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Group hopes a co-op grocery store can take over where Earth Fare left off BY HEATH ELLISON

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With millions of acres of farmland throughout South Carolina and vast resources for local produce and livestock in the Lowcountry, a movement is building that hopes to demonstrate to local residents that it is high-time for a food cooperative in Charleston.

Just a little over two weeks after the and common area maintenance total a little announcement that Earth Fare would shutter over $40,000 per month. all of its stores, a plan to convert the West To bid, Orth says the group will need to Ashley location into a co-op gained steam find several “heroic buyers” who can puramong some in Charleston. chase the property and hold the assets while “Operation Cooperation,” led by local the co-op is forming. “It’s a big ask,” she says. lawyers and activists Renee Orth and Taylor “There are definitely potential options if Gillespie, said that adapting the Folly Road that doesn’t happen.” There is currently no grocery store into a food cooperative, a estimated amount for the bid. consumer-owned business managed by “This thing’s been sort of a moving target,” those who use it, would put more local food says Gillespie. “Once we have a number, on shelves. that’s going to allow us to “From the customer’s move with the appropri“Most cooperative perspective, it wouldn’t be ate determination to try grocery stores these necessarily dramatically to take over that space, days function like a different from shopping if it does appear that it’s at Earth Fare,” Orth says. going to be feasible.” full-service grocery “Most cooperative grocery The idea has “sparked store that has a focus a lot of enthusiasm” for stores these days function like a full-service grocery on more local produce, a food co-op, Orth says. store that has a focus on Both she and Gillespie local ingredients, more local produce, local add that, even if their bid and has a bid toward ingredients, and has a bid for the Earth Fare space toward health food.” is unsuccessful, they will health food.” Orth says that the co-op plan for another location. —Renee Orth could include a food hall, a “I think in terms of bakery, a coffee roaster, and alternate locations, that a butcher. “[It would] create an environment will involve a lot of community input,” Orth where local artisans can show off their talents says. “The upper peninsula has been on my and give our customers and our customer radar for a while as being a potential locaowners a central place to get the best of what tion for a co-op. Other than the Food Lion Charleston has to offer.” on upper King, a lot of those areas are food Gillespie says the hopeful co-op will desert areas.” operate as a “hybrid-type” organization. “You Food co-ops have had trouble sticking in have worker owners and member owners,” South Carolina, despite a large agricultural he says. “It will be run essentially in the industry in the state, including 25,000 farms same way that any company or corporaencompassing 4.9 million acres of land, tion is run. You’ll have a board of directors. providing plenty of resources. Despite this, That board will be voted in by the members the co-op model is not completely foreign and they will make the operation decisions, thanks to electricity co-ops bringing power transactional decisions. But, if any proposito rural areas. tion comes up that will affect the members Gillespie says that a food co-op in the — worker owners or member owners — Lowcountry would be an opportunity to that will be put to a democratic vote to all show the model at work, bringing exposure members.” to many citizens. “It doesn’t make sense that Currently, the group does not have a start- we don’t have one and all it’s going to take ing number to bid on, which has proven to be is for us to do it,” he adds. “Once people, one of the biggest challenges to get past. The I think, see how it works, why it works, deadline to bid for the property, according to how they’re now connecting to something Orth, will be March 16. The property’s rent larger than themselves, how business can be

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cooperative and how it can also be competitive, I think it will have exponential effects on the ability of other co-ops to offshoot from this.” Orth and Gillespie have drawn some inspiration from the Progressive Club, a historically significant co-op. Founded by Esau Jenkins and 40 families on Johns Island in 1948 to trade goods and services, the Progressive Club became a beacon of the civil rights movement as a place to educate local black men and women about voting. “Cooperatives have historically proliferated where markets fail, which was why their

heyday as a form of business organization was during the Great Depression and in the South during the time of segregation,” Gillespie says. Orth believes that it’s “past time that Charleston was exposed to the cooperative model.” “In general the co-op model is actually one that is very old,” she says. “As we see increasing wealth inequality in our country and division, and a lot of people struggling, despite the fact that a lot of our economic aggregate numbers are looking good, the cooperative model is an alternative.”

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14 percent The portion of African-American voters who cast ballots for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in South Carolina’s Democratic presiential primary on Feb. 29, underscoring anxiety from national Democrats that Sanders could not build the coalition of support needed to win in November’s general election. Source: NPR

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S.C. Rep. Peter McCoy (R-James Island) was nominated by President Donald Trump on Wed. Feb. 25 to be South Carolina’s next U.S. Attorney. If approved by the U.S. Senate, McCoy will become South Carolina’s top federal prosecutor. McCoy represents District 115, which encapsulates parts of Kiawah, Folly Beach, and James Island. He has been a member of the House since 2011, where he currently serves as the chairman of the Judiciary Committee. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said in a public statement that he supports McCoy’s nomination and is confident that he will be confirmed. “Peter is a talented lawyer and is well respected throughout our state,” he said. The previous U.S. Attorney for the state, Sherri Lydon, left the position at the end of 2019 after being tapped to be a U.S. District Court judge. —Heath Ellison

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A RANDOM SELECTION OF PEOPLE FROM FRIDAY’S TRUMP RALLY IN NORTH CHARLESTON President Donald Trump visited North Charleston Coliseum for a political rally last Friday, a day before the South Carolina Democratic primary. The following is a non-scientific, completely random selection of observations from inside and outside the event.

• A 10-year-old boy, being told by armed

security officers that he can’t wear his Spiderman backpack into the event while an intercom reminds people, “This is the land of the free.” • One man who bought a button reading, “Trump 2020 Fuck Your Feelings.” The same man later got very offended when someone he didn’t know didn’t bow their head during a prayer led over the loudspeaker. • A speaker on a stage outside pumping up the crowd with, “We like it, we love it, we want some more of it,” referring to Trump’s presidency. (Almost as bad as Hillary Clinton’s “Pokemon Go … to the polls!” flub in 2016. Almost.) • A vendor selling $11 Cuban sandwiches with no sense of irony whatsoever. (Pretty good sandwich, FYI.) • A couple slow dancing to Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” as it played overhead, competing with loud

recordings of Trump’s previous rallies and speeches. No joke here really, they were pretty sweet. • A woman who believes that guns should have zero restrictions or regulations. However, she did say she understands why she isn’t allowed to bring her AR-15 into the Coliseum during the rally. • A man who believes he absolutely should be allowed to bring his AR-15 into the rally, and that President Trump would actually welcome it happily. It’s because of liberals, the man said, that he isn’t allowed to bring his guns inside. • A man who refused to talk to me in the slightest until I bought and wore a MAGA hat from him. • A young woman drinking from a reusable Starbucks cup adorned with snowflakes. • A man who was selling hats alone at the back entrance of the rally. Honestly, good business move. He was making a killing. • A man from Ukraine who had not heard about the rally as he picked up rides for Uber and Lyft as a way to help him learn English. —Skyler Baldwin

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FROM A TV DEBATE IN A CHARLESTON FLOOD ZONE, NO QUESTIONS ABOUT CLIMATE

During last Tuesday’s CBS News presidential debate that took place over two hours at about 15 feet above sea level in Charleston, no questions were posed about climate change, sea level rise, or the environment in general. Coastal South Carolina residents have been forced to reckon with a reality that includes stronger and more frequent catastrophic storms, flooding as a part of daily life, and a very real danger to homes, properties, and entire cultures due to changing climate. “We’re seeing a record number of floods in Charleston and yet they can’t take time out of the debate to talk in any meaningful way about climate change and sea level rise?” says John Tynan, director of the Conservation Voters of South Carolina. “Frankly it’s a bit tone deaf from the debate moderators’ perspective,” Tynan told the City Paper the day after the debate. Joe Biden won South Carolina’s Democratic presidential primary on Saturday, garnering almost 50 percent of the votes. Polling from the Conservation Voters in January showed that 64 percent of S.C. voters overall believed climate change was a somewhat or extremely serious problem, including 94 percent of Democratic respondents and 89 percent of African-American participants in the poll. That survey, along with exit polls from other early primary states, local and national news clips, and more showing climate as a top issue to voters and candidates were sent to local and national press in advance of Tuesday’s debate, Tynan says. Several candidates mentioned climate change, but no questions were posed on the topic. The National Weather Service reported a record-high 89 individual coastal flood events along the Southeast and South Carolina coast in 2019, more than 50 percent over the previous record in 2015. About 110 minutes deep into what was at times a shallow debate, U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham, whose campaign was centered on a promise to ban offshore drilling, noticed no questions were being asked about the issue that won him a seat in Congress representing the area where the debate was being held. Cunningham, a Democrat, won his first-ever election in a historically Republican district against a Trumpbacked opponent with conservation issues at the core of his campaign. Further left on the ideological spectrum, fellow freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called it “horrifying” that no questions were posed about climate change. “This is a huge missed opportunity,” Tynan says. “Not only because this is an urgent issue that we and the world need to address, but because this is a top tier issue for voters both across the aisle and within the Democratic Party.” “Climate action, environmental issues, conservation, these are topics that resonate across the political spectrum, and if we’re not talking about it in places like Charleston that are threatened every single day, when are we going to talk about it?” —Sam Spence

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State lawmakers looking at effort to change U.S. Constitution BY LINDSAY STREET Runaway federal spending and congressional gridlock have prodded some state lawmakers to consider something that hasn’t been done since 1787: Call a convention of states to alter the U.S. Constitution. “It’s kind of a Hail Mary, but we are at that point with the federal deficit and a number of other issues. The federal government just doesn’t work anymore,” Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey of Edgefield told Statehouse Report, Charleston City Paper’s sister publication. “I know it’s a radical thing to do, but we’re in a radical period.” Over the decades, there have been multiple attempts to call a convention of states, which is one of two ways the Constitution can be altered. The other way is by two-thirds vote by Congress and the U.S. Senate. Both methods require ratification by the states. But not everyone thinks changing the Constitution is a good idea. “In this climate of hatred and racial intolerance, it scares me about what might happen as a result,” Orangeburg Democratic Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter said. The latest effort has been tied to conservative groups, such as the American Legislative COBB-HUNTER Exchange Council (ALEC), and has so far seen 15 states ratify a convention of states provision. Twenty one more have legislation pending, including South Carolina, according to a website advocating for a convention. Thirty-four states need to ratify a call for a convention of states. Several bills proposing a convention of states made progress this week in the S.C. General Assembly. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee took more than two hours of testimony last week from witnesses, all supporting calling a convention, and the House Judiciary recalled a similar proposal from subcommittee, slating it for full committee discussion. A second testimony-gathering Senate panel is expected, but has not been announced. “If there is anybody who wants to be heard, we want to hear them now,” said Great Falls Democratic Sen. Mike Fanning, who serves on the Judiciary panel. But constitutional experts say it does not matter why a state calls a convention. Such conventions cannot be limited by state desires

and could open a can of worms that change existing constitutional protections. “A convention likely would be extremely contentious and highly politicized, and its results impossible to predict,” Michael Leachman and David A. Super wrote for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in 2017. “A convention could write its own rules. “The Constitution provides no guidance whatsoever on the ground rules for a convention. This leaves wide open to political considerations and pressures such fundamental questions as how the delegates would be chosen, how many delegates each state would have, and whether a supermajority vote would be required to approve amendments.” Caskey said he’s not worried about a “runaway” convention. “Even if you take the assumption that those arguments are correct you still can’t get around the problem that you have to adopt whatever is done,” he said, adding that he doesn’t think anything too extreme could pass with 34 states ratifying changes. House Majority Leader Gary Simrill (R-Rock Hill) said he supports the proposal, though he is not FANNING a cosponsor. He said he has worked behind the scenes to help prepare the proposal for committee and, hopefully, floor debate. Cobb-Hunter sided with the constitutional experts. “I oppose it because even though they claim it will be limited to what can be discussed the reality is that once you open it up ... everything is on the table,” she said, adding that she recalled the Obama-era effort led by the tea party to call a convention of states. “Trust me when I tell you that in some communities in this state there may well be an interest in repealing the 13th, 14th, and maybe 15th amendments.” The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th Amendment allows citizenship to those born in the United States, and the 15th Amendment establishes voting rights regardless of race or color. Not all Democrats are opposed to the measure. Some have supported it, and others remain on the fence. “At minimum, it’s worthy of debate by the Senate,” Fanning said. “There is a legitimate interest by a considerable number of people across all of South Carolina.”

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T U E S D AY, M A R C H 3 1 Tara Helen O'Connor, flute

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Performance Today’s Piano Puzzler with Bruce Adolphe and Fred Child

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Melissa Aldana Quartet: Visions / André Mehmari Trio

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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

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12:30 PM Martin Hayes, Jeremy Kittel

Beethoven and the Mandolin

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The Blotter is taken from reports filed with Charleston Police Department between Feb. 19 and Feb. 25. No one described in this section has been found guilty, just unlucky. After meeting two friends at a hotel on Savannah Highway last week, a man claims that he left their room missing several possessions. The two friends stated that they did not have anything of his. Either someone’s lying or this guy just needed an excuse to punch a hole in a window because that’s exactly what he did while trying to get into their room. The assistant customer service manager for a downtown grocery store reported the following items were stolen: three boxes of Kinder Joy candy, seven four-count party poppers, and five helium birthday balloons. To the intended recipient of the stolen goods, happy birthday from us at the City Paper.

