We’re officially in the dog days of summer, which means it’s the perfect time to get some quality time in with your pups. Here are a few spots to spend a day by the waves.
Isle of Palms Beach | Dogs can be off-leash April 1 to Sept. 14 from 5 to 9 a.m. and Sept. 15 to March 31 before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Pups must be leashed at all other times.
Folly Beach | Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1 to Sept. 30 — at all other times they must be leashed.
Sullivan’s Island | Summer dogs can play from May 1 to September 30 from 5 to 10 a.m. off leash. In the off-season (October 1 to April 30), pets can be off-leash from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friendly reminder for all beaches: Clean up after your pooch.
Chris Lane on the NÜTRL Beach Stage | 6 p.m. | The Windjammer, Isle of Palms | $50+ | Get ready to do some “Dancin’ In The Moonlight” as country star Chris Lane rocks IOP.
Garden Party Floral Arranging Class | 6-8 p.m. | Lake Pajamas | $200 | Create a meadow-inspired arrangement in a bread bowl that you get to keep.
Agave Tasting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Moxy Charleston Downtown | $25 | Join this tasting to sip and savor five agave spirits + enjoy light bites.
Wine Glass Painting | 7-9 p.m. | blūm coffee & wine bar | $10 | Grab your friends and catch up while you paint a wine glass.
The team behind Stars Grill Room announced it’s closing its dining room. The space is set to reopen as an event space. Although the restaurant will be closed, its rooftop space, the Satellite Bar, will remain open to the public. (Eater Carolinas)
Opening
The Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood is getting a taste of the Amalfi Coast. Allora has confirmed a fall opening, although we’re still waiting on an official date. The new coastal Italian concept will offer pastas, raw bar selections, and seasonal dishes. There will also be a rooftop terrace + streetside window featuring gelato, desserts, and coffee.
Rocket Burger Food Truck has put it in park and is no longer offering its services in a mobile capacity. But, stay tuned — the team teased some exciting plans for our future + permanent location in Mount Pleasant.
Weather
Stay weather aware as Erin churns through the Atlantic. For all the latest updates, tune in to the Live 5 weather team + check out the CHStoday hurricane guide to refresh yourself on how to prepare in the event of a storm.
Open
The Town of Mount Pleasant re-opened its Shem Creek shrimp docks and processing facility after a $3 million renovation. The upgrades included a wider boardwalk and pier, new electrical systems + processing facility. (Charleston City Paper)
Traffic
If downtown seems a little bit crowded, it’s because thousands of College of Charleston students are moving in. Tomorrow, Aug. 15 + Saturday, Aug.16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., keep an eye out for street closures and more people out and about. (WCIV)
Back in action — cheer on the CofC Cougars as they take on the No. 21 South Carolina Gamecocks. If you can’t make it out to Ralph Lundy Field, no worries, tune into the match on FloCollege. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Beauty
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Wellness
The kids are back in school — now it’s your turn to relax. Treat yourself to a soothing massage, a glow-boosting facial, or a seasonal package at Woodhouse Spa to reset and recharge. You’ve earned it. Book your escape.*
For jam-packed days, these five on-the-go essentials keep us sane:
👜 This stylish + functional crossbody boasts multiple pockets and a soft leather feel for under $35.
💦 We stash these deodorizing body wipes in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick refresh.
👟 When rushing out the door, these slip-on canvas sneakers are our go-to kicks.
🌬️ This styling cream + wand stays in our purse to quickly tame frizz and flyaways that pop up on humid days.
🪫 We never have to worry about dead batteries and missed calls thanks to this portable power bank that can charge up to five devices at once.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Clear your schedules. Next Thursday, Aug. 21, Ria and Fran from “Chicks in the office” will be at Little Palm for cocktails + a meet and greet.
Special thank you to reader Amelia R., who brought this to our attention — we appreciate it. If you know about something happening around town and want to put it on our radar — drop me a line.
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