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01/17/2025

The Gibbes Museum of Art in downtown Charleston is the first museum in the United States to present an exhibition of digital work by local artist Mike Winkelmann, a.k.a. Beeple. Here's how you can see it for yourself.

In Charleston, South Carolina, a downtown art museum is presenting three sculptures by digital artist Beeple, one of which is interactive, through April 2025.

01/15/2025

The owner of Charleston's largest hospitality group called it "the foundation" of his company, and it's celebrating 20 years in business this week.

Oak Steakhouse was the first restaurant in Steve Palmer’s Indigo Road Hospitality Group, whose restaurant roster includes O-Ku, Indaco and Brasserie La Banque.

01/15/2025

Here's what it's like for the musicians deciding not to drink in one of America's leading cities when it comes to alcohol consumption.

In one of the nation's leading cities when it comes to alcohol consumption, some musicians who frequent bars for their jobs are choosing not to drink.

01/14/2025

As Charleston and the South say goodbye to culinary great Nathalie Dupree, celebrate the champion of accessible Southern cuisine with seven recipes she shared with Post and Courier readers over the years.

Nathalie Dupree, a Southern cooking icon who was a PBS star, won three James Beard Awards and authored more than a dozen cookbooks, died Jan. 13 in Raleigh.

01/08/2025

This week in the Lowcountry, head to a rock concert at the Pour House or LO-Fi Brewing, take part in a special candle-making class, go to a comedy show at Wit's End Comedy Lounge, an author talk at Buxton Books and more.

This week, head to a rock concert, take part in a candle-making class, go to a comedy show at Wit's End Comedy Lounge, an author talk at Buxton Books and more.

01/03/2025

This week in the Lowcountry head go to the opening reception for one of the many art exhibits opening this week, the Unheard Experience volume 3 concert or a mocktail class and so much more.

This week, go to a performance of Mamma Mia or the Good Sets event at Wits End. Go to an art exhibit reception, a concert or a mocktail class and so much more.

01/03/2025

While Spotify Wrapped gave you your most listened-to albums of 2024, we are here to deliver the gift of South Carolina's best records of the year.

So sit back, connect that Bluetooth to the new headphones Santa brought you and tune into our latest rendition of Best of SC Music.

Here are some of the best records to be released by South Carolina artists in 2024. It's our annual Best of SC Music edition, supporting the local music scene.

01/01/2025

Start off 2025 right with some stellar shows at an array of Charleston venues. Whether you're looking for an intimate country serenade or a comedy rock show or a heartfelt alternative display, we've got you covered with our January Concert Countdown.

Here are concerts and shows to see in Charleston in January 2025: Mamma Mia!, a Jimmy Buffett tribute and The Sloppy Boys as part of Charleston Comedy Week.

12/27/2024

Make the most of the final week of 2024 and come out to some stellar and festive celebrations certain to make for a memorable weekend.

Enjoy Stew Year's Eve or a Year End Drag Brunch. Go to the IAAM's Kwanzaa event or the community's Gullah Convening. Or see the city's Chanukah in the Square.

12/27/2024

Here are some of our favorite stories published on the arts front this year, from "Outer Banks" to Kulture Klash to Taylor Swift to High Water.

From the Adult Q***r Prom to "Outer Banks" red carpet to Spoleto strife and High Water mishaps to venues closing and opening, here are our art stories of 2024.

12/12/2024

What lures more than 50,000 people to King Street in a single weekend? Earlier this year, we sent a team of reporters and photojournalists into Charleston’s entertainment district to find out.

Here's what they saw.

King Street, Charleston's tourism hotspot, is full of restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes. Watch as we visit the city's busiest nightlife district for a weekend.

12/11/2024

Not long after the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood bid farewell to the beloved coffee shop, Sightsee, a new business took over the 429-square-foot space on the corner of Rose Lane and Line Street.

As the Elliotborough neighborhood bid farewell to coffee shop, Sightsee, new wine bar Roseline takes over the space on the corner of Rose and Line Streets.

