Planting Seeds For the Future
Charleston Parks Conservancy launches Community horticulture fellowship program to benefit traditionally underrepresented communities from Staff Reports The Charleston Parks Conservancy has launched an initiative to recruit and train a new generation of horticulture...
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Havana Daydreaming
Spanglish Cocina+Bar brings Cuban-American cuisine and Miami vibes to West Ashley by Lorne Chambers | Editor One of West Ashley’s most anticipated restaurant openings in years happened last month when Spanglish Cocina + Bar finally opened its doors along St. Andrew’s...
In Dorian’s Wake
West Ashley historic sites recovering after hurricane wreaks havoc by Lorne Chambers | Editor Charleston may have largely dodged a bullet when it came to Hurricane Dorian last month. However, the cleanup effort has been monumental. Weeks after the dangerous storm...
A Spoonful of Sugar
Cultural Arts Center Charleston stages a Junior Apprentice performance of beloved classic Mary Poppins by Lorne Chambers | Editor The endless treasure that is Mary Poppins continues to inspire and motivate us all to use our imaginations. And this month, West Ashley’s...
Art Matters — Fiber Artist Kristy Bishop
Describe your art: Tapestry and wall hangings made with wool, silk, cotton, and linen. I use warm colors with blacks and golds, lots of hot pink. I mix bright natural elements with super shiny gaudy glitzy metallics and mix patterns with tassels. The process is...
West Ashley Flashback — The Fertile Grounds of St. Andrew’s Parish
Remembering the early days of St. Andrew’s Parish Pleasure Grove. Old Towne. Ravenel. Wehaken. Ashem. These names connect the present with the past in St. Andrew’s Parish along the banks of the Ashley River. Charles Jervey Ravenel came to St. Andrew’s Parish in 1912...
Barks & Bones
Halloween Party for you and your furry friends at Magnolia Community Garden from Staff Reports The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting you and your furry friend for a spooky good time at Barks and Bones. This dog-friendly Halloween party will be held 5-7 p.m. on...
Tuffy Tiger Comes To Town
Halloween Spooktakular at Frothy Beard Brewery welcomes local mascots for a Halloween fundraiser from Staff Reports Hosted by Frothy Beard and Zombie Bob’s Pizza in the Ashley Landing Shopping center, the Halloween Spooktakular community event will have free arts and...
Sláinte and Prost
Ireland’s Own and Jägerhaus Pub takes the European pub theme to the next level by Lorne Chambers | Editor It’s fair to say that Charleston has never seen a place quite like Ireland’s Own and Jägerhaus Pub. Inside the 10,200-square-foot space that was once the...
Manny’s Says Good-bye
After nearly three decades, beloved Mediterranean restaurant closes, ending an era in the West Ashley dining scene by Bill Davis | News Editor It’s hard to believe that Manny’s Mediterranean Grille has closed for good. A fire didn’t kill it four years ago. And for the...
All the Rage!
The Break Room Charleston opens this month in West Ashley, giving customers a chance to smash their frustrations From Staff Reports Stressed, frustrated, or annoyed at your neighbor, boss or ex, and need to take 15 to ‘let it all out’? The Break Room Charleston is...
