April 19, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

87º | 15% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:43 a.m. | Sunset 7:54 p.m.
Low tide 11:56 a.m. | High tide 6:16 p.m.

🎶 Just for the record

rows of vinyls inside Gray Cat Music in Park Circle

Have you been to this gem in Park Circle? | Photo provided by @graycatmusic

Ready to get groovy, Charleston? Record Store Day is tomorrow, April 20, and we’re turning the tables on how you listen to music. From classic rock bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd to iconic singers from various genres such as Bob Dylan + Marvin Gaye — there’s vinyl for just about everyone at these local music hubs.

Unplug the aux cord and dust off your dad’s old record player. We’ve rounded up four vibrant + homey record stores that are well-stocked and totally in tune with your musical needs.

Gray Cat Music, 1921 E. Montague Ave., Ste. 102, North Charleston

Gray Cat Music offers select new + used vinyl, used CDs and cassette tapes, and band merch. Tomorrow, there will be limited Record Store Day vinyl releases, plus other deals.

Black Circle Records, 123 S. Cedar St., Summerville

Stop by to check out new vinyls each week. For Record Store Day, they are partnering up with the Public Works Art Center for a community Swap n Shop event.

Two individuals walking in front of the building of Record Stop Charleston on King Street Downtown Charleston. — Find an oldie but goodie at this shop.
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Photo provided by @recordstopchs

Record Stop Charleston, 426 King St.

This family-owned spot is ready for Record Store Day. The shop has been offering new + used vinyl records, turntables, and other music accessories since 1974. Fun fact: The shop began as a chain on Long Island before opening in the Holy City. Browse over 3,000 new vinyl records or place an online order with same-day shipping.

Monster Music & Movies, 946 Orleans Rd.

Swing by the shop tomorrow, April 20 for exclusive releases, a store-wide + sidewalk sale, a bounce castle, an animal adoption, plus food trucks. Atlantic Records artist Briston Maroney will also make an appearance by meeting fans, signing records, and performing a short acoustic solo performance at 3 p.m.

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Events

Friday, April 19

The Women of Middleton Place Exhibit | Friday, April 19-Tuesday, April 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $44+ | This exhibit will focus on the women associated with the Middleton Place during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
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.
Building Dreams BBQ Bash | Friday, April 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Central Creek Park, 147 Old Moncks Corner Rd., Goose Creek | $20-$75 | Join Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County for its third BBQ bash.
Dance to the Music | Friday, April 19 | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $18-$20 | Dance away to this tribute to Sly and the Family Stone.

Saturday, April 20

Charleston Farmer’s Market | Saturday, April 20-Saturday, Nov. 30 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Farmer’s market season is back — shop from tons of local vendors and enjoy live entertainment.
Culinary Walking Tour: Good Eats on the Sweet Tea Trail | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Timrod Library, 217 Central Ave., Summerville | $20-$25 | Storyteller Tim Lowry will lead the group to various spots while sharing tidbits of Summerville history along the way.
Sunset Sessions | Saturday, April 20 | 4-7 p.m. | The Backyard at Little Palm, 237 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Escape to a tropical paradise with a rotating lineup of DJs.

Sunday, April 21

Screen Printing Clay Resist & Indigo Workshop | Sunday, April 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Dill Sanctuary, 1163 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $120-$150 | Local artist Kristy Bishop will demo how to make the clay paste, pulling a print with a silkscreen, and dipping dried resist prints into indigo.
Holy City Vintage Market | Sunday, April 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr., Charleston | Free | Shop vintage clothing, accessories, and decor + handmade goods from small, local businesses.

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News Notes

Development

After delays, the new Daniel Island Beresford Bridge is scheduled to open for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists on Friday, June 7. The new bridge will have two travel lanes complemented by a multi-use path.

Opening

Today, April 19 is the grand opening for the new jewelry store, Little Bird, at 90 Queen St. The shop offers curated pieces that are coastal-inspired necklaces and bracelets. Plus, 10% of all sales will be donated to Fostering Great Ideas, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care.

Community

Local nonprofit Lowcountry Local First is hosting its 13th annual Eat Drink Local season now through June. Programming includes a challenge to support local food and beverage sources, a documentary screening of “Common Ground,” and its 16th annual Chef’s Potluck. (Holy City Sinner)

Shop

With the warmer temperatures, Willie’s Roadside Market at Boone Hall Farms (2434 N. Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant) is extending its operating hours to include Sundays. The market and Elizabeth’s Plant Shop will now be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week. (WCBD)

Jobs

Charleston County Parks and Recreation Department officials are working to hire lifeguards this summer after having to close last year due to staffing shortages. The water parks will open for weekends only starting on Saturday, May 18, and will be open daily beginning on Saturday, June 8. See open positions. (WCDB)

Wellness

Cornbread Hemp’s CBD Sleep Gummies are available in two strengths and made with high-quality USDA organic CBD extract. Get 30% off with code CBDSLEEP30.*

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📝Snaps for our readers

Let’s choose a winner for the contest. | Photo by @j4clt

This month, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged our readers to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

While prose is our newsletter’s bread and butter, it turns out that you all certainly aren’t op-prose-d to verse; we received several creative, intriguing, and beautiful poems that we narrowed down to our top five finalists.

Give them a read below, then vote on your favorite + we’ll announce the winner next week.

“The Forecast is Great” by Peter W.
“The Tide Poet” by Cassell P.
“Charleston is an Original” by Hellen G.
“Poetry” by Cathy F-H
“Relationship” by Cathy P.

Read the poems

The Buy

Biz that gives back. Check out these brands that are committed to sustainability and giving back to the environment to celebrate Earth Day.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

Wishing everyone a safe and fun weekend. Check out this spectacular sight of one of my favorite animals.

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