Fiction by David Mitchell: Slade House: A Novel is a follow-up to the 2014 novel, The Bone Clocks, and exists in the same magically realistic world. It is not necessary to have read the previous book because Slade House is neither a sequel nor prequel but simply tangential to the original story. — Reviewed by Kathy Sanders.
By Stanfield Gray, guest contributor | When DIG SOUTH launched on July 4, 2012, our goal was simple: plant the flag as the South’s first and foremost event elevating the digital economy.
We invited leading brands and promising startups from across the region – Sparc, Blackbaud, Benefitfocus, PeopleMatter, RedHat, CNN, Coca-Cola – to join reps from global brands like Facebook, Twitter, Google, IBM, Fast Company, Inc and others to discuss innovation in technology, marketing, media, entertainment, business, entrepreneurship and other verticals. And since that auspicious launch, our mantra has been “Succeed in the South.”
Staff reports | It’s only two weeks until Lowcountry Giving Day, the annual day of celebration and chance for people to give to more than 350 area nonprofits.
The community-wide event is scheduled for May 2, but you can already schedule a donation to one or more charities of your choice. Click here to schedule a donation.
Just what is this old photo AND why might it be important? Send your best guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the name of the town in which you live.
On the calendar for the week of April 11: Books and Beer at Biergarten; Charleston Outdoor Festival; Footlight Players’ new play; water parks to reopen. More.
Judy Carberry: Unfortunately, what that video [of the Ashley River bike lane experiment] does not clearly illustrate is that the exit to Lockwood is down to one lane. Before this was in place, there were two lanes for exiting — those going to the hospitals and those of us going further downtown.
A novel by Sophie Perinot, reviewed by Darcy Coover: Opening in 1564, Médicis Daughter recounts the early life of Marguerite of Valois, the last surviving member of the French House of Valois.
Staff reports | When the City of North Charleston introduced the North Charleston Business Expo in 2015, the goal was to help businesses collaborate and grow. After a successful inaugural run, the Business Expo has expanded, joining with Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC and Charleston County to offer targeted resources for businesses and employment seekers. In addition, exhibitor participants have increased to 200.
Scheduled for April 21 at the Charleston Area Convention Center, the Business Expo will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a networking reception through 6:30 p.m. Admission, parking, and Wi-Fi are free.
By Tom Ervin, guest columnist | Several years ago, my wife and I drove to Athens to the University of Georgia campus to watch my daughter receive her master’s degree in communications. After the graduation ceremony, we enjoyed a leisurely lunch together at a downtown restaurant. Then, my daughter shocked me by asking: “Dad, what’s your best advice for me now?”
In photography, “cropping” is the practice of slicing away parts of a photo that aren’t wanted so the viewer will focus on what the photographer things is important. But it also can be used to obscure, as we’ve done this week with an image snapped by contributor Michael Kaynard.
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