Getting Jazzy

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

Jazz music is intelligent. Therefore, when I was younger, I didn't understand it. My dad is one of the biggest jazz fans I've ever met, and he exposed me to Miles Davis' work during a time when I couldn't see past pop and folk music. It was good background noise. It was too ... out there. Read story.

Sept. 2 - Sept. 9

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

From 6-9 p.m., the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Society, along with the S.C. Stingrays, will hold a Celebrity Bartender event at Mad River Bar and Grille, 32 North Market St. For a $5 donation, guests can enjoy a free drink and free food. Read story.

Words of wisdom

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010

Albert Einstein was on to something with this quote. It's been ringing true for me recently. I thought I'd share. "A human being is a part of the whole called by us 'Universe,' a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from ... Read story.

August 26 - Sept. 3

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010

The Trident United Way's Battle of the Bands will showcase some of the Lowcountry's most talented musicians. Starts at 6 p.m. Visit www.tuwbattleofthebands.com. Tickets are $10, and the show will be at The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. Read story.

Aug. 19 - 26

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010

The Beer Guru will be hosting a blind India Pale Ale tasting at 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Wine Awhile, 1039 S.C. Highway 41, Mount Pleasant. Admission is $10. Call 475-1811. Read story.

52.5, I will miss you

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010

The news of 52.5 Records' closing hit me pretty hard. When I moved to Charleston in 2003, my first goal was to find a good record store. For me, searching for and buying new music is like a second job. A really cool second job. Read story.

So much to do, so little time

Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010

For every show that we write about in Charleston Scene, there seems to be 19 that we don't have room for. That's a good problem to have when you are putting an entertainment publication together. I think we hit the best of the best, though. I'm particularly excited about the local production of ... Read story.

Locals first

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010

On Monday night, I had the pleasure of performing poetry for the first of (hopefully) many singer-songwriter nights at The Pour House on James Island. The monthly series brings local musicians, poets and painters together for a night of community, music and camaraderie. Read story.

July 29 - August 5

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Talk about ghosts. Author Louis Charles, publisher of the website angelsghosts.com, will share accounts about ghosts and sign copies of his new book, "Helping Ghosts: A Guide to Understanding Lost Spirits." 5-7 p.m at Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. Visit bluebicyclebooks.com for information. Read story.

We the people.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

One month before Charleston Scene launched, I had a meeting with my writers about what direction we wanted to take this newspaper. Read story.

July 22 - July 29

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Aiken-based artist Malke will display collage and assemblage works in a window exhibit at the Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. in North Charleston. Parking is free. Read story.

What's so funny?

Thursday, July 22, 2010

We all need more joy and laughter in our lives. And when you go to a comedy show, it's amazing to be able to organically share that joy with others. Read story.

Editor's Picks

Thursday, July 15, 2010

If you are a good editor, you have to put a lot of trust in your writers. I try hard to not turn this publication into "Marcus' Scene" because I'm not an all-seeing, all-knowing god of our local scene. (Crazy, I know.) Which brings me to this week's cover story. Read story.

July 8 - July 15

Thursday, July 8, 2010

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Editor's Picks

Thursday, July 8, 2010

If you like burgers, then this is the issue for you. Rob Young did a great job with the story. Be sure to check it out and offer your opinion of other burger joints in town. Read story.