http://53cannon.com/site Living in Charleston, Sc: "Life, Art, Real Estate" Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:15:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Eat, drink and be merry in Charleston this weekend.  On Friday night, an impressive array of culinary company will take to the kitchens of 18 restaurants and team up with local chefs for the festival's annual and much anticipated restaurant dine-arounds.  Lana is featured and SOLD OUT! [caption id="attachment_1151" align="alignnone" width="218" ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/03/04/elliotboroughs-lana-featured-in-food-and-wine-fest/ A popular misconception among homeowners and agents in Charleston is that downtown had limited options when it comes to education, families are constantly being steered away from the peninsula because of the "bad school" myth.  The truth is there are many more options for schools for downtown Charleston residents, the ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/02/23/where-do-i-send-my-children-to-school-downtown/ I took this photo around 9am while I walked over to Wildflour Pastry for coffee and a strawberry scone.  At around 11pm last night it was coming down like crazy but by 9 this morning the 40 degree weather and sunshine had melted it considerably. [caption id="attachment_1136" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Snow on ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/02/13/saturday-morning-snow-in-charleston-sc/ [caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Stella Maris at Wildflour Cafe"][/caption] When I was having coffee in Wildflour cafe at 73 Spring St. this morning I ran into Stella Maris (I helped Stella find a home on Spring St. a couple of months back).  She had just finished a class at Charleston Power ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/02/02/stella-maris-spotted-at-wildflour-cafe/ I just can't help gloating about my fantastic new painting from Eye Level Art at 103 Spring St.  It was purchased at the Max Miller farewell show, and I love it!  Some other noteworthy events lately at 103 Spring St Warehouse Gallery were the Kevin Taylor Show and the Fork ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/02/02/my-new-painting-from-eye-level-art/ [caption id="attachment_1114" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="Owners Della and Sara are very excited about their new boutique!"][/caption] Della and Sara each contacted me separately in search of a location for their businesses in the Elliotborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston, Sc.  Months later they decided on the same spot, but instead of a negotiation, ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/02/01/new-bridal-shop-opened-today-on-spring-st/ Congratulations to Leigh Webber Photography & Stems who opened their newly renovated studio space in downtown Charleston, SC with a festive grand opening celebration last Weds.   There are so many new businesses coming into the neighborhood, my blogging just can't keep up/  The studio was packed with brides-to-be, A-list Charleston ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/02/01/stems-opens-on-cannon-at-coming-in-elliotborough/ [caption id="attachment_1105" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Pawley's island rope hammock doubles as yoga mat drying rack"][/caption] One of my new years resolutions was to go back to hot yoga classes.  One month almost down, 11 to go... I have been attending classes at Blue Turtle on Wentworth St. and Charleston Power Yoga on ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/24/charleston-lifestyle-tip-of-the-week/ [caption id="attachment_1098" align="alignnone" width="245" caption="Escort by Kevin Earl Taylor"][/caption] I Love Iverson's Cooking!  I Love Kevin Taylor's Paintings and I Love the Eye Level Art Space at 103 Spring St.  Obviously, I can't wait for Weds. night.  Tickets are still available so buy one soon.  This is a real bargain for ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/24/love-love-love-weds-night-fork-brush/ Flickr user arielp Charleston ranked third best holiday destination, in the world Away.com has dubbed Charleston the third best place for holiday travelers to visit, in the world! With Germany at number nine and San Francisco at number one, locations ranged across the board, with our little Holy City perched nicely at ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/24/charleston-third-best-travel-destination/ [caption id="attachment_1089" align="alignnone" width="120" caption="The Knot Bridal Magazine"] [/caption] Photographer Carmen and husband Caleb and their two dogs Local Photographer Carmen Coblentz was just awarded the KNOT bridal magazine's 2010 Brides Choice Award for Photography.  Last summer after looking at several buildings around town, Carmen and Caleb decided on my listing ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/24/elliotborough-photographer-wins-big-award/   Lyndsey Goodman & Friends  When: Thu., Jan. 21 Phone: (843) 723-9333 Price: $5 (donation) myspace.com/lyndseyc17 Local soul/pop vocalist Lyndsey Goodman and her skillful jazz/soul combo headline the “Evening of Jazz & Blues” event at Torch Velvet Lounge this Thursday evening. The gig is designed as a benefit for Patriot Wing Foundation, supporting families of ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/21/jazz-and-blues-tonight-at-torch/ One of Charleston Sc's biggest issues is parking.  