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Water, beer, and coffee make the world go ’round

Erin Perkins — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

There are some days that are so blisteringly hot, not even an Italian ice will cool you down, so it's important to stay hydrated while slogging through the streets of Charleston. Last weekend, we investigated the multitude of outlets for liquid consumption, the essentials for any functioning human: water, beer, and coffee.

Weekend Round-Up: Welcome, Spoletians

Brooks Brunson — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

It’s a big weekend here in the Holy City, and there’s no doubt that the outsiders are about to swarm our cobblestone streets. Not only does this weekend kick off the busiest time of year for Charleston, the Spoleto Festival USA, but it’s also Memorial Day weekend, meaning that families will arrive from all over the South to lounge at our glorious beaches.

Freeloaders: Art show confidential

Kailey Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:00 -0400

This week is full of visual arts openings and exhibits to help you stretch out your cultural appreciation muscle before Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto start on Friday.

Weekend Round-Up: Fes-tea-val Season

Elizabeth Pandolfi — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:18:00 -0400

If you were planning on resting up this weekend in preparation for Spoleto season — which starts next week — forget about it. There are so many festivals, concerts, benefits, and more going on that you're going to be busy.

Columnist Erin Perkins goes to boogie at Republic Reign

Erin Perkins — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

After a long night partying at Republic Reign, we awoke to a tinny buzz in our ears and a mass of jumbled notes. "White girls be twerkin'" was the final line we scribbled down. Someone must have had a good time.

Beer yoga, an Avondale house show, and coffee shopping

Erin Perkins — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

With downtown overrun with new college graduates, their families, and everyone celebrating Mother’s Day, we decided to hop over the bridges and check out what sort of events our neighbors had to offer outside of the 29401 zip code.

Sun, Surf, Sand: Charleston's Summer Beach Guide

City Paper Editorial Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Freeloaders: Double your pleasure

Kailey Miller — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:19:00 -0400

Thanks to those three rainy weeks we had, you've got two chances to catch Movies in Marion Square this week.

Weekend Round-Up: It's all Greek to Us

Brooks Brunson — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:21:00 -0400

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and rather your taking your mom out on the town or celebrating (or just trying to avoid the crowds from) CofC graduation, try out one of an array of events that are sure to satisfy.

A Mother's Day Round-up

Kailey Miller — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

Moms deserve the best on their special day, and Charleston is filled with opportunities to show her how much she means to you this Sunday.

Shoppers, Rejoice: H&M is coming to King Street

Erica Jackson Curran — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400

H&M confirmed today that they are opening a location on King Street. Ardent fans of the retailer have been throwing around rumors of a local opening for years, yet every time we've contacted H&M for confirmation, we've gotten a curt "No." Maybe all that pestering finally got through to them. more…

Sea Turtle Festival to take over Cinebarre

Elizabeth Pandolfi — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:40:00 -0400

Sea turtle nesting season is right around the corner, which makes this a great time — not that there's ever a bad one — to think about how you can help protect them. A group of local girls is giving you an easy way to help with this weekend's Sea Turtle Festival.

CofC graduation this weekend

Elizabeth Pandolfi — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:39:00 -0400

Not only is it Mother's Day on Sunday (have you gotten your gift yet?), but on Friday and Saturday, students at the College of Charleston take the walk from the cocoon-like halls of academia to the real world.

Freeloaders: Summer Lovin'

Elizabeth Pandolfi — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:55:00 -0400

Looks like we're not the only ones ready for summertime. You can browse sunglasses, get your bod beach-ready, and learn how to stay skin-cancer-free this week.

Charleston celebrates the Battle of Puebla. Kind of.

Erin Perkins — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:30:00 -0400

We should have known that Cinco de Mayo plus Sunday Funday would equal an alcohol apocalypse for downtown Charleston. We've never much liked the holiday, but we suppose it does fill the gap in themed excuses to drink in between St. Patrick's Day and the Fourth of July.

Weekend Round-Up: Movies, art, and tequila

Brooks Brunson — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, and we’ve got several fun and artful events leading up to the big fiesta this weekend.

MUSC and Charleston Parks offer free exercise events throughout May

Haley Thomas — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:02:00 -0400

Adventure time

Seeking aesthetic inspiration at CIFF and Jail Break

Erin Perkins — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:30:00 -0400

It's been awhile since we've indulged in Charleston's artistic side. After a few weekends of sports- and beer-centric events, we decided to switch it up and take part in the artsy offerings of our city. And with the Spoleto Festival coming up, we could use the practice.

Project Rhino brings African poaching to the local consciousness

Davin Turkewitz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:17:00 -0400

“We were sitting around a fire after returning from South Africa, and we were devastated by the rhinos’ condition," says Project Rhino's Sarah MacDonald. "We decided we didn’t want to sit around, and that it was time to make an impact.”

Freeloaders: Go out on a limb

Elizabeth Pandolfi — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 -0400

Indulge in some gallery-strolling this week — there are several exhibits you can catch before they close on Tuesday, and many more opening during the First Friday art walk.

Lauren Lail launches vintage-inspired clothing line

Erica Jackson Curran — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:40:00 -0400

Lauren Lail's Library: Archives of Fashion has long been a favorite source of vintage clothing and accessories. And now Lauren's launching an original vintage-inspired clothing line. more…

Social Primer's K. Cooper Ray talks Southern style with Dockers

Erica Jackson Curran — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400

Dockers has been teaming up with influential people in the menswear industry for their documentary-style Men of Style Series, and they recently featured Charleston's own K. Cooper Ray. The Social Primer founder is promoting the Alpha khaki, part of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. more…

Weekend Round-Up: Puppies! Puppies! Puppies!

Brooks Brunson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:07:00 -0400

Here's hoping we can finally say goodbye to April showers (and generally bizarre weather). Give a warm welcome to May with several exciting events this weekend, ranging from fine artistic endeavors to getting dirty with the dogs.

Charleston Area Etsy Craft Night planned for May 11

Emily Taylor — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Are you a local Etsy shop owner? The Charleston Area Etsy Craft Night will provide an intimate networking event for artists and crafters in the Lowcountry. more…

Finding our sea legs at Race Week

Erin Perkins — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

With low temperatures hanging around the peninsula, we're starting to wonder if we'll ever get to break out the bikinis and daiquiris. Like most of you, we've been bundled up and watching our weather app. This past weekend, however, we were fed up and got outside. And what better way to show those rays of sunshine we don't need them than to go on out on a boat?