His title alone, poet laureate, conjures up images of a Renaissance man, which in many ways is exactly what Marcus Amaker is, albeit one that meets the current moment and not the past. This October marks the fifth year of the festival he created known as Free Verse: a collection of open mic opportunities, performance art showcases, poetry and jazz pairings and collaborations … [Read more...]
The 2021 Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music
When local music lover Dr. Lee Minton coordinated a single performance of classical music for his Pawleys Island community in 1991, he didn’t know he’d be building one of South Carolina’s largest fall attractions. This October, the Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music celebrates its 30th year of bringing diverse musical events to Georgetown county. What started with humble … [Read more...]
Entertainment is Back: Live Music Returns to Our Favorite Stages Around Town
The Covid-19 pandemic that started in March 2020 had an impact on many industries, including entertainment. Shows and performances at theaters, stadiums and concert venues screeched to a halt in an effort to protect guests from the coronavirus. Now, as mask mandates begin to lift and vaccinations continue, music lovers and live entertainment enthusiasts have started looking for … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Live Returns to the Studio: Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
While we are all accustomed to the friendly faces and warm interviews presented on Lowcountry Live, they, like so many other businesses, had to transform when COVID struck. Zoom became the new version of “live,” and hosts Erin Kienzle and Tom Crawford set up in-home studios, with Kienzle’s home showing a bright, crisp space and Crawford’s office wall decor reminding us of his … [Read more...]
Families Enjoy Biking East Cooper
Humans have a need to remain social, even in the most challenging of times. That’s why families in the Mount Pleasant area have recently been bonding over an age-old and beloved activity — bicycling. “We see all ages interested in cycling — it is becoming a family activity for the enjoyment of riding together,” said Tom Schott, manager at the Trek Bicycle Store at 1180 … [Read more...]
The Art of Dana Coleman: Growing Up Gullah
In each of his paintings, Dana Coleman captures the dynamic, awe-inspiring beauty of life as he sees it. His realistic depictions of unique lifestyles, architecture and landscapes beckon the viewer to remain for a while, to think and to ask questions, creating a one-on-one experience that lasts a lifetime. Throughout the month of March, you’ll have the opportunity to see … [Read more...]
Making ’Hollywood’ Happen in South Carolina
In the mid-90s, South Carolina was one of the most sought-after states to film in for its dependable, local crew and variety of beautiful locations. With the rise of incentives beginning in 2002, however, the state soon lost out to competition around the country — but we are slowly building our way back up. To get there, we need more funding to offer production companies, as … [Read more...]
College Mascots: They Have School Spirit Covered — Head to Toe
They are the embodiment of a university’s ultimate ambassador. They pose for an infinite number of photos at parades, pep rallies and tailgates; appear at check-passing and groundbreaking ceremonies; and, of course, attend all of the athletic contests. These devoted student diplomats are popular for loyalty sake yet successful because they communicate only by gestures. … [Read more...]
Sol Food: Roots Rock with Mount Pleasant Roots
If you’re hungry for good local music, Sol Food serves up great tunes to bar patrons and music lovers around East Cooper. Musicians Lonnie Greene with lead vocals and guitar, Nick Collins with guitar and vocals, Scott Funkhouser on bass and Scott Bell on drums have been playing together for about two years, gaining a faithful following of their rootsrock style. Not only do … [Read more...]
Water: Get On It!
Mount Pleasant is almost completely surrounded by water. The Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway hug the east while the Charleston Harbor connects to the Wando River wrapping around the northwestern rim all the way to North Highway 17 near Seewee. We have rivers, tidal creeks, the deep sea, inlets, marshes and sounds. We often admire the water as landlubbers while crossing … [Read more...]