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January 11-12
James and the Giant Peach
Downtown

Charleston Stage presents James and the Giant Peach in the Sottile Theatre for children of all ages. One of the world’s most acclaimed children’s fantasies, James and the Giant Peach tells the story of a little boy named James, his evil Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, and the magical peach that takes James on flights of fancy all the way across the Atlantic to the Big Apple. James and the Giant Peach was written by Roald Dahl, best known for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $13.50 for students.

GET INFO: (843) 577-7183
www.charlestonstage.com/
season/plays/james_giant_peach.php

January 16-19
Fifth Annual Charleston Comedy Festival
Various locations, Downtown

Some of the country’s hottest improv, sketch and stand-up artists will descend on Charleston for this annual event showcasing comedy and sketch performers from around the nation. Sponsored by The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Company and Charleston City Paper. Ticket prices vary by venue.

GET INFO: (843) 853-6687
www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com

January 18-19
Chix With Stix Teal Tournament
Downtown

Lowcountry-based Planning the Globe and Shark Marketing Company have teamed up with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to present the first tour stop of Chix with Stix Teal Tour: Break The Silence. Located at Francis Marion Hotel, the event’s goal is to raise awareness, support and funding for Ovarian Cancer research. The weekend will also feature numerous break-out sessions and fun competitions for local participation. Registration for clinics and events is required.

GET INFO: (843) 810-2406
www.chixwithstix.net
January 25-27
Charleston Boat Show
North Charleston
Over the last 27 years, the Charleston Boat Show has established itself as a premier boat show in the Southeast and a must-attend event for all boating enthusiasts in the Lowcountry. In 2007, the show featured more than 95 different boat lines. Tickets are $9 for adults (free for children 10 and under).

GET INFO: (843) 529-5000
www.thecharlestonboatshow.com
January 27
11th Annual “Blessings from the Heart” Auction
Downtown
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach will hold its annual auction at the Marriott Hotel on Lockwood Blvd. The event begins at 1 p.m. with a silent auction followed by lunch and a live auction at 2:30 p.m. Items to be auctioned off include: gift certificates to restaurants, gift baskets, artwork, beauty packages, sports items and more. All proceeds go to support the programs of the outreach center, whose mission is to “provide educational, health and direct outreach services to people in need on James, Johns and Wadmalaw Islands, and participants of the Neighborhood House in Charleston, while encouraging and supporting self-sufficiency and self-esteem.“ Tickets are $75.

GET INFO: (843) 559-4109
www.olmoutreach.org/upcoming_events.htm

[spotlight event ]

25th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
More than 65,000 pounds of oysters will be trucked onto the grounds of Boone Hall Plantation on January 27 for the World’s Largest Oyster Roast. Designated as one of the “Top 20 Tourist Attractions” by the Southeast Tourism Society, this annual event features special contests, entertainment, and activities throughout the day, including the popular oyster-shucking contest and the oyster-eating contest. Local chefs will be judged on their prize oyster recipes, and bands will perform on the main stage. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate (free for children 10 and under).

GET INFO: (843) 884-4371
www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/oyster_festival.php

BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival
This premier food and wine event combines the city’s best culinary experiences into one spectacular weekend february 28 - March 2. The festival provides the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Designated as the official hub for the festival, the Culinary Village’s main feature is two Grand Tasting Tents filled with more than 70 companies featuring food and wine tastings and interactive activities.

GET INFO: (843) 722-5547
www.charlestonfoodandwine.com
Oyster season is here again!
This year celebrate it by dressing those bivalves in some authentic South Carolina hot sauce. Palmetto Pepper Potions, out of Forest Acres, has three varieties to light your fire, but we think the Daily Red is the perfect complement to oysters everywhere.

Visit www.pepperpotions.com for more info.
Boykin Spaniels, the most adored of our South Carolina dogs (and our Distinctively Charleston on page 19), will be featured in the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s retriever demonstrations at Marion Square.



[heartwarming]
It’s oh-so-retro and red and ravishing!
A red velvet cake’s the perfect thing for that Valentine sweetie — a Southern staple that’s cocoa-flavored, dyed red and finished with a cream cheese icing. Download a recipe here and bake it in a heart-shaped pan … awww.
[ spotlight event]
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Now in its 26th year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has grown to be the largest event of its kind in the nation, attracting more than 500 artists and exhibitors from around the globe who present their offerings to more than 40,000 attendees.

A three-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, SEWE now hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art, as well as conservation research and environmental education.

