Arts & Events

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Local BooksBook Review: Slave Dwelling Project founder Joseph McGill’s book “Sleeping with the Ancestors” strives to open readers’ eyes Stephanie Hunt · June 2023FeatureAs Julian Wiles takes his final bow after 45 years as the founding director of Charleston Stage, the show goes on, stronger than everStephanie Hunt · May 2023FeaturePropelling the Arts: Get inspired by four locals whose passions for all things creative help foster artistic expression and community in the Holy CityLauren Brooks Johnson & Margaret Loftus · May 2023Arts ProfileArts Profile: Singer LaFaye Benton strives to make the world dance with her energetic performancesRobin Howard · May 2023Local MusicMusic Review: Broken Speakers channels vintage soul with a bluesy edge on its debut albumStratton Lawrence · May 2023Arts ProfileLandscape painter Mickey Williams stages a comeback, returning to his Broad Street galleryDenise K. James · April 2023Local MusicGritty Flyright, aka Wes Liston, sings “Tales of the Famously Unknown” in his debut country albumStratton Lawrence · April 2023FeatureCharleston Weddings Magazine - Spring 2023Charleston Magazine Staff · March 2023Arts ProfileMultimedia artist Christine Bush Roman explores feelings of anxiety and seeks to challenge expectations in her workRobin Howard · March 2023Local BooksLocal author Brittany Butler’s debut novel, “The Syndicate Spy,” challenges stereotypical notions of female spiesJeff Wilkinson · March 2023Arts ProfileArts Profile: Painter Rachel Nerney creates colorful spreads with her food-inspired murals and smaller worksRobin Howard · February 2023Local BooksBook Review: Author Brad Taylor delivers another military thriller with “The Devil’s Ransom,” the latest in his best-selling “Pike Logan” seriesSkip Johnson · February 2023Arts ProfileArtist and gallery owner Megan Aline uncovers her roots, mixing figurative painting and landscapesRobin Howard · January 2023Local MusicDiscover why singer-songwriter Heather Rice’s latest EP out this month is “Worth Loving”Stratton Lawrence · January 2023Biz - Sci - TechSpreading holiday cheer with the Charleston Caroling CompanyHolly Roberts · December 2022Arts ProfileCello student-turned maestro Jonathon Heyward returns home to conduct the Charleston Symphony OrchestraLauren B. Johnson · December 2022Local MusicKeyboardist Ross Bogan’s latest project, Lureto, delivers laid-back Sunday afternoon vibesStratton Lawrence · December 2022FeatureThe Charleston Literary Festival kicks off a page-turning fall season, plus the return of YALLFestStephanie Hunt · November 2022Arts ProfileWhy sculptor Morgan Kinne, who turns found objects into 3-D treasures, lets her artwork speak for itselfRobin Howard · November 2022Local SeenHome Guard: Coastal Conservation League’s new leader Faith Rivers James aims to create spaces where people can feel free and safeStratton Lawrence · November 2022Arts ProfileMeet local ceramist Nadia Stieglitz, whose organic ceramic sculptures stir the imaginationRobin Howard · October 2022Local BooksOpening Doors: Author Harlan Greene chronicles the queer history of our quaint town, illuminating oft-ignored contributions of LGBTQ people in his book “The Real Rainbow Row”Stephanie Hunt · October 2022FeatureEast Meets West: Designer Alexandra Howard blends Asian antiques with classic Charleston style in her family’s 18th-century single houseElizabeth Hutchison Hicklin · September 2022FeaturePreservation’s Progressives: As Historic Charleston Foundation turns 75, on the heels of the Preservation Society’s centennial, what is the future of protecting the past?Stephanie Hunt · September 2022Arts ProfilePure Grit: Despite the odds, PURE Theatre celebrates 20 years of thought-provoking performances in CharlestonRobin Howard · September 2022FeatureVote now for the ninth annual Images of Charleston Photo Contest Readers’ Choice Award WinnerCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022Arts ProfileMeet artist Jonathan Rypkema who finds inspiration for his 3-D sculptures everywhere, from museum installations to construction dumpsters Robin Howard · August 2022FeatureLayered & Luxe: Step inside interior designer Michael Mitchell’s historical Ansonborough single house that he has curated with original art and antiques, curios and collectiblesMolly Ramsey · July 2022Arts ProfileArtist Gale Ray trades her paintbrush for hand-molding organic clay vessels and oyster replicas, inspired by the LowcountryRobin Howard · July 2022Local MusicThe Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney on finding joy on the duo’s latest album, “Dropout Boogie,” and at home in the Old VillageStratton Lawrence · July 2022Arts ProfileWhy members of the local art scene took note of Kirsten Hoving’s ethereal photographic works soon after she moved to CharlestonRobin Howard · June 2022Local BooksSummer reads roundup: Four page-turners with a Charleston connection recommended by our editors and the owners of local bookstores Shelley Hill Young · June 2022FeatureMountain Made: Amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountainsMelissa Reardon · MAY 2022FeatureA new era in Charleston arts: meet the dynamic leaders who have taken the helm of four influential institutionsStephanie Hunt · MAY 2022FeatureLook Here, Look Again: Get to know local artist David Boatwright, famous for his myriad colorful murals across CharlestonSandy Lang · MAY 2022Arts ProfilePianist Paul Sánchez tops the charts with a collaborative album, “Dreams of a New Day,” that speaks to the Holy City and beyondMargaret Loftus · MAY 2022Local MusicThe Blue Dogs bring their “Charleston Sound” full circle in June with their new album, Big DreamersStratton Lawrence · MAY 2022Arts ProfileCreating murals that sing with McKenzie Eddy Smith and Elliott Smith of Headspace MuralsSterling Eason · April 2022Local BooksAuthor Virginia Beach explores the nuanced history of Middleton Place in her latest book, “American Landmark”Stephanie Hunt · April 2022Local MusicCharleston’s own Shovels & Rope releases a monster album, Manticore, in time for the return of High Water Festival in AprilStratton Lawrence · MARCH 2022Arts ProfileGet a closer look at fine artist Jen Swearington’s intricate paper-cut sculptures inspired by her new homeElizabeth Pandolfi · MARCH 2022Arts ProfileRenée Fleuranges-Valdes’s curvy path to finding her voice as a fine arts quilterElizabeth Pandolfi · February 2022Channel MarkersModern-Day Sweetgrass Basket Stand: How a centuries-old traditional craft is getting a tech boost—and a global audience—from EtsyStephanie Hunt · January 2022Arts ProfileLearn what influences painter Katy Mixon’s abstract work and found out why she wants to reveal her artistic processElizabeth Pandolfi · January 2022Arts ProfileHow abstract artist Susan Altman was influenced by William Halsey and why she paints without fear Elizabeth Pandolfi · DECEMBER 2021Local BooksIn his second book, “Gullah Spirit: The Art of Jonathan Green,” the artist showcases his vibrant visionStephanie Hunt · DECEMBER 2021Arts ProfileWhy assemblage artist Robin Howard seeks to surprise and delight viewersElizabeth Pandolfi · November 2021Local MusicSUSTO’s latest album reflects on life, death, and “Time in the Sun”Stratton Lawrence · November 2021