Second Sunday on King Street

Spend 2nd Sunday on King Street with Mom and Spoleto May 13th

2nd Sunday on King Street will celebrate Mother's Day with shopping, music, dining and strolling on Charleston's "Main Street." Special guest Spoleto Festival USA will create a Sotille Box Office and Spoleto Tent at George and King during the event, offering fee-free tickets and 2nd Sunday specials.

The 2nd Sunday Information Tent at Wentworth and King will have a free drawing to give away tickets to six different Spoleto Festival USA events. Register to win at the tent or email us at info@charlestonppt.org. Parking Vouchers for 2 Hours Free Parking in any City of Charleston Parking Garage will also be available at the 2nd Sunday Information Tent.

2nd Sunday Musicians will include Rustic Remedy, Shrimp City Slim, Austin Fitzhenry, The Honeybees, Michael Lindsey with Caroline Nelson, Oliver Penegar and Carlo Garcia from the Charleston School of the Arts, and others.

Adam Fetch, maker of popular made-in-Charleston Rewined Candles will appear at the Information Tent to talk about his products. Author Ken Burger will be on hand to sign Baptized in Sweet Tea and his previously released novels.

Don't forget Upper King Street! Halls Chophouse, Closed for Business, The Macintosh, Barsa Tapas + Lounge + Bar and The Swamp Fox are open for your Mother's Day morning Eggs Benedict. Upper King will be the site for special dinner offerings from all the above plus Juanita Greenberg's, Monza, O-Ku and Taco Boy. Park at the Visitor's Center Garage, Hutson Street or the Francis Marion parking decks, and walk to 2nd Sunday.

2nd Sunday on King Street is a pedestrian-only event when King Street is closed to all vehicular traffic from Queen Street North to Calhoun on the second Sunday of each month.

 

2nd Sunday on King Street Easter Sunday Weekend

Gary Erwin of Shrimp City Slim fame and one of the best blues musicians around will grace 2nd Sunday along with Austin Fitzhenry, The Honeybees,  South Carolina Broadcasters, Dan Mackey, Bianca & Page and Peter Kiral of Charleston Virtuosi. Ken Burger will be on hand at the 2nd Sunday Info Tent at Wentworth to talk Charleston and sign copies of his latest book, Baptized in Sweet Tea. Our favorite 2nd Sunday alfresco restaurants Il Cortile del Re, Old Towne Grill and Seafood, Mellow Mushroom, Muse, Verde, Chucktown Tavern, Caviar & Bananas and Leaf Cafe + Bar will be open. Don't forget Upper King Street! Halls Chophouse, Closed for Business, The Macintosh, Barsa Tapas + Lounge + Bar and The Swamp Fox are open for your Easter morning Eggs Benedict. Upper King will be the site for special dinner offerings from all the above plus Juanita Greenberg's, Monza, O-Ku and Taco Boy. Park at the Visitor's Center Garage, Hutson Street or the Francis Marion parking decks, and walk to 2nd Sunday.   Food, music, shopping, fun. Join us at 2nd Sunday, won't you? 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, April 8, Queen Street to Calhoun. Come to the Information Tent for your free parking vouchers, good in most City Garages downtown, or download them right here after Wednesday, April 4.

Le Creuset Partners with Starbucks and Saffire for Coffee and Cooking Demos at 2nd Sunday

Le Creuset will partner with King Street neighbor Starbucks and the Charleston Marriott Hotel's Sapphire Restaurant for coffee and cooking demos at 2nd Sunday on King Street. Enjoy coffee, espresso and cappuccino in color with Le Creuset’s new Cafe Collection, featuring the French Press, Coffee Cannisters, Cream and Sugar and other pieces. 

Some say coffee prepared in a French press is the way every cup should be savored. Coarsely ground coffee beans are steeped in boiling water, and then filtered away by plunging the mesh sieve through the press. Direct contact between the beans and the water means a stronger flavor. Loose tea leaves can also be steeped in a French press.

Le Creuset is located at 241 King Street. Stop by after 1:00 at 2nd Sunday.

Second Sunday on King Street March 11

Southern Flavor Bluegrass Band will join 2nd Sunday on King Street in March. Members George Del Porto, FB Del Porto, Anthony Del Porto and Jared Fisher will all be on hand. Luke Wilson, Andrew Berger-Gross and Carolyn Upchurch of the Steady Hand String Band will also perform. Look for 2nd Sunday regulars Matt Lohan, Michael Lindsey, Marty Young, Austin Fitzhenry and The Honeybees.  Ken Burger will be on hand at the 2nd Sunday Info Tent at Wentworth to talk Charleston and sign copies of his book, Baptized in Sweet Tea. Author Millie West will be at Reinert LePrince Fine Art signing her new novel The Cast Net. There will be refreshments from Chucktown Tavern, and Reinert's 2nd Sunday on King Street cards will be available for purchase. Sign up for the Cooper River Bridge Run Purchase--or win--tickets to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League's fantastic 2012 Designer Showhouse Yoga in the street with Lululemon click here to register March is the month for the return of the King, King of Pops that is. Andy McCarthy will serve his Savannah Bee Popsicles made with local Charleston Honey on Lower King Street. Welcome back, Andy. Don't forget brunch! Halls Chophouse, Closed for Business, The Macintosh, Barsa and The Swamp Fox are open on Upper King Street for your Sunday morning Eggs Benedict. Park at the Visitor's Center Garage, Hutson Street or the Francis Marion and walk to 2nd Sunday. Leaf Cafe + Bar offers Leaf Benedict: filet mignon, smoked salmon, crabcake, or braised pork belly, poached eggs, toasted brioche and hollandaise with a tasty Bloody Mary. They also feature alfresco dining, and a City parking garage right across the street.   Food, music, shopping, fun. Join us at 2nd Sunday, won't you? 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 11, Queen Street to Calhoun. Come to the Information Tent for your free parking vouchers, good in most City Garages downtown.

