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The life and works of Edgar Allen Poe at the Dock Street? I mean really... is there more haunting a trio than Charleston, Halloween, and this dark and brooding writer? Here's a sneak peek

Topic A (Tyler Boone's new release, upcoming gig, and marketing scheme) + Topic B (Will local King City Records rule our airways?) = The Big Question: What does it take for a local band to make it?

Don't like metal music? Neither do I, but don't let that stop you from seeing the hit musical (and highly irreverent) Rock of Ages at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center tonight

I talked to Greg Tavares, cofounder of Theatre 99 and now author, about his book "Improv For Everyone"—perfect, he says, for "the improviser who loves improv and wants improv to love you back"

Adding childcare rooms to bars, drug insanity, whether I’m the creepy old guy at the end of the bar, YES you can buy me a beer, and a dozen other sleep-deprived musings

The collected (as opposed to the decorated) aesthetic is getting hot. Here's how to achieve the look in your home, plus, some stunning inspiration from a favorite artist of mine—Slava Roubanov

The Upper King eatery hosts a bash for Palmetto Medical Initiative, one of Charleston magazine's Top 5 Nonprofits in the Lowcountry—great beer, cheese, and fried okra all around

I headed out to the Billy Reid store event for food, music, and of course, fashion! Also on hand was Rogue Wave Surf Shop's Rhett Boyd Jr. I've got photos and the inside scoop

There's a worldwide fashion event going on next week and Charleston has its own small version of it...Here's my plea for us to step up and make it bigger

In addition to starting those French Quarter Art Walks we all love to roam, the matriarch of the local gallery scene—Nina Liu—has helped turn Charleston into a forefront art Mecca of our region

Brand new Gritter Tim Brennan started off with a bang with his entertaining—and thought-provoking—observations on our local music scene. Charleston, where IS the weird?

I talked with owner John Vergel de Dios on why he is shuttering the business and what's next for some H&U employees

Regardless of what any government leader does, as an arts community we can survive—and thrive—by resetting our sights on commerce, risk, innovation, AND community

So the 60-day alcohol ban on Folly's now in effect. Take our poll and tell us what you think—and read some of the hilarious comments in response (the leash and shark comments are fantastic)

The key to preventing unsightly skin conditions is understanding what I call "the body garden" (hint: what's happening in your mind may be wreaking havoc on your skin and digestive system, too)

There are tons of reasons to look your best at a wedding—photogs everywhere, the potential to meet someone, etc. Here are some street-style standouts and a few tips on suiting up for the occasion

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 they are: the brazenly bad behaviors, the flagrant fouls, the egregious offenses that will earn guys and gals alike “undateable” status among our surveyed singles

In a sea of white ensembles, colorful accessories (glow sticks included) made these style stars' ensembles pop

Last week, we heard all about local gals’ dating pet peeves. Here is the gentlemen’s side of the story....