Daily tickets for the february 15-17 expo are $15 (Friday or Saturday) and $10 (Sunday), or $35 for a three-day pass (free for children 10 and under). SEWE provides ticket and badge holders free shuttle service between venues during the Expo weekend. VIP packages offer extra perks and after-hours activities, including a featured artist’s reception, black-tie gala/auction, the SEWE Soiree with a Lowcountry feast and live music, and access to hospitality suites throughout the weekend. These packages, which often sell out, start at $300 per couple.

GET INFO: (843) 723-1748.
www.sewe.com


 
 
 
 


Feature Story
Sustainable Seafood: On The Bubble

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Efforts to make sustainable food more visible and available are increasing.
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get outta town
Kendall Lukas Visits Wilmington, N.C.

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Kendall Lukas has stars in her eyes and history under her feet as she explores the neighboring port city of Wilmington, N.C.
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A Lowcountry Life
From Ballet Shoes To Bikinis

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Poland native Maria Dobrzanska Reeves uses her dance discipline to achieve success in Charleston.
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essay
Splashing Through Childhood

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Author Ron Daise looks for joy and finds it in remembering his children in their youth.
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homestyle
Cooking in the Great Outdoors

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Customized patio kitchens are made for entertaining.
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delectable delights
Doin' The Charleston Bump

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Local chefs re-group with sustainable wreckfish.
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feature story: Online Extra
Swimming Rock Fish Farm

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

More on Megan Westmeyer and Jennifer Smith’s visit to Swimming Rock Fish Farm
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from the editor
Water World

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

I love being in water. I love that clear, cool swishing feeling around my ears. In fact, on a warm, sunny day, I like to go outside and get as hot as possible and then dive into a cool pool. For me, it’s refreshment at its finest.
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distinctively charleston
Beach Music

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

The sounds, swells and shagging at Folly beach pier keep fans coming back for more.
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Feature story: Shrimp Story
A Shrimp Story

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

You can see the shrimp boats from your restaurant table, so that shrimp pasta on the menu has to be fresh and local. Right?
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just dogs
Water Babies

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Water lovers dog paddle to the beach, parks and pools.
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feature story
Farm Fresh Fish

Tuesday, July 1, 12 00 a.m.

Swimming Rock Fish Farm raises native species and supports the environment.
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Our Favorite Things

Saturday, May 31, 02 56 p.m.

We celebrate what we treasure in the Lowcountry and beyond that gives us an interior smile.
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from the editor
Maxximum Style

Thursday, May 1, 03 49 p.m.

My 14-year-old niece visited Charleston with her parents in March. She’s from Moscow, Russia, and I had not seen her in more than 10 years. There’s a big difference between 4 and 14!
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feature story
Holy City Style

Thursday, May 1, 03 49 p.m.

When Nancye Starnes decided to move out of Memphis, she drew up a list of “must haves” for her new hometown: it had to be a walkable city, located on the water, and sizeable enough to support a vibrant performing arts community.
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just dogs
Citadel Charmers

Thursday, May 1, 03 48 p.m.

Move aside – bulldog coming through. In January, the American Kennel Club announced that the Bulldog, one of the most recognizable and iconic purebred dogs, has muscled its way into the 10th spot on the organization’s annual list of the most popular breeds in America.
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delectable delights
Beyond Cookie Cutter

Thursday, May 1, 03 48 p.m.

Prime ingredients, Nostalgic tastes and creative bakers transform Lowcountry cookies into high-style confections.
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A Lowcountry Life
Working for Peanuts

Thursday, May 1, 03 48 p.m.

Anthony Wright, the man known throughout the Lowcountry and across the nation as Tony the Peanut Man, never intended to make his living selling boiled goobers.
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get outta town
Kendall Lukas Visits Charlotte, NC

Thursday, May 1, 03 48 p.m.

I had never been to Charlotte … not really. Well, I’ve gotten my kicks at Carowinds because that was part of being a kid in the Carolinas, and I’ve been to concerts at the open-air Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre because it’s a large complex for big-time acts. I’ve visited my sister at UNC Charlotte and have flown through the city’s major transit airport many times. But as for the metropolis of Charlotte, I’d only ever viewed its high-rises from afar. This time I took an up-close look at the interior and found a lot of reasons to relish in North Carolina’s top travel destination.
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distinctively charleston
Turning Heads

Thursday, May 1, 03 48 p.m.

Bessie is almost 50 and looks as good today as she did in her youth – maybe even better. After all, back then she was hanging from a pole. Now she runs circles around the rest of us, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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