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“FORTUNATE” Art Exhibit at the Vendue raises over $13,000 for I Heart Hungry Kids as new rotating art exhibit is unveiled

November 16, 2019 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, SC (November 11, 2019) – The Vendue, in collaboration with Robert Lange Studios, is pleased to announce that “Fortunate,” the latest in a line of rotating art exhibits at the hotel, has raised $13,377 which will be donated to I Heart Hungry Kids. The money was raised through the sale of limited edition prints by Robert Lange and Nathan Durfee, in addition to proceeds collected from fortunes generated by the hotel’s Zoltar machine.

“We could not be more thrilled to be able to give back to our community and use art as a vehicle for philanthropy. I Heart Hungry Kids is such a wonderful organization and we are glad to help in some small way,” said Jonathan Weitz, owner and operator of The Vendue, Avocet Hospitality Group.

I Heart Hungry Kids is a local nonprofit founded in 2013 by three brothers Jackson, Gabe and Riley Silverman – all under the age of eight. They saw a need to help source food for needy classmates on weekends and organized monthly backpack food packing parties that were then distributed to area children in need. Six years into their mission to help kids beat hunger they have been recognized at local, state and national levels.

“This charity is extremely close to our hearts! Knowing Jackson his entire life and seeing how he and his brothers have impacted thousands of young people is beyond heartwarming. Every charitable collaboration we’ve done with The Vendue has been amazing. The donations we’ve raised really highlights how much positive impact can come when we all support each other,” said Rober Lange, owner of Robert Lange Studios

The donation will be presented to I Heart Hungry Kids during the opening reception of GLOW, the hotel’s next rotating art exhibit. The reception will be held on November 14th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in The Vendue’s lobby. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature live music, complimentary cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.

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Charleston Lash & Beauty Bar Grand Opening (Mount Pleasant, SC) – Friday, December 6, 2019

November 15, 2019 by 0 Comments
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What: Charleston Lash & Beauty Bar Grand Opening

When: Friday, December 6, 2019, at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: 1151 Queensborough Blvd, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

Celebrate our grand opening with us! ? Swing by and grab a bite, a drink and check out our new salon!

Details TBA (hint…giveaways, pop shops, holiday sales and much more)

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Local Charleston Artist Fer Caggiano is shining the light on strong and inspiring women in the Lowcountry through art

November 13, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Like A Girl Project – Showcasing Strong & Inspiring Women by Fer Caggiano

Dare to Dream and Make your Mark on the World

I have always found myself called to use my voice for causes that are important to me. From recycling to animal cruelty, I learned to speak up and voice my opinion from a young age. I have come to the realization, that through my art I can promote and shine a light on issues and matters that deserve awareness and attention.   

While I am happy to offer my clients a window to a landscape or scene where their minds can find joy and peace, art has always served a higher purpose when used to tackle difficult subjects and ideas. Art is all about creating a shift in someone’s mind. If you are uneasy, art can bring you peace. If you are stagnated, art can make your move.   

This is how the project Like A Girl (Strong & Inspiring Women) came to life. In the last thirty to forty years, women in America have been told they can be anything they want to be. But can they? What hindrances does society impose on them? What obstacles do they run into that men do not? How can we ensure this next generation of women can see themselves in leadership roles, in male-centric or male-dominated industries, as a CEO, a pilot, a politician? It is our responsibility to shine a light on women leaders, wherever they may be, so our young girls can find role models that look like them, whatever their race, sexual orientation, or country of origin.   

Through portraits of fascinating women in our community, each with very unique and inspiring stories, our girls will see themselves on a canvas: strong, powerful, beautiful, inspiring, and ready to take on the world.   

I believe that “like a girl” should be something to aspire to, and these portraits will let women and girls everywhere know that women can, women will, and women are achieving greatness.   

Art and Project Details: 

  • 20-50 portraits: 30×40” oil paintings 
  • Art Book with the paintings and stories of all women in this project. 
  • Reception evening and speech from some of these inspiring women. 
  • Partners: The Power Filled Woman, Skirt Magazine, others to join.   

The biggest goal on this project is awareness, however, a percentage of the proceeds will go to female support associations such as “Women in Aviation”, “Women in Construction” and “Girls who Code”.

