Fashionable platform shoes appeared in Europe and the United States in the 1930s and 1940s but the popularity of platforms in the 1970s reached far greater heights and lingered far longer. From the rebellious days of the 1970s through the style-conscious present day, platforms continue as fashion statements by both sexes. Unique and movable platforms created by top designers sometimes require caution, from the fashion runway to the streets. The Heights of Fashion at The Mint Museum of Art highlights 60 examples of platform footwear from the 1930s to the present. The exhibition is on view April 25th, 2009 through January 30th, 2011. Museum Hours: Tuesday 10am - 9pm; Wed - Sat 10am - 5pm; Closed Sunday & Monday.

The Mint Museum of Art
Charlotte, North Carolina

For information (704) 337-2000
E-mail to: Charles Mo

The Studio Center provides 4-12 week studio residencies on an historic 30-building campus along the Gihon River in Johnson, Vermont, a village in the heart of the northern Green Mountains. VSC awards a number of Fellowships for 4-week residencies throughout the year. Open to all artists and writers, the Full Fellowship application deadlines are February 15th, June 15th, and October 1st. In addition to VSC Awards, a variety of special fellowships are also available for full or partial funding. For more information and to download an application, visit the website.

Vermont Studio Center
Johnson, Vermont

For information (802) 635-2727
E-mail to: Kate

The Theatre/Converse 2010-2011 Mainstage Series kicks off with The Autumn Ghost Radio Hour Presents: "Oh, Horrors!", an original play written by Converse Theatre Professor Brent Glenn in which tales of horror and the supernatural from classic literature are retold in the form of an old time radio show. Oct. 27, 29, & 30 @ 8:00pm; Oct. 31 @ 2:00pm. Hazel B. Abbott Theatre, Converse College.

Theatre/Converse (Converse College)
Spartanburg, South Carolina

For information (864) 596-9068
E-mail to: Theatre/Converse Box Office

An invitational drawing exhibition that explores works from informal sketches to precise elegant images. These works explore numerous techniques that include monotype, ink, graphite, pastel, watercolor and collage. The subject matter also ranges widely, from photo-realistic creations to conceptual imagery. As with much of contemporary art, these works provide viewers with new ideas and points of view in drawing.

McMaster Gallery - Dept. of Art - Univ. of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 777-7480
E-mail to: Mana Hewitt

The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. presents The First Annual Juried “Follow The Blooms Tour” Ludie J. Smith Art Competition. $1,000 cash prize. Submissions should be original art or photography that best captures the spirit of GCSC’s Follow The Blooms Tour of visiting gardens, using the following statement as a guide: “Opening garden gates from the Low Country to the Foothills….” Deadline for Artwork Submission: November 1. Application, information and artist’s agreement available online.

The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc.
Aiken, South Carolina

For information
No contact information provided.

Writing Raw: a creative non-fiction workshop with writer Stephanie Hunt, September 8, 7 - 9 p.m. sponsored by The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay Street, Charleston.

The Sophia Institute
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 720-8528
E-mail to: info@thesophiainstitute.org

The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council presents the second annual Prism Concert, featuring the Savannah River Winds with composer and guest conductor Larry Clark. This will be the premiere of an original composition by Mr. Clark in honor of the Westobou Festival. The event will be held on Monday, September 20 at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. The concert is free but donations are accepted.

North Augusta Cultural Arts Council
North Augusta, South Carolina

For information (803) 279-8459
E-mail to: Carol Terry

You’re invited to "Cajun Cabaret" where you can enjoy food, spirits, art and music. Some of the highlights of the evening: meet and view paintings by artist Jim Booth; jazz music by Julliard's Artist Diploma Ensemble; and watch demonstrations by the North Augusta Artists Guild. Cajun dishes will be prepared by Manuel’s Bread Cafe. This event will be held on Friday, September 17th, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m, at the North Augusta Municipal Center.

Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta
North Augusta, South Carolina

For information (803) 441-4380
E-mail to: Lauren Virgo

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra concert. October 3, 2010. 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Irmo, at “Unearth – A Celebration of Naturally Inspired Art” sponsored by Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission. Free concert. Park admission charge.

