We the people.

One month before Charleston Scene launched, I had a meeting with my writers about what direction we wanted to take this newspaper. A lot of the story ideas that came out of that session mirrored my original vision -- to shine a light on the people who are behind the "scene." To tell the story of the locals who are making things happen.

I feel like we've definitely accomplished that, and this issue is another good example of us profiling some of the movers and shakers in Charleston. I love sharing someone's story with all of you. It's cool to see the results of good old-fashioned hard work, and to realize that you really can make an impact. My hope is that it inspires some of you to reach your goals as well.

Bluegrass Under the Bridge

8 p.m. Saturday // Mount Pleasant Pier

If you're a bluegrass enthusiast, head to the Mount Pleasant Pier on Saturday for Bluegrass Under the Bridge. Local band Common Ground will perform on the pier at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Gates open at 7 p.m. A limited number of tickets will be sold for these events, so arrive early. Admission is $10 per event. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 795-4FUN (4386), and Charleston County residents can receive a special rate of $8 when buying advance tickets. Visit www.ccprc.com.

Love Letters

7:30 p.m. Saturday // Dock Street Theatre

Celebrate Charleston Stage's return to the newly renovated historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., with two of America's hottest actors, Carrie Preston of HBO's "True Blood" and Michael Emerson of "Lost." At 7:30 p.m., Preston and Emerson will appear in a staged reading of A.R. Gurney's play, "Love Letters." Following the performance, Charleston Stage founder and producing artistic director Julian Wiles will moderate a short question-and-answer period with the stars. Regular seats are $125 per adult and $50 per student (includes preshow cocktail reception and staged reading of "Love Letters"). Premium seats are $250 per person. Call 577-7183 to order by phone.

What is Charleston to You?

5-8 p.m. Aug. 6 // Imaging Arts

Imaging Arts, 175 King St., will host a photographic exhibition featuring the works of 18 local photographers visually addressing the question "What is Charleston to You?" The collection emphasizes diverse perspectives and calls attention to each photographer's artistic viewpoint of the Holy City through their lens. Photographers featured are Walter LeCroy, Steven Hyatt, Penny Hoey, Diana Deaver, Lauren Perrault, Brianna Stello, Dan Hale, Jeni Rone, Doug Stratton, Joe Major, Bill Howard Jr., Katie Baldwin, Michael Jones, Kenny McKeithan, Sue McKeithan, Rae Fenice, Shannon Di and Stephanie Swafford. Opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Aug. 6. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 3. Contact Lauren.Perrault@ImagingArts.com or call the gallery at 577-7501.