Plan Your Next Event at the South Carolina Aquarium – Harbor views; indoor/outdoor venue space and more…

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  • Planning a wedding or engagement party?
  • Corporate Retreat?
  • Holiday Party?
  • Surprise Birthday?
  • Memorable Engagement

Let the South Carolina Aquarium with its picturesque harbor views, stunning oceanic backdrops and magical sense of discovery be the venue that makes your event special with memories that last.

About the Venue Options:

Make waves with your one-of-a-kind event at the South Carolina Aquarium! From engagements and elopements to destination weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate events, in front of the Great Ocean Tank or overlooking the picturesque Charleston Harbor, your event is sure to wow. Work with our team to create a customized event with animal encounters, personalized messages from scuba divers and amazing photo opportunities.

Why the Aquarium?

Panoramic waterfront views, remarkable animals and an exclusive downtown Charleston location create an unrivaled atmosphere. Our Aquarium Galleries and Harbor Overlook comfortably accommodate guest counts up to 500 and offer customization for placement of tables, catering stations, bar service, entertainment and more. At the South Carolina Aquarium, your event is guaranteed to make waves.

Email jfountain@scaquarium.org for more information or click this link to schedule a consultation:

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Dolly Llama Ice Cream, Belgian Waffles, Shakes and more coming this November to Mount Pleasant, SC

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In 2017, The Dolly Llama first unveiled its unique and delectable creations to the world, taking Los Angeles by storm. It quickly became a top choice for not only the late-night crowd, but also the city’s non-stop flow of tourists. Samuel Baroux, co-founder of Dolly Llama, is from the south of France and sources the company’s ingredients and techniques from the best of the best! Dolly Llama prides itself on offering authentic European flavors, such as the Belgian Liege waffles, alongside an Instagram-worthy Bubble Waffle that makes for the PERFECT addition to their signature ice cream flavors. Waffle sticks and shakes are other Dolly Llama staples that will leave you drooling. 

The Mount Pleasant location is an exciting addition to The Dolly Llama family and is owned by Candace McNerny. As the brand’s newest destination, Dolly Llama promises to bring the same sense of wonder, joy, and sweet satisfaction that families across the nation have come to adore.

The Dolly Llama is expected to become a cherished dessert haven in the heart of Mount Pleasant with the highly-anticipated grand opening scheduled November 4th! 

3 Charleston, South Carolina restaurants named among Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ in the U.S.

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Tripadvisor unveiled its Travelers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ award winners for 2023 on Wednesday and three Charleston restaurants received top accolades.

Hall’s Chophouse and Circa 1886 Restaurant landed at No. 3 and No. 10, respectively, in the ‘Fine Dining’ category, which highlights eateries where “white tablecloths, famous chefs, unforgettable bites” are on full display.

Circa 1886 Restaurant also nabbed the No. 2 spot in the ‘Date Night’ category, a group of restaurants that “set the mood for a night of wining and dining,” according to TripAdvisor.

Another downtown restaurant, Cru Cafe, was spotlighted among the “Hidden Gems,” coming in at No. 9.

Methodology
The 2023 Best of the Best Restaurants are calculated based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings for restaurants on Tripadvisor collected from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.

Tripadvisor is proud to serve a broad and diverse community of travelers from all over the world. As such, Tripadvisor reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any property, business, destination or point of interest listed on Tripadvisor for an award based on additional factors that reflect Tripadvisor corporate policies and values. For more details on Tripadvisor’s awards policy, see here.

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Grand Opening of Southern Ruetz in historic Charleston, SC – From custom hats to bachelorette parties; cigars to Southern Charm, this is a unique experience

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So what Southern Ruetz:

  • It is a customized unique one-of-a-kind hat making experience.
  • It is a casual, yet elegant cigar bar.
  • It is a world of pink and bubbly complimenting a perfect girls and bachelorette submergence.
  • It is a wife and husband team with enough love to cover every inch of the peninsula.

