The Charleston Planetarium will take the audience to space. | Photo by Pavel Gabzdyl via Shutterstock + Charleston Planetarium
The Charleston Planetarium is set to open next month at the Citadel Mall, offering guests a new way to experience the stars and planets.
Never been? The planetarium is an immersive theater where the audience is surrounded by a large, domed-shaped screen that will bring space, the solar system, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) experiences to life — think: similar to virtual reality. The new spot also hopes to spark inspiration for lifelong learning.
Paul Gangarosa, a local entrepreneur, Chris Fragile, from the College of Charleston’s Department of Physics + Astronomy, and R. Scott Harris, a Planetary Geologist, make up the team behind the nonprofit Charleston Planetarium Society, making the planetarium possible.
Pinnacle Cyber Security Forum | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Pinnacle Financial Partners | Free | Register for the breakfast or lunch session to talk cybersecurity with FBI Supervisory Special Agent Rankin.
Taste of Folly | Through Saturday, Jan. 18 | Center St., Folly Beach | $10+ | Prepare for Folly businesses to serve their best dishes and exhibit their skills with live demonstrations.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Charleston Winter Wine Festival | 12-10 p.m. | Festival Hall | $40+ | Join this annual festival and sample 50+ wines, mimosas, and beer.
Intro to Mushroom Foraging with Frank Hyman | 2-3 p.m. | Itinerant Literate Bookstop | Free | Learn how to distinguish between toxic and edible mushrooms in your own neighborhood.
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Charleston County Council has voted to make the Hamlin Beach community in Mount Pleasant a historic district. This designation places the area under a building moratorium, stopping development for the next two years. (WCIV)
Closing
A three-generation Lowcountry retail store is closing. Dixie Furniture & Mattress is going out of business after 79 years; the company will begin total liquidation of its North Charleston and Walterboro stores. The going-out-of-business sale begins today, Jan. 16. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Announced
Rudy Royale has named Landice Simmons as the restaurant’s new head chef. Simmons is a Charleston native and was inspired by the traditions of his family to start exploring in the kitchen at the age of 16. Menu highlights include swordfish asada, arugula salad, and maple-glazed salmon.
Cause
Cheers. Charleston County is celebrating 15 years of Begin With Books, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which aims to deliver free books to children aged 0-5 in Charleston County. You can help the group reach the 2025 enrollment goal by donating.
Eat
Next Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, Wild Common will host its annual two-night truffle dinner with Chef Tiara Adorno of The Crooked Ram in Vermont. Tickets for the dinner start at $150 for the five-course tasting menu.
Ranked
After a decade of selling the most 12-ounce Pabst Blue Ribbon cans in the world, Recovery Room recently announced that it fell to No. 2 in the 2024 rankings. Robert’s Western World in Nashville edged out the King Street bar for the top spot. (Holy City Sinner)
Plan Ahead
The 45th Charleston Boat Show returns next Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. The annual event will feature all things boating — don’t miss the boat raffle to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry. Take a look at the hours and ticket information.
Volunteer
Did you know MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service? Join AmeriCorps this MLK Day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and help your community by volunteering on Monday, Jan. 20. Find volunteer opportunities to serve locally.*
Finance
Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. This is hands-down one of the best of 2025.*
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History
Explore sites in Charleston’s Museum Mile
The Aiken-Rhett House Museum is one of four museums in Charleston’s Museum Mile. | Photo by CHStoday
Did you know? There is a one-mile section of Meeting Street, dubbed Museum Mile, that is loaded with history. Fun fact: It’s the richest concentration of cultural sites open to visitors in downtown Charleston.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find:
Six museums
Five historic houses
Four parks
Several historic places of worship
A Revolutionary War powder magazine
The Market
City Hall
Several public buildings
Start planning your visit with this map. Pro tip: During January, you can enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with a discounted ticket for 13 different sites (adult tickets $35 and children’s at $10).
Asked
Asked
Charleston’s Museum Mile features:
A. Six museums B. City Hall C. A Revolutionary War powder magazine D. All of the above
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Looking for something to do this weekend? On Sunday, Jan. 19, you can head to Poe’s Tavern on Sullivan’s Island to celebrate writer, poet, and editor — Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday.
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