Movies
‘Trek’ starts out on top, but short of expectations
LOS ANGELES — “Star Trek: Into Darkness” has warped its...
Cannes Film Festival opens with soggy start, star power of Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg
CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival...
May the force be with you for this round of Head2Head Trivia
The original “Star Wars” movie premiered on May 25, 1977, and has...
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ has many high notes yet somehow steers its way off course
The giddiness of “Star Trek” is gone, but “Star Trek Into...
Music
‘Red’ hot Taylor Swift takes 8 trophies at Billboard Music Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at...
Local band Stop Light Observations to perform at First Flush Festeaval, then Bonnaroo
In terms of rising to rock stardom, Stop Light Observations technically should...
Queen of the Blues: Bonnie Raitt still reigns supreme after four decades
The instinct to help people is ingrained in Bonnie Raitt’s DNA, likely...
CD reviews: Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film: ‘The Great Gatsby,’ Natalie Maines, Charlie Mosbrook
Call Baz Luhrmann just about anything you want, but don’t call him...
Food & Bev
Second annual Charleston Beer Garden aims for educational fun in the sun at Brittlebank Park
There may not be any lederhosen-clad Bavarian types strolling the grounds at...
Summerville bakery serves up true delicatessen offerings
My friends and I long have lamented the absence of a true delicatessen in...
Five Loaves Cafe multiplies east of the Cooper
There are no golden arches at the newest member of the restaurant family of...
Chew on This: Local restaurant news
Join the Old Village Post House on Friday for a 10th birthday celebration.
Arts
Arts Scene: Busy weekend offers a variety of events
Kristen Solecki’s work is quite different from most seen in Charleston...
North Charleston Arts Festival offers more than 100 events
Can you believe the North Charleston Arts Festival is celebrating its 31st year?
Jail Break 5 offers arts, music, dance and more at the Old City Jail in Charleston
Apparently people in Charleston are quite fond of going to jail; they even pay...
Charleston area has art, crafts, music and drama this weekend
Karen Keene Day’s paintings are inspired by some of the most beautiful...
Dollar Days: Enjoy a break in the weather with outdoor events throughout the Charleston area
Taking a gander at the weather forecast, it appears that there’s finally — finally! — a break in the weather, with temperatures expected to hit the 80s and chance of rain at 30 percent or below. (I hope I didn’t just jinx us.) So take advantage and get outside!
Get Out: Hit the trails, amigo! Three woodsy runs kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend
Organizers of the Race the Landing Series want to make sure runners and walkers who come out to the evening 5K runs this spring and summer continue to get a good experience for their money.
