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December 2008
Charleston Christmas
Late November -
December
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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
Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday,
December 6, 2008,
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. It will be held on Marion
Square in 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
Charleston Parade Of Boats
Saturday,
December 6, 2008,
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! [more
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Downtown
Charleston, Mt. Pleasant
James Island County Park
Holiday
Festival of Lights
Fri., Nov. 14, 2008 - Sun., Jan. 4, 2009
Get the
whole family involved for this Charleston Christmas event.
Turn the heat up in the car, put on some Christmas tunes, and enjoy
the Charleston County Park's Holiday Festival Of Lights at James
Island County Park. This is a 3 mile scenic holiday light show
with over 600 displays. Take the whole family to James Island
County Park for this years 2008 Holiday Festival Of Lights.
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James Island
County Park
November 2008
Ladson
Coastal Carolina Fair
Thurs., October 30 -
Sat., November 8
It's fair
time at The Ladson Fairgrounds. The Coastal Carolina Fair will
include: rides, games, live music, livestock, entertainment, and plenty of
other family fun. The Coastal Carolina Fair is sponsored by
local companies and some of the proceeds help our local Charleston,
SC community. [more
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Ladson Goose Creek
Blessing
Of The Vine
Sat., November 8 1
- 5 PM
Located
just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, Irving House Vineyards on
Wadmalaw Island is hosting this year's "Blessing Of The Vine" in
hope of a Bumper Crop. Enjoy live music, bbq, wine, and kids
events. The blessing from the priest starts at 2PM. This
is a Charleston event the whole family can enjoy.
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Wadmalaw/Johns
Island
Taste Of The Town
Sun., November 9
12-4 PM
The seventh
annual Summerville, SC event, The Taste Of The Town, will be held at
Azalea Park. This will be a special day for "The Taste" being
held on Veterans Day. Wear your patriotic colors. Try
individual tastes from Summerville's casual and fine dining
restaurants. Also enjoy local businesses, arts, and crafts
from around the Summerville, SC area. Booths will be set up
around the park. This is a Family event complete with a Kids
Zone, so make sure to bring the entire family.
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Summerville
James Island County Park
Holiday
Festival of Lights
Fri., Nov. 14, 2008 - Sun., Jan. 4, 2009
Get the
whole family involved for this Charleston Christmas event.
Turn the heat up in the car, put on some Christmas tunes, and enjoy
the Charleston County Park's Holiday Festival Of Lights at James
Island County Park. This is a 3 mile scenic holiday light show
with over 600 displays. Take the whole family to James Island
County Park for this years 2008 Holiday Festival Of Lights.
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James Island
County Park
2008
Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Charleston Guide
Thurs., November 27
- all day gobble gobble
Some like to get the whole
family together on Thanksgiving day for their own traditional
holiday. They watch football, cook together, and catch up with
family and friends. Others, travel to our beautiful city or
simply don't want to cook. This Thanksgiving dinner guide will
help those who plan on eating out. Happy Thanksgiving ya'll!
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Greater
Charleston Areas
October 2008
Salsa
Under The Stars
Fri., October
10
7-11 PM
Are you
ready to shake those hips and have a few cocktails? This is
the place to do it! DJ Luigi will be spinning salsa music and
Latino beats at the end of the Folly Beach Pier for this years
"Salsa Under The Stars" Folly Beach, SC event. [more
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Folly Beach
The Taste of Charleston
Fri., October 10 - Sun.,
October 12
Great Charleston restaurants,
fantastic food, luscious libations, and live entertainment...these
are just just a few of the things available at this years Taste Of
Charleston. This Charleston event will be held in downtown
Charleston, SC and Mt Pleasant, SC.
