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FESTIVAL MAIN EVENT:
Main Event performances may be seen throughout the day on four separate stage areas. Attractions and exhibitions include Judged Fine Art, Photography, Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts, Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, creative and interactive children’s activities such as Creation Stations and Box City, Arts & Craft vendors, an outdoor Food Court and much more!
North Charleston Performing Arts & Convention Center Complex, 5001 Coliseum Drive
10:00AM-4:00PM, Parking and admission are FREE
MAIN EVENT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performing Arts Center (PAC) Main Stage – General
 Opening Processional & Performance Spotlights
10:00-11:00AM
Adande African Drum & Dance Company:
Known for their enthusiasm and spontaneity, the 20-plus members of Adande explore elements of history and entertainment through their performance of music and dances from New Guinea. 11:00-11:30AM |
Robert Ivey Ballet:
Senior company members will present a dance performance featuring classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance.
11:30-NOON |
Jimmy Farr Orchestra:
A full orchestra performing Big Band, Swing, and Jazz selections. This orchestra has performed for the Governor’s Inaugural Ball on several occasions.
12:00-1:00PM |
 Caroline Calouche & Co. will present a contemporary/modern dance performance that engages the audience through real-life scenarios and themes. During the performance, the creative process and inspiration for each work performed will be explained. 1:00-2:00PM |
Florence Men’s Choral Society
presents “From Bach to Broadway,” a choral concert featuring classical pieces, as well as songs from famous Broadway musicals.
2:00-3:00PM |
Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe presents “The Road to Morocco,” a family belly dance show featuring 20 beautiful dancers and drummers in authentic, brightly colored costumes. 3:00-4:00PM |
Performing Arts Center (PAC) Lobby Stage- Cultural Heritage
Moscow Nights:
This exciting trio of world recognized, prize winning musicians from Russia presents an authentic picture of Russian folk traditions & culture with lilting Balalaikas, dynamic Bayan Accordion, unique Trashotky & Loshky, humorous dances and superb vocals.
11:30AM-12:30PM |
NIA Productions:
This group of performers, ages 4 – 18, will educate audiences about African and African-American heritage and culture through a drum and dance performance, West African style. 10:30-11:00AM |
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Park Circle Boot Stompers: This lively group of seniors will perform a variety of line dances. 10:00-10:30AM
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Seona McDowell: Award-winning Australian artist presents “Citizens of the World,” a multicultural music and story-telling program for children & families. 11:00-11:30AM |
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Hiyas-Min: Celebrating 20 years as the Philippine Cultural Society of Charleston, this group of youth and adults will perform folk dances of the Philippines in traditional dress. 12:30-1:00PM |
Walhalla Oktoberfest Dancers:
 This group will perform authentic Bavarian and Austrian folk dances, as they do at Oktoberfests throughout the Southeast. 1:30-2:00PM |
 Anuradha Murali & Yanine Saripalli will demonstrate two styles of Indian classical dance known as Bharathanatyan and Kuchipudi. 1:00-1:30PM |
Charleston Scottish Country Dancers will demonstrate traditional Scottish jigs, reels, and strathspeys. 2:00-2:30PM |
Colombia Nuestra Patria presents “Sharing the Joy of Colombia!,” featuring folk dances, music, and the traditional dress of Colombia, South America 2:30-3:00PM |
Tsalagis Trading Post w/ Red Feather will present a delightful program that demonstrates Native American crafts, music, and dance. 3:00-3:30PM |
 Kurt Lamkin, published author and writer-in-residence at the New School for Social Research, will present his original poetry accompanied by music played on the Kora, a 20-string African harp. 3:30-4:00PM |
Outdoor Food Court Stage – Bands
Yeehaw Junction: Recently featured on South Carolina’s ETV channel, this hot-pickin’ and smooth harmonizing group will provide an all-acoustic treat for any bluegrass fan. 2:00-3:00PM |
Lowcountry Power Brass:
This 10-member ensemble plays everything from classical adaptations to marches to Dixieland, and everything in between.
3:00-4:00PM |
Exhibit Hall Stage- Children’s Stage
 John Tudor Magic Show: An upbeat, high energy stage show featuring colorful state-of-the-art magic, audience participation, comedy, hip music, costumes, and theatrics in a unique modern style. Tudor, an award-winning veteran performer, has been seen by over one million people due to his successful performances on stage, television (over 100 appearances), and in film. 11:00AM-NOON |
The Kalimba King presents “Kalimba Music: Ancient & Contemporary,” featuring jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, and pop songs played on 23 kalimbas (African thumb pianos).
NOON-12:30PM |
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Storyteller Tim Lowry presents “Cowboys & Indians.” Tall tales, animal adventures, and Indian legends all come to life in this rootin’, tootin’, outlaw shootin’ show that celebrates the folklore of the Old West. 12:30-1:00PM |
Patchwork Players
presents an audience participation version of the Grimm Brothers fairytale, “The Golden Goose.” A simpleton is given a magical goose. As he trots along to the market to sell the goose, each person who touches it becomes stuck. When the silly parade reaches the King's palace, the princess, promised in marriage to whoever makes her laugh, does so at the foolish sight.
