CARRYING ON THE GULLAH TRADITION
Spirited and diverse, the South Carolina Sea Islands’ musical masala of West African rhythms, gospel, children’s rhymes and dance tunes come together with a contemporary spin in the band Ranky Tanky, named after the Gullah phrase meaning “work it” or “get funky”!
THE KINGS OF QUEEN STREET
Of all the arts, theater is the most democratic. Advanced education is not a prerequisite, nor even literacy. And, as a rule, emotion carries more weight that intellect. Not to say that having a certain sophistication won’t enable a patron to appreciate literary allusions, historical references, in-jokes and subtle jabs of wit.
THE LANGUAGE OF TEXTILES
As the name adopted for an international movement founded by Susan Hull Walker, ibu could not be more appropriate, for it also suggests the value that should be placed on the work of female artisans. From its showroom on King Street to online sales and trunk shows, ibu offers exquisite textile wares and other handmade items whose sales help support women in 38 countries.
WHIMSY, NOSTALGIA AND SYMBOLISM
Were he in Paris, David Boatwright would be thought a bon vivant, a boulevardier known for his ready smile, his menagerie of hats and a breezy manner.
INDIE GRANTS HELPS FILMMAKERS
It may not sound like much in an era of $200 million mainstream movie budgets, but the generous five-figure production funding awarded to independent filmmakers by the Indie Grants program can make all the difference in the world.
PRESERVING AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
Some find their passion in life early on, but few can claim to have discovered it at so tender an age as Christina Butler.
AN EXTENDED MUSICAL FAMILY
These days, everyone from a football coach to your stockbroker insists their operation is a “family” affair. But for some, like Mary and Dr. Robert Taylor, the claim is not a cliché.
FINDING YOUR INNER JOY
Dance is a language of physicality, movement, expression. And its eloquence is seldom rivaled.
ARTISTRY, MASTERY AND INVENTION
It is no coincidence that the resurgence of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) over the past six years has paralleled the growth of one of its most respected members.
ARIA OF AMBITION
One suspects Mary Gould agreed to present the play Emilie earlier this year because its heroine, a Renaissance woman of substance and wit, mirrored her own versatility and commitment.
