Please join us in the Artist Loft Gallery to view our feature artist, Paul Roberts! Exhibiting over 115 works; Oil, Watercolor, and Pastel! For all sale inquiries, please contact Martha McLeod! Closing Reception: May 30th, 4:0pm - 5:30 pm in the Artist Loft

Please join us in the Artist Loft Gallery to view our feature artist, Paul Roberts! Exhibiting over 115 works; Oil, Watercolor, and Pastel! For all sale inquiries, please contact Martha McLeod! Closing Reception: May 30th, 4:00pm - 5:30 pm in the Artist Loft

Join us on April 26th at 1:00 pm in the pub for the Opera's club showing of L'Elisir d'Amore.

Donizetti’s bubbly romantic comedy about a spunky landowner, a hapless peasant, and the dubious love potion that may or may not bring them together never fails to delight audiences. In this performance from the Met’s Live in HD series, South African soprano Pretty Yende stars as Adina, imbuing her character with lovable warmth while tossing off effortless coloratura passages from beginning to end. Tenor Matthew Polenzani is Nemorino, Adina’s love-struck admirer, who pours out his heart in the moving aria “Una furtiva lagrima.” The cast also includes baritone Davide Luciano as the swaggering Sergeant Belcore and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo as the wily Dr. Dulcamara, and Domingo Hindoyan conducts Bartlett’s Sher’s charming and colorful production.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Art Charleston’s inaugural Sew Surreal fashion show! Join fellow tastemakers as we celebrate the fusion of art and fashion in a captivating showcase featuring Charleston-based designers. These talented artisans will present exclusive capsule collections inspired by the stunning works displayed at the Gibbes Museum. Sew Surreal pushes the boundaries of creativity, seamlessly integrating paintings, sculptures, fashion, and accessories, and transforming the way we perceive visual art in our lives.   **$100 VIP Tickets Offer an Exclusive Experience:** - Access to the sponsor pre-party at 6 PM - Prime reserved seating - An open bar for a truly enjoyable evening   Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! The bus will depart promptly at 5:45 PM from the front commons. Join us for an evening where art and fashion collide!

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:

The Stephen Sondheim beloved modern musical theatre classic comes to life on the Queen Street Playhouse stage! The Narrator introduces the cast of characters, each with a wish: the Baker and Baker’s wife long for a child but cannot conceive, Jack desperately wishes his cow Milky White would once again provide milk so he wouldn’t have to sell her, and Cinderella dreams of attending the king’s ball and someday being free of her cruel stepmother and step-sisters. When all their tales, and the tales of other fairy tale characters, lead to the woods and become intertwined, dreams come true and wishes are granted. Their happiness has consequences, though, and the characters are forced to band together to save their magical world in this lush and beloved musical!

Please purchase your tickets at https://www.footlightplayers.net/into-the-woods The bus for this event will be departing from the Front Commons at 2:15 pm to Queen Street Playhouse on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

The Eras Tour: The sixth concert tour of Taylor Swift that is said to have had a cultural and socioeconomic impact as it toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. 3 hrs 30 mins.   Overview~ The cultural phenomenon continues as pop icon Taylor Swift performs hit songs in a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Includes three songs from the tour not shown in theatres: `Long Live', `The Archer' and `Wildest Dreams'.

This new film with Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon and Anaïs Demoustier is beautifully filmed and includes scenes in the home of Alexandre Dumas—le Chateau de Monte Cristo—which he designed with the architect Hippolyte Durand and opened in 1847    

Get ready to celebrate at our Cinco de Mayo Pre-Party in Palm Court on Sunday, May 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, lively dancers, and festive music that captures the spirit of Hispanic culture. Indulge in a delicious taco bar from Charleston’s own Cisco’s, and dance the evening away with a fantastic DJ and captivating performers.

