From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Seeking Indigo: More Than Meets the Eye

by Amber Evans on December 22, 2009

Photo courtesy of SeekingIndigo.com

Photo courtesy of SeekingIndigo.com

My associate Erin and I went to see what Seeking Indigo on King St. was all about.  We were curious as to why they categorized the store as an “urban oasis.”  The storefront is aesthetically pleasing with great gifts from far-away lands (most with an Indian vibe).  There were great corduroy jackets for less than $90, handwoven scarves, handmade children’s clothes and even a few vintage-colored scooters for sale.  We saw an open door leading to a dark room with a Buddha and that definitely piqued our curiosity.  It seems that it is the gateway to their health and wellness center (that explains the grab-n-go organic vegan food offered in the corner of the store).  We were handed a brochure of all the services they offer including, but not limited to, hypnotherapy, anti-aging medicine and nutritional counseling, live blood cell analysis and ionic footbath.  It seems it really is an urban oasis located at 445 King St. in downtown Charleston.

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The Charleston Comedy Festival Begins Jan. 20 ‘10

by Amber Evans on December 17, 2009

Chas Comedy Fest

Our fair city of Charleston will be invaded by comedians next month and we can’t wait!  There is going to be 4 days of non-stop fun at venues like The Music Farm, The American Theatre and Theatre 99.  The likes of Kenny Zimlinghaus, Neckprov, Cats Hugging Cats, Eliza Skinner and more.  You can get a complete schedule with all of the dates, locations and times and buy tickets online.  It’s probably smart to plan in advance, as some of the venues are small and will most likely sell out!

If you think you have what it takes to make us laugh, you can join the preliminary rounds to win your spot on the first night of the festival.  Go to Charleston Comedy Festival’s homepage for more information.

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The Wickliffe House in Charleston

December 17, 2009

This afternoon, we had the pleasure of having lunch at the Wickliffe House located at 178 Ashley Ave.  It is a renovated Greek Revival mansion built in 1850.  Great for events like weddings and cocktail parties, but also for an easy lunch. 

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Men’s Shopping Night at Bits of Lace: Dec. 17, 09

December 17, 2009

Tonight from 5:00-8:00, [only] men can enter the Bits of Lace store located at 302 King St. to find the perfect gift.  Gentlemen can enjoy a fashion show of the finest lingerie, cold beers and simple shopping.  Bits of Lace is “an intimate apparel salon features a variety of exclusive European lines to suit any [...]

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Hope and Union Coffeeshop in Charleston

December 14, 2009

Recently, the Charleston City Paper reviewed the newest coffeehouse to hit downtown Charleston.  Hope and Union coffee is located at 199 St. Philip St. in a fully renovated home.  The paper says, “Each cup of coffee is handcrafted using the mid-century Chemex brewing method, which slows down the brewing process resulting in a richer cup [...]

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Closed for Business in Charleston is not really closed for business

December 14, 2009

From the looks of it, Closed For Business is now open for business.  This is what used to be Raval, which was one of our favorite spots- for the ambiance anyway.  We hope this new “gastropub” will make us just as happy!
Closed for Business opens up this Tuesday December 15, 2009.  They’re located at 453 [...]

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