Arts Calendar

Special events

Through Nov. 8: Exchange Club of Charleston presents the Coastal Carolina Fair. Ladson Exchange Park. $8/adult; $5/children. Call 572-3161 or visit www.coastalcarolina.org.

Nov. 2: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church hosts Chairs for Change, a community outreach benefit featuring hand-decorated chairs. 67 Anson St. 2:30-6:30 p.m. $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. For tickets, call 723-8818, ext. 17 or visit www.ststephenscharleston.org/Events.htm.

Nov. 6: Drayton Hall celebrates the 500th birthday of Andrea Palladio, the Italian architect whose drawings inspired the plan for Drayton Hall. A reception follows the lecture. American Theatre, 446 King St. 6 p.m. Free. Call 769-2612 or visit www.draytonhall.org.

Nov. 7-8: Charleston Fine Arts Dealers Association hosts its 10th annual weekend-long visual arts extravaganza, CFADA Fine Art Annual. Includes artist receptions, plein air painting demonstrations and gala auction. Locations, times, and prices vary. Call 722-0128 or visit www.cfada.com.

Nov. 8: Charles Towne Landing presents "Colonial Trades & Harvest Festival." 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5/adults; $3.25/S.C. seniors; $3/children ages 6-15; free/children 5 and under. Call 852-4200 or www.charlestownelanding.travel.

Nov. 8-9: Charleston Library Society's annual Fall Book Sale. Nov. 9 is "Fill a Box With Books for $10" day. All items will be half-price, or you can fill a box for $10. Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 9 from 1:30-5 p.m. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Call 723-9912.

Nov. 9: Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce and Summerville Community Orchestra present Taste of the Town with food, music and kids' activities. Azalea Park. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Call 873-2931 or www.summervilletasteofthetown.com. Rain date is Nov. 16.

Nov. 6: American College of the Building Arts presents Fete Des Artisans. Explore French craftsmanship, dine on European market fare, sip festive cocktails, and silent auction. Navy Yard at Noisette, 1362 McMillan Ave., North Charleston. 6:30-10 p.m. $60; $50 in advance. Call 577-5245 or visit www.buildingartscollege.us.

Nov. 6: Charleston Ballet Theatre's Art for Dance Gala. 6:30 p.m. Lowndes Grove Plantation, 266 St. Margaret St. $200. Call 723-7334 or www.charlestonballet.org.

Nov. 7: Pet Helpers' annual Fur Ball Black Tie Gala. Dinner, cocktails, dancing and bidding on silent and live auction items. Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Dr. 6:30 p.m. $150. Call 795-1110 or visit www.pethelpers.com.

Nov. 7: Children's Museum of the Lowcountry hosts the Imagination Gala. 25 Ann St. 6:30-11 p.m. $150. Call 853-8962 or visit www.explorecml.org.

Nov. 8: Charleston Symphony Orchestra League presents the 2008 Symphony Island House Tour and Music Festival on Kiawah Island. Self-guided tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; brass quintet concert on Sanctuary Grand Lawn at 4:15 p.m.; CSO concert at 5 p.m. at The Sanctuary on Kiawah. $40-$45 per person. Visit www.csolinc.org.

Nov. 9: Creative Spark Center for the Arts presents Art on the Beach With Chefs in the Kitchen. Local chefs join artists in homes on Sullivan's Island. $35 (includes the tour and the dessert reception at Station 22); $150 (includes tour plus $100 toward purchase of art as well as an event poster and apron). 1-5 p.m. with the reception following. Tickets: Call Creative Spark at 881-3780 and at Sandpiper Gallery on Sullivan's Island, both in advance and on the day of the event starting at noon. Visit www.creativespark.org.

Nov. 13: My Sister's House hosts "Dark & Bubbly," a wine tasting, silent auction, live music and cigar bar. Historic Rice Mill Building, 17 Lockwood Dr. 6-9 p.m. $35. Call 747-4069 or www.mysistershouse.org.

Nov. 13: Signature Chefs Auction. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes' efforts to fund community programs. Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. 6 p.m. $150. Call 571-1776 or visit www.marchofdimes.com/southcarolina.

Nov. 13: Charleston Library Society presents W. Eric Emerson Lecture and Rum Tasting: Rum, the Triangle of Trade, and Charleston. 164 King St. 7 p.m. $50 per person. Call 723-9912.

Nov. 14-Jan. 4: Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission presents 19th annual Holiday Festival of Lights. 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10/1-15 people in a vehicle; $25/16-30 people in a vehicle; $100/31+ people in a vehicle. James Island County Park. Call 795-4FUN or http://ccprc.com.

