McKay To-Do List 2.22 - 2.28

Leave February with a BANG! Check out what's happening in Charleston this week:

Monday 1.22

What? Big Cab Wine Tasting
Where? Avondale Wine + Cheese
               813-B Savannah Highway
When? 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
How? Sample 6 California Cabernets for $10...What a deal!

Tuesday 1.23

What? Slow Food Reception and Dinner with Carlo Petrini, Founder of Slow Food

Where? Reception: McCrady's 
               2 Unity Alley
               Dinner: Cypress: A Lowcountry Grill
                167 East Bay Street

When? Reception: 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
              Dinner: 6:00p.m.

How?  Reception: $10 Slow-food members; $15 non-members. Request a reservation here.

Wednesday 1.24

What? Women Making a Difference

Where? Rue de Jean
               39 John Street
               Charleston, SC

When? 5:30p - 7:30p

How? $10 for a wine and dessert tasting and opportunity to mingle with some of Charleston most influential women.

Thursday 1.25

What? MMA - Mixed Martial Arts

Where? Omar Shrine

When? 6:00p.m.

How? Tickets are sold out to the FIRST MMA fight in the Lowcountry! 

Friday 1.26

What? Charleston Wine + Food Festival Amuse Bouche benefitting Lowcountry Food Bank and the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

Where? The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

                161 Calhoun Street

                Charleston, SC

When? 5:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.

How? RSVP by Wednesday. $20 at the door.

Saturday 1.27

What? Charleston Bewvival: Hosted by COAST Brewing Co. and Charleston Beer Exchange

Where? The Navy Yard at Noisette
                2nd Street North
                North Charleston, SC 29405

When? 12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
How? Buy your tickets in advance for $50; Or wait to get them at the door for $60. 

McKay To-Do List 2.15 - 2.21

We at McKay Freelance ALWAYS love suggestions about events and happenings in our community, so please feel free to email us! We look forward to hearing from you!


Monday 2.15
What: Presidents Day - Although the holiday is commonly referred to as "Presidents Day," it is technically named Washington's Birthday. 
Where: U.S.A
When: Although the holiday falls in accordance with Washington's birthday, it is not always celebrated on the actual date, February 22, but instead is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
Why: As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, Presidents Day was implemented by Congress in 1880.


Tuesday 2.16
What: Fat Tuesday on the Market
Where: Henry's
When: 4:00pm-until
Why: Get your beads and indulge in a night on the Market, starting at Henry's House.


Wednesday 2.17
What: Social Turns Three
Where: 188 E. Bay St.
When: 6:00-9:00p.m.
Why: The birthday party includes $3 drinks all night long and the ‘Best Of’ wine tasting, featuring Social’s most popular wines over the last three years. Entertainment provided by Spaced Invaders. $10/wine tasting.


Thursday 2.18
What: Renato Vacca Wine Dinner
Where: Wild Olive
              2867 Maybank Hwy.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Why: Chef Jacques Larson welcomes his friend, winemaker Renato Vacca to town for a special wine dinner featuring wines paired with five dishes that define and capture what Northern Italian cuisine is all about.$50 pp.


Friday 2.19
What: Red Hot Rebelettes Burlesque Show with DJ High Horse
Where: Redux Contemporary Art
              136 St. Phillip St. 
When: 9:00 p.m.-12:00a.m.
Why: "Witness eight bootylicious bombshells unleash 12 racy routines. The performance is a little bit theater, art, trash, sex, comedy, and glamour." -Charleston City Paper $10The McKay Team encourages you to think, "Why Not?!"  Add some spice to your Friday night.


Saturday 2.20
What: Charleston Oyster Roast hosted by the Palmetto Society and the Charitable Society of Charleston
Where: Visitor's Center Bus Shed
               31 Ann Street
               Charleston, SC
When: 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
How: Listen to live music from Soul Function and enjoy beer, wine and local oysters while supporting non-profit organization, Carolina Autism. Purchase tickets in advance online.


Sunday 2.21
What: Mad Hatter Tea Party
Where: Omar Shrine Temple
              Mt. Pleasant, SC
When: 2:00-5:00pm
Why: Channel your favorite character for this Alice in Wonderland event, benefitting Lowcountry Orphan Relief. Plenty of entertainment for the whole family. $10 + one new book donation.

