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PICCOLO
SPOLETO
FESTIVAL
May 22 – June 7, 2009 | Charleston, South Carolina
www.piccolospoleto.com
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
A GUIDE TO THE 2009 PICCOLO SPOLETO FESTIVAL
Welcome ..................................................................................................................................................................
Piccolo Spoleto Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................
Piccolo Spoleto Guide to Tickets and Parking ........................................................................................................
Official 2009 Poster Artists and Merchandise ........................................................................................................
Further Acknowledgments ......................................................................................................................................
How to Apply to Piccolo Spoleto 2010 .....................................................................................................................
■ CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS
All That Jazz: A Battle of the Best High School Jazz
Bands in the Lowcountry ..................................
Break it Down Now! ....................................................
Bluegrass on the Green ..............................................
Charleston Farmers Market ........................................
Charleston Jazz Legends Panel Discussion ...............
Children’s Festival ......................................................
Children’s Programs at the John’s Island Library .......
Children’s Programs at the Library .............................
Drum Circle .................................................................
Felder Family Film Festival ..........................................
Memorial Day Concert ................................................
Piccolo Spoleto Finale ................................................
Piccolo Spoleto Sideshow ..........................................
Sand Sculpting Competition .......................................
Seed and Feed Marching Abominable ........................
Storytelling ..................................................................
Sunset Serenade Concert ...........................................
Young Performers
Young Artists Series .............................................. 44
Youth Music Festival ............................................. 47
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■ SPECIAL EVENTS
A Gullah Conversation ....................................................
A World of Jewish Culture ...............................................
Amori Vini ........................................................................
Bluegrass Cookouts at the Ponds ..................................
Cathedral Music by Candlelight ......................................
Charleston Men’s Chorus ...............................................
Evenings Under the Crescent .........................................
Jazzin’ the Spirit ..............................................................
Musical Journey: From Mozart to Gershwin ....................
Na Fidleiri ........................................................................
Piccolo Spoleto at Bishop Gadsden ...............................
Piccolo Spoleto at Franke at Seaside .............................
QuinTango ......................................................................
Rhapsody in Blue ............................................................
Shag the Night Away at Farringdon Bistropub! ..............
Sophia Institute ...............................................................
3 Mo’ Divas +1 ................................................................
■ DANCE
Charleston Ballet Theatre ........................................... 15
Dance at Noon ............................................................ 15
Piccolo Fringe ................................................................. 62
Piccolo Spoleto Theatre Series ....................................... 66
Stelle di Domani Theatre Series ...................................... 71
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■ VISUAL ARTS
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All Charleston Kids Can Create .......................................
Breaking Out ...................................................................
Carol McGill Invitational: Charleston Fantasy .................
Charleston Crafts Gallery Demonstrations .....................
Concept and Composition: Recent Works by
Jack Alterman .......................................................
Contemporary Charleston 2009: Revelation of Process .
From Quilts in the Attic to Quilts on the Wall ...................
Gena Grant Invitational Exhibition: Transformation ........
H2OLY CITY Photography Competition and Exhibition .
Hair on Fire ......................................................................
Jim Innes Invitational Exhibition: Celebration .................
Outdoor Crafts Fair .........................................................
Patrick Servedio Invitational Exhibition ...........................
Piccolo Spoleto’s 25th Annual Juried Art Exhibition .......
Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Juried Art Exhibition ...............
Rick Rhodes Invitational Exhibition .................................
WALK Gallery ..................................................................
Yo Art Project ..................................................................
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■ OTHER ARTS EVENTS OF INTEREST ............. 83
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■ SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA CALENDAR ........... 92
■ MUSIC
Blues & Jazz Series
Blues on the Dock .............................................
Blues at the Dough ...........................................
Early Bird Blues .................................................
JAC Jazz Series ................................................
John Street Jazz ...............................................
Piccolo Spoleto Harbor Cruises ........................
Classical
Choral Artists Series .........................................
Early Music Series .............................................
Festival of Churches & Synagogues .................
L'Organo Recital Series ....................................
Spotlight Concert Series ...................................
Spotlight: Mepkin Abbey Concerts ...................
Traditional Music of the Old South
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Spiritual Ensemble ..................................
Choraliers Music Club .......................................
Old Time Camp Meeting ...................................
Red Clay Sunset ...............................................
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■ THEATRE
■ FILM AND LITERARY ARTS
American Film Series ..................................................
Charleston Poetry Walks ............................................
Felder Film Festival .....................................................
Piccolo Fiction Open ...................................................
Southern Artists Celebratory Series ............................
Southern Literary Festival ...........................................
Sundown Poetry Series ..............................................
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COVER: “Emerging Light” by Jim Innes PUBLISHER: The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs
GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Heineman Design PRINTER: Colonial Press
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ORDER YOUR
2009 PICCOLO SPOLETO
MERCHANDISE NOW!
Order online at www.piccolospoleto.com
Order by phone at (843) 727-5901 or (843) 724-7305
OFFICIAL POSTER
“Emerging Light”
Jim Innes
SPOTLIGHT CONCERTS
“Midnight on the Voyaging Canoe”
Patrick Servedio
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
“Conversation”
Jim Innes
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2008 FESTIVAL
A
SPECIAL
THANK
YOU
TO
OUR
PICCOLO
SPOLETO
2009
SPONSORS
City of Charleston
TITLE SPONSORS
Publix Super Markets and Publix Super Markets Charities
ADDITIONAL MAJOR GRANTS WERE RECEIVED FROM
City of Charleston; County of Charleston
National Endowment for the Arts; South Carolina Arts Commission
SERIES SPONSORS
AbundaTrade.com
All That's Good
Comcast
Dewberry Capital Co.
Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
SCANA
USC Symphony
MAJOR SPONSORS
Anvil Knitwear
Knology
The Ponds
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Spectra True Colour
Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council
Wild Wing Cafe
EVENT SPONSORS
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC
Chase, John & Jean
Johnson Controls
Manigault, Patricia
McCrady’s Restaurant
Patrick, Charles & Celeste
Pearlstine Family Fund of CCF
South Carolina Education Lottery
Washington Park Art Show
Weight Watchers
BENEFACTORS
Cato, Wayland & Marion
Charleston Chapter of
The American Guild of Organists
Charleston Police Dept.
Weed & Seed Program
Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events
Ginn Clubs and Resorts
Herzman-Fishman Foundation
Legasey, Ted & Tricia
Seltzer, Norton & Mindelle
Zucker Family Fund of CCF
MEDIA SPONSORS
APEX Broadcasting
Carolina Media Services
Charleston City Paper
CharlestonArts.sc
Charleston.com
Citadel Broadcasting
Clear Channel Communications
Comcast
Knology
Lowcountry CW
Magazines.sc
MyTV Charleston
Only.sc
Post and Courier
Radio.sc
SC Educational Radio
SouthCarolina.com
SpoletoToday.com
WCBD-TV2
WCIV-TV4
WCSC-TV5
WTAT-FOX24
DONORS: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina; Harkness Foundation for Dance;
Joanna Foundation; Post and Courier Foundation; Trident Academy
SUPPORTERS: Anonymous; Loren & Lynn Carlson; Mike & Angela Delia; David K.
Haller, P.C.; Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine Endowment of CCF; Merck Partnership
for Giving; Allan & Carol Mysel; Harriet & Linda Ripinsky Fund of CCF; Sunglass
Warehouse; Super Sod
FRIENDS: A&E Digital Printing & Copy Center; Mrs. Alwyn Berlin; Nancy McElroy
Folger Rev. Trust; Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Gimarc; Peggy Lewis; Dr. & Mrs. B. Owen
Ravenel, Jr.
ASSOCIATES: Kathleen Allen; Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation;
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Cohen; Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. Corley, III; Walter V. Duane; James &
Virginia Dykes; Herb & Nancy Etheridge; Bernard & Conchita Fielding; Stan & Pam
Kaplan; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Master; Robert & Ben Nita McAdam; Marilyn S. Miller;
Phyllis P. Miller; Frances E. Roberts; Joanne V. Simson; Kenneth B. & Susan A. Smith;
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Smyth, Jr.; Starr W. Snead; Mary & Pat Teague; Michael E.
Wilson & Gail M. Pilgram
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City of Charleston
South Carolina
Dear Festival Guests:
Welcome to Piccolo Spoleto 2009, the official outreach companion to Spoleto Festival USA. For
the last 31 years, Piccolo has provided access to the festival experience for everyone in the community – young and old – offering a wide variety of programs including theatre, blues, jazz, chamber music, early music, dance, literary, visual arts and lots of children/family-friendly events,
many of which are admission free. The 2009 Piccolo Festival will also draw national attention as
one of seven outdoor festivals in the nation chosen to be surveyed and profiled in a report to be
released in 2010 by the National Endowment for the Arts.
This year, there is a unique trend favoring music for the oft-forgotten but majestic trombone.
Highlights of this “trombone centerpiece” include: Sunset Serenade featuring internationally
acclaimed jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and his Quartet performing with the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra; a 40-member-strong trombone choir called Palmetto Posaunen presented in the Spotlight Concert Series; All That Jazz! highlighting five outstanding high school jazz
bands playing with the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet and a Mepkin Abbey concert presenting Ernest
Bloch’s Trombone Symphony with CSO trombonist Bill Zehfuss as the soloist. Other highlights
include Piccolo’s wonderful and whimsical Children’s Festival and the high energy Piccolo
Spoleto Finale featuring A Global Village of World Music: Taiko Drumming, Reggae, Klezmer,
Middle Eastern and Israeli Jazz and American Hip-Hop.
This year’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster image, Emerging Light, was created by James Innes.
It evokes the essence of what Piccolo Spoleto is…and what it does…representing that amazing
connection between the artist and the audience. Innes’ colorful abstract design features a confluence of two swaths of color, which at its center, brings forth a beautiful, emerging light suggesting transcendence and transformation for everyone. We hope this year’s festival will give you
the inspiration and the exhilaration that a great arts festival is expected to provide its audiences.
Enjoy!
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
City of Charleston
Ellen Dressler Moryl, Director
Office of Cultural Affairs
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PICCOLO SPOLETO IS PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY
THE CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
CITY OF CHARLESTON
SOUTH CAROLINA
Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Gary White, Jr.
District 1
Deborah Morinelli
District 2
James Lewis, Jr
District 3
Robert M. Mitchell
District 4
Jimmy S. Gallant, III
District 5
William D. Gregorie
District 6
Louis L. Waring
District 7
Yvonne D. Evans
District 8
Aubry Alexander
District 9
Larry D. Shirley
District 10
Timothy S. Mallard
District 11
Kathleen G. Wilson
District 12
CULTURAL AFFAIRS STAFF
Ellen Dressler Moryl
Director
Laura R. Amerson
Development Manager
Elease Amos-Goodwin
Special Projects Coordinator
Sarah Cothran
Farmers Market/Piccolo Ad
Sales/Vendor Coordinator
Erin Glaze
City Gallery at Waterfront Park
Coordinator
Kristen Hindman
Administrative Assistant
to the Director
Katherine Lupo
Finance/Grants Coordinator
Francina Smalls-Joyner
Volunteer Services
& Visual Arts Coordinator
Ray Swagerty
Production Manager
Laura Thompson
Operations & Public Relations
Coordinator
ADJUNCT STAFF
Jessie Bagley
City Arts Management Fellow
Sean Barry
On-Site Box Office Assistant
Denise Boles
Merchandise Coordinator
Patti Booker
Leonar Brown
Gaillard Box Office Assistant
Sheila R. Cole
Administrative Assistant
Stefanie Cuebas
City Arts Management Fellow
Jeanette Davis
Marketing/Development Assistant &
Internship Coordinator
Shannon Douglas
City Gallery Arts Management Fellow
John O. Fennell
Festival Box Office Assistant Manager
Florence Gailliard
Rebecca Gosnell
Merchandise & Logistics Coordinator
Tim Grady
Production Assistant
Sally Heineman
Graphic Designer
Enid Idelsohn
Festival Box Office Manager
Nichole Infinger
Katherine Kozar
Finance Assistant & Farmers Market
Merchandise Assistant
Ashley Parker
Farmers Market Finance Assistant
Robert Sanders
Concessions Assistant
Kristin Claire Schert
Intern Committee Chair
& Outreach Coordinator
Ellen Smedinghoff
Ashley Smith
Snyder Party Rental
Concessions Coordinators
Tyesha Stanley
Gaillard Box Office Assistant Manager
Holley Van Horn
NEA Study On-site Coordinator
Mindy Wood
Gaillard Box Office Manager
& Group Sales Coordinator
CITY GALLERY INTERNS
Sarah Dixon
College of Charleston
Ruth Ballester
Sarah Gerson
Sarah Frierson
University of South Carolina
Kelley Stewart
FESTIVAL INTERNS
Antwan Aiken
Min Bu
Cornell University
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Robyn Burrows
Catherine Butler
Donna Carpenter
Trident Technical College
Elizabeth Cezayirli
Annie Chambers
Anna Kate Christophillis
Graduate School
Allison Cox
Crystal Ford
Graduate School
Rafe Goldman
Mary Franklin Harvin
Cathryn Lee Hessler
Terence Holland
Sarah Hutchinson
Victoria Knight
Katelyn Mansy
Lara Martino
Grayson Miller
Charlotte Morgan
Delancey Nelson
Katherine Orlando
Theresa Padron
Rachel Pendergrass
Tara Pinckney
Trevor Reynolds
Kristin Claire Schert
University of Georgia
Ilana Slomovitz
Austin Smith
Robyn Swider
Catherine Taylor
Kristin Weissman
Suzanne Worthington
Boston University
Ashley Wyndham
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CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS
■ ALL THAT JAZZ: A BATTLE OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL
JAZZ BANDS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY
SPONSORED BY: BMW Manufacturing Co.; Wild Wing Cafe; National Endowment
for the Arts; Comcast; BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; Charles & Celeste
Patrick; Pearlstine Family Fund of CCF; Zucker Family Fund of CCF;
Joanna Foundation
MEDIA SPONSORS: WTAT-FOX24; WCSC-TV5; www.charleston.com; www.only.sc
May 23, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
U.S. Custom House, Concord and Market Sts.
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Ellen Dressler Moryl and Barry Goldsmith
A Big Band showcase that opens with the internationally renowned Wycliffe Gordon Quartet
followed by five of the tri-county’s best high school jazz bands each performing individually,
segueing to the Piccolo Spoleto All-Star High School Jazz Band who will show off their considerable talent. All of this leading up to the fabulous grand finale with the entire assemblage of jazz
professionals and the accomplished high school musicians performing The Charleston and
When the Saints Go Marching In.
■ BREAK IT DOWN NOW!
SPONSORED BY: Anvil Knitwear; Wild Wing Cafe; Sunglass Warehouse; Super Sod
MEDIA SPONSORS: WTAT-FOX24; WCSC-TV5; www.charleston.com; www.only.sc
May 30 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Admission: Free
Coordinators: Piccolo Spoleto Intern Committee; Kristin Claire Schert, Chairman
Piccolo Spoleto needs your help going green with this through-the-decades themed block party,
produced by the talented Office of Cultural Affairs interns. Entertainment will range from an 80’s
cover band and break dancers to local performers playing today’s music and includes performances by Quiana Parler & Friends, Bueller, and Spaced Invaders. This event will also take you
through the 80’s to today while highlighting how far we have come through the last few years
environmentally. Step out on our “green carpet” dressed in your favorite 80’s or 90’s attire or get
creative and make an outfit out of recycled materials. This free event promises to bring out the
next generation of “green” Piccolo Spoleto enthusiasts to party through the decades into a
“greener” tomorrow.
■ BLUEGRASS ON THE GREEN
May 31 from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm
Marion Square, King and Calhoun Sts.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Other Brother Entertainment
Other Brother Entertainment and The Charleston City Paper present the first annual “Bluegrass
on the Green,” a free music concert set in beautiful Marion Square. Bring your blankets and bask
in the sun while listening to the rootsy Bluegrass sounds of this year’s headliner and local
favorite, Common Ground.
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Children and Family Fun continued
■ CHARLESTON FARMERS FESTIVAL MARKET
SPONSORED BY: Dewberry Capital Corporation
May 22-24, 29-31, June 5-6
Friday and Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm; Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Sarah Cothran
Each weekend, market goers can discover an abundance of the Lowcountry’s finest locally grown
produce, plants, herbs and seedlings. Take home fresh baked bread and pastries or enjoy a variety
of foods and beverages at the sidewalk café. The Charleston Farmers Market also offers an amazing assortment of juried arts and crafts, providing the best selections from talented local artisans.
■ CHARLESTON JAZZ LEGENDS PANEL DISCUSSION
SPONSORED BY: BMW Manufacturing Co.; Charles & Celeste Patrick; Pearlstine
Family Fund of CCF; National Endowment for the Arts; Zucker Family Fund of CCF;
Joanna Foundation
May 24 at 3:00pm
Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Ellen Dressler Moryl
International jazz author A.B. Spellman serves as the moderator of a panel of jazz musicians,
educators and experts to discuss Charleston’s role in influencing and shaping the development
of Jazz as America’s original art form. Panel Discussion focuses on Charleston’s Jazz History.
■ CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: “SING, SING A SONG”
SPONSORED BY: All That's Good; Knology; Weight Watchers; Dewberry Capital
Corporation; BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; Harkness Foundation for Dance;
and the Pediatricians of the Lowcountry with special thanks to Dr. Charles P. Darby, Jr.
MEDIA SPONSORS: WCSC-TV5; www.charleston.com; www.only.sc
May 23 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Admission: Free
Coordinators: Ellen Dressler Moryl, Laura Thompson, Laura Amerson,
Elease Amos-Goodwin, Jeanette Davis, Jessie Bagley, Stefanie Cuebas, Sarah Cothran,
Donna Amerson, and the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Sing, Sing a Song…A delightful day of whimsy and imagination, filled with music, storytelling,
ballet, arts and crafts and lots of fun for children of all ages! Live entertainment includes Dance
Carolina performing Alice in Wonderland; Robert Ivey Ballet performing The Velveteen Rabbit;
The Electric Company’s fabulous breakdancing; Very Special Arts: Drumming Group; Very
Special Arts: Chorus Group; Panjamdrum Steel Band; Carolina Studios; Susan Conant & Hungry
Monks; and The Lowcountry Flute Circle of South Carolina. Jump castles, pony rides, and even
gymnastics fun on the Fun Bus await children of all ages and of course, a Children’s Festival
would not be complete without an invasion by the zany Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band
from Atlanta, Georgia, dressed in their kooky outfits! Finally, the Children’s Museum of the
Lowcountry will be on hand to guide children in the construction of colorful kites, wind socks,
and other kinds of magic that will make their imaginations soar.
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■ CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE JOHN’S ISLAND
REGIONAL LIBRARY
John’s Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank Highway
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Jana Jones
STUDENT ART SHOW AND POETRY READING—Join us as we present our young local
talent. The St. John’s High School Art Department, under the guidance of art teacher Dona
Dowling, will hold their annual spring show and sale in the library’s auditorium. Proceeds
support art students and the Arts at St. John’s High School. Students will read selections
from the school’s art and literary magazine, Islander Lines, starting at 11:00am. May 30: Art
Show from 10:00am to 3:00pm; Poetry Reading at 11:00am.
READ-A-PALOOZA: A COMMUNITY CARNIVAL AT THE LIBRARY!—Celebrate the
beginning of summer! Join us at the John’s Island Regional Library for the 3rd Annual Read-APalooza Festival with games, crafts, a jump castle and summer reading sign-up! June 6 from
1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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■ CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY
Charleston County Public Library Auditorium, 68 Calhoun St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Pamela Cadden
*All events are family-friendly and free of charge courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the
Office of Cultural Affairs.
FAIRYTALES, FABLES AND FOOLISH FUN—Enjoy the charming talents of storyteller-puppeteer Yostie Ashley as she enthusiastically shares stories and delights audiences with interactive fun in an innovative way that only she can. May 26 at 9:15am and 10:30am.
