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Requiem for a Jail Break: The Festival's Final-ish Season

Wind through the walls of the Old City Jail to discover art installations, local eats, and live musical acts Beach Tiger, ET Anderson, Hermit's Victory, and headliner Brave Baby.

Beckie Dobbs #internationalBossLady

The very first International Boss Lady, former Charleston native.

Ooh! Beautiful

Internationally trained and renowned cosmetic artist Andrew C. Petersen sits down with Lisa Thomas to talk beauty, the beauty business, and her new venture, Ooh! Beautiful.

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.

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

Jenny Kleiman

"We are a team and that's what makes this work. Building a brand and company is really about learning to share."

Charleston Grit Sponsors "Get Hitched! Charleston"

Get Hitched! Charleston, the first annual LGBT wedding showcase in South Carolina

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.

Yes, They Played "Wagon Wheel"

Sure, local superstar Darius Rucker had a huge hit a couple years ago with "Wagon Wheel," but the band that cowrote that hit song with Bob Dylan played the PAC this past Tuesday night.

Black Lives Matter: A Moment or a Movement

Examining the legacy of the civil rights movement and what work still needs to be done

Charleston From a Visitor's Perspective

Blogger Kelly Amendola of A Lovely Life explores Charleston from a visitor's perspective.

Broe Talks Poe

Dancefx Charleston's executive director discusses upcoming Edgar Allan Poe–inspired dance concert

A Northern Girl Providing Southern Hospitality

Gardenia Events teams up with The Cotton Wedding for a Lowcountry bridal expo on March 27.

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.

Suwannee Music Park: A Home Away From Home

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.

Check It Out: CCPL Celebrates the Local Makers Movement at DIY Festival

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.

Dead 27s: Award-Winning Local Band Rocks Out the Charleston Pour House

Dead 27s, one of my favorite local bands, prove that not only can they mesmerize onstage, but that they're also awesome dudes to talk to.

This Heart Still Beats

The classic rock band Heart gave a superb performance Tuesday night at the PAC, spanning its own catalog and treating the sold-out crowd to some surprises.

Weekend Picks 2/27–3/1

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

Weekend Picks 2/20–2/22

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

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