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Grape Stomping Festival This Weekend in Charleston

Jacquie — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:17:53 +0000

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 lunch or graze on the food that they have available and enjoy the live music. If you have kids, bring them out as there will be children’s activities to keep them occupied. There will also be a Lucy Look-a-Like contest.

If you want to get a good laugh The Have Nots will be performing at Theater 99 at 8pm on Saturday, August 28th, followed by New York commedien Kenny Z at 10 pm.

Saturday, August 28 from 12-9pm and Sunday, August 29 from 12-9pm , The Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society present the 57th Annual Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival. For more information go to Pivots Beach Club.

Charleston Battery vs Richmond Kickers for the USL-2 2010 Championship at Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday, August 28th. To purchase tickets go to www.charlestonbattery.com.

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

Jacquie — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:35:37 +0000

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 four courses: grilled shrimp, togarashi, pickled watermelon rind, and cucumber; Carolina-style smoked chicken and pulled pork with Anson Mills grits; a main course of Moroccan spiced Lamb, tangine, and saffron couscous; and a dessert of warm chocolate and espresso cake with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge. Of course, there’s also beer pairings with each course, and dad even gets an after-dinner cigar and bourbon. Reservations are required.

On Sunday, June 20, there will be a Father’s Day Brunch buffet style featuring BBQ Benedict, Red-eye gravy, shrimp and grits and much more. Cost $55. There will also be a kids menu for kids (4-12).

If you want t dine in a more casual venue you can grab a steak at Outback and dad has a chance to win FREE Outback for a year! The special goes from June 18-June 20.

SC Aquarium has free admission for fathers with a paying guest or child. Sunday, June 20 from 9am to 6pm.

If your dad is the outdoors type, take him on a k ayaking trip with Sea Kayak Carolina. The tour begins at 7:30 am to the launch point at Battery Island and goes to Sandy Point on Kiawah Island. Rental kayaks are $30. You can bring your own kayak

If you want to give dad a different gift for Father’s Day because you are tired of giving him the same old things, check out Bellezza Buzz spa and give dad a relaxing treatment.

IT’S SPOLETO TIME!

Jacquie — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:33:48 +0000

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 means Festival of Two Worlds, the intentionwas to have the worlds of American and European culture facing each other in his event; this concept would then be strengthened by the fact that it was held in conjunction with its “twin”, the Spoleto USA Festival.

I have been fortunate enough to attend a concert by Frank Emilio Flynn, a Cuban jazz piano player as well as a production of Mamba’s Daughters, at the Dock Street Theater. Both performances were outstanding.

If you are interested in attending any of these events, you can to www.spoletousa.org.

If you would like to take advantage of the Spoleto experience but are a little tight on cash, you might want to check out the events of Piccolo Spoleto. Launched in 1979, Piccolo Spoleto was designed to offer the Spoleto experience to everyone regardless of their economic, social or physical circumstance.

Whatever you decide to do, just get out there and enjoy Charleston!

What’s Happening This Week in Charleston

Jacquie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:56:44 +0000

The month of May brings beautiful weather and opportunity to take advantage of all the great things Charleston has to offer.

April 30-May 2, 2010 – Gourmet & Grapes – Kiawah Island Enjoy the second annual weekend of fine food & wine as the country’s finest culinary’s and winemakers are assembled for three days of Gourmet & Grapes. For more information go to http://www.kiawahresort.com

May 1, 11 a.m. and Sun., May 2, 10 a.m. Rugby South Championships at Ansonborough Field Concord St. and Washington St.
The best rugby teams in the South will travel to Charleston to compete for the USA Rugby South Division II and III Championships and a bid to the USA National Championship Final 16.

May 1, 2010 – Charleston Riverdogs Vs Hickory Crawdads at the Joe Riley Stadium. Free Webkinz giveaways to the first 1,000 fans.

May 1, 2010 – Cinco de Mayo Festival - Charleston’s fifth annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, where there will be local Mexican cuisine, margharitas and Mexican beer. There will also be a salsa competition. Amateurs and professional dancers will be able to participate. The winner will receive $200.00 For more information go to this site. http://www.charlestoncinco.com

May 1, 2010 – Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Open House - . The event takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District at 1815 I’On Avenue on Sullivan’s Island

May 7-9, 2010 – Charleston Greek Festival - Enjoy traditional Greek food, live Greek music, folk dancing and more at the Greek Orthodox Church
of the Holy Trinity. For more information call (843) 577-2063.

TIS THE SEASON: BEING PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE IS A MUST

Jacquie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:02:18 +0000

Nineteen years ago this month, Hurricane Hugo blew into Charleston. With the highest winds sustained at an estimated 138 mph it devastated the barrier islands in South Carolina and uprooted 70% of the trees in the Francis Marion Forest. Hugo was one of the costliest hurricanes in US history until 1992 when Andrew hit, followed by Katrina in 2005.
Although we hope for a quiet season and that Hanna will just be a bad rainstorm, the possibility of a hurricane is a fact and we all need to be prepared.

SCDHEC suggests the following items to have on hand in case there is a threat of a storm: Cash or travelers checks, spare batteries, flashlights, a battery powered radio, a week’s supply of water. These were among some of the items recommended for an emergency supply kit. If you would like a full list you can get it from the following website: scdhec

Back to School – Charleston County School Calendar

Jacquie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:05:56 +0000

Today marked the first day of school for public school kids in Charleston County School District. If you need a schedule of events from beginning to end, click on the link below for the Charleston County School Calendar for 2008-2009.

Charleston County School Calendar

Click here for more information regarding the Charleston County School District

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME

Jacquie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:42:15 +0000

After living here in Charleston for a little over eleven years, there is one thing about NYC that I still miss and that is sitting in box seats at Yankee Stadium to see my New York Yankees play. Although cable television provides the opportunity to see them play, there is nothing like being in the Bronx at the stadium to enjoy a game. However, I don’t miss them as much because right here in Charleston, we have our very own team the Charleston RiverDogs. The Charleston RiverDogs are a Class-A affiliate of the New York club. There is nothing like spending a Friday night at the Joe Riley Stadium with a cold beer and a hotdog to watch the game. This is a great place for people of all ages to have fun. Every night of the week has a theme. For instance, Monday nights the RiverDogs will feature a different charitable organization that allows them the opportunity to raise funds. Sunday afternoons, “Family Sundays” allow you to play catch on the field before the game, run the bases and get players’ autographs. My favorite is Friday Fireworks & Red Shirt Fridays. If you support our troops by wearing a red shirt to the game you will receive a $1 discount off the price of your ticket. After the game, there is an explosive display of fireworks for everyone to enjoy. If you haven’t had the pleasure of catching a game, I recommend that you do. You’re guaranteed a good time. For more information go to www.riverdogs.com

August Arts and Culture in Charleston

Jacquie — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:58:51 +0000

The BB&T Charleston Food &Wine Festival 2009 poster contest deadline is August 22nd deadline. Get moving!
Speaking of art, the downtown Charleston art gallery, Mountains to the Sea, received the 2008 Best of Charleston Award in the Art Gallery category by the US Local Business Assoc.
The 18th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition will be held beginning on the 22nd at the Old Santee Canal Park. The juried art show will have cash awards for the winners in five categories.
Two movies wrapped in S.C. with 2009 air dates: “Nailed” with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel was shot around Columbia and Kevin Kostner in “The New Daughter”. This year “Dear John” based on a Nichols Sparks novel and “Band of Angels”, a post-Civil war movie by Hallmark will be shot.