Find an event during Charleston Tech Week. | Photo by ChatGPT image generator via Dig South
The first-ever Charleston Tech Week will take place from Thursday, April 24, through Friday, May 2, highlighting the region’s growing technology and innovation scene. Over fourteen organizations will collaborate to host events showcasing the Holy City as an emerging tech hub.
Charleston Tech Week aims to foster connections and celebrate the area’s role in attracting talent, investment, and businesses. Attendees will be able to network with industry leaders, elevate their brands, and engage with key decision-makers.
Wednesday, Jan. 15 MOVED & CONFUSED X SKINLAB CHARLESTON! | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | SkinLab | Free | Those who are new to town are invited to mingle and enjoy a complimentary skin analysis.
Candlelight & Madeira | 6-8 p.m. | Middleton Place | $35+ | See the house lit by candlelight on a self-guided tour, then try some Madeira on the piazza which overlooks Charleston Harbor.
Stretch & Mingle Networking Event | 6-8 p.m. | Over the Horizon Brewing | Free | Take part in a 20-minute beginner stretching session then network with entrepreneurs from all types of industries in the area.
Thursday, Jan. 16 Our Clay Community | Public Works Pottery Studio Exhibition | Through Saturday, March 15 | Times vary | Public Works Art Center, Summerville | Free | Explore this exhibition that celebrates Public Art Work Center’s pottery studio artists.
The Writing Fae: Poetry Open Mic | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Striped Pig Distillery, North Charleston | Free | Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a first-time performer, share your work and connect with fellow poetry lovers.
Friday, Jan. 17 Taste of Folly | Friday, Jan. 17-Saturday, Jan. 18 | Center St., Folly Beach | $10+ | Kick off your weekend with a Cocktail Competition then return the next day for Savory Saturday where Folly establishments serve up their best dishes.
Saturday, Jan. 18 Paint & Sip |12-2 p.m. | Ruby Sunshine | $37 | After brunch, tap into your creativity during this two-hour painting journey.
Last chance: Catch the Northern Lights in Columbia
Presented by South Carolina State Museum
This show was created by some of Iceland’s best-known scientists, writers, photographers, and musicians. | Photos provided by the South Carolina State Museum
Time is running out to see "Áróra” — an award-winning cinematic journey following the Northern Lights, now playing at the South Carolina State Museum through Friday, Feb. 28.
Shown inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome planetarium, this unforgettable, immersive experience highlights the beauty of the aurora not only above Earth, but also on other planets and moons throughout our galaxy.
Psst... Taking a road trip to Columbia is more convenient than traveling to Iceland (or outer space).
Naan has expanded with a second location in Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Plaza. Now open daily for lunch and dinner, menu options include lamb curry, butter chicken, and vegetarian dishes like paneer bhurji and dal tadka. A third location is planned for Nexton. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
The City of Charleston has increased its parking rates. Previously set at $1 for 30 minutes or $2 per hour, the new rates are $1 for 20 minutes or $3 per hour. The city says this is the first hourly rate increase since 2008, bringing prices more in line with private parking options. (WCSC)
Coming Soon
Summerville folks, this one’s for you. A new UPS Store will open in the North Main Market shopping center in February. Also, next month, the long-awaited Publix supermarket on Nexton Parkway has an opening date of Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7 a.m. (WCIV + The Post and Courier)
Legacy
Nathalie Dupree, a renowned author, chef, and cooking show host focusing on Southern cooking, has died at the age of 85. Before relocating to Raleigh, Dupree was a Charleston resident and won four James Beard awards, wrote 15 cookbooks, and was featured in over 300 TV shows. (Charleston City Paper)
Eat
Marina Variety Store and Restaurant has new ownership. Previously run for decades by the Altine and Ritter families, the long-standing establishment is now under Safe Harbor Marina, a nationwide marina operator. For now, the business says it will continue operating as usual. (WCIV)
History
In honor of Restaurant Week, take a trip back in time to 1860 with a peek at the Mills House Charleston’s menu — green turtle soup, hashed venison, puff fritters, and more were once served at the iconic pink hotel.
Arts
Redux Contemporary Art Center has extended its current exhibitions another week. You can now explore “Spiritual Being, Human Experience,” “Afrofuturism: We Are Still Here,” and “Dreams and Dissonance” through Saturday, Jan. 25. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12 to 3 p.m.
Try This
Senior Sneaker Dances will be held at the Lincoln Regional Center in McClellanville and the Schroder Community Center in Hollywood both on Saturday, Feb. 22. From 4 to 6 p.m., there will be music and complimentary refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite sneakers with their finest formal wear.
Job
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New honor for Chef Wang
Chef Wang was nominated for a James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef in 2017. | Photo provided by Discover South Carolina
The Chef Ambassadors program highlights SC’s culinary traditions, agricultural heritage, and hidden gems through food festivals and other events. Ambassadors also support local farmers by utilizing Certified SC produce, meats, dairy, and seafood.
“This opportunity is a great way for me to showcase just how easy it is to support your local farmers and fishermen, and that any cuisine is able to utilize what is locally grown seasonally,” Chef Wang said in a press release. “Certain farmers I’ve been buying from since my wife and I’s first business back in 2015, they’ve become family. That’s one of my favorite parts about living in Charleston, it’s a community.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves — make sure to check out Chef Wang’s work at Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ. City Editor Erika here. Those two spots are some of the tastiest in North Charleston.
The Buy
The Buy
Bananagrams. The award-winning family game is travel-friendly + perfect for all ages. Bonus: Add a little chaos to family game night when you try the party edition features 14 new tiles with challenges and hijinks.
We’re in the thick of a chilly winter, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boaters and beach walkers to watch for sea turtles affected by the cold. Falling water temperatures can put these turtles at risk of cold-stunning, a condition that leaves them lethargic and vulnerable. If you spot a sea turtle in distress, here’s how you can report it.
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