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Juneteenth in the Holy City

8 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charleston
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Don’t miss this celebration on King Street. | Photo provided by the City of Charleston
Juneteenth is a holiday observed on June 19, marking the day in 1865 when federal troops entered Galveston, Texas, announcing the emancipation of enslaved people. And in 2021, it became a federal holiday.

Here are a few events to observe the holiday in the Holy City.

Juneteenth Family Fest | Saturday, June 15 | 3-10 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston

Celebrations for this community and family-based event will include live performances, Black art displays, kids’ games, and cultural food. Don’t miss the finale, which will feature fireworks. Tickets start at $7.50.

J19 Week Parade | Sunday, June 16 | 3 p.m. | Montague Avenue

This inaugural parade will travel Montague Avenue through Liberty Hill and end at the CVS Pharmacy. The celebration will continue at the Felix Pinckney Center.

Juneteenth with Chef Rod. Vol. III | Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast, 1081 Morrison Dr.

Celebrate freedom and community through food. Chef Rod will serve up dishes while sharing the history behind Juneteenth. Menu items include Pork Belly Sammich, jerk-style short ribs, and Charleston chewy ice cream. Pro tip: Seating is limited, so grab your spot — tickets are $55.

Maroon Walk | Thursday, June 20 | Times vary | Locations vary

This year’s self-guided walks showcase eight locations on campus that display the history of African-descended people in Charleston + honor settlements made by people who escaped enslavement. Participants are encouraged to pick up mini flags from the Office of Institutional Diversity and to place them as they visit each location.

Juneteenth on King | Wednesday, June 19 | 6-9 p.m. | King + Ann Streets

This family-friendly block party will celebrate the announcement of the MOJA Arts Festival’s 40th anniversary season and include outdoor dining, live music, dancing, and artisans and crafts vendors.
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Events
Friday, June 14
  • Get Carried Away Lowcountry Boil Fridays | Friday, June 14-Friday, Aug. 30 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Get Carried Away, 644 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $10 | Start your weekend off with an all-you-can-eat Lowcountry crawfish boil.
  • Tell Me Lies | Friday, June 14 | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $20-$25 | This band will perform “The Fleetwood Mac Experience,” showcasing some of their biggest hits.
Saturday, June 15
  • Charleston Farmer’s Market | Saturday, June 15 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Stock up on fresh fruits + veggies, and don’t forget the kettle corn.
  • Pride Event | Saturday, June 15 | 12-3 p.m. | Tanger Outlets Charleston, 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston | Free | This celebration will include music, refreshments, raffles, and colorful fun.
Sunday, June 16
  • Daddy Darty | Sunday, June 16 | 2-5 p.m. | New Realm Brewing, 880s Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free | Celebrate your dad or father figure with Big Daddy Market, a beer and bourbon tastings, meat from the grill, and live music.
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Family

🏓 Where to find a winning combo of food + family fun
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Check out Crush Yard’s weekly specials, including discounted eats on Taco Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays, Slider Thursdays, and Fish Fridays. | Photos provided by Crush Yard
Ready for some friendly competition this summer? Crush Yard, a unique restaurant + bar in Mount Pleasant, is serving up:
  • A delicious lunch and dinner menu with mouthwatering specials (think: $9 slider trios on Thursdays)
  • 48 beers, wines, and cocktails on tap
  • Retro + modern arcade games
  • Eight air-conditioned indoor pickleball courts
  • Free ping pong, cornhole, board games, and more
Bonus: See why their Happy Hour is a local favorite — enjoy 50% off all drinks from 4 to 7 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.
Get ready to crush it
News Notes
Development
  • Henry P. Archer, a former historic elementary school, will reopen as an 89-unit affordable complex for older adults. Those aged 55+ with qualifying incomes are eligible to rent, and move-ins will begin as early as next month. Residents will have access to resources, including health + wellness, from MUSC’s College of Nursing. (WCSC)
Coming Soon
  • Sephora is headed to Tanger Outlets. Shoppers who are into all things beauty will be able to shop at the store, which will be located in Suite 930, later this year. (WCBD)
Trending
  • According to the USCoast Guard, the shipping vessel that lost control near the Ravenel Bridge last week caused $500,000+ in damages. Investigators are inspecting the incident, and the timeline for when the ship can be cleared to leave the Port of Charleston has not been determined. (WCIV)
Real Estate
  • The “Porgy House” on Folly Beach is up for sale and listed at $3.4 million. Built in 1933, it was a summer retreat for authors DuBose and Dorothy Heyward. In 1934, composer and pianist George Gershwin stayed there, and was inspired to adapt DuBose’s novel “Porgy” into the opera “Porgy and Bess.” (Charleston Daily)
Watch
  • We’ll stay on shore. A group of sharks were spotted in a tide pool on Kiawah Island. See the video.
Plan Ahead
  • “Preservation Through Art: Charleston” will be an exhibition at the City Gallery (34 Prioleau St.) beginning Friday, July 19, through Sunday, Sept. 8. The exhibition will include Charleston area artist’s interpretations of 150-year-old etchings of local vistas. City Gallery will hold an opening reception and an artist’s talk, which are both free and open to the community.
Wellness
  • Imagine caffeine-free energy with no jitters, no crash, and no impact on sleep — plus reduced hunger and cravings. Explore MTE energy drink + get 22% off with code MI22.*
 
Arts

Opportunity for art and community engagement

The City of North Charleston is launching Artist-in-Residence pilot program
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The AIR studio is located inside the Park Circle Community Building. | Photo provided by the City of North Charleston
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is launching an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) pilot program this year that will begin in August, and run through October.

One SC visual artist will be selected to serve as the city’s Artist-in-Residence and can freely work and share their art in the AIR studio within the Park Circle Community Building. Pro tip: In the selection process, preference will be shown to Lowcountry artists. The selected artists will receive a $2,000 stipend.

The AIR will also serve as a visual art ambassador, offer public open studio hours, and engage in at least two community activities.

To qualify, artists must be 25 or older and may work in any medium that will work safely in the studio.

It’s free to apply, and the deadline is Friday, July 12. In addition, artists will be asked to upload five quality images + a current CV.
The Buy
Do you have a bourbon lover in your life? Gift this Box Of Bourbon from Adams Apple Co. for National Bourbon day. The set includes a marinade and grilling sauce, made ready for a barbecue.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
A huge thank you to one of our readers and local high school teacher, Erica B., for sharing an inspiring story about one of her students, Ellie Romine, who persevered through challenges and recently graduated from Lucy Beckham High School. Romine hopes to become a teacher in Charleston County after completing college. Read her story.
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