Category: South

Charleston ready to light up the sky for 4th

7/1/2016

For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Options abound to soak up the beauty of life and freedom in the Lowcountry this weekend. Our beaches and harbor offer stunning backdrops for fireworks displays throughout the holiday. Making plans? Check out these offerings. And don't forget to look up. The sky will be amazing.

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Fourth of July Blast 2016

What: Music & barbecue aboard the USS Yorktown
Where: Patriot's Point, Mt Pleasant
When: July 4th
Cost: Varies, see website for details

Uncle Sam Jam

What: Live music & dancing
Where: Mt Pleasant Pier, Mt Pleasant
When: July 4th
Cost: $8/$10 depending, call 843-795-4386 or register here

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This is for the birds...

6/22/2016

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Indeed, Saturday, June 18, 2016, it was. This was the scene from the rooftop bar at Snapper Jacks where Folly Beach tourists and locals were forced to share air space with a few who weren't too shy in pursuit of food. So, what do you do if you find yourself in a similar situation? One that closely resembles a real-life game of Angry Birds?

A video posted by Life Out Loud (@lollifeoutloud) on Jun 22, 2016 at 12:40pm PDT

Well, it turns out, if you're on Folly Beach, nothing. That's right. The city of Folly Beach is a bird sanctuary. That means by local ordinance, birds are protected. All of them. Even the ones that try their best to disrupt your good time. Now you know.

Are you in the habit of feeding them? Don't. It's not healthy, attracts large numbers, and results in aggression by decreasing fear of humans. The Lowcountry is surrounded by seagulls and other beach birds.
Do your part for wildlife and humans alike. Make it enjoyable for everyone.
Don't interfere with nature by feeding wild animals.

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Oysters, Anyone?

2/10/2016

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'Tis the season for bivalve fans everywhere to pony up to a table with a hole in it and feast upon their favorite saltwater delicacy: oysters. South Carolina is rife with traditions but perhaps the most revered is the Oyster Roast, which dominates the winter social scene. Any given weekend finds you choosing between several and asking if knives are included or if you should you bring your own. Communal and almost spiritual in nature, the ritual is welcoming, lacks pretense, and truly southern. We are all equals in the eyes of the shells. With or without hot sauce? Definitely, with...and don't forget the cracker.