Island Events

Working on a Building: Seashore Farmers’ Lodge importance goes deeper than its walls

Friday, April 29, 2011
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Working on a Building: Seashore Farmers’ Lodge importance goes deeper than its walls

By Joel Flores On a day when the weather forecast was calling for possible thunderstorms and windy conditions, the grounds of the newly renovated Sol Legare Seashore Farmers’ Lodge Museum and Cultural Center were sheathed in a vast blanket of blue. The once-dilapidated building was celebrated in its fully restored glory on the early... »

Waves in Our Pocket: Locals Produce Strictly-Folly Surf Film

Thursday, March 31, 2011
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Waves in Our Pocket: Locals Produce Strictly-Folly Surf Film

By Blake Bunch Brian Eichelman, manager of McKevlin’s Surf Shop, and team rider Bryant Thomas are putting Folly Beach surfing back on the map. Over the past year, the two have been hard at work filming and editing footage taken during last year’s hurricane season swell on Folly. The end product is a completely... »

Surf the Runway – Sunday, March 20

Friday, March 18, 2011
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Surf the Runway – Sunday, March 20

Come out for Surfing the Runway at Blu Restaurant in the Tides Hotel Sunday, March 20. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and coordinator Nancy Hussey says this year’s event will be even “bigger and better than last year!” In 2010, MTV filmed the event and Michael Night was in attendance, as well. This... »

Celebrating the Folly Spirit: A Benefit for Nancy Kervin

Friday, February 18, 2011
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Celebrating the Folly Spirit: A Benefit for Nancy Kervin

Disaster struck Nancy Kervin and her 17-year-old daughter, Sedona, when their home at 506 West Ashley burned to the ground a week before Christmas – a spectacular night blaze which woke up many west side residents. When disaster strikes, however, the Folly community comes together. Residents of Folly Beach will help the Kervins this... »

More than 70 restaurants participate in Charleston Restuarant Week: January 14 – 22

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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More than 70 restaurants participate in Charleston Restuarant Week: January 14 – 22

One of the nation’s hottest culinary destinations is hosting a weeklong celebration of its signature cuisine at special prices. From January 14 – 22, diners may enjoy $20 and $30 three course menus at more than 70 participating Charleston area restaurants. Options span the local culinary scene,which includes locavore cuisine, sustainable seafood, heirloom recipes... »

Hearing on the realignment of Red Sunset Lane

Monday, November 29, 2010
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Dear Resident: Approximately one year ago, the City received approval from Charleston County to explore a project to alleviate drainage issues on West Ninth Street, move several ditches and pipes, and realign Red Sunset Lane so that it falls onto the City owned right-of-way. As a final step in gathering public input on this... »

Community Thanksgiving service and dinner

Friday, November 12, 2010
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Each year at Thanksgiving, the three churches on Folly Island take turns hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner. This year the service will be at Folly Beach Baptist Church on Sunday, November 21, at 6:30 p.m. The message will be brought to us by Father J.P. Narichitti Priest of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic... »

Discover holiday magic with the 21st Annual Holiday Festival of Lights

Friday, November 12, 2010
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Discover holiday magic with the 21st Annual Holiday Festival of Lights

Provided by Charleston County Parks Celebrate a Lowcountry tradition at Charleston’s most beloved nighttime holiday event – the Holiday Festival of Lights! With over two million shimmering lights, this three-mile driving tour brings more light displays year after year, with over 700 shining displays this season. Beginning November 12, 2010 and continuing through January... »

Rita’s shows their true metal: Rita’s Seaside Grille takes home Taste: Iron Chef trophy

Friday, October 29, 2010
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Rita’s shows their true metal: Rita’s Seaside Grille takes home Taste: Iron Chef trophy

The Taste: Iron Chef Competition, held Friday, October 8, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s Palmer Campus, drew a sold-out crowd. Four competing chefs arrived via limousine and walked the red carpet into the Palmer Campus’ $7 million dollar facility, and as the lights dimmed and the chef’s were announced, the master of ceremonies... »

Hansel and Gretel would approve: James Island Park announces Gingerbread House competition

Friday, October 29, 2010
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Hansel and Gretel would approve: James Island Park announces Gingerbread House competition

Provided by Charleston Parks and Recreation Warm up those ovens, gather up the sugar and the spices, and add a spoonful of creativity to the mix! Registration for the 12th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights Gingerbread House Competition is open now through November 5. Houses must be made entirely of edible materials (except the... »

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