People here are still very unaccustomed to utilizing public transportation and the city has very little downtown space.  Parking on the street in a residential neighborhood only lasts for 1-2 hours and then there are meters that are good for 2 hours ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/20/parking-for-lease-adjacent-to-musc-in-elliotborough/ January 27th 4:30-8pm 208 Coming St and 41 Cannon GRAND OPENING! Oh How Exciting! Anne Bowen of Stems and Leigh Webber of Leigh Webber Photography invite you to a celebration of our brand new space at the corner of Coming and Cannon Streets.  Please join us for a fantastic evening of flowers, ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/20/events-upcoming-in-elliotborough-and-elsewhere/ So many people have asked me about the Spring Cannon conversion to two way and street scape plans lately that I thought it deserved a blog update.  While the Midtown Hotel Project still seems to be in limbo due to financing, the city still plans to go forward with the ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/12/drawings-of-the-spring-cannon-street-scape/ I stopped by Magar Hatworks on the corner of Cannon and Felix, in downtown Charleston yesterday to find owner Leigh Magar in full swing of production on her Spring line for Barneys Department Store.  Her hand made hats, and adornments are so lovely and unique that they have become a ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/07/magar-hatworks-a-unique-shop-on-cannon-st/ Daniel Einhorn and Griff Ducworth of the new bike shop on the corner of Saint Philip and Spring offer more than just bikes.  Unique Transportation builds bikes to order starting with a menu of items to choose from to customize your perfect downtown Charleston cruiser.  Now open from 9:30-6:30 daily, ... http://53cannon.com/site/2010/01/07/unique-transportation-opens-in-elliotborough/ Cannon Street's Stitch Design Co. has won seven graphic design awards including 'Best of Show' at the annual awards of the S.C. Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Two graphic designers with a knack for hands-on design have officially joined to form a new, full service design company, with ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/12/22/stitch-design-co-on-cannon-st/ Along with other parties last week in the neighborhood, an exciting event took place at 82 1/2 Cannon St.  The freedman's cottage that is home to Blossom Events has made room for a new "sister" business called TEC.  According to co-owner Todd St. Onge, TEC is a full service production ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/12/22/another-elliotborough-business-launches-with-a-party/   [caption id="attachment_1036" align="alignnone" width="107" caption="concert at 103 Spring"][/caption] Live Music at Eye Level Art: Cuddle up in the back courtyard with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of two fantastic Charleston musicians. Dori Chitayat plays zippy flamenco and Spanish guitar on Dec. 12, and Duda Lucena serenades the crowd with ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/12/03/flamenco-spanish-guitar-and-brazilian-jazz-on-spring-st/ [caption id="attachment_1033" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="magar hatworks"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1034" align="alignnone" width="104" caption="Sugar bake shop"][/caption] 1 Street, 3 Different Locations, 3 Different Artists, 1 Night Only! MargoKaufmanGallery.com will be taking over Sugar Bakeshop, Magar Hatworks, and Mac & Murphy to show new works by artists: Helen Rice, Kaminer Haislip, and Sally King Benedict. 10% of Margo's ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/30/this-coming-saturday-margo-takes-over-cannon-st-with-art-in-3-locations/ Don't go to the mall like Paris Twas the month of the holidays And all through the town All the hip cats were stirring Time for shopping downtown! It's time for the holidays at Eye Level Art! The 103 Gallery becomes a Spring Street Pop Up Shop opening December 10 and running through the end of ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/30/holiday-shopping-in-the-neighborhood/ Hope and Union Coffee coming to Cannonborough Hope and Union Coffee makes its new home in the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood in early November. The Saint Philip Street shop will serve freshly brewed coffee in addition to sweets from area bakeries.  Visit the website! Don't worry most engaging interview and coffee tasting soon ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/23/hope-and-union-coffee-shop-opening-soon-on-saint-philip-street/ Melissa Pope (Velvet Salon) and Abigail McCLam (One Respe' Massage) hosted a great event on Saturday to kick off the openings of both of their new businesses.  