LUNCH MONEY: LIVE IN CONCERT!—Kiddie music fans can now rejoice, Lunch Money is in
the house! If you love quirky, clever, fun indie rock, then attending this band’s Main Library debut
is simply a must. Their music has been described as “an affectionate and energetic salute to
childhood with lyrical complexity swirled in like chocolate syrup.” Yummy! May 27 at 9:15am and
10:30am.
STORYTELLER CAROLYN “JABULILE” WHITE—Gullah stories and traditional AfricanAmerican folktales will fill the air when this modern day griot takes the stage. This Sea Island
teller of tales will share among other stories, her take on Anansi, everyone’s favorite West African
trickster. Enjoy one of Charleston’s most treasured storytellers. May 28 at 9:15am and 10:30am.
ROBERT IVEY BALLET PRESENTS THE VELVETEEN RABBIT—Join the Boy, the Skinned
Horse, the Nursery Fairy, and all the bunnies as the Robert Ivey Ballet brings the story of The
Velveteen Rabbit to life. Young and old alike will marvel at this timeless children’s tale that proves
love can make things real. A program for all ages, sure to warm the heart and spark the imagination. June 2 at 9:15am and 10:30am.
BRIGHT STAR CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS “ONCE UPON A TIME…”—Live theatre at
its best! A fast paced adventure brings to life the stories of “Cinderella” and “Jack and the
Beanstalk” – starring a giant that rises over the whole set and the character formally known as
Prince Charming. Lots of audience participation, lots of laughs by all! June 3 at 9:15am and
10:30am.
THE MAGIC PEBBLE PLAYERS—An array of storytelling formats will deliver tales from around
the globe. Hang onto your seats for this fun, whimsical, worldwide tour! June 4 at 9:15am and
10:30am.
■ DRUM CIRCLE
May 30 at 6:00pm
U.S. Custom House, East Bay Plaza
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Elease Amos Goodwin
Adande, African drummers and dancers, performs Triba, a time-honored dance celebrating the
social gathering of all people.
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■ FELDER FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL
June 7 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Physician’s Auditorium, College of Charleston Campus;
George St. across from the Student Center
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Chris Weatherhead
Join other families and family filmmakers watch family oriented shorts and presentation of
Pineapple Awards from the Felder Film Festival’s Family Division. Premiere of family film, Margot
Theis Raven’s beautiful, “Circle Unbroken” with a classical music score, directed by Sandra
Nikolajevs. Exhibition screening of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Purse” from Moving Images
Group’s Moviecamp 2008 and other surprises!
■ MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Bill Perry
Charleston and Columbia Community Bands present a concert to honor veterans and members
of the armed forces.
■ PICCOLO SPOLETO FINALE: A GLOBAL VILLAGE OF WORLD MUSIC
SPONSORED BY: SCANA; Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation; Ginn Resorts
Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Boulevard
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Ellen Dressler Moryl, Elease Amos-Goodwin,
Laura Thompson, Jessie Bagley and Stefanie Cuebas
This high energy finale wraps-up the festival with a fabulous line-up of groups whose music
spans the globe. Groups include The Daniel Island School Taiko Drum Group, Carolina Studios,
Carolina Klezmer and Sababah. *Please note coolers containing alcoholic beverages are NOT
permitted in Hampton Park. Also, with respect to the natural park habitat Piccolo Spoleto will not
host a fireworks show.
■ PICCOLO SPOLETO SIDESHOW
SPONSORED BY: All That’s Good; Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition;
Dewberry Capital Corporation
Various dates/times and locations; visit www.piccolospoleto.com for schedule
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Jessie Bagley and Stefanie Cuebas
Sample the entire festival program as artists perform short vignettes of their festival shows.
A great way to see and hear all aspects of the entire Festival program!
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■ SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION
May 23 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Front Beach, Isle of Palms
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Chris Tindal
Piccolo Spoleto’s Sand Sculpting Competition is the perfect way to show appreciation for art
and the environment. See what creative minds and talented hands can do with the shaping and
sculpting of sand!
■ SEED AND FEED MARCHING ABOMINABLE
May 23 from 11:30am to Noon—Children’s Festival at Marion Square, King and Calhoun Sts.
May 23 from 11:00pm to 1:00am—Pajama March at the U.S. Custom House,
East Bay and Market Sts.
May 24 from 11:45am to 1:00pm—Patriotic Red, White and Blue Concert at the
U.S. Custom House, East Bay and Market Sts.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Vicki Smith
The Seed and Feed Marching Abominable from Atlanta, Georgia is now in its 35th year as an all
volunteer organization, with membership ranging from serious professional musicians to not-soserious musicians who just love to play along with dancers, and baton twirlers. With colorful
costumes, zany antics and music ranging from rock & roll, pop, swing and standard Sousa
marching tunes, this band is not to be missed. For more information visit www.SeedandFeed.org
■ STORYTELLING
Coordinator: Linda Stout
STORIES I DON’T SHARE MUCH ANYMORE—Storyteller John Fowler spins preposterous
tales based on S.C. folklore; he is accompanied by Kathy and the Leftovers, an old-time string
band playing authentic 18th and 19th century tunes. Sponsored by Stories for Life and
Supporters of Historical Cypress Gardens. Admission: $10 Adults; $9 Seniors; $5 Children;
Ticket price includes park admission. Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks
Corner, (843) 553-0515. May 22 at 8pm.
TALES FROM AFRICA TO CAROLINA—Minerva King, Shiela Martina, and Hawk Hurst bring
stories and music originating in Africa and adapted to life in Carolina. Stories of mischief, triumph, defeat and fun mixed with song and drumming will delight audiences young and old!
Admission: Free. Unity Church, 2535 Leeds Ave., North Charleston. May 23 at 7:00 pm
■ SUNSET SERENADE
SPONSORED BY: Comcast; BlueCross BlueShield of SC; National Endowment for the Arts
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Ellen Dressler Moryl and Barry Goldsmith
A free outdoor pops concert featuring the Charleston Symphony Orchestra playing Big Band hits
with internationally acclaimed guest artist, the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet. Come early to hear The
Palmetto Posaunen, 40 trombone players with percussion, perform at 6pm on the East Bay Plaza
of the U.S. Custom House.
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■ CHARLESTON BALLET THEATRE
477 King St.
Admission: $30, *unless noted; Coordinator: Jill Eathorne Bahr
BROWN BAG AND BALLET—(1hr) South Carolina’s world class professional dance company
presents the perfect lunchtime diversion with their Brown Bag and Ballet Series. The ballet
changes daily with many new and exciting additions this season. Bring your lunch and enjoy a
wonderful hour of world class dance. May 23, 28, June 5, 6 at Noon; May 24 at 1:30pm.
OFF TO OZ—(1hr) The Charleston Ballet Theatre Centre for Dance Education’s Broadway Dance
Project presents a wondrous escape to the Land of Oz with this exciting new tribute to the time
honored classic. *Tickets: $25; $10 children under 12. May 30, 31 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
THE LULLABY OF BROADWAY—(1hr) CBT revisits the Golden Age of the Broadway musical
with a collection of show stopping numbers from some of the most cherished musicals of all time
including 42nd Street, Cabaret, South Pacific, The King and I and many more. A non-stop heartpounding extravaganza. May 29, June 6 at 7:00pm.
THE GREAT GATSBY—(90mins) The East Hamptons set the scene for this sweeping jazz age
balletic interpretation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic novel. This true dance drama features
colorful acting and narration set to the music of George Gershwin and a memorable trip back to
a timeless era. June 4, 5 at 7:00pm.
THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR—(1hr) Jill Eathorne Bahr’s eclectic and inspired most recent
masterpiece takes you on a rollicking journey through the songbook of the legendary fab four
and the insanity of Beatle rock culture. May 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 at 7:00pm; May 25, 29, June 4 at
Noon; May 29, June 5, 6 at 9:00pm.
■ DANCE AT NOON SERIES
Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St.
All performances are at Noon
Admission: $15 Adults; $12 Students/Seniors; Coordinator: Robert Ivey and Sannie Cook
ROBERT IVEY BALLET—Recognized by audiences, critics and fellow artists for its vibrant performances and contagious enthusiasm, Robert Ivey Ballet is the dance company in residence at
the College of Charleston and has toured internationally. May 25.
ANONYMITY DANCE COMPANY—Come and forget your troubles for an hour! Experience a
wide variety of movement and music with this group that has been in Charleston for more than
20 years. May 26.
SUMTER CIVIC DANCE COMPANY—Established in 1979, the Company prides itself on being
well-rounded, performing a variety of dance forms and is proud to be on the South Carolina Arts
Commission Artist in Residence roster. May 27.
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GREAT GIG DANCE COMPANY—From Kennesaw, Ga., under the direction of Tammy Everhart,
this pre-professional performing group of 60 young dancers specializes in jazz, modern, ballet
and tap dance. May 28.
NEW ORLEANS BALLET ASSOCIATION—Founded in 1992, this group has been recognized
by the White House, and has performed with many national groups and renowned venues,
including The Kennedy Center, Jacob’s Pillow and across the U.S. May 29.
DANCENTRE SOUTH COMPANY—Directed by internationally acclaimed dancers Annie Day
and Marcus Alford, the Dancentre South Company from Woodstock, Ga., has been a Piccolo
Spoleto favorite for years, offering a unique mix of classic and cutting edge jazz, tap and ballet.
May 30.
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FILM AND LITERARY ARTS
■ AMERICAN FILM SERIES
Theme: In Commemoration of Paul Newman and Films Based on Lives of Famous People
All Films are at 1:00pm, *unless noted.
Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Sara Breibart
HUD—Life is hard on a Texas ranch, and the veteran owner is not helped by his sexually
arrogant ne’er-do-well son, who is a bad influence on the household. Starring: Paul Newman,
Patricia Neal, Melvyn Douglas. 1963. May 22.
MR. AND MRS. BRIDGE—A depiction of probably typical middle-class, middle-American
families of the 40’s and 50’s. Good acting and good photography. Based on two novels by Evan
S. Connell. Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward. 1990. May 26.
NOBODY’S FOOL—In a small town, a 60-year old handyman, for whom life has rarely gone
right, has one more chance to make good. Based on a novel by Richard Russo. Starring: Paul
Newman, Jessica Tandy. 1994. May 27.
TORN CURTAIN—A defector who is really a double agent is embarrassed when his girlfriend
follows him into East Germany. Starring: Paul Newman, Julie Andrews. 1966. May 28.
THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS—A forceful young lawyer pushes his way to the top of the
snobbish Philadelphia heap despite threats to expose his illegitimacy. Starring: Paul Newman,
Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Billie Burke, Otto Kruger. 1959. May 29.
LA CENERENTOLA—(Met Opera at the Library – Simulcast from the Met) Hot on the heels of her
triumphant Met debut as Rosina in last season’s IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, Elina Garanca portrays another Rossini charmer in this bel canto Cinderella story. Lawrence Brownlee is her Prince
Charming. By Gioachino Rossini, Conductor Maurizio Benini. *May 30 at 12:30pm.
SONG OF LOVE—The story of Clara and Robert Schumann and their friend Johannes Brahms.
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Paul Henreid. 1947. June 1.
THE GREAT WALTZ—Young Johann Strauss becomes Vienna’s waltz king. Starring: Fernand
Gibbons, Louise Rainer. 1938. June 2.
WORDS AND MUSIC—The songwriting collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
Starring: Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Perry Como, Mel Torme, June Allyson, Lena Horne, Gene
Kelley and many other old favorites. 1948. June 3.
DEEP IN MY HEART—Sigmund Romberg, a composer-writer in New York, is helped by writer
Dorothy Donnelly and showman Florenz Ziegfeld to become a famous writer of musicals.
Starring: Jose Ferrer, Merle Oberon, Paul Henreid, Walter Pidgeon. 1954. June 4.
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TURANDOT—By Giacomo Puccini; a Franco Zeffirelli production with Eva Marton, Placido
Domingo, and Leona Mitchell in the lead roles and James Levine conducting. Metropolitan
Opera Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. June 5.
THE AUDITION—(Met Opera at the Library – Simulcast from the Met) A true story of the Met’s
50+ year tradition of searching for new opera talent, THE AUDITION follows the trials and triumphs of the 2007 National Council Auditions contestants. The event will include an introduction
by Renee Fleming, THE AUDITION, and a panel discussion at the Met. June 6.
■ CHARLESTON POETRY WALKS
May 30 at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am and 11:30am
Walks depart from Washington Square, Broad and Meeting Sts.
Admission: $10 Adults; $5 Students/Seniors; Coordinators: South Carolina Poetry Society
These 90-minute leisurely ambles through historic Charleston offers glimpses of the lives and
works of major national and regional poets with ties to the Lowcountry.
■ 6TH ANNUAL FELDER FILM FESTIVAL
June 7 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm: Family Films, Awards & premiere screening of
“Circle Unbroken”
June 7 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm: Documentaries
June 7 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm: Main Festival Film Screenings & Awards –
Drama and Comedy
Physician’s Auditorium, College of Charleston Campus, George St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Chris Weatherhead
The 6th Annual Felder Film Festival is a free afternoon and evening event of movie shorts 15 minutes or less. Audiences love the eclectic pastiche of short films and the energy and talent of new
moviemakers from our state and beyond! Special guests and premiere screening of family film,
Margot Theis Raven’s “Circle Unbroken” and other surprises!
■ PICCOLO FICTION OPEN
May 31 at 6:00pm
Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Lisa Annelouise Rentz
One hundred dollars is the theme for the 9th annual PFO. The winning stories will be read by the
authors including Chump Change by Debra Daniel; Passing Through by John Foster; Caretakers
by Susan Glattly. Katie Crouch, author of Girls in Trucks, will also read.
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■ THE SOUTHERN ARTISTS CELEBRATORY SERIES
Coordinators: Mary Ann Kohli and Amy Scotton
Premiering this year, the Southern Artists Celebratory Series (SACS) highlights one
Southern artist each year. All profits from SACS benefit the Charleston Clemente Course,
a free college-level course in the humanities, offered to expand the intellectual horizons
of homeless and disadvantaged Charlestonians. This year, SACS presents A James Dickey
Die-Hard Weekend, for lovers, and would-be lovers, of James Dickey, a weekend
exploration of this uniquely Southern, 18th poet laureate of the U.S.
DELIVERANCE AT HIGH NOON: MOVIE AND PANEL DISCUSSION—Based on Dickey’s 1970
novel, the now-classic 1972 film made a whole generation of men afraid of weekend camping in
hillbilly territory. Spectacular wilderness scenery (from SC and GA); Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight
and Ned Beatty in their earliest roles; and hit-single “Dueling Banjos” in its natural habitat.
Panelists: Independent film maker, Peter Wentworth (moderator); Franklin Ashley, professor of
playwriting, College of Charleston, and student of James Dickey at USC; Tara Powell, poet and
assistant professor of English and Southern Studies at USC; John Lane, associate professor of
English and Environmental Studies at Wofford College, author of Chattooga: Descending Into the
Myth of Deliverance River. Tickets: $14 (includes upscale trail lunch). Terrace Theatre, 1956
Maybank Hwy., James Island. May 30 at Noon.
CAMERA OBSCURA, SMALL VIEWS OF A BIG POET—Two little-known films of James Dickey
in action. Lord, Let Me Die, but Not Die Out catches Dickey on a 3-week poetry barnstorming
tour, conversing with passersby, students and poet Robert Lowell. (37 minutes) Two Poets, Two
Friends provides snippets from the deep and abiding friendship and professional admiration
between Dickey and Robert Penn Warren. (1 hour) Tickets: $5. Charleston Visitor’s Center
Auditorium, 375 Meeting St. May 30 at 6pm.
AN AMERICAN POET REMEMBERED—Introduced by South Carolina Poet Laureate, Marjory
Wentworth, Dickey’s widow, Deborah, weaves together poetry readings, memoirs and selected
family photos to take a more intimate look at the poet and the man. Sample Dickey’s favorite
snacks following the presentation. Tickets: $10. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.
May 31 at 3pm. *To complete your Southern Cultural Immersion, head on down to the Maritime
Center for Red Clay Sunset at 5pm. See page 43.
■ SOUTHERN LITERARY FESTIVAL
SPONSORED BY: Charleston Library Society
May 28, 29, 30 at 10:00am and 3:00pm
Charleston Library Society, 164 King St.
Admission: $15; Coordinator: Jane L. Tyler
WRITING THE SOUTHERN FAMILY: A LEGACY OF SECRETS, SILENCE AND SPIRITUALITY—
Join novelist Nicole Seitz in a look at the Southern family - what keeps it together, what tears it
apart. Learn why people love reading about Southern families and why there’s just so much to
write about. Nicole Seitz is the author of three novels, A Hundred Years of Happiness, Trouble the
Water, and The Spirit of Sweetgrass. A native of the Lowcountry, Seitz's novel, Trouble the
Water, was chosen as one of the Best Books of 2008 by Library Journal. Her next novel, Saving
Cicadas, will release this December from Thomas Nelson. May 28 at 10am.
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YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP—Cassandra King takes a humorous look at the South as
an endless source of inspiration for her work. With our colorful names, outrageous stories, and
fabled eccentrics, she will never lack for material. Cassandra King is the author of four best-selling novels, Making Waves, The Sunday Wife, The Same Sweet Girls, and Queen of Broken
Hearts. Her latest, Bridal Falls, will be released in 2010. A native of L.A. (Lower Alabama), she
lives on Fripp Island with her husband, Pat Conroy. May 28 at 3pm.
GULLAH/GEECHEE RHYTHMS—Gullah author, historian and performer Ron Daise, of the
award-winning TV series “Gullah Gullah Island,” will introduce us to “Gullah/Geechee Rhythms.”
Music, pictures, and personal reflections will be interwoven throughout stanzas of the well-known
Gullah coded message song, “Dats Right, I am a Gullah!” Ron Daise is a recipient of the Order of
the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest honor, the State of South Carolina Folk Heritage Award,
and serves as Vice President for Creative Education at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
He lives in Port Royal, S.C. with his wife Natalie and their children. May 29 at 10am.
THE MODERN SOUTH—In her newest novel, The Ocean Inside, Janna McMahan examines
contemporary Southern life. While family and home will remain a hallmark of Southern fiction,
today’s characters have developed a wider world view. No longer a sleepy, insulated South, children here grow up too fast, adults are preoccupied with their own dramas, and morals are sometimes deemed old-fashioned. McMahan will speak to the challenges of developing authentic,
sympathetic characters in a world where anything goes. Janna McMahan is the author of two
novels, The Ocean Inside and Calling Home, as well as numerous non-fiction articles and essays.
McMahan’s short fiction has received numerous awards including the South Carolina Fiction
Project and the Piccolo Fiction Open. She lives in Columbia, S.C. May 29 at 3pm.
ANOTHER CHARLESTON—Bret Lott’s books and stories set in and around the Lowcountry
tend toward being tales of Southerners with deep and abiding ties to the land, but who are at the
same time outsiders looking in on the established order of things, wondering how they can best
deal with the sense of remove they feel. This talk will examine Lott’s inspiration for the characters and landscapes that haunt his fiction. Bret Lott is the New York Times bestselling author of
twelve books, including the novels Jewel (an Oprah Book Club selection), A Song I Knew by
Heart, and The Hunt Club. Writer in residence and professor of English at The College of
Charleston, he is former editor and director of the The Southern Review, and is a member of the
National Council on the Arts. May 30 at 10am.
SOUTH TOWARD HOME—What happens to Southern literature when it goes calling around the
world - and vice versa? Anne Rivers Siddons has written 18 novels to date; 12 of these have
been New York Times Best Sellers. Anne’s books speak of a “Sense of Place,” which is very
important to her as a Southerner. Her books may carry her readers to other places, but always
with a connection to the South - and with a Southern view. Anne Rivers Siddons and her husband, Heyward, have called Charleston home for the past ten years. Ms. Siddons is originally
from Atlanta, Georgia and she is a graduate of Auburn University (Alabama). May 30 at 3pm.
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■ SUNDOWN POETRY SERIES
May 25 to May 29; June 1 to 5 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Carol Furtwangler
RICHARD GARCIA—The author of Rancho Notorious and The Persistence of Objects, both from
BOA Editions, his poems have appeared in The Georgia Review, Crazyhorse, Ploughshares and
Best American Poetry. He teaches for Antioch University in California, as well as locally. May 25.
