and polyrhythmic frameworks. So wear your dancing shoes and boogie down to a variety of tunes, or bring a chair to relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

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THEATRE PRESENTATIONEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info. [Additional presentations on May 7 and 12-15.]

SATURDAY, MAY 7

MUSIC & WORSHIP ARTS SUMMITEmbassy Suites Charleston Airport Hotel and Convention Center, 5055 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 9:30am-5:00pm • Tickets: $27.50; available at www.choirshowcase.com/summit • Presented by Footman-Brewer Enterprises and conducted by internationally acclaimed gospel artists and authors, the summit features a series of clinics and sessions open to aspiring musicians, choirs, church leaders, artists, and pastors. Participants will learn key insights on the ins and outs of the record industry, and have an opportunity to network with industry experts. Presenting partners include Fox Music House, Hammond Organs, and Yamaha. This program is presented as a complimentary event to the McDonald’s Choir Showcase (see event listing under Post-Fest events).

CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 12:30-1:30pm • FREE • Mr. Rocky is no rookie when it comes to bringing joy to children through music. With more than 10 years of experience, he has touched the hearts and minds of children of all ages from New York to North Carolina with his multi-instrumental, interactive programs. Performing at school assemblies, birthday parties, and events like Charlotte’s Festival in the Park, his infectious smile and sing-along style guarantee creativity and fun.

SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL IMPROV TOURNAMENTCharleston Co. School of the Arts Black Box Theatre, 5109-B West Enterprise, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 1:00-4:00pm • FREE • More than 50 high school theatre students from across the state will converge to take part in this fifth annual double elimination tournament sponsored by the South Carolina Theatre Association, the Fighting Gnomes, and Theatre 99. Ten budding comedic acting students per high school will be assigned to a 3 to 4 member team with students from other participating schools. These interschool teams will be coached under a Theatre 99 company member prior to the tournament, and then will hit the stage to be judged on scene work by local Charleston theatre professionals. The event will conclude with awards and recognitions.

STEEL DRUM CONCERTNorth Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406 • Noon-1:00pm • $2 park admission, program is FREECharleston’s favorite steel drum band, The Island Trio, blends Buffett, beach, rock, reggae, and traditional calypso tunes into a fun musical experience for all ages. So, grab your loudest Hawaiian shirt and head to the park’s cabana area where you can enjoy a cold beverage from the concession stand and let the tropical sounds transport you to an island paradise.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN FIBER ART EXHIBITION MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEONUnity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405Noon • Tickets: $30; contact Cookie Washington at 843-259-8108 or cookiesews1960@gmail.com to purchase or for more info • Fiber art and textile enthusiasts are invited to meet the talented artists featured in the 10th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition, A Piece of Peace. Hosted by the exhibition’s curator, Torreah “Cookie” Washington, the event is a celebration of 10 years of showcasing African American fiber artists in North Charleston and will include lunch, panel discussions, and entertainment. [See pg. 18 & 19 for related event info and pg. 26 for exhibition details.]

MAGIC SHOW FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 294051:00-2:00pm • FREE • Salisbury, North Carolina’s Glen Yost will amaze and mystify audiences of all ages with his feats of prestidigitation. Yost entertains, motivates, inspires, and puts smiles on faces with his magical astonishment and medicinal humor.

JAZZ/BLUES CONCERT Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 294062:00-3:00pm • FREE • Smooth jazz & blues singer/songwriter Jan Spencer, accompanied by pianist Brendan Polk, will present an intimate afternoon concert of originals and familiar covers. Fans describe Spencer’s musical style as Bill Withers meets Roberta Flack, or Cassandra Wilson meets Brenda Russell, or Carly Simon meets Nancy Wilson. Yet, her approach is entirely unique...smooth and jazzy with a bit of sass, especially when she sings the blues. She has performed on national and international stages, television, and with such greats as Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Najee, Roy Ayers, Tony Bennett, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, and Stevie Wonder, to name a few. Don’t miss your chance to listen and interact with this consummate jazz artist.

