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ON THE COVER: SHADOW BOXER by Joseph Kameen Welcome to the 37th Annual North 2019 North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition Winner Charleston Arts Fest! This five-day event uses performing, visual, and literary arts to expose, engage, and inspire patrons from all walks of life. As Mayor of the City of North Charleston, I am proud that TABLE OF CONTENTS it offers our residents and visitors a number of unique opportunities to Events by Day 2-12 experience a vast array of arts and cultural offerings that are both affordable World Arts Expo Overview 16 and accessible. World Arts Expo Site Map 17 The Cultural Arts staff has introduced some big changes to this year’s festival World Arts Expo Stage Schedules 18 programming. They, along with other City departments and community World Arts Expo Art Demo & Display Details 19 partners, have worked hard to produce what I believe is one of the best North Exhibition Encore Overview 22 Charleston Arts Fests yet. Exhibition Encore Stage & Demo Schedules 23 The diversity and the inclusiveness of the Arts Fest is a point of pride for the City of Visual Art Exhibitions 24-25 North Charleston. I encourage you, your friends, and family to take advantage of Public Art Installations 26 the many fantastic performances, exhibits, and activities happening May Event Venue Map & Addresses 30-31 1-5. There’s truly something for everyone. Interact! (Social Media Info & Contest Rules) 32 Sincerely, R. Keith Summey Mayor Facebook.com/NorthCharlestonArtsFestival The North Charleston Arts Fest is presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department and was selected as a 2018 Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. 843-740-5854 [email protected] PO Box 190016 North Charleston, SC 29419-9016 northcharleston.org LeafFilter North of South Carolina, LLC NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com Cooper Family & Cosmetic Dentistry • DIG in the Park W.C. Wilbur & Co. The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is the recipient of the 2000 Elizabeth O’Neil Verner Award for the Arts and receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the SC Arts Commission, and the corporate community. EVENTS BY DAY FREE AND TICKETED EVENTS AT VARIOUS VENUES Free parking at all locations, unless otherwise indicated. Art Reception & Award Acknowledgements Scheduled events are subject to change; confirm prior to event. Charleston Area Convention Center Exhibit Hall A, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Celebrate the talented artists participating in the Arts Fest’s many competitions and exhibitions at this evening reception. Award winners for the Judged Fine Art, Judged Photography, SC Palmetto Hands Fine Craft, and National Outdoor Sculpture competitions will be acknowledged at 6:30pm. Musical entertainment provided by Coastal Chamber Musicians. The trio of professional classical musicians from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra consists of a cellist and two violinists performing a mix of PRE-FEST EVENTS classical music, Broadway favorites, Beatles tunes, and current hits. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served. [See pgs. 24-25 for exhibition details.] Arts Fest Kick-Off Celebration – Brunch Boat Cruise Cooper River Marina, 1010 Juneau Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 Sunday, April 28, Noon-3:00pm • Tickets: $50 (all-inclusive, ages 21+); Order online Contemporary Jazz Concert at http://bit.ly/NChasArtsFestTix or call 843-740-5847 to purchase by Wednesday, Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC April 24 • Join organizers, sponsors, and city officials aboard the Spirit of the 29418 • 6:30-7:30pm • FREE • Professional saxophonist Darius Starks is one of the Lowcountry for a brunch boat cruise in celebration of the 37th Annual North most sought after musicians in the region, known for delivering passionate Charleston Arts Fest! Enjoy delicious brunch fare, Bloody Marys and Mimosas, renditions of favorite R&B and contemporary jazz tunes that both soothe and gorgeous views of the Charleston Harbor, and funky tunes by local saxophonist excite. A native of Irmo, SC, Darius graduated from Newberry College where he Louis Dixon and his band, The Louie D. Project. A staple in the Charleston area’s studied Music with a concentration in Jazz. He has shared the stage with club and events scene since 2003, the quartet performs a dynamic mix of international musicians such as Gordon Chambers, Eric Roberson, Angélla post-modern funk, soul, jazz, blues, and beach tunes that is sure to get the boat Christie, Conrad Herwig, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Al Chez, and has earned numerous groovin’. Other on-board entertainment includes strolling, up-close magic by awards and recognitions, including The Most Valuable Player with the Newberry Illusionist Howard Blackwell, digital caricatures, and a photo booth. College Big Band and The Outstanding Soloist Award at The Crescent City Jazz Festival in New Orleans. Starks will perform in a trio for this intimate evening library performance. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Children’s Puppet Show – Adventures in Folklore Dinner Theatre – Gloriously Gatsby presented by Gracie & Lacy Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7620 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 North Charleston Marriott, 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406 11:00am-Noon • FREE • Join the award-winning Red Herring Puppets for a show 7:00pm • Tickets: $40 ($36 each for groups of 4+) • Order online at http://bit.ly/ The Los Angeles Times described as "full of charm and creative whimsy." Rowby, NChasArtsFestTix or call 843-740-5847 to purchase by Fri., April 26 • Award-winning a friendly green alien, loves to share stories he’s collected from Planet Earth. He’ll sister act Gracie & Lacy makes a dazzling return to the Arts Fest in Gloriously guide audiences through four of his favorite multi-cultural tales, including a Celtic Gatsby. The Great Gatsby himself would feel right at home in this Jazz Era rendition of Jack and the Beanstalk, with music and narration by world-renowned throwback performance. Gracie & Lacy showcase the glitz and glam of the 1920s & harpist Robin Williamson; Dogs and Masters, a romp through the parks of Paris with 30s with their glittering array of costumes, smooth-as-butter harmonies, hep steps, animated cut-outs and music; Kamala's Drum, a Himalayan folk tale about the spirit and the hottest hits of the Victrola days. Don your pearls and sport your favorite of generosity; as well as a fast-paced, rap version of The Three Little Pigs. 1920s style attire for an incredible evening of music and dance. Dinner buffet includes garden salad, sautéed seasonal vegetables, orzo pasta salad, garlic & fresh herbed redskin potatoes, chili rubbed braised short ribs, herb roasted Senior Outreach – Blues Concert chicken, freshly baked artisan breads, and chocolate chip bread pudding with North Charleston Senior Center at Northwood, 8708 Antler Drive, North Charleston, whipped cream. Cash bar available. SC 29406 • 3:00-4:00pm • FREE • Local keyboard player, singer/songwriter, promoter, and blues advocate, Gary Erwin, better known as Shrimp City Slim, will perform his unique style of piano/vocal blues based in the Chicago and New Orleans traditions, Improv Comedy Show – Improv Riot! with just the right amount of historical narrative to engage, entertain, and The Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 enlighten. Erwin has been performing solo and with his band throughout the 7:30-8:30pm • FREE (ages 21+) • Laugh your way over the mid-week hump with Southeast and overseas for more than 30 years. In that time, he has released 14 Theatre 99’s Improv Riot! Quick-witted Theatre 99 ensemble members will take albums and shared the stage with blues legends like BB King, Bobby Blue Bland, on-the-spot audience suggestions and rock out hilarious unscripted scenes. Their Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and more. In 2013, former original, never-gonna-see-it-again show is guaranteed to make you LOL! Tracing Charleston Mayor Joe Riley named March 27 “Shrimp City Slim/Gary Erwin Day” in their roots back to 1995, Theatre 99 has developed into a company of about 50 honor of his dedication to playing and promoting blues music in our area. Shrimp all-around nice individuals, who, along with visiting artists, create affordable City Slim was inducted into the Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame in 2017. improv, sketch, and stand-up offerings three nights a week at 280 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. The group also produces The Charleston Comedy Festival and serves as an educational resource by providing improv classes and workshops. Children’s Visual Art Workshop NOTE: To create a quality auditory environment for patrons and lessen distraction Persephone Moultrie Community Center, 2001 Robertson Boulevard, North for the actors, bar service will be closed during the one-hour performance. Charleston, SC 29406 • 3:30-4:30pm • FREE • Space is limited; call 843-740-5854 to The happy hour special of $1 off drafts and well liquors will be offered both before register by Fri., April 26 • Elementary and middle school age students are invited and after the show. to participate in a painting workshop led by the City’s 2018/19 Artist-in-Residence, Quintin Chaplin. Participants will learn how to mix colors and utilize basic painting techniques to design a mask. Materials provided. 2 3 THURSDAY, MAY 2 Children’s Music & Storytelling – African American Fiber Art Exhibition Reception …So Many Ways to Share a Story North Charleston City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC Cooper River Memorial Library, 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 29406 • 6:00-8:00pm • FREE • Join curator Torreah “Cookie” Washington and 10:30-11:30am • FREE • Susana and Timmy Abell of Silver Trout Arts present an many of the participating artists from throughout the US for a public reception in exciting, engaging, and interactive blend of music, puppetry, poetry, and honor of the 13th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition, BLACK GOLD.