co | Charleston, SC | Charleston Grit

Ten Local Gifts for the Holiday Season

Treat your friends, family, and coworkers to a taste of Charleston with local goods this holiday season!

Weekend Roundup November 6-8

We've got your Grit Picks—all the best events happening in Charleston this weekend, November 6-8

Alesya Opelt, Founder and CEO of Alesya Bags

“CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE JUST PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO CREATE, I JUST LIKE TO SEE THINGS COME TO LIFE. ”

The Charleston Mayoral Race

On November 3rd, 2015, the people of Charleston will do something that has not been done since 1975: go vote in a mayoral race that won’t have Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on the ballot. For this historical election, I decided to research the candidates to discover more about them, and determine who were my top choices and who I felt needed one more four year term before winning the hottest seat in town.

SOUND + LIGHT Preview Experience

As I wandered further and further back in the darkness, I had the distinct feeling of Alice in Wonderland when, after growing too big, she suddenly finds herself getting smaller and smaller, everything around her seeming enormously out of proportion...

Pop Fizz Clink Gone

Charleston Wine + Food co-hosted a bubbly bash with Veuve Clicquot at the William Aiken House. "We can pop bottles all night and baby you can have whatever you like"—the inimitable T.I.

A Fragile Tomorrow release 5th CD. A young band should not be this damn good.

I've already said I'm a fan of this band. Fine, I'm biased. Just give this CD a listen. If you hate it, tell me why. If you like it, throw the guys some cash and pay for the actual CD.

Palmetto Brewing Company Food & Friends Pop-Up Dinner Series with John Lewis

Palmetto Brewing Company launches its Food & Friends Pop-Up Dinner Series with guest chef John Lewis—the pit-master pro behind Austin’s La Barbecue + Franklin Barbecue. This will be Lewis’ only public event in Charleston during the month of October.

Palmetto Brewing Co. Quenches Your Thirst All October Long

Palmetto Brewing's lineup of October events - hope you're ready to booze all month long

Sexism, the Republican Debate, and Donald Trump

I watched the Republican Debate last night not only for entertainment value (drink every time someone mentions Ronald Reagan!), but also to stay informed. And also, honestly… out of pure confusion. How is Donald Trump ACTUALLY the front-runner to be the Republican Candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election?

No I Don’t Have a Dance Studio

And I don’t really want one either

FREE Virgil Kaine Cocktails @ 492

Get your free cocktails at 492 tonight, then learn how to make them tomorrow at Butcher & Bee

Welcome to Charleston, West Elm!

Welcome to King Street, West Elm!

The Vivid Journey

Pastel Pink, Lavender, Neon blues, and even Granny Gray has completely taken over 2015 hair trends.

You Might as Well Dance

“You look ridiculous if you dance, you look ridiculous if you don’t dance, so you might as well dance.”

Leaving a Legacy

"Bad Jews" is a comedy currently running at PURE Theatre on King Street. The story follows three cousins as they navigate the ways of family, religion, and love while trying to find out what's worth holding onto, and what gets left behind.

Grit Picks for your Weekend, July 17-19

A roundup of events this weekend, July 17-19

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.

Electric Friends: King Dusko After-Party Unites Charleston's Emerging Creative Class

Saturday's after-party for the Brave Baby album release show was a celebration of progressive change in Charleston.

2015 Bodhi's Revenge SUP Ocean Race on Folly Beach: Sun, Surf, and Camaraderie

The weather report stated “100% chance of Thunderstorms by 10:00 am,” but for the brave souls that dared the weather, Sunday morning provided both sun and surf for the Bodhi’s Revenge Paddle Race on Folly Beach.

co

PHOTOS