Flights of Fancy
Drayton Hall’s annual ornament collection transforms an18th-century portfolio to a beloved holiday keepsake by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer A story that began in 18th-century Europe now continues in Charleston—one watercolor, and one ornament, at a time. In...
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The Art & Science of Hip-Hop
Fabulon, West Ashley’s center for art and education, is hosting a unique interactive hip-hop event this Saturday, Oct. 1 from 4-8 p.m. that includes a collaborative mural project, generational spoken word performances, live DJs, and looking at the art of hip-hop by...
Taking Control
Local businessman Kyle M. Robeson knows that in the fast-paced world we live, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the pressures of our day to day lives, which can cause us to lose control. The good news, according to Robeson, is that we can take back control of our...
Game Night Just Got Weird
You’ve played the board game. Maybe you’ve even seen the movie. But you’ve never experienced Clue quite like this. Starting this weekend, 5th Wall Productions in the Citadel Mall presents Clue: The Musical. Directed by Jason Olson with musical directin from David...
Jew in the City
Allison Josephs, the creator and author of the globally read, ground-breaking website “Jew in the City” will be on hand Monday, Sept. 12 to talk about and break down stereotypes about religious Jews and offer a humorous, meaningful look into Orthodox Judaism. The...
Dance The Night Away
Holy City Salsa Dance Studio, Charleston’s only Latin dance studio, has just opened its doors in West Ashley. And when you walk through the front doors, you’ll feel like you’ve whisked into a scene straight from a movie. Crystal chandeliers, vintage banana leaf...
A Summer of Souvenirs
Last year, Fabulon Art Center & Gallery’s opening on Wappoo Road marked a change for West Ashley’s art scene, one that had been sluggish over the last several years. But Susan Irish’s gallery and art education center has provided a spark that seems to be spreading...
Get Up, Stand Up
Celebrate Jamaica this Sunday, Aug. 28 with wine and food during the 3rd Annual S.C. Reggae Jerk & Wine Festival from noon to 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Sample the succulent taste of Jamaican jerk and sip a variety of wines, while listening to...
Taking The Plunge
The cover of local yoga instructor-turned author Kate Smith’s debut novel Brine features a mermaid suspended in a crystal blue sea, bending backwards looking up at the sun’s rays shining down through the water. But this isn’t your typical mermaid tale. It’s grounded...
Out of this World Entertainment
David Liebe Hart (best known from Adult Swim’s Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!) presents a hilarious multimedia spectacular, complete with music, puppets and videos, with backing musician Jonah “Th’ Mole” Mociun at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 at at Tin Roof in...
The Spirit of Art Lives On in Avondale
When news came down last month that Jericho Inc. was closing it’s office in Avondale, artists and supporters of the local art scene, gave a collective sigh as one of the areas most promising art galleries seemed to be going along with it. 4th Wall, a modern art...
