The Pajama Program that has made headlines on renowned television shows such as Oprah, The Today Show and the Sprout PBS Series, now makes its way to Beaufort, SC. The holiday gift drive that provides new pajamas and new books to children in need is greatly supported by local businesses and individuals in the Greater Beaufort Area. Starting today, anyone can donate new pajamas and books at current “Nurture Bin” locations listed online (http://beaufortpajamas.com).
It’s exciting to see all the encouragement from local business owners, families and individuals for this project. Dean Cowart and Kira Bailey who are behind this project are positive that they can make a big difference and really show this national organization what Beaufort is all about.
According to physicians supporting the program, new pajamas are a necessary part of promoting good health in children and preventing infections and disease, as well as providing psychological benefits.
Dean Cowart has implemented some creative marketing strategy and asked for businesses to participate in ‘The Great Pajama Race’. All participating locations will receive a ‘Nurture Bin’ where they can then seek out their own imaginative ways to get their customers and employees to donate. The Nurture Bins will stay at these locations until December 12, where contribution totals and an overall winner will be announced.
Additionally, there will be an event to showcase the top business contributors, as well as various sponsorship levels for businesses to also join in the cause. Every participating business will be listed on the main website and promoted on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
The Pajama Program is a 501(c)(3) charity and provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted. Many of these youngsters have been abused or abandoned and in many cases, have never enjoyed the simple comfort of having a loving mother or father tuck them in at bedtime. Since 2001, the Pajama Program has donated 407,202 new pajamas and 184,298 new books.
Donations can be made by dropping off new pajamas, new books, or by submitting checks made out to the ‘Pajama Program’ to P.O. Box 213, Beaufort SC 29901. Visit www.beaufortpajamas.com for current “Nurture Bin” locations or call (843) 548-0342 for more information.
CFADA artists are donating their time and talent to raise money for visual art programs at Charleston County high schools. Over $140,000 has been donated since 2004 to: R B Stall HS, Wando HS, James Island HS, St. John’s HS, West Ashley HS, Charleston School of The Arts, North Charleston HS, Burke HS, Septima P. Clark Academy, Garrett Academy of Technology and Academic Magnet High School.
CFADA artists that will be painting in Washington Park during the CFADA’s Charleston Fine Art Annual on Saturday, November 7 from 9am till noon include:
John Doyle, Mark Horton, Chris Groves, Lese Corrigan, Lyuba Titovets, Hilarie Lambert, Sue Stewart, Rick Reinert, Kevin LePrince, Laurie Meyer, Karen Larson Turner, West Fraser, William McCullough, Amy Lind, Robert Lange, Jennifer Smith Rogers, Shannon Smith, Simon Kenevan, Gary Grier, Chestee Harrington, Johnson Hagood, Rhett Thurman and Ted Ellis.
The Zonta Club of Charleston, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will host its popular social and networking event, the Zonta Wine Social, on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at the Lowcountry Artists Gallery located at 148 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston. The fundraising event starts at 6pm and attendees will enjoy light refreshments and white wine surrounded by works of art by local artists.
Zonta Wine Socials are dynamic networking events that raise money for local educational programs and workshops, and international programs created to advance the status of women worldwide. The fundraiser ends at 8pm. The club will accept a donation of $20 at the door. Please RSVP at info@zontaofcharleston.com. To purchase tickets in advance call 843-345-3275.
South Carolina is number three in the nation for reported incidents of domestic violence. The local club aims to contribute to preventing domestic violence by creating educational programs as well as bringing programs to our city that proved to work in other parts of the state or the country. The club is also compiling the most comprehensive database of existing community resources that will be posted in August 2009 at www.zontaofcharleston.com.
Zonta’s mission is to stop violence, and to improve lives of women through a variety of international service projects. In 2008-2010, Zonta International will fund service programs in Rwanda (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV), in Guatemala and El Salvador (Safe Cities for Women), in Liberia (Reduction of Obstetric Fistula).
The CFADA’s 2009 Palette and Palate Stroll was once again SOLD OUT. The event, created, organized and promoted by Stylee PR and Marketing, received much publicity in the traditional media as well as in online publications and broadcast media. 700 people (our max capacity) attended the event and ate their way through Charleston’s most prestigious galleries, all members of CFADA. Tastings included Sean Brock’s stone crab with creamed corn and Wadmalaw tomatoes; Chef Collins’mouthwatering yet simple tomato and truffle gazpacho. Carolina’s Chef Jeremiah Bacon prepared some incredible shrimp bites, and once again, Chef Kelly Wilson of Cypress wowed us with her sweet creations. This fun event would definitely not be possible without our amazing chefs and their culinary creations. The event offers a great opportunity to experience Charleston’s fine art galleries in a very comfortable way; attendees get to see a variety of fine art and meet local artists. And despite the heat and humidity everyone seemed to enjoy the fabulous summer evening. Over 250 attendees traveled to Charleston from Georgia, Upstate South Carolina, North Carolina, but also from NY and Florida. Proceeds from the event benefit local art organizations that use the money to fund their student art programs. Ayoka Lucas created a short vlog for her Charleston Magazine Style Blog.
