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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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PHOTO GALLERIES



On the Town: Poetry for All
Speaking with Holy City Youth Slam founder Matthew Foley
On the Town: Wind Racer
In advance of the April 14-17 Charleston Race Week, we caught up with longtime participant Dr. Ken King to chat about the city’s booming sailing scene, his devotion to the sea, and what the heck "starboard" means
On the Town: A Bolder Butter
Get the recipe for Spero’s signature burnt honey miso butter
On the Town: Refreshing News
A local startup is hitting it big with vibrant vessels serving people and pooches alike

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

Feeling Punchy?
The Gin Joint’s Joe Raya fashions this season’s “sweet ti”
Sermet’s Courtyard


Farmville
Local nonprofit Sweetgrass Garden provides fresh produce to food banks across the Lowcountry
Go Fish
Taco Spot co-owner Jason Vaughan knows the trick to making perfect grouper tacos
Huckleberry Win
An adult spin on a childhood classic makes for easy front-porch sipping
Summer Brews
Brace yourself for the Charleston heat with beers that are light, flavorful, and pair wonderfully with your favorite...
The Faraway Nearby
Dewees works its island magic in simple, yet profound ways
Pop Shop
Father’s Day gift buying’s a breeze with these locally made finds
What Happens on Folly...
Let loose on the beach known for its music scene and carefree attitude
Opal Restaurant & Bar


The Splendid Life of Sullivan’s Island
Revel in historical sophistication, minutes from town
Resort by the Sea
Isle of Palms’ wide beaches draw a crowd at all hours  
Rolling into Romance
Who knew the West Ashley Greenway would make for a great date?
Beaches After Dark


All Fired Up
The Town of Sullivan’s Island Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department boasts a 64-year legacy and an annual fish fry to boot
June
Fun-loving accessories for the summer season
History Making Music
“Orchestra Uncaged” pairs works by two of the past century’s most radical composers
Sweet Deal
A harvesting program helps basket makers combat the diminishing supply of native grasses.
Singin' the Blues
Blue Pearl Farms delivers a music-playing, berry-picking party on June 24
Climate Control
A pair of antiques importers keep their cool in an early-1900s beach cottage filled with sturdy European finds
Glowing Talent
Teil Duncan’s painting career is off to a luminous start
Out of this world


Swank Canvas
London transplants recast a sagging downtown house into an airy, liveable backdrop for contemporary art
The Animals & Children Took to the Streets
Enter the fantastic world of 1927's "film theater"
Sneaky Preview
A wily writer shares his daring schemes for doing Spoleto on the cheap.
Mavis Staples
Hear the legendary R&B, soul, & gospel singer in her prime
Mother's Day Morsels
Order up brunch to perfectly match your mama’s personality.
Leo
Performer Tobias Wegner of Circle of Eleven Theatre Company brings his topsy-turvy one-man show
Snack Pack
Pastry chef Jessica Grossman prepares a pocketbook-size treat for Spoleto intermission munching.
“Return to the Sea: Saltworks”
Artist Motoi Yamamoto translates salt—a purification symbol in Japanese culture—into a transcendent installation at the...
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