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Mel Washington enlisted help from Brave Baby's Wolfgang Zimmerman, Death On Two Wheels' Alex Stanley, & others to record a seriously soulful Christmas album. Hear some (& enter to win a copy!) here

I finally got to a 2nd chance at seeing them in concert (after a disappointing 1st experience)... I'll tell you what our ultra-serious modern rock bands could learn from this 40-year-old group

Here's a draft of a new recipe for my upcoming cookbook, "The French Cook: Soups and Stews," out fall 2014. The brilliant red, white, and green hues of this soup make it a perfect Christmas starter

Get the deets on "Bikes, Brews, & BBQ"—the upcoming 2nd-annual fundraiser helping provide bicycles for underprivileged kids in Charleston

Ditch the traditional pie this Thanksgiving and serve up a decadent—and oh so easy—tart. With peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, and chocolate, it's a Reese's lover's dream come true

5 Charleston creatives + the Ooh! Events warehouse = 5 seriously gorgeous holiday tablescapes (from a kids' table to a Breakfast at Tiffany's theme) and 101(ish) ideas for us to steal...

Tomorrow, come see the fantastic Magnolia-Sycamore Community Garden in West Ashley—get more growing know-how, get involved, and find out how to lease space in this new garden hot spot

Friday night I headed to the Memminger Auditorium for an evening to honor those who've given our community so much—as well as a darn good time. Get the scoop on the 8th Annual Giving Back Awards here!

Did you go to the star-studded softball game this weekend? My brother played on Team Taco Boy for the annual event to benefit Louie's Kids, and I was in the dugout snapping pics. Here they are!

Love softball? Or local celebs like Bill Murray? Or Louie's Kids? Or helping others? Or smiling? Then get yourself to Saturday's Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Game. Get the deets here!

The other night, a preconception of mine was challenged: I always tip bartenders when I play a gig, but one band member I overheard strongly disagrees with that. What do you think?

It's November and finally chilly... So soup season's official! Here are my 10 faves—including the likes of Jalapeño Popper, Pumpkin Chipotle, and Spinach & Artichoke Dip soups. Bonus? They're low carb

Heard of it? It's a mash-up of yoga, tribal dance, hip-hop, and real-deal cardio—and I dig it. Classes have made their way east from L.A., and now it's blowin' the doors off a studio in West Ashley...

Day 2, I arrived hungry, and that was the plan: the food stand I started with, what I found in the VIP tent, outta-town ice cream, my interview with SG Chef Rusty & beer pro Gary Valentine, & more!

Grit doesn't usually post on Sunday (it being the Sabbath, and all...) but this shirtless Tigers fan dousing ESPN in beer yesterday made us think twice. This is one dance number you have to see...

The Zac Brown Band returns to Daniel Island this weekend with an impressive pack of pals (like Willie Nelson, Band of Horses, and The Head & The Heart). Here are my top picks for the two-day show...

And neither can we. How can a country get to the point where the spirit of our parties blinds us, and common sense is no longer a go-to for moving forward? It's not as intentional as you might think

It's Friday. Have a laugh. You need it. A YouTube hit, with a killer marching band tucked in there, too (P.S. This Sat: Tyler Mechem opening for Michael McDonald; 3 Band CD release at the Music Hall)

24 days until Halloween, peoples! From balcony-chillin' skeletons and South of Broad mummies to concrete graffiti and a house-topping witches hat—here's a roundup of downtown's best holiday décor

So summer's over—time to pack up the swimsuit and stay inside? Heck no. Early fall's the perfect time to hit the water and try your hand at my newest obsession: SUP yoga. Here's why...