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SIDG: Events for the Third Weekend of June 2014

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June 13, 2014

June is almost halfway over. Thankfully I haven’t heard about a single hurricane, but it’s early in the season. As a native, I feel our more intense storms tend to happen between late August through early October. As for other weather, we’ve had occasional thunderstorms from the heat. As 90 degree and above temps are becoming the norm, expect sun showers and possible thunderstorms between 4-7pm. What’s nice about these storms is the likelihood of a gorgeous rainbow afterwards. If you have to travel, take it slow and easy, and merge early for your exit.

The mimosa trees are in bloom with their unique peachy-pink feather flowers. And it’s another busy weekend out on the Sea Islands and around Charleston.

This week I had the privilege of interviewing Alex Mueller of Mueller’s Pub, a sports-themed bar that serves some German favorites alongside sports bar classics. From this week through mid-July, it will be World Cup fever at Mueller’s. If you are an expat or an American who loves futbol/football/soccer, this is a great place to find fellow futbol/football/soccer aficionados. In other news, my story interviewing Anthony DiBernardo of Swig & Swine appeared in this week’s West Of Newspaper.

It’s a great Flag and Fathers day weekend to enjoy live music, indie film, farmers markets, family fun and help some local charities.

On with this weekend’s events. For where to catch World Cup action, scroll down to ALL WEEKEND LONG. For the Terrace Theater’s newest offerings, scroll down to ALL WEEKEND LONG.

FRIDAY (the 13th):

9am: Downtown, it’s the big Friends of the Charleston Library book sale until 5:30pm. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Items are priced $.50 (50 cents) and up.

9am: On Wadmalaw, at Ambrose Family Farm it’s “you-pick blackberries and blueberries” time. Click the link to see the freshest picks, check out their booth at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday (and Sunday mornings during Spoleto), or call 843.559.0988 if you want to go to the farm and pick something up.

10am: **Hey Parents** On Edisto, the Serpentarium is open until 4pm. This is an indoor zoo dedicated to all the Lowcountry’s cold-blooded natives like snakes, alligators, and turtles. Demonstrations allow kids to “pet” these creatures safely as they held by trained handlers.

11am: On Johns (Main Road heading to Savannah Highway), the Main Road Farmers Market, brought to you by Charleston Petal Pushers, is open until 6pm. They are plants for sale (bedding, hanging, tropicals) but the produce is rolling in, including peaches, tomatoes, and other produce on the way as we speak. MRFM’s regular inventory includes fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen prepared food (like yummy Bertolini pasta and pasta dishes), natural compost fertilizer, muscadine wreaths, tropical plants, local grits, local honey, Amish jams, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and homemade boiled peanuts. Please bring cash or check to make purchases. I had the privilege to talk to the owners Chris DeStefano and Lindsay Dickson recently, and the story appeared in the West Of Newspaper.

3pm: On Edisto, at the Bookstore, local authors C. Hope Clark and Rita Shuler will be signing their latest books until 5pm.

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s BYOG on the deck. This is a free show. If you haven’t already, check out the Lot’s new deck menu.

5pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, it’s Whiskey Happy Hour. Half-price on all whiskies under $20 until 6pm.

6pm: On Johns, at Freshfields Village, it’s the Chris Crosby group onstage. Bring beach chairs, blankets, and bugspray. If it rains, this event will not happen. Carolina Clay Gallery, just across the green with lots of cute frog sculptures, has a wine tasting and “meet the artists” session every Friday starting at 6 as well.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Soulfish Duo is playing until 9pm. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

6:30pm: Downtown at Circa 1886, it’s a Freehouse Craft Beer Dinner.

7pm: On Folly, it’s yoga event Namaste Folly at the County Library from 7-10pm.

7pm: Downtown, there’s a Masquerade Ball as part of Charleston Carnival Day, a celebration of Caribbean culture. Click link for details. Tickets are $50 here.

7:30pm: On James, at ChaCha’s Mexican Grill, it’s the Second Anniversary party starting at 7:30pm. There’s a free taco bar, $3 Margaritas, $2 Bourbon, $2 Tecate, $2 Tequila. Music by DJs R Dot and Precise of Club Bullies.

8pm: On James, at the Brick House Kitchen, it’s the Louie D Project.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, the Travelin’ Kline band is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, and a second one at 10.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Weigh Station and Quasiphonics. This show is $7 at the door. Doors open at 9. See website for tickets and more information. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, it’s a Full Moon Party with DJ Wade. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has live music by Noelle Brown and Friends. PS-Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 14th) FLAG DAY:

8am: On Daniel Island, the Charleston Duck Race‘s Paddleboard Race starts now. For the rest of the festivities scroll down to 11:30am.

8:15am: **Hey Parents!**On James Island, Splash Zone at the James Island County Park is open today until 6pm. General admission is $20, Seniors 60 and up $9.99, under 48″ $14.99 a person, children 2 and under free. If you anticipate multiple visits all summer long, check out the splash pass. [NOTE: the 48″ height is required for several large slides, see the splash pass link for details.] In North Charleston, at Wannamaker County Park, Whirlin’ Waters is open today until 6pm, and in Mount Pleasant, at Palmetto Islands County Park, Splash Island is open today until 6pm.

9am: On Johns (Main Road heading to Savannah Highway), the Main Road Farmers Market brought to you by Charleston Petal Pushers is open until 6pm. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen pasta and pasta meals, Amish roll butter, amish bacon, natural compost fertilizer, Dirt in a Sock (for small gardens), wreaths, bedding plants, tropical plants, local grits, local honey, Amish jams, and homemade boiled peanuts are just some of the goodies you will find here. I had the privilege to talk to owners Chris DeStefano and Lindsay Dickson recently, here’s the link.

9am: On Johns, at the Homegrown Farmers Market, there’s a Tractor Demonstration. It has 40+ vendors, including local farms, artisans, and specialty food products. There are also food trucks, like Chucktown Mobile Seafood cooking up “FryDaddy” rice, and live music. The farm is open until 1pm.

9am: Downtown, it’s the big Friends of the Charleston Library book sale until 5:30pm. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Items are priced $.50 (50 cents) and up.

9am: On Folly, at City Hall, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is holding free skin cancer screenings until 2pm. If you are pale but always loved the sun, if you’ve worked outdoors extensively, or if your skin is developing moles, blemishes or blisters that don’t ever seem to heal, those are three good reasons it’s worth getting checked out by dermatologist at this event, or scheduling an appointment on your own time. Pardon my soapbox moment here, but its extremely important to not ignore skin cancer: it does not stay in one place, it does not stay on the surface, and it can reoccur if not managed properly, and it can be deadly. Famous people it’s killed include musicians Bob Marley and Eve Cassidy.

10am: In Mount Pleasant, at Memorial Waterfront Park, it’s Yoga in the Park brought to you by Whole Foods Lowcountry. Participants receive a coupon for free juice at their store at the corner of Hwy. 17 and Houston Northcutt.

10am: Downtown, Enough Pie at 1630 Meeting is holding Fieldwork, 17 different installations, a mini-cinema, teepees, performances, graffiti, and yarn bombing. Local Works facility will also be open for tours. It’s really nice to see that double porch brick building on Meeting be put to local creative use after sitting empty for so long.

11:30am: On Daniel Island, it’s the Charleston Duck Race. Benefitting six different rotaries in Charleston, this event centers around thousands of little rubber ducks dropped off the Wando bridge that float to the finish. Prizes are in store for the first 35 ducks to win, and there’s a grand prize too. A festival has grown up around this race including food vendors, live music, face painting, and jump castles. There’s a paddleboard race at 8am, the ducks are dropped at 11:30.

12noon: On Wadmalaw, it’s Sippin’ Saturday with live music by Jah Creation and food by Stono Cafe. Bring Dad TODAY for a complimentary tasting.