A man was arrested for disorderly conduct downtown after screaming racial slurs at an old woman, attempting to start a fight, and disturbing the peace. Earlier that day, he was found at a homeless advocacy center spitting on another man. Did he continue his trend of generally awful behavior when the police arrested him? Yep. He requested to go to the hospital to avoid jail. They couldn’t find anything wrong with him so he went to county jail. One handgun was stolen from a car parked outside of the owner’s Johns Island home, another was taken from a car parked at a downtown residence, and a third from a car parked at a downtown hotel.

In a botched shoplifting attempt from a downtown store, a man dropped the box cutter he was using to steal items when confronted by officers, attempted to swallow an unknown item to hide it from police, choked, and was finally arrested. A man seated in his car in a downtown parking lot watched as a bald man in a white chef shirt grabbed another car’s wiper blades, bending and mangling them with his bare hands. The vandal then proceeded to do the same to the man’s own car while he watched from inside. A woman who got engaged to a man after knowing him for one day (she showed responding officers the ring) loaned her new fiancé her car. He never returned it or her phone calls. Never underestimate the lengths to which people go for a 2014 Hyundai Sonata.

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Police were alerted to a man in West Ashley lying at the front entrance of his house, screaming for help. Was the problem that he was naked except for a blanket? No. Was it the feces spread throughout his residence? Try again. Was it his back pain? Bingo. While watching security footage from the night before, the manager of a downtown store saw a man put a $2.50 bag of Haribo dinosaur candy in his pocket and leave the store. The man was adamant about filing a police report and pressing charges for this textbook case of grand larceny.

A struggle ensued between a juvenile and a school resource officer at a downtown high school two weeks ago. The juvenile was pacing around the school’s data room where he was told to sit after a lunchroom confrontation, despite the SRO telling him to sit. The sitting part was apparently very important to the SRO, who then tried to force the kid to

sit down, at which point he proceeded to bite the officer and try to burn him with a lighter. A man’s vehicle was stolen from its downtown parking garage space. Among other things inside was the parking pass, a handgun with two fully loaded magazines, and a medieval sword. What a bargain.

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f we learned anything at last Tuesday’s presidential debate in Charleston, it’s that we need to rethink our presidential primary debates. For starters, it’s time to take back control of TV debates from the major media companies. Put them on C-SPAN and make them available to broadcast or stream. No more network exclusives, no more audiences, no more corporate sponsors. Debates do have some inherent value. They can help voters make decisions based on candidates’ discussion of important issues and interactions with each other under pressure. What happened last Tuesday in Charleston was not a debate. Many were left more slack-jawed by the theatrics on stage than the spectacle that descended on the Gaillard Center. From better questions to better candidates, there is a lot that could have been done to make the evening more productive, but much of it comes down to money — perhaps we’re all foolish to assume that undecided voters were indeed the intended audience. The incentive structure for everyone involved in these debates has been warped by the corrupting power of money in politics. Despite the uncontrolled forum on stage, CBS News still blasted out a press release boasting record viewership during what amounted to a wasted opportunity ahead of the South Carolina primary. The Democratic National Committee sets requirements for debate participants based on polling and early state performance. But in the era of self-funded candidates like Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg who dump millions

of dollars into advertising and organizing, even the most independent polling would tell us more about which candidate has leveraged their dollars best, not actual public opinion. Nonetheless, the Charleston debate’s billionaire bookends sucked up much of the discussion despite one of them not even being on the ballot in South Carolina. Even if the Charleston debate was little help for S.C. voters, it can serve as a case study for why we need to rethink how we approach presidential primary debates. Since the late 1980s, the non-profit National Commission on Presidential Debates has set ground rules for general election debates. That’s a good starting place for primary face-offs too: with a clear set of rules designed to create an efficient demonstration of the positions of candidates ahead of critical primary contests. Put the candidates in a studio somewhere, assemble a team of all-star reporters from local TV and newspapers as well as national media, and make the broadcast free to air. No audience would be required. Leave the candidates with a few fleeting minutes of frank discussion without a cheering section, and no inane controversies over ticket distribution, and the like. Over the past few years, observing and interpreting politics has been harder, especially at the national level, but people continue to watch these debates. But instead of being a waste-of-time free-for-all like we saw in Charleston, debates of the future need to be a real chance for voters to see what’s at stake.

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FOCAL POINT | BY CLAY N. MIDDLETON

Past Time Charleston needs to commit to diversity and inclusion Discussing diversity and inclusion, some think quotas are needed or standards have to be lowered, but that could not be further from the truth. Businesses diversify their workforces, research, and development to be competitive just like how we diversify our investments to maintain long-term growth. Maintaining diversity and inclusion is maximizing one’s organizational strength, intellectual property, relevance, and innovation. Yet in Charleston, diversity and inclusion remain stagnant in several areas. In some ways, an equitable paradigm shift has skipped our area. Our public education system is designed to be segregated, neighborhoods have been gentrified, communities have been developed anew, families have been displaced, political and financial structures remain fixed on the status quo, and a plantation mentality continues to plague our community. The only time we appear to come together in solidarity and show goodwill is during Martin Luther King’s birthday, tragedy, and annual black and women’s history months. Outside of that, there is limited systematic diversity and inclusion in the areas of public education, business, housing, and government. Atlanta or Charlotte, we are not. However

there is room for us to improve. With over 7.4 million visitors annually to the region and 5 million airline passengers, I can count on one hand and have leftovers how many black-owned-andoperated businesses that have had substantial opportunities. I have always been perplexed by questions and pushback over my career when trying to address these issues: “Not now,” “Wait,” “You’re wasting your political capital,” etc. A position here and there without a budget and freedom of movement to make transformational advances is insulting. Photo ops and repeating the same examples of success is repulsive. Leveraging people and networks against those with a backbone and independence further makes the point of the entrenched practices that exist. Nevertheless, I remain optimistic. I believe that when like-minded people assemble and focus on creating systems that make progress, solve problems, and create sustainable opportunities, business as usual will succumb to a wave of unity. The International African American Museum should not be the only activity we point to when the economic backbone of the region is produced off the backs of African Americans — especially when the

return on work, ownership, and equity is disheartening. My education taught me not to seek less, having exposure means I cannot be content, and my upbringing pushes me to always speak out and act when right and better are options. A museum, commemorative programs, and platitudes do not make up diversity and inclusion. The standards are much higher. Advances have been made. However, when steps are taken forward, part of our community takes a step back. At that rate, one would be hard pressed to know the difference between progress or marginalization. As the Census begins, I hope we count every person, and when lines are redrawn, black people are not confined to representing majority–minority districts. I hope more white people use their privilege to break down barriers. I hope policies are developed and enforced that create affordable, equitable, and accessible economic, educational, housing, transportation, and recreational opportunities. This would represent the values we claim to share during the times we stand together, cry together, and sing together. Clay Middleton, of Charleston, has held various senior-level positions in government and politics.

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ou cannot tell the full story of Charleston, South Carolina without mentioning the people who, quite literally, built the foundation on which this hub of hospitality and tourism sits. Whether you’re talking about 1670 or 1970, we were here.

The free Africans who were enslaved and brought to the Port of Charleston by way of Barbados used a kind of alchemy to create a shared culture that now lies at the core of the Charleston brand, an attraction that Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Bon Appetit, and others routinely list as a top destination in the world. Just last summer, T + L editor Jacqueline Gifford spoke glowingly about the Holy City during an appearance on NBC’s Today. “It’s been exciting to watch the evolution of this uniquely American city, beloved by our readers for its welcoming spirit, nourishing, inventive food, and world-class cultural events.” This week’s Charleston Wine + Food Festival is one of the biggest cultural draws of the year. Established in 2006, the event has grown to the point of hosting over 120 events during the festival’s five-day run. That breadth of programming has situated Charleston as one of the nation’s top food festivals and has proven to be a boon for the city. Last year, the festival had an $18.6 million economic impact in Charleston, a figure that is likely to increase. But that “nourishing, inventive food” and welcoming spirit? You can credit that to the Gullah Geechee people — direct descendants of enslaved Africans who populate coastal areas from Jacksonville, Fla. to Wilmington, N.C. Flavors of West African cooking turn up in dishes all over Charleston from simple beans and peas to crispy corn fritters. For this year’s festival on March 5, Wine + Food will host its first Soul Stroll, a sold out, 21+ excursion that highlights three of the area’s most popular black-owned soul food restaurants: Martha Lou’s Kitchen, Nana’s Seafood & Soul, and Hannibal’s Kitchen. At each stop, attendees will get a meal and learn the history of each restaurant, directly from the proprietors.

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sandwiches up for grabs, but no set menu. The family opened a second location on Dorchester Road in North Charleston last year. The pink restaurant that bears the name and smiling face of Martha Lou Gadsden on Morrison Drive has also seen Charleston’s upper peninsula grow up around it. Having hosted the likes of Anthony Bourdain and City Paper staffers who shuffled in from their old office across the street, you’ll still find a crowd when people come in from out of town to get a taste of Gadsden’s fried chicken, butter beans, and other soul food standards. Safiya Grant, the co-owner of Hannibal’s Kitchen in downtown’s Eastside neighborhood, has partnered with the festival in the past, sometimes as a backdrop for events hosted by Gullah chef BJ Dennis. So when the opportunity came for them to be a featured participant, Grant thought it’d be a good idea. “Now that it’s focused on us, I just plan on giving the history of Hannibal’s,” says Grant. “Hannibal’s has been around since 1985, for three generations. Me and my sister, Felicity Huger, run the restaurant now.” She sees this as an opportunity to showcase the restaurant to Charleston’s ever-expanding population: “The area is changing. I like to say that we got a lot of ‘new neighbors.’ A lot of people who lived [downtown] have moved to Summerville, Goose Creek, North Charleston.” And it’s not just new residents that Grant says continued on page 20

This under-$100 beverage workshop is all about the bubbles. Turns out, there’s more to the sparkling world than Prosecco and Champs. Italian winemakers Lucrezia Carrega Malabaila (Malabaila Wines) and Cristina Fiorini (Fiorini Wines) take guests through tastings of lambrusco, franciacorta, metodo classico, and asti spumante. You’ll learn about what makes these wines perfectly effervescent, and perhaps you’ll discover that a bottle of lambrusco is exactly what you need for your next celebration. Lucrezia is part of the 65th generation of the Malabaila family, and Cristina is a fourth generation lambrusco producer. We aren’t certain of the math on that, but pretty sure it adds up to expert-level vino guidance.

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Nick Hines writes for VinePair, “You probably know this already, but cans are a lot lighter than bottles. That means they have a smaller carbon footprint than glass … but also that they take less cardboard to hold and transport. Furthermore, cans are made with much more recycled content than glass bottles.” While the most environmentally friendly way to enjoy your favorite adult beverage is to drink it straight from the tap (glass optional), cans also have their place, and the popularity of canned libations is growing. At this VinePairsupported event guests will discover that canned vino ain’t all bad. Enjoy delicious bites and sips from talent including Christophe Rausch, Russell Hearn, JP Caldcleugh, Ryan Pera, Jeremiah Schenzel, Nicholas Dowling, Cory O’Connor, Alec Gropman, Justin Hunt, Kelly Vogelheim, Alison Cates, Thomas Monroe, Tyler Akin, Ben Norton, and Jason McGarry. continued on page 19

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“The impetus for Soul Stroll began long before the event concept was created and a name was given,” says Alyssa Maute Smith, the festival’s communications director. According to Smith, almost as soon as they wrapped up last year’s festival, themed “Experience our Story,” the team went to work. They spent time asking, “What is our story?” and “What do we want our story to be?” In the end, the festival wanted to be sure programming was inclusive of all the cultures that make Charleston’s culinary scene what it is. “We realized that we, as a team and an entity that represents our community, could do a better job of making sure we were an accurate reflection of that community.” Last summer, they set out to explore Nana’s Seafood well-established local and Soul restaurants that were 176 Line St. under-represented Downtown on Wine + Food nanasseafoodsoul.com schedules. On their journey, they visited Martha Lou’s staples such as Nana’s, Kitchen Martha Lou’s Kitchen, 1068 Morrison Dr. Bertha’s Kitchen, Downtown Dave’s Seafood marthalouskitchen.com Carry-Out, Hannibal’s Kitchen, Nigel’s Good Hannibal’s Food, and ChuckTown Kitchen Mobile Seafood & 16 Blake St. Cafe, eating their fair Downtown share of crab rice, garhannibalkitchen.com lic crab, fried chicken, and sweet potatoes along the way. Outside of the delicious offerings, Smith said they realized something. “What we discovered from these conversations and the delicious eats, was that we had an opportunity to showcase more than just one version of Charleston’s food story.” With the blessing of Nana’s owner Kenyatta McNeil, who has been conducting soul food tours for years, plans for the Soul Stroll began to materialize. “So, we went back to Nana’s to sit down and chat with Kenyatta,” Smith says. “He told us that he had to put his culinary tours on a permanent hiatus due to the opening of Nana’s second, North Charleston location.” Along with his mother Carolyn McNeil, Kenyatta runs Nana’s in downtown’s Westside, just north of the Crosstown Expressway. On any given day regulars will walk in to find garlic crabs, moretraditional fried seafood, wings, and other unique

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This ain’t your average HH, festival goers. This W + F hour-and-a-half event takes place at beloved dive bar and music venue Royal American and is replete with hip-hop vibes, cocktail punches, spirit-free sips, and small bites served up by chef Colleen Quarls. Quarls serves as chef de cuisine at Molly’s Rise & Shine, a hip Nola breakfast joint. Rise & Shine is BYOB, but they do the heavy lifting for you: Their “friendly beverages” include house-made sodas; virgin bloody Marys; and a lunchbox cocktail combo with house mixers, OJ, and Topo Chico. All this to say — teetotalers, you’ll be in good hands.

