Little Palm | The Ryder, 237 Meeting St.

| Photo by @thechrisackerman

Camellias | Hotel Bennett, 404 King St.

Park & Grove | 730 Rutledge Ave.

| Photo by @mineroji

Minero | 3140 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island

Dry January Dinner | 39 Rue de Jean, 39 John St.

• Studio Artist Exhibition at Public Works Art Center | Friday, Jan. 6-Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Check out this local studio artist exhibition exploring the subtractive color spectrum — artists must use cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, with the addition of white allowed, as their color palette.
• Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, Jan. 6 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free with admission | Join the curator of natural history or the natural history curatorial assistant in the lab to explore current projects + identify your fossil finds.

• Oysters on the Point | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 2-6 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $10 | Enjoy $13 buckets of oysters, live music, beach games, and a full food + drink menu during the second event in this series.

• Stacy Willingham’s Book Launch with Buxton Books | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 3:30 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Co., 289 Huger St. | $5+ | The local bestselling author of “A Flicker in the Dark” is signing books, answering questions, and raising a toast her second novel, “All the Dangerous Things,” set to be released on January 10.

• Charcoal Drawing: Exploring the Still Life | Monday, Jan. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston | $260-$320 | Taught through the lens of 2D design, students will learn drawing techniques with practice through still-life setups during this hands-on course.

• 250th Anniversary Commemoration (Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m.), featuring keynote speaker Dr. Anthea M. Hartig, Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
• Nighttime at the Museum (Jan. 13, 7-10 p.m., ages 21+)
• The Charleston Museum’s 250th Birthday Party (Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.)*

• 62º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:21 a.m.
• Set: 5:30 p.m.

• Low: 1:02 a.m. + 1:45 p.m.
• High: 7:30 a.m. + 7:46 p.m.

• Heads up: The Shem Creek Boat landing is closing on Monday, Jan. 9, for repairs including new stormwater structures and drain lines, repaving the parking lot, and dredging under the floating dock. The scope of work also includes ADA accessibility improvements such as sidewalk reconstruction and ADA ramp installation. Stay updated. 🚧 (WCBD)
• Redevelopment plans have been updated for the former Navy Base in North Charleston, coined the “Navy Base Redevelopment District.” The proposed vision includes the renovation of two buildings, one for residential use and one for offices and retail, with the main focus encompassing the areas south of Virginia Avenue, around Noisette Boulevard, and Reynolds Avenue. Find public hearing details. 🏗️ (WCSC)

• ICYMI, we shared that long-term expansion plans have been released for the Charleston International Airport. Here’s an update: A new overnight parking area for passenger planes is on the table, and officials with the Charleston County Aviation Authority have applied to the Federal Aviation Administration for approval. Stay tuned for more info. ✈️ (The Post and Courier)

• Fleet Landing in downtown Charleston is closed for renovations until Monday, Jan. 16 while the restaurant works to renovate its entrance and office. Don’t worry: You’ll be able to get your iron skillet mussels again in no time. 🍴

• The Town of Summerville is seeking community feedback on the creation of an Urban Forest Master Plan to establish a framework for forestry in the area. Fill out this 22-question survey to share your thoughts. ✍️ (WCSC)

• Healthcare platform HealthcareX is hosting a free, virtual career fair on Monday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Charleston Virtual Healthcare Career Fair is set to offer the opportunity for job seekers to meet with more than 25 employers, including Philips, Johnson & Johnson, and Comfort Keepers. Register to join. (WCBD)

• Tickets are now on sale for the Colour of Music Festival, set to be held Wednesday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 4 at various venues throughout the Holy City. DYK this festival originated in Charleston and has grown to feature nationwide performances in cities including Nashville, Columbia, and Sacramento? View the schedule and grab your tickets. 🎟️

• Charleston County Public Library has debuted a new format for its children’s Storytime programs. The interactive reading program seeks to support early literacy skills within its intended audience — separated into four groups from newborns to all ages. View the full program schedule. Pssst: A kick-off event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Bees Ferry West Ashley Library. 📚 (Holy City Sinner)

• $3.3 million. That’s the approximate cost of a new fire station in Dorchester County facing Ladson Road, set to house both firefighters and paramedics by the end of May. In the meantime, the county will occupy a new volunteer fire station near St. George. 👨‍🚒 (WCSC)
• $10.27 billion. That’s the record-breaking total capital investment in SC for 2022. The SC Department of Commerce released its annual industry recruitment results which included 120 projects and 14,083 new jobs. Among those — Redwood Materials’ $3.5 billion investment in Berkeley County, the largest investment in the state for 2022. 💰

• 1 in 5. The number of women who experience an anxiety or substance use disorder during pregnancy or postpartum — but less than 20% get treatment. While working to change that, MUSC Health’s Constance Guille, M.D., had a surprising discovery that launched a treatment-connecting screening program. See how the discovery is helping women.*

What is a REAL ID?

• It’s a form of identification that meets security standards established by the REAL ID Act of 2005 — featuring a gold star.
• Enforcement for South Carolinians will begin May 7, 2025.
• A REAL ID is only valid for eight years.
• Licenses or IDs that do not have a gold star will state “Not for Federal Identification” and are not compliant with REAL IDs.

You need a REAL ID if…

• You want to board a domestic, commercial flight. Note: Unexpired US Passports will still be required for international travel, regardless of REAL ID purchase.
• You plan to enter any federal buildings or military installations. See the military installation disclaimer here.
• Note: Military IDs, valid US Passports, or other federal identification accepted to pass airport security may be used in lieu of changing SC ID or license to a REAL ID.