Some of the amazing women in this project: 
Allison Arriola, Barbara Ashe, Janet Bates, Karen Lucht, Gabrielle Forgione, Yeakia Johnson, Yvonne Gilbert, Arianne King, Beth Ann Crane, Vicky Johnson, TIA Clark, Pixie Paula, Kelly Trager, Erin Mansour, Carol Wilhite, Jessica Koenig, and Kenya Dunn.

Gabrielle Forgione

My youngest model. Gabrielle is involved with Girls Who Code. Programming is a mostly male-dominated field and she is outstanding at coding. I have decided to add a glow in the dark ink to resemble a computer screen.

Karen Lutch

Former NASA employee with some outstanding accomplishments. 
Currently works for Make a Wish foundation. Watch this Interview with Karen regarding her Space Shuttle Transition and Retirement project at NASA.

Karen Lutch
Janet Bates – President of Women in Construction
Art selected for the exhibition at the
R.W. Norton Art Gallery – 4747 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71106
www.rwnaf.org

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Merrill Lynch Wealth Management names Doug Hornberger Market Executive for Southeast Coastal Market – He will now call Charleston Home

November 13, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Merrill Lynch Wealth Management announced that Doug Hornberger has been appointed Market Executive for the Southeast Coastal market, which incorporates Savannah, Skidway Island, Hilton Head, Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, Beaufort, Statesboro, and St. Simons. 

“Doug brings a wealth of experience to this new role. He understands the importance of personalized investment advice to achieve client’s goals,” said Eric Schimpf, Southeast division executive, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Prior to his most recent role, Doug was Market Executive for Carolina East for the Indiana market and an NC Triangle Market Integration Executive. Doug holds his undergraduate degree from Susquehanna University and graduate degree from The Catholic University of America in Music Performance. He will be relocating to Charleston.

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment services for individuals and businesses globally.

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Recipient Carolyn Allen says East Cooper Meals on Wheels saved her life

November 9, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Meals on Wheels Delivers More than Meals to Isolated Neighbors

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. –Nearly 10 million people in this country do not know where their next meal is coming from. Millions more experience the negative effects of living alone, including depression and isolation from social interaction with friends and family. Locally, East Cooper Meals on Wheels has found that the daily visit from a caring volunteer is just as important as delivering a healthy, delicious meal.

“Meals on Wheels saved my life,” shares 89-year-old Carolyn Allen. “I feel like I’m 50 again, but I’ll be turning 90 in June. It’s not just the food that has helped. Having people visit that I can share stories with is so special,” says Allen, a Meals on Wheels recipient since June of 2016.

According to her family, Allen has progressed from a state of isolation and depression to having a real joy for life again. They attribute this in large part to the love received daily from her volunteer delivery drivers, whom she now calls true friends.

The daily visit from a Meals on Wheels volunteer positively influences many aspects of life for the homebound in our community—physical health, safety, loneliness, mental health, and so much more. In fact, research from Meals on Wheels of America identifies the significant impact isolation and depression have on our physical wellbeing—the same as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

“We’re the only organization east of the Cooper equipped to serve the homebound by providing not just the food they need, but the tangible benefits of friendship, conversation, and genuine concern for each recipient’s overall well-being,” said George Roberts, president, and CEO of East Cooper Meals on Wheels. “We help our homebound neighbors live with greater dignity, respect, independence, and vitality by knocking on their doors every day and giving them the gift of our time—a truly life-giving connection for someone who lives alone, which is especially important as we approach the holiday season,” he said.

The local nonprofit serves almost 300 recipients daily, who currently range in age from 35-98. Now through December 31, 2019, donations of $100 or more will be matched by several local partners, including:

Carroll Limited Partnership will match up to $1,000 of Isle of Palms donations.

Daniel Island Community Fund will match up to $5,000 of Daniel Island donations.

Edward and Sallie Pritchard will match up to $2,000 of Sullivan’s Island donations.

Feed The Need will match up to $10,000 of Mt. Pleasant donations.

