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MOJAarts festivalA CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN ARTS
September 29–October 9, 2011 Charleston, South Carolina
“Diary Frum De Neck Part 3: Dis Ya Da Gullah/Geechee Famblee Reunion”Written and Directed by Elder Carlie Towne; Co-director Lesa Wine-glass Smalls. Join the Martin family of Union Hike for their annualFamily reunion as they gather from The Gullah/Geechee Nation, NewYork, West Africa and the Caribbean. Listen as they share their pasthistory, bravery and courage in the face of hardship and watch as theycelebrate the good times with song, dance and history. Presented byCarlie Towne Productions. Circular Congregational Church, 150 MeetingSt. Admission: $16 General; $5 Children under 12. Thurs. Oct. 6 from 7-8pm.
Dance Gala featuring PHILADANCOPHILADANCO’S eclectic and diverse repertoire ranges from works by pioneering choreographers such as Talley Beatty, Gene Hill Sagan andLouis Johnson to premieres and new materials from contemporarychoreographers including Daniel Ezralow, Jawole Zollar, Milton Myersand Christopher Huggins. “If you like your dance virtuosic, spiritually uplifting and socially conscious, don’t miss PHILADANCO.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 75 Calhoun St.; Admission: $19. Fri. Oct. 7 from 7:30-9:30pm.
This project is funded in part by grants from the City ofCharleston, County of Charleston and the South CarolinaArts Commission, which receives support from theNational Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
New Orleans Through the Years withCharleston Ballet Theatre Performance at the GibbesEnjoy a performance of New Orleans-inspireddance vignettes in celebration of the Gibbes Museum of Art exhibition In Search of Julien Hudson:Free Artists of Color in Pre–Civil War New Orleans. Thiscollaboration, a mélange of the visual and per-forming arts, includes selections from A StreetcarNamed Desire. Gibbes Museum of Art - Rotunda, 135 Meeting St. Tickets: $25 General; $15 Museum Members.Thurs. Sept. 22 at 6:30pm. Order tickets online atwww.gibbesmuseum.org/events.
John Street Jazz with Ann CaldwellEnjoy some cool, relaxing jazz tunes with friends, great food andwine. Listen as Jazz vocalist Ann Caldwell interprets the emotions,rhythms, spirituals and experiences encountered in the Gullah paint-ings through her musical improvisations with her band.Complimen-tary drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided by Gullah Cuisine Restaurantfor each performance. Gallery Chuma, 43 John St. Admission: $21. Sun. Oct. 2at 3:30pm and 5:30pm.
An Evening of Jazz Under The StarsWith NajeeInternationally renowned jazz artist Najeeperforms under the stars in a romanticcabaret setting. Throughout his career Najeehas had the opportunity to have workedwith many great artists such as.... QuincyJones, Will Downing, Patti LaBelle, GeorgeDuke, Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller, Joe Sample,Lalah Hathaway, Jeff Lorber, Wayman Tisdale, Dave Koz, Lionel Richie, GeraldVeasley, Jonathan Butler, MAYSA, Ledisi, and more. Da'rrell Ravenell and The Soundopens the evening’s entertainment. PorterGaud Stadium, 300 Albemarle Rd., West Ashley. Admission: $26 General; $400 for a Reserved Tableof 10 seats. Sat. Oct. 1 from 8-10:30pm.
College of Charleston’s D’Vyne Purpose Gospel Choir presents: S.T.A.N.D (Students. Together. Achieving. New. Destiny.)Under the direction of Professor Brenten Weeks, the Choir presents anarray of traditional gospel music and contemporary Christian musicand a tribute to none other than the Legendary John P. Kee. Sottile The-atre, 44 George St. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Mon. Oct. 3 at 8pm.
CSO Gospel Choir presents ROOTS: A 10-Year RetrospectiveThe acclaimed Charleston Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir, underthe direction of Sandra S. Barnhardt, presents a musical retrospectivechronicling the choir’s first decade. Selections will span classic gospel to toe-tapping arrangements spanning the history of the choir.St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King St. Admission: $21 Adults; $11 Students. Sat. Oct. 8 at 5pm.
