10.19.2023

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Today’s Note

Hello everyone, City Editor Callie here. I hope you’re off to a wonderful start in 2024.

If one of your goals is to try new things or explore the city you call home, let us help. CHSweekend will point you in the direction of something new to do with your crew.

Events

Friday, Oct. 20

Come From Away Tour | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $43-$93 | This Broadway is about the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
Jeremy Renner and Sweet Grass Vodka Community Event | Friday, Oct. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting St. Rd., Charleston | Free | Jeremy Renner’s next stop on his nationwide bottle signing tour with Sweet Grass Vodka is right here in downtown Charleston.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Cars & Coffee | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 9-11 a.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Kiawah Island | Free | Arrive in your favorite ride or stop by the Village Green to browse unique, antique and other cool cars.
Shuck Fest | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Company, 1647 King St. Extension, Charleston | $30-$35 | Get ready for a shell-shucking good time by indulging on mouth-watering oysters and beer for a great cause.
Fall 2023 Low Country Golden Retriever Meet-Up | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 1-4 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing, 497 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $0-$10 | Come have a fun time with all of our Grateful Goldens Rescue adopters, fosters, supporters, and their four-legged friends.

Sunday, Oct. 22

Thrifters & Drifters Market | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr., Charleston | Free | Shop from market of artisans, collectors and crafters, bringing you a beautiful collection of vintage and locally goods.
Vivian Howard’s Book Club | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2-4 p.m. | Lenoir, 68 Wentworth St., Charleston | $65-$85 | This edition will have a cocktail and conversation with author Amy Thielen, followed by a book signing and meet-and-greet with bites and drinks.
Name That Tune Music Trivia | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 3-5 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr,. North Charleston | Free | Come hang with DJ Ceelow SK and test your music knowledge while teams battle it out.

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From the editor

Announced

Ghost tours at the historic Old City Jail on Magazine Street will return this weekend after being closed for two years of renovations. The upgrades include a new heating + cooling system, updated restrooms, and new visuals. Register starting Friday, Oct. 20. (WCBD)

Drink

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31, SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar will raise money to benefit SOS Lowcountry. $1 from each purchase of SOL’s Be Brave Margarita, Miracle Mojito, Have Faith Lemonade, and Think Pink Cooler will be donated to support breast cancer patients.

Fest

OPIE Grocery’s annual Customer Appreciation Harvest Festival returns this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3-6 p.m. at its store at 1735 N. Hwy 17 in Mt. Pleasant. Attendees can enjoy this free, family- and pet-friendly event with bites, sips, live pumpkin carving, and corn hole.

Travel

🎸 Check out this free, travel-worthy music festival

Support for this free festival comes from Richland County, the City of Columbia, and the Main Street District. | Photo provided by Jam Room Music Festival

Looking for weekend plans? Enter: The free 2023 Jam Room Music Festival happening in downtown Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Now in its 10th year, the festival will happen 12-10 p.m. on the 1400 block of Main Street and feature noteworthy headlining acts, like:

The critically acclaimed post-rock pioneers Tortoise
Rising folk phenomenon Adia Victoria (Rolling Stone Magazine’s No. 21 Best Country & American Artist of 2021)
And more

Plus, enjoy pre- and post-event performances at partnering venues throughout the city Nov. 1-4.

See the full lineup

Great Escapes

Our Guide to Franklin, Tennessee

Great Escapes: Our Guide to Franklin, Tennessee

The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge outside of Franklin, TN

The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge | Photo by @chapmedia

City Editor Sam here. If I could sum up Franklin Tennessee in one feeling it would be Hygge — a cozy quality that makes a person feel content + comfortable. It’s always my go-to destination if I’m craving a getaway during the fall.

Why go? This town, located 21-miles outside of Nashville, TN, is known for its Great American Main Street, designated by The National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1995.
Food: Pastries. There’s nothing better than homemade comfort breads + sweet treats. Visit Merridee’s Breadbasket located in the historic district of Franklin (110 4th Ave S.) , which has been featured on Food Network’s “Best of Baker’s Show” + in Southern Living Magazine. All pastries, brownies, pies, and breads are made from scratch.
Festivals: If you’re planning on going in the fall, you don’t want to miss one of town’s largest fall festivals — Pumpkinfest — which ususally happens on the last week before Halloween. Experience a full day of autumn-inspired family activities, live music, costume contests, vendors, foods, and drinks with ~70,000 people.
Where to stay: Vrbo: Cozy Tiny House in Historic Franklin, TN, less than 10 minutes from Downtown Franklin (~$160/night)*

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The Buy

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Seasonal

Is it beanie weather yet? Get snug — without ever getting hat hair — with this satin-lined beanie we love.

Home

Never tangle with your plastic wrap, wax paper, or aluminum foil again thanks to this pre-labeled bamboo wrap organizer.

Tech

Meet the cutest charger we’ve ever seen: This mini portable iPhone charger that can save your battery when you’re on the go.

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