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2011 SEWE Events
This is the list of events from 2011 SEWE weekend. Click here for 2012 events!
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"Common Ground: The Story of the ACE Basin" film screening
This documentary will be debut on Saturday, February 19th at 5pm and Sunday, February 20th at 3pm at the Charleston Music Hall. Following each screening there will be Q&A with filmmaker, Bill Bailey.
Where: Charleston Music Hall
When:
| February 19, | 5:00 PM |
| February 20, | 1:00 PM |
"Lords of Nature" film screening
Top predators may hold a key to life itself.
Can people and predators coexist? Can we afford not to?
Birds, butterflies, beaver and antelope, wildflowers and frogs — could their survival possibly be connected to top predators like the wolf and cougar? Narrated ... MORE
Where: Charleston Music Hall
When:
| February 18, | 1:00 PM |
| February 20, | 3:00 PM |
***Brunch with The Center for Birds of Prey
The Francis Marion Hotel will host a tasty brunch in their Colonial Room. Jim Elliott, executive director of the Center for Birds of Prey, will speak and be accompanied by some of his feathered friends. The buffet-style brunch will feature satisfying dishes such as shrimp and grits with lobster g... MORE
Where: Francis Marion Hotel
When:
| February 19, | 9:00 AM | - | 12:00 PM |
***Charleston Cooks! Cooking Classes
Roll up your sleeves, and get ready to cook! You will work hands-on with Charleston Cooks! instructors to create a meal that you will sit down and enjoy at the end of class with a glass of wine.
MENU:
• Green Apple and Smoked Quail Mixed Greens Salad
Where: Charleston Cooks!
When:
| February 18, | 11:00 AM | - | 1:00 PM |
| February 19, | 11:00 AM | - | 1:00 PM |
***Cue Camp with BlackJack BBQ
BlackJack Barbecue's 'Cue Camp is an introduction to the art of cooking traditional southern barbecue. From ribs to pork shoulder, Pitmaster Jimmy Hagood will guide you through the application of rubs, injections, sauces, fire and smoke that layer the flavors for your backyard cooking adven... MORE
Where: Marion Square Park
When:
| February 19, | 5:00 PM | - | 6:30 PM |
***Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast
2011 Ducks Unlimited
Oyster Roast & Auction
Friday, February 18, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed - 375 Meeting Street
*All-you-can-eat oysters and Lowcountry cookout!
*Open bar serving beer, wine, and mixed drinks
Where: Charleston Visitor Center
When:
| February 18, | 6:00 PM |
***Game Dinner at Halls Chophouse
A fine dining experience, offering a unique five course meal in Halls' private upstairs dining room on Wednesday, February 16th at 7:30 PM. Menu will include a selction of quail, duck, bison, signature beef and wine pairings by Duckhorn Vineyards.
Halls Chophouse is a "Classic Am... MORE
Where: King Street
When:
| February 16, | 7:30 PM |
Saturday, February 12 5:30 p.m.
Our first ever kick-off concert event! Tickets include steaming hot oysters & other delicious food, open bar, and great acoustic music by Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel. $40/advance; $50 @ door.
Sponsored by Red's Ice House, Mille... MORE
Where: Multiple Locations
When:
VIPs get a head start on the day with early access to the exhibits at Charleston Place, Mills House Hotel and Francis Marion Hotel.
Where: Multiple Locations
When:
| February 19, | 9:00 AM | - | 10:00 AM |
This event serves as the kick-off for each year’s Expo. Held at the historic Mills House Hotel, the reception serves up a delicious spread of heavy hors d’oeuvres with beer and SEWE’s private label wine.
Benefactors admitted at 5:30 p.m.; Patrons admitted at 7 p.... MORE
Where: The Mills House Hotel
When:
| February 16, | 5:30 PM |
VIPS have the opportunity to preview and purchase original artwork at Charleston Place and the Mills House Hotel before SEWE opens to the public.
Where: Multiple Locations
When:
| February 17, | 1:00 PM | - | 5:00 PM |
Held in the Charleston Place Ballroom, this elegant black-tie gala will include a live auction, fabulous hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar.
Where: Charleston Place
When:
| February 17, | 7:00 PM |
A fun, casual party, the SEWE Soiree features a Lowcountry feast of oysters, BBQ, wild game, and more, an open bar, and live music by Second Nature. (Must be 21 or older.)
Entry to this party only admissable with a VIP package.
Where: Charleston Visitor Center
When:
| February 19, | 7:00 PM | - | 11:00 PM |
All VIP's are welcome to start the day enjoying Mimosas, Bloody Marys and a light Southern breakfast at the Francis Marion Hotel, the featured site for local art and landscapes.
Where: Francis Marion Hotel
When:
| February 19, | 9:00 AM | - | 12:00 PM |
Art Lecture: Carl Brenders - How & Why
One of the world's most successful nature painters, Brenders will share a slide presentation demonstrating his realistic painting technique.
Where: Charleston County Library
When:
| February 18, | 2:30 PM |