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra
Irmo, South Carolina

For information (803) 781-8846
E-mail to: Ken Howell

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts presents David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008). The exhibition is a comprehensive examination of painter David Stern’s work since his immigration to the United States in 1994. His canvases, covered in inches-thick layers of paint, convey the dizzying, exciting, and sometimes sinister experience of the modern metropolis. The exhibition will run from Thursday, August 26th until Friday October 8th, 2010. The free exhibition walk-through will be held at the Halsey Institute Thursday, September 2nd, at 4 pm, followed by the opening reception from 5 – 7 pm.

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 953-4422
E-mail to: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

The first weekend in November traditionally marks the Charleston Fine Art Annual, hosted by the Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association in the city's Historic District. This year, avid art collectors and nationally-renowned artists will gather November 5th and 6th to celebrate the diverse fine art that the growing art market of Charleston has to offer. The weekend will features art openings at member galleries, plein air painting, an art auction, and lectures. Proceeds will benefit fine art programs in Charleston County high schools.

Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Associatio (CFADA)
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 345-3275
E-mail to: Vladia Jurcova Spencer

The Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts kicks off Charleston’s fall art season September 11th with "Open," a multi-disciplinary event featuring the abundance of artistic and cultural offerings in the tri-county area. This free arts expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Charleston's Memminger Auditorium. Attendees can expect a cultural marketplace of interactive arts booths, performance stages, multi-media presentations, a family fun arts corner and an open-air courtyard of vendors, food vendors, street performers and more.

Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 577-5288
E-mail to: Jessica Solomon Bluestein

Jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie’s historic hometown of Cheraw presents the South Carolina Jazz Festival, October 15th through 17th. More than 20 regional artists from the Carolinas will perform in an eclectic collection of venues. There's also a Bebop parade, jazz crawls, a Cotton Trail Artisans’ exhibit, a birthday party, a little bit of gospel, kids’ art activities and much more. As Dizzy would say, "Bebop on down to Chee-raw, South Carolina!"

Cheraw Arts Commission
Cheraw, South Carolina

For information (843) 537-8420
E-mail to: Lindsay Bennett

There's a new Traditional Arts School opening in Charleston this fall. You can learn from the masters themselves how to make traditional furniture, dovetail joints, woodcarvings, traditional inlay, chair caning, rush seating, fiber spinning, calligraphy and more, all in a relaxed atmosphere. This chance to learn how these skills were performed hundreds of years ago includes classes for both beginners and those with experience.

Cornerstone Creations, LLC
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 200-9469
E-mail to: Mary May

The South Carolina Pride 2010 Parade & Festival will be held September 4th in Columbia. The parade down Main Street kicks off at noon. The festival follows, with events until 6pm in Finlay Park, including live performances by multi-Platinum recording artist Taylor Dayne, performer Janice Robinson, Pandora Boxx (star of RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag U on LOGO), local entertainer Danielle Howell, as well as singer-songwriter Cris Williams, and other local entertainers. Admission to the parade and festival is free and open to all, regardless of sexual orientation. The festival and parade wrap up a full week of events running from August 30th through September 5th.

SC Pride Movement
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 771-7713
E-mail to: Ryan Wilson, Past-President

New Life Productions presents The Life and Times of Deacon A. L. Wiley, September 24th through 26th in Columbia. This critically acclaimed one-man theatrical production stars Emmy Award-winning actor GregAlan Williams, whose acting credits include Remember the Titans, Preacher's Kid, Baywatch, The West Wing, The Sopranos. Performances will be held at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street. Tickets are available at Manifest of Columbia (in the Boozer Shopping Center), Michele at Shear's Ambiance Beauty Salon in Columbia, or online at newlifeprod.com, where you can also preview an excerpt of the production.

New Life Productions
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 238-5497
E-mail to: Leasharn Hopkins

Footlight Players Theatre, in downtown Charleston, premieres Mark Twain's long-lost play Is He Dead?, August 28th through September 12th. Intermingling elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire with a wry look at the world art market, the show centers on a group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, who stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. To make the scheme succeed, the artists hatch comedic plots involving cross-dressing, a full-scale fake funeral, lovers' deceptions, and much more. Performances are Thursday through Saturday (note: there is no Sunday show September 5th). The premiere of Is He Dead? marks the Footlight Players 79th season.

