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Chamber Music Charleston Concert on 2nd Sunday and a Must Attend CSOL Event

Music, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

Speaking of being an American: This Sunday, remember to set all your clocks either forward or backward by an hour without having the faintest idea why. JUST DO IT, CITIZEN. ~Dave Barry

Chamber Music Charleston acclaimed Ovation Concert Series continues on Sunday, March 8, 2023, at 3:00 PM at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street with a program of music for string sextet.

Guest violinist Daniel Ching, founding member of the internationally celebrated Miró Quartet, and guest cellist Alan Rafferty of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra join musicians of Chamber Music Charleston for an afternoon of richly textured, exuberant chamber music. The concert opens with Mozart’s Grande Sestetto Concertante, an exquisite and rarely heard arrangement of the composer’s beloved Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364.  The program continues with Dvořák’s String Sextet in A Major, Op. 48, a masterpiece overflowing with folk-inspired melodies, vibrant rhythmic energy, and the warm lyricism for which the composer is cherished.

Tickets begin at $35 for general audiences and $10 for students and accompanying parents. For tickets and additional information, visit chambermusiccharleston.org

How local artists, academic institutions, and community events like 2nd Sunday on King Street work together to shape Charleston’s cultural life

Experiences, Theatre, MusicSusan Lucas

From the George Street Box Office February Newsletter

Fall in love with our exciting offerings! The George Street Box Office is thrilled to announce our February selections of music events, theatre productions, professional opportunities, and school spirit activities. For any ticketing questions, call at 843.953.GSBO (4726) or email gsbo@charleston.edu.

International Piano Series presents Drew Petersen

February 3 | College of Charleston Sottile Theatre

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College of Charleston Department of Music presents "2nd Monday Series: Jazz Faculty Showcase"

February 9 | College of Charleston Simons Center Recital Hall

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College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance presents "Romeo and Juliet"

February 19-26 | College of Charleston Black Box Theatre

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College of Charleston Opera presents "Hänsel und Gretel"

February 20-22 | College of Charleston Sottile Theatre

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Our favorite holiday event. The Charleston School of the Arts Holiday Spectacular

Music, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Charleston School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra and Singers Present A Holiday Spectacular. You’ll be amazed and inspired by all this young talent.

December 10 & 11 | 7:00pm at Charleston’s beautiful Gaillard Center.

Join the award-winning Charleston School of the Arts Symphony and Singers at their annual Holiday Spectacular. This festive concert will feature holiday favorites your entire family will enjoy.  This event is a tradition enjoyed by many across the Low Country, and you’re invited to experience the magic!

Opera, books, little white dogs and music at 2nd Sunday

Art, Dogs, Flowers, Food, MusicSusan Lucas

What you can expect at this month’s 2nd Sunday; lots of world class shopping, seeing neighbors and friends, live music, Charleston culture and so many memorable experiences.

Brian Livingston Author of The Habits of Squirrels will be at the Info Tent at Liberty Street.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with an irate squirrel. 

In this charming, thoughtful meditation on all of life’s journeys, Brian Livingston finds humor, grace, and sunburn on one of the country’s great hikes. His character encounters the Trail’s eccentric inhabitants, who will help him, challenge him, and ultimately shape his journey and determine what kind of person he wants to be.

Meet Bryan, pick up a copy of his book—we have ours!—and join him on this wonderful squirrley journey.

Music

In addition to our eclectic group of talented buskers, The Charleston Vibes, the Charleston Opera Theater, The Trippentones, an encore performance by the excellent jazz trio you saw at 2nd Sunday last month, and bagpipes leading the Westie Pawrade down king street.

Join the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL), and fellow interior design and architectural aficionados for the fall must do “do,” the 27th Annual Kiawah Island Tour of Homes.  As the longest running island house tour in the Lowcountry, the Symphony Tour has become an annual fall destination for Charleston locals and hundreds of visitors to the Lowcountry.

At Wagoween, pups parade through the beautiful Charleston Place courtyard at 205 Market Street, where local celebrity judges award drool-worthy prizes across several costume categories.

Watch as the courageous K9 Unit of the Charleston Police Department demonstrates how it keeps our city safe at 1 PM. Meet Watson and Holmes, the hero horses of the Mounted Patrol and discover more Wagoween surprises!

Wagoween benefits the Charleston Police Department's courageous K9 Unit and public safety initiatives through the LENS Foundation.

Evensong at st Philip’s At 4:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month (October through May), St. Philip's offers a service of Choral Evensong, a time of contemplative worship, psalmody, and prayer. Please join; public is invited! A note about Evensong from the Rev. Brian McGreevy: The term “Evensong” is derived from the Old English ​ǣfensang,​ originally applied to the pre-Reformation service of Vespers during the Middle Ages. Contemplative in tone, the liturgy for this service has remained essentially unchanged for some 500 years, and connects us to the countless host of saints who have gone before.

