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SKIRT! GIRLS’GUIDE

TO SUMMER2016

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6/1SUNSET WINE TASTING CRUISES

Come aboard the Schooner Pride with Executive Wines and Foodies Catering for fantastic sunset wine tasting cruises. On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month through October, sample 5 wines selected from Executive Wines’ experts and

some tasty hors d’oeuvres from Charleston favorite, Foodies

Catering. Tickets: $65.schoonerpride.com

6/3FINE CRAFTS SHOW

See more than 120 American craft artists selling traditional and contemporary items in a variety

of media at The 37th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Fine Crafts Show.

Runs through 6/5, Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 11am- 5pm in Wragg Square.

See our ad on page 44 for free admission!

� necraftshowscharleston.com

6/4COLONIAL LAKE REOPENS!

The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting

celebration for the the newly-renovated Colonial Lake. Music, food trucks and vendors, kids’

activities, and Charleston Model Yacht Racing Club will race model sailboats on the lake.

10:30 am to 2 pm.charlestonparksconservancy.com

6/7WEZL’S PARTY IN THE PARK

Every Tuesday evening in June, WEZL hosts live music for

a free concert series starting at 6 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant

Memorial Waterfront. wezl.iheart.com

P I N E A P P L E M A R G A R I T A

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9LUNCH AND LEARN

FOR A BEAUTIFUL BODYEat, Drink, Toast, and Learn. Join Germain Dermatology

from 12pm - 1pm to learn about the World’s #1 Non-Invasive

Fat Removal Treatment! Enjoy a Coastal Brunch along with

our Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. Trust your body to the

CoolSculpting experts! Call 844.SC. CHILL to reserve your spot and free evaluation.

Germain Dermatology, 612 Seacoast Parkway,

Mt. Pleasant.

6/11SJAL SKINCARE & CRYSTAL EVENT

Nationally recognized Sjal Esthetician, Dawn Hairgrove,

will be in The Port Mercantile and Amethyst Spa at

The Restoration Hotel for Skincare Readings and Amethyst

Crystal Healing work. No appointment necessary. 11am – 5pm at The Port

Mercantile, 75 Wentworth Street.therestorationhotel.com

JUNE

THE WARNING:MOST BURGLARIES OCCUR DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. USE TIMER LIGHTS!

SOCIAL SUMMERA GROUP OF RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT TWEETS AROUND THE WORLD WERE MORE POSITIVE AS THEIR REGION APPROACHED THE SUMMER SOLSTICE THAN THOSE WHO LIVED IN PARTS OF THE WORLD THAT WERE APPROACHING THE WINTER SOLSTICE.

3 cups pineapple juice1 3/4 cup orange juice2 oz. fresh lime juice

1 cup triple sec1 cup tequila

icesalt for rim of glass

fresh pineapple and lime slices for garnish

Mix juices, triple sec and tequila together until combined. Rub rim of glass with a lime slice and dip in

salt. Serve over ice and garnish with pineapple and limes. Cheers!

C O N S I D E R A C A R B A B Y M O N I T O R : T H E AV E R A G E S U M M E R T E M P E R AT U R E I N C H A R L E S T O N I S 8 9 D E G R E E S . Your car can reach temperatures of 124 degrees within 20 minutes. A monitor reminds you that your little one is still in the car when you arrive at your destination.

C H A R L E S T O N I S 8 9

Garmin invented babyCam—an in-vehicle video baby monitor designed to give you an “on demand” view of your baby on your Garmin navigation display. So, you can drive with turn-by-turn GPS route guidance and still check on baby without turning around! Buy.Garmin.com.

JUNE

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6/14BROWN BAG LUNCH

Meet other professional women

& network towards your personal & business goals.

Open networking facilitated by Center for Women. Lunch

provided by Panera. FREE/C4W members, $20/Guests.

12pm – 1pm at Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union—Community Room,

Mt. Pleasant.c4women.org

6/14COOLSCULPTING LUNCH

AND LEARNLuncheon hors d’oeuvres

& refreshments will be served. Special offer at event:

25% off. Treatable areas include stomach, muf� n-top, inner &

outer thighs, and double chin. No surgery, no needles,

no downtime. Space is limited,

must RSVP: 843.556.8886, ext. 1101. 11am – 1pm at

Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, 2180 Henry

Tecklenburg Drive. dermandlaser.com

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T H E “ I T ’ S S T I L L L I G H T O U T A T 8 P. M .” R I D EThe Crosstown Folding Bike by Montague Bikes combines portability and style in this hybrid bike, perfect for late evening rides with summer sunset views. Full-size tires and a built-in release system make it feel like a beach cruiser (but one that � ts easily into the trunk of your car). Pedal on! Available at WestMarine.com.

T H E C O O L E S TP R O T E C T I O NWith exceptional cooling and comfort features, road-worthy styling, and Specialized’s HairPort � t system tailor-made for a ponytail (no more “helmet hair!”), the Duet is perfect for any female cyclist. Specialized.com.

B R I N G T H E B R E E Z E I N D O O R SRestoration Warehouse’s Arden fan combines form and function. Clean and classic lines � t into any decor, and the three-speed rotary switch cools any room. Available in oil-rubbed bronze or satin nickel � nish.

“ Everything is a good excuse for

a bike ride.”Unknown

THE SPLURGE:AIR CONDITIONED CAR SEATS: 10 MINUTES TO POLAR DELIGHT.