No worms were harmed in the making of this event: spend a pre-lunch hour sipping tequila and learning about the industry’s shift to a more sustainable product in this master class taught by Morgan Hurley of Mex 1. Hurley will shine a light on the brands that impact our environment, sharing his first-hand experience from the fields of Mexico. Yes folks, not all tequila is created equal. Sip on sustainable tequilas, and discover which of your favorites are made in the most sustainable way. There will be light bites, but this event is learning and libation forward. So eat breakfast, maybe.

Park Cafe executive chef Pat Gottschall and Cherry Bombe Magazine culinary director Kia Damon team up to serve a meal “firmly rooted in the traditions of the South.” While many signature dinners are sold out (and often run together in the jam-packed schedule) we’re stoked about this particular event because not only are both chefs uber talented and on the rise, the location is ideal for this breed of event. After the sweet little neighborhood cafe stopped dinner service a couple of years ago, they started hosting monthly family-style themed dinners. Gotschall has proven his culinary creativity with the different themes (from Italian to fruits de mer) and we can’t wait to see what Florida-born, self-taught, big city livin’ Damon brings to the table. Steve Lohr of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines provides the pours.

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she wants to get in front of. “Tourists come year round now … It’s no longer just people visiting in the summer,” she says. “And with social media, we aren’t just known to the people around the block.” For Grant, as the city changes around Hannibal’s, the historic restaurant will continue its work. “We ain’t going nowhere,” she says confidently. For her, it’s about proving to the younger generation that Hannibal’s

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Grateful Dead tribute band, The Reckoning, makes their way to James Island County Park for a fresh new approach to the seemingly infinite library of songs and soundscapes of the world-renowned band. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Sun. March 8, 2-5 p.m. Free w/ admission. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com

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Be Well Expo Get a workout in with Zumba, yoga, and HIIT at Burke this Saturday. This expo emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being for underrepresented students in academic spaces by offering break out sessions, resource tables, and free lunch. Enjoy a safe space to nurture the relationship between mind, body, and soul. Sat. March 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free to attend. Burke High School, 244 President St. Downtown. go.cofc.edu/be

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Front Beach Fest Have some much needed fun with street performers, jump castles, a climbing wall, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and local restaurants at the Isle of Palms Front Beach Fest featuring live music by The Tams and The Holiday Band. Sat. March 7, 12-4 p.m. Free to attend. The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms. iop.net/island-gras

Where the Wild Things Run Charleston County Parks and Rec hosts their most popular annual 5K for all runners and walkers alike. Participate in the run next to the most breathtaking views and maybe even dress up like a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild thing.â&#x20AC;? Sat. March 7 at 8 a.m. $32. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley. ccprc.com

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Give me Shelter Color 5K What’s that? Another 5K? Get your running shoes on to walk, run, skip, hop, or mosey along the color spraying designated route. Gather together after for a colorful, fun festival. Sat. March 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $35. Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex, 418 E. Main St. Moncks Corner. cydc.org/color20

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On Sat. March 7, 5-7:30 p.m., the James Island Arts Council, in collaboration with the Town of James Island and the City of Charleston, presents its annual silent art auction and student competition at James Island Town Hall. The auction highlights work donated by local artists and bids start as low as $5. The event is held each year as a way to raise awareness of local artists while raising money for local classrooms. Attendees can enjoy food and drink, door prizes, raffles, and live music. Adult tickets are $5 and kids get in free. Stroll through juried student art exhibitions, including new 3D and photography categories. Every JI arts event is also a food drive for James Island Outreach; bring cans, boxes, or bags of food to donate. —Shannon Murray

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DAVID FRENCH LOVES COLOR, IF THAT IS NOT ALREADY APPARENT

Reframing the Lowcountry Abstract artist David French presents a different view of our Southern landscapes

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David French is an abstract artist on a mission to redefine Southern art in Charleston. His latest exhibition, Living Inside Color, opens at Trager Contemporary Gallery this Friday. It puts a great emphasis on one of French’s favorite subjects: color. French draws inspiration from the look and feel of the Charleston area, rather than picking out specific subjects. “The atmosphere, landscape, seashore, and local culture all come to play in this body of work,” he explains. “I’m influenced by living near the water: light reflecting off the water, the water surface, the rippling of waves. That pattern and rhythm has been totally infused into my work.” French’s love of local colors led him to research the history of the South’s most famous color: indigo. “[In Charleston] I was struck by the history of art and the history of pigment and color. In this location it was a very significant industrial item and such a big part of

our life today.” French himself makes pigments and says he was awakened by the color when he moved to Charleston and learned its history. “The atmosphere — the pinks and colors and lights on the surface of the water, the color of the sunset, the colors are amazing to me. I’ve visited some of the gardens [in Charleston] and they are just gorgeous, they’re like Monet. It’s quite beautiful, what’s happen- FRENCH ing around here.” The colors in French’s paintings have even gone as far as to inspire the bartenders at Trager Gallery’s neighbor, Felix Cocktails et Cuisine, who will be featuring a French 75 cocktail in honor of French at the opening reception. “This is the second cocktail they

have made for me,” says French. “The other is ‘La Frenchie’ which is inspired by one of my pink-ish paintings in the gallery called ‘Pomegranate Molasses.’” On a deeper level, French has a strong desire to set his abstract work apart from others. “I’m looking back in time and reinvesting in previous artistic movements such as minimalism. I’m looking through the current lens of postmodernism, addressing their arguments that help to end that form that I’m investing in.” Part of this philosophy involves recognizing issues with past artistic movements and their leaders. “They were exclusive, heavily invested in the male ego. My work is different. It’s not based on mere taste, it has theoretical underpinnings,” says French. “There’s lots of traditional work in [this] continued on page 26

Less than a year after beloved downtown clay studio Cone 10 closed, a new pottery studio, Terrace Clay, is now open on James Island at 2041 Wappoo Drive. Opened by former members of Cone 10, including Myra Bowie, the studio offers hand building and wheel throwing classes. The member-based studio hopes to provide a new home base for the local ceramics community. Take a class, peruse the goods on the “cup wall,” or just chat with like-minded ceramicists. Head online or call (843) 666-7697 to learn more. Terrace Clay joins another Cone 10 offshoot, Studio Union CHS, an arts space that’s opening in the Union Heights neighborhood this Spring. Founded by Susan Gregory and some other former Cone 10 members, Studio Union is located in an old warehouse just two miles from Cone 10’s former spot on Morrison Drive. When we chatted with Gregory last summer she said: “We’re just trying to make a space where we can all work and stay without being run off again. A lot of us are trying to put down roots and make a creative life in whatever way. This feels like a great space to spread north and south.” Follow along with Studio Union’s progress on their Instagram. —SM

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In association with the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Carolina colony, The Charleston Museum is pleased to present its Charleston 350 Commemoration Lecture Series. The lecture series, featuring leading scholars in their respective fields, will look at the early history of the colony that would become South Carolina. The lectures will look specifically at the three cultures that came together to influence the area’s early history – Native Americans, enslaved people, and Europeans. Thank you to our generous sponsors!

March 5 at 6 pm Dr. Jon Marcoux, Director of the Clemson University and College of Charleston’s joint Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, will speak on Native Americans prior to European settlement.

April 2 at 6 pm Dr. Daniel Littlefield, Carolina Professor of History at the University of South Carolina, will speak on enslaved people in the early colony.

May 7 at 6 pm Dr. David Cranford, Assistant State Archaeologist for the North Carolina Department of Cultural and Natural Resources, will speak on colonoware and the cultures that influenced it. All lectures are free and open to the public. Lectures will be held at The Charleston Museum’s Arthur M. Wilcox Auditorium, 360 Meeting Street.

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town and lots of abstraction in the world. I thank Kelly [of Trager Contemporary] for taking a risk and bringing in my work.” Stepping back and looking at the broader picture, French says, “paintings themselves are emotional, very physical, and unafraid. They’re bright, take in our world and location, our city, our state.” “Most abstraction looks good, that’s not how I work,” he says. “I’ve made paintings with my eyes closed. It’s not about how I feel, I’m trying

to actually isolate my ego from the making of my painting.” French invites viewers to interpret his work in their own way. “Give the authorship to the viewer,” as he says. French’s work will be on display at Trager Contemporary through March 30 with an opening reception on Fri. March 6, 5-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will feature live music, refreshments, and cocktails from Felix Cocktails et Cuisine. French will speak about his work at the reception. For French’s work, visit davidfrenchfineart.com or instagram.com/davidfrenchstudio.

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Maya Kulenovic’s first American solo exhibition will showcase compelling compositions, exploring the powerful psychological state of the human form, ancient history, nature, structures, and architecture. She explores ambiguity, and in her approach to the painted surface — with her destructive technique of scoring and scraping her painted canvases, using solvent, brushes, or blades, is a risky play of alteration. She describes this as the deliberate introduction of a “chaotic element” to the work, inviting and confronting the viewer to linger. • Opens Fri. March 6, 5-8 p.m. Free to attend. Principle Gallery, 11 Broad St. Downtown. principlegallery.com CHARLESTON MUSUEUM Thurs. Charleston 350 Commemoration Lecture Series In association with the 350th anniversary of the founding of Carolina, The Charleston Museum presents its Charleston 350 Commemoration Lecture Series. The lecture series, featuring leading scholars in their respective fields, will look at the early history of the colony that would become South Carolina. The lectures will examine the three cultures that came together to influence the area’s early history: Native Americans, enslaved people, and Europeans. The series kicks off on Thurs. March 5, at 6 p.m. with a lecture by Jon Marcoux, director of Clemson University and College of Charleston’s joint graduate program in historic preservation. Marcoux will present “Lowcountry Life before Charles Towne: Native American Communities in 1669,” and discuss the peoples who were in South Carolina prior to the permanent arrival of Europeans. • Thurs. March 5 at 6 p.m. Free to attend. Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org NORTH CHARLESTON CITY GALLERY Thurs. Signs of Life and Abstraction: Tidal Obsession The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department presents photographs by Dawnita Hall of North Charleston, and Nicole Robinson of Charleston, and will be on exhibit at the North Charleston City Gallery through March. The artists will host a free public reception for their concurrent solo exhibitions at the gallery on Thurs. March 5, 5-7 p.m. Hall’s exhibit, Signs of Life, is a series of nine metallic print photographs of found signs and lettering. In her exhibit, Abstraction: Tidal Obsession, photographer Nicole Robinson presents a series of long exposure tidal landscapes. • Opens Thurs. March 5, 5-7 p.m. Free to attend. North Charleston City Gallery, 5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. northcharleston.org

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The Eleventh Hour The Children, presented by PURE, examines responsibility and ethics in a changing world BY MELISSA HAYES

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“At PURE, we try to do things for a reason. We try to do plays that mean something,” says Randy Neale, director of the theater’s upcoming presentation of Lucy Kirkwood’s Tony Award nominated play, The Children. The play premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2016 before being brought to the U.S. for shows on Broadway and at the Steppenwolf in Chicago. Now this powerful eco-thriller arrives in Charleston, starting this Thursday.

