Charleston Gateway | January/ February / March 2016

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Contents in this issue: 7 About The Cover

10 Charleston Antiques Show 14 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

14 The Hat Ladies 15th Annual Easter Promenade

Vol. 68 No. 1

30 Experience Winter’s Beauty: Camellia Walks Middleton

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32 The Volvo Cars Open 34 White Point Garden & The Battery

36 2016 Charleston

18 Feast For Foodies 24 Annual Flowertown Festival 26 The Changing Face of the Charleston City Market

28 Saint Patrick’s Day Block Party

29 Cooper River Bridge Run 4

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Wine + Food Festival

40 The Charleston Single House 42 Unveiled: Wedding Fashion and Tradition

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52 Lowcountry Oyster Festival 56 Braise and Brew Dinner

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Welcome C to

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Thank you for choosing Historic Charleston as your vacation destination. It’s a wonderful time of year to visit our beautiful city.

A walk on the grounds of an historic plantation is a perfect way to spend a mild winter day. Read our “What’s in Bloom” article and plan a walk through Middleton Place for a spectacular show of Camellias.

White Point Garden and The Battery are landmarks no visitor should miss.

Learn more about this historic public park and promenade in this issue. A visit there will be both beautiful and a fascinating glimpse into Charleston’s history.

There are lots of exciting special events this time of year. Whether it’s the Lowcountry Oyster Festival in January, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in February or the Charleston Wine

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+ Food Festival in March, our beautiful city always has so much to offer.

You’ll find information about these and many other events in the pages of this Charleston Gateway.

Whether this is your first visit or an annual tradition, Charleston is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation.

Please enjoy our history, delicious food and unique attractions. And, thank you for visiting our city, and we hope to see you again soon! Please visit us on the web, www.charlestongateway.com, and find us on Facebook for insider tips and exclusives! And, Charleston Gateway now has an app for iPhone and Android that gives you our city’s best on the go. Search “Discover Charleston” in iTunes or Google Play.

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About

the Cover Lowcountry Draft Horses 32” x 36”, by Sandra Roper

Sandra Roper is one of eight owners of Lowcountry Artists Gallery located in the heart of downtown Charleston on East Bay St. It is the oldest artist-owned and operated gallery in Charleston celebrating 33 years of sharing lowcountry-themed art with locals and visitors.

The artist grew up in South Carolina where she developed a great appreciation for the history, architectural features and beauty of Charleston -- the subject of most of her paintings. She never ceases to be intrigued by the splendor and the history embossed in each building, portico, and garden.

The artist graduated from the University of South Carolina in Studio Arts and now balances her time between being a full-time mother and full-time artist.

Sandra, along with other Lowcountry Artists, is committed to supporting the community through art. Her ongoing projects include work with Arts for Arthritis; a fundraising initiative to help children with arthritis through Charleston’s Arthritis Foundation chapter.

The Holy City inspires Sandra, and she enjoys inspiring others through art by hosting watercolor painting workshops through her gallery with beginners and advanced students alike. She feels Charleston represents a unique era of time that will never be seen again, filled with romance, creativity, brilliance, hardships and so much more.

A member of the S.C. Watercolor Society, Sandra offers a number of limited edition prints, and her work is displayed in numerous galleries and corporate locations throughout the southeast.

You can find Sandra at Lowcountry Artist Gallery from 5-8pm on the first Friday of each month for First Friday Artist Receptions and the Charleston Gallery Association’s quarterly Art Walks.

To see more of her work, visit www.lowcountryartists.com or stop by the gallery at 148 East Bay Street.

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Charleston Antiques Show March 18-20, 2016

Inspired by the rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Charleston, the Annual Charleston Antiques Show is a premier destination for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy seeing and learning about incorporating antiques into modern-day decor. The Antiques Show is a showcase of English, European, and American period furnishings, decorative arts and fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry, and silver – all late 17th to 20th centuries.

Founded in 1670, Charleston quickly rose to prominence as the colonies’ most significant seaport, importing the finest in 18th and 19th century material culture.

Today the city’s legacy of Continental, European and Asian influences can still be found in its alluring architecture and decorative arts.

Through the Show’s educational and entertaining special events, collectors have a unique opportunity to purchase and learn more about everything from exquisite furniture and fine art to rare maps, jewelry, posters, prints and quilts.

This year’s event will be held Memminger Auditorium at 56 Beaufain Street. Three day general admission tickets are $15, with a complimentary Bloody Mary given on the show floor on Sunday.

For more info, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org.

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S h o pp i n g

in Charleston: a local’s perspective

Get the inside scoop on where to shop and how to save from Charleston locals – they know how to shop and have the ultimate insider tips for you. With so many great shopping options, finding what you want and more is easy to do while visiting our area.

Here are Charleston Gateway’s top 5 tips for shopping while visiting the Holy City.

1) With so much history all around you,

a visit to one of the area’s many antique stores and malls are a must! Furniture, art, silver, crystal, jewelry and so much more are widely available. The long time heart of Charleston antiquing is on lower King Street, south of Market Street. Geo. C. Birlant & Co (191 King St), a family owned business since 1922, is quite possibly the oldest Antique Store in the whole area -- and the exclusive makers of the Charleston Battery Bench. The suburbs offer the Antique Mall experience with lots of booths and vendors to suit tastes of any sort. Terrace Oaks Antiques (2037 Maybank Hwy), is just such a place with 90+ Quality Booths in over 11,000 square feet.

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2) No visit to Charleston is complete with-

out a stroll through the City Market. You’ll find antiques, t-shirts, sunglasses, fine art, candy, restaurants, toys and Charleston’s famous sweetgrass basket weavers. The sweetgrass basket is unique to the Lowcountry of South Carolina, and the Ivory Coast of Africa.

