Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Hyde Park Farm and Polo Club in Ravenel invites you out on Sunday, October 3 at 3 p.m. (gates open at 1 p.m.) for the “Fall Picnic and Polo” exhibition match. Guests can watch amateur and professional players compete in a game that has been around since [...]

According to the MOJA website, “MOJA, a Swahili word meaning ‘one,’ represents the spirit and sense of unity of this celebration–unity among cultures, among families, among friends and among communities.” The festival is a celebration of African American and Caribbean arts, and most events are free or low-cost. Here are the Charleston City Paper’s picks [...]

Musicorp, a distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments located in North Charleston, is holding an essay contest for middle school students for a chance to win one of five free musical instruments. The company’s “Passion & Learning for Aspiring Youth Instrument Essay Contest” seeks to encourage Charleston area students to learn how to play an [...]

I’m not sure Los Angeles Times writer Jessica Garrison realized what she was getting herself into when she signed up for a trip to eat her way through Charleston. Her article, Charleston, SC, A Food Lover’s Paradise, refers to the pains of overindulgence and gluttony. Charleston has plenty of culinary accolades to boast, but you really [...]

Coming to Charleston for the first time, or perhaps for a follow-up trip, and need help planning your itinerary? Look no further than a recent New York Times article, 36 Hours in Charleston. The article is packed with ideas on places to visit, people to meet, things to see and more! There are also several [...]

The first Charleston Restaurant Week this winter was such a success that organizers have brought the event back early for a summer edition. We blogged about thesuccess of the first event, but I’m even more excited for the second round because there are over 70 restaurants to choose from this time around! The best part about [...]