SUE FLASTER—A local resident who recently retired from 30 years in the publishing business,
her poems were published in Hornbook in the distant past, and she is now writing and submitting again. Sue is President of the Jussi Björling Society-USA. May 26.
CATHY YATSCO—Her portfolio of works includes non-fiction articles; a stint as Post and
Courier book reviewer; fiction for young adults and children; and one prize for poetry. Cathy’s
work has been published in magazines and anthologies. She is involved with the Citadel’s
Lowcountry Writing Project. May 27.
DANNYE ROMINE POWELL—A news columnist for The Charlotte Observer and host of the
Public Television series Poetry Live, she is the author of three collections of poetry from the
University of Arkansas Press, most recently, A Necklace of Bees. An NEA fellow, her work has
appeared in many literary magazines. May 28.
TERRI MCCORD—Her work has appeared in numerous journals, and Finishing Line Press published
The Art and the Wait in 2008. Terri’s In the Company of Animals won a SC Poetry Initiative chapbook
award, and the SC Arts Commission awarded her the 2002 literary fellowship in poetry. May 29.
KIT LONEY—She has been teaching art at Ft. Johnson Middle School for more than 10 years
and began writing poetry in 2005. She has since won first prizes in the Poetry Society of SC’s
competitions, and has been published in the 2007 and 2008 Kakalak Anthology of Carolina
Poets. She reads locally on a regular basis. June 1.
JIM LUNDY—The current President of the Poetry Society of SC whiles away his time as a poet,
songwriter, and longtime emcee of Monday Night Blues, a weekly literary and music event in
Charleston. He uses humor and storytelling in his work to explore the human condition. June 2.
PETER MAKUCK—His Long Lens: New and Selected Poems will be published by BOA Editions,
Ltd. in early 2010. His poems have appeared in The Georgia Review, Poetry, and The Hudson
Review. In 1998 he received the Brockman Award, given annually for the best collection of
poetry by a North Carolinian. June 3.
CAROL ANN DAVIS—She directs the undergraduate creative writing program at the College of
Charleston, where she is Associate Professor and edits the noted literary journal Crazyhorse. In
2008, she won an NEA individual artist’s grant in poetry and her first book, Psalm, appeared from
Tupelo Press. June 4.
BRYAN PENBERTHY—His first collection of poetry, Lucktown, won the National Poetry Review
Book Prize and was published in 2007. The recipient of an AWP Intro Award, his work has
appeared in many venues including Crazyhorse and Poetry International, and online via Poetry
Daily, Verse Daily and Blackbird. June 5.
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■ HOMEGROWN BLUES SERIES
Coordinators: Gary Erwin and Andy Weiner
BLUES ON THE DOCK
All shows from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Bowen’s Island Restaurant, Folly Rd.
(two miles before Folly Beach)
Admission: $15; Food and drinks available for purchase.
BLUES ROMP IN THE SWAMP—Blazing guitar blues from two great guitarists, Rev. Dr. Johnny
Mac & Booty Ranch and Dr. Kim May, plus the incisive humor and sharp harp of Smoky Weiner
& the Hot Links and their high octane blues outfits. May 23.
BLUES DIVA WANDA JOHNSON & THE SHRIMP CITY SLIM BAND—Greenville’s Goddess of
the Blues will warm your heart and sear your soul backed up by the originator of Lowcountry
Blues, Shrimp City Slim. May 24.
MUDCAT N’ MAMA—Georgia showman and his leggy Charleston protégé Skye Paige
provocatively mash down home Southern blues with a twist of rockabilly. May 31.
TRIPLE DOSE BLUES AT THE DOUGH
Three extraordinary blues concerts from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at A Dough Re Mi,
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant.
Admission: $15. Food and drinks available for purchase.
MATTIE PHIFER BAND—Original members of The Sensible Pumps, Mattie Phifer (aka Mott
Suber) and Cathy Brinkley reunite with a new rhythm section to revive the rockin’ blues & boogie
of their legendary band from the 1980s. May 22.
WANDA JOHNSON—“The new voice of South Carolina blues and soul” is a spellbinding blues
vocalist who writes dynamite original songs and traverses the globe with her tight band. May 23.
“GONE WITH THE WIND:” BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL—Just days after Hurricane Hugo hit
Charleston in 1989, Blue Light Special was back on the scene singlehandedly resurrecting the
Charleston blues scene. Join the original members of Blue Light Special as they share the memories in this 20th anniversary show. May 30.
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EARLY BIRD BLUES
Blues happy hours from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St.
Admission: $10; Food and drinks available for purchase.
DRINK SMALL—South Carolina’s iconic 76-year old blues legend has been on the international scene since the mid-1950s. Razorwire guitar and inimitable basso profundo vocals have made
this unique artist a blues favorite for generations of Carolinians. May 22 and June 5.
MOTHERLESS CHILLIN’—A great harmonica & guitar duo from the Midlands-athletic versions
of country blues classics and unforgettable originals. This little blues tag team rocks like a full
band. May 25.
SKYE PAIGE & THE ORIGINAL RECIPE—Seductive vocals and guitar from one of Charleston’s
blueswomen, admittedly influenced by the fabled Memphis Minnie. Paige and her combo specialize in pre-war blues, rockabilly and surf music. May 26.
COTTON BLUE—Gator Rob and Detroit Debbie inhabit the verdant jungles of Edisto Island and
emerge to present a spicy program of swampy rock and Geechee blues. May 27.
JEFF NORWOOD—Jeff Norwood is one of the area’s best-traveled blues bards, logging in many
miles ‘tween here and the juke joints of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Delta blues and Hill Country
stomp...latest CD is “Awendaw.” May 28.
JUKE JOINT JOHNNY & DREW BALDWIN—Juke Joint Johnny has been dubbed “The
Harmonica High Priest of the Southeast” while Drew Baldwin has mastered the harp guitar (1910
vintage guitar with added bass strings)- a rootsy, bluesy sound we doubt you’ve heard before.
May 29.
PORKCHOP MEYER—Ed “Porkchop” Meyer is a Chicago-bred pianist/singer who has plied his
trade all over the world. Funky jazz/blues/cabaret with a nod to Tom Waits and Mose Allison.
June 1.
MATT WALSH DUO—North Carolinian Matt Walsh (slide guitar/vocals/epic hairdo) leads his
duo through torrid readings of classic Chicago blues. His dossier includes recent stints with
Howlin’ Wolf’s guitarist Hubert Sumlin and Bob Margolin of Muddy Waters. June 2.
GEOFF ACHISON—Back by popular demand, Geoff Achison; “Blues Thunder from Down
Under,” is a world-class guitarist/singer from Australia who returns to Piccolo on his annual tour
of the U.S.A. June 3.
■ JAC JAZZ SERIES: UPSTAIRS AT MISTRAL
*Please note this is not an official Piccolo Spoleto program. For more information,
visit www.JazzArtistsofCharleston.org or call (843) 641-0011.
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■ JOHN STREET JAZZ
SPONSORED BY: Gallery Chuma; Gullah Cuisine Restaurant
May 24 at 3:30pm and 5:45pm; June 5 at 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Gallery Chuma, 43 John St.
Admission: $20; Coordinator: Chuma Nwokike
Listen as Charleston’s first lady of jazz and finest vocalist, Ann Caldwell and her ensemble
“LooseFitt Band” interpret the emotions, rhythms, spirituals and experiences encountered in the
Gullah paintings of Jonathan Green through her musical improvisations. Complimentary wine
and Gullah hors d’oeuvres provided by Gullah Cuisine Restaurant in a mature party atmosphere
before each performance.
■ PICCOLO SPOLETO HARBOR CRUISES
Boarding at 7:30pm; Cruise from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Spirit of Charleston, 360 Concord St. at the Fountain Walk Dock
Tickets: $15; Food and drinks available for purchase; Coordinator: Elease Amos-Goodwin
FRANKLIN ASHLEY QUARTET—Enjoy a unique night of original jazz with a renowned theatre
professor at the College of Charleston, who has played jazz for several U.S. Presidents. May 26.
SMOKY WEINER & THE HOT LINKS—Hot blues and swing band that’s sure to get you dancing and laughing with old swing tunes. The Links have played up and down the East Coast,
including most recently at presidential inaugural balls. May 28.
JOHN TECKLENBURG & FRIENDS—Join Lonnie Hamilton III, John Tecklenburg, Brian Reed
and Frank Cothran as they serve up a night of swinging jazz standards while cruising the Harbor.
June 3.
ROLLING ON THE RIVER REVUE—Delighting Charleston audiences for more than three
decades, Rivers and Company is known throughout the state as the premier beach music and
Motown band. June 4.
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■ CHORAL ARTISTS SERIES
Tickets: $10; Coordinators: Rob Taylor and William Bennett
ANTIOCH CHAMBER CHOIR—One of the country’s finest and most versatile vocal ensembles,
New York’s Antioch Chamber Ensemble has performed across the United States and abroad.
They return to Piccolo Spoleto for an eighth season to perform Morten Lauridsen’s Les Chansons
des Roses and Eric Whitacre’s Five Hebrew Love Songs as well as musical works by John
Sheppard and Jean Belmont-Ford. St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St. May 23 at 3pm.
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS—The Anderson University Chamber Singers
presents a concert featuring songs of Spain and Latin America along with classics, spirituals and
traditional choral arrangements. The Chamber Singers, a group of 25 voices, is the newest and
most select choral ensemble of Anderson University in Anderson, S.C. St. Philip’s Church, 142
Church St. May 23 at 5pm.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON CONCERT CHOIR—The nationally-renowned choir performs in
Piccolo Spoleto for its 11th straight year in a program featuring Lorca Suite by Einojuhani
Rautavaara, Sometimes I Feel Alive by Julian Wachner, and Handel’s Zadok the Priest.
Conducted by Director of Choral Activities Robert Taylor, the College of Charleston Concert
Choir frequently collaborates with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the CSO Chorus and the
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and have performed by invitation at national and regional conferences. St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St. May 24 at 4pm.
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CONCERT SINGERS & SUMMERVILLE SINGERS—
The CSU Concert Singers and the Summerville Singers present another special “town and
gown” program entitled How Sweet the Music featuring Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music
with a chamber orchestra and Mack Wilberg’s Three Scottish Folk Songs for chorus and four
hand piano. St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St. May 30 at 1pm.
UMKC COLLEGIUM VOCALE—The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory Collegium
Vocale specializes in the performance of Renaissance and Baroque choral music and is one of
the most respected choral ensembles in the Midwest. This season’s program includes two sections. The first focuses on highly sensual and dramatic choral music that depicts Biblical family
drama. The second centers on texts reflecting on the transformation, hope and peace of
Eastertide. St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St. June 6 at 1pm.
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN CHAMBER SINGERS—The Southern Appalachian Chamber
Singers, conducted by Joel F. Reed, perform works from the major periods of choral music writing with emphasis on the folk hymns of the Southern Appalachian region. In this, their sixth
appearance for Piccolo Spoleto audiences, The Chamber Singers will also include selections
from the Gloria by Francis Poulenc. Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming St.
June 6 at 3pm.
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TAYLOR FESTIVAL CHOIR—Performs a program combining literature from their recent performance in the 50th Anniversary 2009 American Choral Directors Association National
Convention and selections from their upcoming commercial recording This Evenfall ‘tis Snowing.
Consisting of 26 singers drawn from cities coast-to-coast, the Taylor Festival Choir is led by
founder/conductor Robert Taylor. The Taylor Festival Choir is named for Bob Taylor (1936-1997),
a legendary and revered figure in Arkansas choral music. They are part of the Taylor Music
Group, and serve as the professional choir in-residence at the College of Charleston. Cathedral
Church of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming St. June 6 at 5pm.
■ EARLY MUSIC SERIES
All concerts are at 3:00pm
First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting St.
Admission: $15; Coordinator: Steve Rosenberg
THE GRAND TOUR - MUSIC IN BAROQUE ENGLAND, GERMANY, ITALY AND FRANCE—
New Trinity Baroque, one of America’s finest Baroque ensembles, returns to Piccolo Spoleto
with its exuberant playing style, using period instruments, stylistically appropriate voices and historically informed techniques. Under the direction of Predrag Gosta, New Trinity opens this
year’s festival with “The Grand Tour,” a musical voyage through Europe featuring music by Bach,
Telemann, Corelli and Purcell. May 23.
VENICE IN STORM - CONCERTOS BY VIVALDI—This concert highlights the red-haired composer in his full force and vitality, featuring concertos for multiple instruments with New Trinity
Baroque. May 24.
HANDEL IN ITALY—“Atlanta’s premier” and “most adventurous” early music ensemble, New
Trinity Baroque, celebrates Handel’s 250th anniversary with a program written in Italy 300 years
ago. May 25.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC - MUSIC OF MOZART AND HAYDN—Celebrating Haydn’s 200th
anniversary, New Trinity Baroque presents selections from these two great Austrian composers.
May 26.
VIVA VIVALDI—A fantastic program featuring compositions such as the Violin Concerto in e
minor, Cello Concerto in d minor and Vivaldi’s famous Trio Sonata “La Follia.” Predrag Gosta
directs New Trinity Baroque from the harpsichord. May 27.
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS—Enjoy this 18th century masterpiece performed by Amos
Lawrence and Charleston Baroque. May 28.
WE BE BRETHEREN—Recipients of the prestigious SC Folk Heritage Award, this all-male a
cappella traditional gospel group has delighted audiences around the U.S. and abroad. May 29.
BALLETTI - CHARLESTON PRO MUSICA AND MADRIGAL SINGERS—Gastoldi’s Balletti was
first published in 1591 and was reprinted more than 20 times in Venice. This is a premiere for
Charleston. Come listen to one of the greatest works of the 16th century. May 30.
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SONGS AND DANCES OF THE RENAISSANCE—Percussionist Danny Mallon joins Charleston
Pro Musica and the Madrigal Singers in a varied program featuring music of England and France.
May 31.
VIVALDI GUITAR CONCERTOS—Brilliant concertos performed by virtuosos including Marco
Sartor, Christopher Teves and Fernando Troche. The unique acoustics of First Scots contributes
to a memorable experience. June 1.
BACH’S VIOLIN PARTITAS—Including Bach’s famous chaconne, violin virtuoso Adda Kridler
performs some of the greatest works written for unaccompanied violin. June 2.
MUSIC OF SPAIN CON BRIO—“Before Flamenco.” Brio’s recent award-winning CD “Romance”
features the music of the Sephardim. Come hear why this quartet, featuring the singing of virtuoso countertenor, Jose Lemos, is the latest rage. June 3.
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS—Enjoy this 18th century masterpiece in the intimate setting and
amazing acoustics of First Scots, performed by Amos Lawrence and Charleston Baroque.
June 4.
OLDIES BUT GOODIES—Jose Lemos singing ballads from England, Spain and France. We also
throw in some dazzling drumming by Danny Mallon. June 5.
IN A RENAISSANCE CAFÉ—This program previews repertoire from Brio’s second recording for
Dorian. Countertenor Jose Lemos, percussionist Danny Mallon, recorder player and Renaissance
guitarist Steve Rosenberg, and viola player Mary Anne Ballard provides a fitting end to this year’s
Early Music Series. June 6.
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■ FESTIVAL OF CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES
Admission: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
Coordinators: Mark Bebensee, Stephen Distad, Clara Godshall, Amanda Johnson,
Eric Johnson, Emily Remington, Porter Remington and Don White
SANCTUARY CHOIR—This concert, called “Unaccompanied Choral Gems of the Ages,” features anthems and inspirational songs from the antiphonal works of Heinrich Schutz to the
Russian Orthodox masters. It will include ornate creations of the Italian school as well as the
soulful American Spiritual. Our program will culminate with the world premiers of two commissioned choral pieces by living composers Jacqueline Yost (born 1972) and John Allemeier (born
1970), both on the music faculty at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. St. Philip’s
Episcopal Church, 142 Church St., May 23 at 11am.
FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-KIRK CHOIR—The forty-five voice Kirk Choir of
First (Scots) Presbyterian Church presents “A Celebration of Purcell, Handel, and Mendelssohn”
in a year marking important anniversaries in the lives of these composers. The choir is conducted by Ricard Bordas and accompanied by director of music and organist, JeeYoon Choi. First
(Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting St., May 23 at Noon.
FESTIVAL SINGERS OF ATLANTA—Since 1981, the Festival Singers of Atlanta has delighted
in presenting music of the Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary era to audiences in Atlanta
and around the Southeast. The group particularly specializes in unaccompanied music of the
Renaissance and 20-21st century music that resonates with that tradition. The Festival Singers
have performed for many years as part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, S.C., both
in the Choral Artist Series and as part of the Festival of Churches. This year’s concert consists
mainly of Renaissance and contemporary settings of Psalms. Composers include Palestrina,
Purcell, Willan, Byrd, and Paulus and includes a performance of Aichinger’s Missa de Beata
Virgine and Morten Lauridsen’s Ave Maria. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.,
May 23 at 3pm.
KOLEINU—Koleinu, the volunteer choir of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, directed by Heidi KunitzLevy, will present “Songs and Prayers for Peace and Healing.” Participating with the choir will be
children of KKBE who have prepared short readings asking God to listen and grant us peace and
healing. The music will feature a variety of works by both contemporary and traditional composers. Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Sanctuary, 90 Hasell St., May 24 at 11am.
VOX—Feel the Spirit. Semi-professional Charlotte chamber choir VOX presents an eclectic
blend of contemporary “art music,” juxtaposed with cutting-edge arrangements of AfricanAmerican spirituals and gospel. Highlights include Edwin Fissinger’s aleatoric In Paradisum, the
Swingle Singers’ Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho, Alf Houkom’s Rune of Hospitality and
more. First Baptist Church, 61 Church St., May 24 at 3pm.
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EPIPHANY SCHOLA CANTORUM—Under the direction of Jamie Shiell, The Epiphany Schola
Cantorum, a 20-voice auditioned choir from the Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta, Georgia will
present LUMINARE: Light Piercing Darkness. This program features music of the 20th and 21st
centuries by composers such as Hoveland, Lauridsen, Paulus and Whitacre. First Baptist
Church, 61 Church St., May 24 at 5pm.
CAROLINA VOICES’ FESTIVAL SINGERS—Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers, directed by
Donna Hill is a select mixed-voice chamber ensemble from Charlotte, N.C. The Festival Singers
has performed during Piccolo Spoleto since 1987. The Festival Singers will present Donald
McCullough’s Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps. Hailed by musicians and critics alike,
this profoundly moving work is based on music and letters written by prisoners of the Nazi concentration camps. Other music featured will reflect messages of remembrance, hope and brotherhood by Bernstein and Horvit. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 142 Church St., May 24 at 6pm.
CAROLINA CONCERT CHOIR—Conductor Bradford Gee will lead the acclaimed 40-voice
Carolina Concert Choir from Hendersonville, N.C., in a program entitled “YE SHALL HAVE A
SONG: THIRTY YEARS OF SINGING” in a celebration of their 30th anniversary. The theme of
singing weaves gracefully throughout this exhilarating and varied program. Included for performance is Mozart’s Hymn of Praise to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Regina Coeli), selections from
Poulenc’s Chansons Francaises, Stravinsky’s neo-classic masterpiece Symphony of Palms,
selections from Brahms’ Zigeunerlieder, and Vaughan Williams’ lush Serenade to Music. The
eclectic concert also features the world premiere of The Architects of Heaven by Kenton Coe
commissioned by the Carolina Concert Choir. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 142 Church St.,
May 25 at 3pm.
WILLIAM BAKER FESTIVAL SINGERS—Dr. William Baker and his Festival Singers choruses
have delighted Piccolo audiences with their diverse blend of a cappella favorites since 1989.
Their 2009 concert will feature the immortal motet O Heiland Reiss die Himmel auf of Johannes
Brahms, modern works by Adolphus Hailstork, Samuel Barber, Eric Whitacre and Morten
Lauridsen, along with the rousing spirituals and gospel songs for which the Festival Singers are
known across the South. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., May 25 at 3pm.
