Celebrating spring 🎉

13 spring events happening in Charleston

Will you be attending Spoleto this year? | Photo by Leigh Webber / Spoleto Festival USA

Grab the confetti. Springtime is right around the corner, and we’re daydreaming about celebrating the season with fun activities around the Lowcountry. From art fests to sporting events, here are 10 things to do this spring.

Festival of Houses and Gardens | Wednesday, March 15-Sunday, April 16 | Charleston Historic District | Prices vary | Tour historic homes and gardens and attend special events.

Summerville Flowertown Festival | Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2 | Azalea Park, 105 W. 5th S. St., Summerville | Free | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast with art, food, kids activities, and a farmers market.

Cooper River Bridge Run | Saturday, April 1 | 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $60+ | Register for this annual 10K race across the Ravenel Bridge.

Credit One Charleston Open | Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 9 | Credit One Stadium, 161 Seven Farms Dr. | $10-$90 | Head to Daniel Island for the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America.

Charleston RiverDogs 2023 Season | Tuesday, April 11-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. | Prices vary | The RiverDogs are returning to the Joe this spring following their championship win last season.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25

Library Games Day | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 1 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Join an afternoon of your favorite games including American Mah Jongg and Rummikub.

Thursday, Jan. 26

Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made a President | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Buxton Books, 160 King St., Charleston | Free | RSVP for this discussion with Jonathan Darman on his new book.
Hangmen by Martin McDonagh | Thursday, Jan. 26-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., Charleston | $35-$45 | It’s 1965 and execution by hanging has just been abolished in the UK in this performance by playwright Martin McDonagh.

Friday, Jan. 27

The Last Five Years | Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday, Jan. 29 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St., Charleston | $28 | They got engaged on the Queen Street Playhouse stage, were married on that same stage, and now share it again in this acclaimed relationship musical.
Village Concert Series: Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St., Mount Pleasant | Free | Award-winning NYC jazz pianist Ben Rosenblum will perform an intimate concert on a 15-performance Southeast tour.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | $0-$9 | Explore many distinct habitats and view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Art Moves Jazz | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25 | Transport yourself with an intimate evening of jazz as the Charleston Symphony delivers an unforgettable program of swingin’ tunes and jazz favorites.*

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Experience the blooming beauty of Camellia Season 🌸

The camellias at Middleton Place are some of the oldest in America, first planted on Henry Middleton’s parterre in the late 18th century. | Photo provided by Middleton Place

See 10,000+ camellias take center stage as Middleton Place celebrates all things camellia during 2023’s Camellia Season events:

Cocktails and Camellias | Saturday, Feb. 11 | Mix and mingle in an incredible setting with specialty drink selections, small plates, and live music.
Camellia Walks | Various dates Feb. 2-28 | Tour the gardens + discover the stories of free and enslaved people who maintained the gardens.
Camellias and Crafts at the Garden Market | Saturday, Feb.11-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Shop local vendors, talk to Master Gardeners, and peruse a wide selection of camellias and garden supplies.*

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Weather

71º | Thunderstorms | 92% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:17 a.m.
Set: 5:47 p.m.

Tide

Low: 4:27 a.m. + 5 p.m.
High: 10:53 a.m. + 11:16 p.m.

Civic

Beep, beep. To make room for police vehicles, street parking will be prohibited on Upper King Street between John and Spring streets on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Heads up: Local police will be enforcing this rule with towing. 🚙 (WCIV)

Community

There will be an open house at Angel Oak Park this Thursday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The community is invited to review the plans for Angel Oak Preserve, ask questions, and submit feedback. What is Angel Oak Preserve? 🌳

Development

Restoration is underway at The Pine Tree Hotel in the Mosquito Beach community and is expected to be completed in the months ahead. (WCIV)
A traffic circle was recently completed in Berkeley County in order to improve safety. Earlier this week, the county held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new roundabout located at the intersection of Sangaree Parkway and Royle Road. (WCIV)

State

Several interstate highways in SC are being resurfaced. Yesterday, the SC Dept. of Transportation began working on a project encompassing ~90 miles of highway as part of a 10-year plan. The roads include Interstate 20, 26, 95, 385, and 526. 🛣️ (WCIV)

Edu

High school seniors in the Tri-County Area can apply for a college scholarship with the Coastal Community Foundation, which promotes equity in coastal SC. The foundation plans to give out over $400,000 in scholarships this year. See all scholarships. (WCIV)

Eat

Looking to add some new dinner recipes to your 2023 rotation? We’re bookmarking this sesame chicken stir fry, this citrus salmon, and this slow-cooked pork roast. 🍳*

Real Estate

Two Upper King Street properties were recently purchased for $12 million. The buildings at 585 King St. and 587 King St., which house Fuji Sushi Bar and Uptown Social, were sold by Vanderking, LLC. The purchaser was represented by NAI Charleston.
A Black-owned funeral home is now on the market. Fielding Home for Funerals, located at 122 Logan St., is welcoming offers through Friday, March 24. (The Post and Courier)

Wellness

If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*

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This spring on King

New bar coming to Charleston this spring

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Check out the upcoming storefront. | Rendering provided by Hazel and Apple

Tiki-inspired pop-up Bonny’s Hideaway, located next to Prohibition on King Steet, has closed its doors to make way for Hazel and Apple.

This upcoming bar is a sister concept to the NYC-based Irish pub The Dead Rabbit, which was named The World’s Best Bar in 2016.

The Hazel will be an informal bar in the front space serving whiskeys, classic cocktails, draft beer, and coffee. At the rear will be The Apple, an elevated cocktail space with a patio.

The menus will feature a combination of Irish, British, and local fare, with a focus on seafood.

Hazel and Apple is expected to open this spring at 549 King St., according to the bar’s website.

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Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: Recently, I heard about a new children’s book that tells the story of two dogs on a journey in downtown Charleston by authors Janet Lee Berg and Karen Collins Easton.

Have a little one in your life? Order a copy of “Boomer and Joey’s Charleston Adventure” or pick one up at the City Market to encounter dolphins, rainbows, alligators, and ghosts in this adorable tale. 📘

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