Entertainment & Leisure

Looking for a family-friendly summer activity or a creative, kid-centric venture? Look no further than Wild Dunes Resort. Opportunities abound in and around the Grand Pavilion – at the Sweetgrass Inn Pool, Resort Amphitheater, Turtle Cove Family Center and Palm Cove inside Wild Dunes. From workshops and classes to games and s’mores around the fire pit, the talented resort … [Read more...] about Kid-friendly summer fun under the island sun: Wild Dunes offers array of interactive, hands-on children’s activities

Winyah Bay might ring a familiar tune for some: rivers rushing, vibrant sunsets dipping below the ocean view, teenagers laughing and sea breezes rustling through mossy live oak and cabbage palmetto trees. A new sound has emerged in recent years: Winyah the band, a Lowcountry quintet striving to become something bigger than themselves. Thomas Rowland, Luke Gordon, Stephen … [Read more...] about Winyah making waves: Emerging indie band grew following at Windjammer

Calling all dog lovers, mark your calendars because the Isle of Paws Music Fest is back and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet. Set beneath the oaks at the Isle of Palms Recreation Department, the festival will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 4 to 7 p.m., with both two-legged and four-legged guests welcome. Free and open to all ages, this pawsitive event blends live … [Read more...] about Pup-centric Fun in the Island Sun: Isle of Paws Music Fest Returns

s an award-winning professional musician whose career has spanned 33 years, Dave Landeo has performed with many bands as a lead vocalist, bassist, rhythm and lead guitarist and drummer and has created a repertoire of over 500 cover songs, 10 albums and several digital singles, all of which he has written himself. With a twin passion for giving back to the community, Landeo … [Read more...] about Good Tunes by the Dunes: IOP Songwriters Festival to eclipse $10K donations

The Isle of Palms is the perfect getaway, not just for Valentine’s Day, but any time of year. Located just 12 miles from historic downtown Charleston, the Isle of Palms is a family-friendly barrier island nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors can explore the island by boat, kayak or paddleboard from the Isle of Palms Marina or cruise its … [Read more...] about IOP is a year-round paradise for lovers

The concept of giving up alcohol for a month originated not to overcome brain fog or overall exhaustion after a whirlwind holiday season, but to conserve resources during World War II, according to a blog entry entitled “The History of Dry January is Older Than You Think.” The article stated that in 1942, the Finnish government launched a propaganda blitz campaign called “Ratis … [Read more...] about Dry January mocktails that demand a cheers

After more than seven months of renovations and guards against increased flooding, the Harbor Course at Wild Dunes is back in business and it promises to be more challenging than ever. The renovations cost more than $8 million and when public play resumed on Oct. 28, golfers found refurbished cart paths, rebuilt and enlarged greens and tee complexes, strategic bunkers … [Read more...] about Play resumes on Harbor Course after major upgrades

Sandcastles aren’t just a childhood pastime. The art of sculpting with sand has evolved into a form of expression that is truly remarkable to witness. Using their hands, simple tools and sand and water, contestants created beautiful sculptures at the 36th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition on June 7. This family-friendly event is a project of the Isle of Palms … [Read more...] about A Fleeting Masterpiece Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition yields exquisite artistry

Did you know that during the summer months nearly 35,000 people visit Isle of Palms each weekend day? With this influx of people flocking to our beaches comes limited places to park, making your walk to the beach longer and your time at the beach shorter. Thanks to a partnership among CARTA, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, the Town of Mount Pleasant and the City of Isle of Palms, … [Read more...] about Ditch parking and hitch a free ride to the beach

Isle of Palms is the kind of place where traditions meet the sea and where memories are often made beyond the sandy shores. That’s exactly what we’re celebrating this June as we reflect on our fathers and our father figures. And what better place to start than by casting a line. Whether you’re fishing off a dock or a boat, with a net or a pole, fishing is a quintessential … [Read more...] about Reeling in Memories Father & Son Fishing Duos