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October 25, 2012
What are you doing this weekend, October 26-28?

The Charleston Regional Business Journal released their

weekly “10 Ways to Play” list, so you don’t have to do any of

the thinking, only the playing….

Halloween Happenings

We won’t take responsibility should you be scared to death. We will, however, happily split any prize money from costume contests.

Coastal Carolina Fair

We’ve tried deep-fried Coke, deep-fried Twinkies and deep-fried Oreos — what will be the deep-fried delicacy this year? We’re gonna guess snails, but we don’t speak French, so what do we know?
WHO: Coastal Carolina Fair
WHEN: Starts at 3 p.m. today and runs all kinds of times through Nov. 4
WHERE: Exchange Park in Ladson

Art Uncorked

Sally Tharp paints everyday objects on a very large scale. So does that mean that dog’s nose is 3 feet tall? That’s a lot of cold, wet puppy love. Feel the love and then grab a bite at the Jasmine Porch.
WHO: Sally Tharp
WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Wells Gallery at The Sanctuary Resort on Kiawah Island

A Steady Rain

Sometimes police officers’ credo of “to serve and protect” doesn’t pass the muster of human frailty. A storm is brewing, and one man will have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Relax — it’s just on stage.
WHO: South of Broadway Theatre Co.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday
WHERE: 1080 E. Montague Ave. in North Charleston

From Bach to Broadway

The Summerville Community Orchestra kicks off its 10th season with the sounds of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, Swan Lake, Les Mis, Wicked, Big Bands, The Marriage of Figaro and Thais.
WHO: Summerville Community Orchestra
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today and Friday
WHERE: Northwood Baptist Church and Summerville Baptist Church

Elemental Skills

Since we all know the zombie apocalypse is coming, it’d be good to have basic survival skills. Like fire, making flint arrowheads and shooting a handmade bow, and making a courting flute. We did say survival.
WHO: College of Charleston Archaeology Club
WHEN: Today through Saturday
WHERE: College of Charleston and Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul

Comedy on the Creek

Local comedians have been cracking jokes all month and it comes down to the wire this week. The finalists will compete for a chance to take home $2,000. That’s some serious cash. No jokin’.
WHO: Finalist comedians
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Red’s Ice House, 98 Church St. in Mount Pleasant

Nevermore

Quoth the Weekend… Yes, we are aware that was lame and obvious. And we’re guessing you already knew that Edgar Allan Poe used to hang out on Sullivan’s Island. Aren’t you just smarter than the average bird?
WHO: Charleston Stage
WHEN: Runs through Nov. 4
WHERE: Dock Street Theatre

Night of the Living Roller Girls

Our wheeled warriors are battling for national ranking. The Highrollers take on Poe’s Punishers from Virginia, and we definitely have to take them out, because we’ve already got the market on Poe. (see below)
WHO: Lowcountry Highrollers
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. in Charleston

A Matter of Taste: Serving up Paul Liebrandt

Paul Liebrandt is a talented chef with some crazy ideas. Ever tried eel, violets and chocolate? Not all together, though, right? That was his idea. How about espuma of calf brains and foie gras? Us either.
WHO: The Halsey Institute
WHEN: 7 p.m. today
WHERE: Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. in Charleston

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October 21, 2012
Weekly Interest Rate Update

Rates:

         -FHA 30 yr.        
               
                3.25% 0 pts. and 0 Orig.

       
        -Conforming 30 yr.

                3.625% 0 pts. and 0 Orig.
                3.375% 0 pts. and 1% Orig.

        -Conforming 15 yr.

                3.00% 0 ots. and 0 Orig.
                2.75% 0 pts. and 1 Orig.
               

       
        -Conforming 5/1 ARM

                3.00% 0 pts. and 0 Orig.
                2.75% 0 pts. and 1% Orig.

        -Jumbo 30 yr.

                4.25% 0 pts. and 0 Orig
       

        -Jumbo 5/1 ARM

                3.375% 0 pts. and 0 Orig.
                3.125% 0 pts. and 1 Orig.

