Yep. But forget "Southern Charm" and "Myrtle Manor"—this upcoming TV show, "Give Me Shelter," documents the day-to-day challenges that face JI's no-kill animal shelter Pet Helpers. Here's the scoop...
And speaking of gifts and special occasions, if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, you're going to want to read this. You've got an exciting weekend ahead...
If you're like me, you're smack dab in the middle of Christmas shopping (or perhaps at the start?). No matter—you can't go wrong with any of these items. See 'em here!
I went into the old downtown theater a little bah humbug, hoping the revelry of it all would turn me back out onto Queen Street buzzing with Christmas spirit. Hmmm... did it work?
Was there anything more horrific & inane than the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Answer: Yes. Me, in high school... What would you find if you took a peek at your 18-year-old self? Good? Bad? Or way ugly?
Mel Washington enlisted help from Brave Baby's Wolfgang Zimmerman, Death On Two Wheels' Alex Stanley, & others to record a seriously soulful Christmas album. Hear some (& enter to win a copy!) here
Here's a draft of a new recipe for my upcoming cookbook, "The French Cook: Soups and Stews," out fall 2014. The brilliant red, white, and green hues of this soup make it a perfect Christmas starter
...Not that it would be half bad, but here's why the whole "the goal is to work" bit (even before it was made famous by Kutcher) resonates with struggling writers like me, and a dozen others I know
Sunday night, the local power folk singer debuted a home-brewed music video for "Lost," a track off her latest album. Check out the video—plus more on Rachel Kate—here
I've got 10 great ideas for the green thumbs on your list—we're talking garden totes made from up-cycled sails to South Carolina-made garden sculptures, plus details on a wreath market THIS Saturday
Ditch the traditional pie this Thanksgiving and serve up a decadent—and oh so easy—tart. With peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, and chocolate, it's a Reese's lover's dream come true
Editors' Note: if this post doesn't give you a hankering for turkey just like your mama makes, we don't know what will? Meantime, cue the run-up to warm, aromatic kitchens and crowded family tables
Friday night I headed to the Memminger Auditorium for an evening to honor those who've given our community so much—as well as a darn good time. Get the scoop on the 8th Annual Giving Back Awards here!
Got plans this Saturday? Add Mixson's Art Stroll to the calendar and sip wine, munch on hors d'eouvres, and browse the latest from local artists like Lisa Abernathy, Jay Fletcher, and Olivia Rae James
Love softball? Or local celebs like Bill Murray? Or Louie's Kids? Or helping others? Or smiling? Then get yourself to Saturday's Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Game. Get the deets here!
My interview with one of my favorite songwriters, on fame (his songs have hit a true pop culture sweet spot, heard on Parenthood, How I Met Your Mother, House, and others), family, and why he writes
It's November and finally chilly... So soup season's official! Here are my 10 faves—including the likes of Jalapeño Popper, Pumpkin Chipotle, and Spinach & Artichoke Dip soups. Bonus? They're low carb
We set up a guerilla face-painting shop last night lakeside, and invited all the neighborhood kids (parents, too!) to swing by and get spooky... Meet the Halloweened-up kids of Harleston Village
As Tyler Mechem prepares to move to Indiana, he'll be playing one last show this Friday. Get the scoop on where and when, plus the reason for the move and his take on the future of Chas' music scene
