Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, Brian Fuller and Christian Morant. All artists are in recovery or sober. “People come to hear these performers’ message of hope and many have turned their lives around," Spellerberg said. “This event has impacted many lives and choices in Charleston, which statistically ranks high for drug overdose and substance-related crime.” Spellerberg also explained that this year there will be a new addition to BELVA'S FLOWER SHOP IS MT. PLEASANT'S FIRST AND OLDEST FLORIST, founded in 1956 by BELVA J. WILLIAMS. Belva's high standards and excellence continues with Jim Sumner and his wife Debra. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND QUALITY WORK ARE OUR FIRST PRIORITIES. We have the ultimate guarantee and strive to stand behind it. We pursue the highest quality flowers and hold these standards to our vendors all over the world. VOTED BEST FLORAL SHOP IN MOUNT PLEASANT! CALL OR VISIT US TODAY! 1965 Riviera Drive #4 Mount Pleasant, SC 843-884-9576 • belvasflowershop@hotmail.com Online Ordering Available! 2025 ® COMMUNITY Recovery Jam offers hope and healing through music and art By Sarah Rose 13 IslandVibesIOP.com Sometimes in life, the most profound ideas, opportunities and collaborations evolve from a conversation with friends. That’s how Recovery Jam, a showcase of professional artists in recovery who are true to their passion of being self-supporting through their creative outlets, began. In 2018, Ray Spellerberg, founder and board chair of the nonprofit, was talking to Adam Barley, a well-schooled professional musician with a bachelor’s in music education and a master’s in vocal pedagogy performance, about Barley’s recovery from substance use disorder. As Spellerberg imagined there must be other talent in recovery, he created a platform for what is now an annual event featuring visual artists and musicians to expand awareness in the community while raising money from sponsors, donations and ticket sales. Recovery Jam contributes a portion of the funds to recovery programs and services in the Charleston area. This year marks the sixth annual Recovery Jam, which will be held at the Refinery in Charleston on April 12. “With the capacity to hold up to 2,000 people, this incredible venue allows us to reach more people with our mission to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals in our community by conveying a message of hope for an extraordinary life that is possible in recovery. We achieve this through the transformative power of music, art and generously supporting other nonprofits working in the field of substance use disorders,” Spellerberg said. “Our vision is where individuals thrive: living fulfilling lives supported by the healing power of music and art.” The 2025 lineup of performers includes headliner Anders Osborne, the event. Resource Row is a setup of local nonprofits working in the field of recovery from substance use disorder. They will be distributing Narcan, an invaluable tool that can sometimes reverse an opioid overdose. As Recovery Jam is not a sober event but a concert for the community, food and beverages will be available for purchase. To learn more about Recovery Jam and to secure your tickets, visit recoveryjamchs.org. A Culinary Tour of Isle of Palms www.IOPeateries.com WHILE YOU'RE THERE, ACCESS ISLAND RECIPES AND INTERVIEWS WITH LOCAL CHEFS AND BARTENDERS. For marketing in Island Vibes or online email Publisher@IslandVibesIOP.com. If you own an Isle of Palms food and beverage establishment and would like to be listed in this directory, please email Editor@IslandVibesIOP.com.
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