Local musician, Stefanie Potter, is hosting her CD release concert and party on February 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Pawleys Island Brewing. Music (full band) will start around 3:30 p.m. FREE all ages event. (Kids are welcome!)
Her second solo album, Eden’s Embrace, is set to release on February 29, 2020. The 7-song EP was produced by Brian Jarvis (The Midnight City band) at Anchor + Pine Studio. The CD will be available on her website, and for download on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Music, etc.
Potter is a folk/soul singer-songwriter, and "artist of the heart," writing inspirational story-filled songs about things that matter most in life. Her background in social work fills her lyrics with hope and compassion while her acoustic-driven performances include passionately soulful vocals, energetic rhythms, fun grooves and a touch of quirkiness.
About Eden’s Embrace: "As a folk/soul artist embraces influences from different cultures, the resulting music demonstrates the beauty of coming together. Lyrical storytelling guides a journey through the wilderness, where love makes all the difference."
Stephanie Potter's music has been heard on OHM Radio, WYLA Charleston, the award-winning “Women of Substance” podcast, and various internet radio stations, blog features and news stations. She had the honor of opening for nationally renowned comedian, Chonda Pierce, and was selected out of over 2000 applicants to perform at the Cooper River Bridge Run for three consecutive years. She has been performing for almost two decades: in her former rock band in Rochester, NY, and as a solo artist the past five years at a wide variety of venues around Charleston.
David Jones, Head Curator of the Dumfries House, Scotland – part of the Prince of Wales Historic Trust – will speak on behalf of Drayton Hall’s City Speaks Series on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 6 pm at South Carolina Society Hall on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC. Reception begins at 6 pm and the talk at 7 pm. Register in advance: $35/ Non-member, $25/ Member.
The 2nd annual Charleston Cruise & Travel Show, presented by Dream Vacations, is an interactive family-friendly event that will put attendees in the vacation state-of-mind. Food tastings, character appearances, a silent disco and musical performances coupled with travel presentations and exhibits from top cruise lines, all-inclusive resorts, escorted tour companies and more will have guests ready to pack their bags and go on their next dream vacation. Travel agents will be onsite with special promotional offers, and attendees can register to win a FREE 4-night cruise. For FREE tickets, use promo code EVENT at checkout.
On four Sundays this spring you are invited to attend the most extraordinary Charleston food and wine event of the weekend: Prosecco on the Portico of Drayton Hall. At 4:00 pm on once-monthly Sundays in the spring of 2020 you will be welcomed to Drayton Hall – the must see visit of your trip to Charleston, SC – to enjoy prosecco overlooking Charleston’s most beautiful estate landscape. Space is limited, reservations are required $25 Non-member/ $20 Member.
The second annual Cottontown Art Crawl (CAC) will take place in the historic neighborhood of Bellevue, commonly known as Cottontown, in downtown Columbia, SC on on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m-3 p.m.
The 2020 CAC will feature more than 50 local artists, who will be stationed on front porches and at businesses throughout the neighborhood. Due to the success of last year’s Art Crawl, which earned the Columbia Council of Neighborhoods’ “Neighborhood Program of the Year” award, this year boasts double the number of artists, as well as new sponsorships from local businesses.
The event is FREE and open to the public; self-guided tours begin at 2136 Sumter Street, and maps and FREE bikes from Blue Bike SC will be available. The Art Crawl is an opportunity to explore Cottontown, meet local artists, purchase art, and visit local businesses. “We have artists who have exhibited at ArtFields as well as emerging artists,” organizer Julie Seel says. “There is something for every type of art enthusiast.”
Artists this year include jewelry-makers, painters, textile artists, and many more. For more information about CAC and to see work by artists, please visit the Facebook or email jseel1@sc.rr.com. Special thanks to our GOLD LEVEL sponsors of Blue Bike SC and the Vino Garage. Also thanks to our other sponsors: Aloft Columbia Downtown, Cason Development, Cottontown CrossFit, Southern Pottery, Columbia Printing and Graphics, The War Mouth, Studio 2LR, Cromers, SC Arts Commission, City of Columbia, and NOMA Bistro Mediterranean Grill.
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to go beyond the vase and reimagine the role of flowers and floral art in public spaces, parks and homes. As part of its Art in the Parks program, the Conservancy is hosting a springtime exhibit of flower art plus workshops and demonstrations.
Swoon to the Rose: A Flower Art Collaboration will feature the work of five floral artists from around the world. The exhibit explores unique ways the rose and other flowers are finding their way into everyday lives. Interactive displays encourage visitors to create their own flower art, ask questions and engage with the flower creations on display. The public is invited to an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. on March 26.
The exhibit is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Saturday from March 27 to April 16.
No tickets, no cover! Charleston's happiest happy hours support Drayton Hall! In April, Pints for Preservation happy hours pop up at Frothy Beard in West Ashley, Charleston. Join us for great craft beer and incredible HUGE pizzas! Bring friends! No cover of RSVP is necessary! Friday, April 17, 5-8 p.m.
Get Your Charleston Beer Fest Tickets Today!
Calling all Lowcountry craft beer fanatics: get excited to soak up the suds and sun at the 2020 Charleston Beer Fest! The Holy City’s premier celebration of all things beer will take place on Saturday, May 23rd from 1-7 p.m. at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park; VIP ticket holders get in an hour early at 12 p.m. Attendees can look forward to an exciting assortment of breweries and beverages from the Carolinas and beyond. The festival benefits Palmetto Community Care (PCC) in its mission to provide HIV awareness, prevention and care across the tri-county region. Don’t miss the awesome live music, beer games and tantalizing food trucks on display at this Memorial Day Weekend event.
A limited number of Early Bird GA ($20) and VIP tickets ($50) are on sale now at chsbeerfest.org/tickets; get your tickets today as these great deals are sure to sell out quickly. We can’t wait to have a brew with you on May 23rd!
Come join us for the 5th annual Charleston Zine Fest, a FREE event hosted in the Halsey Art Institute. Zine Fest is a place for self-published, small press, and experimental literature of all kinds. From poetry to comics, local authors and artists will also be showcasing handmade items. Anything from patches, buttons, and stickers to balms, shirts, and sculptures will be for sale. Besides all the interesting literature and art items to see there will be demos and talks through out the day. Talks go over a wide range of topics and some of the demos avaible will be screenprinting and relief carving.
Zine Fest is all day from 11am-7pm on July 25th, 2020.
