Plus, new pizzerias coming soon.
 
12.07.2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER
Historic Charleston Foundation

Today’s Forecast

56° | Sunny | 4% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:10 a.m. | Sunset 5:15 p.m. | High tides 6:27 a.m. + 6:33 p.m.| Low tide 12:49 p.m.
 

Upcoming winter holiday events

Upcoming winter holiday events in Charleston
aerial view of charleston, sc
It’s the holiday season. | Photo by @east_cost_aerial
You’ve probably heard a lot of “happy holidays” this season — with good reason. Plenty of cultures celebrate the start of astronomical winter, the end of the year, or just the coming of cold weather by gathering with loved ones and giving thanks.

Look forward to:
  • Lunar Bodhi Day | Friday, Dec. 8 | This holiday celebrates Buddha’s enlightenment through acts of kindness.
  • Hanukkah | Today-Friday, Dec. 15 | This holiday begins today at sundown and celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights.
  • Yule | Thursday, Dec. 21-Monday, Jan. 1 | An ancient Germanic solstice festival. Celebrants mark the shortest day of the year and balance between light and dark.
  • Christmas | Monday, Dec. 25 | This day is a cultural and religious festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
  • Kwanzaa | Tuesday, Dec. 26-Monday, Jan. 1 | This is a week of African American and pan-African celebration culminating in Karamu on Sunday, Dec. 31.
Ways to celebrate these holidays around Charleston:
For more holiday events, check out our guide around the city. Have a winter holiday event we should know about? Share it with us.
Woodhouse Spa
 
Events
Thursday, Dec. 7
  • Puzzle Competition Night | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Each participating team or individual will have a 300-piece puzzle to complete and the first to finish will win a gift card.
Friday, Dec. 8
  • Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, Dec. 8-Friday, Jan. 26 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $0-$15 | The team will be present to share current projects + help identify your fossil finds in the Bunting Natural History Gallery.
  • Redux Studio Artists Holiday Market | Friday, Dec. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Come meet the Redux artists and purchase some of their work.
  • The Renaissance Ball | Friday, Dec. 8 | 5-11 p.m. | The Magnolia Hall, 720 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | $45-$500 | Indulge in ballroom culture and prepare to dance the night away.
Saturday, Dec. 9
  • Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Goose Creek City Municipal Complex, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Price of purchase | Support local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers + businesses.
  • 24th Annual Holiday Market & Craft Show | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Come see an assortment of original work from various locally recognized makers + creatives.
  • Blues, Bourbon and Bonfires | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 3-7:30 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting St. Rd. Ste. 108, Charleston | $30 | Explore the world of carefully curated bourbons, soulful blues, and the warm allure of crackling bonfires.
Calendar events here
Click here to have your event featured.
Middleton Place
 
Festival

Culture

This annual festival has a new name (and even more in store)
Presented by a CHStoday partner
The outside of a historic house in Charleston.
This year guests can expect a revamped, elevated version of the festival. | Photography by Kim Graham, courtesy of Historic Charleston Foundation
New name, new venues, new events. The Charleston Festival (formerly known as the Festival of Houses & Gardens) is happening March 14-April 14.

The 2024 season features your favorite tours and events, but better than ever. Guests can also expect new events to enhance the experience. Enjoy:
  • Charleston by Design: This celebration of of preservation and design features Designer Vignettes at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, the Design in Mind Lecture Series, and more on opening weekend (March 14-17).
  • Jill Hooper Exhibition: Charleston-based painter and draftsman Jill Hooper presents “Window into another World” at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum — plus exclusive painting and drafting workshops, and exhibit tours throughout the festival.
  • Tours and events: The festival continues to offer House & Garden Tours in addition to a month-long schedule of events like the Festival Music Series, Lecture Series, social events, and workshops.
Snag tickets
News Notes
Biz
  • The Charleston Digital Corridor will welcome Kognitos, a San Jose-headquartered AI company, to operate its east coast hub at the Charleston Tech Center. The company says it aims to build a future where machines understand human language natively. (Holy City Sinner)
Coming Soon
  • Mount Pleasant + Nexton will soon get new pizza spots specializing in classic New York pies called Woodhaven Pizza. The opening dates are to be announced. Stay updated on Instagram.
Announced
  • Beginning this Saturday, Dec. 9, Middleton Place will begin Teacher Free Saturdays. Teachers can show their work credentials and receive general admission to the Middleton Place Gardens and Stableyards. This promo will run through the end of the year.
Sports
  • The CofC Athletics announced a new agreement with WCBD-TV. You can now catch six of its men’s basketball games that will be broadcast on WCBD 2.2 CW affiliate across the Charleston area. See the full schedule. (WCBD)
Award
  • Congrats — After auditioning among several hundred student performers, seventeen Dorchester School District Two students earned spots in to the Region 4 Orchestra.
Cause
Eat
Wellness
  • As we age, our hormone levels decline, affecting bone density, sleep, libido, and more. Test + optimize your hormones with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit — only $79 with code NEWYOU.*
The Cargo Hold Inc
 
Cause

Run or walk this way

The Charleston Running Club announces its 39th annual Charleston Post Classic 15K and 5K
runners participating in a race
Ready, set, go. | Photo provided by Charleston Running Club
The 39th annual Charlie Post Classic 15K + 5K will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8:30 a.m. at the Sullivan’s Island Fish Fry Shack (1424 Hennessy St.).

Presented by the Charleston Running Club, this event will honor Dr. Charlie Post, a Charleston runner, triathlete, and family physician. Dr. Post was the head of the College of Charleston’s student health services, served as the team’s sports physician, and is remembered as a volunteer in the running community.

The 15K run is $50, and the 5K run/walk is $40. Prices will increase on Monday, Jan. 1. The proceeds from the race help provide a scholarship in Dr. Post’s memory, awarded annually to a College of Charleston student-athlete.

Registration includes:
  • A chip-timed 15k run or 5K run/walk
  • A finisher’s medal
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Refreshments
If you want to participate in the race, you can register online. There are also opportunities to be a sponsor or volunteer.
The Buy

The Buy 12.07.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
The best sunglasses for people on our gift list who love being outside. Bonus: They’re 20% off today.
Share CHStoday
 
ReferralGIF1-CHS.gif

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_9}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_9}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
Erika Grimes.jpg

Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
Any Beyoncé fans — How fun does Friday’s Renaissance Ball sound? I saw “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” last weekend, and the energy in the movie theaters was electric. I have a feeling the environment at the ball will be the same.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Become a Member     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY