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For best results, do not apply while drinking wine...unless you enjoy giving yourself a massive face hickey.

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.

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

Backstage beauty at Charleston Fashion Week, courtesy of Bailey Bial.

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.

To wear black, or not to wear black—is that not always the question?

Music always takes me to the most magical places. This time, it brought me to a quaint Parisian-influenced boutique on North Market Street.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/13–3/15. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

I speak for many when I say that the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, is a home away from home. This time, I got to return to the epic Aura Arts and Music Festival.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Libraries: They're for more than just checking out the latest novel for your wine...er, book club. Over the years, libraries have become progressive hubs where individuals can come together to learn about everything from self-publishing to cutting-edge technology, and they often offer free educational workshops, events, and seminars to encourage public participation. Enter the DIY Fest.

Already in its sixth year, Brewvival has quickly evolved into one of the premier craft beer events in the Lowcountry, if not the entire state. Organized by COAST Brewing Co.'s David Merritt and Jaime Tenny and entrepreneurs Scott Shor and Rich Carley (of the Charleston Beer Exchange, Edmund's Oast), the event on Feb. 28 boasted nearly 200 beers from 50 microbreweries on this year's official beer list.

Vintage fashion reigned supreme at Society 1858's Magical Mystery Tour–themed winter gala! Check out some of the evening's best looks.

Alan Bennett's "The History Boys," the inaugural production in Woolfe Street Playhouse's new SideStage black box, is a rockin' 80s play about the nature of knowledge and its acquisition and use.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/27–3/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

You didn't demand it and there was no vote, but here are the most prestigious porcelain awards in the Lowcountry. Behold Charleston's best bathrooms.

February is quickly coming to an end. Let Bailey show you how to step into spring with style.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/20–2/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

How political correctness is killing honesty and creativity