Monday, January 25, 2010

McKay's To-Do List 1.25.10 - 1.31.10

Happy Monday!
Hopefully some of these events will make this dreary day a little brighter! As always, please email any event ideas to us at mckayfreelance@gmail.com.

Monday 1.25
What? Nosh Mob Dinner
Where? Triangle Char Bar
              828 Savanah Hwy
              Charleston, SC 29407
When? 7p.m.
How? Join fellow foodies for a three-course meal for only $15!


Tuesday 1.26
What? Government Mule
Where? Music Farm
             32 Ann Street
              Charleston, SC 29403
When?  Doors Open at 8:00p.m.
How?  Show is Sold Out!


Wednesday 1.27
What? Fork + Brush: Fine Dining Inspired by Kevin E. Taylor
           In collaboration with Iverson Catering
Where? Eye Level Art
             103 Spring Street
             Charleston, SC 29403
When? 7:30p.m.
How? Tickets are $129 and can be purchased here. With only two days left, be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. The dinner is limited to 30 reservations.

Thursday 1.28
What? Charleston Music Hall presents RENT
Where? Charleston Music Hall
             37 John Street
             Charleston, SC 29403
When?  Every Thursday - Sunday until February 14, 2010 8:00p.m.
How?   The Charlestonian is hosting a pre-party Rue de Jean 5:30 - 6:45. Tickets for the show are only $25 and can be purchased here.


Friday 1.29
What? Spoleto Festival's 30th annual auction: La Dolce Vita
Where? Memminger Auditorium
             56 Beaufain Street
             Charleston, SC 29401
When? 7:00p.m. silent auction begins. 8:30 p.m. live auction begins.
How? Enjoy a light, Russian-inspired meal, a silent and live auction and an evening of dancing. Tickets are $100. All proceeds go to Ginn Resorts Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra.


Saturday 1.30
What? Mardi Gras 2010
Where? Memminger Auditorium
             56 Beaufain Street
             Charleston, SC 29401
When? 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Cocktail Hour with Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres
            7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Presentation of the Court
            9:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. Dancing
How? Limited reservations available and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online here.


Sunday 1.31
What? Lowcounty Oyster Festival
Where? Boone Hall Plantation
When? 10:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
How? Tickets purchased in advance are $10. Tickets $12 at the door.
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Monday, January 18, 2010

McKay's To-Do List 1.18.2010 - 1.24.2010

January is more than half-way over! Check out what's going on in Charleston this week...

Monday 1.18
What? Charleston Wine + Food Festival and Whole Foods Market Winemaker of the Week - Guillermo Banfi
Where? Tristan
              55 South Market Street
              Charleston, SC 29401
When? 5p.m. - 7p.m.
How? Enjoy a selection of Argentinian wines...for free!

Tuesday
What? Back to work after a three-day weekend...we think that's good enough!

Wednesday 1.20
What? Kick-Off to the three-day-long 7th Annual Charleston Comedy Festival
Where? Theater 99, The American Theater, Charleston Ballet Theater, Music Farm, Trio Club, Eye Level Art, Charleston Pour House, Centre Pointe Bar & Grille
When? January 20, 2010 - Saturday, January 23, 2009
How? Ticket prices range from $5-$20. Visit http://charlestoncomedyfestival.com to purchase tickets and find out more information.

Thursday 1.21
Where? TBD
When? 7:30 p.m.
How? Buy your $5 ticket in advance. Location will be announced three days prior to the event.

Friday 1.22
What? Benefit for Haiti
Where? Both Yo Burrto Locations - Downtown and Mount Pleasant
When? 5p.m.
How? Come out to one of the Yo Burrito locations after work for a great cause. Enjoy live music, drinks and food while helping the devastation of Haiti.

Saturday 1.23
What? Charleston Oyster Roast hosted by the Palmetto Society and the Charitable Society of Charleston
Where? Visitor Center Bus Shed

              31 Ann Street
              Charleston, SC 29403
When? 7p.m. - 11.p.m.
How? Purchase tickets in advance here for $20, or at the door for $25

Sunday 1.24
What? "Dear John" Premier
Where?  Hippodrome
              360 Concord Street
              Charleston, SC 29401
When? 6p.m.
How? Tickets are $250 for the screening and after-party. Proceeds benefit autism treatments.
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Monday, January 11, 2010

McKay's To Do List 1.11.2010-1.17.2010

Monday 1/11:
What?   Charleston Restaurant Week
Where? Participating Restaurants
              See complete list at www.restaurantweekcharleston.com
When?  Jan. 11-17
How?  1st ever, state-wide restaurant week, all participating Charleston restaurants will be serving 3 courses for $30.