Footlight Players Theatre
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-7521
E-mail to: Meredith Hemenway-Betzhold

Art Forms & Theatre Concepts presents Pearl Cleage's Blues for an Alabama Sky, September 22nd through 26th as a part of the 2010 MOJA Arts Festival. This production takes a look at romance (real and imagined), ambition at any cost, and the Harlem Renaissance lifestyles of black intellectuals and bohemians about to be crushed by the Depression. It's the story of four friends and a stranger dealing with life-changing issues around the famed 125th Street corridor of Harlem. The show is suitable for the entire family.

Art Forms & Theatre Concepts
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 724-7295
E-mail to: Office of Cultural Affairs (843) 724-7305

David Datwyler and Carol Funke will exhibit From Wood to Paper at Spartanburg's Chapman Cultural Center, September 1st through 27th. David creates wood turned art from unique woods and seed pods from around the world, while Carol works with handmade paper to form 3-D works of art. They will host a reception September 16th from 6 to 8pm.

Artist's Guild of Spartanburg
Spartanburg, South Carolina

For information (864) 579-9338
E-mail to: David Datwyler

"Mozart In The South" is a four-day celebration of classical music, produced by Chamber Music Charleston, September 9th through 12th. The opening chamber music concert includes Mozart's Oboe Quartet and Mendelssohn's String Octet, while the Middleton Place Finale features wind ensemble music by Dvorak and Gounod. In between, events include a chance for children to explore the magic of live music at the "Little Mozart Circus," a free event on Marion Square.

Chamber Music Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 763-4941
E-mail to: Sandra Nikolajevs

Newberry Opera House hosts A Rock’n’Roll Reunion with WSPA Anchor Tom Crabtree and his band, June 11th at 8pm. Tickets are $15. Sponsored by BB&T.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Holder of three Grammy nominations, four Platinum and Gold albums, and the twice-earned title of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Most Popular Guitarist,” Tommy Emmanuel will take the stage of the Newberry Opera House, June 3rd and 4th at 8pm.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House features a performance by Donna Shealy and D.C. Danceworks, May 28th.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Doug and Bunny Williams bring you two hours of opera, jazz, western swing, classical, and bluegrass rolled up into one show, at 3pm May 22nd, at Newberry Opera House. Tickets are $15.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House will host a dance recital with former Mrs. USA Tammy Johns, May 15th.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Rick Alviti with special guests The Stamps will take the stage of the Newberry Opera House, May 21st at 8pm. Alviti’s Elvis tribute is high-energy and full of audience interaction. Rick perfected his skills as a live performer at his own venue, Celebrity Theatre in Myrtle Beach, and now returns to his origins in Newberry. Tickets are $37.50.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Legends of Doo Wop is not a compilation, but a combination of expert practitioners in the art of Doo Wop. The group features original members of the Passions, Imaginations, The Five Sharks and the Fascinators. Legends of Doo Wop perform at the Newberry Opera House, May 6th at 8pm. Tickets are $30. Sponsored by BB&T.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

One Night of Queen, celebrating the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen, makes its Newberry Opera House debut, April 22nd at 8pm. Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works, this live tribute concert from The United Kingdom will feature rebel-rousing renditions of Queen's greatest hits, like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” “Somebody to Love,” and “Another One Bites the Dust.”

