Checkout Challenge | 1-2 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | Free with admission | Children will turn the grocery store exhibit into a bustling marketplace where they will learn valuable life skills while having a blast.
Korean Cooking Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Edisto River Brewing Company Llc, Johns Island | $60 | Join this hands-on experience filled with tantalizing tastes, vibrant spices, and the joy of creating Korean dishes.
Thursday, March 27
Volunteer at the farm | 12-2 p.m. | Flowertown Charm, Summerville | Free | Lend a hand with daily projects, farm upkeep, and, of course, animal care.
Champagne Roger Coulon Takeover | 6-10 p.m. | Sorelle | Price of purchase | Join this pop-up in their chic bar and lounge area for an evening of champagne paired with a special wood-fired menu.
Friday, March 28
Music Under the Magnolias | 5-7 p.m. | Aiken Rhett House | $65 | The Magnolia Singers will perform a collection of Gullah music and spirituals.
Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony | Until Saturday, March 29 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $26+ | Experience Mahler’s transcendent masterpiece as 200+ musicians and singers take you on an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking melodies and a famous, awe-inspiring finale.*
🎻 Experience Mahler’s epic “Resurrection Symphony” live
Presented by Charleston Symphony
Of his Second Symphony, Mahler wrote: “The whole thing sounds as though it came to us from some other world.” | Photo by Alyona Semenov
Calling all music (and movie) lovers. The Charleston Symphony is bringing Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 to the Holy City on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.
During this transcendent masterpiece exploring resurrection, 200+ musicians and singers will take audiences on an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking melodies, powerful climaxes, and its famous awe-inspiring finale.
Bevi Bene Brewing Co., a spot known for its beer + hard kombucha, announced it will be closing its Charleston taproom on Sunday, March 30. The owners announced that although their space will be closing, their products, along with some new additions, will still be available for purchase.
Coming Soon
Nexton, are you hungry for more?Fuo BBQ, a new Japanese yakiniku dining experience is set to join the growing community. So prepare for tabletop grilling + an unforgettable culinary adventure. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Civic
Some voters will head to the polls today to fill the District 113 seat after former State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis resigned. Voters will also decide who will finish Carl Ritchie’s Mount Pleasant Town Council term after he was elected Sheriff. The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.; don’t forget your photo ID. (WCBD)
Drink
Good news for James Island and surrounding areas. A new spot to sip coffee and beer + enjoy burritos and snacks will call Harborview Road home. Dawn Patrol Coffeehouse will also feature a small shop for all things surfing. The space is set to open this spring.
Try This
Keep learning, even while school’s out for summer. The International African American Museum will host a pair of summer programs offering lessons in history, culture, and community. The “Full Op Wid Joy” summer camp is geared for those 8 to 14 years old + the Sankofa Fellowship for college students.
Biz
The Port of Charleston will expand its weekly services from 25 to 29, aiming to strengthen the Charleston trade lane. One of those weekly routes will be the fastest transit from Vietnam to the South Atlantic. Next month, MSC’s EMUSA service will provide a direct line from Turkey and Israel to Charleston. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
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History
Women’s history spotlight: Ashley Hall
The school celebrated 100 years of its Christmas play in 2024. | Photo provided by Ashley Hall
Women’s History Month is in full swing, and we’re eager to highlight a historic Charleston school that has inspired generations of women in its 116-year history. Ashley Hall was founded by Mary Vardrine McBee in 1909.
Alumnae spotlight:
Barbara Pierce Bush, class of 1943 | The late First Lady was a boarding student and served as team captain for several sporting events and activities. Fun fact: Bush was an angel in the school’s Christmas play.
Mariana “Mini” Hay Avant, class of 2009 | Avant is an artist, jeweler, and entrepreneur + the great-granddaughter of the founder of Croghan’s Jewel Box. After launching her own jewelry line, the Goldbug Collection, Avant has a Spring Street store.
Emma Navarro, class of 2020 | Navarro, a top-ranked tennis player, has competed in everything from college championships to the Olympics.
Note: While the school was exclusively for girls, it now offers education for boys two-to-five years old.
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🌎 Mark your calendars. You don’t want to miss Lowcountry Land Trust’s Earth-A-Palooza on Sunday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy City Brewing.
The event will feature 20+ local conservation-minded organizations for a free, family-friendly event to kick off Lowcountry Earth Month. Attendees can explore volunteer opportunities, nature activities, workshops, and festivals. Pro tip: There will be a specially brewed beer from Holy City Brewing.
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