3) Beach combers will delight at area beach

shops. From beach necessities like towels and suits to unique souvenirs made by local artisans. Want to try surfing or paddle boarding? Many of these shops have boards to rent and maybe even some instruction!

4) Bargain shoppers, you have come to the

right place! North Charleston is home to one of your favorite factory stores. Tanger Outlets are well known by many for their wide variety of shops and prices that can’t be beat. Had your eye on that latest Coach bag? The Coach Outlet store at Tanger is there to fit the bill!

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King Street also hosts many popular brand favorites like H&M, Forever 21, Vineyard Vines and many more. Nestled among the big brands are quaint, boutique style shops, sometimes upstairs, sometimes down an alley. There is always a treasure to be found!

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition February 12-14, 2016

Now in its 33rd year, the Southeastern

introduce the wonders of the natural

Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is the largest

ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an

wildlife art and nature event in the nation,

up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes,

attracting 35,000-40,000 attendees annu-

birds of prey, snakes and much more. To

ally. Along with 2016 Featured Painter,

the delight of attendees, the popular pre-

Kyle Sims and Featured Sculptor, Stephan

senter, Jack Hanna will be back this year.

Savides, hundreds of artists will have their work on display.

One of the most educational and entertaining shows during SEWE, the Center

This year, the event returns to the newly

for Birds of Prey will be conducting free

renovated Gaillard Center with an excit-

flight demonstrations at Marion Square.

ing lineup of events. Busch Wildlife

See amazing flight demos up-close by

Sanctuary, longtime SEWE favorite, will

a variety of raptors including falcons,

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eagles, owls and hawks and learn about the important role they play in our ecosystem.

Day tickets are $25 per day for Friday and Saturday, $15 for Sunday and $50 for a three-day pass. Children 10 and under are free with a ticketed adult. SEWE provides free shuttle service between venues during show hours with a ticket or badge.

For more information, visit www.sewe.com or call 843-723-1748.

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Power and Grace

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The Hat Ladies 15th Annual Easter Promenade Saturday, March 26, 2016

The Hat Ladies Easter Promenade returns to Broad Street. Members and their families dressed in their Easter best gather at Washington Park next to City Hall for photo opportunities. When St. Michael’s chimes eleven times, they will stroll down Broad to East Bay then back to the Park, reflecting the grace, elegance and traditions of Charleston and wishing onlookers a “HaTpy” Easter!

Join the elegant parade from 11:00 - 11:30 am.

For more information, visit www.hatladies.org.

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Discover history and adventure at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant. Roam the aircraft carrier where fighter pilots landed in World War II. Board the destroyer that supported D-Day at Normandy. Take off in our flight simulator or visit the Medal of Honor Museum. Plan your trip today.

Just 5 minutes from Downtown Charleston.

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Feast for Foodies

Charleston has always been known for its charming, historic downtown, the gardens and plantations along the Ashley River and for some of the best beaches in the country. But, in recent years, Charleston’s reputation as a gourmet destination has grown to new heights. Culinary tours, wine tastings, pub crawls and more go hand in hand in with some of the best dining in the nation.

But, how did it get that way? Food, of course, is an essential part of the fabric and heritage of any culture and the lowcountry is no different. Food tells a story; a story about where it came from, how it was grown, raised or caught and the people that are behind each delicious dish.

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Charleston, or Charles Towne as it was known in its infancy, was an entryway for immigrants from all over the world.

The food traditions of the European settlers and African slaves came together to make many of the dishes we consider to be lowcountry fare today. Here are just two of the many recipes (or receipts as locals call them) that live up to this unique heritage.

She-crab soup is a wonderful example of the blending of cultures. Scottish settlers brought with them their own version of thick, creamy seafood bisque that included crab and rice. In 1909, President Howard Taft was being wined and dined at the residence of Charleston’s then mayor, R. Goodwyn Rhett. Legend has it that Mayor Rhett asked his butler and cook, William Deas, to “dress up” the pale, crab soup. Deas added orange-hued crab eggs (crab roe) to give color and improve the flavor, thus inventing our beloved She Crab Soup.

Crab roe are the eggs harvested from the female blue crab. Today, it is illegal to keep any females with visible egg masses — called sponges — and must be returned to the water unharmed.

The crab roe is what gives the traditional soup an orange hue and enriches its crabby flavor. But, since crab roe is no longer an option, two crumbled hard20

cooked egg yolks are a great substitute for the crab roe.

Grits are also a Southern favorite, but here in Charleston we love to serve them up with shrimp and tasso gravy! Every home and restaurant in town has their own twist on this perennial favorite.

Stone ground grits are a must for this recipe -- thick and seasoned just right.

And frozen shrimp from abroad just will not do! Local shrimp are caught daily from a fleet of shrimpers up and down the Carolina coast. Head over to Shem Creek and you can see the shrimp boats come and go as dolphins play all around. And finally the tasso gravy!

Some folks like to serve it without the gravy, but we here at Gateway just can’t even fathom the idea! Tasso is cut from a hog’s shoulder and blended with butter, milk and a plethora of spices. Some will argue that tasso gravy is a Louisiana tradition-- but that’s okay, we don’t mind being compared to the Big Easy.

You’ll find both of these favorites in many restaurants around Charleston.

And since you’re visiting in a month with an “R” in it- you can also delight in local oysters. Dig in – your taste buds will thank you!

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Discover The Market

Charleston Historic Market is one of the area’s “must see� attractions.

