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Discover recent refreshes to historic lodgings and young chefs making their mark


The Land Trust holds its annual spring gathering on April 18


Learn how the nonprofit is expanding to offer more people transitional housing


Exploring the New Deal's Historic Signing in Charleston


How to incorporate one of the season’s top trends into your wardrobe


Plus, The Drop In finds a permanent home for its fitness studio


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



UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 10, 2026

A CHORUS LINE

Apr 10, 2026

ORION

Apr 10, 2026

GERSHWIN’S PIANO CONCERTO

Apr 10, 2026

GOV’T MULE

Apr 13, 2026

TAJ MAHAL & THE PHANTOM BLUES BAND

Apr 14, 2026

RIVERDOGS HOME GAMES

Apr 15, 2026

BAD SUNS: “ACCELERATOUR”

Apr 16, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN

Apr 16, 2026

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD

Apr 17, 2026

MARTIN SEXTON

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As The Footlight Players’ new executive director, Brian Porter has a modern plan for Charleston’s oldest theater company



After wowing audiences the world over, Ranky Tanky brings its soulful, get-up-and-dance spins on Sea Island spirituals and work songs home to Spoleto. Read on for a chance to win tickets to their sold out concert on June 2



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