Weekend Tip Sheet for Feb. 13-16

SEWE Cocktails and Conversation
Covering subjects such as population numbers and sustainable growth practices, this discussion centers on Southern duck hunters and measures they can take to ensure the sport’s viability.
WHO: Garden & Gun editor-in-chief David DiBenedetto and Jerry Holden of Ducks Unlimited | WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Garden & Gun, 701 East Bay St., Charleston

G is for Gibbes: A Museum ABC Book launch
Join the author, illustrator, and collaborators of the Gibbes’ newest work of art G is for Gibbes: A Museum ABC Book. There will be a book reading, signing and hands-on activities for the kids.
WHO: Author Cathy Jenrette and illustrator Erin Banks | WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday | WHERE: The Gibbes Museum of Art

Bill Maher
Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. His combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 34 Emmy nominations.
WHO: Bill Maher | WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 16 | WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Kifaru film screening
The film is a feature-length documentary following the lives of two young, Kenyan recruits who join Ol Pejeta Conservancy's rhino caretaker unit — a small group of rangers that protect and care for Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino in the world.
WHO: Benjamin Walls | WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Freshfields Village Green

Ellington at Newport
Charleston Jazz Orchestra will recreate that notable night in jazz history when Freedom Park was transformed and Ellington’s career was revitalized.
WHO: Charleston Jazz Orchestra | WHEN: 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Charleston Music Hall

Charlton Singleton's Heart of the '90s
During the 90’s the music industry introduced us to new artists that went on to be superstars and household names of today. Boy bands and female groups were on the rise along with solo artists that created new crossover sounds.
WHO: Charlton Singleton and friends | WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday | WHERE: Charleston Music Hall

Intro to Southern Garden Design
Learn about the 300-year tradition of sweetgrass basket making and Gullah Geechee history while making a basket of your own. The class includes all materials to make your own basket and your first beer, wine or cider.
WHO: Ryan Watkins, lead landscape designer and general manager | WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday | WHERE: Brownswood Nursery

Camellia Show
Magnolia has the largest camellia collection in the country and they're hosting this Camellia Show to highlight the horticultural skills of amateur gardeners. Tri-county residents can bring a camellia bloom to be judged.
WHO: Amateur camellia growers | WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Vivid Creatures
Charlotte Fraser was raised spending time in nature and finding the beauty in many strange little things. Her hope with Vivid Creatures is to showcase a surprising beauty and appreciation of beings that aren’t typically considered beautiful or interesting.
WHO: Charlotte Fraser | WHEN: On view through March 21 | WHERE: Redux Contemporary Art Center

Celtic Crossover
Zephyr layers traditional Celtic material, with solid grooves, interwoven counterpoint, sophisticated arranging and kicking licks, resulting in a stunning mash-up. Tea & Whiskey is known for adventurous improvisations on Celtic and original tunes.
WHO: Zephyr with Tea & Whiskey | WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Gage Hall Coffeehouse