Charleston, SC, is a great place to visit, but it's also fun to live in if you're looking for a bit of adventure. If you're looking for something fun to do on your next trip down to the Lowcountry, keep reading. Here are some of the most fun workshops you need to check out in Charleston, SC.

Ensemble cast delight in  Flowertown Players production of stage play meant to celebrate both life and death. 

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If you heard about Charleston, you know that it's seen as one of America's most historic cities. And that kind of reputation, you don't get by accident. When you visit the place, you can see right away that it goes back centuries. But, how much do you know about its past?

Every Mercury reader knows the story of The Old Man and the Sea. A fortunate few of
us got to know him, and his story is no fish tale. Harry Locke Johnson, Jr., known affectionately
by generations of locals as Captain Harry, was born in Charleston in 1929.

Who doesn’t love to look at the beautiful blooms of the Azalea? These flowers are also known as the “Royals of the Garden” due to their notoriously vibrant colors! In Charleston, South Carolina, you can see these flowers blooming all across our city from late March until early May. We have all sorts of azaleas growing all over, including (but not limited to) the Piedmont Azalea, the Japanese Azalea, the George L. Tabor Azalea, and the Great Laurel!  We are so proud to have these gorgeous flowers growing in our city.

At first glance, Charleston, SC, might look like a quaint, tame little city. And, during the day – it very much is. Gorgeous cobblestone streets adorned by historic landmarks allow for an enjoyable stroll through history. Quiet neighborhoods and friendly residents make it a picture-perfect place for families. Yet, once the rays of sunshine give way to neon lights, the city drastically changes. Dim lights let it reveal a whole new face - the one inviting thrillseekers with a promise of fun, excitement, and good times. But this is more than just a blank invitation. The Holy City delivers with a myriad of pubs, nightclubs, craft beer bars, and fancy restaurants. Therefore, all you need to know about Charleston nightlife - it is what you want it to be. 

Jazz Singer Maggie Worsdale pays tribute to this earthy innovative legend who put the Nashville sound on the map and who paved the way for future country singers. This tribute is not an imitation of Patsy Cline. Maggie’s performance is presented in a jazz/country style. Maggie sings Cline’s songs and shares little known stories about her life and career.

Charleston is full of so many different culinary experiences, how do you know where to go this Thanksgiving holiday? Especially if you want to combine traditional dishes with some of Charleston's favorites! If you're looking for last-minute Thanksgiving dinner ideas, don't worry: here are a few of Charleston's best restaurants offering special menus for the holiday -- so you don't have to!

Along a one-mile section of Meeting Street you will find 6 museums, 5 nationally renowned historic houses, 4 scenic parks, a Revolutionary War powder magazine, and an array of historic houses of worship and public buildings such as the Market and City Hall. The Gibbes Museum of Art, the oldest museum building in the South, is home to the foremost collection of American art that incorporates the story of Charleston...