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The Spirit of Christmas and Love were alive in Charleston with ‘Dylan Thomas’ Christmas in Wales’

December 8, 2018

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By Mark A. Leon

The setting was Christmas Eve 1923 in Wales and Dylan Thomas,accompanied by members of the Chamber orchestra (Chamber Music Charleston),shared stories and songs of the holiday season. At least when we suspended our reality for two brief hours at the North Charleston Coliseum this past Thursday, it felt that way.

As violinist Jenny Blickensderfer Weiss, flutist Regina HelcherYost and cello player Timothy O’Malley took to the stage of a transformed traditional early 20^th century home and began to play harmonies of the holidays,Dylan Thomas, played with wit, charm and a whimsical tone by Clarence Felder waited patiently stage right.

The home was garnished with a lavish Christmas tree, coat rake, a small Tiffany lamp and comfortable chairs ordained with shawls made with love from generations past. The setting of a comforting winter snow outside and a warm fireplace set the tone for an evening of reminiscing and reflection.

As the chamber transitioned into a poignant instrumental of ‘Silent Night’, Chris Weatherhead, actress, producer, writer and soul fated love of Clarence, took my arm, leaned in and whispered in my ear, “I’m in love with that man over there.”

I smiled, closed my eyes for a moment and felt the spirit of Christmas race through my body.

For the next 45 minutes Dylan Thomas brought us all back to a period of childhood filled with innocence, joy, love and a little mischief. From candy cigarettes, to rum filled Aunts,silly gifts to odd animals. It was a pleasant escape filled with poetic verse, lovely Christmas tunes and a warmth that can only come from the purest of hearts.

The Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina staged this one of a kind performance of ‘Dylan Thomas’ Christmas in Wales: Dinner and Live Performance’ to a sold out audience of almost 200. From the youngest of children to the young at heart, you could see patrons smile and even sing so softly to the tunes they all knew and loved.

There is a personal piece of one’s self that goes into live theatre. For a short period of team an actor lets themselves be exposed for the greater good of filing a room with relatable and penetrating moments of self-reflection. It is that vulnerability that is the power of theatre and the gift this company has given to Charleston.

In the end though, it was the one sentence from lips to ear, expressing a lifetime of love that truly reminded me of the importance of Christmas, family and most of all, love.

Learn more about the Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina

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REVIEW: Flowertown Players ‘School of Rock’ Hits All the Right Notes

December 8, 2018

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Based on the 2003 film of the same name, written by MikeWhite, the musical follows Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. If you have ever seen the film, the kids are the stars and this production is no exception.

Flowertown has brought the magic of live theatre, rock and roll and emerging talent together in one spectacular performance. This is truly musical theatre that will leave you dancing in your seats and cheering all the way to the end.

School of Rock definitely rocked the quiet town of Summerville and is continuing to do so through December 16.

I had the pleasure of seeing the performance in person opening weekend and wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw the show. I was told in advance that no adults would be a part of the show.

As the show started, I was amazed and truly in awe by the talent of our Summerville area children. The teacher Dewey was played by Konrad Knaak. He not only was talented singing, but he also played the role and sounded much like the film’s main character played by Jack Black.

When Rosalie, the school principal, played by Celeste Class-Rodriquez started singing, I closed my eyes and saw a professional opera singer in my mind. Her voice was so remarkable. Each child that had a role in the play showed tremendous talent. It was not an overwhelming set so you could concentrate on the show itself focusing on the core elements, the acting and singing performances.

I have lived in Summerville since 2009 and never had the pleasure to see a show at the theater. I am sad I waited so long to see such talent in our community.

They hold auditions for each show. Even if you’re not a great singer, I would recommend not only seeing a show but auditioning and be a part of the show itself. There are many upcoming shows for you to see and be a part of. In fact, I expect to return in January to audition myself and hope to. find a place in this local acting and performance community.

See link below for dates and times on School of Rock and also upcoming shows and auditions.

Tickets: Adults – $30.00 / Seniors, Military and First Responders – $26.00 / Students – $22.00 / 15 and Under $15.00

Official Website for Flowertown Players 43rd Season

Clover Health Offers 5 Tips to Help Charleston Seniors Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

December 7, 2018

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Wild Dunes Resort Reduces 15,000 Plastic Straws in 2018

December 6, 2018

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I’m sure you have heard the news that Charleston has banned plastic bags, straws and foam containers, joining the 10 other coastal communities that have already enacted similar bans over the past three years. Wild Dunes Resort is excited to have joined the plastic-free movement this year, becoming 100% plastic strawless in August and reducing a total of 15,000 plastic straws resort-wide for the year. In addition to installing signage and reinforcing talking points with staff members to educate guests, the resort ordered Aardvark straws in a variety of sizes to accommodate the various types of beverages served on property at the resort’s seven restaurants. Guests at Coastal Provisions restaurant can also purchase stainless steel straws to use and take home.