Having survived a tumultuous past, the Market has outlasted tornadoes, hurricanes, a major earthquake and devastation by fires and Civil War bombardment. Over 200 years ago, a wealthy Charleston family willed land to the town of Charleston to be used as a public market, with the stipulation that the property revert to the family if used for any other purpose. To this day, the charming Charleston City Market is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

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A n n ua l F low e rtow n F e s t i va l A p r i l 1-3, 2016

Take the short drive to beautiful Summerville and enjoy the work of more than 200 artists and crafters from all over the country. Each day of the three-day event features live entertainment, a Children’s Jubilee and, of course, fabulous food! A Taste of Summerville opens one hour after the Festival opens each day, with samples from some of best food the Lowcountry has to offer.

For more infor mation, call 843-871-9622 or visit www.flowertownfestival.org .

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S u mm e rv i l l e

In a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the independent, mom and pop, boutique stores of days gone by, Summerville, with its small-town values and historic roots, does not disappoint. Only 18 miles from Charleston via I-26 to Exit 199-A or Hwy. 61 past the Gardens, you’ll find the historic village of Summerville.

The “Flowertown in the Pines” offers unique boutiques, ladies & children’s clothing, gifts, toys, restaurants, antiques, fabric, jewelry and much more!

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The Changing Face of the Charleston City Market

One of the most well known landmarks in the Holy City, the Charleston City Market is home to more than 300 vendors of unique merchandise, much of it local and regional, as well as 50 sweetgrass basket weavers.

Recently remodeled, the Great Hall is now heated and air conditioned with 18,300 square feet of micro boutiques.

The bustling open air sheds below are filled with hundreds of entrepreneurs selling almost everything!

Contrary to local legend, the Market was never used to buy and sell enslaved humans. In 1788, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney ceded the land to the City of Charleston for the express use as a public market, and he stipulated that the land must remain in use as a market for perpetuity. To fulfill this requirement, the low buildings, sheds 26

that stretch from Market Hall to the waterfront, were built between 1804 and the 1830s. These sheds originally housed meat, vegetable and fish vendors; each booth rented for $1 per day, or $2 if the booth had a slab of marble used to keep the meat or fish cold. Butchers often threw meat scraps into the street, much to the delight of local buzzards, which were nicknamed Charleston Eagles.

Over the years, the sheds have survived many disasters, including fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and bombardment. In 1841, three years after the Masonic Hall on the

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corner of Meeting and Market Streets was destroyed by fire, the current Market Hall was erected. Architect Edward Brickwell White was paid $300 to create the building’s blueprints, which paid homage to the Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens. The resulting handsome structure was originally used by the Market Commissioners for meetings and social functions, while the space beneath the hall housed vendors.

Today, the Charleston City Market, recognized as one of the oldest in the country, is part of a permanent exhibit entitled “Life in Coastal South Carolina c. 1840” at the American History Museum of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. But, in 1944, Charleston’s economy had stalled and only four determined vendors remained in the sheds. By 1973, an economic resurgence had begun,

and the Charleston City Market was put on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, a $5.5 million makeover of the entire Market was begun, with a newly refurbished City Market opening to the public in June of 2011.

The Charleston City Market is open from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm daily. In March, the Night Market reopens for the season on Fridays and Saturdays, from 6:30 – 10:30 pm, with more than 50 local artisans and artists, plus live music and food vendors.

For more information about the Charleston City Market, call 843-937-0920 or visit www.charlestoncitymarket.com.

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St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Olde Village, North Charleston Saturday, March 12, 2016

Don the green and join the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Lowcountry on Saturday, March 12, in the Olde Village, North Charleston, located on East Montague Avenue near Park Circle.

The day kicks off with a St. Patrick’s Day parade beginning at noon, and continues with live music on three stages, street vending and fare from

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Olde North Charleston restaurants, additional local food vendors and trucks, the North Charleston Artist Guild, a Kid’s Zone with jump castles and inflatable obstacle course, a fire truck, face painting, as well as the always favorite mechanical bull.

For more information, call 843-554-5700 or visit www.northcharleston.org.

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Cooper River Bridge Run The 2016 Cooper River Bridge Run will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 8 am. This is the 39th year for the 10K run/walk. A local tradition that stretches back to 1978, this 10K race draws close to 40,000 participants every year. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity.

Each year, the design contest to decide the poster and tee shirt image receives thousands of entries. This year’s winner is Gabriel Marshall, a graphic designer and illustrator, as well as a traditional fine artist.

An Alabama native, Gabriel currently resides in Augusta, Georgia, where he pursues his love of art, working in mediums of digital/vector, Photoshop, watercolor, pen & ink, pencil & charcoal and acrylic.

Get fit and have fun at this year’s Cooper River Bridge Run. The Finish Festival at Marion Square promises food, entertainment and fun for everyone.

For more information, or to register, visit www.bridgerun.com, or call 843-856-1949.

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Experience Winter’s Beauty

Camellia Walks return to Middleton Place with special programming to kick off the 2016 season!

Camellias, a southern landscape favorite, show off a blaze of color throughout the winter months.

Middleton family history holds that in the year 1786, French botanist André Michaux gave the Middletons some of the first camellia trees to be planted in an American garden.

Today, Middleton Place has over 4,000 camellias, many over 220 years old, including one of the four original Michaux plants, which is known at Middleton Place as the “Reine des Fleurs” or “Queen of Flowers.”

Blooming during the depths of winter, the fragile beauty of camellias enhance the Middleton Place Gardens with thousands of blossoms, from pristine white to various shades 30

of red and pink. Guests may learn about this magnificent plant on a Camellia Walk, held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning February 9 and continuing through March 19. The camellia-focused guided Garden tours will begin at 11 am at the Garden Market & Nursery and will last approximately an hour and a half.

The 2016 Camellia season kicks off with a weekend of events highlighting the camellia. Beauty & History: Celebrating Camellias at Middleton Place begins on Saturday, February 6.

