Celebration

The summer 2013 music scene is STOCKED with must-see shows (The Lumineers, Fun., The Killers, etc.). Find these—plus best-bet venues, the Grit team's summer playlist picks, and a badass boombox—here!

Graduates (and parents), tales from a post-grad year in chilly Scandinavia—perhaps reindeer games, dining on Wasa crackers, and breakfast in the buff are as good a prep for the real world as any?

Hundreds of Charleston "rogue runners" are playing hooky from work today in a "black ops marathon" that omits red tape, adds three bridges, and includes plenty of beer on Folly

Musing on conclaves and rising smoke, metaphysics and physics, with insight from two of Charleston's keenest minds: Stephen Colbert and John Keller. Plus, global career advice for all you CofC-ers

Friday, local band Crowfield will play one last blowout at the Chas Music Hall. I sat down with frontman Tyler Mechem to talk about their breakup, the finale show, and what's next for the bandmates

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I figured it was time to talk Irish music: (jigs? reels?). I sat down the co-owners of the venerable Park Circle pub, who just celebrated its 10th anniversary

Part One of my holiday entertaining inspiration is here: I've got good-looking tabletop ideas like mini-souffles, velvet-wrapped menu cards, and more. What will YOU do with your holiday table?

If you've ever wondered about growing fruit—how, when, where do I start?—wonder no more! A new society's coming to Charleston that I think you will find a fruitful experience

We're dressing up this year's Red Party as the Emerald City. Get inspiration for your Wizard of Oz-themed look and learn more about the cause behind the annual fete here

It seems the more popular a sport gets, the more aggressive its fans become. A recent documentary has me musing: Is fan violence an inherent tendency? Or rather one fueled by a person's environ?

With some seriously stacked winnings up for grabs—like $25 of BBQ each week for a year—you won’t want to miss this contest

Who says writing has to be lonely? The Sophia Institute's retreat this weekend seeks to highlight the communal aspect of the craft... and why we could all use a little shared inspiration

This Saturday, sip, snack, shop, and save at the opening celebration of Kate Spade on King

A quick refresher on protocol for these important family events, along with my tips for making them stress-free and memorable for hosts and guests

Brook Griffin's cute-as-a-button kids' clothing line is open for business, and worth a peek (my kids' are already sporting a few pieces)

I dropped by to see Hampden Clothing's latest project, their office makeover. What an inspiring space!

Do you love hamburgers? Do you own a Spider-Man costume? Well you're in luck! In a true act of patriotism, Hardees and Carl's Jr. are combining the two in celebration of the U.S. of A.

Fans of Mad Men and vintage fashion, get ready! Candy Shop Vintage's Dierdre Zahl and Style Girl Jess James are teaming the two (along with delicious drinks) in celebration of the Season 5 finale

Here's why you should get an early start to summer—lightly battered shrimp fresh off the boat and a warm-weather fave, my Tomatoes Stuffed with Orange Basil Shrimp Salad

Coupled up? Not? No matter, here's a quick look at what I found for stepping out on the town on Valentine's Day