Eight breweries. One winner. 🏆

CHStoday brewery bracket

Who will be crowned champion? | Graphic by 6AM City

Friendly competition, anyone?

With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments kicking off, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own.

Last year, y’all helped us name the best chicken and waffles. This year, we asked you to share your favorite brewery in Charleston. Now — thanks to you and the help of a random generator — we have the official lineup for our bracket.

Who’s in the running

Going head-to-head in the first round are:

How it works

Beginning today, we will host several voting rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine Charleston’s best brewery. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the brewery with more votes moves on. Simple as that. We’ll go until we have a champion, which will be announced in our Friday, March 31 newsletter. You will be able to vote once per round.

How to participate

Vote for the brewery you’d like to see advance to round two using this poll. You can vote for all four spots or as little as one. Once we count all the votes, we’ll share an updated bracket and new poll in an upcoming newsletter.

Want to fill out a bracket to see if you can guess who will win? Download and print the image above to take the competition up a notch. If your bracket is correct, send us a photo for a shoutout and bragging rights.

Ready to cheer your “team” to victory? Vote at the button below. ⬇️

Heads up, Holy City: Charleston Craft Beer Cruises will be hosting a celebratory cruise for each round of our March Madness bracket starting this Friday, March 17. Grab your tickets here.

BATTLE OF THE BREWERIES

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Tuesday, March 14

Spring Cooking | Tuesday, March 14 | 6 p.m. | Bees Ferry West Ashley Library, 3035 Sanders Rd., Charleston | Free | Prepare for the start of the spring season with a new recipe highlighting fresh ingredients.

Wednesday, March 15

76th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens | Wednesday, March 15 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | Historic Charleston Foundation’s annual Festival of Houses and Gardens begins today, featuring house and garden tours, special events, music, and workshops.
Laughway to the Weekend | Wednesday, March 15 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B, Charleston | $10 | Make your way to Theatre 99 for two to three acts of improv comedy based on audience suggestions.

Thursday, March 16

March Sip & Stroll | Thursday, March 16 | 4-7 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Price of purchase | Stroll through the Village and explore sales, food, and drinks from participating retailers.
Septima by Patricia Williams Dockery | Thursday, March 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., Charleston | $35 | Grab a ticket for this film highlighting the life of Civil Rights leader, educator, and Charlestonian Septima Clark.

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.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

60º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:30 a.m.
Set: 7:28 p.m.

Tide

Low: 7:55 a.m. + 7:54 p.m.
High: 1:23 a.m. + 1:36 p.m.

Open

In case you missed it, Bon Banh Mi recently opened its third location in The Market at Oakland in North Mount Pleasant. Expect a selection of banh mi sandwiches, bowls, and tacos at 1100 Oakland Market Rd. Psst: Here’s a peek at the space. 🥗 (The Post and Courier)
Ashley Artisan Suites is now open in The Jasper. The retailer serves as a collection of locally-owned boutiques for artisans, makers, and health and beauty professionals, and features 24 individual suites. Inquire about a lease.

Civic

The Charleston Planning Commission is hosting three information sessions to discuss proposed plans for the redevelopment of the 64-acre Union Pier. The first session, scheduled for Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m. at the Charleston County Main Library, will highlight flood protections. ✍️ (The Post and Courier)

Job

SC Works Trident is set to host a career fair on Wednesday, March 22 at SC Works Dorchester (1325-A Boone Hill Rd.) in Summerville. The event will feature a selection of employers including Berkeley County Schools, Dorchester County Government, and SCDMV from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required. 💼
Speaking of careers, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a hiring event tomorrow, March 15 for those interested in a corrections career. Interviews and entrance tests will be conducted on-site at 430 N. Fraiser St. in Georgetown beginning at 9:30 a.m. (WCBD)

Arts

The Gibbes Museum of Art is hosting Gibbes on the Street, the museum’s culinary street fair, on Thursday, April 27, and tickets are on sale now. Expect 25+ restaurants serving bites on Meeting Street, plus live music and an open bar. 🎟️

Concert

If you haven’t seen “Drops of Jupiter” live, now’s your chance. Train is headed to the Holy City to perform at Credit One Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2. Grab tickets for the show with country artist Parmalee. 🎶 (Holy City Sinner)
But Train isn’t the only one making a stop in Charleston: The Doobie Brothers will return to Credit One Stadium for the first time since 2015 on Saturday, Sept. 9 for their 50th Anniversary Tour. Snag a spot. 🎤 (Holy City Sinner)
And to round off the Credit One Stadium performance announcements, Counting Crows will be playing on Wednesday, August 2 with Dashboard Confessional. Tickets will be released this Friday, March 17. (WCIV)

Shop

Getting adjusted to daylight saving time? Take a sip from one of our coffee partners. Try Midnight Oil from Blanchard’s Coffee or Organic Matcha from Matcha Nude. We’re already feeling refreshed. ☕

The Word

Arthroplasty. This is the medical term for joint replacement (think: hip replacement or knee replacement). Despite being one of the most common orthopedic procedures, it’s considered a last-resort option. Here’s why.*

Travel

Summer travel is just around the corner. On our radar: this mid-century modern stay in Martha’s Vineyard. For something a little more tropical, our pick is this seaside cottage in St. John. If international travel is calling your name, this charming home along the French Riviera is for you.*

Watch

Looking for some fresh snack ideas? Get inspired in less than a minute with three delicious stackables.*

Announced

Congrats to @londonlizzie, the winner of our House and Garden Tour Giveaway sponsored by Historic Charleston Foundation. Didn’t win, but still want to experience architectural charm and natural beauty? Get tickets here. 🎉 *

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Hurling for the craic

Hurling: An Ancient Irish Sport in Charleston, SC

Photo of two hurling opponents wearing green and yellow blocking each other's passes with their stick. Other team members are visible in the background.

Pro-Tip: The ball is called a sliotar. | Photo by @andrewmaron, provided by @charlestonhurling

There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but have you heard about hurling? No, not that kind of hurling. We’re talking about an Irish sport played right here in Charleston. This ancient Gaelic game is the national sport of Ireland and looks a bit like field hockey played with a baseball. Players use a wooden stick called a hurley to pass and score points. It’s the fastest field sport in the world.

How hurling got here

You may be wondering how hurling came to the Holy City. Well, you’ve got the founders of the Charleston Hurling Club, Ryan Shrum and Brendan Dagg to thank for that. Both Ryan and Brendan were new to Charleston — Ryan from Indianapolis and Brendan from Ireland — and in 2011, they teamed up to start a club.

Want to give it a try? Tap the button below to learn how you can get involved with the Charleston Hurling Club.

LET'S GIVE IT A HURL

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: If you’re on the hunt for a furever friend, check out these photos of a few of the pups at Dorchester Paws. The organization has partnered with local businesses to capture “some of their longer-term guests” and I am absolutely swooning over these images.

The best part? The public is invited to meet the pups at Selfie Addict Studio (127 S. Main St.) in Summerville this Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. and all I have to say is: You know where to find me. 🐾 (WCIV)

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get the scoop on the 2023 Festival of Houses and Gardens, here.

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