In 'Survivor' mode: Charleston resident competes on series

On far-off Samoa, Chelsea Meissner had little time to enjoy the balmy tropical breezes or exotic flora. The lean, athletic 26-year-old Charleston medical sales rep was much too busy navigating the obstacle course of physical exertions and complexities of interpersonal relations. Read More

'Much Ado' to launch company

Holy City Shakespeare setting comedy in 1940s Southern town

To any student of the Bard, it's a given that Shakespeare belongs to the world, that his work speaks to all people of all eras in our fundamental human conceits and concerns. One may as well laugh at human foibles, and Shakespeare offered us just such a comedic romp -- not without serious... Read More

Diversity of blacks explored

Documentary focuses on youths

Mary Morten wanted people to hear the diversity of voices in the African-American community, specifically those of black youths. She was also eager to hear them herself. Real kids, real lives, shorn of the stereotypes. The corrosive effect of negative or incomplete images too ofte... Read More

Blacks and the Civil War

Lecture series opens at Penn Center on St. Helena

The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission opens its African-American Civil War lecture series 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday in Darrah Hall at the Penn Center (16 Penn Center Circle W.) on St. Helena, one of four sites at which the series will be conducted in the coming months. Read More

Opera Charleston debuts with 'Carmen'

Opera Charleston, a new opera company in the city, debuts March 9 with a performance of "Carmen." But how the new venture came to fruition, how its artistic and audience-building strategy is being forged, is the story of two former college roommates with an ambitious plan and of those who ... Read More

Spoleto plans go smoothly

With her opening remarks on the organizational state of affairs, producer Nunally Kersh typified the lighthearted mood of the Spoleto Festival USA board's annual February meeting on Saturday. "Things are going eerily smoothly," said Kersh, representing the program committee. "It is all co... Read More

Spring Arts Preview

"Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?" Read More

Sugar ruled the stage with talent

Spouse, daughter remember Holt, a Charleston favorite

Count Basie sang her praises. Greg Allman was a devotee. In Charleston, where she and husband and pianist Marty Scherr graced many a fabled club and stage, she was known as the Queen of Entertainers. Read More

'Debutante Hunters' acclaimed

Just having her short film "The Debutante Hunters" selected for the Sundance Film Festival was a triumph for Summerville native Maria White. Read More

New version of Mary Poppins endearing musical flies into North Charleston

Australian writer P.L. Travers' original tales best embody the charm of "Mary Poppins." But all things Poppins have been in the enchanted circle ever since Julie Andrews, who came to fame in "My Fair Lady" on stage, lost the role of Eliza Doolittle to Audrey Hepburn for the film version. Read More