#pethelpers | Sea Islands Dining Guide

Tag Archive: #pethelpers

SIDG: Events for the Third Weekend in May

Filed under: Sea Islands Attractions & Events — Leave a comment

May 15, 2014

It’s a busy May weekend out on the Sea Islands.

FRIDAY (the 16th)

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

9am: On Wadmalaw, Ambrose Family Farm is open for u-pick strawberries until 5pm.

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. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen prepared food (like yummy Bertolini pasta and pasta dishes), natural compost fertilizer, muscadine 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. 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 this week’s West Of Newspaper.

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

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Mackenzie is playing.

7pm: On James, at Midtown Productions, a new show has opened: Douglas Clinton’s The Life and Times of Princess Sophia, featuring students in Midtown’s youth acting classes.

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.

9pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, the Deer Tick and Langhorn Slim & the Law band is playing. Show is $22 in advance. Doors open at 8. See website for tickets and more information.

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, it’s Bobby Hogg and Friends.

10pm: On James, at ChaCha’s Tequila Bar, it’s the Electro Island Dance Party with beats by DJ Skitch. Pick up tickets for Sunday’s Sip and Slide event for just $10.

SATURDAY (the 17th)

8am: On Johns, at Freshfields Village, it’s Cars and Coffee at Java Java.

8am: On Edisto, there’s the first-ever Raft Race from Big Bay Creek to Pressleys at the Marina. There’s also a Raft Run at 1pm. Call Pressleys for more info. There’s also an Arts and Crafts show at the Edistonian.

9am: On Wadmalaw, Ambrose Family Farm is open for u-pick strawberries until 5pm.

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, I will be sure to post the link when the story runs in the West Of Newspaper. 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.

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 50 vendors, including local farms, artisans, and specialty food products. There are also food trucks and live music.

11am: In Mount Pleasant, at Palmetto Islands County Park, it’s an outdoor sports sampler day. Please wear close-toed shoes to enjoy all the activities, which include archery, rock climbing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and slacklining (think tightrope walking, but the tightrope isn’t tight.) All attendees under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 for kids 12 and under, $10 for ages 13 and up.

12pm: In Downtown Charleston, it’s the Charleston Beer Garden at Brittlebank Park. Benefitting James Island’s Pet Helpers, this event has 30+ beers, a Beer Olympics, a Charleston City Paper VIP Grove, an Earth Fare beer school, and live music all day long. Click link for ticket information.

12pm: On James, Tradesman Brewing Co.’s tasting room is open until 8pm.

12pm: On James, at Midtown Productions, it’s the second performance of Douglas Clinton’s The Life and Times of Princess Sophia, featuring students in Midtown’s youth acting classes.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, at Irvin-House Vineyards, it’s Sippin’ Saturday with music by Cotton Blue and food by Stono Café and Kona Ice. Please bring cash, lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray. But please, no coolers.

2pm: Downtown, at the Charleston Library, it’s a DIY Festival. Click link for details.

3pm: On James, at Midtown Productions, it’s the third performance of Douglas Clinton’s The Life and Times of Princess Sophia, featuring students in Midtown’s youth acting classes.

3pm: **Hey Parents**On Johns, at the County Library, its a Fancy Nancy reading party.

4pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has a Bikini Fashion Show, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, and the Yellowknife band playing.

4pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, Hungry Monks play Jerry Garcia covers. Show is free.

6pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, Howard Dlugasch is playing.

6:30pm: It’s Preakness time on NBC, let’s see if California Chrome can win this one, too! Find your favorite sports bar (on James I suggest Smoky Oak Taproom or the Lowdown; on Johns, the Southern General, New Moon Pizzeria; closer to Kiawah, King Street Grille) or watch from home, and maybe try a Black-Eyed Susan cocktail. The recipe has had many changes over the decades, it is named for Maryland’s state flower, which echoes the colors of the state’s unique English baron-style flag.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, J.A.N.E. 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.

8pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Inertia Live: A live conceptual electronic dance music performance featuring Klipart, DjTrav, Jake B, LAZRZ, Arenaissance, Pauld Eagle, DJ Skitch, and Ynot. Show is $10 at the door.

10pm: On Folly, at Loggerheads, The Southern Belles band are playing.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Reverend Hilton and the Devils Hands playing. PS-Don’t forget, the Bohemian Bull serves food late into the evening.

10pm: On Folly, at Surf Bar, Big John Belly is playing.

SUNDAY (the 18th)

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.]

10am: **Hey Parents!**In North Charleston, at Wannamaker County Park, Whirlin’ Waters 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.]

10am: **Hey Parents!**In Mount Pleasant, at Palmetto Islands County Park, Splash Island 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.]

10am: **Hey Parents!** In Mt. Pleasant, at Patriots Point, it’s the last Open Cockpit Sunday before summer hits. Patriots is open until 4pm today.

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.

11am: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s the Oak Grove Montessori School Benefit Miss Hazel and Friends of the Hungry Monks and Yost will be playing. There is a jump castle and a mechanical bull. $10 minimum donation.

2pm: On James, at ChaCha’s Tequila Bar, it’s a Sip and Slide party. There’s a Bikini contest, giant slides, and drink specials. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

2:30pm: On James, Cup Fine Coffee and Roasters features their third Sunday coffee lecture and tasting. This Sunday, varieties are gesha, catura, and typica.

3pm: On James, at Midtown Productions, it’s the final show for Douglas Clinton’s The Life and Times of Princess Sophia, featuring students in Midtown’s youth acting classes.

3pm: In West Ashley, at Tin Roof, there is a benefit concert featuring local acts Skye Paige, First World Problem, Dallas Baker, the 33s, Dumb Doctors, Lily Slay, Dirty Circus, and Slay. This event benefit’s the late Cassie V. Perkins’ son Brandon and Postpartum Support Charleston. $10 cover.

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 new deck bar. There is no later act scheduled at this time.

4pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, there’s a Paddy Wagon party. Gerry is unveiling a party bus in Seanachai’s bright and dark green color scheme. Charleston Choo foodtruck will be on site.

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 over 22 local jazz talents. Click link for details.

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

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s The Felice Bros. It’s $15 in advance and at the door. Doors open at 8:30.

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

ALL WEEKEND LONG

On James, at the Terrace Theater, the following film opens today: Million Dollar Arm (Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Alan Aarkin, and Lake Bell). It’s about a sports agent who goes to India seeking a cricket player who could be the next big American baseball pitcher. This film’s opening is a tie-in with our local Riverdogs team. Come see the movie Saturday, and you are in the running to win one of four pairs of box seats to a future Riverdogs game. Also playing are the comedy Fading Gigolo (John Turturro, Woody Allen, Liev Schrieber, Vanessa Paradis, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara), the post-WWII drama The Railway Man (Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman), and the unlikely female friends comedy The Other Woman (Leslie Mann, Cameron Diaz, and Kate Upton).

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.

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 on future weekends, watch for Monday’s post!

