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
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
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
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
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island County Park features traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your chairs or blanket. Children 12 and under attend for free. ConcertsRead more
Charleston Area Performing Artists invite you to join us for coffee, networking and professional development. This is the perfect way to find collaborators, share your craft, get new inspiration, and grow by asking questions to others who face the sameRead more
Shakespeare is no stranger to mad kings and unfortunate tragedies but nothing comes close to Shakespeare’s first tragedy, Titus Andronicus. Thought to have been his attempt at a revenge play, which were gaining popularity amongst his contemporaries in the 16thRead more
Kicking off year two of the Charleston Chamber Music Intensive is a performance featuring our esteemed faculty members along with some incredible visiting artists. You won't want to miss this exciting summer chamber concert. CCMI aims to bring the world'sRead 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
