Summer

An Interview with the Hair Guru of Charleston—Butch Jones

An interview with the Hair Guru of Charleston, Butch Jones, Artistic Director at Stuart Laurence Salon

Grit Picks for your Weekend, July 17-19

A roundup of events this weekend, July 17-19

Summer Makeup Trends

Summer makeup trends to try this season

Bored Kids? Try Summer Surf Camp

Are your kids spending too much time in front of the television this summer? Maybe it's time for surf camp.

Charleston's Atlantic Esthetic SUP Summer Race Series

Ready to race your paddle board, or just have fun trying? Atlantic Esthetics SUP Summer race series lets you explore Charleston's waterways while having a blast.

Palette and Palate Stroll Coming July 17th

Because the only things Charleston loves more than art are booze and food.

Woolfe Street Playhouse presents Red, White, & Cash- A Johnny Cash Tribute

When I saw the musical Johnny Cash, Red White & Cash was playing at Woolfe Street Playhouse, I thought I would take one for the team and surprise Don with the event. About an hour in, I wished I'd had on cowboy boots.

Charleston, Out of the Ashes

As Charleston buries its own, its people personify unity, hope and change. (All the pics are mine and can be used)

Collective Disparity: Music That Heals

Jared Aaronson, a student at College of Charleston, is creating a sound all his own as a local DJ/producer under the name Collective Disparity—and redefining what it means to have a full plate on his hands.

The Failures of US Public Schooling: Past and Present

As the community continues to advocate on behalf of the future of Burke High School, it's important to draw on the lessons of past educational movements and their failings.

It’s the End of the World As We Know It: Dad Rock

At what point do you stop discovering new music?

10 Best Outdoor Happy Hours in Downtown Charleston

Check out 10 of our favorite downtown places to beat the heat with a cold drink for happy hour.

Learn to Cook Like a Pro at Southern Season

If you want to sharpen your culinary skills, enjoy a good meal, and spend too much on kitchen utensils, then Southern Season is the way to go.

Those Lazy Days of Summer

Summers in the '60s weren't spent in your room, layed out with a tablet and a smartphone. There's hardly a child my age that doesn't remember the saying "you aint' stayin in this house all summer, so go on and get outside." Instructions were few: "don't slam the screen door," and "take your flip-flops off at the door."

Summer-Proof Your Beauty Routine

How to create a beach-y, sun-kissed look in 10 minutes

Get Yo’ Sass On With Orgone

Always getting the crowd sweaty and loose, these L.A. natives have created a sassy sound that’s a blend of deep soul, rare funk, and afro-disco with a raw rock-star edge.

Spirits and Salsa: An Evening of Dancing at Striped Pig Distillery

A glimpse behind the scenes

H+P Redux Residency Week Five: Grace Joyner + Hermit's Victory Album Release

Indie darling Grace Joyner and ethereal bedroom-pop artist Hermit's Victory closed out the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency on April 15 as the final show of the five-part series. Although the residency has come to an end, the series has undeniably catapulted the Charleston music scene and has brought recognition to these 10 deserving artists. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

Summer Is Music Festival Season. Are You Ready?

Read on for 20+ excuses to relax, escape from the norm, and travel this summer to see where countless artists of all genres are popping up all over the country.

The New Salad Menu at Caviar & Bananas

Just in time for summer, Caviar & Bananas introduces six new salads worth drooling over.

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