Mount Pleasant Magazine March April 2019

28 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com calendar of events ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HIGHWATER FESTIVAL TIME: Varies. LOCATION : Riverfront Park. This exhilarating festival features everything from Southern cuisine to acclaimed musicians. For more information and ticket purchases, go to: www.highwaterfest.com/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHARLESTON SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL TIME: Varies. LOCATION : Charleston Music Hall. The mission of this festival is to connect the music industry with fans in showcasing regional talent. For more information and ticket purchases, go to: www. charlestonsongwritersfest.com/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE HAT LADIES 18TH ANNUAL EASTER PROMENADE TIME: 11 a.m. LOCATION : Washington Park next to City Hall on Broad Street. These ladies, who wear their hats in a “spirit of camaraderie and community service,” will be parading down Broad Street in this Charleston tradition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ EARTH DAY FREE SHRED EVENTS TIME: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. LOCATION : Citadel Mall, Mount Pleasant DMV, Northwoods Mall (Dillard’s Parking Lot) and Signal Point Road Convenience Center. In honor of Earth Day, Charleston County will host free on- site recycling and shredding at various locations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DAVID SEDARIS TIME: 7:30 p.m. LOCATION : Charleston Gaillard Center. This highly acclaimed comedian and author will offer an all-new selection of readings, a Q&A session and book signings. For more information and ticket purchases, go to: www.gaillardcenter.org/event/david-sedaris/?instance_ id=859. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LOWCOUNTRY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TIME: Varies. LOCATION : Boone Hall Plantation. A cherished local event, the Strawberry Festival not only includes strawberries but also jump pillows, a petting zoo and more. For more information, go to: www. boonehallplantation.com/special-events/lowcountry- strawberry-festival/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BLUE SKY ENDURANCE FEST TIME: 8 a.m. LOCATION : Trophy Lakes on Johns Island. This festival/race offers a day packed with competition, food and fun. For more information and to register, go to: www. runsignup.com/Race/SC/JohnsIsland/BlueSkyEnduranceFes t?remMeAttempt=. 13 TH -14 TH 18 TH -20 TH 20 TH 21 ST 23 RD 25 TH -28 TH 28 TH