The Joe knows how to party

Area wine tastings, book sale and plantation tour also on tap this week

As you're reading this, I am on vacation at Watauga Lake with my entire family. I may not be able to enjoy them, but there are a few inexpensive events going on this weekend that you might want to check out.

7/27/2011 Paige Hinson VIEW MORE

Charleston native and saxist a Renaissance man

Some people do what they do in a way that makes it seem like, well, just business as usual. Another day at the office. Robert Lewis, a fabulous saxophone player, has a slew of offices. He wears many hats related to his love of music.

7/27/2011 By Jack McCray VIEW MORE

Edwin's Ride to be a celebration this Saturday

This July seemed to be steamy hot in more ways than the weather in the Lowcountry. The debate over bicycling on local roadways heated up, once again, after Dr. Mitch Hollon was struck and killed while bicycling on the James Island connector on the morning after Independence Day.

7/27/2011 David Quick VIEW MORE

Think it's too hot to run? Runners to attempt 50 miles

Ultra running, basically defined as any distance longer than a marathon, has been slow to take root in South Carolina even as marathon running's popularity continues to grow. But it's coming, and this weekend is just one sign of its dawning.

7/20/2011 David Quick VIEW MORE

Dollar Days: Food Truck Rodeo tries again

Burlesque show, Christmas in July and fashion and beauty events round out this weekend

Just a few more days until I'm on my first family vacation in years. I can't wait to spend four days in 80-degree weather floating on a lake surrounded by mountains. Those of you who will be in town shouldn't be jealous, though.

7/20/2011 Paige Hinson VIEW MORE

Dollar Days: Get happy, listen to reggae and go bowling

Tonight is the night that children, teenagers and adults have been anticipating with mixed emotions for years. Tonight at midnight, the final movie in the "Harry Potter" series will be released, and the characters many of us have grown up with will find their stories at an end.

7/13/2011 Paige Hinson VIEW MORE

Out of compassion, Salty Kidz is born

In the 23 years I've lived and worked in Charleston, one of saddest realities I've heard over and over are children who live here but have never been to the beach. Never been to the beach?! One is within 20 miles of nearly anywhere a kid lives in this town.

7/13/2011 By David Quick VIEW MORE

Palette and Palate stroll on its way

The fireworks have subsided (except for that random pop or two that those 14-year-olds down the street saved up), but Charlestonians keep celebrating.

7/06/2011 BY OLIVIA POOL VIEW MORE

Dollar Days: Remedy Market hosts art and music event

Since many of us will have only a four-day work week this week, another weekend will be upon us before we know it. We might as well start planning for it now, so here are my picks for the next few days.

7/06/2011 Paige Hinson VIEW MORE

Jazzy accordions to hit Charleston

Have you heard the one about the frustrated accordion player? There was this accordion player who was increasingly having trouble making a living on the much-maligned, unconventional instrument.

7/06/2011 BY JACK MCCRAY VIEW MORE