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The Mellow Mushroom has teamed up with the Lowcountry Environmental Education Program (LEEP) to bring the first in a series of Earth-friendly themed art shows. The first show, titled “Earth: The Beautiful and Controversial” will have an opening reception at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The show will feature a collection of works from eight local artists. Music will be provided by Mirage Quartet, a local jazz group, and there will be a silent auction, with proceeds going directly to LEEP.
LEEP is an environmental non-profit that provides opportunities for students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore South Carolina’s natural environment through experiential learning. The Mellow Mushroom is at 309 King St.
For information on the events, call Jonah Jeter at 327-0346. To find out more about LEEP, Visit their Web site at
The Broad Street Merchants’ Association is collaborating with the Harbour Club and The Charleston County School of the Arts Music Program to host the second annual Southern Light-Plein Air Paint Out.
The event will begin with the artists’ signing of the canvases May 28, then painting around town that afternoon, May 29 and May 30, and on the morning of May 31. Local and national artists will be participating in this paint out. However, this event is open to all artists. Anyone interested in registering should do so before May 25.
For more information about Southern Light-Plein Air Paint Out, or to request a registration and/or a workshop package, contact Julie Sweat at the Edward Dare Gallery at 853-5002 or via e-mail at
The Spencer Art Gallery II has just announced the opening of “Coastal Impressions,” an exhibit of new oil paintings by Charleston artist Lisa Willits. There will be a reception for the artist featuring her works Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, 57 Broad Street.

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