THEATRE PRESENTATION • Second Sunday’s Play Fest 2016 presented by South of Broadway Theatre CompanySouth of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 7:30pm • Tickets: $5, purchase at the door or at southofbroadway.comSee performance description under Friday, May 6, listing.

THEATRE PRESENTATIONEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 8:00pm • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info. [Additional presentations on May 12-15.]

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GRAND FINALE & FOOD TRUCK RODEOPerformances • Children’s Activities • FireworksNorth Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 5:00-9:00pm • FREE

5:00-7:30pm 3rd Annual Tri-county Festival of Steel at the amphitheater stage. More than 200 student musicians from Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston County schools will combine to present a spectacular steel drum program in one of the country’s largest mass steel drum bands ever assembled. Performance selections will include John Willmarth’s Super Soca and Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s Sarah and Sunday Morning Funk, arranged by Liam Teague.  Participating groups include Lincoln High School Steel Band, R.B. Stall High School Steel Warriors, Haut Gap Middle School Steel Band, Panjamdrum from Berkeley County Schools, Reeves Elementary Steel Band, Oakbrook Middle School Steel Band, River Oaks Middle School Steel Band, and the DuBose Middle School Intermediate Steel Band. 6:00-8:00pm Youth poets from the Speak Freely Foundation and North Charleston S.L.@.M. Team will perform poetry and spoken word during Poetry in the Park ‘16 at the Navy Base Memorial. The Speak Freely Foundation is a local non-profit organization mentoring youth through poetry and amateur boxing. 8:00-9:00pm The Secrets Band will get the crowd groovin’ at the amphitheater stage with old-school, funk tunes and contemporary hits. Made up of South Carolina natives, the group has been performing together for more than 15 years and has continued to please crowds with a soulful mix of funk, blues, jazz, and Motown. Members have shared the stage with such well-known recording artists as Joss Stone, Mary J. Blige, and Raphael Saddiq. 9:00pm Fireworks display over the Cooper River by Zambelli Fireworks. (Rain date - Sunday, May 8, 9:00pm) Be sure to stop by the boardwalk for the Cycle-Circus featuring interactive activities with Deena the Queena and Bubba the Lowcountry Bubble Man. Other attractions include inflatable jump castles, games, and other children’s activities. A variety of sweet and savory food options will be served up by an assortment of local food trucks. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a great ending to this year’s Arts Fest! Free shuttle service offered on site.

POST-FEST EVENTS

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL CONCERT & CHOIR SHOWCASENorth Charleston Performing Arts Center (PAC), 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • Sunday, May 8, 7:00pm • Tickets: Gen. Admission $10 + box office fee, VIP $27 + box office fee; available at Ticketmaster.com, area Ticketmaster outlets, and the PAC Box Office • Now entering its 9th year, this highly anticipated praise event, hosted by Tia Brewer, 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. This year’s special guest performers include award winning singer-songwriter Tina Campbell, along with Anthony Brown, Casey J, and Willie Moore Jr.

THEATRE PRESENTATIONEnd of the Rainbow presented by Midtown ProductionsMidtown Productions (located within Duvall Catering), 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 • May 12-15, times vary • Tickets: $25/adults, $22/seniors & military, $15/students & children over 5; available at the door or in advance at midtownproductions.org • Food and beverages available for purchase.See performance description under Pre-Fest Events listing. Call 843-557-1163 for more info.

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VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONSFREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING

NATIONAL OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION & EXHIBITIONNorth Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29, 2016 – March 26, 2017, public park open daily • View 12 thought provoking, outdoor sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the nation in this 11th annual juried competition and exhibition. Twelve artists from three different states were selected by the juror, James G. Davis, ASLA, founder/president of Sculpture in the Landscape, a NC based firm.

SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO HANDS FINE CRAFT COMPETITION & EXHIBITIONCharleston Area Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • April 30 & May 1, 10:00am-5:00pm; May 2-6, 9:00am-5:00pm Fine craft artists from across the state will display inspiring objects in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media in this 15th annual juried competition and exhibition. Following the close of the exhibition, up to 25 works from the show will go on to tour the state through the South Carolina State Museum’s 2016/2017 Traveling Exhibitions Program. Selections for the exhibit, as well as the subsequent traveling show, were made by the juror, internationally exhibiting contemporary silversmith Kaminer Haislip. 10TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FIBER ART EXHIBITIONA Piece of Peace North Charleston City Hall, 1st & 2nd floors, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • This annual, juried exhibit showcases works in fiber created by African American artists from the US and Canada. The 10th installment features pieces by 38 artists inspired by the concept of peace. This year’s theme challenged artists to create a fiber work, such as an art quilt, doll, wearable art piece, etc., that expresses their personal vision of peace.  In today’s world, many are feeling lost, frightened, or overwhelmed. Life can often feel tumultuous and fractured. Where can one go to find a “piece of peace”? For some, it’s through a long meditation, a walk in the woods, or a good book. Others find their it through action - caring for a beloved child or aging parent, spending time with an animal friend, worshipping in a sacred space, or working towards social justice to help change the world in both small and large ways. Curated by award-winning and nationally exhibiting textile artist, Torreah “Cookie” Washington, this unique opportunity offers African American fiber artists a showcase to exhibit their original and innovative designs executed in a variety of traditional and non-traditional fiber techniques. [See pg. 18 for reception info & pg. 19 & 22 for related event details.]

WORKS BY ANDREW BROWN • Baltimore, Munich and a Chinese RestaurantNorth Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • Andrew Brown’s abstract paintings and drawings challenge the viewer’s perception through the use of illusionistic elements. His work is an interpretation of space, surface, and experience. Recently, the Florida based artist has begun to investigate and answer questions regarding the fractured nature of how people experience their immediate surroundings, more specifically as they relate to the role of digital media in their lives and environmental interactions.Experiences wholly disconnected in time and place can be brought together with technology, allowing disparate elements to be combined in a new context.  Brown grew up in Baltimore, MD, the son of educators.  He earned a BA with Honors in Painting at Towson University in 2005 and completed an MFA in Painting and Drawing in 2013, receiving the Dean’s Medal for academic excellence. After completing his degree, he worked as an adjunct instructor of foundations at Louisiana State University and is currently a full time Instructor of Foundations and Associate Graduate Faculty at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. [See pg. 18 for reception details.]

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WORKS BY KIMBERLY RINER • What RemainsNorth Charleston City Hall, 3rd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • Statesboro, GA, based artist Kimberly Riner creates mixed media ceramic installations that document the journey of loss and grief as experienced through the death of loved ones, and reflect upon the variety of effects it has upon the survivors. Each installation presents a perspective associated with grief as an intuitive response. The works are informed by cultural norms associated with mourning. By investigating specific ceremonies, rituals, and interactions, she constructs pieces that bridge the line between memory and memorial. Kimberly Riner is the Visual Arts Director for the Averitt Center for the Arts. She received an MFA from Georgia Southern University in 3D Art with an emphasis in ceramics and has held faculty positions at Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College. Riner is actively involved in growing the art scene in the Statesboro area where she has worked with the Migrant Youth Summer Camp, ArtsFest, Summer Studios, and Creative Art Studio. Her artwork has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and is held in private collections. [See pg. 18 for reception details.]

WORKS BY LISA SHIMKO • Air and WaterCharleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • April 29-May 31, 9:00am-5:00pm • Lisa Shimko, winner of the 2016 North Charleston Arts Fest Design Competition, will display a collection of recent paintings, including her winning design, Air and Water. The paintings in the featured series are the result of Lisa’s meditations of the aquatic world. Within each piece she ruminates on the edges of land to the water, constantly changing with tides; the various organisms, big and small; and accentuating the range of colors found both up close and seen at the landscape’s distance. These works are not meant to be an illustration of the Lowcountry landscape, but a portal of her experience and feeling of the meandering waterways and the energy of the many creatures that call it home. Lisa graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, with a BFA in Painting, and a minor in Art Therapy. She moved to Charleston in 2006, and has since been extremely involved with the community as a fine artist, instructor, and fundraiser. Her work has been exhibited in a number of solo and group shows locally and she is currently represented by Mitchell Hill Gallery in downtown Charleston. The public is invited to meet the artist at the gallery on Saturday, April 30, from 10am-4pm, and Sunday, May 1, from 1-5pm, during the festival’s Premiere Weekend.

