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"What Those Who Teach Can Do" Exhibit on Display at The Art Institute of Charleston

 The Art Institute of Charleston, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, joins The Art Institutes schools across the nation in paying tribute to talented high school art and media educators in “What Those Who Teach Can Do,” an exhibition that will be on display in the college’s gallery from April 2nd through 30th.

“We’re celebrating what these educators do in our community by hosting their work in our gallery” said Rick Jerue, president of The Art Institute of Charleston. “Teachers work so hard to cultivate the skills and talents of our area’s high school students, inspiring them every day. Now we want to shine a light on their personal talents.”

More than 45 Art Institutes locations in the United States will host “What Those Who Teach Can Do.” This will mark the first time that The Art Institutes throughout the country will present gallery exhibitions highlighting the artistic work of local high school educators. “The truth is that teachers do so much, more than we see,” said President Jerue.

The Art Institute of Charleston invites the public and family, friends and students of the artists to attend the reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 19, 2012, at no charge. For more information contact The Art Institute of Charleston at 866.211.0107 or by email at aicscadm@aii.edu. Educators can find out more at http://aieducators.com/.

The Art Institute of Charleston is located at 24 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401. 

Shop Late at SEWE's King Street Stroll February 17th

Don't miss the SEWE King Street Stroll on Friday, February 17th from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. A number of merchants will stay open late for SEWE-goers, and feature SEWE artists at work on site. Libations & hors d’oeuvres will be served. This is a free event open to the public, no ticket is required.

Stop by the following stores:

• Reinert Le Prince Gallery I 179 King Street
• Roberto Coin Boutique I 200 King Street
• Savannah Bee Company I 216 King Street
• Rapport I 235 King Street
• Oxette I 258 King Street 
• Bits of Lace I 302 King Street
• Copper Penny I 311 King Street
• Hampden Clothing I 314 King Street
• Copper Penny Shooz I 317 King Street
• Bottega Brandina I 318 King Street

See these SEWE Artist at work:

Rick Reinert I David Petlowany I Larry Seymour I Al Dornisch I Carol Joy Shannon I Janeice Linden I Beverly Ford Evans I Scott Penegar I Danny O'Driscoll I  Kelly Leahy Radding

 

Registration for the Cooper River Bridge Run is Up

This years registration for the Cooper River Bridge Run is up by 135%! For the past few days registration numbers have been growing by the thousands which isn't a normal increase for this time of year. In 2011, on February 1st, their registration numbers were only 10,700. Today, they are well over 27,000.

If you know you want to do the race on March 31st, 2012, you should try to register soon. You don't want to miss out on the Cooper River Bridge Run's 35th year!

Free Charleston Carriage & Harbor Combo Tour for Tri-County Residents on January 29th

Two of Charleston’s finest tour companies, Charleston Harbor Tours & Palmetto Carriage Works are offering FREE COMBO TOURS (a harbor tour and carriage tour) to Tri-County residents on Sunday, January 29th. This is their way of saying ‘thank you’ to local residents for recommending their combo tour to visitors. You may take one or both free tours on this special day. Just present a photo ID with your local address, and one flyer per person. Bring your kids – they will love it, too!

This offer good for Jan.29, 2012 only. Free Harbor Tours will be at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Bring your ID and one flyer per person to the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Get on board for a relaxing and fascinating live-narrated, 90 minute harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle. Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch. You will also see over 75 points of interest including up-close views of Fort Sumter, the Battery, and Patriot’s Point. A snack bar will be available on board.

Regular Combo tickets can be purchased from Charleston Harbor Tour’s website, at the boat, or through their ticketing company Zerve at 1-800-979-3370. For more information on January 29^th’s Free Combo Tour deal, click here.

Cooper River Bridge Run Funds New Scholarship for The Art Institute of Charleston

 The Cooper River Bridge Run has established a scholarship fund for Culinary Arts students at the Art Institute of Charleston. Julian Smith, Executive Director of the CRBR, presented a check for $1,500.00 to Eric Watson, Culinary Arts Department Chair and Student Christina Lane at the Art Institute's Headquarters on Market Street.

The scholarship funding is a result of the new "Taste of the Bridge Run" event where students from the Art Institute of Charleston's Culinary Program and several area restaurants provide the high-carb, pre-race meal for ticketed race participants. It was the first time the traditional pasta dinner was replaced with creative cuisine by the school along with multiple locally owned businesses, and the event will now be a permanent part of the Bridge Run. Halls Chophouse, Jim 'N Nicks, Liberty Taproom and Virginia's on King are among the restaurants expected to participate in the 2012 event March 30.

