MOJA arts festival produced by City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs 180 Meeting Street, Suite 200 Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (843) 724-7305 Headliners! Tickets on Sale! Order Today! Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 350 Charleston, S.C. 29402 MOJA arts festival www.mojafestival.com A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN ARTS September 23 October 3, 2010 Charleston, South Carolina www.mojafestival.com
A special thank you to our 2010 Sponsors CHARLESTON POLICE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM Jamz! R&B and Hip-Hop Flava! PATRICK PROPERTIES MOJA Ticketed Events Sunday, September 5 PALMETTO INVITATIONAL BAND CLASSIC The talents of Burke High School and other high school marching bands are showcased in an exciting display of music and dance with the highlight of the afternoon being a performance by high-stepping marching bands from historically black colleges and South Carolina State University Marching 101, Orangeburg, SC. Johnson Hagood Stadium 3:00pm. (Gates open at 2:00pm) Admission: $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the gate. Kids under 3 Free. Wednesday, September 22 Sunday, September 26 THEATRE Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. presents Blues for an Alabama Sky, written by Pearl Cleage. Dock Street Theatre, 133 Church Street. Admission: $26.00 Adult; $16.00 seniors and students with ID. 11:00am, 3:00pm & 8:00pm. FIRST CITIZENS HENRY & SYLVIA YASCHIK FOUNDATION Saturday, September 25 AN EVENING OF JAZZ UNDER THE STARS WITH JONATHAN BUTLER Internationally renowned jazz artist Jonathan Butler performs under the stars in a romantic cabaret setting. Lonnie Hamilton and Friends opens the evening s entertainment. Porter-Gaud School Stadium, 300 Albermarle Road, West Ashley. Admission: $26.00. 8:00pm. City of Charleston The MOJA Arts Festival Ticket Brochure is published by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. No information or material published in this brochure may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of the Publisher. 2010 City of Charleston. Tickets on Sale! This project is funded in part by grants from the City of Charleston, County of Charleston and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. OFFICIAL MOJA BOX OFFICE: To purchase tickets without added service charges go to: Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm Festival Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm Cash, AMEX, VISA, Discover, or MasterCard To order tickets call Ticketmaster 800.745.3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or at all Publix Supermarkets. Visit www.mojafestival.com. *Programs subject to change without notice. Sunday, September 26 CLASSICAL ENCOUNTER Highlights from Porgy and Bess. Dock Street Theatre, 133 Church Street. General admission: $26.00; $21.00 seniors and students with ID. 7:00pm. GOSPEL CONCERT MOJA presents A Gospel Explosion an afternoon of hand-clapping, foot stomping gospel music featuring Royal Baptist Church Male Choir, St. James Presbyterian Church Male Choir and vocalist, Mario Desaussure. Trinity United Methodist Church, 273 Meeting Street. Admission: $10.50. 4:00pm. 3
Monday, September 27 BLUES WITH A FEELING "BLUE MONDAY" WITH SHRIMP CITY SLIM & FRIENDS Pianist/singer Shrimp City Slim, originally from Chicago, has led the Charleston blues vanguard since the mid 1980s. Joined by a cadre of his rockin' blues buddies, this will be big blues jam to remember. Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St., corner of East Bay. Admission: $11.00. 7:00-10:00pm. Tuesday, September 28 LITERARY CORNER MOJA presents publisher and author Kwame Alexander reading excerpts and discussing his current work. Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, 125 Bull Street. Admission: $10.50, 7:00pm. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 28-29 BLUES WITH A FEELING WANDA JOHNSON The New Voice of South Carolina soul & blues is blessed with a heart-melting voice and dynamic stage presence. On the success of three acclaimed CDs, she has travelled the world with her music. These two performances (with her full band) are her first in the area since a tour of France this summer. Plan ahead as these shows will sell out. Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St., corner of East Bay. Admission: $11.00. 7:00-10:00pm. Wednesday, September 29 THEATRE Burke High School Foundation presents Hail Dear Old Burke School, a play chronicling the history, activities and students at BHS. Burke High School Auditorium, 244 President Street. Admission: $10.00. 10:30am. For tickets please call 843-722-4373. THEATRE Jean German Ortiz presents Sister Mariah, the Nosey, Noisy Christian. St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Admission: $10.00. 6:30pm. JAZZ CRUISE A night of mellow jazz featuring a local jazz band aboard the Spirit of Charleston. Admission: $16.00. 