MOJA Gospel Concert: “A Gospel Explosion”An afternoon of hand-clapping, foot-stomping gospel music featuringMario Desaussure, The Dynamic Soul Stirrers, The Starlette Gospel Singers, and The Voices of Deliverance. Trinity United Methodist Church, 273 Meeting St.Admission: $10. Sun. Oct. 2 from 4-6:30pm.
MOJA Jazz Cruise: Touch Band featuring Ms. Gwen ButlerTouch Band brings on the dance groove from the very first beat with a collective, collaboration of six talented musicians and theadded attraction of one the hottest female vocalists in the Southeast.Their repertoire spans multiple genres, including R&B, Soul, Blues,and Jazz. Spirit of Charleston at Fountain Walk Dock, 360 Concord St. Admis-sion: $16. Wed. Oct. 5 from 7:30-10pm. (7:30pm boarding; 8-10pm cruise).
Classical Encounter with EleganzaJoin us for an elegant evening of classicalmusic and opera arias at dusk in the CityGallery at Waterfront Park which over-looks the magnificent Waterfront Park and its view of the Cooper River. Afterthe concert, enjoy a champagne recep-tion with the guest artists while alsoviewing the artwork on display as part ofthe MOJA Visual Arts Exhibition: “Special Moments.” Rhiannon Giddens and Cheryse McLeod Lewis’ incomparable soprano and mezzo-soprano voices entwine to deliver a diverse and eclectic reper-toire including a variety of musical genres from opera, art songs andspirituals to jazz, sacred song, and musical theatre. City Gallery at Water-front Park, 34 Prioleau St. Admission: $26 General; $21 Seniors/Students. Thurs.Oct. 6 from 7-8:15pm; reception immediately follows.
Camp Meeting by the Mt. Zion Spiritual SingersHarken back to an old coun-try church, smell the oillamps and hear the electri-fying sounds of hand-clap-ping, and foot-stompingmusic sung in Gullah. Theair is full with spirituals,
which to this day remain mostly unarranged and untouched bymusical notations. The intense emotions and feelings of the songswill elevate the senses. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 5 Glebe St. Admission:$15. Thurs. Sept. 29 from 8-9:30pm.
A Gullah-Geechee Explosion Concert by The Choraliers Music Club, Inc.Enjoy all aspects of the Gullah-Geechee culture through Folklore,Storytelling, arranged and unarranged Negro Spirituals, Blues,Gospel, and excerpts from the opera Porgy and Bess. St. Mark’s Episco-pal Church, 18 Thomas St. Admission: $11. Sun. Oct. 2 from 7-8pm.
Palmetto Invitational Band ClassicMarching bands from across the Southeastern U.S. display theirtalents. Featuring Burke High School, Stall High School, CrossHigh School, Benedict College, and Bethune-Cookman University.Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel, 68 Hagood Ave. Admission: $12 Advance; $15 at the Door; Kids under 2 – Free; order tickets at (843) 724-7296. Sun. Sept. 11 at 3pm, gates open at 2pm.
Architecture in Concert Celebrate the magic of music and architecture as the PreservationSociety of Charleston and MOJA partner to provide three musical events in historic downtown churches. Sept. 23 - Jack McCray and his Jazz Band perform from 5-6pm in New Tabernacle4th Baptist Church, 22 Elizabeth St.; Oct. 7 - Chamber MusicCharleston presents “Circle Unbroken” from 5-6pm in St. Mark’sEpiscopal Church, 18 Thomas St.; Oct. 15 - College of CharlestonGospel Choir performs from 5:15-6:15pm in St. Stephen’s EpiscopalChurch, 67 Anson St. Admission: $15; order tickets online at www.PreservationSociety.org or call (843) 722-4630.
MOJA R&B ConcertArtists TBA. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Dr. Daniel Island.Admission: TBA. Sat. Oct. 8 from 8-11pm.
