The Footlight Players will be performing a musical adaptation of Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry’s book “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats.” During the production, sponsored by The Hat Ladies of Charleston, there will be a silent auction of hat-themed paintings and photographs by the members of the Charleston Artist Guild to benefit the Footlight Players Theater. footlightplayers.net and hatladies.org for artwork sneak peeks.

February 1-2 and 7-10 

Acoustic singer/songwriters perform at the Palmetto Acoustic Series in an intimate Charleston setting. 8-10pm at the CommunicationsMuseum with another show on the 21st. Admission is free. myspace.com/palmettoacoustic.

The Footlight Players will be performing a musical adaptation of Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry’s book “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats.” During the production, sponsored by The Hat Ladies of Charleston, there will be a silent auction of hat-themed paintings and photographs by the members of the Charleston Artist Guild to benefit the Footlight Players Theater. footlightplayers.net and hatladies.org for artwork sneak peeks.

Plastic surgeon Richard (Duke) Hagerty and dermatologist McLean Stith will discuss “The Art of Healing, the Healing of Art” at The Sophia Institute’s Ecumenical Evening. thesophiainstitute.org

Get over to Maddison Row for the Spring 2008 Carolina Herrera Trunk Show. From 11am-6pm on the 8th and 9am-6pm on the 9th. By appointment, 720.7979.

Trace Sahaja Bonner & Andrew Anastassiou host Partner Yoga at HolyCowYogaCenter. Playful poses will build communication and trust, followed by a connection through guided relaxation. $20 per couple, holycowyoga.com.

Attend Paint the Town Red: Bubbles for Baubles at the Art Institute of Charleston. The event benefits includes live music, a silent auction, design vignettes created by Art Institute students, hors d’oeuvres, and an open beer and wine bar. Finale includes a Champagne toast where one lucky random guest will get a diamond in their glass. $35, call Meredith Jarvis at the Red Cross to reserve your tickets, 764.2323 x 355.

One Unity Source Yoga invites couples to practice playful poses this Valentine’s Day at only $20 per couple. Registration is necessary, call 843.822.5141 or 1usyoga.com.

To benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital Darby Children’s Research Institute, Darius Rucker performs the music of Frank Sinatra at his Big Band Concert. 8pm at CharlestonMusic Hall, tickets at etix.com.

Country rock band, Sons of Bill, recently returned from touring military bases overseas with their album A Far Cry From Freedom, will be playing the Music Farm with Charleston veterans The Blue Dogs on Feb 15. Listen to their recently recorded song, “Charleston” at myspace.com/sonsofbillmusic, or check out their websiteat sonsofbill.com.

Create your own spring garden in a personalized container at A New Leaf Studio Floral Design Classes, February 20th, 6-8pm. $75 per person includes all materials, plants and flowers. Classes offered each month at A New Leaf Studio. anewleafstudio.com

Sample the winter wine menu and tapas pairings at Amuse Restaurant & Wine Bar, Thursday, February 21 for the Winter Mixer presented by WINEDINEWINE. Cocktails available. Only $10 per person or free with two friends. WINEDINEWINE@comcast.net or 843.810.0088

Phillip Lim 3.1 Trunk Show at Finicky Filly! First Time Ever in Charleston, 534.0203 for details. 22-24 February, 303 King St., Downtown.

One Unity Source Yoga is offering a five week meditation course beginning February 25, from 6-7pm. The course will teach the methodology of meditation, breathing techniques (pranayama) & yoga nidra (conscience sleep). Registration is necessary. See 1usyoga.com for more information or call 843.822.5141.

Embrace midlife as a magical turning point with Marianne Williamson’s lecture “The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife.”thesophiainstitute.org