Craftworkers demonstrate the skills practiced by slaves as they prepared the antebellum plantation for harvest time. Each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. a different aspect of 18th and 19th-century plantation life will be explored: Regular admission. (843) 556-6020
Archives for October 23, 2007
Youth Orchestra Of The Lowcountry Concerto Competition – Charleston, S.C.
The Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry’s concerto competition will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Circular Congregational Church (150 Meeting Street). The competition is open to current members of the Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry (formerly known as the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra), and winners will perform with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in February.
Adjudicators for the competition are Ellen Dressler Moryl, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, Yuriy Bekker, Concertmaster, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and David Maves, Professor Emeritus, College of Charleston. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Richard Marcus at (843) 953-5927 or marcusr@cofc.edu.
9th Annual James Island Connector Run – Charleston, South Carolina
The 9th Annual James Island Connector Run will be held on Nov 3. All proceeds of the run go to the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation. bhad bhabie leakedThis is said to be one of the most scenic race courses in the southeast overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, S.C. , the 10K Run/Walk goes over and back the span of the scenic James Island Connector.
For registration, please visit www.jamesislandconnectorrun.com.
Blessing of the Vine 2007 – Wadmalaw Island, SC
Irvin-House Vineyards will host its third annual Blessing of the Vine Festival. Wine enthusiasts and their families will witness a ceremony of the blessing of the vine by the priest, while admiring the charming setting of Charleston’s only vineyards and winery.
Wine Tastings: Visitors will have an opportunity to sample the winery’s five labels: Live Oak Reserve, Magnolia, Mullet Hall Red, Palmetto and Tara Gold.
Stomping on the Grapes: Experience how wine was made centuries ago.
Traditional Local Food: Guests of the Vineyards will enjoy some delicious barbeque from the award-winning Black-Jack Barbeque Team.
Live Music: Charleston’s favorite beach band, The Coppertones, will perform favorite tunes. Bring your dancing shoes!
Arts and Crafts from local artists and craft-makers will be available for sale.
Irvin-House Vineyards is the only winery in the Charleston area and one of the only estate wineries in South Carolina.
The winery is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. From Maybank Highway on Johns Island continue on Maybank to Wadmalaw Island. About 1 1/2 miles after bridge, watch for a curve, then bear right onto Bears Bluff Road. Travel 8 1/2 miles – the vineyard’s driveway is marked by two stucco columns on the right.
For More Information on Irvin-House Vineyards email us, call (843) 559-6867 or visit www.charlestonwine.com
Sixth Annual Taste of the Town – Summerville, S.C
Celebrate the “taste” of fall at this fun-filled family event. Come sample delicious food prepared by Summerville’s top restaurants in historic Town Square. Enjoy all that Summerville has to offer while listening to live music and exploring the quaint shops in our beautiful historic district. Children will enjoy our kids’ zone, where they can sample kid-friendly fare and play in jump castles and slides. Also, the Azalea Sertoma Club will present a cheerleading exhibition. Admission is free. (843) 873-2931