McKay To-Do List 2.8 - 2.14

Monday 2.8
What: John Mayer w. Michael Franti & Spearhead
Where: North Charleston Coliseum
When: 7:30 p.m.
How: Tickets ($66) still available and can be purchased here! John Mayer is kicking off his 10-week tour here in the lowcountry!


Wednesday 2.10
What: Swing at 103 Spring!  
Where: Eye Level Art
              103 Spring Street (Obvious, I know!)
When: 7:30 p.m. - Please arrive 15 minutes early
How: Bring a partner and learn the art of swing dancing for just $30 per couple. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve a spot in advance!


Thursday 2.11
What: Slow Food Wine & Chocolate Event 
Where: Ted's Butcherblock
              334 East Bay Street
When:  6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
How: Members $5, non-members $10 to enjoy wine pairings by Ted and delicious truffles by local artisan chocolatier-patissier. We're most excited about the bacon truffle...YUM!

Friday 2.12

What: Freshfields Art Walk and Wine Tasting

Where: Freshfields Village

              130 Gardner's Circle

              John's Island, SC 29455

When: 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

How: Enjoy art while strolling through the village admiring art in select boutiques and listening to music provided by The Cobblestone Duo. Participating stores include Carolina Girls, GDC Home, The Spot and PLENTY more!

Saturday 2.13
What: A Celebration of Nature - Southeastern Wildlife Expo
Where: Events and exhibits all over downtown, including Marion Square, Brittlebank Park, Gaillard Auditorium, Charleston Place Hotel, SC Aquarium, Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston County Library, Charleston Visitor's Center, Art Institute and more!
When: Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
How: Check out the SEWE website to find events. Many of the exhibits are free of charge! If you find yourself at Marion Square, take a walk down King Street to check out the decorated store front and let us know your favorite!


Sunday 2. 14
What: Happy Valentine's Day!

McKay To- Do List 2.1.2010 - 2.7.2010

Hello February! Don't let the cold weather keep you inside, check out what's going on around town for this week!

Monday 2.1
What: Charleston Wine and Food Festival and Whole Foods - Winemaker of the Week
           John Bookwalter: Bookwalter Winery
Where: Oak Steakhouse
             17 Broad Street
              Charleston, SC
When:  5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
How: Enjoy a FREE wine tasting from Bookwalter Winetasting. Click here to read more about the winery.


Tuesday 2.2
What: Groundhog Day Benefit Concert - The Opposite of a Train & Guests
           Performing to raise money for programming at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Where: Memminger Auditorium
            56 Beaufain Street
            Charleston, SC
When: 8:00p.m.
How:  For $10 (HI Members), $20 (non-members) you can rock out while supporting a good cause!


Wednesday 2.3
What: Wine to Water - Soiree Benefit
Where: Social Wine Bar
             188 East Bay Street
             Charleston, SC
When: 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
How: For $20, (that goes to a wonderful cause of course, providing sustainable, clean water to needy people around the world) enjoy an evening of wine and appetizers while looking at contributions from local artists, photographers, musicians and boutiques!


Thursday 2.4
What: Charlestonian Networking Event - Hosted by Charleston Delivers
Where: Aster Hall
            481-A King Street
           Charleston, SC
When: 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.
How: Free for members and only $10 for non-members. Open bar. Come out to Astor Hall to mix and mingle with other Charleston professionals. Details on an after-party to come!

Friday 2.5
What: Kick-off to the 20th Annual Blues Bash
Where: Gallery Row on Broad Street will host the official kick-off to the 12-day festival during their First Friday on Broad
When: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
How: Click here for additional festival details!

Saturday 2.6
What: Save the Light Half-Marathon and 5K
Where: Folly Beach - Start and Finish Line at the pier
When: 8:30 a.m.
How: $40 half-marathon/$25 5K
           Run to support the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse

Sunday 2.7
What: Superbowl XLIV 
Where: Sun Life Stadium, South Florida
When: 6:30 p.m. Kick-off
How: Turn to CBS to watch the New Orleans Saints v. Indianapolis Colts