Sidney Frazier, Middleton Place VP Horticulture, will lead a workshop discussing growing camellias, from propagation to care and mainte-

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nance. The workshop begins at 1 pm in the Middleton Place Garden Market and Nursery and will be followed by a special Camellia Walk leading up to a view of the “Reine des Fleurs.”

The celebration of camellias continues on February 7 at 2 pm with a special Camellia Walk followed by a reception including a lecture by Max Fleming of Hollywood, S.C., a former Director of Tea Horticulture Research for ten years. There he conducted research for Lipton Tea Company into camellia sinensis (i.e. tea), a close relative of the camellia japonica seen at Middleton Place.

Fleming has served as a tea horticulturalist with assignments in Mexico, Venezuela, Kenya, Argentina, Brazil, and Egypt.

Special camellia items will be for sale during the reception as well as in the Museum Shop and Garden Market

throughout the weekend including plants propagated at Middleton Place.

Come see the flower that has captured the hearts of Southern gardeners for generations. For reservations, call 843-556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

The Gardens, House Museum and Plantation Stableyards at Middleton Place are owned and operated by the Middleton Place Foundation, a 501c(3) not-for-profit trust established in 1974, that also manages the Edmondston-Alston House Museum at 21 East Battery in downtown Charleston.

The Foundation’s mission is to sustain the highest levels of preservation and interpretation for the National Historic Landmark, rich in classical and romantic garden design, horticulture and history. For additional information, call 843-556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

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The

Volvo Cars Open

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The 2016 Volvo Cars Open will be held April 2-10 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island. Every spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serve as a backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women’s professional tennis. Since 1973, the Volvo Cars Open has been a pioneer in women’s professional sports, creating milestones that over the years have directly influenced the popularity of women’s professional tennis. Formerly The Family Circle Cup, in 2015 the event announced a

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new partnership with Volvo Cars of North America. This WTA Premier Event has a roster of past champions that include some the biggest names in the history of women’s tennis including Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Carolina Wozniacki.

As one of the hottest tickets in professional sports, the Volvo Cars Open is more than just a tennis tournament

it’s a festival with some world-class tennis thrown in. During the week, fans are entertained with a variety of activities aimed at making their week on Daniel Island a memorable one.

It’s an action packed nine days filled with high-level tennis and a host of other activities that have been created for all age groups from children to senior citizens.

For tickets or more information, call 843-856-7900 or visit www.volvocarsopen.com.

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Photo by The City of Charleston

White Point Garden & The Battery Stretching along the lower shores of the Charleston Peninsula and bordered by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers which come together here to form Charleston Harbor, White Point Garden, a 5.7 acre public park, is located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district. It is the southern section of the Battery, a historical defensive seawall and promenade that has been a part of Charleston’s history since the arrival of the first European settlers.

This area is commonly known as Battery Park, but the City of Charleston classifies it as two separate entities.

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built, this section of Charles Towne was known as Oyster Point, due to the wide expanse of white sand and bleached oyster shells. It was a prominent marker for eager colonists arriving at today’s Charles Towne Landing. The area was largely ignored for many years, until 1718, when the infamous pirate, Stede Bonnet and 40-50 of his fellow pirates were hanged here, and some accounts say that the bodies were left hanging for days, virtually ending the threat of pirates along this part of the Atlantic Coast. Pirates practicing the “Jolly Roger industry” had threatened the

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colony’s very existence which was already weakened by war and pestilence. Bonnet’s body is thought to have been hastily buried at the park’s low tide line. His epitaph is memorialized on a granite monument and stands today in the park.

When 16th century city officials began to see the need for defense, the first of many forts was built – remnants of the tabby wall protruding through the shell walkway along South Battery could be part of this original structure. After years of relatively no maintenance and a destructive hurricane, the War of 1812 gave reason to build a more fortified seawall using rock and ballast from arriving ships. Cannons were placed along the seawall and are likely what gave the Battery its name. After another damaging hurricane in 1893, the seawall was rebuilt, strengthening the outer granite wall with concrete two feet thick at the base of the inner wall, and a foot on top. The rear or street wall was rebuilt with concrete three feet thick at the base and two feet on top. Flagstones were reinstalled and the interior was filled with bricks and rubble that would be difficult to wash out. Defensive artillery was placed here during the Civil War, but the final, Murray Park fortification was not completed until the early 20th century. This plan has survived

several hurricanes, but a restoration project is in the works after structural damage was found in the early 2000s.

Today’s popular park and promenade had its beginnings in 1837 and continues to be a place of beauty and ease for visitors and residents. A walk through the park gives a glimpse into Charleston’s past including an impressive display of historic mortars and cannons from the Civil War and a Civil War monument. The M. F. Williams Memorial Bandstand was a gift to the city by one of its prominent residents and is known today as The Battery Bandstand. Once the site of regular band concerts, it is now a popular spot for weddings as well as shelter for park-goers caught in the rain.

Even for those not interested in its historical significance, the spectacular view brings visitors back again and again. Gorgeous and stately homes, mostly antebellum, line the park and waterfront vistas include views of Ft. Sumter and the Charleston Harbor.

Enjoy a stroll through Charleston’s past at White Point Garden and the Battery!

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2016 Charleston Wine + Food Festival March 2-6

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Photo by Chandler courtesy of Charleston Wine + Food Food and wine connoisseurs can enlighten both their palates and senses during the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, a non-profit organization that celebrates the food culture of Charleston. Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals. With a wide range of events over the course of the Festival weekend, there is something for every person and every taste.

Truly the heart of the Wine + Food Festival, The Culinary Village in Marion Square will be buzzing with activity all weekend long. Food, wine and spirit stations will be serving samples of products from across the

country, blended together at this Festival hot spot.

