April 16, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

85º | 5% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. | Sunset 7:52 p.m.
High tide 3:40 p.m. | Low tides 9:23 a.m. + 9:33 p.m.

🏖️ A guide to beach parking

A packed day on Folly Beach could mean a packed parking lot. | Photo by @lukescraftpizza

The weather’s heating up, but before you grab your Stanley, pack your snacks, and throw everything in the beach bag, let’s review where you can throw it in park. Keep reading for the lowdown on parking at our three Charleston-area beaches.

City Editor Callie here. Although all of our beach cities do a great job of providing visitor parking, when you consider the popularity of our shores and the number of visitors — there’s no question as to why spaces fill up fast. Pro tip: Arrive early to avoid wasting precious time circling the block when you could be having fun in the sun.

Isle of Palms

The City of Isle of Palms Police Department no longer manages the city’s parking plan; it passed responsibilities to PCI Municipal Services.

The city offers more than 50 beach access paths with paid and free options for parking. Paid parking is enforced between March 1 and October 31, and the city lots are operational between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

City parking lots

Seasonal parking passes are available for $60.
The daily rate is $10 Monday through Friday and $15 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
After 4 p.m., the price drops to an hourly rate of $2.

Visitors can park their vehicles on any road right-of-way within the Beach Parking District unless marked with a “no parking” sign.

All tires must be off the road
Vehicles must be parked in the direction of traffic
Vehicles parked on (ocean side) Palm Boulevard between 21st and 40th Avenues must be at least four feet off the road + (landside) must park at an angle in the marked spaces
Do not block driveways or mailboxes

If you want to skip the beach parking hassle altogether, check out The Beach Reach shuttle. Here’s how to catch the free ride from Mount Pleasant to Isle of Palms. The shuttle only operates on weekends along with Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Folly Beach + Sullivan’s Island

Events

Tuesday, April 16

The Citadel Baseball vs South Carolina | Tuesday, April 16 | 7-10 p.m. | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | $15 | It’s a Palmetto State matchup as the South Carolina Gamecocks come to town to take on The Citadel Bulldogs.

Wednesday, April 17

Charleston Stage’s “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” | Wednesday, April 17-Friday, April 19 | 7:30 p.m. | The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., Charleston | $42.50-$86.50 | This Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning musical offers an intimate portrayal of Carole King’s life, from her formative years as a Brooklyn teenager to her powerhouse career.

Thursday, April 18

Toast Under the Oaks | Thursday, April 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island | $20-$25 | Enjoy drinks, live music, and food trucks under the scenic oaks.

Friday, April 19

Season of Spritz | Friday, April 19 | 1-6 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Enjoy a refreshing spring cocktail special with citrus or floral infusions.
Drawing with Wool with Nastassja Swift | Friday, April 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | $35 | Learn new skills in this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop.
CSO Masterworks: Dvorak’s Seventh Symphony | Friday, April 19-Saturday, April 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25-$85 | Immerse yourself in the captivating power of music with the CSO. Lina González-Granados conducts Dvořák’s “Seventh Symphony”, with Sara Davis Buechner performing Edvard Grieg’s “Piano Concerto”.*

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The Ultimate Driving Museum is off to the races with its newest exhibit

The exhibit will also showcase their passionate owners, and provides a look into the future of the MINI brand. | Photo provided by the BMW CCA Foundation

Buckle up, Charlestonians — MINIs To The Max: 65 Years of Spirited Adventures is debuting at The Ultimate Driving Museum in Greer, SC on May 1 and running through January 18, 2025.

Opening day details

The fun kicks off on Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. with the grand opening of the exhibit. Enjoy a barbecue picnic dinner in the outdoor space of The Ultimate Driving Museum and be one of the first visitors to experience the exhibit that features 30 vehicles on display, starting with MINI’s heritage, motorsports, and unique + special editions.

Cause for celebration

This year, MINI will be celebrating 65 years of innovation and unveiling the fourth generation of the model range. Fun fact: While the original Mini is considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture, BMW has owned MINI as a brand for 28 years, and launched the new MINI in 2001.

Mini’s space-saving transverse engine and front-wheel drive layout allowed 80% of the area of the car’s floor pan to be used for passengers and luggage, influencing a generation of car makers.

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News Notes

Opening

Saturday, April 20, The Bearded Ax will reopen in Park Circle after years of repairs following a 2021 fire. Saturday’s grand opening will take place from 3 to 11 p.m. Customers are encouraged to bring food from neighboring restaurants; the venue has no kitchen. (Holy City Sinner)

Award

College of Charleston professor Joe Carson was honored by the SC Research Authority as the Applied Researcher of the Year. Carson found a way to incorporate NASA satellite technology into a handheld 3D imaging device to address cervical cancer. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Drink

Zachary’s Daiquiris (aka Zach’s Daiqs) will open later this spring at 460 King St., where the former Thai restaurant Basil operated. This new spot will offer a dozen frozen cocktails, a variety of classic drinks, and a small food menu. An official opening date has not been announced. (Holy City Sinner)

Shop

Kendra Scott and LoveShackFancy have teamed up for a new collection. Head to Kendra Scott on King Street this Wednesday, April 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a first look + sips and sweets. 20% of all sales will go to the Junior League of Charleston.

Announced

The 2024-2025 Best of Broadway lineup was revealed, and seven hits from the Theater District will take center stage at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Shows include “Tina”, “Ain’t Too Proud”, and “Mamma Mia.” Season tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, May 13.

Plan Ahead

Go ahead and mark your calendars — the countdown is on. Sunday, April 28 is the Blessing of the Fleet + Seafood Festival (99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant). The festival includes a boat parade, live music, vendors, and free activities, aiming to honor the local fishing and shrimping industry.

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We recently toured “Interior Lives” and “Darrel Ellis: Regeneration” at the Columbia Museum of Art, and we now consider both exhibitions must-sees. Here’s why you won’t want to miss them.*

Travel

Been thinking of visiting the world’s largest natural habitat zoo? This is the year to go. Celebrate the North Carolina Zoo’s 50th Anniversary with these 50 Fabulous Finds in Randolph County. Bonus: Snag a free 2024 travel guide, too.*

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Lower your energy bills before summer. Renewal by Andersen^® will replace old windows with beautiful, energy-efficient windows — get a free quote and shop a limited-time spring savings event.*

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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Over the weekend I tried Nexton’s LPC Kitchen with some friends and it was delicious. I highly recommend the chicken parm + saving room for ice cream. Pro tip: Come ready to make decisions, because they have a wall full of cereal and other toppings you can choose from to mix in your sweet treat.

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