Words of wisdom

Albert Einstein was on to something with this quote. It's been ringing true for me recently. I thought I'd share.

"A human being is a part of the whole called by us 'Universe,' a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."

Michael Jackson Earth and Arts festival

saturday // noon-8:30 p.m. // Riverfront Park, North Charleston

Michael's Angels for Michael's Children presents Michael Jackson Earth & Arts Festival from noon-8:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park, North Charleston. From noon-5 p.m. there will be Environmental Sessions, featuring cooking demonstrations, music, planting, dance, recycling, video, massages, zumba, martial arts and more. A Michael Jackson look-alike contest and spoken word performances will happen 4-7:30 p.m. Admission to the event is a new toy, game, book, stuffed animal or soccer ball to be presented to the Children's Hospital. There will also be a jump castle and music by DJ Nynjah. Visit www.mjearthfestival.webs.com and www.michaelsangelsproject.com for more information. Also call 557-6258.

Nick Jenkins' CD Release + Listening Party

7:30-9 p.m. tonight // Hope And Union, 199 St. Philip St.,

Nick Jenkins' new album, "8 Bits + Pieces" is made up of love songs and selected instrumental works. They all sound great in headphones, which is why his CD release party, at Hope And Union Coffee Co., is an "after-hours" listening experience. Bring your headphones to listen to "8 Bits + Pieces." It will be played three times total, from 7:30-8 p.m., 8-8:30 p.m. and 8:30-9 p.m. There will be a very limited edition of special hand-pressed albums, with album art by Melinda Scharstein, for sale. To listen to some of Jenkins' music, visit mrjenkins.bandcamp.com.

Catherine Feeny at Eye Level Art

8-11 p.m. today // Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St.

Portland, Ore.'s Catherine Feeny is coming back to Charleston and playing at Eye Level Art with two local musicians, Steven Fiore and Haley Dreis. Feeny's latest album, "People in the Hole," was released to critical acclaim and can be purchased off her official website, catherinefeeny.com. Tickets, at the door, are $10.