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The highs and lows of this year's Emmys

The Emmy Awards show, which aired Sunday and lasted three hours as planned, started off strong but lost steam about halfway through. Read story.

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So much to do, so little time

The Pour House is one of the better local live music venues, and when Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears hit town last week, the place was packed--on a Tuesday night. You may have heard the single "Sugarfoot" on The Bridge (105.5 FM), and apparently enough people in Charleston have, as they showed up en masse to enjoy this incredible live touring act. Read story.

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Things unseen at the Gibbes and beyond

On Friday, the Gibbes will unveil two new exhibitions: "Face Lift" and "The Evidence of Things Unseen." Read story.

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Dissecting and admiring Vogue's fashion sense

On a recent day off, I had plans to do only three things. The one I looked forward to the most? Devouring the new September issue of Vogue magazine. Read story.

Some gimmicks better than others

As kids, we were all suckers for bells and whistles. When in the cereal aisle at the grocery, I would always pick the box with the best toy. Happy meals were sort of the same thing. Read story.

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The evolution of social networking

First there was Friendster. Then MySpace. Then came Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. Read story.

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Avondale venues still swinging

A few Tuesdays ago, my friend Herb Frazier and I decided to bring to a halt the grinding routine of that work day with some food, beverage and music. Read story.

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Finding your spiritual center through yoga

Christianity is my religion. Yoga is my spiritual discipline. Before I began my yoga practice, I was caught up in church affairs such as small groups, discipleship groups, Bible studies, cookouts and the many other social facets of Christian life. Read story.

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Artist David Stern brings 'American Years' to the Halsey

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts will be showing artist David Stern's newest collection, "The American Years (1995-2008)," beginning today and running through Oct. 8. Read story.

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The 'Hangover' hangover: 'Other Guys' tries to equal cult status

It's safe to say no one expected "The Hangover" to be as popular as it was. Read story.

Submissions accepted for Carolina's art exhibition

Carolina's Got Art! is now accepting submissions for their annual traveling exhibition, which will be seen in various locations throughout North and South Carolina in October. Read story.

The problem with too much thinking

After reading "The Accidental Buddhist" this past week for the second time, I am stopped dead in my tracks by the assertion that we are the composite of everything that we see and hear. Read story.

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A closer look at the 'Best-Dressed List'

The 2010 International Best-Dressed List was just announced in the September issue of Vanity Fair magazine that hit newsstands recently. Read story.

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Shhh! There's a disco going on ...

There's no chance Nick Jenkins' CD release party on Aug. 26 will be shut down because of too much noise. Read story.

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'The Expendables' is so ridiculous it's good

The appreciation of anything is necessarily constrained by the parameters of its definition. Read story.

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Phish not the only highlight of fall lineup

After a almost half a decade, loyal Phish-heads who've had to cope with symptoms of withdrawal after the group went on hiatus, will be rewarded for their devotion with the ... Read story.

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BBQ and Bluegrass Festival makes for the ultimate Sunday funday

Summer is ending, yet no one wants to admit it. So put on your party pants Sunday afternoon for Boone Hall's annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. It'll take your mind ... Read story.

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We got the jazz

There's an ocean of jazz planned for the Lowcountry this fall. Read story.

 
 
 
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