Tags: #Ambrosefamilyfarms, #Arenaissance, #beacheats, #bobbyhogg, #bohemianbull, #brickhousekitchen, #brunchhotspots, #carsandcoffee, #cassievaughanperkins, #caturra, #chachastequilabar, #charlestonbeergarden, #charlestonchoo, #charlestonpetalpushers, #charlestonpourhouse, #charlestonweekends, #charlestonwine, #charlestownelanding, #chsfestivals, #chsrunning, #chsspring2014, #chsweekend, #chucktownmobileseafood, #coastalcyclists, #Cottonblueband, #cupfinecoffee, #dallasbaker, #danielisland, #dirtycircus, #DJSkitch, #DjTrav, #dumbdoctors, #edisto, #edistobeach, #fadinggigolo2014, #fancynancy, #firstworldproblem, #follybeach, #gesha, #homegrownfarmersmarket, #hungrumonks, #Irvinhousevineyards, #islandevents, #JakeB, #jamesisland, #jamesislandbeer, #jamesislandcountypark, #javajava, #jazzontheedge, #jimmylandry, #johnsisland, #johnsislandfarmersmarket, #Klipart, #latabella, #LAZRZ, #legarefarms, #lesliemccravy, #livemusiccharleston, #loggerheadsgrillfolly, #lowcountrylocalfirst, #lowcountrymarshsweepers, #magnoliaplantation, #mainroadfarmersmarket, #maxandhenrys, #may2014, #mex1coastalcantina, #milliondollararm2014, #mintjuleps, #mothersdayweekend2014, #NCAF, #northcharlestonartsfestival, #noseeums, #paddywagon, #PauldEagle, #pethelpers, #portauthority, #postpartumsupportcharleston, #redsbohicket, #riverdogs, #runawaygin, #seaturtlereleases, #sharingtheromance, #sidg, #sippinsaturdays, #skyepaige, #smokyoaktaproom, #splashisland, #splashzone, #sportsbars, #sundayphunday, #terracetheater, #the33s, #theotherwoman2014, #therailwayman2014, #threelittlebirds, #tradesmanbrewing, #typica, #upickstrawberries, #westashley, #whirlinwaters, #winestock, #womenbuild, #yellowknife, #Ynot

Comment

SIDG: Events for the Fourth and Final Weekend of February

Filed under: Sea Islands Attractions & Events — Leave a comment

February 21, 2014

It’s another busy weekend on the Sea Islands. Make a point to enjoy these sunny days, I hear another cold snap is coming next week.

FRIDAY (the 21st):

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

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, its the Rusty Hook Ramblers. 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.

9:30pm: On James, at Max & Henry’s, there’s a Pusser’s Rum Painkiller Party. Featuring DJ Rehab, T-shirts, painkiller samples, giveaways, and Pusser’s Rum nauti girls.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, the Larry Keel Power Trio are playing. The doors open at 9. This show is $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has New Galaxy playing. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 22nd)

9am: On Johns, at SIHH Restore, everything is on sale, 15-50 percent off, and free hotdogs will be served at midday.

10am: Lowcountry Marsh Sweepers will meet at the Red Top Welcome Center at for a Rantowles Creek cleanup. If you are driving South on Hwy. 17 (Red Top zone) please use caution and watch for these pedestrians.

10am: The Johns Island Farmers Market is held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Dr. Anthony Ross’ Island Chiropractic. It has at 47 vendors.

12pm: On Wadmalaw, it’s Sippin’ Saturday at Irvin-House Vineyards, featuring food by Stono Café and live music by Don Merkle and the Blacksmiths.

1pm: On Folly, A Follygras (Mardi Gras at the Edge of America) parade and party on Center Street is scheduled.

1pm: On Johns, at the Charleston County Public Library, it’s De Gullah Roots Festival at 1pm. See link for details.

UPDATED! 2pm: On Johns, at Sweetgrass Garden, there’s a fundraiser for a barn-raising. There will be live music, fun for kids, and food. Donations are encouraged. Please see Sweetgrass link for details.

5pm: On James, at the Terrace Theater, it’s Costa Presents the Fly Fishing Film Extravaganza. This is the original fly fishing film fest, and a great networking opportunity to meet other ‘fishfolk’. Tickets available at the Charleston Angler and Lowcountry Fly Shop.

5pm: On James, at Town Hall, James Island Pride is holding a Silent Art Auction. Click link for details. Town Hall is in the same general strip mall as the Smoky Oak Taproom.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, its Ed Porkchop Meyer. 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.

8pm: On James, at the Terrace Theater, it’s the second showing of Costa Presents the Fly Fishing Film Extravaganza. This is the original fly fishing film extravaganza, and a great networking opportunity to meet other fishfolk. Tickets available at the Charleston Angler and Lowcountry Fly Shop.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s the Mantras on the main stage. This show is $8 in advance, and $10 at the door. See website for tickets and more information.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Funkness Monster. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

SUNDAY (the 23rd):

8am: The Hideaway Pizza Kitchen now 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.

