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December 2007
2007
Charleston Christmas
Late November -
December
Search
through this Charleston Christmas mini-guide featuring; Christmas
dining, plays, musicals, Christmas parties, and events. This
should get even the "Grinch" in the holiday spirit.
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Greater Charleston, SC
2007
Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday,
December 1, 2007,
4:30 - 6 PM
HO HO
HO! Join in the Christmas celebration with the annual
Charleston Christmas tree lighting ceremony held smack dab in the
middle if downtown Charleston. Joe Riley and Santa will appear
at this annual Charleston, SC event. They will light the gigantic 60
foot Christmas Tree.
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Downtown
Charleston, SC
2007
Charleston Parade Of Boats
Saturday,
December 1, 2007,
5 - 8 PM
Decorate or
view the decorated Christmas boats throughout the Charleston Harbor.
This annual Charleston Christmas event starts on the Mt. Pleasant
side of the harbor and wraps around the Charleston peninsula.
Tis' the season!
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Downtown
Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, SC
November 2007
Coastal
Carolina Fair
Tues., October 25 - Sat., November 3, 2007
Are you
ready for some funnel cake, games, and rides? Join in
celebrating the 51st annual Ladson Coastal Carolina Fair held on the
Ladson Fairgrounds. Live music will fill the air as well as
the sweet smells of fair food. Have Fun!
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Ladson, SC
2007
Holiday Festival Of Lights
Friday, November 9,
2007 - Tuesday, January 1, 2008
An
enchanting 3 mile drive through the James Island County Park will
put you and your entire family into the holiday spirit. View
more than 600 holiday, illuminated, light displays by car or, hop on
the 52 passenger choo-choo train. A must do event for the
entire Charleston, SC community. Shoot, even I go every year.
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James Island
2007 Blessing Of The Vine
Saturday, November 10,
1- 5 PM
Head out to
Irving House Vineyards for Grape stomping, an official Blessing
(held at 2 PM), local barbeque by Black Jack Barbeque, and live
music by The Coppertones. This is the Forth annual Blessing of
the Vine, Charleston, SC event of it's kind. See one of the
only vineyards in South Carolina producing mostly Muscadine reds and
whites. Lets hope and pray for another great grape harvest.
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Johns/Wadmalaw
Island
2007 A
Taste of the Town
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Taste
Summerville at the 2007 Taste of Summerville held on Summerville's
Town Square. Make that 20 minute trip from the Charleston
peninsula...it's definitely worth it. Sample low country
cuisine prepared by Summerville's top rated restaurants and chefs.
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Summerville, SC
2007
Thanksgiving Dinner Charleston
Thursday,
November 22, 2007
Enjoy
traditional Thanksgiving Dinner accompaniments plus much more at
Charleston, SC restaurants.
There are
many choices for those of us who just don't want to cook
Thanksgiving Day Dinner this year. See who's serving what and
where for your 2007 Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Charleston!
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Greater Charleston, SC
October 2007
2007 The
Taste of Charleston
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Oh yes,
that tipsy October event we all decide to meander out to every
year...The 2007 Taste Of Charleston at Boone Hall Plantation.
Sample low country as well as every other type of cuisine
Charleston, SC has to offer. Eat, Drink and be merry at Boone
Hall Plantation. Lets do a "no rain dance".
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Mt. Pleasant,
SC
2007 Shaggin' On The Pier
October 12, 2007
Friday 7-11 pm
Join other
shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars. DJ
Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly
Beach Pier with refreshments available. Grab your partner and
see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more
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Folly Beach
Coastal
Carolina Fair
Tues., October 25 - Sat., November 3, 2007
Are you
ready for some funnel cake, games, and rides? Join in
celebrating the 51st annual Ladson Coastal Carolina Fair held on the
Ladson Fairgrounds. Live music will fill the air as well as
the sweet smells of fair food. Have Fun!