Charleston’s most celebrated summer event, the Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association’s Fourth Annual Palette and Palate Stroll is also one of the most anticipated visual art and fine food events in the South. This year’s event, produced and promoted by Stylee PR and Marketing, will take place on Friday, July 17, 2009. Fine art and food connoisseurs will stroll through the historic streets of downtown Charleston, sampling tastings from thirteen of the finest local restaurants in the beautiful setting of thirteen prestigious galleries. The Palette and Palate Stroll starts at 5:30pm and ends at 7:30pm.
The 2009 pairings are:
Ann Long Fine Art & Oak; Carolina Galleries & Circa 1886; Charleston Renaissance Gallery & High Cotton; Corrigan Gallery & Cypress, John Carroll Doyle Art Gallery & 82 Queen; Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art & Social; Helena Fox Fine Art & Carolina’s; Horton Hayes Fine Art & Shine; Martin Gallery & Fat Hen and Wild Olive; Robert Lange Studios & FIG; Smith-Killian Fine Art & McCrady’s; The Sylvan Gallery & Halls Chophouse and Wells Gallery & Charleston Grill.
Since 2005, the event has attracted more than 2,500 people from across the nation. The event is presented as part of the Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association’s Studio Series, benefiting its visual arts scholarship fund. Money from the scholarship fund has been awarded to organizations such as Redux, the Gibbes Museum of Art and the College of Charleston School of the Arts. The 2009 event is sponsored by Charleston Magazine. Cost is $30 per person and tickets are limited. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased by calling 843-819-8006 or on-line at www.cfada.com.
Charleston Grill and Robert Lange Studios invite you to a fabulous evening of art and food benefiting the East Cooper Habitat for Humanity on June 11, 2009, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Tides (Unit 388) in Mt. Pleasant. Tickets are $50, to purchase tickets call 843-881-2600 ext. 201.
Robert Lange Studios will be showing works from following artists: JB Boyd, Robert Lange, Joshua Flint, Nathan Durfee, Amy Lind, Kerry Brooks and John Duckworth. 20% of sales will be donated to East Cooper Habitat for Humanity.
Executive Chef Michelle Weaver of Charleston Grill will be providing light summery treats such as a yellow tomato gazpacho and pickled shrimp with tabouli. Emily Cookson, Charleton Grill’s pastry chef, will be doing deserts.
Shine, the very hip new Charleston restaurant, is hosting a couple of great events this week! On Thursday, May 21, check out Margo Kaufman’s “Found Objects, Installations, and Other Things” art exhibit featuring all sustainable creations. Do not worry, shine’s gorgeous wallpaper will not be punctured, none of the artwork will be hung…they promise total installation…no footprint. This art exhibit will be on display through June 6, 2009. In addition, shine is hosting an arts & music festival on Saturday, May 23, featuring a variaty of artwork and music bands all day (rock, funk, soul and djs).
DJ Arthur Brouthers – you know him as the exclusive Charleston Fashion Week DJ – will be doing a show at shine on June 6 called “the history of house.” This one is still a secret, but it’s gonna be wild!
The Zonta Club of Charlestonwill host its popular social and networking event, the Zonta Wine Social, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Lowcountry Artists Gallery located at 148 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston. The fundraising event starts at 6pm and will feature refreshments by local catering companies including A Taste of the Bayou, Catering by Dennis Hyatt and Life a la Carte as well as white wine, local art, live jazz music by Christopher Cisneros and door prizes. The door prizes will include such items as an original painting donated by Pamela Cisneros. The fundraiser will raise money for Zonta’s educational programs and workshops, and will end at 8pm. The club will accept a donation of $20 at the door. Please RSVP to Vladia Jurcova Spencer of Stylee PR & Marketing at vladia@styleepr.com.
Rehava Real Estate Store and Stylee PR & Marketing created a fundraiser for the Charleston Breast Center. The oyster roast took place on March 27. Here is a short video from the event featuring The Chefs Brigade’s chef Adam and rehava’s Brandon Call.
The Zonta Club of Charleston
