There are kids who play sports in high school – and then there are high school athletes. The difference has less to do with their skills or love for the game but instead with the determination and sacrifice it takes to truly pursue excellence. For most, their time on the field ends on graduation day, having given it their all, enjoyed their time and hopefully, made memories to … [Read more...]
A Harvest of Harmonies: Get Your Fall Music Fix
Ah, music. At times it’s our connection to others and often our excuse to car-dance with wild abandon while we wait in traffic on the Ravenel Bridge. This fall, as the weather cools down, our concert calendar heats up. Catch acts that will leave you re-inspired and recharged. And, as you debate whether to purchase a ticket, I urge you to recall the pure joy that comes from … [Read more...]
A Country Boy Can Survive: Hank Williams Jr. in Daniel Island
In 1975, Hank Williams Jr. almost met his maker. Rock climbing in Montana, he fell nearly 500 feet onto snow-covered rock and landed in the hospital with skull and facial fractures. But, like the brazen, fire-bellied man he is, he refused to let this incident define him. You see, Williams isn’t one to allow circumstances to derail his journey, creatively or … [Read more...]
The Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Association: Teaching the Next Generation
The 12th annual Sweetgrass Festival will offer fun, food, entertainment and education, but it also will provide local residents and visitors with the opportunity to learn about important issues that affect the local African-American community. Visitors to the Festival, scheduled for June 3 at Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, will have the chance to purchase … [Read more...]
Netflix Original Features The Bridge Run: Naked and Not Afraid
Take a hit Swedish romantic comedy; tweak it as a remake set in a wildly popular U.S. city and cast as the lead one of the funniest members from, arguably, the most successful African-American family in show business today. Then fold in elements of the classic “Groundhog Day” and place key scenes in and around the most famous 10K bridge run in the South. What you’ll have is a … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Strawberry Festival Returns To Boone Hall: A Berry Good Time
Is any food quite as beloved as the humble strawberry? Bright, juicy and versatile enough to be eaten alone or on top of a shortcake, it’s no wonder that strawberries are the harbingers of spring. In Mount Pleasant, we kick off our warm weather fun with an iconic festival that celebrates these magical fruits, hosted at Boone Hall Plantation. A fun-filled event since 1997, the … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Parrot Heads Look Forward to Buffett Show
Parrot Heads are a special breed. You can usually spot them by the Hawaiian shirts, distinct smell of coconut oil and margarita-clutched fists. Their common love for the island-vibed music scene, cultivated by the king of cool, Jimmy Buffett, keeps this flock tight. Recently, this tropical crooner announced a 2017 tour, and one stop on Buffett’s upcoming circuit will be Daniel … [Read more...]
Bitten by the Rugby Bug
Rugby isn't played under the transparent glare of Friday night lights, the crowds are not large enough to cause traffic issues and, so far, it has not ascended to the status of sports such as football, basketball and baseball in South Carolina high schools. College scouts don't come around to marvel at a 320-pound lineman who can outrun a quarterback half his size, a 6-foot, … [Read more...]
The Recipes for an Awesome Super Bowl Sunday
Falcons/Patriots? According to a USA Today post on January 30, 2017 "Fans could pay as low as $1,000 for Super Bowl LI tickets." They also noted in this same article that the cheapest seats on the secondary market as of Monday (Jan 30) were about $2,200. Of course, these prices don't include all of those extras like airline tickets to and from Houston, hotel … [Read more...]
Charleston Wine Pairings: Armed With Cupid’s Arrows
Buffie Bell Lilly has established an exciting twist for dating in the Lowcountry. Taking her cue from the traditional art of matchmaking, she brings couples together in unique ways through her company, Charleston Wine Pairings. After employing her skills to help seven couples find true love and eventually marriage, she was inspired to start a business that redefines dating. … [Read more...]