Charleston Real Estate News

Dec. 27, 2017

Enjoy New Year’s Eve 2017 at the South Carolina Aquarium

Everyone living in Charleston is invited to the Snyder Grand Ball.This New Year’s Eve people living in Charleston will have the opportunity to ring in the New Year at the South Carolina Aquarium in one of the biggest parties of the year! This unique Charleston property will once again be hosting the Snyder Grand Ball, beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 31st, and the festivities will continue until 1 a.m. as the guests celebrate the end of the old year and welcome 2018 with a bang. The Aquarium’s exclusive downtown location and waterfront views create an atmosphere unlike any other, and their Harbor Overlook and Aquarium Galleries provide their guests with an extraordinary backdrop for the holiday’s activities. Every attendee will be dressed in their finest as they watch the New Year arrive surrounded by the remarkable ambience only the Aquarium can provide.

Everyone Living in Charleston Is Invited for Food, Drinks & Music

The night’s entertainment includes the return of DJ Natty Heavy to the Great Hall, a long time favorite of the Grand Ball, as well as the David Higgins Band which will be performing live in the Main Foyer. Since the guests all must be at least 21 years old to attend, the premium open bar will be available all night offering a wide variety of drinks. Liquor, beer, wine, and of course the best champagne, will be ready to toast the New Year, while heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided throughout the Aquarium’s many galleries and rooms. As the New Year draws closer, a live view of Times Square will be seen on the big screen with the countdown to midnight that the entire night is anticipating. Surrounded by this remarkable venue and all it contains, people living in Charleston will be able to mark the end of 2017 and soundly toast the New Year as 2018 begins with all its new possibilities.

Purchase tickets for the Snyder Grand Ball online and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event. Proceeds will go toward the support of the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, those interested can call 843-763-2462.

 

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Dec. 25, 2017

Create a New Holiday Tradition at the Family Night Holiday Climb

Charleston property owners go climbing for holiday fun.The Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park is opening its Charleston property once again for another Family Night Holiday Climb! This is actually the second annual event of its kind, and families who live in Charleston are encouraged to come and see why it has become such a popular addition to the holiday traditions of the area’s residents. Throughout the year, Wild Blue Ropes hosts multiple unique events at its Adventure Park, including both annual and seasonal ones, and they are all planned with the same goal of bringing people together to enjoy the wealth of benefits this one-of-a-kind park provides its guests.

Charleston Property Owners Head to Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park for Holiday Fun

On Saturday December 30th, the Family Night Holiday Climb will begin its annual Adventure at exactly 4 p.m. While family and friends are visiting, and children are on their holiday break, Wild Blue Ropes is providing a magical opportunity that will bring everyone together with an experience that is fun for all ages! Not only will there be the Holiday Climb itself, but afterwards guests are invited to join in for even more holiday festivities. Wild Blue Ropes is offering an opportunity to continue the seasonal celebration around its Wild Blue fire pit on its amazing Charleston property. Gathered in the warmth of this festive bonfire, family and friends will be offered the sweet indulgence of S’mores along with their steaming hot cocoa, and the entire event is designed to create the special memories everyone loves to look back on through the years. It is truly a “Wild and Wonderful Way” to bring this old year to a close and prepare for all the adventures the new year will bring!

The tickets for this special evening occasion only cost $35 for each person, and guests of all ages are more than welcome to join in the fun. To learn more about this amazing holiday activity for the entire family, visit Wild Blue Ropes, or call 843-225-1555.

 

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Dec. 20, 2017

Celebrate with Family and Friends with the Holiday Pub Crawl

Go on the Holiday Pub Crawl near Charleston homes.The holidays bring families together, and that often includes hosting out of town guests in Charleston homes. A great way to show of our beautiful city is at the Holiday Pub Crawl, an annual tour hosted by Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston. The tour takes place around historic Charleston real estate, beginning at Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub on Church Street. A local guide will shepherd tour-goers through the streets of Old Charleston. Get to know four or five fantastic pubs. You’ll sample local brews, cocktails, and wines. There are also appetizers and snacks served along the way.

See Beautifully Decorated Charleston Homes as You Stroll on the Tour

As you stroll from pub to pub, your guide will regale you with stories and legends of days gone by. This is a fun way to get a real taste of the city. There’s really nothing like the beauties of Charleston during the holidays. The cost for each tour-goer is $30. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to MUSC Children’s Hospital. This year marks the ninth Holiday Pub Crawl. It’s becoming a fixture in the city, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Tours will run through January 7th, at 1, 4, and 7 p.m.

