Lifestyle, Society, & Fashion
The 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival Brings the 90’s Heat with Special Performances of the Hottest Albums Celebrating 25 Years
The ESSENCE Festival, the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience and largest celebration of global Black culture, is set to bring the 90’s heat with special performances that celebrate the 25th anniversary of some of the top albums of the decade. The Festival also just announced the official night-by-night performance line up for its…
Read MoreThe Palmetto Rose Project Sets Out To Nurture Black Artists and Avenge Gentrification’s Effects
By Damion Smalls The continual heaps of praise Charleston has accepted in recent years from national and worldwide organizations has placated the city’s majority population and newcomers to the area. To list a few of the accolades, Charleston has been dubbed the number one city in the world by Travel+Leisure, named top small city in…
Read MoreFormer Financial Advisor Now Designing Shoes For Passion And Profit
By Barney Blakeney Her earlier career in corporate America taught Georgetown native Jocelyn Patterson many things, among them is that success can be obtainable when one pursues their passion. Patterson’s passion is shoes. In April she’s launching production of a line of shoes which incorporates her passion, business acumen and her love of Gullah culture.…
Read MoreSimple Strategies for a Larger Tomato Harvest
By Melinda Myers Nothing is more frustrating than investing time, money and energy in planting and growing tomatoes only to watch them succumb to disease. We can’t change the weather conditions that support disease problems, but we can tweak our growing strategies to reduce this risk. Select and grow the most disease-resistant varieties suited to…
Read MoreCharleston Beer Fest proceeds to go to Palmetto Community Care
Almost 40 Carolina craft breweries have signed on for the Charleston Beer Fest on May 18, making this the largest event yet. The eighth annual festival gives beer lovers the chance to sample plenty of local favorites plus new IPAs, reds, ales, stouts, sours, ciders and many more styles from all around North and South…
Read MoreHBCU Grad Returns with First Ever Adult Coloring Book Celebrating Black Colleges
Latoya Nicole, bestselling author and owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too is back with the release of her newest edition “Alma Mater” and it’s just in time for graduation! The coloring book is full of highlights that showcase the Black College Experience including its education, diversity and culture. The illustrations are inspired by beautiful black women and…
Read MoreMotown in the Moonlight series premieres May 4 at the Mount Pleasant Pier with Bobby Alvarez and the Supernaturals
Sway to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson with the stunning sunset views of the Charleston Harbor as your backdrop. Charleston County Parks is excited to introduce Motown in the Moonlight, a new summer dance series. On May 4, the Mount Pleasant Pier will come alive with the “sound that changed…
Read MoreAnnual North Charleston Arts Fest Set for May 1-5
The annual North Charleston Arts Fest is now less than one month away, set to take place May 1-5. The celebration of arts and culture highlights the talents of national, regional, and local artists and performers in the areas of dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and literature. Performances, activities, and exhibits are scheduled to take place…
Read MoreTawana Tee and SALIS Hosts AUX Cord Party April 7
Publicist Tawana Tee and Indie/Hip-hop artist SALIS, collectively known as “Tee N Mac,” will host an AUX cord party Sunday, April 7 from 2PM-6PM at Ink N Ivy. Through an on-site registration, attendees will sign up to play their favorite songs and/or playlist during the day party—from an iPhone connected to an AUX cord. Crowd participation…
Read MoreIllVibeTheTribe Is Back At It With “Art Binge VI”
Saturday, March 23, Charleston’s favorite tribe is back with the ever-popular night market Art Binge at 9pm The Royal American! In true IllVibe fashion, the ladies are keeping the people on their toes switching it up; this time celebrating the artform that is streetwear. Could it be a coincidence that the tribe is celebrating a much…
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