The summer months are quickly approaching, and in Charleston, this means sweltering heat, beach days + that sweet vacation feeling. In our experience, nothing says “tropical vacay” quite like a pineapple-mango smoothie or an icy-cold acai bowl. 🍍
Whether you’re just visiting or you’re a longtime Lowcountry local, you’ll need to make time for a cool, colorful treat sometime soon. Find your go-to spot for smoothies, bowls + fresh-pressed juices below. 🍹
And if you’re looking for cocktails, teas, coffees, and more – check out our reader suggestions here.
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🍫 Huriyali, 401 Huger St.
Serving good vibes + fresh, local, organic eats, this happy little spot creates delicious bowls with unique ingredients. Though each bowl comes with fresh fruit and power foods, there are an additional 14 add-ins available on the menu. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Chocolate Acai bowl, made with peanut butter, cacao + a chocolate drizzle.
🥭 Rush Bowls, 22 Westedge St.
This downtown favorite offers smoothies + bowls in distinct categories such as destination, endurance, and wellness. No matter your mood or need, Rush has just the thing. Find your zen with the Yoga wellness bowl, which includes ingredients like mango, pineapple + matcha.
🍓 Hustle, 1240 Belk Dr., Mt. Pleasant
Smoothies, bowls, teas, wellness shots, coffee – you name it, they’ve got it. Tap into your adventurous side and order the Dragonfruit Bowl, an option with dragon fruit, pineapple, strawberries, banana + homemade cashew puree. |
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Weather
○ 76º | Evening Thunderstorms | 42% chance of rain
Tide
○ Low: 4:55 a.m. + 4:48 p.m.
○ High: 10:53 a.m. + 11:00 p.m.
Coronavirus
○ In a 10-3 vote this week, the Charleston City Council ended fines + code enforcement on the city's face covering mandate. They also voted to no longer require masks outdoors in city limits (under most circumstances). Check out more changes here. (ABC 4 News)
○ The College of Charleston administered the Moderna vaccine at its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic yesterday. Around 300 appointments were booked, with all slots filling up within 30 minutes of the event’s announcement. CofC will host 4 more clinics this spring. (The Post and Courier)
○ Visit SCDHEC’s website for full coronavirus data and stats + information regarding the vaccine. Data and stats regarding South Carolina’s employment, businesses, economy, and education can be found on accelerateSC’s website.
Civic
○ City officials are seeking public comment on the Ashley River Crossing project – the bike and pedestrian bridge that will connect West Ashley + downtown Charleston. Provide feedback here through May 3.
○ The Charleston stormwater drainage project – which first began in 2013 – will finish its next phase of improvements sometime next year. Once the project is completed, the city expects to see a 500% increase in stormwater flow, which will significantly decrease flooding in downtown Charleston. 🌧 (Charleston City Paper)
Arts
○ Charleston Stage announced its 44th Season of plays — which include live and in-person shows at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. Programming is also planned at the Pearl Theatre + West Ashley Theatre Center. Season tickets for the 2021-22 season go on sale June 22. (Holy City Sinner)
Trending
○ The Town of Mt. Pleasant is creating a new Commercial Filming Policy after several large film companies have expressed interest in shooting within the town limits. Access to popular, public areas could now cost production crews up to $500 per day. 🎥 (WCSC)
State
○ During this spring’s special enrollment period, SC has had more residents sign up for health insurance than any other state. The number of residents enrolling in plans under the Affordable Care Act is up 316% since last year. (Charleston City Paper)
TodayIs
○ American Sign Language Day. You might be surprised to learn that because of segregation, we actually have both ASL and Black ASL in Charleston. BASL differs in phonology, syntax, and vocabulary, tends to use a larger signing space, and incorporates AAVE. Here are some local deaf + hard of hearing communities to check out. 🤟
Dish
○ Local seafood chefs have shared their tips + tricks for preparing soft-shell crab. Check out their advice here. 🦀 (Charleston City Paper)
Cause
○ The state of SC hopes to plant at least 3 million trees on Earth Day this year. Local school districts, Boy Scout groups, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments have all pledged to join the effort. 🌳 (WCBD)
WaterCooler
○ The University of South Carolina has partnered with Major League Soccer (MLS) to help provide current + former MLS players with an online education. ⚽️ (WCIV)
Drink
○ Lowes Foods is launching Virtual Beer Hunt, where beer enthusiasts can find special boxes in all Lowes Foods Beer Dens with 5 beers from a partnering brewery + more — then stream a virtual beer tasting with the brewery. April’s tasting is Sat., April 17 with NoDa (from CLT); May’s will ft. Edmund’s Oast; June’s will ft. Westbrook (both from CHS). 🍻Ⓟ
Click the button below for local resources regarding COVID-19.
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After a statewide competition, the winner of the 2021-22 South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp art competition has been announced.
Julia Boyer, a 14-year-old student at Charleston County School of the Arts won Best of Show with her colored pencil drawing of a King Eider duck. Julia’s work will represent SC in the 2021 National Junior Duck Stamp Contest, competing with entries from all 50 states to become the 2021-22 collective Federal Junior Duck Stamp – which are sold by the U.S. Postal Service and Amplex Corporation for $5 each. 🦆
Check out the art of Julia Boyer, Abby Short, Carolina Hoppman, Angel Magana Alfaro, and Nikki Wu here. 🎨 |
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ForKids
○ Virtual Storytime | Thurs., Apr. 15 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Virtual via Gibbes Museum of Art | Free | Tune into Facebook at the time of the event for a livestream. 📖
Learn
○ Charleston’s Springtime Gardens | Thurs., Apr. 15 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 E. Bay St. | $55 | Led by Tony Bertauski, a horticulturist at Trident Technical College. 🌷
Job
○ Grand Opening Hiring Day | Thurs., Apr. 15 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Liberty Place Charleston, 475 E. Bay St. | Free with registration | Apply + interview for open positions at Charleston’s newest hotel. 💼
TryThis
○ Spring Veggie Gardening with Rita’s Roots | Thurs., Apr. 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Extension | $35 | This spring vegetable gardening workshop will focus on soil selection, the planting calendar, seeding techniques + more. 🌽
○ Kirtan! with Original Jais Members | Thurs., Apr. 15 | 7-8 p.m. | Satsang Yoga, 1256 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Experience the songs of Bhakti Yoga online or in-person. 🎶
Show
○ Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | Thurs., Apr. 15 | 7 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $50.50+ | This is an outdoor concert sold in group tickets of 4. 🎤 |
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Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in any mentioned events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
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