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Don’t let shopping for the mother figure in your life feel like a daunting task. Check out our favorite small biz items to show your appreciation for the mom(s) in your life.
For the nature lover
Explore the outdoors in style with a wide array of sunnies from Rheos. Keep the mom in your life hydrated with an insulated tumbler from Pirani. Enjoy mornings on the front porch with outdoor furniture pieces from Palmetto Craft.
Accessorizing can be practical with wristlets and keychains from Avryn Co. Cori Rose Handmade offers earrings of all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Carry Courage has everything from bags to pouches and keychains.
For the foodie
These syrups and sets from ROOT23 will level up the cocktail + mocktail game. Adams Apple Company offers spreads, jams, and relishes perfect for hosting a charcuterie party. Give the gift of energy with beans from 321 Coffee.
For the self care queen
Shop chic soap + shampoo bars from Parrotfish (they’re eco-friendly). Check out Roam & Ramble for hand soaps perfect for the kitchen sink. Gift a spa night with products from She Biology like the Heal Brown Sugar Scrub.
Paint and Sip Rooftop Party | Thursday, April 25 | 5:30-8 p.m. | The Restoration Hotel, 75 Wentworth St., Charleston | $100 | Embrace your creative side this spring at a guided watercolor painting class, hosted by local artist, Elyse Carmichael.
Terrarium Candle Making Workshop | Thursday, April 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste 101, Mount Pleasant | $60 | Learn how to make your own terrarium candles while enjoying beer and wine.
Will Ferrell Movie Trivia | Thursday, April 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Striped Pig Distillery, 2225 Old School Dr., Ste. A, North Charleston | Free | If you’ve ever been kicked out of an Applebees, this might be the trivia night for you.
Friday, April 26
“Rainmaker” Conversation | Friday, April 26 | 3:30 p.m. | Yeamans Hall Club, 900 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan | $75-$125 | Famed golf super agent Hughes Norton and editor George Peper will discuss their new memoir, “Rainmaker.”
Friday Night Swing Dance | Friday, April 26-Friday, Jan. 3 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 43 Wentworth St., Charleston | $10-$15 | Come in solo, or with a partner or group and you can leave with dozens of new friends and a fun new skill to break out at parties and weddings.
Saturday, April 27
Find Your Light | Saturday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $15 | Find your light with a one-hour outdoor all-levels yoga class led by yoga teacher Reagan Sobel.
90s Spring Break Block Party | Saturday, April 27 | 12-5 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks, 4831 O’Hear Ave, North Charleston | Free | This MTV Spring Break-themed party will include dance music, 90s covers, drag performances, and frozen drinks.
Sunday, April 28
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Sunday, April 28 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | There will be several family-friendly activities including a boat parade, a juried exhibit, and shag-dance and shrimp-eating contests.
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The Fresh Market, a national grocery chain, is coming to the Bowman Place Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant between Dick’s Sporting Goods and DSW. Employees at a neighboring business were told the grocery store would open in 2025. The chain operates in nine different locations around SC. (The Post and Courier)
Eat
After temporarily closing due to last month’s fire, North Charleston’s King BBQ (2029 Carver Ave.) will open again starting today at 11 a.m. See the update.
Development
Park Circle will be home to a new apartment complex soon. Developed by The Beach Company, The Assembly will be along O’Hear Avenue and its three four-story buildings will have a mix with studios and one-and two-bedroom units. The first building is expected to be completed in June or July. (The Post and Courier)
Drink
Charleston native Latoya Vickers has created “The Great Shakeup,” a new three-round cocktail competition featuring Black bartenders. Its first event is tomorrow, April 26 from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Coan in Ladson. Tickets range from $75-$200. (WCBD)
Show
Want to be on Netflix? A casting agency for “Outer Banks,” which films in Charleston, is looking for paid extras for the upcoming fourth season. See the details including the roles needed, the pay, and how to apply. (Holy City Sinner)
Festival
The Charleston Anime Fest will return for its second year this Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in North Charleston. Attendees can expect vendors, panels, a lip sync battle, a cosplay contest, and special guests. Tickets are $20. (Charleston City Paper)
Traffic
Isle of Palms has closed the road at 41st Avenue outfall on Waterway Boulevard for construction on draining improvements. The closure is slated to last several weeks, and traffic will be detoured at 32nd Avenue through Palm Boulevard and up to 41st Avenue. (WCIV)
Plan Ahead
Park Circle Pride is ready for Pride Month in June. The group has announced its lineup of over 40 inclusive events from Tuesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 9. Programming ranges from panels, workshops, trivia, and poetry. See the complete schedule. (Holy City Sinner)
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City Editor Erika here. This year, National Small Business Week begins this Sunday, April 28 through Saturday, May 4.
Callie and I want to share the love by spotlighting five small retail businesses, one every day, in next week’s newsletters.
Fortunately, Charleston has a vibrant local business scene, but we want to hear from you, our readers. What retail business do you think we should highlight? Think: mom-and-pop shops, clothing stores, boutiques, corner stores, bookstores, gift shops, and pet stores. Please no restaurants or bars; we’re saving that for another time.
Have you been to Black Octopus Mercantile (1061 E. Montague Ave. Ste. A., North Charleston)? It’s a local apparel and gift shop in Park Circle, with creations from artist Missy Johnson.
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