When a band or performer takes the stage at College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard, they invariably gaze around them with reverence and wonder. Situated in the heart of the city but draped in natural splendor, it’s a venue like no other, and it inspires artists to play with unbridled joy. Get your tickets early for this Spoleto Festival USA (May 25-June 10, 2018) tradition that draws artists such as Terence Blanchard, Madeleine Peyroux, and Dianne Reeves.