Theatre Dreams Take Wing
Charleston Stage’s apprentice program TheatreWings is now accepting applicants for 2025-2026 by Lorne Chambers | Editor CreWings program continues with its commitment to nurturing the city’s emerging theatrical talent. Open to students in grades 9–12 at no cost, the...
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Inside The Minds of History’s Great Personalities
As part of the Jewish Community Center Without Walls (JCC WOW) Bookfest, acclaimed author and health and science journalist Claudia Kalb will discuss her book that probes the minds of history’s great personalities. In her surprising and inventive book Andy Warhol Was...
Cosmic Twang Stomp
Hailing from Indiana, the core of T.V. Mike and the Scarecrowes moved to California in 2007 and have been rolling up and down mountains and deserts since. Described as a “Cosmic Twang Stomp” band, T.V. Mike and the Scarecrowes stomp their way into West Ashley when...
Pickin’ On West Ashley
For the first time ever, the Charleston Bluegrass Festival will be held in West Ashley. This weekend more than 20 local and touring bluegrass bands will be a part of the festival, held April 7-8 at the Middleton Place Woodlands, located at 4279 Ashley River Road in...
Right In Tune
Charleston native Clelia Reardon, owner of Clelia’s Guitar Studio, began her career illicitly. “My dad had this guitar (my sister and I) weren’t allowed to touch,” she recalls, but she would sneak into the closet to tinker around with the instrument. Reardon comes...
Genre-Bending Hip-Hop
Golden era hip-hop roots planted in black Iowa dirt, tempered by ’90s alternative era rock influence, yields a juxtaposition of the dark, horrific nature of life paired with a slapstick and comedic view of the world. It allows for a wide, unpredictable arsenal of...
Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color
A large bell hangs in the clock tower overlooking the now quiet campus of Morris Brown College in Atlanta. Its inscription reads, in part, “Dedicated to the Education of Youth, Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color.” Founded by African Americans in 1881, Morris Brown...
Going Snowblind
A snowstorm builds outside as four recovering addicts at an Narcotics Anonymous meeting struggle to face their addictions. When a stranger arrives and the exit is cut off, they are forced to question the beliefs that help them cope, and the road to recovery starts to...
Surfs Up at Mellow
Everyone enjoys a good surf flick. Even if you’re not into surfing the beautiful scenery and beautiful people make them fun to watch. Starting at 8:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 25 Mellow Mushroom will be hosting the Avondale Surf + Ale Bash featuring a double feature...
State of the Art
Recently, Mt. Pleasant City Council voted 4-3 to have a mural by a renowned international artist removed from the exterior wall of a locally-owned business. It wasn’t the only piece of public art that council targeted either. So as Mt. Pleasant continues to whitewash...
Life in Black & White
West Ashley resident Jonathan Stout is the man behind BadJon Photography. Well-known for his pictures of local musicians and artists, Stout continues to explore new avenues with his work. On Saturday, Feb. 18, Stout has a new exhibit opening at Redux Contemporary Art...
