Artist Jonathan Green brings a colorful dose of African cultural authenticity to the Spoleto stage
The owners of High Wire Distilling Co. imbue a 19th-century single house with soulful folk art
The Holy City still uses the 17th-century term “piazza”—which comes from the Italian word meaning “open space”—instead...
For the last several years, Charleston’s own BJ Dennis has been making a name for himself in his hometown—not only as a...
An enthralling new novel brings the history of a Charleston landmark to life
Multimedia artist Fletcher Williams III on Charleston, what fuels his work, and what’s next for his career
Dig into a veritable Lowcountry feast, from centuries-old receipts such as shrimp pie and cream oysters to 20th-century...
How do you define “luxury”? Perhaps it’s an occasional indulgence, or a unique experience, or even something...
To commemorate Charleston’s 40th anniversary, we honor 40 influential people and groups whose vision, passion, focus,...
Filmmaker Julie Dash, celebrated for elevating African-American heritage on the silver screen, is chronicling the...
Filmmaker Travis Pearson’s America Street shows at this month’s Terrace Charleston Film Festival
40 Ideas to Better Yourself—and Your City—in 2015
It may be a simple dish of rice and peas, but no right-minded Charleston resident goes through January 1st without a...
From “grown-to-sewn” to big vats of moody blues, Donna Hardy is dyeing to reclaim history
Ingredient: Okra
Alluette Jones-Smalls shares three ideas for this nutritious Southern staple
Musician Bill Carson is dedicating his life to the next generation
A Charleston native channels her creative energy into a genre-defying performing arts series
We’re up for a taste of Sean Brock’s Nashville, and the whole city feels like it’s smoldering with creative energy—for...
Grits, more commonly called “hominy grits” by Charlestonians, are as much a part of the Lowcountry diet as the shrimp...
Sharon Cooper-Murray preserves the disappearing language and folk art of the Gullah Geechee culture
It just might be the most unusual—and enjoyable—of all Charleston creations.
A residence custom-designed for the Holy City and tailored over time to suit our climate and society to perfection: of...
30 fun, cultural, educational, and downright quirky destinations for sunny-day adventures
Things Every Local Must Experience Whether your bloodline dates back generations or you just moved to town, check out...
Heading behind the scenes at some of Charleston’s tastiest restaurants
The Music to Your Mouth festival pairs Southern food with creative fêtes at Palmetto Bluff
A harvesting program helps basket makers combat the diminishing supply of native grasses.
Call it a cluster, a corridor, or whatever you want—the creative spirit in Charleston is reshaping our economy and even...
