08.18.2023

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🍇 A grape time

The Grape Stomp Festival returns this Saturday at Deep Water Vineyard

Someone dressing up as Lucy from "I Love Lucy."

This Lucy look-a-like contest looks like a fun time. | Photo provided by Deep Water Vineyard

Need some fun weekend plans? We’ve got two words — stomping and wine. Doesn’t that sound like a great time? On Saturday, Aug. 19, the Grape Stomp Festival returns to Deep Water Vineyard at 6775 Bears Bluff Rd., on Wadmalaw Island.

The vineyard’s most popular festival is a day filled with family fun, food, wine, draft meads, and you guessed it — grape stomping. This year, the charity partner for the festival is the Charleston-based nonprofit The Formation Project.

Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and festival attendees can expect a food truck lineup that includes Crystal Coast Seafood & Lobster, Fed Up!, A Boy and His Dogs, and Miss Katie’s Sweets. Guests can also jam out to live music from Josh and Leslie Roberts + Dallas Baker and Friends.

Family-friendly activities include yard games, swinging, visiting the vineyard’s animals, and sipping kid slushies.

Stomping

If you want to sign up for one of the four stomping contests, you can do so when you get your parking pass. All you need is a positive attitude + a great stomping partner and whoever produces the most juice will win a prize.

If the contests sells out, do not fear — barrels are still available just for fun and photos.

Lucy look-a-like contest

“I Love Lucy” fans, this one is for you. Dress up like Lucy and reenact the famous 1956 episode of Lucy stomping grapes + compete for the best costume.

Parking passes are $20 if bought in advance. Day-of parking passes will be $30. Reserve your spot to stomp now.

Events

Friday, Aug. 18

Boozy Bonsai Workshop | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse - Charleston, 832 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $40 | Experience the modern plant revival at this workshop.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Paint Just Like Bob Ross | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | $65 | Learn to paint a complete 16x20” oil painting with step-by-step guidance from Certified Ross Instructor, Barbie Sawyer.
Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Goose Creek City Municipal Complex, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | Stop by this market to support local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers, and businesses.
Clay Rice Silhouettes | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St., Charleston | $48 | Renowned silhouette artist Clay Rice returns to cut children’s silhouettes.

Sunday, Aug. 20

R&B + Hip-Hop Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 12-4 p.m. | 7550 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | $30-$650 | Vibe to R&B and hip hop classics while chowing down on some delicious brunch.
Name That Tune Music Trivia | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 12-6 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Join Crystal Coast Seafood for Sunday Funday featuring live music at the brewery while you drink beer and test your music knowledge.

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News Notes

Drink

Charleston has some of the best beer and we have the award to prove it. New Realm Brewing Co. took home bronze in the World Beer Cup for the Oaxaca Choca Mexican Chocolate Stout in the chili beer category. Try the award-winning beer at 880 Island Park Dr. (The State)

Food

Mexican-inspired eatery Jalisco Taqueria in James Island will have Parking Lot Parties every Friday, 4-9 p.m. in September. Partygoers can expect a family-and dog-friendly environment with tacos, sweet and tangy margaritas + live music. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Art

Hed Hi Studio, a space at 654 King St., that hosts contemporary art shows, announced a fall lineup for the community to enjoy. Starting Friday, Sept. 22, the schedule consists of various artists, a female music showcase, and a showing of a retro horror film in October to celebrate Halloween. (Charleston City Paper)

Active

Can you doggie paddle? This Saturday, Aug. 19, Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary will host Laps For Love — a swimming fundraiser that raises money for the animals’ food, shelter, and medical procedures. Support the swimmers.

Travel

If the urban hustle + bustle is tiring you out, we have a solution: Escape to the wilderness hiking trails of the Uwharrie Mountains, greenways, and city parks in the Heart of North Carolina. Celebrate the Year of the Trail + see how communities came together to create the growing network of trails.*

Cause

First Bank’s 2nd Annual Out of This World Educator Award nominations are now open through Tuesday, Sept. 3. Current + former Carolina educators who have served students of any age in traditional or non-traditional environments are eligible for the $5,000 grant. Start your nomination for a teacher, coach, or mentor.*

Try This

Brunch and sip on this

The Charleston Place introduces new culinary offerings

This picture shows a bar of brunch food + greenery inside the Palmetto Cafe located in the Charleston Place Hotel.

Brunch + a beautiful setting, sign us up. | Photo provided by The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place has new culinary offerings for guests and locals to enjoy.

🥂 Sunday Brunch

Brunch is always a great idea, right? Well, it is now offered at the Palmetto Cafe. Sunday Brunch hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pricing is $65 per adult and $35 for children ages three to 12. Free for children three years and younger. Make your reservation.

🍵 Afternoon Tea

The Charleston Place is also bringing back its tradition of Afternoon Tea at the Thoroughbred Club. Every Wednesday-Saturday at 1 p.m., guests can enjoy an afternoon filled with traditional tea time with a Southern twist — sweet peach tea, we’re looking at you.

This two-hour experience takes place in an English-inspired lounge where guests can snack on sweet + savory treats paired with premier tea or champagne. Pricing is $69 per adult and $39 per child, ages 12 and under. Sip here.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

I’m planning to try the summer menu at Rudy Royale, the southern cuisine eatery at 209 E. Bay St. I can’t wait to share my experience with all of you. Have a great weekend everyone.

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