Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2020

24 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ReadMPM.com calendar of events _____________________________________________ FLOWERTOWN FESTIVAL   9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Downtown Summerville One of the most highly anticipated festivals of the Southeast, the Flowertown Festival draws in thousands due to its plethora of expert artists, delectable food and wide variety of activities. For more information, go to summervilleymca.org/programs/25000013/flowertown- festival/town-festival. _____________________________________________ 43RD ANNUAL COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN Race starts at 8 a.m. Start line is at the corner of Simmons and Coleman Blvd. The third largest in the nation, this 10K raises money for 15 different charities as participants race across the Cooper River Bridge with its beautiful views of the Lowcountry. For more information and to register, go to bridgerun.com . _____________________________________________ VOLVO CAR OPEN Time varies Volvo Car Stadium Featuring the best professional women’s tennis players in the world, this nine-day tournament includes a variety of riveting matches and is attended by over 90,000 people annually. For more information and ticket purchases, go to volvocaropen.com. _____________________________________________ BRUCE MUNRO SOUTHERN LIGHT EXHIBIT Time varies Brookgreen Gardens Bruce Munro at Brookgreen: Southern Light exhibit will consist of seven works of art in light and mixed media, each designed specifically for the natural garden rooms where they will be installed. This will be the only opportunity to see Munro’s work in the southeastern United States in 2020. For more information, go to brookgreen.org/bruce-munro. _____________________________________________ MOUNT PLEASANT FAMERS MARKET 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is a gathering place for locals and visitors to leisurely explore the market’s treasure trove. The opening bell rings at 3:30 pm signaling the time to buy the freshest local vegetables, fruits, seafood, flowers, baked and canned goods, fresh-cooked meals, and snacks. Weekly events include live music in addition to free children’s activities! Free parking. 4 TH -12 TH 4 TH 3 RD -5 TH April 4 TH - Sept. 12 TH April 7 TH - Sept. 29 TH