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Grab your dancing partner

Moonlight Mixers will return to the Folly Beach pier this spring
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Events are expected to sell quickly, so snag your tickets. | Photo provided by Charleston County Parks
Does dancing the night away under the stars by the beach sound like your forte? Try an evening at one of the Folly Beach Pier’s Moonlight Mixers, an upcoming five-night series that will kick off on Friday, May 3.

Entertainment will be live music from the Dave Landeo Trio, who perform various upbeat covers and originals, and DJ Bill Shelton, who plays oldies and beach music. Attendees can purchase beverages onsite and food from the Pier 101 Restaurant and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop at the pier’s entrance.

Sound like a blast? You can get advance tickets for $10, and day-of tickets are $15.

Pro Tips:
  • Food, beverages, and parking fees are not included in the ticket price.
  • Bring your chairs because seating is limited.
People dancing on the Folly Beach pier.

What a cool way to spend the warm nights in the Lowcountry.

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Photo provided by Charleston County Parks

2024 schedule

*All events are Friday at 7-10 p.m.
  • May 3 | DJ Bill Shelton
  • June 14 | Dave Landeo Trio
  • July 26 | DJ Bill Shelton
  • Aug. 16 | Dave Landeo Trio
  • Sept. 20 | DJ Bill Shelton
Accessibility

Moonlight Mixers have accessible parking, restrooms, and a ramp to the pier. KutureCity Sensory Bags are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Events
Monday, March 18
  • Walk in the Park | Monday, March 18 | 9-10 a.m. | W. Ashley Greenway + McLeod Mill Rd., Charleston | Free | Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone looking to get active and enjoy the outdoors.
Tuesday, March 19
  • Spring Seed Swap | Tuesday, March 19 | 11 a.m. | Bees Ferry West Ashley Library, 3035 Sanders Rd., Charleston | Free | Come celebrate by swapping and trading out seeds with other gardeners.
Wednesday, March 20
  • Live Music + Sip & Shop with Local Vendors | Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Park & Grove Restaurant, 730 Rutledge Ave., Charleston | Price of purchase | Get ready for chill vibes with live music, an outdoor market, an outdoor bar, and food deals.
  • Spring Fling | Wednesday, March 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, 145 Calhoun St., Unit 301, Charleston | $35 | Kick off spring with The Charleston Diaries for a colorful girls night out on the rooftop with drinks, vendors, and music.
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News Notes
Sports
  • After winning the CAA Tournament title, the College of Charleston men’s basketball team will face Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. The game will take place in Spokane, Washington on Friday. (WCSC)
Civic
  • Last week, Mayor Cogswell announced the creation of the “Active Flooding Mitigation Plan,” a flooding initiative to help with severe weather threats. The plan will go into effect 24 to 48 hours before a weather event. See some key components. (Holy City Sinner)
Festival
  • Spoleto Festival USA has added a candlelit performance of “The Deer’s Cry” by Arco Pärt and other works performed by the Spoleto Festival USA chorus on Friday, May 31, at 8 p.m. at the historic Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul. Tickets are $49. (Holy City Sinner)
Biz
  • Lowcountry Littles, a new Charleston lifestyle brand startup, will be available next month. The brand will offer upscale, nontoxic baby feeding products. Explore the website. (Charleston Daily)
Arts
  • The inaugural Art at the Rec, a juried art show, will be held on Thursday, June 20. It will showcase artists who live + work on the Isle of Palms and the surrounding CHS areas. Artists can apply by Friday, April 12, at 12 p.m. Approved works are watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, drawing, etching, pastels, and mixed media.
Giveaway
  • Win two GA Weekend Passes to Bear Shadow music festival nestled in the beautiful Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, May 11-12, 2024 ($600+ value). Festival headliners include Black Pumas, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Futurebirds. Enter to win on our Instagram.*
Health
Cause
  • Speak up to help the Tri-County: From now through March 22, Trident United Way is inviting community members to share their thoughts on how to best serve the Tri-County community. Take the short survey.*
 
Try This

🍹 Mixology masterclass

Élevé announces new cocktail making class
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Sip, sip hooray. | Photo by Andrew Cebulka
Cocktail enthusiasts + mixologists in the making, Élevé, located on top of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston at 55 Wentworth St., has a new opportunity just for you — cocktail classes.

Every Thursday through Saturday from 4-5:30 p.m., Élevé will host these classes for attendees to discover the art of mixology and elevate their cocktail-making skills.

The details:
  • The class will start with a welcome toast with sparkling wine + cheese and crackers.
  • 75-90 minute experience focusing on cocktail history in Charleston, basic spirits + bar education.
  • The instructor makes four classic cocktails demonstrating different spirits and lesson—the class will get a tasting-sized portion of each.
  • At the end of the class, attendees can make their favorite cocktail from the four samples to enjoy.
City Editor Erika here. I love the thought of considering myself a mixologist in the making. Be on the lookout for what I share after I experience the class.
Tickets are $109.69
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Today’s edition by:
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Dog lovers plan ahead for Dogs on the Deck at Share House (23 Ann St.) on Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your pup and enjoy the fresh air on the deck. Vendors will include Covey Collection, Pink House Pups, and Woofgang Bakery of Charleston.
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