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Winners of three CMA awards as Instrumental Group of the Year, three Music City News awards as Bluegrass Act of the Year and five awards from the Academy of Country Music as the Touring Band of the Year, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder will return to the Newberry Opera House, April 9th at 3:00 & 8:00pm. Tickets are $45.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Billy “Crash” Craddock has sung on the Grand Old Opry, and toured to sell-out crowds around the world. "Knock Three Times” was the first of nine number one singles for Crash and paved the way for his world-wide success. Other number ones include “Rub It In,” “Ruby Baby,” “Broken Down in Tiny Pieces,” “Easy as Pie,” “Sweet Magnolia Blossom,” “Ain’t Nothin’ Shakin’,” Still Thinkin’ ‘Bout You,” and “Dream Lover.” Billy “Crash” Craddock performs at Newberry Opera House, April 8th at 8pm. Tickets are $30. Sponsored by BB&T.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason bring their brand of American acoustic music to the Newberry Opera House, April 7th at 8pm. Their concert features timeless renditions of hard-driving Appalachian, Cajun and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War classics, waltzes, sassy songs from the golden age of swing and country, and original compositions. Tickets are $20.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Over their 40-decade career, the Gatlin Brothers scored 33 Top 40 hits, Grammys, and other awards. Those hits included “Broken Lady,” “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You),” “She used to be Somebody’s Baby,” and “Talkin’ to the Moon.” Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers perform at the Newberry Opera House, April 3rd at 3:00 and 8:00pm. Tickets are $40.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

The Newberry Opera House invites you to view old-timey cowboy classics in the Opera House Theater, April 2nd at 10am. Tickets are $5 adults, and kids get in free. The event is sponsored by COKE.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Steep Canyon Rangers, IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year in 2006, has been regularly featured on the Grand Ole Opry, and festivals such as MerleFest, Telluride, Grey Fox, DelFest and RockyGrass. They bring Bluegrass to music-lovers worldwide including Sweden, Ireland, Germany and Canada. Their songwriting talent combines with a sound firmly rooted in bluegrass tradition, drawing musical elements from hardcore honky-tonk, classic country and blues. Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at the Newberry Opera House, March 31st at 8pm. Tickets are $20.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Junior Brown’s “Hendrix-goes-honky-tonk” down-home guitar heroics come to the Newberry Opera House, March 25th at 8pm. He may even bring out Big Red, his customized “guit-steel” guitar, which combines a standard 6-string with a steel guitar. Tickets are $30.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents Ozark Mountain Jubilee, March 22nd at 3pm & 7pm. The Branson-style country & gospel variety show has a dose of comedy thrown into the mix, with good, clean fun for the whole family. Tickets are $26.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Al Di Meola's ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation, provocative lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmony has been at the heart of his music throughout his career, earning him critical accolades, three gold albums and more than six million in record sales worldwide. He'll bring his New World Sinfonia to the Newberry Opera House, March 20th at 3pm. Di Meola calls his bandmates - Fausto Beccalossi on accordian, Peo Afonsi on acoustic guitar, Peter Kaszas on percussion, Gumbi Ortiz on percussion, and Victor Miranda on bass - "the best group of musicians so far in my career." Tickets are $37.50.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Musician Aaron Tippin has been crusading for working men and women since his uncompromsing “You've Got to Stand for Something" in 1990. Tippin's voice has filled the years since with hits lik "I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way," "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With The Radio," "My Blue Angel," and “Kiss This.” He'll take the stage of the Newberry Opera House, March 19th at 3pm & 8pm. Tickets are $40.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Melinda Doolittle became a household name on season six of "American Idol" and has since performed everywhere from the White House to the Musicians Hall of Fame, and from the Kennedy Center to Carnegie Hall. She'll take the stage at Newberry Opera House, March 10th at 8pm, with songs like "It's Your Love," "Coming Back to You," "Dust My Broom," "Walkin' Blues," "I'll Never Stop Loving You," and "Wonder Why." Tickets are $35. Steven W’s offers a dinner package with this concert.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents In the Mood, March 6th at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets are $30. It's a retro 1940's musical featuring the "In the Mood" Singers and Dancers with the String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

The trademark four-part harmonies of The Oak Ridge Boys will fill the stage of the Newberry Opera House, February 26th at 3pm and 8pm. With three decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, their string of hits includes the pop chart-topper “Elvira,” as well as “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God For Kids,” “American Made,” “I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes,” “Fancy Free,” and “Gonna Take A Lot Of River.” Tickets are $40. The concert is sponsored by the Hampton Inn.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

