All these years later, and August still gives me that back to school feeling.
Erin here, and I had the pleasure of attending CofC for my undergrad (2010) and graduate (2016) degrees. In my years living in Charleston, it came to feel more like my hometown than any of the other cities I grew up in.
MA, English (graduating class of 2016)
Photo by Will McPherson
A walk through the campus still makes my heart pitter-pat. And one of the things I loved most as a student was how integrated the College was with the city. Here are a just a few of the fall semester events worth knowing about.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap begins at the Emmett Robinson Theatre Friday, Sept. 26. You can subscribe for season tickets to eight productions this year.
Nov. 14-16. is Fall Alumni Weekend. The lineup includes an annual oyster roast in Cistern Yard + this year’s homecoming game.
Events
Events
Friday, Aug. 8
Sips of the Summer | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 31 | 12-5 p.m. | The Charleston Place | Cost of purchase | Browse and sip a curated list of Italian wines + seasonal signature cocktails.
Full Moon Restorative Yoga + Sound Bath | 7-8:30 p.m. | Move Well Collective | $40 | Relax in the light of a full moon with gentle yoga poses and soothing sound vibrations.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Charleston Farmer’s Market | Saturdays through Nov. 22 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square | Cost of purchase | Fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Sunset Sessions at The Backyard | Saturday, Aug. 9-Saturday, March 14 | 4-7 p.m. | The Backyard at Little Palm | Free | Let the music carry you away as you enjoy tropical-inspired cocktails and fresh grill delights in an open-air paradise.
Sunday, Aug. 10
2025 First Day Festival | 1-4 p.m. | Gaillard Center | Free | This back-to-school event is hosted by the City of Charleston and provides supplies for kids in need — bonus: families can enjoy free admission to the SC Aquarium.
Monday, Aug. 11
Sullivan’s Island Run Club | Monday, Aug. 11-Monday, Dec. 29 | 6 p.m. | Mex 1 Sullivan’s Island, Sullivans Island | Free | Walkers, joggers, and runners are invited to lace up + enjoy a one-to-three-mile route along the shoreline.
Adults Only Night | Thursday, Aug. 14, Thursday, Aug. 21, Thursday, Aug. 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, Johns Island | $30 | Leave the kids at home and unleash your inner child with this 90-minute session on the water course.
Friday, Sept. 5
James Island Town Market | Friday, Sept. 5 + Oct. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Town Hall Parking Lot | Free | Enjoy live music, crafts, lawn games, food trucks, and fresh produce.
Saturday, Sept. 13
The French Quarter Gallery Walk: Art & Artisans of Charleston | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Hat Man Mural at Church and Broad Streets | $40 | Learn about the architectural and social history of this historica neighborhood + listen to stories of the buildings inhabited by studios, galleries, and shops.
Want to run for local office?Candidate filing periods are now open, or open later this month, for all Charleston County municipalities. You can also see which incumbents are planning to run for re-election. (Charleston City Paper)
Closing
Charleston Grill — a longtime staple of the Charleston Place Hotel — will close on Saturday, Aug. 23, after 36 years in business. Beemok Hospitality Group expects to replace the restaurant as part of a multi-million dollar renovation of the hotel. (News 2)
Cause
Applications open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11 for Charleston County’s Contribution Program — which provides financial support and up to three rounds of funding investments totally up to $10,000 for local nonprofits. (WCSC)
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Johns Island students will start the new school year with a brand new elementary school. Curriculums will follow a STEAM model, under the leadership of Principal Judith Condon (formerly at Angel Oak Elementary). Let’s go River Otters — the mascot for Johns Island Elementary School was chosen from community and student input over the past year. (WCSC)
History
The AP recently profiled members of the St. Helena Island, SC’s largest Gullah community. Read more about the Voices of Gullah + their work preserving history through song.
Number
$3.5 million. That was the cost of a recent yearlong renovation of the Shem Creek shrimp dock and processing facility in Mount Pleasant. Upgrades include structural improvements and a new electrical system. A ribbon cutting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 9:30 a.m. (ABC 4)
Open
Yesterday, an Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain opened its first SC location in Summerville. Dutch Bros is known for its exclusive Rebel energy drink + also serves specialty coffees, cold brew, and smoothies. (News 2)
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I’ll be back in Charleston next month to celebrate a friend’s wedding — fun fact, she used to be the local editor for CHStoday. See our guide to wedding venues here.
Wedding venue in Charleston, SC | Photo by @aaronandjillian
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