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Newer stories | Older stories Dottie Ashley
Latest Art & Theatre HeadlinesLatest HeadlinesPowerful playwright passesSunday, Aug. 31, 2008A powerful light went out on Broadway on Aug. 11 when playwright George Furth, who won a Tony Award for the book of the musical "Company," died at 75 in a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital. Although often overshadowed by his musical partner, Stephen Sondheim, George was viewed by many as changing the concept of the musical comedy. With his acerbic wit and sharp observations, he dared to point out that things don't always turn out for the best, but that you still can have one hell of a time anyway. Read story. 'African Origins' at GibbesSunday, Aug. 24, 2008You see the women at Broad and Meeting streets, and on U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, as they sit weaving and selling intricately coiled baskets. This ancient custom will be explored through the exhibit "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art" at the Gibbes Museum of Art from Friday to Nov. 8. Read story. Fractured fairy tale to openSunday, Aug. 3, 2008Perhaps you have heard of the Tony Award-winning musical "Into the Woods," a fractured fairy tale with music and lyrics by the acerbic composer Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Read story. Green at Myrtle Beach museumSunday, July 27, 2008Although many still think of the Grand Strand as the traditional purview of the Sun Fun Festival, shagging contests and miles of fried seafood restaurants, culture in the area continues to mushroom. Read story. Visual arts a lifelong loveSunday, July 20, 2008During these languid days of midsummer, I've begun to imagine what it might be like to have the ability to paint or draw. But, for me, this can never be. I had a rather rocky introduction to the visual arts. Read story. SeaFair has little soul despite buzzSaturday, July 19, 2008"The rich are different from you and me." — F. Scott Fitzgerald A whole lot of buzz has surrounded the eye-catching private yacht SeaFair docked at the Charleston City Marina since earlier this week. The sleek $40 million, five-story mega-boat actually resembles a fine piece of sculpture rather than a seafaring vessel. Read story. Artist Hussey plans showSunday, July 13, 2008After working for 15 years as an editorial illustrator for the likes of Rolling Stone, Ray Gun and The New York Times, Charleston native Tim Hussey achieved a level of success that set the foundation for his switch from publications to galleries. However, Hussey, 38, who also had worked as art director for magazines such as Gentleman's Quarterly and Musician, did not undergo a complete departure from his past efforts. Read story. Pure play a search for lifeSunday, July 6, 2008So, from time to time you've been guilty of being delinquent in returning a library book. Is this such a big deal? Read story. Lecture series melds art, natureSunday, June 29, 2008'For the beauty of the Earth/for the glory of the skies." Words from that age-old hymn could be the inspiration for a new series to educate the public about the impact of the beauty of art and preserving the Lowcountry as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Read story. Play explores conflict of skin colorSunday, June 22, 2008Like turning the pages of a diary kept hidden under a lock and key of secrecy for decades, Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross' new play, "Cross the Color Line," explores the complexities, truths, myths and pain of an African-American family separated by variations in skin color. Read story. 'Peanuts' musical to be stagedMonday, June 16, 2008In the television specials that began 40 years ago, Charlie Brown is the little boy who longs to have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, but popcorn is served. He then wants to direct the school Christmas play and is saved barely in the nick of time. In brief, Charlie Brown reminds us of the challenges we all face in making small and big dreams come true, and really what is the difference. The Company Company, a theatrical group co-founded by professional musician Maida Libkin and actor and singer Bill Schlitt, will present the whimsical musical for all ages starting Thursday at the Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. in Charleston. Read story. Singer to perform with choirSunday, May 25, 2008Ruth Crumley-Perry is living proof that depending upon the kindness of strangers can change lives. Born in Africa's Republic of Congo, where she almost died as a baby, Crumley-Perry, 29, will display her extraordinary mezzo-soprano voice at 5 p.m. today at Mount Zion AME Church, 5 Glebe St. Read story. Photo exhibit a tribute to Big John'sSunday, May 18, 2008Some people might not think of the rough-hewn, graffiti-spotted Big John's Tavern at 252 East Bay St. as an appropriate space for a photography exhibit. Read story. Romanian artist traces citySunday, May 11, 2008One may wonder why a Romanian media artist, now living and working in the Netherlands, would be interested in assembling an exhibition involving Charleston. Read story. Couple give back to FootlightSunday, May 4, 2008In the summer of 1968, Dr. Carl Korn was a young naval officer serving as chief of dermatology at the Charleston Naval Hospital. A native of Los Angeles, he knew no one in Charleston, and during his free time roamed the streets searching for a distraction to fill the empty hours. Read story. Newer stories | Older stories |
Dottie Ashley reviews theater and dance and writes about local arts organizations. She is the winner of the 2003 Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award given to the outstanding arts writer in the state, and twice won a National Partners of the Americas Journalist Fellowship to Cali and Bogota, Columbia. She worked for The State newspaper in Columbia for 15 years, where she won the 1985 American Dance Festival Critics Award. Ashley has covered the Spoleto Festival USA since its founding in 1977. She has a master's degree from the University of South Carolina.
