The Week Ahead
Ahead this week:
Fête Set Pick:
Wednesday, November 29
Unveiling of the Philip Simmons Documentation Project
Acclaimed blacksmith Philip Simmons (you can read about him in the November issue of Charleston magazine) will be onhand along with photos, sketches, and pieces of his work. A preview of a documentary that chronicles his work will be shown.
6:30 p.m.
Alterman Studios/The Center for Photography
Free
Fête Set Pick:
Friday, December 1
Peace Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. will be among the honored guests who will help inspire community spirit at the Peace Tree lighting ceremony, held in the lobby of the Market Pavilion Hotel. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy, appropriate for ages 12 and under, to be donated to the Salvation Army.
4:45 p.m.
Market Pavilion Hotel
Free
RSVP to (843) 266-4207
Fête Set Pick:
Saturday, December 2
MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund’s Reindeer Run
Run, jog, or even stroll through the streets of historic downtown Charleston during the 16th annual holiday 5k run/walk. Creative-types can don their best holiday costumes for a chance to win prizes.
9 a.m.
Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay Street
$25; $20 for child 12 & under
(843)792-0350, www.reindeerrun.org
Fête Set Pick:
Saturday. December 2
John Ancrum SPCA Celebrity Chili Cook-Off
Be your own tasting judge as local celebrities go head-to-head, cooking up their best chili recipes to benefit the John Ancrum SPCA.
2 - 5 p.m.
Maritime Center, 10 Wharf St.
$25
(843)747-4849, www.jaspca.com
Fête Set Pick:
Saturday. December 2
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Gospel Christmas Concert
The CSO Gospel Choir, Director Vivian Jones, and Guest Conductor Vincent Danner ring in the holiday season with the highly anticipated Seventh Annual CSO Gospel Christmas featuring the CSO Gospel Choir and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. You will be humming lively gospel standards for days! Don’t miss it!
8 p.m.
The Gaillard Auditorium
$30
http://www.charlestonsymphony.com
Caritas.
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