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Look below to catch up on the latest happenings in the Charleston area and check back daily to stay informed. http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/JzpivngCMnE/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area_winter_2009_-1007 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area_winter_2009_-1007 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST "What's New" in the Charleston, SC Area for Winter 2009: Including new packages, new awards,. new events, new developments and more. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area_winter_2009_-1007 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/Giky9QRNP4k/pat_conroy_s_south_of_broad_walking_tour_launches_november_2_in_charleston-1002 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/pat_conroy_s_south_of_broad_walking_tour_launches_november_2_in_charleston-1002 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The characters and Charleston vistas featured in Pat Conroy’s #1 New York Times best selling novel South of Broad come to life in a new walking tour produced by Old Charleston Walking Tours. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/pat_conroy_s_south_of_broad_walking_tour_launches_november_2_in_charleston-1002 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/r-lkWnlJDW8/maria_sharapova_enters_2010_family_circle_cup_-1003 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/maria_sharapova_enters_2010_family_circle_cup_-1003 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The Family Circle Cup is proud to announce that former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam Champion, has officially entered the 2010 tournament. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/maria_sharapova_enters_2010_family_circle_cup_-1003 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/qjUSw2tHn-s/39_rue_de_jean_offers_all_local_menu_-1004 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/39_rue_de_jean_offers_all_local_menu_-1004 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Chef Aaron Lemieux Highlights Local Growers with Farm to Table Menu Every Sunday Night at Rue. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/39_rue_de_jean_offers_all_local_menu_-1004 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/mOXo9XKqUuw/collaboration_among_charleston_s_three_largest_arts_organizations_to_promote_holiday_events_-1006 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/collaboration_among_charleston_s_three_largest_arts_organizations_to_promote_holiday_events_-1006 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Charleston Ballet Theatre, Charleston Stage and Charleston Symphony Orchestra have announced their plans to once again partner to promote their 2009 holiday performances including “The Nutcracker”, “A Christmas Carol”, “The Gospel Christmas”, “Messiah” and “The Holiday Pops”. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/collaboration_among_charleston_s_three_largest_arts_organizations_to_promote_holiday_events_-1006 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/wRkcAlIBOfs/charleston_named_no__2_top_american_destination_-1000 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charleston_named_no__2_top_american_destination_-1000 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST For the seventeenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine designated Charleston a “Top 10” travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with the No. 2 slot - topped only by San Francisco. This ranking maintains Charleston’s spot as the No. 1 east coast destination. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charleston_named_no__2_top_american_destination_-1000 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/BGD9IQOVVUI/national_trust_for_historic_preservation_honors_hcf__city_of_charleston_for_preservation_plan-999 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/national_trust_for_historic_preservation_honors_hcf__city_of_charleston_for_preservation_plan-999 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Preservation Honor Award on Thursday (10/15) to Historic Charleston Foundation in recognition of the successful development the city’s newly revised Preservation Plan. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/national_trust_for_historic_preservation_honors_hcf__city_of_charleston_for_preservation_plan-999 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/6-9JIc39N4g/charleston__sc__lauded_by_travel___leisure_-998 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charleston__sc__lauded_by_travel___leisure_-998 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST In a survey rating 30 popular American cities, Charleston, SC has struck a chord with travelers. When compared to other top destinations such as Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and more, Charleston was honored with numerous distinctions. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charleston__sc__lauded_by_travel___leisure_-998 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/MlalqeDmb3c/taste_of_charleston_kicks_off_three_day_celebration-997 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/taste_of_charleston_kicks_off_three_day_celebration-997 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST What used to be a one-day event has grown into a culturally-focused, three-day celebration of Lowcountry cuisine. This year’s Taste of Charleston will include cooking demonstrations, the Taste of Arts where local art galleries are paired with local restaurants, an Iron Chef competition and the main event, Taste of Charleston at Boone Hall Plantation. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/taste_of_charleston_kicks_off_three_day_celebration-997 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/3rmI1FGh2_g/girlfriends_can_fall_into_savings_in_charleston__sc_beginning_this_september-990 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/girlfriends_can_fall_into_savings_in_charleston__sc_beginning_this_september-990 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST As “America’s Most Mannerly City” gears up for an exciting fall season, complete with celebrated farmers markets, food festivals and walking tours, several area hotels are offering packages tailored exclusively for the ladies. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/girlfriends_can_fall_into_savings_in_charleston__sc_beginning_this_september-990 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/tPb4DDSx1Fo/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area___fall_2009_-987 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area___fall_2009_-987 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Discover "What's New" in the Charleston, SC Area this Fall! http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area___fall_2009_-987 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/3za8cmJiN24/tickets_for_charleston_s_first_annual_museum_mile_weekend_now_on_sale-986 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/tickets_for_charleston_s_first_annual_museum_mile_weekend_now_on_sale-986 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST The cultural sites along Charleston’s Museum Mile have come together to launch Museum Mile Weekend on September 26 and 27, 2009. A single pass will allow visitors complimentary admission at twelve sites along Meeting Street. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/tickets_for_charleston_s_first_annual_museum_mile_weekend_now_on_sale-986 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/iUuJD1soZfQ/comfort_suites_opens_in_west_ashley___environmentally_conscious_hotel_offers_more_value-984 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/comfort_suites_opens_in_west_ashley___environmentally_conscious_hotel_offers_more_value-984 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Comfort Suites West of the Ashley, a franchise of Choice Hotels International, Inc., is now open in Charleston. The hotel is located at 2080 Savannah Highway at the intersection of 526, Highway 17 south and Sam Rittenburg. City of Charleston staff has dubbed the hotel ‘”the new southern gateway to the city.” http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/comfort_suites_opens_in_west_ashley___environmentally_conscious_hotel_offers_more_value-984 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/msFBnqyvemc/_radisson_hotel_charleston_airport_offers__25__off_regular_fall_rates-983 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/_radisson_hotel_charleston_airport_offers__25__off_regular_fall_rates-983 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Whether your interest is in fall festivals, football, bluegrass, culture, arts, historic tours, fall foliage, jazz concerts, gourmet foods/wines, low-country cooking, golf, outdoor adventures, back to college trips, hayrides, or Halloween extravaganzas, Charleston offers some of the top tourism attractions in the southeast for all ages! http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/_radisson_hotel_charleston_airport_offers__25__off_regular_fall_rates-983 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/UP9yWJnrwgI/bb_t_charleston_wine___food_festival_announces_louie_s_kids_and_slow_charleston_as_their_signature_charities_for_2010-989 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/bb_t_charleston_wine___food_festival_announces_louie_s_kids_and_slow_charleston_as_their_signature_charities_for_2010-989 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST The fifth anniversary BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, scheduled for March 4-7, 2010, announces that local community based organizations Louie’s Kids and Slow Food Charleston will be the signature charities this year. 2010 Festival supporters and guests lend a hand in raising proceeds that directly benefit both of these organizations. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/bb_t_charleston_wine___food_festival_announces_louie_s_kids_and_slow_charleston_as_their_signature_charities_for_2010-989 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/xgkC4YM1ILM/charleston__sc_welcomes_art_lovers_for_a_premier_fine_art_weekend_affair-991 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charleston__sc_welcomes_art_lovers_for_a_premier_fine_art_weekend_affair-991 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST This November, CFADA welcomes avid art collectors and nationally renowned artists to celebrate its 10th anniversary and continue the tradition at the Eleventh Charleston Fine Art Annual. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charleston__sc_welcomes_art_lovers_for_a_premier_fine_art_weekend_affair-991 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/t7sc5s-P5RE/open_house_to_mark_opening_of_founders_hall_at_charles_towne_landing-992 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/open_house_to_mark_opening_of_founders_hall_at_charles_towne_landing-992 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Founders Hall comprises 9,000 square feet of interior space and an 1,800-square-foot porch. A full kitchen and large and small gathering rooms are included to accommodate groups of up to 150. The building will be used for both park programs and community rentals. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/open_house_to_mark_opening_of_founders_hall_at_charles_towne_landing-992 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/xqBy-SmWg_E/carnival_cruise_lines_to_launch_first_year_round_cruise_program_from_charleston_in_2010-993 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/carnival_cruise_lines_to_launch_first_year_round_cruise_program_from_charleston_in_2010-993 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Carnival Fantasy to Sail Five-, Six- and Seven-Day Voyages From Historic South Carolina Port Beginning May 2010! http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/carnival_cruise_lines_to_launch_first_year_round_cruise_program_from_charleston_in_2010-993 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/1352kw6UPuU/charming_inns_combines_victoria_house__fulton_lane_inns-994 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charming_inns_combines_victoria_house__fulton_lane_inns-994 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST In an effort to better serve its guests, Charming Inns has rolled its Victoria House Inn, located at 208 King St., into Fulton Lane Inn, making one larger inn and providing guests a more-efficient check-in process. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/charming_inns_combines_victoria_house__fulton_lane_inns-994 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTourPlannerNews/~3/gSiX7jOxqAY/annual_moja_arts_festival_opens_this_week-995 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/annual_moja_arts_festival_opens_this_week-995 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST In its 26th season, the MOJA African-American and Caribbean Arts Festival runs Sept. 24 through Oct. 4, 2009 offering a variety of arts and cultural programs, including theatre, dance, literary, visual arts, jazz, gospel, reggae, chamber music as well as many free, family-friendly events. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/charleston-news/annual_moja_arts_festival_opens_this_week-995