2nd Sunday on King Street

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Coming Up December 11... 2nd Sunday on King Street Holiday Edition

Art, Available Online, Business, Charleston Made, Experiences, Fine Dining, Flowers, FoodSusan Lucas

FIELD + SUPPLY HOLIDAY MARKET AT CHARLESTON VISITORS CENTER

375 Meeting Street | 10AM - 6PM click here for tickets.

LET IT SNOW AT THE CHARLESTON PLACE

In the evening at 6pm and 8pm through New Year’s Eve, “snow” will magically fall on Market Street Circle, blanketing the holiday trees and our grand decor in a lovely sheet of winter white. Come witness the rare occurrence of snow in the Holy City! Complimentary. Reservations required.

It’s Kids Day at College of Charleston Basketball

CofC vs. North Greenville | All kids tickets are just $10, with activities for kids throughout the game

Tickets: CofCsports.com/tickets

The Boutique presents River Bluff Honey Co. Local, Raw, Organic, Unfiltered, Unheated Pure Honey. Certified Beekeeper William Helfgott will be there explaining the process, and selling the honey and comb his bees have worked so hard to produce. 302 King Street.

By five sale pieces at Gretchen Scott, get a free cashmere ponco! (While supplies last.) 235 King Street.

Excellent! Things to do at 2nd Sunday in July

Art, Books, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, Experiences, Fine Dining, Flowers, Food, Parking, Shopping, SculptureSusan Lucas

Click on an image to see more info, and join us downtown for 2nd Sunday on King Street in Charleston, the best city! Noon to 5:00 pm, rain or shine.

The 2nd Sunday List: Part Two

Susan Lucas

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Your favorite happenings at 2nd Sunday on King Street this weekend, Part One!

Art, Books, Dinner, Experiences, Guess Who’s Coming, ParkingSusan Lucas

Wabi Sabi Food Truck will be there. a.w. Shucks will be alfresco. So will Lib’s Diner. And Lobster—specifically & Lobster! So many food options! Watch your email for Sunday’s schedule of events.

A Timely Gift for Your Valentine

Charleston Made, Art, CalendarsSusan Lucas

2nd Sunday’s beautiful art calendar, Charleston: Water and Skies. is printed on premium, matte paper that is certified by the Rainforest Alliance Program. Each page reveals a striking photograph captured on one of Charleston’s magical beaches by Susan Lucas, perforated to remove, keep, frame, give. Proceeds benefit Charleston Peninsula Preservation Trust. ORDER HERE or pick one up at Tate Nation’s Gallery on the bricks at 257 King Street.

Free Shipping Extended Through Year End!

Charleston Made, Art, CalendarsSusan Lucas

Through the holidays, get free shipping on 2nd Sunday’s beautiful art calendar, Charleston: Water and Skies. 8.25” wide by 12” tall, printed on premium, matte paper that is certified by the Rainforest Alliance Program. Each page reveals a striking photograph captured on one of Charleston’s magical beaches by Susan Lucas, perforated to remove, keep, frame, give. Proceeds benefit Charleston Peninsula Preservation Trust. ORDER HERE.

2nd Sunday this weekend: So much to do and the forecast is great.

Charleston Made, Experiences, FlowersSusan Lucas

November in Charleston means the second Sunday of the month can go either way; dark and dreary or sunny and cheery. Lucky us, our weather sources are saying sunny is the rule of the day. 2nd Sunday will be fabulous!

The Boutique has been a Charleston institution since its founding in the mid 1950s. Now located at 302 King Street, find the specially curated gifts, home furnishings, lingerie, custom embroidered sheets, towels, table linens, registries.

Puppetry! Bernie Beauchamp’s Beaupromo is unique and exciting, and will perform at Market and King in front of the Riviera.

Look for the Sweet Jessamine Flower Truck. Always fresh and beautiful florals. Speaking of Florals, Vanessa Hill will be there too! Right back where she always was at Liberty and King.

Tate Nation Puzzles got us through quarantine. Now they’ll get the family through the holidays happily and together! Look for Tate on the bricks between Wentworth and Hasell.

