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Charleston, SC
Best Events (Events)
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Charleston Garden Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 12 - March 14, 2010
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston 29414 • 843 556-6020 |
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Speakers, gardening exhibits and demonstrations, and of course, horticultural walks aplenty through the magnificent gardens of Middleton Place make this one of the best garden events in the American Southeast. Also included at this three-day celebration of our connection to nature: live music, plenty of sustainable, organic, and locally grown food, and a wide array of vendor booths offering the latest and the greatest in garden products and services. |
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Charleston Fashion Week |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 16 - March 20, 2010
King St at Calhoun St, Charleston • 843-971-9811 |
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The local design community takes center stage at this five day celebration of fashion.
An emerging fashion designer competition, bridal couture show, finale gala, previews of everything from ready to wear collections to wedding gowns and accessories, and runway shows aplenty make this a sure bet for those who love to get a close up look at top talent and the season's hottest styles. |
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Saint Patrick's Day Celebration |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 17, 2010
King St, Charleston 29401 |
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Charleston’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration starts with a special 8am mass at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church (134 Saint Philip St), followed by a rousing parade at 10am. Representatives of various Irish heritage societies and clubs participate. After the parade, stick around for the Irish flag-raising at Charleston City Hall, and then head to the Knights of Columbus Hall for a corned beef-and-cabbage lunch. The remainder of the day is open – most of the bars in the downtown area go all out, with green beer and the like. |
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Cooper River Bridge Run |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 27, 2010
Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 29401 |
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A local tradition that stretches back to 1978, this 10K race draws more than 30,000 participants every year. From lean elite runners to weight-watching weekend warriors, this race attracts a diverse crowd from across the state and beyond (Oprah Winfrey and Bill Murray have both participated). There are several spots along the course, which crosses the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge before heading into downtown Charleston, where spectators can get a good view. Music, drinks, food, and revelry continue long after the race is over. If you wish to participate in the 10K run, the 7K walk, or the Kids Run, you must sign up beforehand – there is no race day registration. |
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Rice Walks |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 5 - September 24, 2009
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston 29414 • 843-556-6020 |
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Carolina Gold rice, an heirloom grain of deep historic importance to Charleston, is renowned for its flavor, aroma, and texture. Today, renewed interest in traditional and local food sources has brought this crop back to many rice fields. On the Rice Walks, visitors stroll the fields with a guide, learning about this amazing grain, its significance in history, and the many uses chefs are finding for it in Lowcountry kitchens. |
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Spoleto Festival USA |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 22 - June 7, 2009
77 Calhoun St Box Office - Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston 29402 |
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Description:
Beginning on Memorial Day weekend and lasting a little over two weeks, Spoleto is undeniably one of the best arts festivals in the country. The visual arts are represented in several special exhibits and an arts and crafts fair, and performance venues are scattered across the city. You can enjoy world-class performances in classical music, ballet, opera, and jazz, courtesy of both national and international performers. If you've never experienced Spoleto, be sure to schedule your next trip to Charleston during its run. The Spoleto Box Office is open from mid-April through the last day of the festival. |
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Piccolo Spoleto |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 22 - June 7, 2009
77 Calhoun St Box Office - Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston 29401 |
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This festival is the little sister to the annual and nationally recognized Spoleto Festival held in Charleston. Piccolo Spoleto runs concurrently with Spoleto but focuses on regional talent, with many of its events being free to the public. Craft shows are offered two of the three weekends of the festival. Events are held at various venues throughout Charleston, such as the Planters Inn, Timberland High School, Waterfront Park, and the Rooftop Bar at the Vendue Inn. |
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All About Turtles |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 11, 2009
Sea Forest Dr Heron Park Nature Center, Kiawah Island 29455 • 843-768-6001 |
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Kiawah takes great pride in its environmental conservation efforts, and preserving the life cycle and viability of loggerhead turtles is a major concern. To help visitors appreciate the creatures, talks are provided that explain how turtles mate, where they build nests, and how young turtles survive in the race to the sea after they hatch. The role of humans in helping this process is also detailed. Loggerheads nest from mid-May to mid-August, and hatchlings appear from mid-July through October. Children must be at least 3 years old and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Sizzling Summer Celebration |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4, 2009
Circa 1886 Restaurant • 843-853-7828 |
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Classic dishes of the South, including barbeque pork, roasted corn, grilled chicken, Carolina shrimp, and melon salad will be given the upscale treatment and served on the lawn for this high-end Independence Day celebration. Live jazz and an after dinner stroll to the rooftop cupola of Wentworth Mansion for champagne and fireworks round out an exquisite evening at one of the most historic inns in the country. |
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Patriot's Point 4th of July Blast! |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4, 2009
40 Patriot's Point Rd, Mt Pleasant 29464 • 843-884-2727 |
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What better place to celebrate Independence Day than Patriot's Point, home of the famous WWII-era aircraft carrier USS Yorktown? There will be a food court, beer garden, live music from The East Coast Party Band, and special fun areas for the kids at this all out extravaganza. The real treat, of course, will be a spectacular fireworks display over the water, launched from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown! Admission to the site is free; ships and museums charged separately. |
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