Abigail Darlington
Post & Courier
Charleston, SC, United States
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State, local representatives to host Prince tribute event this week
State Rep. Wendell G. Gilliard and North Charleston City Councilman Mike Brown announced on Tuesday afternoon that they will host a tribute to Prince from 5-8 p.m. at Brittlebank Park on Thursday in conjunction with the cities of Charleston and North → Read More
‘Jeopardy!’ to hold regional auditions in Charleston next week
Charleston could soon have a contestant heading to the next season of “Jeopardy!” → Read More
Grammy Award-winning Meghan Trainor to play North Charleston Coliseum
Meghan Trainor, the pop artist who’s “all about that bass,” is bringing her Untouchable Tour to the North Charleston Coliseum on Sept. 14. → Read More
Charleston Beer Garden pours plenty of variety with homebrewers, national and local breweries
Breweries from near and far will descend on Mount Pleasant this weekend for the Charleston Beer Garden, a fundraiser for Lowcountry AIDS Services. → Read More
Decade of D’Allesandro’s: how a no-frills pizzeria served a new sense of community in Elliottborough
In the 10 years since it opened at Bogard and St. Philip streets, D’Allesandro’s Pizza has become a fixture in a neighborhood now defined by transiency. → Read More
Free Comic Book Day celebrated for 15th year at local shops
Now in its 15th year, the nationally held Free Comic Book Day is more than a retailer’s chance to get some extra foot traffic in the door. It’s become a celebration of comic culture, graphic artists, and the fans that support the indust → Read More
After several rainy events, weather should favor Greek Festival this weekend
If the weather forecast is true, it looks like the sun will finally show up for the Greek Festival this weekend. → Read More
Getting the groove back: The Commodore reopens East Side nightclub shuttered for 20 years
When Robbie Marty and Taylor Grant first stepped foot into the old Touch of Class jazz club on Meeting Street, they said it felt a lot like stepping back in time. → Read More
Darius Rucker to sing national anthem at 100th running of Indy 500
Charleston-based country star Darius Rucker will sing the national anthem at the upcoming Indianapolis 500 for its 100th running on May 29. → Read More
Beers, beers and more beers: three sudsy events to check out this weekend
The Lowcountry will get its fill of froth on Saturday with several beer-centric events around town. Grab a designated driver and you might just be able to make all three. → Read More
Celebrate mom with ‘Listen To Your Mother’ storytelling event
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Mother’s Day a little bit early, here’s a special idea. The nationwide “Listen To Your Mother” program is hosting one of its events at the Sottile Theater, where several local → Read More
Amy Schumer talks about fame, Prince and making movies ahead of big Charleston show
With the kind of year Amy Schumer has had, it’s pretty hard to believe that the last time she was in Charleston, she was sharing a small black box stage with local actor/comedian David Lee Nelson, warming up the crowd for headliner Isaac Witty → Read More
HBO’s new teaser video for ‘Vice Principals’ shows mean side of Danny McBride
In the new preview for HBO’s forthcoming comedy series “Vice Principals,” it appears the race to be named principal of a high school is about as contentious as the current presidential race. → Read More
Frankie Valli reschedules Gaillard concert after realizing it was booked on church shooting anniversary
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced Thursday that Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ concert, originally booked on June 17, has been rescheduled to Aug. 5. → Read More
Widespread Panic’s retirement from the road could signal end of an era for local fans
John Bell can’t even guess how many times Widespread Panic has played in Charleston over the years. Instead, the lead singer skims over the early chapters of the band’s 30-year history and name-drops the old Myskyn’s Tavern, whic → Read More
Las Olas debuts new looks with annual fashion show ahead of beach season
You know it’s time to get excited for beach weather when Las Olas sends its latest collection of swimwear onto the runway. The local surf shop is hosting its annual spring fashion show at Bay Street Biergarten again this year, this time with a → Read More
Get down at Southern Ground with Zac Brown Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bruce Hornsby
Southern Ground Music and Food Festival is taking its first spin in the springtime air this weekend after four years as a major event on Charleston’s fall calendar. And while most of its features have remained intact with the seasonal switch, → Read More
Amid protests, circus elephants performing here this week for last time before retirement
When Barnum & Bailey and Ringling Bros. bring its circus this week to the North Charleston Coliseum for the 15th time, it will be the last chance for local audiences to see its herd of Asian elephants before they’re permanently retired fro → Read More
New TV series about local animal shelter Pet Helpers to air on Nat Geo Wild next month
The subject of reality TV shows in Charleston has often been met with a mixture of eye-rolls and excited intrigue ever since a certain group of socialites in the Lowcountry hit the small screen about two years ago. → Read More
Local musicians rehearsing, recording in downtown storage units must find new home
A large group of downtown Charleston musicians were told last week they’ll have to find a new home for their music after more than six years of using several storage units on Line Street as a makeshift studio and a series of practice spaces. → Read More