The Hippodrome is an event venue located on the harbor in scenic Charleston, SC. This unique space acts as a progressive performance arts facility and houses a theater with one of the largest screens in the state. Whether it is private, public, professional, or extravagant The Hippodrome provides for every manner of event in the most innovative of ways. (read more here)
Upcoming Events:
Work to Bike Party
May 18th, 2012
6:30 - 10:00pm
May 11 – 18, 2012 is celebrated across the country as National Bike-to-Work Week. Come celebrate the good work done by local bike/ped advocates. Bring friends, support Charleston Moves Membership Drive, and enjoy a bike-friendly waterfront evening. Featuring live music by Satellite Rodeo, New Belgium Beer, Silent Auction. Event is free, membership donations encouraged.
Charleston Moves encourages self-propelled mobility by bicycle (and on foot) for the improved health and well-being of greater Charleston -- our people, neighborhoods, business districts and overall economic competitiveness. We advocate for a safe and enjoyable bicycling and walking environment and educate the public about the benefits of a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community.
Free Admission
Awendaw Green at the Hippodrome
May 24th, 2012
Doors at 6:00 pm
Show at 8:00pm
On May 24th Awendaw Green at The Hippodrome returns for the seventh show of the series! Hosting all of the laid-back sensibility of a free lovin' Barn Jam, the downtown venue is taking a note from the pros and delivering a memorable experience defined by nothing less than great music. The night will host a group of young musicians with a huge, enthusiastic following. Margaret & the Starrs , along with Brave Baby (Wylie) and Heyrocco are taking over the theater stage. Experience sophisticated and well-executed music performed by those with nothing but love for their art and talent to sustain them. This is one of the most anticipated shows of the series, so much so that an encore has already been requested!
This event is presented by Awendaw Green, The Hippodrome, and 105.5 The Bridge; and is supported by GrowFood Carolina, The Sustainability Institute, Coastal Conservation League, Charleston Waterkeeper, and Palmetto Brewery. Tickets are $10 and $7 for students, and may be purchased in advanced at www.charlestonhippodrome.com as well as at the day-of box office. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Margret & the Starrs will play at 8 pm, Brave Baby at 9 pm, and Heyrocco at 10 pm on the theatre stage. Food provided by HomeTeam BBQ and adult beverages will be available for purchase.
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The Music Initiative presents Off the Page & On the Stage
May 29th, 2012
Silent auction at 6:30 pm
Musical Performance at 7:30 pm
On May 29th The Music Initiative (TMI) will host Off the Page & On the Stage at The Hippodrome Theater. From the folks that bring you BalconyTV www.balconytv.com and the upcoming Comcast Music Series "Eclectic Evenings", this progressive music event will feature 20 of Charleston's best talents, each performing an original song, and then "with a little help from their friends" share a wall of sound encore.
Special guests from New York City, The Reformed Whores, will take a break for one night only, from their busy Piccolo Spoleto schedule at Theatre 99, to open the show. The comedic duo will be followed by Danielle Howle, Rene Russell, Travis Allison, Megan Jean and the Klay Family Band, Southwood, Satellite Rodeo, Old You, Corinne Gooden, Entropy Ensemble, and The South Carolina Broadcasters.
Silent auction begins at 6:30pm following the musical performance at 7:30pm. Tickets are a minimum donation of $5 to benefit The Charleston Musicians' Health Alliance.
You do not want to miss this opportunity to join the initiative changing the music industry for musicians and fans.