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Charleston Events Calendar
2010

Below is a two month look at the Charleston events calendar for 2010 for. New months will be added so you can plan your vacation around a specific Charleston event.

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Whistler’s Travels Exhibition at The Gibbes Museum of Art
01/22/2010 - 05/16/2010
The Gibbes Museum of Art will present the work of renowned American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) in the exhibition Whistler’s Travels!

The Hat Ladies Easter Promenade
04/03/2010
Only in Charleston! Elegant Ladies, gentlemen, children, and pets strolling in their spring finery reflecting the grace and gentility of the City.

Sixth Annual Historic Charleston Foundation Wine
Tastings04/05/2010
Tastings04/09/2010
During the Historic Charleston Foundation’s popular Festival of Houses and Gardens March 18 through April 17, where guests can tour many of city's historic private homes and gardens, Circa 1886 will host two wine and hors d’oeuvres events to benefit the o

The Charleston International Film Festival
Tastings04/08/2010 - 04/11/2010
Whether you want to experience independent features, shorts, documentaries or animations, all genres from some of the best seasoned and emerging filmmakers will screen.

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Charleston Race Week
Tastings04/08/2010 - 04/11/2010
Charleston Race Week is an annual premier regatta for inshore and offshore racing sailboats 20' - 70' in length.

75th Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses & Gardens
Tastings04/09/2010-04/10/2010
The tour will include some of Charleston's finest homes and gardens in the Historic District and will also feature flowers arranged by members of The Garden Club of Charleston.

10th Annual Kiawah Island Art and House Tour
Tastings04/09/2010
This year, six stunning Kiawah Island homes that showcase spectacular art collections and dramatic views of the salt marsh, creeks, ocean, and woodlands have been selected to allow touring guests a myriad of visual experiences.

The Family Circle Cup
Tastings04/10/2010 - 04/18/2010
Marking the tournament’s 38th consecutive year as a premier women’s tennis event, the Family Circle Cup boasts a roster of superstar champions featuring many of the biggest names in professional tennis.

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Chamber Music Charleston’s Gallery Concert Finale at the City Gallery
Tastings04/11/2010
Chamber Music Charleston is pleased to announce the finale concert of the Gallery Concert Series, a set of three concerts that presents masterpieces from the chamber music repertoire performed in some of Charleston’s finest art galleries.

Wine on the Water at The South Carolina Aquarium
Tastings04/13/2010
Join the South Carolina Aquarium for a special evening featuring sustainable seafood, wine and waterfront views of the Charleston Harbor.

Gibbes Museum of Art Welcomes World-Renowned Artist Christo
Tastings04/13/2010
For over forty years, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have collaborated throughout the world on large-scale art projects using fabric in both urban and rural environments.

23rd Annual World Grits Festival
Tastings04/16/2010 - 04/18/2010
Good gawd, ya'll, grits have gone Up Town.That's right! Each Spring, St. George hosts the one and only World Grits Festival!

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Game, Set, Rock! Tennis. Amplified. To Feature McEnroe, Courier, and Kournikova
Tastings04/17/2010
The Family Circle Cup announces Game, Set, Rock! Tennis. Amplified., an evening of music and tennis entertainment featuring John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova!

Habitat for HumaniTEA Party
Tastings04/17/2010
Wear your best hat and join us for an afternoon of sweet tea, lemonade and scrumptious tea foods sponsored by the Hat Divas at the beautiful Charleston Tea Plantation.

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

The Spring Social in Charleston's beautiful South of Broad Neighborhood
Tastings04/18/2010
Each home will host a different style of music, ranging from bluegrass to jazz to opera. Event-goers will also enjoy hors d'ourvres and a special cocktail that complement the home's musical style.

Charleston International Festival of Choirs
Tastings04/22/2010 - 04/24/2010
This three-day invitational festival will showcase local and national choral groups performing in venues across historic Charleston in addition to opportunities for master classes and choral clinics!

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

9th Annual Plantasia
Tastings04/24/2010
Charleston Horticultural Society’s Green Market for Plant Lovers!

23rd Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Tastings04/25/2010
On the scenic shores of Alhambra Hall overlooking the beautiful Charleston, SC harbor, the Town of Mount Pleasant will honor the 23rd anniversary of a unique shrimping festival that attracts thousands of visitors from across the southeast each year.

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

A Class Act by Linda Kline and Lonny Price (Musical) - The Footlight Players
Tastings04/30/2010 - 05/16/2010
A Class Act tells the inspiring true story of Edward Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line, and his life-long quest for friendship, love, and theatrical recognition.

Gourmet & Grapes 2010
Tastings04/30/2010 - 05/02/2010
Join us for our second annual weekend of fine food and wine as we will again assemble some of the country's finest culinary masters and winemakers for three days of Gourmet and Grapes!

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness PreservedTastings11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!

