Holy City Beard & Mustache Society Gives Back

Charleston’s hairiest residents have been getting a lot of attention lately. No, we don’t mean that to be rude–we mean members of the Holy City Beard & Mustache Society. My former sociology teacher, Paul Roof, founded this club three years ago after hearing about a club in North Carolina. They hold pub nights monthly for [...]

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WALK Gallery Broadens Their Mission

WALK Gallery, the inspiring effort to place local artwork in vacant buildings, is shifting it’s purpose. As their one-year anniversary approaches, WALK has decided to align itself with “like-minded organizations.” We blogged about WALK Gallery last November, and the first collaborative effort to follow this new model was for the Charleston Peace One Day festival. [...]

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Charleston is One of “America’s Safest Cities”

Charleston ranked highly in Travel + Leisure’s 2009 America’s Favorite Cities survey, but how did Charleston rank when compared to other cities on the list on safety? Out of 30 of America’s favorite cities, Charleston ranks #3 for safety. How are these safety rankings created, T+L explains: But perception shapes travel just as much as [...]

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Locals Create Charleston Bloody Mary Mix

There’s nothing better than a delicous brunch and a tasty bloody mary. I prefer Zing Zang mix, but I may have a new favorite–Charleston Mix Bloody Mary. Three unique ingredients are thyme, tarragon and rice vinegar, which pays tribute to Charleston’s former rice culture. The mix also includes citrus, Worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, spices and [...]

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Man v. Food Host

In a recent interview with The Star-Ledger in New Jersey, Adam Richman said that Charleston, SC (along with Austin, TX) was one of the most underrated food towns. Here in Charleston, we know that our culinary culture is top-notch and many local restaurants can hold their own when compared with restaurants in New York City, San [...]

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Free Charleston Featured in National Geographic Traveler

Charleston is the highlighted “Free City” in the March 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler. The article is broken down into various sections, including: art/music, attractions, culture, kids and outdoors. The article begins: Don’t be fooled by appearances—although grandiose architecture and the sense of old Southern aristocracy abound in Charleston, South Carolina, this little city plays host [...]

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Calling the Animal in You, SEWE is Almost Here!

Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) is the annual event for the sportsmen/women of the south and beyond. This expo is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the United States, and people come from far and wide to learn how to throw a cast net, buy wildlife art and check out Jack Hanna’s cuddly animals. Much [...]

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