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New Trolley Service to Take Charleston Tourists to Attractions East of the Cooper

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Charleston couple Derrick and Terry Williams have turned an idea into a new business venture that will service visitors in the East Cooper area.

The couple, whom have traveled the country, noticed a hop-on, hop-off bus service that worked well in other cities. That’s how they thought up Lowcountry Loop Trolley.

“It’s something I think is needed. There’s just not a lot of transportation vehicles for those folks to get around,” Terry said.

They knew their idea would be the engine to move tourists right on through the Lowcountry.

“We were asked by several hotels in Mount Pleasant to team up and be their shuttle service,” Derrick said.

Tourists will certainly enjoy the ease of exploring east of the Cooper River without having to worry of getting around on their own. The trolley will make a continuous loop eight times per day, allowing visitors to hop on and off at 16 different stops.

For now, there will be two trolleys running the loop. They’ll stop at attractions like Patriot’s Point, Shem Creek, and travel to Charleston’s visitor’s center as well as the beaches east of the Cooper.

“It really brings a connection from the tourists who really don’t know where to go or how to get there or where to park when they get there to those locations,” Derrick said.

The loop takes two hours in all. The loop will run from 9 to 7 p.m. every day. Service is expected to start early May.

Tickets per day for adults are $15 dollars. Tickets for children are $10.

For more information you can visit lowcountrylooptrolley.com

Source: www.ABCNews4.com

Charleston International Film Festival

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:20:11 +0000

The Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created in 2007 to bring people together through the art and science of film. Through this unique art, which has the power to touch our emotions and provoke thought like no other, we intend to promote the exchange of ideas, a greater cross-cultural awareness, and inspire others around the world. For more details, visit http://www.charlestoninternationalfilmfestival.org/.

Cooper River Bridge Run March 31st

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:16:34 +0000

It’s that time of year again! The world-famous annual Cooper River Bridge Run is this weekend! Thousands upon thousands of visitors from all over the world will descend upon the Holy City to partake in this important annual event. The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity. The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and the best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.

Lowcountry Cajun Festival

admin — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:18:07 +0000

Sunday, April 1, 2012
James Island County Park
Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, Cajun Fest is a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all around ragin’ Cajun entertainment! Full-bellied fun is what this festival is all about as local and regional chefs cook up a variety of mouth-watering foods. Savor the tastes of authentic Cajun and Creole fare. Enjoy jambalaya, alligator, etouffe, andouille sausage and of course, crawfish, crawfish, crawfish! Also enjoy Lowcountry favorites like seafood and Southern barbecue.

For those who prefer a tamer menu, we’ll serve up ample portions of festival foods like hot dogs, sno cones, funnel cakes and more.Think you know how to properly eat a crawfish? Then this event is for you! Visitors travel from near and far for huge servings of fresh, steaming crawfish, undoubtedly the festival’s most popular food item. If you’re a connoisseur, the annual crawfish-eating contest is the perfect opportunity to show off your unique talent!

Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:14:23 +0000

What do you get when you mix sun, sand and sea with music, art and food? F-U-N!!! Come out this weekend to the annual Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival to hear great music, taste yummy treats and see art by local vendors. Go to http://www.wix.com/undertheoaks/seasand for all the details.

9th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:12:49 +0000

March 23-25, 2012

Inspired by the rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Charleston, the 9th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show is a premier destination for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy seeing and learning about incorporating antiques into modern-day decor. This year’s Antiques Show, held in Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St., highlights the show’s theme: “Classic Design, Timeless Style.”

Spring in Charleston is the ideal season to see a showcase of English, European, and American period furnishings, decorative arts & fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry, and silver–all late 17th to 20th centuries.