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downtown
Charleston & Mt. Pleasant
Ladson
Coastal Carolina Fair
Thurs., October 30 -
Sat., November 8
It's fair
time at The Ladson Fairgrounds. The Coastal Carolina Fair will
include: rides, games, live, livestock, entertainment, and plenty of
other family fun. The Coastal Carolina Fair is sponsored by
local companies and some of the proceeds help our local Charleston,
SC community. [more
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Ladson Goose Creek
September 2008
Shaggin' On The Pier
Sat.,
Sept. 12, 2008
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
37th Annual Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
Sat., Sept. 20,
2008 9AM-5PM
Put on your
quilts and get ready to watch Scottish strongmen compete in their
traditional games. Besides these games see traditional Scottish
country dancing, piping, drumming, and fiddling competitions. Mt Pleasant's own Boone Hall Plantation will host this Charleston, SC
event. It is located on 1235 Long Point Road...just off of Highway
17. [more
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32nd annual Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes & Gardens
Thurs. Sept. 25 –
Sun. Oct. 26, 2008
(Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. only)
See some of
Charleston, South Carolina's historical properties thanks to the
Preservation Society of Charleston's main fundraiser. Tour through
homes by candlelight and see why this history rich town is so
beloved by its locals and tourists. [more
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2008 MOJA
Arts Festival
Thurs. Sept.25
- Sun. Oct. 5
Muse over
the rich African American and Caribbean culture and arts off all
kinds here in Charleston, SC. Thanks to the city of Charleston and
the MOJA committee this festival is an annual event here in
Charleston, SC showcasing African American arts.
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August 2008
Shaggin' On The Pier
Sat.,
Aug. 8, 2008
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
2008 Reggae Evening Nights
Summer Concert Series
Sat.,
Aug. 16, 2008
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 Charleston event
offers old school reggae with a new school sound! No coolers please and bring proper ID for "cockytails".
Other food and drinks will be available on site.
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James Island
Irving
House Vineyards Grape Stomp 2008
Saturday,
August 30, 2008
The Charleston Grape Stomp is held on Wadmalaw Island just south of
the Charleston peninsula. Irving House Vineyards hosts this
annual Charleston event with live bluegrass, savory cuisine, and
their Muscadine grapes. Not bad...a 15 minute drive.
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2008 Boone Hall Bluegrass and
BBQ Festival
Fri., Aug. 30 and
Sat., Aug.31, 2008
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 2nd
annual 2008 Boone Hall Bluegrass and BBQ Festival.
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Mount Pleasant
July 2008
4th of
July in Charleston
Friday, July 4,
2008
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
Shaggin' On The Pier
July 11, 2008
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
A Wonderful Wedding Bridal Show
July 13, 2008
Sunday 12 - 5PM
Plan your
perfect Charleston, SC wedding with the help of professional party
planners, hairstylists, and wedding fashion experts. They will
be on hand at the 2008 Charleston Bridal Show presented by A
Wonderful Wedding at The Gaillard Auditorium.
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Downtown Charleston
2008 Reggae Evening Nights
Summer Concert Series
Sat.,
July 19, 2008
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 Charleston event
offers old school reggae with a new school sound! 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 2008
32nd Annual Spoleto Festival in
Charleston
Fri., May
23- Sun., June 8, 2008
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
Spoleto Charleston
Restaurant and Bar Guide
Fri., May 23-
Sun., June 8, 2008
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
Shaggin' On The Pier
June 13, 2008
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
2008
Charleston Fathers Day Brunch
June 15, 2008
Sunday 9 - 3PM
Take your
Father out for Sunday Brunch in Charleston, SC. Put the boring
gifts to the side and treat your father this year to an
unforgettable Charleston Fathers Day Sunday Brunch! Choose
from the directory of our favorite Sunday Brunch restaurants and
bars in the Charleston, Mt Pleasant and North Charleston areas. [more
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2008 Reggae Evening Nights
Summer Concert Series
Sat.,
June 21, 2008
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 Charleston event
offers old school reggae with a new school sound! 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 2008
Cinco De Mayo Guide
Sat., May 5, 2007
Charleston restaurants and bar are hoppin for Cinco De Mayo!
Checkout the specials, dates, and live music.
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Downtown Charleston
North Charleston Arts Festival
Fri.,
May 2 - Sat., May 10, 2008
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
Cinco De
Mayo Festival
Fri., May 2,
2008
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
2008 Greek Festival
Friday, May 9- Sunday, May 11, 2008
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
Mother's Day in Charleston
Sunday May, 11 2008
Treat your
mom to a Mothers Day brunch or dinner in Charleston, SC.
Flowers always do the trick, but, why not take her somewhere she
will remember. This Charleston Mother's Day Guide should help
with your decision.