12pm: In North Charleston, Holy City Brewing is holding a Burger and Beer Festival for Flag Day. This event benefits Pet Helpers and the Charleston Animal Society.

2pm: Downtown at Brittlebank, it’s a Charleston Carnival Day, a celebration of Caribbean culture. Click link for details.

2pm: ROADTRIP: Beaufort’s River Dog’s Anniversary Party is today. Click link for details.

2pm: Downtown, it’s the big Friends of the Charleston Library book sale. Friday and Saturday the hours are 9am-5:30pm, and Sunday they are 2-4pm. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Items are priced $.50 (50 cents) and up.

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s Hungry Monks playing Jerry Garcia on the deck. This is a free show. If you haven’t already, check out the Lot’s new deck menu.

5pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, it’s Whiskey Happy Hour. Half-price on all whiskies under $20 until 6pm.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Howard Dlugasch is playing. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

7pm: In Mount Pleasant, at the Pier it’s Shaggin’ on the Cooper. Future dates will be July 4th, July 19th, August 16th, September 13th. Bands will include Shem Creek Boogie Band, Permanent Vacation, the Sneakers, the Coppertones, and the Ocean Drive Party Band.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, blues and soul piano man Ed Porkchop Meyer is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7 pm, and a second one at 10.

9pm: On Johns, at New Moon Pizzeria, it’s Hooligans band performing live.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band. Show is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Doors open at 9. See website for tickets and more information. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, the reggae band the Dubplates is playing. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has live music by hip-hop futuristic band New Galaxy. PS-Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, the Screaming J’s are playing.

8pm: In North Charleston, at Wannamaker County Park, it’s a Family Movie Night featuring Despicable Me II at 8pm. Gold passes are accepted, and everyone else pays $1 for regular park admission. More movies are coming July 12th, August 9th, and September 13th, but haven’t been announced just yet.

SUNDAY (the 15th) FATHERS DAY:

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive and pass carefully.

10am: **Hey Parents!**On James Island, Splash Zone at the James Island County Park is open today until 6pm. General admission is $20, Seniors 60 and up $9.99, under 48″ $14.99 a person, children 2 and under free. If you anticipate multiple visits all summer long, check out the splash pass. [NOTE: the 48″ height is required for several large slides, see the splash pass link for details.] In North Charleston, at Wannamaker County Park, Whirlin’ Waters is open today until 6pm, and in Mount Pleasant, at Palmetto Islands County Park, Splash Island is open today until 6pm.

11am: On James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market features food trucks, local farmers, and local vendors. Live music is also on site. Now open until 2pm.

3pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, the Yellowknife band is playing.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin playing Phish covers on the deck. AutoBanh food truck will be in attendance. This show is free. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu! There is no later act scheduled at this time.

5pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, it’s Whiskey Happy Hour. Half-price on all whiskies under $20 until 6pm.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, One Kool Blow band is playing.

6pm: On Folly, at the Grill and Island Bar, it’s Jazz on the Edge, featuring food specials and a jazz jam.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, it’s the Funk You Folly band.

12pm: Just a reminder, it’s Fathers Day. On Johns, Sweeney’s is holding a cookout at their restaurant from 12-4pm. Drafts are just $3 for dad. There will be brats and hotdogs. Inside, there will also be regular Sunday brunch and dinner served that evening.

2:30pm: On James, at Cup Fine Coffee Roasters, it’s a coffee lecture and tasting at the Roastery. This week it’s Brazilian and African coffees.

2pm: Downtown, it’s the big Friends of the Charleston Library book sale until 4pm. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Items are priced $.50 (50 cents) and up.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

WORLD CUP HOTSPOTS (barring special events at these spots) On Johns, check out New Moon Pizzeria, the Southern General, or King Street Grille at Freshfields. On James, check out Stag Erin, Max & Henry’s, Smoky Oak Taproom, Yo Bo Cantina Fresca, the Lowdown Oven and Bar. In West Ashley, check out Mueller’s Pub, Manny’s Greek, 3 Matadors Tequileria, Southside 17 Bar & Grill, or Senor Tequila. On Daniel Island, Three Lions Pub at the Charleston Battery stadium or DIG in the Park. As a general rule, seek out Irish, British, or German-themed pubs, or any authentic Mexican restaurant: there’s a La Hacienda in every corner of Charleston (it’s local nickname is “LaHa”.) There’s also Señor Tequila’s and Los Arcos with several locations, and La Norteña and Los Reyes in North Charleston. UPDATE: Mellow Mushroom locations and Wild Wing Cafes are also a pretty good bet.

On James, at the Terrace Theater, the following film opens today: 22 Jump Street, starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill.

Other movies currently playing are the teen romantic drama based on John Green’s novel, The Fault in Our Stars (Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort), the modern humor meets the Old West comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West (Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, and film creator Seth MacFarlane), Belle, an autobiographical account of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode), The Immigrant a drama about a Polish immigrant sold into prostitution (Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix), and Chef, a film about a chef who leaves his glamorous restaurant post in search of something new (Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau). Click titles for the trailers.

For dawn and dusk hours, bring bug spray as the “no-see-ums” (a.k.a sand flies, midgies) are already back and spring rains (like we had just this week) mean the mosquitos aren’t far behind.

The Charleston County Public Library kicked off its 2014 summer reading programs for all ages this month. Fizz Boom Read is for babies through age 11, Spark a Reaction is for teens, and Reading Wave and Book On Downtown are for adults 18 and up. Click the links for details. Please sign up at any location or online.

As always, whatever you get into, have fun and please be safe. If I see other happenings I will update this post.

For events coming up this week and future weekends, watch for Monday’s post!

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SIDG: Events for the Second Weekend of June

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June 6, 2014

June is here. The mimosa trees are in bloom with their unique peachy-pink feather flowers. And it’s another busy weekend out on the Sea Islands and around Charleston.

This writer had the privilege of talking to Anthony DiBernardo of Swig & Swine, a new spot that opened up in West Ashley in a former car wash about two blocks from the Coburg cow, and next door to another food hotspot, the Glass Onion. That story should run in next week’s West Of Newspaper.

Yes, Spoleto wraps up this weekend at Middleton Place. Out here it’s live music, indie film, farmers markets, and family fun.

On with this weekend’s events:

FRIDAY (the 6th)

For the Terrace Theater’s newest offerings, scroll down to ALL WEEKEND LONG.

9am: On Wadmalaw, Ambrose Family Farm it’s “you-pick blackberries and blueberries” time. Click the link to see the freshest picks, check out their booth at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday (and Sunday mornings during Spoleto), or call 843.559.0988 if you want to go to the farm and pick something up.

10am: In Mount Pleasant, today through Sunday, it’s the Bi-Annual Knife Sharpening for Charity at the Coastal Cupboard. It’s just $1 a knife. There’s also food samples, free coffee, and Big Green Egg demos. This is one my fave spots to add to my endless cookie cutter collection. I had the privilege to talk to Brad Pitner, owner, a few years ago.

12pm: In Mount Pleasant, at Memorial Waterfront Park, it’s the Sweetgrass Festival until 8pm today and Saturday. Click link for details.

4pm: On Johns, at Freshfields Village, Leggadario Women’s boutique is serving wine and cheese while customers preview new additions to their collection. Other stores have June specials for Dad, B1G1F deals, and champagne and viewing parties, see Freshfields for details.

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s BYOG on the deck. This is a free show. If you haven’t already, check out the Lot’s new deck menu.

5:30-7:30pm: On Folly, the Wahine Surf Classic registration party at Sunset Cay Yacht Club. The official event is a ladies surf weekend happening at the Washout Saturday and Sunday, starting at 8am. at the Washout. It benefits Surfers’ Healing.