Once the tour is done, you’ll probably have a few new local favorite spots to go for a fun meal out. Stick around to enjoy the beauty of holiday Charleston homes and businesses. The company offers several other tours, so you can discover other amazing local pubs. The Sunday Funday Folly Pub Crawl takes place throughout the year, on Sunday afternoon. There’s also a Brewery Bus Tour, where you get to see three local working breweries as well as sample their best brews. The company will also arrange group tours for corporate groups, family reunions, and others.

Visit Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston to learn about all the different tours offered. 

 

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Dec. 18, 2017

Charleston Kids Love “The Night Before Christmas” Concert by Chamber Music Charleston

Kids enjoy a classical Christmas concert on Charleston real estate.This holiday season the Sottile Theatre is hosting the musicians of Chamber Music Charleston for their Classical Kids Concert, “The Night Before Christmas,” at its downtown Charleston real estate location. Guests will be able to enjoy the glorious sounds of the season as they sing along with their favorite holiday songs, and hear the beloved stories of this magical time of year arranged to classical music that makes them come alive! On the 23rd of December, this special concert will feature Timothy O’Malley on the cello, Frances Hsieh on the violin, Regina Helcher Yost on the flute, and Charles Messersmith playing the clarinet. These four musicians will be performing a beautiful variety of holiday music as classic Christmas stories are retold by a group of actors from the Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina. Christmas tales such as “The Night Before Christmas” and the “Snowman at Christmas”, will come to life on the beautiful stage of this historic Charleston real estate owned by the College of Charleston.

Historic Charleston Real Estate Comes Alive with Christmas Favorites and New Tunes

All the Classical Kids Concerts last about 45 minutes as they present sing-along songs and stories set to classical music specifically for the enjoyment of children, and “The Night Before Christmas” concert is no exception to this rule. The entire audience can join in the performance as they sing along to holiday songs like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Jingle Bells,” and even “Frosty the Snowman”. There will also be a brand new version of “Let it Go” from the hit movie “Frozen” sung by Charleston native Laura Ball as she brings “Elsa” to life for everyone to hear! There will be two performances that Saturday, one at 11 a.m. and another at 1 p.m., which doubles the opportunity for those who call Charleston home to attend. Tickets for children 3 and under are free, while those who are 4 years old through the age of 16 only cost $6, and adults can get their admission for $12. Learn more about this magical celebration of the holidays and purchase tickets by visiting Chamber Music Charleston.

 

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Dec. 13, 2017

Ring in 2018 at the Mansion Ball at Restoration Hotel

Everyone who's anyone living in Charleston will be at the Mansion Ball.New Year’s Eve is a night for celebration of the past year with anticipation for the next, and this December 31st people living in Charleston have the opportunity to take advantage of one of the biggest parties of the year at the Mansion Ball! The Restoration Hotel is hosting this masquerade event where 500 of Charleston’s finest residents will gather to ring in the New Year within the hotel’s four largest penthouse suites, rooftop, terrace, and common areas. The 15,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space of this beautiful Charleston property will be the setting for one of the most memorable parties of the year, with all kinds of musical entertainment styles from hip-hop to oldies, so there’s sure to be something everyone will enjoy. Trays throughout the night will be heaped with light finger foods for guests, and the hors d’oeuvres menu will be posted on the Mansion Ball NYE Facebook page before the event, so guests can know what their options are beforehand. The dress code is simply “dress to impress”, inviting the attendees to wear whatever they feel makes them look their best, and they can either bring their own masks or purchase one when they arrive at the hotel.

Party-Goers Living in Charleston Dress to Impress and Wear a Mask for the New Year’s Eve Party

The Ball begins at 9 p.m. that night, though many people living in Charleston will arrive a little early to avoid a longer waiting period, and then the festivities will end promptly at 1 a.m. New Year’s Day. Tickets are available for everyone over 21 years of age (no exceptions), and they should be printed off with their scannable barcode that will be scanned when guests arrive in order to guarantee admission and confirm their arrival. While there is no onsite parking for individual vehicles, there are a wide variety of transportation options available from taxi services, to valet and shuttle options like vintage cars and limos, to the ever popular Lyft and Uber drivers. Guests are all encouraged to take advantage of these transportation opportunities so that no one considers drinking and driving this holiday.

To learn more about this amazing New Year’s Eve celebration, or to get tickets to the Mansion Ball. This will be a night to remember!

 

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Dec. 11, 2017

Enjoy Unique Charleston Christmas Traditions with a Harbor Cruise

Take a boat trip and see Charleston property decorated for the holidays.Pegasus Charters is once again providing their wonderful holiday cruises for people who live in Charleston this holiday season. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy their original “Charleston Sleigh Ride” that has been an annual tradition since 2008 as they leave the Ripley Light Marina on the Charleston Explorer, an 80 passenger catamaran vessel, and cruise along the Ashley River. From there guests will travel through the Intracoastal Waterway all the while listening to stories about Charleston’s Christmas traditions and Christmas music. While the ride cannot be strictly called a Christmas Light Tour since no one can control who puts lights on their houses and who doesn’t, the route does pass by many private homes which increases the chances of seeing a well-decorated Charleston property. Pegasus Charters provides hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy on the trip and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages as well, though they are requested to leave glass bottles at home.