MAGNOLIA SINGERS—PRAISE HOUSE! Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers bring the
Spirituals to life. They celebrate the cultural heritage of this almost forgotten art form. The
Singers lead the audiences in hand clapping, foot stomping, singing, and shouting. Inspirational,
fun, and entertaining for the whole family. Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Rd.,
May 26 at 7pm.
ORTHODOX CAROLINA DEANERY CHOIR—A program of liturgical music and hymnography
of the Orthodox Church will be sung in English and a cappella. The music includes systems of 8
tones, 4 part Russian harmonies and ancient Byzantine chant (which even predates Gregorian
Chant). At the new Byzantine church in I’On. Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 265 North
Shellmore Blvd., May 30 at 11am.
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CHRIST OUR KING ADULT CHOIR & HANDBELL CHOIR—“An American Sampler:” Program
of all-American music from early American hymns to Contemporary Spirituals. Composers and
arrangers represented include: Leonard Bernstein, William Billings, Randall Thompson, Alice
Parker, René Clausen, and Moses Hogan. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.,
May 30 at 3pm.
DECATUR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHOIR—Under the direction of Matthew McMahan, the
Chancel Choir of Decatur Presbyterian Church is an auditioned ensemble devoted to the performance of the finest classical and contemporary literature through vibrant traditional worship
services and concerts. This concert will include performances of Widor’s Solemn Mass (Opus
36), as well as works by Duruflé, Chesnokov, Paulus and Aston. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church,
405 King St., May 30 at Noon.
THE COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY—The Columbia Choral Society, under the direction of Dr.
William Carswell, is a volunteer professional chorus of over 80 auditioned singers from the
Midlands of South Carolina. The performance at Piccolo Spoleto concludes the 78th season of
the Choral Society. The concert begins with a tribute to Johannes Brahms featuring the stunning
motet Lass Dich Nur Nichts Nicht Dauren (Let Nothing Ever Grieve Thee), “How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place” from the German Requiem, and the rarely performed Nänie. The second half of
the concert features the music of American composers. The chorus will perform Sing Ye Praises
to Our King, At the River and The Promise of Living by Aaron Copland. “Make Our Garden Grow”
from Leonard Bernstein’s opera Candide will be followed by The Testament of Freedom by
Randall Thompson. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 142 Church St., May 31 at 2pm.
DUNWOODY UMC CHANCEL CHOIR—This program reflects the diversity of sacred music in
the 20th and 21st centuries, comprising music of Britten and Mathias in the Anglican tradition,
John Tavener the Orthodox tradition, the American master Randall Thompson and AfricanAmerican spirituals arranged by the venerable William Dawson, presented by one of Atlanta’s
premiere church choirs. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King St., May 31 at 3pm.
LOUISE DUBIN AND STEPHEN DISTAD RECITAL—Cellist Louise Dubin and organist Stephen
Distad will play a glorious program of spiritual and uplifting organ-cello works in the 1822
Sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Works by Brahms, Bach, Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Fauré,
Frescobaldi-Cassado, and Thiriet. Also featuring a cameo appearance by pianist Andrew
Armstrong. Louise’s November recital here packed the pews, so don’t be late! Admission by
donation. First Baptist Church, 61 Church St., June 2 at 7pm.
MUSICA SACRA—The ensemble, Musica Sacra, of First Presbyterian Church, Knoxville,
Tennessee, will present a program of music entitled Songs of Joy and Sorrow. The program will
consist of works by Renaissance and Baroque composers and the modern minimalist composers, Arvo Pärt and John Tavener. The ensemble is directed by Mr. J. Ashley Burell. St.
Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King St., June 7 at 3pm.
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■ L’ORGANO RECITAL SERIES
SPONSORED BY: The Charleston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
All recitals are at 10:00am
Admission: Free (Donations Gratefully Accepted)
Coordinators: Bob Gant, William Gudger, Julia Harlow and Doug Ludlum
JOHN ALEXANDER—This accomplished organist currently serves as Associate Director of
Music and Principal Organist at First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, N.C. Program features
works of Franck, Attaignant, Dandrieu, Escaich, Langlais and Dupre. Cathedral Church of St.
Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St. May 25.
JEFFREY JOHNSON—As the former associate organist and choirmaster of Grace Church in
New York, Jeffrey Johnson’s program features works of Planyavsky, Bruhns, Vierne, Bach and
Bovet. First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting St. May 26.
ED DUNBAR—Dunbar recently completed his 31st year as head of the Organ Department and
University Organist at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. Program features works of
Tournemire, Buxtehude, Clerambault, Dale Wood, Colvin and Franck. St. Michael’s Episcopal
Church, 71 Broad St. May 27.
DAVID PICKERING—Dr. Pickering holds the Dwight and Ruth Vredenburg Endowed Chair in
Music, serves as Music Department Coordinator, and serves as Assistant Professor of Music at
Graceland University in Lamoni, I.A. Program features works of Widor, Bach, Bridge and
Gawthrop. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 71 Broad St. May 28.
SARAH CARLSON & DEL LYREN—Sarah Carlson is currently the Director of Music Ministry at
First Lutheran Church in Bemidji, MN. Dr. Del Lyren is Professor of Trumpet at Bemidji State
University. Their program features works for organ solo by Bruhns and Slogedal, and works for
trumpet and organ by Handel, Plog and David Sampson. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405
King St. May 29.
JACK CLEGHORN—Originally from Fayetteville, A.R., Jack Cleghorn recently graduated from
the College of Charleston and is Organist and Chancel Choir Director of Harborview Presbyterian
Church in Charleston. Program features works of Langlais, Bach, Mendelssohn and Hindemith.
Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St. June 1.
KATHERINE MELOAN—Meloan is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at Manhattan
School of Music and a professional ballet dancer in New York City. Program features works of
Jongen, Bach and Reubke. First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting St. June 2.
MICHAEL GING—A Charleston native, Michael Ging is currently studying with Jack Mitchener
at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. Program features works of Bach, Sweelinck,
Mendelssohn, Franck, Locklair and Guilmant. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King St. June 3.
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SCOTT LAMLEIN—Scott Lamlein serves as Director of Music Ministries at Wesley United
Methodist Church, Worcester, M.A. Program features works of Campra, Bach, Brahms,
Sweelinck, Mendelssohn and Buxtehude. The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126
Coming St. June 4.
THOMAS FIELDING—Dr. Fielding was recently appointed as the new Director of Music, Sacred
Heart Cathedral, Raleigh, N.C. Program features works of Cocker, Franck, Johnson and Willan.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 71 Broad St. June 5.
■ SPOTLIGHT CONCERT SERIES
SPONSORED BY: McCrady’s Restaurant; Roper St. Francis Healthcare;
Herzman-Fishman Foundation; Charles & Celeste Patrick; Mindelle & Norton Seltzer;
Ted & Tricia Legasey; USC Symphony; John & Jean Chase; Town of Kiawah Island Arts
Council; Spectra True Colour; Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events
Programs are one hour, and admission is $10, *unless noted
Coordinators: Ellen Dressler Moryl, Yuriy Bekker and Lee Kohlenberg
*Note: 30 minutes before each concert, there will be a short lecture on the history and architecture of the venue, except May 22. Presented by The Charleston Art & Antiques Forum.
SONGS MY FATHER TAUGHT ME—Critically-acclaimed violinist Lee-Chin Siow and awardwinning pianist Enrique Graf, both professors at the College of Charleston, perform Beethoven’s
Sonata in D major and works from Lee-Chin’s debut album “Songs My Father Taught Me.”
Simons Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 54 St. Philip St., May 22 at 3pm.
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TROMBONES!—Palmetto Posaunen, a trombone choir of approximately 40 trombone players,
presents a free concert, including selections from Baroque and Classical literature as well as
Broadway tunes, jazz, and yes, of course, “76 Trombones” from The Music Man. *Admission
free. U.S. Custom House, East Bay Plaza, May 22 at 6pm.
JOSEPH RACKERS PIANO—Internationally acclaimed pianist Joseph Rackers, performs music
by Bach, Corigliano, Rachmaninov, Scriabin and Ravel in the beautiful setting of the City Gallery
at Waterfront Park. The exhibition, Contemporary Charleston 2009: Revelation of Process is a
perfect pairing with the music. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St., May 23 at 3pm.
A TRIBUTE TO MISS MARIAN ANDERSON!—New Orleans based duo Wilfred Delphin, piano,
and Valerie Francis, soprano, perform a recital of arias, songs and spirituals. St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church, 67 Anson St., May 24 at 6pm. *Please note audience members requiring handicap accessibility into this venue need to call (843) 724-3705 (24 hours prior to concert) to arrange
for assistance into the building.
A WORLD OF JEWISH CULTURE—Charleston Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, Yuriy
Bekker, violin and Caramoor Virtuosi pianist Andrew Armstrong present a program of music by
19th and 20th century composers with Jewish roots including Rubinstein, Bernstein and
Schoenfeld’s Trio, joined by CSO principal clarinetist Charles Messersmith. Also part of A World
of Jewish Culture Series. Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, 90 Hasell St., May 26 from 6pm to 7:30pm.
CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WIND QUINTET—The CSO Wind Quintet offers a
varied program, including Carl Nielsen’s masterwork, Quintet for Winds, Op. 43 plus two modern
pieces by Jan Bach and Paquito d’Rivera (multi-media event). Circular Congregational Church,
150 Meeting St., May 27 at 6pm.
MUSICAL IMPRESSIONS—Debussy Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp is the featured work in this
program that showcases three stars among CSO principal players: Jessica Hull-Dambaugh,
flute; Jan-Marie Joyce, viola and Kathleen Wilson, harp. Circular Congregational Church, 150
Meeting St., May 28 at 6pm.
BEETHOVEN: HIS WOMEN AND HIS MUSIC—The wildly romantic heart and soul of Ludwig
van Beethoven is celebrated in this evening of words and music. This unique collaboration
between the Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina and Chamber Music Charleston captures the
maestro in a new light, revealing secrets from his journals. *Admission: $20. Circular
Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., May 30 and 31 at 8pm.
THE SOLDIER’S TALE—This unique program shines the spotlight on the awesome talents of
musicians from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Part I features contemporary music for
bassoon and piano, featuring Chris Sales and Ghadi Shayban. Part II is Stravinsky’s captivating
masterpiece, L’Histoire du Soldat. *(90mins) Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.,
June 1 at 6pm.
A BICENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO MENDELSSOHN—Favorite opera arias featuring the Piccolo
Spoleto Festival Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Donald Portnoy, with soloists Jennifer Luiken,
mezzo soprano and Jill Tehaar Lewis, soprano. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.,
June 2 at 6pm.
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ENSEMBLE ARGOS—This Greenville-based piano quartet performs works by Mahler, Mozart
and Schuman. These stellar concert artists have appeared in solo and chamber music performances across the world. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., June 3 at 6pm.
CHARLESTON CHAMBER OPERA—Presents Mothers, Sisters and Adversaries, a program of
opera favorites highlighting the roles of women throughout the history of opera: Patrice
Tiedemann, soprano and Lara Wilson, mezzo soprano. *Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Students/
Seniors. First Baptist Church, 61 Church St., June 4 at 6pm.
■ SPOTLIGHT SERIES SPECIAL EVENTS: MEPKIN ABBEY CONCERTS
SPONSORED BY: McCrady’s Restaurant; Roper St. Francis Healthcare;
Herzman-Fishman Foundation; Charles & Celeste Patrick; Mindelle & Norton Seltzer;
Ted & Tricia Legasey; USC Symphony; John & Jean Chase; Town of Kiawah Island Arts
Council; Spectra True Colour; Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events
Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, located one hour from downtown Charleston
Printed directions are available with ticket orders.
Admission: $35; Coordinator: Ellen Dressler Moryl
These very special events include a concert in the abbey church with its perfect, clarifying
acoustics, followed by a reception under the shady oaks. Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner.
All programs are 75 minutes.
THE ENSEMBLE OF ST. CLARE AT MEPKIN ABBEY—The Ensemble of St. Clare at Mepkin
Abbey performs Vita Nova by Gavin Bryars, Marcello Concerto in d minor for oboe and strings
and Brahms Horn Trio. Featured soloists include John Cunningham, countertenor; Mark Gainer,
oboe; Brandon Nichols, horn; Yuriy Bekker, violin and Andrew Armstrong, piano. The Ensemble
of St. Clare at Mepkin Abbey is comprised of the Lowcountry’s leading Chamber musicians,
many of whom are members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. May 25 at 4pm.
MUSIC OF BLOCH AND PAULUS—The deeply prophetic voice of The Old Testament is realized in four works by Ernest Bloch: Tacy Edwards performs Suite Modale for flute and chamber
orchestra; Suite Hebraique for violin and orchestra is performed by Amos Lawrence; Norbert
Lewandowski, cello plays Songs from Jewish Life; and Bill Zehfuss, trombone performs the
Trombone Symphony, one of Bloch’s later works. The second half of this compelling and highly
spiritual concert is the Stephen Paulus Mass performed by the Taylor Music Festival Choir and
the Piccolo Spoleto Festival Orchestra. Composer Stephen Paulus will be present at the performance. Choir prepared by Robert Taylor, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival Orchestra conducted
by Donald Portnoy. June 5 at 4pm.
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PARKING, TRANSPORTATION AND RESTROOMS
Because the Charleston peninsula comprises a small area, which is filled with beautiful historic homes, many
residents must park on the street. To avoid parking fines, we ask that festival-goers strictly observe parking
limits or utilize the convenient parking lots and garages. Visit www.piccolospoleto.com for a map of parking
lots and garages.
PARKING
Aquarium Garage, Calhoun and Concord Sts.
Camden Exchange Garage, John & Meeting Sts.
Charleston Place Hotel Garage (enter on Hasell St.)
Charleston Visitor’s Center Lot, Meeting & Ann Sts.
Charleston Visitor’s Center Garage, Meeting & Mary Sts.
Concord Garage, Cumberland St. (between East Bay & State Sts.)
Cumberland Lot, Cumberland St. (between Church and State Sts.)
Cumberland Garage, Cumberland & Concord Sts.
Cumberland & Meeting Sts.
East Bay Garage, Concord St. & Vendue Range
(across from Waterfront Park)
Francis Marion Hotel (enter on King St.)
Gaillard Auditorium Garage (enter on Alexander St.)
George St. Lot (between King & Meeting Sts.)
IMAX Lot, Concord St. (at Fountain Walk)
King & Queen Sts. Garages
Majestic Garage, Market & Archdale Sts.
Morris St. Lot, Morris & St. Philip Sts.
Prioleau Garage, Prioleau & East Bay Sts.
Rainbow Market Lot, Anson St.
St. Philip St. Garage (between George & Liberty Sts.)
St. Philip St. Garage (between Vanderhorst
& Calhoun Sts.)
Queen Street Garage (between King & Archdale Sts.)
Wentworth Garage, Wentworth & St. Philip Sts.
PARKING TRANSIT
Visitors are encouraged to use our public transportation systems, the D.A.S.H. shuttle and C.A.R.T.A. (city bus
line). They follow convenient downtown routes near major festival sites, and all are ADA compliant and handicapped accessible for persons with disabilities. Call D.A.S.H. at (843) 724-7420 or C.A.R.T.A. at (843) 7470922 for more information. Visit www.RideCARTA.com for route schedules and more information.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
All parking garages listed above have public restrooms. Additional restrooms are located in the following public buildings: Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St.; City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St.;
Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun and George Sts.; Visitor Center, Meeting St. between Ann and John Sts.
Portable restrooms will be located at all major outdoor Piccolo Spoleto events. Visit www.piccolospoleto.com
for a map of public restrooms.
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MUSIC – TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF THE OLD SOUTH
■ CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GOSPEL CHOIR
PURE GOSPEL: AUTHENTIC REFLECTIONS
May 22, 23 at 5:00pm
Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St.
Admission: $10; Coordinator: Lee Pringle
The Internationally acclaimed CSO Gospel Choir, under the Direction of Sandra S. Barnhardt,
debut’s at Piccolo Spoleto, a must see performance that highlights the works of Gospel music
pioneers, Thomas A. Dorsey, Rev. James Cleveland, Andre Crouch and Walter Hawkins. For
more information, visit www.csogospel.com.
■ CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE
May 30 at 5:00pm
Mt. Zion AME Church, 5 Glebe St.
Admission: $10; Coordinator: Lee Pringle
Making its Piccolo debut, under the direction of Nathan L. Nelson, the NEW CSO Spiritual
Ensemble presents Spiritual Classics, a moving story chronicling the journey of the AfricanAmerican spiritual in America. For more information, visit www.csospiritual.com.
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Music: Traditional Music of the Old South continued
■ CHORALIERS MUSIC CLUB OF CHARLESTON
May 23, 29, June 6 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Emanuel AME Church (Lower Church), 110 Calhoun St.
Admission: $12 Adults; $10 Students/Seniors; Children under 6, free; Coordinator: Al Miller
This concert features an array of music, including excerpts from Porgy and Bess and spirituals.
■ OLD TIME CAMP MEETING
May 24, 29, June 5 at 8:00pm
Mt. Zion AME Church, 5 Glebe St.
Admission: $15 Adults; $12 Students; Coordinator: Alphonso Brown
Harken back to a rural 1930s praise house of Charleston and hear the electrifying sounds of
hand clapping and foot stomping of original Negro spirituals sung in Gullah by the Mt. Zion
Spiritual Singers.
■ RED CLAY SUNSET: AN EVENING OF OLD TIME (FIDDLE) MUSIC
SPONSORED BY: Kiawah Island Resort; Ilderton Contractors
May 31 at 5:00pm
Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St.
Admission: $10; Coordinator: Ivy Lindley
Charleston’s own South Carolina Broadcasters present an evening of old-time Cajun and
Appalachian string band music featuring Pain Perdu and The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters.
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MUSIC – YOUNG PERFORMERS
■ YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
All concerts are from Noon to 1:00pm
Simons Center For the Arts Recital Hall, 54 St. Philip St.
Tickets: $7 Adults; $5 Students/Seniors; Under 18 Free
Coordinators: Enrique Graf and Kathryn Norton
Coached by a distinguished faculty that includes violinist Lee-Chin Siow, cellist Natalia Khoma,
soprano Deanna McBroom, guitarist Marc Regnier and pianist Enrique Graf, young artists
perform alongside well-established guests and alumni of the College of Charleston.
MAY 23—All Chopin piano recital.
MAY 25—Instrumental, vocal and piano program presented by faculty members of the Charleston
Academy of Music.
MAY 26—All about the American Song.
MAY 27—A program of Brazilian and French piano music.
MAY 28—Chamber music performed by prize winning students of Lee-Chin Siow, Natalia
Khoma and Enrique Graf.
MAY 29—Sean Kennard plays Chopin’s First Piano Concerto and solo works.
MAY 30—Piano Concertos by Prokofieff, Beethoven and Gershwin performed on two pianos.
JUNE 1—Highlights from the Broadway and Opera Stage.
JUNE 2—Romantic Piano Music by Liszt and Brahms.
JUNE 3—A Grand Day for Singing featuring prize-winning singers.
JUNE 4—A program of guitar, cello and piano music.
JUNE 5—Martin Nusspaumer and Maria Antunez sing songs by Uruguayan composers and
Charleston’s own Edward Hart. Irina Pevzner and Eduardo Gilardoni at the piano.
JUNE 6—College of Charleston Opera performs Where Do We Fit In? David Templeton, Director.
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■ YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Richard Marcus
STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT CHORALE—As the premiere choral ensemble at
Stratford High School, the choir has made several local, state and national appearances within
the last 5 years including National Anthem Project in Washington, D.C., Carowinds Music
Festival, the South Carolina Music Educators Conference State Choral Festival, American Choral
Directors Region Honor Choir, the ACDA Southern Convention Honor Choir and National Arts in
Network Convention. Knight Chorale also received superior ratings in sight reading and performance at the South Carolina State Choral Festival. The choir has been invited to sing at the
University of South Carolina School of Music Guest Artist Series for special honor choir clinics in
the past two years. Currently the choir has 12 out of 30 students who were selected for All-State
Chorus last school year. Joshua Radecke, director. Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting
St. May 23 at 11am.
