This portrait of both houses was designed and painted by Joan Davis, a local artist who has her own website and has had representative canvases in the Boutique of the CSOL Designer Houses for some years.
How did we get here?Just as we were signing the agreement for 120 South Battery, 54 Gibbes, which was only a very short block away, became available and so we as a league decided to do two houses.But, how to do that without overtaxing our designers? 54 Gibbes has the feel of a downtown sophisticated cottage…that should be filled with the grands in the bunk room and yet some very formal touches.A house that had been completely renovated as of March 2009. The How to Do became a question posed to Maine Cottage.Their response was that they would love to participate.Be sure and check their blog at www.mainecottage.com/blog.
The Transformation Begins
Designers under the leadership of Sandra Gaylord, Designer Liaison for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. 2010 Designer Showhouse, chose their rooms in October, prepared their concepts and graphically enhanced them as boards to present to Ellen McGauley, Editor of Charleston Home Magazine in December for publication in the spring issue of the magazine.Maine Cottage sent a designer from their PortlandMaine their offices to support their local designers.Artists were chosen by Maine Cottage that represent the coastal feel that we in Charleston take for granted.
Such a busy time for them. But, then they are the professionals.
The holidays were celebrated with friends and relatives. And then this wonderful house at 120 South Battery, built in 1922, loaned to us by its owners, has already begun to have its wall paper removed, and strategically planned for painting, polishing and renewing so that many of its design plans can come to fruition in the near future.
The league planned and held the annual Bare Boards Party at both houses on Sunday, February 17, from 4 to 6pm. The party gives league members a chance to see the houses in the before state, meet with the designers and get a sneak peek of plans for each room. In attendance was our Conductor, David Stahl, CSOL 2009-2010 President, Margaret Strauss, three of the four house co-chairman, and about 175 league members and their guests. By all accounts the party was a huge success.
The Designers of 120 South Battery with David Stahl and Mary Jo Daugherty
The Designers of 54 Gibbes - Maine Cottage
Cathy McWhorter, Mary Jo Daugherty and Janet Knorr
Welcome to the home of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. ( CSOL®). We are an independent group of over 400 volunteers dedicated to keeping live symphonic music in Charleston as it adds so much to the quality of life, the music education of our youth and the desirability of the area. We organize a number of projects that include an opening night gala, an island house tour, a designer showhouse, and a car giveaway.
Our yearly scholarship program awards approximately $30,000 to local youth to assist their musical studies and the remaining profits from our events have been donated to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. In 2007-08 we contributed over $350,000 to the CSO. In 2008-09 we contributed $307,238 toward musician salaries and other expenses, including $25,000 for an endowment for the Cellist chair. The League is also responsible for $22,000 paid directly to the CSO through Audience Development efforts and by marketing the orchestra to the Town of Kiawah.
The League wishes to thank the community for their continued support of our projects.
2010 Car Givaway
Friday, December 4, 2009 the Lexus IS250c was unveiled at a cocktail party held for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League in the showroom of the Lexus Dealership at 2424 Savannah Highway.
This gorgeous red retractable hardtop roof convertible sported a big red holiday bow. There were those among us, who would like to see this as one of our holiday gifts.
$100.00 Special Sponsorships were made available by Ray Brock, CSOL Chairman of the Car Project. There are only 1000 sponsorships that will be sold. These sponsorships benefit the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
You can purchase these sponsorships under the Purchase Tickets menu item. One sponsorship holder will be awarded the car at the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Sunset Serenade at 8PM featuring the the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
Remember that a car sponsorship is a great gift or treat for yourself anytime. Relieve your January "Blues" with one or more. You will dream of fine weather, sun and smiles as you claim your Lexus in May.
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Friday, December 4, 2009 the Lexus IS250c was unveiled at a cocktail party held for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League in the showroom of the Lexus Dealership at 2424 Savannah Highway. 
This gorgeous red retractable hardtop roof convertible sported a big red holiday bow. There were those among us, who would like to see this as one of our holiday gifts. 
Remember that a car sponsorship is a great gift or treat for yourself anytime. Relieve your January "Blues" with one or more. You will dream of fine weather, sun and smiles as you claim your Lexus in May.
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