Special EventsLiterary CornerRenowned African writer, Jacqueline Maduneme,discusses and reads from her latest work, Ada’sDaughter. Join us for a reception and booksigninghonoring the artist immediately following the lec-ture. Avery Research Center, 125 Bull St. Admission: $11.Tues. Oct. 4 from 7-8pm.
Community Tribute LuncheonAt this outdoor luncheon, awards are givento select individuals to honor them for outstanding contributions to the commu-nity. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley. Donation: $35; advance reservations required by Sept. 20, call(843) 571-0679. Sat. Oct. 8 from 11:30am-1:30pm.
Spoken WordMOJA Arts Festival presents a night of spoken word and jazz musicfeaturing poets and poetry lovers. Huger's, 586 King St. Admission: $10.Thurs. Oct. 6 from 9-11pm.
Junior Tennis TournamentCall Peggy Bohne, coordinator, at (843) 766-7401 to register by Sept. 28.Charleston Tennis Center, 19 Farmfield Ave., West Ashley. Entry Fee: $8. Sat. Oct. 1from 10:30am-2:30pm.
Harold Smith Appreciation Tennis TournamentCall (843) 763-4360 to register; Brian Burke, coordinator. St. Andrew'sParks and Playground, 195 Playground Rd. Entry Fees: $38 Adult singles, $23adult doubles per player. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at TIME TBA.
The Charleston Police Boxing Club Annual MOJA CupCall (843) 708-9663. Arthur W. Christopher Community Center, 265 FishburneSt. Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Youth, Free children under 8; purchase tickets at thedoor only. Sat. Oct. 8 from 7-10pm (weigh-in at 4pm).
Preservation Society of Charleston Fall Tour of Homes & Gardens Sept. 23: Charlotte Street Tour from 6-9pm;Oct. 7: Radcliffeborough Tour from 6-9pm; Oct. 15: Anson Street Tour from 2-5pm. Admission: $45. Order tickets online at www.PreservationSociety.org or call (843) 722-4630.
Writers’ WorkshopKarole Turner Campbell facilitates a workshop for young writers (pre-selected) from Charleston County schools. Venue TBA. Mon. Oct. 3through Fri. Oct. 7 from 10am-12pm daily.
Senior Outreach – Sanaa Na Wazee (seniors and the arts)MOJA performers go into area nursing homes and senior citizen centers with programs including Gullah storytelling, gospel concertsand more. Various dates/times/venues.
Poetry & Storytelling SeriesLocal and regional poets are showcased at twilight. Oct. 3 from 6-7pm:East Bay Meeting House Bar & Café, 160 East Bay St.; Oct. 4 from 6-7pm:Chai’s Lounge, 462 King St.; Oct. 5 & 7 from 6-7pm: Gallery Chuma, 43 John St.;Oct. 6 from 6-7pm: Faculty Lounge, 391 Huger St.; Oct. 8 from 2:30-3:30pm:Avery Research Center, 125 Bull St.
4th Graders Read Out4th Graders from CharlestonCounty Schools in District 20and District 10 participate in a special reading program inwhich students receive a freecopy of the book Clover writ-ten by SC author, Dori Sanders. Various schools in the Charleston CountySchool District. Fri. Oct. 7 from 9-10am.
Dance Master ClassPhiladanco conducts workshops/demonstrations for elementary, mid-dle and high school students. VENUE TBA. Fri. Oct. 7 from 9:30-10:30am.
MOJA FinaleA rousing end to an exciting festival featuring Tropical SteelVibes with sounds from theCaribbean, Jazz and favoritesfrom Oscar Rivers and Company,and Latin music along withAfrican, African American andCaribbean craft vendors, sumptu-ous foods and more. HamptonPark, 30 Mary Murray Blvd. Sun. Oct.9 from 4-9:30pm.
Children’s Programs at the LibraryCharleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St. Sun. Sept. 25 at 3pm: Jazz with Devone Gary; Tues. Sept. 27 at 10am: Columbia Marionette Theatre presents: The World of Anansi the Spider; Tues. Sept. 27 at 3:30pm: Devone Gary’s Music Workshop; Thurs.Sept. 29 at 10am: Wona Womalan African Dance and Drumming; Thurs. Sept. 29 at 3:30pm: African Jewelry Making with Sheinata Carn-Hall; Thurs. Sept. 29 at 5:30pm: The Plantation Singers.
