Every summer needs a soundtrack. Lucky for us, the coming months in the Lowcountry will offer plenty of moments to embrace a jam or two. From Volvo Car Stadium hosting arena-filling acts to The Windjammer providing us with intimate sets from some of our old-time favs, the forecast for this concert season calls for musical highs and scattered guitar solos. From Isle of Palms to … [Read more...]
Striking Gold: Local Cigar Manufacturer/Distributor Cigar Row
At last, there’s a product sinister Bond villain Auric Goldfinger would have felt completely at home with, and it’s created right here in Mount Pleasant. It’s a quality cigar with Dominican filler, the best wrapper in the world, Connecticut Shade, and an infusion of pure, edible 24-karat gold. Available in two styles, the Winston and the Churchill, at $55 and $125, … [Read more...]
Head to Toe Fashion: Vivi & Kate
I ventured into local boutique Vivi & Kate to speak with owner Elizabeth Raub totally on a whim, without making an appointment. To my delight, I didn't need to call ahead – Raub was every bit as warm and welcoming as a local business owner ought to be, and by the time we parted ways, I felt we'd become friends (plus I was wearing an awesome new bracelet). Raub, a native … [Read more...]
A Haven from the Ordinary – Shelter Kitchen + Bar
The Rolling Stones wanted it, Bob Dylan promised it and now Mount Pleasant can claim it in the form of an enticing restaurant and bar. The Shelter Kitchen + Bar provides patrons a haven from the ordinary with a laid-back atmosphere and good food and drinks. On any given day, the large outdoor seating area is filled with customers who flock to this popular hangout near Shem … [Read more...]
Just a Hop and a Skip Up Highway 17 – Awendaw and McClellanville
Those of us who live in Mount Pleasant are fortunate to be surrounded by other coastal communities. It's easy to have the larger ones – Myrtle Beach, Beaufort – on the radar, but what about our smaller neighbors to the north – namely Awendaw and McClellanville? Spring and summer are the perfect months to take a leisurely afternoon and turn it into a fun-filled adventure right … [Read more...]
East Cooper Magazine, the Predecessor of Mount Pleasant Magazine, published this article on the growth of Mount Pleasant in May of 1991.
The Impact of Growth By Jane Laureu circa May/June 1991, East Cooper Magazine Changes are coming to the East Cooper area at a breathtaking rate and those changes could adversely affect the environment and our quality of life – the very things that bring so many people here. Some of the changes are painfully evident; other greater ones are on the drawing boards, but … [Read more...]
The Local Flavor: Farmers Markets in the Lowcountry
I remember the first time I sunk my choppers into a homegrown, perfectly ripe, South Carolina peach. Like taking a bite out of the sun, it filled my senses with aromatic vibrancy and just the right amount of sweet. Grocery-store produce picking falls short of the wonder and sense of community provided at area farmers markets. Stacks of green onions, collards, crimson peppers … [Read more...]
Craft Beers for a Good Cause: The Charleston Beer Garden
“The 5th Annual Charleston Beer Garden event is really about fun, not beer snobbery. It’s about coming together for a day and enjoying great beer, good company and listening to fantastic regional music.” So said Jason Kirk, organizer of the event set for May 14. The director of development for Lowcountry Aids Services, Kirk does much to raise funds for the 25-year-old … [Read more...]
The Past Looks Bright: Remembering Our Mount Pleasant Lighthouse
As any boater can tell you, navigating Charleston Harbor can be a tricky proposition because of its many sandbars and oyster beds. That challenge is of particular importance for the large commercial vessels entering and leaving this busy port city. Today, modern technology enables harbor pilots to guide ships safely through the main channel. But more than a century ago, ships … [Read more...]
Warm Regards: The Hibben Cold Weather Shelter Finishes Another Busy Year
Just three short years ago, the wintry weather of the Lowcountry inspired a group of Hibben United Methodist Church members to reach out to the community in a big way. A congregation member known as “Beth” was able to stay at the church during an ice storm and proposed a new idea: What if Hibben UMC regularly offered four walls and a roof to those who needed it? Thus was Mount … [Read more...]