6pm: On Johns, at Freshfields Village, it’s Shelly Waters, a guitarist playing swamp pop and Cajun country from her southern Louisiana roots. Bring beach chairs, blankets, and bugspray. If it rains, this event will not happen. Carolina Clay Gallery, just across the green with lots of cute frog sculptures, has a wine tasting and “meet the artists” session every Friday starting at 6 as well.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Soulfish Duo is playing until 9pm. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

7:30pm: On James, at the County Park, it’s the first Reggae Nights concert of the summer, featuring De Lions of Jah. Admission is $8 for ages 13+, free for ages 12 and under, and free for Gold Pass Members.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Red Top Ramblers are playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, and a second one at 10.

8pm: On the Isle of Palms, at the Windjammer, it’s Skye Paige’s Double CD “What You Want” release party. Paige is a local slide guitarist who plays blues and rockabilly.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Turkuaz with Jubee and the Morning After. This show is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors open at 9. See website for tickets and more information. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, the Weigh Station band is playing. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

SATURDAY (the 7th)

8am: On Folly, it’s the Wahine Surf Classic benefitting Surfers’ Healing starts now. Parking at the Washout is $7 a day.

9am: On the Isle of Palms, it’s a Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Contest until 12 noon.

10am: **Hey Parents**On Edisto, the Serpentarium is open until 4pm. This is an indoor zoo dedicated to all the Lowcountry’s cold-blooded natives like snakes, alligators, and turtles. Demonstrations allow kids to “pet” these creatures safely as they held by trained handlers.

10am: In West Ashley, at Old Towne Creek County Park, it’s the Be Fit Charleston Fitness and Farmers Market. There’s bootcamp and yoga classes for adults, recycle relays and nature walks for kids, bring a bike and running shoes for DIY a tour of the new park. There will be produce for sale from Ambrose Farms and an opportunity to join the Be Fit CSA starting with fall produce, with pickup spots at James Island and Palmetto Islands County Parks. There will also be door prizes from Stono Market, Black Bean Co., Orange Theory, and the Charleston Riverdogs. Admission for ages 13 and up is $10, ages 3-12 is $5, and under 3 are free.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, at Irvin-House Vineyards, it’s Sippin’ Saturday with live music by the Bullgrapes and food by Roti Rolls. Bring beachchairs and blankets, but please no coolers.

12pm: In Mount Pleasant, at Memorial Waterfront Park, it’s the Sweetgrass Festival until 8pm today and Saturday. Click link for details.

1pm: Downtown, at the Alley, it’s a CofC Baseball and Belmont Stakes Viewing Party. (The horse race isn’t until 6:52pm, so scroll down for island options.)

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Kevin Church is playing. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

6pm: In 52 minutes, it’s time for the Belmont Stakes in New York on NBC. Sports bars to catch the race include James Island’s Max & Henrys, Smoky Oak Taproom, and the Lowdown; Johns Island’s New Moon Pizzeria, the Southern General, and King Street Grill at Freshfields; and West Ashley’s Southside 17 Bar & Grill and Manny’s Greek.

7pm: On Folly, it’s the Wahine Surf Classic after-party at Rita’s Seaside Grill. This party is free for competitors and $5 for family and friends. Please tip servers. Music is by DJ Sponge Barb. Food is barbecue with vegetarian options also available.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, J.A.N.E. are playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7 pm, and a second one at 10.

8pm: On James, the Brickhouse Kitchen has Jordan Igoe playing until 11pm.

9:45pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Archnemesis, Intermixture and BlkMrkt. Show is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 9. See website for tickets and more information. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Philly’s Bong Hits for Jesus band is playing. Check out the expanded deck and new VW bus bar!

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has live music. PS-Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, Funkness Monster is playing.

SUNDAY (the 8th)

8am: On Folly, it’s the Wahine Surf Classic benefitting Surfers’ Healing starts now. Parking at the Washout is $7 a day.

Charleston County Public Library kicked off its 2014 summer reading programs for all ages this month. Fizz Boom Read is for babies through age 11, Spark a Reaction is for teens, and Reading Wave and Book On Downtown are for adults 18 and up. Click the links for details. Please sign up at any location or online.

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive and pass carefully.

9am: In West Ashley, at the Black Bean Co. (Savannah Hwy.) it’s a Brunch Extravaganza until 9pm.

11am: On James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market features food trucks, local farmers, and local vendors. Live music is also on site. Now open until 2pm.

3pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, the Yellowknife band is playing.

3pm: In West Ashley, at Middleton Place, it’s the Spoleto Finale with live music by Megan Jean and the Klay Family Band and Shovels and Rope. Tickets for sale here.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin playing Phish covers on the deck. Roti Rolls food truck will be in attendance. This show is free. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu! There is no later act scheduled at this time.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, One Kool Blow band is playing.

6pm: On Folly, at the Grill and Island Bar, it’s Jazz on the Edge, featuring food specials and a jazz jam.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, it’s the Yellowknife band.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

On James, at the Terrace Theater, the following film opens today: the teen romantic drama based on John Green’s novel, The Fault in Our Stars (Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort). Other movies currently playing are the modern humor meets the Old West comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West (Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, and film creator Seth MacFarlane), Belle, an autobiographical account of Dido Elizabeth Belle who worked to end slavery in England (Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode), The Immigrant a drama about a Polish immigrant sold into prostitution (Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix), and Chef, a film about a chef who leaves his glamorous restaurant post in search of something new (Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau). Click titles for the trailers.

For dawn and dusk hours, bring bug spray as the “no-see-ums” (a.k.a sand flies, midgies) are already back and spring rains (like we had just this week) mean the mosquitos aren’t far behind.

As always, whatever you get into, have fun and please be safe. If I see other happenings I will update this post.

For events coming up this week and future weekends, watch for Monday’s post!

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SIDG: Events for the Final Weekend of May/First Weekend of June

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May 30, 2014

June is almost here. The mimosas have started blooming with their unique peachy-pink feather flowers. The magnolias, honeysuckles, and star jasmine are still blooming.

And it’s another busy weekend out on the Sea Islands and around Charleston. Yes, Spoleto is happening Downtown and few other spots, but out here its farmers markets,

FRIDAY (THE 30th)

For the Terrace Theater’s newest offerings, scroll down to ALL WEEKEND LONG.

9am: On Wadmalaw, Ambrose Family Farm still has a few strawberries. But the onions and squash blossoms are bountiful now, and we’re very close to blueberry time. Click the link to see the freshest picks, check out their booth at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday (and Sunday mornings during Spoleto), or call 843.559.0988 if you want to go to the farm and pick something up.

11am: On Johns (Main Road heading to Savannah Highway), the Main Road Farmers Market, brought to you by Charleston Petal Pushers, is open until 6pm. They are having a plant sale (bedding, hanging, tropicals) right now to make way for all the peaches, tomatoes, and other produce on the way as we speak. MRFM’s regular inventory includes fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen prepared food (like yummy Bertolini pasta and pasta dishes), natural compost fertilizer, muscadine wreaths, tropical plants, local grits, local honey, Amish jams, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and homemade boiled peanuts. Please bring cash or check to make purchases. I had the privilege to talk to the owners Chris DeStefano and Lindsay Dickson recently, and the story appeared in a recent West Of Newspaper.

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s Jimmy Landry and Friends on the deck. This is a free show. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

6pm: On Johns, at Freshfields Village, it’s the Groove Train band, playing 1960s-1990s feel good party music until 9pm. Bring beach chairs, blankets, and bugspray. If it rains this event will likely not happen. Carolina Clay Gallery, just across the green with all those cute frog sculptures, has a wine tasting and meet the artists session every Friday starting at 6 as well.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, country singer-songwriter Cliff Cody is playing.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Cane Creek band is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, and a second one at 10.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, Jeff Austin with friends Eric Thorin and Ross Martin is playing. Austin is a former member of the Yonder Mountain String Band. Show is $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Doors open at 8:30pm. See website for tickets and more information. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, the Copious Jones band is playing.