During the holiday season, the organization works especially hard to ensure that no homebound neighbor is forgotten or hungry. East Cooper Meals on Wheels serves anyone who is homebound and cannot prepare a meal, including people of any age and any income level. Because the organization is 100% funded through community support, contributions ensure that the organization can continue its mission of delivering more than a meal to residents of Daniel Island, Mt. Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Cainhoy, and Wando. There is never a waiting list and never a charge for meals. Anyone can refer a friend, family member, neighbor, or themselves to begin receiving meals—call 843.881.9350, email rhamilton@ecmow.org, or visit www.ecmow.org.

Donate today by visiting, www.ecmow.org/donate or by calling 843.881.9350.

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About East Cooper Meals on Wheels
East Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers daily nutrition to residents within its service area (Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Cainhoy or Wando) who are homebound or unable to provide their own meals. Recipients have physical or mental limitations or short-term physical limitations (such as recovery from surgery or chemotherapy). The organization also advocates on behalf of recipients whose needs exceed the scope of its program. For more information, visit www.ecmow.org.

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New Brew Hop Pass Promises Savings For Charleston Craft Beer Drinkers

November 1, 2019 by 0 Comments
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If you love experiencing the local craft brew scene then you’re going to love the new Brew Hop Pass! The pass will include discounts such as “buy a pint get a pint” at 28 of Charleston’s top breweries, taprooms and also includes $8 off axe throwing.

Here’s how it works:

  • The app is free to download in iTunes and Google Play. Search “Brew Hop Pass”. You’ll be able to use the app, however, you will not be able to redeem offers. 
  • To redeem up to $185 in monthly redeemable offers either a 48-hour Pass (best for visitors), Monthly Pass (best for locals) or an Annual Pass must be purchased.
  • After the purchase is complete, enter your login credentials in the app to begin.
  • Simply open and present the app to the bartender to redeem the offer.
  • Monthly and Annual Pass subscribers can redeem offers 1x every 30 days at each participating location.

Click here to watch a video demo: https://vimeo.com/369356831

Additional features of the app: Utilizes GPS to see what’s nearest with directions, see what brews are currently on tap at each brewery, upload photos, leave comments and compete on our monthly leaderboard to win prizes. To discourage impaired driving, users can call an Uber directly to locations within the app. 

Created by Keith Simmons, President of Traveler Communications Group who successfully launched Tour Pass Charleston and Tour Pass Savannah (tourpass.com). “Charleston’s craft brewery scene has been exploding with new breweries opening all of the time. The goal of the Brew Hop Pass is to encourage fellow beer lovers to utilize the pass to experience and support the amazing craft beer scene in the city.” Simmons adds, “the mobile app will help educate locals and tourists about the vibrant brewery scene while promoting our partners in a new and entertaining manner.”

Subscription options: 

  • 48 Hour Pass – $14.99
  • Monthly Pass – $29.99 – less than $1 a day
  • Annual Pass – $289 – two months free

Participating Breweries & Tap Rooms include: 

  • Westbrook Brewing Co.
  • Holy City Brewing
  • Charles Towne Fermentory
  • Low Tide Brewery
  • Ship’s Wheel Hard Cider
  • Lo-Fi Brewing
  • Ghost Monkey Brewery
  • Palmetto Brewing Co.
  • Baker & Brewer
  • Crafty Draught
  • Cooper River Brewing Company
  • Tradesman Brewing Company
  • Two Blokes Brewing
  • Munkle Brewing
  • Freehouse Brewery
  • Snafu Brewing Company
  • Indigo Reef Brewing Co.
  • Fam’s Brewing Co.
  • Wide Awake Brewing Company
  • Pawley’s Island Brewing Co.
  • Edmund’s Oast Restaurant
  • Edmund’s Oast Exchange
  • Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
  • Fatty’s Beer Works
  • Blade & Bull Axe Throwing
  • Charleston Beer Works
  • House of Brews
  • Pour Taproom

Additional locations will be added in the future. 

