CURRENTS
For more than 30 years, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) has showcased wildlife and sporting art in Charleston. One of the longest-running events of its kind, SEWE hosts hundreds of artists and wildlife experts who share their skills and knowledge with more than 40,000 attendees from across the country.
A MUSIC FESTIVAL’S VIVID HUES
One of the most celebrated musical figures of the 18th century, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745–1799), was a renaissance man of African-French heritage. He was an anomaly in his time: a black virtuoso in a sea of white classical musicians and composers.
A UNIQUE STEAKHOUSE
Four years ago Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill quietly opened on Market Street. Though it’s done little advertising, its unusual approach combined with a reputation for remarkable food and flawless service has made it one of the most highly reviewed restaurants in Charleston.
FABULOUSLY FRINGED
FASHION TRENDS
CURRENTS
What’s New, What’s Happening, What’s Now
A TOUCH OF CHARLESTON
Classic, high-end gifts that won’t break your budget are not always easy to find. The convenience of shopping at one location for multiple friends and family members comes as a bonus in this busy world. That’s why it’s a pleasure to discover a store like Charleston Collections & Gifts. Here you’ll find thoughtful Lowcountry-inspired gifts in every price range. You’ll also find an extensive selection of items available for purchase online.
THE COMEBACK CONIFER
Once I added flora to my list of curiosities, I was forced to confront the realities of extinction again. Imagine my delight when I learned that a once-thought-to-be extinct tree named Metasequoia glyptostroboides had reappeared on the botanical radar. Fifteen million years ago, dawn redwood grew in many parts of the world, including North America. But until its rediscovery in China during the 1940s, we only knew of dawn redwood’s existence from fossil records.
AFFORDABLE GEMS
When he opened Graffito in October 2011, owner Bill Thomasson understood he needed to be creative to successfully operate a jewelry store in one of Charleston’s premier tourist neighborhoods. He eagerly accepted the challenge.
OVER THE TOP
The last time I caught up with Marshall Simon, owner of Gwynn’s, an upscale shopping mecca in Mount Pleasant, he had just finished helping a client pick out a suit for an outdoor summer wedding. He texted a picture of the young man dressed in a snappy ensemble to his fiancée. She texted back a big thumbs up, and everybody was happy. That kind of customer service is the classic above-and-beyond assistance that’s kept Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant famous for 49 years.
TAKING THE CHALLENGING PATH
Sharon Graci and Rodney Lee Rogers could not have chosen a more appropriate name for their company, PURE Theatre. It’s a name that reflects the best sort of ambition—a striving for pure excellence.