Get tickets at http://www.historiccharleston.org/news_events/cias_events.html

Spring Has Sprung: Annual Flowertown Festival near Charleston, SC

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:15:29 +0000

Every spring, the Town of Summerville near Charleston, SC is awash in color- from the hot pink azaleas, to the purple wisteria, to the delicate white dogwood. On one 3-day weekend during this season, thousands of festival-goers transcend this gracious Southern town to take in the flowers and hospitality and attend one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast- The YMCA Flowertown Festival.

Consistently ranked one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast by the

Southeast Tourism Society, the three-day festival features:

Over 200 jury-selected artists from throughout the country who display their work for sale

Delicious foods from restaurants at The Taste

Fun activities and rides for children at the Children’s Jubilee

Free admission

Free Parking

2012 Flowertown Festival Dates are:

Friday, March 30 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday, March 31 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, April 1 9:00am-4:00pm

Battle of Charleston 2012

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:12:58 +0000

Schedule of Events March 24-27, 2012——
March 24 – Thursday

» Reenactor Registration Opens
»» 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Reenactors must carry their provost pass at all times, it will also be needed for the Saturday night dinner.
March 25 – Friday

» Reenactor Registration
»»Opens at 9:00 am – 11:00 pm (all camps closed to car traffic from 9-2 while school children are present.)
» Education Day
»»Hundreds of school children will be treated to various demonstrations of Civil War Era life.
» Officers Meeting – 9:00 pm at the events tent
March 26 – Saturday

» Reveille at 7:00 am
» Morning parade /Arms inspection – 8:00 am
» Battalion Drill – 8:30 am
» Break for Breakfast
» Reenactor Registration – 9:oo am – 5:00 pm
» Camps open to spectators – 9:oo am
» Ladies Social– 11:00 am
» Confederate Artillery Demonstration – 11:15 am
» Gullah – music, demonstrations, storytelling –throughout the day
» Medical Demonstrations – throughout the day
» Concerts by Stan Clardy throughout the weekend
» 97th Regimental String Band concerts:

Saturday at 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Sunday at 12:00pm – 12:45pm

» Tactical begins– 12:15 pm (for participants )
—Tactical will be unscripted (12:15 – 1:45 pm), developing into Spectator battle at 2:00 pm, ending at 2:45 pm
» Battle of Charleston (scripted) – 2:00 – 2:45 pm
» Pass and Review 2:45 pm
» Camps close to spectators – 5:30 pm
» Reenactor Dinner (bring your own plates, utensils) – 6:00 pm
» Period Ball (97th Regimental String Band) – 8:00 pm
» Taps – 11:00 pm, all quiet

March 27– Sunday

» Morning Parade/Arms inspection (no drill) – 9:00 am
» Camps open to spectators – 9:00 am
» Gullah – music, demonstrations, storytelling – throughout the day
» Medical Demonstrations – throughout the day
» Church service – 10:00 am
» Concerts by Stan Clardy throughout the weekend
» 97th Regimental String Band concert – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
» Battle of Charleston (scripted) – 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
» Pass and Review –2:45 pm
» No vehicles in camp until 3:00 pm

Spring Fever Coupon! Save $3 on our Charleston’s Best Tour!!!

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:41:57 +0000

Spring has sprung in the Lowcountry and here at Doin’ The Charleston Tours we are celebrating with a special discount savings coupon just for you! For a limited time only, you can save $3 OFF our Charleston’s Best Tour when you book online and meet us at the bus OR meet and pay at the bus! OR you can save $1 on ANY of our combo tours! What’s better than that? You can apply this tour discount off ALL adult fares in your party with just one coupon! Book online or call today to book your tour!

ArtFest, Mount Pleasant – March 10

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:10:37 +0000

To celebrate Mount Pleasant’s diverse artistic community, residents come to the annual ArtFest at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre to enjoy art in many forms. ArtFest attendees can expect spectacular live entertainment by local dance studios and performing artists, a juried art exhibit featuring members of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild, roving entertainers, games, crafts, and lots of fun for kids of all ages!

Free admission! Free parking! Free activities!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
11:00 am – 3:00 pm