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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

RECIPES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 20, 2025

CHRISTMAS AT DRAYTON HALL
Dec 20, 2025

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Dec 21, 2025

MARSHGRASS MAMAS
Dec 22, 2025

CELTIC WOMAN
Dec 23, 2025

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Dec 26, 2025

NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET
Dec 26, 2025

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Dec 30, 2025

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Jan 12, 2026

Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
Jan 19, 2026

Mahjong Boot Camp Basics

PHOTO GALLERIES



On the Town: 15 Minutes with Scott Shor
As Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company sets to debut this spring, co-owner Scott Shor reflects on Charleston’s overflowing beer scene and his role in it all


On the Town: Evolving Art
The Southeastern Wildlife Expo returns this weekend with a fine art exhibit that’s bigger, brighter, and more diverse


On the Town: Spreading the Joy
The past is present in a new gospel music series
On the Town: Smokin' Hot
In our newly released Food + Drink issue, Charleston chefs reveal their favorite spots to grab real Southern barbecue


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

LATEST

Business, Kickin’ Chicken
Empowering employees to get involved
Blue Streak
Punch up your wardrobe with a hot fall hue: cobalt. like temperley london, we paired a vibrant, waist-accentuating...
Business, Baker Motor Company
Sharing the wealth in money and business smarts alike
Scoring Big
Sunday Entertainment has written music for the likes of Google and TOMS
Creative Talent, Jamie Westendorff
Catering to myriad deserving causes for decades
Pop Star
We’re counting the days till The Peoples Press’ “Pop Art and Fever Dreams”-themed 2014 calendar of hand-screen-printed...
Creative Talent, Mitchell Crosby
Bringing lavish nonprofit fundraisers to fruition on a shoestring
Fresh Start
When a downtown couple moves to Sullivan’s Island, interior designer Melissa Ervin streamlines their traditional...
Creative Talent, Chuck Bates
Lending effort and expertise to a higher calling
How to Wear Punk-Grunge
Keep it chic with our experts’ advice  
Volunteer, Dr. K. Britt Reagin
Leading the next generation of do-gooders by example
Get Your Kicks
What style of the cool-weather essential to invest in this season? Check out our collection of boots that take cues...
Volunteer, Vickey Cornelison Grant
Ensuring a future for People Against Rape
Big Dippers
Looking for a new game-day snack? Try one of these addictive dips from local eateries, then find the recipes at...
Volunteer, Sidney Boone
Making life-saving service a part of daily life
Jerry Zucker Lifetime Achievement Award, Bev & Wally Seinsheimer
Putting heart, soul, and a whole lot of can-do spirit into local giving
A Thanks for Giving Feast
How’d you like to share a holiday potluck with some of the town’s best chefs? Join hosts Mickey and Ellen Bakst for a...
Lighthouse
Today, two magnificent lighthouses mark the entrance to Charleston Harbor: the 1876 Morris Island Lighthouse—...
Nonprofit of the Year, Pet Helpers
Mission: To end the euthanasia of all cats and dogs in the Lowcountry through adoption, education, and spay and neuter...
A Revolutionary Departure


Nonprofit of the Year, Courageous Kidz
Mission: To provide positive, community-based activities, trips, and events for kids with cancer and their families
Proud Marys
In a town that loves to brunch, Bloody Marys are ubiquitous. Here are a few favorites  
Southern Flavor
Enjoy evergreen foliage, fall flowers, and even a caffeinated tea from this lesser-known camellia  
Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House
The first time you visit Craftsmen, you’ll need to take a tour. Head to the back—that’s the best way I know to direct...
Bloomin’ Brilliant
Bringing the buy-local movement to the floral industry  
Joggling Board
It just might be the most unusual—and enjoyable—of all Charleston creations. 
Community Catalyst, Thomas Hamlin
Running and raising funds for wounded vets and locals in need
Paddle Power
Charleston SUP Safaris uses paddleboarding to teach students about respecting and enjoying Lowcountry waterways
Bread & Butter
Carrie Morey shares her family’s recipes in a new cookbook, Callie’s Biscuits and Southern Traditions  
Scary Good
Need decorations and dessert for your Halloween fête? These spooky treats do double duty and look as good as they taste
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