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Meet the Holy City’s oldest businesses
To this day, the store is still run by the Berlin family. | Photo by Holy_city_lights
From apparel to pharmaceuticals, the Holy City has multiple family-owned businesses that have been around for more than a century. We’re excited to highlight a few.
Brief history: The clothing store, opened at the corner of King and Broad streets on Sept. 20, 1883, was founded by Henry Berlin, who came to the US from Eastern Europe with $1.38 in his pocket.
Brief history: William Joseph Croghan, a jeweler and engraver, opened his business on the porch of a Charleston home on King Street. Eventually, he expanded to take over the entire building. It is the oldest family-owned jewelry store in Charleston.
Masters Weekend | Through Saturday, April 12 | 12 p.m. | Bar 167 | Sip themed drinks and menu specials + a portion of the proceeds helping First Tee introduce kids to the skills and lessons of golf.
Watercolor Paint & Sip | 4-6 p.m. | Talucci’s Italian Bakery, Summerville | $125 | Enjoy an afternoon of watercolor, cappuccinos, and sweet treats.
Friday, April 11
See You at the Garden, Where Wishes Come True. | 6:30-10 p.m. | Sweatman’s Garden | Free entry | Enjoy a night of live music, interactive activities, a silent auction, a raffle, and a cash bar.
Monster Jam | Through Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | North Charleston Coliseum | $15+ | Buckle up and prepare for mechanical beasts to race, jump, and flip through the Lowcountry.
Saturday, April 12
Charleston Honey and Bee Expo | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Magnolia Park and Community Garden | Free | Learn about beekeeping, products of the hive, and native plants.
Season Opening | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, Johns Island | $18+ | Grab your crew and book now for the ultimate spring break celebration.
Charleston City Council approved $1.1 million in funding for the Lowcountry Lowline Project. Those funds will allow for the design and construction of the first phase of the project to begin. Construction is set to start later this year. (WCBD)
Civic
Earlier this week Mayor William Cogswell delivered the State of the City, laying out his goals for Charleston. Take a look at what’s on the top of his to-do list, including reducing traffic issues. (WCSC)
Concert
We cannot wait. The lineup for Riverfront Revival has dropped, and it’s loaded with both superstars + local talent. Darius Rucker, Riley Green, and Bill Murray will rock Riverfront Park on Friday, Oct. 10 + Saturday, Oct. 11. Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, April 11, at 10 a.m.
Eat
Bar167 has launched a spring menu inspired by Mediterranean flavors, featuring dishes like lamb kofta, fattoush, crispy octopus, and the house-made cappelletti stuffed with crab and ricotta. Save us some crispy octopus.
Festival
Add a little bit of spice. This Saturday, April 12, you can attend the Lowcountry Cajun Festival at James Island County Park from 12 to 6 p.m. There will be live music, lots of food, and kid-friendly activities. Tickets purchased in advance are $35 per car, and onsite tickets are $40 per vehicle, if not sold out.
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendars — Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, the Charleston Parks Conservancy will launch its new festival, Bloom Charleston. This community event will celebrate the completion of the year-long revitalization with an opening night garden party + a full day of free, public programming focused on horticulture, innovation, and connection.
The SC Department of Natural Resources has documented the first shorebird nest of the season. An American oystercatchers egg was spotted at Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary in the Charleston Harbor. SCDNR urges beachgoers to help ensure a successful nesting season by following local rules, like staying away from roped-off nesting areas. (WCIV)
Tech
Next month, the Holy City will host the 13th annual Dig South Tech Summit to connect global brands with regional startups. The summit will be on Thursday, May 1 + Friday, May 2, at the Albert Simons Center for the Arts at the College of Charleston. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
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Try This
Easter eggs. They’re easier than you think to make, and the kids love to help. Bookmark this recipe to make fun memories dyeing eggs with the fam this spring.*
Festival
Part of The Charleston Festival, the Beyond the Garden Gates tour lets you wander through historic gardens shaped by European and Southern styles. Stroll at your own pace through lush landscapes in full bloom during this guided tour on Friday, April 11. Snag tix.*
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⛳️ It’s a tradition like no other
Simple and southern, that’s the theme of our CHStoday menu. | Photo provided by @magnoliaschs via @andrewcebulka
Every April, the world’s best golfers travel to a small city filled with blossoming azaleas just across the SC border. Augusta is nestled in the Georgia pines and is home to the Masters, one of the most famous golf tournaments in the world.
Another great and tasty tradition of the Masters takes place on Tuesday night of tournament week — the Champions Dinner. Here’s a peek at this year’s menu and the menus from the past.
Inspired by this fun tradition and our foodie city, we got to thinking… What if the CHStoday team had the chance to create the menu? Here’s what we’d serve.
Appetizers
Fried okra basket | We’d start with sliced okra served with buttermilk ranch from Page’s Okra Grill.
First course
Hush Puppies | Not just any hush puppies — we’ve chosen the ones from Fleet Landing — stuffed with lobster, shrimp, leeks, and corn over Creole tomato sauce.
🦀 The results are in, and nearly 60% of our readers are fans of soft-shell crabs. If you haven’t tried this seasonal delicacy — what are you waiting for? Tap here for seven spots to give the softies a try.
The Buy
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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