Archive | October, 2007

Nothing Says Halloween Like…

31. October 2007

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Gold lame? Platform boots? Red sequins? Or D: all of the above? I think D. Please enjoy this behind the scenes shot of “Right On,”who truly brought the funk Saturday night at The William Aiken House. Now, you kids be safe out there tonight!

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Some Parties Need No Headline, Honey

30. October 2007

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There are parties at The William Aiken House and then there are PARTIES at The William Aiken House. Know what I’m saying? Was perusing Harper’s Bazaar latest issue and came upon the lavish spread on Mimi van Wyck and Ham Morrison III’s Charleston wedding extravaganza that took place back in April. Quick history on the bride [...]

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Our Carb-Heavy Past

29. October 2007

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A while back we received a letter from Charleston native Kathy Puckhaber Baxley. She’s the owner and editor of A Wonderful Wedding, a magazine and website for weddings in our fair city. Turns out Ms. Baxley’s family, originally from Germany, was the previous owner of the building in which Fish restaurant now resides. Back then, [...]

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Whole Lotta Lowndes

26. October 2007

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Exciting things are happening every day at Lowndes Grove. I am not even kidding. On Wednesday afternoon, folks from Sheila Wertimer’s office presented their plans for the landscape refresh to the PP team, architect Glenn Keyes and the construction team. Then, Glenn and the construction folks led the PP team on a walk through of [...]

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Do You Know This Man?

25. October 2007

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Patrick Properties Managing Partner, Man About Town and all around good egg, Randall Goldman turned up in the Post & Courier this morning. I know. AGAIN. This time he’s in an ad describing how reading the daily newspaper enriches his life. Ahem, I’ll quote: “It (the P&C) paints the rainbow in full color.” I’ll just [...]

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One California Day at American Theater

24. October 2007

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Our thoughts go out to those who have lost so much during the wildfires in California. At a time like this, we felt like we should concentrate energy on all of the amazing things about the state, like its thriving surf culture. One California Day: A Collection of Stories About the California Surfing Experiences, a documentary [...]

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Romo Rocks the Sustainable Seafood Festival

23. October 2007

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I’m totally showing my age here, but you just can’t put a headset on anyone in my presence without me mentioning Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation or Madonna’s Express Yourself. There, I said it. Now I’m done. (Sorry, Nico.) So, Sunday’s Sustainable Seafood Festival was a smashing success. Many thanks to all who attended. Our very own [...]

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A Little Lowndes Grove Love

22. October 2007

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First of all, thanks to everyone who came out for the 4th Annual Sustainable Seafood Festival. We had a great time and will soon have the photos to prove it, so stay tuned. Now, onto the newest member of the PP family. As you may already know, this summer we purchased Lowndes Grove, the peninsula’s last [...]

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Sustainable Seafood Sunday: Noon to 6pm

19. October 2007

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Say no to the NFL just this once, and spend Sunday, October 21 with Fish’s own Chef Nico Romo at the 4th-Annual Sustainable Seafood Festival at the Charleston Maritime Center. Chef Romo and other area chefs highlight this FREE celebration of fresh, local, sustainable seafood. Take in a cooking demo, sample beers and wines or [...]

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Upper King Design Walk

18. October 2007

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If you’re looking for some sweet sounds and fine fare at the Upper King Design Walk, we’ve got you covered. Start the evening off at 5:15 pm with a FREE, yes FREE concert by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at The William Aiken House. Afterwards, you’re mere steps from live jazz from the Charlton Singleton Trio [...]

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