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May 2010
Arts
Rebuilding the Arts
Bolstered by reinvigorated venues, a surge of artists and creative entrepreneurs, and a strengthening reputation as a cultural hub, Charleston is experiencing a dynamic reenvisioning of the arts
Arts
Call and Response: Africa to America / The Art of Nick Cave and Phyllis Galembo
A sensory exploration of West African masquerade
Arts
Spoleto Festival Orchestra
A Q&A with music director Emmanuel Villaume
Arts
Fabiana Cozza
The sensuous rhythms of Afro-Brazilian samba
Arts
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
En pointe with a smart and sassy dance troupe
Arts
Present Laughter
A Q&A with costume designer Peter O’Brien
Arts
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
Trace the history of the blues from its African roots
Arts
Colla Marionettes
Masters in the ancient art of string puppetry
Arts
Giselle
Romancing the stage with sumptuous movement and dramatic beauty
Arts
Chamber Music
Meet Geoff Nuttall, the exuberant new artistic director for chamber music
Party Scene
Dock Street Theatre
Be a part of history at America’s first theater
Arts
Piccolo Spoleto
Celebrate the dynamic artists of the Southeast
Travel
Asheville, North Carolina
Arts Collective: Exploring the hands-on creative vibe of Asheville
Arts Profile
Jonathan Brilliant
Creative Jolt: The dynamic and high-energy world of sculptor Jonathan Brilliant
Quick Bite
Moveable Feast
Caterer Caroline Bevon opens the lid on festival-inspired picnic fare
Community
Ramping Up
Pour It Now gets big air on a peninsula skate park with funding from Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
Local Music
Americana Idols
A contemporary African American traditional roots band
Nature Maid
A hands-on helper digs in with Charleston Parks Conservancy to brighten the city’s green spaces
Style File
Hip to be Square
School’s almost out, but geometry is in with bold patterns and prints
Style File
Finger Paints
Give a hand for polishes in the season’s hottest hues
The Charleston Profile
Bev Seinsheimer
This devoted community volunteer and longtime arts enthusiast shares some beloved pieces, plus tips on style, entertaining, and the value of silence
Restaurant Reviews
Closed for Business
Lowcountry Ramblings
Vertical Horizon
Learning the ropes at the James Island County Park climbing wall
Quick Bite
Devouring Literature
The new Cornbread Nation 5 takes readers on a scrumptious tour through Southern foodways
Quick Bite
Vintage Beauty
Created to showcase fine wines—and often make them collectors’ items—artist series bring works by the world’s creative talents to the bottle
Quick Bite
Refresher Course
Put some spring in your salad routine with tips from EVO’s chef-owners
Quick Bite
Pass the Buck
Revisit the Golden Age of cocktails with Pearlz’ take on a classic combination of ginger beer, citrus, and spirits