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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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THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
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PHOTO GALLERIES



Friends Indeed
Planning to rock out at this Saturday’s Music & Oysters for Wildlife? Read up on its beneficiary, Friends of Coastal South Carolina


A Delicious New Year’s Dish
Charlotte Jenkins shares her take on perfect collard greens
Soul Food
The Food Rescue Truck has one mission: collect enough fare from area businesses to feed homeless locals at One80 Place seven days a week


Season’s Eatings
Hanukkah’s here! Try this tasty twist on traditional latkes

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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My Country
Ballads to life, love, and real country music
Urban Outfitters
Downtown: She’s a textile maven, and he might be the city’s best barista. Us? We’re invited to dig their digs
Feeling Fried?
Try Caviar & Bananas chef Todd Mazurek’s nutty spin on Thanksgiving turkey
The Jazz Man
Playing upon natural rhythm and a lifelong passion for music, Charleston Jazz Orchestra artistic director Charlton...
In the Mix
Get the spin on home entertainment with funky technology to bring out your inner deejay
39 Rue de Jean & Poe's Tavern
Burger & Fries
School Ties
Study up on ladies’ lace-up oxford shoes this season
Angel Roberts
Discover what makes the cut with this peace-loving stylist-turned-interior designer who’s found her groove as a hip-hop...
Traditional
We may live in the flatlands, but Charleston still knows how to throw an Appalachian-style pickin’ party. Incorporating...
Giving Spirits
Often find yourself roaming the wine shop seeking out a gift for the hostess you hardly know, the old friend who goes...
Upper Crust
Discover 3.14 Pies’ Cran-Peary Crumble, plus tips on crafting a delicious crust
Thrill Ride
Treat yourself to tricks at the St. Paul’s Academy Halloween Extravaganza
Fishy Business
The local NOAA marine forensics lab helps bust seafood bad guys around the globe
Community Cup
Author Greg Mortenson offers a sip of international fellowship
Southern Roots
As Sean Brock opens his second Charleston restaurant, Husk, the James Beard Award-winning chef’s commitment to...
Fall for Adventure
Autumn just may be Charleston’s finest season, when temps start to cool and skies are bright and clear—the perfect time...
Jason Robbins
This avid cyclist and enthusiastic businessman gets in gear with good friends and family, simple indulgences, and a...
Funky Town
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk dishes out an energetic Louisiana groove
Shelf Life
A pair of at-home cooks-turned-bloggers have found quite the following thanks to their adventures in canning
Russian Sage
Perfectly suited for autumn’s temperate weather, silver-sprigged Russian sage is a low-maintenance beauty
Ben Timpson
Metamorphosis: Like a Boy Scout-turned-mad scientist, Ben Timpson transforms natural and found objects into enlightened...
Simple {& Super} Supper Ideas
From Dixie favorites to crowd pleasers and weeknight wonders, we've got delicious twists on your go-to dishes
Western Union
Lasso a pair of cowboy boots and kick your fall fashion up a notch
In Season right now: Pecans
Pee-kan or pe-kahn: peak season hits in October, so look for them at farmers markets, in area groves, and even falling...
Pane e Vino


Dining Room Vavoom
Ready to redefine fine dining? Shed conventional austerity in favor of warmth, good looks, and even a penchant for...
Tropical Relief
Find Caribbean-style comfort with Surf Bar’s Painkiller
Cook Smart
What happens when a pro tackles his own cottage kitchen
Local Joe
Meet the man behind the java that keeps Lowcountry eateries abuzz
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