SATURDAY (the 31st)

10am: On Johns, The Homegrown Johns Island Farmers Market is held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Dr. Anthony Ross’ Island Chiropractic. It has 40+ vendors, including local farms, artisans, and specialty food products. There are also food trucks and live music. This weekend, Charleston Bees and Honey’s Larry Sexton is making a beekeeping presentation at 12 noon. To learn more about beekeeping in Charleston, touch base with Charleston Area Beekeepers Association, or CABA.

10am: On Folly, at the Community Center, the Folly Beach Arts and Crafts Guild is holding a sale and silent auction for Surfers Healing until 2pm.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, at Irvin-House Vineyards, it’s Winestock, benefitting Crisis Ministries. Admission is $5 for adults. Wear your best hippie gear for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy live music. Bring beachchairs and blankets, but please no coolers. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site.

1pm: In North Charleston, at Holy City Brewing, there’s a Food Truck Rodeo benefitting Charleston Birth Place.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, Jefferson Coker Band is playing. This show is free. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

4pm: On Edisto, at the bookstore, native author Cassandra King is signing her new book The Same Sweet Girls Guide to Life and bringing some moonrise cocktails mentioned in her previous work.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, country singer-songwriter Cliff Cody is playing.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Flatt City are playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7 pm, and a second one at 10.

8pm: On Folly, at the Grill and Island Bar, it’s Bill Johnson.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Orgone band with the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Show is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Doors open at 9. See website for tickets and more information. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu!

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, the Shutterdogs band is playing.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Campbell Brown Band playing. PS-Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, Outervention is playing.

SUNDAY (the 1st)

Today the Charleston County Public Library kicks off its 2014 summer reading programs for all ages. Fizz Boom Read is for babies through age 11, Spark a Reaction is for teens, and Reading Wave and Book On Downtown are for adults 18 and up. Click the links for details. Please sign up at any location or online.

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive and pass carefully.

11am: On James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market features food trucks, local farmers, and local vendors. Live music is also on site. Now open until 2pm.

3pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Yellowknife is playing.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin playing Phish covers on the deck. This show is free. Check out the Lot’s new deck menu! There is no later act scheduled at this time.

4pm: Downtown, on the corner of Calhoun and Concord, the Preservation Society is holding a ceremony for Esau Jenkins’ bus before it’s sent off to the Smithsonian as a piece of civil rights history. A historic marker was placed in front of the Progressive Club on Johns Island last year.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, One Kool Blow are playing.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, it’s the Bottom Feeder band.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

On James, at the Terrace Theater, the following film opens today: The comedy western A Million Ways to Die in the West (**sorry no trailer at that link**) (Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, and film creator Seth MacFarlane).

Belle is autobiographical of account of Dido Elizabeth Belle who worked to end slavery in England (Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode), The Immigrant a drama about a Polish immigrant sold into prostitution (Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix), and Chef about a chef who leaves his glamorous restaurant post in search of something new (Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau). Click titles for the trailers.

If spring tends to aggravate your allergies, don’t forget the tissues, allergy meds, and eye drops. For dawn and dusk hours, bring bug spray as the “no-see-ums” (a.k.a sand flies, midgies) are already back and spring rains (like we had just this week) mean the mosquitos aren’t far behind.

As always, whatever you get into, have fun and please be safe. If I see other happenings I will update this post.

For events coming up this week and future weekends, watch for Monday’s post!

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SIDG: Events for the First Weekend of April

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April 4, 2014

It’s a huge weekend for tourism. Summerville’s Flowertown Festival starts that Friday and runs through Sunday, The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) is Saturday morning, and Daniel Island’s Family Circle Cup (FCC) is all-day. The CRBR and the FCC have all-day outside festivals happening in conjunction with them.

The Sea Islands are no exception for activity:

FRIDAY (the 4th)

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s Jimmy Landry on the deck. This is a free show. Check out the new deck bar.

5pm: Downtown, James Island’s own Mudd Pie Girl Bakery will be appearing alongside other local businesses at Taste of the Bridge Run.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Folly Beach Rhythm Section are playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order Southern General food from your barstool. The General also has two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, and a second one at 10.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Mike Quinn and Rusty Cole: The Power of Love: A Huey Lewis & the News Tribute Show. The doors open at 9pm. It’s $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Pick n’ Roll playing. PS-Don’t forget, Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 5th)

9am: On Johns (Main Road heading to Savannah Highway), the Main Road Farmers Market is back. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen prepared food, wreaths, plants, local grits, local honey, Amish jams, and boiled peanuts are just some of the goodies you will find here.

10am: In West Ashley, just over the Wappoo Bridge from James Island, Earthfare is holding a Charleston Crafts Spring Artisans Market.

10am: On Johns, The Johns Island Farmers Market is held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Dr. Anthony Ross’ Island Chiropractic. It has 53 vendors, including local farms, artisans, specialty food products. There are also food trucks, and live music. If you wanted to put together a basket of homemade goodies for yourself or someone else, you could easily do all your shopping here. New vendors this week include Chef Ann’s Gourmet to You- All Natural Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese, Avocado Soup, Corn Relish, Sauces; Coffee Cabana & Java Jazz- Coffees, Teas, All Natural Smoothies; Shabby Shell- Shell Embelished Hand Crafted Goods, Handmade Scented Candles; and Fiddle Farms- Flowers, Veggies, Herbs, Wreaths.

11am: On James, Bohemian Bull is serving Brunch specials until 3. Brunch isn’t always easy to find on the islands, but you’ll definitely want to check out Johns Island spots like Wild Olive, Fat Hen, Sweeneys, Angel Oak Restaurant, and James and Folly spots like Heart Woodfire Kitchen, La Tabella, Blu Restaurant (Folly). Three Little Birds is a good pick in West Ashley just over the Wappoo bridge. Starting tomorrow, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market will let you create your own brunch via food truck.

12pm: On James, Tradesman Brewing opens today with live music, tours and tastings. Click link for details. Charleston’s breweries now number even closer to 10 (not counting restaurants that brew their own in-house beers). They are Coast, Palmetto, Frothy Beard, Westbrook, Freehouse, Holy City, Tradesman, and Revelry is on the way soon.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, it’s Sippin’ Saturday at Irvin House Vineyards, featuring food by Stono Café and live music by the Lowhills. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and cash for food. No coolers, please.

1:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s a Food Truck Court with the Steel Rollers playing.

2pm: On Johns, the Southern General is hosting their first anniversary party. Live music with JI3, hot rod and bike show, drink and BBQ specials.

8pm: On James, at the Brickhouse Kitchen, Ordinary Men: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is playing, with sound and lighting effects by N8 Audio & Lighting. Doors open at 7. $10 in advance, $15 day of show.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Castle Crossing is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup, or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, the second one starts at 10pm.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s the Fritz. This show is $5 at the door, the first 20 guests get in FREE. Doors open at 9pm. See website for tickets and more information.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has BBC Bluegrass Trio playing. Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

SUNDAY (the 6th)

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive and pass carefully.

11am: On James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market features food trucks, local farmers, and local vendors. Live music is also on site.

11am: In Mt. Pleasant at Cinebarre, CABA (Charleston Area Bee Keepers) are holding their annual Expo, educating the public about how important honeybees are to our survival and how to get involved in apiary (beekeeping). I had the privilege to interview one of Charleston’s well-known apiarists, Larry Sexton, last year. Click his name for the story.

12pm: It’s the Cajun Festival at the James Island County Park. Music starts at 1pm with Shelly Waters, the “Swamp Pop Princess“. She is followed by Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Felix y Los Gatos, and Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. Food spotlights ‘Nawlins classics like jambalaya, alligator, étouffé, andouille sausage and crawfish.

12pm: On Johns, Freshfields Village is having a Food Truck Rodeo.

