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Grape Stomping Festival This Weekend in Charleston

For those that remember that classic I Love Lucy episode, when Lucy goes to Italy and stomps grapes, you will appreciate what’s happening at the Irvin- House Vineyards on Johns Island.  Saturday, August 28th from 2-6pm, the 7th annual Grape Stomping Festival.  Admission is $5 per car.  You can bring a blanket and a picnic [...]


What’s Happening in Charleston!

Friday, August 20th and Saturday August 21st, Gallagher will be at Club H2o 
Wednesday, August 25th, South Carolina Acquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Dinner featuring a “Fish for the Future” menu.  Enjoy the local favorites while learning how your choices can today can ensure healthy fish for the future. This will take place at Carolina’s restaurant in downtown Charleston [...]


Free or Inexpensive Things to Do In Charleston!

As summer starts to wind down and the anticipation of the new school year approaches, you may be thinking about some fun things to do with the family as a last hurrah before the routine starts all over again.  I got to thinking about the fact that sometimes I don’t do things because of the [...]


What’s Happening in Charleston This Weekend!

July 16, 8pm – 11pm Society 1858 Presents An Evening at Bastille Café
Enjoy live jazz by Heddy Rae and hors d’ouevres courtesy of Rue de Jean.
July 17, 8pm The Smashing Pumpkins with Kill Hannah/Bad City at the Music Farm.
July 17, 8pm If you need to laugh catch The Have Nots at Theatre 99. 
July 17, The [...]


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN CHARLESTON

Fri July 9, at 7:30 p.m.  Red White and Cash, at the Village Playhouse.  This is a tribute to Johnny Cash. 
Sat, June 10, the Storm Eye Institute and Sun Trust Bank will be conducting free eye screenings for those with diabetes or glaucoma or a family history of these diseases.  To make your appointment call (843) 884-2222.
Sun, [...]


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN CHARLESTON!

TASTE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SAT.  JUNE 26TH FROM 12-4PM AT WHOLE FOODS.  Meet the local vendors and taste their food and hear their stories.
KINDNESS BEATS BLINDNESS RP AUCTION  Sat., June 26, 6 p.m.  Bid on items at the Riverdogsgame to benefit MUSC’s Storm Eye.  Items include tickets to a Broadway show, fine jewelry, spa retreats [...]


What’s Happening in Charleston This Weekend for Father’s Day!

If you are looking for a way to treat dad for Father’s Day, here are a few options:
On Saturday, June 18, Woodlands Inn  in Summerville is grilling out (and dad doesn’t have to man the tongs, like at home) with their Beer and BBQ Tasting with Palmetto Brewery. It’s $55 (plus tax and gratuity), which covers [...]


Groom Your Puppy and Help with the Oil Spill!

If you are feeling helpless about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, you can stop!  There is a way for concerned citizens to help.   I was very thrilled to stumble upon information about an organization called Matter of Trust.   Matter of Trust is working with some local pet groomers and veterinarian offices to collect pet [...]


What’s Happening In Charleston This Weekend!

Friday June 4, Wine Tastings – Enjoy appetizers paired with featured wines at Ted’s Butcherblock - Cost is $5.00. 
Friday, June 4, Piccolo Spoleto Beach Party in Downtown Charleston at the US Custom House from 7pm-11pm.  Free!
Friday, June 4,  Hazelnut Hang - Enjoy the music of Sister Hazel at the Windjammer  on the Isle of Palms. Cost $25.00
Saturday, [...]


IT’S SPOLETO TIME!

An exciting time in Charleston for the arts – is when Spoleto is here.  Every year we can count on looking forward being entertained by wonderfully talented artists in theater, dance, opera, visual arts & jazz.  
Initially  the festival started in the acient city of Spoleto, Italy in the provence of Perugia founded by Gian Carlo Minotti.  Named Festival dei Due Mondi which [...]