Nov. 14: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art presents annual membership event, Silver Moon. Event is free and open to new and renewing members. Halsey Gallery in Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. 5 p.m. Call 953-5680 or http://halsey.cofc.edu/.

Nov. 16: Junior League of Charleston presents an oyster roast to benefit the Rural Mission. Bowen's Island Restaurant off Folly Rd. 3 p.m. Call Chris Brooks 725-9698 or e-mail chrislbrooks11@gmail.com.

Nov. 17-Dec. 5: Lowcountry Senior Center presents its annual Festival of Wreaths. Lowcountry Senior Center, 865 Riverland Dr., James Island. Call 762-9555.

Nov. 20: Darkness to Light presents the "Circle of Light" Gala. Marion Square. 6:30 p.m. $300. Call 965-5444 or www.darkness2light.org.

Nov. 22: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist presents its Ball of the Bells Gala to raise money for three bronze bells to be housed in a new steeple that will be erected. 7-11 p.m. $100. Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting St. Call 200-7548 or e-mail to jmcalister2@comcast.net.

Nov. 23: Center for Women presents Lowcountry Women Authors Holiday Book Signing. Meet local authors. Citadel Holliday Alumni House, 60 Hagood Ave. 2-5 p.m. $10. Call 763-7333 or visit www.c4women.org.

Dance

Nov. 11: Charleston Concert Association presents Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel from Madrid. Gaillard Auditorium. 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$60. Individual tickets may be purchased at the Gaillard or through Ticketmaster at 554-6060, or at www.ticketmaster.com online. Call 571-7755 or e-mail chasconcertassoc@aol.com.

Nov. 14-16: Robert Ivey Ballet fall performance. 8 p.m. Nov. 14-15; 3 p.m. Nov. 16. $15/adults; $12/students and seniors. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Call 556-1343 or www.robertiveyballet.com.

Nov. 14-23: Charleston Ballet Theatre presents "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." 7 p.m. Nov. 14; 11 a.m. Nov. 15, 22; 3 p.m. Nov. 16, 23. $20/adults; $10/children. CBT, 477 King St. Call 723-7334 or www.charlestonballet.org.

Music

Nov. 1: Charleston Symphony Orchestra's Family Concert Series featuring The Magic Circle Mime Company performing "Peter and the Wolf." 10 a.m. $15/adults; $5/students. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Call 723-7528, ext. 110 or www.charlestonsymphony.com.

Nov. 1: Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents its McCrady's Charleston Pops! Series concert "Phantoms of the Orchestra" with Magic Circle Mime. 8 p.m. $20-$45; $5 students with ID; group rates available. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Call 723-7528, ext. 110 or www.charlestonsymphony.com.

Nov. 2: Sinfonica Nacional "Jose Artigas" in concert with the Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. 4 p.m. $10/adults; Free/students under age 18. Reservations, 805-7794.

Nov. 3: Charleston Concert Association presents the Warsaw Philharmonic. 8 p.m. $15-$60 per person. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. For tickets, call 554-6060. Visit www.charlestonconcerts.org.

Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24: College of Charleston Music Department presents its Monday Night Concert Series featuring soprano Deanna McBroom, mezzo-soprano Susan Lyles and pianist Robin Zemp (Nov. 3); C of C Wind Ensemble and Charleston Symphony Brass Quintet (Nov. 10); cellist Wade Davis (Nov. 17) and C of C Orchestra (Nov. 24). 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. $10 at the door; free for C of C Students with valid ID. Call 953-5927 or www.cofc.edu/music/.

Nov. 4: Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music presents pianist Joanne Kampiziones. Lightsey Chapel on campus. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 863-7966, or www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

Nov. 4, 11, 18: St. Luke's Chapel Concerts presents Greg Guay playing classical guitar (Nov. 4), organist Walker Gunn (Nov. 11) and organist Robert Gant (Nov. 18). 12:15 p.m. Ashley and Bee streets on the MUSC campus. Free.

Nov. 6, 13, 20: College of Charleston Music Department presents its Thursday Noon Recital Series featuring vocal and instrumental students. 12:15 p.m. Recital Hall, Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. Free. Call 953-5927 or visit www.cofc.edu/music/.

Nov. 7: Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents its Backstage Pass series concert with music by Bates, Gould, and Mendelssohn with guest conductor Robert Moody. 7 p.m. $25 per person; $5 students with ID; group rates available. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Call 723-7528, ext. 110 or www.charlestonsymphony.com.

