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Fresh-Picked Produce + Tomato Sandwich Bites

Nothing says summertime like a good ole' tomato sandwich. Here's a super simple take on the delicious classic, plus a look at farm-fresh produce from the mountains of North Carolina

Don't Stop

Fleetwood Mac's 62-year-old Lindsey Buckingham gave an energetic and passionate solo performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center last Saturday, taking me back to my rock roots

Queen Nina

In addition to starting those French Quarter Art Walks we all love to roam, the matriarch of the local gallery scene—Nina Liu—has helped turn Charleston into a forefront art Mecca of our region

Shovels & Rope: The New Sound of Charleston?

A unique blend of backgrounds and styles, could Shovels & Rope represent the new sound of the Lowcountry? I think so, but feel free to disagree

Blog of the Week: Tim's Quest for the Wild and Weird

Brand new Gritter Tim Brennan started off with a bang with his entertaining—and thought-provoking—observations on our local music scene. Charleston, where IS the weird?

Standout Summer/Fall Hydrangeas

Here are some great tips and tricks for growing the Southern stunners, plus a neat DIY and a bouquet using just the blooms outside my door

Help Pick the Cover!

We want to hear from you! Vote here to help choose the cover of the September 2012 issue of Charleston mag

Too Much Pork For Just One Fork

At 29 years and counting, Southern Culture on the Skids might not be one of the best-known Southern rock bands, but it's one of the most weirdly wonderful

Where's the Entertainment, Charleston?

What I'm looking for in live music is a bit of insanity, some weird, some risk, some show... Here's my take on what's lacking in our own local music scene

Charleston's Olympian Chimes In

Move over Michael Phelps... our favorite Olympian is Charleston sports writer Gary Smith. He sat down with "Word on the Street" to talk memorable moments, good stories, and a little table tennis

My Canoeing and Treehousing Adventure on the Edisto

Facing down the Great Outdoors, and getting a little back, too. Here's a look at how I fared, including a little Sunday morning surprise

The Beatles a "Boy Band?"

So says my good friend and music promoter Joel Frank. That debate aside, come out to Home Team BBQ (W.A.) this Sunday for his venture's kick-off bash, with a ton of local (non-boy band) music

Blue Man Suit

Walk into a men's clothier and you'll see a rainbow of neutral-hued suits. Here's what Army Wives costumer and Billy Reid salesman Mike Grady has to say about that

Dark Nights, in Charleston and Beyond

When words fail, let the music play. This Saturday's Marley Lion Music Festival will bring together our community to remember, celebrate, laugh, cry, and heal following the tragedy in our own backyard

Emily And Jef: Pure Perffection (Sorry, Had To Use That Extra "F" Somewhere)

Could Barbie and The Missing F be coming to the Lowcountry in the near future? Read this, "The Bachelorette" finale recap to find out (there are absolutely no answers to that question)...

Little Fish for Our Little Locals

Brook Griffin's cute-as-a-button kids' clothing line is open for business, and worth a peek (my kids' are already sporting a few pieces)

3 Lessons: Tap Your True Business Potential

Looking for a little mid-week workday inspiration? Read a former Fortune 100 VP's stirring speech from the recent Charleston Regional Business Journal  Influential Women in Business Luncheon 

Blog(gers) of the Week

Grit bloggers Rebekah Jacob and Stephanie Hunt schooled us in just what it means to support something worthwhile, like Charleston's arts community

Hope and Union Closes...

I talked with owner John Vergel de Dios on why he is shuttering the business and what's next for some H&U employees

Arts Not Optional, Pt. 2: Will You Pocket Veto?

Haley's veto was stomped. Guess we showed her....or will we? Let’s not let our local arts community die by our neglect