Letting Little Artists Shine
A new Library program celebrates the works of talented young artists by Lorne Chambers | Editor The recently re-opened West Ashley Library has undergone a slew of cosmetic improvements and technological upgrades courtesy of a slice of the $108.5 million referendum...
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A Little Bit of Luck
Lucky locals head to Willie Nelson’s Texas ranch for Luck Reunion, an intimate musical experience by Lorne Chambers & Lindsey Chambers The mission of the West Of Free Press has always been to keep the focus on the area west of the Ashley River. Technically,...
Another Dramatic Addition
The Cultural Arts Center for Charleston becomes West Ashley second performing arts theatre by Lorne Chambers | Editor The grand opening of The Pearlstine Theatre at Charleston Stage’s new West Ashley Theatre Center last month was met with excitement and anticipation....
A Master Class
Internationally-renowned artist Christopher Zhang leads three-day portrait workshop at West Ashley’s The Studio by Lorne Chambers | Editor Local artist Joyce Hall first met Christopher Zhang when he originally came to the United States from China in 1990. Zhang shared...
Art Matters — Lynne Riding
Abstract artist, educator. West Ashley resident, well traveled, born in and raised in Wales ... Describe your work? My work is of an abstract nature with a subtle message. I use color, line and movement of mark in order to try to impart an atmosphere and sense of...
From the Mountains to the Marsh
The 5th Annual Charleston Bluegrass Festival returns to West Ashley, with two days of live music by Lorne Chambers | Editor Two years ago the Charleston Bluegrass Festival was held in West Ashley on a stunning piece of Lowcountry called the Charleston Woodlands....
Art Matters
Courtney Trevino West Ashley Vinyl Shop Owner, teacher, DIY crafter Describe what you do: I use a special printer type cutting machine that allows for shapes and text to be cut out of paper, vinyl, fabric, or heat transfer materials for fashion, home goods, and...
The Vitality of Color
Abstract artist Nancy Amis display oil paintings in Navigation, a new exhibit of her works from Staff Reports Local artist Nancy Amis has an impressive list of experiences, accolades, and degrees. But why should we pay attention to her? Amis’s abstract paintings...
Art Matters: Jeffrey Jordan
Jeffrey Jordan Drama Teacher Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School Adjunct Professor, College of Charleston He has worked with Charleston Stage, Woolfe Street, and Village Playhouse. Describe what you do: I use theater arts: drama, improv, movement, and...
Growing Up Bernstein
Acclaimed author and daughter of famed composer Leonard Bernstein, comes to West Ashley as part of for JCC Bookfest from Staff Reports Author, narrator, and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein has transformed a lifetime of loving music into a career of sharing her knowledge and...
Taking The Highway
Local bluegrass duo Red Cedar Review play Home Team Live Wire Wednesday by Lorne Chambers | Editor A couple years ago, local musician Brad Edwardson made the decision to begin taking his music, specifically his guitar playing, more seriously. Edwardson, who at the...
