From Pulitzer-and Tony-winning playwright who brought us August Osage County, Tracy Letts, comes a piece about the fragility of a moment and its effects on one’s identity. Told out of chronological order, it follows the title character as played by sixRead more
The work of Katrina Andry probes the power structures of race-based stereotypes. For her exhibition at the Halsey Institute, Andry will explore the stereotypes that engender gentrification. Using printmaking and installation, she creates visceral images that beckon viewers to examineRead more
A Raucous Comedy with 2 Motion Picture Adaptations Having one of the longest runs in Broadway history and with two movie adaptions including the 1950 version starring Judy Holliday, Born Yesterday follows an uncouth, corrupt Harry Brock, brings his showgirlRead more
Take in the sounds of Charleston’s history: gospel spirituals, George Gershwin, jazz music of the Civil War, and light classics...all coming to life in live performances at the historic Circular Congregational Church. Artists include Mayor John Tecklenburg, Ann Caldwell, membersRead more
In September of 1847, Edgar Allan Poe boarded a steamer in Baltimore for an overnight trip to New York. Five days later, never having arrived in New York, Poe was found wandering the Baltimore streets delirious and raving mad. TakenRead more
This Charleston premiere of the new play Three Ladies of Orpington by Daniel Guyton has been nominated for more than 13 theatre awards, including Best Original Work. The women—a mother, grandmother and daughter, respectively—are recovering from the death of theRead more
Ernie Watts plays John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and more The saxophone is arguably the most recognizable symbol and sound in jazz. It can wail and scream with passion, as well as whisper softly your favorite melody. Saxophonist ErnieRead more
Ernie Watts plays John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and more The saxophone is arguably the most recognizable symbol and sound in jazz. It can wail and scream with passion, as well as whisper softly your favorite melody. Saxophonist ErnieRead more
Adapted by the brilliant and prolific Agatha Christie. Based on the most read mystery novel of all time, And Then There Were None is the story of ten strangers, each lured to Indian Island by a mysterious host. Once hisRead more
Traditionally, art and activism have occupied separate domains. Often, art’s ambiguity and open-endedness lay in contrast to activism’s clear messaging. In recent years, many artists have blurred the line between this supposed distinction, calling attention to issues in their workRead more