The Children is an intimate, psychological examination featuring only three characters played by Tish Lynn, Mark Landis, and Lynda Harvey. “This is an excellent cast of really experienced actors,” says Neale. “They’re very committed and touching people, and I believe it’s going to be very affecting. The story is compelling; it’s personal; it’s touching; it’s funny; and it’s immediate.” The play’s premise is terrifying in its probability. There’s been a disaster at a nuclear power plant in England. A fault line off the coast has shifted, triggering an earthquake. From the earthquake comes a tsunami. The tsunami overwhelms the power plant and swamps the backup generators — that were continued on page 32

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unwisely stored in the basement. If you know your nuclear history, you know this fictional scenario in England has actually happened in reality. It’s a nearly identical series of events to the radioactive nightmare of Fukushima. Two retired nuclear physicists who once worked at the plant, Hazel and Robin, have retreated to the relative safety of a remote cabin on the coast. Outside the cottage doors, the world struggles to overcome the nuclear consequences. Hazel and Robin plan to live out a comfortable, minimalist existence removed from their old life. But then they’re visited by an old friend and former co-worker, Rose, who arrives with some difficult decisions in tow. The details are for you to discover, but it ultimately comes down to how

much these characters are willing to sacrifice. “They are faced with some hard choices. It’s a very human story between three people that has humor and affection and fear,” says Neale. “Really, the overall theme of it is about generational responsibility. Are we, the older generation, responsible for cleaning up the messes we’ve made before passing them on to the future generations? And it’s about what it means to pursue a life of convenience without looking at the consequences, which is where we are in our environment at this moment.” These profound realities are, for Neale, what make the play so powerful. “As a society, we’ve always taken the easier way and the more convenient way without considering what the problems with that are. What kind of a mess are we leaving our children? For me, this is the number one concern of my life.” Kirkwood has said in interviews that the play is not meant to be a finger-wagging at the baby boomer generation. You’re given the realness of

“Really, the overall theme of it is about generational responsibility. Are we, the older generation, responsible for cleaning up the messes we’ve made before passing them on to the future generations?” —Randy Neale

these characters. They’re likeable; they’re conflicted; they’re human. You may see yourself in them. You may consider that, had you been in their shoes, you would have made similar choices. The intention is to create a space for the audience to sit with the characters as they confront the same issues we’re all facing. So who are the children of the play’s title? The children of these three charac-

ters? Their grandchildren? Or maybe all of us? “There are lots of questions in the play about agency,” Kirkwood says in an interview for Broadway. “What is the state of being a child? The state of being a child is to be powerless and to feel like you can’t affect our world, and the whole play is a conversation about how we affect our world.” The Children is a serious play, but it’s punctuated by funny, warm moments. There’s a humorous and touching normalcy in witnessing three old friends getting together, catching up, and telling stories. “Just because this choice is in front of them doesn’t mean they can’t have fun,” says Neale. “In some ways, because of the gravity of their situation, they speak the truth a lot. They’re sharing truths with each other that they may never have except in an extreme circumstance. It’s an important generational story, but it’s also more importantly a human story.”

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Long Live Local The Terrace brings homegrown short flicks and Charleston-based classics to its annual festival The 11th annual Charleston Film Festival at the Terrace starts this Thursday, and as in years past, the theater brings a wide variety of films to town. In the midst of crossing Ts and dotting Is, Terrace Theater’s owner and operator, Paul Brown chatted with us about this year’s festival. “This is the most local, most Carolina-centered festival we’ve had by far,” he says. “This year I was approached by the Carolina Film Alliance and the South Carolina Indie Grants to weave into the festival a sort of homegrown aspect to it, and in doing so, we decided we have four distinctively Charleston made programs.” Here’s a look at what to expect:

Sophie and the Rising Sun

In 2017, director Maggie Greenwald Mansfield brought her drama to the festival, and it returns this year. Set in 1941 in a fictional fishing village called Salty Creek, an artist, Sophie Willis (played by the always-awesome Julianne Nicholson), develops a potentially doomed friendship with one Grover Ohta (Takashi Yamaguchi). Their friendship soon blossoms into a romance threatened by bigotry and WWII angst that feels eerily familiar given our current political climate. Shot in McClellanville, Greenwald Mansfield told the City Paper about finding their location in 2017: “We knew that this was Salty Creek ... And as we drove around and we looked at houses ... I felt that it was waiting for us to discover it.” Along with the Sunday screening, location manager Steve Rhea, actor Kenneth Charles Graham, Sabrina Mayfield, and script supervisor James Heyward will be in attendance for a Q&A to give an insider’s view into the flick.

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“The prolific Tommy Faircloth, well, every year he has something frightfully amazing to offer and we’re proud to welcome him back this year again,” says Brown. What else can be said about Faircloth? He’s the guy who has helmed two films about a crinoline-wearing slasher and he leads not one but two film festivals annually — South Carolina Underground Film Festival and Crimson Horror Film Festival. Faircloth finds time to bring his warped fantasies to fruition. His latest, A Nun’s Curse, follows a group of friends that find shelter in the safest of all safe spaces, an abandoned prison. Normally, staying in abandoned prisons isn’t a problem. That is unless they cross the diabolical Sister Monday (portrayed by one Felissa Rose, known to most horror nuts as Angela from Sleepaway Camp).

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Much like Faircloth, Brad Jayne has long been a staple in the Lowcountry’s film industry. “Brad has been a long time supporter of the Terrace and the South Carolina film community in general,” says Brown. When he isn’t directing films of his own like 2016’s Warrior Road, Jayne has helped produce a multitude of short film projects by South Carolina filmmakers for the South Carolina Film Commission’s Indie Grants program. It’s true, sometimes big things come in little packages. This holds true for short films. Sometimes it only takes a couple minutes to make an impact. Some of the best films from the Indie Grants program

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are no exception, whether it be Eric B. Shanks’ Sad Steve, which follows a freshly single man looking for a little quiet time; or a man fighting a creature that makes cursed silverware in Steve Daniels’ fantastical Dirty Silverware; or the melancholy of a widow’s lonely trip to Charleston in Maria White and Matthew Mebane’s The Final Adventure Of John & Eleanor Greene; Jayne’s collection offers a multifaceted look at the stories and talent of our local creatives.

Deceiver

It was 1997 and places like A.C.’s Bar and Grill were literally “up all night.” Thanks to those late, late, late night hours, people like Josh and Jonas Pate would stop through virtually every night after shooting scenes for their first film, Deceiver. “It’s got Tim Roth, Renee Zellweger, Michael Rooker, and Chris Penn,” says Brown. “It was shot in Charleston before it became what it is today and is made by Charlestonians. It’s Charleston in the ’90s. What else can I say? Oh you know what? Fun fact, one of the Terrace’s employees saw it upon its original release at the Terrace when it still had just one screen.” The scene at A.C.’s back then looked something like this: When Tim Roth wasn’t chatting with the door guys he was listening to drunks yell Reservoir Dogs dialogue at him while Chris Penn wound up getting kicked out. A pre-Jerry Maguire Renee Zellweger was making such great friends with the staff that she wound up bringing her folks to the place later.

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Brown mentions other films showing during the weekend like Michael Apted’s 63 Up, the seventh film in Apted’s Up documentary series that follows people over the past 40 years; the mushroom documentary, Fantastic Fungi; and Deerskin, the latest oddball creation from Quentin Dupieux, the guy who made the existential killer tire movie, Rubber. Then there’s the local premiere of the documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, which is followed by a Skype Q&A with the director, Alison Reid. Brown effusively discusses each film and we have to ask him if he condsiders himself a consumate salesman. He laughs, “Well my wife calls me P.T. Barnum sometimes, so ...” The Terrace Charleston Film Festival is March 5-8 at the Terrace Theater on James Island. Visit terracetheater.com for times and prices.

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Charleston Wine + Food draws near and, as happens every year, almost every event is sold out. While you may be late to the party, fear not, plenty of bars and restaurants (and sometimes art galleries and clothing stores) in town host fringe events throughout the week. Here’s where to party on the outskirts of the fest:

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The Charleston Wine + Food Festival, which kicks off March 4, proudly touts the number of out-of-town visitors it attracts to the city each year — almost 12,000 of them in 2019. Equally notable is the number of chefs and culinary professionals it draws from other cities, too. For festival attendees, the appeal of guest chefs is clear. It’s a chance to experience the skills and styles of renowned cooks from all over the country alongside the top talent of Charleston. But what’s in it for the chefs? Cooking at festivals is not easy. Out-oftown participants have to lug equipment and supplies with them, work in unfamiliar kitchens, and prep and serve small dishes to potentially hundreds of guests at a time. The festival may offset some costs through donated supplies and services, but the chefs aren’t getting paid for their time and they foot most travel and food costs themselves. So why keep coming back? The answers vary depending upon where each chef comes from and where they are in their careers, but they share some common themes. Matthew Register from Garland, N.C. is still an up-and-comer on the Southern food scene. He and his wife Jessica opened Southern Smoke BBQ in 2014, and they have quickly made a name for themselves not just for traditional wood-cooked barbecue but also upscale Southern sides and a thriving catering operation. “This is my fourth [festival],” Register says. “That is hard to believe.” For Register, just being invited to cook at Wine + Food was an achievement in and of itself. “For so long,” he says. “I just wanted to be a part of that and feel that energy and say, ‘Hey, we do Charleston.’ ” Now that he’s a festival regular,

Register keeps coming back in part because of the cachet of the event. “You see everyone at Charleston Wine + Food,” he says. “It’s an honor.” Whitney Otawka is the chef at Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island off the coast of Georgia — it’s the sole commercial establishment on the isolated 18-mile island. Otawka says she’s attracted by the city itself. “Charleston is a great city to go eat in and be inspired by,” she says. In addition to her events, she plans to do a lot of dining while in town. “I’ll try to hit continued on page 38

WEDNESDAY International rare wine expert Peter Lashmet hosts three wine dinners starting on Wed. March 4. The first dinner takes place at 7 p.m. at Wild Common and features California cabernets; the second dinner, at Sena Cafe in Mt. Pleasant, takes place at 6:45 p.m. on Thurs. March 5 and highlights old and rare Italian Barolo; and the third is back at Wild Common on Fri. March 6 at 7 p.m. featuring rare Bordeaux. FRIDAY Start your W + F weekend with Creative Mornings this Fri. at 8 a.m. You’ll hear from the co-founder of Harbinger and Harken, Greer Gilchrist. Register for the free event online. 5Church hosts a chef collaboration with chefs Jamie Lynch and Joe Sasto (from the upcoming season of Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars LA), with reservations starting at 5 p.m. The five–course prix–fixe menu ($95) will feature Italian and new American dishes. Not your traditional fringe event, Blue Bicycle’s book signing with cookbook author Alison Roman is a great way to meet one of Wine + Food’s talents. Head to BBB at 6:45 p.m. Bistro A Vin hosts a French wine pairing lunch, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy four wines and four courses for $95/pp. Enjoy bites like tuna ceviche and apricot tarts, paired with wines from Champagne, Burgundy, and the Rhone Valley. SATURDAY Event venue Jackson Street Cottages hosts Fizz & Fried, a fried chicken and Champagne affair, 1-6 p.m. Event entry is just $15, which includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut, entertainment, and games. For $85 you’ll get a bottle of Veuve, plus a bucket of fried chicken from Street Bird, West Side. Edmund’s Oast hosts a feast with food from Chef Bob Cook, and cocktail and whiskey pairings by Miles MacQuarrie and Angel’s Envy at 6 p.m. Tickets are $95 and can be reserved by calling (843) 727-1145. Billy Reid hosts Wine + Food with Friends, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a Lowcountry boil, bloody mary bar, and more. RSVP online. Butcher & Bee is catering to your W + F hangover needs with a collab with Nashville chef Bryan Weaver of Redheaded Stranger. Weaver will be serving up homemade tortilla tacos in collaboration with Zia Hatch Chiles. (You can catch this collab during Sunday brunch service too). —Connelly Hardaway

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n MODERN AMERICAN Angel Oak Restaurant Serving lunch, Sun. brunch, and “supper,” this Johns Island gem uses local ingredients and modern preparations. Lunch features fresh, quick, made from scratch fare that is at once rustic and delicious. Dinner takes a more innovative approach to southern American cuisine. Beer and wine only. Lunch (Tues-Fri.), Dinner (Tues.-Sat.), & Sun. Brunch. 3669 Savannah Hwy. (843) 556-7525. Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill This “modern steakhouse” features a menu of diverse, yet refined, steak dishes and locally sourced plates highlighting purveyors like Tarvin Seafood and Carolina Gold Rice. Dinner (daily). Happy hour (daily) 4-7 p.m. bar only. 14 N Market St. (843) 737-8700. Charleston Grill Exec. chef Michelle Weaver takes the helm in the kitchen of this world-class dining room. The innovative menu is broken into four types of dishes: pure focuses on fresh ingredients in simple preparations, lush delivers lavish French fare, cosmopolitan explores exotic and imaginative cuisine, and Southern is the Grill’s take on local favorites. Live jazz nightly. Dinner. 224 King St. (843) 577-4522. Circa 1886 Intriguing cuisine at the Wentworth Mansion. Menu changes regularly based on the seasons and ingredient availability. But the antelope loin is a perennial favorite. Dinner (Mon.-Sat.). 149 Wentworth St. (843) 853-7828. The Daily This great all-day cafe and to go market has everything from avocado toast to wines, pastries to copies of Garden & Gun. Breakfast, Lunch (Daily). 652-B King St. (843) 619-0151. Edmund’s Oast A brewpub from the guys at the Edmund’s Oast Exchange with a fresh, seasonal menu and 48 taps of awesome. Food options and drinks specials for $4 each and only available at the bar from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Serving Dinner (Mon.-Sat.), Sun. Brunch. 1081 Morrison Dr. (843) 727-1145. FIG James Beard Award-winning chef Mike Lata helms this acclaimed neighborhood bistro, crafting a daily menu that is based on fresh, local food. Dinner, Closed Sun. 232 Meeting St. (843) 805-5900. Gabrielle Gabrielle Charleston is the signature restaurant at luxurious Hotel Bennett, which opened in January 2019. With French-influenced, New Orleans-honed sensibilities and locally sourced ingredients, Gabrielle’s elegant, polished cuisine will likely place her firmly in the “It Girl” running. 6:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily. Graze Creative casual cuisine that encompasses the farm-to-table ethos. Lunch, Dinner, & Sun. Brunch. 863 Houston Northcutt Blvd. (843) 606-2493 115 E 5th North St. The Grocery A changing, seasonal menu with Mediterranean and Southern influences. Craft beer on tap, housemade charcuterie, a wood-burning oven, and a familial atmosphere. Dinner (Tues-Sat.) & Weekend Brunch. 4 Cannon St. (843) 302-8825. Herd Provisions A straightforward celebration of quality ingredients prepared with care, Herd Provisions puts the farm in farm-to-table. The meat served by the restaurant has been raised on the owner’s Virginia farm, Leaping Waters. Meanwhile, just about everything else — from fruits and veggies to the beans, breads, and desserts — are locally sourced. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 3p.m. (lunch). Tues.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. (dinner). 106 Grove St. (843) 6374145. Langdon’s Restaurant & Wine Bar The fine dining menu blends Lowcountry cuisine with a range of international influences, resulting in elegant entrées prepared by Chef/owner Patrick Owens. Lunch (Mon.-Fri.) & Dinner (Mon.-Sat.). 778 South Shelmore Blvd. (843) 388-9200. The Macintosh Modern fare that varies seasonally but explores local ingredients with skill and creativity. Dinner & Sun. Brunch. 479 King St. (843) 789-4299. McCrady’s Restaurant Settle in for an evening of that ingredient driven cuisine — choose from one of six nightly seatings and receive in return a highly-choreographed 15-course meal with impeccable wine pairings.