John Davidson, television star and host of the game show “Hollywood Squares,” returns to his musical roots at the Newberry Opera House, performing everything from the classics to Broadway, February 25th at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets are $30 and $40. There is a dinner package available at Delamater’s.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

The Lettermen, led by Tony Butala, sing February 20th at 3:00 & 8:00pm, at Newberry Opera House. Tickets are $40.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

The timeless fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, interpreted by the Newberry Ballet Guild, features dancers of all ages including Belle, the misunderstood Beast, and an entire cast of castle friends.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

James Gregory brings his “anti-politically correct” humor and his good old down to earth stage presence to the Newberry Opera House, February 19th at 3:00, 6:00, & 8:15pm. Tickets are $27.50 ($29.50 day of show).

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

For over 70 years, Artie Shaw’s big band has been one of the swingingest outfits around. Under the direction of Matt Kosa, the 17‐piece Orchestra performs for everyone, from the "Begin the Beguine" fans of yesteryear to the new jazz fans who want to experience swing. February 18th at 8pm at Newberry Opera House. Sponsored by Summer Insurance. Tickets are $25.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents Ballet Folklorico de Bahia, February 17th at 8pm. Comprised of 32 dancers, musicians and singers from Brazil, "Carnival 2000" will feature many elements such as "Capoeira," the Afro-Brazilian martial arts, "Samba de Roda," a precursor of the samba, "Macuele," a dramatic dance which originated in the sugar cane plantations, and a finale of "Samba Reggae" from the songs of Bahia's carnival. Tickets are $35; kids half price.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents the orchestra and soloists that accompanied Shirley Jones last season, returning to celebrate Valentine's Day, February 14th at 8pm. Featuring John Smitherman, who has performed the title role in The Phantom of the Opera and has been soloist with the Hawaii Opera Theatre, Tampa Symphony, London Symphony and others. Sponsored by Summer Insurance. Tickets are $35.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin features some of Russia's finest young string players, led by Misha Rachlevsky, at Newberry Opera House, February 12th at 8pm. Sponsored by the Pope Brown Foundation and the Charles and Mary Sue Poole Charitable Trust for Chamber Music. Tickets are $25. *Dinner package at Delamater’s.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill in 1912 as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying musical instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows to organize – despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the town librarian, with chaos ensuing as the townsfolk get wind of his scheme. Filled with classical musical fun, tender romance, barbershop quartets and favorites including, “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Goodnight My Someone,” “Gary, Indiana” and “Till There Was You.” February 10th at 3:00 & 8:00pm at Newberry Opera House. Tickets are $40. *Dinner package Thursday at Steven W’s.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents Stephen Eager's "That Look in Her Eyes," February 9th at 8pm. The program features readings from Shakespeare, Dickens, Fulghum and others, for all who have ever been, or ever will be in love, with Stephen's original songs providing a musical atmosphere.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents The Bee Gees Tribute "Night Fever," February 7th at 8pm. Includes songs like "To Love Somebody," "Massachusetts," I Got to Get A Message," "I Started A Joke," "Jive Talking," "More Than A Woman," "Nite Fever," "You Should Be Dancing," "Tragedy," and "Stayin’ Alive." Tickets are $30.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Singer Leslie Uggams gives a concert that reflects her groundbreaking career, at 8pm February 3rd at the Newberry Opera House. Uggams won a Tony Award for the lead role in the Broadway musical Hallelujah, Baby! and broke barriers on television with her musical variety show The Leslie Uggams Show and her acclaimed portrayal of Kizzy in Roots. Sponsored by the Newberry Opera House Guild. Tickets are $39.50.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

Newberry Opera House presents Tosca, performed by Teatro Lirico D’Europa company and orchestra, February 1st at 3pm & 8pm. A tragic drama of intense love, an assassination, murder and suicide. An idealistic artist, a celebrated singer and a corrupt police chief engage in a fierce battle of wills in Puccini’s tempestuous tale of cruelty and deception. Timeless themes: political intrigue, sexual intimidation and official hypocrisy. Sponsored by Audrey Love Charitable Foundation. Tickets are $45.

