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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Miss Piggy Roast
Creekside Kitchen & Brewhouse is hosting a benefit to raise money for Warriors4Warriors. Come out Sunday, Oct. 19 and enjoy this beautiful spot along the water, play some corn hole, and eat some delicious BBQ. You will also be able to enjoy live music from...
High Falutin’ Blues
Garnering comparisons to greats such as Aretha Franklin and Etta James, Gracie Curran & Her High Falutin’ Band have earned their reputation for jaw dropping blues and soul. This Thursday, Oct. 2 they come to West Ashley to play Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ. Gracie...
And The Reader’s Choice is…
Over the last couple months, West Of, in conjunction with chART — Charleston’s Outdoor Art Initiative, held a contest where 31 different local artists painted refurbished metal newspaper boxes. The contest culminated with an art walk in the Avondale Business District...
Return to Saint Andrew’s Parish
Saint Andrew's Parish is the title of a novel from local author Eugene Platt. Officially released last week as an e-book, Platt says it will soon be available in print as well. St. Andrew’s Parish is a coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of two boys, Bubba and...
Hoist Your Stein!
It seems like every day a new “biergarten” opens in Charleston. And while there are other places in town with German-sounding names that even host “Oktoberfest” celebrations, there’s only one authentic German pub and restaurant. It’s Mueller’s Pub in West Ashley. And...
Outside The Box
If you’ve ever strolled down Alycia Alley, behind the Avondale Point shops in West Ashley along Savannah Highway, then you’ve seen one of Charleston’s most unique and dynamic art galleries. Created by various local artists, the ever-evolving series of colorful murals...
Big In Japan
As a U.S. Air Force veteran and stand-up comedian, performing for U.S. Marines in Japan was a personal and professional highlight for West Ashley resident Brian T. Shirley. Recently Shirley traveled to Japan with House of Laughs comedy series to entertain at various...
Popsicle Exhibit Displays Some “Cool” Paintings
Jericho Arts, the artsier arm of Jericho Advisors, located in Avondale Business District, hosted an opening reception last week for a solo exhibition of work by Cory Oberndorfer. The exhibit is entitled Pop: Summer and features several works of popsicles. Many turned...
Delving Into the College Chronicles
With The College Chronicles: Freshman Milestones, local author Kelly Owen’s gives going “back to school” a whole new meaning and literary genre. This week West Ashley-based publisher Boxer Publishing is releasing Owen’s book, the first of four novels in the series,...
Kickstarting The Quench Project
Award-winning West Ashley portrait artist Robert Maniscalco has just launched a Kickstarter campaign in an effort to raise money so he can travel to Haiti along with Water Missions International (WMI). He also plans on creating a series of paintings that will raise...