The Gibbes Museum of Art presents: Lure of the Lowcountry
Tastings01/22/2010 - 04/18/2010
This exhibition features sixteen large scale mixed-media photographs by artist John Folsom (American, b. 1967) selected from his series entitled Lure of the Lowcountry.

Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches at Middleton Place
Tastings03/08/2010 - 08/30/2010
The exhibit will be comprised of assembled jewelry and miniatures that emphasizes the art of goldsmiths and miniaturists favored and patronized by Middleton family members in the 18th and 19th centuries.

63rd Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens
Tastings03/18/2010 - 04/17/2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation guides you through 150 colonial and antebellum private residences showcasing stunning architecture, furnishings, and beautiful sculptured gardens.

April Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Drayton Hall 'Family Fun' First Saturdays
Tastings04/03/2010
Enjoy interactive programs ideal for families with children ages 6 through 12.

Moonlight Mixer's “Shaggin’ on the Pier”
Tastings04/16/2010
Join the shaggers at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, breathe in the ocean breeze and enjoy your favorite beach foods, icy-cold beverages and beach, boogie & blues!

Pablo Picasso and other Modern Masters at the Gibbes
Tastings04/30/2010 - 08/22/2010
Selected from the private collection of prominent art enthusiasts Esther and James Ferguson, this exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by significant twentieth-century artists such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Robert Rausch

Those are April main Charleston Events Calendar 2010 things to do

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

The Powder Magazine Presents "Romancing The Hunley"
04/16/2010 - 06/13/2010
The Story of the Hunley and its Brave Crew!

Adult Education Sail with South Carolina Maritime Foundation
05/01/2010
Participants will learn about marine science and maritime history through educational activities.

Fifth Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival
05/01/2010
Sample local Mexican cuisine, margaritas and Mexican beer and the best Latin American entertainment Charleston has to offer!

18th annual Dining with Friends
05/01/2010
Host, who are provided invitations, donation envelopes, red ribbons, and party tips, put on a delightful dinner party and ask their guests to give donations to LAS.

Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Open House
05/01/2010
Join the National Park Service for an open house on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The event takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District at 1815 I’On Avenue on Sullivan’s Island.

Decadent Divas Returns - One Night Only
05/07/2010
The glamour returns to kick off the North Charleston Arts Festival as CBT's highly acclaimed fashion, music and dance celebration Decadent Divas makes a one night only appearance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

The 18th annual Charleston Rose Show
05/08/2010
ll rose growers are invited to enter and entries will be accepted from 6-10 am. The show will be open to the public from 1-5. There are special classes for novices as well as arrangers.

Mother's Day at the South Carolina Aquarium
05/09/2010
All Mothers are invited to join Moms in the Know and the South Carolina Aquarium this Mother's Day holiday for a fun-filled aquatic day!

Women of Joy Conference
05/15/2010 - 05/17/2010
Southern Charm will be everywhere at the Women of Joy conference in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Charleston Yacht Affair
05/16/2010
Experience The Charleston Yacht Affair on May 16, 2010.

2nd Annual Charleston Yacht Affair
05/16/2010
The Charleston Yacht Affair will feature exclusive yacht tours, delicious cuisine prepared by Charleston’s top chefs, live entertainment, and a silent auction.

Fourth Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Gala at South Carolina Aquarium
05/22/2010
The Fourth Annual South Carolina Aquarium Environmental Stewardship Awards Gala will take place outside the Aquarium at Liberty Square and will include dinner, dancing and an awards presentation.

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures, and photographs.

The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!

Whistler’s Travels Exhibition at The Gibbes Museum of Art
01/22/2010 - 05/16/2010
The Gibbes Museum of Art will present the work of renowned American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) in the exhibition Whistler’s Travels!

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches at Middleton Place
03/08/2010 - 08/30/2010
The exhibit will be comprised of assembled jewelry and miniatures that emphasizes the art of goldsmiths and miniaturists favored and patronized by Middleton family members in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Albino Alligator at South Carolina Aquarium
03/20/2010 - 05/20/2010
A rare ghost of the swamp will be revealed at the South Carolina Aquarium in 2010 with the addition of an albino alligator!

21st Annual Charleston Farmers Market
04/03/2010 - 12/19/2010
offer Charleston residents and visitors fresh locally grown produce and locally processed food products as well as distinctive hand wrought arts and crafts and will continue every Saturday until Dec. 19.

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
04/13/2010 - 10/19/2010
The market is the perfect place to buy fresh, locally grown produce. This family-friendly event has become a gathering place for locals and has inspired the market’s catchy logo “Get Fresh with the Locals!”!

North Charleston Farmers Market
04/15/2010 - 10/15/2010
The Farmers Market is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Park Circle's Felix C. Davis Community Center.

North Charleston Arts Festival
04/30/2010 - 05/08/2010
The fabulous nine-day celebration of the arts draws over 30,000 visitors each year.