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Ladson, SC
September 2007
2007 Shaggin' On The Pier
September 7, 2007
Friday 7-11 pm
Join other
shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars. DJ
Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly
Beach Pier with refreshments available. Grab your partner and
see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more
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Folly Beach
2007
Scottish Games & Highland
Gathering
Saturday
September 15, 2007
Ahh....the
sounds of bagpipes fill the air, big guys in skirts, and haggis.
Join Scottish Games enthusiast at The Boone Hall Plantation to enjoy
the 36 annual Scottish Games & Highland Gathering located in Mt.
Pleasant, SC on Long Point Road just off of Highway 17.
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Mount Pleasant
2007 2nd
Annual Chazzfest
Saturday,
September 22, 2007
Oh yeah
baby...the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center, Daniel Island, and
Chazzfest has stepped it up from last years Chazzfest with some big
name jazz and jam musicians. Enjoy the sounds of
Toots &
the Maytals, Kool and The
Gang, Galactic, and more. The sounds of these talented
musicians along with an Artisan's Warf will be quite inviting.
Get your tickets now.
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Daniel Island
2007 Fall Candlelight Tours
of Homes & Gardens
September 27-
October 28, 2007
(Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., evenings only)
A yearly
fundraiser held by the Preservation Society of Charleston, the Fall
Candlelight Tours of Homes & Gardens will impress architectural
buffs. Tour Charleston homes throughout downtown Thursday,
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings for the month of this
Charleston event.
Enjoy this
Charleston event at this perfect time of year when the weather is
pristine.
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Downtown
Charleston
August 2007
2007 Reggae Evening Nights
Summer Concert Series
Sat., August 18,
2007
Saturdays
7:30PM until
Time to
head out to The James Island County Park for Island sounds at The
Reggae Nights Summer Evening Concert Series. This years
Charleston events featured artists are Jah Works, Mystic Vibrations,
and Sweet Justice. No coolers please and bring proper ID for "Cockytails".
Other food and drinks will be available on site.
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James Island
2007 Shaggin' On The Pier
August 3, September 7, 2007
Fridays 7-11 pm
Join other
shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars. DJ
Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly
Beach Pier with refreshments available. Grab your partner and
see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more
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Folly Beach
2007 Boone Hall Bluegrass and
BBQ Festival
Friday, August 24 -
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Man this
sounds like a blast. What goes better with bbq than bluegrass?
Nothing. The festival has categories for the pros and the
amateurs. Make your way to Boone Hall Plantation for the first
annual 2007 Boone Hall Bluegrass and BBQ Festival.
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Mount Pleasant
Wadmalaw
Island, SC Irving House Vineyards Grape Stomp 2007
August 25, 2007
Saturday, 2 - 6 pm
The 2007
Irving House Vineyard
Grape Stomp
Charleston event on Wadmalaw Island offers...yep, you guessed it,
stomp your own grapes. Also eat local Charleston bbq, taste
Irving-House Vineyards Muscadine wine varietals, and enjoy live
bluegrass by Common Ground.
This
Charleston event is just 25 minutes from downtown Charleston, SC.
It is also just one of many Irving-House Vineyard events that the
winery will hold through out the 2007 season.
Check back
for more events.
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Johns
Island (Wadmalaw Island)
July 2007
4th of
July in Charleston
Wednesday, July
4, 2007
Charleston,
SC will be exploding with celebration and pyrotechnics as we
celebrate another 4th of July. Spectacular fireworks along
with all the celebratory factors can be enjoyed all over the greater
Charleston peninsula with fireworks shows in downtown Charleston,
Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook
Island, Isle Of Palms, and Sullivan's Island.
