The Bridge Charts a New Course
West Ashley radio station 105.5 goes against national currents to navigate a format anchored in the Lowcountry by Lorne Chambers | Editor There are more ways to hear music today than there have ever been in human history: internet radio, satellite radio, Spotify,...
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West Ashley Couple Named Playwrights In Residence
Local writers Thomas and Judy Heath, co-owners of the Life Guidance Center in West Ashley, have been chosen to continue as the Playwrights-In-Residence at Threshold Repertory Theatre in downtown Charleston for 2015. In addition to crafting new works that will debut at...
KGB Infiltrates West Ashley
Kenny George Band (KGB) is an alt-country, folk-rock group hailing from Aiken. Since 2007, KGB has been building a reputation in the Southeast —playing all-manner of venues — offering the full, intricate sound of the six-piece, or consolidating to a mellowed duo or...
Miss Julia Lays Down The Law
Author Ann B. Ross is the mother of two daughters and one son, and the grandmother of four grandsons (including twin boys) and two granddaughters, both of whom are her namesakes. When her children were in college, she decided to complete her own education, enrolling...
A Man of Science, A Man of Leisure
For nearly two decades, North Carolina’s Leisure McCorkle has been playing catchy rock tunes on big stages and intimate juke joints. This Thursday, April 2, he will play a show at Home Team BBQ in West Ashley. Leisure McCorkle began in 1997 as a musical project of Lee...
St. Andrew’s Parish Novel In Print
Last September local author Eugene Platt released an electronic book entitled St. Andrew’s Parish, a work of fiction based in 1950s West Ashley. Platt announced last week that on Wednesday, April 1, the book will become available for the first time in print through...
From West Ashley to West Africa
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will perform March 19 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as part of Make Sierra Leone Ebola Free, a benefit for Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders is among the agencies combating the spread of the Ebola virus in Sierra...
Let Your Hair Down
Folks in West Ashley know Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge to be a high-energy and eclectic environment. “We aren’t afraid to throw a big party,” says Voodoo co-owner Jen Kulick. Then it should be no surprise that Voodoo is multi-talented local musician Wilton Elder’s...
Photo Contest Comes Into Focus
The 5th Annual Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photography Contest officially began Sunday, March 1. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers. All photos submitted to the contest must be taken at Magnolia and the Audubon Swamp Garden between...
All In One Rhythm
Bring your dancing shoes to Hungry Monk Music for Brazil Fest this Saturday, March 7 from 7-10:30 p.m. for an interactive celebration of Brazilian music, dance, and merriment with the band, Porto Seguro and special guests Capoeira Charleston. Made up of Susan Conant...
Blues You Can Use
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ in West Ashley will host the Annual All-Star Blues Jam & Oyster Roast for the eighth year in a row this Saturday, Feb. 28. The popular event features acoustic blues performances on the outdoor stage, electric performances on the inside...
