Through July 11th: The Artisans of the SC Cotton Trail at the Burr Gallery in Cheraw

The Cheraw Arts Commission is pleased to present an exhibit featuring the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail during June & July. The Burr Gallery is located in the Cheraw Community Center- 200 Powe Street in historic Cheraw, SC.

The Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail is an elite group of juried artists from towns along the Carolina Cotton Trail stretching from I-95 to I-20. The group originated as an effort to emphasize the influence of cotton on the lives and towns of the rural south through arts and crafts. Artists from Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, Lee & Chesterfield Counties will exhibit pottery, photography, paintings, jewelry, blown glass and more.

The exhibit will be displayed in the Burr Gallery until July 11. Gallery hours are 8:30am-5:00pm - Monday through Friday. Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission for additional information at843.537.8420 x 12.

Opening June 12th: The Artisans of the SC Cotton Trail at the Burr Gallery in Cheraw

The Cheraw Arts Commission is pleased to present an exhibit featuring the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail during June & July. The public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, June 12 - 6:00-7:30pm at the Burr Gallery in the Cheraw Community Center- 200 Powe Street-Cheraw.

The Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail is an elite group of juried artists from towns along the Carolina Cotton Trail stretching from I-95 to I-20. The group originated as an effort to emphasize the influence of cotton on the lives and towns of the rural south through arts and crafts. Artists from Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, Lee & Chesterfield Counties will exhibit pottery, photography, paintings, jewelry, blown glass and more.

The exhibit will be displayed in the Burr Gallery until July 11. Gallery hours are 8:30am-5:00pm - Monday through Friday. Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission for additional information at 843.537.8420 x 12.

June 7th: Vicky McLain to lead Oil Painting Class at the ATG

Through May 30th: Suzy Spencer at the Burr Gallery in Cheraw

The Cheraw Arts Commission will present an exhibit by Suzy Spencer at the Burr Gallery through May 30th.

Suzy's interest in art was evident at an early age when creating artwork of her brother. As an adult, Suzy shared a love of art with her students as a special needs educator. A newcomer to the area, Suzy moved to Cheraw in September 2013 from Shepardstown, West Virginia where she was an active member of the "Friday Painters" of Shepardstown.

The May exhibit will feature earlier works of portraits, drawings, batiks and more. Recently, Suzy has been busy creating watercolor paintings that have been inspired by the beauty of local flora in Cheraw. The exhibit will be displayed throughout May at the Cheraw Community Center- 200 Powe Street. Burr Gallery hours are 8:30am-5:00pm - Monday-Friday.

Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission for additional information - 843.537.8420 x 12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the United Way of Chesterfield County and the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Opening May 13th in Cheraw: Suzy Spencer at the Burr Gallery

The Cheraw Arts Commission will present an exhibit by Suzy Spencer at the Burr Gallery during May. The public is invited to come and meet the artist at an exhibit opening reception on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:00-6:30pm.

Suzy's interest in art was evident at an early age when creating artwork of her brother. As an adult, Suzy shared a love of art with her students as a special needs educator. A newcomer to the area, Suzy moved to Cheraw in September 2013 from Shepardstown, West Virginia where she was an active member of the "Friday Painters" of Shepardstown.

The May exhibit will feature earlier works of portraits, drawings, batiks and more. Recently, Suzy has been busy creating watercolor paintings that have been inspired by the beauty of local flora in Cheraw. The exhibit will be displayed throughout May at the Cheraw Community Center- 200 Powe Street. Burr Gallery hours are 8:30am-5:00pm - Monday-Friday.

Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission for additional information - 843.537.8420 x 12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the United Way of Chesterfield County and the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

April 11th: The Sandlapper Singers come to Cheraw!

The Cheraw Arts Commission is pleased to present the Sandlapper Singers at Cheraw's Theatre on the Green in April.

South Carolina's premier professional 30-member choral ensemble will perform on Friday, April 11 at 7:00pm.

