Team reports | Nature lovers, hunters and conservationists can bid on Lowcountry experiences and products as part of the For the Love of the Lowcountry auction benefiting Lowcountry Land Trust. On the auction block is a pheasant shot in Jasper County, a personalized portrait of a hunting dog, fly fishing instructions, various hunting trips and more.
The online auction starts at 6 pm on February 11 and runs until 6 pm on February 21. The resources support the work of the Lowcountry Land Trust in preserving vital Lowcountry land and waterways. The Lowcountry Land Trust has protected more than 147,000 acres in 14 South Carolina counties.
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Classic virtual presentations this week: Festival of Black Musicians of Color of Music will offer virtual presentations February 3rd to 7th in Charleston landmarks, as well as a special Nashville performance. The 2021 highlights will include camera selections with individual octets, duos and spotlights, including Felix Mendelssohn E flat major octet for strings, and inspired by Florence Price’s legacy and recent notoriety, black composer Valerie Coleman’s work on the rise Umoja. Tickets cost $ 25 per family per performance. For tickets and streaming details, visit www.colourofmusic.org.
The museum adds February hours. The Old Slave Mart Museum, which is open from 9 am to 5 pm during the week, will also be open 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm every Sunday in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month, the city of Charleston said in a press release. The museum, owned and operated by the city at 6 Chalmers Street, tells the story of Charleston’s role in the slave trade.
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market: 11am to 3pm, every Sunday, Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island. Although the market is discouraging people from wasting too much time in the market, everyone is invited to shop at their local vendors.
Handicraft entries sought. Craft artists from around the state are invited to participate in the 19th annual SC Palmetto Hands Juried craft competition and exhibition, which will be presented from April 28 to May 2 as part of the North Charleston Arts Fest. The registration fee is $ 15. The deadline for registration is March 15. Registrations are offered Online only. The show, canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, will offer objects made of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and three-dimensional mixed media. More information: [email protected].
Bird watching at Caw Caw. Every Wednesday and Saturday – especially until the end of February – you can see a plethora of birds at the Caw Caw Interpretation Center in Ravenel as they make their way through Lowcountry. The regular two-hour hikes, which begin at 8:30 am, are through different habitats that allow participants to see and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies and other organisms. Registration is not mandatory. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. A paid companion is required for participants aged 15 or under. Max. 10 participants. Fee: $ 9; free for Gold Pass holders. Open to all ages. More: Caw Caw Interpretive Center.
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