Still ‘Rocking’ Out

Still ‘Rocking’ Out

Former Plane Jane drummer finds a new creative expression with business venture by Lorne Chambers | Editor For 25 years Trey Smith has been banging on the drums in various rock bands, including The Pondering, Heavy Water Meter, and The Rhythm Method. Most notably,...

Art Matters — Kate Kennedy

Painter, author, illustrator, new artist this year at Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Show … My work … Portrays nature’s rhythms. Flowing, like water or silk fabric. Simple but complex. Reflections, transparency, and lots of light. And goats. Lots of goats and...
A Little Bit of Luck

A Little Bit of Luck

Lucky locals head to Willie Nelson’s Texas ranch for Luck Reunion, an intimate musical experience by Lorne Chambers & Lindsey Chambers The mission of the West Of Free Press has always been to keep the focus on the area west of the Ashley River. Technically,...
Another Dramatic Addition

Another Dramatic Addition

The Cultural Arts Center for Charleston becomes West Ashley second performing arts theatre by Lorne Chambers | Editor The grand opening of The Pearlstine Theatre at Charleston Stage’s new West Ashley Theatre Center last month was met with excitement and anticipation....
A Master Class

A Master Class

Internationally-renowned artist Christopher Zhang leads three-day portrait workshop at West Ashley’s The Studio by Lorne Chambers | Editor Local artist Joyce Hall first met Christopher Zhang when he originally came to the United States from China in 1990. Zhang shared...
Art Matters — Lynne Riding

Art Matters — Lynne Riding

Abstract artist, educator. West Ashley resident, well traveled, born in and raised in Wales … Describe your work? My work is of an abstract nature with a subtle message. I use color, line and movement of mark in order to try to impart an atmosphere and sense of...

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