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Happy Friday morning, Charleston! The dog days of summer continue. And it’s only June 27. Just remember, particularly if you’re an athlete that trains outdoors: don’t obsess about the “feels like” temp. It’s really the dew point you should pay attention to.

Congrats to Angela G. of Hampton Park Terrace, who was the 1st to guess correctly in our “Where Are We” segment last week! We were on the campus of The Citadel, looking at the Swain Boating Center.

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday 89° / 75° ⛅ 💧5%

Saturday 89° / 75° ⛈️ 💧36%

Sunday 89° / 76° ⛈️ 💧36%

CURATED HAPPENINGS

Friday, June 27

Carolina Day Cards (grades 6-12) | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivans Island | Science meets art meets history for our Carolina Day Celebration! Learn about the magic of cyanotyping while creating your own South Carolina state flag.

Be A Mentor Presents: BBQ, Bourbon & Brotherhood | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston | Hosted in support of Be A Mentor , this special gathering brings people together to build meaningful relationships, celebrate mentorship, and enjoy some of the Lowcountry's best BBQ and bourbon.

Party at The Point | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 24 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant | This family-friendly event is hosted on the beachfront of Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina and features live music and plenty of food and drinks. Gates open at 5pm, with music starting at 6pm each week.

Saturday, June 28

Carolina Day 2025 at Fort Moultrie: A Living History Experience | 10 AM - 6 PM | Fort Moultrie, 1214 Middle Street, Sullivans Island I This special event will include musket and cannon firing demonstrations, kids’ activities and crafts, history talks, and a living battle demonstration of Sergeant Jasper heroically retrieving the fort’s flag.

June Book Fair | 12 - 5 PM | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston | This isn't your average fair-we're bringing together 100+ incredible local vendors, including indie bookstores, talented authors, and unique bookish treasures.

THE RUBY: The Official Anniversary Celebration of Don Luchi | 6 - 10 PM | Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St, Charleston | Step into an evening of elegance and legacy as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of South Carolina's first Black-owned Prosecco brand.

CRAZY - About Patsy Cline | 7:30 - 9 PM | Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St, Charleston | Footlight favorite and renowned jazz and cabaret singer Maggie Worsdale pays tribute to the original ‘Queen of Country Music’ Patsy Cline in her one-woman concert CRAZY.

Sunday, June 29

All Levels Vinyasa Flow | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Magnolia Plantation, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston | Join us for a serene yoga experience set amidst the natural beauty of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Enjoy complimentary garden admission with your yoga ticket!

Daniel Island Night At The Joe | 5 - 10 PM | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston | The Charleston RiverDogs are excited to host Daniel Island Night at The Joe. Tickets offer you an opportunity to sit in the special Daniel Island Zone reserved just for DI Residents!

The Impossible Murder at Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack | Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre, 164 Church Street, Charleston | The Storm of the Century is raging outside Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack, but inside, murder brews like a strong cup of Luanne the waitress's killer coffee.

For a COMPLETE list of events in the Charleston area, bookmark the site below!

Deja Vu At Towne Centre

Back in October, I wrote about the Town of Mount Pleasant’s request for Mount Pleasant Towne Centre’s owners to revisit their redevelopment plans—specifically the idea of adding residences to help offset the possible loss of Regal and Belk.

Now, eight months and who-knows-how-many meetings later, a new plan has emerged... that looks a whole lot like the old one. And this time, town leaders gave it a green light to move forward to a Town Council reading on July 8 . Groundhog Day, anyone?

To be clear, Continental Realty isn’t some out-of-town group tossing ideas at the wall. They’re seasoned pros with a solid track record—both here and in other markets—and they’ve done a great job keeping Towne Centre vibrant. With big-box retail and movie theaters facing real headwinds, they’re trying to stay ahead of what’s next.

Apartments, office space, a hotel, green space, even an amphitheater—it’s a smart, flexible approach to a tough situation. And while questions about traffic and schools are fair, clinging to the idea that retail will magically refill those huge spaces just isn’t realistic.

This story’s not over yet. But it’s starting to sound familiar.

3 MOST-CLICKED FROM LAST WEEK

• Home Of The Week. Our listing at 1048 Bowman Woods Drive is under contract after only 4 days. But there’s always more where that came from.