Tuesday 1/12:
What?   Entrepreneurial Woman Series
Where? Center for Women                                                  
             129 Cannon St.
             Charleston, SC 29403
When?  6:00-8:00pm
How?  Learn how to write a successful business plan and network with some of Charleston's most motivated females.
www.c4women.org

Wednesday 1/13:
What?   Dogfish Head Beer Dinner
Where? Social Wine Bar
             188 E. Bay St.
             Charleston, SC 29401
When?  7:30-9:30pm
How?  Take advantage of Social's four course dinner w/ Dogfish Head pairings. $40
www.socialwinebar.com

Thursday 1/14:
What?   Charlestonian Networking and Social Event
Where? OAK
             Broad St.
             Charleston, SC 29401
When?  5:30-8:00pm
How?  Check out Charleston's newest networking group at one of the Holy City's best restaurants. We'll be there to check it out.
The Charlestonian Networking and Social Events

Friday 1/15:
What?   1 Year Anniversary of the "Miracle On the Hudson"
Where? Hudson River
             New York, NY
When?  all day long
How?  We can't believe its been a year since the heroic and miraculous landing of the U.S. Airways flight on the Hudson River. We are happy to be healthy and doing what we love in 2010.

Saturday 1/16:
What?   Riverfront Race Festival
Where? Old Navy Base
             Tank Farm Rd.
             N. Charleston, SC 29405
When?  8:00am - until
How?  The inaugural half marathon scheduled at the Old Navy Base will benefit the arts programs in local public schools. Live music, food and games. www.riverfrontracefestival.com

Sunday 1/17:
What?   Bowen's Island Oyster Roast
Where? Bowen's Island Restaurant
             1870 Bowens Island Rd.
             Charleston, SC 29412
When?  2:30-5:00pm
How?  Chili, oysters and beer for $25.
Bowen's Island Restaurant
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Monday, January 4, 2010

McKay's To Do List 1.4.2010 - 1.10.2010

Happy New Year from McKay Freelance! We are happy and excited to be entering this new decade with full force, offering Charleston businesses and non-profit organizations with a fresh, relevant approach to their public relations and communications needs. Be sure to follow us for new information, topics and discussions that are a buzz in Charleston and all that is going on with McKay Freelance. Below is McKay's To Do list for this first real week in January!

"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right."
 -Oprah Winfrey

Monday 1/4:
What?   $5 Fondue and Wine Tasting
Where? Avondale Wine + Cheese
             813-B Savannah Hwy
             Charleston, SC 29407
When?  4p-8p
How?  Featured fondue cheeses and paired wines for just five bucks! We love this local Avondale shop.
Avondale Wine + Cheese on Facebook

Tuesday 1/5:
What?   Vote for the Best of Charleston
Where? Charleston City Paper                                                                
             Best of Charleston
When?  Now! Voting ends 1/19 at midnight
How?  Support your favorite Charleston establishments. Vote for the Best of Charleston 2010 presented by Charleston City Paper.

Wednesday 1/6:
What?   Weigh Station
Where? Charleston Pour House
              1977 Maybank Hwy.
             Charleston, SC 29412
When?  9pm-until
How?  Free show by local southern funk band, Weigh Station. Take advantage of cheap drinks and a great free show. www.charlestonpourhouse.com See y'all there!

Thursday 1/7:
What?   Holly Herrick Book Signing
Where? Samos
             819 Coleman Blvd.
             Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
When?  5p-8p
How?  Local author Holly Herrick will be signing her newest cookbook, Charleston Chef's Table, in the Ouzo Lounge. Take advantage of great meze plates at Samos and get a signed copy. www.hollyherrick.com

Friday 1/8:
What?   Art Walk in the French Quarter
Where? French Quarter District
             Robert Lange Studios
             2 Queen St.
             Charleston, SC 29407
When?  5:30p-8:30p
How?  Free Art Walk in the French Quarter District. Featured solo show, Kerry Brooks at Robert Lange Studios. Drinks, munchies & art. Bundle up!
www.robertlangestudios.com

Saturday 1/9:
What?   Have Nots! Charleston's Own Improv Comedy Group
Where? Theatre 99
              280 Meeting St.
             Charleston, SC 29401
When?  8:00p
How?  No scripts. All improv. The Have Nots! are the founders of Theatre 99 and are the longest running show in Charleston. $12.50
Sunday 1/10:
What?   Guerrilla Cuisine Dinner
Where? TBD. A place to be revealed to those only with tickets.
             Charleston, SC
When?  5:30pm sharp
How?  Have you been a part of Charleston's coolest secret supper club? Flat rate for dinner + gratuity, BYOB! There are only a few tickets left!


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