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Downtown Charleston, North
Charleston, and Mt Pleasant Areas
Charleston Maritime
Festival
Fri., May 16 -
Monday, May 18, 2008
Dock space
will be limited for the 2008 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
32nd Annual Spoleto Festival in
Charleston
Fri., May
23- Sun., June 8, 2008
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
Spoleto Charleston
Restaurant and Bar Guide
Fri., May 23-
Sun., June 8, 2008
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
April 2008
31st Annual Summerville Flowertown Festival
Fri. April,
4 - Sun. April, 6 2008
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
31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run
Sat. April 5, 2008
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 31-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 Charleston event 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
35th Anniversary Family Circle Cup
Sat., April 12 - Sun., April 20, 2008
Join WTA professionals
for the 2008 Family Circle cup on Daniel Island; a relatively newly
outfitted, cosmopolitan
island (known as one of the secret outer “jewels” of the downtown city of
Charleston). The Family Circle Cup grounds will be swarming with
activities for the whole family to enjoy. Family Circle Magazine
Stadium just off
Interstate 526 will be this year’s host.
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Daniel Island
2008 Shaggin' On The Pier
April 25, 2008
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
21st Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
Sun., April 27,
2008
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 27th from
11:30-5:00 P.M. Eat shrimp and be merry!
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Mount Pleasant (Shem
Creek)
March 2008
Charleston Food and Wine
Festival
Thurs. February, 28 - Sun.,
March, 3 2008
A must-do
weekend event! Prepare yourself for the 2008 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 2008 "Charleston Food and Wine Festival's" hub is the Culinary Village on
Marion Square in Charleston, SC.
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Charleston, SC
2008 St. Patty's Day
Mon. March
17th, 2008
AM - PM
Drink Irish
beers, eat Irish food, and listen to live music for this years St.
Patrick's Day. That's about all one can wish for while
enjoying the festivities for the 2008 St. Patty's Day in Charleston,
SC. Make sure that you have your share of Shepard's Pie,
Guinness, and green beer for the St Patty's Day festivities.
Irish Bars, Pubs, and Taverns will come alive. Break out your
Irish greens and beads for this special day of boozing, dancing, and
celebration.
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Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, IOP, Sullivan's
Island, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island,
Folly Beach,
North Charleston, Summerville
61st Festival of Charleston Homes and Gardens
Thurs. March 13 -
Sat. April 12, 2008
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
Easter Sunday in Charleston, SC
Sunday, March
23, 2008
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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Charleston, North Charleston, Mt Pleasant
February 2008
18th Annual Southern Comfort
Lowcountry Blues Bash
Fri.
February 8 - Sun. February 17,2007
Have a “jam good time” enjoying the vibrant, yet
relaxing sounds of the 2008 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
Valentines
Day Dinner in Charleston
Thurs. February
14, 2008
Hmm...where
to take that certain someone for the 2008 Valentines Day Dinner in
Charleston? Check out these charleston favorites for romantic
restaurants and bars.
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Charleston, SC
Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition
Fri. February 15 - Sun. 17, 2008
The
26th 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 15-17, 2008. 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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Charleston, SC
Charleston Food and Wine
Festival
Thurs., February 28 - Sun.,
March 3 2008
A must-do
weekend event! Prepare yourself for the 2008 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 2008 "Charleston Food and Wine Festival's" hub is the Culinary Village on
Marion Square in Charleston, SC.
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Charleston, SC
January 2008
New Years
Eve in Charleston
December 31,
2007 - January 1, 2008
Break out
the party hats, the fireworks, Champagne, and your sharpest suit or
sexiest dress. Help ring in the 2008 New Years by planning to
participate in one of the New Years Eve parties Charleston's
restaurants and bars will be throwing. [more
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Charleston, North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, SC
"A Night in the Valley" Auction
and Dinner
January 18, 2008,
6:30PM
Come
celebrate the New Year. The Trident Tech Culinary Institute
along with Southern Wine and Spirits will have a benefit four course
dinner with wine and a live auction. Proceeds go to Trident
Tech's Culinary Institute. [more
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Charleston, SC
A Wonderful Wedding Bridal
Exposition
See you at The
Guillard Auditorium for this annual Charleston, SC event. The
Charleston Bridal Expo will feature bridal booths containing; cake
decorators, formal wear, transportation, catering options, etc.
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