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19th annual Sweetgrass Festival returns

19th annual Sweetgrass Festival returns to Mount Pleasant
A woman weaves a sweetgrass basket.
Come immerse yourself in this rich and unique culture that is located here in the Lowcountry. | Photo by the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Save the date Charleston. The annual Sweetgrass Festival will be held on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant.

The festival will have entertainment, activities, information sessions, and a showcase of local basket makers to promote their merchandise. Admission is free.

People dancing at last year's Sweetgrass Festival

Attending having fun at last year’s Sweetgrass Festival.

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Photo provided by the Town of Mount Pleasant.

This event promotes and brings awareness to the Gullah Geechee culture. Did you know? The Gullah Geechee Corridor extends from Wilmington, NC, to Jacksonville, FL. However, the sweetgrass basket art form originated in Mount Pleasant, which makes the town the perfect host.

The festival began in 2005, and a year later, Jim Hodges, the former governor, made the sweetgrass basket-making art form the SC Official Art Craft.

This is a sweetgrass basket.

Sweetgrass baskets represent one of the oldest West African art forms in America.

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Photo by: CHStoday.

Sweetgrass basket-making dates back centuries ago and was brought to South Carolina by enslaved West Africans. It has been passed down from generation to generation and remains a vital piece of culture for the Lowcountry. The practice is specifically prominent in Mount Pleasant, which has a seven-mile stretch of Highway 17 called the Sweetgrass Basket Makers Highway.

You can stay updated on the Sweetgrass Festival with its Facebook group.

If you want to celebrate the Gullah culture earlier, attend A Taste of Sweetgrass Culture Dinner Experience.

The night before the festival, the African American Settlement Community Historic Commission will host this dinner event in the Cooper River Room at the Memorial Waterfront Park on Friday, July 21 at 6 p.m.

Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum, will serve as a guest speaker. Find more information and buy tickets here.
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Events
Thursday, July 6
  • Ribbon Cutting - Heavenly Cheesecakes by Tony | Thursday, July 6 | 11:30 a.m. | 1010 Old Hwy. 52 Suite B, Moncks Corner | Free | Support a local business and try out this new cheesecake spot.
  • Yelp Week at Smash City Burgers | Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 16 | 5 p.m. | 1331 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | Free | Check out the list of spots participating in this juicy burger-filled series.
  • Young Professionals Social | Thursday, July 6 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Flowertown Bed and Breakfast, 710 South Main St., Summerville | Free | Chat with fellow professionals in the area to expand your network and career.
Friday, July 7
  • Pop-Up Pottery Workshop | Friday, July 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | $7 | Bring your art dreams to life at this interactive workshop.
  • First Friday Night Market | Friday, July 7 | 6-10 p.m. | 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Charleston | Enjoy your evening shopping, eating, and dancing with the community.
Sunday, July 9
  • Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, July 9, Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | King St., Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun Streets at this dog-friendly event.
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News Notes
Announced
  • The organization behind Charleston Pride has planned a Pride Week from Sunday, September 10 through Saturday, September 16. Events will range from comedy shows to community discussions, with a closing festival at the Refinery. (WCBD)
Coming Soon
  • Villa Cantina Cocktail and Lounge will be coming to 1940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., where Andolini’s Pizza used to operate. The building is in need of renovations, and an opening date has not been set yet. (The Post and Courier)
Community
  • The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is hosting a Community Justice Forum at the Keith Summey Public Library on Tuesday, July 11. The panel discussion will share resources on financial literacy and home rental and ownership programs. (The Holy City Sinner)
Sports
Plan Ahead
  • Calling all fashion lovers: The 16th annual Lexus Charleston Fashion Week will occur on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, at Festival Hall. This two-night event will feature fashion and accessories from local, regional, and national designers and brands.
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  • Congrats to the Coastal Community Foundation’s 2023 class of Pinckney Scholars. These students will receive financial support, mentoring, professional training, and a network of peer and staff support throughout their college careers. Learn more.*
Shop
  • If you’re looking to buy a new pair of sunglasses this summer, you’re in luck. Our online store (Six & Main) has you covered with a variety of polarized, floating sunglasses… that’s right they float in the water. Find your perfect pair now.
 
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Events

Local 5K will support families with Alzheimer’s
Runners participating in a previous ARK race.
Runners competing for a great cause in a previous Fun Run 5K race. | Photo provide by Tiffany Hicks Photography.
The ARK of South Carolina, a local nonprofit organization supporting Lowcountry families living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia, is hosting its 24th Annual McElveen Race on Saturday, August 26.

The race includes a 5K walk/run, a one-mile fun run, and youth and corporate team challenges and will take place in downtown Summerville. All proceeds will benefit The ARK.

The ARK’s support services include social respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultations, resource referrals, and community development. If you cannot participate in the race and want to get involved, visit here.

This event is rain-or-shine. Race you there.

For more information, contact Allie Suber or visit the organization’s website.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
On Tuesday, I went to the new International African American Museum. It was an incredible experience filled with lots of learning. I think it requires more than one trip because of all the information that has been curated. One of the key elements that stood out to me was how they involved many locals and community members in the project and throughout the exhibits.
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