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Ready for a turtley awesome weekend?
Prepare for a wild weekend across five downtown venues. | Photo by @sewe
Charleston, things are about to get wild — the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, better known as SEWE, returns Friday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 15. The annual event features artists, craftsmen, collectors, sporting enthusiasts, and the community coming together to celebrate the great outdoors.
Did you know? SEWE is a nonprofit that aims to increase tourism + boost local economies, all while raising awareness and educating folks about wildlife and the outdoors. The nonprofit achieves that goal through 90+ events, 300 exhibitions, and more than 80 artists on display across five downtown venues.
POE-etry Critique Group | Wednesday, Feb. 11-Wednesday, March 25 | Times vary | Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library, Sullivan’s Island | Free
Flight Club | 7-10 p.m. | Camellias at Hotel Bennett | Price of purchase
Brew-oke | 6-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co. | Free to sing, beer available for purchase
Thursday, Feb. 12
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Thursday, Feb. 12-Friday, Feb. 13 | Times vary | Charleston Music Hall | $55+
Friday, Feb. 13
Rooftop Oyster Roast at Fiat Lux | Friday, Feb. 13-Saturday, Feb. 14 | 12-9 p.m. | Fiat Lux at Hotel Bennett | Price of purchase
Saturday, Feb. 28
Battle of the Violins: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons | 7:30 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | $19+ | This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolates and give the gift of world-class music. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” meets Piazzolla’s tango-fueled passion. Treat your Valentine to something extraordinary.*
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Have you felt one? We’re talking earthquakes — the Lowcountry reported its third minor quake in fewer than seven days. All three shook Dorchester County; the latest was yesterday at 4:10 a.m. (WCSC)
Closing
We’ll be experiencing heartbreak this Valentine’s Day, because it’s the last day of operation for the North Charleston Fire Museum. The iconic spot’s artifacts will be reclaimed by private collectors. Until its closing, admission will be free.
Plan Ahead
It’s time to raise a glass. Honeysuckle Rose will host award-winning Napa Valley winemaker Steve Matthiasson on Thursday, Feb. 26, for a six-course pairing experience. (Holy City Sinner)
Real Estate
Good things come in small packages, just like this historic downtown condo. The petite one-bed, one-bath 397-sqft home is located on Pitt Street and features a spacious bathroom, a deeded parking spot, and original hardwood floors.
Stay tuned. Later this week, we’ll share local spots offering special menus or events during SEWE.
Announced
Are you ready for some football, a little closer to home? The ApexPro Football League will launch the Seawolves, a Charleston-based team, in the spring of 2027, and the team will play at Johnson Hagood Stadium. The new league has four teams and plans to grow to more cities without NFL teams.
Community
There’s a new spot to play. The Town of Mount Pleasant officially opened Cario Baseball Field. The artificial turf field is complete with dugouts, sports lighting, and restrooms. (WCBD)
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Travel and Outdoors
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Shem Creek is home to many water birds. | Photo by @bonniemariie
Whether you’re bird-spotting on your beach walks, watching your backyard feeder, or enjoy visiting Awendaw’s Center for Birds of Prey, here’s a guide to help spot our local feathered friends — from land to marsh and everywhere in between.
Join the experts
Charleston County Parks has an extensive birding program and several regular events you can join to learn about the local species.
Early Morning Bird Walks | Head to the Caw Caw Interpretive Center and explore a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms. Pro tip: The route is a flat loop, and benches are available along the trail. The trails are unpaved.
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Bird Walks | Focused on the Northeast end of Folly Island, this walk explores protected maritime forest, beach, dune, and marsh wildlife habitats. Fun Fact: This site is a leader in the number of bird species seen in the Palmetto State.
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Also, not to flex, but if backyard birding were a competition, I’d definitely win. Check out one of my frequent visitors.
This is one of two bald eagles that visit my backyard.
Photo by Callie Putnam
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