On Friday, October 7, Southern Ruetz, located at 128 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, officially opened on Meeting Street, across from the historic Mills House and Eli’s Table. This charming two floor shop offers opportunities unlike anything in Charleston and promises lasting memories with each and every visit. Experience the essence of Charleston as you explore, create, relax, celebrate and love.

About Southern Ruetz

Diving into the history-soaked bones of a former law firm and weaving them into a vibrant hat bar at the heart of Charleston’s historic district is just the beginning of the unique world we’ve built within these walls. But what truly sets us apart? It’s the heart and soul, by hand, our two local Charleston owners poured into every inch of this space (a sprawling 4,700 square feet!), a labor of love that matches the craftsmanship of our hats.

Amid the sun-drenched streets of Charleston, echoes of tales from bygone eras play on the breeze, making our decision to preserve the building’s essence a tribute to the city’s enduring charm.

Here, the blend of antiquity and modernity creates a symphony that reveres history and celebrates contemporary style. Every brick, every delicate molding, carries the weight of a rich past, while also crafting a backdrop for the present. You might notice the gentle unevenness of our floors or the play of light that’s uniquely our own—those are the quirks of our over two-century-old historic building that brims with character.

The moment you step inside, the stories of lawyers and legal echoes harmonize with the laughter and vibrant conversations of hat enthusiasts. It’s a narrative that bridges time itself.

More than a hat bar, this location is a living embodiment of Charleston’s enduring spirit, a constant reminder that each strand of the past can be woven intricately into the tapestry of our future. Join us in this journey where history and style entwine, crafting a space that’s a true testament to the city we call home.

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Welcome Autumn with a visit to one of the many beautiful South Carolina Parks covering over 90K acres

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With more than 90,000 acres of protected lands stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sand dunes of the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina state parks protect some of the most inviting natural, cultural and recreational destinations in the country.

Discover stunning forested mountains and towering waterfalls, blackwater rivers and scenic inland lakes, white sand beaches and ancient inland shores, treasured American historic sites and priceless cultural treasures.

Every Wednesday – Barn Jam (Awendaw, SC) – Live original music, food, dancing and a true community spirit

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Awendaw Green Open Jam welcomes all musicians looking to meet up and connect to our artistic community. We will gather from 5:00pm till the start of the Barn Jam, typically at 5:45pm. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. We will have a variety of instruments available but want you to bring yours if needed. Please stick around and enjoy our weekly original music showcase on the grounds of the Sewee Outpost. $10 at door, kids under 12 free, and dogs on a leash. Contact James a yaunjamesyaun@gmail.com or 828-424-4948. 

About Barn Jam

Join Awendaw Green’s Barn Jam at Sewee Outpost. An original music showcase in Awendaw SC. Non-aggressive dogs are allowed on a leash, BYOB, eats by The Roost Bar and Grille & Holy City Popcorn.

​​TICKET INFORMATION: Walkups will be available day of ($10 each – cash only and kids under 12 free)

The 2023 Barn Jam series is generously supported by 
Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery. Our sponsors enjoy supporting the local original music scene and our amazing community.

We thank the Town of Awendaw and Sewee Outpost for allowing these gatherings, and our ability to bring the music loving community together.

Also, please check out and order the Barn Jam Poster Book by the one and only Gil Shuler. He creates a unique image every week and they are AMAZING!!! 

Awendaw Green Barn Jam at Sewee Outpost
4853 N Hwy 17
Awendaw SC 29429

Parking in sand lot near Sewee Road behind Outpost. 

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Based Healthycell Launches Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails Gel Supplement

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Advanced nutrition company Healthycell delivers beauty from within, in an ultra-absorbable, gel delivery system

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Healthycell today announced the launch of its latest innovation in beauty and wellness: Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails. This revolutionary product is expertly formulated by physicians and nutritionists to redefine the way we approach beauty, focusing on nourishing from within for truly radiant outward results.

