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Cupid’s couple
On Saturday, watch as Charleston Ballet Theatre and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra present Masterpieces of Dance, at 7:30 p.m. on the Sottile Theatre stage. The night will include an interpretation of Afternoon of a Faun, with music by Debussy, with Marilyn Monroe as the muse. Next is George Balanchine’s Who Cares? set to the music of George Gershwin, followed by The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten. Tickets are $35 to $45, with $10 off for students. Purchase tickets at the theater box office at 477 King St., at 843-723-7334 or online.
Calling all naturalists
It’s finally here, the event of the year for wildlife art and nature enthusiasts. More than 35,000 people are expected to descend on downtown Charleston for the 27th annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. The event features hundreds of artists, conservationists, exhibits and lectures, and the popular Dock Dogs. Exhibits run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 each for Friday and Saturday and $10 for Sunday. A three-day pass is $40. They can be purchased in advance at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium or any Charleston-area visitors center, or during the event at various places. For more information, go online.
SEWE does King
For a sampling of the wildlife expo, come out to the SEWE King Street Stroll and wind in and out of the shops and restaurants while getting a sneak peak at some of the wildlife artists at work. Places up and down King will be throwing open their doors to the artists, shoppers and diners. Some of the participating businesses include Bob Ellis Shoes, Bits of Lace, Joint Venture Jewelry, Fish restaurant and Mary Helen McCoy Antiques. The walk is from 6-8 p.m. Friday. For more information, go online.
Southern classic
To Kill a Mockingbird’s story of Atticus Finch, Scout and Jem, Boo Radley and race relations in a town in Alabama continues to have resonance well past its 1960 publication. Watch it come alive on stage at the Memminger Auditorium in a production by Charleston Stage. The stage adaptation of the classic novel by Harper Lee, run until Feb. 28. Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's performances start at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday performance starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $29, $27 for seniors and $15 for students. $10 bargain seats are also available. For more information or for tickets, call 843-577-7183 or go online.
Eat, drink, relax
Finish off the weekend with an oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Bowen's Island. It’s all-you-can-eat oysters and chili, and the perfect complement – all-you-can-drink beer. The Toasted Beats and Moonlight Ale will be providing live music. The event is the kickoff for the Rise Above Plastics campaign, an effort by the Surfrider Foundation and Charleston Waterways that focuses on using reusable goods instead of plastic ones. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All proceeds go to the campaign. Get tickets at Charleston Watersports, Half Moon Outfitters in Mount Pleasant, Mellow Mushroom, Las Olas, Folly Brewing Co. and Ocean Surf Shop.
It’s your lucky day 
Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? Come to 1313 Shrimp Boat Lane in Mount Pleasant this Friday and prove superstition wrong. Vickery’s on Shem Creek turns "unluck" on its head with its anniversary party to celebrate the waterfront restaurant's opening 10 years ago, on Feb. 13, 1999. The party kicks off at 13:13, and there will be 13-cent specials all day at the Shark Fin Bar. For more information, call 843-884-4440.
Flock of flamingos
Have you ever been flocked? You would know by the bright pink plastic flamingos dotting your yard. If you haven't experienced it, the Charleston Junior Woman’s Club is giving you the chance. As part of a fundraiser for Pet Helpers, the club will let you flock a friend (or foe) in the Charleston area. Orders are being taken this month for the flocking season that starts March 1. A $20 donation will get a yard flocked for 48 hours, and, if you're the "flockee," $10 removes the pink birds early. Sign up via e-mail or by calling 843-870-3842.
Art walk
Freshfields Village is hosting its annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Wander in and out of galleries and stores discovering the local artistic talent on display. Participating stores will provide fruit and cheese with a sampling of wines. Jazz group Cobblestone Duo will be performing. There is no charge to attend; the event is at Freshfields, at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. For more information, go online.
It all comes together
The Terrace Theater on James Island will be featuring the documentary Who Does She Think She is? daily starting Friday. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll, the film highlights five female artists caught up in relationships, parenting and work. The film will be shown at 1 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Tickets are the regular matinee price of $7. The film will also be shown at 7:45 p.m. Monday through Feb. 19, for the regular show price of $9. For more information, go online.
Spread some love
Come to the Upper Deck Tavern at 353 King Street to celebrate Valentine's Day in a nontraditional way. The bar is having a benefit concert for Love Inc., a Charleston nonprofit organization focused on providing companionship and assistance to the senior citizen community. A $5 donation at the door goes to support the organization. There will be live music from Whiskey Joe, Eric Barfield, Rachel Kate, Lindsey Holler, As/If, Karaoke with Chris and others. It all starts at 8 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 843-958-0002.
Eastside Surfblog
Longtime surfer Grady Johnson, SC Biz News group publisher and CEO, has launched a new blog about surfing along the shores east of the Cooper. Check out the latest entry here, drop him a note ... or, better yet, go surf!
Coming soon:
Sky gazing at Poplar Grove: 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at Poplar Grove Boathouse. Enjoy cocktails and desserts as you view Saturn and its rings after dark. There is no charge but you must RSVP by e-mail or by calling 843- 571-3248.
Mardi Gras B.A.S.H.: 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Nativity School, off Folly Road on James Island. The school’s annual fundraiser features a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Tickets are $25. They can be purchased from the main office at the school or by calling 843-795-3975.
Monique Lhuillier trunk show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 27-28 at Belle Couture Bridal in Mount Pleasant. The fall 2009 bridal collection will be on display, and purchases made during the show will be at a 10% discout. Appointments are required. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 843-881-3449 or send an e-mail.
Gourmet and Grapes: March 13-15 at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island. This inaugural event features five-star food and wine events to benefit MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center. Tickets start at $125. For more information, call 800-654-2924 or go online.
Charleston International Film Festival: April 23-26 at the Terrace Theater. The second annual event highlights the work of local and international filmmakers. For more information, go online.
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