Social Connections:

Brew Hop Pass | Experience the Top Breweries + Taphouses

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/brewhoppass

Instagram @brewhoppass

Hashtag #brewhoppass #chsbrewhoppass

For more information:

Amanda Bunting Comen

Owner, Social ABCs

amanda.b.comen@gmail.com

843-324-1993

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Charleston GOOD Launches Hyper-Local Alternative to Facebook

November 1, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Charleston GOOD Launches Hyper-Local Alternative to Facebook

Are you ready for a more meaningful and effective social media platform?

CHARLESTON, SC (October 28, 2019) — On Friday, the first day of November, Charleston GOOD, the Lowcountry’s grassroots resource and support network, will officially open the season of giving by launching a new free platform to better serve the needs of individuals and organizations trying to make Charleston a better community for all of us.

The GOODSHARING NETWORK has been a vision of Charleston Good’s founder, Todd Chas, for over a decade as he watched and shared in the growing frustration with existing platforms.

“Imagine a completely ad-free social network where you actually will see what your friends share and reach the people you’re trying to reach. Imagine a single platform where eager volunteers and needy organizations can effectively find one another. Imagine an online community that cares more about you and Charleston than about revenue streams. Now stop imagining and come join us because that is what we have built.”
The GOODSHARING NETWORK is an exciting and self-sustaining alternative that will help individuals and organizations in Charleston communicate, connect and collaborate more purposefully and effectively.

Why? Because …

The Goodsharing Network is

• FREE – Always and forever, though if you’d ever like to make a donation, head over to CharlestonGOOD.com

• AD-FREE – Charleston Good is a non-profit. They’re not in this to raise revenue by inundating you with advertisements

• COMMITTED TO PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY – Charleston Good will never sell or share your data.

• CONVENIENT – The platform is accessible via the web or the Mighty Networks app! And you can even share directly to Facebook from the platform, so you can control how much you want to wean yourself from FB.

• EFFECTIVE – There are no algorithms controlling what you see in your feeds. You control what you see by choosing your own notification settings. This means everyone will be more effective reaching one another and our intended audiences.

• HYPER-LOCAL & PURPOSE-DRIVEN – Charleston Good is not trying to be all things to all people. They’re focused on individually and collectively making a positive impact on Charleston. And they are reachable. Since they are local, they can adapt, as they have always done, to meet our evolving community needs.

• FULL OF FEATURES

        > Create online personal and organizational profiles
        > Customize your notifications (web site/app)
        > Connect with friends
        > Post, comment, like, and share
        > Direct message your friends
        > Create polls and surveys
        > Create groups and events
        > Follow Topics, Friends, Organizations, and Groups

Ready to check it out?

You can learn more and sign up for free at Goodsharing.net

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CHSLOT Launches campaign for South Carolina’s First “Library of Things”

October 31, 2019 by 0 Comments
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  • Contact: Anne Herford, Founder, Charleston Library of Things
  • 843-608-0775  | anne@chslot.com

Charleston Library of Things

South Carolina’s first sharing hub for tools and other household goods.
“Learn. Build. Grow. Share.”

(Charleston, SC) Charleston Library of Things announced today that it is raising funds and offering membership opportunities on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo for South Carolina’s first “library of things,” slated to operate from Charleston, SC. The company is aiming to raise $40,000 as start-up capital for a mobile library that will service the greater Charleston community as a lending library for tools and other household goods. 

A library of things is a community sharing space filled with commonly needed, but not often used items.  The library will begin with the core categories of home improvement and gardening tools, kitchen countertop appliances, and DIY equipment. Additional categories, based on community demand, can include seasonal items such as camping gear, or entertainment items such as board games. 

In lieu of buying and storing costly items that take up space and are rarely needed, the goal is to have them available to borrow, similar to borrowing a library book. Membership is annual and is sliding scale in order to make it affordable to the entire community.

There are other sharing libraries around the world and a few exist in the southeast, but none yet exist in South Carolina. Charleston Library of Things would be the first of its kind in the state.

Beyond the offering of the library itself, the organization’s goal is to build community in three core ways that benefit their members – repair cafes, community classes and events, and a sharing blog.

Repair cafes

Regular “repair cafes” will be offered so that members can extend the life of the things they already own by having them repaired at these events.

Community classes

Rotating basic skills classes will be offered based on community demand and collaborations with other local businesses. Not only will new skills sharpen members’ abilities to use the items they borrow but will introduce them to the offerings of other local businesses. 

