Voodoo puts you under its spell with music and social events

Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge off Magnolia Road is holding "Girls Night Out" and "Reggae Summer Nights" at 6-9 p.m. tonight and at 8 p.m. July 29, respectively.

Jewelry and clothing store Poe Studio is collaborating with Voodoo to produce "Girls Night Out," creating an atmosphere that will allow customers to socialize and shop at the same time.

" 'Girls Night' is an early event, so it's a social kind of gathering with lots of conversation," said Chris Smith, Voodoo's kitchen manager. "They can come buy a few drinks and do a little shopping with plenty of time left to go out to other places or stay right here at Voodoo for the rest of the night."

During the event at 15 Magnolia Road Poe Studio will sell jewelry, cocktail dresses and T-shirts created by the designers carried by the store.

Poe Studio employee Lyda Rossi said some of the local designers the store carries will make an appearance tonight to meet customers.

"It's really important to support local businesses and designers because when you do, it really does help boost the local economy," Rossi said.

Rossi said that the event will feature jewelry designed by artists such as Shivika Asthana, Laughing Raven Designs, Dead Red Robin, Aaron Saucier and clothing by Mew Designs.

Smith said that Voodoo has worked with Poe Studio before, recalling an event showcasing various types of fashion.

"It was more like a fashion show than 'Girls Night,' but there will be some elements of that with 'Girls Night' also," Smith said.

Island-styled "Reggae Summer Nights," will offer a different type of scene than "Girls Night Out," offering plenty of Malibu and music for party-goers to dance to.

DJ Rock and DJ Matt Blaster both will work the event.

" 'Reggae Night' is pretty late, and it's on a Thursday, so it's a good way to get the rest of your weekend started," Smith said. "There will be a lot of people just having a good time."

For information on these events, visit www.voodootikibar.com. For information on Poe Studio, which is in West Ashley at 819 Savannah Highway, call 573-4884.