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Charleston Symphony Orchestra Free Concerts for Kids – Charleston, South Carolina

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The Charleston Symphony Orchestra Presents Two Children’s Concerts: The Jammin’town Musicians And How To Build An Orchestra
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Resident Conductor Scott Terrell, will present two concerts for children and families in the month of January. Two performances of the CSO’s popular Kinderkonzert, The Jammin’ Town Musicians, will take place on January 12 at 10:00 and 11:30 AM at Creative Spark Center for the Arts in Mt. Pleasant. How to Build an Orchestra, a Family Concert for children of all ages and their families, will take place on January 26 at 10:00 AM at the Sottile Theater.

Designed for young children, Kinderkonzerts are fun, casual concerts that expose kids to music in an entertaining way. Ten musicians from the Charleston Symphony and Scott Terrell will start off the morning with a quick ride through the Kabalevsky’s Commedian’s Galop. Children are encouraged to dance and enjoy themselves during Scott Joplin’s ever-popular Maple Leaf Rag. The feature presentation will be Edie Hill’s Jammin’ Town Musicians; a humorous musical journey adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairytale, The Bremen Town Musicians. Narrator Anthony Pierce will lead the audience in the story of a colorful group of animals that decide to leave their hometown to become musicians. Choose to attend this performance at either 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM on January 12, 2008. All Kinderkonzerts are free of charge.

This season’s second concert in the Charleston Symphony’s brand new Family Concert series is How to Build and Orchestra. Conductor Scott Terrell will arrive at the concert hall and find no orchestra to lead! One violin player will stumble onto stage and, together, they will try to figure out how they can gather the musicians they need. The audience will participate as each necessary player is located. Strings, then woodwinds, brass, and percussion will each demonstrate what they bring to the orchestra. Finally, Scott and the audience will put it all together with the exciting closing work – The Thrill of the Orchestra.
01/12/2008
01/26/2008

Phone: 843-554-6060
Web Site: http://www.charlestonsymphony.com

Italianissimo – Charleston, South Carolina

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Quartetto Gelato celebrates the music of Italy, from Neapolitan songs and opera to gypsy, tango and music of the Italian Cinema. You will leave this concert wishing, if not feeling, that you’re Italian!

Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 8:00pm
Gaillard Auditorium visit http://www.charlestonsymphony.com. For further information, call the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at 843-723-7528, ext. 110.

Bridal Expo – Charleston, South Carolina

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This is your special invitation to the most unique bridal show of the year! On January 6th 2008, A Wonderful Wedding® will host The Bridal Expo at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium in downtown Charleston. Come join us from 1:00 to 5:00 and make sure to catch Charleston’s premier fashion show at 3:00

* Experience over 60 vendors in an interactive environment.
* See the latest bridal fashion trends.
* The men can relax in the all-inclusive Grooms’ room with football games, drinks, and cigars.
* Musicians set the mood and provide entertainment throughout the day
* Sample hors d’oeuvres and relax with complimentary cocktails
* View all of the latest options for distinctive props and decor for your wedding

Pre-register on-line now to reserve your ticket for just $8.00. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the show for $10.

What You Will Receive

Special keepsake totes will be given to all brides, which will include a copy of the wedding planning guide, A WONDERFUL WEDDING, as well as other great gifts to use to plan your big day! Great door prizes will be given away including a honeymoon package! 843-795-7544

The Charleston Comedy Festival – Charleston, South Carolina

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Some of the country’s hottest improv, sketch and stand-up artists will embark on Charleston for what has become the annual event you don’t want to miss! Produced by Theatre 99 (Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy) and The Charleston City Paper, over 30 shows will be performed in 6 different venues in just 4 nights. Venues for the festival this year include Theatre 99 (280 Meeting Street above the Bicycle Shoppe), The American Theater and Stars Bar (446 King Street), Charleston Ballet Theatre (477 King Street), Tonik (479 King Street) and The Music Farm (32 Ann Street). This festival is the South’s premier comedy event and the only event of its kind in the Carolinas.

Artists that will participate in the Charleston Comedy Festival 2008 included Harvard Sailing Team (sketch comedy from NYC), I Eat Pandas (improvised musical) and Hot Sauce (sketch and improv) from Uprights Citizens Brigade Theatre (NYC), stand-up comedy by Kenny Z and Friends (NYC), The Josh and Tamra Show (puppet improv comedy duo from NYC), Stand Up Showdown featuring 3 national comics, Murder, She Improvised (Dad’s Garage Theatre from Atlanta), The Apple Sisters Variety Show (NYC), The Magnet Theater (improv from NYC), Washington Improv Theatre (DC) and much, much more. Local artists performed in The Banana Monologues, Neckprov, Moral Fixation, Big Dicktionary, Doppelganger, Maximum Brain Squad Sketch Comedy. The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Company host and perform in the Festival Finale show that featured a “sample platter” of festival participants.

Ticket prices range from $3 to $17.50 and will be available beginning December 5 at www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com or by calling Etix at 1-800-514-ETIX.*
Tickets will be sold at Theatre 99 (280 Meeting Street) the week of the festival from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Tickets for the Stand Up Competition at The Music Farm on January 16 are only available at Music Farm box office or at the door the night of the show.

For more info on participating artists and photos, please go to www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com. or call 843-853-6687

The Hermitage Ballet from Russia – Charleston, SC

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The world-renowned Hermitage Ballet from St. Petersburg, Russia, presents its premiere performance in the U. S., providing an opportunity for American audiences to see classical Russian ballet at it’s finest. A must-see for anyone who enjoys an exquisite interpretation of the dance. At North Charleston Performing Art Center on February 17th, 2008.
Click here to view the video clip!
(843)554-6060 or visit www.hermitageballet.com