Lowcountry Rhythms

07/12/2023

A very important piece of Gullah Geechee and 🇹🇹 history

07/12/2023

MERIKENS - From the Gullah Geechee Nation to Trinidad 🇹🇹
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07/12/2023

We are looking forward to seeing you this Friday at 7pm at Cannon Street Arts Center/PURE Theater for Poetry in Focus. Please RSVP at www.mojafestival.com/poetryinfocus.

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07/12/2023

2023 Vegan Holiday Market
Dec 9th 8am - 1 pm

06/12/2023

OPEN MIC: MLK | Calling all young poets, musicians, and other artists of the spoken word! On Saturday, January 13, we will host our 2024 MLK Celebration Youth Open Mic night. You are invited to audition now!

Project your talent and express your mind on social justice, racial equity, and civil rights.

The prize in each age category (age 10-15 and age 16-20) will be sweet: an artist development package to include a photo shoot, studio time, consultation & training with a master artist, podcast & radio interview.

To enter, send your 1 ½ minute audition video to Chajuanna CJ Gathers at cj @ ywcagc.org by noon Friday, December 15.



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OPEN MIC: MLK | Calling all young poets, musicians, and other artists of the spoken word! On Saturday, January 13, we will host our 2024 MLK Celebration Youth Open Mic night. You are invited to audition now!

Project your talent and express your mind on social justice, racial equity, and civil rights.

The prize in each age category (age 10-15 and age 16-20) will be sweet: an artist development package to include a photo shoot, studio time, consultation & training with a master artist, podcast & radio interview.

To enter, send your 1 ½ minute audition video to Chajuanna CJ Gathers at cj @ ywcagc.org by noon Friday, December 15.

28/11/2023

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27/11/2023

Suppliers Needed!
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26/11/2023

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two exhibitions at City Gallery that re-examine the lives of the enslaved by their descendants.

Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footprints of Slavery uses recent photography by a collection of South Carolina photographers to highlight the work of the Joe McGill and the Slave Dwelling Project, a local non-profit that works to preserve extant slave dwellings throughout the country.

“Payne-ful” Business, Charleston’s Journey to Truth pairs reproductions of historic advertisements with paintings of the enslaved by artist John W. Jones.

The exhibitions are on view December 1, 2023 – February 11, 2024, at City Gallery.

City Gallery will host a reception on Friday, December 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.; it is free and open to the public.

Opening reception for the The Slave Dwelling Project /Sleeping with the Ancestors' photo exhibit at the City Gallery at 34 Prioleau St. The reception starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Here's the city's press release.

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two exhibitions at City Gallery that re-examine the lives of the enslaved by their descendants. Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footprints of Slavery uses recent photography by a collection of South Carolina photographers to....

22/11/2023

This was a day when e'erybody was in the room!!

The Bee_Collective-SC is pure agape love in movement for Birthing, Education and Healing Justice!! Adrienne Troy-Frazier had Leah María Suárez Dru McDaniel Alva Anderson Germaine H. Jenkins Arianne King Comer Ifetayo White Tiffany Richardson Zandrina Riley Irie Giles and so many more in attendance!! It was amazing to be in the hive!! I learned soooo much .. those videos to come .. for now .. the Nikon moments!!

You can use to experience the reels previously posted.

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15/11/2023

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On Wednesday evening, November 8th, my brother called frantically yelling, “Call 911! My whole sho… Veronica Singleton needs your support for Rebuild Alveron

12/11/2023

T'is the season!! Join us! 40th Anniversary Holiday Spirituals Concert with Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers

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https://www.draytonhall.org/event/spirituals-concert/

12/11/2023

Please be reminded that the deadline for applying to participate in the city of Charleston's Holiday Parade is fast approaching.

The parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 3 p.m., and the application deadline is 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, November 10, 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the holiday festivities! Apply today at https://office_of_cultural_affairs.formstack.com/forms/holiday_parade_application_2023_copy

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Please be reminded that the deadline for applying to participate in the city of Charleston's Holiday Parade is fast approaching.

The parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 3 p.m., and the application deadline is 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, November 10, 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the holiday festivities! Apply today at https://office_of_cultural_affairs.formstack.com/forms/holiday_parade_application_2023_copy

11/11/2023

Honoring Oscar Rivers Jazz
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TIP OF THE HAT AWARD:In loving memory of our co-founder Jack, McCray and his signature hats, Charleston Jazz presents the annual Tip of the Hat award. This ...

08/11/2023

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06/11/2023

Master Class w/ Tracy Oliver & Julie Dash at the Afro South Film Festival

06/11/2023

Lorna S. Beck Talim LESSANE dem ah come!! Me Glad Bag Buss!! 🇯🇲🇺🇸 Paul Bogle St Thomas people dem ah come to Charleston, South Carolina!

Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment - JADE Limited St Thomas Renaissance Foundation Inc.

Check out the write up in the The Jamaica Observer The Jamaica Observer

St. Thomas, Jamaica – A group of exceptionally talented and motivated debating students from St Thomas parish, Jamaica, is set to embark on a life-changing journey to the United States for a debate an...

03/11/2023

MLK PARADE | If you haven't seen the news yet... parade registration is open! See details and sign up at ywcagc.org/mlk-parade

31/10/2023

A weekend celebrating the founding of Penn School in 1862 for formerly enslaved Gullah people. Historic Penn Campus, 16 Penn Circle W, St. Helena Island, SC. www.penncenter.com

30/10/2023

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24/10/2023

Don't forget, this Wednesday! Tia and Connor will be at this FREE community event doing demos, and meeting folks. Come hang out, and enjoy our public waterways!

Don't forget, this Wednesday! Tia and Connor will be at this FREE community event doing demos, and meeting folks. Come hang out, and enjoy our public waterways!

Register at:

http://charlestonwaterkeeper.org/takeover

18/10/2023

The MOJA Arts Festival is pleased to bestow awards on outstanding community leaders in recognition of their contributions to the region at the annual MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:30am
Festival Hall (formerly Memminger Auditorium), 56 Beaufain Street
Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance.

The 2023 MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon Honorees are:
Ms. Javetta Palmer Campbell, Artist
Ms. Barbara Nwokike, Gullah Parties by Barbara, Business
Ms. Marietta J. Ascue-Worthy, Civic/Community Service
Ms. Terri Prince-Gaillard, Contribution to MOJA
Mr. Henry Darby, Education
Ms. Belinda Parker, Media
James Henry Tolley, M.D., Medicine
Miss Emily Pastva, Outstanding Student
Mr. Brandon Owens, Outstanding High School Student
Honorable P. Keith Waring, Politics-Local
Reverend Dr. Byron L. Benton, Religion
Ms. Chelce’ Small, Rising Star
Gamma Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, The Arts

Tickets available online at: https://cityofcharlestonoca.ticketspice.com/2023-moja-arts-festival-community-tribute-luncheon

18/10/2023

Join us on Saturday, October 21 for the MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon at Festival Hall. Tickets and details at https://conta.cc/3ttPoki. Oh, did we mention that the food is by Buckshot's Restaurant / Joe's Catering Service?

Saturday, October 21 at 11:30am   View as Webpage   MOJA Arts Festival Community Tribute Luncheon Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:30am Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street *Tickets are $50 and must be p

18/10/2023

Get your tickets today! AfroSouth Film Festival in Charleston is happening Nov. 2-5, to check our full schedule visit our website at www.afrosouth.com.

13/10/2023

We look forward to welcoming you to our Gullah Geechee Corridor Heritage Celebration on Saturday, October 14, 2923 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at 713 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC!

12/10/2023

An honor indeed!

Charleston Jazz says "our great privilege to honor him with the award at the Charleston Jazz Gala on November 3rd at the Harbour Club at WestEdge.

Event info and tickets can be found at charlestonjazz.com.

If you see Oscar around town, be sure to thank him for all he has done to elevate jazz and the music scene in Charleston. He is truly a treasure."

Explore Charleston

Charleston Jazz is pleased to announce that Oscar Rivers is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Tip of the Hat Award. The award is named in remembrance of Charleston Jazz's co-founder, Jack McCray and his famous hats. Rivers is a beloved jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator. He has become one of the most revered jazz luminaries in the Holy City, and it is our great privilege to honor him with the award at the Charleston Jazz Gala on November 3rd at the Harbour Club at WestEdge. Event info and tickets can be found at charlestonjazz.com.