1:30pm: In West Ashley at Magnolia Plantation, there’s a French Tea today. The azaleas will be blooming, live classical music will be playing, and gourmet delicacies will be served at this event reviving a Charleston Renaissance tradition. Proceeds benefit a Garden project named for André Michaux, a botanist who collected samples here for the French government in the colonial era. See link for more information. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin playing Phish covers on the deck. Roti Rolls food truck will be in attendance. This show is free. Check out the new deck bar. There is no later act scheduled at this time.

6pm: On Folly, at the Grill and Island Bar, it’s Jazz on the Edge. Food and drink specials, and an open jazz jam by 22 or more local jazz talents. Click link for details.

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND BEYOND

On James, at the Terrace Theater the following films are playing: Stalingrad (six Russian brothers-in-arms fighting at Stalingrad during WWII), Enemy (Jake Gyllenhaal, Isabella Rossellini) is a psychological thriller, Le Week-end (Jim Broadbent, Jeff Goldblum, Lindsey Duncan) is about a mature couple returning to their honeymoon spot, Paris, to rekindle their spark, Beyond Sight: The Derek Rabelo Story (PG, A young Brazilian man honors his father’s wishes and becomes a surfer in spite of being born blind), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (too many actors to name). Click title links for the trailers.

For a bite to eat before or after, Zia Taqueria, Crust WoodFired Pizza (check out my interview here), and How Art Thou Café are just steps away. If you take a quick sprint across the street, you’ll find Charleston’s best indie music spot, The Pour House, and its excellent farm to table restaurant, The Lot. The Lot’s Chef Lira has really made a name for himself in our area since relocating from New York in 2012. He recently showcased his talents at last month’s Wine and Food Festival Downtown.

WEEKLY: On James, the Brick House Kitchen has all you can eat oysters for $14 Tuesdays, and Thursdays-Saturdays. Monday and Wednesdays, it’s just $12. Tuesdays are also a drum circle followed by a Graham Whorley show and an artist’s market.

WEEKLY: On James, ChaCha’s Bar and Grill holds wicked Wednesdays, feat. $2 Vodka, trivia, then DJ United mixing it up until late night. Every week they give away a $50 gift certificate to Roses & Ruins Tattoo Shop.

WEEKLY: On James, at Smoky Oak Taproom, Mexi-Mondays mean margarita pitchers and steak and shrimp fajitas. There are budget friendly dinner specials all week long, see @SeaIslands101 on twitter for updates.

WEEKLY: On Johns, Red’s Ice House at Bohicket has all you can eat crab legs on Mondays for $29, Happy hour 4-7pm, and Dave Landeo Band performing live. Every Tuesday is food and beverage (F&B) workers night, with late night appetizer specials, happy hour 4-7pm, $2 vodkas, and Hank Futch & Friends playing live acoustic music. Oyster roasts are on Thursdays, it’s just $12 for a bucket of oysters and two Buds.

WEEKLY: Melvin’s Barbeque on James Island has half-price burgers on Tuesdays. One kid eats free per purchased adult meal on Wednesdays.

April 7th: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, its the Spring session of Dinner on the Deck. $50 for four courses, $20 for a wine pairing, live music by Ziggymoto. Click link for details.

April 7th: Downtown, the Charleston Riverdogs hold their first 2014 home game tonight.

April 11th: On Kiawah, its the Gibbes Museum Kiawah Art & House tour from 1-5pm. $55 admission includes the tour, refreshments, and future admission to the Gibbes Museum of Art. Click the link to purchase tickets.

On April 11th-13th, On Folly, it’s the Sea and Sand Festival benefitting Folly Beach Parks & Recreation. Saturday, there’s the Coffin Island 5K. Click links for event information.

April 12th: On Johns, it’s Legare Farms’ Mega Mud Run Challenge. Per their website, its destination is Insanity Island. This is a true test of balance and stability!!! The tight rope walk is a 70′ trek over the infamous Turtle Creek with only an overhead rope to hold on to for stability. Click the link for more information.

April 13th: At Freshfields, it’s the 10th annual Blues by the Sea. This is a free show. Acts include Beverly Guitar Watkins, Tinsley Ellis, Shelly Waters, and Spider John Koerner. Bring a beach chair. Click the link for ticket information or call (843) 762-9125.

April 19th: In West Ashley, Magnolia Plantation is holding an Easter Egg Hunt.

May 1st: In West Ashley, Charlestowne Landing is holding the first of several 5ks throughout May and into June. Click the link for more information.

May 3rd: On Johns, at Legare Farms, it’s Foam Fest 5k. Click link for more information.

May 24th: The Charleston Tea Plantation will be holding its First Flush Festeaval. Details coming in April.

May 31st: Keep Charleston Beautiful’s Green and Lean 5k is happening at Brittlebank Park. Right now they are reaching out for auction donations. Click the link for more info. Keep Charleston Beautiful is an anti-litter organization, hosting cleanups all over town, all year long.

As always, whatever you get into, have fun and please be safe. . It’s the most beautiful season we have in this area–the trees are covered in seed pods and blooms, the bushes are covered in blooms. If this season tends to aggravate your allergies, don’t forget the tissues, allergy meds, and eye drops. For dawn and dusk hours, bring bug spray as the “no-see-ums” (a.k.a sand flies, midgies) are already back.

If I see other events happening, I will update this post.

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SIDG: Events for the Fourth Weekend of March

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March 21, 2014

It’s a busy weekend out on the Sea Islands. As spring’s blooming is booming, don’t forget your allergy meds and stock your car with tissues. The cars will be covered in yellow pine pollen before long.

FRIDAY (the 21st)

SORRY THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED. If you want to attend the Leap Into Kiawah dinner, you must be registered by today. It’s March 29th, 6:30pm at the Sand Castle Community Center. Tickets are $75. The dinner features Indaco, O-Ku, the MacIntosh, and Oak Steakhouse. Live music will be played by the Green Levels. This event benefits LEAP (Lowcountry Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.) Click the link for details and to call for tickets.

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s DDK on the deck. This is a free show. Check out the new deck bar.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, bluegrass ensemble the Red Top Ramblers are playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, and a second one at 10.

8pm: James Island’s Midtown Productions presents Midtown Cabaret in North Charleston. The Tony Award-winning Pippin is playing through the end of March. At the Cabaret, you can enjoy cocktails, beer, or wine, enjoy a three course dinner pre-show prepared right next door by Duvall Catering. **Arrive at 6:45 to eat for this show. ** Duvall has a multi-decade history of catering weddings, corporate events, and even the Ryder Cup in Charleston. Click here for a recent story on the owners.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s The Hackensaw Boys and Love Canon. The doors open at 9pm. It’s $13 in advance and $15 at the door.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Jefferson Coker playing. PS-Don’t forget, Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 22nd)

11am: On James, Bohemian Bull is serving Brunch specials until 3. Brunch isn’t always easy to find on the islands, but you’ll definitely want to check out Johns Islands spots like Wild Olive, Fat Hen, Sweeneys, Angel Oak Restaurant, and James and Folly spots like Heart Woodfire Kitchen, La Tabella, Blu Restaurant (Folly). Three Little Birds is a good pick in West Ashley just over the Wappoo bridge. Starting tomorrow, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market will let you create your own brunch via food truck.

11am: On James, the Brickhouse Kitchen is holding a Family Fun Day. There are all-you-can-eat oysters, face painting, jump castles, jump slides, makers market, live music. Admission is $5, kids under 10 are free.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, it’s Sippin’ Saturday at Irvin House Vineyards, featuring food by Home Team BBQ and live music by Jefferson Coker. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and cash for food. No coolers, please.

12pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s a food truck court event. Roti Rolls, Geechee Island, and Charleston Choo will be onsite, and live music will be played by Hungry Monks doing Jerry Garcia covers, Dallas Baker & Fuller Condon, and the Harrows.