October 16, 2012
Cost of a Home: Impact of Interest Rates

Steve Harney, a leading real estate expert, composes one of our favorite real estate blogs, Keeping Current Matters. Follow him here. He says the following:

“The buyer should always look at the COST of a home, not just the PRICE. The cost is determined by the price and the mortgage interest rate which is available at the time. Below is a list of the interest rates over the last ten years and the impact they have on a $100,000 mortgage payment.”

October 16, 2012
Charleston Named Top City in the USA!

A year after winning the No. 1 tourist city in America, readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted the Holy City as not only the best travel destination in America but as the top city on the planet.

“The award is based on a city’s overall atmosphere/ambiance, culture/sites, friendliness, lodging, restaurants and shopping.”

Watch the video from the Charleston Area Visitors Bureau here.

Read the article in the Post & Courier here.

October 12, 2012
What are you doing this weekend, October 12-14?

The Charleston Regional Business Journal released their

weekly “10 Ways to Play” list, so you don’t have to do any of

the thinking, only the playing….

Coliseum/PAC Weekend

The Charleston Regional Business Journal released their weekly “10 Ways to Play” list, so you don’t have to do any of the thinking and more of the playing….

The North Charleston Coliseum vicinity will be hoppin’ this weekend. Tonight the New Orleans Hornets and Charlotte Bobcats take to the court in a preseason NBA game at 7:30 p.m. Comedian Wanda Sykes performs at 8 p.m. Friday. The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show is at 8 p.m. Saturday at the PAC. And the Stingrays kick off their 20th season on the ice vs. the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.
WHO: Hoops, comedy, hockey and doo-wop fans
WHEN: Today through Saturday
WHERE: North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center

Charleston Green Fair

Start and end the weekend at the Charleston Farmers Market with cooking demos, fitness classes and health and wellness information, food trucks, local bands, games and green living stuff to do and buy.
WHO: Greenies
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Marion Square

Oktoberfest 5K Run-Walk

Run to the beer and brats while enjoying views of Patriots Point, the Cooper River Bridge, Charleston Harbor the USS Yorktown. The event benefits East Cooper Community Outreach.
WHO: East Cooper Breakfast Rotary
WHEN: 6 p.m. today
WHERE: Waterfront Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant

Superhero Soiree Fall Fundraiser

If you’ve ever wanted to don a mask and cape and cry, “To the bat cave!” now’s your chance. And it won’t even be weird — this time. Just be sure you’re at the event when you do it, not out on Meeting Street.
WHO: The Sustainability Institute
WHEN: 7-10:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Hibernian Hall, 105 Meeting St. in Charleston

Charleston Baby Show

Parents — new and expecting — can gather information on photographers, health care for mom and baby, clothing, resources and activities. Now, if you could just find someone to change the diapers.
WHO: Parents
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Hippodrome at Aquarium Wharf in Charleston

Halos Oyster Roast

Help abused and neglected children at this Helping And Lending Outreach Support fundraiser featuring oysters, beer, wine, games, music and prizes. Children are welcome.
WHO: Halos
WHEN: 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Cottage on the Creek on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant

Plantation Days

Once a year, visitors experience parts of life on the plantation — pottery, coopering, cotton and rice processing, and candlemaking. To their credit, they address slavery head-on with a historical tour.
WHO: Middleton Place
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: All over the plantation

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Pick your carving pumpkin, take a hayride and enjoy a ton of activities and games. What a great way to tire out your little pumpkins this weekend.
WHO: Boone Hall
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Boone Hall in Mount Pleasant

Masterworks Series

The CSO opens its season on a dramatic note with compositions about fate and the heavens, including Gustav Holst’s popular orchestral suite The Planets, with its seven unique movements and large orchestra.
WHO: Charleston Symphony Orchestra
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; open dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. today
WHERE: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. in Charleston

Piecing Together the Past with Archaeology

Dig into history with local archaeologists and tour dig sites where Native American and colonial finds have been unearthed. Join in such activities as piecing together pottery and a scavenger hunt.
WHO: Charles Towne Landing
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: 1500 Old Towne Road in Charleston

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