WORKS BY DARYLE HALBERT • Lowcountry KitchensNorth Charleston City Hall, 2nd floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 • April 29-June 20, 8:00am-8:00pm • Local artist Daryle Halbert became very interested in the rich African American history and culture of the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry upon relocating to Charleston from Philadelphia in 2011. His most recent paintings depict scenes of Lowcountry cuisine, agriculture, music, and folklore. In Lowcountry Kitchens he presents a collection of works focused on the culinary symbols and traditions unique to the Gullah-Geechee culture. Halbert currently works from his home studio in Goose Creek, SC, is a member of the Charleston Artist Guild, and offers residencies to North Charleston schools and community groups as the City of North Charleston’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence. [See pg. 18 for reception details.]

JUDGED FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONSCharleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • April 30, 10:00am-4:00pm; May 1, 1:00-5:00pm; May 2-6, 9:00am-5:00pmView hundreds of entries in fine art and photography by local artists. Ribbons/prizes will be awarded for fine art pieces in acrylic, oil, drawing/pastel, watercolor, and mixed media by Bluffton, SC, based contemporary artist and 2014 North Charleston Arts Fest Design Competition winner Amiri Gueka Farris. Ribbons/prizes will be awarded for color, monochrome, and digitally enhanced photographs by internationally exhibiting photographer Michelle Van Parys. A number of the pieces on display are available for purchase. [See pg. 11 for reception details.]

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TRI-COUNTY YOUTH ART EXHIBITIONCharleston Area Convention Center Exhibit Hall B, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • April 30, 10:00am-4:00pm; May 1, 1:00-5:00pm • Public and private schools and individual students in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties will display works in a variety of subjects and media. Ribbons/prizes will be awarded in grade categories by the City of North Charleston’s 2015/16 Artist-in-Residence Daryle Halbert. Award announcements and a brief reception for the young artists and their families will be held at 4:30pm on Sunday, May 1.

PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONSFREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING

THE ANCESTOR SLAVE CABIN by Ifé FranklinFelix Pinckney Community Center Grounds, 4764 Hassell Street, North Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28, 9:30am-5:00pm • Constructed as a testament to the Africans/African Americans who lived and died as enslaved people in the American South, this life size replica of a slave cabin serves as the most recent manifestation of Ifé Franklin’s ongoing indigo/slave cabin project. The structure is meant to highlight the importance of slave dwellings, honor the enslaved, and also act as temporary solace for the spirits of these ancestors. The cabin is painted indigo and marked with symbols. The symbols, applied on the front, back and roof of the cabin, resemble spirals and represent Elelo (a Yoruba word that means “to coil up”), an ancient adire fabric technique. These “markings” represent not only an art form, but also a form of alphabet, a “coded language” that only the enlightened spirits of the old souls can decipher. Viewers are invited to add to Ifé’s markings by writing messages to their ancestors directly on the cabin as a means to communicate with these old souls. Ifé Franklin earned a degree from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and has worked as a professional artist and community activist for over 25  years. [See pg. 10 for related event details.]

ORB OF THE DRAGON by Brooke BoydGreenspace at intersection of Lackawanna Avenue and Mixson Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28 • Inspired by fantasy literature and mov-ies, this abstract sculpture is made to resemble three dragon wings connected by a mystical orb. The piece is constructed using a combination of welded steel rods, stretched canvas fabric, epoxy resin, and metallic paints.

EXPOSED by Ginny CanadyTraffic Circle at Wescott Blvd. and Oak Forest Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29485April 29-May 28, public park open daily • This anthropomorphic form stands at 8 feet tall, and is made from steel, rebar, and cement. The shiny metal of the visible spine contrasts with the rusted appearance of the rest of the form, alluding to the idea that there are both physical and physiological aspects of every individual that are not apparent to the outside world.