1pm: Smoky Oak Taproom & Charleston ZTA Alumane present a chili cookoff benefitting Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness charity. Calhoun’s Calling will be playing live music. There will be a pink fire truck in attendance. Tickets are $10, children 10 and under get in free. Click link for details.

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

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND BEYOND:

February 20th-25th, if you are eating out, check to see if your restaurant has a “Spayghetti” special. Ordering this entree means part of the proceeds go to Pet Helpers.

On James, the Terrace Theater is showing the following films: The Monuments Men, Her, The Wolf of Wall Street, Philomena, Nebraska, and The Great Beauty (Italian). For showtimes, click the Terrace 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 on Thursdays, just $12 for a bucket of Oysters and 2 Bud Selects.

Monday at 5pm, on James, the Charleston Crab House is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party.

Middleton Place started its daily camellia walks last week. See link for information. Don’t forget your camera and cash for admission to the park. Daffodils, narcissus are also out this time of year. And I’ve actually seen a redbud on Riverland Drive.

March 1st, On Johns at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, the Mullet Hall Run is scheduled. Participants should register at the Mullet Hall link, and don a mullet wig the day of the run unless they sport one naturally.

Also March 1st is PetHelpers’ Shuck Your Paws Off event. It happens at the Visitor Center Bus Shed Downtown from 7-11pm. Food is provided by Mt. Pleasant’s the Shelter Kitchen and Bar. Purchase tickets at the Shuck link above.

Also March 1st, on James, at the Bohemian Bull, a Mardi Gras party is scheduled. Mardi Gras officially happens the following Tuesday, the 4th.

Also March 1st, on James, at Brickhouse Kitchen, its Family Fun Day from 11am-5pm.

Also March 1st, on James, Midtown Theater‘s Pippin opens at 8pm.

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

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

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

Whatever you get into, have fun and be safe. If I see something I forgot, I will add it above.

Comment

SIDG: Events for the Third Weekend of February

Filed under: Sea Islands Attractions & Events — Leave a comment

February 14, 2014

It’s another busy weekend on the Sea Islands. I’ve changed the format a little below. Events are listed by time, and the Terrace’s movies are listed in All Weekend Long section at the bottom.

Monday, February 17th is Presidents Day. Many government operations will not be in service, like the US Mail, garbage, or recycling collection. Yours truly will inevitably check the mail and put out the garbage anyway.

On with the festivities. After another chilly wet midweek interruption, it will be nice to enjoy a sunny day outdoors.

FRIDAY (the 14th):

Happy Valentines Day! It’s great day to remind the people that matter the most to you that they matter, and more importantly, why they matter.

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

4pm: On Johns, at Freshfields, there’s an Art and Wine Walk. Sip wine while strolling Freshfields’ grounds and listening to jazz. Check out the remodeled Harris Teeter. Pose with the frog statues.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, its the Lowhills. 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.

8pm: On James, the Midtown Theater has a special V-Day Production. See link for details.

10pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, Dopapod with the Mike Dillon Band. The doors open at 9. This show is $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Yellowknife. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

SATURDAY (the 15th):

TBA: The Dee Norton Benefit Celebrity Golf Tournament is happening at the Ocean Course at Kiawah. Bill Murray, Willie Robertson, and Coach Steve Spurrier are just three of the celebs on board. See link for details.

12noon: The Johns Island Farmers Market is held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Dr. Anthony Ross’ Island Chiropractic. It has at 47 vendors.

12noon: On Folly, it’s the inaugural Cupids Undie Run at Loggerheads. Register here.

12noon: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s the Follywood Annual Oyster Roast. Davis Coen, Gaslight Street, The Piedmont Boys, Guilt-Ridden Troubadour, Cary Hudson, Mac Leaphart and My Ragged Company are playing on the deck. This is show is $10 in advance, and $12 at the door.For an all-day pass, it’s just $22 (see 9:30 show below for the rest of the day’s activities.)

