Arts, etc.

Members and Music Evening
2025-02-15 00:00 (America/New_York)
The Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra has offered to send a chamber group from the youth orchestra to perform at an evening event on Saturday, December 14th. This offer is in thanks for our generous contribution to the orchestra’s upcoming Carnegie Hall performance on February 26th.
If you would like to offer your home for this intimate gathering, please contact Vice President Karen Curth. This will be an evening cocktail hour event limited to about 60 members and their spouses. The costs will be covered by either a business sponsor or the organization.

An Evening with Renowed Water Color Artist, Mary Whyte
2025-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | The Living Room at Cassique
Member Donors and their spouses are invited to attend a special Arts, etc. event on the evening of Wednesday, February 19th to hear renowned watercolor artist Mary Whyte talk about her books and art. She has excelled at capturing portraits of the Low Country and American South. She will focus on her newest book “We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America” which was featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show.
See her website for more details. https://www.marywhyte.com/
This event is being generously sponsored by our Business Sponsor First Capital Bank. Hors d’oeuvres will be served along with a full bar. Invitations will be sent to Member Donors after the new year.

Dining for a Cause: FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen
2025-03-04 17:00 - 21:00 | FortyEight – Wine Bar & Kitchen, 547 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Join us at FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen for dinner to support Arts, etc.! Remember that 50% of the total revenue for dining at FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen between 5-9 pm will be donated to Arts, etc. We have always enjoyed this event in the past and hope that this fundraiser is a sell-out!
Visit this Resy link to make a reservation for the evening…

March Member Luncheon
2025-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | River Course Ballroom
Join us for our monthly Member Luncheon on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at the River Course Ballroom from 12-2PM. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Susan Johnson, the Director of Health Promotion at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her lecture will address women’s wellness.
Registration will open on Wednesday, February 6th at 8:00 AM.

An Evening with Members of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00
As part of our sponsorship of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra’s trip to Carnegie Hall on February 26th, a small group of players will perform at a special evening for Member Donors and their spouses on Saturday, March 23rd from 5-7PM. Many of us have not travelled to this area of Wadmalaw Island. This event, held at the private home of a former Charleston Symphony Orchestra Board President, is a unique opportunity to tour another exquisite neighboring community.
Invitations will be sent to Member Donors after the new year.

Kiawah Art & House Tour
2025-04-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Kiawah Island
Tickets for the 2025 Kiawah Art & House Tour are now available! Purchase tickets online using this link.
The 2025 Tour, Arts, etc.’s major fundraiser, will feature three stunning Kiawah Island homes and one neighborhood riverfront farmhouse compound that was recently featured in Charleston Magazine.
This year’s tour booklet cover will feature the artwork of Melodie Watson, a 9th grade student at St. John’s H.S., one of the five community schools Arts, etc. supports. Melodie is just one of the many students who is impacted by our mission of bringing the arts to the students on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
Won’t you help us continue our mission by buying a ticket to the tour, donating to our organization, and participating in the Silent Auction?
Buy Tour Tickets Here
Online Auction Opens April 1st- Preview Bidding Here

May Member Luncheon
2025-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 | The Sandcastle, 1 Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Mark your calendars for our final luncheon of the season on Wednesday, May 7th at The Sandcastle. This spectacular event is being sponsored by First National Bank and will feature an exhibition of the artists who so generously donated to this year’s Online Auction. Artists will be on hand to display and sell their works. Spouses and guests of members are encouraged to attend.

Welcome Back Reception
2025-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Ellen Walkley’s Home, 574 Whimbrel Road, Kiawah Island, United States
Please join your Arts, etc. friends and guests as we celebrate the beginning of our new season. Members are encouraged to bring guests who might like to learn more about our organization as they share a glass of wine and nibble on hors d’oeuvres! No RSVP necessary.
574 Whimbrel Road
Please remember not to park in the cul-de-sac and park only on one side of the street. Car-pooling is encouraged.

October Member Luncheon
2025-10-01 12:00 - 14:00 | River Course Ballroom
Our October Member Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 12-2PM at the River Course Ballroom. Guest speaker Henry Blackford will give an uplifting talk about his journey to guide the Vision to Learn program in the low country. Doors will open at 11:45am for members to mingle.
Registration will open on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

November Mingle - Member Wine Tasting Event
2025-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Marsh House, 342 Victory Bay Ln, Johns Island, SC, 29455, United States
Our Member Wine Tasting Event presented by The Somm Wine Bar will take place at the Marsh House on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 from 4 to 6pm.
This one-of-a-kind event will feature:

A curated global wine selection by Sommelier Jordan Hooker, highlighting California, Italy, and France.
Savor curated charcuterie boards with artisanal cheeses, fine meats, and perfect pairings for your wine.
A live performance by our program partner, Charleston Jazz, set against a stunning fall Lowcountry backdrop.

Members may purchase Wine Raffle and Wine Ring Toss Game tickets at the event at 3 tickets for $25. The Somm Wine Bar will donate 10% of wine sales at the cash bar. All proceeds from the games and raffle will benefit Arts, etc. programs. Bring your spouse or special person!

December Member Luncheon
2025-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 | The Sandcastle, 1 Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Our December Member Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 4th, 2025 from 12-2PM at the Sandcastle. Renowned watercolor artist, Mary Whyte, will return to Arts, etc. as our guest speaker for the luncheon. Doors will open at 11:45am for members to mingle.
Registration will open on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at 8AM.

February Member Luncheon
2026-02-05 12:00 | River Course Ballroom
Our February Member Luncheon will be on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 12-2PM at the River Course Ballroom. Doors open at 11:45am for members to mingle.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Marian Mazzone from the College of Charleston. She will be discussing Artificial Intelligence and the Art World.
Registration will open on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 8AM.

March Member Luncheon
2026-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 | River Course Ballroom
Our March Member Luncheon will be on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 from 12-2PM at the River Course Ballroom. Doors will open at 11:45am for members to mingle.
Check back soon for more information about our guest speaker.
Registration will open on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8AM.
