Second Sunday on King Street

Wind Up 2nd Sunday with a Performance at Wolfe Street Playhouse, Love, Loss and What I Wore by Norah and Delia Ephron

After 2nd Sunday, take in a play at the fabulous Wolfe Street Playhouse. Proving that a great play is always in fashion, Love, Loss and What I Wore is an original stage piece by Norah and Delia Ephron based on the best selling book by Ilene Beckerman. Love, Loss and What I Wore uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger, to tell intimate, funny and deeply moving stories that women of all ages and walks of life can relate to. Directed by Keely Enright and featuring Kathy Summer, Becca Anderson, Sam Andrews, Joyel Crawford, Emily Wilhoit.

The New York Times called it, "A funny, compelling work."

Time Out New York called it, "Best of the Year!"

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets to the 5:00 performance on 2nd Sunday.

The Wolfe Street Playhouse is located just steps from King at

Seeking Indigo Open Sunday for Shopping, Gifts and Tours

Seeking Indigo will be open from 12:30-4:00 PM Mother's Day with tours and a special gift for anyone who pops in. Enjoy Seeking Indigo's selection of beautiful and unique jewelry, Ocha Baby Tea Dyed Onesies, Sucker Jeans and much more for the discriminating shopper.Seeking Indigo is also a holistic Wellness Center that offers healing spa treatments from all corners of the world. Behind the massive teak doors lies a zen paradise. Choose from Qi Gong massage, Japanese facelift massage, Ayurvedic treatments from India and more.

Seeking Indigo is located at 445 King Street, just across from Halls Chophouse in the Upper King Design District.

Music, Music, Music

There will be lots of music on the Mother's Day edition of 2nd Sunday on King Street. We have always popular Man in White, Dylan Swinson and the Coastal Chamber Musicians pictured at the left.

At Society Street you'll find Glenn Orange and at Wentworth Street look for Scott Penegar.

Jill Braddock will be performing at the Hasell Street intersection and at Beaufain Street Katrina Rose will entertain you.

Sollie Puddin' Jennings (pictured here) will be playing his blues at 253 King Street in front of Demetre's Jewelers and Vernon Owens will perform at KIng and Market Streets.

Everyone's favorite 3-piece group, The Honey Bees, will play in the cove at 206 King Street and a new bluegrass group for 2nd Sunday, The Cattle in the Cane, will be at the Library Society.

2nd Sunday on King Street Shopping Experience in May: It's All About Mom

Here's a necklace from Whitley V you can only find at Copper Penny, by Charleston jewelry designer Bryan Vaigneur. It's the perfect pop of color for the Mother who is not only wonderful in every way but stylish too!

At Croghan's there will be mimosas, macarons and a trunk show. From signature rock crystal amulets to collectible cocktail rings, Temple St. Clair is known for modern classic style, an impeccable use of fine colored gemstones and distinctive gold work.

Roberto Coin loves Mom too, with beautiful Double Heart and Diamond Love Letters from their Tiny Treasures Collection.

Buy ANY dress and receive 20% off an accessory at Affordables. Choose from jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and shoes!

Scout and Molly's will feature Sweetie Pie Jewelry at 30% off. Also check out new jewelry and accessories lines, like Dogeared and Ropes. Scout and Molly's is your destination for must-have colorful leather Tano Handbags.

Laura Mercier at Cos Bar

Take your mom or to Cos Bar for a Lancome Gift With Purchase or a makeover by a Laura Mercier makeup artist.

The answer to the most asked question at the 2nd Sunday Information Tent, "Where can I get a haircut?" is Salon Couture. Open all day with walk-in specials at 302 King Street, just upstairs from Bits of Lace.

 

 

 

There's no better shopping experience anywhere than 2nd Sunday on King Street, where everyone's open, there's free parking available and all of downtown Charleston is within walking distance.

Free Mother's Day Gift from Campo Marzio

Mother's Day means a free gift at Campo Marzio of Charleston! Shop Campo Marzio this week and receive an Agenda in the color of your choice free with any $50 purchase! Their beautiful gift wrapping in vibrant colors is complimentary.

Shop all of their brillant colors from 10-5pm Saturday and 1-5pm Sunday during 2nd Sunday on King Street. Their color team will be out on King Street again this Sunday awarding Campo Marzio gifts to colorfully dressed people at random for the Random Acts of Color Campaign!

Scout & Molly's Adds Brand New Fashion Lines Just in Time for Mother's Day

Scout & Molly's of Charleston has recently added some great new handbag & accessory lines to their King Street store. Stop by this week while on the hunt for the perfect Mother's Day gift for mom.

Check out new Dogeared jewelry collection; Scout & Molly is the only store on King Street to carry this simple and elegant personalized jewelry. Pick out something from the "I Love You Mom!" Collection.

Every mom needs a fabulous new purse. Check out Tano Bag's line of colorful leather handbags.

Get mom something unique like a bracelet from The ROPES. Scout & Molly's is the only store in Charleston where you can find this line of hand-made accessories constructed from marine ropes & hardware, inspired by the beaches of Maine. 

Scout & Molly's is located at 377 King Street Suite A in Charleston. 843.641.0224.

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Book Signing with Three-Time James Beard Award Winner Nathalie Dupree

Stop by the museum store at the The Gibbes Museum of Art from 1-4pm during 2nd Sunday for a book signing with renouned chef Nathalie Dupree. Nathalie Dupree will be signing copies of her latest James Beard Award winning cookbook, Mastering the Art of Southern Cuisine. With more than 750 recipes and 650 variations, making a perfect piecrust, a heavenly biscuit, mouthwatering vegetables, or crispy fried chicken is attainable for any home cook. 

Support Our Seniors & Unleash the Power of Age During May Older Americans Month

 Trident Area Agency on Aging is hosting a month long Golden Ribbon Awareness Campaign to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Older Americans Month, along with their 2nd Annual Rock A Thon fundraising event on May 17th.

Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes the important role of older adults. While Trident Area Agency on Aging provides services, support, and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month is a great opportunity to show special appreciation of the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities.

Visit the Trident Area Agency on Aging's tent on King and Fulton Streets during 2nd Sunday where they will be selling Golden Ribbon lapel pins in recognition of Older Americans Month along with ice cold bottled water and canned soda. 100% of the funds raised stay local to support home and community based services for our seniors.

Debut of Catherine's Cross at the Reinert LePrince Fine Art Gallery

On May 12th, Millie West will be debuting her second novel, Catherine's Cross, at the Reinert LePrince Fine Art Gallery at 179 King Street.

Rick Reinert painted the beautiful lowcountry cover art for the book. Stop by to meet the author and enjoy some lemonade & delicious cake decorated like the cover of the book!

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First-Ever Runway Fashion Shows on Society Street at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00PM

For the first time ever at 2nd Sunday don't miss the premiere of the Society Street Fashion Shows at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 PM on Society Street right next to M. Dumas and Sons.

The Society Street Fashion Show will be produced by the Fashion Club from the Art Institute of Charleston and feature seasonal styles from Sam's Closet and House of Sage with shoes from Bob Ellis and accessories and shoes from Copper Penney.

The shows will last about 20 minutes on the red carpet runway and feature all local models wearing men's and women's fashions that are available from our own King Street boutiques. Some seating will be available for each show but there is plenty of room to see this first-ever production at 2nd Sunday.