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Plan Ahead
Spring into Lowcountry fun
These local festivals are a fun way to experience the joys of Mount Pleasant. | Photo provided by Town of Mount Pleasant
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to next month.
Lowcountry Classics The Charleston Festival | Saturday, April 11 | Prices and locations vary | This festival aims to bring events to the community that spread awareness, teach history, and celebrate culture, while benefiting the Historic Charleston Foundation.
2026 Blessing of the Fleet + Seafood Festival | Sunday, April 26 | Memorial Waterfront Park, Mount Pleasant | Free entry | Pay tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry with a family-friendly boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the fleet, live music, a craft show, and lots of seafood.
Concerts Charleston Jazz Festival 2026 | Monday, April 13-Tuesday, April 21 | Times vary | Venues and prices may vary | Enjoy nine full days of world-class artists at iconic Charleston venues.
High Water | Saturday, April 18-Sunday, April 19 | Riverfront Park, North Charleston | $260+ | Musicians from all over the world will flock to Riverfront to play their songs.
Luxury living debuts in Seabrook Island’s newest coastal community
Presented by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
A first look at The Inlet at Seabrook Island, where coastal luxury meets thoughtful, modern design. | Photo provided by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty is offering a rare chance to own one of just 11 luxury townhomes at The Inlet at Seabrook Island, a stunning new-construction community currently taking shape.
It’s Throwback Thursday, and we’re celebrating with this vintage photo from the late 1930s, believed to have appeared in a National Geographic. Did you know? Azaleas originated in China and Japan and were first planted in America at Middleton Place, where they were brought by the famed botanist André Michaux.
Number
$22.57 million. That’s the price Ziff Real Estate Partners paid for the West Ashley Shoppes. The shopping center is located across from the Citadel Mall. The Commercial real estate agency also owns and manages Wando Crossing in Mount Pleasant, along with 45 properties across more than a dozen states. (The Post and Courier)
Family
There is a new one-stop shop to help you plan your kids’ parties, from the venue and rentals to the cake and cookies. Let us introduce you to One Party Rental, a new platform where families can scroll, book, and check out local vendors for your big day, all in one place.
Biz
This Friday, March 27 the City of Charleston will host its 2026 Small Business Opportunity Expo, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The expo will feature 50+ exhibitors, along with workshops and networking opportunities to help grow local small businesses. (WCIV)
Show
Ashley Hall’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” begins tomorrow, March 27, at the historic Bear Cave stage, running through Sunday, March 29. Grab tickets to enjoy a spring evening as student performers bring Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life.*
Plan Ahead
Leanne Morgan is bringing her “The Time of Our Lives Tour” to the Lowcountry. The laughs are sure to be rolling at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, Dec. 5. Set your reminder, because tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 27 at 10 a.m. (Holy City Sinner)
Announced
The Citadel announced Gen. Frank McKenzie as the military college’s 21st president. McKenzie graduated from The Citadel in 1979 and will take over the helm on Wednesday, July 1, after the current president, Gen. Glenn Walters, retires. (SC BIZ)
Fun Fact
Winner, winner. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner topped the Manufacturing Madness bracket and was named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina. Fun fact: Manufacturing is responsible for 30% of all jobs statewide and contributes more than $300 billion annually to the SC’s economy. (WCBD)
Health
Your health deserves a plan, not a guess. ReadyRX’s GLP-1 program is designed to support steady progress through expert-led care. If your BMI is 27+, you may qualify for 24/7 medical access and program support. Check your eligibility and save $100 as a new patient with code HEALTH100.*
The Buy
New deals on best-selling apparel, top-rated home appliances, beauty must-haves, and more drop every day until Tuesday, March 31, thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. These are our top five for today:
🫧 Stock up on Olaplex’s weightless dry shampoo while it’s on sale for the lowest price yet this year.
🍚 Make the perfect rice every time thanks to the discount on this top-rated rice cooker.
👠 Hurry — the deal on these date night-ready heeled sandals is only available until this afternoon.
🏓 Also only available until this afternoon is the deal on this 4.7-star rated pickleball set that features lightweight paddles, balls, and a case.
🧴 Take 50% off Neutrogena’s rapid wrinkle repair moisturizer that boosts skin elasticity + reduces fine lines.
