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“WHAT’S NEW” IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA - Fall 2009
For Immediate Release, September 2009
“WHAT’S NEW” IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA - Fall 2009
NEW PACKAGES
• Girls Getaways, Halloween, Christmas and many more packages tailored to suit all interests are now available. Visit the “Packages” section of www.explorecharleston.com for a wide variety of packages.
NEW HONORS & AWARDS
• Charleston was named the fourth Best City in America according to Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Poll. www.travelandleisure.com
• Daniel Island was recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities in Where to Retire Magazine. www.wheretoretire.com
• Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn took top honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. www.jdpower.com
NEW VENUES
• Founders Hall, a brand new event venue located on the grounds of Charles Towne Landing, provides space for large receptions and meetings. The venue invites guests and attendees to relax on a large screen porch while soaking up the Lowcountry atmosphere. Website coming Fall 2009. www.foundershallcharleston.com
• The Mount Pleasant Visitor Center houses the Cooper River Room which can seat 150 people and boasts an impressive catering kitchen. Perched on the banks of the Cooper River, this a perfect space for receptions and meetings of all types. Contact Julie Ann Oldham, info@lowcountryparkvenues.com or 843-852-2965 for more information.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
• The newly opened Comfort Suites® in West Ashley participates in an environmental program called “Room to be Green.” The program offers on-premise recycling, towel and linen reuse and energy efficient lighting. www.comfortsuites.com/sc369
• Firefly is now an official “Micro Distillery.” Video tours and tastings are available at the Firefly Distillery on Wadmalaw Island. Visitors can also tour the Irvin House Vineyards and Winery located at the same site. For more information, please visit www.fireflyvodka.com.
• Felice Designs introduced a new line of jewelry called the “Danielle” collection. To visit the collection, www.felicedesigns.com.
• Two of Charleston’s own are contestants on this season of Project Runway. Both were participants in Charleston Fashion Week--Gordana Gehlhausen and Carol Hannah Whitfield. Check them out at http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/project-runway/project-runway-sitemap.
• The BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival celebrates its fifth year in 2010. Guests to the festival can expect to find new events by both land and sea as well. www.charlestonwineandfood.com
NEW EVENTS
• Concerts on the Cooper, at the new Mt. Pleasant Pier, begin on September 12, 2009. For more information visit www.ccprc.com.
• Drayton Hall’s Family Fun Pack runs through September 15, 2009 and grants admission and access to all daily tours and programs, museum shop discount, posters, patches, games, and more. www.draytonhall.org
• Daniel Island will come alive with the Grammy-winning folk sound of the Indigo Girls performing at the Family Circle Tennis Center’s Veranda stage on Saturday, September 26, 2009. For more, visit www.familycirclecup.com.
• September 26-27, 2009 is the First Annual Museum Mile Weekend. Visit an array of museums and historic buildings. For more information, www.charlestonmuseummile.org.
• ShineFest is a day-long music festival for all ages designed to raise money for the Charleston County School District and the Citadel Foundation. www.shinefestcharleston.com
NEW EXHIBITS
• On October 16, 2009 the Charleston Museum presents Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion. While focusing on the bride and her dress, the exhibition will also include accessories, men’s garments, trousseau treasures and photographs. www.charlestonmuseum.org
• The Gibbes Museum of Art plays host to two exhibitions this fall. The Brian Rutenberg exhibition showcases recent paintings and works on paper and Daufuskie Island, includes photographs from Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. Both are on view from October 23, 2009 - January 10, 2010. www.gibbesmuseum.org
NEW FOOD NEWS
• On September 26, 2009 Jasmine Porch at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will host a three course luncheon -"Fashion with a Flare." There will be specials on spa treatments and complementary beach access all day. www.kiawahresort.com
• The nationally acclaimed Dining Room at Woodlands Inn is serving a new, expanded dinner menu. Also, the chefs have introduced a culinary blog to the website. www.woodlandsinn.com
• Oak Steakhouse is now offering Sunday brunch from 11am-3pm. www.oaksteakhouserestaurant.com
• Blu Restaurant and Bar introduced a oceanfront Sunday brunch from 11am-3pm. www.blufollybeach.com
NEW TOURS
• Black Cat Tours offers a free weekly walking tour every Friday at 10am. The tour strolls through the historic district while hitting many points of interest. www.blackcattours.com
NEW PROGRAMS
• The Broad Street Merchants Association will continue to host “First Fridays on Broad” on October 2, 2009. Come out and celebrate by enjoying fine art in boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Gallery Row – Historic Broad Street. www.charlestongalleryrow.com
SAVE THE DATE
• The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition host its Fall Party on September 25, 2009 at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed. This casual event will include live music by Triple Lindy, food by Buck Ridge Plantation, including oysters, BBQ and sides, plus an open bar. Visit www.sewe.com for more.
• The 2009 Taste of Charleston will be held October 9-11, 2009. New this year is the Iron Chef competition, Taste of the Kitchen, Taste of the Arts. www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
• The PGA TOUR's Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island is October 19 - 25, 2009. For information go to www.danielisland.com.
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