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10/8, full issue: Harvest festivals; Doing what’s right; Neighbors

10/8, full issue: Harvest festivals; Doing what’s right; Neighbors

FOCUS:  Two harvest festivals set for coming weeks COMMENTARY, Brack: Doing the right thing for South Carolina IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control MY TURN, Saul: Reject president’s course of not loving thy neighbor GOOD NEWS:  College of Charleston to host discussion on political civility FEEDBACK: Send us your comments … share your thoughts MYSTERY PHOTO:  Big, scary […]

by · 10/08/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue, Uncategorized
CALENDAR, Feb. 26+:  Tall ship to arrive Feb. 28, book sale, more

CALENDAR, Feb. 26+:  Tall ship to arrive Feb. 28, book sale, more

Staff reports  |  The Oliver Hazard Perry, a tall ship base din Rhode Island, is scheduled to arrive here Feb. 28 for a three-day visit.  The ship, which will be anchored in Charleston harbor, is the largest civilian sailing school vessel in the United States. 

The ship can accommodate 32 people overnight plus a 17-member professional crew.  The three masts of the ship reach 13.5 stories tall.  The ship, which has a draft of 13 feet, is 200 feet long.  It has seven miles of rigging, 20 sails and 14,000 square feet of sail, according to its website.  It also has twin biodiesel engines. 

by · 02/26/2018 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
Photo by Leigh Sabine

CALENDAR, Feb. 12+:  SEWE returns to Charleston this week

Staff reports  |  The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition returns to Charleston starting Feb. 16 for the annual three-day sportsman’s extravaganza that brings thousands to the Holy City to enjoy wildlife and nature-oriented activities. An awards dinner is set for Feb. 14, followed by private viewing hours and a gala on Feb. 15.

This year, wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy everything from art auctions and sales to balls, oyster roasts and wildlife tours.  There will be education events, such as the Feb. 18 discussion by Garden & Gun on the future of oyster aquaculture, and fun events, such as the always-popular Dock Dogs performances.

by · 02/12/2018 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR, July 24+:   Books, business and music

CALENDAR, July 24+:   Books, business and music

John’s Island book sale.  Charleston Friends of the Library will hold a two-day book sale July 28 and 29 at the John’s Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank Highway, to raise money for the charity.  Paperbacks start at $1 and hardbacks at $3.  There also are lots of other materials, such as DVDs, CDs and children’s books.  The sale starts at 9 a.m. each day and ends in late afternoon.  More:  CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.

Financing a small business:  3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 3, Trident United Way building, Suite 101, 6296 Rivers Ave., North Charleston.  The Small Business Administration will offer a two-hour workshop with financial experts who will share lending options and experience for people looking for business capital.  Cost: $20.  To register or learn more, visit www.charlestonsbdc.com or call 843-740-6160.

Reggae Nights concert series.  James Island County Park.  Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with performances starting at 8:30 p.m. for this county concert series with Mystic Vibrations, Aug. 4.

by · 07/24/2017 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR, July 17+:   Reggae, ladybugs, history and books

CALENDAR, July 17+:   Reggae, ladybugs, history and books

Reggae Nights concert series.  James Island County Park.  Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with performances starting at 8:30 p.m. for this county concert series with Jah Works, July 21; and Mystic Vibrations, Aug. 4. (NEW) Ladybug release:  Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will release 150,000 ladybugs into the gardens 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22, 3550 Ashley River Rd., Charleston. […]

by · 07/17/2017 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR, June 19+:  Theater, books, fish and hats

CALENDAR, June 19+:  Theater, books, fish and hats

I Got You Babe: Various times, June 13 to Sept. 13, 34 West Theater, 200 Meeting St., Charleston.  34 West Theater’s downtown venue will be California Dreaming all summer with its newest musical, I Got You Babe.  Tickets are $30 each.  For the schedule and more about the production, visit www.34west.org.

Mary Alice Monroe luncheon: Noon, June 20, High Cotton, 199 East Bay St., Charleston.  New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will introduce a new novel, Beach House For Rent, at this three-course luncheon that is part of Blue Bicycle Books’ Charleston author series. Click here for tickets.

Carolina Billfish Classic:  June 21-24, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant.  The state’s premiere billfishing tournament and the third leg of S.C. Governor’s Coup Billfishing Series comes to the Lowcountry during this weekend along Charleston harbor.  Learn more.

Hat Day in the Sun:  Noon to 1 p.m., June 22, Marion Square, Charleston.  The Hat Ladies will distribute Free Hats to promote hat wearing for sun protection.  One per person as long as supplies last.  More:  hatladies.org

by · 06/19/2017 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR:  Starting to ring in the cheer

CALENDAR: Starting to ring in the cheer

On the calendar: Yuletide on the Ashley this weekend, followed by Yuletide Madrigal Feast, That Holiday Book Sale, Open house at Central Mosque, and Tom Tisdale’s new book launch.

by · 11/21/2016 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR, July 18+:  From history to a book sale and sock puppets

CALENDAR, July 18+: From history to a book sale and sock puppets

Charleston history lectures:  These history lectures will be held at the Main Library: The Forgotten Pleasure Gardens of Charleston, Main Library, July 20 at 6 p.m. Colonial Lake: A Brief History, Main Library, July 28 at 6 p.m. (NEW) John’s Island book sale:  All day starting at 9 a.m., July 22 and July 23, John’s Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank […]

by · 07/17/2016 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR, Oct. 5+: Big Book Sale, Star Wars fun, more

CALENDAR, Oct. 5+: Big Book Sale, Star Wars fun, more

Middle East talk, That Big Book Sale, Star Wars reads, more

by · 10/05/2015 · Comments are Disabled · calendar
CALENDAR, June 15+: Yappy Hour, Juneteenth, more

CALENDAR, June 15+: Yappy Hour, Juneteenth, more

On the calendar for June 15, 2015, and beyond: Yappy Hour returns, Juneteenth, Carolina Day, July 4, Big Book Sale, more

by · 06/15/2015 · Comments are Disabled · calendar