February 2010

• RENT
  01/21/2010 - 02/14/2010
  White Tuxedo Productions is pleased to be able to present the Broadway show, RENT, at the Charleston Music Hall, January 21st - February 14th, Thursday-Sundays. This all-professional cast hails from the stages of Broadway and beyond. Tickets may be purchased from www.etix.com starting December 1st with portions of proceeds benefiting two wonderful charitable organizations: The Roper St. Francis Ryan White Foundation that helps over 400 people right here in the Charleston area living with HIV as well as the Alliance for full acceptance. Give the gift of hope.
  Phone: 843-709-5050
  Location: Charleston Music Hall
  Tickets - Adults: $32.50, Students: $24.50, Senior/Military $29.50 
• Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
  02/12/2010 - 02/14/2010
  The largest wildlife art event in the nation, with original paintings, carvings and sculpture. Highlights include conservation exhibits, decoys, outdoor outfitters and trip guides, wildlife collectibles and family activities.
• Third Annual Murder Mystery Weekend: “A Crime of Passion by the Seaside” - Kiawah Island Resort
  02/12/2010 - 02/14/2010
  The Sanctuary presents an event full of murder, mystery and mayhem! While you enjoy The Sanctuary’s variety of amenities and exquisite fine dining, several murders are going to take place.
• The Charleston Blues Festival
  02/13/2010
  Starring: Shemekia Copeland, Zac Harmon and "The Prince of Beale Street" Billy Gibson!
• The Altruists by Nicky Silver - The Footlight Players
  02/18/2010 - 02/27/2010
  The Altruists by Nicky Silver is an outrageous satire and dark comedy of the trials and troubles of the average American protester.
• Fourth Annual Friendship Cup - Kiawah Island Resort
  02/25/2010 - 02/28/2010
  Now in its fourth year, Kiawah hosts this two-man tournament for male amateur players. The Friendship Cup is contested on the world famous Ocean Course, site of the 2012 PGA Championship and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Turtle Point Golf Course.
• Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro Am
  02/28/2010 - 03/04/2010
  PGA club professionals from all across the U.S., along with three of their members, will tee it up during Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro Am from February 28 - March 4, 2010.
• The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
  10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
  While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures and photographs.
• The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
  11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
  Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!
• The Miracle Worker by William Gibson - The Footlight Players
  01/22/2010 - 02/07/2010
  Winner of the 1960 Tony Award for Best Play, The Miracle Worker explores the true story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller, the essence of dignity, hope, possibilities and what people can reach for and accomplish under the most adverse of conditions.

March 2010

• Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro Am
  02/28/2010 - 03/04/2010
  PGA club professionals from all across the U.S., along with three of their members, will tee it up during Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro Am from February 28 - March 4, 2010.
• BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival
  03/04/2010 - 03/07/2010
  Guests have the opportunity to indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry while tasting the epicurean delights of the country's best chefs, authors and wine professionals!
• Fifth Annual Women's Golf Getaway - Kiawah Island Resort
  03/05/2010 - 03/07/2010
  The perfect three-day women's getaway combines great golf and instruction, elegant receptions, delicious regional cuisine and luxurious accommodations at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
• Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball
  03/12/2010 - 03/28/2010
  In this wickedly funny comedy about friendship and love, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress takes place at an ostentatious wedding reception in Tennessee where five identically dressed bridesmaids, and very different women, joyously discover a common bond.
• Charleston Fashion Week
  03/16/2010 - 03/20/2010
  Charleston's Marion Square will echo New York's Bryant Park during the fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week. Local boutiques and emerging designers from the southeast showcase their Spring lines during this five-day celebration of the design community. Don't miss CFW '10 - named a Top Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.
• Charleston's Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
  03/17/2010
  Everybody, Irish or not, is invited to don green, attend these festivities and be "Irish for a Day".
• Charleston International Antiques Show
  03/19/2010 - 03/21/2010
  Inspired by the rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Charleston, the Charleston International Antiques Show has established itself as a premier destination for antique collectors and admirers alike.
• YMCA Flowertown Festival
  03/26/2010 - 03/28/2010
  This nationally acclaimed festival is South Carolina's largest Arts & Crafts festival and has been named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.
• Cooper River Bridge Run
  03/27/2010
  A local tradition that stretches back to 1978, this 10-K race draws more than 30,000 participants every year.
• The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
  10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
  While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures and photographs.
• The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
  11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
  Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!
• 63rd Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens
  03/18/2010 - 04/17/2010
  The Historic Charleston Foundation guides you through 150 colonial and antebellum private residences showcasing stunning architecture, furnishings, and beautiful sculptured gardens.