UPDATED! 2pm: On Johns, there’s a Pig Pickin’ at New Moon Pizzeria (corner of Maybank Hwy. and River Rd.) Live music provided by The Mason Dixon Band.

8pm: On Johns, at Seanachai, its Ed ‘Porkchop’ Meyer. 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.

8pm: On James, the Midtown Theater has a special V-Day Production. See link for details.

9:30pm: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Toubab Krewe, Jimbo Mathus, and The Tri-State Coalition. This show is $15 in advance, and $17 at the door. See website for tickets and more information.

10pm: On James, the Bohemian Bull has Dallas Fuller and the Bluegrass Trio. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

SUNDAY (the 16th):

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.

2:30pm: James Island’s own Cup Fine Coffee & Roasters will host a coffee lecture and tasting at their Roastery on Fleming Road. I had the privilege of talking to the owners, Robbie and Esther Dietrich, for a recent media story.

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

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND BEYOND:

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.

Middleton Place started its daily camellia walks on Thursday. See link for information, and don’t forget your camera and cash for admission to the park.

On Thursday, February 20, On James, the Bohemian Bull has “Breakfast Sex” Beer Tasting night–8 taps of Foothills and Founders Brewery beers, and chicken and waffles on the menu starting at 6pm.

On Saturday, February 22, at the Johns Island branch of the Charleston County Public Library, it’s De Gullah Roots Festival at 1pm. See link for details.

Also on Saturday, February 22nd, On James, Smoky Oak’s Chili Cookoff is happening. This benefits Breast Cancer Awareness (Zeta Tau Alpha sorority’s charity of choice.)

Also on February 20th-25th, PetHelpers’ Spayghetti event is scheduled at participating restaurants in West Ashley, James Island, and Mount Pleasant on different nights that week. ‘Still waiting on the final list.

Also on February 22nd, on Folly, a Follygras parade and party on Center Street is scheduled.

Also on February 22nd, Lowcountry Marsh Sweepers will meet at the Red Top Welcome Center at 1oam for a Rantowles Creek cleanup. If you are driving South on Hwy. 17 (Red Top zone) please use watch for these pedestrians.

Also on March 1st is PetHelpers’ Shuck Your Paws Off event. It happens at the Visitor Center Bus Shed Downtown from 7-11pm. Food is provided by Mt. Pleasant’s the Shelter Kitchen and Bar. Purchase tickets at the Shuck link above.

Also on Saturday March 1st, on James, at the Bohemian Bull, a Mardi Gras party is scheduled. Mardi Gras officially happens the following Tuesday, the 4th.

On March 13-17, on James at the Terrace, the Fifth Charleston Film Festival starts showing its film. See link for details.

Whatever you get into, have fun and be safe. If I see something I forgot, I will add it above.

Comment

SIDG: Events for the Second Weekend of February 2014

Filed under: Sea Islands Attractions & Events — Leave a comment

February 7, 2014

It’s another busy weekend on the Sea Islands. It might be rainy at times, but I don’t think we have snow coming. Thank goodness.

FRIDAY (the 7th)

On Kiawah, today through Sunday, the sixth The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Gourmet & Grapes event is happening. It benefits MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center.

On James, the Charleston Pour House has two shows. The deck show is The Steel Rollers. It starts at 4pm and is a free show. Later that night on the main stage, the Whigs with the Junior Astronomers start playing at 10pm, doors open at 9. The show is $10 in advance, and $13 at the door. If you haven’t tried Chef Lira’s farm to table delicacies, you will want to.

On James, The Monuments Men (Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bill Murray, John Goodman) opens tonight at the Terrace Theater. Other films showing include Her, Philomena, Nebraska, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Great Beauty (Italian), and American Hustle. For showtimes, click the Terrace link. For trailer, click the Monuments Men above.

On James, Smoky Oak Taproom has Dave Grunstra and native Blues rocker Sarah Cole from 9pm-12am.

On James, the Bohemian Bull has Don’t Mess the Tiger. Don’t forget, they serve food late into the evening.