COOL FACTMORE AMERICANS BUY ICE CREAM IN JULY THAN ANY OTHER MONTH.

CURATE THE PERFECT SUMMER WARDROBE

AT TANGER OUTLETS THIS SEASON! Text the word

SHOP to 55695 or bring the Tanger ad

found in this month’s issue to Tanger Shopper Services

to receive your FREE Savings Book.

RUM RUNNERSThe producers of Bacon and

Bourbon will host Rum Runners, a cocktail and food-focused event,

at the Memminger Auditorium. The celebration will feature 10

chefs and 30 rum distilleries paying homage to the � avors of the West Indies. A VIP Preview

will be offered from 6 until 7:30 p.m. when the event opens to

general admission ticket holders. Tickets are $95 for VIP or $75

for general admission. citypapertickets.com

“IT WAS JUNE, AND THE WORLD SMELLED

OF ROSES. THE SUNSHINE WAS LIKE

POWDERED GOLD OVER THE GRASSY

HILLSIDE.”Maud Hart Lovelace

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“FOR WHATEVER

WE LOSE (LIKE

A YOU OR A ME),

IT’S ALWAYS OUR

SELF WE FIND IN

THE SEA.”

e.e. Cummings

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7/1PARTY AT

THE POINT SEASON FINALE Ear for Music, Charleston

Harbor Resort & Marina, and 105.5 The Bridge present the

2016 season of Party at the Point with Banana Pancakes (A Tribute

to Jack Johnson). Tickets: $7. Cash only for entry and food/

beer inside the venue. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Charleston Harbor

Resort & Marina.

7/4FLIGHT DECK

4TH OF JULY BLASTThis year, two different ticket

options are available. For $100, visitors can purchase a VIP

ticket. This ticket will include complimentary drinks from a

full service bar, a barbecue meal served by the Museum’s of� cial caterer, TOP SHELF Catering,

and access provided. The second ticket package is priced at $35.

Patriots Point, 9am-12pmpatriotspoint.org

7/15FRIDAY NIGHT BOOGIE SERIESAges 21 and up are invited to do some shag dancing on the

pier at Thursday Night Boogie. The Mount Pleasant Pier will be

rockin’ with the sounds of DJ Jim Bowers spinning oldies, beach

music classics, and line dancing hits. The event is held at the foot of the 1250-foot-long pier next to

Memorial Waterfront Park, the perfect spot to catch cool breezes, beautiful scenery, and views of Charleston Harbor

and the Ravenel Bridge. Gates open at 7 p.m. and music

will continue until 11 p.m. Admission: $10. Residents of

Charleston County can purchase advance tickets for $8. All

attendees must be 21 years of age and a photo ID is required.

charlestoncountyparks.com

7/16SHAGGIN’ ON THE COOPER

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with some dancing! Local bands perform live at the end of the Mount Pleasant Pier throughout the

season (July features The Recollections), and the dance

� oor is open for all ages. Gates open at 7 p.m. for all events, and tickets are $10

per person ($8 in advance for Charleston County residents). Space is limited, so advance purchase is recommended.

charlestoncountyparks.com/shaggin

7/285TH ANNUAL

BE BRAVE BRUNCHHonoring brave individuals

who have overcome adversity to create better opportunities for themselves and other women.

Tickets start at $35, 11:30am - 1:30pm at Founders Hall.

c4women.org

7/49TH ANNUAL SIZZLING

SOUTHERN CELEBRATIONJoin the Wentworth Mansion

and Circa 1886 for an Independence Day celebration. From 6-7 p.m. enjoy live music,

lawn games, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar on the patio and Wentworth Mansion lawn. At 7 p.m. the festivities will move

inside with libations and a 3-course dinner. After dark, head

to the cupola with a glass of champagne to watch

Charleston’s � reworks. $75 per person;

price excludes tax, gratuity and additional beverages. Reservations required.

circa1886.com

JULY

T H E L I F E O F T H E P A R T YWho wants to spend cocktail hour serving up specialty cocktails? Not us! Somabar is the world’s � rst app-controlled robotic bartending appliance. With its streamlined design and six easy-re� ll pods, Somabar mixes cocktails and infuses bitters to make the perfect cocktail in seconds. Welcome to the future! SomabarKickstarter.com.

T H E B E S T F O R T H E B E A C HOr festivals, picnics, and other summer fun. The Round Towel is one of those “why didn’t someone think of this sooner?” products: Twice the size of regular beach towels, it lets you change positions with the sun without rearranging your beach spot, and comes in 10 summery designs (like the “Round-a-Melon”). RoundTowelCo.com.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONCelebrate Independence Day with The Restoration Hotel

at The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits. Adults: $100 per

person, includes beer, house wine, and barbeque buffet.

Children’s tickets available for $25 w/purchase of adult ticket. Children ages 12-20 must be

accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.

Call for details, 843.518.5108.therestorationhotel.com

7/31 THE CHARLESTON BRIDAL SHOW

Meet Charleston’s top wedding professionals

conveniently gathered under one roof and narrow your

search in creating your dream wedding.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

12pm - 4pm at The Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.

thecharlestonbridalshow.com

THE REALITY.BUY A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE. U.S. LANDFILLS ARE OVERFLOWING WITH 2 MILLION TONS OF DISCARDED WATER BOTTLES.

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