Arresting words inscribed on a picture bearing the visage of Mother Theresa capture your attention as you exit Ripple, a nonprofit incubator housed in the cigar factory building on East Bay Street. The quote, attributed to the revered missionary and global charitable crusader, reads, “I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many … [Read more...]
For places to go & things to do in Charleston.Tavern & Table: A New Era with Familiar Comforts
New and exciting things are afoot at Tavern & Table this fall. The popular Shem Creek staple and frequent “Best of Mount Pleasant” winner was founded in 2014 by Cecil and Dianne Crowley, Andy Palmer and Jeff Condon. All are veteran restaurateurs whose shared vision was to create a welcoming gathering spot to admire the views on historic Shem Creek. Ownership of the … [Read more...]
The Nest: A New Place to Roost in Wild Dunes
Want a quick getaway practically in your own backyard? While Mount Pleasant and the surrounding beaches serve almost daily in that capacity, something else you might not have tried before, the brand-new Nest Rooftop Bar, is already proving hard to beat. Opened April 1 atop the Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort on the far east end of Isle of Palms, The Nest, as patrons call … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: Big Hearts Doing Tremendous Good
Charleston is not only a top destination for tourists year-in and year-out, it’s also a hotbed of helping, an aspect of altruism that radiates throughout the Lowcountry. Private organizations dedicated to the public good are found throughout the area, and volunteerism is a way of life for thousands of men and women throughout the tri-county area. One such organization with a … [Read more...]
The Return of Crab Bank: Seabird Sanctuary Renourishment Expected to Bring Back Colonies of Nesting Coastal Birds
On the boat ride to Crab Bank, Audubon South Carolina Coastal Programs Coordinator Nolan Schillerstrom paraphrased the famous “Field of Dreams” quote when describing conservation partners’ attitude toward the island restoration’s anticipated impact on sea and shorebirds: “If you build it, they will come.” That is the expectation for the project to rebuild Crab Bank … [Read more...]