SÈCHEY brings cocktail creations to King Street—no buzz included. Savor and appreciate! Busty Lush anyone? Read more.

Scraps of Magic is at 237 King Street. Got a ‘tween? Lucky you. Fun and fashion just for her! Well-made, age appropriate clothing from reputable brands like Splendid, Ella Moss, Bella Dahl, Habitual Girl, Chance Loves Swim, For All Seasons, Hayden and more.

Miss SC will be at Tijon to take pictures and sign autographs from noon - 1:30pm. Check out our new holiday merchandise and make your own custom fragrance in one of our classes. Tijon is a hand-crafted, luxury fragrance brand providing a curated retail experience along with custom perfume-making classes.

Will there be music?

Music, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

Relaunching Great event in uncertain times gives us many opportunities to make it even better. 2nd Sunday has always enjoyed the contributions of local and regional musicians, mostly just talented folks jammin’ on the street. Let’s do that again.

Buskers welcome at 2nd Sunday on King Street!

Buskers welcome at 2nd Sunday on King Street!

Look for me, I‘ll be the vaccinated one wearing a mask.

Experiences, Shopping, Fine DiningSusan Lucas

Hi Katharine, thank you for your thoughtful message.

Because 2nd Sunday is such a popular event among locals and regionals, it’s become important to business development on the peninsula. We are complying with every city, county and state guideline, including frequent review by the mayors office and special events committee. We will encourage vaccinations, masks, and social distancing according to CDC recommendations.

Look for me, I‘ll be the vaccinated one wearing a mask.

Warmly,

Susan Lucas
KSMG/CPPT
843.303.1113

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Guess who’s coming to 2nd Sunday, part two.

Experiences, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Our friends at Woof Gang Bakery, 340 King Street, are sure to be there. Woof Gang gained popularity during our crazy time which makes us very happy. We love their toys, their excellent dietary choices for our pets, their grooming service (Buddy needs a mani/pedi!) and especially cookies cookies cookies. Dogs are always welcome at 2nd Sunday. Bring your doggy bag please, or pick up a roll while you’re there.

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Buddy: frequents Woof Gang Bakery for the cookies.

Brian Hicks, Metro Columnist for the Post and Courier, Speaking at Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, March 12

Business, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

Brian Hicks, Metro Columnist for the Post and Courier, Speaking at Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, March 12

The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family are pleased to present Brian Hicks, the much-quoted Metro Columnist of the Post and Courier, as our guest speaker for Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, March 12. 

Hicks newspaper column is the most read and most popular opinion piece in 

Charleston.

Brian Hicks is a senior writer and Metro Columnist with the Post and Courier. He has covered Southern politics for more than 25 years, including turns as a statehouse correspondent in three states. Since 1986 his journalism has appeared in national and international publications. 

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He has also authored nine books including The Mayor: Joe Riley and the Rise of Charleston and his latest, In Darkest South Carolina.

Hicks and his books have been featured on National Public Radio and in major newspapers including the Boston Globe, Philadelphia Enquirer, and Chicago Tribune. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and CBS Sunday Morning.

He has won more than 30 journalism awards including the Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade Award for humorous commentary and the South Carolina Press Association’s award for Journalist of the Year.

In 1998, he was named South Carolina Journalist of the Year by the S.C. Press Association. And in 2008, the Society of Professional Journalists named Hicks the best humor columnist in the Southeast. A native of Cleveland, Tennessee, he lives in Charleston with his wife Beth and their sons Cole and Nate.

Tickets are $32 per person for the luncheon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served promptly at noon. Limited seating provides an intimate experience with each speaker. Click here to order tickets.

Each month, Small Business Lunch at Halls features a distinguished speaker from the business, civic or political arenas upstairs at Halls Chophouse with an imaginative three-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Adam Jakins.

Halls Chophouse is located at 434 King Street in downtown Charleston. Convenient parking is available at the Visitor's Center Garage on Ann Street between King and Meeting Streets.