November 2015

Charleston has a number of breweries, and that number is growing all the time. Chris Winn, co-owner of Tradesman Brewing Company, has led his fair share of brewery tours. His insider perspective on tour-going may be invaluable if you're planning on learning more about Charleston's growing craft beer

Charleston City Paper recently honored local Charleston musicians with their yearly Best Of list. Their best hip-hop artist of 2015 is Matt Monday. Monday lived in New York City for a time, where he interned with music mogul Damon Dash, but recently returned to Charleston and released his long-await

We’re almost three weeks into Movember, the month-long event where men forego shaving to raise awareness for prostate cancer and other men’s health causes. Since participating men have now had enough time to grow some magnificent whiskers, it’s time for them to think about how to make that ne

Echo Bodine, who has been a New Age practitioner since 1965, will be stopping by the Marriott in West Palm Beach this Saturday to discuss her most recent book, What Happens When We Die. The book details the insights Echo believes she has gained about the afterlife from her decades as a New Age psyc

Chef Frank Lee of Charleston's S.N.O.B. recently appeared on the PBS documentary show A Chef's Life. During his segment, Chef Lee demonstrated his recipe for clam hash. With clams, bacon, and onions all fried up together, can you really go wrong? Get the recipe and watch Chef Lee's segment from the

The Wick Theatre is staging a version of the classic musical Hello Dolly with a pretty zany twist. Broadway legend Lee Roy Reams, who is directing this production, cast himself to play the titular (female) role! Those expecting the cross-dressing to result in a camp-fest will be disappointed. Lee R

Thanksgiving is next week! It seems like we only just finished up summer, but America's favorite feast is nearly upon us. There's plenty of time to abandon your grand plans to cook a huge meal for the whole family. If you'd rather skip the cooking madness and enjoy some great Thanksgiving standards

It can be hard to remember now, but a little more than ten years ago, the Dixie Chicks were one of the most popular acts in America. After laying low for a little while, the Chicks are ready to go on a triumphant comeback tour. The highest-selling all-female band in the U.S. will play at the Perfec

At the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876, bananas were served as a tropical delicacy to fascinated attendees. In Charleston, though, the fruit wasn't so novel. They had arrived in the port city from the Caribbean long before. At one point, a whopping 80% of America's bananas passed through

Charleston Beer Works recently opened its updated location. It has the same amount of space as its first home, but now has two levels with a bar on each floor, in addition to a patio. The bar and restaurant also updated its menu with plenty of new offerings, like a roasted pork loin and a broccoli r