Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2018

22 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com SPOLETO FESTIVAL WHEN : May 25 - June 10, 2018. TIME : Varies. LOCATION : Varies. For 17 days, this hugely popular art festival fills Charleston’s churches, theaters and outdoor spaces with performances by a variety of renowned artists. Founded in 1977, the festival is approaching its 42nd season and is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival. For more information: www.spoletousa.org THE CHARLESTON MOUNT PLEASANT ART FESTIVAL WHEN : May 26-27, 2018. TIME : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 26; 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. May 27. LOCATION : Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. An art lover’s paradise, this festival showcases work from over 100 national and local artists. For more information: www.facebook.com/events/165308864128925 CHARLESTON BEER GARDEN WHEN : May 19, 2018 TIME : 11:30 a.m. LOCATION : The Grove at Patriots Point. This exciting celebration includes music, craft beer, home brewers and delicious food. For more information and ticket purchases: www.charlestonbeergarden.com RIVERDOGS RUN CHARLIE RUN 5K WHEN : May 19, 2018. TIME : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. LOCATION : Starts in front of Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The 15th Annual RiverDogs Run Charlie Run 5K not only benefits charity but includes a T-shirt, awards ceremony, dinner and a ticket for a RiverDogs baseball game. For more information and to register: www.runsignup.com/Race/SC/Charleston/ RiverDogsRunCharlieRun5K THE ATLANTIC CUP WHEN : May 22-26, 2018. TIME : Varies. LOCATION : Charleston Maritime Center. The longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic, the Atlantic Cup is one of the toughest sailing races in the world. It also features exciting shore-based activities. For more information: www.atlanticcup.org/in-race-events MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE WHEN : May 13, 2018. TIME : 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LOCATION : Patriots Point. Celebrate Mother’s Day by participating in this beautiful afternoon cruise. Expect live jazz and a delicious brunch. For more information and to make reservations: www. spiritlinecruises.com/mothers-day-brunch 13 th 19 th 19 th 22 ND -26 Th May 25 - June 10 26 th -27 Th THE TASTE OF GULLAH WHEN : May 26, 2018. TIME : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. LOCATION : Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. Featuring a wide array of Gullah-inspired creations, from enticing food to sweetgrass baskets, this event has it all. For more information and ticket purchases: www. sweetgrassfestival.org 26 th