Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2021

20 www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com | www. ReadMPM. com | www. I LoveMountPl easant . com calendar of events ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Art of Jazz When: July 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: The Gibbes Museum of Art Trumpeter, composer and educator Dr. Matthew White and the Super Villain Jazz Band will bring jazz music of Charleston alive for their partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. For more information and ticket purchases, go to charlestonjazz.com/event/art-of-jazz-matt-white-and- the-super-villain-jazz-band/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Youth Triathlon When: July 24, 7:15 a.m. - noon Location: James Island County Park The third annual multi-sport triathlon event will be the first in the area with an open-water swim. Ages 7 to 15 will compete in a safe and well-monitored course. For more information, to attend and to register, go to stayhappening. com/e/youth-triathlon-july-24-2021-E2ISTL1EUQ9. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival When: July 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park The 17th annual event will have local artists with their original handmade quilts, Gullah dolls and an assortment of handmade art works on display for sale, while a variety of entertainment takes place including local singers, gospel groups, and storytellers. For more information, visit experiencemountpleasant.com/events/sweetgrass-festival/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Southeast Crab Feast When: July 24 Location: Wannamaker County Park This nonprofit organization supports cancer research and treatment organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society, along with other nonprofits. Coastal heritage is celebrated with “All You Can Eat” blue crabs in 20 cities. For more information about tickets, go to southeastcrabfeast.com/upcoming-events/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lights in the Forest Festival When: July 24, noon - 11 a.m. Location: Woodlands Nature Reserve South Carolina`s music and arts camping festival with national and regional DJs will be taking place in a beautifully lit reserve for people to camp, enjoy vendors and listen to bands and electronic music. Activities from morning yoga to live painting will also take place with an open bar. For more information and ticket purchases, go to universe.com/events/lights-in-the-forest-festival-2021- tickets-Z8709X. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charleston Bridal Show When: July 25, noon - 4 p.m. Location: The Shriners Auditorium Charleston’s top wedding professionals showcase the latest decor, styles and themes for brides looking to plan their dream wedding in this beloved city. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kids Summer Extravaganza When: July 26, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: St. Andrews Church St. Andrew’s Children’s Ministry is hosting a show for kids to teach about Jesus: the greatest showman on earth. Children will discover and celebrate Jesus’ love, while exploring their God-given talents. For more information about registering your child, visit standrews.church/events/ kids-summer-extravaganza/.