AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Charleston South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:54:39 -0600 Michael Krajewski Michael Krajewski is a self taught artist of Chinese and Polish heritage. Through his art, Krajewski seeks to portray and evoke... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/aesthetic-sanctuary-works-by-michael-krajewski-and-justice-littlejohn-235387 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/aesthetic-sanctuary-works-by-michael-krajewski-and-justice-littlejohn-235387 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Theatre Theatre 99 280 Meeting St. (843) 853-6687 thehavenots2000@aol.com www.thehavenots.com Bingo Improv Nov. 20 at 8p.m. $10 Do you like... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/arts-in-charleston-newsletter-november-19-25-2009-235529 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/arts-in-charleston-newsletter-november-19-25-2009-235529 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Charleston Premier Arts  Orchestra, Ballet Theatre and Stage Company join forces for holiday season By Samantha Test, Special to The Post... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/charleston-ballet-theatre-news-november-19-2009-235487 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/charleston-ballet-theatre-news-november-19-2009-235487 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Charleston Swing Dance Association's Weekly Dance Every Saturday Night Hazel Parker Playground 6pm- Adv/Int Lessons 7pm- Beginner Lessons... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/city-of-charleston-recreation-update-november-17-2009-234952 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/city-of-charleston-recreation-update-november-17-2009-234952 Sports and Recreation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Joseph Manigault House will be decorated for the holidays.  Each year, the Garden Club of Charleston uses this magnificent house as a... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/holiday-decorations-at-the-joseph-manigault-house-225842 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/holiday-decorations-at-the-joseph-manigault-house-225842 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Winter Youth Sports Registration Basketball, Flag Football, Youth Wrestling Late Registration now thru November 13, 2009 (additional fees apply to... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/city-of-charleston-recreation-update-november-10-2009-233196 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/city-of-charleston-recreation-update-november-10-2009-233196 Sports and Recreation Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Remodeled Store Showcases Creative Finds Charleston, SC - The Gibbes Museum of Art recently remodeled its 1,000 sq. ft. Museum Store.... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/fresh-look-and-new-merchandise-highlighted-at-the-gibbes-museum-store-233490 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/fresh-look-and-new-merchandise-highlighted-at-the-gibbes-museum-store-233490 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This exhibition showcases recent paintings and works on paper by South Carolina native and nationally-recognized artist Brian Rutenberg. Inspired by... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/brian-rutenberg-tidesong-225613 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/brian-rutenberg-tidesong-225613 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe’s fascination with Daufuskie Island began during visits to the neighboring resort island Hilton Head with her husband,... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/daufuskie-island-photographs-by-jeanne-moutoussamy-ashe-225612 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/daufuskie-island-photographs-by-jeanne-moutoussamy-ashe-225612 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Live! On Stage! In 3-D! (No Special Glasses Required) Charleston Stage’s acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story of Christmas... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/a-christmas-carol-a-ghost-story-of-christmas-229639 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/a-christmas-carol-a-ghost-story-of-christmas-229639 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion, an original exhibition on display from October 16, 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/aisle-style-150-years-of-wedding-fashion-225844 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/aisle-style-150-years-of-wedding-fashion-225844 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Since prehistory, jewelry has adorned nearly people in all corners of the globe at one time or another. Be it a royal scepter or class ring, it... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/preciousness-preserved-jewelry-from-the-charleston-museum-s-collections-from-antiquity-to-today-225845 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/preciousness-preserved-jewelry-from-the-charleston-museum-s-collections-from-antiquity-to-today-225845 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 As part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from the Charleston Museum's permanent textile collection, the Museum displays thirteen quilts in an... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/starry-starry-nights-225846 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/starry-starry-nights-225846 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The Charleston Museum concludes its 2009 "Around the World" exhibition series for children with “Native... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/native-american-artistry-225847 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/native-american-artistry-225847 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Click here to view the North Charleston City Council Meeting Agenda for November 12,... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/north-charleston-city-council-meeting-agenda-for-november-12-2009-233096 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/north-charleston-city-council-meeting-agenda-for-november-12-2009-233096 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From skin cancer to acne, Saturday’s Skin Health Fair offers free information With Charlestonians spending so much time outdoors in boats, at the... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/library-hold-skin-health-fair-in-mt-pleasant-232817 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/library-hold-skin-health-fair-in-mt-pleasant-232817 Health and Fitness Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Village Playhouse Mauritius Through November 14, 2009 The stakes are high when half-sisters inherit a book of rare stamps that may include the... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/arts-in-charleston-newsletter-november-5-to-11-2009-232486 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/arts-in-charleston-newsletter-november-5-to-11-2009-232486 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 For One Day Only! $10 off any adult *Nutcracker ticket to our Dec. 19th performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center (NPAC) call... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/nutcracker-special-10-off-any-adult-ticket-to-our-npac-show-232147 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/nutcracker-special-10-off-any-adult-ticket-to-our-npac-show-232147 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The 4th annual Improv-A-Thon is at Theatre 99.  This year it is bigger than ever!  There are 15 shows over 2 nights including The Have... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/theatre-99-hosts-the-4th-annual-improv-a-thon-231515 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/theatre-99-hosts-the-4th-annual-improv-a-thon-231515 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Charleston SC - The CSO Spiritual Ensemble under the direction of Nathan L. Nelson will help shake off the Thanksgiving excess with A Spiritual... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/cso-spiritual-ensemble-presents-a-spiritual-christmas-231052 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/cso-spiritual-ensemble-presents-a-spiritual-christmas-231052 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Winter Youth Sports Registration Basketball, Flag Football, Youth Wrestling NOW through November 6, 2009 Late Registration November 9-13, 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/city-of-charleston-recreation-update-november-3-2009-231155 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/city-of-charleston-recreation-update-november-3-2009-231155 Sports and Recreation Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Contemporary Lowcountry Landscapes Paired with Early Lowcountry Landscapes. Charleston, SC---The Gibbes Museum of Art will present the exhibition... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/lure-of-the-lowcountry-exhibition-230813 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/lure-of-the-lowcountry-exhibition-230813 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 North Charleston Nutcracker production Sponsored exclusively by Boeing Charleston Ballet Theatre's other long-running holiday tradition The... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/the-nutcracker-224366 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/the-nutcracker-224366 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Beauty and beasts in all shapes and sizes will join the aquatic animals at the South Carolina Aquarium's annual Halloween event: Fish or Treat.... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/fish-or-treat-halloween-celebration-229549 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/charleston/news/fish-or-treat-halloween-celebration-229549 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500