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The 2012 MOJA Arts Festival begins tonight

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 27th, 2012, 11:16am
The 2012 MOJA Arts Festival begins tonight

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Lowcountry is set to begin an 11-day long celebration for African-American and Caribbean arts.

The 29th annual MOJA Arts Festival will offer a variety of family-friendly events September 27 through October 7. Nearly half of MOJA's events are free to the public, while admission to others can range from $5 - $35.

MOJA offers a little something for everyone. Events include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, poetry, theater, storytelling, food, and much more. 

An opening reception will be held tonight at the Dock Street Theatre at 6 p.m. The event is free to the public.

Some event highlights at this year's MOJA Arts Festival include:

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Submit your art for 2013 Bridge Run Design Contest

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 10:52am
Submit your art for 2013 Bridge Run Design Contest

CHARLESTON (WCSC) - There is only a couple days left to submit your artwork for the 2013 Cooper River Bridge Run Design Contest.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 6. Artwork should be dropped off at the Bridge Run office located at 716 S. Shelmore Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant.

The office will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Monday, and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Copyright 2012 WCSC.  All rights reserved.

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3rd-grade piano prodigy plays for Murray-LaSaine schoolmates

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 12:55pm
3rd-grade piano prodigy plays for Murray-LaSaine schoolmates

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - An award-winning Lowcountry piano prodigy and student at Murray-LaSaine Elementary School  treated the entire student body to a concert last week. Stephan Dinich, a third-grade student in Miss Eisenberg's class, performed ‘E-moll Prelude’ by Chopin, ‘Cobold’ by E. Grieg and ‘Sonatina’ and ‘Toreras’ by Anton Abril.

His finale, ‘The Pink Panther’ had the whole audience snapping their fingers along with the music and the concert ended with Stephan taking a bow and receiving a standing ovation.

Dinich has won many international awards for his talent, most recently in December, when he won first prize at the 23rd European Music Competition Citta di Moncalieri, in Turin, Italy.

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Battle of Charleston at Legare Farms this weekend

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 2:54pm
Battle of Charleston at Legare Farms this weekend

JOHNS ISLAND (WCSC) - The eighth annual Battle of Charleston, a Civil War re-enactment, will be held at Legare Farms this Saturday and Sunday.

Gates open at 9 a.m. with activities going on all during the day. Battles will take place each day at 2 p.m.

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Christmas Made in the South this weekend

Submitted by Alex Kreitman, Director of Digital Marketing
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 11:32am
Christmas Made in the South this weekend

If you are up for some more shopping this weekend head out to the Exchange Park in Ladson for the 18th annual Christmas Made in the South.

The arts and crafts festival will be going on this weekend. You can load up on gifts and decorations starting Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can also bring a toy for Debi's Kids and The Salvation Army Angel Tree and take $2 off your admission.

Tickets are $6 for adults and one ticket is good for all three days.

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Fort Johnson Players to produce Bye, Bye, Birdie!

Submitted by Richie Tran on Friday, October 28th, 4:48 pm
Fort Johnson Players to produce Bye, Bye, Birdie!

The Fort Johnson Players is set to produce the fall production, Bye, Bye, Birdie! with performances on Friday, Nov. 4 to Monday, Nov 7.

Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 shows are at 7 pm.
Sunday, Nov. 6 and Monday, Nov. 7 shows are at 4:30 pm.

Performances are at Fort Johnson Middle at 1825 Camp Road.

Ticket prices are $5 for students and seniors and $8 for adults.  Tickets are on sale 30 minutes before curtain of each performance.

The Fort Johnson Players is a combined company of students from James Island who attend JICHS, SOA, Academic Magnet, and Fort Johnson Middle School.

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Enter your work for Creative Recycling Art Contest

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 10:31am
Enter your work for Creative Recycling Art Contest

Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department is looking for participants for the 2011 Creative Recycling Art Contest, which will celebrate America Recycles Day 2011 in Charleston.

America Recycles Day is recognized annually on November 15 to celebrate the successes of recycling while providing an educational platform to raise awareness about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling – every day throughout the year. America Recycles Day is a national initiative of nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB).

“Reusing materials and using them as supplies to make artwork helps to close the recycling loop – reduce, reuse, recycle and buy recycled. The purpose of this contest is to encourage people to think creatively about our recyclables,” said Bronwyn Santos, Recycling Educator for Charleston County Environmental Management.

This year marks the 14th anniversary of the County’s Creative Recycling Art Contest. An awards reception will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, at the Charleston County Main Library (68 Calhoun Street, Charleston).

There are two categories to enter:

  • Students, grades 7-12
  • Adults (18 years and older)

Students in grades 7-12 and adults may enter artwork that is created with a minimum of 70 percent recycled materials. First place winners in each category will receive a $300 gift card.

The deadline to submit artwork is 5 p.m. on Friday, November 4.

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