10.10.2023

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Today’s Forecast

🩰 Costumes, sets, and dance

Support the Palmetto City Ballet during its upcoming 2023-24 season

Meet the dancers of season nine. | Photo by Palmetto City Ballet.

This show is to die for, no really...that’s what they said. Next Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22, Palmetto City Ballet is bringing us a spooky + hauntingly beautiful stage adaptation of some of Charleston’s legendary ghost stories in a series called, “Fright Night at the Ballet.” Think: murder mysteries, spirits in graves, and more.

And not only is this one way to celebrate spooky season in the Holy City, it’s also a great way to continue supporting Charleston’s local arts.

Palmetto City Ballet is a professional collaborative arts ballet company headquartered in Mount Pleasant. Its mission is to establish the company as an “indispensable asset of the Charleston community through exceptional performances, excellence in dance training, and community education for all ages.”

In addition to this month’s thrilling showcase, you can catch their upcoming performances at the Sottile Theatre at the College of Charleston.

This season on stage

Right in time for Christmas, the company will entertain audiences with the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” + we heard it’s with a Lowcountry twist. On Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17, the show will have elaborate sets and festive costumes making it family-favorite way to celebrate the holidays. Bonus: we think tickets will make a great gift.

Next spring, the company will present its newest production, “The Wizard of Oz.” Saturday, March 16-Sunday March 17. Enter the magical journey + follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, and friends.

If this doesn’t get you excited for this season with the Palmetto City Ballet, then check out this announcement from the Ravenel Bridge.

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 10

The Pink Day Affair: A Rooftop Benefit | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 2-7 p.m. | The Rooftop at The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Sip on a signature “Drink Pink” cocktail — a share of the proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation — while grooving to DJ Wild Bill + perusing permanent jewelry pop-ups.
Homemade Potato Gnocchi Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste 101, Mount Pleasant | $59.75 | Taste the flavors of fall in this hands-on workshop while you learn to make and cook your own potato gnocchi from scratch with Chef Michel.
Fall DIY Candle Class | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing, 880s Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | $45 | Learn how to create your own cozy and aromatic fall candles, perfect for the upcoming season.
Group Exhibit – Redux Artists Collective | Wednesday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | Free | This collection ranges from painting and sculpture to photography and collage and examines the acts of metamorphosis.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

4th Anniversary Celebration | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Love Bella, 1410 Shucker Circle, Ste 1108, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Celebrate Love Bella’s fourth birthday with bubbles, bites, raffles, and deals.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Walk in the Park: Weekly Walking Group | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr., Charleston | Free | All levels of walkers are invited to join a brisk walk through Hampton Park.

Saturday, November 4

Jam Room Music Festival | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Main Street, Columbia, SC | Free | Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia, SC’s Main Street with a diverse line-up of national, regional, and local acts on two stages.*

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Cause

Teaching teens + young adults the “4 Ds of Bystander Intervention”

Check out these tips from the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), a statewide, membership-based, non-profit organization committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in our state. | Photo provided by SCCADVASA

Local nonprofit SCCADVASA believes that everyone has the power to help stop a potentially dangerous situation — including teens and young adults.

Here are the “4 Ds of Bystander Intervention” to prevent sexual violence:

Direct:  Speak up, stay calm, and be clear.
Distract:  Create a distraction by asking a question or standing in the way.
Delay: Create a delay to let someone walk away.
Delegate: Look for help. Examples are a teacher or security guard.

Visit Level Up For Change for more tips and resources.

Learn more from SCCADVASA

News Notes

Open

The wait is over. King BBQ officially opened this week at 2029 Carver Ave. in North Charleston. The restaurant’s concept is a Chinese barbecue eatery with vegetarian/vegan options and fun cocktails. The new spot is open Thursday-Monday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Charleston City Paper)

Biz

In case you missed it, The Habit, a 13,000-sqft restaurant + entertainment venue is now open 213 E. Bay St. The space features three floors, a rooftop lounge with views of the Charleston Harbor and hosts themed nights, live music, and more. You can also host private events there. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Announced

Fort Moultrie will host an Annular solar eclipse viewing event on Saturday, Oct. 14. The eclipse will be visible in Charleston around noon + safety glasses will be provided. Tickets are $10, and children under 15 are free. (WCBD)

Community

The Charleston Fire Department announced a Fire Safety Art Contest for first through eighth grade students who attend school in the city of Charleston limits. Artwork must include the 2023 National Fire Prevention Week Theme, “Cooking Safety Starts with You. Pay Attention to Fire Prevention” + be submitted by Friday, Oct. 20. (WCIV)

Coming Soon

Contagious Cuts is a new barbershop coming to Summerville that plans to open in early January 2024. In addition to a barbershop, the team hopes it can become an accredited barber school as well as a haven for the community providing mental health services, and other necessary resources. (WCIV)

Announced

Comic Josh Bates, who produces comedy shows at The Sparrow, announced that after the Park Circle comedy bar closes in January, he plans to open a new comedy bar called Wit’s End next February. The new space on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston will have a 90-seat theater, bar, podcast studio, and VIP lounge. (Charleston City Paper)

Try This

In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural CHStoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you + send us a photo. Make a submission.

Eat

Have you heard of yogurt clusters? (Think: chocolatey, fruity, delicious.) Here’s how to make them.*

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The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

In case you missed it, last Saturday provided us with some gorgeous weather for the Riverfront Revival. Take a peek.

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