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Drinking School is in Sessionnew
Bone up on your drink-making skills with these five summer releases.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
07-31-2013 |
Food+Drink
CIFF goes beyond screenings for an all-inclusive film experiencenew
Get ready, Charleston. If the organizers behind the Charleston International Film Festival achieve their goals, our little town may one day be home to a film festival on the scale of Tribeca, Sundance, and Cannes. "We want to be the biggest, best festival on the East Coast," says board member Margaret Ford Rogers.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
04-24-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Can Charleston's Dance Community Bounce Back?new
The local dance scene is going through a rough patch. The two companies that have carried the community for decades are in flux. Robert Ivey Ballet is adjusting to new management after Ivey, a major figure in the local arts world, passed away late last summer. And the Charleston Ballet Theatre rang in its 25th anniversary season with a slew of board resignations, talk of financial mismanagement, and accusations of plagiarism — and some are wondering if the company can even recover.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
04-13-2012 |
Performance
How To Make Infused Liquorsnew
It's pretty simple, and you can pretty much do whatever you want as far as preferences. You can infuse whatever kind of liquor with whatever kind of herbs, vegetables, or spices that you want.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
01-03-2012 |
Food+Drink
How to Make Your Own Green Cleaning Productsnew
The area under most people's kitchen sinks is reserved for toxic chemicals that can either get you high or kill you. Somehow we've accepted the idea that the stronger the chemical smell, the cleaner our homes are, but anyone who's gotten dizzy off of fumes while scrubbing the tub has realized the irony of the situation: a clean home doesn't necessarily equal a healthy one.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
01-02-2012 |
Environment
Tags: Green Cleaning Products
How to Change Your Namenew
There are lots of reasons you might want to change your name. Maybe you're running from the law. Or it could be because your hippie parents slapped you with the name Catnip Moonbeam. Or maybe you've gotten hitched and you've decided to take your new partner's last name. (Or conversely, you want to lose it after a divorce.) The steps to making it legal are surprisingly simple; in fact, the hardest part is deciding whether to make the change or not.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
01-02-2012 |
Advice
How to host an underground art shownew
For many artists, achieving gallery representation is a milestone in their careers, while others would rather take care of the exhibiting themselves. A growing number of artists are planning or taking part in underground exhibits in restaurants, coffeeshops, and alleyways. Typically organized by artists for artists, these shows represent some of the most exciting new talents.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
12-30-2011 |
Art
Tags: Underground Art, Art Shows
Video: How to Fry Chickennew
Martha Lou Gadsden's pink cinderblock restaurant has gotten quite a lot of buzz over the last year -- from The New York Times to Saveur -- but she's been serving soul food from her little kitchen for 28 years now. With the help of her daughter Debra, every weekday she churns out a small menu of homemade Southern fare, including everything from super-salty lima beans to pork chops to macaroni and cheese with a perfectly crispy crust. But most people go to Martha Lou's for the fried chicken.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
12-30-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: fried chicken
Wide Angle Lunch Series Feeds the Body and the Mindnew
Working as a corporate lawyer in London, Caroline von Nathusius was troubled by the way that people would rush through the workday without taking a moment to breathe.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
10-06-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Charleston Ballet Theatre Accused of Using Works Without Permissionnew
The Charleston Ballet Theatre is celebrating the launch of its 25th season, a major milestone for a company that's struggled with budget cuts in recent years. They're touting a shining silver anniversary season and a fresh new home in Mt. Pleasant, yet out of the public eye, the company has been dealing with claims of improper use of copyrighted material by international choreographers Eddy Toussaint and Jiri Kylian.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran and Gervase Caycedo |
10-06-2011 |
Performance
The ChArt Outdoor Initiative Seeks to Beautify Hidden Spotsnew
Geoff Richardson has a dream that no wall shall be left bare, no alleyway neglected. He has a dream to bring beauty and light to the dark corners of Charleston. His dream is manifested in the ChArt Outdoor Initiative.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
04-20-2011 |
Art
Charlestonians are Buzzing About Roots Ice Creamnew
Founded by young entrepreneurs Drew Harrison and Matt Frye, Roots takes the ice cream truck to a modern, locavore level with slick branding, locally sourced ingredients, and inspired, sometimes risky flavors.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
04-13-2011 |
Food+Drink