• Morris Island Shark Tooth Boat Trip. It truly is a serene experience.

• Our events calendar. Keep checking it out-it’s nice and easy to filter, sort, slice-and-dice.

WHERE ARE WE?

Each week, watch this space for a random snap from somewhere in Charleston. Where are we? Just hit reply to this email, or if you’re reading on our website, email me here. The first person to guess correctly will get a shout-out at the top of our issue next week!

NEW FEATURE: I created a nice and easy form where YOU can send me a photo. But only if you think it will stump our eagle-eyed community. Click the button below if you do!

HOME OF THE WEEK

This gorgeous home, located in the Windermere neighborhood of West Ashley, is truly unique.

It offers 3BR/3.5BA and over 2,400 square feet of beautifully-designed, elegant living. You’ll have to click through and see photos since words won’t do it justice.

The location is superb, close to the Greenway, minutes to downtown and a short drive to Folly Beach. It’s listed at $1,575,000.

For more information, contact Kim Farrell.

There’s also an Open House tomorrow, Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 to 1:00.

LIVE MUSIC LOCALLY

Friday, June 27

Live Music Friday at Cantina 76 - Mt. Pleasant | 5 - 10 PM | Cantina 76 - Mt. Pleasant | 🎶 Live Music + Tequila Tastings = The Ultimate Summer Vibe at Cantina 76 – Mt. Pleasant.

Bay Street Biergarten X Las Olas Fashion Show I 5 PM | Bay Street Biergarten | ✨ The hottest night of the summer is June 27! Fashion show w/ @shoplasolas, beachy vibes, live music & surprises all night.

Music on The Green at Freshfields Village I 6 PM | Freshfields Village | There’s nothing better than live music under the Lowcountry sky!

Sufferin' Moses I 7 PM | Henry's On The Market | Sufferin' Moses SOLO @ Henry's Ansonborough Lounge 7-10pm

The Jeff Caldwell Trio | 7 - 10 PM | Tobin's Market | Jeff Caldwell Trio @ Tobin's Market 6/27! Soul, Rock, Funk & singer-songwriter vibes! Live music & great vibes! Don't miss out!

Indigo Girls I 7:30 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Doors at 6:30 pm | Show at 7:30 pm ACCESSIBILITY - Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster.

Melvin Seals & JGB (21+)8:30 PM | Pour House

Limbo at The Refinery Presents: Stephen Kellogg with Pat McGee8:30 PM | The Refinery | On June 27th, the Limbo at the Refinery presents Stephen Kelloggs Old Friends Tour.

Saturday, June 28

Folly Beach Reggae Party I 1 PM | BLU Beach Bar & Grill | Using a looping device, Super Reggae Man creates, performs and records tunes from the ground up, on the fly, using one instrument at a time. 

Sufferin' Moses I 6 PM | Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar | Sufferin' Moses solo @ Pier 101

Indigo Girls I 7:30 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Doors at 6:30 pm | Show at 7:30 pm ACCESSIBILITY - Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting Accessible Seats or in person or over the phone via The Charleston Music Hall box office during business hours.

Melvin Seals & JGB (21+) I 8:30 PM | Pour House

Sunday, June 29

Sufferin' Moses I 2 PM | ZEPPELIN PIZZA CO. | Sufferin' Moses SOLO @ Zeppelin Pizza Co Johns Island.

Liam Murphy Music I 6 PM | BLU Beach Bar & Grill | Liam Murphy is a local Charleston based multi instrumentalist who plays a wide variety of hits from classic rock to modern pop music all in his own style of loops and layers.

Rhodium / Red Right Return. Door @ 7:30. Show @ 8:30. $5 21+ | 7:30 - 11:30 PM | Tin Roof West Ashley.

ICYMI

Donuts, never too much donuts! Former FIG executive pastry chef is going out on her own.

Indian food coming to downtown space. The owners of Mount Pleasant’s Spice Palette are opening in the space formerly operating as Makan.

After 50 years of selling everything a Dad might need to do a weekend home repair project, Mount Pleasant stalwart is selling. An Ace Hardware store will continue on at Royall Hardware.

King Street snags another unique brand. OluKai is opening at the former Francesca’s.

Debt brings down Charleston’s oldest brewery. Palmetto Brewery is closing on Huger Street.

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