Two of Charleston’s most popular annual events, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) and the Charleston Wine + Food festival (CHSWF), are back after a year hiatus. Mount Pleasant Magazine spoke with SEWE’s Executive Director John Powell and Charleston Wine + Food Marketing and Communications Director Alyssa Smith about the return to in-person gatherings and what to … [Read more...]
Fall Tours and the Preservation Society of Charleston: This Is Our City
Whether you’re new to this area or a lifelong resident, it’s easy to forget what’s in your own backyard, or in this case, 10 minutes over the bridge. While there’s plenty of history in Mount Pleasant to appreciate, a visit to the Holy City helps us keep our own in perspective. This October, some of Charleston’s finest architecture, garden spaces and heritage will be on full … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest 2021: Celebrate with These Local Brews
While we really don’t need a reason to celebrate beer along the coast any time of the year, this German tradition — festivities inspired by a Bavarian royal marriage in the early 1800s — has been adopted the world over. The Charleston area happens to be home to many local breweries who take their craft very seriously. Here is a selection of home-grown brews to try this fall, … [Read more...]
Skip the Crowds and Explore Civil War-Era Fort Palmetto: A Stroll Through History
Most Mount Pleasant residents know about Palmetto Islands County Park, but for those looking to avoid the throngs, Fort Palmetto Park, with its picturesque marsh views and interesting history, provides a less crowded and free recreational alternative. Located off Six Mile Road at 2213 North Palmetto Fort Drive, Fort Palmetto flies under the radar as a cultural site, so … [Read more...]
Parasailing over the Lowcountry: Up, Up and Away….
My Monday mornings are usually packed with getting the kids ready for school, hurrying them out the door, getting a little cleaning done and then plopping myself down at my laptop for some emails as I prepare for the weekly Monday morning Zoom call. But not on May 24. On that Monday, something different was taking place — I was getting ready for a parasailing trip with … [Read more...]
Spoleto Festival USA’s Nigel Redden Talks About This Year’s Return
Imagine getting a sneak-preview of your life at the age of 14. That’s when Nigel Redden first traveled to Spoleto, Italy during a school trip and happened upon a series of sculptures by the likes of Alexander Calder and David Smith, commissioned for the 1962 Festival dei due Mondi (Festival of the Two Worlds). “The juxtaposition of art to setting was fascinating. You saw the … [Read more...]
Spanning History: More than 30 Years Later, Bridge Run is a Part of Lowcountry Lore
It was Sunday, April 2, 1978. A brilliant blue sky and intense sunshine welcomed an enthusiastic group of runners to Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Little did they know that they were laying the building blocks of an incredible legacy – the Cooper River Bridge Run. The heat was on – literally. The race-time temperature climbed to a balmy 82, quite warm for early April, even … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Perfect East Cooper Picnic
It’s that time of year — the oppressive heat has subsided, yet the sun is still setting well after dinnertime, and you want to spend every waking moment outdoors. That can only mean one thing. Pack up some delicious bites, and get ready to enjoy a meal al fresco. It’s time for a picnic! For me, spreading out a blanket in the lush grass with a beautiful array of food feels … [Read more...]
The 2019 Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
We love the Mount Pleasant Christmas parade, probably because putting together our Mount Pleasant Magazine float brings the spirit of the season to the forefront of our minds. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “stop and smell the roses.” Well, if you want to be immersed in the joy and excitement of the holiday season, take a break from the hustle and bustle, build a float and … [Read more...]
Wine Under the Oaks at Boone Hall Plantation 2019
Boone Hall Plantation’s back lawn is a beautiful place to spend a winter afternoon. The oaks and the lawn running down to the bend in Horlbeck Creek are wonderful on their own, but if you’re lucky and get yourself a ticket to Wine Under the Oaks on Dec. 8, you’ll be able to add a spectacular festival of wine, gourmet bites and musical headliner saxophonist David Sanborn to your … [Read more...]