Round off the Festival weekend with Toasted, The Festival Finale, celebrating the event’s tenth anniversary. Held at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge, guests can raise a glass of bubbly or brew while enjoying live music and delicious Southern food.

Join Charleston foodies to interact and dine with a broad culinary community of local and guest chefs, winemakers, cocktail and beer experts and much more. Taste why Charleston is one of the top food and wine destinations in America!

For tickets or more information, call 843-727-9998, or visit www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

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Tide

January DAY

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LOW A.M. P.M.

6:28 7:22 8:20 9:17 10:11 11:01 11:48 12:33 12:31 1:16 2:02 2:49 3:38 4:30 5:27 12:12 7:35 8:43 9:49 10:49 11:44 12:35 12:40 1:27 2:11 2:54 3:36 4:17 4:59 5:44 6:34

March

February

HIGH A.M. P.M.

6:52 12:31 7:40 1:24 8:30 2:18 9:21 3:11 10:11 4:04 10:59 4:53 11:46 5:40 6:25 1:17 7:08 2:01 7:51 2:45 8:33 3:30 9:17 4:17 10:02 5:07 10:52 6:00 11:45 12:44 6:29 7:57 1:16 8:58 2:23 9:59 3:28 10:56 4:31 11:50 5:28 6:20 1:22 7:08 2:06 7:52 2:47 8:33 3:26 9:12 4:03 9:49 4:39 10:27 5:16 11:05 5:55 11:47 6:40 12:30

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12:36 1:26 2:19 3:12 4:05 4:56 5:43 6:29 7:13 7:57 8:41 9:28 10:18 11:13 6:57 1:47 2:51 3:55 4:55 5:59 6:42 7:30 8:14 8:57 9:38 10:18 10:59 11:42

DAY

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LOW A.M. P.M.

7:29 8:28 9:28 4:13 11:15 12:04 12:08 12:58 1:46 2:36 3:26 4:19 5:15 6:15 7:20 8:27 9:32 10:32 11:26 12:41 12:23 1:08 1:51 2:31 3:10 3:48 4:26 5:07 5:52

HIGH A.M. P.M.

7:32 1:22 8:29 2:18 9:27 3:16 4:17 10:23 11:17 5:06 5:56 12:51 6:43 1:37 7:29 2:22 8:14 3:08 9:00 3:56 9:47 4:45 10:37 5:38 11:30 6:35 7:36 12:59 8:39 2:06 9:41 3:12 10:40 4:15 11:34 5:12 6:02 12:58 6:48 1:39 7:29 2:17 8:07 2:52 8:43 3:25 9:18 3:58 9:52 4:31 10:26 5:08 11:06 5:51 11:48

tides

1:26 2:22 3:20 10:24 5:10 6:01 6:50 7:37 8:25 9:14 10:05 10:59 11:57 12:28 1:31 2:36 3:41 4:41 5:36 6:25 7:10 7:52 8:31 9:08 9:44 10:20 10:58 11:38

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6:44 7:42 8:44 9:44 10:40 11:33 12:22 12:39 1:31 2:22 3:14 4:07 6:02 7:01 8:03 9:07 10:10 11:09 12:01 12:14 1:03 1:47 2:28 3:07 3:45 4:22 4:59 5:38 6:21 7:10 8:05

HIGH A.M. P.M.

6:42 12:26 7:42 1:22 8:46 2:24 9:50 3:28 10:50 4:27 11:46 5:23 6:15 1:10 7:04 1:57 7:53 2:45 8:41 3:33 9:30 4:23 10:22 6:17 12:16 7:14 12:40 8:15 1:41 9:19 2:46 10:22 3:51 11:21 4:52 5:48 12:47 6:37 1:30 7:20 2:08 8:00 2:44 8:38 3:18 9:14 3:49 9:48 4:21 10:22 4:54 10:56 5:31 11:32 6:14 12:13 7:05 12:41 8:05 1:35

12:38 1:35 2:37 3:39 4:38 5:33 6:26 7:17 8:07 8:57 9:49 10:43 1:14 2:16 3:21 4:24 5:23 6:16 7:03 7:46 8:26 9:04 9:40 10:41 10:47 11:20 11:57 1:01 1:58

The times listed represent the predicted peak of high and low tides at Folly Beach.

Tides are calculated by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

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The Charleston Single House The Charleston Single House is an architectural style long associated with the Holy City and refers to homes built one room wide with double covered piazzas (also known as porches).

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single house generally devotes much of its lot area to a single side yard and is built asymmetrically along or very near one side of the lot. Porches and doors face the side yard, as well as the larger windows, while other side has fewer and smaller windows, affording more privacy.

Guests enter the homes through a door into a piazza where the main entrance is located. The piazzas traditionally have blue ceilings – this comes either from the Gullah tradition that the color repels restless spirits or the belief that the color deters insects – this theory probably came from the fact that early blue paints contained lye which repelled insects.

The piazzas are on every floor of the home, held up by columns, many ornately carved.

These lovely homes and piazzas were built to allow air to flow through its entire length. This was especially effective if the house was oriented to the south, catching prevailing breezes, making them quite comfortable during the city’s hot, humid summers.

Numerous myths and legends have grown around this architectural style, the most popular being that homes were taxed by the amount of street frontage and the orientation of the single house kept taxes low. While this

story is a popular local yarn, it is not based in fact.

The more practical reason for the evolution of the single house is space.

In the 1700s, Charleston was still a walled city, with a limited amount of land. The single house was the perfect adaptation to the long, narrow lots, affording privacy and comfort for residents. The earliest Charleston Single Houses did not have piazzas and are thought to be prototypes of paired and row houses. Separating residences offered greater fire protection, another sensible reason for these beautiful homes.

