Blues Bash takes over the Lowcountry

The Lowcountry is blessed with an abundance of cultural festivals and expositions. From wildlife to food and wine, Spoleto to MOJA, it seems there is always something interesting to experience around town.

2/01/2012 BY DEVIN GRANT VIEW MORE

Parrotheads party

Buffett gets very sunny Lowcountry welcome

It has been more than a decade since Jimmy Buffett has performed live in the Charleston area, despite having a large and faithful following here. Buffett last played North Charleston Coliseum on Feb. 26, 1997.

2/03/2012 BY DEVIN GRANT VIEW MORE

DOLLAR DAYS: Cinebarre does it up with events this weekend

This weekend, I'm taking a little break from this gorgeous (yet far from wintery) weather and heading up to Asheville where the weather is just a little cooler. But while I'm enjoying some crisp mountain air, you should take advantage of this beautiful Lowcountry winter and check out some of ...

2/01/2012 Paige Hinson VIEW MORE

GET OUT: Save the Light celebrates 10th run on Folly

Lighthouses are like sunsets and babies: Everybody loves 'em. And lucky us, Charleston has two lights, the young one (49 years old) on Sullivan's Island and the old one (135 years old) on Morris Island, or what's left of it.

2/01/2012 David Quick VIEW MORE

Chew on this: Restaurant news

Executive chef Jeremiah Bacon of Oak Steakhouse and The Macintosh will cook at the Carnivore's Delight, a celebration of beef hosted by the Certified Angus Beef brand at the James Beard House in New York tonight.

2/01/2012 Deidre Schipani VIEW MORE

'A Dangerous Method' an eerie, elegant David Cronenberg film

Sex and guilt, repression and self-deception are the cornerstones of "A Dangerous Method." The eerie, elegant film charts the mentoring partnership, growing envy and bitter rift between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, the fathers of psychoanalysis.

2/01/2012 BY COLIN COVERT VIEW MORE

Bidders ante up to boost Spoleto

Fundraising goal from auctions is $100,000

In the 1960s, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles launched a series of hit records. Robinson proved Friday that he's not out of miracles -- a pair of tickets to see him March 26 at the Dock Street Theatre sold for $3,100 at the 36th annual auction to benefit Spoleto USA.

2/04/2012 Edward Fennell VIEW MORE

Coliseum issues parking advisory

The North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center has issued a parking advisory for Thursday as there are two performance scheduled that evening.

2/01/2012 Allison Nugent VIEW MORE

Happy as a clam

Record crowd attends 29th Oyster Festival

MOUNT PLEASANT -- It was perfect weather for the 29th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, and thousands crowded into Boone Hall Plantation to enjoy it.

1/30/2012 Dave Munday VIEW MORE

‘The Help’ wins 3 SAG Awards

LOS ANGELES — The Deep South drama “The Help” won three prizes Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including best actress for Viola Davis and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer. “The Help” won the ensemble award, equivalent of best picture.

1/30/2012 By DAVID GERMAIN VIEW MORE