Newberry Opera House
Newberry, South Carolina

For information (803) 276-6264
E-mail to: Deborah Smith

ReInspire Your Soul -- An Invitation to the Dance: The Columbia Baroque Soloists 2010-2011 Season begins with concert of elegant and refined French Baroque works, including music of the Grande Siècle by Jean-Baptiste Lully, Marin Marais and Jean-Féry Rebel. Jerry Curry, Harpsichord; Jean Hein, Baroque Recorders; Brittnee Siemon, Mezzo Soprano; Timothy Hein, Artistic Director; Gail Ann Schroeder, Viola da Gamba. They will be joined by Baroque dancer Paige Whitley-Bauguess, who will bring to life the court dances of King Louis XIV. Paige has performed in concerts and workshops at universities, conservatories, and museums in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, and throughout the United States. Also returning as Guest Artist will be Mary Hoyt, Baroque violin. September 24 in the sanctuary of Shandon United Methodist Church (3407 Devine Street, Columbia). 7 PM Concert Conversations, 7:30 PM Concert. Tickets: Adults $12; Seniors $10; Students $6.

Columbia Baroque Soloists
Columbia, South Carolina

For information (803) 256-8383
E-mail to: Karen Daves

The Temple of Israel's "Music On Sunday" concert series kicks off its new season in Greenville on October 24th with The American Chamber Players. Led by violist Miles Hoffman, the six-member ensemble perform works ranging from familiar masterpieces to neglected gems to newly commissioned American compositions. Hoffman is Dean of the Petrie School of Music at Converse College and is Music Commentator for National Public Radio's "Morning Edition." The "Music On Sunday" concert begins at 3:00 pm at the Temple of Israel; a wine and cheese reception will follow.

The Temple of Israel
Greenville, South Carolina

For information (864) 848-0890
E-mail to: Bob Katz

Gallery 110 is a non-profit collective gallery of professional artists located in Seattle, Washington. Submissions for their first international juried show, Couplings, will be accepted through November 1st. Works selected will explore personal relationships that celebrate pairings and the power of the bonds they create. Juror is Rock Hushka, Curator of Contemporary and Northwest Art for the Tacoma Art Museum in Tacoma, WA. Prospectus online.

Gallery 110 Seattle Washington
Seattle, Washington

For information (206) 624-9336
E-mail to: callforart@gallery110.com

Redux Contemporary Art Center offers private lessons in black & white photography: nine hours of instruction with Nancy Santos, structured around your schedule. Students will learn how to use the settings on their camera to make more expressive photographs. Students can also expect to learn how to develop and print 35mm B&W film. Depending on your skill level, you will learn how to build on creative techniques to make more expressive photographs. Redux will provide the chemicals for developing; students need to provide their own photo paper, film, and camera. No experience necessary. Member $135 / Non-Member $160

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Spartanburg Little Theatre presents the musical Hello, Dolly! from September 10-19. Hired to find a mate for the incorrigible millionaire Horace Vandergelder, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi finds the perfect match - herself! But first she must stop his impending marriage to someone else. This classic of stage and screen is brimming with tunes like “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” and “It Only Takes a Moment.” Call the Chapman Cultural Center at (864)542-2787 for tickets and information.

