Visiting| Charleston

1. August 5th, 2010

   Charleston and Kiawah Named to Travel + Leisure’s Prestigious List

   Travel + Leisure recently named Charleston, SC the No. 3 city in US and Canada, and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort was ranked the No. 17 resort. For the fifteenth year, readers of Travel + Leisure voted for the top hotels, destinations, airlines, cruises, outfitters, and transportation companies in the world to create the World’s Best ranking. The 2010 poll received a record number of votes.

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2. July 6th, 2010

   Modern Masters at the Gibbes Museum of Art

   

   The Gibbes Museum of Art is currently presenting the exclusive exhibition Modern Masters from the Ferguson Collection in the Main Gallery until August 22, 2010. Selected from the private collection of prominent art enthusiasts Esther and James Ferguson, this exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by significant twentieth-century artists such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, and Christo. The Ferguson’s remarkable collection reflects their personal tastes in art, but also offers an overview of European and American modernism. Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art are among the many movements represented by this exhibition.

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3. July 1st, 2010

   Save Our Seas Benefit

   Have you been wondering how you can get involved and help with the crisis in the Gulf Coast? Join the South Carolina Aquarium on Saturday, July 17 for a special evening benefiting wildlife rescue in the Gulf and the Charleston area. Aquarium staff members will give first-hand accounts about their recent trips to the Gulf Coast, where they aided in sea turtle rescue and dolphin surveying. Enjoy live performances by Red Top Ramblers, Henry’s Attic and a special appearance from Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish, and Doug Jones and Gary Greene from Cravin’ Melon. Krewe catering will provide Cajun food, and beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

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4. May 25th, 2010

   Spoleto Festival Comes to Charleston

   

   A host of artists, musicians, dancers, and thespians will soon converge on Charleston for the 34th annual Spoleto Festival USA to display their extraordinary talents and treat the city to more than two weeks of inventive performances and visual arts. Described as “A beauty of an event,” by the New York Times and hailed by Pat Conroy as an inspiration for future poets and writers, Spoleto showcases internationally and nationally acclaimed artists in more than 120 performances of jazz, classical music, dance, and opera.

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5. March 9th, 2010

   The Cooper River Bridge Run

   

   On March 27 runners and walkers from across the state and beyond will meet in Charleston to participate in the 33rd annual Cooper River Bridge Run. A local tradition that stretches back to 1978, this 10-K (6.2 mile) race draws more than 30,000 participants every year—from elite runners and serious competitors to walkers and first-time racers.

    

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6. March 5th, 2010

   BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival

   

   Praised as one of the top five food and wine festivals in the U.S. by Forbes Traveler, the BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival will take over the Lowcountry beginning March 4 until March 7. Now in its fifth year, this four-day festival showcases the talents of the world’s most celebrated chefs, culinary professionals, and winemakers. Attendees and supporters of the festival, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, lend a hand in raising charitable donations for Louie’s Kids, Slow Food Charleston, and area culinary-related scholarships.

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7. July 26th, 2009

   Charleston, SC Named No. 2 Top American Destination

   

   For the sixteenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with a No. 2 slot - topped only by San Francisco. Last year, Charleston ranked No. 3 in the poll behind San Francisco and New York City. This year, New York takes the No. 3 slot, right behind the Holy City.

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