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MAY
2015
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ISSUE
No. 16
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SPOLETO FESTIVAL SPECIAL EDITION
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| The gates of the Spoleto headquarters on George Street.
Spoleto Festival USA runs from May 22-June 7, 2015 in Charleston, SC. |
Dear Friends,
May is here, and countdown to the Spoleto Festival is on. I hope are all looking forward to the Festival as much as I am--on top of world-class performances, it brings an energy and buzz to the city unlike any other time of year. Not to worry--there will still be plenty of time for real estate in the midst of it all!
Best wishes,
Leize Gaillard William Means Real Estate leize@williammeans.com
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Can't-Miss Performances: Leize's Picks for Spoleto 2015
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Like many Spoleto fans, I've been plotting out my picks since the 2015 program arrived in the mail back in January. As always, there are some exciting and out of the box choices this year!
For a full Spoleto, I generally like to hit 5-7 performances, but for the less stringent Spoleto-goer, even 1-2 shows can be enough to feel like you took advantage of this world-class Festival happening right in our backyard.
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| Scottish Ballet | A Streetcar Named Desire |
The Scottish Ballet performs their interpretation of Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire.'
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| What Moves You | Lil Buck & Ashley Bathgate |
Street dance meets classical music with this performance featuring the acclaimed Lil Buck.
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| Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell |
Charleston's chance to see these icons of country/folk perform for this Memorial Day concert.
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| Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre |
Traditional Vietnamese puppets will glide over a specially built pool in the Stern Center garden.
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This talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist will light up the Cistern yard in a one-night only show.
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Theatrical dark comedy/drama with set entirely created by projector.
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| City Lights with Spoleto Festival Orchestra |
The Spoleto Orchestra accompanies a projection of the 1931 Charlie Chaplin silent film.
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| Double Happiness | Music in Time |
"Boundary-pushing" performance with guitar & percussion of young composers' new works.
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Acrobatic troops are always a crowd pleaser at Spoleto, and this year's performance by Casus Circus is sure not to disappoint.
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Beyond the Festival: Spoleto Venues as Charleston Landmarks
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Part of the joy of the Spoleto Festival is attending performances and lectures in some of Charleston's most beautiful settings. Here a is a look at some of the Festival venues that double as Charleston landmarks for the rest of the year.
Historic photos courtesy of the Library of Congress online database. Click photos to enlarge.
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The Dock Street Theatre
135 Church Street
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Today's Dock Street Theatre stands in the location that once housed one of the first designated theatre performance venues in the 13 colonies, originally opened in 1736. By 1809, the building had been converted to a hotel and later to tenement apartments; however, the building was restored to a Theatre in 1936-37. In 2010, the Theatre underwent a major renovation. The Dock Street Theatre is owned by the City of Charleston and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Cistern Yard
66 George Street |
The Cistern Yard at the College of Charleston is widely considered the center of campus for this centuries-old institution. Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is one of the oldest in the United States. In 1850, the City of Charleston (which, at that time, supported the institution), provided funds to fence in the Cistern Yard, the name referencing the 19th century round Cistern (now filled) that sits in the middle of the grass, oak tree, and brick lined grounds.
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Middleton-Pinckney House
14 George Street |
The Middleton-Pinckney House (aka, the Spoleto headquarters building) was built as a private residence in approximately 1796. The building was sold in 1880 to the company that would become the Commission of Public Works, and a reservoir was located on site (and later used as a public swimming pool until the 1960s). The building has been the headquarters for Spoleto Festival USA since the mid-late 1980's. It was donated to Spoleto by the City in 2002, and the Festival established an endowment to restore and maintain the structure.
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On the market: Listings for Spoleto-lovers
What makes a Charleston home perfect for a fan of Spoleto? A few things come to mind....
- Low maintenance - Whether you are flying in just for Spoleto or live here full-time, house maintenance is the last thing you want to worry about when you've got a packed Festival schedule.
- Space for entertaining - Almost as fun as the Festival itself are the social gatherings that surround it. Spoleto isn't complete without a few pre- or post-show gatherings with your closest friends and fellow Spoleto patrons.
- Walkable to venues - And, of course, ability to walk from home to Festival venues is a must.
Here are a few listings that might fit the bill...
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Exclusively listed by Helen Geer, William Means Real Estate
This restored 1840 Ansonborough home features a top-of-the-line kitchen, double porches, and a bricked courtyard perfect for a pre-show gathering.
Walking distances to Festival venues:
- TD Arena: 6 minutes
- Cistern Yard: 10 minutes
- Dock Street Theatre: 11 minutes
- Memminger Auditorium: 12 minutes
- Gaillard Auditorium (re-opening for Spoleto 2016): 4 minutes
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Exclusively listed by Sharon Kucharski, Carriage Properties
Located on a small alley just off King Street, this custom built brick home is barely 10 years old. Off-street parking, double porches, and central location are just a few of the features that make this home a great find.
Walking distances to Festival venues:
- Memminger Auditorium: 5 minutes
- Cistern Yard: 6 minutes
- Dock Street Theatre: 7 minutes
- TD Arena: 13 minutes
- Gaillard Auditorium (re-opening for Spoleto 2016): 16 minutes
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Exclusively listed by Drew Denton, Lois Lane Properties
This custom home, built in 1999, features elevated design (parking underneath), a private courtyard, and myriad modern conveniences and is nestled in historic Wraggborough neighborhood, a stone's throw from all of the Spoleto action.
Walking distances to Festival venues:
- TD Arena: 7 minutes
- Cistern Yard: 7 minutes
- Dock Street Theatre: 16 minutes
- Memminger Auditorium: 17 minutes
- Gaillard Auditorium (re-opening for Spoleto 2016): 5 minutes
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Thank you for reading!
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