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The classic rock band Heart gave a superb performance Tuesday night at the PAC, spanning its own catalog and treating the sold-out crowd to some surprises.

Alan Bennett's "The History Boys," the inaugural production in Woolfe Street Playhouse's new SideStage black box, is a rockin' 80s play about the nature of knowledge and its acquisition and use.

What If? Productions presents "Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story," opening February 19 at Threshold Rep on Society Street downtown.

After two tours in Iraq as a Marine, and suffering from debilitating PTSD due to the horrors of war, Sgt. Andy Manzi found healing through surfing. The story of his healing is now influencing the way the VA deals with veterans suffering from PTSD.

A Creative Obituary for Zachary James Breitengross

Woolfe Street Playhouse was recently awarded the Carolopolis Medal by the Preservation Society of Charleston, and their new production of "London Wall" runs through Valentine's Day.

The Inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival rocked the weekend. A little vision, a lot of hard work, and a stellar line up paid off. (Plus, it never hurts to have Quentin's dreads and Charlton's suave gravitas in the mix.)

Zack Mills watches local and regional comedians take off their clothes and proceeds to laugh—a lot.

Snubbing a poet and beautiful verse is one thing. Snubbing leadership, history, and the way forward is another.

A short photographic look at the run-down and abandoned houses around the Charleston area with little notes of fondness from a Philadelphia native.

Nina Garner discusses her creative process, how Charleston influences her work, and her show December 7 at the ARK in Awendaw.

In episode two of Shepic Fail, Gerry Kieran, owner of Seanachai on Johns Island, attempts to transform the guys from barflies to bartenders.

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

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!

"King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff imparts his knowledge on the history and use of bitters in an educational tasting seminar.

5th Annual Charleston Mac Off is the ultimate battle of the comfort food.

A thought-provoking open letter on the current state of #menswear, how our society is flawed by it, and how to fix it.

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

No, we're not talking about basketball. In a world of radical politicians, Shep Rose wonders when we might come to a center, a mutually beneficial meeting place.