See Beautifully Decorated Charleston Property by Boat

The hour-and-a-half long ride has become a popular tradition with families and couples who are looking for a festive outing, and little ones ride free until they are 4 years old. Adult tickets can be bought for $35 to $45, but for children from the ages of 5 to 12 years old they only cost $25 to $35. For those adults who come in a group of ten or more their tickets will receive a $5 discount if the coupon code GROUP is entered when the tickets are purchased at Pegasus Charters. If a group of at least 15 would like to go on a date that isn’t available, they are encouraged to call 843-276-4203 so that an accommodation can be made for them since private charters are available. Though the tickets themselves are non-refundable unless Pegasus Charters has to cancel a tour, they are easily able to be rescheduled for a different date with at least a day’s notice beforehand.

Another festive option is their Rock-N-Roll Christmas Cruise where guests can enjoy the different Charleston property sights from the water as they listen to fun rock-n-roll Christmas Carols. This tour is not narrated and is specifically a time for getting together with friends and family to slow down and enjoy the holiday season. Guests are encouraged to bring along their own snacks and beverages, keeping in mind that glass containers need to remain at home. Everyone is welcome to join in and sing-along with the Christmas Carols as the spirit of the holidays lifts the hearts of the passengers. On the 9th of December the cruise will stay out longer to watch the Charleston parade of boats. Tickets for those 13 years old and up can be purchased on their website for $30 to $40, and for children 5 to 12 years old it will cost $20 to $28. Once again little ones up to the age of 4 years can ride for free, and the group discount can be applied for adults in a group of ten or more. Since tickets are non-refundable it’s wise to make sure that you arrive on time because the boat is unable to wait for those who are late, whether that’s due to traffic or parking issues and those who miss the cruise at the last minute are not able to be rescheduled for a later date.

With such wonderfully festive cruise offerings, it’s easy to see why Pegasus Charters has become such a popular seasonal tradition with families who live in Charleston!

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Dec. 6, 2017

Visit Middleton Place and Find the ‘Most Interesting Garden in America’!

Visit Middleton Place, the historic Charleston real estate location.On the banks of the Ashley River, Middleton Place sits on a beautiful piece of Charleston real estate steeped in the richness of its unique history. This National Historic Landmark contains America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens, and The Garden Club of America has labeled its 65 acres “the most important and interesting garden in America”. Throughout the year the plantation hosts a variety of events for visitors and guests who often stay at the Inn at Middleton Place. Whether people are looking for a lovely guided walking tour through the gardens, or a glimpse into 18th and 19th century plantation life with historic animal breeds and costumed craftspeople, there’s something to enchant the eyes at every turn in this magical time-traveler’s paradise. 

Celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at the Grand Illumination on Charleston Real Estate

At Middleton Place, one of the most loved events over the holiday season is the Grand Illumination. From the 14th of December through the 16th, guests can join the trained actors in period costumes as they travel back through time to celebrate the Christmas of 1782. They will see the celebration of Arthur Middleton returning to his Charleston home from Philadelphia and the British troops departing from Charleston, as well as the end of the Revolutionary War in the South. As the event comes to a close, guests will feast in a lovely pavilion tent on early American cuisine with specialty cocktails from the colonial period. The traditional buffet and torchlit gardens will draw visitors back to a time of beauty and grace when gentlemen and ladies roamed this historic piece of Charleston real estate. `The Grand Illumination’s dramatic presentations and scenes in the warmth of the fires will make this event a deeply memorable part of guests’ holiday traditions.

Those who are interested in adding this dramatized celebration to their holiday season festivities are encouraged to buy their tickets early. Admission for children from 6 years old through the age of 13 is only $20 while adults pay $59, and anyone who wants to learn more can call 843-556-6020.

 

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Dec. 4, 2017

Enjoy the Parade of Boats Near Your Charleston Home

See the Parade of Boats near your Charleston home.Make the most of living in a Charleston home near the water this holiday season and come experience the Holiday Parade of Boats Light Up the Night Parade Party. Sure, other cities enjoy decorated houses or floats and marching bands parading down the road, but Charleston gets a parade of boats! Get the whole family in the holiday spirit by coming out and singing holiday carols as the boats filled with festive lights float past the viewing docks. This event will take place on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Charleston Maritime Center, which is located at 10 Wharfside Street in Charleston.