2pm: On Johns, It’s the 10th annual Battle of Charleston at Legare Farms. $10 admission, $5 for children 4-12, and children under 4 are free. Click the link for more details.

8pm: On James, at the Brickhouse Kitchen, Oh Valentino is playing.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, J.A.N.E is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup, or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, the second one starts at 10pm.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Intermixture, Sparkbox, and the Electric Jazz Project. This show is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Doors open at 9. See website for tickets and more information.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Don’t Mess with the Tiger playing. Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

SUNDAY (the 23rd)

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive and pass carefully.

11am: On James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market starts its spring 2014 season.

2pm: On Bowens Island, Fields to Families is holding an oyster roast. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. There will also be an auction. Click link for more information.

3pm: James Island’s Midtown Productions presents Midtown Cabaret in North Charleston. The Tony Award-winning Pippin is playing through the end of March. At the Cabaret, you can enjoy cocktails, beer, or wine. Or enjoy a three course dinner pre-show prepared right next door by Duvall Catering. **Arrive by 1:45 to eat** Duvall has a multi-decade history of catering weddings and corporate events in Charleston. Click here for a recent story on the owners.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin playing Phish covers on the deck. Roti Rolls will be in attendance. This show is free. Check out the new deck bar. There is no later act scheduled at this time.

Monday is the last day to register for the Coffin Island 5K. Click link for the registration page. This run ties in with the Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival March 28th-30th.

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND BEYOND

On James, at the Terrace Theater, Wes Anderson’s latest, The Grand Budapest Hotel (F. Murray Abraham, Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe) and CFF Audience Award Winner On My Way (Catherine Deneuve) open this week. Click title links for the trailers. Other films playing include Better Living Through Chemistry, Gloria, The Monuments Men, and Philomena. For a bite to eat before or after, Zia Taqueria, Crust WoodFired Pizza (check out my interview here), and How Art Thou Café are just steps away. If you take a quick sprint across the street, you’ll find Charleston’s best indie music spot, The Pour House, and its excellent farm to table restaurant, The Lot. The Lot’s Chef Lira has really made a name for himself in our area since relocating from New York in 2012. He recently showcased his talents at this year’s Wine and Food Festival Downtown.

In West Ashley, Middleton Place‘s camellia walks continue through Saturday. See the link for information. Daffodils, narcissus, redbuds, cherries, and dwarf magnolias, and azaleas are out this time of year. Don’t forget your camera and cash for admission to the park. For other nature walks and park events, check out this link.

WEEKLY: Melvin’s Barbeque on James Island has half-price burgers on Tuesdays. One kid eats free per purchased adult meal on Wednesdays.

THE 500 PIE CHALLENGE: All March long, Mudd Pie Girl Bakery and Sweetest Things, LLC are holding a 500 Pie Challenge to fund a new storefront. Simply order an apple, sweet potato, black forest, key lime, or of course, a mudd pie during this month. All pies are 9 inches diameter and deep-dish style crust. Pick pies up at How Art Thou Café, or have it delivered in Charleston area. Online ordering is also available. Click link for more information. All March pie buyers get invited to the Pre-Opening party.

Also all March long, Food, Beverage, and Hospitality workers can get a discount at the Angel Oak Restaurant on Savannah Highway. This applies to lunch or dinner, just show a form of employee identification. Does it sound too good to be true? Click here.

On March 28th-30th On Folly, it’s the Sea and Sand Festival benefitting Folly Beach Parks & Recreation. The same day, there’s the Coffin Island 5K. Click links for event information and registration.

March 29th: On Kiawah, at the Sand Castle Community Center, it’s the Leap Into Kiawah dinner featuring food by hot Downtown eateries’ Indaco, O-Ku, the MacIntosh, and Oak Steakhouse. Click the link for details. SORRY THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED.

March 31st: On Johns, the brand-new Andell Inn is holding a grand opening celebration. This hotel overlooks the marsh and is within walking distance of Freshfields Village. According to the Freshfields website, Andell Inn has villa style guest rooms feature in studio, one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans. Its rooms have fully equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms including workspaces with complimentary wireless internet. For mingling, there’s a lobby, an outdoor living room, resort-sized pool, engaging bar service and views of Farm Lake.

April 5th: it’s a huge weekend for tourism. Summerville’s Flowertown Festival starts that Friday and runs through Sunday, The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) is Saturday morning, and Daniel Island’s Family Circle Cup (FCC) is all-day. The CRBR and the FCC have all-day outside festivals happening in conjunction with them.

April 6th: From 12-6pm, it’s the Cajun Festival at the James Island County Park. Music starts at 1pm with Shelly Waters, the “Swamp Pop Princess“. She is followed by Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Felix y Los Gatos, and Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. Food spotlights ‘Nawlins classics like jambalaya, alligator, étouffé, andouille sausage and crawfish.

April 6th: On Johns, Freshfields Village is having a Food Truck Rodeo.

April 6th: In West Ashley at Magnolia Plantation, there’s a French Tea today. The azaleas will be blooming, live classical music will be playing, and gourmet delicacies will be served at this event reviving a Charleston Renaissance tradition. Proceeds benefit a Garden project named for André Michaux, a botanist who collected samples here for the French government in the colonial era. See link for more information. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

April 7th: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, its the Spring session of Dinner on the Deck. $50 for four courses, $20 for a wine pairing, live music by Ziggymoto. Click link for details.

April 7th: Downtown, the Charleston Riverdogs hold their first 2014 home game tonight.

April 19th: In West Ashley, Magnolia Plantation is holding an Easter Egg Hunt.

May 1st: In West Ashley, Charlestowne Landing is holding the first of several 5ks throughout May and into June. Click the link for more information.

May 3rd: On Johns, at Legare Farms, it’s Foam Fest 5k. Click link for more information.

May 24th: The Charleston Tea Plantation will be holding its First Flush Festeaval. Details coming in April.

As always, whatever you get into, have fun and please be safe. If I see other events happening, I will update this post.

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SIDG: Events for the Second Weekend of March

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March 7, 2014

It’s another busy weekend out on the Sea Islands. I hear the weather is supposed to be much better this weekend, thankfully. It’s been in the 40-50s and rainy for most of this week. Links are keys to more information about the place, the event, or the band.

FRIDAY (the 7th)

4pm: On James, Charleston Pour House, it’s Jimmy Landry and Friends on the deck. This is a free show. Check out the new deck bar.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, it’s Moonlight Ale. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, and a second one at 10.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, its Athens, Ga.’s Universal Sigh and the Butternecks (Aaron Firetag, Mackie Boles) playing funk jazz and progressive rock. The doors open at 9. This show is $5 at the door.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has ‘gutter country’ act Whiskey Diablo playing. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 8th)

10am: On Johns, The Johns Island Farmers Market is held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Dr. Anthony Ross’ Island Chiropractic. It has at least 50 vendors as of this writing, food trucks, and live music. If you wanted to put together a basket of homemade goodies you could easily do all your shopping here.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, it’s Sippin’ Saturday at Irvin-House Vineyards, featuring food by Stono Café and live music by ‘gutter-country’ act Whiskey Diablo. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and cash for food. No coolers, please.

3pm: On Johns, New Moon Pizzeria is holding an Oyster Roast, with live music by Plane Jane.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Hungry Monks covering Jerry Garcia. This is a free show. Check out the new deck bar.

8pm: UPDATED! James Island’s Midtown Productions presents Midtown Cabaret in North Charleston. The Tony Award-winning Pippin is playing through the end of March. At the Caberet, you can enjoy cocktails, beer, or wine, enjoy a three course dinner pre-show prepared right next door by Duvall Catering. Duvall has a multi-decade history of catering weddings and corporate events in Charleston.