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All over the greater Charleston, SC area
2007 Shaggin' On The Pier
July 13,
August 3, September 7, 2007
Fridays 7-11 pm
Join other
shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars. DJ
Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly
Beach Pier with refreshments available. Grab your partner and
see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more
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Folly Beach
2007 Reggae Evening Nights
Summer Concert Series
Sat., July 13,
and Sat., August 3, 2007
Saturdays
7:30PM until
Time to
head out to The James Island County Park for Island sounds at The
Reggae Nights Summer Evening Concert Series. This years
Charleston events featured artists are Jah Works, Mystic Vibrations,
and Sweet Justice. No coolers please and bring proper ID for "Cockytails".
Other food and drinks will be available on site.
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James Island
June 2007
2007 Spoleto Charleston
Fri., May 25-
Sun., June
10, 2007
Of course one can't go to a Spoleto event
without a full belly and maybe a nice buzz, right? The foodies
at CharlestonCocktail.com put together a Spoleto event restaurant
and bar guide for this purpose. Enjoy cocktails and dinner
before and after Spoleto performances with in walking distance.
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Downtown Charleston
2007 Annual Spoleto Festival
Fri., May 25-
Sun., June
10, 2007
Its getting to
be that time of the year where Charleston, SC explodes will our
favorite art and live music connoisseurs. The Spoleto festival
for the 2007 season will be here and gone before you know it, so
grab your tickets and information before certain events sell out.
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Downtown
Charleston
2007 Shaggin' On The Pier
June 8, July 13,
August 3, September 7, 2007
Fridays 7-11 pm
Join other
shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars. DJ
Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly
Beach Pier with refreshments available. Grab your partner and
see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more
info]
Folly Beach
2007 Reggae Evening Nights
Summer Concert Series
Sat., June 8,
Sat., July 13, and Sat., August 3, 2007
Saturdays
7:30PM until
Time to
head out to The James Island County Park for Island sounds at The
Reggae Nights Summer Evening Concert Series. This years
Charleston events featured artists are Jah Works, Mystic Vibrations,
and Sweet Justice. No coolers please and bring proper ID for "Cockytails".
Other food and drinks will be available on site.
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James Island
May 2007
2007 North Charleston Arts Festival
Fri.,
May 4 - Sat., May 12, 2007
Experience
all things "art" at The North Charleston Area Convention Center
Complex in North Charleston, SC at the North Charleston Arts
Festival. This Charleston event brings 30,000+ attendees where the
whole family can come join the fun! This year the finale will be
held at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, SC, a recently opened
recreational area on the waterfront, which overlooks the beautiful
Cooper River.
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North Charleston
2007 Cinco
De Mayo Charleston
Sat., May 5, 2007
Pub Crawl
through some of Charleston's hottest bars and restaurants for the
2007 Cinco De Mayo celebration in Charleston. Enjoy
margaritas, salsa, and Mexican food at its best during this festive
day of celebration.
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Downtown
Charleston
2007
Cinco De Mayo Festival
Sat., May 5, 2007
Head on
over to the Visitors Center Bus Shed between John and Anne Streets
Saturday, May 5th, 2007 and join others in celebrating the Cinco de
Mayo Festivities. Eat authentic Mexican cuisine, sip on
Mexican Beer and Margaritas, and Salsa the night away with plenty of
live latin music. This is the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo
festival which will most likely rendezvous at the same spot at the
same time for the years to come in Charleston.
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Downtown
Charleston
2007 Greek Festival
Friday, May 11- Sunday, May 13,, 2007
Its all
Greek to me! Explore The Charleston Greek Festival.
Enjoy The Charleston Greek Orthodox Church tours, authentic Greek
food, drink and live music. This annual Charleston event has
been a blast in the past...check it out for yourself this year.
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Downtown
Charleston
2007 Charleston Maritime
Festival
Thursday, May 17
- Monday, May 21, 2007
Dock space
will be limited for the 2007 Maritime festival sponsored by Tall
Ships Charleston. Festival admission is free. Enjoy tall
ship tours, wooden boat displays, live music, food and a children's
village. [more
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Downtown Charleston
2007 Annual Spoleto Festival
Fri., May 25-
Sun., June
10, 2007
Its getting to
be that time of the year where Charleston, SC explodes will our
favorite art and live music connoisseurs. The Spoleto festival
for the 2007 season will be here and gone before you know it, so
grab your tickets and information before certain events sell out.