Tickets for this event are $25 for adults when purchased in advance or $30 at the door. Children ages 17 and under can get in for just $5. Guests can enjoy catering by Sticky Fingers as well as a cash bar. Consider becoming a VIP or sponsor to gain access to the Ho Ho Ho Hospitality Room. These packages start at $250. About 1,500 people are expected at this event, make it a new tradition for your friends or family.

Purchase Raffle Tickets to Support Charities on Charleston Real Estate

Support the Rotary Club of Charleston by purchasing raffle tickets. This organization helps many who call Charleston home by granting money to non profits and local club programs. This year, the grand prize for the raffle is a 2018 Commander boat by SeaFox. This 18-foot boat that runs on an F-115 Yamaha motor is worth more than $38,000. A $100 raffle ticket gives you the chance to win this amazing prize. If owning a boat is not really on your list of things to do in life, the winner can also choose $15,000 in cash. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and there will also be secondary prizes available. The drawing will take place during the event at the Charleston Maritime Center. Purchase tickets for the Charleston Parade of Boats as well as raffle tickets. Bring the warmth and cheer of the holiday season back to your Charleston real estate after attending this event and others going on in the area through the month of December.

 

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Nov. 27, 2017

Celebrate Southern Living at Garden and Gun’s JUBILEE

Enjoy living in Charleston at the Garden and Gun JUBILEE.Garden and Gun magazine celebrates everything about the South including living in Charleston. Come experience JUBILEE, the magazine’s signature event, which is a three day festival that will take place Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd at the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Each JUBILEE Day Pass includes access to not only the festival, but to explore this lovely Charleston property. A basic one day admission ticket is $85 and includes the opportunity to experience the G&G sport shop, Jubilee Diner, Marketplace, Pantry, Farmshed, Truckstop, and JUBILEE village. Special event tickets are available as well for such things as a British Driven Game Shooting Academy, VIP Early Access Breakfast, an oyster roast, rum and bourbon packages, dinners, talks and photography experiences. These tickets come at an extra cost.

Everyone Living in Charleston is Invited to Enjoy Food, Music, and Shopping

Everyone who comes to experience JUBILEE will have the chance to peruse the latest in hunting and fishing gear, products from companies and artisans hand picked by G&G, and festive gifts and decor items. The food will also be amazing. Grab lunch or a snack from the JUBILEE Diner, which will offer sandwiches, wines, cheese and charcuterie plates. Farmshed is another place to pop in for something to eat It’s offerings include coffee, craft beer, Allan Benton’s famous bacon, and much more. Bluegrass music and tasty Southern cuisine will be available at the Truckstop. Shop for food and entertaining items to take home at the Pantry. JUBILEE will be a great way for those living in Charleston to prepare for the holidays and get ideas for gifts, dining, and entertaining. There will also be book signings, dog training demonstrations, socials, concerts, and much more. The calendar is jam packed and includes things for all interests. Get all of the details about JUBILEE and find links to purchase tickets. 

 

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Nov. 22, 2017

Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Performance of A Christmas Carol

See A Christmas Carol performed on historic Charleston property.Charleston Stage is South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company and was founded in 1978 by Playwright Julian Wiles. It is located on a piece of historic Charleston property known as the Dock Street Theatre, which was the very first building in America to be used specifically for theatrical purposes, opening in 1736 with a performance of “The Recruiting Officer”. Now, Charleston Stage is committed to excellence in its work, as well as offering theatrical education to everyone in the community with its wide variety of programs like TheatreSchool, an after-school program, and their TheatreWings Apprenticeship Program. They are dedicated to premiering new works, especially shows that portray the rich culture and history of the area such as “Gershwin at Folly”.

Attend the Holiday Favorite at Dock Street Theatre, Historic Charleston Property

This holiday season Charleston Stage will once again be showcasing its widely acclaimed musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at its historic Charleston property. From November 29th through December 20th their committed performers will turn this landmark stage into the classic holiday story, complete with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Tiny Tim, and the ever memorable Ebenezer Scrooge. The story is guaranteed to put people in the Christmas spirit, and this year it has 4 new spectacular musical numbers to add to its stunning holiday musical score. With a live orchestra and professional cast, hundreds of colorful costumes, and sets worthy of a Christmas card, this memory-making production is full of amazing visuals and special effects. Guests will even get to see the spirits fly!

Tickets are already available with adult prices ranging from $31 to $68, depending on the desired seats. Seniors who have at least reached their 60th birthday can get a seat for as little as $29 to $68, depending on what seats they want, while students from 3 yrs to 25 yrs, as well as active duty military, can choose their seats from a $26 to $68 range of options. The story itself has been adapted for the stage and directed by Julian Wiles, musical direction has been provided by Sam Henderson, and all the choreography has been directed by Cara Dolan. The public is encouraged to come celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with this magnificent production of A Christmas Carol performed live in Charleston! To buy tickets, or learn more, call 843-577-7183. 

 

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