Wild Dunes Resort looks ahead to 2019 with the goal to assess alternatives to plastic cutlery and to-go containers.

The resort’s straw-free initiative is in line with its other eco-friendly offerings including its current partnership with the SC Aquarium. In addition to hosting Beach Sweeps on the Isle of Palms, the resort’s new S.C. Aquarium Family Sea Turtle package donates a portion of proceeds to the Aquarium’s new Sea Turtle Care Center.

For more information on Wild Dunes Resort, please visit www.wilddunes.com.

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All You Need is Love – When Charleston and The Beatles Come Together

December 6, 2018

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Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love

There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done
Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung
Nothing you can say, but you can learn how to play the game
It’s easy

Nothing you can make that can’t be made
No one you can save that can’t be saved
Nothing you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time
It’s easy

All you need is love, all you need is love
All you need is love, love, love is all you need

All you need is love
All you need is love, love, love is all you need

There’s nothing you can know that isn’t known
Nothing you can see that isn’t shown
There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be
It’s easy

All you need is love, all you need is love
All you need is love, love, love is all you need
All you need is love (All together now)
All you need is love (Everybody)
All you need is love, love, love is all you need

Love is all you need
Love is all you need

Love is all you need
Love is all you need

Love is all you need
Love is all you need

Love is all you need
Love is all you need

Love is all you need
Love is all you need
Love is all you need

Yesterday
Oh yeah

(She love you, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(She love you, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Happy Holidays Lowcountry!!!!

College of Charleston Ranked Top Public School For Study Abroad

December 6, 2018

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You don’t have to travel far to find a school that excels in international education.

The College of Charleston is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. among public master’s-level institutions for the total percentage of undergraduate students who study abroad, according to the latest Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education (IIE). (Among both public and private master’s-level institutions, CofC ranked No. 27 behind 26 other private colleges and universities for undergraduate student participation in study-abroad programs.) More than 900 undergraduate Cougars studied abroad during the 2016-2017 school year. This is the third year in a row that the College has led public institutions in that category.

“The College of Charleston is a recognized national leader in providing transformational study-abroad experiences for our students,” says College Provost Brian McGee. “Our outstanding academic programs traverse the globe and have the benefit of significant scholarship support. We are proud of our significant and lasting commitment to giving students these life-changing opportunities. Our success with study abroad is the direct result of the hard work of our faculty and staff and the willingness of our students to be bold and adventurous as they seek out new ways to grow and learn.”

The College’s Center for International Education offers over 70 programs that students can enroll in, giving them educational opportunities across five different continents. The College offers study abroad opportunities for fall, spring, and summer terms, as well as semester-break programs, with courses taught by its own professors, as well as exchange and affiliate programs.

According to the New York-based Institute for International Education, the number of U.S. students studying abroad for academic credit increased last year by 2.3 percent to nearly 334,000.

“Studying abroad offers some major advantages,” says Andrew Sobiesuo, the College’s associate provost for international education. “A student who participates in a study-abroad program gains knowledge and skills that cannot be imparted in a classroom and ends up better equipped and empowered to address major challenges as a citizen of the world.”

Source: College of Charleston Today

Charleston Based and Woman-Owned Artisan Bong Company, My Bud Vase™, Wins the Canadian Cannabis Award for ‘Top Bong’

December 5, 2018

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U.S. Woman-Owned Artisan Bong Company, My Bud Vase™, Wins the Canadian Cannabis Award for ‘Top Bong’, Reaching Global Market Status as More Countries Legalize Cannabis

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Canadian cannabis market is exploding and on the heels of Canada going recreationally legal, My Bud Vase™, the cannabis lifestyle brand and makers of the original vase bong, was voted ‘Top Bong’ at the Lift & Co. Canadian Cannabis Awards (CCA) Thursday night in Toronto.

“I’m so grateful to be recognized in the Canadian market and to be growing internationally with my products and brand. The outpouring of love my team and I are seeing is beyond expectations and I can’t wait to see what 2019 holds for us,” said Doreen Sullivan, Founder, and Designer of My Bud Vase™.

