Dave Matthews Band is performing at the North Charleston Coliseum on November 17, 2010. Tickets are on sale now. One of Dave Matthew’s Bands concerts in New York is already sold out – so don’t delay.
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Phish is coming to Charleston, South Carolina
Phish is coming to Charleston, South Carolina on October 15, 2010. The band is performing at North Charleston Coliseum at 7:30 pm. Phish is a rock band known for its improvisation, extended jams, exploration of music across genres and devoted fan base.
The four members of Phish – Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Jon Fishman, and Page McConnell — performed together for over 20 years before the August 2004 break up. The fans were delighted when they reunited March 2009 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. Since then they have peformed regularly.
This is your opportunity to see Phish in concert in Charleston, SC – and it’s going to be a popular concert.
Click here to reserve your tickets now
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India Fest 2010 – Charleston, SC
India Fest 2010 to celebrate and share the cultural heritage of India. The event will take place on Sunday, October 17 at Marion Square, Charleston, SC, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. This free festival is open to all who are interested in Indian food, arts and culture.
Food vendors will sell authentic Indian food, clothing, jewelry and handmade crafts. Artists will paint henna “temporary tattoos†on visitors’ hands. Known as “Mehndi†the henna decoration is traditionally applied for special occasions like weddings and festivals.
Also, demonstrations of wrapping the intricate folds of the traditional sari will take place. The beautiful strips of sari cloth, ranging from four to nine meters, is wrapped around the body in various styles, according to respective regions of the country.
In addition a cultural program of songs and dances (classical, semi-classical and Bollywood style) will add to the fun, along with demonstrations of Jivamukti yoga. Jivamukti means “liberation while living.†This modern style of yoga emerged in 1984 from one of New York City’s best-known yoga studios.
The festival is hosted by The India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC).
For more information please contact 843.881.4900.
Other Charleston Events:
Taste of Charleston
Latest episode of our weekly podcast
Things to do in South Carolina – October 2010
There is a lot to do in South Carolina during the month of October. Just take a look at some of the events we have come up with. (Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly video Podcast with the October Events episode)
First Friday on Broad
October 1, 2010
On the first Friday of each month for “First Fridays on Broad” and enjoy fine art and refreshments in the boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Historic Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Â More information here – First Friday on Broad
Beaufort Shrimp Festival – Beaufort, SC
October 1 – 2, 2010
This shrimp festival takes place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. There’s a lot going on for the whole family at this event – more details on our page for Beaufort Shrimp Festival.
Latin American Festival – Charleston, SC
October 3, 2010
Spice things up with a Latin American Festival in Wannamaker County Park. This popular festival has been going on for 19 years now. Read more about the Latin American Festival here.
Taste of Charleston
October 8 – 10, 2010
This is one of most popular festivals in Charleston every year with lots of events around town. Check out the culinary village in Marion Square – but there’s a lot more going on. Read all about the event on our page for Taste of Charleston.
Little River Shrimp Festival
October 9 -10, 2010
Little River in South Carolina puts up a big shrimp festival every year with fun for the whole family. Find out more on the page for Little River Shrimp Festival
Art in the Park – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 9, 2010
This event takes place several times throughout the year. Come to Chapin Park to take a look at fascinating art objects and to mingle. More details – Art in the Park, Myrtle Beach
Shaggin’ on the Cooper – Mt Pleasant, SC
October 9, 2010
If you can’t make it on the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars” you can without doubt make it to Mt Pleasant pier and dance under the stars. The Coopertones are playing. More information here for Shaggin’ on the Cooper
Oktoberfest – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 9, 2010
The Oceanfront Merchants Association and the City of Myrtle Beach will sponsor Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 9, on Ocean Boulevard, from Eighth Avenue North to Mr. Joe White Avenue. Â Admission is free! Â The festival begins at noon and concludes with a firework show at 10:35 p.m. Â Ocean Boulevard will showcase both food and art vendors.
Moonlight Mixer – Folly Beach, SC
October 15, 2010
Enjoy the mild evenings on the pier in Folly Beach where you can dance the night away and listen to the calming sounds of the ocean. This is the last mixer for the season. Read more about the Moonlight Mixer here.
Children’s Day Festival – Mt Pleasant, SC
October 17, 2010
This event is for the kids and here you will find anything that a child would want from a festival including climbing wall, inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, clowns and much, much more. Get the scoop here. Children’s Day Festival
Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival
October 17 – 24, 2010
Many cities on the coast holds seafood festivals in the fall, but Bluffton combines seafood with another favorite type of festival – the arts festival. At this event you can get a little bit of both. Read more here – Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival.
Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens – Beaufort, SC
October 22 – 24, 2010
During this event you get the opportunity to tour private homes and plantations in the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District and surrounding Lowcountry. Find out more here – Beaufort Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
Hilton Head Concourse d’Elegance & Motoring Festival – Hilton Head Island, SC
October 29 – November 7, 2010
If you like vintage cars, or cars in general, this is a festival you don’t want to miss. The event consists of several events in both Hilton Head and Savannah, GA. You can find more information on our page for Hilton Head Concourse d’Elegance
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Charleston Farmers Market
Art in the Park – Myrtle Beach, SC
The Latest Weekly Podcast Episode
Shrimp Festivals Fall 2010 – Coastal Companion Podcast
In this episode Joe talks about one of his favorite things – food. Here on the coast seafood is popular, and most people enjoy shrimp. Â Maybe that’s why we have a lot of shrimp festivals in our area.
Here is the list of events mentioned in the show:
Rock Shrimp Festival, St Marys, GA
Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island, GA
Seafood, Jazz & Brew Fest, Hilton Head Island, SC
Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival, SC