Year-round events keep the Charleston area buzzing. Music and tempting aromas fill the air. Witness world-renowned performances at Spoleto, get a taste of our heritage at small town oyster roasts or discover the find of a lifetime at an antique show. With so many events taking place, you'd better mark your calendar now.
Lower King Street will celebrate the end of the City's beautification construction project, StreetScape, Thursday November 12 from 4:30 to 8:00 PM. Ceremonies begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mayor Joe Riley in front of the Charleston Concert Association's new offices, followed by Jazz and Sangria at the CCA and an evening King Street Stroll.
The Charleston Concert Association recently moved their offices to 131 King and hosts their Grand Opening in conjunction with the official re-opening of the King Street Antique District. Following the ceremonies stroll King Street from Broad to Market, meet store owners and other notables, and enjoy refreshments at some of the finest shops in Charleston.
On the "Don't Miss List" is Plum Elements eclectic art, Joint Venture Jewelers collections of superb estate jewelry, Berlins Women's standout fashions, Estate Chandeliers display of rare and antique lighting, Allison Sprock Fine Art, Mary Helen McCoy's museum quality French period antique furniture, Alpha Dog Omega Cat's fun pet stuff and Lower King's treasure, the Preservation Society Book and Gift Shop.
After the stroll there is fine dining at the Barbadoes Room in The Mills House Hotel, casual fine dining at Southend Brewery and Smokehouse or the exciting new Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar.
Lower King Street, the oldest yet newest neighborhood and cultural center in Charleston, was the last of three King Street sections to undergo the beautification process. Much-needed improvements include reconstruction of sidewalks, curbing, lighting, handicap ramps, addition palmetto trees, brick crosswalks and burial of all overhead wires.