UNIVERSITY CHILDREN’S CHORUS—This new chorus in residence at Charleston Southern
University will perform choral music of various styles. Both fold music and music from the “old
masters” will be included in the program. University Children’s Chorus is a community chorus of
girls and boys with treble voices in grades four, five and six. The choir was formed to serve
Berkeley and Dorchester counties and is open by audition to all children regardless of race or
religion. UC Chorus gives children the opportunities to learn vocal skills, to sing quality choral literature, to grow in music literacy and to meet others who share a love for singing. Jean Breza,
director. Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St. May 23 at 12:15pm.
PANJAMDRUM STEEL BAND—Panjamdrum is a steel band comprised of middle school students from all over Berkeley County. They specialize in new original steel band music written for the
emerging art form. Steel drums are the only new acoustic instrument to evolve in the last 150 years.
Linda Versprille, director. Piccolo Spoleto Children’s Festival in Marion Square. May 23 at 1:30pm.
GREATER ANDERSON MUSICAL ARTS CONSORTIUM GIRL CHOIR—Founded in 2003, the
GAMAC Girl Choir of Anderson, S.C. is comprised of musically gifted girls in grades 3 to 8.
Performing classical sacred choral works, jazz, pop and musical theatre favorites, these young
women will delight and entertain your entire family! The girl choir is the largest and most well
known of GAMAC’s choral ensembles for children. Deirdre Francis, director. Second Presbyterian
Church, 342 Meeting St. May 23 at 1:30pm.
CHARLESTON ACADEMY OF MUSIC—Selected young and talented students from the
academy will perform pieces ranging in style and era, from classical composers such as Bach to
Gershwin. These Performers are fine young musicians as well as high achievers in their communities and schools. CAM’s young musicians are well rounded individuals, having performed as
soloists, as well as in string/guitar ensembles and chamber music groups. Many students are
also members of the Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry. 2009 will be the fifth year CAM
students have performed in the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Their hard work and dedication have
also won them many noteworthy awards and prizes in major national and international competitions throughout the year. Eunjoo Yun, director. Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St.
May 23 at 2:45pm.
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CHARLESTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS—Under the direction of Todd Monsell and accompanied by Manuel Toro, the Charleston Children’s Chorus is a highly select treble chorus comprised
of Charleston County students in grades four through ten. The chorus will present a program of
sacred and secular music ranging from classical to contemporary, including international music
and African American spirituals. The chorus has sung with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra
and the Charleston Ballet Theatre on multiple occasions. Second Presbyterian Church, 342
Meeting St. May 23 at 4pm.
ASHLEY HALL RED CHOIR—This commended audition ensemble of Upper School students in
ninth to twelfth grades is dedicated to the art of choral music and perform a variety of repertoire
on campus and in the community. Ashley Hall is an all girls preparatory school in Charleston S.C.
Robin Garner, director. St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St. May 30 at 11am.
DANIEL ISLAND TAIKO DRUM GROUP—The Daniel Island Taiko Drum Group is dedicated to
spreading the Japanese Culture in a positive way throughout the Lowcountry. Their performance
include traditional Japanese melodies, rhythms and choreographed movements. The third
through seventh grade students have performed in various locations around the Lowcountry
since 2007. Laura Wilcox, director. Piccolo Spoleto Finale in Hampton Park. June 6 at 4:15pm.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
■ A GULLAH CONVERSATION
May 24 at 11:00pm
Mount Zion AME Church, 5 Glebe St.
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Alphonso Brown and Mary Whyte
Join Alphonso Brown and Mary Whyte for a unique peek into the world of Gullah. Alphonso Brown,
owner and operator of Gullah Tours, pairs up with Mary Whyte, one of Charleston’s most beloved
artists, for an hour of African-American history and recollections set before a background of Gullah
spirituals and Whyte’s astonishing works. A book signing with the authors will follow the event.
■ A WORLD OF JEWISH CULTURE
SPONSORED BY: Herzman-Fishman Foundation
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, 90 Hasell St. and Admission: $10, *unless noted
Coordinators: Ellen Dressler Moryl, Martin Perlmutter and Enid Idelsohn
The Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston has joined together
with the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs to present the 12th annual “A World of
Jewish Culture at Piccolo Spoleto.” Founded in 1998 to commemorate Israel’s 50th birthday, the
annual event celebrates Jewish cultural contributions made to the arts worldwide.
A WORLD OF JEWISH CULTURE—Charleston Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, Yuriy
Bekker, violin and Caramoor Virtuosi pianist Andrew Armstrong present a program of music by
19th and 20th century composers with Jewish roots including Rubinstein, Bernstein and
Schoenfeld’s Trio, joined by CSO principal clarinetist Charles Messersmith. (Part of Piccolo
Spoleto's Spotlight Concert Series). May 26 from 6pm.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PORGY AND BESS—Back by popular demand D’Jaris Whipper-Lewis,
soprano; and Daniel Washington, bass baritone will sing highlights from America’s most beloved
folk-opera Porgy and Bess, written by George Gershwin at Folly Beach in 1935. They will be
accompanied by some of the fine musicians from Chamber Music Charleston. Local attorney
and historian, Robert N. Rosen will introduce the program with his witty “A Short History of
George Gershwin in Charleston.” May 31 from 1pm.
SIMKHE—Program features The Jewish Choral Society followed by SIMKHE, known for their
performance of traditional Klezmer music, scores by Jewish composers featured in Broadway
musicals and on the silver screen, and music made famous by Jewish performers, all while
addressing the future of Klezmer music. May 31 from 3pm.
“KOSHER JAZZ” COFFEE HOUSE—Jewish Studies hosts a coffee house program with Simon
Harding, a local jazz musician that performs with Sababah. In his side project, “Kosher Jazz,” he
brings the melodies to life in a jazz/fusion setting. Coffee and desserts are included in the ticket
price. Sponsored by Starbucks. *Arnold Hall in the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Center, 96
Wentworth St. May 30 and 31 at 8pm.
FREE FILM—A new Israeli film will be shown. *Admission: Free. Arnold Hall in the Yaschik/Arnold
Jewish Studies Center, 96 Wentworth St. May 31 at 9am and 11am.
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■ AMORI VINI (FOR THE LOVE OF WINE)
CO-SPONSORED BY: College of Charleston Friends of the Library
June 3 at 8:00pm
College of Charleston Addlestone Library Rotunda, 205 Calhoun St.
Admission: $30, includes wine samples; Coordinators: Jenny Fowler and Edward Hart
An interactive wine tasting that includes string quartet music written by composer Edward Hart
that is performed by the newly formed Tempranillo Ensemble, founded by Charleston Symphony
Orchestra Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker.
■ BLUEGRASS COOKOUTS AT THE PONDS
SPONSORED BY: The Ponds
Farmhouse Pavilion at The Ponds, Summerville
(Visit www.DiscoverThePonds.com for directions.)
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Office of Cultural Affairs and The Ponds
TAMMERLIN AND SUGAR HILL—Bring your picnics and lawn chairs and enjoy the
Lowcountry’s favorite folk and bluegrass groups Tammerlin and Sugar Hill for a family-friendly
night of guitar strumming and upbeat harmonies in a beautiful, rustic setting. Tammerlin fuses
traditional folk with innovative sounds that will create a new, varied folk art. Sugar Hill’s performance is inspired by and will honor those who fought in the Civil War, along with a salute to the
veterans of World War II and the Vietnam conflict. Folk singer/ banjo player Kathie Livingston will
emcee this special event. Food and soft drinks available for purchase thanks to Swamp Fox
District Boy Scout Troop 759. Arts and crafts activities coordinated by Flowertown Elementary
School. May 24 at 5pm.
YEEHAW JUNCTION—The Lowcountry’s premier bluegrass group is keeping the spirit of traditional bluegrass music alive with a picnic-style, family-friendly night of uplifting bluegrass sounds.
The harmonious blend of guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin and fiddle will bring you to your feet. Bring
your blankets and lawn chairs since you will be surrounded by a refreshingly natural atmosphere.
Folk singer/banjo player Kathie Livingston will emcee this special event. Food and soft drinks
available for purchase thanks to Swamp Fox District Boy Scout Troop 759. Arts and crafts activities coordinated by Flowertown Elementary School. June 5 at 7pm.
■ CATHEDRAL MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT
May 30 at 10:00pm
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St.
Admission: Suggested Donation $5; Coordinator: Piper Brown
This elegant presentation features ethereal vocal music of antiquity, ranging from 12th Century
chant to majestic High Renaissance polyphony. The music, written for the great cathedrals of
Europe, is perfectly complemented by the architecture and acoustics of the Cathedral of St. John
the Baptist. The crystalline purity of the Charleston Renaissance Ensemble’s sound resonating in
the Gothic Revival Cathedral provides an experience you will long remember.
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■ CHARLESTON MEN’S CHORUS MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
May 25 at Noon
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 142 Church St.
Admission: $15 Adults; $10 Students/Seniors; Coordinator: Michelle Whitbeck
This 70-voice chorus will present its popular Memorial Day concert featuring service anthems,
patriotic songs, and other inspiring works to honor our service men and women as well as veterans. Charleston Men’s Chorus is a non-profit organization devoted to entertaining the tri-county
area with the striking harmonies of its music. The group has been singing under the direction of
Lon H. Shull, III since 1994. Pamela Nelson will accompany on piano.
■ EVENINGS UNDER THE CRESCENT
May 23, May 30 and June 6 at 6:00pm
Central Mosque of Charleston, 1082 King St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: W. E. Mohseni
The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC) cordially invites you to “Evenings Under The
Crescent,” a three part documentary series highlighting Islamic history. Modest dress is appreciated and Middle Eastern cuisine will be offered.
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■ JAZZIN’ THE SPIRIT
Robert Mills Manor Courtyard, 20 Franklin St.
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Megan LeCount
Come join us for the 5th annual jazz picnic sponsored by the Housing Authority of the City of
Charleston. Enjoy the soothing sounds of jazz underneath beautiful magnolia trees in the Robert
Mills Manor Courtyard, behind 20 Franklin Street. People of all ages are invited to come lift their
spirits with an evening of music, fun, food and family.
■ MUSICAL JOURNEY: FROM MOZART TO GERSHWIN
June 4 at 5:00pm.
First Baptist Church, 61 Church St.
Admission: $14 Adults; $10 Students/Seniors; Coordinator: Alex Agrest
Famous virtuoso pieces are performed by Russian born violinist Rozolita Mikulinsky-Agrest of
Charleston, former faculty member of St. Petersburg State Conservatory and guest pianist
Maxim Lubarsky of the Ukraine, recipient of the Technics Endowed Award at Berklee College of
Music in Boston. “This duo’s remarkable playing was particularly conspicuous for its spirit and
the obvious artistic magnetism between them,” (Lindsay Koob, Jewish Journal).
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■ NA FIDLEIRI
May 30 at Noon; June 5 at 7:00pm
Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.
Admission: $10; Coordinator: Mary Taylor
Mary Scott Taylor directs Na Fidleiri, Charleston’s internationally renowned Celtic Fiddle
Ensemble of 20 fiddles, bodhran, guitar, whistle and vocals as they perform Irish and Scottish
dance music and airs. Joining them will be Danny Mallon on percussion.
■ PICCOLO SPOLETO AT BISHOP GADSDEN
Bishop Gadsden, One Gadsden Way, James Island
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Katie Jayne
BOB GANT AND FRIENDS—Bob Gant and Friends will present a varied program of vocal and
instrumental music. Organist Bob Gant will perform solo works, including Bach, Reger, Vierne
and Dupré. Joining him, three sopranos, Janet Talley, Suzanne Fleming-Atwood, Loretta Haskell,
sing in ensemble Vecci, Bach, Mendelssohn, Britten, and as soloists. Tenor Walter Boyce will
perform three chansons. Charleston Symphony Orchestra musicians, violinist Asako Kremer and
cellist Damien Kremer, will provide accompaniment for several of the pieces, including
Rachmaninov’s Vocalise. Bishop Gadsden Chapel. May 26 at 4pm.
YEEHAW JUNCTION—YeeHaw Junction, Charleston-based bluegrass band, keeps the
tradition of heritage and culture alive and strong in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Their hot
picking and smooth harmonizing will provide an all-acoustic treat for any bluegrass fan. The
band has been featured a number of times on South Carolina’s ETV channel and at various
bluegrass festivals throughout the South and as far away as Great Britain. This will be fun for the
whole family with food, face painting and lots of dancing. Palm Court at Bishop Gadsden.
May 30 from 2-5pm.
SUSAN CONANT AND FRIENDS—Enjoy beautiful music in an inspired setting with this sampler
of original chamber music composed and performed by Susan Conant and friends. Conant will
play a range of classical and traditional flutes including C flute, alto flute, Irish whistle and Native
American flute. She will be joined by award winning pianist, Lin Raymond and a Charleston
favorite, Sophia Zimmerman, lyric soprano. Conant’s music combines Celtic and ethnic inspired
melodies with classical and jazz harmony to paint a lush landscape of moods from contemplative to joyful. Bishop Gadsden Chapel. May 31 at 4pm.
LOUISE DUBIN, CELLO AND ANDREW ARMSTRONG, PIANO—Louise Dubin, principal cellist
for the Charleston Symphony, accompanied by Andrew Armstrong, pianist, perform works by
Brahms, Bruch, Saint-Saens, Bach and others. These two virtuosic musicians will deliver a world
class performance. Bishop Gadsden Chapel. June 3 at 5pm.
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Piccolo Spoleto Finale
featuring
A GLOBAL VILLAGE
OF WORLD MUSIC
with ethnic dance, food, crafts,
and lots of family fun
Saturday, June 6, 2009
4:00-9:00pm • Hampton Park
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■ PICCOLO SPOLETO AT FRANKE AT SEASIDE
All concerts at 3:00pm EXCEPT on May 22 at 2:00pm
Franke at Seaside, Rodenberg Hall, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant
Admission: Free (donations accepted); Coordinator: Emily Remington
*Piccolo Spoleto events at Franke at Seaside are free and are open to the public; seating is limited and must be reserved by ticket on a first come, first served basis. To secure tickets, see CeCe
Mikell at The Burges Center (Franke at Seaside) from 9:00am to 4:00pm weekdays. Tickets can
be secured only in person; no telephone reservations will be accepted.
AUDRA CLAIRE MCCALL, VIOLIN—Audra Claire McCall, violinist, is a student of Sonja Foster
in Atlanta, G.A. Audra Claire has performed with the Hilton Head Symphony, the Charleston
Symphony and served as concert mistress and soloist for YOLOW, the Youth Orchestra of the
Lowcountry. *May 22 at 2pm.
WILLIAM BAKER FESTIVAL SINGERS—Dr. William Baker’s Festival Singers have thrilled
Piccolo audiences since 1989. The Atlanta, Georgia. based ensemble will present a varied
program of choral music. May 24.
METZ DUO—Connecticut based, Metz Duo, with Barbara Metz, cellist and husband John Metz,
pianist, are well known in the Northeast and have performed concerts with Barbara playing cello
and viola da gamba with John on piano and harpsichord. John is musical director of the
Connecticut Early Music Festival. May 26.
SAM HAGAN, TENOR AND MAC FRAMPTON, PIANO—Sam Hagan, tenor and Mac Frampton,
piano, have performed extensively across the United States. They are based in Atlanta, GA.
The program will include show tunes, spirituals and a Gershwin Medley. May 28.
THE SINGING DOCTORS—The Singing Doctors have performed their opera arias and popular
show tunes in Piccolo Spoleto many times. Based in Asheville, N.C., Dr. Jones is an anesthesiologist and Dr. Pate is an ENT surgeon. May 31.
JOHN BAUER, VIOLIN AND ELISA MOSCOVITZ, PIANO—Their third appearance in Piccolo
Spoleto, John Bauer, violinist, has played in recitals and orchestras throughout the Southeast
and Elisa Moscovitz, a young pianist is well known for her chamber music performances. They
are from Columbia, S.C. June 2.
DR. CHARLES FUGO, PIANO—Dr. Charles Fugo is Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at
the University of South Carolina, Columbia S.C. This is his second appearance in Piccolo Spoleto.
June 4.
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■ QUINTANGO
Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St.
Admission: $25; Coordinator: Sheri Grace Wenger
HISTORY OF TANGO I: WOMEN, TANGO’S TREASURES—(1hr) Tango’s women are strong,
desirable, yet illusive. Tango music, dance and stories. Their journey from “immigrant’s daughter” to “tango diva” is a tale of heartbreak and triumph. May 24 at 1pm; May 26 at 3pm; May 27
at 5pm (tickets to this performance include an interactive tango experience between shows);
May 29 at 2pm.
HISTORY OF TANGO II: MEN, LEADING THE WAY—(1hr) It’s a man’s world – on the dance
floor or on the street. Tango music, dance and stories. We look at men’s love of fathers, mothers, dream girls and the tango life. May 25 at 2pm; May 27 at 2pm (tickets to this performance
include an interactive tango experience between shows); May 28 at 3pm; May 30 at 5:30pm.
■ RHAPSODY IN BLUE
June 1 at 8:00pm
Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St.
Admission: $10; Coordinator: Naomi Nimmo
The Summerville Community Orchestra presents George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and other
Gershwin favorites.
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■ SHAG THE NIGHT AWAY AT FARRINGDON BISTROPUB!
May 30 at 7:00pm
Farringdon Bistropub, 214 N. Cedar St., Summerville
Admission: $10 (Food and drink available for purchase); Coordinator: Cristina Vasilis
Enjoy an evening at Summerville’s newest hotspot and only outdoor bar shagging to all your
favorite beach music classics played by Carolina Shag DJ Gerald Scott! If you don’t know SC’s
State Dance, don’t worry! Charleston’s premiere Shag instructors Jerry and Barbara Wade
will be giving lessons from 6 to 7pm. Farringdon teamed up with Big Mamma Entertainment and
the Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society of S.C. for this event so you know its the
best Charleston has to offer! Food and drink specials all night. For more info visit
www.farringdonbistropub.com.
■ THE SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESENTS
Coordinator: Carolyn Rivers
A FEATHER ON THE BREATH OF GOD—Carol Anderson portrays the remarkable life of 12th
century mystic, Hildegarde of Bingen in an hour-long, theatrical presentation. Hildegarde’s struggle to obey God’s voice in the face of the politics of her time creates a fascinating story of faith
and courage. Admission: $20. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 Anson St. May 27 at
7pm.*Please note audience members requiring handicap accessibility into this venue need to call
(843) 724-3705 (24 hours prior to concert) to arrange for assistance into the building.
WORKSHOP: COMEDY IMPROV-A PATH TOWARDS A SPIRITUALLY SATISFYING LIFE—
Improv comedy has become a wisdom tradition of its own and its lessons can bring out the best
in us, allowing us to reach beyond ourselves in conventional life, reality and consciousness, to
access deeper ways of knowing and profound spiritual realizations. No performing experience is
necessary, just the desire to unleash your self-expression and an interest in enhancing spontaneity in everyday life. Workshop leader is Jacqueline Kabat. Admission: $50. The Sophia Institute
Studios, 297 E. Bay St. June 6 at 2pm.
■ 3 MO’ DIVAS + 1
May 30 and 31 at 5:00pm
St. John’s Reformed Episcopal Church, 91 Anson St.
Admission: $15; Coordinator: Rossie Colter
Through dramatic musical performances that are colorful, entertaining and meaningful, the Divas
blend special combinations of musical styles. From grand opera to pop, from bel canto to
gospel, from patriotic to show tunes and American folk music, “3 MO’ DIVAS + 1” spread their
message of hope, peace and love through vocal expressions, musical presentations and
dramatic staging. This multi-talented ensemble includes a dramatic lyric soprano, a lyric
coloratura soprano, a mezzo-soprano/composer and the accompanist who is a spinto soprano/composer as well. This is “3 MO’ DIVAS + 1” fifth performance during the Piccolo Spoleto
Festival and a “must see” for music lovers of all ages. Proceeds benefit the projects of the Philip
Simmons Foundation, Inc.
