December

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• Stingrays Hockey: Sing for Santa | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7:05-10:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $19-$40 | Come cheer on the Stingrays vs Savannah Ghost Pirates for their second annual Sing for Santa promotion showcasing the local choirs in the tri-county area.
• “Pretty Woman” | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $43-$85 | This musical is based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time.
• Photos with Santa Claus | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 24 | 12 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1744 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant | Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with a professional photo of your loved ones and pets (on Mondays) with Santa Claus at The North Pole.*

• Sixth Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Dash | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 8:45 a.m. | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave., Summerville | $35 | Participants are invited to wear their most festive holiday sweater because there will be a costume contest, a family activity, and pictures with Buddy The Elf.
• Roadside Blooms Wreath Making Workshop | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25 | Get creative make a wreath using American-grown local flora — attendees will receive a free guided tour of an exhibition.
• Concert Choir “Candlelight Christmas” Performance | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | Saint Michael’s Church, 71 Broad St., Charleston | $10-$20 | Listen to the CofC choir featuring music celebrating the holiday season.

• Celadon’s Holiday Flea-esta | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Celadon Warehouse, 2221 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston | Price of purchase | There will be over 50 local artists + makers, food trucks, and live music.
• Thrifters & Drifters Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr., Charleston | Price of purchase | This market features artisans, collectors, and crafters, bringing collections of vintage and local pieces.

• Charleston Symphony Holiday Pops! | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25 | Unwrap the joy of music with the Charleston Symphony for one of their favorite holiday traditions during the most spectacular celebration of the season.*

• Wine + cheese pairings: Enjoy a custom pairing of a gourmet wine flight and delectable cheeses.
• Beer and brats: A match made in hog heaven, this event option pairs a flight of local draft beer with four SausageWorks brats flavors.
• Tea parties: Enjoy tasty tea, finger sandwiches, and a cake square decorating class — because you’re never too old to enjoy tea with a pinky out.

• Dig into this. Before the team behind the former Mount Pleasant Vietnamese eatery moves to FL, they will do a pop-up at Odd Duck in Park Circle today, Dec. 1, and tomorrow, Dec. 2, from 5 until 8 p.m.

• Rain, rain, go away. Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the Old Village Holiday Festival will be postponed to Saturday, Dec. 16, with the same time (2-8 p.m.).

• Longtime South Carolina Gamecocks football player Dakereon Joyner said farewell to the fan base and announced he’s declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. Joyner spent six years on the team and is a North Charleston native, graduating from Fort Dorchester High School. (The State)

• Dorchester School District Two was one of four school districts in SC to receive a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure safety for all school buses. With the funds, the district will add more video cameras. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• The Vingi, Edwards + McCallum Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston made Forbes’s 2023 Top Wealth Management Teams: Private Wealth — the only team in the state. The rankings are based on industry experience and interviews, among other criteria. (CRBJ Biz Wire)

• To help you find the best local gifts this season, we’re sharing our CHS Holiday Picks — including unique gifts and experiences from the South Carolina Aquarium. Bonus: These gifts give back, too.*

• You deserve something delicious this weekend. Put this brunch star together on Saturday evening, let it sit overnight, then pop it in the oven for a sweet, sweet Sunday morning — and thank us on Monday.*

• It’s the germ, germiest time of the year. What kind (and what amount) of germs actually live on the items we use every day? Rachel Hearne, microbiologist at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, recently swabbed a phone case, a keyboard, and a key fob — here’s what she found.*

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