Founded in 1996, the Sandlapper Singers present American choral music in a uniquely entertaining and engaging style to audiences throughout the state and beyond. Directed and founded by Dr. Lillian Quackenbush, the Singers specialize in the works of American composers, past and present, offering a delightful mix of both familiar and new music.

The group's mission is to celebrate the joy of American choral music, and pass it on for generations to come. Proceeds from concerts support choral programs in South Carolina schools.

Tickets are $7.00 - students and $10.00 - adults and will be available at the Cheraw Community Center- 200 Powe Street. Call the Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537.8420 x 12 for additional information. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the SC Art Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

February 27th: Comedy Improv in Cheraw

The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Improv Comedy Night at the Theatre on the Green - Thursday, February 27 - 7pm

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The Improvables Comedy Troupe of Charleston, SC will present A Whose Line Is It format with improvisation and comedy. 

Formed in May 2013 by Brian Carter and Moey Conway, the Charleston Improvables are a relatively new South Carolina comedy group.  Their goal was to give the people the kind of improv they loved, which is the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

These stand up comedians are put on the spot during "Whose Line" style games with the audience providing topics.

The show is appropriate for High School through adults.  

Tickets are available at Cheraw Community Center - 200 Powe Street and will be available at the door the evening of the show -$10 single or 2 for $15.00.  Call the Cheraw Arts Commission at 843.537.8420 x 12 for information.  The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

March 5th: Shakespeare comes to Cheraw!

The Cheraw Arts Commission presents The Barter Players in one of Shakespeare's most powerful plays, Macbeth, on Wednesday, March 5 at the Theatre on the Green in Cheraw.  Jealousy, schemes, and intrigue reign as Macbeth and his wife reach for the king's crown.

 

What are they willing to sacrifice to get what they want? What price will they pay for getting it? This one-hour version uses only Shakespeare's language and is an incredible look inside the heart of ambition.  The 7:00pm performance is for students 9th grade through adults. 

 

Opening in 1933, The Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA is one of the longest-running professional theatres in the nation. During the Great Depression patrons unable to buy 40 cent tickets were allowed to exchange their food products for admission to theatre performances, hence the name Barter.

 

Advance tickets are available at the Cheraw Community Center - 200 Powe Street.  Tickets are $8.00/Students-$10/Adult CAC Members and $12 Adult/Non-Members.  Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission 843.537.8420 x 12 for additional information.

The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

February 7th to 9th: Joyce Hall to lead painting workshop in Cheraw

Charleston artist, Joyce Hall, will return to Cheraw on February 7-9 for a three day workshop. Joyce is an international award winning oil painter and has exhibited in galleries and museums nationally. Find out more about Joyce by visiting www.thestudiosc.com.

The focus of the February workshop is Reflective Surfaces. Instruction will cover painting shiny surfaces such as copper and glass. Demonstrations will also include painting silver and other reflective surfaces.

The workshop will be held at the Cheraw Police Department Community Room - 258 Second Street from 9:00 am until 4:00pm. Cost for the three day workshop is $195.00. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

For additional information contact the Cheraw Arts Commission 843.537.8420 x12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the United Way of Chesterfield County and the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

January 30th: California Dreaming in Cheraw

California Dreaming, a sun-kissed song and dance tribute to the pop music of a new generation comes to Cheraw on Thursday, January 30th at the Theatre on the Green. The Cheraw Arts Commission is pleased to have Springer Theatricals of Columbus, Georgia return with their latest national touring production.

There was a brief magical moment in the mid-’60s when American youth migrated to California by the millions and transformed pop culture forever. Well-groomed folk musicians grew out their hair, plugged in Fenders and Rickenbackers and the radio sizzled with the tight harmonies and dreamy lyrics that stitched Malibu, Greenwich Village and Haight-Ashbury together in an explosion of music that wasdanceable, singable and oh so romantic.

Groups like the Mamas and the Papas, The Beach Boys, The 5th Dimension, The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash led the way with songs that defined an era. They introduced the world to the good vibrations of love, peace and summertime fun.