**Discover the Power of Classical Music Through Chamber Music** Join us for a captivating journey into the world of chamber music, where we'll begin by immersing ourselves in the masterful works of composers from Bach to Mozart. As we trace the evolution of chamber music, you'll see how classical and contemporary styles continue to challenge and expand our understanding of music today. Starting on May 7 and running through May 28, our sessions will take place at 11:00 AM in Blackmer. Don't miss this chance to deepen your appreciation for music—space is limited, so be sure to register and secure your spot! Class 1 (Wed, May 7):  Setting the Stage For Chamber Music: From Bach to Mozart.  It is commonly thought that the tradition of chamber music was first established in the late 1700s and early 1800s by such well-known composers as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven…but we would not have been able to enjoy such an art form if it wasn’t for the music of the Baroque masters, such as Johann Sebastian Bach.  This class will explore the origins of the Chamber Music medium.  Class 2 (Wed, May 14):  From the Private Salons to the Concert Hall: The Evolution of Chamber Music between the Classical and Romantic Periods. Chamber Music was originally created as a way to enjoy classical music in the private homes or in the royal courts, among friends.  As the caliber of performers increased – and the quality of the music began to equal that of great symphonies and operas – chamber music began to appear in the great concert halls.   This class will show this transition with interesting anecdotes and descriptions of chamber music performances as it moved from a private to a more public art form. Class 3 (Wed, May 21):  Pushing the Limits of Music: Audience Reaction to Music of the 20^th and 21^st Century. The Classical Music world went through great change at the end of the Romantic Period, as it started to truly push the boundaries of tonality, rhythm, and structure. This change has continued to today, as we find ourselves in an era where there is so much diversity and styles to either enjoy…or run away from!  This class will explore various performances with extreme audience reactions and provide a reflection on current chamber music concert offerings.    Class 4 (Wed, May 28) at *11:30:  The Role of Classical Music and Chamber Music Today. What does historical context mean for the enjoyment of “Classical” chamber music today?  *(note time change) This four part series is led with Sandra Nikolajevs, President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charleston. About Sandra Nikolajevs Born and raised in central Massachusetts, bassoonist Sandra Nikolajevs began her formal musical education at the Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music in Ohio and received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School in New York City. She furthered her education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, as the first American in the German Bassoon Studio of acclaimed solo bassoonist Pascal Gallois. An avid chamber musician, Ms. Nikolajevs has performed chamber music in Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall and with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Ms. Nikolajevs is currently Principal Bassoonist of the Savannah Philharmonic and has held the same position with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina Philharmonic and Augusta Symphony. She is Founder, President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charleston.  She is also the wind department and chamber music coordinator for the Luzerne Music Center in the NY Adirondacks during the summer.

**Discover the Power of Classical Music Through Chamber Music** Join us for a captivating journey into the world of chamber music, where we'll begin by immersing ourselves in the masterful works of composers from Bach to Mozart. As we trace the evolution of chamber music, you'll see how classical and contemporary styles continue to challenge and expand our understanding of music today. Starting on May 7 and running through May 28, our sessions will take place at 11:00 AM in Blackmer. Don't miss this chance to deepen your appreciation for music—space is limited, so be sure to register and secure your spot!  Class 2 (Wed, May 14):  From the Private Salons to the Concert Hall: The Evolution of Chamber Music between the Classical and Romantic Periods. Chamber Music was originally created as a way to enjoy classical music in the private homes or in the royal courts, among friends.  As the caliber of performers increased – and the quality of the music began to equal that of great symphonies and operas – chamber music began to appear in the great concert halls.   This class will show this transition with interesting anecdotes and descriptions of chamber music performances as it moved from a private to a more public art form. Class 3 (Wed, May 21):  Pushing the Limits of Music: Audience Reaction to Music of the 20^th and 21^st Century. The Classical Music world went through great change at the end of the Romantic Period, as it started to truly push the boundaries of tonality, rhythm, and structure. This change has continued to today, as we find ourselves in an era where there is so much diversity and styles to either enjoy…or run away from!  This class will explore various performances with extreme audience reactions and provide a reflection on current chamber music concert offerings.    Class 4 (Wed, May 28) at *11:30:  The Role of Classical Music and Chamber Music Today. What does historical context mean for the enjoyment of “Classical” chamber music today?  *(note time change) This four part series is led with Sandra Nikolajevs, President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charleston. About Sandra Nikolajevs Born and raised in central Massachusetts, bassoonist Sandra Nikolajevs began her formal musical education at the Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music in Ohio and received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School in New York City. She furthered her education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, as the first American in the German Bassoon Studio of acclaimed solo bassoonist Pascal Gallois. An avid chamber musician, Ms. Nikolajevs has performed chamber music in Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall and with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Ms. Nikolajevs is currently Principal Bassoonist of the Savannah Philharmonic and has held the same position with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina Philharmonic and Augusta Symphony. She is Founder, President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charleston.  She is also the wind department and chamber music coordinator for the Luzerne Music Center in the NY Adirondacks during the summer.