Special Entertainment for March 6-10, 2008
Charleston was recently honored as one of the "Top Cities in the United States & Canada" according to Travel + Leisure magazine's 10th annual World's Best Poll. Charleston joins New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Santa Fe, Quebec City, Vancouver, Montreal, Victoria and Seattle on the magazine's list of 2007's Ten Best destinations in the United States and Canada.
And the weekend of March 7-9th is no different than other weekends in Charleston, always chocked full of established and premiere entertainment opportunities. Check out the list below to add to your basketball schedule. For a complete list, simply go to: www.charlestoncvb.com.
You can also visit the Charleston Market, beaches and shopping all around the Charleston area!
Introducing Charleston's Museum Mile on Meeting Street
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Charleston's Museum Mile initiative will kick off March 1, 2008. The Mile offers visitors the most comprehensive array of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Charleston. It is situated along Meeting Street and runs from the Charleston Visitor Center to the Nathaniel Russell House. Charleston's Museum Mile initiative will help locals and visitors understand how easy it is to navigate this cultural corridor.
Along the Mile visitors can discover six museums, five nationally important historic houses, four scenic parks, a Revolutionary War powder magazine, ten historic houses of worship and five historic public buildings including the Market and City Hall.
**SPECIAL EXHIBIT**
Clothes to Dye For: Color Explosion at the Charleston Museum
Exhibit Curator-led Tours ? Special tour available on Thursday, March 6th.
“A tour you'll be dyeing to take!”
Learn about four centuries of garments worn by Charlestonians and dyeing processes used to achieve these rich shades and hues. These curator-led tours of Clothes to Dye For are available the first Thursday of the month throughout the exhibit run and are free with general admission (free for Museum members; $10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free). Advance reservations are not required.
Location: The Charleston Museum
Address: 360 Meeting Street ? directly across from the Visitor Center
Phone: 843.722.2996
Web Site: www.charlestonmuseum.org
**ART WALK**
Art in Charleston: First Fridays
Friday, March 7th
Participating Galleries, Boutiques and Bodegas on Gallery Row, Historic Broad Street will feature demonstrations, entertainment, food and wine tastings from 5 to 7 PM.
**MUSIC PERFORMER**
Performer, Tom Jones will appear at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on March 7, 2008. Tickets: $56.50 and $100.50+. www.ticketmaster.com and www.coliseumpac.com
**DANCING**
Doin’ the Charleston, Lesson: Lindy Hop
Saturday, March 8, 6pm ? 7pm
The Majestic Grill, 345 King St, Historic Charleston
Got the basic triple step, triple step, rock step? Time to learn Lindy Hop! Join us at 6:00pm at The Majestic for the weekly Lindy Hop lesson! Open dancing takes place after the lessons at 8-11 p.m. each Saturday night for $5. Come one, come all, and experience a dance that started with the Charleston right here in Charleston. For more information call Caroline Scruggs at (843) 259-1269 or Shane McKevlin at (843) 530-4176. www.charlestonswing.com
Shaggin on Kiawah- A celebration of our State Dance
March 7-9 Weekend Events
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
One Sanctuary Beach Drive
800-654-2924
www.kiawahresort.com/special-events/
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The Shag, South Carolina’s state dance, is coming to Kiawah to kick off the Spring! This event, brought to Kiawah by Lowcountry shag clubs, including the Charleston Shag Club, is for first time shaggers, experienced shaggers, and music and dance fanatics alike. Popular band and DJ music will get you on your feet. For those who are new to Shag, instructors will be on hand all weekend. The outdoor venues of our Night Heron Park and Mingo Point make this event unique and enjoyable for significant others, friends and family. For further details on the clubs, bands and instructors, please visit www.kiawahresort.com. Band is subject to change. Day Passes are available for this event.
Event Package Rates (Based on double occupancy)
**Sanctuary Starting at $378 per person for oceanview accommodations
**Villas-starting at $263 per person for west beach scenic accommodations
Room Rates: From $263
Dates Available:
Mar 7, 2008 to Mar 9, 2008
**GOLF**
Thinking about a golf package (hotel + golf) to enhance your stay during the tournament? Charleston Golf Inc.'s packages start at just $72 per person (including cart and taxes). Build your own custom golf package and get an instant price quote and book on-line! Or, call CGI staff @ 1-800-774-4444, or go to www.charlestongolfguide.com for maps / listings of all local golf courses in the area.
Golf for Women - Weekend Retreat at Kiawah
March 7-9 Weekend
A weekend for all levels of golf. Enjoy clinics, exhibitions, and on course play instruction with Golf For Women’s Top 50 Teachers. Starting at $1399 per person for three nights at The Sanctuary or $1229 per person for three nights at the villas. www.kiawahresort.com/special-events/golf-for-women-retreat.php
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Go to www.charlestoncvb.com for listings of attractions and recreational activities.