Raising a toast

Three local beers with a "Charleston Born & Brewed" and Indigo Reef Brewing Co. label.

We’re looking forward to the selection of local beer. | Photo via @chsbeerfest

Are you ready for the Lowcountry festival that’s lager than life? Charleston Beer Fest returns to Riverfront Park on Sat., Oct. 22 for a full afternoon of craft brews, local vendors, and pure hoppiness. 🍺

After a two-year hiatus, more than 40 brewing companies will be participating in the festival with proceeds benefiting Palmetto Community Care. Be on the lookout for local spots like Holy City Brewing, Munkle Brewing + Palmetto Brewing Co.

How to explore

Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re returning for some deja brew, Charleston Beer Fest offers various ticket options that come with 10-20 beer tickets. Check out your options.

🎟️ General Admission | $35, $40 day-of

General admission tickets include a commemorative mug + 10 beer tickets.

🎟️ VIP | $80, $90 day-of

VIP tickets include a commemorative mug, expedited entrance to the event, shade tent + private bathroom access, and 20 beer tickets.

🎟️ Designated Driver | $20 (GA), $25 (VIP)

These tickets include vendor village access.

If you spend all your tickets early on in the day, don’t worry. Additional beer tickets can be purchased for $1/voucher.

What to expect

Fill your belly and support local businesses at any of the festival’s food and craft vendors. Local food truck faves like Bits-n-Bytes, The Immortal Lobster + Holy Rolly Charleston will be serving bites throughout the day.

Jewelry, candles, and other handmade goods can be purchased from craft vendors like Bright Star Designs and The Design Demon.

Groove out to live music by artists including Young Mister, She Returns from War + headliner North Mississippi Allstars, with one more artist to be announced this month.

Heads up: Volunteers are needed for the event. See how you can lend a hand.

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EVENTS

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Today

“Pencils and Pixels” Exhibition | Tue., Sept. 6-Sat., Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Explore the newest East Gallery Exhibition featuring both traditional mediums + digital elements with works by Tom Galmarini, Josh Drews, and Timothy Banks. 🎨

Wednesday

Creative Flow: Yoga in the Gallery | Wed., Sept. 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston | $15 suggested donation | Relax with yoga instructor Traci Gwozdz during a weekly yoga class surrounded by art in Redux’s main gallery. 🧘
Concurrent Solo Exhibits – Richard Hagerty and Chilly Waters | Wed., Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | Free | Browse the works of surrealist artist Richard Hagerty who has been painting worlds for more than 40 years.

Thursday

Brewery Bingo Night | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Bring your family + furry friends to compete for prizes at Brewery Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. 🍺

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

85º | Scattered thunderstorms | 58% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:57 a.m.
Set: 7:39 p.m.

Tide

Low: 10:56 a.m. + 11:54 p.m.
High: 4:41 a.m. + 5:34 p.m.

Open

Looking for the perfect photo-op? Selfie Addict Studio, a selfie museum and interactive experience, is now open in Summerville. Book a reservation to strike a pose in more than 20 interactive murals, booths, + neon light displays. Check it out at 127 S. Main St. (between Lush Language and Eva’s). 📸

Number

$200 million. That’s how much steel manufacturer Nucor Corp. plans to spend on Berkeley County facilities within the next five years. The expansion includes the construction of an air separation unit at its steelmaking operations in Huger + may be completed by the end of 2024. Join the team. 💰 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

Heads up, Charleston: Poetry at McLeod is returning on Sat., Sept. 10 with a reading by 2022 Guggenheim Fellow Yona Harvey. Listen to poetry readings + explore writing workshops where African American poets reclaim the plantation landscape. ✍️

Read

Starting today, Charleston County Public Library’s Edgar Allen Poe/Sullivan’s Island branch will be expanding its hours, offering its services to the community Monday through Saturday. Heads up: The library is closed on Sunday. View the updated hours. (WCSC)

Charlestonian

Calling all bookworms: Local psychologist + author Dr. Kelly Rabenstein is hosting a launch party for her newly-released book “Psychological Secrets for Emotional Success.” Join the author for a book signing + Q&A session at Taco Boy downtown on Mon., Sept. 12. from 4-6 p.m. 📚

Eat

Charleston, we know how much you love your oysters. That’s why we’ve created a guide to everything you need to know about the popular mollusk. It covers everything from how to shuck an oyster to the wide range of oyster condiments. Stay tuned for more oyster content headed your way. For now: Get to shuckin’. 🦪

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City

Alrinthea lives in Greenville these days. | Photo from @alrinthea

Meet Alrinthea Carter. Born right here in Charleston, she’s a comedian, Clemson University grad… and now, an Emmy nominee. Alrinthea joined the writing team for HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” in June 2021 and she’s already up for an Emmy.

We’ll be rooting for her on Sun., Sept. 12 when we catch the Emmy Awards Show on NBC.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: The time has come for the age-old question: Do you prefer summer or fall? Personally, I’m a summer girl through + through but I did run to Starbucks last week for the pumpkin cream cold brew debut. If you know, you know.

Now, I’ll be savoring every last second of summer on Sullivan’s Island with friends or strolling along King Street in the sunshine, just with a pumpkin drink in hand. #Balance ☕

Editorial: Alexandra Garian, Tatum Jacaruso, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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