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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





Sculptor Sarah Mosteller’s new exhibit opens this Friday, August 4, at Beresford Studios 



Refreshing sips and party planning tips from event pro Mitchell Crosby 



Band of Horses drummer Creighton Barrett and his wife, Sunwoven founder Erin Barrett, take us into their cool and creative West Ashley abode 



Trade lobster for the Lowcountry’s favorite crustacean in Leon’s Oyster Shop’s twist on the classic seafood roll 



SPECIAL SECTIONS

Charleston Arts Timeline
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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