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Tavern & Table From soy caramel-glazed short ribs with house-made ramen noodle gnocchi beneath handcrafted chandeliers inside, or biting into luscious shrimp beignets on the outdoor patio while watching pelicans skim the water, Chef Ray England rocks the house. Lunch & Dinner (Daily). 100 Church St. (843) 352-9510. Wild Common Executive chef Orlando Pagan crafts an inventive tasting menu in this beautiful Spring St. space. Menu highlights include fresh bites like Spade & Clover roasted carrots, Diver scallop crudo, and seared cobia; and rich indulgences like foie gras “pastrami cappaelletti, dry aged ribeye grilled over charcoal, and strawberry shortcake roulade. Serving Dinner (Wed.-Sun.). 5-10 p.m. 103 Spring St. Zero Restaurant + Bar Chef Vinson Petrillo delivers big time fine dining in this tiny space. Try his three-course tasting menu for $55 or the full meal deal five-course menu for $115. Dinner (Tues.-Sat.). 0 George St. (843) 817-7900.

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n FUSION + ECLECTIC Crave Kitchen & Cocktails Casual fine dining. “Crave combines both food and cocktails in its formula and reminds us that a good stiff martini has remarkable powers for stimulating the appetite.” —CP’s Robert Moss. Lunch, Dinner, & Weekend Brunch. 1968 Riviera Drive. (843) 884-1177. Cru Cafe Dine inside or sit out on the porch at this little gourmet comfort food restaurant. Lunch & Dinner, (Tues.-Sat.). 18 Pinckney St. (843) 534-2434. Jack of Cups Saloon Jack of Cups’s painstakingly crafted menu is made-from-scratch daily then prepared to order during service, and each entry is truly interesting, from the rustic root soup to this little gem of a pasta dish called the Green Curry Mac, featuring al dente pasta shells in a spicy green curry cheese sauce, topped with corn salsa and romano. —Jessie Hazard Lunch (Wed.-Sun) Dinner (daily). 34 Center St. (843) 633-0042. The Mustard Seed Innovative, healthy cuisine. Seafood, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian specials. Voted Best James Island and Best Restaurant for Vegetarians by CP readers. Lunch & Dinner. 1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd. (843) 849-0050.

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The plates are both artful and playful, balancing rich, intense flavors with delicate nuances — a slab of 65-day aged ribeye dusted with black truffle, a single lightlypoached shrimp served atop an orb of “Charleston ice cream” (Carolina Gold rice), a tender sea scallop nestled between an earthy swirl of brown butter and ethereal, sea-like foam. The setting and service strike an equally delicate balance between high-end luxury and relaxing informality — an impressive step forward for a long-time Charleston dining institution. —Robert Moss Lunch, Dinner (Daily), Weekend Brunch. 2 Unity Alley.

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up FIG or the Ordinary while I’m there,” Otawka says. “I like Xiao Bao, and I want to try Melfi’s ... We chefs love to eat all day.” Register and Otawka are both still relatively new to the game, so participating in out-of-town events helps get their names out and boost their culinary reputations. Michael Anthony, the executive chef of New York’s Gramercy Tavern already has a shelf of James Beard Foundation Awards, including Best Chef: New York City in 2012 and national Outstanding Chef in 2015. What keeps an established chef like Anthony coming back? His first appearance was in 2011. “I was invited to do a dinner at McCrady’s,” he says. “I hadn’t set foot in Charleston before. I didn’t know what to expect.” The experience blew him away. “The natural beauty of the city caught me by surprise,” Anthony says, ”I was really impressed by how well the festival is integrated into the restaurant industry and the community as a whole ... I loved the restaurants that I visited, and I was overwhelmed by the quality of the meals. I walked away with some great friendships.” After he flew back to New York, Anthony says, “I sent an email the next day begging to be invited back the next year. I loved the connections and the community building that was going on there.”

This year, Anthony is cooking at two of the more high-end events, the Supper Club at Carrie’s on Thursday night, which takes place in the home of Carrie Morey of Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, and out at Mike Lata’s home on James Island for Mike’s Porch Party. The benefits do come at a cost. “It is a lot of work,” Register admits. These days, he’s doing a lot fewer festivals than in the past so he can focus on projects back home in Garland. But he makes an exception for Charleston. “It’s still a really big deal for us,” he says. He’ll arrive in a Chevy Suburban loaded to the roof with food and towing his barbecue pit on a trailer loaded down with Yeti coolers. “We bring most of our [ingredients],” Register says. “One of the reasons I do that is that we bring local products ... Our tomatoes will be local, our pork belly will be local — we’re bringing greens and those kinds of things, too. That’s the products we use in our restaurant.” But Register has learned not to overcommit. This year he signed up for just two events, the Black Tie BBQ at Riverfront Park on Saturday night and the Culinary Village on Sunday afternoon. Otawka was initially slated to do three events, but she also scaled back to two. “You have the opportunity to say no,” she says, “and you don’t want to take on too much.” Both her events this year — Corkscrew + Campfires on Johns Island and Sunday’s

Feast + Fire 2.0 out on Goat Island — involve live-fire outdoor cookery. The festival will set her team up with what they need in terms of campfire gear and fuel, but Otawka says she’ll bring everything else with her. All three of these out-of-town chefs are bullish on Charleston as a food city, and getting another taste of the local scene is a big part of the draw. “I think the events at Charleston Wine + Food are always quite unique,” Otawka says. “It is one of the most lovely food events that happens in the country. It’s a great opportunity for people to get out and taste some dishes and interact with some chefs who are usually in a happy place,” meaning not getting crushed on a restaurant line during the dinner rush. Even for a New York pro like Michael Anthony, dining in Charleston is a treat. “I love the creativity that can happen in a sort of slightly smaller market,” Anthony says. He cites the experience at Xiao Bao Biscuit and their approach of “cooking food that is personalized and delicious ... All I want to do is go back and see what’s happening in Charleston. “It’s the kind of place where you can dig into the past as well as look forward to the future,” he adds. “I gravitate toward places where people take having fun and eating food seriously, and there’s probably no better place in the world for that than Charleston.”

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Red Drum Chef Ben Berryhill has been a pioneer of using fresh, sustainable local seafood., putting a Southwestern twist on traditional Lowcountry cuisine. Voted Best Mt. Pleasant Restaurant by CP readers. Dinner (Daily) & Weekend Brunch. 803 Coleman Blvd. (843) 849-0313. Wiki Wiki Sandbar This modern tiki bar celebrates the cult of tiki with walls covered in local art, a bar program full of tropical drinks curated by Xan McLaughlin, and a Hawaiian/Southern plates inspired menu by chef Jason DuPree. Lunch, dinner (daily) 11 a.m.-until. Sat. & Sun. Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 106 E Ashley Ave.

n SOUTHERN Grace & Grit The menu at stylish, contemporary Mt. Pleasant venue highlights Lowcountry staples. Expect traditional brunch and dinner dishes like fried green tomatoes, she-crab soup and shrimp and grits, plus locally sourced fish and seafood selections prepared six different ways. The restaurant’s name refers in part to its Baskin Robbins-esque approach to grits, with 15 sweet and savory varieties available. Dinner (daily), Weekend Brunch. 320 Wingo Way. (843) 698-4748. Tomato Shed Cafe Classic country cooking inside a the Ambrose family’s Stono Market. Meat, sides, and sweet tea. Try the tomato pie. Lunch (Mon.Sat.). 842 Main Road. (843) 559-9999.

n NEW SOUTHERN Anson Anson Restaurant takes a seasonal approach to its menu and its traditional Southern Cuisine. Dinner (daily). 12 Anson St. (843) 577-0551.

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Try three of the all-organic brews for $5. During the tasting hours, you can also fill growlers and grab some bottles to go. Food trucks will be on-site. Each Tues.Fri. 3-8 p.m. and Sat. 1-8 p.m. Freehouse Brewery, 2895 Pringle St, Ste B. freehousebeer.com Frothy Beard Tastings — Stop by for tastings and the occasional food truck. Each Sat. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wed.-Fri. 4-9 p.m. Frothy Beard Brewing, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. (843) 7932970. frothybeard.com Westbrook Brewing Tasting Room and Tours — The local microbrewery offers an array of standard and seasonal ales in the tasting room. $4 for four 4-ounce samples. Served with samples of the Great Harvest/ Westbrook IPA Beer Bread. There is a four-sample limit. Cash only. Each Tues.-Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-6 p.m. Westbrook Brewing Co., 510 Ridge Road. (843) 6549114. westbrookbrewing.com Tastings at COAST — Tastings and pours offered with new beers added often. Each Thurs. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. COAST Brewing Company, 1250 Second St. N. (843) 3434727. coastbrewing.com Thankful Thursdays — One dollar from every pint sold on Thankful Thursdays is donated to a local charity. While sales throughout the day count, the official happy hour is from 5-8

p.m., when the charity will be in the brewery to discuss the good work they do. Learn more on Tradesman’s Facebook page. Each Thurs. 5-8 p.m. Free to attend. Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. (843) 4101315. Weekly Beer and Wine Tastings at Edmund’s Oast Exchange — Edmund’s Oast Exchange offers weekly wine tastings on Thursdays entitled Sarah’s Selections from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For $5, enjoy a special beer tasting selected by Certified Sommelier Sarah O’Kelley. All proceeds benefit a selected charity each quarter. Each Thurs. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5. Edmund’s Oast Exchange, 1081 Morrison Dr. (843) 990-9449. edmundsoast.com/exchange Suds and Savasana — Start your Saturday right with Suds and Savasana, a weekly alllevels yoga class held in Low Tide Brewing. After the yoga class, led by Darcy Mahan, enjoy a craft beer. Each Sat. 11 a.m. $15/yoga and beer, $10/ yoga. Low Tide Brewing, 2863 Maybank Hwy. (843) 501-7570. lowtidebrewing.com Bendy Brewski Sunday Brunch — 45 minutes of all levels yoga followed by a mimosa or beer. Each Sun. 10:15 a.m. $7. Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave. (843) 437-0846. holycitybrewing.com $12 Burger + Beer Night at Félix — Join us every Tuesday

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The Glass Onion Midscale Southern comfort food prepared with local ingredients. On the regularly changing menu, you’ll find favorites like deviled eggs, fried chicken, and gumbo. Lunch, Dinner (Mon.-Sat.), &. Sat. Brunch. Closed Sun. 1219 Savannah Hwy. (843) 225-1717. High Cotton This Hall Group restaurant offers a delicious sampling of steaks and seafood with a variety of perfect accompaniments and sauces like bearnaise, cabernet, and more. A la carte menu. Dinner (Daily), Weekend Brunch. 199 East Bay St. (843) 724-3815. Husk Executive Chef Travis Grimes puts the focus on the artisans and ingredients of the modern south. Menu

at Félix for our Raclette Burger, Frites and a Beer for $12! Tues. $12. Félix Cocktails et Cuisine, 550 King St. (843) 203-6297. felixchs.com

n FOODIE EVENTS Charleston Culinary Tour — This two and a half hour tour explores Charleston’s Old and Historic District, showcasing some of Charleston’s traditional favorites, as well as recent innovations. The Charleston Culinary Tour visits three-four different restaurants and combines elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure. Each First Fri. of every month, 2-4:30 p.m., First Sat. of every month, 2-4:30 p.m., Mon. 2-4:30 p.m., Tues. 2-4:30 p.m., Wed. 2-4:30 p.m. and Thurs. 2-4:30 p.m. $60. (843) 259-2966. charlestonculinarytours.com Charleston Place Launches World-Class Champagne Tastings — Sip and savor a variety of legendary Champagnes from top Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) brands including Veuve Clicquot, Krug, and Ruinart. Charleston Grill’s advanced sommelier and wine director Rick Rubel has cultivated two different Champagne flights, served daily at the Thoroughbred Club and Charleston Grill. Ongoing, 11 a.m. $49-$75. Charleston Place, 130 Market St. (843) 722-4900.