Healthycell Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails
Healthycell Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails

Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails is a blend of essential vitamins, nutrients, and amino acid building blocks that work to boost collagen production and provide comprehensive nourishment. The unique formulation contains potent ingredients including Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Biotin, and Silica, all of which are crucial for maintaining glowing skin, lustrous hair, and strong nails.

“We are thrilled to introduce Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails to our customers,” says Chief Marketing Officer, Tara Staten. “In a world filled with superficial solutions, we believe that true beauty radiates from within. The blend of essential ingredients combined with our advanced MICROGEL™ technology delivers effective, science-backed solutions that empower individuals to look and feel their best.”

The patent-pending delivery system, MICROGEL™, is designed to offer the most bioavailable forms of nutrients that would otherwise require swallowing a handful of pills. Each gel pack contains over 2,750mg  of beauty supporting nutrients – the equivalent of about 7 large capsules.

Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails product packaging is 100% recyclable. Product boxes are recyclable through local municipal recycling programs, and gel packs are recyclable through our partnership with TerraCycle.

Healthycell is a nutrition company helping people reach their potential through optimized health. It uses patent-pending MICROGEL™ technology to deliver nutrients they can absorb and results they can measure in a pill-free experience they love. Their ingestible gel dietary supplement products are taken straight from the gel pack, mixed into drinks, or blended into smoothies.

About Healthycell 

About MICROGEL™ 

To learn more, visit healthycell.comFacebook, and Instagram.

Charleston musician and beautiful soul Gino Castillo diagnosed with leukemia and he needs our help

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Anyone familiar with the Charleston music scene knows the name Gino Castillo. With his rhythmic musings and deeply passionate Cuban sound, Gino has been a foundation in the Lowcountry music scene. Partnering with some of the most talented musicians in the area, Gino has blended his unique sound in a way that has powered our culture and lifestyle to a new level.

Now Gino faces a challenge unlike any he has faced before, leukemia. With the support of this beautiful community, we can do our part to help. Below is a link to Gino’s Go Fund Me started by his musical brother Michael Quinn:

Help Gino Fight Leukemia Go Fund Me

More about the Go Fund Me and How to contribute:

Hola, mi nombre es Mike Quinn y estoy recaudando fondos para Gino Castillo, a quien acaban de diagnosticarle leucemia mieloide aguda, una forma agresiva de cáncer de médula ósea. Gino tiene un camino difícil por delante y comenzará inmediatamente el tratamiento de quimioterapia en MUSC. Sin seguro médico, y dependiendo de cuánto tiempo Gino se someterá a la exigente terapia, los gastos podrían superar los 100.000 dólares. A lo largo de este viaje, a Gino le resultará difícil ganarse la vida como músico para poder pagar el alquiler, las facturas y comprar alimentos.

No puedo comenzar a expresar los innumerables regalos de felicidad, comunidad y amistad que Gino me ha otorgado a lo largo de los años. Sé, sin lugar a dudas, como lo he visto en tantas personas dentro de nuestra comunidad, que él ha tenido un efecto similar e inconmensurable en muchos de ustedes.

Humildemente solicito, en nombre de Gino, que donen todo lo que puedan para ayudar a Gino en su lucha contra la leucemia. Cualquier cantidad será de gran ayuda. Inicialmente, estos fondos se destinarán al pago del alquiler y las facturas. En última instancia, los fondos sobrantes se destinarán a pagar sus facturas médicas, lo que podría ser asombroso. Hemos pedido 50.000 dólares, pero en realidad la cantidad necesaria podría ser mucho mayor. Cualquier cosa ayudará.

Pero más que nada, por favor muéstrale a Gino tu amor. Por favor, envuelva a Gino con el mismo sentido de comunidad y apoyo al que él se ha dedicado tan incansablemente en nuestro nombre. ¡Te amamos hermano!

