Some of Charleston’s most beautiful private homes and gardens will be part of the annual Ashley Hall Tour of Homes and Gardens on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 2:00-5:00pm. This tour offers a rare glimpse of some architecturally unique private dwellings and gardens that are not normally on display to the public. The tour takes place in the historic district and all the homes and gardens are within walking distance of each other.

“The Ashley Hall Tour of Homes and Gardens grants unprecedented access to some of the most gorgeous homes in the downtown Charleston area. Visitors will enjoy private access while supporting the Alumnae Scholarship Fund,” says Barbara Bush, proud Ashley Hall Alumni.

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Don’t miss this spectacular event. History will be made in Charleston when star dancers from the New York City Ballet perform for the first time in the city.

They will be performing three major pieces of renowned choreography. The Donizetti Variations; created for “Salute to Italy,” a New York City Ballet program celebrating the 100th anniversary of Italy’s unification. The Barber Violin Concerto; contrasts classical composure and modern sensibility. Western Symphony; Set on a rugged Old West street populated by cowboys and dance hall girls, Western Symphony nevertheless is very much a classical work.

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