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CALENDAR, May 4+: Arts street party, fishing, sharks, more

Ahead for the week of May 4, 2015 — La Belle Epoque street party, new shark exhibit, fishing tournament, cancer screening.

by Charleston Currents · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

MYSTERY: Landmark under your nose

This Charleston landmark might be sitting under your nose. Tell us what it is and its significance. The first person to do so will get a pair of ticket vouchers good for any RiverDogs game.

by Michael Kaynard · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

HISTORY: Historic Charleston Foundation

Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) sprang from the activities of the Carolina Art Association. In 1941 the association began a survey of historic buildings in Charleston, published in 1944 as This Is Charleston.

by Special to Charleston Currents · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, S.C. Encyclopedia

REVIEW: How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to win friends and influence people: Upon considering whether to read this classic self-help/business book originally written in 1936, I had three main concerns: First, how applicable would it be to today’s cultures and practices? Second, how pertinent would it be to me in my non-business world profession? Third, would I struggle to stay awake through what I assumed would be rather dry text?

by Special to Charleston Currents · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews

LETTERS: Report on Paris, photos were a hit

I loved your article about visiting Paris and really enjoyed your photos of Monet’s garden.

by Charleston Currents · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Feedback

PHOTO: Best in Show

North Charleston’s Anthony Rhodes won Best in Show and Best Interior for his 1959 Chevrolet Corvette in Trident Technical College’s 23rd Spring Spin-off car show on April 25.

by Charleston Currents · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Photos

7.26: Giving Day, Promise Zone, more

North Charleston’s Anthony Rhodes won Best in Show and Best Interior for his 1959 Chevrolet Corvette in Trident Technical College’s 23rd Spring Spin-off car show on April 25. More than 120 classic, new and customized vehicles were shown at the show. Proceeds benefited the W. Athell Yon Fund, which provides tool kits to up to two graduating Automotive Technology students […]

by Charleston Currents · 05/04/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

Obama nominates Matthew to lead cultural support agency

President Obama on March 10 nominated Charleston native and resident Kathryn “Kit” Matthew to be director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that supports the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums to advance lifelong learning and promote cultural and civic engagement.

by Andy Brack · 04/30/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

A favorite place is the Luxembourg Gardens on the Left Bank.

7.25: Trip to Paris, Photo essay, Giving Day, more

IN THIS EDITION | APRIL 28, 2015 | Number 7.25 BRACK: Trip to Paris enthralls, inspires and enchants IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc. GOOD NEWS: Lowcountry Giving Day is May 5, more FEEDBACK: Send your letters CALENDAR: April 28+ — Swedish ship, street party REVIEW: The Martian PHOTO ESSAY: Monet’s gardens S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Redcliffe COMMENTARY Trip to Paris […]

by Charleston Currents · 04/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

This dog, rolling around to get smelly in the grass at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, seemed to be having the time of his life last week in Paris.

BRACK: Trip to Paris enthralls, inspires and enchants

By Andy Brack | For all of last week, my wife and I walked and walked along the streets of Paris, thrilling one day to an especially wonderful museum and basking on another in the colored light of centuries-old stained glass in a church older than our country.

This surprise anniversary trip recharged our batteries and gave us a chance to enjoy each other’s company over fine meals, casual lunches and a country bike ride to explore Monet’s gardens. Yes, we missed children, dogs and Charleston, but it was refreshing to be away too.

We’ll let the pictures below highlight some of our journey. But we also offer some insights to help those who may travel to France … and perhaps inspire others to take a trip to a place where the language and different culture offer pleasant but daily surprises.

by Andy Brack · 04/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Uncategorized