"The Taste of the Bridge Run was a huge success and the Culinary Program from the Art Institute of Charleston contributed immensely," said Smith. "The students seemed to enjoy it as much as the attendees, and their contribution was nothing short of professional. The culinary village concept is new in racing circles, and we got very positive feedback from runners all over the country."

Charleston Voted 'Top City in the United States'

Our lovely local slice of Heaven, Charleston, SC has been voted the 'Top City in the United States' by the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, establishing a profound benchmark for the city and trumping stiff competition! The award was based on a variety of categories, including: Culture & Ambience, Atmosphere & Sites, and Friendliness, among others. Charleston is the quintessential vacation destination, offering a comprehensive and amazing experience for all. 

Charleston has an array of unique outdoor activities offering everything from a stroll through narrow, tree-lined courtyards. Kayaking along tranquil tidal creeks. Celebrating the good life on a rooftop bar as the sun sets over the harbor. You can do it all in one day, only in Charleston. The restaurants are world class: In Charleston, the Chefs are the stars. The goodness they prepare shines bright on the national food scene. Patrons can enjoy Southern specialties and other flavors served in settings as delicious as the meals themselves!

Charleston's menu of lodging options is a dream come true for travelers! Choose from historic inns, famous beach resorts, luxury hotels and charming bed & breakfasts. Let's not forget about the shopping! It's easy to spoil yourself or someone else with unique treasures only found in Charleston. Antique shops, local boutiques, name brand outlets, art galleries and jewelers await your arrival.

After all you've read, there's only one question which you must ask yourself: What are you waiting for?

July Sustainable Sea Food Dinner at Carolina's

Designed to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina’s restaurants, the Sustainable Seafood Initiative helps ensure that consumers have fish for the future by teaching chefs about sustainable and local seafood, assessing their menus, and encouraging consumers to dine at restaurants who value such endeavors. This month's Sustainable Seafood Dinner will be held at Carolina’s Bistro.

This month's Sustainable Seafood Dinner will feature a delicious five course preparation presented by Carolina’s Bistro using local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients to create nothing short of perfection for the palate. The menu is as follows:

First: Tommy Edwards grilled shrimp and baby bok choy garnished with a citrus vinaigrette paired with William Feve Chablis 

Second: Caper's Inlet clams, ham broth, shallots and field peas paired with Gerard Sauvignon Blanc

Third: Butter poached lobster and foie gras, gnocchi, grapes, pecans and arugula paired with Meomi Pinot Noir

Fourth: Mark Marhefka's pan roasted grouper, housemade ramen noodles, beech mushrooms, scallion, local radish and dashi paired with J Lohr Petite Sirah

Fifth: Cheese course and completed with petite fours paired with Dr Lousen Reisling

The Dinner will be next Wednesday, July 13^th at 6:30 pm.  $80 per person, not including tax and gratuity.  For reservations call the restaurant at 724-3800.  Hope to see some of you there!

2010's Most Drool Worthy Thespian: Hedwig and the Angry Inch Piccolo Spoleto Is Back!

Dubbed a “scandalous night at the theatre” by Charleston City Paper, Hedwig and The Angry Inch returns for a triumphant Piccolo Spoleto 2011 run with Brian Porter (named Charleston's 'Most Drool-worthy Thespian' in City Paper's Best of 2010 issue) reprising his role as Hedwig, everyone's favorite transgendered, washed up rock n roll queen.  

Joining the cast this summer is Charleston stage favorite Beth Curley (The 39 Steps, Bad Dates) as sidekick/roadie Yitzhak and of course The Angry Inch band led by What If? Music Director Alex Hennessey, also personal accompanist to Broadway legend Patti LuPone. The show is again directed by What If? Artistic Director Kyle Barnette (Bash, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).

Sex, drugs, rock n roll and a full cash bar will all be part of the fun at the glorious ballroom of The American Theatre where Hedwig and crew guarantee to shake the walls and stir your soul with one of contemporary theatre's most unique offerings. This is the show Piccolo Spoleto attendees will be talking about the next day and the day after that....and the day after that. Don't be left out to dry at the watercooler!

Be sure to buy tickets (HERE) ASAP as they are expected to go quickly. Showtimes include May 28 and June 3 ar 10 pm, and May 31and June 6,7, and 8 at 8 pm. See you there!