They cooked oysters in the parking lot, played music and had a raffle where lucky participants won weeks of acupuncture, keratin hair treatments, ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/16/velvet-salon-pics-from-great-opening-party/ [caption id="attachment_1012" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Co Owners Diane Colyar and Cyndi Buhle"][/caption] My listing on the corner of Ashley and Cannon St. in Cannonborough has been transformed into Lowcountry Barbershop!  They opened today with business hours Monday thru Friday from 7-6pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.  The co-owners Diane Colyar and Cyndi Buhle have ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/16/lowcountry-barbers-move-into-elliotborough/ This Saturday, 11/14/09 downtown Charleston Sc's newest commercial corridor celebrates the opening of three fantastic new businesses:  Velvet Salon, One Respe Massage, and Wildflour Pastry, come help the cannonborough elliotborough neighborhood get festive on Saturday with oysters and friends!  Ps.  I leased these three spaces to these amazing entreprenuers and I won't ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/11/saturday-celebrates-velvet-wildflour-and-one-respe/ [caption id="attachment_999" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="117 A Ashley Avenue"][/caption] This 2 bedroom has just been renovated.  Two floors with a great kitchen, beautiful bath and half bath and amazing interior details.  To view the full listing click here [caption id="attachment_1000" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="117 D Ashley Ave"][/caption] This one bedroom might be the coolest apartment ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/10/two-fantastic-new-downtown-apartments/ [caption id="attachment_993" align="alignnone" width="538" caption="Art installation at Kulture Klash"][/caption] Kulture Klash is an biannual arts festival in historic Charleston, SC. For more information go to: http://www.kultureklashartsfestival.com Last night I had the opportunity to preview the giant  40,000 square feet of warehouse space also located in the Navy Yard at Noisette .   ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/11/06/kulture-klash-this-weekend-dont-miss-it/ Weekend Round-Up: Oysters, Bond, and a little holiday called Halloween  Fun stuff to do Oct. 30-Nov. 1 [caption id="attachment_989" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="I'll be attending "The Dark Arts Ball" costume required!"][/caption] by Erica Jackson   Honestly, there’s not too much going on this weekend. It’s a good one just to stay in, maybe clean out the ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/30/halloween-events-courtesy-of-the-city-paper/ [caption id="attachment_982" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Meghan Sutton smiles at Velvet Salon"][/caption] A couple of months ago Meghan Sutton packed her scissors and quit LA for Charleston Sc.  She regrets nothing!  Joining the stylists at the perfectly petite Velvet Salon at 162 Spring St in Charleston, Sc. is a dream come true.  Her ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/29/velvet-salons-new-stylist-of-the-stars/ What is the best thing about trick or treating in Cannonborough?  The shops along Cannon and Spring Streets will stay open for all the little goblins and ghouls roaming the Peninsula this Halloween. Stroll Cannonborough - Elliotborough from 4:00 to 7:00 PM where more than 40 participating homes and businesses ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/29/the-spooks-will-be-out-in-elliotborough-cannonborough/ [caption id="attachment_971" align="alignnone" width="514" caption="Upper King Design Walk"][/caption] Here's the agenda for Design Walk, right around the corner on Upper King Street... Mayor Riley will launch at 5:00 PM welcoming the beautiful new 6,000 sq. foot urban oasis, Seeking Indigo at 445 King. The Cannon Elliot Lounge at 45 John Street will have ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/14/design-walks-cannon-elliot-lounge-tomorrow-night-event/ FYI: Nearly 4 Million Tourists travel to Charleston each year. Charleston City Market renovations begin in January By Ashley Fletcher Frampton aframpton@scbiznews.com Published Oct. 13, 2009 A $5 million, top-to-bottom renovation of downtown Charleston’s historic City Market is set to begin in January, officials said today. The makeover to the landmark buildings will include ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/14/charlestons-most-famouse-landmark-scheduled-for-a-facelift/ Did you know that La Dolce Vita (which plays tonight at 103 Spring St, Charleston's only plein air theatre, is the origin of the term paparazzi?  Don't forget to check out the film tonight, gallery opens at 7:30 and movie starts at dark.  