Nov. 9: Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music presents "A Salute to Veterans," with CSU Wind Ensemble. Lightsey Chapel on campus. 3 p.m. Free. Call 863-7966 or visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

Nov. 9: Charleston Symphony principal cellist Louise Dubin makes Charleston recital debut. Includes works by Bach, Cassado and Franchomme and features organist Stephen Distad and bassist Ed Allman. First Baptist Church, 48 Meeting St. 6 p.m. Free admission, parking. Call 722-3896, ext. 10.

Nov. 11: College of Charleston Music Department presents a concert featuring Eduardo Fernandez, classical guitar. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. $15 at the door. Call 953-5927 or visit www.cofc.edu/music/.

Nov. 13: College of Charleston Music Department presents the C of C Flute Ensemble in concert. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. Free. Call 953-5927 or visit www.cofc.edu/music/.

Nov. 15: Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents Merrill Lynch Masterworks Series concert with music by Ives, Strauss and Mozart. 8 p.m. $20-$60 per person; $5 students with ID; group rates available. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Call 723-7528, ext. 110 or www.charlestonsymphony.com.

Nov. 16: Johns Island Presbyterian Church presents "American Portraits." Features visiting singer and pianist Kelvin Chan and Jennifer McGuire in concert. 2550 Bohicket Rd., Johns Island. 3 p.m. Free admission, but reservations requested. To make a reservation, call 559-9380, e-mail ejohnson@jipc.org or visit www.jipc.org.

Nov. 18: College of Charleston Music Department presents its International Piano Series with Jean-François Dichamp. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. 8 p.m. $20 per person; free for C of C students with valid ID. Call 953-6575 or www.internationalpianoseries.org.

Nov. 19: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Winter Tour. North Charleston Coliseum. Tickets at the Coliseum Ticket Office, www.TicketMaster.com, TicketMaster outlets (including select Publix grocery stores) or charge by phone at 554-6060.

Nov. 21: College of Charleston Music Department presents the C of C Opera/Musical Theatre Scenes Gala. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. $10 at the door; $5 for students. Call 953-5927 or www.cofc.edu/music/.

Nov. 22: Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a Kinder Konzert, aimed at children 5 years and younger. Daniel Dorff's "Three Fun Fables" conducted by Scott Terrell. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Free. Creative Spark, Mt. Pleasant. Call 723-7528, ext. 110 or visit www.charlestonsymphony.com.

Nov. 23: College of Charleston Music Department presents the University Choir in concert. 4 p.m. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St. Free. Call 953-5927 or visit www.cofc.edu/music/.

Nov. 24: Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music presents their Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert. Lightsey Chapel on campus. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 863-7966, or visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

Theater

Nov. 2: Deuce Theatre presents "The Emperor is Naked?" political satire with audience participation. North Charleston Cultural & Civic Complex, 2nd Floor Reception Hall, 1530 7th St. and Hobson Ave. $18/tickets at door, cash only. www.deucetheatre.com.

Nov. 2: The Flowertown Players present "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson. 133 South Main St., Summerville. 2 p.m. $20 adults; $17 students and seniors. Call 875-9251 or www.flowertownplayers.org.

Nov. 2: The Footlight Players present "Puttin' on the Ritz." Music by Irving Berlin. 3 p.m. $30/adults; $27/seniors; $20/students. For tickets, call 722-4497 or visit www.etix.com. Call 722-7521 or visit www.footlightplayers.net.

Nov. 2: Village Playhouse presents "War of the Worlds." Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 5 p.m. $25/adults; $23 seniors; $20 students with ID; $12 children. Call 856-1579 or visit www.villageplayhouse.com.

Nov. 8: Theatre 99 presents Improv Riot! Ensemble members will take suggestions for unscripted scenes. 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $10. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Theatre 99 presents Laugh for a Lincoln! Two acts of improv comedy. 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $5. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 6-15: Footlight Players presents "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" by Bert V. Royal; directed by J.C. Conway. 9 p.m. Nov. 6-8, 13-15. $10/Thursday; $15/Friday & Saturday. Footlight Players, 20 Queen St. Call 722-4487 or www.footlightplayers.net.

Nov. 5-19: The Company Company presents "Clue: The Musical." With cuisine by 82 Queen Restaurant. The Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Rd. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19. Call 884-4371 or visit http://boonehallplantation.com/dinnerthe....

