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April 18 2024 |
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With a city that ranks No. 2 on Tripadvisor’s Trending Destinations list + No. 22 on WalletHub’s list of the Best-Run Cities in America, it’s no surprise ~151,612 people call it home. With a population like that, where do all of these Charlestonians eat, drink, play, and live?
We are setting out to answer that with CHStoday’s Neighborhood Guides. Much like our past guides to downtown Charleston and Summerville, this ongoing series will take you on an exploration of the communities that make Charleston feel like home. We’ll dive into history, things to do and discover, places to park, where to live, and more to showcase some of the best qualities our unique neighborhoods have to offer.
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We want to bring you the scoop on CHS neighborhoods from a bird's-eye view. | Photo by Station 28.5 |
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So, what do we define as a “neighborhood”?
While we love suburbs like Dunes West in Mt. Pleasant + Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms, these guides will focus on small communities within our city (think: Avondale and Park Circle). These small but mighty parts of Charleston typically feature restaurants, parks, living spaces, festivals, events, and more, and span one to a handful of blocks. How will we choose what neighborhoods to cover?
This is where you come in. We are asking you to rave about all of your favorite neighborhood communities in the Holy City — whether it's one you call home, always stop by with out-of-town visitors, or daydream about moving to.
Are you intrigued by West Ashley’s history? Do you love being able to walk from a Cannonborough Elliotborough coffee shop to a clothing store in a matter of minutes? Ever wonder why Park Circle gained popularity so quickly? We want to hear all about it + share the inside scoop with our readers.
Head to the button below to point us in the direction of some of the best neighborhoods around town — from areas with rich history and unique architecture to the best places to retire or purchase your first home.
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Today -
Team Feud at Neighborhood Tap House | Tues., July 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Neighborhood Tap House, 2110 Greenridge Rd., Ste. C, North Charleston | Free | Gather a team + tackle a twist on this classic survey game for the chance to win cash prizes. 💰
Wednesday -
The Gullah-cessities of Life | Wed., July 13 | 1 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden entrance | Join Brookgreen’s Vice President for Creative Education Ron Daise for an in-depth look into the beliefs, language, and heritage of the Gullah Geechee people — registration required.
Thursday -
Garden Party Cocktail Class | Thurs., July 14 | 6-8:20 p.m. | Charleston Horticultural Society, 46 Windermere Blvd. | $45 | Discover the tips + tricks of hosting a garden cocktail party during an interactive workshop with Sarah Martin and fellow cocktail enthusiast Nikki Fairman. 🍹
Friday -
Reggae Nights Summer Concerts | Fri., July 15 | 8-11 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $10
| Kick off the weekend with old school reggae by Crucial Fiya + visit food and craft vendors like ChuckTown Mobile Seafood and InDyeCo of Charleston — bring chairs and blankets.
Sunday -
Sunday Garten Market | Sun., July 17 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St. | Free | Bay Street Biergarten’s monthly market is here — register to shop local vendors including Mod Salt and Charleston Moon, enjoy brunch options, and listen to live music from Greg Keys + Co. 🎶
Monday -
Conserving Johnson’s Freedom Fighters | Mon., July 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | Attend a virtual presentation on William H. Johnson’s “Fighters for Freedom” featuring case studies with Keara Teeter of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Tuesday -
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | Tues., July 19-Sun., Sep. 4 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $36.99+ | The nationwide immersive experience has arrived in the Holy City — explore a multimedia exhibit featuring more than 300 artworks by Vincent van Gogh. 🖼️
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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. |
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Spend a day on the water learning what it takes to be an oyster farmer. | Photo by Lawton/Miles |
Get out of your shell, CHS, and hit the water. Lowcountry Oyster Co.’s farm tours offer a fun + educational boat ride through the beautiful marshes of the ACE Basin to learn how the state’s largest oyster farm grows millions of oysters per year.
Guests will get an insider’s look at the company’s sustainable cage farming techniques and life as an oyster farmer.
Tours are offered Thursdays-Fridays. Bonus: This month, CHStoday readers can get $50 off tours with code LOCALCHS.* |
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Weather - 87º | Thunderstorms | 59% chance of rain ⛈️
Sunrise + sunset - Rise: 6:20 a.m.
- Set: 8:31 p.m.
Tide - Low: 1:25 a.m. + 1:24 p.m.
- High: 7:12 a.m. + 7:58 p.m.
Festival - Good news, Charleston: The second Holy Smokes Lowcountry Barbecue Festival will be held
this November. Barbecue pitmasters from across the country will be headed to the Holy City for the festival at
Riverfront Park on November 19. Read up on this year’s format, participants, and ticket
info. Pssst: Tickets go on sale on July 19. 🍖 (The Post and Courier)
Eat - Local seafood restaurant Fleet Landing has assumed the lease for the
in-residence food truck at Container Bar and plans to serve a select menu at its new concept:
Fleet on the Fly. Expect bites like shrimp & grits, the Fried Flounder Sandwich, and the Crispy Steak Calamari from the eatery. Follow along on the ‘gram. 🦐
Outdoors - Heads up: The annual, three-day
Hooked on Miracles King Mackerel Fishing Tournament is returning this weekend. The event raises money for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. Peep the schedule +
register to participate here. 🎣(WCBD)
Number -
$800,000. That’s how much the Ride to End Alz S.C. raised for the Alzheimer’s Association through volunteers, sponsors, and cyclists just this year.
More than 300 cyclists participated in this year’s race, which began in Simpsonville + ended in Mount Pleasant — spanning 255 miles across the state. 🚴 (WCSC)
Real Estate -
Local hospitality management company Avocet Hospitality Group recently purchased The Admiral Hotel for
$21 million. The Admiral is an Alabama-based historic property — originally opened in 1940. Existing historic properties for the organization include The Vendue,
which has undergone $20 million in renovations, and The Read House in Chattanooga. Hey, NOOGAtoday. 👋
Award - Mt. Pleasant Italian restaurant SAVI Cucina +
Wine Bar has been selected as a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner for the
third consecutive year. A panel of judges carefully select restaurants + wine bars
across the country based on a set criteria — including a wine list of at least 90 selections. Check it out at 1324 Theater Dr.
in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. 🎊
- Speaking of awards,
Charlotte Berger, founder of CharlotteBergerPR, has received one of Charleston Business Magazine's South Carolina Women in Business Awards as
one of 54 women recognized this year. The award is presented to outstanding women across business + entrepreneurship in the state.
Kudos, Charlotte. 👏
Asked - We want to hear from you: Have a favorite
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In case you haven’t heard, the Gibbes Museum of Art has opened its applications for the 2023 Visiting Artist Program — accepting submissions now through August 31. The annual program presents eight emerging + nationally-recognized artists whose work “contributes to a new understanding of art in the South.”
Themes that are asked to be considered include social justice, health and wellness, environmental conservation, and innovation. Artists will also have additional opportunities through the museum post-residency. Think you might be the perfect fit? Apply to the program + get van Gogh-in’. 🎨 |
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Editor's pick: If you've been following along with me long enough, you know that I'm definitely a seafood gal.
When I'm not ordering any type of seafood at a local restaurant, I'm likely snacking on some rendition of crab dip + crackers — probably Kellogg's® Club® crackers (if you know, you know).
Local biz Big T Coastal Provisions is celebrating 10 years in business this year + I can't think of a better reason (or excuse?) to head to my nearest Harris Teeter and grab its Original Crab Dip. Trust me: It's good.
Find a retailer near you + try it out for yourself. Congrats, Big T. 🎉 Missed yesterday's newsletter? Meet 25 Instagram-famous dogs in Charleston here. |
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