Charleston has no shortage of festivals. Seems like the festival craze kicked off in the 1970’s back when Spoleto first started, and it’s since grown into one of the world’s best arts extravaganzas that takes place each May/June. A fairly recent entree on the festival scene is proving to be a real player. It’s the Southern Ground Music & Food Festival... and the fourth annual installment is happening here this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th.
Charleston is no stranger to making top 10 lists of all kinds - best places to visit in the world, best new restaurant in the country, most friendly/attractive people in the U.S., yada yada. Well, USA Today has recently come up with lists that pertain to individual cities -- in other words, what’s the best to take in and do in each one, as written by a local (in Charleston’s case, Clare Sweeney).
They actually have a staggering number of different 10 Best Lists for Charleston alone. I’ve never seen so many in one place, and they are surprisingly helpful.
Thankfully “Cyber Week” is coming to a close, and hopefully those incessant Black Friday references will take a break till late next year.
But this is the time of the year when shopping tends to be...
It seems that each year, holiday happenings happen a little bit earlier. Some may be cynical about it, but personally I like making the holiday season last as long as possible.
Recently I blogged about the...
There are many things that draw people to the Charleston area, and one of the best-known and most beloved is Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
One of the main things you notice when visiting Charleston is that there’s no shortage of water, or islands, in the Lowcountry. It’s a big part of what makes up the fabric of this area - the interplay...
One of the main draws to come to Charleston is, of course, the world class cuisine. Seems like the local food scene just gets better and better, as more top chefs are drawn here and more creative establishments open their doors.
Everyone in your Charleston beach house has to eat, and eating out is a great option, but it can be a bit daunting, choosing where to go. That’s why events like Charleston Restaurant Week, put on by theCharleston Restaurant Association, are such a help. They make it a little easier to dive into the many dining choices around here.
The bells and clock of St. Michael’s Church downtown are turning 250 years old(!), and they have a special public events and a service commemorating their history. They will also be ringing them throughout the day.