Nov. 7: Theatre 99 presents Improv Jam. 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $10. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 7-9: "Thanks for the Memories: A Tribute to Bob Hope." Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. 7 p.m. Nov. 7; 8; 2 p.m. Nov. 8; 3 p.m. Nov. 9. $31.50/adults; $28.50/seniors & military discounts; $25.50/per person for groups of 15 or more; $21.50/students with ID; $19.50/kids under 12. For tickets, call Etix at 800-514-3849 or visit www.etix.com. Contact Brad Moranz at bradmoranz@comcast.net or call 416-8453.

Nov. 12-29: Pure Theatre presents "Faith, Hope & Charity." Lance Hall at the Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, which is opening night w/reception; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-15, 20-22, 28-29; 2 p.m. Nov. 23. $30. For tickets, call 800-838-3006. Call 723-4444, e-mail info@puretheatre.org or www.puretheatre.org.

Nov. 13-16: "Disney On Ice." North Charleston Coliseum. 7 p.m. Nov. 13; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 14; 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15; 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16. $7-$37. Tickets are available at the Coliseum Ticket Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets (including select Publix grocery stores), or charge at 554-6060. www.disneyonice.com.

Nov. 13-18: College of Charleston Department of Theatre presents "Tartuffe" by Moliere; directed by Evan Parry. 8 p.m. Nov. 13-15, 17-18; 3 p.m. Nov. 16. $15 General, $10 C of C student/faculty/staff/senior. Emmett Robinson Theatre, Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. Call 953-5604 or visit www.cofc.edu/theatre/index.html.

Nov. 14: Theatre 99 presents Improv Smackdown! 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $10. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 15: Theatre 99 presents The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Company. 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $12.50. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 15: Theatre 99 presents "This is Chucktown!" 280 Meeting St. 10 p.m. $8. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 20-23: Charleston Southern University Lyric Theatre presents "The 1940s Radio Hour." Lightsey Chapel. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-22; 3 p.m. Nov. 23. $15/adults; $10/students & seniors; Free for children 12 and under. For tickets call 574-5821 or visit www.csutickets.com. Call 863-7966, or visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.

Nov. 21: The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department hosts Dinner Theatre: The Baillie Players presents "The Ransom of Red Chief." Charleston Area Convention Center/Embassy Ballroom. 7 p.m. $33/individuals (group discounts available). Price includes meal, gratuity and parking pass. For tickets, call 745-1087, e-mail culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or visit www.northcharleston.org.

Nov. 21: Theatre 99 presents "The Banana Monologues" and "Fox Hole Feng Shui." Two scripted shows for price of one. 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $10. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 22: Theatre 99 presents annual Improv-A-Thon. 280 Meeting St. 6-11 p.m. $5/ show or $20/full pass. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 28: Theatre 99 presents Comedy Combat. Two teams against each other and the audience votes for favorite. Winning team takes on a new challenger in the next combat! 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $10. Call 853-6687.

Nov. 28: Carlos Mencia at Close Range. North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts and Convention Center. 7 p.m. $43. Visit www. carlosmencia.com/08/.

Nov. 28-Dec. 30: Village Playhouse presents "A Christmas Story" based on the stories of Jean Shepherd. 7 p.m. Nov. 28-29, Dec. 4-6, 12-13, 19-20; 3 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14. $25/adults; $23/seniors; $20/students; $12/children 12 and under. Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Call 856-1579 or www.villageplayhouse.com.

Nov. 29: Theatre 99 presents "May I Take Your Order?" 280 Meeting St. 8 p.m. $10. 853-6687.

Lectures, films

Nov. 3: Ashley Hall Guest Writer Series presents a reading by Julia Johnson. Ashley Hall Campus, 172 Rutledge Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 720-2855.

Nov. 6: College of Charleston Visiting Writers Series presents Anthony Varallo. Arnold Hall (1st Floor), 96 Wentworth. 7:30 p.m. Free. Visit www.cofc.edu/~english/.

Nov. 7: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art presents Tjuba Ten (The Wet Season) and Other Experimental Ethnographies w/Ben Russell. Room 309 in the Simons Center, 54 St. Philip St. Free. 8 p.m. Call 953-5680 or http://halsey.cofc.edu.

Nov. 11: Charleston Museum's Revolutionary War Lecture "Why They Fought." 360 Meeting St. 7 p.m. Free. Call 722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

Nov. 14: Poetry Society of South Carolina presents Laurel Blossom and Linda Lee Harper poetry reading (reception and book signing to follow). Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St. 7 p.m. Free. Call 509-4945, e-mail poetrysocietyofsc@yahoo.com or visit www.poetrysocietysc.org.

