The 827 is a concept project in progress. With a performance space, art gallery, radio studio and…read morework space, this is a potential haven for the creative community. Currently focused on weekly Open Mic Poetry, daily local internet radio managed by Kinetic Hi-Fi and designers building the performance space and workshop areas, there is a lot of noise and creative juices flowing. In the heart of Avondale, this promises to be a unique experience for that thriving area. If you have a moment, stop by and just see how it is developing and learn about some of the creative projects they will be working in as they get intrenched into the Charleston creative community.

This place is great for local everything...Art products and performances! A good addition to the…read moreneighborhood.

I had such a fun first experience visiting Patriots Point Soccer Complex and watching the team…read moreplay. There was so much energy from fans and employees all throughout. The parking is not on site. There were food trucks available as well as stands for drinks all for purchase. There were restrooms scattered throughout the complex. The complex itself was very clean as well including the restrooms. The staff were good about guiding you through the complex.

The venue was very well laid out, organized and surprisingly clean. They had staff for everything…read moreand each moved as a well-oiled engine! A company came during the game to ensure the trash was never overflowing, there were EPI security guards all around, police outside the complex and staff throughout. I never felt unsafe nor feeling in need for finding someone to ask questions. The food and swag row was well laid out and there was a nice selection. The seating was labeled nicely and the views were great! The only complaint I have is that the TV screen was smaller and farther away than the players on the field so it almost seemed pointless save for the graphics occasionally displayed. All in all a fun time at the complex and game!

I attended Limestone College in Gaffney and I had a wonderful experience! I came here to the…read moreLimestone College Extended Campus to finish my online courses many years ago. The suite was located in the Charleston Trade Center along with many other tenants. This place had a open classroom and many PCs for completing online exams.

Laura's talent is unique to any other artist I have ever seen. Her use of color and assemblage of…read morecanvas on canvas is truly interesting and faceted. I could look at one piece for hours and get such joy from it. Also, each time I look I notice something different. Was it deliberate or it just happened out of Laura's most complicated thoughts. The amount of time it must take to create each piece blows my mind. Laura's gallery is not to be missed. It's my happy place.

The funky art in the window and the cool mannequin is what drew me into this gallery. Was nice to…read morewander around and appreciate the local art. Worth it to pop in here to see some unique pieces as it's on a popular road on the way to other cool hip local spots.

I love the ambiance here! It's like a museum with lots of art to view. Live artists, art classes,…read morecommission work, decorative pieces and souvenirs that are one of a kind! All locally made! Truly a hidden gem in downtown Summerville! Easy to go home with a few beautiful works of art! It's located upstairs above the plant shop!

SOA is an amazing school with amazing kids and surprisingly, great school lunch. If you have a…read morechild that's good at something like singing in the shower or playing a hello kitty piano, this is the place for them!

The Charleston County School of the Arts Middle & High School is a great school for an arts based…read moreand overall well rounded education. I have enjoyed visiting this school many times to speak to students and be a part of different events on campus and I have been impressed every time by the level of quality of the students. I really like the open feel and layout of the campus and all the space the school has to offer. I also like the energy and vibe of the students at this school as you can feel all of the creativity running through the halls when school is in session. Every time I come here I always seem to learn something too and I always leaved inspired. This school is well run and I look forward to being able to return again in the future to help out.

Drayton Hall is beautiful and is filled with rich history of slave life and family heritage. It's…read moreworth it to take 1-2 hours out of your day to enjoy the property! The entrance fee is $32 dollars. It is $18 for ages 7-15, and ages 7 and under are free. You save $3 if you pay online. The extensive driveway and parking lot is not paved and was pretty bad for potholes last February. We arrived about 5 minutes after the 4:00 o'clock tour, and the staff were kind enough to take us to our tour group via a golf cart. If you want to see the inside of the plantation, you HAVE to take a guided tour. The guided tour lasts about 1-1.5 hours and is extremely detailed with many points of interest and knowledgeable tour guides. Parking may be an issue if busy, but there is an auxiliary lot so you should be alright. After your tour is complete, there are some small cottages to explore on your own, a gift shop, and a small museum. Out of all the things to do in Charleston, Drayton Hall should be towards the top of your list. We had a good time!

Drayton Hall is a plantation that is in a state of conservation. There is a tendency in the area to…read moretry to conserve rather than restore buildings. About 20 miles SE of Summerville and on the right bank of the Ashley River and the pretty Hwy 61 is located this Palladian style mansion that survived both the Revolutionary war and the Civil War and that means a lot when you consider that the Revolutionary War was won in South Carolina regardless of what some will say, you win some and you lose some. The tendency to conserve rather than to restore makes you use your imagination to see how this house must've been back in the early days. Some of the materials were imported from the old world like the heavy columns, quite an achievement considering today would require the use of heavy cranes so the use of labor and imagination directing a large number of people must've been a delicate task. Can't deny the fact that they acknowledge that enslaved people took an important roll in building and running this place, delicate subject but well recognized by the tour guide and the museum in site. The house is the focus of the 600 acre property that was in the hands of seven generations of the Drayton family, amazing structure considering there were no Palladian architects in the area back in 1738 when John Drayton bought the land and it took him 15 years to build. A lot a lot more can be said about this place but I am not a historian just simply recommend everyone to come and experience this place that will transport you in time and will make you appreciate history and legacy. Just wish money was no object to the conservation effort.

A very pleasant surprise…read more The bottom floor is gutted out with wooden beams and just an open feel. It reminded me of an artists loft in Brooklyn, NY with open space to perform, paint or just be free. There is so much possibility there. The second floor has a gorgeous ballroom with a bar and very effective fan systems. I attended a salsa event where between 50 - 75 attended. There was an abundance of room to walk, sit, dance or just talk. With the high ceilings, great acoustics, and open setting, this is a phenomenal site for events. Now location: Right across the street from Marion Square on Calhoun Street in the heart of downtown, this is an ideal location. Period!!!