Havana Nights in Charleston
Tito Puente said, “If there is no dance, there is not music.”I’m sure many musicians would probably disagree with that statement, but dancers and musicians have a symbiotic relationship when Gino...
View ArticleDon't Let the Door Hit You Where the Good Lord Split You
I'll be honest, this post was originally going to be aimed at Jenn Ciccarelli, the woman who posted a now infamous blog entry on prettysouthern.com last week. If you didn't get a chance to read the...
View ArticleDIY Wedding Contest
Voting is now over. We will announce the winner tomorrow!Our panel of judges has narrowed it down to 10 finalists, one of which will win a three-day, two-night stay at the romantic Princess Anne Hotel...
View ArticleThe Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends: Mayoral Race
The upcoming mayoral election has me questioning my future in Charleston. I can't find one person running who I don't have major problems with. Let's look at some things. Part 1: JobsCharleston is a...
View ArticleWhere to Watch the Super Bowl in Charleston
Ahh, the Super Bowl. America’s favorite buffalo-wing-related-holiday. A chance to officially break those resolutions you’ve been desperately trying to cling to for the past few weeks. Well, let me tell...
View ArticleThe Circle of Life - Tales of an Uber Driver, Part Three
Birth. The moment our life physically begins, when our souls are presented to the world as we instantly start shaping ourselves and eventual destiny. The majority of us are rewarded for completing this...
View ArticleArt Focuses on Body Image
Too fat. Too skinny. The way we see our bodies can be unhealthy and, in some cases, is correlated to eating disorders.The way we see our bodies is the idea behind an art show this Thursday (March 10)...
View ArticleCFW Street Style: Night One
This year Charleston Magazine celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Charleston Fashion Week. With Spring is just around the corner, the weather couldn't be better at a balmy 80 degrees lowering to 70 at...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo Round Up
Everyone’s favorite excuse to drink margaritas and eat guacamole is finally here! We’ve got the scoop on where to go this May 5th.Downtown Charleston Bar MashMay 5, 4 pm – untilFeaturing live music,...
View ArticleAME Anniversary: A Talk with Chef BJ Dennis
After the AME shootings, I haunted social media and news sites, trying to make some kind of sense out of a senseless act.One person whose voice stood out in contrast to all the tender postings was the...
View ArticleLake Street Dive talks Side Pony and their upcoming show at the Music Farm
Recently Charleston Grit had the pleasure of chatting with Lake Street Dive guitarist Mike McDuck” Olson about their latest album, their upcoming show at the Music Farm June 8th, and Hometeam...
View ArticleLessons From a Novice Evacuee
I don’t think I understood how chaotic storms like Hurricane Matthew can be for a coastal communities.Like most things, hurricanes are easy to ignore when they’re not destroying your neighbor’s yard....
View ArticleDrayton Hall gets a new Visitors Center
In a city older than the country itself, history lovers and tourists face no shortage of opportunities to explore and enjoy history in the making.One famous home, however, does not receive the full...
View ArticleCorrie Wang's The Takedown
With her sunshine smile, it’s hard to believe Corrie Wang (it’s pronounced WONG) could ever depict the dark side of popularity, but that’s what she’s done in her debut novel, “The Takedown,” a young...
View Article5 years of living in Charleston: 5 Top Breweries!
The Charleston brewery scene as exploded in the last few years. Much of this is due to better legislation regarding breweries, but nonetheless, it seems there is a new brewery on every street corner...
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