MAY 2019

Sweetgrass Basket Artist Mary Jackson

Meet the genius, ambassador, advocate, and Lowcountry legend whose many titles and accolades reflect more than half a century dedicated to elevating the art of sweetgrass basketmaking

Feature

From Nigeria and India with Love

Rising star sommeliers Miles White and Femi Oyediran of Graft prepare Nigerian and Indian-inspired dishes for the women who raised them

Feature

A Day in the Life of Spoleto’s Geoff Nuttall

The exuberant violinist celebrates his 10th season as director of Spoleto’s chamber music series in Charleston—his home away from home for three weeks each year

Channel Markers

U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship Tees Off in Charleston

On May 30, 156 of the best golfers in the world will compete for the coveted title at the Country Club of Charleston

Biz - Sci - Tech

Reforge Charleston gives tinkerers a place to learn their craft

Read why craftspeople, makers, and the curious alike are heading to Citadel Mall

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Installation artist Jennifer Wen Ma takes over the Halsey

How her interactive paper gardens will investigate the concept of utopia

Arts Profile

The Youngest Member of Pure Theater Takes the Stage

Meet Joel Watson, 23 years-old and ready for the spotlight

Local Seen

Talking shop with Spoleto's wardrobe supervisor

Carolyn Kostopoulos has been supervising the art festival’s wardrobes for 37 years

History

Surprising history of the Ashley River Bridge’s first bike lane

With a lane designated just for them, the city’s early cyclists rode across the Ashley more than a century ago

Biz - Sci - Tech

Art Made for Keeps

Michele Seekings' Spire Art Services helps collectors care for their priceless works

So Charleston

Lowcountry Allées, the Picture-perfect Promenade

Avenues of oaks and their deep-rooted history in Charleston

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Charleston’s Magnolia Effect

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens will bloom in DC this summer

Style File

Charleston Influencers - Shopping

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Scouting Report / Style File

Au Naturel

Spring handbags are all about natural fibers. Find many styles in this month's Scouting Report.

Style File

1 Trend, 2 Ways - May 2019

Polka dots add a pop of fun to any ensemble. We'll be sporting them on second Sunday strolls down King Street or with some funky heels for Spoleto shows this season.

Style Q & A

Style Q&A with Megan Stokes

Charleston style blogger Megan Stokes shares her favorite fashions, products, and kids clothes with her nearly 60,000 Instagram followers. Steal her look with these pro tips