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Hair and makeup stylist Bailey Bial shares some of her favorite local looks from Hearts & Plugs' Summer Shindig event at Palmetto Brewery

A roundup of events this weekend, July 17-19

A deep delving into diversity

The shooting at Emanuel AME Church was a hate crime—and we need to talk about race.

Saturday's after-party for the Brave Baby album release show was a celebration of progressive change in Charleston.

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

Country-rock artists Johnny Delaware and SUSTO played to a packed house this past Wednesday, marking the fourth show of the Redux Residency sponsored by Hearts & Plugs. These #acidboys are here to say that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Music veterans Run Dan Run and Infinitikiss played an April Fool's show at the Redux Contemporary Art Center, celebrating the official album release of Mr. Jenkins' "Greatest Hits." This show marks the third in the residency, which showcases local bands each Wednesday for period of five weeks straight. It's no joke that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Indie rockers Elim Bolt and ET Anderson headlined the sophomore show of the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency, a five-show series showcasing 10 bands from the local music scene on Wednesdays. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

SUSTO frontman Justin Osborne talks South by Southwest, the band's new lineup, and their upcoming live album.

Indie label Hearts & Plugs has partnered with Redux Contemporary Art Center to present Redux Residency, a five-show series showcasing 10 bands from the South Carolina music scene on Wednesday nights. Columbia-based trio The Lovely Few and solo artist Michael Flynn (of Slow Runner) kicked off the first week with a dreamy set. It just goes to show you that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Truth be told, I had my doubts about this band. It is no easy feat to take on the legendary lights, music, and theatrics of the band that made history with their intensely conceptual and psychedelic multimedia events. However, I was pleasantly surprised.

Instead of ranting on social media about prayer in schools or passing judgement on the beliefs of others, maybe it's time for so-called Christians to focus on the real issues.

Melissa Moore, executive director of We Are Family, opens up about coming out, empowering Charleston's LBGTQ youth, and fighting the good fight.

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

What wisdom would you text your younger self?

Sometimes, the ones who make the greatest impact are the ones who say nothing at all.

Our newest blogger, Ben Grenaway, tells the story of how transparency set his sexuality free.

Overcome that turkey-induced trytophan coma and channel your creative energy.

A thought-provoking open letter on the current state of #menswear, how our society is flawed by it, and how to fix it.