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Artist and activist Melinda Mead Scharstein celebrates her first solo exhibit, boiled peanuts, and Trans* Love Fund, whose ladies' arm-wrestling tournament is this Thursday, December 18, at Tin Roof.

Grit-worthy events 12/12–12/14. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

I made a promise six years ago to share this story every Christmas until I meet Becca again.

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!

The Charleston area is busting at the seams with amazing teachers and places to practice. YOGAPOP 3 promises to bring us all together for a night of yoga, music, and fun Will you be there?

Grit-worthy events for 11/14–11/16

Fiasco. Debacle. Travesty. Clusterf*&^k. You name it. But yesterday's firing certainly was no "trick or treat."

Want to add life to an old costume or just look festive when you take the kids out this year? Lori Simpson of Makelab Charleston shows us cheap ways to look good on Halloween.

Grit blogger Dr. John Abess goes 50 days without Facebook and lives to tell the tale.

A recap of the first Carolina Surf Film Festival, which brought together local charities and artists for a weekend of fun on James Island.

The Fashion 360 Conference brings industry experts together for a day of panels sure to get the creative juices flowing.

Pretty Lights Music Label has some of the top names in electronic music under its umbrella. Check out our recap of their performance at the Music Farm last week.

Think you're an up-cycling genius? Enter the Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore Shopped competition to showcase your skills and win a $300 shopping spree.

Food, music, libations, and fat checks were in abundance as techies celebrated the new Silicon Harbor Welcome Center.

As far as fall cocktails go, we've found the perfect potion to satisfy on a chilly autumn night. Try these simple recipes yourself, and share on social media with the hashtag, #chsgritsips.

A fatal shooting occurred last night at The Gardens, an apartment complex in West Ashley. Our community comes together on Twitter to mourn the deputy killed in this seemingly senseless crime.

Lunch with local historian and writer Suzannah Smith Miles ends up in a graveyard, accompanied by an eye-opening history lesson of some of Charleston' first residents.

"2 Girls and a Guy" returns to Mix 96 and the Holy City this September. Andrew C. Petersen sat down with cast members Mike and Brooke to get the scoop on their homecoming this fall.

Are you already a technophile or looking to learn more? We've got a list of happenings sure to fulfill any of your techie needs.