Nov. 15: Jane Austen Society of North America, S.C. Region meeting. JoAnne Jones will speak on siblings in "Sense and Sensibility." Nonmembers welcome. Berkeley Electric Building, 3351 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. 1:30 p.m. Free. Call 884-4398.

Nov. 16: Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents a lecture by artist Vance Gellert, who will address his exhibition, "Smoke and Mirrors" and lead an informal gallery tour. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. Time TBA. Call 958-6484 or visit www.charlestoncity.info.

Nov. 18: S.C. Historical Society presents Jon Meacham. The Citadel Alumni Center. 7 p.m. $25. Tickets, call 723-3225, ext. 11, or www.schsonline.org. Visit www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org.

Nov. 20: The Charleston Artist Guild's Art History Lecture Series presented by Donna Hurt, photography professor at the Art Institute. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 6 p.m. Call 722-2454.

Visual arts

Through Dec. 5: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art presents Mend: Love, Life, & Loss, a group exhibition. Halsey Institute, 54 St. Philip St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 953-5680.

Through Dec. 29: Karpeles Manuscript Museum presents Ancient Ship Exhibit. 68 Spring St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission and parking. Call853-4651 or www.rain.org.

Through Dec. 31: Charleston Museum presents "Quilts in Bloom," 11 new quilts on display as part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from the permanent textile collection. 360 Meeting St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free for members; nonmembers $10/adults, $5/children 3-12 years old. Call 722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org.

Through Feb. 28: Charleston Museum presents "From Slave to Sharecropper," an original exhibition to commemorate the bicentennial of the abolition of the international slave trade in the United States and the British Empire. See museum info above.

Through Feb. 28: Charleston Museum presents "Brilliant! Ancient to Modern Lighting," an exhibition featuring lighting devices. See museum info above.

Through Feb. 28: Charleston Museum presents "Around the World," an exhibition featuring artifacts and specimens from far beyond the South Carolina Lowcountry. See museum info above.

Through Feb. 28: Charleston Museum presents an original mini-exhibition called "Bustles, Bicycles, and Ballgowns: Beginnings of Change in the Late 19th Century." See museum info above.

Nov. 7-30: North Charleston Cultural Arts Department presents Art & Fine Craft Co-op. Includes a collection of works by local artist cooperative with pieces including paintings, prints, sculpture, fine crafts, jewelry and more available for sale. Reception 6-9 p.m. Nov. 8. The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston. Parking is free. Call 745-1087 or visit culturalarts@northcharleston.org.

Nov. 15-Jan. 10: City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents the exhibit "Smoke & Mirrors," the collection of works by artist Vance Gellert, a photographer and pharmacologist. Opening reception honoring the artist 5-7 p.m. Nov. 15. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. Call 958-6484 or www.charlestoncity.info.com.

Nov. 7 and 21: Lunchtime Tour and Lecture Series. On Nov. 7, Fath Davis Ruffins of the Smithsonian Institute will discuss the exhibition "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art." On Nov. 21, Exhibition co-curator Dale Rosengarten of the College of Charleston will discuss the exhibition. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. 1 p.m. Free with museum admission. Call 722-2706, ext. 41 or visit www.gibbesmuseum.org.

Through Nov. 30: The Gibbes Museum of Art presents "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art," which explores the contribution of African culture to North American life. Gibbes, 135 Meeting St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $9/adults, $7/seniors, military, and students, $5/children ages 6-18, Free/members and children under 6. Call 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org.

Ongoing: The Gibbes Museum of Art presents "The Charleston Story," drawn from the museum's permanent collection from Charleston's beginnings as a British Colony to modern times. See museum info above.

Ongoing: The Gibbes Museum of Art presents "Hands On!" increasing access to the arts for the visually impaired and to providing visitors with the opportunity to experience art through the sense of touch. See museum info above.

Arts in Charleston is a monthly calendar of cultural events in the Charleston area compiled by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and published as a public service by The Post and Courier. The calendar's online version is updated daily and can be viewed at www.charlestoncity.info.

Deadline for submissions is noon the 15th of each month. Call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 720-3816, e-mail event listing to ocaintern@ci.charleston.sc.us, fax the event listing to 720-3967, or write:

Arts in Charleston Calendar

City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs

180 Meeting St., Ste. 200

Charleston, SC 29401

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