Tourism and Hospitality

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• Charleston Bike Taxi
• Charleston Rickshaw
• Charleston Pedicab

• Solo Exhibit – Chris Dotson’s Unbound | Wednesday, May 10-Saturday, May 27 | Times vary | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | Free | Appreciate art through landscape creations made out of different forms of medium.
• Evening Post Books Presents: Lowcountry Voices | Wednesday, May 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Charleston Library Society, 164 King St., Charleston | $75 | Participate in your literary community and join in a book themed cocktail party.

• Preserved-as-found: Enhanced Preservation Tour of the Aiken-Rhett House | Thursday, May 11, Thursday, May 18, Thursday, May 25 | 1:30-2:15 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston | $15 | Check out an in depth look at one of Charleston most notorious historical homes.

• Warrior Surf Foundation Charity Golf Classic and Cocktail Dinner | Friday, May 12-Saturday, May 13 | Times vary | Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms | $75-$250 | Support veterans and participate in one of the largest charity events of the year.

• Eliza Lucas Pinckney: A Legacy in Silk opens to the public | Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $12-$25 | Take a look at the rare chance to view the extravagant gown of Charlestonian Eliza Lucas Pickney.

• Bubbles and Blooms | Sunday, May 14 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting Street, Charleston | Free | Build your own floral bouquet while you sip on delicious bubbles.*

• Belle Hall welcomed a new restaurant to its lineup: Nautical bowls. The coastal-inspired spot features fresh acai bowls and health foods. Check it out at 608-F Long Point Rd. in Mount Pleasant.

• Farm Haus Butcher and Beer Garden is on the way to join in Mount Pleasant’s fleet of restaurants. The original location is in Indian Land, SC, and it’s expected to open a second location at 604 Coleman Blvd. This spot will include a beer garden, live music, and fresh meats. (CRBJ Bizwire)

• Boeing made a $37 billion deal with Saudi airlines this past week. This deal included a visit from Saudi royalty to the North Charleston facility on Friday, May 5 to celebrate their purchase of over 100 Dreamliner planes. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• An award winning potato salad is hitting the food scene of the Lowcountry. Sally Bell’s kitchen south started in Richmond, Virginia and recently opened a distribution kitchen in the Lowcountry. They are beginning to distribute hunger inducing side dishes to local retailers, such as Burbage Meats, Bert’s Market, George & Pinks’s, The New York Butcher Shoppes, The Veggie Bin, and Wisconsin Meat & Cheese.

• Local nonprofit Charleston Moves is hosting its annual Mobility Month for May. Events will include a variety of free opportunities to get out in our community and support movement. Pro tip: check out the website as some events require a waiver or registration beforehand.

• Brookgreen Gardens is hosting its third annual Spring Wine Festival this Saturday, May 13, from 1-4 p.m. The festival will include food trucks, live music, and of course wine. If you plan to go, it’s suggested to bring a lawn chair to relax. Ticket prices vary and can be found on the website.

• A local woman was honored by Dominion Energy for over 1,000 hours of service this past year and named a volunteer of the year. Mary Ann Wright works as a teachers’ advocate for the Teachers Supply Closet nonprofit. This award will grant $5,000 to Teachers’ Supply Closet to help fund classrooms in our community. (WCIV)

• Charleston’s soccer team — The Battery — plans to host Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 13. This event is expected to include raffles, auctions, and flag presentations. Complimentary tickets are being donated for active duty, reserve, and retired military to have an opportunity to watch the game free of charge. (Holy City Sinner)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*

Traditional Moscow Mule

• 2 oz. Ritual Zero Proof Gin
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 4 oz. ginger beer
• Lime wedges (garnish)