8:00-10:00pm. (Boarding at 7:30pm). Thursday, September 30 CHORALIER MUSIC CLUB Presents a pre-moja concert. St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 405 King Street. Admission. $13.00 Adults, $11.00 seniors and students with ID. THEATRE Carlie Towne productions presents De Diary Frum De Neck Gullah/Geechee Matriarch: Dis Ya Da Crab Crack. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street. Admissions: $16.00, general, $5.50 children under 12. 7:00-8:00pm. SPOKEN WORD MOJA Arts Festival presents a night of spoken word and jazz music featuring poets and poetry lovers. Huger s, 587 King Street. Admission: $10.50. 9:00pm. Friday, October 1 BLUES WITH A FEELING DR. PICKUP Though the blues was born of the African-American experience, it is now truly a "world music". Enter Dr. Pickup, the effervescent singer/guitarist from Paris, France, who grew up listening to Southern blues and has now taken the blues gospel to his European audience. Exclusive USA appearance this year. Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St., corner of East Bay. Admission: $11.00. 5:00-7:00 pm (happy hour). DANCE The magic of dance! Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble from Denver, Colorado brings to the stage a wonderful evening of dance. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Admission: $19.00. 7:30pm. Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3 HAROLD SMITH APPRECIATION TENNIS TOURNAMENT St. Andrews Parks and Playground, 195 Playground Road. Entry Fees - Adult singles $38.00; Adult doubles $23.00 each per player. For information call Vincent Smith, 843-769-6536 or Brian Burke, 843-763-4360. Saturday, October 2 JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT A one day tournament showcasing youth from the Inner-City Youth Tennis Program and other area programs. Charleston Tennis Center, 19 Farmfield Avenue, West Ashley. Entry Fee: $8.00. Entry Deadline: Wednesday, September 29. 10:00am- 2:30pm. COMMUNITY TRIBUTE LUCHEON At this outdoor luncheon, awards are bestowed on select individuals to honor them for outstanding contributions to the community. Drayton Hall Plantation, 3380 Ashley River Road. Donation: $30.00. 11:30am-1:30pm. CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GOSPEL CHOIR in concert. St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 405 King Street. Admission: $11.00. 5:00pm. 4 5
6 Saturday, October 2 R&B CONCERT The Family Circle Tennis Center presents international recording artist Pattie LaBelle and Boys II Men performing live on stage at the Family Circle Tennis Center, Daniel Island. Admission: $55.50, 45.50, 35.50. 7:00pm. MOJA Free Events Sunday, September 19 JURIED ART EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION Works in all media by South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida artists will be exhibited. Three cash awards will be given first, second and third place. Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. 5:30pm -7:00pm. Thursday, September 23 OPENING RECEPTION Courtyard, Dock Street Theatre, 133 Church Street. 6:00pm. INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS Works by the 2010 MOJA poster artist will be exhibited. Venue TBA. Works by additional visual artists will also be exhibited. Various venues. 10:00am-4:00pm. Friday, September 24 SWEETBASKET COMPETION AND EXHIBITON 180 Meeting Street. 12:00 noon. CARIBBEAN STREET PARADE AND OPENING CEREMONIES The parade, featuring students from many Charleston County Schools, African drummers and dancers, boy scouts, girl scouts and members of civic organizations winds through the streets of Charleston and culminates behind the Custom House, the sight of the Opening Ceremonies and Reggae Block Dance. 5:30pm. Opening Ceremonies, 6:30pm. REGGAE BLOCK DANCE Live music featuring reggae bands, African drummers and dancers, ethnic foods and international crafts. Approximately 18,000 residents and tourists take part in the festivities. Behind the U.S Custom House, Concord and S. Market Streets. 6:30pm-11:00pm. Saturday, September 25 HERITAGE DAY Day-long activities featuring live entertainment showcasing local and regional talent, African, African-American and Caribbean vendors marketplace with ethnic foods, international crafts; storytelling and Swahili workshops; a major Health & Wellness Fair that includes panel discussions, on-sight screenings and information and Youth On View featuring Praise Dance groups and mimes and The Center for Heirs' Property Preservation s The Heritage of Home Cookin'. Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Blvd. 10:00am-5:30pm. Sunday, September 26 LITERARY CORNER Conversation with Herb Frazier, author of the new book, Gullah Memories Behind God s Back. Recollections from Cainhoy, Huger, and Wando, and St. Thomas and Daniel Islands, South Carolina, with the art of John W. Jones. Dock Street Theatre, 133 Church Street. 2:30pm. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON GOSPEL CHOIR featuring students from the College of Charleston in concert. Donations accepted. Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street. 