On Johns, at Seanachai, its the String Beans starting at 8pm. 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’s two happy hours: one you might expect from 4-7pm, the second one starts at 10pm.

SATURDAY (the 8th)

On Johns, the Johns Island Farmers Market starts at 10am. It is being held near the Main and Maybank intersection next to Island Chiropractic. It has at least 30+ vendors. Two new ones this week are Porizo’s Pizza Sauce and Austin’s Sweetgrass Baskets.

On Wadmalaw, Irwin House Vineyards reopens today at 1pm for the Cork Shuckin’ Festival. See link for details. Please bring cash for food and drink, and chairs or blankets for hanging out.

On James, the Charleston Pour House, on the deck, its BYOG starting at 4pm. This is a free show. Later tonight on the main stage, its the Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler. Musicians include Michael Quinn, Eddie Roberts, Mike Healy, Sam Brouse, Jake O’Connor, and DJ Logic. This show starts at 10pm. It is $15 in advance, and $18 at the door. If you haven’t tried Chef Lira’s farm to table delicacies, you will want to.

On Johns, at Seanachai, its the V-Tones starting at 8pm. Don’t forget, this bar doesn’t serve food but you can order delicious handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soup and or a hearty plate of poutine (Canada’s cheese and gravy fries) from the Southern General next door, delivered right to your barstool.

On James, the Bohemian Bull has Whiskey Diablo. Don’t forget they serve their food late into the evening.

SUNDAY (the 9th)

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

On James, the Charleston Pour House, has Sunday Phunday with Runaway Gin (Phish cover band) on the deck starting at 4pm. This show is free. If you haven’t tried Lira’s farm to table delicacies, you will want to.

Today is the deadline to enter Smoky Oak’s Chili Cookoff on February 22nd. This benefits Breast Cancer Awareness (Zeta Tau Alpha sorority’s charity of choice.) See link. Registration fee is $25.

ALL WEEKEND LONG AND/OR BEYOND:

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.

On February 12th, on James, Wine and Design has a special event at Smoky Oak Taproom scheduled. See link for details, registration is recommended.

On Thursday, February 13th, in West Ashley, Middleton Place starts its camellia walks. See link for information, and don’t forget your camera and cash for admission to the park.

On Thursday, February 13th, on James Island, the Terrace Theater will be holding a special screening of Harold and Maude, and the Hitchcock classic To Catch A Thief.

On Friday, February 14th, near Johns, the Angel Oak Restaurant has a three course supper two for $50 add a wine pairing for $50. Please call for reservations.

On Saturday, February 15th, the Dee Norton Benefit Celebrity Golf Tournament is happening at the Ocean Course at Kiawah. Bill Murray, Willie Robertson, and Coach Steve Spurrier are just three of the celebs on board. See link for details.

On Sunday, February 16th, James Island’s own Cup Fine Coffee & Roasters will host a coffee lecture and tasting at their Roastery on Fleming Road from 2-4:30pm. I had the privilege of talking to the owners, Robbie and Esther Dietrich for a recent media story.

On Monday, February 17th is Presidents Day. Many government operations will not be in service, like the US Mail, garbage, or recycling collection. I know I will inevitably check the mail and put out the garbage anyway.

On February 20th-25th, PetHelpers’ Spayghetti event is scheduled at participating restaurants in West Ashley, James Island, and Mount Pleasant on different nights that week. ‘Still waiting on the final list.

On February 22nd, on Folly, a Follygras parade and party on Center Street is scheduled.

On February 22nd, Lowcountry Marsh Sweepers will meet at the Red Top Welcome Center at 1oam for a Rantowles Creek cleanup. If you are driving South on Hwy. 17 (Red Top zone) please use watch for these pedestrians.

Also on Saturday March 1st, on James, at the Bohemian Bull, a Mardi Gras party is scheduled. Mardi Gras officially happens the following Tuesday, the 4th.

On March 13-17, on James at the Terrace, the Fifth Charleston Film Festival starts showing its film. See link for details.

Whatever you get into, have fun and be safe.