8pm: On James, Brickhouse Kitchen has live music by the Sun-Dried Vibes.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Eddie Stonaker is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup, or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, the second one starts at 10pm.

9:45pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Gaslight Feat, local favorite Gaslight Street pays tribute to 1970s band Little Feat (you know, “Dixie Chicken”, a classic track that starts with an unmistakable tinkling piano riff? Dave Matthews quotes it the end of the live version of “Crash Into Me”? Little Feat has many more hits than that, but “Dixie Chicken” was a huge one) on the main stage. Paul Edelman The Jangling Sparrow will also be playing. This show is $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. Doors open at 8:30pm. See website for tickets and more information.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Slaton and the Travelin’ Kine playing. Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

SUNDAY (the 9th)

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive and pass carefully.

3pm: UPDATED! James Island’s Midtown Productions presents Midtown Cabaret in North Charleston. The Tony Award-winning Pippin is playing through the end of March. At the Caberet, you can enjoy cocktails, beer, or wine, enjoy a three course dinner pre-show prepared right next door by Duvall Catering. Duvall has a multi-decade history of catering weddings and corporate events in Charleston.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin playing Phish covers on the deck. This show is free. Check out the new deck bar.

9:30pm: On James, at Charleston’s best indie music spot, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Jonathan Richman, featuring Tommy Larkins on drums. This show is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 8:30.

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND BEYOND

On James, the Terrace Theater is now showing The Wind Rises, Gloria (Spanish), In Secret, Philomena, The Monuments Men, Nebraska, and the Great Beauty (Italian).

Please note the Terrace’s Fifth Charleston Film Festival is so close you can smell buttered popcorn. Click the link for a page full of trailers of this year’s offerings. Any film the Terrace is showing is a great date night, and quite often, a new way to see the world and other people. Sponsored by the Charleston Jewish Federation is a regular sponsor of this event. This year’s festival starts with the documentary “When Jews Were Funny.” Click the title link to see its official trailer and submit your own jokes.

For a bite to eat before or after, Zia Taqueria, Crust WoodFired Pizza (check out my interview here), and How Art Thou Café are just steps away. If take a quick sprint across the street, you’ll find Charleston’s best indie music spot, The Pour House, and its excellent farm to table restaurant, The Lot. The Lot’s Chef Lira has really made a name for himself in our area since relocating from New York in 2012. He is showcasing his talents at this year’s Wine and Food Festival Downtown.

In West Ashley, Middleton Place‘s camellia walks continue through March 22. See link for information. Daffodils, narcissus, redbuds and dwarf magnolias are out this time of year. Don’t forget your camera and cash for admission to the park. For other nature walks and park events, check out this link.

WEEKLY: On James, the Brick House Kitchen has all you can eat oysters for $14 Tuesdays, and Thursdays-Saturdays. Monday and Wednesdays, it’s just $12.

WEEKLY: On James, at Smoky Oak Taproom, Mexi-Mondays mean margarita pitchers and steak and shrimp fajitas.

WEEKLY: On Johns, Red’s Ice House at Bohicket has all you can eat crab legs on Mondays for $29, Happy hour 4-7pm, and Dave Landeo Band performing live. Every Tuesday, it’s food and beverage (F&B) workers night is every Tuesday, with late night appetizer specials, happy hour 4-7pm, $2 vodkas, and Hank Futch & Friends playing live acoustic music. Oyster roasts are on Thursdays, it’s just $12 for a bucket of oysters and two Buds.

All March long, Mudd Pie Girl Bakery and Sweetest Things, LLC are holding a 500 Pie Challenge to fund a new storefront. Simply order an apple, sweet potato, black forest, key lime, or of course, a mudd pie during the month of March. All pies are 9 inches diameter, and deep-dish style. All pie buyers get invited to the Pre-Opening party. Pick pies up at How Art Thou Café, or have it delivered in Charleston area. Online ordering is also available. Click link for more information.

Also all March long, on Savannah Highway, Food, Beverage, and Hospitality workers can get a discount at the Angel Oak Restaurant. This applies to lunch or dinner, just show a form of employee identification. Does it sound too good to be true? Click here.

On March 13th-17th, on James, at the Terrace, the Fifth Charleston Film Festival begins. Click here to see this year’s lineup.

On March 16th, on James, Smoky Oak Taproom has a kid-friendly St. Patricks Day party. There will be jump castles. Live music by Molly Durnin and the Shutter Dogs. Drink Specials include $4 Guinness Pints, $4 Jameson, $5 Irish Car Bombs, $3 Jello Shots, and $3 220z. Green Beer Big Boys. Food Specials Guinness Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie will be $6.99.

On March 16th, on Folly, it’s the St. Patricks Day Pub Crawl benefitting Surfrider Foundation, Save the Light, and Folly Angels. Participating eateries include Loggerheads, Woody’s, Folly Brew Pub, Drop In Deli, Planet Follywood, Folly Beach Crab Shack, The Grill on the Edge, Surfbar, Blu, and Rita’s.

On March 16th, on Edisto, it’s the Edisto Eats Festival and Edisto Road Race. Click link for details.

On March 16th, on Johns, Seanachai will start its two-day St. Patricks Day celebration.

On March 23rd, on James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market begins its spring 2014 season.

On March 23rd, on Bowens Island, 2-5pm, Fields to Families is holding an oyster roast. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. There will also be an auction. If you have items you would like to contribute, please contact Tina at info@fieldstofamilies.org.

On March 28th-30th, on Folly, it’s the Sea and Sand Festival benefitting Folly Beach Parks & Recreation. The same day, there’s the Coffin Island 5K. Click links for event information and registration.

On March 31st, on Johns, the brand-new Andell Inn is holding a grand opening celebration. This hotel overlooks the marsh and is within walking distance of Freshfields Village. According to the Freshfields website, Andell Inn has villa style guest rooms feature in studio, one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans. Its rooms have fully equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms including workspaces with complimentary wireless internet. For mingling, there’s an the lobby, an outdoor living room, resort-sized pool, engaging bar service and views of Farm Lake.”

On April 5th, it’s a huge weekend for tourism. Summerville’s Flowertown Festival starts that Friday and runs through Sunday, The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) is Saturday morning, and Daniel Island’s Family Circle Cup (FCC) is all-day. The CRBR and the FCC have all-day outside festivals happening in conjunction with them. For anyone living in Mount Pleasant, Downtown, or on Daniel Island, this can be a navigational nightmare. Unless you are attending these events, you probably want to avoid these areas.

On April 6th, on Johns, Freshfields Village is having a Food Truck Rodeo.

On April 6th, in West Ashley at Magnolia Plantation, its a French Tea. The azaleas will be blooming, live classical music will be playing, and gourmet delicacies will be served at this event reviving a Charleston Renaissance tradition. Proceeds benefit a Garden project named for André Michaux, a botanist who collected samples here for the French government in the colonial era. See link for more information. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

On April 12th, on Johns, its Legare Farms’ Mega Mud Run Challenge. Per their website, it’s destination is Insanity Island. A true test of balance and stability!!! The tight rope walk is a 70′ trek over the infamous Turtle Creek with only an overhead rope to hold on to for stability. Click the link for more information.

On April 13th, at Freshfields, its the 10th annual Blues by the Sea. This is a free show.

On April 19th, in West Ashley, Magnolia Plantation is holding an Easter Egg Hunt.

On May 3rd, on Johns, at Legare Farms, it’s Foam Fest 5k. Click link for more information.

On May 24th, the Charleston Tea Plantation will be holding its First Flush Festeaval. Details coming in April.

On May 31st, Keep Charleston Beautiful’s Green and Lean 5k is happening at Brittlebank Park. Right now they are reaching out for auction donations. Click the link for more info. Keep Charleston Beautiful is an anti-litter organization, hosting cleanups all over town, all year long.

