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These dishes will earn you a spot at the holiday table, year after year


Bonus: all items are sourced from local stores and makers


Meet the Dublin-born dynamo who leads the Charleston Literary Festival


Learn about their artistic evolution since the pandemic


Attend the 15th Anniversary of the Book Festival on November 14 and 15


Hear Harlan Greene discuss his new book, “Porgy’s Ghost,” at the Charleston Library Society on November 20


See Our Locally Scouted Styles that Look Right at Home Around the Thanksgiving Table


Plus, Ladybird Books Brings More Literature to the Downtown Retail Corridor


Read the story, a favorite from our archives, to tour the 19th-century single house


Chef-owner Mark Bolchoz specializes in elevating local, seasonal ingredients in dishes meant for sharing


Since 1986, Steeplechase of Charleston has introduced new generations of fans to the sport



UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov 23, 2025

LOS LONELY BOYS

Nov 28, 2025

DANAE HAYS: “THE FIRST TIME”

Nov 29, 2025

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON

Nov 29, 2025

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Dec 17, 2025

Restyle Your Fur

PHOTO GALLERIES





Food for the Southern Soul owner Jimmy Hagood serves up juicy ribs for a Labor Day cookout in Rockville 



The story behind a Facebook page dedicated to reuniting people with their furry pals



Before kicking off BevCon Charleston next Monday, August 21, Angel Postell treats her boys to a back-to-school dinner at home 



Bring water plants into the garden with a high-impact, low-maintenance display 



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Where Is This?
Irish History Walking Tour
Charleston Boating Guide
Charleston Magazine Dining Guide
Cocktails A to Z
Charleston Biking and Hiking Guide
Rare Creatures - Threatened and Endangered Species
Ranky Tanky - Gullah Revival
Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

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May 22-24, 26, 28-30 & June 1-3, 5-6, 8, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., Days & times vary. $35-$105  


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Tiffany Reed Silverman leads an artistic renaissance as director of The Citadel’s fledging fine arts program


May 31 & June 1-3, 5-8,  Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. Days & times vary. $25-$65