So much to do, so little time: a roundup on one of the busiest weeks in recent memory

It's official. Charleston has sprung from its post holiday slump into full fledged Spring Fever madness. Last week was on fire with an arsenal of events, from Haiti benefits to music performances, art openings, theater and film debuts.

Voodoo's weekly Winter Jazz series and more

Tuesday kicked off with Lindsay Holler and The Western Polaroids "blending, tweaking and caressing jazz" at Voodoo's weekly Winter Jazz series (their words not mine). The all star band tickled the full house with tricked out versions of The Wizard of Oz's "If I Only Had A Brain" among other more traditional tunes. Later that evening the young downtown art and music scene flooded the Recovery Room to support Outer Space's "Haiti Benefit." As the community art space was recently hit with Fire Marshal regulations, the King Street bar offered to host the event. The venue reached capacity by 10:00 p.m., creating serious lines outside for over an hour. Inside, Rachel Kate Gillon rocked the house with The Shaniqua Brown's flanked by The Hip Young Gunslingers and punk ensemble FLK (Funny Looking Kids) with local artist Kevin E. Taylor. The mosh pit had just enough time to clear before DJ's MACHETE and Jeff ET (of Electric Friends) jumped on stage, sending everyone dancing into last call.

Stand Up Competition

Wednesday, over 600 people crammed into The Music Farm to watch the fourth and final round of The Comedy Festival's Stand Up Competition. The sheer numbers and talkative nature of attendees made it hard to make out funny bits from the stage; but a few shone through. Timmy Sherrill ended up taking first place with jokes about "the sex towel". Last year's winner Tim Hoeckel took second place, with Dusty Slaythird coming in third.

"Rent" and Pecha Kucha

Theatre and creative enthusiasts waited all week for Thursday's "Rent" premiere and the fifth installment of the ever popular Pecha Kucha. The Hippodrome opened it's doors to host one of the event's best nights yet, featuring presenters such as artist Nathan Durfee, Skirt! magazine editor Nikki Hardin, tattoo artist and Holy City Tattoo owner Jason Eisenberg and photographer Peter Frank Edwards. MC Michael Gray did a fabulous job of balancing humor with informed and thoughtful introductions. Charlie magazine publisher Caroline Nuttall created a new format by bringing a slew of contributors on stage to demonstrate what inspires diverse Charlestonians. While that crowd was enjoying the show, White Tuxedo Productions was busy kicking off the opening night of "Rent"at the Charleston Music Hall. After the incredible performance, guests hopped on provided bike taxis making their way to the after Bohemian Ball at The American Theater. The venue was dressed with scaffolding and urban touches echoing the performance's '80s scene.

Big band music with fantastic numbers by the cast had attendees swinging in fringe, headbands and other bohemian inspired ensembles while sipping violet infused Ciroc cocktails created by Fish. All proceeds from the event benefited The Ryan White Foundation and AFFA.

"Dear John"

On Sunday evening, those that hadn't had their weekend fill ventured back to the Hippodrome for the star studded premiere of Dear John. Fans arrived as early as 1:30 to try and catch a glimpse of actors Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, who starred in the locally shot film based on Nicolas Sparks' book. The actors graciously signed autographs, interviewed with press and greeted fans before viewing the film with over 400 guests.

After, attendees headed over to the after party at The Aquarium to dance the night away. Proceeds from the event benefitted Carolina Autism.