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Charleston
Basics 
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| Charleston
offers a large number of cultural activities, including
music, theater,
and dance as well as festivals
and museums. In fact, Charleston
is widely recognized as the cultural center of the Southeast.
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Charleston
is host of many festivals and special events throughout the
year. These festivals and special events have contributed greatly
to the enhancement of the Charleston metropolitan area as an
international destination. |
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| Spoleto
Festival USA |
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14 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843)
722-2764 |
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For more than 20 years Charleston has played
host to Spoleto Festival USA. The festival
runs for two weeks and has an array of artistic
performances. There is opera, dance, jazz,
theater, orchestral, chamber and contemporary
music, plus literary and visual arts. All
the halls, theaters, and historic churches
are filled with people who enjoy America's
greatest celebration of the arts. For more
information, visit the Spoleto
USA website.
In addition to the Spoleto Festival, we
have Piccolo Spoleto running concurrently.
Piccolo Spoleto highlights the best of both
regional and local talent. The Piccolo Spoleto
events are free!
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| MOJA Arts
Festival |
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(843) 724-7305 |
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The MOJA
Arts Festival celebrates African and Caribbean
Arts. |
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In addition to
Spoleto and the MOJA Arts Festivals, we host the Festival
of Houses and Gardens, The Flowertown Festival, The Lowcountry
Oyster Festival, the Preservation Society's Annual Candlelight
Tour of Homes and Gardens, and more!
For more detailed information on Charleston's festivals,
call the Office of Cultural Affairs at (843) 724-7305. |
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| Charleston
Symphony Orchestra |
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14 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843)
723-7528, symphony@awod.com |
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Charlestonians are proud of their Orchestra,
as they should be. There is a 38-week season,
which begins in September and ends in June.
There are classical greats offered in the
Masterworks and Sottile concerts. There
are pops favorites with the Charleston Pops
Downtown and Light & Lively performances,
even specialty concerts for families and
children.
If you would like a season schedule, e-mail
me, or call or e-mail the symphony directly.
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| The Dock
Street Theatre |
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133 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843)
577-7400 |
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The Dock Street Theatre is one of the most
famous theaters in Charleston. Currently
the Amazing Charleston State Company performs
at the Dock Street Theatre. This Company
has been producing family-oriented plays
for as long as Charlestonians can remember.
Be sure to see one of the fine performances
between October through April.
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| The Footlight
Players |
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20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843)
722-4487 |
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You are
sure to appreciate these dedicated amateurs
along with their professional quality sets
and costumes! The Footlight Players was founded
in 1931; it is community theater at its best.
They frequently play to a full house so it
is important to call for a reserved seat.
Tickets are very reasonably priced. |
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| Pluff Mud Productions |
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The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Boulevard, Isle
of Palms, SC 29451, (843) 886-3588 |
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This is
perhaps the best bargain in local theater.
For about $5.00 per ticket, you can see hilarious
comedic performances. The atmosphere is always
casual, warm and friendly. Some performances
take place in a funky beach bar on the Isle
of Palms! For a good laugh and a chance to
observe some of Charleston's most talented
actors, call about the Pluff Mud Productions'
schedule of performances. |
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| The Robert Ivey
Ballet Company |
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Located in the college of Charleston, Charleston,
SC 29401, 843-556-1343 |
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The Robert Ivey Ballet is Charleston's
oldest continuous dance company. They have
toured nationally and internationally including
performances in Russia, South America, and
Spain.
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| Charleston
Ballet Theatre |
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Located above the Visitor's Center at King
and Ann Streets
Charleston, SC 29401, 843-723-7334 |
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| Gibbes Museum
of Art |
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135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401(843)
722-2706, gibbs@charleston.net |
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The Gibbes is home to more than 7,000
images featuring a collection of Charleston
landscapes, and prints and drawings from
the 18th century to present times.
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| The Charleston
Museum |
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360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403(843)
722-2996 |
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Founded
in 1773, the Charleston Museum is the oldest
museum in the United States. Upon arrival
you will see a full-scale replica of the Confederate
States' submarine Hunley. Charleston's history
is reflected in wonderful collections of clothing,
furniture, silver, games, vehicles, photographs
and more. There is a "Discover Me"
room for children. |
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| Patriots
Point Naval and Maritime Museum |
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40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-2727 |
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This popular
museum is home of the famous W.W.II aircraft
carrier, YORKTOWN. You will also see the submarine
CLAMAGORE, destroyer LAFFEY, Coast Guard Cutter
INGHAM. There are vintage aircraft and weapons
on display, as well as a Vietnam fire support
base. Those of us who reside in Mount Pleasant
are looking forward to the arrival of the
H.L. Hunley at Patriots Point once the Hunley
commission makes the right decision about
where to house the relic! |
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| American
Military Museum |
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40 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401,
(843) 723-9620 |
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| Drayton Hall |
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Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 28414, (843)
766-0188 |
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| Karpeles
Manuscript Museum |
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68 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403,
(843) 853-4651 |
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| Museum on the
Common |
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217 Lucas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464,
(843) 849-9000 |
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| The Best Friend
Museum and Shop |
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Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403, (843) 973-7269
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| The Citadel
Museum |
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Citadel Campus, Charleston, SC (843) 953-6276
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| The Confederate
Museum |
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188 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29402,
(843) 723-1541 |
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| Postal Museum |
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Corner of Meeting and Broad Streets, Charleston,
SC |
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