Browse Jewelry from Croghan's Rising Stars

Join Croghan's Jewel Box for Bloody Marys and Mimosas during a very special showing of jewelry made by Croghan's rising star designers: Eliza Avery, Lauren Holmes, and Jane Werrell. Stop by on Sunday, February 12th from 1-5pm during 2nd Sunday on King Street or on Monday, February 13th from 10-5pm. For more information on these featured artists, visit Croghan's blog here.

Visit Croghan's Jewel Box, 308 King Street, in the King Street Fashion District. 

2nd Sunday on February 12th has Music, Big Time Sports, SEWE and Surprises

2nd Sunday on King Street is always special, but February 12 will be particularly grand. It’s an official venue for the 22nd Annual Lowcountry Blues Bash, that runs from February 8-21 all over the Lowcountry. 2nd Sunday regular Sollie “Puddin’” Jenkins will be joined by Lightnin’ Wells, Luke Wilson and the Steady Hand String Band, Michael Linsday, Daniel Mackey, Matt Lohan, Austin Fitzhenry and the Honey Bees.

Charleston's major sports events and professional teams will join us at 2nd Sunday. Sports events don’t get any more major than the 2012 PGA Championship teeing off at Kiawah this August. Look for the PGA tent where you can have your photo taken with the cherished Wanamaker Trophy (shown at right) plus a golf skill challenge on Society Street.

The Family Circle Cup will be there with information, tickets and merchandise. You can sign up for the Cooper River Bridge Run, see who will be playing in the ESPN's Direct TV Charleston Classic, and visit with the folks from the Charleston Battery,  Riverdogs and Stingrays. Add this to a vehicle-free King Street with the usual shopping, dining and fun, and 2nd Sunday is the best game in town.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will be there too, reminding us that SEWE happens the following weekend. You’ll be able to purchase tickets, register to win tickets and hear all about the many SEWE activities planned for this year. Heads up, Valentine’s Day shoppers, think about how much your loved one would enjoy a three-day pass that includes every single chef demo at the Gaillard.

Plus, Charleston's newest star chef, Melinda Piercy of the Culinary Connection, will be there to show off her skills. Don't miss her.

Shop Late at SEWE's King Street Stroll Feb. 17th

Don't miss the SEWE King Street Stroll on Friday, February 17th from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. A number of merchants will stay open late for SEWE-goers, and feature SEWE artists at work on site. Libations & hors d’oeuvres will be served. This is a free event open to the public, no ticket is required.

Stop by the following stores:

• Reinert Le Prince Gallery I 179 King Street
• Roberto Coin Boutique I 200 King Street
• Savannah Bee Company I 216 King Street
• Rapport I 235 King Street
• Oxette I 258 King Street 
• Bits of Lace I 302 King Street
• Copper Penny I 311 King Street
• Hampden Clothing I 314 King Street
• Copper Penny Shooz I 317 King Street
• Bottega Brandina I 318 King Street

See these SEWE Artist at work:

Rick Reinert I David Petlowany I Larry Seymour I Al Dornisch I Carol Joy Shannon I Janeice Linden I Beverly Ford Evans I Scott Penegar I Danny O'Driscoll I  Kelly Leahy Radding

 

Photos From January 8th's 2nd Sunday

Photographer Joseph W. Nienstedt did such a fantastic job capturing the true heart of Second Sunday on King Street at January's event.

He took a lot of photos of man's best friend enjoying walking down King Street, car-free. With restaurants & shops bringing their tables and wares outside, King Street is the perfect place to eat, shop, and stroll with your pet.

On the right is accordanist, Matt Lohan, who provided music for the event along with others: Shrimp City Slim, Sollie “Puddin” Jenkins, Michael Lindsey. 

To see more photos by Joseph W Nienstedt go to www.jwnphoto.com. Interested in buying prints? Click here. 

Join Us at 2nd Sunday on King Street... Today and Every Month

YouTube Video by Nikolai Svishev.

First 2nd Sunday of the Year, January 8

There's no better place to spend a Sunday afternoon than on one of the Top 10 Shopping Streets in all of America. And without cars... just people, shopping, outdoor dining and entertainment galore. Join us this Sunday, January 8 when King Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Queen Street north to Calhoun from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Music, Music, Music    This month's "soundtrack" will feature hip music, cool jazz and classical works by some of Charleston's most loved musicians. Shrimp City Slim, Sollie "Puddin" Jenkins, Michael Lindsey, and our favorite accordionist Matt Lohan will be there.     The 2nd Sunday Information Tent at Wentworth and King is your source for parking vouchers, coupons and door prizes.   Impressionist painter Rick Reinert will work on his plein air King Street Series at Reinert LePrince Gallery, 179 King Street, Reinert's cards support 2nd Sunday and are also available at the Charleston Preservation Society Book and Gift Shop, and the Charleston Visitors Center. Click here to download a two hour parking voucher good in any City of Charleston Parking Garage, or pick one up at the information tent. Many of the parking garages on Upper King Street have become popular for 2nd Sunday, where restaurants Halls Chophouse, The Macintosh, The Swamp Fox, and Closed for Business offer Sunday brunch. Visit www.2ndsundayonkingstreet.com for more information and the latest details. Join us, won't you?