- 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