Bring a lawn chair, Sugar Bakeshop is ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/13/elliotborough-the-sweet-life-sugar-and-the-origin-of-paparazzi/ [caption id="attachment_954" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Raw Juices"][/caption] Seeking Indigo Video Seeking Indigo is throwing a grand opening party from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 in conjunction with the Upper King Street Design Walk. The new 6,000 square-foot space, located at 445 King St., combines a retail store with a wellness center. The retail ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/10/fashion-smoothies-vespas-new-combination-for-upper-king/ [caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Giving love to the big apple"][/caption] Readers find that bigger is not always better! Charleston, Sc finally beat New York City as Condé Nast Traveler readers 2008 Readers’ Choice Survey best city to visit. The complete results will appear in the November issue that comes out October ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/08/charleston-sc-trumps-nyc/ [caption id="attachment_943" align="alignnone" width="644" caption="Edward Hopper "The Nighthawks""][/caption] For the past three days I have seen Charleston through the eyes of a New York bartender.  My new client arrived with a mission, hang up his bar towel at arguably the trendiest bar in the West Village, and open a similar concept ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/08/a-new-york-state-of-mind/ [caption id="attachment_938" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Lauren Mitterer looks through the window of her new shop on Spring Street, WildFlour Pastry"][/caption] On the first crisp morning of fall in the Lowcountry, Lauren Mitterer has a timely challenge before her: what to do with a peck of gorgeous green Mutsu apples, fresh from the ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/07/elliotboroughs-wildflour-making-todays-headlines/ Movies on the 103 Green returns on October 13 with Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, the Italian classic following a journalist's week long trip to Rome and his search for love. Join Eye Level Art and Sugar Bakeshop at the 103 Gallery for a night of sweet treats and classic cinema ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/05/tues-oct-13th-movies-on-the-green-with-sugar-bakeshop/ : Saddle Up! [caption id="attachment_929" align="alignnone" width="470" caption="Beach rides from Seabrook Island Stables"][/caption] Seasoned riders and those new to the sport trot over to these stables and trails Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Although known for its equine therapy for children and adults with disabilities, CATR Farms also offers a community lesson program in ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/03/horsing-around-in-charleston-sc/ [caption id="attachment_924" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="An assortment of pastries from WildFlour"][/caption] This morning Chloe and I walked around the corner to WildFlour Pastry and grabbed and assortment of delicious breakfast pastries.  Chloe's favorite was the Chocolate Croissant and I chose the Apple Turnover, but it was a very tough decision. [caption id="attachment_926" align="alignnone" ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/10/03/breakfast-at-wildflour-pastry-73-spring-st/ Mac & Murphy's Creative Solutions for Brides 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 ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/23/cannon-st-boutique-is-a-great-resource/ [caption id="attachment_914" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Abigail McClam at her massage studio One Respe"][/caption] 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 ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/23/one-respe-opens-on-spring-st/ New York Electro Acoustic Jazz at the 103 Gallery Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble Come to Eye Level Art September 26 [caption id="attachment_911" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Acoustic Jazz is back at Eye Level Art"] [/caption] Billboard Magazine called them “Generation Next”, they’ve played Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center, and on September 26, Michael Bellar ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/22/neighborhood-jazz-103-spring-saturday/ 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, ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/16/artists-on-lock-down-at-103-spring-st/ Neighborhood Clean-Up...A Success! 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 ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/15/elliotborough-neighborhood-association-cleans-up-with-a-little-help-from-students/ [caption id="attachment_898" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Amelie is playing tonight at Eye Level Art @ 103 Spring St"][/caption] 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 ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/15/tonights-film-at-103-amelie/ 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).  ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/15/wild-flower-on-spring-st-opens-with-a-flourish/ 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 ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/11/looking-back-on-the-summer/ 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 ... http://53cannon.com/site/2009/09/11/root-liquor-from-gg/