[more info]
Downtown
Charleston
2007 Spoleto Charleston
Fri., May 25-
Sun., June
10, 2007
Of
course one can't go to a Spoleto event without a full belly and
maybe a nice buzz, right? The foodies at
CharlestonCocktail.com put together a Spoleto event restaurant and
bar guide for this purpose. Enjoy cocktails and dinner before
and after Spoleto performances with in walking distance.
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info]
Downtown Charleston
April 2007
Easter Sunday in Charleston, SC
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Explore
Charleston, SC and its surrounding islands and towns to see what
this "Holy City" has in store for this years Easter festivities.
Enjoy Easter Brunch and Dinner at Charleston's fine dining
restaurants, casual dining restaurants and Plantations this Easter.
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All over the greater Charleston, SC area
6th Annual Family Circle Cup
Sat., April 7 - Sun., April 15, 2007
Join WTA professionals
for the 2007 Family Circle cup on Daniel Island; a new, cosmopolitan
island (known as one of the secret outer “jewels” of the city of
Charleston). The Family Circle Cup grounds will be swarming with
activities for the whole family to enjoy. Blackbaud Stadium just off
Interstate 526 will be this year’s host.
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Daniel Island
20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
Sun., April 29,
2007
Give
our local shrimp boys a little luck this year and help bless them at
"The Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival" at Alhambra Hall in
Mount Pleasant, SC. This Charleston-area event will have activities
for the whole family and takes place Sunday, April 29th from
11:30-4:30 P.M. Eat shrimp and be merry!
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Mount Pleasant (Shem
Creek)
March 2007
2nd Annual Charleston Food and Wine Festival
March 1-4, 2007
Thurs. March 1 -
Sun. March 4,
2007
A must-do
weekend event! Prepare yourself for the 2007 Charleston Food and
Wine Festival; come with an empty stomach and a discerning palate
ready to be satisfied. You will experience the tastes of grand
delicacies and wines from around the globe. Visit demos on food and
wine from celebrity chefs and professional wine sommeliers. The 2007
"Charleston Food and Wine Festival's" hub is the Culinary Village on
Marion Square in Charleston, SC.
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Downtown
Charleston
60th Annual Festival of Homes and Gardens
March 15 -
April 14, 2007
Thurs. March 15 -
Sat. April 14, 2007
The
Historic Charleston Foundation is holding its annual Festival of
Homes and Gardens. Acquaint yourself with Historic Charleston like
never before. Up to ten (10) walking tours a day for opportunities
to gratify your curiosity of historic Charleston. Venture the scenes
to view beautiful gardens and antique interiors of some of
Charleston's most celebrated historic homes.
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Downtown
Charleston
30th Annual, Summerville Flowertown Festival
Fri.
March 30 - Sun. April 1, 2007
The
Summerville Flowertown Festival has become such a yearly tradition,
why not consider joining the thousands of family and friends that
attend the festival in Azalea Park in Summerville, SC (hence the
name: "Flowertown Festival”). Relish genuine live entertainment,
over 200 vendors and much more.
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Summerville
30th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run
Sat. March 31, 2007
Runners. Walkers.
Family. Friends. Take your marks, get set, and GO!.. join other
marathon enthusiasts, families, pets, sightseers and those wanting
to stroll the path of this significantly historic, annual
bridge-run. Celebrate this 30-year Lowcountry tradition! People from
far-and-wide (and us locals!) make the journey from the Patriots
Point area of Mt. Pleasant, SC and cross the grand Cooper River to
set foot on the peninsula of the City of Charleston. Unimaginably,
the Cooper River Bridge Run continues, now on a new spectacular new
bridge. Partake in the 2nd bridge run over our landmark Arthur
Ravenel Jr. Bridge (opened 7/2005). Even if you don’t run, remember
to join the prime southern hospitality after the run. Join the
thousands “cooling off,” and do some ‘hopping’ to our inviting
downtown Charleston establishments. This city never disappoints.
