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This week, Bailey shows you the perfect looks for hitting up Royal American, Two Boroughs Larder, and the CofC Visual Arts Club's sweet cheap art auction.

After betting that the inappropriate humor in The Book of Mormon would cause massive walkouts, Devin Grant was proved pleasantly wrong as the PAC stayed packed for the award-winning musical.

Ingrid Michaelson played an intimate show at the Charleston Music Hall with guest Greg Holden.

After two tours in Iraq as a Marine, and suffering from debilitating PTSD due to the horrors of war, Sgt. Andy Manzi found healing through surfing. The story of his healing is now influencing the way the VA deals with veterans suffering from PTSD.

Grit-worthy events 1/30–2/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

The Inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival rocked the weekend. A little vision, a lot of hard work, and a stellar line up paid off. (Plus, it never hurts to have Quentin's dreads and Charlton's suave gravitas in the mix.)

As their star continues to rise in the world of Americana music, local self-described "sloppy tonk" duo Shovels & Rope returned to their home base for a beautiful and rowdy show at the PAC.

Grit-worthy events 1/16–1/18. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Natalie Clapp talks transition: relocating from Baltimore to Charleston, changing careers, and starting her own jewelry line, Silk Bone Jewels.

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

Bear Creek Fest, which took place at the gorgeous Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, was four days of idyllic camping and amazing music at a crazy cool venue. Check out my recap!

Cavortress Fashion Show Fundraiser!

Despite some rude and clueless audience members, Justin Townes Earle managed to charm the crowd at the Charleston Music Hall Sunday night.

The popular ride-sharing app faced backlash from customers when their rates increased tenfold on Halloween night.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band rocked the PAC Wednesday night, and Beatlemaniac Devin Grant was there with his son, a third-generation fan of the Fab Four.

A hidden mural in Avondale is an uncovered gem for most Charlestonians.

The Gibbes Museum and Society 1858 announce their latest $10K prize winner—weaving evocative hair extensions into questions of race, history, culture, and the fiber arts.

Young patrons groups in the art world are making a splash. Check out Charleston's own Society 1858 and what they're doing to expose Charleston on the national art scene.

Religious or not, anyone can appreciate the rare chance to grab some brews and chat with Father Bill—priest, bar-owner, and author of a book that depicts a quest for holiness through unlikely means.

Music blogger Tim Brennan reviews the local band who just released their new, six-song album, Good Luck.