A lifestyle innovator and career creative, Doreen brings bongs that are discrete and beautiful to the market. The artisan bongs combine floral, form, and function perfect for everyday home decor. Based in Charleston, S.C., her company features a wide array of vintage and decorative vases that they repurpose and manufacture into luxury smoking accessories as well as artfully designed Signature Collections.

“Through My Bud Vase™, I’m bringing much-needed expertise in creativity, sourcing, and manufacturing to the emerging cannabis industry,” said Doreen, “Women deserve a stylish and comfortable tool to consume legal cannabis.”

My Bud Vase™ fulfills a niche recently identified by Bloomberg news. In an article they reported, “The industry has adapted its product offerings to the needs of targeted markets like women, who may prefer beauty and wellness products.”

The My Bud Vase™’s lifestyle brand, My Bud Life, has started a cultural shift in at-home consumption for cannabis users. The legendary cannabis activist and entrepreneur Steve DeAngelo agrees. He recently said of Doreen, “Your works of art are things of beauty— and potently de-stigmatizing. Well done.”

Proudly displayed or hidden in plain sight, My Bud Vase™ is smoking made beautiful. This product is embraced by women in the cannabis space but enjoyed by male consumers as well because there’s a vase for every face. My Bud Vase™ has also been selected by Herb.co as a recommended gift for the 2018 holiday season.

For more information visit www.mybudvase.com, on Instagram, or at Basel House during Miami’s Art Basel Week 2018.

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Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor Finds Only 57% of Charleston Seniors Have Been Immunized This Season

December 5, 2018

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With flu shot rates increasing only 15% over the past month, too many older Lowcountry residents remain unvaccinated going into the height of flu season

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 4, 2018) – Today, newly conducted survey results released from the December Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor reveal that only 57% of Charleston area seniors have gotten a flu shot so far this season. This is a slight improvement from the findings of November’s Flu Shot Monitor, which showed that 42% of Charleston adults 60 and older had gotten a flu shot.

The latest results demonstrate that there has been insufficient progress on senior vaccination rates this season, prompting the Medicare Advantage insurer to urge all Lowcountry residents to get vaccinated immediately.

Nationally, 60% of seniors surveyed as part of the December Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor have received the vaccine this flu season, compared to 41% in November.

The Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor also found that:

Only 53% of African-Americans 60 and older in Charleston have been vaccinated, compared with 60% of white seniors surveyed

While 64% of male seniors in the Charleston area surveyed have gotten a flu shot, only 53% of female seniors have been vaccinated this season

69% of those seniors with a household income of $75,000 or more have received a flu shot, versus 54% of those in households earning $35,000-$74,999, and just 52% of those earning less than $35,000

Just 52% of local seniors surveyed without an undergraduate degree have gotten a flu shot, compared with 68% of those who graduated from college

While 64% of married seniors in Charleston have been vaccinated, only 45% of unmarried seniors have done so

According to the CDC, far fewer people report getting vaccinated against the flu past late November – a dangerous trend, especially for senior citizens.

“Even in December, it’s not too late for Charleston area seniors to get a flu shot,” said Kumar Dharmarajan, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, Clover Health. “As it gets colder and people spend more time indoors, it is crucial that Lowcountry residents get vaccinated to prevent the spread of infection in their communities.”

In Charleston, seniors can access free or inexpensive influenza vaccines in a number of locations, including SCDHEC seasonal flu clinics. A complete list of Charleston flu shot locations and pricing details is also available via the national HealthMap Vaccine Finder at vaccinefinder.org.

City of Charleston to Celebrate Arbor Day with Annual Tree Planting

December 4, 2018

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In recognition of Arbor Day, the city of Charleston Parks Department will plant several young white flowering Dogwood trees along the newly renovated section of the West Ashley Bikeway, where it intersects with Magnolia Road, at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018. Eastern Dogwood trees are native to North America and provide flowers in the spring and brilliant red leaves in the fall.

Arbor Day is an international holiday celebrated annually to encourage citizens to plant trees and care for their natural environment. Trees provide numerous environmental benefits including mitigating storm water runoff, cleaning the air of pollutants, offsetting heat effects, and providing homes for wildlife.

For 36 consecutive years, the city of Charleston has been honored as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. This designation attests to the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and expanding its urban forest, as well as protecting and preserving the natural environment.

City of Charleston Director of Parks Jason Kronsberg said, “We are honored to be recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for our continued efforts to care for our natural environment, and are proud to continue that work this year in celebration of Arbor Day.”

Official Press Release from City of Charleston