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You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

This year's 10th Annual Wine + Food Festival was a celebration of Charleston's rich culinary history, its international notoriety, and its progressive future. Saltwater Chef was there to get a finger on the pulse of the festivities.

How political correctness is killing honesty and creativity

I watched "Fifty Shades of Grey" so you don't have to.

After betting that the inappropriate humor in The Book of Mormon would cause massive walkouts, Devin Grant was proved pleasantly wrong as the PAC stayed packed for the award-winning musical.

A Creative Obituary for Zachary James Breitengross

As their star continues to rise in the world of Americana music, local self-described "sloppy tonk" duo Shovels & Rope returned to their home base for a beautiful and rowdy show at the PAC.

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grit-worthy events 12/19–12/21. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Activists Andrea Boyd, Alison Sher, and Sarah Swingle weigh in on what it means to be a compassionate activist, how to make an impact, and how to get started.

Our newest blogger, Ben Grenaway, tells the story of how transparency set his sexuality free.

Strong performances and excellent production fail to save this half-baked, disappointing end to the Hunger Games trilogy.

Art is meditation, and vice versa, for artist John Duckworth. In his riveting show Awake, he implores viewers to do much more than "view." Do yourself a favor: show up.

Just in time for Halloween, WE tv announces that it will soon begin filming a spooky series in the Chuck, directed by Eli Roth and starring Mena Suvari as a sexy exorcist.

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

Surf fever takes over the Brick House Party Plantation October 16–18 at the Carolina Surf Film Festival

Are you a flake? Shep Rose examines the epidemic of flakiness in the 21st century.

In a brief examination of depression in the wake of Robin William's devastating death, Shep Rose cites parallels in the life of another tragically lost genius, David Foster Wallace.

While it may not the best example of a movie musical, the 1974 Brian DePalma film Phantom of the Paradise is great campy fun. A newly released Blu-Ray/DVD version brings the cult film to the masses.

A guest blogger hits the nail on the head with her thoughts on what makes Charleston wonderful. Stop thinking of sand as a cleaning nightmare, but a Lowcountry dream in this week's Blog of the Week.