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■ PICCOLO FRINGE
Coordinators: Brandy Sullivan and Greg Tavares
*Note: All Piccolo Fringe shows (except One Man Star Wars Trilogy, The Fowler Family Radio
Hour, The Cody Rivers Show and The Complete History of Charleston for Morons) are recommended for adult audiences. Shows may contain adult situations, language and innuendo.
Parental guidance is recommended.
PICCOLO FRINGE AT THEATRE 99
280 Meeting St. (above The Bicycle Shoppe); Admission: $15, *unless noted
THE HAVE NOTS! COMEDY IMPROV JAM!—(90mins) No scripts! All improv! This high energy
show is entirely based on your audience suggestion so every show is different. Two lucky audience members will actually become part of the show. This year The Have Nots! will perform their
unique brand of improv comedy AND will invite special guests to perform. You never know who
will join them on the stage! Come find out why critics say “The Have Nots! have it!” May 23, 29,
June 5 at 7pm; May 24 at 8 pm; May 30 at 8:30pm.
THE RECKONING—(1hr) The Reckoning is the longest-running, most infamous improv group in
Chicago. “These players always stand out when they appear in other ensembles, and together,
as masters of iO’s signature form, the Harold, they’re remarkably consistent at giving audiences
something to laugh at and students something to study,” Chicago Reader. May 22 at 10pm; May
23 at 9pm; May 24 at 5pm; May 25 at 7:30pm.
FRANKENMATT—(1hr) FrankenMatt is a two-man comedy team starring Second City Chicago
alums Frank Caeti (MADtv, Reno 911) and Matt Craig (According to Jim, The Office). Last year at
Piccolo their improvised show “Pilgrimage” received an A+ from the Charleston City Paper. This
year, FrankenMatt brings an all-new sketch comedy show that combines fast paced wit, characters, absurdity, reality, and hilarity. Critics have called FrankenMatt, “nothing short of amazing”
and “future rock stars of comedy.” May 23 at 10:30pm; May 24, 27 at 10pm; May 25 at 9pm; May
28 at 8:30pm; May 29 at 3pm; May 30 at 7pm.
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF CHARLESTON FOR MORONS—(70mins) Over 300 years of
Lowcountry history in 70 minutes! A comedy history lesson accessible enough for morons to enjoy
-- forever answering the hard to ask questions like: can you still perform in black face? What took
Mel Gibson so long to join the Continental Army? Charleston City Paper says the Morons “dazzle
the audience with their ignorance.” May 23, 24 at 3pm; May 30, 31, June 6 at 2pm
MARY KAY HAS A POSSE—(1hr) Charleston’s only all-female improv comedy group! Part talk
show format (similar to The View), part long form improv, ALL funny! Bitingly witty, unpredictable,
and politically incorrect, the ladies of “Posse Talk” break all the rules. “An unforgettable night of
laughing ’til your face hurts.” Charleston City Paper. If you are easily offended or feel that a
woman’s place is in the kitchen, stay home. May 22 at 7pm; May 23 at 5pm; May 24 at 6:30pm;
May 26 at 9pm; May 30 at 4pm.
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80’S BLANK TAPE—(1hr) The 80’s brought a brand of TV, movie, and music that could only be
described as: crap. Charles Ross takes you through a tour of his old blank tape. Wrestling, John
Hughes, Rock Videos, Commercials. If you saw the One Man Star Wars Trilogy you know what
to expect- if not, then know this: He does them all. May 26 at 7:30pm; May 27 at 7pm.
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE TOURING COMPANY—(1hr) The Upright Citizens Brigade
Touring Company presents an evening of hilarious, long-form improv comedy from the nation’s
leading venue for alternative comedy, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Every night the UCB
Tour Co. creates two acts of mind-blowing scenes for a full hour show all based on audience
suggestions. Cast credits: Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the Daily Show
with Jon Stewart, Comedy Central’s Showbiz Show, MTV’s Boiling Points, VH1’s Best Week
Ever, and many others. May 28 at 10pm; May 29, 30, June 5 at 10:30pm; May 31 at 8:30pm; June
1, 2 at 9pm; June 4 at 9:30pm; June 6 at 7:30pm.
THE CODY RIVERS SHOW: MEANWHILE EVERYWHERE—(1hr) “Absolutely mesmerizing.
From moment one…no one could tear their eyes away,” says Time Out Chicago. “The Cody
Rivers Show is completely unhinged...You have never seen anything like it,” The Edmonton Sun.
Pushing the envelopes of dance, music, physical theatre, and intellectually nonderivative high
concept comedy with their latest new work, The Cody Rivers Show delivers unique shows unlike
any other comedy act, past or present. “Nothing short of genius,” The Georgia Strait (Vancouver).
Back by popular demand! May 27 at 8:30pm; May 28 at 7pm; May 31 at 5pm; June 1, 2, 3 at
7:30pm; June 6 at 4pm.
BriTANick—(1hr) BriTANicK (rhymes with Titanic) is the two-person sketch comedy explosion of
Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. They have performed at comedy festivals all over the country and have a running show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York. Join them for
a batch of sketch comedy that Time Out Chicago praises (or possibly mocks) as ‘delightfully
dorktastic.’ May 29 at 9pm; May 30 at 5:30pm; May 31 at 7pm.
CUPID HAS A HEART ON—Hailed as the “Best Sketch Comedy Troupe in Chicago” (Chicago
Reader), the Cupid Players perform distinctive musical sketches about relationships, life and
love. Sometimes touching, sometimes trashy, always funny—this talented troupe boasts the
longest running sketch revue in iO Theater’s history. A “Must See” says Time Out Chicago! June
4 at 8pm; June 5 at 9pm; June 6 at 6pm.
IMPROV RIOT!—(1hr) Come join Brandy Sullivan and Greg Tavares of The Have Nots! along with
hilarious members of the Theatre 99 improv family for this fast paced, unpredictable, and always
hilarious show! Come loaded with suggestions because the entire show of improv games is
based on audience suggestions. It’s like Whose Line is it Anyway? on lots of caffeine!
*Admission: $12. May 22 at 8:30pm; June 3 at 9pm.
FRINGE FINALE—(2hrs) What’s a festival without a Finale?! The Have Nots! host this annual
extravaganza that ends the Fringe with a bang. *Admission: $20. June 6 at 9:30pm.
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PICCOLO FRINGE AT THE AMERICAN THEATER
446 King St.; Admission: $15
ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY—(1hr) A one-hour, high energy, nonstop blast through the
first three Star Wars films. The catch is that there’s only one cast member. Charles Ross, the
writer and solo performer, spent too much of his childhood in a galaxy far, far away—adulthood
has been similar. Ross plays all the characters, recreates the effects, sings the music, flies the
ships, and fights both sides of the battles. The hit of the 2004 and 2006 Piccolo Spoleto
Festivals! 3 movies, 1 man, 1 hour! May 22, 23, 25 at 7pm; May 28, 29, 30 at 9pm.
THE FOWLER FAMILY RADIO HOUR—(1hr) Direct from Second City’s Donny’s Skybox
Theatre in Chicago, this comedy revue takes the form of a weekly radio broadcast from the small
Southern town of Henley. “The Fowler Family Radio Hour” gives its listeners the lowdown on
local politics, physical fitness and other passing fads, and features performances by country and
bluegrass musicians. Time Out Chicago calls it a “finely tuned sketch show,” and Charleston City
Paper says the Southern cast “finds plenty of ways to pick on Southern culture.” May 28, 30 at
7pm; May 29 at 7:30pm.
THE BANANA MONOLOGUES—(1hr) The hilarious story of one relationship ...one woman...that
gave one man the best sex of his life -and all that came with it. This one-man show is performed
by John Brennan who was voted best Local Comic and Actor 2007 by the readers of Charleston
City Paper. He plays all parts, including the banana. May 22, 23, June 6 at 9pm; June 5 at 9:30pm.
MEET BRIDEZILLA (The Engagement and Obliged)—(75mins) Award winning performer
Kimmy Gatewood (The Apple Sisters) offers her wildly successful solo show “The Engagement.”
Having just been dumped by her groom to be, we find main character Kim, hiding from a multitude of nosey-guests. In the one-woman show “Obliged,” Megan Grano exposes the state of
weddings by following one bride’s story, starting with her engagement. We meet a multitude of
characters all involved in making this the biggest, and (therefore) “bestest” day of her life! June 4
at 8pm; June 5 at 7:30pm; June 6 at 7pm.
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PICCOLO FRINGE AT STARS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER
446 King St.; Admission: $12, *unless noted
THE BITTER POET’S “LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG CAFÉS, STRIP CLUBS
AND BLACK BOX PERFORMANCE SPACES”—(1hr) Like a cross between Lou Reed and
William Shatner, The Bitter Poet comes from New York City to perform his guitar-driven poems
in this darkly humorous and satirical one-man show about searching for True Love and the contortionists you meet along the way! The Bitter Poet is written and performed by New York City
actor (and native South Carolinian) Kevin Draine. A high-energy, irreverent celebration of the
crazy things we do for love! www.thebitterpoet.com. *Tickets: $15. May 22, 23 at 8pm.
BIG DICKTIONARY—(50mins) Big Dicktionary is a two-person, long-form improvisational comedy team composed of Timmy Finch and John Brennan. The two share the stage and break
many of the “rules” to entertain. Neither one is safe from the other as they keep the show tight
and fast even as they call out each other’s foibles. Oh yeah, they use a very big dictionary in the
show. May 25 at 8pm; May 30 at 7pm.
DOPPELGANGER—(50mins) Come see Charleston’s only all improvised rock show, where you,
the audience, shout out the “titles” of your favorite DOPPELGANGER! songs, and have them performed for the first and last time ever. The critics say: “Lee Lewis and Jason Cooper are so good
at what they do that the lines between fact and fiction may blur a bit during the show,” Jason
Zwicker. “It’s a mix of VH1 Storytellers and Tenacious D,” Erica Jackson. May 29, June 5 at 8pm.
IMPROV MARATHON—(70mins) Three improv groups for the price of one! Some of Charleston’s
funniest improv shows will perform including three of the following groups: Neckprov, Moral
Fixation, Cats Hugging Cats and Full Love Throttle. May 28 at 8pm; June 4 at 8:30pm.
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■ PICCOLO SPOLETO THEATRE SERIES
Coordinator: Sheri Grace Wenger, Rodney Lee Rogers and Sharon Graci
A TIME TO DANCE—(Musical Drama, 1hr) Libby Skala charmed Piccolo Spoleto audiences four
years ago with her internationally acclaimed solo play, LiLiA!, about her Oscar-nominated grandmother Lilia Skala. She returns with her new solo show about Lilia’s younger sister, Austrian
modern dancer and dance therapy pioneer Elizabeth “Lisl” Polk. In it, Libby interweaves spoken
word, improvised movement and creative dance to express her great aunt, who dances to her
own dazzling stories of a turbulent life spanning the 20th Century. Born in 1902 Vienna, Lisl survives two world wars, immigrates to New York, endures 9/11 and dances the Macarena on her
hundredth birthday. Written and performed by Libby Skala. Winner of “Best Solo Performer”
Award – London Fringe Festival. www.LibbySkala.com. Admission: $18 Adults; $15 Students/
Seniors. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. June 2, 3, 5 at 8pm; June 4 at 6pm; June 7 at 3pm.
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DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD—(Comedy, 2hrs) In this
“unauthorized parody,” set approximately 10 years after the events in the 50-year-running comic
Peanuts, CB’s beloved beagle has terminal rabies, and his world is inhabited by a comic strip
parade of misfits: a missing pen pal, an abused pianist, a pyromaniac ex-girlfriend, two drunk
cheerleaders, a homophobic quarterback, a burnt-out Buddhist and a drama-queen sister.
Together, these factors all contribute—Good grief!—to this modern tale of teenage angst. By
Bert V. Royal, Directed by J. C. Conway, Presented by The Footlight Players. *Rated R for adult
content and language. Admission: $18 Adults; $15 Students/Seniors. Footlight Players Theatre,
20 Queen St. May 26 at 9pm; May 27, June 1 at 8pm; May 28, June 6 at 9pm.
EUBIE!—(Musical, 90mins) The hit Broadway Musical Revue featuring the music of Eubie Blake
will tantalize you as you are thoroughly entertained with songs like Shuffle Along, Daddy, My
Handyman Ain’t Handy No More and Gee, I Wish I Had Someone to Rock Me in the Cradle of
Love. The music is from the 1920s and 30s, but it is truly Hot Buttered Soul, with a Lowcountry
twist. Directed by Art Gilliard, Musical Direction by Howard Brown, Choreography by Myra
Chamble, Produced by Art Forms & Theatre Concepts. Admission: $25 Adults; $20 Students/
Seniors. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. May 22 at 3pm; May 25, 26, 28 at 6pm; May 29
at 8:30pm; June 1, 2 at 11am.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES—(Musical, 2hrs) Winner of the 1984 Tony Award, and one of
Broadway’s biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles (The Bird Cage) adds new dimensions to the boulevard comedy about homosexuals whose 20 years of domestic tranquility are shattered when a
son, fathered during a one night fling, decides to marry the daughter of a bigoted politician. Albin
and Georges run a transvestite nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the featured performer.
Georges agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the father of the bride-to-be, with
hilarious results. By Harvey Fierstein & Jerry Herman, and presented by The Footlight Players.
Admission: $30 Adults; $27 Students/Seniors. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. May 22 at
9pm; May 23 at 6pm; May 29 at 5:30pm; May 30 at 8pm; June 6 at 3pm.
LITTLE CITY CABARET—(Cabaret, 1 hr) Recently named Best New Musical Theatre Company
2009 by the Charleston City Paper! During this rollicking (and sometimes provocative) cabaret
show, you will enjoy music by Sondheim, Richard O’Brien and Jason Robert Brown. TAKE A
COFFEE BREAK from “serious ART” and LOL as characters interact with you in the audience.
Musical Direction by Robbi Kenney and choreography by Rachel Hedrick. Enjoy Song, Dance,
Prizes, and special appearances made by the Broadway Broads of Deuce Theatre and the
Celtic Almost-Women. Admission $18. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. May 24, 31 and
June 7 at 6pm.
RING OF FIRE-THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH—(Musical, 90mins) A South Carolina PREMIERE of the Broadway hit. An exhilarating, foot stomping celebration of America’s legendary
Man in Black. From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical featuring
Walk The Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, I’ve Been Everywhere and many more.
By Richard Maltby, Jr. Admission: $27 Adults; $25 Students/Seniors. Village Playhouse Theatre,
730 Coleman Blvd., #E, Mt. Pleasant. May 22, 31, June 3 at 8pm; May 23, 24 at 7pm; May 25 at
3pm; May 30 at 6pm; June 7 at 5pm.
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ROUNDING THIRD—(Comedy, 90mins) An uproarious and touching comedy about the grit, the
pressure and the stakes of coaching baseball…or at least Little League baseball. When a “win at
all costs” father shares the coaching bench with a “let’s just have fun” dad there are bound to be
plenty of errors. “HILARIOUS,” Variety. By Richard Dresser, Directed by Keely Enright, Featuring
Josh Wilhoit and Thomas Heath. Admission: $25 Adults; $23 Students/Seniors. Village Playhouse
Theatre, 730 Coleman Blvd., #E, Mt. Pleasant. May 29, June 4, 5 at 8pm; May 30 at 9pm; May 31
at 5pm; June 6 at 7pm.
SEASON TO SEASON—(Drama, 2hrs) This drama, filled with laugh out loud dark humor,
explores the relationship between Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner as spouses, colleagues, and
competitive forces in the midst of their self discovery as painters. Watch the paint and emotions
fly. The show is a must for art lovers as well as lovers of great theatre. *Note: Contains adult language. By Richard Rashke, Produced by The Contemporary Theatre Lab Theatre, Directed by
Mark Gorman. Admission: $20. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. June 3, 5 at 5pm; June 4
at 9pm; June 6 at 6pm.
SHEEP’S CLOTHING—(Comedy/Drama, 90mins) Follows a tight group of high school coaches
who feel their way of life - and even their precious locker room—is under siege. (Not helping: one
of their players recently “had relations” with his young female math teacher). When a possible
traitor emerges, the bike shorts ride higher, the whistles screech louder and the roars grow
threatening. By Spencer Deering, Presented by PURE Theatre. For Mature Audiences Only.
Admission: $25. Lance Hall, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. May 22, 23, 24, 25
at 5:30pm.
SOPHIE TUCKER: LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS—(Musical, 2hrs) Renowned singer/actress,
Kathy Halenda brings Sophie Tucker to life, singing such memorable hits as “Fifty Million
Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong”, “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” and her theme song, “Some Of
These Days.” A legendary Broadway and cabaret performer of the 20s and 30s, Sophie Tucker
was big, brassy and was the ground-breaker for today’s icons. Presented by ART Station
Theatre of Stone Mountain, Ga. Admission: $25 Adults; $23 Students/Seniors. Footlight Players
Theatre, 20 Queen St. June 1 at 5pm; June 2 at 2:30pm; June 3, 5 at 1pm; June 4 at 2pm; June
6 at Noon.
SPLISH SPLASH-THE SHORT & SPECTACULAR LIFE OF BOBBY DARIN—(Musical, 90mins)
A World Premier production-Splish Splash is the story of one of America’s music legends- an
incredible and versatile talent who died too soon. Join us for an evening to remember- Joe Clarke
in a tribute to the one and only Bobby Darin – featuring Dream Lover, Mac the Knife, Beyond the
Sea, Queen of the Hop, If I Were a Carpenter and many more. Admission: $27 Adults; $25
Students/Seniors. Village Playhouse Theatre, 730 Coleman Blvd., #E, Mt. Pleasant. May 23, 24,
30, June 6 at 3pm; May 25 at 7pm; May 28 at 8pm; May 31, June 7 at 2pm.
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THE EMPEROR IS NAKED?—(Political Satire, 70mins) Deuce Theatre’s zany political satire, The
Emperor is Naked? is a “zesty fairy-tale for adults and others in need of a good laugh and maybe
a chin-stroking think,” Charleston City Paper. With audience participation, actor-generated music
and “spot-on satirical commercials, the questions Emperor poses about our culture and personal
moral courage give this show legs beyond this election cycle,” Charleston City Paper. Written and
Produced by Deuce Theatre, Presented by PURE Theatre. Admission: $18. Lance Hall, Circular
Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 at 7:30pm; June 6 at 2pm.
THE GENTLEMAN PIRATE—(Historical Drama, 1hr) Stede Bonnet left a life of privilege to sail
the seas as a gentleman pirate. What his money couldn’t buy he learned from his fateful encounters with Blackbeard and ended his days hanging at White Point Gardens. Part knight, part
rogue, part fool, this living history chronicles his tale of heartache, fame and ultimate infamy.
Written and Performed by Rodney Lee Rogers, Presented by PURE Theatre. Admission: $10.
The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St. May 27, 28, 29 at 4pm and 6pm.
THE GOOD TIME VARIETY HOUR—(Musical Variety Hour, 1hr) The Company Company presents this FAREWELL edition of a festival favorite! Come see the Libkin/Schlitt family with their
favorite guest stars in two performances only! Enjoy a magical hour of songs, stories, dancing
and a good time before this celebrated show is stashed away in the vault. This is your last
chance, so don’t miss it! And be sure to save room for Bill’s salsa!! Produced by The Company
Company. Admission $15. Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. May 30, 31 at 3pm.
THE ISLAND—(Drama, 1hr) THE ISLAND celebrates the strength of man’s connection to man,
even within the dehumanizing confines of a prison cell on Robben Island during the Apartheid.
THE ISLAND explores the painful particulars of South Africa, without ever uttering a word of political rhetoric. By Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntosha, Presented by PURE Theatre.
Admission: $25. Lance Hall, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. May 25, 26, 27, 28
at 8pm.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS—(Musical, 90mins) “A Lovely Bittersweet Memento,” Charleston City
Paper. An intimate musical about two young New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the
course of five years. By Jason Robert Brown, Presented by PURE Theatre. Admission: $25.
Lance Hall, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. May 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 at 5:30pm.
