September 23rd, 2009 by Currie
On the biggest of all celebrations, that wonderful wedding, mac & murphy can design and create lovely printed cards to personally announce a bridal shower, the bachelorette or bachelor party, rehearsal dinner, menus and more.
And mac & murphy will work with the bride to find the correct theme and coordinate that with her colors and her budget.
No matter what your card or stationery needs may be, mac & murphy will have a beautiful solution for you.
mac & murphy, Charleston’s newest store for all of your paper needs, is at 74 1/2 Canon Street in the Cannonborough – Elliotborough district of historic downtown Charleston. Open Monday to Friday from 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM.
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September 23rd, 2009 by Currie
Abigail McClam at her massage studio One Respe
Last Weds Abigail McClam’s massage studio at 162 Spring St. received a green light from the city to open it’s doors to the public. Naturally, I was one of her first clients. Abigail contacted me month’s ago about finding a space in the neighborhood and was thrilled to settle into the cozy location behind Velvet Salon. The space is a lovely meld of antique and modern elements. Very private with glowing light and plenty of parking. Abigail added her own hand made architectural pieces to create a unique and welcoming decor. Abigail chose Charleston, Sc as a location for her business from a fondness for the city developed over years of childhood vacations on Isle of Palms. She quickly identified Cannonborough as the perfect space to open her new business. She comments that there is a vibrancy to the up and coming neighborhood that initially attracted her here. After an extensive study of anatomy and physiology Abigail gained certification in Swedish, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular, Pre-natal, and Reflexology. For Abigail the emphasis and goal of massage should be to develop an awareness of the body which includes incorporating nutrition to achieve overall wellness. Her massage techniques help develop a mind body connection while removing toxins and eliminating stress. I found the experience to be incredibly professional and relaxing and plan to make regular visits to One Respe.
Hours Mon. Weds. Fri. (9-6) and Tues and Thurs (3-6) Saturdays by appointment. For more information contact Abigail at abigail.mcclam@massagetherapy.com or call 803-727-3274
Massage Therapy at 162 Spring St. behind Velvet Salon
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September 22nd, 2009 by Currie
New York Electro Acoustic Jazz at the 103 Gallery
Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble Come to Eye Level Art September 26
Billboard Magazine called them “Generation Next”, they’ve played Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center, and on September 26, Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble come to Eye Level Art’s 103 Gallery to melt the crowds with their hip electro-acoustic jazz style.
The ensemble isn’t your traditional jazz group. As the former house band at the legendary Blue Note club in New York, Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble have perfected their own brand of jazz. The ensemble combines multiple musical textures and influences (including even Led Zeppelin and Bjork) resulting in the unexpected sound of Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble.
See Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble Saturday, September 26 at the Eye Level Art’s 103 gallery on Spring St. Doors for the concert will open at 8pm. Tickets are available online on Eye Level Art’s website for $8 and will be $12 the night of the show at the door. Student tickets are only $8 with a valid student I.D.
About Eye Level Art:
Eye Level Art offers a wide collection of contemporary art from local and national artists. We exhibit from our industrial Warehouse gallery at 2143 Heriot St. and our new 103 gallery at 103 Spring St. Located on the edge of the peninsula, the ELA venues offer the Charleston art scene a unique and creative alternative to the more traditional art venues. Both venues host art shows, music events and the opportunity to rent the space out for personal events. Contact mike@eyelevelart.com if interested in renting either the “Warehouse” or “103”.
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September 16th, 2009 by Currie
There are few things more intimidating than a room full of sleep deprived artists.
Angry bees, maybe.
But in the meantime, we’ll stick to the artists…and in our fair city it’s becoming quite the trend to lock selected artistic talents up overnight and see what gets created during that time. Artistic trend, or cruel social experiment. Either way, we kind of like it.
The first one came in early August, when the ultra-hip FR3SH ART crew locked nine of themselves up in an impromptu Pitt St. gallery for 12 hours. The artists included Charleston heavy weights like Max Miller, Scott Dubus and Joanna Jackson. After half a day of creative compulsion and no sleep the Pitt St. gallery opened to the public.
To say it looked like an artistic explosion might be an understatement.
Art everywhere, on the walls on racks lining the stairs, all while bleary-eyed artists roamed the gallery valiantly downing cocktails and keeping up with the best of them. And boy, did the art move fast. Turns out people might buy more art when there’s a mentally suffering group of artists involved.
And this weekend, Eye Level Art does it again. 
