Christmas on King Street

Holiday Storytelling at Sugar Snap Pea

Bring the kids to  Sugar Snap Pea at 9am on December 15th for their Holiday Book Reading. Camp Perri will read stories to the kids while you shop for last minute gifts in peace!

 Sugar Snap Pea is located at 161-1/2 King Street in the Lower King Antique District. They ship! Visit their website, www.sugarsnappea.com, for all of their great Charleston inventory and more, plus free shipping on all orders over $100.

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King Street on Live 5 News Charleston

Susan Lucas was on Live 5 News Wednesday telling greater Charleston to "Come to beautiful King Street for the Holidays." Her appearance on the 4 O'Clock news slot with Live 5 News Anchor Bill Sharpe included a sneak appearance by The Grinch from the Charleston Ballet Theatre who ran off with two of the luscious props supplied by Cupcake.

With a Jack Alterman photo of King Street in the forefront, Ms. Lucas took advantage of every second to promote the Charleston Ballet Theatre's extra performances of The Grinch, King Street businesses from Broad to the Crosstown, City of Charleston Parking Garages and CARTA Dash Buses and Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston at Marion Square.

"King Street is just so beautiful with the windows and decorations. And the shopping is just the best," said Lucas. "And there is plenty of parking especially with the 2-hour free parking vouchers provided by the City, available at all of the merchants. After parking buy a CARTA pass and jump on and off of the great Dash Buses to ride up and down King Street."

 

The Grinch is Stealing More Christmas

OVERWHELMING RESPONSE ADDS THREE EXTRA SHOWS

Due to overwhelming demand from its original November run, The Charleston Ballet Theatre will bring the Mean One back for more holiday cheer on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 20 and 21.

With all the nostalgia and magic of the original Dr. Seuss story and the classic holiday animated television special, CBT's The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is back to spread the holiday cheer one more time this season with added performances of the family-friendly snow-filled cheerfest with two performances Saturday Dec. 20 at 11am and 1:30pm and Sunday Dec. 21 at 3:00pm at CBT's Black Box Theatre at 477 King Street.

Tickets are only available by calling 723.7334 or visiting the CBT Box Office at 477 King Street and online at CharlestonBallet.org

Afterward, stop by Cupcake. The Holiday Flavors are fabulous! Cupcake is at 433 King Street in the Upper King Design District.

Local Authors at Tonight's Preservation Society Event

Every year gets better, and this one's no exception. Be sure to stop by the Preservation Society's Bookshop tonight, December 4th, for their Holiday Book Signing to meet the authors, enjoy refreshments and make a nice dent in your Christmas shopping. Here are a few of the authors you'll rub elbows with this evening...

Donald Barickman, Jack Bass, Alphonso Brown, Sean Busick, Richard Cote, Mary Coy, Daniel J. Crooks, Jr., Craig Deihl, Goody DiRaddo, Nathalie Dupree, Margaret Eastman, Eric Emerson, Catherine Forrester, Harlan Greene, Lissa D’Aquisto Felzer, Fielding Freed, James M. Hutchisson, Donna F. Jacobs, Theresa Lubbers, Julie McLaughlin, Richard Porcher, Rick Rhodes, Robert Rosen, Nicole Seitz, Michael Trouche, Andrea Weathers, Stephen Wise. Don't be late, it's 5:00-8:00 at 147 King Street.

Annual Book Signing at the Preservation Society of Charleston

The Preservation Society of Charleston will hold its 12th Annual Holiday Book Signing on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Join fellow holiday shoppers as you enjoy a delicious array of appetizers and refreshments on this special evening. Browse through books and gifts reflecting the historic and cultural heritage of Charleston and the Lowcountry. There is no charge for admission. Join over two dozen distinguished Society member authors whose works encompass a wide range of topics related to Charleston including historic preservation, architecture, social and cultural history, gardening, natural history, biography, culinary arts, children’s literature, and military history. The annual Holiday Book Signing has become one of King Street's most popular events. The Preservation Society Book and Gift Shop is located at 147 King Street in the King Street Antique District.