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Discover recent refreshes to historic lodgings and young chefs making their mark


The Land Trust holds its annual spring gathering on April 18


Learn how the nonprofit is expanding to offer more people transitional housing


Exploring the New Deal's Historic Signing in Charleston


How to incorporate one of the season’s top trends into your wardrobe


Plus, The Drop In finds a permanent home for its fitness studio


Discover new interpretations of familar favorites, including the chefs' interpretation of Ikea meatballs



UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 24, 2026

BEETHOVEN’S CHORAL FANTASY

Apr 27, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE

Apr 30, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN

PHOTO GALLERIES





The new HOBA app lets users hail boats now—or reserve them for later 



Charles Gaines’s mathematically based grids reject the idea that art must be a function of personal expression 



From working kitchen gigs at haute restaurants to opening Bad Wolf Coffee in Chicago, this Charleston native has returned home to lead the chefs at the Holy City’s new food hall, Workshop 



A tribute to friend and photographer Christopher Shane Brown 



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