20 artists will be locked in the modern 103 gallery for 20 hours, during which time they’ll again create, interact and unleash an artistic bomb in the Spring St. gallery.
This go around, the contemporary gallery will combine an eclectic mix of artists ranging in styles from surreal to aerosol to textile and puppetry as well as add a healthy dash of some up-and-coming artists to the mix.
CHARLIE asked one of those youngbloods, pop-surreal artist Anson Cyr, how he felt about spending nearly an entire day locked in a gallery with other artists. He swore loudly before admitting that he was actually looking forward to the creative inspiration that would come from the Lock In.
Swing by Eye Level Art’s 103 gallery on Spring St. this Saturday beginning at 8p.m. to catch the town’s latest installment of the Art Lock In. Tickets are $5 at the door and the night, in true Eye Level Art opening reception cum art party style, will feature two Charleston DJs, Jeff Turner and the Bubbleguts Bros.
Be sure to get a good night’s rest the night before.
For more information and an Art Lock In Preview video, click here.
provided by Caroline Millard
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September 15th, 2009 by Currie
Nearly 60 College of Charleston students came out this weekend to help clean-up Elliotborough Cannonborough Neighborhood. Students made new friends and picked up bags and bags of trash.
Had fun? Weren’t able to make it this weekend? Stay tuned for more information on Dash for Trash (October 24)!
Want to see more photos? Find Elliotborough Cannonborough Neighborhood Association and CofC Community Service Center on Facebook .
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September 15th, 2009 by Currie
Amelie is playing tonight at Eye Level Art @ 103 Spring St
Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain
Amélie is looking for love, and perhaps for the meaning of life in general. We see her grow up in an original if slightly dysfunctional family. Now a waitress in central Paris, she interacts curiously with her neighbors and customers, as well as a mysterious Photomaton-image collector and one of his even more mysterious photo subjects. Little by little, Amélie realizes that the way to happiness (and yet more subtle humor) requires her to take her own initiative and reach out to others. One of my all time favorite movies in my all time favorite movie venue, 103 Spring St. Lounge on the grass and drink wine while watching a great movie. $5 at the door, beer and wine sold or bring your own for a $5 corking fee. The movie starts at dark! Come a little early to find a good spot, pack picnic blanket or lawn chair of choice. This is an outdoor movie venue.
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September 15th, 2009 by Currie
Last night Elliotborough residents got a chance to taste the sweet life and the sweets at the neighborhoods newest pastry shop, WildFlower Pastry. WildFlour is located at 73 Spring St, on the south side of Spring St between Coming and Rutledge (plenty of parking in the rear of the building). Owner Lauren Mitterer, former pastry chef at the Mt. Pleasant hot spot, Red Drum, fell in love with the space back in June and has been diligently up fitting since. The petit shop features an open kitchen where you can watch Lauren work, while sampling goodies. Outside is a brick patio courtyard surrounded by lush banana trees and other tropical plants. A huge crowd turned out to welcome Lauren to the neighborhood! Check in for an update on her hours and menu or email wildflouring@gmail.com
Owner Lauren Mitterer is all smiles as she greets guests
New Neighbors Caleb and Carmen just opened Carmen Ash Photography at 79 Spring
guests enjoying the sunset from the rooftop terrace
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September 11th, 2009 by Currie
Although it is great to say good bye and good riddance to a sweaty summer of running up and down stairs showing apartments, houses, and commercial spaces in downtown Charleston, Sc. I did have some accomplishments that I am pretty proud of. This summer elliotborough welcomed several new businesses and residents that I found homes for in the neighborhood.
Welcome to Carmen Ash Photography who transformed the victorian home at 79 A Spring St to a beautiful home studio to be wowed by Carmen’s amazing work visit her website: www.carmenashphotography.com
The go getter event planners Erin and Candice from YOJ events moved in and quickly transformed the space at 47 A Spring St into a sumptuous show room any bridezilla would love! Check out their amazing resumes and rave testimonials at www.yojevents.com
Abigail McClamm has turned the space behind Velvet salon at 162 A Spring St. into a massage paradise! Website coming soon.
Jennifer Chapman has branched out her booming Orangeburg, Sc based business Flowers By Jennifer to include a location on the corner of Ashley and Spring specializing in event supplies, linens etc. Grand Opening and Website coming soon….
After a summer of up-fitting the space at 73 Spring, Lauren Mitterer brings WildFlour Pastry to Elliotborough. Grand Opening is scheduled for Monday Sept. 14th. Be sure to drop in for a coffee, a pastry, or to order a cake from this local super star pastry chef.
