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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
There’s more colors out there than navy. | Photo by Jeremy Thomas via Unsplash
This Saturday, April 15 kicks off International Dark Sky Week, an initiative to combat light pollution in cities all over the world. Do you want to see stars over our city — even downtown? Follow these recommendations from the International Dark Sky Association.

Find local stargazing events. Consider supporting Lowcountry Stargazers. Or, plan a trip to your nearest Dark Site and tag us on Instagram (@chstoday) with your view of the night sky. Bonus: The Lyrid meteor shower peaks Wednesday, April 19-Saturday, April 22.

Help measure night sky brightness as a “citizen-scientist” with Globe at Night.

Inventory your home lighting by following the IDA checklist — it could be as easy as pointing an upward-facing light towards the ground.

Join the IDSW scavenger hunt. You’ll start by downloading the free hunt card. Record your progress, send the completed card to IDA, and claim some free Dark Sky stickers.

Contact a local government representative and request an official proclamation of IDSW. Awareness matters: Locals like you initiated 23 successful proclamations nationwide in 2022.

Write a letter to the editor of your (second) favorite newsletter, paper, or magazine. No debate skills necessary — just follow the playbook and make a case for dark skies.

Become a Dark Sky Advocate. Want more star parties, dark city walks, and collaboration with local organizations? Help protect the night as a local point of contact for IDA.
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Events
Monday, April 10
  • The Garden Party | Monday, Apr. 10 | 1-6 p.m. | Coterie, 17 Warren St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Enjoy spring weather at this bartender takeover on the patio, with cocktails presented by Jessica Ford and Erin McGrath.
Tuesday, April 11
  • Wine Tasting: Sips & Sommeliers | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Captain James Missroon House, 40 East Bay St., Charleston | $60 | Explore a curated wine tasting prepared by expert sommeliers with views of the Charleston Harbor.
Wednesday, April 12
  • Gibbes Film in Focus: Planet of the Apes | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St., Charleston | $10 | Catch a showing of “Planet of the Apes” during this film series at The Gibbes.
  • South Carolina Stingrays vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $10 | Cheer on the Stingrays to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — a $250 donation will be made for every Stingrays goal scored.
Thursday, April 13
  • CofC EXPO 2023 | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | TD Arena, 301 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Come celebrate the exceptional work of undergraduate and graduate students from disciplines across campus.
  • Beautiful South x Lewis Barbecue Pop-Up | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 5-8 p.m. | Lewis Barbecue, 464 N. Nassau St., Charleston | Free | Lewis Barbecue welcomes forthcoming restaurant Beautiful South for a special pop-up series in the backyard trailer at Lewis.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Register your business for consideration in this year’s Best Places to Work in South Carolina. Best Company Group will evaluate practices and benefits and connect with employees. Winner will receive recognition from SC Biz News and a party in August. The deadline is Friday, April 14.
Sports
  • Ons Jabeur is the singles title winner of the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open tennis tournament, beating Belinda Bencic on Sunday. Danielle Collins and Desirae Krawczyk took the doubles title. See the scores.
  • The Charleston RiverDogs’ home schedule starts tomorrow, April 11 through Sunday, April 16 with six games against the Columbia Fireflies. To celebrate the opening homestand week, the team is going all out with giveaways, dollar beers, fireworks, and a (non-alcoholic) champagne shower.
  • The North Charleston Police Department and VTO Sports USA will partner on Sunday, April 23 to showcase high school football talent. The Elite 100 Exposure Camp will include combine testing, drills, and one-on-ones for students grade seven to college freshmen. Register by Friday, April 21. (WCIV)
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  • Charleston County School District is seeking community input in its search for a new superintendent. Between Tuesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 20, district residents can attend public engagement sessions and be heard by district leaders. Can’t make it to a meeting? Take the online survey. (WCSC)
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Festival

🐊 Ever tried gator?
Hundreds of people and market stars fill an open field.
Next stop: French Quarter. | Photo by @charlestoncountyparks
The 2023 Lowcountry Cajun Festival is going down at James Island County Park between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Expect:
  • Live Zydeco and Cajun music
  • The annual Crawfish Eating Competition
  • Craft markets and souvenirs
  • Inflatables and climbing walls in the kids’ area, plus a children’s reptile program on the small stage
  • Crawfish, jambalaya, etouffee, andouille sausage, and alligator
Tickets are $35 per vehicle ($40 at the gate). Come out and let the good times roll.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
As your Kansas City-based National Content Editor — and a card-carrying word nerd — I thought you might get a kick to know we call them “crawdads” out here in Missouri, not “crawfish.” (Also, Kansas City is in Missouri. And Kansas. It’s confusing, but hey, now you know.)
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