Charleston Grit

Religious or not, anyone can appreciate the rare chance to grab some brews and chat with Father Bill—priest, bar-owner, and author of a book that depicts a quest for holiness through unlikely means.

Can you remember your reaction to some of Southern Charm's most outrageous moments? Watch The People's Couch brought to us by Bravo TV and see how others reacted to these unforgettable clips.

After a decade as one half of the Charleston electronic-rock band Slow Runner, Michael Flynn sets out on his own with a solo offering.

Get connected and celebrate how the social media revolution has changed almost every aspect of our lives with National Social Media Day at The Alley. Bowling, bowling, Twitter, what more do you want?

What's better than one Grit site? TWO! Fueled by serious bloggers and accomplished publishers, our neighbors to the north unveil their own, incredible version of Grit, and celebrated Asheville Style.

So, you think you're funny? Come try out your one-liners this Thursday at Big Gun's Burger Shop, and see if you've got what it takes to win the crowd, impress the judges, and play with the big guns.

Every musician creates music in their own unique way, but it takes a special person to create deep, soulful tunes that come from their heart and touch yours. This Charleston local tells us her story.

Andrew C. Peterson's Q&A brings us inside the mind of fashion pro Julie Wheat of Cavortress, and her take on makeup, clothing and accessories on and off the runway.

You've all been there for their amazon cuisine, but have you ever wondered what's in the dishes? The staff at Hall's Chophouse share the recipe for their famously delicious pepper jack creamed corn.

They say to "write what you know" and when it comes to singer songwriter Martin Sexton, I'm well aware that I basically turn into a teenage girl at an NSYNC concert, and I love it.

Tim Brennan brings us the secret to songwriting from none other than Charleston's very own Darius Rucker and Cary Ann Hearst. This week's blog of the week takes a deeper look at how they create music.

Seriously, we can get you in... I'll tell you all about our partnership with H&M and how you can win a style consultation, a knockout head-to-toe outfit, and gift cards- PLUS how to see it all first

Did you hit the celebrity spelling bee last night at the Alley? We did, and we've got all the hilariously inappropriate highlights, a zillion photos, plus the curiously large trophy

I'm a major people watcher—and there was some serious watching to be done last night

We've been counting down the days to summer and adding up the reasons to be more than pumped it's here. Here's your complete guide to living it up! Plus, how to win a free blowout from Tease Dry Bar

Bring on the limelight... and big-time weight loss? NBC's "The Biggest Loser" is holding a casting call at the Music Farm, and we've got all the details (plus passes to the front of the pack)

The Royal Tinfoil gets weird in the recording studio in West Ashley as the band members work on their new album. Hint: having a liquor store next door is a PLUS....

Sleep is becoming more elusive by the day... A Cynthia Rowley soiree with Fern Mallis, modeling scouts, and loving Afriyie Poku's standing O. Plus Loren's Macintosh/Cocktail Club after-party wrap-up

We're on the hunt for an outspoken, in-the-know blogger to cover the nightlife and society scene around Charleston. Read on to see what we're looking for and details for how to apply TODAY!

My eldest daughter once vowed that she would never do two things: Listen to Elvis' "Blue Christmas" ever again or wear a black one-piece swimsuit. Here's how I schemed to have her to do the first