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May 18, 2010
Well, it’s that time again, Charleston art-freaks. The annual Spoleto Festival USA begins May 28 and runs through June 13. In the past I have been a Spoleto dabbler, taking in some marquee event or another at the Dock Street Theater. I seem to remember a Chekov play with John Hurt one year, and a Somerset Maugham piece another year. This year, however, I think I will try something new.
I have been in Charleston for almost four years now, and I have to admit that I have never tried any of the Piccolo Spoleto offerings. And if you are cheap like me, this makes no sense. You see, half of the Piccolo offerings are free, and the other half strives to be very reasonably priced.
Piccolo Spoleto began over 30 years ago as a companion to the classier, more formal Spoleto fare. It features a focus on Southeastern art and performance, and strives to reach, well, NOT the normal arts crowd - especially children. And here’s my ignorance showing…I thought it was exclusively a kid’s thing!
Anyway, Piccolo Spoleto's traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children's activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and film. So check it out! For more info, visit the Piccolo Spoleto website.
With that, the balcony is closed!
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