THE REEF by Mallory McGoffPalmetto Gardens Park, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Referencing forms inspired by marine life native to the coastal waters of South Carolina, including sea fans and stony corals, this expansive installation seeks to engage the public with an often unseen aquatic environment.  

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EMERGING MUSIC by Matthew MacPhailPalmetto Gardens Park, East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Standing at almost 6 feet tall, this seem-ingly buried guitar craves interaction from spectators. It’s positioning is meant to symbolize how music is immersed in the community surrounding it.  Cables that act as the guitar’s strings are playable, reinforcing the idea that music must be interac-tive in order to thrive.  

TWO PERSON PICNIC TABLE by Evan RubelQuarterman’s Lake at Buist Avenue and Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Designed for both functionality and aes-thetics, this modern industrial picnic table is constructed from rusted steel and lumber. Observers are urged to take a seat, have a conversation, eat some lunch, enjoy the scenery, or just rest their legs. 

COY by Victoria ShulerQuarterman’s Lake at Buist Avenue and Spruill Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405April 29-May 28, public park open daily • Planes of brightly painted canvas covered with the forms of koi fish and lotus flowers adorn a dome-like structure of spindling steel to cast unique shadows and offer a quiet place of solitude and retreat for the viewer. This piece is meant to provoke feelings of peace and wonder as one walks through and around it.

COCOON CLUSTER by Eileen SzwastGreenspace at intersection of East Montague Avenue and Park Place East, North Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28 • Fueled by her fascination with safe ha-vens, natural light, and how functionality affects the feel of a safe haven, the artist has created seven cocoon-like structures hanging from a cluster of trees. Built from steel rod and woven natural materials like manila rope, bamboo and twigs, some are functional “swings,” allowing one to experience the sculpture from the inside, while others are completely enclosed, only to be viewed from the outside. Together, the forms create an interactive space that allows passersby to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding environment.

OrB by Emery Kate TillmanGreenspace at intersection of Montague Avenue & Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 • April 29-May 28 • Designed to inspire the viewer’s thought about shapes, patterns, and repetition, this sleek, geometric form demands closer inspection. Various sizes of industrial pipe are transformed through different angles of sight and ever-changing lighting conditions to create a visually stimulating piece.

BALLOON CART by Haleigh WaymanNorth Charleston Fire Museum and Educational Center Grounds, 4975 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • April 29-May 28, daylight hours • This steel, foam, and epoxy structure is an artistic representation of a circus balloon cart, with balloons reaching almost 9 feet into the air. The whimsical nature of the sculp-ture represents a childlike playfulness that everyone can relate to, and is intended to excite both the young and young at heart.

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EVENT VENUES & ADDRESSES

1. Agape Senior Assisted Living – 4550 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, 294182. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston 294063. Charleston Area Convention Center Complex & Montague Terrace5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston 294184. Charleston Co. School of the Arts5109-B West Enterprise Street, North Charleston 294055. Cooper River Memorial Library – 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston 294056. Dorchester Road Regional Library6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, 294187. Embassy Suites Charleston Airport Hotel and Convention Center5055 International Boulevard, North Charleston 294188. Felix Davis Community Center – 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston 294059. Felix Pinckney Community Center4764 Hassell Avenue, North Charleston 2940510. Frothy Beard Brewing Company7358 Peppermill Parkway, North Charleston 2941811. Gethsemani Community Center2449 Beacon Street, North Charleston 2940512. Hanahan Amphitheater - 3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan 2941013. Holy City Brewing – 4155 Dorchester Road, North Charleston 2940514. Hyatt Place Hotel – 3234 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston 2941815. Life Care Center of Charleston2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston 2940616. Midtown Theatre (located within Duvall Catering)2816 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston 2940517. North Charleston City Hall - 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston 2940618. North Charleston Riverfront Park1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston 29405 19. North Charleston United Methodist Church1125 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 2940520. North Charleston Wannamaker County Park8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston 2940621. Northwoods Mall – 2150 Northwoods Boulevard, North Charleston, 2940622. Northwood Park Community Center8348 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, 2940623. Olde Village Community Building4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston, 2940524. Olde Village of North CharlestonEast Montague Avenue, North Charleston, 2940525. Otranto Road Regional Library – 2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, 2940626. Persephone Moultrie Community Center1919 Robertson Blvd, North Charleston 2940627. Project L.O.V.E. – 3346 Rivers Avenue, Suite A, North Charleston, 2940528. Saint Peters AME Church – 4650 Sanders Ave, North Charleston 2940529. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church1150 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 2940530. South of Broadway Theatre Company1080 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 29405 31. The Orange Spot Coffeehouse4824 Chateau Avenue, North Charleston 2940532. The Sparrow - 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston 2940533. Unity of Charleston - 2535 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston 29405