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■ STELLE DI DOMANI SERIES
A spotlight on the people of the College of Charleston’s award-winning
Department of Theatre
Admission: $15 Adults; $12 Students/Seniors, *unless otherwise noted
Coordinators: Todd McNerney and Margo Moskowitz
THE MIND’S I—(Comedy/Mystery, 2hrs) Winner of the 2008 Kennedy Center/American College
Theatre Festival Region IV David L. Shelton Full Length Play Award and written by College of
Charleston student, Michael Smallwood, this play is a compelling and contemporary exploration
of the complexity of genius. It is the story of a young award-winning writer, Josh Kramer, and his
struggle to harness and tame his creativity. This production is an intriguing mix of comedy and
mystery and is complete with sword fights and dance sequences. It returns to Charleston after
being presented at the 2009 KC/ACTF Region IV Festival at the University of North CarolinaGreensboro. *This production contains adult language. Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St. May 23,
27, 30, June 2, 5 at 8:30pm; May 24, 28 at 5:30pm.
ART—(Comedy, 90mins) Picture a painting. A white painting. White lines on a white background.
Now ask yourself what that painting is worth? A friendship? Three men ask that question,
stretching the canvas of their relationship into perspective. This Tony Award winning play by
Yasmina Reza is a hilarious and thought provoking evening of theater. Directed by Joy
Vandervort-Cobb and Featuring Paul Whitty (Full Monty-Broadway, locally-Doubt, War of the
Worlds), Paul Rolfes (Last season’s Lobby Hero, Law and Order, Guiding Light), and local favorite
Jamie Smithson (voted Best Actor- Musical for Charleston-2008), ART is a theatre experience
you will not soon forget. Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St. May 29, June 3, 4 at 8:30pm; May 30
at 2:30pm. May 31, June 2, 6 at 5:30pm.
SKINNY WHITE COMICS—(Stand-up Comedy, 90mins) New York Stand Up Comedians David
Lee Nelson and Isaac Witty (David Letterman, Comedy Central) return to Piccolo Spoleto with
their smash hit stand up comedy show. Ever left a Chinese restaurant and thanked someone who
didn’t work there? See *Skinny White Comics.* Ever been afraid of burglars hiding underneath
your bed? See *Skinny White Comics.* Do you have a pulse. Are you breathing? See *Skinny
White Comics* “A,” Charleston City Paper. “Very Funny White People,” Post and Courier. *Skinny
White Comics* is back. Funnier and Whiter then ever. *Admission: $15. Chapel Theatre, 172
Calhoun St. May 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, June 1, 6 at 8:30pm. May 23, 30, June 3, 4, 5 at 5:30pm.
QUILLS—(Comedy/Drama, 2hrs) Doug Wright’s Quills is a provocative exploration of artistic
expression and its consequences. Set in post-revolution France, it explores the last days of the
Charenton Asylum’s most notorious and flagrantly seditious inmate, the Marquis de Sade. The
Marquis’ controversial writings bring the staunch Dr. Royer-Collard to the Asylum, who replaces
the compassionate Abbe de Coulmier as the asylum’s administrator. The Dr. and the Abbe battle each other, the Marquis, and their own morals as they attempt to quell his scandalous
writings through any means necessary. *This production contains nudity and adult language.
Theatre 220, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. May 22 at 5pm; May 25, 29, 31, June 4 at 8pm; June
3, 6 at 8:30pm.
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UNDER THE LIGHTS—(New Works, 105mins) This production will showcase a series of student
written 10-minute plays, including the winners of the 2009 Franklin B. Ashley Playwriting and the
2008 Todd McNerney Playwriting Awards and a 2009 KC/ACTF regional finals alternate. CofC
student playwrights have an unprecedented record of 16 award-winning years. Join us in supporting and honoring the next generation of American writers. Theatre 220, Simons Center, 54
St. Philip St. May 26, 27, June 1, 2 at 8pm.
MOMENTS OF JOY—(Musical, 90mins) This “phenomenal woman—Moments of Joy provides
exactly that and then some... acceptance and forgiveness…song, slapstick, and some stories
that will have you laughing so hard that you’ll have a hard time staying in your seat,” Charleston
City Paper. This cabaret of stories and music featuring acclaimed actress, director and comedienne Joy Vandervort-Cobb with Broadway veteran Maida Libkin at the piano in a funny and
moving experience of Joy’s life as artist, mother and wife. Joy is the consummate story teller,
recreating characters of influence from her past—people who have helped shape her into the
irreverent, comic and compassionate woman that she is. Presented by The Company Company.
*Admission: $15.Theatre 220, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. May 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, June 5 at
8pm. May 25, 29, June 3, 4, 6 at 5pm.
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VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS
■ ALL CHARLESTON KIDS CAN CREATE
SPONSORED BY: CVS/CAREMARK; VSA Arts of South Carolina; South Carolina Arts
Commission; South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs;
South Carolina Department of Education
May 2 to June 6; 10:00am to 5:00pm, Closed on Mondays
Opening Reception: May 14, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann Street
Admission: $7; Coordinator: Julia Brown
This year’s exhibition marks the Second Annual Visual Arts Exhibit by Charleston County students with disabilities and exceptional abilities. The theme this year is “Tell Me Your Story,” creating poetry on textile through the batik technique while learning a little South Carolina History!
Local artist, Arianne King-Comer, will facilitate residencies for the participants in the exhibition.
■ BREAKING OUT
May 22 to June 5; Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston City Hall, 80 Broad Street
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Midge Peery and Paula Byers
A disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Artists with
disabilities have a different set of challenges every day. They create works of art that define their
ability, without limits to creativity that reflect their own experience of living with a disability. This
exhibit is coordinated by Special Olympics of South Carolina, City of Charleston Office of
Cultural Affairs, VSA Arts of South Carolina and the South Carolina Arts Commission.
■ CAROL MCGILL INVITATIONAL: CHARLESTON FANTASY
May 20 to June 13; Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm
The Real Estate Studio, 214 King Street
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Carol McGill
The images in this exhibit are painted on Charleston Green backgrounds. Each canvas is treated to many coats of house paint, mixed to that perfect shade that recreates the shutter and joggling board color of so many downtown houses. The creatures that dwell on these canvases
were studied, photographed, drawn and birthed in oil with consideration to texture and vibrancy.
The style is bold, loose, almost sculpting these beings into existence while being sure that personality shines through. Inspiration from Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo, Charleston’s South
Carolina Aquarium, the marshes and waterways is the source of this collection.
Carol McGill’s vision for this show was a process, developed while exploring the world with her
grandchildren. Perhaps she noticed them tucked into a mermaid’s posture, alongside a splashing dolphin or a languishing loggerhead. Imagination and joy of life are the heart of a child. She
hopes you will find this the heart of her show as well.
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■ CHARLESTON CRAFTS GALLERY DEMONSTRATIONS
All demonstrations are from 10:30am to 11:30am daily
Charleston Crafts Gallery, 87 Hasell Street
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Charleston Crafts Cooperative
Charleston Crafts, a cooperative of South Carolina artisans, presents free crafts demonstrations
of the skills used to make the variety of traditional and contemporary crafts that may be seen in
their gallery.
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MAY 23
MAY 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
MAY 27
MAY 28
MAY 29
MAY 30
MAY 31
JUNE 1
JUNE 2
JUNE 3
JUNE 4
JUNE 5
JUNE 6
Dan Diehl
Audra Gibson
Dorinda Harmon
Selma Andrews
Caroline Sandlin
Nancy Badgley
John Nickerson
Rachel Jones
John Stoudenmire
Charlie Black
Dorothy Kitchens
Kasey Briggs
Ken Gates
Betsey Carter
Jill Carway
Regina Semko
Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Photography
Basketry
Polymer Clay
Metal Stamping
Painting on Silk
Matting Photographs
Mosaics
Clay
Woodturning
Clay Face Jugs
Polymer Clay
Wood
Clay
Clay
Origami
■ CONCEPT AND COMPOSITION: RECENT WORKS BY JACK ALTERMAN
May 22 to June 7; Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
(or by appointment)
Charleston Center for Photography, 654 King Street
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Jack Alterman
While traveling the West and working his way home to the coast, Jack Alterman followed the
concept of the colors yellow, orange and red to influence the composition of his photographs.
From the mountains and into the sea, he captures a remarkable journey that in and of itself is
never ending. In this most recent series of large canvas prints, Jack combines the landscapes of
the Ashley and Cooper Rivers with the colors and shapes that define the rules of navigating these
aquatic roads.
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■ CONTEMPORARY CHARLESTON 2009: REVELATION OF PROCESS
May 15 to July 26; Special Festival Hours, (May 22 to June 7) Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm
City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau Street, Unit A
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Erin Glaze and Ellen Dressler Moryl
This exhibition, curated by Gallery Coordinator Erin Glaze, features the most recent work of five
contemporary artists living and working in Charleston. Contemporary Charleston 2009 includes
mixed media work by Jonathan Brilliant, Karin Olah, Dorothy Netherland, Ishmael and Benjamin
Timpson. Audio/visual components accompany the artwork in this exhibit to give the viewer a
deeper understanding of the exhibiting artist’s work being presented.
■ FROM QUILTS IN THE ATTIC TO QUILTS ON THE WALL
May 1 to June 6; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-8:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm
10 Storehouse Row, The Navy Yard at Noisette
Admission: Free; Coordinator: City of North Charleston
The artists in “From Quilts in the Attic to Quilts on the Wall: Exploring Textile Art by African
Americans” explore and depict their African heritage through cloth using a variety of techniques
from traditional to nontraditional quilting and will include the use of indigo in the art of batik.
Exhibiting artists include: Dr. Edward Bostick, Wendell Brown, Dorothy Montgomery, Dr. Marlene
O’Bryant Seabrook, Torreah Cookie Washington, Arianne King Comer and Catherine Lamkin.
■ GENA GRANT INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION: TRANSFORMATION
May 22 to June 6; Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
New Perspectives Gallery, 180 Meeting Street, 1st Floor Lobby
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Francina Smalls-Joyner and Erin Glaze
Gena Grant channels her creative instincts into making art out of chaos. She has developed a
technique in which she deconstructs objects and reconfigures the materials into beautiful sculptures with unusual and graceful shapes.
■ THE H2OLY CITY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
May 15 to June 19; Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Charleston Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Michael Maher
This exhibit marks the 3rd Annual Charleston Civic Design Center Photography Competition.
The H2OLY CITY Photography Competition and Exhibition aims to promote an awareness of the
role of water in our lifestyle, and show how it influences Charleston’s civic environment. The
Exhibition showcases the work of photographers from in and around the Charleston region. The
winning works in Open and Youth classifications were chosen by a jury of three local design professionals based on the criteria of aesthetic quality, composition, and the photograph’s ability to
illustrate the relationship between water and Charleston. For additional information, please call
843.958.6416, or www.charlestoncity.info/h2olycity.
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■ HAIR ON FIRE
May 14 to June 15; Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 4:00pm;
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 55 St. Philip Street
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Mark Sloan
This group exhibition features contemporary artists who explore the diverse history of human
hair through their art—from its importance in mythology, cultural anthropology, fashion, and folklore, to its rich metaphorical possibilities. Each artist creates works that are made of, incorporate,
or relate to the hirsute. Artists featured are Caryl Burtner, Sonya Clark, Talia Greene, Ruth
Marten, Althea Murphy-Price and Loren Schwerd.
Contemporary artists often work with unconventional materials to produce their works. In this
exhibition, hair is the element that binds these artists together. This exhibition has been made
possible with the special assistance of Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art patrons: Denise
Barto, Rebecca Davenport, Amelia Handegan, Nikki Hardin, Elysa Lazar, Nancy Marshall and
John McWilliams, Carlos M. Salinas, and Wally Seinsheimer.
■ JIM INNES INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION: CELEBRATION
May 18 to June 7; Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm
New Perspectives Gallery, 180 Meeting Street, 2nd Floor
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Francina Smalls-Joyner and Mary Walker
The works included in this exhibit are selected monotypes and lithographs. A monotype is a true
print medium but unlike other prints, only one image is produced rather than an edition.
Frequently abstract and sometimes figurative, each of the monotypes is the result of repeated
runs through an etching press. “The beauty of the monotype for me is the immediacy and flexibility of the medium,” said Innes. The selected lithographs are hand pulled by the artist—not
reproductions sold as “prints.” All are in small editions, since polyester lithographs will not allow
a large printing. All prints are on American made 100 percent rag paper, which is acid free. The
inks used are rubber based and will not rot the paper. The edition number, i.e. 9/14, means it is
the ninth print “pulled” in an edition of fourteen. This is in no way an indication of quality, merely
a traditional way of numbering. Subject matter of the work ranges from abstract forms to human
figures to whimsical creatures.
The colorful abstracts are frequently taken from Nature, such as views of the Stono River. The
human figures demonstrate the artist’s extraordinary ability in draftsmanship while also showing
his command over composition. Whimsical figures include the family pets, creatures of the night,
and other figures drawn from the artist’s subconscious. Innes commented, “At first, I was very
surprised by these subconscious images—legions of animals and monster figures. I had never
used these in the past. Even though Surrealism and the art of the fantastic are no longer in vogue,
I continue to regard myself of those persuasions and search my subconscious for images that
have meaning to me and to the viewer.”
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■ OUTDOOR CRAFTS FAIR
May 22 to 24 and May 29 to 31; Friday and Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm;
Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Wragg Square Park, Meeting Street between Ashmead Place and Charlotte Street
Admission: Adults, $3 ($1 on Sundays); Children and Seniors, free
Coordinators: Dorinda Harmon and Kasey Briggs
Artists and artisans from across the U.S. present artwork in various media; includes daily demonstrations by exhibitors.
MAY 22
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
MAY 23
11:00am
11:30am
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12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
MAY 24
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
MAY 29
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
MAY 30
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
May Yang
Nadine Meadows
Marie-Helene Grabman
Carolyn Meyer
Suzanne Donazetti
Hmong Needlework
Fiber Jewelry
Scherenschnitte
Wire-wrap Jewelry
Metal Weaving
Sompit Xia Srinuksit, Shai Lin Xia
Fred Kessler
Patrick Talley
Nicario Jimenez
Delores Newson
Cindy Hirt
Enmanuel Maldonado
Philippe Laine
Jamie Wickliffe
Recycled Sculpture
Metal Designs
Nature Photography
Making Figures
Sweetgrass Basketry
Mixed Media Weaving
Earthenware Sgrafitto
Painting on Fiber
Glass Blowing
Elizabeth Mazyck
Betsey Carter
Flora Zarate
Gopal Kapoor
Sweetgrass Basketry
Inscribed Porcelain Clay
Fiber Purses
Jewelry Construction
Elizabeth Mazyck
Nadine Meadows
Flora Zarate
Marie-Helene Grabman
Fred Kessler
Cindy Hirt
Ignatius Creegan, Rod Givens
Jamie Muenala
Sweetgrass Basketry
Fiber Jewelry
Purse Construction
Scherenschnitte
Metal Designs
Mixed Media Weaving
Braided Metal
Musical Instruments
Delores Newson
Betsey Carter
May Yang
Jamie Wickliffe
Gopal Kapoor
Dale Cole
Alice Cappa
Ron Stinson
Robert Linn
John Crutchfield, Sharon Kronstedt
Sweetgrass Basketry
Inscribed Porcelain Clay
Hmong Needlework
Glass Blowing
Wire-wrapped Jewelry
Handbuilding Clay
Wheel Spun Yarns
Metal Sculpture
Bow Saw Construction
Fiberglass Decoration
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MAY 31
12:00pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
Enmanuel Maldonado
Philippe Laine
Sompit Xia Srinuksit, Shao Lin Xia
Nicario Jimenez
Patrick Talley
Doris Petersham
Obayana Ajanaku
Sgrafitto in Clay
Painting on Fiber
Recycled Sculpture
Making Figures
Outdoor Photography
Stoneware Clay
Jewelry Fabrication
■ PATRICK SERVEDIO INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION: HIDDEN PLACES
May 18 to June 7; Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm
New Perspectives Gallery, 180 Meeting Street, 3rd Floor
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Francina Smalls-Joyner
This exhibition is the result of an intense period of experimentation brought about by shortcomings in Patrick’s previous working process. Prior to creating these works, he was painting stilllife's, which required a lot of intense looking back and forth between subject and painting. As a
result, a break was created in the expressive process. While this is inherent to creating all visual
art, he personally found the breaks more frequent and taxing when painting a subject from life.
Because of these breaks, Patrick would finish a still-life or group of paintings and find himself left
with a lot of expressive energy not purged in the painting process. Subsequently, this led him to
reevaluate his approach to making images in the hopes of making the process more satisfying.
He decided to stop painting from references and began to work in a much more abstract and
intuitive way. This approach allowed him to express himself in a freer manner. Servedio runs his
brush across the painting surface until it was out of paint, not having to worry so much about
whether the color or its placement was correct. He then began using paper and other mediums
in his work. Unintentional marks also became important elements. Decisions of color, shape, and
location were first guided by his intuition and only subsequently reinforced by a formal logical
understanding of what was going on if needed. This working method opened a world of infinite
possibilities previously hidden from Patrick in his earlier approach hence the title “Hidden
Places.” Moreover, the title and work call into question our traditional notion of image making
and place by allowing more of the subconscious to enter and interpret the work. It is Patrick
Servedio's hope that he has been successful. You be the jury.
■ PICCOLO SPOLETO 25TH ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION
May 22 to June 5; Daily 8:30am to 5:00pm
Reception and Awards Presentations: May 31, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
Admission: Free; Coordinators: David Trickey, Bob Ingram, and Charleston Artist Guild
Coordinated by the Charleston Artist Guild and sponsored by the City of Charleston Office of
Cultural Affairs, this exhibition will showcase works of South Carolina artists. This year’s jurors
are Dr. Leo Twiggs (painting/2D) and Stacy Pearsell (photography).
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■ PICCOLO SPOLETO OUTDOOR JURIED ART EXHIBITION
May 22 to June 6; Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: Free; Coordinators: Billie Sumner and Victoria Platt-Ellis
Award-winning South Carolina artists display their works at Marion Square, with free demonstrations each day.
MAY 24
1:00pm
MAY 25
11:00am
2:30pm
MAY 26
11:00am
2:30pm
MAY 27
11:00am
2:30pm
MAY 28
11:00am
2:30pm
MAY 29
11:00am
2:30pm
MAY 30
11:00am
2:30pm
MAY 31
11:00am
2:30pm
JUNE 1
11:00am
2:30pm
JUNE 2
11:00am
2:30pm
JUNE 3
11:00am
2:30pm
JUNE 4
11:00am
2:30pm
JUNE 5
11:00am
Steven Jordan
Watercolor/Mixed Media
J. Carol Gardner
Detta Cutting Zimmerman
Collage/Mixed Media
Oil
Marty Biernbaum
Sheryl Stalnaker
Mixed Media
Oil
Deborah Meyer
Alice Stewart Grimsley
Oil
Watercolor
Bette Lu Bentley-Layne
Stephanie Shuler Hamlet
Acrylics
Mixed Media
Karen Hagan & Tate Nation
Amelia Rose Smith
Oil and Acrylics “Demo Duel”
Watercolor
Christine Crosby
Kevin LePrince
Oil
Oil
Hilarie Lambert
James Christopher Hill
Oil
Acrylics
Rick Reinert
Kip McCullough
Plein Air Oil
Southern Folk Art/Oil
Bob Graham
Scott Pennegar
Drawing
Acrylics
Peggy Howe
Scott Henderson
Oil on Paper
Digital Photo Hand Coloring
Monnie Johnson
Sherry Browne
Oil
Papercuts
Amelia Whaley
Watercolor
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■ RICK RHODES INVITATIONAL: EVENT PLANNERS PARTY
May 22 to June 7; Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm and by appointment
Rick Rhodes Gallery, 1842 Belgrade Avenue
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Rick Rhodes
Rick Rhodes has a passion for what he does. Whether soaring at 1500 feet above Charleston’s
Harbor, riding to the very top of the spectacular new span of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, or with
his feet firmly planted on the ground, Rick’s photography of his native Charleston conveys a personal admiration for the region.
