2009 Spoleto Festival, A Charleston Tradition

Held every spring, the Spoleto Festival USA has been an integral part of the area's cultural fabric since 1977 when Pulitzer prize winning composer, Gian Carlo Menotti selected Charleston as the American counterpart to his Festival dei Due Mondi held annually in Spoleto, Italy. Spoleto features over 120 performances of opera, dance, music and theater in venues throughout historic Charleston. Piccolo Spoleto, Charleston's home grown counterpart to Spoleto Festival USA, draws attention to the many artists and artisans from throughout the Southeast. With over 500 Piccolo Spoleto performances and events happening simultaneously with Spoleto's rich schedule, the Charleston area literally explodes with arts and cultural activities for 17 glorious days. Mark your calendar to visit Charleston during Spoleto Festival 2009, May 22 - June 7.

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