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Downtown
Charleston
February 2007
17th Annual Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash
Fri.
February 9 - Sun. February 18,2007
Have a “jam good time” enjoying the vibrant, yet
relaxing sounds of the 2007 Southern Comfort Blues Bash. This
Charleston, South Carolina event will be held at some of
downtown Charleston’s, Mt. Pleasant’s, James Island’s, Daniel
Island’s, West Ashley’s and Folly Beach Island SC’s best
restaurants and nightclubs.
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All over the greater Charleston, SC area
The "Chocolate Affair" Gala
February 10, 2007
Sat. February 10, 2007
Chocolate – A food or flavoring, typically a smooth
brown and sometimes brittle solid, made from roasted and ground
cacao seeds usually sweetened and mixed with cocoa butter and
dried milk. Help support “Communities In Schools” (CIS) at their
event where they will be catering, offering a full-bar, live
music and plenty of chocolate for even the most discerning
connoisseur.
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Downtown
Charleston
2007 Charleston SC Valentines Day
February 14, 2007
Wed. February 14, 2007
Treat your
honey to roses (or what you know he/she loves – c’mon, you should
know them pretty well by this point) and choose between a romantic
Valentine’s dinner at one of our fine dining restaurants or a
non-stop, high energy Valentine’s evening. A lively night
out-on-the-town at our Charleston bars, restaurants and nightlife is
not likely to disappoint, no matter what the situation.
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All over the greater Charleston, SC area
25th Annual Southeastern
Wildlife Exposition
Fri. February 16 -
Sun. 18,
2007
The
25th Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, known as S.E.W.E., an
abbreviation for some adventure seekers, is coming up quick! This
year make sure to set aside the Weekend of February 16-18, 2007. New
this year to S.E.W.E., visit the “Grilling Village” at Brittle Bank
Park where one can sample BBQ, jam to live music and watch local
Charleston chefs creating their “works of art.” Do this while
overlooking the historic, yet pristine, Ashley River.
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Downtown
Charleston
8th Annual Chefs Feast
Sun. February 25, 2007
Interested in spending a Sunday in Charleston, while supporting the
Lowcountry Food Bank’s Kids Café Program? The 8th Annual Chefs Feast
on February 25, 2007 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston
Convention Center may be your answer. Enjoy the benefit of
satisfying your palate and being a philanthropist to our local
child. Brought to you by the Lowcountry Food Bank and coordinating
Chef Robert Carter of Peninsula Grille. 95% of the proceeds go to
the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Kids Cafe Program.
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North
Charleston
January 2007
*New
Years Eve in Charleston, SC*
December 31,
2006-January 1, 2007
Hmmm...how
are you going to spend your New Years Eve? Charleston Cocktail can
help with your decision.
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All over the greater Charleston, SC area
Five Star Iris Charleston
January 3-5, 2007
Enjoy
acoustic and electric rock by Five Star Iris with four shows in
three days. Lowcountry Live, Johnson's Pub, and The Plex will
all host Five Star Iris while touring in Charleston, SC.
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North Charleston
Bob Seger North Charleston Coliseum Concert
January 9, 2007
Set off and
jam to the classic rock sounds of Bob Seger, January 9th, 2007 at
the North Charleston Coliseum located off Montague Road in North
Charleston.
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North Charleston
Lowcountry Oyster Festival at
Boone Hall Plantation
January 28, 2007
Load up the whole family
and join oyster eatin' fools at this years Low Country Oyster Roast
at Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. Eat, shuck and
drink...one more reason to party for Charleston locals.
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