When I first started getting into craft beer it was hard to make sense of all the different breweries and styles. It’s overwhelming to walk into a bar or restaurant and look at a list of 60+ beers and pick one without being a little worried about what you’re going to be getting, especially when you’re used to the same 10 beers you find on tap at every bar in America. But don’t worry; if this is you then you’re not alone. I’ve been there and so has everyone else who loves good beer. The truth of the matter is you’re never going to know everything about every beer you drink, or even about every style. (Luckily) There is enough experimentation going on in the US beer scene to keep things ever changing. However, in the end, there are a few things to help hone your palate and learn what you like to help broaden your beer horizons.

This is what I need today after-work…

A layered shooter similar to the standard Brain Hemorrhage shooter, but with Blue Curacao added. While I’m not a huge fan of the concept of shots, layered shooters are nice to watch and their reaction is the best part of the recipe. This recipe is all about peach schnapps from a flavor but the “Brain” cocktails are all about the effect.

Here is a quick and simple video instructions on how to update your venue’s location page on CarolinaNightlife.com.

This is what steps you need to take in order to change your weekly drink specials, change your location description, update your Facebook link, etc.

All of the information on your account page can be edited directly from the UPDATE LOCATION link in the upper right hand corner of your listing on our website.

The Charleston Tea Plantation and Clear Channel Communications are hosting the 6th Annual First Flush Fest’Tea’val, which will be held on Sunday, May 20.  Come enjoy wonderful music, food, beverages, arts and crafts and a free kids’ area.  Please don’t bring coolers. You won’t want to drink and drive. So, call Shuttle Hogs at 843-424-1323 for your transportation needs.

Local bands and artists will be providing music for the festival.  The day’s schedule is as follows:

11:30 – 12 – Annalise Morelli
12:15 – 12:45 – Matt McKelcan
1 – 1:45 – Tyler Boone Band
2 – 2:45 – Gaslight Street
3:05 – 4:20 – Blue Dogs
4:45 – 6 – Long Miles

If you have walked through Marion Square in the past year, you probably have caught a glimpse of a building under construction at 135 Calhoun Street. The former office supply store has been completely gutted and transformed into an upscale lounge/ nightclub over the past 12 months.

Operation Home announces the 2nd Annual Gimme Shelter presented by Home Team BBQ and Fat & Juicy on Saturday, May 12th at 6pm at Navy Yard at Noisette, 10 Storehouse Row. The Big Easy comes to the Lowcountry with lively entertainment, funky music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe and a taste of New Orleans. Prepared by Home Team BBQ Executive Chef Aaron Siegel, the menu is complete with a Crawfish Boil, Jambalaya, Mini Po-Boys, Red Beans and Rice as well as plenty of Hurricanes and more. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Shuttle Hogs will provide transportation from drop offs TBD for a minimal fee where half of fare is donated to Operation Home.

Operation Home’s mission is to help low-income residents of the tri-county area remain in their homes by increasing safety and accessibility through the coordination of critical home repairs. Their work focuses on the people the most in need including households that contain children, people with...

High Thyme Cuisine presents Sunday Afternoon Live Music each week from 5:30pm-8:30pm

4-22 Danielle Howle and Bret Mosley
4-29 54 Tricycles with Marci Shore
5-6 Old You
5-13 Nick Collins of Fowler’s Mustache
5-20 New River Train
5-27 Jordan Igoe and Aaron Firetag
6-10 Derek and Rik Cribb
6-17 The Reckoning

High Thyme
2213 C Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC.
843.883.3536
http://highthymecuisine.com/

DJ Supa Skip, one of the Southeast’s most prominent DJs is back from his Spring Break tour and is sharing an hour long mix with everyone, completely free download!

