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...]

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...]

While the wintery months often conjure up images of hot chocolate by the fire, here in Mount Pleasant there’s a distinctly Southern tradition that’s equally savored: oyster roasts. Many are happy to ignore the cold winter air in exchange for the chance to sidle up to a table laden with freshly steamed oysters. If you fall into this category, you might be interested in the tools … [Read more...]

If you’ve never heard of Alex Trebek, you might want to skip this article. On the other hand, if you happen to know  the answers to such “Jeopardy-style” questions as which director won the Academy Award in 1962 (David Lean, “Lawrence of  Arabia”) and where the largest stadium in the world is located (North Korea, 150,000 total capacity) Trivia Night in Mount  Pleasant might be … [Read more...]

If it is an active lifestyle you seek, set amid a panoply of beauty and history, then Dunes West Golf and River Club is for you. Name a sporting activity, and you can be fairly certain it will be available at Dunes West Golf and River Club. The gated community off Route 41 in Mount Pleasant features a championship 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course with five sets of … [Read more...]

If you’ve ever fantasized about joining Cirque du Soleil or passed a kids’ birthday jump castle and wished you weren’t too big to get in on the fun, your dreams can now come true – right here in Mount Pleasant. Whether you are 8 or 80, you can experience a freedom that’s as close to weightlessness as most of us will ever get at Sky Zone, the Lowcountry’s first indoor … [Read more...]

The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch started small but is now the Lowcountry’s largest fall festival and an annual tradition for many area families. The Pumpkin Patch, which will mark its 18th year this fall, also offers a wide variety of attractions and events for the whole family. The centerpiece of the annual event is an eight-acre corn maze that is among the largest in the … [Read more...]

Holy City Hospitality has just expanded its list of fine restaurants in the Lowcountry to another frontier – namely, Daniel Island. Just in time for a fun-filled summer, the new eatery promises creative cocktails, fresh local seafood with a taste of sushi and an atmosphere that locals and visitors will find inviting. Right before the Islander opened its doors, I had the … [Read more...]