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🏗️ Out with the old, in with the new
What would you like to see at this site? | Photo provided by the City of Charleston
The City of Charleston demolished the abandoned Ryan’s on St. Andrews Boulevard in West Ashley. The demolition is part of a public-private partnership between the city and Charleston-based developer Gramling Brothers.
After sitting vacant for several years, the deconstruction of the restaurant began Monday, Feb. 24, with plans to clear the site quickly.
City officials emphasized their commitment to revitalizing the area, calling this a key step in their strategy to make West Ashley safer and more vibrant. “This is an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to revitalize West Ashley,” said Mayor William Cogswell in a press release. City officials compared the project to the redevelopment of Sumar Street, also in West Ashley.
Now, it’s your turn — share your thoughts below on how you would reimagine this space.
Wednesday, Feb. 26 Tio Lucho’s x Kultura Guest Chef Dinner | 5:30 + 7:45 p.m. | Kultura | $100 | Don’t miss this celebration of Peruvian and Filipino flavors from two James Beard Award-nominated chefs.
Slow Mezcal | 6-7:30 p.m. | Pink Cactus | $50 | Dive into the world of mezcal as expert Lauren Mowery guides this immersive tasting experience.
Homebuyer Happy Hour | 6-8 p.m. | Madra Rua Irish Pub, North Charleston | Free | Head over to this casual environment for drinks, snacks, and home-buying tips.
Thursday, Feb. 27 Boardgames & Beer | 7-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co. | Free | Play classic and new board games, or bring your own for a laid-back game night.
Friday, Feb. 28 Live Music | 3-6 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, North Charleston | Price of purchase | Grab a cocktail and enjoy live tunes from Derek Cribb.
Callaway Club Fitting | 1-3 p.m. | Tommy Cuthbert Golf Learning Center, Kiawah Island | Price of purchase | Book a 30-minute session for irons or woods, or a full-hour fitting for your entire bag.
Experience this iconic piece of music live and in person
Presented by Charleston Symphony
POV: You’re about to experience the Charleston Symphony performing one of the most legendary pieces of music ever written. | Photo by Alyona Semonov
Dun dun dun duuuuun. Did you read that and immediately hum these four notes?
If so, you’re in good company.Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is without a doubt one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music, and you can hear it performed live right here in Charleston on March 7 and 8.
Fresh off their historic debut at Carnegie Hall, the Charleston Symphony is tuning up for a homecoming concert featuring an electrifying performance of this legendary piece. Under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta, you won’t want to miss the power and passion of one of the greatest symphonies ever written.
Did you know? As Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, Falletta became the first woman to lead a major American orchestra. She’s also won several Grammys and has been described as “one of the finest conductors of her generation” by The New York Times.
Also on the program: prize-winning pianist George Li performing Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1. (Music lovers, you’re in for a treat.)
Reserve your seat to experience the thrill of live music — tickets are going fast.
Zachary’s Daiquiris is opening this Friday, Feb. 28, in the former Basil location on King Street. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., the spot will serve daiquiris, cocktails, and bites like paninis and flatbreads. Bonus: The names of the daiquiris are inspired by the Lowcountry.
Eat
Get your taste buds ready. The 12th annual Charleston Food Truck Festival is happening this Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, at Building 64 off Noisette Boulevard in North Charleston. Expect free entry, 40+ food trucks from South Carolina and Georgia, a marketplace, live music, and a carnival.
Edu
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025 Joe Brinson Scholarship, available to high school students living east of the Cooper. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded and the deadline to apply is next Friday, March 7.
Concert
Charleston meets the Big Apple. The College of Charleston Orchestra, Charleston Symphony, and Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra will be part of “A Charleston Celebration” today at Carnegie Hall in NYC. The show will feature works by Charleston composers. Best of luck.(Charleston City Paper)
Community
Are you interested in learning about composting? The Baxter-Patrick James Island Library is hosting two workshops. The children’s session is Thursday, March 13, at 1 p.m., and the adult session is Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m., and includes a free kitchen compost caddy and sample compostable bags.
Try This
Enjoy the scenery and fresh air at Toast Under the Oaks, which returns to Johns Island County Park on Thursday, March 6, and April 3. Tickets start at $20 and include live music and drinks, with food available for purchase — leashed dogs are welcome.
Festival
The schedule for High Water has been released. The music festival, which includes various genres, including indie, folk, country, and rock, will be held at Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. It will be headlined by Lord Huron, Mt. Joy, Arcade Fire, and Counting Crows.
Watch
Stay tuned.Six local restaurants will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants, a traveling social media show spotlighting top eateries across the US. The show will highlight popular dishes, owner and staff interviews, and each restaurant’s impact on the community. (WCBD)
Eat
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Here at CHStoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses.
Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
We want to join in on the celebrations by highlighting some of the best small businesses in our city and offer a little something special for our readers, too.
If you own a local small business or know someone who does, celebrate Small Business Week with us by filling out a form by Sunday, March 16 about your business. We’ll be selecting businesses to feature in our newsletter throughout the week.
Bonus: As an optional choice, you can offer a fun deal or discount, a limited-edition menu item, or host a special event during the week for our readers to enjoy.
Psst: There’s no charge to participate.
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The Buy
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I’d love to share a sweet moment. Callie and I had lunch at Melvin’s yesterday and met the sweetest couple + longtime residents, along with their grandson (whose nickname is Sir Thomas). After a great conversation, they became CHStoday subscribers — how cool is that?
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