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changes daily with a commitment to procuring only from within the south. Lunch (Mon.-Sat.), Dinner, & Sun. Brunch. 76 Queen St. (843) 577-2500. Magnolias Contemporary spin on traditional Southern dishes. Fresh and satisfying. Enjoyable ambience. Lunch (Mon.-Sat.), Dinner (daily), & Sun. Brunch. 185 East Bay St. (843) 577-7771. Middleton Place Restaurant Seasonal and local fare in a historical plantation setting. Find classic dishes like okra soup, shrimp and grits, and Huguenot torte. Lunch & Dinner. 4300 Ashley River Road. (843) 556-6020. Parcel 32 Set in a renovated 19th century home, Parcel 32 serves wood-fired cuisine inspired by Lowcountry land and sea. They have happy hour Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 7 p.m., daily specials, and Sun. brunch. Head there every Wed. for Bubbles + Pearls starting at 5 p.m. featuring $1.50 oysters shucked to order, and half-price

Peninsula Grill A rich, wonderful menu full of American classics and Lowcountry favorites. Top-notch wine list, impeccable service. Reservations suggested. AAA fourdiamond rating, Mobil four-star rating. Dinner. 112 N. Market St. (843) 723-0700. Poogan’s Porch Poogan’s offers classic Lowcountry dishes like okra gumbo, peach cobbler, shrimp and grits, crabcakes, and catfish alongside modern plates like sweet-tea glazed salmon and pork three ways. Lunch, Dinner, & Weekend Brunch. 72 Queen St. (843) 577-2337 188 East Bay St. (843) 577-5665. Slightly North of Broad There’s more to a dining experience than what arrives on the plate, and SNOB holds up well there, too. Tall windows fill the room with a golden orange glow at sundown — the perfect ambiance for an opening cocktail, the selection of which is conveniently listed right there on the dinner menu between the entrees and the medium plates. Lunch (Mon.-Fri.), Dinner (daily), Weekend Brunch. 192 East Bay St. (843) 723-3424. Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar Classic Southern cuisine at the Francis Marion Hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. 387 King St. (843) 724-8888.

n SOUL FOOD Bertha’s Kitchen Classic soul food like you wish your mama made. Okra soup, mac & cheese, collars, and more. Lunch & Dinner, weekdays. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2332 Meeting Street Rd. (843) 554-6519. Dave’s Carry-Out Up in Elliotborough on the humble corner of Morris Street, they serve a splendid array of breaded items from both surf and turf. Lunch (Tues.Fri.), Dinner (Tues.-Sat.). Closed Sun. and Mon. 42-C Morris St. (843) 577-7943. Hannibal’s Kitchen Sautéed crab, fried whiting, or shrimp over grits for breakfast. Plus sandwiches, chicken wings, and more. No frills. True soul. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner (Mon.-Sat.) 7 a.m.-close. Closed Sun. 16 Blake Street. (843) 722-2256. Martha Lou’s Soul food — fried chicken, chitlins, lima beans. Lunch, Early Dinner Lunch (Mon.-Sat.). 1068 Morrison Drive. (843) 577-9583 2000-Q McMillan Ave. Nana’s Seafood and Soul The restaurant’s Instagram is updated daily — sometimes multiple times a day often with an image of Eugene H. Krabs from Spongebob Squarepants shouting “Ay yall boy! Nana’s got dem garlic crabs.” And you should follow Mr. Krabs’ advice. With pork chops, fried whiting, cornbread, and bread pudding, this is real deal comfort food. Check in often to see the full menu of must-try specialties. —Kinsey Gidick 176 Line St. (843) 937-0002. Workmen’s Cafe Miss Angie will comfort you with her food. We recommend the lima beans and rice plate. Smoky, meaty, and delicious. Breakfast (Sat.) & Lunch (Tues.-Fri.). 1837-A Grimball Road. (843) 225-0884.

n BARBECUE Dukes Barbecue Chopped pork, fried chicken, mac & cheese, rice & hash, ribs by the slab and the rib. Lunch (Tues.-Sun.) & Dinner (Tues.- Sat.). 331 Folly Road. (843) 789-4801. Home Team BBQ Barbecue, ribs, and a vinegar-based sauce. “Home Team’s meat will go up against anyone in town and hold its own. Excellent, tender, and moist.” —Jeff Allen. Voted Best Barbecue and Best Cold Beer by CP readers. Serving Lunch, Dinner (daily) 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Late Night Menu 10 p.m.-12 a.m. 1205 Ashley River Rd. (843) 225-7427 2209 Middle St. (843) 225RIBS(7427) 126 Williman St. Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q Meat smoked in huge brick pits and slathered with sauce. Hand pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked turkey breast, and ribs. Lunch & Dinner. 4964 Centre Pointe Dr. (843) 747-3800. Lewis Barbecue Brisket bad boy John Lewis specializes in brisket, pulled pork “hot guts” sausage, and traditional sides. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. & Mon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 464 N. Nassau St. Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint Family friendly barbecue joint specializing in whole hog, ‘cue with sides, salads, and sweet treats aplenty. Full bar and TVs, plus ample indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily. Lunch, Dinner (daily). 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 1622 Highland Ave. Poogan’s Smokehouse Find Southern favorites like ribs and pulled pork featured side-by-side with pork belly sliders and whole suckling pig. Lunch, Dinner (Daily).

Rodney Scott’s BBQ The Scott family has been cooking whole hog barbecue over hardwood coals in remote Hemingway, S.C. since the early 1970s, and the same process is in place at pitmaster Rodney Scott’s BBQ here, with results yielding everything from spare ribs to pulled pork sandwiches. The pulled smoked chicken is a delicious and reliable option, while sleeper hits include the flawless collard greens and unexpectedly crisp and light catfish sandwich. With wine and beer available, if there’s a bag of Scott’s paprika-dusted fried pork rinds for sale on the counter, grab them to snack on while you await your ’cue. —Vanessa Wolf Serving Lunch, Dinner (daily). 1101 King St. (843) 990-9535. Smoky Oak Taproom Smoked barbecue served naked, wood oven-fired pizzas, 41 taps, and plenty of tasty bar fare. Lunch, Dinner, Late Night. 1234-C Camp Road. (843) 762-6268. Sticky Fingers They don’t call it Sticky Fingers for nothin’. Southern ribs and barbecue at good prices. Voted Best Ribs by CP readers. Lunch & Dinner. 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. (843) 856-7427 235 Meeting St. (843) 853-7427 1200 N. Main St. (843) 871-7427. Swig & Swine Bring your appetite because Swig & Swine doesn’t play when it comes to large portions of wood-smoked barbecue. Lunch & Dinner (Daily). 1217 Savannah Hwy. (843) 225-3805 2379 Hwy. 41. (843) 416-7368 1990 Old Trolley Road. (843) 771-9688 49 S Market St. (843) 302-0290.

n SEAFOOD 167 Raw Chef Mike Geib makes killer tacos and serves up a fresh catch of the day sandwich that’ll surely surpass expectations. Serving Lunch, Dinner (Mon.-Sat.). 193 King St. Acme Lowcountry Kitchen Fresh coastal cuisine in a comfortable, beach setting. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (Daily). Weekend Brunch. 31 J. C. Long Blvd. (843) 886-3474. Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar Classic raw bar plus a full menu of fresh seafood choices. Lunch, Dinner, & Late Night. 205 E. Bay St. (843) 853-8600. Blossom Executive Chef James Simmons focuses on simple, Lowcountry fare like chilled oysters on the halfshell; blue crab ravioli with sweet corn, spinach, cremini mushrooms, and parmesan cream; and pan roasted Mahi Mahi with butter poached shrimp, creamy rice purloo, and tomato butter Lunch & Dinner. 171 East Bay St. (843) 722-9200. Blu Beach Bar & Grill Fresh local seafood combines with an oceanfront setting to make this place perfect for a day at the beach. Dinner. 1 Center St. (843) 5886658. The Boathouse at Breach Inlet Sunset views and seafood. Elegant nautical setting. Voted Best IOP Restaurant by CP readers. Dinner (Daily) & Sun. Brunch. 101 Palm Blvd. (843) 886-8000.

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Bowens Island Restaurant Charleston’s favorite spot for oysters, recognized by the James Beard House as an American Classic. Dinner (Tues.-Sat.). Closed Sun. & Mon. 1870 Bowens Island Road. (843) 795-2757. Charleston Crab House The James Island locale features dockside dining on the Intracoastal Waterway. Lowcountry seafood. Lunch & Dinner. 145 Wappoo Creek Dr. (843) 795-1963 41 S. Market St. (843) 8532900 Hwy. 17N. (843) 884-1617. Charleston Harbor Fish House A full slate of raw bar and fresh market fish in addition to a menu of classics like shrimp and grits and crabcakes. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner (daily) 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 32 Patriots Point Road. (843) 284-7070. Chubby Fish A charming neighborhood spot sourcing local fruits de mer, meat, and produce. Chubby Fish was the only S.C. restaurant named to Bon Appetite’s Best New Restaurants 2019 list. Serving Dinner (Tues.Sat.). Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m. & Fri. Sat. 5-11 p.m. 252 Coming St. (854) 222-3949. Coast More than a dozen fresh fish choices daily, a full raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Dinner (Daily). 39-D John St. (843) 722-8838. The Darling Oyster Bar With its high ceilings, honeycomb tile floors, and oodles of vintage charm, it’s no wonder locals have been streaming into The Darling. From Creole shrimp to ceviche, oysters to shrimp and grits, get your seafood fix here. Dinner (daily), Sun. brunch. 513 King St. (843) 641-0821.

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Delaney Oyster House Lunch, Dinner (daily) Happy Hour Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-6 p.m. 115 Calhoun St. Ellis Creek Fish Camp This creekside spot offers everything from fried shrimp to flatbreads and if you snag a picnic table, dinner or lunch comes with a picturesque view to boot. Lunch, Dinner (daily) Sun. Brunch. 1243 Harbor View Road. (843) 297-8878. The Establishment With something of a Midas touch, everything about The Establishment works: buzzy, popular, and teeming with energy around the bar, service remains personal and intimate. The space itself feels historic, with high ceilings and portions of artfully exposed brick, yet the large, digital aquarium and chef’s table dining area are fresh and contemporary. Fun meets foundation — there’s undeniable chemistry from the start. Tues.-Sat. 5 p.m. 28 Broad St. (843) 789-4028.

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Red’s Ice House Seafood platters, burgers, and sides — plus a great view with outdoor seating. Voted Best Mt. Pleasant Bar and Best Waterfront Bar by CP readers. Lunch & Dinner. 98 Church St. (843) 388-0003 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd. (843) 518-5515.

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Hank’s Seafood Restaurant A rich, casual setting complements a varied menu. Voted Best Seafood by CP readers. Dinner. 10 Hayne St. (843) 723-3474.

The Royal Tern Set on Johns Island between Wild Olive and The Fat Hen, The Royal Tern is a well-positioned and welcome addition to that existing pair of successful Maybank Highway restaurants — the Tern also happens to be City Paper’s very own Best of 2019 New Restaurant winner. First and foremost, the building is glorious. Outside, it’s effortlessly stylish and would look just as appropriate nestled amongst a row of upscale beachfront estates. Inside, the chic, airy space boasts wood floors and high ceilings adorned with dramatic lights that resemble giant clusters of white grapes. With a focus on fish, the menu offers an aquarium-full of options. (Dish, Summer 2019) Mon.-Sat. 4-10 p.m. 3005 Maybank Hwy.

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Leon’s Oyster Shop This hip oyster and fried chicken bar offers indoor and outdoor dining in a highly curated space. Lunch & Dinner. 698 King St. (843) 531-8500. The Obstinate Daughter Executive Chef Jacques Larson’s big, open kitchen has a plancha and a woodfired oven, and he uses it to create a beguiling array of pizza, pastas, and small plates. Lunch & Dinner. 2063 Middle St. (843) 416-5020. The Ordinary Chef Mike Lata dives into seafood with his latest restaurant, serving platters of fresh, cold oysters, stone crab claws, shrimp, and clams plus a menu of fancy seafood. Dinner. 544 King St. (843) 414-7060. Pearlz Casual raw bar for the serious seafood lover. Wide selection of fresh, local seafood and seasonal specials. “The great bar, succulent oysters, creative food, and proximity to the touristy section of town should keep Pearlz around for quite some time.” —CP’s Jeff Allen. Voted Best Oysters and Best Raw Bar by CP readers. Mon.-Thurs.: 4-11 p.m., raw bar open until 12 midnight. Fri.: 4-11 p.m., raw bar open until 1 a.m. Sat. 12 p.m.- 1 a.m., Kitchen 12 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 12 - 11 p.m., raw bar until 12 midnight. 153 E. Bay St. (843) 577-5755 9 Magnolia Road. (843) 573-2277. Pier 101 Seafood fare and oceanside views are delivered from this bright and breezy spot on the pier. 101 E. Arctic Ave. (843) 633-0246.

