Charleston

"If you're not enjoying the show so far, you're wrong..." So quipped Martin as he deftly mixed comedy and music at a superb concert with Edie Brickell and the Steep Canyon Rangers

Jewelry from Deirdre Zahl's curated vintage collection has already made its way into episodes of Mad Men, and now she's out with her own debut line! Here's more, plus a quick Q&A

The view from downtown, where I sat and listened to a man tossing his cast net into the water. What a night in Charleston, indeed....

Confetti, Copland, and Kafig set Spoleto wheels in motion, the bells of St. Michael's peeling in sync to hip-hop music... surely a first? The late Ted Stern no doubt break-dancing in his grave...

To round out our salty countdown series, Grit's added "Best Summer Town in America" to Charleston's list of accolades. No kidding, see for yourself... Plus SMART shark avoidance tips you need

We've been counting down the days to summer and adding up the reasons to be more than pumped it's here. Here's your complete guide to living it up! Plus, how to win a free blowout from Tease Dry Bar

The start of summer is here! I've got good-looking gear for this weekend's activities, plus some cool stories on local brands

Can a little unwelcome "down time" patch your nerves? Here's what happened when I hauled my bad attitude down to the tire shop...

The summer 2013 music scene is STOCKED with must-see shows (The Lumineers, Fun., The Killers, etc.). Find these—plus best-bet venues, the Grit team's summer playlist picks, and a badass boombox—here!

On Saturday, I headed down to Brittlebank Park to check out Charleston Beer Garden. It had music and food trucks and carnival-style vendors, but perhaps more interesting is what I didn't find...

Get the grill ready—we've got kabob recipes perfect for a backyard bash (think benne-seed shrimp and ratatouille skewers). Plus, what's THE cocktail of the summer? Learn how to mix it here

Not feelin' summer's seduction yet? Next up is a tidal wave of eye candy—the best pools in the Lowcountry, swimsuits that rock, cool beach towels, and more must-have gear

Here goes... All week, Grit will be counting down to the start of Charleston's golden season: SUMMER! Kicking it off is our quick list of DO'S and DON'TS for living it up this summer. Are you ready?

What's been happening on Spring Street as of late? The same old shenanigans. In this story, it's Harry vs. the AAA guy who came to change my tire. Read on to see who prevailed

We used Pantone's Color of the Year to inspire a get-ready-for-summer cocktail party—here are our five picks for pulling it together

Heard the news? Charleston's own Shovels & Rope scored an impressive batch of nominations yesterday from the Americana Music Association. Get the scoop—and learn more about the duo—here

I'll tell you who I'd give it to, and why his work in one North Chuck neighborhood is remarkable. That "A-HA!" moment, plus how TEDxCharleston is rocking the house at PURE Theatre today

You can't beat this line-up of local chefs, or find a more intimate way to see Band of Horses... More details on this 4th annual fundraiser to protect our waters, and how you can get tickets

Does a Beverly Hills fail equal a big Charleston win? That's the rumor, as the legal drama set in the Holy City was just picked up for 13 episodes. Here's who's starring and more details

Cator Sparks was there, along with Ayoka Lucas, Cindy Hayes, the Macintosh, FIG, WildFlour and so many more... all decked in their finest pink for the street party of the year. Lots of photos here