Children 10 years and younger get in for free with a 21+ ticket-holding adult (there’s a limit of two children per adult). | Photo by Stuart White
Get ready to rock Riverfront like a “Wagon Wheel.” Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival returns Friday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 11. This two-day music festival is held at Riverfront Park in North Charleston and is said to be a love letter to country music and the Lowcountry.
One of our favorite local celebs will perform live.
Chris & Todd Owyoung
Lineup
Each year, the festival showcases a mix of local musicians along with established and up-and-coming artists from country and rock genres. To name a few, this year’s lineup features Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, and Whiskey Myers — but the main event is SC’s own Darius Rucker, a Grand Ole Opry member and three-time GRAMMY Award-winner.
Pro tip: Bring a blanket to Riverfront Park and stretch out on the lawn while you listen to tunes.
New World Symphony With Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $26+ | Dvořák’s New World Symphony is one of the most powerful works ever written. It’s traveled across continents and even into space with Apollo 11 — and now it comes alive in Charleston. Don’t miss it!*
Mark your calendar: On Monday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m., the City of Charleston will host a meeting at Haut Gap Middle School to hear from the community on a proposed Johns Island Recreation Center design. You’ll be able to discuss floor plan ideas, recreational programming, and site considerations. (Holy City Sinner)
Real Estate
1839. That’s when this Beaufain Street estate was built, and now you have a chance to own it. The restored home has more than 3,700 sqft and is located just steps away from Colonial Lake. It also features a saltwater pool, wood-burning fireplace, and second-level piazza. Submit your listing.
Community
Not sure what to do with unused sandbags from Imelda preparations? You can keep them for future use if they have not been exposed to floodwater, or spread the sand on your lawns and flower beds. But whatever you do, don’t dump the sand in trash cans, ditches, or storm drains. (WCBD)
Arts
You’ll soon have the chance to see the renowned works of Rembrandt. The Gibbes Museum of Art will have etchings from the 17th-century Dutch artist on display from Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 11. Fun fact: This tour marks the first time the works have traveled to the US as a collection. (Charleston City Paper)
Number
10. That’s how many years in business Mercantile and Mash is celebrating. The East Bay Street spot is known for its cafe drinks, tasty bites, and cooking classes. Stop by for a mixed berry cake latte and to tell the team congratulations.
Ranked
On top again, whether we’re talking food, beaches, or cities as a whole, the Holy City continues to land on top of some of the most prestigious lists. No different here, Charleston was ranked the No. 1 on Travel + Leisure’s 10 Best Places to Live on the East Coast, According to Real Estate Experts.
A great lightweight women’s sweater. Choose your favorite color (we’re eyeing navy and burgundy) and pair this basic top with jeans for an easy outfit this fall. Bonus: Some colors are 24% off.
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.
The weather may be cooling down, but the community events are heating up. Live Under The Oaks, a free outdoor concert series, returns to Mount Pleasant Towne Centre this month.
The live music will be played each Thursday in October at 6 p.m. Don’t forget your chairs and blankets. Tomorrow’s show will feature Shaw Revolver, a father-daughter trio.
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