Hi, my name is Mike Quinn and I am fundraising for Gino Castillo, who was just diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of bone marrow cancer. Gino has a difficult road ahead of him, and will begin chemotherapy treatment immediately at MUSC. Without health insurance, and depending on how long Gino will undergo the taxing therapy, expenses could very well exceed $100,000. Throughout this journey, it will be difficult for Gino to earn his living as a musician in order to pay rent, bills and buy groceries.

I cannot begin to express the myriad gifts of happiness, community and friendship and Gino has bestowed upon me over the years. I know, without a doubt, as I have seen it in so many within our community, that he has had a similar and immeasurable effect on many of you.

I humbly request, on behalf of Gino, that you donate whatever you can to help Gino in his struggle with Leukemia. Any amount will truly help. Initially, these funds will go towards paying rent and bills. Ultimately, any left over funds will go towards paying his medical bills, which could be staggering. We have asked for $100,000, but in reality, the number needed could be far more. Any and everything will help.

More than anything, though, please show Gino your love. Please envelope Gino in the same sense of community and support that he has so relentlessly devoted himself to on our behalf. We love you, brother!

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Frampton Construction expanding operations in Charleston County – Investing $12.9M and adding 69 new jobs

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$12.9 million investment will create 69 new jobs

Frampton Construction, a full-service construction firm, today announced it is growing its regional headquarters with an expansion in Charleston County. The $12.9 million investment will create 69 new jobs. 

Founded in 1993, Frampton Construction offers planning and design support as well as preconstruction and construction services for the commercial, industrial and manufacturing market sectors. The company is enlarging its manufacturing business unit and expanding the support staff dedicated to growing and developing Frampton team members. 

Wanting to remain in Ladson but needing more space, Frampton Construction purchased land and built a 40,000-square-foot facility which is located at 9705 Highway 78, Suite 105, in Ladson. The company also has offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Tampa, Florida. 

Operations are online, and individuals who are interested in joining the Frampton Construction team should visit the company’s careers page

QUOTES

“Our decision to build our new office in Charleston County is a testament to our commitment to our people. They are the heart and soul of Frampton Construction and drive every choice we make. For nearly three decades, Frampton Construction has proudly called Charleston home, and our new office is a reflection of our deep roots and enduring dedication to our people and our community.”
-Frampton Construction President and CEO Chad Frampton

“Frampton Construction’s decision to expand its regional headquarters in Charleston County is a testament to the thriving business environment we have created. The company’s $12.9 million investment and the creation of 69 new jobs will help further strengthen our state’s economy.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“Congratulations to Frampton Construction on building a solid foundation in South Carolina. We look forward to seeing this expansion’s impact on Charleston County and our entire state.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Frampton Construction’s announcement demonstrates how the company’s dedication to thorough planning and innovative design doesn’t just shape buildings; it shapes the very fabric of our community.”
-Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Frampton Construction is growing its regional headquarters with an expansion in Charleston County. 
  • The company’s $12.9 million investment will create 69 new jobs.
  • Frampton Construction is a full-service construction firm
  • The company is located at 9705 Highway 78, Suite 105, in Ladson, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Frampton Construction team should visit the company’s careers page.

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Tegan and Sara and Carlie Hanson rock the Charleston Music Hall

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Last night, Tegan and Sara, along with musical guest Carlie Hanson lit up the night with an electric show at the Charleston Music Hall. Celebrating love, community and inclusion with a medley of songs and stories, both sets of performers connected in a way that made the night special.

We would like to share some visual memories of last nights performance and thank Tegan and Sara and Carlie Hanson for reminding us it’s okay to be ourselves, pursue our dreams and just celebrate life.

In fact, when most opening acts are back on the tour bus or back stage, Carlie was right in the center of the floor enjoying one of her musical idols with the rest of the Charleston fan base. That is cool!

Check out a couple of videos on our Charleston Daily TikTok page.