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Dominating Instagram and the red carpet, Balayage is the hottest hair trend of the season. But is it right for you?

How you do get a bunch of young creatives out of bed before 8:00 a.m.? Good coffee and Creative Mornings.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/13–2/14. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Becca Barnet and Michelle Jewell's collaborative exhibit at Redux is an exploration of both contrast and cohesion.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/6–2/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grit-worthy events 1/30–2/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Alexander Botwin (sometimes known as Alex B, but best known as beat master Paper Diamond) has taken the electronic music scene by storm in just a few short years. Since signing with the popular Pretty Lights Music Label in 2010, Paper Diamond has traveled a long way.

The Inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival rocked the weekend. A little vision, a lot of hard work, and a stellar line up paid off. (Plus, it never hurts to have Quentin's dreads and Charlton's suave gravitas in the mix.)

As their star continues to rise in the world of Americana music, local self-described "sloppy tonk" duo Shovels & Rope returned to their home base for a beautiful and rowdy show at the PAC.

Grit-worthy events 1/16–1/18. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Artist and activist Melinda Mead Scharstein celebrates her first solo exhibit, boiled peanuts, and Trans* Love Fund, whose ladies' arm-wrestling tournament is this Thursday, December 18, at Tin Roof.

Greg Colleton, Redux's director of operations, chats about gallery etiquette, the upcoming Danielle Wyckoff exhibit, and Charleston's favorite pastime—day drinking.

Nina Garner discusses her creative process, how Charleston influences her work, and her show December 7 at the ARK in Awendaw.

Bear Creek Fest, which took place at the gorgeous Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, was four days of idyllic camping and amazing music at a crazy cool venue. Check out my recap!

Introducing you to some local music through the evil world of Spotify.

Despite some rude and clueless audience members, Justin Townes Earle managed to charm the crowd at the Charleston Music Hall Sunday night.

Musician Hunter Park of She Returns From War discusses the November 15 release party for the band's second EP at the Tin Roof

Papadosio is a band well worth a listen. They literally have music down to a science and know exactly how to push all your right buttons. Here's a recap from their tour stop here in Chucktown.

Check out our recap of the Pour House performance by Particle, a new brand of jam band.

A recap of the first Carolina Surf Film Festival, which brought together local charities and artists for a weekend of fun on James Island.