As always, whatever you get into, have fun and please be safe. If I see other events happening, I will update this post.

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SIDG: Events for the First Weekend of March

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February 28, 2014

It’s another busy weekend out on the Sea Islands. February is drifting out of sight, and It’s almost Shrove Tuesday, aka Mardi Gras’ big finale! Scroll below to see what weekend parties are happening.

FRIDAY (the 28th)

4pm: On James, at Charleston’s best indie music spot, Charleston Pour House, it’s the Steel Rollers on the deck. This is a free show.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, it’s She Goes He Goes band. Don’t forget, this bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, the second one starts at 10pm.

10pm: On James, at Charleston’s best indie music spot, The Charleston Pour House, the Abbey Road Live 50th Anniversary Beatlemania show is happening. The entire greatest hits collection 1962-1966 will be played. The doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9:30. This show is $10 in advance, $13 at the door.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Erin John’s Band playing. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 1st)

Happy St. David’s Day to all Welsh and Welsh Americans.

8:30am: On Johns, at the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, the Mullet Hall Run is scheduled. Participants should register at the Mullet Hall link, packets can be picked up at 7am on race day. Runners in a festive spirit should don a mullet wig the day of the run unless they sport one naturally.

10am? On James, at the Bohemian Bull, an all-day Mardi Gras party is scheduled. Arrive early for the best parking; there may be a parking agreement with Hyams and shuttle service but I haven’t seen that just yet). Food and drink will include king cake, gumbo, a crawfish boil, hurricane cocktails, and New Orleans’ own Abita beer. For entertainment, there will be burlesque dancers, three live bands, a bearded beer wench, shots with a Mardi Gras pimp, and a photo booth. [To snag some beads or a mask on the fly for not a lot of cash, check out a Dollar store, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, a party, or an arts and crafts store.]

10am: On Johns, The Johns Island Farmers Market is held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Dr. Anthony Ross’ Island Chiropractic. It has at least 50 vendors as of this writing.

11am: On James, at Brickhouse Kitchen, its the first ever Family Fun Day. Kids get in free, $5 for everyone else. Bands include: FB3, String Beans and Big Daddy Cade. A dunking booth benefits Surfer’s Healing. Pet Helpers will be onsite for adoptions. There will also be cornhole, jump castles, jump slides, and face painting. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, and pizza.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, it’s Sippin’ Saturday at Irvin-House Vineyards, featuring food by Charleston Mobile Seafood and live music by Cotton Blue. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and cash for food. No coolers, please.

4pm: On James, at Charleston’s best indie music spot, the Charleston Pour House, it’s Guilt-Ridden Troubadour, an acoustic show on the deck. This is a free show.

7-11pm: James Island’s PetHelpers’ is holding their Shuck Your Paws Off event Downtown at the Visitor’s Center Bus Shed. Food is provided by Mt. Pleasant’s the Shelter Kitchen and Bar. Purchase tickets at the Shuck link above.

8pm: On James, Midtown Theater‘s Pippin opens tonight.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, Shane Floyd Band is playing. This bar doesn’t serve food, but you can order handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup, or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from your barstool. At the Southern General, there are two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, the second one starts at 10pm.

9:30pm: On James, Charleston’s best indie music spot, the Charleston Pour House, it’s Bloodkin with Thomas Wynn and the Believers on the main stage. This show is $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. See website for tickets and more information.

SUNDAY (the 2nd)

8am: On James, The Hideaway Pizza Kitchen serves breakfast until 12pm on Sundays. Hideaway is at the intersection of Ft. Johnson and Harborview Roads.

8-11am: On James, the Coastal Cyclists will be cycling from James, to Kiawah and back, about 40 miles total. Please drive (and pass) carefully.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin on the deck. This show is free. At the moment, the later show at the main stage is TBA.

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND BEYOND

On James, at the Terrace Theater, Miyozaki’s final anime film, The Wind Rises, opens today. While many of Miyozaki’s films are full of fantastic and imaginative elements (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle), this one is biographical. It is based on the life of Jiro Horikoshi, an aviation designer who created Japanese fighter planes during WWII. Gloria (Spanish) is also now showing. An official selection at many of the best known world film festivals, it traces the life and loves of a middle-aged heroine in early 1980s Chile. Note the Latin cover of Laura Branigan’s 80s hit “Gloria” playing over the trailer. [Personal note: I love it when a movie gets the music right. It’s as crucial for setting the mood as period clothes in making a film about the past.] In Secret is also a new addition to the lineup. Starring Elizabeth Olson, Oscar Isaac, and Jessica Lange. Based on a stage play Therése Raquin, this is a period piece set in 1860s France. Just glimpsing at the trailer, it’s reminding me of period films released in the 1990s: The Wings of the Dove (based on the Henry James novel) and The Piano. Other films playing at the Terrace include Philomena, The Monuments Men, Nebraska, and the Great Beauty (Italian).

Please note the Terrace’s Fifth Charleston Film Festival is just over a week away. Click the link for a page full of trailers of this year’s offerings. Any one of these films is a great date night. For a bite to eat before or after, Zia Taqueria, Crust WoodFired Pizza (check out my interview here), and How Art Thou Café are just steps away, or take a safe jog across the street to Charleston’s best indie music spot, The Pour House, and its excellent farm to table restaurant, The Lot.

West Ashley’s Middleton Place started its daily camellia walks last month. See link for information. Daffodils, narcissus are also out this time of year, and the redbuds and dwarf magnolias are in their full glory. Don’t forget your camera and cash for admission to the park. For other nature walks and park events, check out this link.

WEEKLY: On James, the Brick House Kitchen has all you can eat oysters for $14 Tuesdays, and Thursdays-Saturdays. Monday and Wednesdays, it’s just $12.

WEEKLY: On Johns, Red’s Ice House at Bohicket has all you can eat crab legs on Mondays for $29, Happy hour 4-7pm, and Dave Landeo Band performing live. Food and beverage workers night is every Tuesday, with late night appetizer specials, happy hour 4-7pm, $2 vodkas, and Hank Futch & Friends playing live acoustic music. Oyster roasts are on Thursdays, it’s just $12 for a bucket of oysters and two Buds.

All March long, Mudd Pie Girl Bakery and Sweetest Things, LLC are holding a 500 Pie Challenge to fund a new storefront. Simply order an apple, sweet potato, black forest, key lime, and of course, mudd pie during the month of March. All pies are 9 inches diameter, and deep dish style. All pie buyers get invited to the Pre-Opening party. Pick pies up at How Art Thou Café, have it delivered in Charleston area. Online ordering will be available any day now. Click link for more information.

On March 13-17, on James, at the Terrace, the Fifth Charleston Film Festival begins. Click here to see this year’s lineup.

On March 16, on Johns, Seanachai will start a two-day St. Patricks Day celebration.

On March 23, on James, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market begins its spring 2014 season.

On March 23, on Bowens Island, 2-5pm, Fields to Families is holding an oyster roast. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. There will also be an auction. If you have items you would like to contribute, please contact Contact Tina at info@fieldstofamilies.org.

On April 6, on Johns, Freshfields Village is having a Food Truck Rodeo.

As always, whatever you get into, please have fun and be safe. If I see other events happening, I will update this post.

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Gnocchi at Sunrise Bistro

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November 19, 2013

Gnocchi at Sunrise Bistro

Sunrise Bistro at the corner of Main Rd. and Maybank Highway is most famous for serving breakfast. Two nights a week, Fridays and Saturdays, dinner is served 5-9pm.

This is gnocchi and vegetable plate I enjoyed the other night. Per my fellow guests, the fried chicken, quesadilla, and homemade soup are also recommended. And there are many more options to choose from.

Sunrise Bistro has many options for wine, and serves several draft and bottled beers. I enjoyed a locally brewed Palmetto this particular evening.

Sunrise Bistro is both family and budget friendly.

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