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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Jamaica Day in the Carolinas
Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Kenne Blessin, a well-rounded and versatile musician whose forte includes a myriad of genres such as reggae, soca and R&B will be performing this Sunday, Aug. 30 as part of the 2nd Annual S.C. Reggae Jerk and Wine Festival,...
Fabulon Laments and Celebrates Summer’s End
West Ashley’s newest art center Fabulon will host its first-ever art show, Souvenirs of Summer, on Friday Aug. 28. Refreshments will be served at an opening reception from 5-8:30 p.m. as the public gets the chance to see Fabulon for first time. Souvenirs of Summer...
Somewhere Between Springsteen and Son Volt
Hailing from Wilmington, N.C., Brad Heller & The Fustics continue to expand their audience throughout the east coast with spirited live shows, and acclaimed studio releases. They will be passing back through Charleston next week and are set to play a show at Home...
Show Your Shabby Chic Side
West Ashley’s newest art center, Fabulon, is hosting a Beachy Chic and Shabby Chic Furniture Yard Sale this Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This Special one-day sale will feature high end, refinished, beachy chic and shabby chic furniture. There will also...
No Sugar Coating
What attracts listeners to singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Dave Desmelik tunes is the element of authenticity incorporated in them. There is no sugar coating involved. His songs are not wrapped in false smiles, rather they’re stark and open and tend to settle on...
Bringing Community Into Focus
This August, Draisin Vision in West Ashley is asking for you help. Swing by its Tobias Gadson Boulevard office with any new or used books and they will donate them to the Charleston Friends of the Library. In return for your donation, Draisin will be offering half-off...
Local Author Turns to Romance
Romance at 57? Well, why not? Local author Katherine McDermott had previously published in non-fiction and children’s literature, but decided at 55 to try her hand at writing romance. “At first, it was rather daunting. I started by sending manuscripts out to contests...
Rock Stars of Jazz
The term “supergroup” is usually applied to rock bands, featuring members from other popular bands. But in the case of Gradual Lean, it’s a supergroup made up of some of Charleston’s most accomplished jazz musicians. And they didn’t really come from other big name...
Mother Emanuel Benefit Concert Held in West Ashley
Ashley River Baptist Church in West Ashley is hosting a special memorial concert to honor the victims of the Emanuel AME shooting at 4 p.m. on Saturday July 18. The concert will feature members of Colour of Music Festival Orchestra, the Charleston Spiritual Ensemble,...
Happy Humph Day
The laughs just keep on coming … and they keep on coming to the Tin Roof in West Ashley. The popular dive bar has become the place to catch local and touring stand-up comedians. Last month, Tin Roof welcomed California comic Grant Lyon, who helped provide some...
