Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART
Come celebrate the arts and enjoy the lovely settings for musical musings and visual results of our area's artistic inspiration. This annual event has a wide range of events. its wine gala and private wine tasting celebrate the area's finest offerings. The "culinary symphony" pairs talented chefs and gracious hosts in lowcountry homes to treat guests to savory treats. Local dance troups share the joy of their craft and talent. Children's activities such as drawing and painting are also available.
Save the Date: September 15-October 2, 2011
Festival Program:
Wearable Art Luncheon
Date / Time: Thursday, September 15, 2011 @ 11:30 am
Location: Tommy Bahama Restaurant @ Market Common
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $25
This first annual Wearable Art Luncheon is all about fashion, food, fun, and shopping! A strolling fashion show will feature the hot new trends as well as wearable art and jewelry from local artists. You can shop for unique art, jewelry, hats, scarves and fabulous gifts in the silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Kathy B. Metts Visual Arts Scholarship and the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art. Luncheon is sponsored by Sasee Magazine.
Gallery Crawl
Date / Time: September 18, 2011 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Visit Galleries from Murrells Inlet to Georgetown!
Ticket price: Free (No ticket required.) Map available at Festival office.
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon visiting local galleries experiencing all the Lowcountry has to offer in visual arts.
* Galleries are smoke free environments
* Wine and light refreshments will be available at each gallery stop
* A minimum of $5.00 donation to support PIFMA is greatly appreciated
Saving Sandy Island
Date / Time: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
Location: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort (Tara Theater)
Ticket price: Free with ticket. Call 843-626-8911 to receive ticket.
Saving Sandy Island is the story of a unique landform, a historic Gullah community and the coalition that worked over a three-year period to save the land and culture of the island. The program explores the history of the community, whose residents trace their ancestry directly to African rice plantation slaves.
* Open Seating
* Bring ticket with you
* Theater opens one hour before performance
* A minimum of $5.00 donation to support PIFMA is greatly appreciated
* Complimentary refreshments are provided for guests by Grand 14 Theaters and The Market Common
Uncommon Folk
Date / Time: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Location: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort (Tara Theater)
Ticket price: Free with ticket. Call 843-626-8911 to receive ticket.
The hour-long program spotlights six self-taught South Carolina artists and their unique and sometimes quirky creations. From the "concrete city" architect to the Midlands' "Chicken Man" to the Catawba Indian potter, the program takes a colorful look at the art and the artistic minds behind their masterpieces.
* Open Seating
* Bring ticket with you
* Theater opens one hour before performance
* A minimum of $5.00 donation to support PIFMA is greatly appreciated
* Complimentary refreshments are provided for guests by Grand 14 Theaters and The Market Common
Nothing to Prove:
Mac Arnold's Return to the Blues
Date / Time: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
Location: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort (Tara Theater)
Ticket price: Free with ticket. Call 843-626-8911 to receive ticket.
This film began for me in the winter of 2005 when I went backstage at Mac's concert presenting the release of the band's first CD, "Nothing to Prove." I slipped backstage to grab a quick interview because I was interested in how the name "Plate Full O Blues" originated.
* Open Seating
* Bring ticket with you
* Theater opens one hour before performance
* A minimum of $5.00 donation to support PIFMA is greatly appreciated
* Complimentary refreshments are provided for guests by Grand 14 Theaters and The Market Common
They Came to Play
Date / Time: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Location: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort (Tara Theater)
Ticket price: Free with ticket. Call 843-626-8911 to receive ticket.
An uplifting feature-length documentary chronicling the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Amateur pianists from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of competition, music and camaraderie.
* Open Seating
* Bring ticket with you
* Theater opens one hour before performance
* A minimum of $5.00 donation to support PIFMA is greatly appreciated
* Complimentary refreshments are provided for guests by Grand 14 Theaters and The Market Common
Private Wine Tasting
Date / Time: Thursday, September 22, 2010 @ 6:30 pm
Location: TBD
Ticket price: $ TBD
Call 843-626-8911 for more information
The Friends of the Pawleys Island Wine Gala held their second annual Private Tasting of exquisite wines in 2010. These wines were rare, limited productions of select wines donated by local wine enthusiasts, distributors and wine purveyors. The tasting was limited to 24 guests.
Pawleys Island Wine Gala
Date / Time: Friday, September 23, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Location: The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $85
Join us as we sample wines from over 80 renowned wineries and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres. Wines will be available for purchase at prices well below retail during this special event. Live entertainment will be provided. One of the highlights of the evening is the Silent Auction. A complimentary Dessert Tasting will wrap up the evening.
* Casual Cocktail Attire
* Gates open at 7 pm • No entry before 7 pm
* ID Required, must be 21 years of age
* Bring entire ticket to exchange for wine glass
* Festival Tent is a smoke free environment, open flames not permitted
* Cash Bar available
* Valet Parking Available
Spyro Gyra
Date / Time: Saturday, September 24, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
(Gates open @ 6 pm)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $35 Reserved Seating Buy Ticket $25 General Admission
In 1997, with their latest album 20/20 marking the amazing feat of their 20th release in 20 years, one can view their remarkable output as a true contemporary jazz legacy. Bandleader and saxman Jay Beckenstein can look back and remember a time when he and keyboardist Jeremy Wall were just jamming for fun.
