Arts & Culture
Jazzophiles Welcome
It’s a swingin’ good time every time you set foot in the same space as the CJO or attend one of the annual Charleston Jazz Festival performances that grace local stages each year.
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Imagination Takes Stage
Never underestimate a mom who sees a gap in experiences for her kids, especially if that mom’s name is Jen Blanton. The founder and producer of FAME Performing Arts, the highly successful, non-competitive theater and musical program in Mount Pleasant…
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A Place to Belong
As we approach the final week of Pride 2026, we wanted to spotlight a second queer-led, life-affirming nonprofit organization in South Carolina. Founded in 1995 by a father who wanted tostand up for—and stand beside—his gay son…
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Pierced to Perfection
Body art is serious business in 2026. Forget about tattoos for a moment (although we at FigMagazine do love some cool ink) and think about all the places you can get pierced—and all theincredible jewelry you can wear in those piercings…
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Opera for Everyone
Let’s be real for a moment: for many Gen X-ers and Millennials, our first exposure to opera came through Julia Roberts as Vivian, moved to tears while attending her first opera alongside Richard Gere in the film Pretty Woman…
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Get Spoleto Ready – The Window Competition is Back
Celebrate 250 years of American Spirit - and Charleston creativity - one window at a time. Buckle up, buttercups, because it’s time to star-spangle your banners and pull out your grand old flags!
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The Archive is a Must Visit
Where Dark Academia Comes to Life Dark Academia is having a moment. From bestselling book lists filled with moody romantasy—magical scholars wandering gothic campuses—to interior design magazine layouts drenched in deep blues, greens…
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FAME Performing Arts is Raising the Curtain on WonderStage
WonderStage is bringing the wonder of live theater to children.
Artist Demetrius Bing shapes Charleston through color and story
Get to know the Charleston-native whose visceral paintings have become an artistic force.
The Pour House on Maybank Highway is a can’t miss
This musical hub give the Holy City its rhythm.
The Smell of the Greasepaint, The Roar of the Crowd
Spiegeltent is here!
Beyond the Footlights of Charleston Stage
Charleston Stage carries theater into the community.
Charleston is home to one of the world’s leading Literary Festivals
Charleston Literary Festival brings the magic of books to the Lowcountry.
The Charleston Gaillard Center is celebrating 10 years
For a decades, this cultural hub has continued its commitment to arts and education.
