April 15, 2024

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🚲 Let’s move

May is Mobility Month. | Photo by Luke Higgs

Next month, local mobility and advocacy nonprofit Charleston Moves will host Mobility Month, an annual celebration of street safety. Supporting the belief that no matter how, when, or where individuals choose to move, they should be safe doing so.

The celebration includes a series of events to rally the community around transportation priorities and advocacy opportunities.

The lineup

Safe Streets on Tap | Thursday, May 2 | This celebration will kick off the series of events at Munkle Brewing Company (1513 Meeting Street Rd.).
Union Pier: Mobility Nexus Through the Centuries | Wednesday, May 8 | Join Dr. Nic Butler, a historian at the Charleston County Public Library, for an illustrated presentation review of the historic pathways to, from, and through the waterfront site.
Ride of Silence | Wednesday, May 15 | In honor of International Ride of Silence, Charleston Moves will host a critical mass memorial bike road across the North Bridge with a police escort. There will be a post-ride gathering at Holy City Brewing from 7 to 8 p.m. Pro tip: Participants must complete a waiver.
Light the Night | Friday, May 17 | To celebrate National Bike to Work Day, you can enjoy free bike lights, bites, and community resources on the lawn of Neighbors Together (2105 Cosgrove Ave., North Charleston).
People Power Happy Hour | Thursday, May 23 | This is your opportunity to talk to the team of Charleston Moves and learn more about their movement at Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. + Taproom (1505 King St.).
Charleston Transportation History and Civil Rights | Saturday, May 25 | Walk & Talk Charleston will lead a guided walking tour of Charleston’s historic district exploring mobility development. Pro tip: This experience has limited capacity.

To learn more about Charleston Moves, check out our Q+A with Savannah Brennan, Director of Programming.

Events

Monday, April 15

Salt Water Reflections | Monday, April 15-Tuesday, April 30 | Times vary | Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | This new collection of original oil paintings depicts the reflective nature of our Lowcountry marshes.
Monday Night Mingo | Monday, April 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free | This new series blends “Name That Tune” with bingo for prizes — don’t forget to RSVP.

Tuesday, April 16

Frank’s Fried Pizza Pop-Up | Tuesday, April 16 | 6-11 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Don’t miss this pop-up with different types of pizza like Magherita, Bangin’ Bacon, and Veggie Supreme.

Wednesday, April 17

TEDxCharleston | Wednesday, April 17 | 12:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $65 | A lineup of talented and inspiring local speakers will explore this year’s “Uncharted” theme through a wide range of topics in health, science, social issues, and technology.

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Lowcountry living is twice as nice with modern amenities like a resort-style saltwater pool + state-of-the-art fitness center. | Photos provided by Willow Bridge Property Company

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Tucked away in the heart of Charleston, every detail of this community has been thoughtfully crafted to cater to your needs. From its expansive layouts to the wealth of amenities, Paxton Point Hope exudes a resort-like ambiance in the middle of the city.

Residents can select from studio, one-, two-, or three-bedroom layouts, and enjoy a long list of amenities like:

Resort-style saltwater pool with private cabanas
Outdoor veranda with TVs and games
State-of-the-art fitness center
Grand clubroom with Wi-Fi lounge and billiards
24-hour coffee and espresso bar
Bark park (for your furry best friend)

And if you’re eager to get outside, you’ll find easy access to a variety of Charleston’s beaches nearby (read: Sullivan’s Island or Isle of Palms).

Bonus: Mention CHStoday to enjoy one month free on select apartment homes.

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News Notes

Opening

Bilda Bike, a custom bicycle brand known for creating its frames here in the Holy City, will open its second location in Park Circle. The new location will feature a service department for repairs and a rental bike fleet. The grand opening will be in May. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Festival

The team behind the two-day music festival, High Water, has released the High Water Map. Attendees can see where stages, food, and other festivities are located. The festival kicks off this weekend at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. See the map.

Eat

The Black Food Truck Festival will return to the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28. The festival, which amplifies Black-owned food trucks, businesses, and music, will have 40+ food trucks including nationally known Slutty Vegan, which is based in Atlanta. (The Post and Courier)

Active

O2 Fitness Club (West Ashley location) will have its Para-Fitness Open Gym event this Saturday, April 20. The gym will close early at 5:30 p.m. and open for those with disabilities to have a more adaptive and inclusive gym experience. This free event will include instruction + guidance from adaptive athletic trainer Nate — register.

Answered

Last week, we quizzed you on what year Charleston County opened its first free public library. If you guessed 1931, you were correct. The Charleston Free Library of the County of Charleston opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1931.

Feel Good

During last Thursday’s heavy rain, the Mount Pleasant Police Department received a call about a duckling stuck in a storm drain. Officers were able to rescue and reunite the baby duck with his mother. Check out the photo.

Outdoors

Have your day in the sun with Isle of Palms Boat Rentals. Explore Capers Island, Boneyard Beach, and sail past Charleston Harbor’s historic landmarks. End your journey by gliding past the Ravenel Bridge and enjoying sunset views at Shem Creek. See pricing + availability.*

Try This

🍸 It’s time to shake it up

seven individuals smiling at the camera after taking a cocktail making class at the rooftop restaurant Élevé.

This group was so fun to take the class with and we love they’re fans of CHStoday. | Photo by the CHStoday team

City Editor Erika here. Last month, we shared about the new cocktail-making classes at Élevé. Last week, Callie and I took the class, and here’s what you can expect.

The hands-on classes are led by Maura and Jami, who are both helpful and knowledgeable with their craft of mixology. To kick things off, attendees start with a welcome toast with champagne and small bites. Then comes the fascinating lesson of cocktail history in the Holy City.

The class includes watching the instructors make four featured cocktails and making one of the drinks as a group. Attendees will get to sample all four, decide which one is their favorite, and then make it on their own. We took the class with some wonderful individuals who are also readers of CHStoday.

Walking away from the class, I felt more knowledgeable about cocktails, loved learning new things about Charleston, and ready to try to make more on my own.

Tickets are $110

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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Hey CHS, I am wishing you a great start to a new week. Do you have a favorite happy hour special in town? Let me know.

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