Cry Joy Park—Gardens of Dark and Light is an investigation into the construct of a utopia, inspired by the history of Charleston, South Carolina: a cultural and artistic capital of the American South, and an exemplar of its opulence and beauty. This installationRead more
As part of Cry Joy Park--Gardens of Dark and Light, artist Jennifer Wen Ma invites the public to a series of lunchtime conversations dealing with exhibition themes. Bring a bag lunch and break bread with the artist as well asRead more
Charleston Stage will produce Shear Madness as the first show debuting in their new 130-seat performance space, The Pearl Theatre, at the West Ashley Theatre Center. The madness erupts at your not-so-typical New York hair salon, when suddenly the old lady upstairsRead more
Annex Dance continues its residency at the College of Charleston with a new site-specific piece for Jennifer Wen Ma's Cry Joy Park, currently on view at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. A group of company members and CofC dance majorsRead more
Cry Joy Park—Gardens of Dark and Light is an investigation into the construct of a utopia, inspired by the history of Charleston, South Carolina: a cultural and artistic capital of the American South, and an exemplar of its opulence and beauty. This installationRead more
Enjoy the harbor breeze and live music at the perfect venue for celebrating our independence - the Mount Pleasant Pier! At the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge, stretching 1250 feet out into Charleston Harbor, the scenic Mount PleasantRead more
As part of Cry Joy Park--Gardens of Dark and Light, artist Jennifer Wen Ma invites the public to a series of lunchtime conversations dealing with exhibition themes. Bring a bag lunch and break bread with the artist as well asRead more
Join Ideas Into Action and the Halsey Institute as we explore four topics of concern in Charleston that have something in common: systemic racism as a root cause. Over the month of June and into early July, we've hosted fourRead more
*PURE Summer Slam 2019* Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it, from fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the HaganahRead more
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for summer and Shaggin’ on the Cooper! Live music of all varieties will fill the air with local bands performing throughout the season at the Mount Pleasant Pier. All ages are invitedRead more
