AltWeeklies Wire
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
Ross Kressel Scandal at CofC Mirrored Reality TVnew
While it’s true that student government at the College of Charleston is not usually a televised verbal slugfest, it followed a pattern over the last week that any casual fan of Big Brother or Survivor would recognize — and on Tuesday night, cameras were rolling. In the Senate, as on the island, variations on one phrase kept popping up: "I didn't come here to make friends."
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-15-2011 |
Tech
Corruption of a Chicken Farmernew
There's no way around the fact that if you eat meat, you have blood on your hands. When I worked on a farm, the long afternoons spent slaughtering chickens helped shape my belief that all meat eaters should, at least once, kill and butcher an animal. It's the only way to really comprehend what you're eating.
Charleston City Paper |
Ari LeVaux |
09-14-2011 |
Food+Drink
College of Charleston Student President Faces Impeachment Over Tweetsnew
Call it a farce if you want, but student government at College of Charleston takes itself seriously. Exhibit A: The impeachment proceedings of President Ross Kressel, who is in hot water for comments he made on a private Twitter account.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-09-2011 |
Tech
Hip-Hop and Comics Collidenew
For years now, comics and hip-hop culture have been on something of a collision course.
Charleston City Paper |
Corey Hutchins |
08-31-2011 |
Recreation
Sudsy Libationsnew
There's more to the world of beer cocktails than shots and chasers.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
07-27-2011 |
Food+Drink
It's the Summer of Rieslingnew
Sommeliers love riesling. The white grape is grown mostly in Germany and Austria as well as Australia and Oregon and might be one of the most misunderstood. Yes, riesling can be sweet, but it can also be complex, dry, and racy, a perfect wine for a hot summer, one that goes well with spicy, fatty foods.
Charleston City Paper |
Stephanie Barna |
06-29-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Riesling, Wines for Summer
The Story Behind Mary Edna Fraser’s Aerial-Inspired Batiksnew
Flying runs in the family for environmental artist Mary Edna Fraser. Her brother, father, and grandfather are all pilots, and she sometimes takes the family's 1946 Ercoupe airplane on a quest for inspiration. Up in the air, she finds her position and relinquishes the controls so that she can fully concentrate on photographing the landscape below. Of the 500 or so shots she takes, she chooses just one that will inspire a new piece of art.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica J. Marcus |
04-20-2011 |
Art
Tags: Mary Edna Fraser, Textiles
Turning an Old Biker Bar into a Sleek Woodworking Studionew
In a city populated by pre-Civil War buildings rife with history, the tale behind Michael Moran's new upper Meeting Street woodworking studio completely deviates from the norm. "It used to be a biker bar and strip club," he says.
Charleston City Paper |
Lisa Ryan |
04-20-2011 |
Culture
Stegelin's Cartoon: Graham's 'Compromise'new
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Charleston City Paper |
Steve Stegelin |
04-20-2011 |
Cartoons
Tags: Lindsey Graham
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
Is Good Radio Winning?new
I got into commercial radio in late 2002. I was the last generation of radio people that could walk in the door, get a job from the ground up, and learn every department. Then the world changed, and we as an industry were not ready for it. More so, we didn't accept it.
Charleston City Paper |
Joel Frank |
04-20-2011 |
Media
Tags: commercial radio, radio industry
Charleston's the Library Boasts a Unique Setting but Predictable Foodnew
The Library's setting is definitely worth experiencing. But with better places around town in the same expensive price range, it's hard to justify making the Library a regular fine-dining spot.
Charleston City Paper |
Brys Stephens |
04-13-2011 |
Food+Drink
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
Stegelin's Cartoon: Ford's Flagnew
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Charleston City Paper |
Steve Stegelin |
04-13-2011 |
Cartoons
Tags: confederacy
