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

www.thehavenots.com

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!

McKay's To-Do List 12.14.09 - 12.20.09

Starting today, McKay Freelance will be posting a "To-Do List" every Monday, highlighting the best of what's going down in Charleston, SC (and sometimes, beyond!). Check out this week's top picks:

Monday 12/14:
What?   Avondale Holiday Soiree
Where? Avondale Wine + Cheese
             813-B Savannah Hwy
             Charleston, SC 29407
When?  5p-8p
How?   $15 for a wine tastin', champagne sippin', cured meats and cheese nibblin' good time!

Tuesday 12/15:
What?  Wine + Food Festival and Whole Foods Market Featured Winemaker of the Week: Austin Hope, Hope Family Wines
Where? Red Drum Gastropub
             803 Coleman Blvd
             Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
When?  6p-8p
How?   $10
http://www.treana.com/

Wednesday 12/16
What?   Chicks with Checks presents Party with a Purpose benefitting Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Where? The Buccaneer
             5 Faber Place
             Charleston, SC 29401
When?  6p-8p
How?   $35
http://www.chickswithchecks.org

Thursday 12/17
What?   Free Shipping Day - An online shopping event where participating merchants offer free delivery to customers for a guarenteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Where? Anywhere
When?  12a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
How?   Visit http://www.freeshippingday.com to view participating merchants.

Friday 12/18
What?  Third Annual Green Drinks Charleston Holiday Shindig
When?  6p-9p
Where? Yo Burrito
             77 Wentworth Street
             Charleston, SC 29401

Saturday 12/19
What?   Famer's Market Finale! Last one until April 2010
When?  8a - 2p
Where? Marion Square
How?   Get some local goodies for yourself and loved ones!

Sunday 12/20
What?  NOVEL Pop-Up Shop Last Day
When?  10a - 6p
Where? 438 King Street
             Charleston, SC 29401
How?   Last chance to visit this temporary boutique featuring Library:Archives of Fashion and Balboa/Jane Pope Jewlery. It's the perfect opportunity to pick-up a last minute gift!


Special thanks to http://www.readcharlie.com and http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com for ideas and inspiration!


Please submit any event ideas to mckayfreelance@gmail.com


    

McKay Joins Forces with the Ultimate Solution to Rehydration - BANa

McKay Freelance is excited to announce our newest client, BANa. Providing the ultimate solution to rehydration, the unique BANa formula acts much like a saline IV bag, using sodium as the active ingredient to help the body hydrate. Created by an emergency room physician, Dr. Benjamin Yoo, BANa is the perfect solution for rehydrating adults and children. BANa's unique berry flavor can catch some people off guard, but whether you are sick with the flu, hungover, or just finished an intense workout, drinking BANa will make you feel markedly better in just 15 minutes. 

BANa is now available for purchase online and locally at limited locations. Please see the website for more information. www.banadrink.com.

                                       

"When Life Takes It Out of You, BANa Gives It Back."

McKay Freelance Walks the Walk

As alumni of the College of Charleston, McKay Freelance has a special appreciation for the upper King St. area and its continuous transformation. Last night at the Upper King Design District's Fall Design Walk, the transformation was all the more obvious. Emerging and existing shops kept their doors open a few hours late to let patrons browse their selection or services with complimentary beverages and tasty hors d'oeuvres.

Some of our favorites: Sarah Maxwell and her unique fabrics and custom designs, the witty sayings from mac & murphy's stationery, the new found knowledge of "sugaring" from Sweet 185 and best of all, Seeking Indigo's East meets West hot spot which combines a custom clothing boutique and wellness center.

What did you love? Share your favorites with us!

Locals Get a 'Taste' of Charleston Delivers

     Last Sunday, McKay Freelance represented Charleston Delivers at Boone Hall Plantation's Taste of Charleston. Thousands of locals from around the Lowcountry came out in celebration of their coveted local cuisine and nationally renowned chefs. As "Friends of the Taste", what we found is that Charleston LOVES the idea of a delivery service that offers a timely, convenient solution to their lunch and dinner dilemmas. There was no better forum to educate the community about the services of Charleston Delivers and the response was overwhelmingly positive.

     As Charleston Delivers expands, more Mt. Pleasant, James Island and West Ashley restaurants will be added to best serve all of our customers. Please continue to check the website for new restaurants, specials and complete list of services.

 If you can order it, we can deliver it!

WTF

Anniversaries are generally a time of reflection, recognition and celebration of growth; however, Charleston Waterkeeper chooses to observe their one-year anniversary a bit differently. Last Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Charleston Waterkeeper launched their Water the Future (WTF) campaign: an invitation to every citizen in the tri-county area to celebrate the importance of our waterways while standing together to see that they are protected.

"The past 12 months have been a soft introduction to the organization and while we have made a great deal of progress, there is still so much that needs to be done, so many people, we need to reach," explains Cyrus Buffum, Executive Director of Charleston Waterkeeper, " When you find out that 100% of our waterways are considered impaired by various forms of pollution, it makes you think 'WTF Charleston'?"

The public is encourage to Water the Future in three different ways:

1. Share photographs of our waterways - the good, the bad and the ugly. In order to stand to protect our waterways, it is first essential for the community to see the two faces of our waterways: the beautiful and the impaired. Submit entries to wtf@charlestonwaterkeeper.org.

2. Join Charleston Waterkeeper by becoming a member. The stronger the community working to improve the quality of our waterways, the greater the impact will be.

3. Spread the word. Water is the common thread that links every individual together throughout our diverse commumities. It is essential that we preserve and protect the quality of our waterways for this generation and for future generations to enjoy.

For more information about sponsorship, membership and becoming involved, visit www.charlestonwaterkeeper.org.

McKay Announces Support of Charleston Waterkeeper

McKay Freelance is proud to announce our support of local, environmental non-profit organization, Charleston Waterkeeper, promoting community involvement in the public fight to protect clean water. Charleston Waterkeeper, a community watchdog organization that monitors the environmental integrity of navigable waterways and takes action against violators, relies on the support of the public to protect their right to the commons. Water transcends social boundaries - from the fish we eat, to the air we breathe, all people have the common right to clean water and we are obliged by law (1899 U.S. Refuse Act and 1972 EPA Clean Water ACT) to preserve that fundamental right to clean water and to prevent privatization. For more information, or to become involved, visit www.charlestonwaterkeeper.org.