It is debated by historians whether these homes were copied from homes in Barbados, a lucrative sugar producing country throughout much of the 17th and 18th centuries where many wealthy Charlestonians kept plantations. Regardless of the origin of the design, at its peak, the Charleston Single House dominated the Holy City with around 4,000 single houses in existence. Today that figure is estimated to be around 2,700.

Seeing single houses in Charleston is easy – just take a walk downtown on any of our historic streets. Or, enjoy one of our many informative tours highlighting the unique architectural styles of Charleston.

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edding ashion and Traditions in the South Exhibit at The Charleston Museum January 22 – July 10

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Lovers of fashion must see The Charleston Museum’s textiles exhibit, Unveiled: Wedding Fashion and Traditions in the South, on display from January 22 - July 10, 2016. See how wedding dress styles have changed throughout time and examine trends and traditions. From orange blossom adornments and blue garters to the magnificent white gown, the Museum will exhibit an array of garments from the early 1800s through the mid-20th century. On display will be everything from gowns, veils, garters, shoes and some jewelry to men’s fashions such as frock coats and hats.

The style of each period is evident; garments from the 1810s look very different from those of the 1860s, 1890s or 1920s. Taken from the Museum’s collection, most of the items will relate directly to the South Carolina Lowcountry while reflecting wedding customs across time.

To celebrate the launch of this exhibit, The Charleston Museum will host an opening, a Bridesmaids’ Ball, on Thursday, January 21 from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Founded in 1773 and commonly regarded as “America’s First Museum,” The Charleston Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

First opened to the public in 1824, the Museum developed prominent collections, which Harvard scientist Louis Aggasiz declared in 1852 to be among the finest in America.

Operations were temporarily suspended due to the Civil War, but began again shortly afterward.

Progressively acquired since the late 18th century, the Museum’s collections now represent the most comprehensive assemblage of South Carolina materials in the nation.

Focusing on the South Carolina Lowcountry, modern collecting emphases include natural history, historical material culture and both documentary and photographic resources.

For more information, visit www.charlestonmuseum.org, call 843-722-2996 or visit the Museum at 360 Meeting Street.

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S ightseeing DIRECTORY

CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily. 843853-8000.

MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am5pm daily. 843-774-0006.

SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-873-8535. www.visitsummerville.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS AUDUBON CENTER AT BEIDLER FOREST The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience!!

Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest virgin stand of Baldcypress/Tulpelo Gum swamp forest in the world. 1000 year old trees, abundant native wildlife abound in this untouched Audubon Society sanctuary. Boardwalk trail, 44

or canoeing in season. Tues-Sun 9-5. 843-4622150. www.beidlerforest.com. 336 Sanctuary Rd, Harleyville, SC 29448.

CAROLINA QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISES Come aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only authentic river boat for a fun filled afternoon or evening. The Queen is Charleston Harbor’s newest vessel, and she specializes in special events and private charters.

Wednesday night Murder Mystery Cruises, Craft Beer Cruises throughout the summer and fall, Sunday Brunch Cruises and Holiday Cruises. Please visit our website www.charlestonharbortours.com or call 843722-1112 for information.

CHARLESTON’S BEST TOURS, LLC Get Spooked with us on our night-time walking ghost tour as featured in AAA Magazine! Our theme is only well-documented ghost stories led by career guides! Reservations required.

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CHARLESTON GHOST & DUNGEON WALKING TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS This is the tour filmed for The Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted Places!

Explore the streets, alleyways, cemeteries, churches, and pre-revolutionary dungeon! 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm.

Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 18 Anson St. 9am-10pm. 843722-8687.

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after dark. When all the other tours are looking in, you’ll be on the inside. 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7:30 & 9:30pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted.

18 Anson St. 843-722-8687.

CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS ABOARD THE CAROLINA BELLE Enjoy a live-narrated “Harbor of History Tour” aboard the Carolina Belle. You’ll see 75 points of interest including Ft. Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, the “Battery,” Patriots Point and the “Holy City” skyline. This non-stop tour departs daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30, Feb-Nov. Tickets and departure from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. 843-722-1112 (DS, MC, V). Book online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or 800-979-3370. Local 843-7221112. Available for private charter.

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CHARLESTON STROLLS WALK WITH HISTORY Featured in the New York Times, this two hour walking tour is the best way to see the historic district. Enjoy famous landmarks, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys, & hidden gardens. $20 per adult, 7-12 $10. Daily, 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080.

THE DARK SIDE OF CHARLESTON WALKING TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS An uncensored look – full of corruption, crime, torture, scandal, and sordid affairs. Charleston’s only uncensored tour. Adults only. 1 1/2 hr. walking tour, nightly at 8 & 10pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 18 Anson St. 843-722-8687.

HAUNTED JAIL TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS Tour the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th c. pirates & Civil War prisoners. 45 min. tour.

18 Anson St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-8687.

NATURE ADVENTURES KAYAK, CANOE & HIKING OUTFITTERS The area’s oldest & most respected guide service. Families welcome! See dolphin & pelicans by kayak! Master Naturalist & Certified Kayak instructors. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and more. Rentals or Tours! 843-5683222 or 800-673-0679. www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com or www.kayakcharlestonsc. com PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS The oldest carriage company in the city, our tour guides have been driving carriages longer

than anyone else. We offer free parking at our front door, an easy loading platform and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Experience value, and a guarantee! Come tour with us! 843-723-8145. www.palmettocarriage.com.

SCHOONER PRIDE – CHARLESTON’S TALL SHIP Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made.

Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking, and watch magnificent colors of a Low country sunset. Sail aboard the “Pride” for an afternoon Dolphin Sail or a Sunset Sail a unique experience! Book online at www. schoonerpride.com or call 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.

SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM With more to explore every day, visit Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Get up close to sharks, river otters, loggerhead turtles, a rare albino alligator and Atlantic stingrays. Don’t miss daily dive shows and interactive activities.

Open daily. www.scaquarium.org. 843-7201990.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & MUSEUMS THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM John & Meeting Sts. America’s Oldest Museum, 1773. SC social & natural history.

Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5. Under 3 free. Combo museum & house tickets available: 1 site $10, 2 sites $16, 3 sites $22.

CONFEDERATE MUSEUM The building Market Hall houses over 2,000 genuine relics that were donated by Confederate Veterans themselves who started

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A witness to history, drama and changing fortunes since 1825.

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the Confederate Museum. The collection is owned by Charleston Chapter #4, United Daughters of the Confederacy and operated by the chapter members. Corner of Meeting & Market Streets. Tues-Sat. 11am-3:30pm.

Closed Holidays. Jan. & Feb.: Th-Sat. Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3. Under 6: Free. P.O. Box 20997, Charleston, SC 29413-0997, 843-7231541.

HISTORIC HOMES AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation.

48 Elizabeth St. Circa 1820. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Adults $12, Combo Adult (Aiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House) $18, Group of 12 or more $10 per person, Ages 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-7231159.

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CALHOUN MANSION 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. 1876. As featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, this remarkable 24,000 sq ft private residence and its formal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. $16 per person.

843-722-8205.

EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style and comfort.

Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:30-4:30pm. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place Plantation. 843-722-7171.

HEYWARD-WASHINGTON HOUSE 87 Church St. Built in 1772. George Washington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available.

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JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE 350 Meeting St. Built in 1803. Premier example of Adam-style or Federal architecture.

Captures the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free.

Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996.

MIDDLETON PLACE HOUSE MUSEUM Built in 1755, the House Museum interprets four generations of Middleton Family, with extraordinary family furniture, silver, porcelain, rare books and portraits on display.

Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Middleton Place and the Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $16/ Adults. Admission to Middleton Place Gardens

required. 4300 Ashley River Road. 843-5566020. www.middletonplace.org NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 51 Meeting St. Adam-style mansion built between 1803 & 1808. Noted for its free-flying staircase. Adults $12, Combo Adult (Aiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House) $18, Group of 12 or more $10 per person, Ages 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481.

PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS DRAYTON HALL A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architecture. Circa 1738. Only plantation house on Ashley River that survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A National Trust Historic site.

Open daily. 843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org.

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MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS Hwy. 61, 10 miles NW of Chas. Listed in National Register of Historic Places. Petting zoo, mini-horses, Biblical Garden, picnic area, plantation house & Audubon Swamp Garden. 843571-1266. www.magnoliaplantation.com.

MIDDLETON PLACE Ashley River Rd. (Hwy. 61). 14 mi. NW of Chas. A National Historic Landmark. 18th c. elegance in America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Restaurant, Museum Shop, Garden Market & Nursery. 843-556-6020. 800-7823608. www.middletonplace.org.

NORTH CHARLESTON WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK 8888 University Blvd. (Hwy. 78). Picnic sites, shelters, trails, playground, bike, kayak & pedal boat rentals, off-leash dog park. Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8amsunset daily. 843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com.

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From Gospel to Gershwin

Experience the sounds that define Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, jazz, music of the Civil War & more Live concerts at Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting Street at 7 pm January 29, February 20, March 2 Adults $28 • Seniors $26 • Students $16 Children 12 & under are Free

Box Office: 800.838.3006

Tickets at Charleston Area Visitor Centers www.soundofcharleston.com

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PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM There’s more than ever to see right now at Patriots Point on Charleston Harbor! As South Carolina’s largest museum and attraction, we offer exciting new interactive exhibits, historic ships including the USS Yorktown, amazing aircraft, the Medal of Honor Museum, and so much more. Whether you’re coming for the first or tenth time, you’ve never seen Patriots Point like this. There’s a new way to walk in the steps of heroes at Patriots Point! 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 843.884.2727 Open daily from 9a to 6:30p Admission: children $12 age 6-11, adults $20 Visit us at PatriotsPoint.org THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Charleston Performing Arts Center is South Carolina’s only performing arts conservatory and premier cabaret theatre providing year-round quality entertainment with lavish productions and Broadway talent! We produce original musicals, music revues, and cabaret concerts…Bridging Charleston to Broadway! Located at 873 Folly Rd (4 miles from downtown). Call (843) 991-5582 or visit us online at www.CharlestonPerformingArts.org THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON “From Gospel to Gershwin” Live concerts featuring music that defines Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, Civil War campsongs, jazz, light classics & more, at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Adults $28, Seniors $26, Students $16, 12 & under are free. See dates in calendar or call 843-270-4903. Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www.soundofcharleston.com.

The Largest Privately Owned House Museum & Decorative Arts Collection in Charleston When it was built in 1876, the Charleston News and Courier called it “the handsomest and most complete private residence in the south.” It still is – 24,000 sq. ft. Italianate home and stunning formal gardens – open daily. As seen in Architectural Digest, American Castles, Forbes, HGTV, the Wall Street Journal, Art and Antiques Magazine, the mini-series North and South, Scarlett and The Notebook.

Hours: Mar.-Nov. 11-5pm Dec.-Feb. 11-4:30pm 16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 www.calhounmansion.net

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Lowcountry Oyster Festival The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association will be hosting the 33rd Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 31, 2016, from 10 am-5 pm. Located on the 700+ acre grounds of historic Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society.

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Tickets are $17.50 in advance and $25 the day of the event, with no fee for children under 10. In an effort to improve the flow of traffic around the event site, everyone is encouraged to do their part and carpool.

Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com and at all local Visitor Centers.

