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New Impressionist Wildlife Paintings by Kevin LePrince

Lowcountry impressionist artist  Kevin LePrince is constantly finding inspiration in Charleston.

Kevin LePrince explains, "Charleston has a never-ending source of inspiration with all its quaint restaurant interiors, streets rich with architecture reminiscent of old European cities, lush gardens, seasonal shifts that illuminate the sunset differently depending on the time of year. Wildlife is abundant here as well. I often find the creatures in the Lowcountry to be full of personality. The marshes here are full of life and mystery."

Recently, Kevin has found inspiration in the birds of the Lowcountry. We love the bold brush strokes and color palettes in the paintings "A Little Confused" 14 x 11 Oil Painting on the left, and "Feeling Cranky" 11x14 Oil. 

To see more of Kevin LePrince's painting visit The Reinert LePrince Fine Art Gallery at 179 King Street in downtown Charleston. 

Palmetto Medical Initiative Fundraising Event, Tonight at Chucktown Tavern

Join Chucktown Tavern tonight, July 20th, from 6-10pm for Palmetto Medical Initiative's Team Fundraising Event. 

Palmetto Medical Initiative is sending a mission team to Uganda from August 10th-20th to serve people in the heart of Africa. The majority of the eight days in Uganda will be spent in the northwest diocese of Masindi-Kitara.

10% of the sales at Chucktown Tavern tonight from 6PM to 10PM will be donated to the cause. Enjoy local dinner favorites like their Fried Shrimp Dinner, served beer-battered with your choice of 2 sides. Or bite into one of their famous stuffed burgers like the Blue Bacon South of Broad Special- a 1/2 Pound Angus Beef Burger stuffed with Blue Cheese and Bacon- all for a great cause!

For reservations, call 843.637.3681. Chucktown Tavern is located at 159 Market Street.

Snooze - The iPhone Alarm Dock with a Big Snooze Bar

 Distil Union is a micro-collective of two industrial designers and one graphic designer who are dreaming up solutions to real-life problems. They're currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds necessary to deliver their first product, Snooze.

"We were tired of fumbling for our iPhone alarm in the morning, so we created Snooze – the bedside stand with a big snooze bar. It creates a home for your iPhone and cable, so no more knocking your iPhone off of the nightstand or turning your alarm off by accident. Snooze lets you easily quiet your alarm or incoming phone calls. Some call snoozing your alarm lazy, but we like to think of it as keeping the dream alive."

Snooze is available exclusively on Kickstarter in 6 handsome designs: Solid Aluminum, 3 wood varieties, and 2 rubber colors called "Pillow White" and "Shut-Eye Black." And now, Apple fans can pre-order Snooze for the new iPhone 5. Help Distil Union reach their goal on Kickstarter by July 26th and keep the dream alive!

New Cocktails & Nightlife in Charleston at Amen Street

Nightlife in Charleston SC is in high swing during the Summer months with Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar being a very popular place to enjoy a balmy Charleston evening.  With four new cocktails and a new late night menu just rolled out, their bar just might be the coolest and the hottest place in town.

Try one of their delicious new summer cocktails:

• Cucumber Pimm’s Cocktail: Cucumber Infused Gin, Pimm’s Cup, Lemon Juice, Ginger Ale and Soda 
• Peninsula Tea: Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Fresh Lemon Basil, Lemon Juice and Soda
• Mexican Elder: Jose Quervo, St. Germain, Pineapple Juice and Rose Water
• Diablo Verde Cocktail: Habenero Infused Leblon, Cilantro Simple syrup, Lime Juice, Fresh Red Pepper and Chili Salt.

Don't forget to try their late night bites.These selections from their  late night menu are available on Thursday evenings after 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday after 11:00 p.m:

• Buffalo Shrimp Tacos served with Napa Slaw, Bleu Cheese Dressing
• Pork Belly Tacos served with Pickled Shallots, Napa Slaw and Candied Bacon
• Peel -N-Eat Shrimp
• BBQ Waguy Meatloaf Sandwich served on Toasted Challah, Housemade BBQ
• Shrimp Ceviche served with Mesclun and Chips
• Grouper Ceviche served with Mesclun, Chips 

 Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar is located at 205 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston.

A Stylish Way To Beat the Heat From Brooks Brothers

Suffering for your style in heavy fabrics—especially during the heat of the summer—just doesn’t cut it. Walking down a sun-drenched street, trying to scuttle to the safety of an awning’s shade like a seagull-spooked crab is no way to live. Luckily, there’s madras. It’s colorful. It looks cool. And it’ll keep you cool.

Brooks Brothers has a number of fabulous Madras Men's Sport Shirts to get you through Charleston's hot summer. Madras is a great summer fabric because its lightweight, breathable, and matches the color and lightheartedness of the season without being too garish. It can be dressed up or down, too, whether at home, out on the golf course, or out on the town.

 Shop online or visit your local Charleston Brooks Brothers store at 205 King Street to get your Madras fix.

Grill Honey The Perfect Addition to Your Summer BBQ

Fire up the BBQ and get ready for finger-licking good eats when you marinate with Savannah Bee Company's Grill Honey. This honey is specially-selected 100% pure varietal honey, robust enough to stand up under fire. Add distinctive flavor to a marinade or crisply caramelize seafood, meat, and poultry on the grill. Smoky sweetness for basting and marinating, it pairs beautifully with vegetable kabobs or maple-planked wild salmon. The aroma from your backyard BEE-B-QUE will amaze you!

The Savannah Bee Company is located at 216 King Street in downtown Charleston. Shop in store or online at www.SavannahBee.com.

Elegant Bridesmaid Gifts from Roberto Coin

This wedding season, remind your bridesmaids how much they mean to you with gifts from Roberto Coin's Tiny Treasures Collection. From internationally renowned Italian designer Roberto Coin, this collection is full of precious little pieces to collect and share in 18kt gold and genuine brilliant diamonds. So chic!

Explore the collection at the Roberto Coin Boutique for Paulo Geiss Jewelers at 200 King Street in the King Street Antique District. 843.805.4000.