Welcome also to new Elliotborough home owners Andrew and Nick who purchased my listings at 67 A Spring and 53 Cannon. I don’t doubt that you will enjoy living in downtown Charleston as much as I do!
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September 11th, 2009 by Currie
Good Eats
Root Beer for Grown-Ups
Recently we caught wind of a new liquor based on the extremely alcoholic and very old recipe (circa 1700) for root tea. The original brew was made with anise, cloves, and birch bark, and the modern version doesn’t stray too far. (For the record, root tea lost its punch during the temperance movement when a seemingly well-intentioned pharmacist took out the alcohol and created the root beer we all know today.)
We expected this so-called original root beer to be syrupy sweet and cloying at best. Instead, the taste combined all kinds of low, deep flavors, like smoked black tea, nutmeg, cardamom, and sugar cane. Then it finished light with subtle notes of citrus and spearmint.
The folks who developed Root suggest pairing it with a good dark beer or simply enjoying it neat. We think it would also be splendid drizzled over vanilla ice cream. Consider yourself warned, though: Each $39 bottle is 80 proof, and a little goes a long way.
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September 9th, 2009 by Currie
103 Spring St, Where Elliotborough's Most Stylish Swap and Shop
Last night was the Welcome to Charleston fall photo shoot and now this! What is it about 103 Spring St? Tomorrow evening, join the crowd for some real fashion recyling and giving. Charleston’s ultra stylish, eco-friendly Style Swap! The closet raiding will take place this Thursday, September 10th from 7-9pm at Eye Level Art, located at 103 Spring Street.
BRING:
Fashionable (designer + vintage) items that have been hibernating in your closet!
1 gently worn item (on hanger) + 1 accessory
Style Swap raises awareness and support for the Center for Women (CFW), a local Charleston non-profit empowering women to succeed everyday – professionally and personally.
Tickets are only $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Lots of goodies in the goodie bags! After Party at Halls Chop House. Purchase your advance online ticket at StyleSwap.net!
Learn more about the Center for Women’s amazing programs!
Click Here to Visit the New Art Mag site!
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September 9th, 2009 by Currie
Come celebrate Sweet 185’s grand re-opening
The downtown massage and sugar waxing studio, Sweet 185, has announced their grand re-opening at its new upper King Street spot for Thursday, September 10.
The re-opening party will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the new 476 King Street spot.
Here’s some more details on the free event, from an e-mailed statement:
Sweet 185 is hosting a grand re-opening party at their new studio space of King Street in Downtown Charleston. The new “green” studio space features serene treatment rooms, an oxygen bar, luxurious natural linens, bio-dynamic skin care products, chic clothing and accessories. Guests at the event will enjoy sweet treats, studio tours and Sweet 185 service demonstrations. There will also be product and service giveaways for every 10th guest throughout the evening.
The Charleston City Paper also has some details.
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September 9th, 2009 by Currie
Help Mac & Murphy send soldiers some love from home!
mac & murphy’s “RED, WRITE and BLUE” Supports U.S. Troops. Liz MacPherson and Ami Murphy, owners of mac & murphy, announced their “Red, Write and Blue” program teaming up with Adopt a US Soldier to support active US military personnel with cards and letters from home. Adopt a US Soldier is a volunteer-based organization that connects supportive Americans with deployed soldiers and offers a channel to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to the brave men and women serving our nation. Join their effort by going to their store at 74 ½ Cannon Street through September 10, buy a card (and get 10% off select items), write a note or letter to a soldier, drop it off at mac & murphy, and they will do the rest. No matter what your card or stationery needs may be, mac & murphy will have a beautiful solution for you. mac & murphy, Charleston’s newest store for all of your paper needs, is at 74 1/2 Canon Street in the Cannonborough – Elliotborough district of historic downtown Charleston. Open Monday to Friday from 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM.
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September 2nd, 2009 by Currie
Quentin Baxter & Gradual Lean play 103 Spring Sat. Sept 12th
This is going to be a great show. Gradual Lean —guitarist Lee Barbour, bassist Kevin Hamilton and legendary drummer Quentin Baxter — innovative contemporary sound, mostly originals, that builds and releases musical tensions like none other. This house will sell out fast. The venue is amazing without a fantastic jazz band. Stella and Guinness on tap. Visit www.eyelevelart.com to purchase tickets.
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September 16th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
[...] Lock-ins are apparently not just for giggling youth groups, Eye Level Art is hosting another artist lock in. [...]