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CONTESTS - Participate & Win Prizes!

FACEBOOK TRIVIAStay tuned in to the North Charleston Arts Fest Facebook page April 29-May 7, 2016, for daily trivia questions about the Arts Fest and the arts in North Charleston. The first person to answer each trivia question correctly will win an Arts Fest t-shirt or tote bag and be entered into a drawing for a $50 cash prize. One trivia question will be posted each day of the festival. Cash prize winner will be drawn and announced on Monday, May 9th.

INSTAGRAM PHOTO CONTESTAll are invited to participate in our Arts Fest Selfie Instagram Photo Contest! Win cash prizes for taking the best selfie at an Arts Fest event and/or taking selfies at the most Arts Fest events.

HOW IT WORKS:1. Follow @nchasarts2. Take an individual or group selfie at a North Charleston Arts Fest event, activity, or exhibition. 3. Share the photograph on Instagram by tagging @nchasarts and using thecontest hashtag #ArtsFestSelfie

PRIZES:Prize #1 – Best Arts Fest Selfie taken overall - $50 (Winner selected at the sole discretion of Arts Fest staff.)Prize #2 – Selfies taken at the most Arts Fest events - $50Participation Prizes – 2016 North Charleston Arts Fest t-shirt or sling bag (while supplies last) – May be picked up from the Cultural Arts office on the 2nd floor of North Charleston City Hall from 8:30am-5pm, May 9-13, 2016.

TERMS:• Submissions must be posted to Instagram between Thursday, April 21, 2016, and Saturday, May 7, 2016. • All photos taken for the contest must tag @nchasarts and use the contest hashtag #ArtsFestSelfie to be considered valid.• In order to qualify as a submission, the photograph must depict the Arts Fest event, activity, or exhibition clearly. In other words, the event, artist, and/or location must be easily recognizable. This determination is at the Arts Fest staff’s sole discretion.• Sponsor reserves the right to use images of entries for publicity. • All photos must be original, unpublished, and the sole property of the entrant. In addition, photos may not contain lewd, inappropriate, threatening or obscene, defamatory or libelous images or content. By submitting a photo, entrants agree that the photo does not infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of any third party and does not violate any laws. • Winners will be notified via Instagram by Monday, May 9, 2016.• Employees and contractors of the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department and members of their immediate family are eligible to participate but are not eligible to win.PHOTO CREDITS: Front inside cover images (left to right):Contemporary violinist, Daniel D. (credit: Christopher Sherman Nelson), Gum Drops & Lollipops by Kathy Oda, Kai Polynesian Dance Troupe,Ventriloquist Cole TuckerBack inside cover images (left to right, top to bottom): Interdisciplinary artist Ifé Franklin, Annex Dance Co. (credit: William Long), Comedian Neil Bansil, Red Herring Puppets, a scene from Little One-Inch (credit: Theo Livingston Sturz), Charleston Co. School of the Arts Dance Majors, The Gino Castillo Cuban Jazz Quartet, Truce by Adam Walls, Steve Langley of The Soap Bubble Circus, Orpheus by Paris Alexander, Hiyas-Min Philippine Cultural Society, Tangles Without Pretense by Andrew Brown, Lamenting by Kimberly Riner, Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues (credit: SLW Photo)

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