1:00-2:00PM |
Hawk Hurst
presents “Myth & Music From Around the World,” an interactive experience featuring Native American, African and Asian storytelling & Native American flute music.
2:00-2:30PM |
Roving Performances on Saturday:
 Will Shaw: Artist in residency for the South Carolina Arts Commission with 29 years of experience performing as a professional mime artist. |
 Yostie’s Playshop presents fairy tales, fables, folktales, and foolish fun with interactive storytelling, puppets, and props. |
| The Tom & A-Ron Show: A strolling variety show featuring juggling, magic, comedy, and mime art. |
Flow Circus Variety Arts: Close-up magic, juggling, balloon sculpting, and more! |
Look for a Native American dance demonstration by Tsalagis Trading Post outside at 2PM (near the Children’s Exhibit Hall Stage)
SUNDAY, MAY 4
FESTIVAL MAIN EVENT: Main Event performances may be seen throughout the day on four separate stage areas. Attractions and exhibitions include Judged Fine Art, Photography, Youth Art, SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts, Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, creative and interactive children’s activities such as Creation Stations and Box City, Arts & Craft vendors, an outdoor Food Court and much more!
North Charleston Performing Arts & Convention Center Complex, 5001 Coliseum Drive
2:00-5:00PM, Parking and admission are FREE
MAIN EVENT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performing Arts Center (PAC) Main Stage – General
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Sapphire Moon Dance Company:
A contemporary dance performance featuring athletic choreography that combines powerful lifts & jumps with soft, graceful movements.
2:30-3:00PM |
 The Fettucini Brothers:
For over 15 years this duo has traveled the world to spread the joy of juggling. As seen on An Evening at the Improv, The Statler Brothers Show and Crook and Chase, they combine a wide range of circus skills with the perfect balance of physical and verbal comedy to present a show that will entertain the whole family.
4:00-5:00PM |
South Coast Symphony, a full orchestra composed of over 50 professional and amateur musicians from Charleston and the Lowcountry, will perform selections from their 07-08 concert season under the direction of Dr. Manny Alvarez, former Dean of Music at the University of SC. 3:00-4:00PM |
Performing Arts Center (PAC) Lobby Stage- Cultural Heritage
 RBM African Drum & Dance:
Enjoy the dynamic rhythms and colorful dances of Africa with these talented musicians and dancers. 2:00-2:30PM |
Veronica Gaillard:
The lecturer, storyteller, poet and dramatist will spin and weave her Gullah tales in a performance titled “The Soul of Veronica.” 3:00-3:30PM |
Ancient Echoes Belly Dance presents “Different Cultures, Different Harems,” featuring dances from a variety of Middle Eastern cultures and music by tabla player, G5. 2:30-3:00PM |
Amigos De España presents “Sevillanas Rumbas," a performance combining Spanish folklore, flamenco & dance.
3:30-4:00PM |
India Association of Greater Charleston
will perform classical and folk dances of India. 4:00-4:30PM |
The Plantation Singers:
This group of a capella singers, who have been awarded the prestigious Three Sisters Award given by the Committee To Save The City, will perform traditional spiritual and gospel songs honoring the music of the Gullah heritage and the Lowcountry. 4:30-5:00PM |
Outdoor Food Court Stage – Bands
 Shrimp City Slim: The Lowcountry bluesman and his band have earned an international reputation for their provocative coastal Carolina blues music driven by piano, harmonica, and slide guitar. If you love blues and blues-based original songs brimming with vitality and a sense of humor, don’t miss them! 2:00-3:00PM |
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 The Island Tri Take a trip to the islands with this fun, high-energy steel drum band and enjoy the sounds of rock, reggae, calypso, and beach music, including Jimmy Buffet hits.
3:00-4:00PM
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Almost Brothers: Take a visit to Motown with this 5-piece soul band that’s sure to get you on your feet. 4:00-5:00PM
Exhibit Hall Stage- Children’s Stage
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 Fouché Sheppard ‘A Charleston Charm’:
The award-winning poet, storyteller and artist in education for the SC Arts Commission, will present her original stories and poems in a performance titled, “Poetry in Motion.”
2:00-2:30PM
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Patchwork Players presents “The Bremen Town Musicians,” an animal tale by the Brothers Grimm. With the help of the audience, a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster foil a group of robbers' plans to rob the town of Bremen and are made the official town musicians as a reward.
2:30-3:30PM |
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Lucia, Levi & The Little Zippers: This talented group presents an eclectic mix of rock, blues, jazz, reggae, and cover songs with audience participation and props. With over 20 years of experience as a group, they are sure to impress and entertain.
3:30-4:30PM |
Announcement of 2008 Youth Art Winners Reception 4:30-5:00PM
Roving Performances on Sunday:
The Fettucini Brothers: Alfredo and Aldente are sure to entertain with their skillful juggling and side-splitting comedy. |