Success

How, in a city that is heavily stratified by race, income, and history, can one man remain in power so long and remain so beloved? We say thank you to Mayor Joe Riley for forty years of service.

The 2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival was held this year at Brick House Kitchen near Folly Beach. With a steady lineup of innovative surf cinematography, the Carolina surf community came together for a fun weekend of beer, food, live music, and great film.

If Ginny Deerin is successful in her upcoming bid to be Charleston, South Carolina’s next mayor, she will make history, becoming Charleston’s first female mayor and South Carolina’s first LGBT mayor.

Morgan and Edward Westbrook are crafting more than exquisite beer. They are crafting the cultural grease that allows conversations to flow a little easier.

From April 28 to May 2, our hustlin’ and bustlin’ city was home to Dig South 2015, hosted by Cinebarre.

Examining the legacy of the civil rights movement and what work still needs to be done

Indie darling Grace Joyner and ethereal bedroom-pop artist Hermit's Victory closed out the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency on April 15 as the final show of the five-part series. Although the residency has come to an end, the series has undeniably catapulted the Charleston music scene and has brought recognition to these 10 deserving artists. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

This Saturday, April 25, L.E.A.R.N. Horse Rescue celebrates “the possible” in honor of the ASPCA’s Help a Horse Day 2015

Andrew C. Petersen talks beauty with Bleona Qereti, star of Bravo's "Euros of Hollywood."

Country-rock artists Johnny Delaware and SUSTO played to a packed house this past Wednesday, marking the fourth show of the Redux Residency sponsored by Hearts & Plugs. These #acidboys are here to say that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Music veterans Run Dan Run and Infinitikiss played an April Fool's show at the Redux Contemporary Art Center, celebrating the official album release of Mr. Jenkins' "Greatest Hits." This show marks the third in the residency, which showcases local bands each Wednesday for period of five weeks straight. It's no joke that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Inspired by the independent film community, streaming service Pointa.TV brings skate videos to shops, restaurants, and bars around the Southeast.

Saturday night at the Pour house was local award-winning band Sol Driven Train’s album release party, with opener BIG Something.

SUSTO frontman Justin Osborne talks South by Southwest, the band's new lineup, and their upcoming live album.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

How you do get a bunch of young creatives out of bed before 8:00 a.m.? Good coffee and Creative Mornings.

The trick? Creating a picture of how you want to feel.