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Local artists Briahna Wenke and Sam Rueter create art by painting live models for their upcoming exhibit "Things They Carry."

Culture Curators: Threads Todisco

Local sustainable clothing line, Threads Todisco, makes it's mark on the Charleston style scene.

#IBUtakesZERO

Too good to be true? Two of my favorite places in Charleston are partnering together to start Spoleto’s 40th season off with a bang!

Spoleto SCENE Shakedown Recap

The Spoleto SCENE's Shakedown, a party for 20- and 30-somethings to kick off the Spoleto Festival season, was a huge success.

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Preview

The Zac Brown Band brings their homegrown music festival back for its fifth year in a new springtime slot.

The Charleston Mayoral Race

On November 3rd, 2015, the people of Charleston will do something that has not been done since 1975: go vote in a mayoral race that won’t have Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on the ballot. For this historical election, I decided to research the candidates to discover more about them, and determine who were my top choices and who I felt needed one more four year term before winning the hottest seat in town.

Thanks Joe!

How, in a city that is heavily stratified by race, income, and history, can one man remain in power so long and remain so beloved? We say thank you to Mayor Joe Riley for forty years of service.

Becca Barnet of Sisal & Tow

You could call her an artist, taxidermist, metalsmith, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, photographer, or businesswoman, and each time you would be right. You would think someone with such a breadth of experience wouldn’t be so fantastic in each discipline, but she is.

Spoleto Finale Ends With a Bang

St. Paul and the Broken Bones' performance at Middleton Plantation was a perfect send-off to this year's festival

Don't Let the Door Hit You Where the Good Lord Split You

Oh no she didn't! After an Atlanta blog editor took Charleston to task for defending the city's honor, Devin Grant wrote a few words in reply.

Downtown and On the Road

You could call this a Valentine, but it's March now. This is about the time I've spent working for 34 West Theater Company. They are very good friends of mine and have taken me on wonderful adventures, so I decided to write them a love letter.

6 Questions with Artist Nina Garner

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

Spoleto Finale

Spoleto ended last night with a bang heard clear across the Lowcountry as Shovels and Rope, and an amazing fireworks show capped off Charleston's biggest festival.

Spoleto Still Rocking

The pinnacle of springtime excitement here in Charleston has arrived, and is just getting started. Don't miss your chance to see everything this amazing festival has to offer.

May 23, 2014

Art comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. This week's Blog of the Week shows us one very creative lady who's found her niche, and is setting the standard for art in the Lowcountry.

Southern Ground Recap: the Bands, Sounds, & Stages...

The first day of the Southern Ground Music & Food Festival featured great sets by AJ Ghent, Dawes, Natalie Maines, and a cover-heavy set by the Zac Brown Band

One Show, Three Headliners... Lots of Reasons to Go See This Concert

These three bands broke all of my rules for planning a big show—they're basically doing the opposite of what I'd do. But I'll tell you why this is still a big-time must-see performance...

September 13, 2013

Less Blog of the Week, more Charleston Hip-Hop Breakfast Spelling Bee To-Do List: so stretch those hammies & give this list a whirl. Hint: it involves watching a video of Flavor Flav performing in CHS

Why Is No One Talking About... Lauren Krass?

In my first blog for Grit and debut post in my "Why Is No One Talking About..." series, I drink coffee with a local comedian and guess what? Laughter ensues. Check it out...

Perfectly Normel People: Off-Broadway Bound

The Piccolo Spoleto runaway hit packed up and headed for NYC this morning for a 5-show run at the Players Theatre in the Village. Playwright Judy Heath guest blogs as they hit the road

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