08.07.2023

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All that jazz 🎶

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns to Charleston this Labor Day Weekend

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival is one of the big jazz events of the year. | Photo by @mpeacockmedia

Looking to jazz up your Labor Day weekend plans? The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns to Charleston on Saturday, Sept. 2- Sunday, Sept. 3 at the Gaillard Center.

The Charleston Gaillard Center and Closing the Gap in Health Care have partnered to present this annual festival for its 17th year.

Closing the Gap is a nonprofit whose goal is to decrease health disparities and increase health literacy for underserved communities. The festival serves as its primary fundraiser.

This year, the festival hopes to resonate with audiences of all ages by providing attendees with smooth jazz + bluesy soul. These genres will be celebrated in the heart of downtown Charleston.

One of the of the thriving cities of jazz music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Holy City was the birthplace of many jazz musicians.

Producer Tony Clarke and the Gaillard Center’s artistic team have provided direction to showcase a lineup of award-winning jazz singers and musicians.

Day One, Saturday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Opening act | Jonathan Butler — singer-songwriter and guitarist

Headliner | Gregory Porter — Grammy-award-winning artist whose band combines jazz, soul, and gospel

Day Two, Sunday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Opening Act | Avery*Sunshine — vibrant + soulful singer, pianist, and composer

Headliner | Dave Koz Summer Horns — renowned saxophonist with Candy Dulfer, Eric Darius, and Maysa Leak

You can read more about the award-winning lineup of artists, and purchase day one and day two tickets online. Prices start at $58.

Pro tip: Receive 10% off if you purchase tickets for both days.

Events

Monday, Aug. 7

Que Happy Hour | Monday, Aug. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Queology, 6 N. Market St., Charleston | $3-$5 | Indulge in drink deals and bring your furry friends for an evening of fun.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Language Club for Language Lovers | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | Times vary | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Grab a friend and practice your language skills at a local coffee get-together.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

West Ashley Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 3-7 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave., Charleston | Free | Bring the whole family out for a perfect way to support local and buy fresh produce. Pro tip: Don’t forget your reusable bags.
Short Fiction Book Discussion | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston | Free | Stop by the library and listen in for an opportunity to add to your reading book list.

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News Notes

Opening

The new North Charleston Library Branch announced its ribbon cutting ceremony, which will be the official opening on Friday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. Located at 8620 Patriots Blvd., this new space includes study and meeting rooms, a STEAM lab, makers space + story hour.

Announced

Candlefish, a specialty candle shop on 270 King St., will have a limited-edition “happy face” design by artist Carrie Davis. The candles will be available for purchase starting Thursday, Aug. 10, and 100% of the profits will be donated to the Charleston artist community. (Holy City Sinner)

Arts

Dock Street Theatre will kick off its 46th season with “The Prom,” a Broadway musical comedy. Attendees can enjoy this show running Wednesday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 17. Opening night admission is pay-as-you-please and is available online 24 hours before the performance. The tickets for the rest of the show range from $50 to $87.

Plan Ahead

Firefly Distillery has a fun month planned for August. Check out the event line-up, which includes a cocktail-making class, teacher appreciation happy hour, trivia night, and lots of live music.

Community

Looking for a group of women leaders and volunteers to join while making an impact in the Charleston community? Enter: Junior League of Charleston. The Fall 2023 New Member class begins on Aug. 26, so sign up soon so you don’t miss out.*

Wellness

In our latest edition of CHS Wellness in partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare: Your guide to exercising outdoors (safely) during summertime; eight smoothie spots to add some chill to your day; SPF FAQs answered by a surfing dermatologist; and more. Subscribe.*

Home

Temperatures are rising — and the humidity is too. Here’s how humidity affects your home.*

Finance

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

If you can’t wait for the Lowcountry Jazz Festival, check out the Art of Jazz at the Gibbes Museum of Art on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

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