World-famous drag performer Sasha Velour describes “The Big Reveal Live Show” in this year’s Spoleto Festival USA as an immersive evening of storytelling through “gesture, costume and a little magic.”

Charleston comedians agree that the comedy scene here tends to ebb and flow, but right now, it’s having an undeniably exciting moment.

The four artists use installation, printmaking and plastic fiber art in different ways to explore the relationship between humans, single use plastics and the natural environment. But the artworks are not only a call to action; they are also a showcase of the beauty that can be found in repurposing unconventional and otherwise wasted materials.

Skateboarding is so much more than just a sport --- It’s a subculture predicated on community rather than competition, with an emphasis on self-expression and risk-taking. The Charleston skate scene is strong, and the skate parks in Charleston today are the results of lasting community effort and dedication.

Porgy’s overdue homecoming is a story about how institutional racism has for too long deprived Charlestonians of this pivotal work in American cultural history. 

*This story is included in “Journeys: Welcoming the International African American Museum” by the Charleston City Paper, the 2023 first place winner of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies “Special section” category.

In celebration of women’s history month, we’re highlighting some of the many women in Charleston’s history who made the Holy City better. From civil rights pioneers to suffragists to artists, these women paved the way for others in Charleston and are recognized for their legacies locally, nationally and across the globe.

Former President Donald Trump is to thank for world-famous, Charleston-born artist Shepard Fairey mixing it up again politically with a patriotic presidential poster — this time pushing Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy.

Of the 35 fine art galleries in the Charleston Gallery Association, only one represents a “select few” emerging artists. Many of these galleries represent national and international artists who are established, recognized or award-winning. Charleston artists, and especially those who have yet to “establish” themselves, may wonder: “Where do we fit into this system?”

Express your unique style and upgrade your wardrobe in a more sustainable way by following one creative strategy: Support local and independent fashion designers. Not only will this add a touch of exclusivity and art to your wardrobe, but it will also contribute to the blossoming sustainable fashion movement in Charleston.