Charleston Opera Theater

Toppl in to Woof Gang on 2nd Sunday

Art, Dogs, MusicSusan Lucas

Customers can bring their own Toppl or purchase one at the store. Woof Gang will have yummy stuffings and treats to try so guests can get creative with their Toppl while preparing a yummy enrichment treat for their dog. 341 King Street

Ryan Peterson and his Jazz Band will play at (approximately) 313 King Street.

Music by the CofC’ Trippentones at 3:00!

We’re excited about Mabel Mae’s Bakery all natural baked goods. We hear her stuff is amazing!! Look for Mabel Mae’s around Beaufain Street.

Lil tuft, she’s a rug maker. Such cute rugs!! We’re after the sardine can!

Summer Food: 2nd Sunday is all about it!

Art, Food, Music, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Tempest Restaurant Ocean Rolls will be at Market & King. What’s an Ocean Roll? Nori milk bread, whipped butter, furikake. You’re welcome! Grab your ocean rolls and walk across to the Riviera marquee, where Crews Subaru will display their 2025 Subaru Forrester for the summer life-saving raffle.

Empanada Cuisines, Heavenly Cheesecakes by Tony, Food Art Catering and more… Just South of Market Street.

Rodney Scott and Hero Doughnuts, not one but two ice cream creators. So much to tempt you all the way up and down King Street. Save room there’s pie

Coming up on 2nd Sunday's Holiday Edition: Rain or Shine!

Learning, Music, ShoppingSusan Lucas

We couldn’t do it without our sponsors, supporters, makers, food purveyors, first responders, King street’s fabulous businesses and the City.

Abbillow Boutique

Anthemion Jewelry

Apple Store | Ash and Vine Botanicals | BeachyKeenByKK | Block & Ink | Charleston Shoe Co | City of Charleston | City Tan | Clayton & Crum | Cleod Glass + Works | Cooper River Photography

Our friends at Crews Subaru

Crew's Subaru

Danette Ulrich Art | Elyse Carmichael | Essle (MillieLynn)

Forte Jazz Lounge on 2nd Sunday

Sun. Dec 10, 2023 – Forte Jazz Jam and Open Mic Night (7:30-10:30)

Flowers by Vanessa | Francescas | Harlow & Pearl | Hermosa Jewelry | Hero Donuts | House of Sage | In the Dresser | Indulge in Art

J. Melissa Designs

Juliska | King of Pops | KJ BBQ | Las Aguas CHS | Lauren Ridenour Art | Lena Marie | Lincoln Brews

Little Bird Charleston

Liv Bella Vita

Lowcountry Lemonade | Madd Vintage | Mastro's Fire | Matt Kim Art | Millie Lynn | Mr. Narwhals | My Sister's Cottage | Nautical Bowls | Own Your Roots | Papa B's Catering

Pet Wants

Pitter Patter Design

Krystyna's Authentic Polish Food | Portico Longevity | Psychic Room on King | Raine & Grace | Rebecca Illustrated | Respoke | Rusty Bull | Sculpt Dental Spa | Shop by Alala | Short Court Sports | Simply Savanna | Spartina 449 | Stretch Lab | Sweet Jessamine | Tate Nation | The Paper Canopy | The Restoration + The Watch Rooftop | Wheely Good IceCream

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming 341 King Street

Zest

2nd Sunday April Highlights

Art, Books, Flowers, MusicSusan Lucas

Second Sunday on King Street is this weekend… FREE Gift with purchase from Tate Nation Studio!

Keep track of every 2nd Sunday on King Street throughout the coming year, with a calendar (including dates through February, 2023!) featuring breathtaking photographs of Charleston water and skies, captured by 2nd Sunday’s very own Susan Lucas … FREE with any purchase of $25 or more (Paintings, prints, posters, & puzzles), this Sunday, at Tate’s tiny gallery (257 King Street).

Watch our website or sign up for News to hear what's going on this weekend! Food, friends, art, culture, shopping, flowers, music, free parking— and Josh Marler predicts a perfect sunny/70 day!

Coming Around Again, 2nd Sunday, and It's the Holiday Version!

Experiences, Music, Guess Who’s ComingSusan Lucas

Holiday Entertainment Redefined by The Charleston Caroling Company

Bells ringing, music playing, Carolers Caroling and all the 2nd Sunday shopping, food, and magic returns to Charleston this Sunday. Pick up your gifts (our shelves are not bare!), holiday decor and your holiday events wardrobe.

Not for Santa,

Cookies are for dogs at Woof Gang Bakery, 341 King Street, and 20% off this coming 2nd Sunday!

Will there be music?

Music, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

Relaunching Great event in uncertain times gives us many opportunities to make it even better. 2nd Sunday has always enjoyed the contributions of local and regional musicians, mostly just talented folks jammin’ on the street. Let’s do that again.

Buskers welcome at 2nd Sunday on King Street!

Buskers welcome at 2nd Sunday on King Street!