Canoe and Kayak Festival

Another weekend, another festival. The James Island County Park is where it’s at this weekend. Whether you’re an expert with a paddle, or have yet to step into a canoe, the Canoe & Kayak Festival has classes, lectures and demonstrations for you. You don’t necessarily have to bring your own equipment, but it would be…

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The Charleston Air Expo

So far this Spring, Charleston has been home to food, fashion and races. Many of our sense have been satiated (taste at the Wine & Food Festival, sight at the Fashion Week, and touch at the Flowertown Festival). Now, grab your earplugs because the Charleston Air Expo is this Saturday at the Joint Base Charleston…

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A Charleston Affair

If you’re ready for a party, you won’t have to wait long. Next Saturday, College of Charleston students, alumni, faculty and staff will gather in the Cistern Yard for the annual Alumni Association gala. A Charleston Affair is a three-hour event complete with food, drinks and a live band, and is always a great time…

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Get Outside!

Earlier this month, I laid out Charleston’s agenda for the Spring. I hope you’ve taken advantage of the events and beautiful weather. But if you haven’t, there are three events scheduled for this weekend and the weather should be sunny and around 70*.  Choose your level of participation: you can take a stroll, take a…

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The Bridge Run & Downtown

The 33rd annual Cooper River Bridge Run is this Saturday.  If you’re new to the area and hope to go downtown, be aware that navigating the streets by car (and even foot) will be a little tricky.  Below is an email sent out by the College of Charleston Chief of Police listing street closures.  Plan…

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Repairing the heart of campus

Remember that time I flew the South Carolina Flag out the Dean’s window, just because I could? Well, it looks like the chances of that happening again are minimal. Randolph Hall is rumored to be the oldest American building still in use in all of academia.  It survived earthquakes, hurricanes and wars.  Numerous movies and…

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