November 24, 2012 - Charleston native Jade Simmons performed a special homecoming concert titled “Rachmaninoff to Rap: An Unforgettable Music and Storytelling Experience,” a show which included classical works from the Romantic era, jazz-inspired contemporary works and original music. The piano virtuoso has numerous accolades to her name, including winning first runner-up in the Miss America pageant (she was Miss Illinois) and performing at the White House in 2011.