Student musicians from the Charleston County School of the Arts greeted guests with classical music selections.
Andy and Rene Anderson, board member Lou Hammond, and Inspiring Community Voices Campaign committee member Nella Barkley
Artistic Director for Choral Activities Joseph Flummerfelt and Music Director of Opera & Orchestra Emmanuel Villaume greet retiring Artistic Director for Chamber Music Charles Wadsworth
Gala committee member Noelle Bermudez, gala committee chairman Julianne Khoury, gala committee member Andrea Woodfield, and Scott Woodfield
Chamber artist Courtenay Budd, Lenor Himmelstein, and Annie Stone
Actress Jane Alexander serves as host of the evening’s program honoring Charles Wadsworth.
Sarah Scofield, board member Bill Medich, Julie Medich, and board member George Khoury
The Exhibition Hall of the Gaillard Auditorium was beautifully transformed by the Opening Weekend Gala Committee.
Mary Ellen Way and Charles Wadsworth, retiring Artistic Director for Chamber Music
Patti McGee and Sarah Donnem
Susu Ravenel and Charles Wadsworth
Kathleen Rivers toasts Charles Wadsworth.
Memminger Auditorium served as the venue for a celebratory concert with Charles and friends from his years of music-making at Spoleto Festival USA.
Charles is greeted by board member Penelope Hall and other well wishers following the concert.
Lenore and Fred Himmelstein show off their Charles fans during the concert after-party.
Cupcakes provided by Sugar Bakeshop in honor of Charles’ 80th Birthday.
Frederick and Martine Dulles
Susan and Charles Wadsworth
Mayor Joe Riley and Charlotte Riley
Board member Tom Nipper and JoAnn Nipper with Inspiring Community Voices Campaign co-chairs John and Norma Palms