The Charleston Gaillard Center is preparing to host a performance emphasizing the genius of one of the world’s premier choreographers and the eternal popularity of an iconic quartet. And while the alluring combination of the energy of Mark Morris Dance Group and the nostalgia of The Beatles is certain to light up the Martha & John M. Rivers Performance Hall, the two-day celebration also will offer much more than one night of captivating entertainment.
In October, Charleston will welcome the Dance Theatre of Harlem to the Gaillard Center stage. This New York City dance troupe has performed around the globe, and its young artists are trained in classical ballet and the allied arts.
The acoustics at the new Gaillard Center will be good. Like, really good. So when you and your better half join us for a concert, take care what you whisper. Just sayin'.
Business expos, industry trade shows and event exhibits – if you’re in business, chances are you have one of these on your calendar in the coming months. These opportunities can be a great way to connect with potential customers, find new vendors and simply network with your community or industry.
Charleston’s downtown is filled with green spaces and parks perfect for a picnic – whether it’s PB&J with the kids or wine and cheese with your sweetie. The Gaillard Center will have a gorgeous park area where visitors can relax and take in the surrounding downtown Charleston beauty.
In addition to its world-class stage and exhibition hall, one of the Gaillard Center’s hidden gems is the gardens and event lawn on the center’s grounds. This public park is an oval of about 11,000 square feet with paving, a rose garden and benches.
Maybe it’s the spike heels, stairs, capes or dark lighting that’s making it tough for performers to maintain their balance while on stage.
Many people find classical music a little too “high society.” They are intimidated by symphony concerts and are unlikely to add Beethoven or Mozart to their iTunes playlist. But why? It’s just music.
When the Gaillard Center opens later this year, it will set the stage for world-class concerts, ballets and performances unlike anything Charleston has seen. Hosting all sorts of musical and arts events, the sky’s the limit when it comes to attracting the best.
Everywhere we look in Charleston we're surrounded by the arts. Entire streets are lined with galleries. Annual, world-class events like the Southeastern Wildlife Expo and the Spoleto Festival are, at their core, a celebration of the arts and artists. New theaters are opening regularly, and performance halls are booked each weekend with concerts and shows.
Charleston is truly a postcard-worthy city. Everywhere you turn there’s a breath-taking view, historic landmark or iconic building that contributes to the beauty of the city. Here are five spaces that have transformed – or soon will transform – the face of Charleston.
The first dance as husband and wife. It’s a time-honored wedding tradition that often fills women with a sense romance and men with a sense of dread.
How do you make a few hundred people happy with one meal? Anyone planning a wedding reception, conference luncheon or awards dinner knows that's the million-dollar question.
Charleston's very brief wintertime lull is about to come to an end. The social calendar for locals and tourists is about to get very busy.
"Excepting a religious ceremonial, there is no occasion where greater dignity of manner is required of ladies and gentlemen both, than in occupying a box at the opera."
As a child growing up in Charleston, Quentin Baxter knew the Gaillard well. He'd been on public school field trips to the performance center and gone with his parents to see shows.
How many times have you dreaded going to a networking event? Either you feel awkward approaching strangers or you fear being mobbed by overzealous salespeople. But business functions, tradeshows and conferences have the potential to give you and your company a real boost - especially in a city like Charleston that's built on relationships.
Everywhere we look in Charleston we're surrounded by the arts. Entire streets are lined with galleries. Annual, world-class events like the Southeastern Wildlife Expo and the Spoleto Festival are, at their core, a celebration of the arts and artists. New theaters are opening regularly, and performance halls are booked each weekend with concerts and shows.