MOJA Arts Festival Opening ReceptionCelebrate the opening of the festival season with delicious Caribbeancuisine catered by Joe's Catering and visit with the official festivalposter artist, Jonathan Green. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. Thurs.Sept. 29 from 6-8pm.
Reggae Block DanceJoin 10,000 of your friends and neighbors for an evening of Reggae,African drummers and dancers, ethnic foods and international crafts.Opening Act: de Lions of Jah. Headliner: Da’ Gullah Rootz. Brittlebank Park, Lockwood Blvd. & Fish-burne St. Fri. Sept. 30 from 6:30-11pm.
Heritage DayDay-long activities featuring live enter-tainment; African, African-American and Caribbean vendors marketplace withethnic foods, international crafts; story-telling and Swahili workshops; a majorHealth & Wellness Fair; Youth On View and The Center for Heirs’ Property Preser-vation’s “The Heritage of Home Cookin’.”Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Blvd. Sat. Oct. 1from 11am-5:30pm.
Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation presentsThe Heritage of Home Cookin’ - BBQ and Sweets and Sides CompetitionFill your plate for $10 and help support the Center’s work in providingeducation and legal services to help heirs’ property owners keep theirfamily land. Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Blvd. Sat. Oct. 1 from 11am-5pm.
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In Search of Julien Hudson:Free Artist of Color in Pre–Civil War New OrleansThis exhibition is the first retrospective of the brief but impor-tant career of portraitist Julien Hudson (ca. 1811 – 1844), one of the earliest- documented free artists of color working in New Orleans during the 19th century. Gibbes Museum of Art - Rotunda, 135 Meeting St. Admission: $9 Adults; $7 Seniors/Students/Military; $5 Children ages 6–12; Free for Members and Children under 6. Exhibition on view through Oct. 16; open Tues.-Sat. from 10am-5pm and Sun.from 1-5pm.
Special Moments: Works from the Collection of Dr. Harold RhodesCurated by Mokhless Al Hariri, Ph.D. of Georgetown Design Group in Washington, DC and coordinated in cooperation with Gallery Chuma of Charleston, SC. The exhibition features artwork from the private collection of Dr. Harold Rhodes.Works on display include pieces by Leroy Campbell, Arianne King Comer, Tom Feelings, Tyrone Jeter, Cassandra M. Gillens,Jonathan Green, Terry K. Hunter, John W. Jones, Leo Twiggs andothers. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. Admission: Free.Opening Reception on Fri. Sept. 9 from 6-8pm; Exhibit on view Sept. 10-Oct.19; open Tues.-Fri. from 10am-6pm, Sat.-Sun. from 12-5pm.
28th Annual MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition The exhibit features artwork of regional artists; Jonathan Green,juror. Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture, 125 Bull St. Admission: Free. Opening Reception on Sun. Sept. 25 from 5:30-7pm; Exhibit on view Sept. 26-Oct. 30, open 10am-4pm daily.
MOJA Invitational Exhibitions• Jonathan Green. The Art Institute of Charleston, 24 N. Market St. Reception honoring the Artist on Sun. Oct. 2 from 2-4pm; Exhibit on viewSept. 29-Oct. 30; open 9am-8pm Mon.-Thurs., 9am-5pm Fri., 9am-2pm Sat.· Dorothy Montgomery (2nd Floor); Cookie Washington (3rd Floor). New Perspectives Gallery, 180 Meeting St.; Exhibit on viewSept. 29-Oct. 30; open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri.· James Denmark. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St., 2nd Fl. Exhibit on view Sept. 29- Oct. 30; open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. · Irene Tison. Gallery Chuma, 43 John St. Opening reception on Tues. Sept.27 from 5-7pm; Exhibit on view through Oct. 31; open 11am-6pm daily.
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