Lowcountry Forever: Charleston Symphony Orchestra League & Jean’s Angels – Aug. 10, 2025

SEGMENT #1: Charleston Symphony Orchestra League
GUEST: Gail Corvette, CSOL President; Sophia Perlee, CSOL Board Member
ISSUE: Arts & Entertainment
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League is the fundraising arm of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. The CSOL is introducing a new event, “Arts Serenade” on Saturday, August 16th. President Gail Corvette explained the purpose of the CSOL and how the organization works. Sophia Perlee, a CSOL Board member provided the information on the “Arts Serenade” which is an afternoon of live performances with interactive experiences celebrating the Lowcountry Arts Community. Arts Serenade pairs live art performances with live music performances. The goal of Arts Serenade is to introduce attendees to parts of the arts they otherwise may not experience. Corvette added how they fundraise and how the monies raised will help the non-profit and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

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SEGMENT #2: Jean’s Angels
GUEST: Katrina Carpenter, Founder
ISSUE: Community Service
Ten years ago, Katrina Carpenter lost her mother Jean. Out of that tragedy, she was inspired, in her mother’s honor, to create Jean’s Angels. Originally the nonprofit was created to assist children who lose a parent or parents. As the nonprofit grew, it expanded the services they offered. Carpenter shared how she felt after losing her mom and how that emptiness was turned into helping others in the same situation. As Jean’s Angels celebrates a decade of service to the Lowcountry, their biggest area of growth has been in assisting the homeless. Carpenter is most excited by their newest addition, a trailer that brings portable showers to the homeless community. She also shared how people could help Jean’s Angels, not only monetarily but through item donation and volunteering.

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