Reserved Seating:
* Tickets ordered online will be sent to shipping address
* Gates open one hour before performance time
* Reserved Seating (Blue ticket) is for reserved section under the tent
* Beverages and snacks available for purchase
* Coolers and outside alcohol not permitted
* Festival Tent is a smoke free environment, open flames not permitted
The Kickin Grass Band
Date / Time: Sunday, September 25, 2011 @ 3:30 pm
(Gates open @ 3 pm)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $25 General Admission
Bluegrass Under the Oaks
The Kickin Grass Band takes the stage, and suddenly you're captivated by pure, strong voices telling true‐to‐life stories spiced with innovative bluegrass instrumentation. You fall in love with the rootsy, Americana style, and can't wait for more.
Ticket Info:
* Tickets ordered online will be sent to shipping address
* Arrive at 3:30 pm for two special Opening Acts followed by The Kickin Grass Band at 5 pm
* Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy a wonderful, relaxing afternoon under the Festival tent @ Brookgreen Garden, or you may use provided seating
* Beverages and snacks available for purchase
* Coolers and outside alcohol not permitted
* Festival Tent is a smoke free environment, open flames not permitted
Charleston Chamber Opera
Stars in Recital
Date / Time: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @ 6:30 pm
(Doors open @ 6 pm)
Location: Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $25
Opening act: Performance by the Young Treasures Scholarship Winners
Charleston Chamber Opera was founded in 2008 by Lara Wilson and Patrice Tiedemann, friends and colleagues since their days at Indiana University, with a mission to be the most accomplished and creative opera company in the southeast.
* Tickets ordered online will be sent to shipping address
* Doors open at 6 pm
* Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available
* You may bring your own wine
Ball in the House
Date / Time: Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $35 Reserved Seating Buy Ticket $25 General Admission Buy Ticket $10 Students Reserved
Following in the path of classic harmony groups like Boyz II Men, The Temptations, and Take 6, with a mix of the classic and the contemporary, the five-member vocal band Ball in the House brilliantly blends a wide range of influences, from classic R&B to pop, hip-hop & gospel.
Reserved Seating:
* Tickets ordered online will be sent to shipping address
* Gates open one hour before performance time
* Reserved Seating (Blue ticket) is for reserved section under the tent
* Beverages and snacks available for purchase
* Coolers not permitted
* Festival Tent is a smoke free environment, open flames not permitted
David Osborne Trio
Date / Time: Friday, September 30, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
(Gates open @ 6 pm)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $35 Reserved Seating Buy Ticket $25 General Admission
Known as the "Pianist to the Presidents", Osborne's credentials are many. The list of White House performances include Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations. David has performed numerous times for President and Mrs. George W. Bush in the White House. Osborne is a regular performer for Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia.
* Tickets ordered online will be sent to shipping address
* Gates open one hour before performance time
* Reserved Seating (Blue ticket) is for reserved section under the tent
* Beverages and snacks available for purchase
* Coolers and outside alcohol not permitted
* Festival Tent is a smoke free environment, open flames not permitted
The Hit Men
Date / Time: Saturday, October 1, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
(Gates open at 5:30 pm)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $35 Reserved Seating Buy Ticket $25 General Admission
Please join us for the popular tabled event where tables of 8, 10 and 12 are available for you and your friends to dine. You may bring your own picnic and beverages to this event, coolers are allowed must be placed under the table. However if you so choose, beverages and snacks are available for purchase.
Desserts will be provided for every table by Croissants Bistro & Bakery.
Join table decorating competition and you may win a prize. Gates open at 5:30 pm for this event so you can decorate your tables.
Please call the Festival office at 843-626-8911 to make reservations for your tables and seating.
The Hit Men - all New Jersey guys - consist of three of Frankie Valli's Original Four Seasons: guitarist Don Ciccone (who was also in the Critters before the Seasons and Tommy James and the Shondells after the Seasons), keyboardist Lee Shapiro (who also co-produced with Barry Manilow) and drummer/ vocalist, Gerry Polci.
Chalk Walk
Date / Time: Sunday, October 2, 2011 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Free with ticket. Call 843-626-8911 to receive ticket.
Family Day
The Italian tradition of Street painting dates to the 16th century when artists would travel from town to town for religious festivals and transform the streets and public squares into temporary galleries for their works.
Ticket Info:
* Bring entire ticket
* Activities (Face Painting and Balloon Sculptures) begin at 1:00 pm Beverages and snacks available for purchase, coolers not permitted Entertainment by Waccamaw Middle School Steel Drum Band
Bits 'N' Pieces Puppet Theatre
The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit
Date / Time: Sunday, October 2, 2011 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(Gates open @ 1 pm)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Ticket price: Buy Ticket $15 Adult Admission
The beloved Peter Rabbit tale is one of eleven original musical productions created by Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre based in Tampa, Florida. Bits ‘N Pieces is celebrated for its GIANT body puppets who have danced across U.S. stages for 32 years and made 15 international appearances.