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2-23 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

2-31 Carolina Seas, exhibit at S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org. Â 3-31 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

3, 23, Sherlock, The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre, 164 Church St., 26, 28 843-937-6453, www.charlestonmysteries.com.

8-9 Heroic Revolutionaries, with Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 both evenings, Gaillard Center, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

14-244 Alice in Wonderland, Crabpot Players, 1137 Johnny Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 888-303-0763, www.crabpotplayers.com.

15-18 Music for Violin, Soprano and Piano, House Concert Series, Chamber Music Charleston, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

20-23 Charleston Comedy Festival, check for venues, 843-853-6687, www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com.

22-7/10 Unveiled: Wedding Fashions and Traditions in the South, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843- 722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

23 Annual Braise & Brew Event, Beer Dinner & Pairing 6-9 pm, Middleton Place, www.middletonplace.org, 556-6020.

23-24 A Year With Frog and Toad, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

23-24, A Streetcar Named Desire, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487, 29-31, www.footlightplayers.net.

2/4-6 29-30 Comedy at Kiawah, two nights of non-stop laughter, 800-654-2924, www.kiawahresort.com.

29-31 Charleston Boat Show, North Charleston Convention Center, 843-364-8491, www.thecharlestonboatshow.com.

301 Pops! ‘70s Rhythm & Blues Concert, 7:30 pm, North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 843-529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

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Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-805-3084, www. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

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What’s Cookin’?

Tasso Gravy A Charleston delight via “The Big Easy,” Tasso gravy is a popular staple in local cuisine, whether poured over fresh, local shrimp and grits or served for breakfast with a hearty helping of grits ground with locally grown corn.

In other parts of the south, this delicious dish is made with country ham and called “red eye gravy,” but whatever it is called, it is delicious!

To learn more about Charleston’s unique cuisine, read “Feast for Foodies” in this issue!

2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound Tasso (or country ham), diced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup brewed coffee 2 cups chicken broth 1 fresh thyme sprig, minced (can use dried, about ½ teaspoon) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in a skillet; add Tasso, and sauté until browned. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned. Whisk in coffee and broth; simmer, whisking occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.

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1-7 A Streetcar Named Desire, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

1-27 A Groovy Kind of Love, Thirty-Four West Theatre Co., 200 Meeting Street, Charleston, 843-901-9343, www.34west.org.

1-29 Albino Alligator! S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

1-29 From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour, $8 in addition to garden admission, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

1-29 Kidstory, hands-on exhibit at Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

5-64 Masterworks: Baroque Masters, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 pm both days, The Gaillard Center, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony. org.

5-21 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

6 Tri- County Literacy Celebration, 10 am – 3 pm, Santee Canal State Park, Moncks Corner, 843-719-4358, www.berkeleylibrarysc.org.

7-28 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

8 Charleston Music Fest, 2nd Monday Series, 7:30 pm, Simons Center Recital Center, College of Charleston, 843-953-6575, www.cofc.edu.

9 -3/19 Camellia Walks at Middleton Place, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am, reservations 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

12-14 Southeastern Wildlife Expo, www.sewe.com, 843-723-1748.

12-28 A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Crabpot Players, 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 888-303-0763, www.crabpotplayers.com.

19-21 Gourmet and Grapes, The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island Resort, 843-7686296, www.kiawahresort.com.

19-3/61 The Seat of Justice, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-5777183, www.charlestonstage.com.

26 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm, Circular Congregational Church, $28, seniors $26, children free, 843-2704903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

26-27 Masterworks: Mozart and Brahms, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 pm both days, The Gaillard Center, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

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Middleton Place Restaurant presents Braise & Brew Dinner January 23, 2016

The Middleton Place Restaurant will celebrate the beers of winter on Saturday, January 23, with the annual Braise & Brew Dinner at Middleton Place. Braise & Brew is a three hour long feast of braised food expertly prepared by the Middleton Place Restaurant and seasonal brews crafted

by Holy City Brewing. Executive Chef Brandon Buck and his team work closely with the brewery, tasting and discussing flavor profiles before plan56

ning a menu designed to maximize the harmony of specific dishes with specific beers.

Braise & Brew Dinner will begin at 6 pm, Saturday, January 23, at the Middleton Place Pavilion, located at 4300 Ashley River Road.

For tickets or more info, visit www.MiddletonPlace.org, or call 843-556-6020.

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1-19 Middleton Place Camellia Walks, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am, Middleton Place, reservations 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

1-31 The Salt Marsh Aviary: Up Close and Personal! S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

1-31 Lowcountry History Hall, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843- 22-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

2-6 Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Marion Square and other venues, 843-722-5547, www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

6-10 Kiawah Island Resort National Pro-Am, 843-768-2860, www.kiawahresort.com.

6-274 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

9, 16, 23, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm, Circular 30 Congregational Church, $28, seniors $26, children free, 800-838-3006 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

11-27 Shear Madness, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www. charlestonstage.com.

12 St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, Ole Village, North Charleston, parade at noon, 843-554-5700, www.northcharleston.org.

15-19 Charleston Fashion Week, various events, 843-971-9811, www.charlestonmag.com.

16-4/24 Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens, A different tour each day, 843-722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org.

18-19 Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn’s Italian, 7:30 pm each night, The Gaillard Center, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

18-20 Charleston Antiques Show, Memminger Auditorium, 843-723-1623, www.historiccharleston.org.

18-4/3 The Odd Couple, Crabpot Players, 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 888303-0763, www.crabpotplayers.com.

23-5/25 Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:30pm, Middleton Place, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

4/2 The Cooper River Bridge Run, 843-856-1949, www.bridgerun.com.

March

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Offstreet Parking One-way Streets Public Restrooms Visitor Center 375 Meeting Steet 843-853-8000

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