April 2010

• The Charleston International Film Festival
  04/08/2010 - 04/11/2010
  Whether you want to experience independent features, shorts, documentaries or animations, all genres from some of the best seasoned and emerging filmmakers will screen.
• Eat the Runt by Avery Crozier - The Footlight Players
  04/08/2010 - 04/17/2010
  Billed as the ultimate identity comedy, Eat the Runt follows Merritt, a grants manager candidate, through a series of interviews at an esteemed art museum.
• 75th Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses & Gardens
  04/09/2010
  04/10/2010
  The tour will include some of Charleston's finest homes and gardens in the Historic District and will also feature flowers arranged by members of The Garden Club of Charleston.
• East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival
  04/16/2010 - 04/18/2010
  Immerse yourself in a full weekend of the history, technique, hands-on experience and fun of canoeing and kayaking. 
• The Family Circle Cup
  4/10/10 - 4/18/10
  Every spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serves as a backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women's professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup, one of twenty Premier events on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, has a roster of past champions that include some of the biggest names in the history of women's tennis including Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Justine Henin and Serena Williams. The 2010 Family Circle Cup, April 10 - April 18, promises to be an exciting tournament - celebrating 10 years in Charleston. 
• 23rd Annual World Grits Festival
  04/16/2010 - 04/18/2010
  Good gawd, ya'll, grits have gone Up Town. That's right! Each Spring, St. George hosts the one and only World Grits Festival!
• Charleston International Festival of Choirs
  04/22/2010 - 04/25/2010
  This three-day invitational festival brings vocal ensembles from across the United States, Canada and Europe to this quintessential Southern city in South Carolina to perform music specific to their diverse background. They are also offered opportunities for master classes and choral clinics!
• 23rd Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
  04/25/2010
  On the scenic shores of Alhambra Hall overlooking the beautiful Charleston, SC harbor, the Town of Mount Pleasant will honor the 23rd anniversary of a unique shrimping festival that attracts thousands of visitors from across the southeast each year.
• A Class Act by Linda Kline and Lonny Price (Musical) - The Footlight Players
  04/30/2010 - 05/16/2010
  A Class Act tells the inspiring true story of Edward Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line, and his life-long quest for friendship, love, and theatrical recognition.
• The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
  10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
  While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures and photographs.
• The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
  11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
  Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!
• 63rd Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens
  03/18/2010 - 04/17/2010
  The Historic Charleston Foundation guides you through 150 colonial and antebellum private residences showcasing stunning architecture, furnishings and beautiful sculptured gardens.
• The Civil War Sesquicentennial
  04/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  Promoting commemorative programs, educational events, re-enactments lectures and other events, knowledge about the Civil War and American history and the importance of the Civil War in American history.
• Gourmet & Grapes 2010
  04/30/10 - 05/02/10
  The Second Annual Gourmet & Grapes event - a dazzling weekend that combines the culinary talents of the country's leading chefs with an assortment of wines from some of the most respected winemakers in the world.

