69 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ShemCreekRestaurants.com The fall season in Charleston starts to offer a welcome respite from the summer swelter as well as a host of exciting activities for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you’re a nature lover, a pumpkin spice everything kind of person, a Sunday sommelier, an art aficionado or just someone who loves dancing to the beat of Caribbean drummers, as the weather cools down, the fall calendar of events is heating up. --------------------------------------------------------------------- LOWCOUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sept. 2-3, 2023 Overview: This two-day special event hosted at the Charleston Gaillard Center features a not-to-be-missed lineup of the best and brightest musicians in contemporary jazz. Among the performers will be the legendary jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, Grammy award-winning artist Gregory Porter, renowned guitarist Jonathan Butler and Avery Sunshine. Details: Event lineup by day, information about a special white linen cocktail party and fundraising details for Closing the Gap in Health Care, Inc. can be found at gaillardcenter. org/events/lowcountry-jazz-festival-2023-day-1/. --------------------------------------------------------------------- CHARLESTON RESTAURANT WEEK Sept. 7-17, 2023 Overview: In this week-long tribute to the culinary experience, the greater Charleston area’s finest dining establishments offer specially developed, multi-course menus for lunch and dinner, usually at fixed per-person prices. This is definitely the week to try all of the amazing restaurants that Charleston and its surrounding areas have to offer. Details: Reservations are strongly encouraged. More information, including the restaurants by area, sample menus, pricing and more can be found at restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/charleston_area/. --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ART Sept. 26 through the month of October Overview: Since 1991, the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has been celebrating the power of art and music as a cultural force and an “an essential part of our civilization.” There are bands featured throughout the month with food trucks available at each performance. Highlights and Event Dates: 9/26: Artrageous, a performance troupe featuring musicians, singers, dancers and opportunities for audience participation in each act. 10/5: 23rd Annual Wine and Food Gala featuring 65 wines, hors d’oeuvres prepared by local chefs, a silent auction, and live music. The Gala is a fundraiser for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. 10/7: Joe Grandsen & His Big Band - songs of Frank Sinatra and friends 10/12: British Invasion Years 10/14: Spyro Gyra 10/15: The Texas Tenors 10/20: The Spinners 10/21: Tabled Event - The Doo Wop Project; this is a special tabled event with a special table decorating contest Details: Most events are held at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Showtime, ticket information and details on what to bring can be found at pawleysmusic.com/. Fall Fun Fall festivals, events and more BY SHERRY WHITING arts & entertainment
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