8:00-9:00pm. Monday, September 27 Friday, October 1 WRITER S WORKSHOPS A series of writer s workshops for middle school students (previously selected) facilitated by Bev Prince-Muhammad. Avery Research Center for African American History & Culture, 10:00am-12:00 noon. Monday, September 27 Friday, October 1 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Students in elementary, middle and high schools experience several programs that speak to the contributions and accomplishments that Africans and African-Americans have made to society. Monday, September 27 - Saturday, October 2 POETRY & STORYTELLING Regional and local poets are showcased at twilight. 6:00-7:00pm; various venues. Sat, October 2. 2:30pm- 3:30pm, Open-mic, Avery Research Center. 7
Tuesday, September 28 Thursday, September 30 CHILDREN S PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY Programmed by the Charleston County Library staff, this series provides offerings suited for children age 4 11 years old. Auditorium, Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun Street. 9:15am-10:30am (45 minutes). Wednesday, September 29 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 16 Thomas Street, an African American Landmark, is recognized for its historical significance. 10:00am. Friday, October 1 4TH GRADERS READ OUT 4th Graders from Charleston County Schools in District 20 and District 10 participate in a special reading program. 9:00am. DANCE MASTER CLASSES Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble conducts master classes for elementary, middle and high school students. Porter-Gaud Academy and Burke High School. 9:30am and 11:30am. Saturday, October 2 POETRY & STORYTELLING Open Mic - Avery Research Center, 2:30-3:30pm. THE CHARLESTON POLICE BOXING CLUB ANNUAL MOJA CUP Arthur Christopher Gymnasium, Hagood and Fishburne Streets. Admission. 7:00pm (weigh in - 4:00pm). Sunday, October 3 FINALE A rousing end to an exciting festival featuring Tropical Steel Vibes with sounds from the Caribbean, Kinobe and the Soul Beat Africa, and Latin music; African-American and Caribbean craft vendors, ethnic foods and FIREWORKS at Hampton Park. 4:00-9:30pm. 8 9
MOJA Visual Arts September 19 INVITATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION OPENING & RECEPTION Works in all media by South Carolina and other artists will be exhibited. Three cash awards will be given first, second and third place. McKinley Washington Auditorium, Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, 125 Bull Street, 5:30-7:00pm. September 19 - October 30 CITY GALLERY AT WATERFRONT PARK INVITATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION Works in all media by South Carolina and other artists will be exhibited. McKinley Washington Auditorium, Avery, 125 Bull Street, 5:30-7:00pm, 10:00am-4:00pm. September 23 - October 30 INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS Works by the 2010 MOJA poster artist will be exhibited. Venue TBA. I-8-TEE: AN EXHIBIT OF VISION & WORDS ON HAITI Visual artists and poets use their crafts to express how they feel about Haiti, Its people and culture. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium Lobby, 77 Calhoun Street. Works by other visual artists will be exhibited in this series. New perspective Gallery, 80 Meeting Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors 10:00am-4:00pm. September 24 October 23 [if there is a coordinator] SWEET GRASS BASKET COMPETITION & EXHIBITION Live demonstrations and displays of this unique art form featuring works by local basket makers. 10:00am -4:00pm. Competition, Fri. Sept 24, 12:00 noon. Tickets on Sale Please mail order form to: MOJA BOX OFFICE Gaillard Auditorium 77 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 or fax (843) 724-7389 $5 handling charge for all mail orders. OFFICIAL MOJA BOX OFFICE: Gaillard Municipal Auditorium 77 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm Festival Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm Cash, AMEX, VISA, Discover, or MasterCard To order tickets call Ticketmaster 800.745.3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or at all Publix Supermarkets. Visit www.mojafestival.com. Purchase Tickets: At the Event: 30 minutes prior to performance, if tickets remain No service charges. Cash and Checks ONLY. Event Date Time # of Tix Adult S/S* Subtotal Handling Charge Tax Deductible Contribution TOTAL Price Ea. Adult S/S* Total Please allow two weeks for delivery. No refunds or exchanges. Program artists and venues are subject to change without notice. *Seniors (age 62), * Students (full time). Name Address City State Zip Daytime Phone ( ) Other ( ) DO NOT SEND CASH! PLEASE, MAKE CHECK/MO PAYABLE TO: GAILLARD AUDITORIUM Money Order AMEX Visa MasterCard Discover Account# Expiration Date Signature $5.00 Friends of MOJA Join the Friends of MOJA with a $25.00 contribution (or more if you would like!) Please indicate below how you would like your name to appear on the Friends of MOJA page in the 2010 MOJA Program Guide. 10 Name 11