CALENDAR: Junior League to hold Little Black Dress event March 22-26

Photo provided by JLC.

Staff reports  |  The Junior League of Charleston (JLC) will hold its 2021 Little Black Dress Initiative March 22 to March 26 to draw attention to the local effects of poverty.

Junior League members and other local women will wear the same black dress for five consecutive days during the initiative to illustrate the lack of resources many women face due to financial hardship. According to a press release, COVID-19 exacerbated the plight of many women who were struggling paycheck to paycheck, increasing the cycle of poverty. 

JLC members participating in the fundraiser will post to their personal social media accounts daily for campaign. In addition, each member will have their own supporter page through the online fundraising site, Just Giving.

“The JLC is a leadership organization that empowers women to take active roles in our community and that is why we feel it is so important to be a part of the Little Black Dress Initiative,” said JLC President Beth Meredith.  “This campaign allows us to create a dialogue with colleagues, friends and strangers alike to raise awareness of such an important issue and make a direct impact to our local community.”

Also on the calendar:

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.

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.)

Ongoing

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.  

Like A Girl: Dare to Dream: Through 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.

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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