The Spartanburg Little Theatre
Spartanburg, South Carolina

For information (864) 585-8278
E-mail to: Jay Coffman

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers a Daytime Intuitive Figure Drawing class, Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm, November 9th through 30th. Instructor Tina Christophillis will help students explore an intuitive approach to the representation of the human figure using a live model. Information from observed reality will be used to create works reflective of each artist’s emotion, style, personal vision and interest in materials. All medias, styles and techniques will be encouraged. Students will be pushed to stretch the limits of their imagination, ability and concept of working from life. The rigorous nature of the workshop will challenge students to step out of their comfort zone. The goal of the workshop is to push students to reach their full potential of creative momentum and find a passionate voice.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers a Introduction to Oil Painting class, Mondays from 6 to 9pm, November 8th through 29th. Instructor Ivy Williams will cover the essentials of oil painting, helping students learn what oil paint is capable of, while discovering how it fits with their own individual style and process. Demonstrations on proper studio practice and painting techniques will be combined with students' own exploration with paint in the classroom. No experience is necessary. The fee is $140 for members and $165 for non-members, materials included.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers a class in Acrylic Mixed Media Painting, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm, November 3rd through 24th. Led by instructor Christopher Murphy, this class aims to push the acrylic painter to experiment with abstraction and incorporate new media into the work. The student will learn practical techniques for combining and layering a variety of source materials including their own photographs and cut-outs from newspapers and magazines. Students will use these techniques to create two finished paintings during this four- week course. The fee is $140 for members and $165 for non-members, materials included.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers an Introduction to Block Printing (Woodcut) class, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm, November 2nd through 23rd. Instructor Luke Vehorn will introduce students to block printing and equip them with the basic knowledge and skills needed to create a woodcut print. Different techniques, tools, papers and printing methods will be demonstrated and discussed. Each student will complete one block and a small edition of that work. No experience necessary. The fee is $120 for members and $150 for non-members, materials included.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers a Beginners class in making jewelry with recycled found objects, Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30pm, October 28th through November 11th. Instructor Kaminer Haislip will help students learn to make a silver ring, pendant, or brooch with beginner’s jewelry techniques. Students can include a recycled found object in their piece or a cabochon stone provided by the instructor. Techniques include piercing, sawing, soldering, hammering, bezel setting and finishing. Students are provided with all tools, equipment and silver. No experience necessary. The fee is $140 for members and $165 for non-members.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston hosts a Recycled Collage Scavenger Hunt, October 27th from 6 to 9pm. Instructor Mary Walker will help students create a unique collage using items found in their junk drawer at home. Prior to the workshop, participants will be instructed to go on a scavenger hunt for common household items that will be turned into a piece of artwork. The collages will be constructed using colorful painted papers, old drawings, letters, and positive and negative shapes, bits and pieces of fabric, etc -- the possibilities are open and endless. No experience necessary. The fee is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers an introductory class in Letterpress Fundamentals, October 18th and 25th from 6 to 9pm. In this two-week class, instructors Dave Petitpain & Bill Carson will lead students through learning to print their own cards and broadsides the way Ben Franklin did - with handset type. Participants will become familiar with the equipment of the pressroom, learn basic letterpress techniques and produce an edition of original prints in two weeks. No experience is necessary. The fee is $90 for members and $110 for non-members, with materials included.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers Introduction to Copper Plate Etching (The World of Intaglio), Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm, October 5th through 26th. Instructor Conrad Guevara will help students explore the classic process of etching and printing copper plates. Intaglio etching is a process made famous by Masters like Durer and Rembrandt. No experience necessary; this class is a primer for those interested in etching. Please note that acid is involved. The fee is $120 for members and $150 for non-members, with materials included.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers a Daytime Figure Drawing class, level II, Tuesdays from 10am to noon, October 5th through 26th. Led by instructor Tina Christophillis, this four-week class is a continuation of the skills developed in the figurative drawing course. Settings, environments and props will be considered as a way to give the figure a sense of place and narrative. Instruction in foreshortening, distortion and personal expression will be used as a way to consider the dynamic complexities and human psychology of drawing the figure based upon the techniques gained in the previous course. The fee is $130 for members and $160 for non-members.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers an Introduction to Book Arts, Saturdays from 10am to noon, October 2nd through 23rd. Instructor Ivy Williams will lead students through fundamental book arts techniques while creating a suite of book structures. No experience necessary, whether you are looking to express yourself in a new medium, want to create handmade gifts for family and friends, or simply love books. The fee is $120 for members and $150 for non-members, with materials included!

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers

Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston offers an Introduction to Acrylic Painting, Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, September 29th through October 20th. Instructor Christopher Murphy introduces students to the tools and techniques artists used to create works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available today. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. No experience is necessary; acrylic paint is a medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new. Students will have the opportunity to experiment and create two finished paintings. The fee is $140 for members and $165 for non-members, with materials included.

Redux Contemporary Art Center
Charleston, South Carolina

For information (843) 722-0697
E-mail to: Karen Myers