Tickets are $15 and are now available at the Cheraw Community Center - 200 Powe Street. Office hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Pull out those fringed vests, bell-bottoms, tie dyed threads, and huarache sandals and Leave Your Worries Behind You!

For additional information contact the Cheraw Arts Commission at 843.537.8420 x 12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

February 7th to 9th: Joyce Hall to lead painting workshop in Cheraw

Charleston artist, Joyce Hall, will return to Cheraw on February 7-9 for a three day workshop. Joyce is an international award winning oil painter and has exhibited in galleries and museums nationally. Find out more about Joyce by visiting www.thestudiosc.com.

The focus of the February workshop is Reflective Surfaces. Instruction will cover painting shiny surfaces such as copper and glass. Demonstrations will also include painting silver and other reflective surfaces.

The workshop will be held at the Cheraw Police Department Community Room - 258 Second Street from 9:00 am until 4:00pm. Cost for the three day workshop is $195.00. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

For additional information contact the Cheraw Arts Commission 843.537.8420 x12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the United Way of Chesterfield County and the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

January 29th: The Ugly Duckling in Cheraw

Pre-School performance in January at Theatre on the Green

The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Porkchop Productions in The Ugly Duckling on Wednesday, January 29 at 9:15 and 10:30am am at the Theatre on the Green in Cheraw. This is the third performance of the 2013-14 Pre-School Series geared toward younger audiences.

Porkchop Productions is a professional theatre company specializing in audience participation performances. Founded in 1991, the group performs throughout the southeast for schools, libraries, youth groups and special events. While preparing their adaptation of The Ugly Duckling, the actors did research at the Hans Christian Anderson Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Admission is $3.00 per child with adults free. For additional information about the series, contact the Cheraw Arts Commission at 537.8420, ext. 12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

January 29th: The Ugly Duckling in Cheraw

Pre-School performance in January at Theatre on the Green

The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Porkchop Productions in The Ugly Duckling on Wednesday, January 29 at 9:15 and 10:30am am at the Theatre on the Green in Cheraw. This is the third performance of the 2013-14 Pre-School Series geared toward younger audiences.

 

Porkchop Productions is a professional theatre company specializing in audience participation performances. Founded in 1991, the group performs throughout the southeast for schools, libraries, youth groups and special events. While preparing their adaptation of The Ugly Duckling, the actors did research at the Hans Christian Anderson Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

Admission is $3.00 per child with adults free.  For additional information about the series, contact the Cheraw Arts Commission at 537.8420, ext. 12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

February 7th to 9th: Joyce Hall to lead painting workshop in Cheraw

Charleston artist, Joyce Hall, will return to Cheraw on February 7-9 for a three day workshop. Joyce is an international award winning oil painter and has exhibited in galleries and museums nationally.  Find out more about Joyce by visiting www.thestudiosc.com.

The focus of the February workshop is Reflective Surfaces. Instruction will cover painting shiny surfaces such as copper and glass. Demonstrations will also include painting silver and other reflective surfaces.

The workshop will be held at the Cheraw Police Department Community Room - 258 Second Street from 9:00 am until 4:00pm. Cost for the three day workshop is $195.00. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

For additional information contact the Cheraw Arts Commission 843.537.8420 x12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the United Way of Chesterfield County and the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

December 19th: Ornament-Making with Beth Wicker in Cheraw

The Cheraw Arts Commission presents an evening of Ornament making with metal artist Beth Wicker onThursday, December 19th. The workshop will be held at the Cheraw Community Center from 6-9pm. This class is appropriate for adults & students 9th grade & up. Registration is $20/person with all supplies included. Pre-registration is recommended- call CAC at 843.537.8420 x12.

Participants will use traditional glass enamel powder to create enameled Christmas ornaments on copper. A variety of basic techniques will be demonstrated, and each participant will be able to select 2 copper ornaments to enamel. No experience is necessary for this fun technique, but the process has several steps and may require the entire allotted time.

The Cheraw Community Center is located at 200 Powe Street in Cheraw. 

