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Grit-worthy events 1/30–2/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

"Goliath was the best thing that ever happened to David." Carla Lynne Hall

Put Paper Diamond on Your Party Playlist

Alexander Botwin (sometimes known as Alex B, but best known as beat master Paper Diamond) has taken the electronic music scene by storm in just a few short years. Since signing with the popular Pretty Lights Music Label in 2010, Paper Diamond has traveled a long way.

Hot & Cool, Cool & Hot

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.)

Weekend Picks 1/23–1/25

Grit-worthy events 1/23–1/25. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Rachel Kate Rocks Royal American on Loud Mouth Lookers Tour

Accompanied by tour mate Matt Woods, Muscle Shoals's Red Mouth, and Charleston's She Returns From War, Rachel Kate wowed the packed house at Royal American last Friday.

Shovels & Rope Move On Up to the PAC

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.

Are You Getting Enough Lettuce?

Lettuce, the self-proclaimed “modern day rulers of old school funk,” and Break Science wowed the sold-out crowd at the Music Farm this past weekend.

Weekend Picks 1/16–1/18

Grit-worthy events 1/16–1/18. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Cosmic Charlie Jams Out at the Charleston Pour House

Recreating the Grateful Dead experience, these guys hit all the right notes.

Fashion Archives at the Charleston Museum: Behind the Scenes with Cavortress

A sneak peek behind the scenes at Charleston Museum!

Weekend Picks 1/9–1/11

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

Weekend Picks 1/2–1/4

Grit-worthy events 1/2–1/4. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

10 Rules for 2015

The end of the year is a time for realizing a salad is always the best choice.

Cover-Free NYE: Charleston's Best No-Cover New Year's Eve Events

Your guide to the best fuss-free, no-hassle New Year's Eve events in Charleston. Oh yeah, and no cover charge at the door.

Weekend Picks 12/19–12/21

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

Andy Livengood Has a Christmas Story

"The Christmas Will Be Televised" Celebrates 5 Years of Christmas Fanfare

Weekend Picks 12/12–12/14

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

Becca's Christmas Cards

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

7 Questions with Greg Colleton of Redux

Greg Colleton, Redux's director of operations, chats about gallery etiquette, the upcoming Danielle Wyckoff exhibit, and Charleston's favorite pastime—day drinking.

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