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Charleston’s Botanical Treasures: A primer on five long-beloved local plants that put our city on the horticultural maps

Read up on the histories and growing conditions of these beautiful botanicals
Feature, Travel
Escape to Charm: Exploring Beaufort’s Laid-Back Life

Discover recent refreshes to historic lodgings and young chefs making their mark
Feature
The Garden Artist: Learn about legendary landscape architect Loutrel Briggs, who created the Charleston garden style

Briggs created or renovated more than 100 private gardens in the Holy City
Feature, Local Seen
Space Saver: How Matt Williams is gaining traction for the Lowcountry Land Trust

The Land Trust holds its annual spring gathering on April 18
Feature, Local Books
April Punsalan’s new book guides readers on how to forage 30 wild herbs and harness their healing properties

Feature, Arts Profile
How Kristin Alexander’s Annex Dance Company is exploring motherhood and the environment through bold movement

Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
On the Table: Arte Italica and Crown Linen Designs’ heritage dinnerware and linens finds a perfect match in Charleston

The business Fanning relocated to North Charleston in 2025
Feature, Small Business
The Tablewith app takes the hassle out of book club logistics

Learn how the app makes hosting easier
Feature, Giving Back
How Star Gospel Mission is helping people without a home build a solid foundation

Learn how the nonprofit is expanding to offer more people transitional housing
Feature, Milestone
Landmark Change

Exploring the New Deal's Historic Signing in Charleston
Feature, Scouting Report
The return of the brooch

How to incorporate one of the season’s top trends into your wardrobe
Feature, Style Q & A
Matthew McLaughlin of Well Furnished shares how he embraces bold color in his home and wardrobe

Find out his tips for makiing an outfit remarkable
Feature, Style Buzz
Retail Buzz: Beau & Ro founder Sara Rossi introduces Sister Shop next door

Plus, The Drop In finds a permanent home for its fitness studio
Feature, The Charleston Home
Cottage Keepers: How A 1940 Riverland Terrace home was saved from “quiet collapse” and reinvented for modern living

The charming 1940s cottage was a worthwile labor of love for owner and builder Tim Sites
Feature, New & Notable
New & Notable: OK Donna on Upper King offers cocktail lounge vibes and playful Italian plates with a Southern twist

Discover new interpretations of familar favorites, including the chefs' interpretation of Ikea meatballs

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Singing for a Reason
This Memorial Day, catch the Charleston Men’s Chorus’ concert of patriotic songs and service anthems
Picks from the Pros
Six experts from arts academia share the Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto events they can’t wait to catch
From the Top
This month, musical theater sweetheart Mary Fishburne takes the stage in not one, but three local productions


Art Smart
Help us complete our list of the city’s most influential artists by voting on your 10 favorites

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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Family Fun House
A lively James Island clan face-lifts their traditional two-story digs with creativity and color
Amazing Kids
Meet three extraordinary young people whose contributions to the arts, business, and the community have them on their...
Happy Meal
Carrie Morey of Callie’s Biscuits passes down a love for cooking to her three foodies-in-training
Summer Breaking Point
One working mom’s adventures as a kiddie concierge
Puppy Love
Finding new places—and new friends—at James Island County Park
Grill It
Turn up the heat on your backyard cookouts with these culinary gizmos and tools of the trade
Wave Maker
Surfing owes its popularity to a 19th-century, Charleston-born fan
Cool Getaway: Asheville, North Carolina
Escape to this Western North Carolina gem for the best of what’s new in town, including novel restaurants, amusing...
Sound Control
Elise Testone bridges genres with a husky voice, delighting everyone from local fans to Snoop Dogg and Kevin Costner
Cool Getaway: Penobscot Bay, Maine
Maine’s gleaming Midcoast offers a Rockwellian summer respite with its lineup of breezy fishing villages, bustling...
The Ocean Room
Offering the delicious fare of chef de cuisine Nathan Thurston amidst graceful surroundings and a grand view of the...
Cold Comfort
A fresh crop of cool operators have hit the local sweet treat scene, just in time for summer
The Hiss of Hot Summer
The season equals serpents to one transplanted Northern
A Lowcountry Survival Guide
Last summer was Charleston’s hottest on record—at least since 1938, when temperatures were first regularly monitored.
Good Impressions
Painter and gallery owner Lese Corrigan makes her life’s work celebrating Charleston
All’s Swell
Charleston as Surf Central
Delicious Reads
Heirloom Book Company satisfies the local appetite for culinary lit of all vintages and varieties
Gone with the Wind
Kiteboarding gets lots of local airplay
Slice of Advice
The season’s ripe for tomato pie—perfect yours with tips from David Barnett
What’s SUP?
Stand-up paddleboarders leave little wake but make serious waves
Summer Sudsin’
It’s a fact that cold beer and hot weather go together like ice cream and cones. So scoop up these crowd-pleasing craft...
Feeling Festive?
Whether you’re looking for laughs or award-winning drama, the final days of Piccolo Spoleto have plenty of stellar...
Little Italy
Chef Craig Deihl relives a trip overseas for perfect summer party menus
Coastal Redux
One family’s front beach do-over (and over, and over!) finally gets it right
June 2011
Seaside shades rule with cool blues, crisp whites, and sparkling silver
Chairmen of the Board
Whether on wave, wind, or waterway, board-sport enthusiasts stay stoked in Charleston’s aquatic playgrounds
Foot Loose
Slip on some shimmer and shine with this fancy-free crew of summer flops
The Best Beaches to...
Part of the glory of living in the Lowcountry is our quick-fix proximity to miles upon miles of shoreline. Logging...
Shady Adventures
You know summer’s in full swing when you avoid the sunny side of the street and instead leap frog from shady spot to...
Best in Show
Experts from the College of Charleston weigh in on their picks for 2011 Spoleto
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