Sharing blog

The library will also have a blog on its website which can feature members as guest bloggers. Each guest blog post will feature a member who has documented how they used what they borrowed. The goal here is both community building as well as giving members the opportunity to show off their skills – possibly launching their own small business by showcasing their talents. 

By extending the idea of the sharing economy which already offers the benefits of home-sharing (AirBnb), ride-sharing (Lyft and Uber), and bike-sharing (Holy Spokes), Charleston Library of Things is aimed at alleviating the burden of ownership and increasing community by sharing things, repairing things, and teaching new skills. 

The bulk of the funding from the library’s Indiegogo campaign will be used to purchase a bus so they can be mobile and start serving the community by visiting neighborhoods, farmer’s markets, and other community gathering spaces. The remainder of the funds will be used to pay for other operating expenses such as insurance, gas, office supplies, maintenance, and large equipment purchases. 

The campaign is live now and will run through November 1st. 

To contribute to the campaign and to become a sponsor and/or member, visit: igg.me/at/CHSLOT or go to indiegogo.com and search for “Charleston Library of Things.”

To learn more about Charleston Library of Things, visit: chslot.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram at: @chslot


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Roller Rabbit to open its 13th retail store with its latest in Charleston, SC at 163 King Street on November 5, 2019

October 29, 2019 by 0 Comments
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ROLLER RABBIT’S VIBRANT, HANDCRAFTED STYLE JOINS CHARLESTON’S BUSTLING BUSINESS DISTRICT

October 29, 2019 – Roller Rabbit, the happiness-driven lifestyle brand founded in 2003, is excited to announce it is bringing its collection of globally inspired clothing, accessories, and home goods to South Carolina with the opening of a Charleston store. Located at 163 King Street, the new store opens to the public on November 5th, with a sip and shop event co-hosted by renowned photographer, Lucy Cuneo. Guests who attend this grand opening fete will be offered a sneak-peek into Roller Rabbit’s Holiday & Resort 2019 Collection and will receive a 25% discount on full-priced merchandise.

The Charleston store’s product offering will honor Roller Rabbit’s legacy of enlisting artisans from all corners of the world to produce its high-quality lifestyle goods. Shoppers of all ages are encouraged to discover the soulful curation of designs merchandised throughout the 663-square space, including kurtas featuring unique patterns that are hand-block printed onto garments in India to cozy sleepwear produced in Peru made from 100% Pima cotton. The shop will bear Roller Rabbit’s signature prints up-cycled into the store’s interior finishing. After exploring products that elicit feelings of happiness and joy, visitors also will be invited to relax and unwind on the store’s outdoor patio.

“From the city’s love of color and free-spirited lifestyle to the strong appreciation for friends and family, the Charleston market sits at the crossroads of Roller Rabbit’s heritage and future. The South has always felt like a natural home for the brand. The time felt right to come back to Charleston’s growing and vibrant community. The renaissance happening in the retail district of King Street is one that Roller Rabbit is thrilled to be a part of in our return home to Charleston,” says Roller Rabbit CEO, Andrew Seibert.

The King Street boutique will become Roller Rabbit’s 13th U.S. brick and mortar store. It will operate Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and on Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM.

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ABOUT ROLLER RABBIT

Roller Rabbit was founded in 2003 with a capsule collection of colorful, block printed kurtas inspired by a piece of discarded fabric found in India. This fabric was more than a scrap of printed cotton; it told the magical tale of the Roller Rabbit and its quest for joy. The company has evolved into a full lifestyle brand offering a dynamic range of women’s and children’s ready-to-wear, sleepwear, accessories, and bedding. Roller Rabbit believes how something is made is just as important as the finished product. From India to Peru, from Thailand to Bhutan, and even here in the United States, all branded creations are handmade by regional artisans who use time-honored methods to generate soulful products that bring happiness into the homes of customers. Every artisan in the company’s production network is part of the Roller Rabbit story.

@ROLLERRABBITOFFICIAL

WWW.ROLLERRABBIT.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

  • Krupp Group
  • Denise Martinez
  • Denise@kruppgroup.com