Charleston, South Carolina, is a city of charm, grace, and beauty, and Rhodes has captured
these assets with expert precision. From the quiet tranquility of the gardens at Middleton Place
and Drayton Hall to the bustling cityscapes of the historic downtown, these images capture the
sophisticated beauty and allure of the Lowcountry. To make an appointment please call (843)
766-7425 during business hours or (843) 509-4394 after hours.
■ WALK GALLERY
May 21 to June 28; Opening Reception May 21
Storefronts along King Street
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Olivia Pool
WALK Gallery, LLC is an ambitious new public art project whose goal is to fill empty King
Street storefronts in Charleston, SC with artwork by local artists. The exhibition is slated to begin
at the start of this year’s Festival Season. For more information visit www.walkgallery.org.
■ THE YO ART PROJECT
May 1 to 31; Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 9:00pm;
Friday and Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday; 2:00pm to 5:00pm;
Opening Reception: May 21, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Charleston County Public Main Library, 68 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free; Coordinator: Gene Furchgott
An exhibition featuring twenty-five art pieces and photo works by kids between the ages 6 - 15
years old from The Yo Art’s Title One School Outreach Programs. These photos, artwork and
posters illustrate the children’s individual creativity as well as provide an insight into themselves
and their community.
The Yo Art Project is an art program mentoring inner-city youth, building self-esteem, job skills,
with an academic focus and a sense of community through computer art workshops, exhibitions
and public art projects. The Yo Art Project is based out of the newly renovated Marion Strobel
Community Center owned by the City of Charleston Housing Authority. The Center has new
computers, scanners and printers for the children and a caring professional staff that teaches the
children those skills that they will need for future life challenges. For more Information call Gene
Furchgott at (843) 556-6800 and visit www.yoartproject.org.
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OTHER ARTS EVENTS OF INTEREST
■ CHURCH SERVICES ENRICHED BY PICCOLO SPOLETO
SOLEMN HIGH MASS FOR THE DAY OF PENTECOST—Music includes Mass for Four Voices,
William Byrd; Spiritus Domini, Gerald Near; Sonata for Trumpet and Organ, Alan Hovhaness;
Variations on Veni Creator Spiritus, Maurice Duruflé; hymns, psalms, and minor propers for
Pentecost. Church of the Holy Communion, 218 Ashley Ave. May 31 at 10:30am.
ST. MATTHEW’S GALLERY CHOIR—The 35 voice Gallery Choir of St. Matthew’s Lutheran
Church will present J.S. Bach’s Cantata #172, “Erschallet, ihr Lieder” with full orchestra
and soloists in the context of the Lutheran Liturgy at both 8:30a.m. and 11:00a.m. services. The
cantata will be presented in German with English translation provided. In addition, the service will
include the “Dona Nobis Pacem” from the “Mass in b minor.” St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church,
405 King St., May 24 at 8:30 and 11am.
THE DAY OF PENTECOST—The Cathedral Choir performs with strings and harp, including
works of Missa St. Joannis de Deo, Franz Joseph Hayden, Music of Gabriel Faure, Richard
Weidner, Felix Mendelssohn; Samuel A. Sheffer, Choirmaster; William D. Gudger, Organist.
Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St. May 31 at 10:30am.
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OFFICIAL 2009 POSTER IMAGE/MERCHANDISE
Poster images for the 2009 Piccolo Spoleto Festival were selected from a statewide competition
based on their design qualities and representation of the festival.
2009 PICCOLO SPOLETO OFFICIAL POSTER:
“Emerging Light” by Jim Innes
SPONSORED BY: Johnson Controls
“Innes’ Emerging Light evokes the essence of what Piccolo Spoleto is...and what it does
...respresenting that amazing connection between the artist and the audience.”
– Ellen Dressler Moryl, Director ~ City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs
2009 PICCOLO SPOLETO CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL POSTER:
“Conversation” by Jim Innes
SPONSORED BY: Knology
Jim Innes, 1929-2009, was born in New York City. He earned his MFA from Kansas City Art
Institute and taught figure drawing and art history for several colleges including Indiana
University of Pennsylvania for 30 years. During this period, he originated, arranged and led
Summer Schools in Queretaro (Mexico), Florence, Rome and Pavia (Italy). Upon retirement he
moved to the South where he continued to paint but also studied printmaking at the former Print
Studio South and at numerous workshops in the U.S. and Canada.
2009 PICCOLO SPOLETO SPOTLIGHT CONCERT SERIES POSTER:
“Midnight on the Voyaging Canoe” by Patrick Servedio
SPONSORED BY: McCrady’s Restaurant
Patrick Servedio’s serious endeavors into painting began at the College of Charleston. It was
there that he encountered the strong artistic personalities of Tom Durham, John Michel and Cliff
Peacock. After graduating from the College of Charleston in 1994, with a BS in Anthropology and
a minor in Studio Art, he remained in Charleston and continued to study painting and drawing for
the next four years. In 1998, he moved to St. Louis, MO, to attend graduate school at Fontbonne
College. There he studied with artists Victor Wang, Hank Knickmeyer, and Tim Liddy. In 2000, he
received an MFA in Painting. Since 2001, he’s worked at Gallery Chuma in Charleston, S.C.,
while continuing to pursue his art.
PICCOLO SPOLETO T-SHIRTS, POSTERS, VARIOUS SPECIALITY AND
VINTAGE MERCHANDISE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT
THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
• Marion Square Garden Tent: King and Calhoun Sts. May 22 to June 7, Daily 10am to 6pm
• Gaillard Auditorium Lobby Shop: 77 Calhoun St. May 22 to June 7, Daily 10am to 6pm
• Online at www.piccolospoleto.com
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL EVENT SITES
• Children’s Festival in Marion Square: Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 3pm
• Break it Down Now! Block Dance at the U.S. Custom House: Saturday, May 30 from 7pm to 11pm
• Piccolo Spoleto Finale in Hampton Park: Saturday, June 6 from 4pm to 9pm
*For wholesale or phone orders, call (843) 727-5901.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Piccolo Spoleto offers its sincere appreciation to the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who support the festival with
donations of time and resources, and the thousands of volunteers who make the festival possible. A very special thanks is due to
the following corporations, individuals and foundations for their significant investments of funds, operations, sites and services.
David Adams
Cdr. Mike Alverson, U.S.N.
Americorps, NCCC
Art Institute of Charleston
Dottie Ashley
Blair & Stephanie Barna
Carol J. Barnett
Jon Barrett
Theodore Bartwink
Marisa Bell
Allen Bayless
Bayview Aviation
Ashley Biggs
Chris Binnicker
Edie Blakeslee
Gail Bosworth
Bosworth Group
Joyce Bradford
Carolyn Brown
Frank Brumley
Brumley Company
Jim Bryan
Teri Buonasera
Charleston County Council
Charleston County EMS
Eddie Cliff
Coastal Area Churches
Coastal Carolina Fair
Tanya Coleman
Jennifer Connell
Caterina Conti
Matt Crawley
Robert Crews
Paige Crone
Dianne Crowley
Jim Demauro
John Dewberry
Brent Dewberry
Marion Draine
Mario Durham
Lee Endicott
ESSC Properties, LLC
Wendell & Margaret Edwards
Jennifer Eskin
Kristen M. Farris
Ferguson Copeland, Ltd.
First Baptist Church School
Ken French
Megan Freshley
Tracy Geier
Buzzy Green
Harriett Green
Tiffany Green
Andre Guillet
Jeanette Guinn
Michael Haga
Kathy Hallen
Haller Law Firm P.C.
Debbie Hamlett
Jenn Hausman
Richard Hendry
Batson Hewitt
William & Laura Hewitt
Earl Hewlette
Mary Hewlette
Pat Ilderton
Sunil Iyengar
Ellen Jackson
Mary Johnson
Nunally Kersh
Chad Klimaszewski
Dave Landy
Christopher Levesque
Jason Lewis
Larry & Jan Lipov
Charlie Lipuma
Christy Lofton
Carolyn Mailloux
Molly Malloy
Patricia Manigault
Dana Marion
Andy Markl
Nandini McCauley
Jan Meierer
John Melot
Noel & Christine Mermer
Max Metcalf
Willie Middleton
Brian Miller
Sharon Miller
David Moon
John Morgan
Valerie Morris
Therese Munroe
Bruce Murdy
Brooke Neal
Jan Newcomb
Mike Nicholls
Elizabeth Nkuo
Megan Parker
Ernest Passalaigue, Jr.
Jordan Pate
Steve Pegg
Scott Shanklin Peterson
Burt Philips
Jason Pittenger
Olivia Pool
Christine Randall
David Rawle
Rawle Murdy
Nigel Redden
Republic Parking
Bunnie Richardson
Teresa Rauth
Angela Rayborn
Jane Riley
Carole Rosenstein, Ph.D.
Shona Sabnis
Susan Sanders
Kyle Sarratt
SC State Ports Authority
Laura Scarborough
Margaret P. Schachte
Rita Scott
Wally & Bev Seinsheimer
Edward Sellers
Laurie Shampanier
Darcy Shankland
Bohne Silber, Ph.D.
Clint Sloan
Jared Smith
Kimberly L. Smith
Libby Smith
Tracy Snyder
Spoleto Festival USA Staff
Dr. Theodore Stern
Dennis Stewart
Jim Stewart
John Stoehr
Sarah Sullivan
Billie Sumner
Sunglass Warehouse
Suzette Surkamer
Ellen & Murray Swartz
KeWanda Thompson
Lawrence O. Thompson
U.S. General Services
Administration
Vanguard Development Group,
LLC
Kent Wagner
Dinah Walls
Bill Watson
Linda Weber
Wiley Dickson, LLC
Clayton Woodson
We wish to thank the following key individuals and their departments on the City of Charleston's extended Piccolo Spoleto team
for their outstanding support and assistance:
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
Ernest Andrade
Adelaide Andrews
Ted Austin
Cathy Baker
Jane Baker
Stephen A. Bedard
Toni Bennett
J.R. Bennett
Sharon Blake
Janie Borden
Capt. Naomi Broughton
Louise Bruggemann
Danny Burbage
Melissa Cappiello
Colleen Carducci
Cherrie-Ann Caton
Linda Clary
Ruby Close
Matt Compton
David Crosby
Kay Cross
Steve Curry
Jolene Deames
Susan Delucci
Danielle Dillahey
Rita Donato
Jerry Ebeling
Vanessa Ellington
Donna Emerson
Su Fiorentino
David Flegle
Stella Fruit
Marketta Gaillard
Karole Haberstroh
Steve Hardy
Mark Heffron
Susan Herdina
Romaine Heyward
Debbie Hinson
Candace Holmes
Deborah Jenkins
Allen Johnson
Elaine Jones
Jacquie Kennedy
Barbara Kimmons
Harry Lesesne
Angie Lucarelli
Ruth Maine
Debra Matthews
Greg McKenzie
Kathy Mercer
Robert Miracle
Chief Greg Mullen
Tanya Noonan
Michael Oshinsky
Cam Patterson
Hernan Pena
Marion Pyatt
Wes Ratterree
Kim Sanders
Janet Schumacher
Lt. Francis Searson
Gwendolyn Singleton
Sylvia Skeeter
Shawn Snyder
Robbie Somerville
Mary Ann Sullivan
Maj. Jerome Taylor
Ivan Torres
Louis Trucillo
Vanessa Turner-Maybank
Barbara Vaughn
Amy Wharton
Mindy Wood
Mary Ann Wright
Zenola Wright
Laurie Yarbrough
Our additional thanks goes to all Charleston Area Media, and those sponsors who joined us after the program went to press. Finally,
we extend our gratitude to all the families of the Office of Cultural Affairs and College of Charleston School of the Arts' staff, including volunteers and interns, and the Piccolo Spoleto Coordinators for their patience and forbearance during endless hours spent
planning and producing Piccolo Spoleto 2009.
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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2009 VOLUNTEERS
Patricia Abraham
Mary Adams
Vera Adams
Lois Afrin
Pat Ancrum
Barbara Anderson
Renate Anderson
Lauri Bailey
Elizabeth Ball
Sherry Bazzle
Amy Beinfest
Glenn Beinfest
John Benecki
Rosarie Benecki
Carol Bergin
Dorothy Blechschmidt
Ann Borelli
Raymond Borelli
Kimberly Bowman
Vickey Boyd
Allan Boyle
Gloria Bradley
Barbara Braithwaite
Jean Brock
August Brown
Debra Brown
Ruth Brown
Courtney Burns
Becky Butler
Zoe Butler
Gloria C. Campbell
Sharon Casey
Christine Castaneda
Patty Caughman
Judith Chamberlin
Peri Charpar
Angharad Chester-Jones
Chauncey Clark
Cheryl Clark
Earthlee Collins
Veronica Cohen
Christine Cote`
Lee Covington
Martha Covington
Rose Cummings
Wendy Debona
Clea DeBusk
Barbara DeCoster
Joanne Dixon
Joe Dolliver
Mary Dolliver
Mary Ellen Duffy
Nell Duffy
Cherie DuMez
Karen Durand
Mary Eaton
William Eaton
Mabel Elliott-Moultrie
Kay Evans
Louise Eggertz
Fauzia Garner
O’Dess Feagin
June Fischer
Irving Fisher
Rochelle Fisher
Tom Fitzmaurice
Norvela Fludd-Rice
Evelyn Foster
Doris Foust
Roy Freedman
George Fullmer
Phyllis Fullmer
Shirley Gaston
Bryan Gibbs
Carolyn Gibbs
Ava Giet
Melissa Giet
Lucy Glenn
Hannah Glupker
Sharon Goodson
Steve Goodson
Brenda Grant
Eslyn Grant
Susie Graven Smith
Eleanor Greene
Joanna Greene
Linda Gwillim
Nancy Hackard
Fred Hagy
Margaret Hahn
Ralph Haller
Rosalyn Haller
Bernice Hart
Terry Hartnett
Susan Heins
Susan Henley
Teri Lynn Herbert
LaValle Higgins
Julie Hollings-Bower
Dr. Barbara G. Holmes
Junius Huff
Maureen Huff
Fran Hyland
Karen Izzi
John Jenkins, Jr.
Liz Jenkins
Pamela Jenkins
George Jeschke
Wendy Jimenez
Bob Johnston
Melba Johnston
William Jones
Leslie Jonsson
Louis Kaufman
Susan Kaufman
Sandie Kay
Sid Kay
Lorna King
Norman Kinsey
Roxy Kinsey
Pamela Kopp
Tom Knott
David Kratzok
Lora Kratzok
Karen Lambert
Marie Lane
Bill Langston
Deborah Lawrence
Nadine T. Leach
James Lecque
Mattese Lecque
Joe Leyh
Joy Leyh
James Linder
Jim Longtin
Bobby Luff
Wilma Maiers
Jo Majka
Richard Majka
David Manzi
Alison Mappus
Jeff Marrel
Sean X. Marino
John Martin
Mary Jo Martin
Felita Martino
Mary Martus
Michael Master
Betsy McAmis
Michele McCullough
Milton McCullough
Derald McMillan
Dee Medlin
Mary Miller
Larry Millhouse
Doris L. Mines
Hugo Moran
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Laura Moses
Maxwell Mowry
Gazie Nagle
Jon Nagle
Becky Naylor
Florence Neary
Tom Neary
Malcolm Nelson
Carolyn Newkirk
Mary Nicholson
Gail Nolan
Jane Norris
Eric Oser
Ruth Oser
Bill O’Shea
Joanne O’Shea
June Padgett
Joanna Page
Yvonne Parker
Ann Patrick
Patricia Pelletier
Elaine Phillips
Lucille Pinckney
Claudia Pollack
Dan Ponton
Debbie Ponton
Anne Poole
George Pope
Lucretia Pope
Dianne Postnieks
Anne Powell
Carolyn Powless
Jane Pulling
David Raisley
Faye Raisley
Rebecca Richardson
Rosalind Rivers
Jean Robinson
Kathleen Rodgers
Diana Roebuck
Anne Roffey
Judy Roumillat
Judith Rubin
Florette Ryba
Rose Sacks
Mona Sanford
Nancy Santiago
Mariann Savilla
Pamela Scarborough
Joan Schiliro
Willow Schultz
Faye Seigel
Robert Seigel
Fouche’ Sheppard
Nancy Shows
Peter Silveston
Jane Simpson
Karen B. Simmons
Jill Sinclair
Tiffani Smalls
Yvonne Smalls
Audrey Smith
Arthur Smith
Olivia Smith
Robert Sorensen
Cecil Sprung
Diane Sprung
Laurie Stec
Gloria Stokes
Farzaneh Stone
Melissa Sutton
VC Sutton
Ritha Tuten
Nancy Tyler
Eleanor Veronee
Janice Vincent
Paul Vincent
Barry Waldman
Ed Walker
Meg Walker
Elise Wallace
Meryl Weber
Stephanie Wetzstein
Mattie White
Rita Wilkie
Marlene Williamon
MaryAnn Williams
Terence Williams
Jeanette Willis
Hank Wilson
Sue Wilson
Beth Wurts
Ruth Yack
Judith Yost
Mary Jo Young
Jacqueline Young
Diane Zalka
Peter Zalka
Barbara Zucker
Lenny Zucker
To become a
Volunteer, call
(843) 958-6459
HOW TO APPLY TO PICCOLO SPOLETO 2010
Applications for the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival will be available online at www.piccolospoleto.com
by September 2009. For more information, please call (843) 724-7305.
Piccolo Spoleto
City of Charleston
The Piccolo Spoleto Program Book is published
by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.
No information or material published in this program may be reproduced, in whole or in part,
without prior written consent of the Publisher.
This project is funded in part by grants from the City of Charleston, County of Charleston,
South Carolina Arts Commission (which received support from the National Endowment for
the Arts) and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
For more information, call the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs at (843) 724-7305, fax
to (843) 720-3967, e-mail [email protected] or visit the OCA on the Web at
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2009 SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA
Thursday, May 21
8:00pm
Don John
8:00pm
Hiroaki Umeda
Friday, May 22
12:00pm Opening Ceremonies
1:00pm
Chamber Music I
6:30pm
Louise
7:00pm
Don John
8:00pm
Story of a Rabbit
9:00pm
Tierney Sutton Band
Saturday, May 23
11:00am Chamber Music I
12:00pm Story of a Rabbit
1:00pm
Chamber Music I
3:30pm
Don John
5:00pm
Music in Time I
7:00pm
Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater
8:00pm
Story of a Rabbit
8:30pm
Don John
9:00pm
Tierney Sutton Band
Sunday, May 24
11:00am Chamber Music II
12:00pm Hiroaki Umeda
1:00pm
Chamber Music II
2:00pm
Dance Theater
5:00pm
Conv With Hugh Hughes
8:00pm
Dance Theater
8:00pm
Hiroaki Umeda
8:00pm
Don John
9:00pm
Florin Niculescu
Monday, May 25
11:00am Chamber Music II
12:00pm Story of a Rabbit
1:00pm
Chamber Music III
3:30pm
Don John
5:00pm
Intermezzo I
5:00pm
Ramberto Ciammarughi
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7:00pm
Louise
8:00pm
Story of a Rabbit
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Don John
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Music in Time III
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Don John
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Punch Brothers
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Chamber Music IX
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Dogugaeshi
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Music in Time IV
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Dogugaeshi
8:00pm
Good Cop Bad Cop
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Westminster Choir
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Cedar Lake
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Beverly “Guitar” Watkins
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Dogugaeshi
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Dogugaeshi
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Cedar Lake
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Dogugaeshi
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7:00pm
Louise
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Chamber Music VII
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Dogugaeshi
8:00pm
Don John
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Chamber Music IX
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Mozart, Poulenc
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Good Cop Bad Cop
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Dogugaeshi
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Don John
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Noche Flamenca
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Chamber Music X
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Dogugaeshi
8:00pm
Good Cop Bad Cop
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Dogugaeshi
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René Marie
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Don John
8:30pm
Noche Flamenca
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Chamber Music XI
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Dogugaeshi
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Good Cop Bad Cop
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Don John
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Louise
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Good Cop Bad Cop
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Dogugaeshi
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Don John
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Noche Flamenca
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Chamber Music XI
2:00pm
Dogugaeshi
2:00pm
Good Cop Bad Cop
2:30pm
High Tea Farewell
3:30pm
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