Q+A with Hamilton Horne of King Tide Farms | Fun fact: A passion for fresh ingredients + Charleston’s food scene inspired the start of a smart hydroponic farm inside of a 40-foot container.
Experience Middleton Place in a new light | Stroll through illuminated pathways and glowing gardens during this after-hours, nighttime event, running through Saturday, Feb. 22.
Paint Just Like Bob Ross in One Day with Barbie Sawyer | Saturday, Feb. 15, Saturday, March 1 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building, North Charleston | $75 | Learn to paint with step-by-step guidance from a certified Ross instructor.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition | Through Sunday, Feb. 16 | Times vary | Downtown Charleston | $0+ | Join this premier wildlife art and outdoor event, and make your way to five major exhibit sites.
Pints & Paws | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten | Price of purchase | Check out the exotic animal petting zoo and a special menu for your pups.
Sunday, Feb. 16
The Bourbon Lounge | Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 16 | 12-5 p.m. | Flag Pole Terrace at The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | Whether you are a bourbon connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, you can enjoy this unique offering.
“SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!” | 6:30 p.m | Queen Street Playhouse | $35 | Grab your tickets to see this pop culture phenomenon come to life, it’s sure to be fun for the entire family.
Monday, Feb. 17
Family Painting Class | 6-7 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $15+ | Bring your little artists to create a sea turtle masterpiece.
Love is in the Air — Date Night Bungee Class | 6:45 p.m. | Fly High Bungee Fitness, Mount Pleasant | $68 | Thrill-seekers looking to take their love to new heights can join this unique workout class.
Would you live in a six-bedroom home located 656 ft under the water? A project called Deep, backed by an anonymous investor, is working to create a permanent “human settlement” under the sea. We’ll just take this Lowcountry home with a pool, for now, thanks. (The Guardian)
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$200+. That’s how much a one-day adult pass to Disneyland costs now. Consider spending that money closer to home with these kid-friendly activities around Charleston. (The Wall Street Journal)
State
Are you watching “Meet Me in Rome” this weekend? According to recent data from Roku, it’s the most popular romance movie in SC. “Moonstruck” tops the chart as the most popular romance film in eight different states. (Axios)
Drink
The results are in. We asked if you preferred Pepsi or Coca-Cola and 79% said Coke. That’s a little higher than the findings from the University of South Carolina, where 61% of participants preferred Coca-Cola.
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🌹Will you accept this date idea?
Rooftop views and delicious cocktails always make for a great date. | Photo via @venduerooftop
Regardless of whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 20+ local date night ideas.
If you love the great outdoors
Make it an early evening and take a page out of Noah and Allie’s notebook by paddling on the water at Cypress Gardens with a self-guided swamp boat adventure.
If you’re really hoping that it works out
Pick up a new skill together and head to a dance class with Arthur Murray Dance Centers. Bonus: Your first class is free.
A zero waste lotion bar that’s perfect for on-the-go use. It’s formulated with non-toxic ingredients that soothe dry skin and provide long-lasting hydration.
🎉 It’s our birthday. On Feb. 15, 2018, we sent our very first newsletter and since then, we’ve had a blast updating you on all the local happenings in the Holy City. Thank you for your support.
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