May 2010

• Gourmet & Grapes 2010
  04/30/10 - 05/02/10
  The Second Annual Gourmet & Grapes event - a dazzling weekend that combines the culinary talents of the country's leading chefs with an assortment of wines from some of the most respected winemakers in the world.
• A Class Act by Linda Kline and Lonny Price (Musical) - The Footlight Players
  04/30/2010 - 05/16/2010
  A Class Act tells the inspiring true story of Edward Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line, and his life-long quest for friendship, love, and theatrical recognition.
• Women of Joy Conference
  05/15/2010 - 05/17/2010
  Southern Charm will be everywhere at the Women of Joy conference in Charleston, South Carolina. 
• Carnival Cruise Lines Launches Cruise Program from Charleston in 2010
  5/18/10
  On May 18, 2010, Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, will introduce the first year-round cruise schedule from Charleston, S.C. with the deployment of the Carnival Fantasy. The ship will operate five-, six- and seven-day voyages to The Bahamas and Key West, Fla. from historic downtown Charleston. Each of the tropical destinations has a character all its own and offers a wide range of snorkeling, fishing and water sports opportunities, as well as beautiful beaches and a distinctive island ambiance!
• The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
  10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
  While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures and photographs.
• The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
  11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
  Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!
• The Civil War Sesquicentennial
  04/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  Promoting commemorative programs, educational events, re-enactments lectures, and other events on the knowledge of the Civil War, American history and the importance of the Civil War in American history.
• Piccolo Spoleto Festival
  05/28/2010 - 07/13/2010
  The 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, is bringing the arts to the people in exciting and profound ways.
• Spoleto Festival USA
  05/28/2010 - 06/13/2010
  Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances!

June 2010

• Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
  06/05/2010
  The highly anticipated Sweetgrass Festival will celebrate the rich Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and provides the most extensive showcase of sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry area.
• Charleston Harbor Fest
  06/18/2010 - 06/20/2010
  Charleston Harbor Fest, a family-oriented celebration of land, air and sea is scheduled to take place in the heart of historic Charleston!
• The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
  10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
  While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures and photographs.
• The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
  11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
  Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!
• The Civil War Sesquicentennial
  04/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  Promoting commemorative programs, educational events, re-enactments lectures and other events about the Civil War, American history and the importance of the Civil War in American history.
• Piccolo Spoleto Festival
  05/28/2010 - 07/13/2010
  The 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, is bringing the arts to the people in exciting and profound ways.
• Spoleto Festival USA
  05/28/2010 - 06/13/2010
  Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances!

July 2010

• Piccolo Spoleto Festival
  05/28/2010 - 07/13/2010
  The 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, is bringing the arts to the people in exciting and profound ways.
• 4th of July Celebrations
  6/4/2010
  North Charleston, (843) 745-1087
  Charleston: Patriots Point, (843) 884-2727
  Summerville, (843) 821-7260
  
• Folly Beach Moonlight Mixers - Shaggin' on the Pier
  July 2010, (Dates to Be Determined)
  Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
  (843) 795-4386
• Reggae Nights
  July 2010 (Dates to Be Determined)
  James Island County Park
  (843) 795-4386

August 2010

• Lowcountry Coin Club - Summer Coin Show
  8/6/2010 - 8/8/2010
  The Exchange Park, Summerville, SC
  (843) 200-7416
• Folly Beach Moonlight Mixers - Shaggin' on the Pier
  August 2010 (Dates to Be Determined)
  Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
  (843) 795-4386
• Reggae Nights
  August 2010 (Dates to Be Determined)
  James Island County Park
  (843) 795-4386
  

September 2010

• 2010 MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts
  09/23/2010 - 10/03/2010
  Visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B, storytelling, theatre, children's activities, ethnic food and more.
• Southern National Barbecue Championship & Bluegrass Festival
  September 2010 (Dates to Be Determined)
  Boone Hall, Mt. Pleasant, SC
  (843) 884-4371 ext. 221
• Charleston - Adopt-A-Highway
  September 2010 (Dates to Be Determined)
  Entire Charleston Area
  (888) 226-9694
• Folly Beach Moonlight Mixers - Shaggin' on the Pier
  September 2010 (Dates to Be Determined)
  Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
  (843) 795-4386
• Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
  September
  (843) 552-2563
  (843) 883-3889
• Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
  September
  The Preservation Society
  (843) 722-4630

October 2010

• 2010 MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts
  09/23/2010 - 10/03/2010
  Visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B, storytelling, theatre, children's activities, ethnic food, and more.