Saturday, May 18, 2013
South Carolina woman wins "American Idol."
Candace Glover, 23, of Beaufort has won season 12 of "American Idol." Glover has received lots of support from her home state Fox Carolina reported: Glover said: "I'm the poster child for perseverance and determination." And it's paying off: her debut album, Music Speaks, is slated for a July 16 release just a few weeks into the Idol summer tour. Click here to read more. Speak Out: Did you vote for Candace Glover? What did you think of her performance on "Idol'?
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Artwork on display Saturday and Sunday at Ponds Conservancy Art Exhibit and Awards.
Press release, The Ponds One hundred students in first through eighth grade have submitted artwork as part of The Ponds Conservancy’s 1st Annual Youth Art Exhibit. A wide range of pieces was submitted, ranging from watercolors and drawings to oil, pastels, melted crayon, acrylic on sandpaper and permanent marker on aluminum foil. All of the art will be on display Saturday and Sunday atThe Ponds’ historic farmhouse, located at 326 Hundred Oaks Parkway. As part of the Exhibit, the Conservancy will have three juried artists on hand Saturday, May 18, to judge the artwork. Viewers can also vote for their favorite piece. The awards ceremony will be on Sunday at 3 p.m., and the farmhouse will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Barred owl is the first of 19 life-sized, bronze birds flocking to downtown Summerville.
The first of 19 life-sized bird sculptures has lit downtown and will be unveiled Thursday during Third Thursday. The Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest, Summerville DREAM and Sculpture in the South have teamed up for a project that will feature 19 life-sized bird sculptures scattered throughout historic downtown Summerville. The idea is similar to Greenville's Mice on Main program. It's earned the acronym BIRDS, for Birds In Residence Downtown Summerville. The first of the pieces were expected to be unveiled in June, but it appears the barred owl has arrived early. A nuthatch is also expected to swoop into town soon. The bronze sculpture of the owl is by renown wildlife sculptor Paul Rhymer. The Maryland artist is known to …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Vacant building on South Cedar Street in process of being renovated for new location.
The Village Knittery on Central Avenue is expanding to a new, nearby location by end of summer, according to owner Emily Spearman. Spearman said her business — which features a wide array of knitting materials and knitting classes — will relocate into 219 South Cedar St., a building currently vacant and now undergoing renovation. 219 South Cedar St. was previously highlighted in a "What Should Go Here?" feature on Patch. Click here to see suggestions (and, yes, one reader suggested a knitting store!). Spearman said the new shop will offer more space and a rooftop green space, perfect for outdoor knitting sessions. The Village Knittery has been downtown Summerville for more than four years.
Patch is giving away two tickets to the Saturday performance of Compagnie Käfig.
Patch is giving away two tickets to the Saturday performance of Compagnie Käfig.
Are you ready for Spoleto? Patch is giving away two tickets to the Compagnie Käfig performance on the night of May 25. So what exactly is Compagnie Käfig? According to the Spoleto website: When Compagnie Käfig first appeared at Spoleto Festival USA in 2002, the relatively unknown young troupe was an instant audience hit. Since then the innovative hip-hop ensemble, under the superb direction of choreographer Mourad Merzouki, has become an international phenomenon, touring the world with sold out performances. Inspired by an encounter with eleven young dancers from the shantytowns of Brazil, Merzouki created Correriaand Agwa, two heart-stopping works that showcase a sensational combination of athletic samba, hip-hop, and capoeira dance …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Once non-existent, the Holy City is bursting at the seams with creativity.
Charleston has always been a favorite destination for vacationers. A history-rich, sleepy Southern town at the ocean’s age will always be attractive. But in the last decade or so the Holy City has reached a new level. A big reason for that is the so-called “creative class” that has emerged in the city. No person typifies the creative class better than Ayoka Lucas (pictured). She’s the founder and force behind Charleston Fashion Week. In a few short years, Fashion Week has gone from a local event to one getting international attention. Speaking to Patch at the DIG South Conference in Charleston last month, Lucas described what it’s been like to witness the city’s transformation. “I have a different appreciation for what Charleston now is,” …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Congrats to these few folks who will be going to the Kenny Chesney concert on Saturday!
Jaquelyn Garcia of Columbia, Shannon Badger of Griffin, GA, Anita Burgos of Easley and Hayley Robinson of North Charleston were the lucky winners of the Kenny Chesney tickets to this weekend's concert in Columbia. Stay with your local Patch for more contests.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Sunday's episode will feature historic Summerville events and lodging venue.
This Sunday, Summerville residents and the nation will have the opportunity to see the historic Woodlands Inn as it's never been seen before: as a casino on national television. Lifetime's "Army Wives" will feature the mansion, which was completely transformed for the episode, 9 p.m. Sunday. In seven seasons, this was the first time "Army Wives" shot an episode at a Summerville location. However, the crew filmed an episode at the Ocean Restaurant in nearby Ladson. At Woodlands, it took five days of construction for just one day of shooting for the episode. Woodlands owner Tom Limehouse, who bought the property late last year and unveiled a new events business, said watching the "Army Wives" crew come in and transform the historic inn was…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Song has stirred up controversy in recent weeks.
It’s been talked about on The View and Conan, spoofed on Saturday Night Live and lit up message boards for the better part of two weeks. It’s the song by country music star Brad Paisley called “Accidental Racist.” Paisley is joined in the song by rapper/actor LL Cool J as they both reference symbols of racism, such as the confederate In interviews such as the one above, Paisley has said the song is a plea to make racism a thing of the past. But critics say it trivializes slavery and that Paisley is in no position to discuss matters of race. What do you think? Here are the lyrics: To the man that waited on me at the Starbucks down on Main, I hope you understand When I put on that t-shirt, the only thing I meant to say is I'm a Skynyrd fan …
Krys
1:05 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
I would love to see this show! I'm semi new to Charleston and have a friend visiting but not much in the budget for these shows!!! Thanks for the chance to win! Hoping to experience the festival. more ›