Friends of Mitch Newby celebrate his life as well as the 1st Birthday of his son, Micah, by hosting MITCH-A-PALOOZA on Sunday, April 15th at Acme Cantina on the Isle of Palms. Mitch was a local chef, an avid music lover, and a dear friend to many. He passed away last year from a brain aneurysm, just days after April gave birth to his son. Rain or shine, there will be great Live Music for the day plus Belly Dancers, Live & Silent Auctions, Raffles, Giveaways, Beer & BBQ. Bring the kids as there will be lots of activities including Jump Castles, Sand Box Treasure Hunts, a Dunk Booth, Face Painting, and more to come. All proceeds will go to a fund benefiting Micah Newby.

MUSIC LINE-UP:
1:00 Derek Cribb solo
2:30 Igoe Sisters and Aaron Firetag
4:00 Charleston Sundawgs
5:45 Live Auction
6:15 Gaslight Street
8:15 Old You
**Sound, stage & lights provided by Encore Music.

WHEN: Sunday, April 15th from 1pm to...

Your favorite after-work concert series is BACK at NC Music Factory every Friday evening!

Island Reggae returns to Home Team BBQ this Spring from 9pm-midnight each Thursday.

3/29 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
4/5 RAS BONGHI, $5
4/12 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
4/19 GIVE THANKS BAND and FATHER DALE, $5
4/26 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
5/10 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE
5/31 DYNAMIC DUO, FREE

Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle Street
Sullvan’s Island, SC 29483
843-883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com

Shuttle Hogs provides reliable transportation service in the Charleston, SC area with six vehicle options for shuttle rides and private service including wedding parties, airport pick ups,  sporting events, and concerts. Please call 843-424-1323 for reservations and special event pricing. Shuttle Hogs’ goal is for customers to receive safe transportation with the best possible price and service.

1970 Cadillac Coupe de Ville - THE BOSS HOG
While neither supersonic nor hybrid, this baby is made out of leg-room, white leather and American steel. It’s perfect for the wedding getaway, anniversary, or just cruising Charleston in a drop-top land-yacht.
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Limo GOOD TIME CHARLIE
This Caddy seats at least nine people has blue lights in the ceiling and a iPod hookup. It’s perfect for weddings, birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, or a night on the town with no worries!!
Mini Van - Chrysler Town and...

The Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival will be held on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Saturday starts with the Sea & Sand Island Scavenger Hunt at 9am. Then the street party kicks off at 10:30am and features live music at 11:30am on 2 stages by some great local & touring bands. Then on Sunday, the festivities continue with the Tides Kickoff Classic Surf Competition at 8 am, followed by the 2nd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest from 11-2, & concluding with the East Coast Party Band concert from 3-6pm, all at the Tides.

The two day, family and dog-friendly festival & fundraiser is free to the public. There will be nearly 100 street vendors offering arts, crafts, clothing, concessions, children’s games, silent auction, and more all day. The Folly Art Guild will be holding its Tides of March Festival in the Folly River Park as well.

Band Lineup for Saturday, March 24:

Chill & Grill Stage:
Noon – 12:50 Champagne with...

Presented by Charleston After Dark & 26 Industries together with Charleston Fashion Week, RAIN: The Official Charleston Fashion Week Finale Party will take place on Saturday, March 24th from 10pm-2am at the South Carolina Aquarium. The exclusive party features DJ STEVE SMOOTH with performances by DJ Y-NOT- DJ CILO and HEATHER FRIEDMAN plus a A LUXE RUNWAY SHOW at 11pm with LAS OLAS & DANCE FX, produced by designer PAMELA CANELLAS, HOT JAM ENTERTAINMENT MIAMI, JONNY SHERWOOD of JONNY COSMETICS, CHARLOTTE COGGIN BELK of ELYSIUM SALON and directed by ROBIN LEE of ROBIN LEE MODELS. The party benefits Your Power Initiative. To arrange for designated driving services, please contact the SC Bar Car at 843-300-9995.

Photo courtesy: Charleston Magazine
Your Power Initiative was created to help assist diversified inner city and rural area youth of the Trident and surrounding areas of Charleston, South Carolina through life skill training, positive mentoring, job...

The Lazes are at it again with more improvements to the NC Music Factory! Up next is a plan to build a 200-250 unit apartment complex next to the Silver Hammer Studios.