Cultural Brunch with Grey Goose
A discussion on Gullah food culture narrated by bites from Chef Charlotte Jenkins. Brunch will be paired with craft Grey Goose cocktails created by the Cocktail Bandits.
Rooftop Meetup
Join The Cocktail Bandits for a craft cocktail and a bite in one of the best rooftop views in Charleston. Take a break from all the festivities to mix and mingle with local influencers and media. This invite only event features delicious snacks from Hamby catering and original drinks from The Bandits.
‘Holy Spirits! Charleston Culture Through Cocktails‘ will be available for purchase and the ladies will personally sign your copy!
Treat yourself!
The phrase “health is wealth” is more than just an catchy mantra. Healthy mental state contributes to improved overall fitness. A balanced diet, exercise and frequent water consumption are just the basics. Sometimes we forget to take time out for ourselves. This year, we are putting on emphasis on self care.
Each month, we are partnering with brands who specialize in creating relaxing experiences. Human touch is therapeutic and massage has been used to treat and heel injuries for centuries. We started our weekend of restoration with a massage treatment at Charleston Place Spa. The Spa at Charleston Place is known for its beautiful and serene location as well as their talented and hospitable staff.
Our 50 minute signature massage was complemented by lavender aromatherapy and soothing background music. We retired to the “Relaxation Lounge” to continue to decompress and enjoy a cup of spicy cinnamon tea. After a seven minute visit to the sauna, we left the spa feeling rejuvenated and grateful.
Wine Blending
We enjoy anything that combines learning and drinking good wine. Grand Bohemian Charleston offers a tasting and educational experience perfect for gal pals and newlyweds alike. Our class was lead by Peter.
Not only is he incredibly charming, he’s extremely knowledgeable about wines. He guided us through a sampling of various California red wines including Malbec and Cabernet.
We were then instructed to blend a mixture of the wines to our particular palette’s preferences. Johnny’s blend was heavy in Petit Verdot while Taneka’s custom blend featured more Merlot. We munched on cheese and crackers and sipped our wines, very pleased with our creations.
Hotel Indigo
You can literally follow the glowing blue lights lining the entrance to the Hotel Indigo. Upon entry, you are greeted by smiling staff ready to assist with your check-in.
Upon entry into my room, I did a quick inspection. I hopped in the bed to test the comfort: super soft. I checked out the bathroom which featured a nice sized tub; I thought, “I’ll be soaking in that later”. Lastly, I pulled up the blinds to check out the view. My 4th floor room overlooked the posh pool area. The perimeter of the pool is outlined in spacious beach chairs with a few cabanas positioned for a more private lounge experience. Summer can’t come soon enough.
Each morning, we visited Eliza’s Bar & Grill for breakfast. Options ranged from made to order omelettes to fresh pastries. We dined on seasoned hash browns, crispy bacon and buttery biscuits. Perfect fuel for an afternoon of exploration.
Share the self care
In an effort to encourage others to prioritize self care, we partnered with several local brands to host a special prize pack every month. In addition to a one night stay at Hotel Indigo, one winner was gifted a $50 gift card to dine at a local restaurant (Thanks Rayka App), a wine blending session for two at Grand Bohemian Hotel and a Self Care box from Motherland Essentials.
These curated gift sets contain everything you need to create a personal spa like experience: bath salts, shea butter body cream, body oil, handcrafted organic soap and more. We also threw in a signed copy of our book, Holy Spirits! Charleston Culture Through Cocktails” because every good bar desires a great cocktail recipe book!
Make sure to check back for our next #GetawayGiveaway
https://www.belmond.com/hotels/north-america/usa/sc/charleston/belmond-charleston-place/spa https://charleston.classesbykessler.com/collections/all https://www.rayka-app.com/ www.mountpleasantlyindigo.com www.motherlandessentials.com
Tiki Techy Talks
Sip on delicious craft Tiki cocktails while learning new techniques to step up your social media presence. Learn about Tiki culture and brief history of Rum and its connection to Charleston. Live cocktail demonstration and Rum tasting. Each guest will enjoy one signature Rum cocktail during the session.
Purchase tickets using the link below:
https://www.citypapertickets.com/events/92054015/tiki-techy-talks
My Husband’s Woman – A Stage Play
DDMS THEATRE COMPANY is delivering the best in stage plays from husband and wife team: Danny L. & Dee Dee M. Scott. Get ready for their latest play, My Husband’s Woman. In My Husband’s Woman, the Scotts go where few playwrights have dared to go. The scorching stage play touches on infidelity, mental illness, and dialogue so realistic you may just cheer for the villain. You will never see the unexpected surprises in this play that are thrown like the perfect curveball. My Husband’s Woman, playing Tapps Arts Center March 2, 2019.
Email: info@addmsentertainment.com for additional information
Our South
We were first introduced to the Southbound art exhibit during Pecha Kucha 31. Mark Sloan, the collections co-curator briefly shared the overall concept of the artwork. Mark explained that the project hoped to shed light on the changes or lack thereof, in The South over the last few decades. The compilation of photos represents the perspectives of 56 different photographers interpretation of today’s New South.
Deeply intrigued, we took a few friends out to view the pieces. Half of the collection is being held at The Halsey Institute at The College of Charleston, our Alma mater. Our group of 6 meandered through the gallery, mocktail in hand, gazing thoughtfully into each image. Some photos caused a strong emotional response; while others were weirdly familiar. We discussed and expressed which photos were the most impactful. We then asked our group of professional black women, “What ‘The South’ meant to them?”:
We encourage you to visit The Southbound exhibit and explore what ‘The South’ means to you. We are a nation of diverse people with varied and complex backgrounds. To ignore the systematic disenfranchisement that took place in The American South would be to deny an important portion of our country’s history. Exhibits like Southbound remind us that we are not that far removed and that discussion is needed if we are to ever see change.
What we drank…
Surreal Sorrel
Unsweetened Hibiscus Tea + Cheerwine Syrup + Hooch Limeade Soda
Add unsweetened hibiscus tea and Cheerwine syrup to mixing tin full of ice.
Secure the lid, then shake tin passionately.
Pour mixture into rocks glass full of ice.
Carefully add Hooch soda until glass is full.
Take #GentleLadySips
http://southboundproject.org/ https://www.hoochitup.com/ http://halsey.cofc.edu/ https://cheerwine.com/ Photos by: https://theredsunflower.com/
