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Southwest Airlines Heads to Charleston

October 20, 2010

Thank goodness!  CHS is getting Southwest Airlines  service (bags fly free!) to 68 other destinations.  GSP (Greenville/Spartanburg) is also set to be a new Southwest destination, both beginning March 13th.  Climb aboard and get ready for amazing deals!  Here is the official press release from Southwest:
http://www.blogsouthwest.com/blog/south-carolina-meet-southwest-airlines

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Get Ready… Spoleto is Coming

May 24, 2010

Spoleto, Charleston’s famous art festival, is kicking off on May 28th.  What events are you going to check out during the 17 day celebration?  If you’re not sure yet, never fear – you can check out the full schedule by date right here!

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Folly Style

March 16, 2010

Last Saturday, my esteemed colleague Carly and I were fortunate enough to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the other patrons of booze on Center Street in Folly.  Here is a breakdown of what we liked, what we didn’t & how it influenced our questionable decision making:
Location: Center St.
Time Scheduled: 12pm-6pm
Actual Time Spent: 12pm-10pm (we’re committed)
Initial [...]

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Seeking Indigo: More Than Meets the Eye

December 22, 2009

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 [...]

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The Charleston Comedy Festival Begins Jan. 20 ‘10

December 17, 2009

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 [...]

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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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Francis Street Lofts look to First-Time Buyers

June 19, 2009

Let’s not mention the economy. After all, it’s tough enough finding a new house — a place of your own, for which you will pay for the next 30 years! — without chatting about the financial debacle blackening everything in sight. No, let’s talk opportunity. And promise, design, surprise even. Because that’s we felt when [...]

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Cool Off this Summer at the South Carolina Aquarium

June 17, 2009

No Time Like the Present to Check Out the Latest Exhibits

The South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor is a splendid building. Tucked away on the far side of East Bay Street and situated next to the new Hippodrome IMAX Theater, the place is an architectural monument to wildlife preservation and awareness. Making your way there [...]

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