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CELEBRATE GRACE, RESISTANCE, & STRENGTH: ART AUCTION FOR THE MOTHER EMANUEL AME RESTORATION PROJECT

Enjoy refreshments and music by cellist Miles Owen-Walker while bidding on a variety of artwork, including paintings by artists Anna Chen, Cassandra Gillens, Laura Murphey, and Nancy Perry; sweetgrass baskets by Henrietta Snype and Mary and Stoney Jackson; and quilted pieces by textile artist Cookie Washington. All proceeds benefit the Historic Mother Emanuel AME Church Foundation and its efforts to complete repairs of the historic church in preparation for the unveiling of the Emanuel Nine Memorial, designed by Michael Arad, in June 2025. Historic Mother Emanuel AME Church Foundation Museum, 113 Calhoun St. Wednesday, reception at 5:30pm; auction from 6:30-8:30pm. $50. (843)608-0494, www.motheremanuel.com

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 5:30pm