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Gourmet & Grapes 2010
04/30/2010 - 05/02/2010
Join us for our second annual weekend of fine food and wine as we will again assemble some of the country's finest culinary masters and winemakers for three days of Gourmet and Grapes!

Pablo Picasso and other Modern Masters at the Gibbes
04/30/2010 - 08/22/2010
Selected from the private collection of prominent art enthusiasts Esther and James Ferguson, this exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by significant twentieth-century artists such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Robert Rausch

Footlight Goes Behind-The-Scenes In "A Class Act"
04/30/2010 - 05/16/2010
Go behind-the-scenes with Footlight in A Class Act as we tell the heartwarming and inspiring tale of the man that brought us the wonderful music and lyrics from the classic show A Chorus Line.

Drayton Hall 'Family Fun' First Saturdays
05/01/2010
Enjoy interactive programs ideal for families with children ages 6 through 12.

Magnificent Mammals at The Charleston Museum
05/10/2010 - 08/31/2010
Don't miss this chance to see members of different mammal groups from around the world, including the egg-laying Duckbill Platypus,monkeys, wild boar piglets (with stripes!) from Europe and a wallaby.

Moonlight Mixer's “Shaggin’ on the Pier”
05/14/2010
Join the shaggers at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, breathe in the ocean breeze and enjoy your favorite beach foods, icy-cold beverages and beach, boogie & blues!

May Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
05/28/2010 - 06/07/2010
The 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, is bringing the arts to the people in exciting and profound ways.

Spoleto Festival USA
05/28/2010 - 06/13/2010
Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances!

Spoleto Festival USA Pre-and Post-Theater Dinners
05/28/2010 - 06/13/2010
Spoleto Festival USA is one of the world’s most recognized and acclaimed art festivals drawing thousands of visitors to Charleston each spring.

JoAnn Verburg: Interruptions Photographs of Spoleto at The Gibbes Museum of Art
05/28/2010 - 08/22/2010
Organized in conjunction with Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York, the exhibition features recent portraits and large single and multi-panel architectural prints made in Spoleto, Italy.

And those are the events in Charleston for May 2010

June Charleston Events Calendar 2010

The Powder Magazine Presents "Romancing The Hunley"
04/16/2010 - 06/13/2010
The Story of the Hunley and its Brave Crew!

Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
06/05/2010
The highly anticipated Sweetgrass Festival will celebrate the rich Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and provides the most extensive showcase of sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry area.

Father's Day at the South Carolina Aquarium
06/20/2010
Give Dad a gift of fun and savings with the South Carolina Aquarium! Fathers can spend this Father's Day holiday at the South Carolina Aquarium!

The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion
10/16/2009 - 09/06/2010
While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men's garments, trousseau treasures, and photographs.

The Charleston Museum presents Preciousness Preserved
11/06/2009 - 09/06/2010
Discover the beauty of timeless treasures with The Charleston Museum's new jewelry exhibit!

June Charleston Events Calendar 2010

21st Annual Charleston Farmers Market
04/03/2010 - 12/19/2010
offer Charleston residents and visitors fresh locally grown produce and locally processed food products as well as distinctive hand wrought arts and crafts and will continue every Saturday until Dec. 19.

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
04/13/2010 - 10/19/2010
The market is the perfect place to buy fresh, locally grown produce. This family-friendly event has become a gathering place for locals and has inspired the market’s catchy logo “Get Fresh with the Locals!”!

North Charleston Farmers Market
04/15/2010 - 10/15/2010
The Farmers Market is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Park Circle's Felix C. Davis Community Center.

Pablo Picasso and other Modern Masters at the Gibbes
04/30/2010 - 08/22/2010
Selected from the private collection of prominent art enthusiasts Esther and James Ferguson, this exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by significant twentieth-century artists such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Robert Rausch

June Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Piccolo Spoleto Festival
05/28/2010 - 06/07/2010
The 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, is bringing the arts to the people in exciting and profound ways.

Spoleto Festival USA
05/28/2010 - 06/13/2010
Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances!

Spoleto Festival USA Pre-and Post-Theater Dinners
05/28/2010 - 06/13/2010
Spoleto Festival USA is one of the world’s most recognized and acclaimed art festivals drawing thousands of visitors to Charleston each spring.

June Charleston Events Calendar 2010

Moonlight Mixer's “Shaggin’ on the Pier”
06/04/2010:06/25/2010
Join the shaggers at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, breathe in the ocean breeze and enjoy your favorite beach foods, icy-cold beverages and beach, boogie & blues!

Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series
06/12/2010
Good Music. Good Vibes. The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series features traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Shaggin’ on the Cooper
06/19/2010
Throw on your dancing shoes Charleston! It’s time to dance the night away at Shaggin’ on the Cooper!

And those are the events in Charleston for June 2010

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