One for the Books
Charleston Friends of the Library to open temporary West Ashley branch at Citadel Mall by Elise Lusk | Contributing Writer Charleston Friends of the Library is bringing its mission to empower literacy and learning to a new, temporary branch in West Ashley. The...
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A Storyteller's Almanac
Nationally recognized performer, storyteller Tim Lowry presents a family concert titled “My Favorite Time of Year, A Storyteller’s Almanac” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Fellowship Hall at Church Creek Presbyterian. The event is a fundraiser for...
Beyond Bar Art
Not only was Oak Barrel Tavern just named one of the Best 100 Beer Bars in America recently, but it also happens to be one of the few places in West Ashley that is actively supporting the local art scene by allowing local artists a venue to display their work....
Take A Walk On The Wild Side
In 2013, rock ‘n’ roll lost of one of it’s icons with the passing of Lou Reed of liver disease at the age of 71. This Sunday, The Tin Roof is hosting a Tribute for the songwriter and guitarist and frontman for the influential rock band The Velvet Underground. Local...
Blues and Boil
This Saturday, Jan. 18, from 2-6 p.m., come out to Home Team BBQ at 1205 Ashley River Road for a fundraiser in support of the Lowcountry Blues Club (LBC). Started in 2007, the goal of the LBC is to “support, preserve and promote blues music”; a theme that’s follows...
Begin with Books Looks to Open Chapter in West Ashley
When should you start reading to your child? Now! Right now and as much as possible. It doesn’t matter if your little one is a day old or three years old, reading is one of the most important activities parents can do with their child. And to make this...
On a Roll
Stand up comedy returns to Bushido Japanese Restaurant, one of West Ashley’s favorite sushi houses starting this Friday, Dec. 20. The weekly “On A Roll” comedy showcase kicks off with a night featuring two of the best local comedians, Jason Groce and Tim Hoeckel, who...
15,000 One Step at a Time
“We’re led to believe love is complicated. It’s not the love that’s complicated. It’s all the crap that we attach to it and put in front of it that makes it difficult. If you’re smart, you’ll realize this before it’s too late…” — Present Perfect, by Alison Bailey...
Handle With Care
No one has seen them together since 1990 and they never did get around to touring, but this Saturday, Dec. 14, they’ll reunite for one epic performance at the Tin Roof … sort of. Nelson, Otis, Lefty, Charlie T., and Lucky Wilbury, otherwise known as George Harrison,...
Nothing Passes, This Too Shall Pass
On Sunday, Dec. 15, artist Sarah Boyts Yoder will unveil her latest collection of daring, mixed media pieces at Jericho Advisors in Avondale, West Ashley, during her solo gallery show “Nothing Passes, This Too Shall Pass.” Created as part of her week-long residency at...
A Stroke of Nostalgia
On its surface, Mark Beale’s award-winning painting, “Creekside Dusk,” is simply a riverbank backlit by the setting sun. And he did such a fine job of it, it recently won a major local art award. Last week Beale was awarded a $3,000 first-prize from an art contest,...
