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Looking for things to do in Charleston, SC?

Each Friday, we showcase the latest design events and happenings. This week our venue is Charleston. Take a look at what is in store for the month ahead in the world of antiques, fine arts, architecture and design.

LOOKING FOR DESIGN-RELATED THINGS TO DO IN CHARLESTON? Take a look at these events:

HOME & GARDEN

Festival of Houses and Gardens
East Battery Tour
April 18, 2009 from 2pm-5pm
Ph: (843) 722-3405
www.historiccharleston.org/news_events/festival.html

The Historic Charleston Foundation invites you to explore the interiors and gardens of some of the finest private residences in America during the 62nd Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens through April 18, 2009. Renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden,” Charleston welcomes the return of spring each year with its annual Festival tours, which offer guests the rare opportunity to glimpse beyond the facades of these magnificent properties and into their resplendent interiors and gardens.

Each Festival tour allows you to visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian years of architecture, to the early 20th century. Guests can fully enjoy the historic ambience of this centuries-old city during the month-long Festival, which features 11 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during the peak of the city’s blooming season.

The East Battery tour is an invitation to investigate the links between maritime trade and local commerce that were the sources of prosperity in 18th and 19th century Charleston. Many early harbor-side dwellings, whose ground floors contained shops have survived, are now intermingled with imposing antebellum mansions that together make this one of America’s most impressive domestic streets. Tickets are $45 and may be ordered by calling (843) 722-3405.

FINE ARTS EVENTS:

Charleston International Film Festival
April 23-26, 2009
www.charlestoniff.com

Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) invites you to the locally famous Terrace Theater for fun and a taste of independent cinema April 23-26, 2009. Whether you want to experience independent features, shorts, documentaries or animations, all genres from some of the best seasoned and emerging filmmakers will screen. You will laugh with the comedies, feel the emotion in dramas, and definitely squirm during the horror films!

In 2008, over 40 films screened with most movie blocks selling out. The second year will showcase over 60 films from the U.S. and around the world…including South Carolina. Filmgoers will also have the rare opportunity to meet these filmmakers, directors, cinematographers and screenwriters during post-screening Q&A’s getting an exclusive inside look into the film and industry.

In addition, Center for the Documentary will be hosting an editing workshop and the SC Film Commission will be discussing the production fund, filming incentives, and the state of film making in South Carolina. A separate panel made up of writing and producing professionals from the hit television shows Burn Notice and Army Wives is also scheduled. The Blue Moon Yacht Filmmaker Cruise, and nightly after-parties and deal making opportunities round out this small and intimate event which concludes with the Gold Ballroom Awards Gala at the Francis Marion Hotel. All of this set in a beautiful city known for its hospitality, miles of gorgeous beaches and waterways, succulent cuisine, and historic homes and plantations make for a fun filled time in the Lowcountry.

2009 Piccolo Spoleto Festival - 700 events in 17 days!
May 22-June 7, 2009
Charleston, SC
For more information, visit www.piccolospoleto.com

The combination of historic Charleston’s old European charm and the world-class Spoleto Festival USA together produce a unique and impacting synergy for all who come to the city by the sea to experience this magnificent festival.

Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeastern region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of its parent festival and Piccolo Spoleto’s 700 events in 17 days, transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and film.

Under the direction of Ellen Dressler Moryl, Piccolo Spoleto was designed and launched in 1979 by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs together with a group of volunteers from the Charleston arts community. These arts professionals devoted their time and energy to help produce the various series and presentations which comprised the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Their individual artistic taste and judgment manifested into the comprehensive festival program which for the last twenty years has been produced and presented by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.

Piccolo’s mission is to provide access to the Spoleto Festival experience for everyone, regardless of their economic, social or physical circumstances and to provide the opportunity for excellent local and regional artists, writers and performances to be presented in Piccolo’s “local venue.” Piccolo Spoleto offers something wonderful for everyone – from classical to contemporary, from traditional to cutting edge. One of the unique aspects of Piccolo Spoleto is the accessibility to the Spoleto Festival experience. Half of Piccolo’s events are admission-free, and the rest are offered at very modest ticket prices.

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League presents “A Step Back in Time”
Maison du Pré Inn, 317 East Bay St.
April 19, 2009
Times: 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. daily; 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Sundays

Kulture Klash 4
The Navy Yard at Noisetta
April 18, 2009
Times: 8:00pm-2:00am

The South Carolina Maritime Foundation presents Charleston Race Week
Race Village, Charleston Harbor Resort & Arena, 20 Patriots Point Rd.
April 16-19, 2009
Times: Thursday – Saturday, 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

The Silver Puffin presents Cheri Dowd-Jewelry Demo & Trunk Show
The Silver Puffin, 329 King St.
April 18, 2009
Times: 10a.m.-4p.m.

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry presents its 5th Annual Fam Jam
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St.
April 18, 2009
Times: 10:00 a.m.

Folly Beach presents Sea and Sand Festival
Folly Beach
April 18, 2009
Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Art Central “Gallery on Wheels”
Fine Art Gallery Ltd., 130 Central Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483
April 18, 2009
Art Central Fine Art Gallery Ltd. presents their 2009 Open Studio Tour to benefit Meals on Wheels of Summerville

The Charleston County Public Library presents Saturday Movies
Dorchester Road Regional Library, 6325 Dorchester Rd.
Apr. 4-25, 2009

Charleston Stage presents The Producers
Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
Apr. 15-18 & 23-25 at 7:30pm; Apr. 19 & 26 at 3:00pm

Village Playhouse presents A Delicate Balance
Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
Apr. 17-18, 2009 at 8:00p.m.

For more Charleston Arts & Events check out: www.CharlestonArts.SC

If you have a chance to attend any of the events listed above, please share your feedback. Post your comments here. Also, if you know of new or upcoming design-related events please let us know.

Photo: Among Charleston’s array of notable architecture is Drayton Hall–considered one of the finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in the United States.

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