If you see Oscar around town, be sure to thank him for all he has done to elevate jazz and the music scene in Charleston. He is truly a treasure.

Explore Charleston Oscar Rivers Jazz

Photo by Jonathan Boncek

08/10/2023

TODAY at HAMPTON Park it will be on and poppin. Come on out to Hampton Park at 4pm for great music, fantastic vendors and amazing food. Y'all, from ChuckTown Mobile Seafood LLC will be there! We look forward to seeing you.
For more information, visit our website at www.mojafestival.com.

TOMORROW at HAMPTON Park it will be on and poppin. Come on out to Hampton Park at 4pm for great music, fantastic vendors and amazing food. Y'all, from ChuckTown Mobile Seafood LLC will be there! We look forward to seeing you.

For more information, visit our website at www.mojafestival.com.

07/10/2023

03/10/2023

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29/09/2023

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About the Show The Charleston Gaillard Center is proud to present its first ever produced theatrical work. Based on the awe-inspiring life of South Carolina's own Robert Smalls, FINDING FREEDOM: The Journey of Robert Smalls, story by Teralyn Reiter, script developed by JaMeeka Holloway, Celeste Jenn...

29/09/2023

29/09/2023

Many thanks to My Charleston Weekend for the MOJA Arts shout out.

28/09/2023

Due to a series of King Tides forecast for today and tomorrow, the MOJA Arts Festival's Reggae Block Dance at Brittlebank has been relocated to Hampton Park.

The free event will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, September 29, as scheduled, and will feature live reggae music, food vendors and artisan crafts from local artists.

Other MOJA programs, including this evening’s Street Parade and Opening Reception, are expected to proceed as scheduled.

For more information on these events and additional MOJA offerings, please visit www.mojafestival.com.

28/09/2023

Early morning radio interview with myself and , director of with and and also a tour of the Charleston Battery with cast members learning about Robert Smalls commandeering the which was seized by Smalls and his crewmen on May 13th, 1862 and delivered to the Union Soldiers, which set him in a pathway to freedom.

"Finding Freedom, The Journey of Robert Smalls" opens up one week from today on October 3rd with a consecutive school show each day from October 3rd thru 6th at 11 a.m. for Charleston County School District students all over the county. I am happy to announce that all 4 shows are completely sold out.

However, there are still seats available for the show on October 6th at 7:30pm and the show on October 7th at 2pm. Remaining tickets can be purchased at gaillardcenter.org Scroll down to upcoming shows or buy tickets and scroll down to Finding Freedom The Journey of Robert Smalls and select the remaining seat or seats available. A 15% discounted offer is available when you put in the code FREEDOM

27/09/2023

TICKETS GOING FAST | Register now! Go to www.ywcagc.org/tickets to snag yours and ! Word to the wise: there’s a high sellout risk for this famously candid, energy-filled event

27/09/2023

The Colour of Music Festival is back at Charleston's Historic Dock Street Theatre for their MOJA debut! On Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30pm , the Colour of Music Octet will honor the legacy of Edmund Thornton Jenkins, featuring his “Negro Symphony Dramatique” arranged by his great-nephew Tuffus Zimbabwe (Berklee '05 and current - albeit on hiatus - Saturday Night Live band keyboardist. Many thanks to Charleston City Paper for their mention about this special program.

27/09/2023

Call for volunteers! See the attached from our friends, The War and Treaty, ahead of their show at the Music Farm this Friday, as part of our opening weekend: https://tinyurl.com/ybtfe9p5

27/09/2023

“I realize I will never be ready to leave, so I must leave Trident Tech without being ready.”

Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley announces her retirement effective June 1, 2024

“I realize I will never be ready to leave, so I must leave Trident Tech without being ready.”

Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley announces her retirement effective June 1, 2024

For decades, Dr. Thornley has served as a formidable educator and passionate leader in this community. Her attention to detail and impeccable style will be missed but her legacy will be felt for generations.

Click on the link below to hear my conversation with Dr. Thornley of Trident Technical College on our podcast, Let’s Talk.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-with-carolyn-murray/id1558550623?i=1000542616519

Thank you Dr. Thornley!