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Viewing articles from the Spring 2017 issue
The Arts
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LOOK NOW BEFORE THE VIEWS CHANGE
by Amy Stockwell Mercer
Inspiration can strike at the strangest times.
When you’re in the shower, on a run, or when you’re sitting in your car stuck in traffic and suddenly, a brilliant idea emerges.
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WHEN THE BARE WALLS STIFLE YOU
by Sarah Miller
Art, as they say, is the ultimate form of expression. When we’re looking at it, we can feel excitement, aggression, passion, or serenity. But for some, like Jared Owens, creating gives them a reason to ...
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CALM AND CHAOS
by Amy Mercer Stockwell
Tom Stanley draws with paint. His work is graphic and he uses a limited palette of black, white and red, which he calls “the most useful colors.”
He builds his own stretchers and often paints in the hallway outside his office/ studio at Winthrop University. Preferring ...
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THE HOME OF AN ARTIST WITH NO RULES
by Katie Kerns Geer | photography by Karson Photography
"Keep your eyes wide open...and, remember, there are no rules."
Susan Altman has been reminding herself of these two philosophies ever since she started painting again, after a 25-year pause. And though she says they are ...
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MAKING ROOM FOR THE ARTISTS
by Amy Stockwell Mercer
Writing about artists means I get to sit in their studios, surrounded by their paintings, drawings, sculpture, or jewelry, and ask them why they do what they do. Their work comes alive as they describe their inspiration, process, and influences, and I see ...
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A TALE OF THREE CITIES
by Matt Dobie
In November 2015, Charleston restaurant goers were introduced to 5Church, a chic upscale spot boasting a modern aesthetic, complete with contemporary art, elaborate chandeliers, and adventurous New American cuisine. What you may not know about this ...
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LAKE CITY, SC | APRIL 21 - 29
by Emily Reyna
In the heart of South Carolina is the rural Pee Dee region where life primarily revolves around agriculture and manufacturing. But a transformation is taking place that is capturing the attention of the art ...
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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | MAY 3 - 7
by Matt Mill
North Charleston is stepping up its art game.
Hoping to catch the attention of out-of-town visitors, North Charleston Arts Fest is planning big changes this year. “We’re definitely trying to expand the festival’s appeal to an audience outside of the Tri-County area,” ...
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MAY 12 - 14 | GREENVILLE, SC
by Emily Reyna
In the Upstate of South Carolina, the Artisphere arts festival is preparing for its 13th year of engaging, inspiring, and enriching the diverse community of Greenville.
The festival integrates the unique culture of the Upstate, ...
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CHARLESTON, SC | MAY 26 - JUNE 11
by Matt Mill
For 17 solid days each spring, Spoleto Festival USA captivates an entire city. Notable artists and emerging performers fill Charleston with the latest in opera, theatre, dance, and music.
OPERA
The festival’s full range of talent is on display for the high-production, full-scale ...
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NAVIGATING 16-DAYS IN MARION SQUARE
by Katie Kerns Geer
If the Spoleto Festival has a little sister, it’s Piccolo Spoleto — a 17-day arts bash that coincides with Spoleto Festival USA but focuses solely on artists from the Southeast.
Piccolo packs in hundreds of plays, ...
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Your Guide to This Season's Arts Festivals in
SOUTH CAROLINA
IRON CITY FESTIVAL
April 14 – 15 2017 | Blacksburg, SC
Thousands come to Blacksburg every third Saturday in April where family fun meets ...
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Your Guide to This Season’s Arts Festivals in
NORTH CAROLINA
MERLEFEST
April 27 – 30, 2017 | Wilksboro, NC
Wilkes Community College’s fundraiser will keep to their tradition of celebrating music from the Appalachian region ...
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Your Guide to This Season’s Arts Festivals in
GEORGIA
SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS
2nd weekend of each month March to December | Atlanta, GA
The Scott Antique Market is a monthly haven for collectors and ...
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THE CREATIVE CRÈME
by Matt Dobie
Since 2008, PlayFest has been an annual rousing affair hosted by South of Broadway Theatre Company.
What is PlayFest you ask? “It’s a celebration of new works and writers and highlighting everybody in the theatre community,” says South of ...
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THE CREATIVE CHAMELEON
by Emily Reyna
Amanda Greeley is a creative chameleon of sorts – learning and adapting along the way. She is also a creator. And her latest development is Thelma, a womenswear concept that she describes as thoughtful, well-designed staples of clothing ...
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WOMEN OF RESPECT
by Emily Reyna
During the heat of summer in Santa Fe, New Mexico, two dynamic women serendipitously met and instantly connected. The shared passions between Susan Walker and Ali MacGraw created a friendship that led to a partnership that is ultimately ...
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by Ashley T. Caldwell, CEO
In today's day and age, keeping memories digitally can seem overwhelming.
With limited phone storage, and a multitude of apps and social sites to post to, it’s easy to let the moments you’ll want to remember get ...
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ART FOR YOUR FLOOR
by Katie Kerns Geer
Many of history’s greatest inventions happened on accident. Microwaves, penicillin, Post-It Notes — innovators stumbled upon these million-dollar ideas by mistake.
And so the story goes for Mirth Studio, the accidental brainchild of Sally Bennett. Mirth Studio ...
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