Hello Saturday.
April 20 2024
Okay, the survey doesn’t say anything yet. But it will. Stick with us here. This is gonna be good.
Basically, we need a little help. And when you need help, it’s important to ask the right people the right questions.
Every morning more than 50,174 of you have invited us into your inbox. And each day we do our very best to provide you with the timely, relevant info so you can get the most out of our great city. Sometimes that means we have to go “investigate” that new ice cream parlor in town. Or the new burger shop. Or that new rooftop bar. We know, this is a tough job. But now we need to make sure we are investigating the right things and sending you where you want to go.
Today we are asking you to take 2 minutes to tell us a little more about yourself. Just 2 minutes. The line to get a morning latte takes longer than that. Feel free to skip any questions you don’t want to answer. We don’t want to pry. (Okay, we do, but just a little bit.)
And 1 more thing: We will be picking 1 lucky CHStoday survey participant to win a $100 gift card. That’s many, many lattes, CHS.
Thanks in advance for your help,
-Vagney + Tatum
Today
- Fossil Friday | Fri., Sept. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | Free with admission | Finish the week with fossils as Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson shares his latest finds. 🦴
Saturday
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sat., Sept. 11 | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | See if your bouncy ball number hits home plate for a cash prize after the game. 💸
- Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market | Sat., Sept. 11 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | Support local artisans + shop with farmers to the sounds of live music 一 leashed pets are welcome. 🧺
- Carnes Crossroads Summer Barn Jam Series | Sat., Sept. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Carnes Crossroads, 513 Wodin Pl., Summerville | Summertime is winding down but the vibes are here to stay — enjoy live music from The Blue Dogs + local food trucks. 🎶
- Bright Star | Fri., Sept. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Historic Dock Street Theatre | $32+ | Catch a seat at this moving bluegrass musical written by comedian Steve Martin. 🎭
Sunday
- Second Sunday on King Street | Sun., Sept. 12 | 1-5 p.m. | King Street | Free | Visit, shop + dine with your family along Charleston’s “Main Street.” 🛍
- Charleston RiverDogs vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Sun., Sept. 12 | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Celebrate the last home game of the regular season with the Dogs as they wear their Holy City uniforms. ⚾️
- Camp Happy Days Night at the RiverDogs | Sun., Sept. 12 | 5 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $150 | Support kids and families facing cancer + cheer on the Riverdogs from the Segra Clubhouse — tickets include complimentary beer, wine, and food. 🧢
- Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Pour House | Free | Show your support for farmers + artisans by shopping locally. 🧺
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 83º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Tide
- Low: 4:51 A.M. + 5:27 P.M.
- High: 11:08 A.M. + 11:19 P.M.
Ranked
- John Rutledge House Inn is the No. 1 hotel in Charleston according to Travel + Leisure’s Top 15 Hotels in Charleston. The inn’s peaceful environment and outstanding service were recognized. Staycation, anyone? 🏨 (Travel + Leisure)
Shop
- Second Sunday on King Street will return this Sunday after an 18-month hiatus. The popular downtown street will be closed to vehicles from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — so you can shop + dine your way from Calhoun to Queen. 🛍️ (Charleston City Paper)
Coronavirus
- All participants in the Cooper River Bridge Run must present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours at the Bridge Run Expo. If you no longer wish to participate, you will be transferred to the virtual run — no refunds. (WCIV) 🏃
Development
- Remember West Ashley’s Piggly Wiggly? The West Ashley Revitalization Committee plans to turn the long-vacant lot off Sam Rittenberg Blvd. into a civic center with retail + restaurant space. The plan will be presented at next week’s city council meeting. 🐖 (WCIV)
- Real estate firm Rockpoint Group purchased a 913-acre portion of the Carnes Crossroads development in Goose Creek for $29 million. The Boston-based firm bought the parcel from a company who previously purchased 1,500 acres of the development for $41 million. (The Post and Courier)
CofC
- CofC’s Albert Simons Center for the Arts on St. Philip Street will be closed until fall 2023 for multimillion-dollar renovations — including new and larger classrooms, a 2-story black box theater, new art studios, and updated technology. (The College Today)
Arts
- There will be a 4-city audition tour for the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus — a new professional choir. Local auditions will be held on Nov. 13. Fellows will serve as the choir for Spoleto’s operas, including the world premiere of “Omar” in 2022.
DYK
- Green thumb readers — here’s what to plant in the Lowcountry in September: lettuce, kale, broccoli, collards, brussel sprouts, root veggies + salad greens. Thanks, Rita’s Roots. 🥬
Did you know that next Thursday is National Guacamole Day? You can celebrate with Taco Boy’s first-ever guacamole-making class. Along with the lesson, tickets include a free cocktail, appetizer + Taco Boy tee.
That’s something to guac about.
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