The Charleston Tea Plantation and Clear Channel Communications are hosting the 6th Annual First Flush Fest’Tea’val, which will be held on Sunday, May 20.  Come enjoy wonderful music, food, beverages, arts and crafts and a free kids’ area.  Please don’t bring coolers. You won’t want to drink and drive. So, call Shuttle Hogs at 843-424-1323 for your transportation needs.

Local bands and artists will be providing music for the festival.  The day’s schedule is as follows:

11:30 – 12 – Annalise Morelli
12:15 – 12:45 – Matt McKelcan
1 – 1:45 – Tyler Boone Band
2 – 2:45 – Gaslight Street
3:05 – 4:20 – Blue Dogs
4:45 – 6 – Long Miles

If you have walked through Marion Square in the past year, you probably have caught a glimpse of a building under construction at 135 Calhoun Street. The former office supply store has been completely gutted and transformed into an upscale lounge/ nightclub over the past 12 months.

Operation Home announces the 2nd Annual Gimme Shelter presented by Home Team BBQ and Fat & Juicy on Saturday, May 12th at 6pm at Navy Yard at Noisette, 10 Storehouse Row. The Big Easy comes to the Lowcountry with lively entertainment, funky music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe and a taste of New Orleans. Prepared by Home Team BBQ Executive Chef Aaron Siegel, the menu is complete with a Crawfish Boil, Jambalaya, Mini Po-Boys, Red Beans and Rice as well as plenty of Hurricanes and more. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Shuttle Hogs will provide transportation from drop offs TBD for a minimal fee where half of fare is donated to Operation Home.

Operation Home’s mission is to help low-income residents of the tri-county area remain in their homes by increasing safety and accessibility through the coordination of critical home repairs. Their work focuses on the people the most in need including households that contain children, people with...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/777/High-Thyme-Cuisine-Sunday-Afternoon-Live-Music-Line-Up 2012-04-19

High Thyme Cuisine presents Sunday Afternoon Live Music each week from 5:30pm-8:30pm

4-22 Danielle Howle and Bret Mosley
4-29 54 Tricycles with Marci Shore
5-6 Old You
5-13 Nick Collins of Fowler’s Mustache
5-20 New River Train
5-27 Jordan Igoe and Aaron Firetag
6-10 Derek and Rik Cribb
6-17 The Reckoning

High Thyme
2213 C Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC.
843.883.3536
http://highthymecuisine.com/

DJ Supa Skip, one of the Southeast’s most prominent DJs is back from his Spring Break tour and is sharing an hour long mix with everyone, completely free download!

Friends of Mitch Newby celebrate his life as well as the 1st Birthday of his son, Micah, by hosting MITCH-A-PALOOZA on Sunday, April 15th at Acme Cantina on the Isle of Palms. Mitch was a local chef, an avid music lover, and a dear friend to many. He passed away last year from a brain aneurysm, just days after April gave birth to his son. Rain or shine, there will be great Live Music for the day plus Belly Dancers, Live & Silent Auctions, Raffles, Giveaways, Beer & BBQ. Bring the kids as there will be lots of activities including Jump Castles, Sand Box Treasure Hunts, a Dunk Booth, Face Painting, and more to come. All proceeds will go to a fund benefiting Micah Newby.

MUSIC LINE-UP:
1:00 Derek Cribb solo
2:30 Igoe Sisters and Aaron Firetag
4:00 Charleston Sundawgs
5:45 Live Auction
6:15 Gaslight Street
8:15 Old You
**Sound, stage & lights provided by Encore Music.

WHEN: Sunday, April 15th from 1pm to...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/773/Home-Team-BBQ-presents-Island-Reggae 2012-03-28

Island Reggae returns to Home Team BBQ this Spring from 9pm-midnight each Thursday.

3/29 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
4/5 RAS BONGHI, $5
4/12 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
4/19 GIVE THANKS BAND and FATHER DALE, $5
4/26 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
5/10 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
5/31 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE

Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle Street
Sullvan’s Island, SC 29483
843-883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com

Shuttle Hogs provides reliable transportation service in the Charleston, SC area with six vehicle options for shuttle rides and private service including wedding parties, airport pick ups,  sporting events, and concerts. Please call 843-424-1323 for reservations and special event pricing. Shuttle Hogs’ goal is for customers to receive safe transportation with the best possible price and service.

