“Weddings ain’t what they used to be,” or at least that’s what my mother tells me. When she married my father in the early 1980s in McMinnville, Tennessee, a few friends and family members gathered at their local church and then showed up afterwards for a light reception in the fellowship hall, followed by a dinner at a local steakhouse. Although that’s likely an … [Read more...]
See and Be Seen – The 22nd Running of the Charleston Cup
Every autumn, Hollywood, South Carolina, fizzes with the spirited energy only one time-honored tradition can provide. Women in wide-brimmed hats and men rocking Brackish bowties descend upon the polo field at Stono Ferry for a day of horse racing and upscale tailgating. While Charleston’s best are dressed in their absolute finest, the real showstoppers are a tad grander in … [Read more...]
Wonder’s Way- The Bike Lane
Photo Provided. On most postcard-worthy days, you don’t think twice about slipping on your sneakers and taking a stroll or bike ride on the Ravenel Bridge’s Wonders’ Way. Weather permitting, it’s not uncommon to see hundreds taking in all this 2.7-mile pedestrian and bike path has to offer. Seeing the side of the bridge peppered with enthused cyclists, joggers, … [Read more...]
The Sounds of Summer: Music Acts 2015
There’s something about summer that makes us want to relive our youth. It’s running around, sparklers in hand, while the Carolina breeze caresses our tresses. It’s cracking open a cold one, dockside, while the smoky scent of a flaming amber grill burns into the wee hours. Despite the humid temps, folks love to gather with friends to revel in outdoor activities, and so sprang … [Read more...]
Home Field Advantage: Greg Colebrunn Glad to Be Back in the Lowcountry
On a sunny afternoon in April, the Charleston RiverDogs, the Low A affiliate of the mighty New York Yankees, warmed up for a night game with the Lexington Legends in the batting cages located deep in the bowels of Joe Riley Park. Under normal circumstances, the RiverDogs would have taken batting practice on the field, under a brilliant South Carolina sun, but they were forced … [Read more...]
Searching For That Perfect Wave: The Eastern Surfing Association
We’ve all seen them. Their bare feet leave prints in the moist sand – a grayish beige map to adventure and adrenaline. Sometimes wetsuit-clad and always determined, they paddle out, braving the rough thrash of the sea for that ultimate dance with the elements. Can you blame them? After all, the good days are the ones that leave us sun-kissed and sandy. Just ask Marshall … [Read more...]
That’s Our Jam: Local Music Fest Visits Mount Pleasant
Over the weekend Mount Pleasant had its very own Coachella moment. Despite mud and forecasts of rain, indie-rockers, bluegrassers, hoopers, graffiti artists and a slew of vendors descended upon The Grove at Patriots Point— for one collective dream. That dream was none other than Spring Jam Music Fest. Now in its third year, this eclectic event put on by the Gusto … [Read more...]
What’s That Racket? Tennis Pros Live and Train in East Cooper
Parents often dream of signing little Jane or Johnny up for a sport and having professional players meet their tyke in person – not to mention offer advice, become a role model and foster dreams of getting there one day, too. Now that MW Tennis has found a home at the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center on Daniel Island, that dream is becoming a reality for many families. Led by … [Read more...]
If You’re Feeling Inspired, Try ARTspiration
Like many mothers, Heather Ackermann spent last summer searching for an activity her children would enjoy. But when her family finally found a hobby at an area business – painting pottery – the shop closed and Ackermann’s search started again. “As soon as the word was out they were closing, I asked my kids, ‘Do you want to find something different to do as a hobby?’ … [Read more...]
All the World’s a Stage: The Mount Pleasant Writers Workshop
When it comes to artists, the birth of something exciting often leads to a kind of community which fosters even greater art. Here in our town of Mount Pleasant, that very thing is happening thanks to the efforts of the Culture Arts and Pride (or “CAP”) Commission and a few individuals who have blended their creative resources to help Lowcountry writers find a home for their … [Read more...]