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Young musicians (and all you creative types out there), during this season of gatherings, beware of those relatives and family friends trying to “help you” with their own brand of career advice...

...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

Plus: How to fix the bullying problem that's leaving teen casualties in its wake? Here are two ideas, and they don't involve celebrity spokespeople

Heard about the Big Mix? Here's the scoop on this Southern celebration of street style (like what, when, and where), and a Q&A with it's charming—and stylish—founder, KJ Kearney

The blog that evacuated downtown, PLUS! The video spot—shot all over Charleston, with plenty of familiar faces—that got our attention

Ready for a new path? Four strategic tips for how to prepare to make the jump, including squirreling away some cash and shoring up those all-important networks

... Or am I lying to myself? IS there life in rock and roll after becoming a father? Here's what my fellow dad-friends and I have figured out so far...

What do men REALLY want? I've got an all-star (sort of...) panel of dads to tell you—hilarious answers, and some useful ones too (hints: beer, music, homemade stuff, beer, done)

In a bind? I asked about 30 moms to weigh in on the best Mom's Day treats you’re not thinking of. And the really GOOD ideas are easier than you think...

Why go? The real question is, why not? In a town where jobs aren't aplenty and industry growth can be as slow as molasses, here's an event trying to push us ahead. Read on for why you should be there

Big deal or not? I sat down with founder Stan Gray—something of a creative rabble-rouser himself—to sort out why (and IF) we should care about the latest on Charleston's looong roster of "it" events

Which local band has the best video of 2013? You help decide—the winner gets $250 bucks. Check out the first entry and give it a thumbs up or down...

Tell us how you really feel! Marketing and events gal Misty says absolutely NOT to this low-crotched look. But there is a style of pants she prefers... See her sassy picks here

As the rest of the world finds new ways to twist, turn, and stretch Cupid, 3 Grit bloggers ring in the holiday with alternatives for saccharine sweet everything. Can't promise they're romantic..

Fearless Felix proves to be one hell of a weekend warrior. But I believe his 24-mile free fall tells us more about what it means to be grounded than about zooming through space.

Is applying in-person for a job "old school" or "must-do?" Have you practiced your verbal commercial? Here are 6 smart tips for job seekers and client-seeking consultants

Topic A (Tyler Boone's new release, upcoming gig, and marketing scheme) + Topic B (Will local King City Records rule our airways?) = The Big Question: What does it take for a local band to make it?

Don't like metal music? Neither do I, but don't let that stop you from seeing the hit musical (and highly irreverent) Rock of Ages at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center tonight

It's been said lately that the color most associated with American food is beige. Beige?! Now that's just depressing. It's time to work some nutritious Roy G. Biv action into our day-to-day diets

Sara Vaughan, Miles Davis, and Enya keep my pooch Pansy from pacing during summer thunderstorms. Could music be just as effective for your nervous system?