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar Don’t let the word “bar” fool you. Rappahannock is so much more than an oyster bar thanks to the work of chef Kevin Kelly who adds exceptional ceviche, perfectly prepared scallops, and even a Lowcountry-worthy shrimp and grits to what appears to be just another oyster bar. Of course the oysters aren’t bad either. Rappahannock comes from Richmond, Va. via cousins Travis and Ryan Croxton. Rappahannock serves its oysters with hot sauce delivered via apothecary eye droppers to portion out the perfect amount of drops. Genius! 701 E Bay St. (843) 576-4693.

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Fleet Landing Waterfront dining at the foot of the Market. Fresh seafood, crabcakes, sandwiches, and yummy fried oysters. Voted Best Waterfront Dining by CP readers. Lunch, Dinner (Daily) & Weekend Brunch. 186 Concord St. (843) 722-8100.

Hooked Seafood Formerly occupied by Noisy Oyster on the corner of East Bay and Market, Hooked Seafood opened spring 2019 with an expansive menu featuring fruits de mer in all its iterations. Local restaurateurs Wade Boals, Brett Yearout, and Joel Olindo, the same team who opened Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek in 2018, are behind the Market’s newest concept. The interior offers “a chic dining atmosphere” with a long bar and roll-up doors, as well as art from local artists on the walls. (Dish, Summer 2019) Serving Lunch, Dinner (daily). 24 N Market St.

Pier 41 Pier 41 has arguably the best happy hour in town. What sounds like hyperbole can be backed up by fact: $1 oysters and $1 Champagne from 4-7 p.m. every day they’re open, including Friday and Saturday nights. The defense rests. The best part is the food is solid: The oysters are crisp, yet juicy, and the peel-andeat shrimp are paired with pepperoncini, an unexpectedly agreeable sweet foil. And did I mention the king crab leg? You had me at king crab leg. —Vanessa Wolf Dinner (Mon.-Sat.). 1039 SC Hwy. 41. (843) 388-4433.

Saltwater Cowboys Serving fresh local seafood and smoked barbecue, this Shem Creek spot is open daily for lunch and dinner with happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., plus live music, free parking, and unbeatable sunset views. Lunch, Dinner (Daily). Sun. Brunch. 130 Mill St. The Shellmore Known for its happy hour, this intimate Mt. Pleasant wine bar sits on a tree-lined street and is replete with cozy touches. Pull up a Parisienne chair and place an order for raw oysters, crudo, or a cheese plate served on flowery antique dishes. Look to the chalkboard on the wall for the daily specials, a rotating menu of seasonal salads, thoughtful sandwiches, and comforting small plates. —Vanessa Wolf Dinner (Tues.Sat.). 357 N. Shelmore Blvd. (843) 654-9278. Snapper Jack’s Seafood & Raw Bar A place at the beach for surf (shrimp, clams, crabs) and a little bit of turf (chicken, steak). Lunch, Dinner, & Late Night. 10 Center St. (843) 633-0174.

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Daily every Fri. and Sat. through March with cheesesteaks and red sauce menu items from 6-11 p.m. Each Fri. Sat. 6-11 p.m. Through March 21. A la carte. The Daily, 652-B King St. (843) 619-0151. shopthedaily.com Doar Bros. Italian Night Series — Cocktail bar Doar Bros. has launched an in-house Italian pop-up dinner to be held every other Sunday. Every other Sun. 5 p.m. A la carte. Doar Bros., 225 Meeting St. doarbros.com

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2020-CP-10-00631 AJX Mortgage Trust II, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee , PLAINTIFF, VS. James B. Gregory a/k/a James Gregory; Kimberly M. Gregory a/k/a Kimberly Gregory; Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Owner Trustee for WF 19 Grantor Trust; and South Carolina Department of Revenue, DEFENDANT(S). SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (201150.00003) TO THE DEFENDANT(S) KIMBERLY M. GREGORY A/K/A KIMBERLY GREGORY ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master in Equity for Charleston County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 3, 2020. NOTICE OF MORTGAGOR’S RIGHT TO FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION TO THE DEFENDANT(S) JAMES B. GREGORY AND KIMBERLY M. GREGORY: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention programs for the purpose of resolving the abovereferenced foreclosure action. If you wish to be considered for a foreclosure intervention program, you must contact Scott and Corley, P.A., 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, South Carolina 29204 or call (803) 252-3340 within thirty (30) days after being served with this notice. Scott and Corley, P.A. represents the Plaintiff in this action. We do not represent you. The South Carolina Rules

of Professional Conduct prohibit our firm from giving you any legal advice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROCESS, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. NOTICE: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. By: Ronald C. Scott (rons@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #4996 Reginald P. Corley (reggiec@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #69453 Angelia J. Grant (angig@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #78334 Allison E. Heffernan (allisonh@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #68530 Matthew E. Rupert (matthewr@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #100740 Louise M. Johnson (ceasiej@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #16586 H. Guyton Murrell (guytonm@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #64134 Craig T. Smith (craigs@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #102831 Jordan D. Beumer (jordanb@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #104074 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2019-CP-10-04511 Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, PLAINTIFF, VS. Gwendolyn Wilcher a/k/a Sakinah “Gwen” Abdul-Azim, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Bernice P. Wilcher a/k/a Bernice Pompey Wilcher, Deceased; Cynthia M. Wilcher a/k/a Cynthia Maria Wilcher, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Bernice P. Wilcher a/k/a Bernice Pompey Wilcher, Deceased; Deveatrice R. Abrilz a/k/a DeVeatrice Wilcher-Abrilz, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Bernice P. Wilcher a/k/a Bernice Pompey Wilcher, Deceased; and Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Bernice P. Wilcher a/k/a Bernice Pompey Wilcher, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Jane Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Rachel Roe; Gwendolyn Wilcher a/k/a Sakinah “Gwen” AbdulAzim, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Arthur L. Wilcher a/k/a Arthur Lee Wilcher, Deceased; Cynthia M. Wilcher a/k/a Cynthia Maria

Wilcher, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Arthur L. Wilcher a/k/a Arthur Lee Wilcher, Deceased; Deveatrice R. Abrilz a/k/a DeVeatrice Wilcher-Abrilz, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Arthur L. Wilcher a/k/a Arthur Lee Wilcher, Deceased; and Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Arthur L. Wilcher a/k/a Arthur Lee Wilcher, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Patricia Daniels Fields, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased; Tracy Boyd, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased; Stacey Rivers a/k/a Stacey Caldwell Jackson a/k/a Stacey Caldwell Brown, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased; Davonn Fields, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased; Lakisha Fields Shipman, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased; Shekima Fields, individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased; and Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Jimmy Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Ronnie Roe, DEFENDANT(S). SUMMONS AND NOTICES (191070.00349) TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-In-Equity or Special Referee for Charleston County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedures, specifically provide that the said Master-In-Equity or Special Master is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on August 28, 2019. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Anne Bell Fant, whose address is PO Box 796, Simpsonville, SC 29681, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Rachel Roe; Richard Roe; and Ronnie Roe, defendants herein whose names and addresses are unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, incapacitated, or under other legal disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina; for all named Defendants, addresses unknown, who may be infants, incapacitated, or under a legal disability; for any unknown heirs-at-law of Bernice P. Wilcher a/k/a Bernice Pompey Wilcher; Arthur L. Wilcher a/k/a Arthur Lee Wilcher; and Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields, including their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; and for all other unknown persons with any right, title, or interest in and to the real estate that is the subject of this foreclosure action, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on the 17th day of September, 2019. YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said Defendants, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or any of them, a Guardian Ad Litem to represent them or any of them for the purposes of this action, the Plaintiff will apply for an order making the appointment of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi absolute. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the Defendant(s) above named for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage given by Arthur L. Wilcher and Bernice P. Wilcher to HomeStar Lending, dated December 13, 2001, recorded December 17, 2001, in the office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County, in Book E391 at Page 657; thereafter, said Mortgage was assigned to Ohio Savings Bank by assignment instrument dated December 18, 2001 and recorded December 17, 2001 in Book E391 at Page 672; thereafter, assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment instrument dated June 3, 2003 and recorded July 14, 2003 in Book O457 at Page 134; thereafter, assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment instrument dated August 9, 2016 and recorded August 15, 2016 in Book 575 at Page 765. The description of the premises is as follows: All that certain piece, parcel,

lot or tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and being known and designated as Lot 19, Block I, Section 2, Wando Gardens, as shown on a plat by W.L. Gaillard, dated September 20, 1965, duly recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office in Plat Book U at Page 44. Said parcel having such size, shape, metes, bounds, location and dimensions as shown on the aforesaid plat to which reference is made. Subject to any and all restrictions, covenants, and easements of record. This being the same property conveyed to Arthur L. Wilcher and Bernice P. Wilcher by Deed of Mitchell G. Boylan dated January 5, 1994 and recorded January 12, 1994 in Book N237 at Page 551 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. Thereafter, Bernice P. Wilcher a/k/a Bernice Pompey Wilcher died on June 12, 2009 leaving her interest in the subject property to her heirs, namely Arthur L. Wilcher, Gwendolyn Wilcher a/k/a Sakinah “Gwen” Abdul-Azim, Cynthia M. Wilcher, and DeVeatrice Wilcher-Abrilz a/k/a Deveatrice R. Abrilz. Subsequently, Arthur L. Wilcher a/k/a Arthur Lee Wilcher died on or about March 5, 2014, leaving the subject property to his heirs, namely Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields a/k/a Jerry K. Fields, Gwendolyn Wilcher a/k/a Sakinah “Gwen” Abdul-Azim, Cynthia M. Wilcher, and Deveatrice R. Abrilz a/k/a DeVeatrice Wilcher-Abrilz. Thereafter, Jerry K. Fields a/k/a Kenneth Jerry Fields a/k/a Jerry Kenneth Fields died on August 8, 2018 leaving his interest in the subject property to his heirs, namely Patricia Daniels Fields, Tracy Boyd, Stacey Rivers, Davonn Fields, Lakisha Fields Shipman and Shekima Fields. TMS No. 410-10-00-053 Property address: 4001 Karen Drive North Charleston, SC 29405 SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. By: Ronald C. Scott (rons@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #4996 Reginald P. Corley (reggiec@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #69453 Angelia J. Grant (angig@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #78334 Allison E. Heffernan (allisonh@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #68530 Matthew E. Rupert (matthewr@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #100740 Louise M. Johnson (ceasiej@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #16586 Tasha B. Thompson (tashat@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #76415 H. Guyton Murrell (guytonm@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #64134 Craig T. Smith (craigs@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #102831 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY MISSISSIPPI SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CAUSE NO.: 24CH2:17-AD00866-CB DORA PATRICIA PEREZ PETITIONER VERSUS JORGE VIDANA VELOS and RORBIN CRUZ MARTINEZ RESPONDENT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: RORBIN CRUZ MARTINEZ Wherever he may be found

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT THE PETITION TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY, CUSTODY AND FOR OTHER RELIEF, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written response to the Petition to Establish Paternity, for Child Custody and for Other Relief attached to this Summons to JOHN A. FOXWORTH, Jr., Esq. at 1231 28th St., Gulfport, Mississippi 39501. Your response must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this Summons and Complaint or a judgment by default will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the Complaint. You must also file the original of your response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 24th day of February, 2020. JOHN MCADAMS G HANCERYCOURT CLERK, HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI By: Anne K. Wilkey, D.C. SEAL Publish: 03/04/2020, 03/11/2020, 03/18/2020 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY MISSISSIPPI SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CAUSE NO.: 24CH2:17-AD00866-CB DORA PATRICIA PEREZ PETITIONER VERSUS JORGE VIDANA VELOS and RORBIN CRUZ MARTINEZ RESPONDENT RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: RORBIN CRUZ MARTINEZ a/k/a RORBI CRUZ MARTINEZ Wherever He May Be Found NOTICE TO DEFENDANT NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY CUSTODY AND FOR OTHER RELIEF, HIS SUMM_ONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS You are hereby summoned to appear and defend said Complaint or Petition in the above styled cause at a hearing set on Petition To Establish Paternity Custody And For Other Relief attached hereto on the same of which will be held on May 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Before the honorable Judge Bise in the Harrison County Chancery Courthouse, First Judicial District, 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport. MS 39501, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment may be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the Complaint or Petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. Please forward any response to the attached Complaint, Petition or Motion to Foxworth Law Office, PO Box 2345, Gulfport, MS 39505 or to Foxworth Law Office, 1231 28th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 24th day of February, 2020. JOHN MCADAMS G HANCERYCOURT CLERK, HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI By: Anne K. Wilkey, D.C. SEAL Publish: 03/04/2020, 03/11/2020, 03/18/2020

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2019-CP-10-06258

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2019-CP-10-03397

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT1, Plaintiff, v. Santel Powell; Deborah Y. PowellAnderson; Maurice G. Powell, as Personal Representative of the Estate of George E. Powell; South Carolina Department Defendant(s).