1970 Cadillac Coupe de Ville - THE BOSS HOG
While neither supersonic nor hybrid, this baby is made out of leg-room, white leather and American steel. It’s perfect for the wedding getaway, anniversary, or just cruising Charleston in a drop-top land-yacht.
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Limo GOOD TIME CHARLIE
This Caddy seats at least nine people has blue lights in the ceiling and a iPod hookup. It’s perfect for weddings, birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, or a night on the town with no worries!!
Mini Van - Chrysler Town and...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/771/Folly-Beach-Sea-Sand-Festival 2012-03-16

The Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival will be held on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Saturday starts with the Sea & Sand Island Scavenger Hunt at 9am. Then the street party kicks off at 10:30am and features live music at 11:30am on 2 stages by some great local & touring bands. Then on Sunday, the festivities continue with the Tides Kickoff Classic Surf Competition at 8 am, followed by the 2nd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest from 11-2, & concluding with the East Coast Party Band concert from 3-6pm, all at the Tides.

The two day, family and dog-friendly festival & fundraiser is free to the public. There will be nearly 100 street vendors offering arts, crafts, clothing, concessions, children’s games, silent auction, and more all day. The Folly Art Guild will be holding its Tides of March Festival in the Folly River Park as well.

Band Lineup for Saturday, March 24:

Chill & Grill Stage:
Noon – 12:50 Champagne with...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/770/RAIN-The-Official-Charleston-Fashion-Week-Finale-Party 2012-03-12

Presented by Charleston After Dark & 26 Industries together with Charleston Fashion Week, RAIN: The Official Charleston Fashion Week Finale Party will take place on Saturday, March 24th from 10pm-2am at the South Carolina Aquarium. The exclusive party features DJ STEVE SMOOTH with performances by DJ Y-NOT- DJ CILO and HEATHER FRIEDMAN plus a A LUXE RUNWAY SHOW at 11pm with LAS OLAS & DANCE FX, produced by designer PAMELA CANELLAS, HOT JAM ENTERTAINMENT MIAMI, JONNY SHERWOOD of JONNY COSMETICS, CHARLOTTE COGGIN BELK of ELYSIUM SALON and directed by ROBIN LEE of ROBIN LEE MODELS. The party benefits Your Power Initiative. To arrange for designated driving services, please contact the SC Bar Car at 843-300-9995.

Photo courtesy: Charleston Magazine
Your Power Initiative was created to help assist diversified inner city and rural area youth of the Trident and surrounding areas of Charleston, South Carolina through life skill training, positive mentoring, job...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/768/Charleston-Fashion-Week 2012-03-09

Showcasing emerging designer and model talent across the East Coast, Charleston Fashion Week® has fast become one of the premier fashion weeks in North America since its founding in 2007. Held March 20-24th, 2012 under the tents in Marion Square in Charleston, SC, this five-night celebration will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: East, the Spring Bridal Show, and the Rock the Runway Model Competition. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society and accredited with launching the careers of numerous up-and-coming fashion designers, this true multimedia event presents high-end runway shows, interactive entertainment, chic after-parties, and press events. Charitable partners for 2012 are still being finalized, but previous partners have included Center for Women, Lowcountry AIDS Services, and MUSC.

Come on out for Hawk Rawk on March 11th at the Pour House from 2pm -11pm for an event benefiting Josh Dybzinski. Josh was in a car accident in December and suffered a spinal cord injury. There will be some great music, food, a silent auction and raffle giveaways - all in an effort to help Josh with medical and cost of living expenses heading his way.

$20 per person / Kids FREE.

Hawk Rawk will have bands on the Deck and the Main Stage including Gaslight Street, Guilt Ridden Troubadour, Disco Demolition Knights, The Audicy, Taco Donkey, Shonuff and Love Butter plus many special guest performances throughout the day and evening. Food will be provided from Home Team BBQ. If you would like to make a donation to our silent auction or raffle please contact Merideth Garrigan: merideth@aspotintime.com.

Facebook invite:  https://www.facebook.com/events/368569116487456/

If you can’t make the event you can donate to Josh’s Fund via this...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/766/Reptar-LIVE-in-Charleston-SC 2012-02-27

Hailing from the greater Athens-Atlanta-Asheville area, Reptar has been playing music ever since recorded history, but playing shows as Reptar since December 2008. Since then, the fast rising fabulous four has created quite a sensation around the Southeast. It all started with their debut 7″ recorded with producer Ben Allen, Sean P. Diddy Combs, Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective, and Matt & Kim.  They released a heralded EP Oblangle Fizz Y’all, which you can hear here:  http://reptarmusic.com/  It’s the second tab on the left

There are certain events each year everyone looks forward to taking place in Charleston. One of the most popular and largest annual event to take place in South Carolina is Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, also known locally as SEWE. Taking place February 17-19th, SEWE has grown in 30 years to be the largest event of its kind in the nation, attracting over 500 artists and exhibitors from around the globe who present their offerings to over 40,000 attendees. A 3-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, SEWE now hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art as well as conservation research and environmental education.

