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Resort to host Weekend of Jazz

Earl Klugh was smooth before there was such a thing as smooth jazz. Read story.

RiverDogs have fun with Alvin Greene

Thumbs up When Democratic Senate candidate Alvin Greene suggested that a good way to fight unemployment might be to begin manufacturing action figures of himself, you couldn't help but laugh. Greene's flub became promotional fun when the RiverDogs passed out Alvin ... Read story.

Let the 'Mad'-ness begin

After what feels like a very long eight or nine months, "Mad Men" is back on the air Sunday at 10 p.m. for its fourth season. Read story.

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REQUEST YOURSELF

Finding others on Facebook with the same name can be fun, creepy

Googling yourself is so three years ago. Today, all the cool kids are friend requesting people with the same name as theirs on Facebook. Read story.

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A midsummer's night art delight

Charleston artists Pamela Cisneros, Amelia and Dan Hale, Kristen Ley, Kim Lucia, and Catherine Yerger have decided to celebrate midsummer with art, jazz, wine and food at their aptly named "A Midsummer's Night Art Delight." The event, sponsored by Mikell Law Firm, will take place this evening from 5-9 p.m. at 234 Mathis Ferry Road, just off the bridge in Mount Pleasant. Read story.

Catching up with this year's Emmy nominations

Emmy nominations were announced last week. While the Oscars is my preferred awards show, I am so pumped to see a bunch of my favorite series get nominations that I might tune in. And with the telecast being Aug. 29, there's time to catch any unseen shows and pick favorites. Read story.

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Charlie Bidwell and Samantha Magowan at the City Gallery

The City Gallery at Waterfront Park will hold the opening reception of "Works by Charlie Bidwell and Samantha Magowan" 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Curated by Charleston native and Los Angeles resident Chris Davis and co-curated by Erin Glaze of the City Gallery, this show will make you give another thought to "stuff." Read story.

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Ancient healing art helps writer

When I first decided to try acupuncture to overcome a common cold, I was terrified of the needles. Read story.

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How to beat the heat until it calls you 'Daddy'

It's hot out there this summer. Now I'm not talking kinda hot. I'm talking pack-of-lit-firecrackers-on-the-hood-of-a-black-car-being-driven-by-Marisa-Miller hot. Read story.

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Signs show local jazz scene doing just fine

I had lunch with an old family friend the week before last and it was one of a couple of recent encounters that reassure me our jazz scene is getting more and more solid. Read story.

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Williams and Flint make moves at Robert Lange Studios

Robert Lange Studios upcoming exhibit "Still : Moving" features the work of the contemporary landscape artist Charles Williams and cityscape painter Joshua Flint. Read story.

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Homage to July 4 and Vickery's

The Fourth of July in the Lowcountry is second to none. Well, maybe second to what they do in Boston each year with the televised, symphonic performance of the "1812 Overture," synced up with firing cannons. That's hard to beat. Read story.

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It's a holiday at the office

The only thing better than a holiday that falls on a workday is a holiday that falls on a weekend so you get a day off of your choosing during the next week because, hey, this is America and we will try to come up with any reason possible to not work/drink beer. Read story.

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OK, I give ... 'Glee' is actually pretty good

I never thought I'd say (or write) this, but I am officially a fan of the TV show "Glee." Read story.

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Miss Chris can organize your closet and rework your wardrobe

I've always thought that having a stylist was one of those things that only celebrities needed. Read story.

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What's so funny?

Local comics enjoying life in the spotlight Read story.

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Passion for rasslin'

As a lifelong fan of professional wrestling, anytime someone asks me about my admittedly unusual obsession, I like to quote my good friend, Post & Courier rasslin' columnist Mike Mooneyham. Read story.

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Palette and Palate Stroll

Galleries and restaurants combine forces for July 16 event Read story.

 
 
 
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