LNV Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Clyde F. Murray; Antenette R. Murray a/k/a Antoinette Murray f/k/a Antoinette Alston; The United States of America by and through its agency The Department of Justice; The Park Recreational Development, Inc. a/k/a or d/b/a Park Recreational Development, Defendant(s).

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FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto. NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on December 2, 2019. Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 803-454-3451 Attorneys for Plaintiff

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto. NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 25, 2019. A Notice of Foreclosure Intervention was also filed in the Clerk of Court’s Office. Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 803454-3451 Attorneys for Plaintiff

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred. Estate of: VICKIE SATTERFIELD FLOWE 2020-ES-10-0221 DOD: 11/20/19 Pers. Rep: DAVID BLAINE FLOWE 1016 MT. VERNON DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29412 ************ Estate of: RONNIE MAURICE GOODWINE 2020-ES-10-0228 DOD: 09/11/19 Pers. Rep: CARLEEN GOODWINE 711 CANARY DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29414 Atty: CHRISTOPHER D. LIZZI, ESQ. 2170 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD., #402 CHARLESTON, SC 29406 ************ Estate of: LOIS SMITH 2020-ES-10-0245 DOD: 02/02/20 Pers. Rep: NORBERT A. SMITH 7611 ALLWOOD AVE. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29418 ************ Estate of: ROBERT LEROY JONES, JR. 2020-ES-10-0247 DOD: 01/30/20 Pers. Rep: TRILLIAM M. NORRIS 1737 MULMAR ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29407 ************ Estate of: MARGARET ANNE RITTER SMITH 2020-ES-10-0269 DOD: 01/16/20 Pers. Rep: HORACE C. SMITH 345 SUSAN DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407 ************ Estate of: ANDREW CHARLES GARDNER 2020-ES-10-0274 DOD: 10/18/19 Pers. Rep: JONELLE GARDNER 130 FRIENDFIELD DR. FORT MILL, SC 29715

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FILE NO: 2019-DR-08-1529 South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Ashley Scott Michael DeLong Frankie Caddell Laura Caddell Mariah Chaplin Defendants. In the Interest of: Minor Born In 2018 Minor Under the Age of 18 Years. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: You are hereby Summoned and required to answer the Summons and Complaint for abuse and/or neglect filed August 12, 2019. Upon proof of interest copy of the Summons and Complaints will be delivered to you upon request from the Clerk of Court in Berkeley and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Attorney of the Legal Department of Berkeley County Department of Social Service at 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, within thirty

(30) days of the publication. If you fail to answer within the time set for the above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the court.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2020-DR-10-0068 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Aubrey Austin and Jason Rohrssen NOTICE TO AUBREY AUSTIN: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 9, 2020. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Clerk of Court in Charleston, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County Department of Social Services, at the office of their Attorney, Regina Parvin, at the Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714, within thirty days of this publication. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2019-DR-10-4150 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Dwanisha Robinson, et al. NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on December 10, 2019. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Clerk of Court in Charleston, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County Department of Social Services, at the office of their Attorney, The Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714, within thirty days of this publication. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2020-DR-10-0434 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Holley Grove and Richard Spencer, et al. NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 7, 2020. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Clerk of Court in Charleston, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County Department of Social Services, at the office of their Attorney, The Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714, within thirty days of this publication. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

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TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Fant, made absolute.

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Hit Record Producer Elliot Elsey talks about the recording process of Ranky Tanky’s latest album BY ALEX PEEPLES The 62nd annual Grammy Awards back in January concluded like any other major awards show does in 2020. The ceremony happened, the rich got richer, celebrities made a name for themselves (for better or worse), and people rushed to social media to debate what was good and bad. Things mostly went as expected. But Charleston was celebrating. That was all because the city’s beloved jazz-Gullah fusion band Ranky Tanky took home the award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Now that award may not be Album of the Year or Best New Artist or any of the awards that go viral, but for a group like Ranky Tanky that’s the kind of award that puts some pride in your chest. For the Lowcountry to be recognized for its music is no small feat, especially given the quiet history when it comes to South Carolina’s native music. Not only was a group from Charleston given glowing recognition on “music’s biggest night,” it was because of

“I think people can really identify with the Gullah rhythms and all of it just sounded really accessible and marketable.” —Elliot Elsey

music that could only come from here. Part of the deep locality of Good Time came from recording at Truphonic Recording Studios here in Charleston, where they also recorded their self-titled debut album. Some of the personnel included Vlado Meller, who has worked for artists like Kanye West and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and assistant engineer and Charleston native Elliot Elsey. “It shows that it’s possible to do something like this here,” says Elsey. “It’s gratifying that it’s now possible for this music and this community to have the opportunity to be recognized on a stage like the Grammys. It’s just amazing that someone has been able to capture

the city the way that Ranky Tanky has.” When discussing the background of the album Elsey is very adamant that “The yellow brick road for Good Time was really laid by Quentin Baxter. Everything was scheduled and laid out really well but it never felt like work. We had two days originally. We loaded in on a Friday and on Saturday we got our sounds figured out, and then first pushed record on Sunday as a rehearsal day and we immediately got some really great takes. Anything that anyone didn’t like as we listened back was just, ‘No worries I’ll re-cut that solo.’ Quentin would lend time in the morning before sessions with the whole group to capture those moments with all of the players. He’d let people cut their individual parts until they felt happy with it. Getting to work with Quentin has been like my unofficial doctoral degree in continued on page 51

The Charleston music and comedy scenes are mourning the Feb. 23 death of Scott Frank, the gravel-voiced singer/guitarist for alt-rock group Fiasco. He was 30–years–old. A funeral service for Frank was held Sunday and a fundraiser has been created on Facebook by Christian Daniels to raise $15,000 for his funeral proceedings. A tribute show for Frank will take place at the Royal American on March 5 featuring his Fiasco bandmates and the Royal Tinfoil. Donations from the door will go toward Frank’s funeral. Local music fans remember Frank for his honest and raw writing on songs like “Jeff Goldblum Goes for the Gold,” “Galavant,” and “Loose Lipped.” After taking a hiatus for two years in the middle of the decade, Fiasco reunited around Frank in 2018, becoming a major milestone after years of personal hardship. One of his talents as a songwriter was to bring the challenges he faced to the music in an urgent way. Lily Slay from the Royal Tinfoil recalls Scott being a friend in every aspect of her life. “For years, whenever you sang, your glasses never stood a chance,” she writes. “MacGyver-ed together with electrical tape and hope, whether precariously dangling off the tip of your nose or flat-out flying across the room, they were no match for your intensity. It was an intensity you brought to every facet of your life, a howl from your hidden places that drove you relentlessly to love and to be loved.” Frank was also known in Charleston’s comedy scene for his commitment and passion. Henry Riggs of comedy duo Nameless Numberhead remembers Frank for giving 110 percent to his craft. “I loved the way his brain worked. He was fearless; a performer who put everything on the stage,” Riggs says. “His passion for music and comedy was infectious. We are all better for having experienced what Scott Frank gave to Charleston.” Comedian Hagan Ragland says that without Frank, a piece of Charleston’s heart is missing. “With Scott, you never just hung out. He was always doing some sort of bit or character and could make anyone laugh,” he says. “On top of being a brilliant mind for comedy and music, he was also very vulnerable, too. That’s a rare quality that most people don’t outright show. You could talk to him about anything and we did.” Fiasco took to Facebook on Tuesday to address the news. “Scott was the constant creative force and the battery that made Fiasco run in its many different forms over the years; but more importantly he was a compassionate, thoughtful, and endlessly encouraging friend who wanted nothing more than to see the many people he loved smile.” —Heath Ellison

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Let’s clear a couple of things up off the top: No, the Charleston Music Hall has not changed owners. No, they are not ripping out the seats and making all of their shows standing-room only and general admission. In fact, depending on what show you go to at the Music Hall, you might not even notice what they’re doing differently, or who they’re doing it with. The corporate hierarchy involved is a bit complex, so we’ll try to keep this as simple as possible: Frank Productions and National Shows 2 (or NS2), have taken over the management of the Charleston Music Hall. NS2 is a Nashville-based, concert promotion company that is part of Frank Productions’ national operations — NS2 has actually been the exclusive booking company for the Music Hall for the past six years. Longtime executive director Charles Carmody remains, as NS2 concentrates on booking a wider variety of acts to perform there. Another company under the Frank Productions umbrella, FPC Live, will help with the day-to-day operation of the Music Hall in conjunction with Carmody and his staff. “This provides the Charleston Music Hall with so much support to get even better acts down the road,” Carmody says, “while also giving the local team the support we need to run the day-in, day-out things. We have some amazing humans who are really plugged into the industry and can take us to the next level.” “To quote Hannah Montana, ‘It’s the best of both worlds for us,’” Carmody says (a refer-

ence we were not expecting, to be honest). And yes, there will be some changes in the layout of the Music Hall, but those changes will only apply to the front area of seating. The plan is to replace the 280 or so stationary seats up front with movable ones that can be taken out to create standing-room general admission space for certain shows. “Basically there are 284 seats in front of the stage,” Carmody says. “We’re going to pull the current seats out and put new ones in. Essentially, a reserved-seating show will feel like every one we’ve ever done, and for a general admission show, we can pick up those orchestra seats, put them on a rack, take them to the back of the room, and boom, you’ve got a general admission floor.” This change has actually been in the works since late 2018, when standing seats were first approved by Charleston zoning officials. “Charles and I started a conversation a couple of years ago, about four years into our exclusive booking arrangement,” says Darin LASHINSKY Lashinsky, president of NS2. “We had a conversation about how we take this to the next level. How do we build business at the Charleston Music Hall? That led to a conversation about a change in the seating configuration.” As odd as it might sound, Lashinsky says that making those 284 seats removable opens up more than just space in front of the stage.

“What that changes is that we have the ability to book a wider variety of events because of the seating configuration,” he says. “Over the years, there have been artists who either haven’t played the market or played a smaller venue because the artists want to perform in front of a standing crowd. It opens up the opportunity to increase the amount of national touring shows by 40 or 50 shows a year, at minimum.” Add in the fact that Frank Productions could also provide an experienced venuemanagement company, and you have some serious synergy. “We specialize in venue operations,” says Matt Gerding, the president of FPC Live, “So, when we became partners with the company, it gave them a deeper perspective on running venues. Adding that into the mix gave us a special perspective to look at taking over the operations and working with Charles in that capacity. So everything kind of lined up naturally GERDING and made sense for a variety of reasons.” This partnership has also given the Music Hall staff the ability to network with their peers, something they didn’t have much of a chance to do before. “We had a bunch of the Music Hall team members out to Madison, Wis. (where FPC continued on page 51

continued from page 50 Live is based) for our company summit last month,” Gerding says, “and I think it was really energizing for their team to connect with other people who know exactly what they do every day and understand the difficulties and rewards of running a venue. I feel like they’ve gone from being somewhat on an island to having a family they can talk to about making their venue more

Record continued from page 49 recording and critical listening.” “Meanwhile you had Charlton Singleton in the back of the room and he has perfect pitch, I could list analogies all day but he was really the Yoda of the whole thing. He would just have all of these sonic and tonal moments where he’d say something along the lines of, ‘Since I’m playing this note and Quiana’s singing that part, Clay ought to try doing this on guitar,’ and it was just priceless to have that kind of mind and voice in the room,” Elsey says. Elsey says it was apparent from the top that what was happening at Truphonic was special. “Immediately, the music sounded like

efficient and smarter.” But even as NS2 looks for a wider array of acts to bring to the Music Hall, Carmody wants to reassure the people of Charleston that some things will stay the same. “I do want to stress that we’re going to keep doing the programming that we’re currently doing,” he says. “For those who like to sit for shows, it will be clearly specified that that is the case. People seem to think that we’re pulling out all of the seats, that there aren’t going to be anymore seated shows, and that is not the case at all.”

something epic. The songs sounded huge and there wasn’t really a lot of production work to do on the back end because the musicians were so sharp and so tight. I think people can really identify with the Gullah rhythms and all of it just sounded really accessible and marketable.” Some of the songs on Good Time were conceived when the band was touring behind their first album. And now with the attention of the large scale music industry, more time together on the road, and more and more ears eagerly awaiting what’s going to come next from Charleston’s newest musical icons, there are almost an infinite number of reasons to be excited for what the future holds for Ranky Tanky and the continued expression of music native to the Charleston area.

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