Poster design by Dustin Van Wechel
Check out the wide array of SEWE events:

Friday, February 17
9:00 AM: Private Viewing Hours Charleston Place
10:00 AM: ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
10:30 AM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Eddie Moran of Mercato...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/763/Macn-At-the-Drome-A-Concert-Film-Experience-Benefiting-Mac-Leaphart 2012-01-17

On January 28, both local and national musicians will be sitting in for beloved singer and songwriter, Mac Leaphart, and performing his songs at The Hippodrome. Benefiting a man who has successfully made a career out of connecting with people through his music, proceeds will go to Mac in his ongoing recovery from a serious car accident and recent surgery to remove a brain tumor. A unique experience of camaraderie and good will, performances of Mac’s music will be set against a visual narration of the event on the theatre screen and give life to Mac’s story and his significant impact on those around him.

The concert features collaborative performances by Mark Bryan (Hootie and The Blowfish), Danielle Howle, Five Way Friday, John Wesley Satterfield, Joal Rush, Doug Jones (Craven Melon), Luke Cunningham, Greg Payne (The Piedmont Boys), Ryan Bonner, Jamie Resch with Shovels & Rope, Donnie Blackwell and more very special surprise guests. Reid Stone and Guilt...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/762/Share-Our-Suzy-Presents-Its-Black-White-Benefit 2012-01-11

Please join SOS: Share Our Suzy for its 4th Annual It’s Black and White benefit party on Saturday, January 21st from 7-11pm at Harborside East in Mount Pleasant. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Charleston harbor, the black tie event with a nautical spin will feature live musical entertainment by Atlanta’s renowned party band, Yacht Rock Schooner, as well as amazing food by Granville’s Catering, fun adult beverages and more! Guests will also have the opportunity to learn more about the needs of breast cancer patients, ways to assist and directly impact the lives of women battling the disease in the Charleston area.

Black and White Event Chair Sidney Wagner & SOS Board Member Mason Ward at B&W 2011
Gracious sponsors make the event possible and include Roper St. Francis, RPWB, O’Brion’s Pub, Patrick J. O’Neill Plastic Surgery, Hibbits Insurance, Moultrie News, 105.5 The Bridge, News 2, The Law Office of Mark Tanenbaum,...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/758/PLATINUM-BALL-NEW-YEARS-EVE-2012 2011-12-12

2nd Annual PLATINUM BALL | New Years Eve 2012 present by 26 INDUSTRIES | CHARLESTON AFTER DARK

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011
Doors Open at 9pm
Party Until 2am

The Hippodrome (Old IMax Theater)
360 Concord St.
Charleston SC

Where Music, Fashion & Film Merge…Showcasing the Hottest DJs and Bands in town with special appearances by DJ Cilo, DJ Matt A, The Brent Pace Band and much much more . . . . .Special Guest Host & Champagne Toast.

Most exclusive location, the latest fashions, and the most fabulous crowd!

Space is limited!!! Buy your TICKETS now!!! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!!!

$95.00 General Admission | Open Bar | Thur. Dec. 8 until Fri. Dec. 31

$150.00 VIP Tickets available ~ Premium Open Bar Sponsored by CIROC VODKA ~ Access to VIP Club

$1000 VIP TABLES: Cost includes | 6 person table service | Bottle Service | Champagne | Designated Driver for the night provided by Quick...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/757/High-Thyme-on-Sullivans-New-Dinner-Menu 2011-12-05

High Thyme Cuisine and Cocktails is pleased to announce they are now offering a new dinner menu.