12/10/2024

A local history museum encapsulating the rich history of the Edge of America will soon come to life after ten years of work from the city's Historical Society.

A local history museum on Folly Beach will be outfitted with donated artifacts, photographs and items showcasing the island's rich and interesting history.

12/10/2024

We got a chance to speak with Noah Kahan before fans flocked to Charleston’s Riviera Theater to hear the indie-folk singer's concert.

Noah Kahan fans flocked to Charleston’s Riviera Theater for his concert sponsored by American Express in celebration of the 15th annual Small Business Saturday.

12/06/2024

A new lawsuit alleges Gillie’s Seafood on James Island was thousands of dollars behind on its rent payments at the time of its August closure.

Gillie's Seafood on Folly Road in Charleston, SC, is the subject of a lawsuit filed in December. It alleges restaurant owner Sean Mendes was behind on rent.

12/02/2024

The holiday season in Charleston is bursting with theatrical performances throughout the city. Arts lovers can enjoy classic Christmas stories and songs or step outside the box for alternative experiences and variety shows.

The performing arts scene in Charleston offers a diverse array of holiday season performances including ballets, musicals, comedic variety shows and drag shows.

11/29/2024

"The Line" isn't based directly on fraternity experiences in South Carolina. But the movie was loosely inspired by a former USC student — actors even visited a fraternity in Columbia to do research.

"The Line" movie draws from SC frats, and writers noticed it mirrors Tucker Hipps case. The film features actors Halle Bailey, Angus Cloud and John Malkovich.

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Ed Currie, creator of Pepper X

What happens when you eat Pepper X, the world's hottest pepper? Food and Dining Editor Parker Milner met the pepper's creator, and then tried it for himself. (📹 by Andrew Whitaker/Post and Courier)

'Tokyo Sunrise'

167 Sushi Bar bartender Zach Ostrowsky make their signature cocktail 'Tokyo Sunrise' at the downtown restaurant. Read more about this popular spot here: https://bit.ly/3pfbPbk

Post-Wine + Food yoga

Some yoga moves after a debaucherous and delectable weekend.

Joseph Dubay on using TikTok to promote music

Charleston musician Joseph Dubay has used his TikTok fame to gain more streamy of his songs and grow his fanbase. TikTok is a video-centric social media app, and Dubay makes comedic videos for it.

Charleston Place holiday train

For 21 years, Lou and Dawn Nappi have traveled to Charleston from Greenville right before Thanksgiving. But it’s not just to eat turkey. It’s to set up the annual train display in the lobby of the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel.

Smashing things in slow motion at The Break Room

Charleston's new rage room is now open, and you can pay to smash things for fun or stress relief. (📹 by: @Lauren Petracca)

Benny Starr at the Spoleto finale

Benny Starr was the first rapper to perform at a Spoleto Festival finale, and he's releasing a brand new album on Juneteenth. Hear more from the artist and activist who's making waves in Charleston. (📹 by Mike Zawisza and Madalyn Owen)

Pressing records at Kindercore Vinyl

Get an inside look at how a record is made. Kindercore Vinyl, the closest pressing plant to Charleston, services many South Carolina musicians.

"House of the Blue Green Buddha" by Susto

Listen to an acoustic rendition of "House of the Blue Green Buddha" by SUSTO's Justin Osborne. Tonight is the album release show for the band's newest album, "Ever Since I Lost My Mind." (📹 by Lauren Petracca)

Fire spinning by Brushfire Collective

Fire spinners and flow artists in Charleston share their talents. See the full article and video here: https://bit.ly/2LiZQU4

Anti-Valentine's Day Bash

We have the perfect cover story this week to go with the video from our Anti-Valentine's Day Bash at The Royal American, featuring Hunter Park, Niecy Blues and the give & the take. Let's reminisce. (📹 by Matthew Crum)

The Wine-ter Games

The Charleston Scene team is competing for your retweets tonight. Tune in to the @chasscene Twitter at 8 p.m. until midnight for live coverage of the Winter Games. With wine.