2nd Sunday on King Street

For fans of Charleston culture

Blue Bicycle Book Free Author Event October 19

Book Events, BooksSusan Lucas

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 19th at 5:30 pm, as Blue Bicycle Books (corner of King and John Streets in downtown Charleston) welcomes journalist Jack Torry in conversation with historian James Scott on Torry’s newest work of military history, The Last One Out: Yates McDaniel, World War II’s Most Daring Reporter. This is a FREE event.

Jack Torry was the Washington bureau chief for the Columbus Dispatch and Dayton Daily News. Prior to joining the Dispatch in 2000, he was a Washington correspondent for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Toledo Blade covering Congress, the Supreme Court and Ohio politics.

A nationally respected expert on the Ohio political scene, Torry was a frequent guest on CNN and Meet the Press Daily with Chuck Todd.

About the Book
When Yates McDaniel died in Florida in 1983, few outside his family paid much attention. The only hint of his fame came in a brief obituary buried on the inside pages of the New York Times. The obit suggested bravery and a past far more exciting than almost anyone knew. Even those who worked alongside him in the 1960s at the Associated Press were startled to learn what McDaniel had been, what he had done when he was a young man and the world was at war.

Yet, this remarkable reporter covered more of the Asian war than anyone else—from the savage Japanese assault on Nanking in 1937 to the fall of Singapore in 1942 to landing with US Marines on New Britain in 1943. He took risks no other reporter ever accepted, and colleagues joked that Japanese bombers followed him wherever he went.

“The Last One Out,” is Torry’s third book. His other books are “Endless Summers, The Fall and Rise of the Cleveland Indians,” published in 1995, and “Henderson’s Light – Drinking, Driving and a Deadly Encounter” in 2009.

We Love Coffee!

Susan Lucas

“You want the best cup each and every time. So do we. That’s why we use only the finest coffee beans, grown by those who practice sustainable farming and encourage bio-diversity. We buy from partners who treat workers well and pay fairly. We’ve found those who are committed to these goals grow coffees of finest taste and highest quality.” Look for Charleston Coffee Roasters online, in a kazillion stores or at George Street and King on 2nd Sunday.

2nd Sunday is Going to the Dogs

Susan Lucas

Bring Bailey or Bella (top two dog names of 2022) to 2nd Sunday to enjoy the dog events.

It’s Woof Gang Bakery Charleston’s 7 Year Anniversary. Come get your pup a slice of anniversary cake from Smiley Kylies Minis. Enjoy 10% off your purchase, and a free gift for the first 70 customers. Donate to the local rescue group and enter to win our gift basket, and don’t forget, THE WESTIES ARE COMING!

The Westie Pawrade dogs will gather at 1:30 at Marion Square, with a 2:00 walk down King Street to treats and photo ops at Woof Gang Bakery, then on to Fulton Street with a piper or two.

WagOWeen is fun for a good cause. All proceeds help the LENS Foundation support the K-9 Unit of the Charleston Police Department and the important service they provide our community. Look for costumed canines on the street,

An Apple Store a day…

Art, LearningSusan Lucas

Did you know you can take a FREE class at King Street’s own Apple Store every day of the week? Visit https://www.apple.com/today/ for the schedule. We happen to know that October 9th you can get started with iPad, make fun family portraits with your kids, or learn techniques for taking striking black-and-white portraits on your iPhone. Daily offerings also include iPad drawing with Procreate! Have fun. Be artsy!

FREE class at King Street’s own Apple Store every day of the week

In Apple Procreate class number three, we created a GIF inspired by Matija Medved.

We’re halfway through August, and it’s 2nd Sunday on King Street again.

Susan Lucas

Stop by to see Gretchen Scott’s 2nd Sunday Street Sale Racks 60% off XXS-XXXL and refreshments! 235 King Street

Join us for Charleston’s most fun, regular, popular indoor/outdoor event, 2nd Sunday on King Street. Our “Main Street” will close to traffic at noon, fans will spill into the street, stores and galleries and everyone will celebrate Charleston.

Music? Yes! Art? Yes! Shopping? Yes! Food? Absolutely! Also free parking and photo ops galore.

Don’t miss it. See you there!

Four new oil paintings by Zhiwei Tu at Reinert Fine Art Gallery, 179 King Street

Excellent! Things to do at 2nd Sunday in July

Art, Books, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, Experiences, Fine Dining, Flowers, Food, Parking, Shopping, SculptureSusan Lucas

Click on an image to see more info, and join us downtown for 2nd Sunday on King Street in Charleston, the best city! Noon to 5:00 pm, rain or shine.

2nd Sunday is This Weekend!

Susan Lucas

And you thought the celebrations were over! Gretchen Scott’s having a huge sale! Hundreds of unique specialty pieces 60% off. 235 King Street.

And that’s not all! More shopping, dining and rich Charleston culture coming up. Watch your email this Saturday,

The 2nd Sunday List: Part Two

Susan Lucas

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Your favorite happenings at 2nd Sunday on King Street this weekend, Part One!

Art, Books, Dinner, Experiences, Guess Who’s Coming, ParkingSusan Lucas

Wabi Sabi Food Truck will be there. a.w. Shucks will be alfresco. So will Lib’s Diner. And Lobster—specifically & Lobster! So many food options! Watch your email for Sunday’s schedule of events.

Mom Wants to Go to King Street for 2nd Sunday May 8: Shopping, Art, Flowers, Lobster, Friends

Flowers, Shopping, Food, ArtSusan Lucas

Give her some lovely flowers from Sweet Jessamine’s Flower Truck, located this month in front of the Riviera Theater at Market and King. Will there peonies in Haddie’s spectacular assortment? Big yes! Go early, these beauties won’t last.

She is a thoughtful mom. Stop by King & Hasell and see Tate Nation for some colorful notecards or a nice print. While supplies last she’ll also get a free 2nd Sunday calendar, Charleston Water and Skies.