Fiddle Music Program at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm
Visitors to the L.W. Paul Living History Farm are invited to enjoy a music program featuring lively fiddle tunes on May 15th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Museum employees Abigail Phelps and Marian Calder will demonstrate the reels, jigs, and polkas that continue to influence modern music. This program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required (call 843-915-5321 or e-mail hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org). The L.W. Paul Living History Farm is open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and teaches the history of the Horry County farm family from 1900-1955. The farm is free and located at the corner of Hwy 701 North and Harris Short Cut Road in Conway, SC.
Artist Meet & Greet with Gina Moore
Columbia-based artist Gina Moore is the latest in a string of contemporary artists to display their work at the Stanley Arts Center in rural Hampton County. The exhibit features features a mix of non-objective works and pieces from her "Heredity" series. These works are derived from vintage family photos, recapturing nostalgic memories and personal reflections. Group and individual portraits are rendered using mixed media and/or graphite on various found and repurposed objects/surfaces, many reclaimed from antique furniture. A reception will be held at 7 p.m. May 1st at the Stanley Arts Center at 105 Lee Avenue in Hampton, SC. Mind Gravy Poetry will be on hand to present ekphrastic poetry readings. Light Refreshments will be provided and wine will be available for cash donation.
There’s a Burglar in My Bed
Swamp Fox Players presents "There's a Burglar in My Bed" at the Strand Theater, 710 Front Street, Georgetown, SC. May 13-16 & 20-23. Starring Joe Ford, Ariane Lieberman, Robin Hearl, Julia Hooks, Robbie O'Donnell, Lee Padgett and Alice Phillips. Directed by Inge Ebert. Tickets $18.
Jazz Al Fresco: The Soda City Brass Band
The Soda City Brass Band brings Nola to Cola in a free outdoor concert, one of the final three shows to celebrate spring on Boyd Plaza. Drop by any time during the concert to enjoy the music. Bring your lunch — or better yet, support our Main Street neighbors and purchase your food from them. In partnership with ColaJazz Foundation. Free. Seating is limited. Face coverings required when not eating and while inside the museum.
CMA Chamber Music on Main
Tune in to the final concert of the 2020–2021 season of CMA Chamber Music on Main with the return of some familiar faces. Fan-favorite Amy Schwartz Moretti and fellow violinist Melissa Reardon join CMA Chamber’s previous creative director and cellist Edward Arron alongside current artistic director and pianist Andrew Armstrong. These beloved musicians take you on a journey through the 19th-century masterpieces of Ernest Chausson, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Antonín Dvořák. Purchase tickets in advance to join us for this virtual concert. Ticketholders will receive an email with the Vimeo link for the concert as soon as tickets are purchased. Presented by Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Gimarc.
Jazz Al Fresco: The Pete Neighbour Quintet
The Pete Neighbour Quintet performs swing music for the modern era in a free outdoor concert celebrating spring, and with it the return of outdoor seating for our downtown community on Boyd Plaza. Drop by any time during the concert to enjoy the music. Bring your lunch — or better yet, support our Main Street neighbors and purchase your food from them. In partnership with ColaJazz Foundation. Free. Seating is limited. Face coverings required when not eating and while inside the museum.
2021 North Charleston Arts Fest
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department proudly presents the 2021 North Charleston Arts Fest. This annual event highlights regional and local artists and performers in the areas of dance, theatre, music, literature, and visual art. For more than 38 years the festival has made quality arts programming affordable and accessible to the widest spectrum of the public, attracting residents and visitors to experience a variety of free and modestly priced performances, workshops, exhibitions, and activities in multiple venues, including libraries, community centers, businesses, and parks. Enjoy concerts, theatre presentations, dance performances, virtual programs, workshops and demonstrations, exhibitions, and more.
Foothills Philharmonic Season Finale: Pops Celebration and Instrument Petting Zoo
The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra concludes its 2021-22 season with the Pops Celebration Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo, April 30, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church in Greer. The concert includes popular classical music plus favorites from movies and television shows. In addition, we will be holding an instrument petting zoo before the concert. At this event, children of all ages will be able to try out the different orchestral instruments as we work to encourage the next generation to pursue music studies. The audience can meet and greet the performers at a post-concert reception with refreshments provided. Performing in Greenville since 2000, Foothills Philharmonic is committed to providing high-quality, classical music performances to the Upstate community. All of Foothills’ concerts are free and general admission.
Foothills Philharmonic Spotlight Chamber Series: Chamber Selections
The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra continues its 2021-22 season with the Chamber Selections Concert, April 9, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts. The program features the orchestra's different chamber ensembles. Performing in Greenville since 2000, Foothills Philharmonic is committed to providing high-quality, classical music performances to the Upstate community. All of Foothills’ concerts are free and general admission. The all-volunteer orchestra is made up of accomplished non-professional musicians from the Upstate region of South Carolina.
Foothills Philharmonic Mainstage Orchestra Series: Masterworks III
The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra continues its 2021-22 season with Masterworks III, March 26, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church in Greer. The program includes several perennial audience favorites, as well as the announcement of the winner for the 2022 Future Stars Competition. The audience can meet and greet the performers at a post-concert reception with refreshments provided. Performing in Greenville since 2000, Foothills Philharmonic is committed to providing high-quality, classical music performances to the Upstate community. All of Foothills’ concerts are free and general admission.
