Charleston Currents

Firework by Scott Wallace. Image provided.

NEWS BRIEFS: Wallace abstracts on display in January

Staff reports | Works by local abstract artist Scott Wallace will be on display through the end of the month at a free show at the Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston.

by Charleston Currents · 01/04/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

MYSTERY: Off the top of your head, where is this?

Here’s a South Carolina scene, but where is it? Send to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.

Our previous Mystery Photo: Our Oct. 5 photo, “Red bridge,” showed the red bridge at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

by Charleston Currents · 10/12/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

FOCUS: 5th annual S.C. Reggae Jerk and Wine Festival is Aug. 26

By Herb Frazier, contributor | Celebrate Jamaica as you wine and dine at this charity event, the 5th Annual SC Reggae Jerk Wine Festival from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

Sample the succulent taste of Jamaican jerk paired with wines while enjoying Reggae music.

Guests receive a complimentary engraved 9-ounce wine glass to commemorate the event, as well as a complimentary jerk sample paired with wine.

by Charleston Currents · 08/13/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

GOOD NEWS: 200,000+ ladybugs to be released July 21 at Magnolia

Staff reports | Two of the Lowcountry’s most popular sports mascots will be the grand marshals July 21 during the fifth annual ladybug release at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

More than 200,000 ladybugs will be released after a parade of two red Volkswagen Beetles, resembling giant ladybugs, brings mascots Charlie T. RiverDog of the Charleston RiverDogs and Cool Ray of the Charleston Stingrays to the lawn in front of Magnolia’s Main House.

by Charleston Currents · 07/16/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

Schematic drawing of the new Baxter Patrick James Island Library, set to open at the end of next year.

GOOD NEWS: Officials break ground for new James Island library

Staff reports | A new 20,000 square foot library on James Island should open by the end of 2018, according to library and county officials who kicked off construction of the facility at a Friday groundbreaking.

In related news, county officials last week gave the O.K. to designers and builders to move forward with a new library to replace the Cooper River Memorial Library in North Charleston.

by Charleston Currents · 10/02/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

PHOTO ESSAY: Magnolias in Hampton Park

Contributing photographer Michael Kaynard took an annual trip to Hampton Park over the weekend to photograph magnolias in all of their glory. He writes, “Magnolias vary a great deal. Some are beautiful when they first bloom and others when they are near their end. They are all beautiful in their own way. I think there is a parallel that can be drawn regarding people. Embrace the beauty in all of us, no matter how different we are.”

by Michael Kaynard · 05/22/2017 · 1 comment · Photo Essay, Photos

This close-up of a hand-colored etching by Catesby is part of his two-volume treatise that was on display Friday at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

FOCUS: Gibbes to host works by Catesby from royal collection

Staff reports | The Gibbes Museum of Art will offer a special exhibition of works by 18th century artist and naturalist Mark Catesby titled Artist, Scientist, Explorer: Mark Catesby in the Carolinas. The show, which runs from May 12 to Sept. 27, will feature 44 watercolor paintings by the English artist, scientist and explorer from the British Royal Collection thanks to the generosity of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, according to a news release.

by Charleston Currents · 03/13/2017 · 3 comments · Focus, Good news

GOOD NEWS: C of C’s study abroad program ranks 4th nationally

Staff reports | The Institute of International Education (IIE) has ranked College of Charleston as the No. 4 institution in the United States among the top 40 master’s level colleges and universities for the total number of study abroad participants for the 2014-2015 academic year, according to a press release.

by Charleston Currents · 01/16/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

Full issue, 5/25: Restored beach, Saturday wedding, more

The new issue for May 25 (Happy Memorial Day) shares how Folly Beach has been named one of the nation’s best restored beaches. Andy Brack shares thoughts on a Saturday wedding. There’s lots of good news as well as our mystery picture.

by Charleston Currents · 05/25/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

PHOTO: Moonlight and magnolias

It’s time for moonlight and magnolias — and sunlight and magnolias. Contributing photographer Michael Kaynard snapped this stunning picture of a magnolia bloom at Hampton Park over Memorial Day weekend. More: Kaynard Photography.

by Charleston Currents · 05/25/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Photos