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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



Northern Exposure
A slightly scandalous calendar highlights north side establishments for the good of uptown trees
Someone We Love
Get to know Will Schutze and his marionette, Mr. Bonetangles—the street-performing pair highlighted in our February feature, “40 Reasons to Love Charleston Right Now!”
Straight from the Sea
The Ordinary’s Mike Lata shares a favorite oyster recipe
The Voice
Songstress Leah Suárez, executive director of Jazz Artists of Charleston, begins a big year with the inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival


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

Monza
Good Food Fast
Counter Intelligence
Form meets function in the latest batch of kitchen tools
Fresh Catch
Tucking into briny Bowens Island Restaurant
Old Firehouse in Hollywood
Worth the Drive
Avondale Wine & Cheese
Cheese Shop
A Well-Feathered Nest
Form meets function in an historic tenement on Church outfitted for everyday living
Southern Sampler
The new Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook celebrates the region’s diverse fare
Ted’s Butcherblock’s Wagyu Beef
Sandwich
Momma Brown's & Fiery Ron’s HOme Team BBQ
BBQ
Toy Story
Inspire creative play with handmade amusements—most crafted locally
Bertha’s Kitchen
Meat-N-Three
Paolo'S Gelato
Ice Cream
True Oyster Cult
Pearls of widsom about the world's best bivalves
Shanks a Lot!
Pork enthusiast Jason Houser calls attention to a lesser-known cut
O-Ku & Oriental Garden


Changes in Latitudes
Jimmy Buffett’s locally based philanthropic gig funds grassroots efforts across the world
Singer /Songwriter
Check out these talented poet-musicians who’ve found success with their signature sounds in the Lowcountry and beyond
Pair Up
Meet your perfect match (time and time again) at three local spots that cater to lovers of fine wines and cheeses
Linked In
Tasha Tucker connects donors with nonprofits in need
Indie/Pop/Experimental
Charleston has a constantly shifting musical landscape with plenty of artists who are unafraid to stretch their...
Great Strides
A local couple journeys 250 miles to bring Ethiopian farmers one step closer to a better life
Rock
It’s all contenders with no pretenders in this Lowcountry roundup of guitar-slinging desperadoes vying for the spotlight
Tim Hussey
Begin the Begin: Painter Tim Hussey’s mid-career retrospective
Classical
With the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in reorganizational limbo, we recommend, for your classical music fix, a busy...
The Beat Goes On
Finding a jazzy cultural rhythm in Savannah, Georgia
Reggae
Though the Lowcountry may be a few latitudes north of the Caribbean, the sprightly ping of steel drums and other island...
Southern Dee-light
Hubee D’s serves up fast and fresh down-home eats West of the Ashley
Sound Advice
Lowcountry bands and artists you should be listening to
Of Note
Awendaw Green’s Barn Jams strike a chord
My Country
Ballads to life, love, and real country music
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