APPETIZERS

* Hummus, Warm Pita Bread, Celery & Carrots $8

* Baked Four Cheese Cauliflower Dip with Castelvetrano Olives & Crusty French Boule $8

* Steamed PEI Mussels in a Chili Coconut Broth with Grape Tomatoes & Fresh Basil $11

* Grilled Scallops over Truffled Parsnip Puree with Roasted Pears & Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette $14

* Wasabi Pea Crusted Seared Yellowfin Tuna over Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Aioli $13

* Cioppino with Spinach & Chili Tomato Broth $10

* Crispy Fried Shrimp & Crab Cake over Romaine Hearts with Red Onion, Toasted Almonds & Garlic Herb Aioli $13

SALADS

* Arugula Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries & Basil Vinaigrette $9

* Baby Spinach Salad tossed in Honey Bacon Vinaigrette with Walnuts, Bacon, Red Onion and...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/753/Awendaw-Green-And-Patriots-Point-Present-Homegrown-Music-Showcase 2011-11-11

Awendaw Green always puts on great Barn Jams, shows and festivals. The great thing about the upcoming Homegrown Music Showcase this Sunday is that you don’t have to drive far as it’s in Mount Pleasant at Patriot’s Point. Attendees will see a very diverse group of artists at a singer in the round set up where three artists rotate every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Joining in the Patriots Point Veterans Day week celebration, this event is presented by Awendaw Green and Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

As there are 14 wooded acres at Patriots Point, the event will take place in a spot right next to the harbor by the U.S.S. Yorktown so it is similar to being in the woods in Awendaw. Green basically wanted to make the day like their Barn Jams where it is very connective, fun and good for all. In addition to the talented musicians, there will be food trucks, local arts and crafts and lots of other activities throughout the day. Green continues by...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/751/Home-Team-BBQ-West-Ashleys-5th-Anniversary-Party 2011-11-08

WE’VE BEEN IN CHARLESTON 5 YEARS AND THROWING A BIG PARTY TO CELEBRATE AND THANK YOU, OUR CUSTOMERS, FOR ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS OVER THE YEARS.

COME OUT FOR A GREAT DAY OF SPECIALS:
$5 ALL U CAN EAT OYSTERS
$5 PORK PLATTERS
$5 FROZEN PAINKILLER
$5 BLOODIES

LIVE MUSIC WILL BE ROCKIN’ BOTH INSIDE AND OUT WITH JIM MARSHALL AND MEMBERS OF JUNKYARD ANGEL AS WELL AS SPECIAL GUESTS ALL DAY FROM THE HOME TEAM MUSIC FAMILY.

CATCH ALL OF THE ACC/SEC FOOTBALL ACTION ESPECIALLY GEORGIA/KENTUCKY. WE NOW HAVE ADDITIONAL HDTVs EVERYWHERE, A NEW BAR SET UP AND MORE COMFORTABLE SEATING.

PARKING IS NOT AN ISSUE AS WE’VE GOT PLENTY AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT NEXT DOOR.

Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band brings Southern Ground Music and Food Festival to Charleston on October 21-23 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. Zac Brown Band will play each night of three-day festival as well as an array of music talent from My Morning Jacket and Warren Haynes Band to Train, Fitz and The Tantrums and Del McCoury to name only a few. 

Billed as much a food festival as music, some of the experiences for foodies include Front Porch Stage Boxes that feature seating on-stage close to the performers with a four-course gourmet meal prepared by Southern Ground Executive Chef Rusty Hamlin and James Beard Award-winners Sean Brock (Executive Chef - Husk, McCrady’s, Charleston, SC), Mike Lata (Chef/Partner - FIG, Charleston, SC), and RJ Cooper (Owner/Executive Chef - Rogue 24, Washington, DC) as well as complimentary drinks including premium beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.

MUSIC SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY

DOORS 12PM
A...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/746/JAIL-BREAK-2-An-Arts-and-Music-Festival-Announced-Downtown 2011-10-13

Entropy Arts & American College of Building Arts are proud to present JAIL BREAK 2 on Saturday, November 12th from noon-11pm at the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St. An all encompassing arts festival established to provide an outlet for local artists to present their work, JAIL BREAK 2 will be held at one of the most unique venues in downtown Charleston where the jail will be converted into a gallery, displaying works by local visual artists and students from the ACBA as well as music and dance instillations from Dancefx Charleston and Annex Dance Company. Musical performances include The Hungry Monks, The Brillers, Weigh Station, Elise Testone and The Freeloaders, Shovels and Rope and Entropy Ensemble. Additionally, interactive festivities such as live painting, arts and crafts, and demonstrations of various building arts by ACBA students will be held outside in the main yard of the former jail. Food provided by Home Team BBQ and beverages from Ice Box Innovative Beverage...]]> http://charleston.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/745/GraveDiggers-Ball-TICKET-GIVE-A-WAY 2011-10-11

What is better than the largest Halloween Costume party in all of the east coast? Going for free with tickets you won from Carolina Nightlife!

It is super easy to enter and win our ticket contest this year!

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