Sep 18, 2014
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,...
Sep 18, 2014
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...
Sep 3, 2014
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...
Aug 28, 2014
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...
Aug 20, 2014
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...
Aug 13, 2014
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,...