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Holiday Cheer: Punch and Small Bite Combos for Every Festive Gathering

Make entertaining easy with sweet and savory bites paired with tasty tipples
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Designed to Dazzle: Step Inside a Queen Street Manse Filled With Christmas Finery

More is more when it comes to the abundance of Christmas decor in John and Will Hardee’s grand manse
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A Hammock Coast Holiday: Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles Plus More Magical, Family-Friendly Adventures

Enjoy a long weekend with plenty of time to relax and explore the Hammock Coast
Feature, Music Review
Discover the Charleston Supergroup Reviving Early Americana Rhythms

Hear Tounds with Futurebirds at Charleston Music Hall on December 30
Feature, Arts Profile
Grace In Motion: Dancer Jordan Maria Brings Joy to the Stage with Purposeful Movement and Positive Energy

See Jordan perform this season in the Charleston Christmas Special
Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
In the Spirit: How the Caldwell family built the state’s largest German-inspired Christkindlmarkt

Visit the Awendaw Christmas market December 5-7 and December 12-14
Feature, Small Business
Storybook Star: Stareworthy Custom Children’s Books uses family photos to put loved ones in the center of the narrative

Feature, Giving Back
The Power of Local: Lowcountry Local First’s Efforts To Boost Area Businesses, Especially During the Holidays

Get their new Localist card to receive discounts and promotions through 2026
Feature, Milestone
Discover the Charlestonian Behind the Poinsettia: Joel Roberts Poinsett’s Vibrant Legacy

December 12 is National Poinsettia Day
Feature, Scouting Report
Luxe Looks: How Faux Fur Boosts Your Style Game

Shop our locally scouted style picks
Feature, Style Q & A
Style Q&A: Jewelry Designer Rene Barnes Shares Her Go-tos For Thoughtful Gift-giving

Plus, find out what inspired her to launch her business
Feature, Style Buzz
The Buzz: Woodhouse Spa brings added luxury to the Wentworth Mansion

Plus, Stoney Clover Lane arrives on King Street
Feature, Home & Garden
A Craftsman Reimagined: Inside a Harleston Village home that blends historic charm with modern functionality

The homeowners lovingly restored the Craftsman cottage on the lower peninsula to suit their lifestyle
Feature, New & Notable, Restaurant Reviews
New & Notable: Lauded chef Daniel Humm presents a contemporary fine-dining pop-up at The Charleston Place

Discover a vibrant prix fixe during the year-long residency
Feature, 15 Minutes With
15 Minutes With Mark Connelly: How the Edisto Gold Honey co-owner’s buzzing business helps local famers

Connelly turned his beekeeping hobby into liquid gold, offering a taste of Lowcountry fields and flowers

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET
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THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Dec 30, 2025

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Jan 12, 2026

Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
Jan 19, 2026

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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics

PHOTO GALLERIES



Life of the Party
The BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival starts next week! Get the scoop from Gillian Zettler on her first year as executive director
In Memoriam: I. Wilson Baker
A tribute to our longtime friend and contributing photographer, who passed away last month


On Pointe
Choreographer Jonathan Tabbert debuts an innovative new dance company on February 27 and 28
Vino for Your Valentine
Looking to woo someone special on Saturday? For classic romance, queue up smooth tunes, dim the lights, and—perhaps most importantly—pour some wine. David McCarus, sommelier and co-owner of McCarus Beverage Company, offers up three picks at a range of prices to help set the mood

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Charleston Arts Timeline
Where Is This?
Irish History Walking Tour
Charleston Boating Guide
Charleston Magazine Dining Guide
Cocktails A to Z
Charleston Biking and Hiking Guide
Rare Creatures - Threatened and Endangered Species
Ranky Tanky - Gullah Revival
Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

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Dining with Daniel
Get a behind-the-scenes pass to last spring's high-dollar, haute-cuisine dinner with world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud
Traditional Treats
Customary international baked goods sweeten local holidays
Kudu & Metto
Cup of Coffee
Al Di La
Place for First Date
Table Talk
Serving the hungry through the Lowcountry Food Bank
Callie’s Pimiento
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Mike’s Famous Duck Club at the Tattooed Moose
Guilty Pleasure
Higher Ground
J. Henry Fair examines environmental destruction through art
Monza
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Macaroon Boutique
Bakery
Normandy Farms Bakery
Bread
Fresh Catch
Tucking into briny Bowens Island Restaurant
Old Firehouse in Hollywood
Worth the Drive
Surf Bar
Bar Food
Southern Sampler
The new Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook celebrates the region’s diverse fare
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Avondale Wine & Cheese
Cheese Shop
Delia Smith at High Cotton
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