CALENDAR: “Blind Justice” prints available through March 15

Staff reports  |  Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services will have prints on archival paper and giclee of a colorful, stunning painting representing “Blind Justice” through March 15 that will benefit the organization.  Charleston artist Danielle Cather Cohen recently donated the original artwork (oil on linen, 24” x 30”) to the nonprofit and gave exclusive rights for sale of the prints to benefit the legal aid organization.  

“Blind Justice”

The painting features Lady Justice with the famed Four Corners of Law located at the corner of Meeting and Broad Streets balancing on the scales. You can pre-order copies through March 15 as a 24” x 30” archival matte print ($225) or a 16” x 20” giclee canvas ($275). 

“Danielle has been supporting our office for several years, specifically through our annual fundraiser Art on the Beach,” said Alissa Lietzow, the nonprofit’s executive director.  “We came up with the idea for ‘Blind Justice’ late last year and Danielle was adamant that not only would she donate the original, but that we should sell prints to make some money to support our mission.”  

Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services doubled its staff in 2020, from five to 10 in an attempt to address the increased demand for legal aid. They provide no-cost civil legal aid to low-income residents in Charleston County. Over the past year, the office has handled hundreds of cases involving housing law, family law, consumer law, employment law and estate planning. 

Also on the calendar:

Like A Girl: Dare to Dream: March 11 to May 2, City Gallery, Prioleau St., Charleston.  Featuring portraits of more than 35 South Carolinian women, Like a Girl is a new exhibition by artist Fer Caggiano that brings attention to women who have excelled, each with unique and inspiring stories. In them, girls and other women will see on canvas their potential: they can be strong, smart and beautiful, and ready to make their mark on the world. Learn more.

“Living Dead in Denmark:” 7:30 p.m., March 12 and March 13, livestreamed.  The College of Charleston’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage this play by Vietnamese-American playwright, television writer and screenwriter Qui Nguyen, who is known for his innovative use of pop-culture, stage violence, puppetry and multimedia. Tickets can be purchased online at go.cofc.edu/livingdead.

Craft entries sought.   Fine craft artists from around the state are invited to enter the 19th annual S.C. Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Competition and Exhibition, which will be presented April 28 to May 2 as part of the North Charleston Arts Fest.  Entry fee is $15.  The deadline for entries is March 15.  Applications are offered online only. The show, cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, will offer objects made in media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media. More info: culturalarts@northcharleston.org.

Wine Down Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. March 17 and March 31, Old Towne Creek County Park, West Ashley.   You can enjoy a glass of wine and explore Old Towne Creek County Park, a West Ashley gem, with the return of this evening event. Guests will enjoy wine and live music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from a local Charleston performer, while experiencing the beauty of this natural site. A commemorative wine glass is included with admission. Food truck fare will be available for purchase on-site.   Cost:  $15.  Ages 21 and up.  There is no onsite registration.  You must purchase tickets in advance.

Birding Day at Dill:  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 27, Dill Sanctuary, 1163 Riverland Dr., James Island.  You can enjoy a wide array of bird life at the Charleston Museum’s 580-acre sanctuary on the Stono River. Tickets are $10 for members, $20 for non-members.  Learn more.

Drawdy on display: Through March 31, Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston. The representational and abstract paintings of Summerville artist Stephanie Drawdy will be on display this month at the North Charleston public gallery for free.  

Safe Sounds: Series starts April 17, Firefly Distillery, North Charleston.  Here’s a list of some of the shows at the beginning of the 15-concert series:

• • Saturday, April 17 – 20 Ride
  • Saturday, April 24 – Randall Fowler with special guest
  • Sunday, April 25 – The Allman Betts Band
  • Thursday, April 29 – Sam Bush
  • Saturday, May 1 – On the Border – “The ultimate Eagles tribute Band”

• • Head over to citypapertickets.com to secure a spot. Tickets are available now.  (Editor’s note: City Paper Tickets, which is run by sister publication Charleston City Paper, is operating ticketing for Safe Sounds.)

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Sunday, Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island. While the market is discouraging people from spending too much time hanging out during the market, everyone is invited to shop their local vendors.

Bird-watching at Caw Caw. Every Wednesday and Saturday — particularly through the end of February — you can see a plethora of birds at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel as they make their way through the Lowcountry.  The two-hour regular walks, which start at 8:30 a.m., are through distinct habitats that allow participants to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms. Registration is not required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.  A paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Max. 10 participants.   Fee: $9; free for Gold Pass holders.  Open to all ages.  More: Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 

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