July 4th isn’t just my favorite holiday because my birthday is the next morning, but also because I always love a good fireworks show – and who better to give one than Patriot’s Point every year!

The party will be a blast as usual, but what’s even cooler is that you can see fireworks from all around Charleston when you are at Patriot’s Point – as a matter of fact, the only better view IMO is if you’re on a boat in the harbor; now that’s a site to see!

If you haven’t been to the Patriots Point 4th of July Blast yet, don’t just take my word for it; back in ‘07, the NYT said:   Read more...

This year’s event features an assortment of unique handmade arts & crafts, paintings, live performances, and documentary films. We can enjoy two days of entertainment filled with:

• gospel songs and praise dance,
• basket-making demonstrations,
• story-telling & Gullah Geechee skits, and
• the Adande African Drummers and Dancers.

And of course, there is also going to be good food: a variety of authentic Gullah cuisine, classic barbeque, fish, chicken and beverages offered for sale by more than 15 Lowcountry restaurants and food vendors.

Among other family friendly activities, there will be a water-slide for the kids.

If you’d like to read up on this fascinating culture, there will be publications on Lowcountry Gullah Geechee history, fiction, and cookbooks available for sale, and other various merchandise as well:   Read more...

As the title suggests, several events are kicking off in the area over the next few days.

The International Sailboat Regatta launches today, and lasts through Sunday.

Tomorrow, the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival takes place over at James Island County Park, and if you’re in the mood for some lo’ country grits – who isn’t? – the World Grits Festival is in St. George through Sunday.

Sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming in grits – what could be finer?

The Landing on Shem Creek, next door to Red’s Ice House in Mount Pleasant, is opening its doors with a bang!

The Shemdig, a sunset concert series beginning tonight and running through July 2, will be kicked off by local favorites Plane Jane.

Come down to Shem Creek every Thursday 5-9 p.m. for The Shemdig, and stay for an after party at Red’s Ice House.

There will be a variety of local and regional musical artists, and of course, food and drink specials – there’s even a chance to win a boat from Barrier Island Marine!

The Shemdig is presented by

1. The Landing,
2. Red’s Ice House,
3. Steve Harry of East Coast Entertainment.
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