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Young musicians (and all you creative types out there), during this season of gatherings, beware of those relatives and family friends trying to “help you” with their own brand of career advice...

Kevin Hanley and friends from Cord & Pedal Records pulled out all the stops for another spirited holiday program, this time at the Charleston Music Hall—Shovels & Rope, Rachel Kate Gillon, and more!

Plus! A couple o' festive cats and dogs to get you in the holiday spirit. Trust us—you'll love these guys...

I showed up to yesterday's H&M grand opening with my camera in tow. Click here for some killer street style from the day, plus a look at the stylish goods waiting for you inside...

Yep. But forget "Southern Charm" and "Myrtle Manor"—this upcoming TV show, "Give Me Shelter," documents the day-to-day challenges that face JI's no-kill animal shelter Pet Helpers. Here's the scoop...

Why The Little Match Girl at the Rose Maree Myers Theater was this year's holiday ticket, with its wintry score by Laura Ball. Plus! video of the most rousing Nutcracker finale in history...

Seriously, we can get you in... I'll tell you all about our partnership with H&M and how you can win a style consultation, a knockout head-to-toe outfit, and gift cards- PLUS how to see it all first

And speaking of gifts and special occasions, if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, you're going to want to read this. You've got an exciting weekend ahead...

I went into the old downtown theater a little bah humbug, hoping the revelry of it all would turn me back out onto Queen Street buzzing with Christmas spirit. Hmmm... did it work?

Mel Washington enlisted help from Brave Baby's Wolfgang Zimmerman, Death On Two Wheels' Alex Stanley, & others to record a seriously soulful Christmas album. Hear some (& enter to win a copy!) here

I prefer to have my birthdays pass by stealthily... Or do I? Simple gestures go a long way, especially on a special occasion... but my oh my how those gestures have changed over time...

I finally got to a 2nd chance at seeing them in concert (after a disappointing 1st experience)... I'll tell you what our ultra-serious modern rock bands could learn from this 40-year-old group

Get the deets on "Bikes, Brews, & BBQ"—the upcoming 2nd-annual fundraiser helping provide bicycles for underprivileged kids in Charleston

If Brackish Bow Ties aren't on your radar, tune in! These locally made feather ties are super cool and super unique. Here's a look, plus where to get them this weekend...

...Not that it would be half bad, but here's why the whole "the goal is to work" bit (even before it was made famous by Kutcher) resonates with struggling writers like me, and a dozen others I know

When done right, getting high can be a very, very good thing. Therapeutic, even. My wife and I did so the other day--from Sullivan's to Seabrook, we were way up there. Here are 15+ pics from the trip

A recent trip to the grocery store led to a surprising combo of hugs, tears, and Tide on the detergent aisle, plus a message we'd all do well to keep in mind throughout the season

I've got 10 great ideas for the green thumbs on your list—we're talking garden totes made from up-cycled sails to South Carolina-made garden sculptures, plus details on a wreath market THIS Saturday

We've all closed up shop for the holiday weekend, and will be back blogging on Monday. But we're leaving you with our top 5 picks for upcoming festivities, because get ready: the holidays are ON...

Last week brought a deluge of tributes to the late president. Here's one more, courtesy of an old sailor I met right here in Charleston at the Yorktown. But can you trust the yarns of an old sailor?