Through December 31st: Annual Children's Christmas Card Exhibit in Cheraw

The annual Children's Christmas Card Exhibit by Cheraw students will be held at the Cheraw Arts Commission Burr Gallery from December 3-31.

Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. For more information, please call 843.537.8420 x12.

The Burry Gallery is located at 200 Powe Street in Cheraw.  

Cheraw Arts Commission offers Holiday classes for all ages!

Create Enameled Ornaments for friends & family!

The Cheraw Arts Commission presents an evening of Ornament making with metal artist Beth Wicker onThursday, December 19th. The workshop will be held at the Cheraw Community Center from 6:00-9:00pm. This class is appropriate for adults & students 9th grade & up. Registration is $20/person with all supplies included. Pre-registration is recommended- call CAC 843.537.8420 x 12.

Participants will use traditional glass enamel powder to create enameled Christmas ornaments on copper. A variety of basic techniques will be demonstrated, and each participant will be able to select 2 copper ornaments to enamel. No experience is necessary for this fun technique, but the process has several steps and may require the entire allotted time.

Holiday vacation activities for kids!

Children's Ornament Classes 

Friday, December 20 - Kids ages 10+ can create 1 enameled ornament from 9:00am-12:00noon with artist Beth Wicker. Cost for the class is $8.00
with all supplies provided. Call the CAC 843.537.8420 x 12 for registration.


Let It Snow..... Let It Snow.... Cookies!

It's Snowing Cookies- Friday, December 20- Kids ages 4 years & up - 3:00-4:30pm - Gigi's Sweet Tooth Shop- 106 Duval Street- Cheraw
We will be rolling, cutting out, baking and decorating snowflake and snowman cookies!! - Registration is required- Fee $5.00 - Call CAC 843.537.8420 x 12

December 13th: The Cheraw Arts Commission to present a Twilight Concert

The Cheraw Arts Commission will present a Twilight Concert on Friday, December 13- 6:30pm at Old St. David's Church. The concert will feature 28 musicians with Fleur de Lis Strings.

 

Fleur de Lis Strings is the advanced ensemble of musicians from the studio of Dr. Sherry Woods. These students have won many honors and performed in All-Region and All-State orchestras as well as programs around Florence, Cheraw, and Disney World. Dr. Benjamin Woods, former conductor with the Florence Symphony, is conductor of the group. The program will feature works of Corelli, Mozart, Britten, Mendelssohn, and Accolay. Guest soloist will be eight year old violinist Zak Chen. 

 

Admission to the concert is $8 for Cheraw Arts Commission members and students with Non-member tickets at $10. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Cheraw Community Center-200 Powe Street.

 

For additional information, contact the Cheraw Arts Commission 843.537.8420, ext.12.  The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.

December 15th: Christmas Cheer and Holiday Bling in Cheraw

January 30th: California Dreaming in Cheraw

California Dreaming, a sun-kissed song and dance tribute to the pop music of a new generation comes to Cheraw on Thursday, January 30th at the Theatre on the Green. The Cheraw Arts Commission is pleased to have Springer Theatricals of Columbus, Georgia return with their latest national touring production.

There was a brief magical moment in the mid-’60s when American youth migrated to California by the millions and transformed pop culture forever. Well-groomed folk musicians grew out their hair, plugged in Fenders and Rickenbackers and the radio sizzled with the tight harmonies and dreamy lyrics that stitched Malibu, Greenwich Village and Haight-Ashbury together in an explosion of music that wasdanceable, singable and oh so romantic.

Groups like the Mamas and the Papas, The Beach Boys, The 5th Dimension, The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash led the way with songs that defined an era. They introduced the world to the good vibrations of love, peace and summertime fun.

Tickets are $15 and are now available at the Cheraw Community Center - 200 Powe Street. Office hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Pull out those fringed vests, bell-bottoms, tie dyed threads, and huarache sandals and Leave Your Worries Behind You!

For additional information contact the Cheraw Arts Commission at 843.537.8420 x 12. The Cheraw Arts Commission is supported by the SC Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Way of Chesterfield County.