New shop will pamper men in grand style

Old South Barber Spa at 10 State St., a new personal care shop exclusively for men, will hold its grand opening from 5:30-9 p.m. today.

The three-story shop in a completely renovated building in the French Quarter offers expert hair styling, old-fashioned blade services, massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, hair removal and even a shoe shine.

A choice of technicians and private spa treatments are available, with both a la carte and membership packages. The spa also features a lounge area, Wi-Fi connections, flat panel TVs and complimentary refreshments in the courtyard. It has five working fireplaces, nine styling stations and a choice of house music or the customer's own iPod tunes.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Valet parking by Coastal Valet is also available.

"We are selling an old-fashioned Southern experience based on relaxation and comfort," managing partner Joe Spector said. "It's a comfortable place that is an Old World men's club."

Polished places

David Skinner Antiques & Period Lighting has moved to 177 King St. from its former location near the hospital district at 137 President St. Also, David Skinner and wife Julie Skinner now partner with Andy Golden of Golden Antiques to form Golden & Skinner Antiques at 200 King St., the former location of Fairfax Antiques.

Old threads

Albert's Attic, a retail thrift and used furniture store in The Shoppes at the Albert House in Walterboro, recently added a new store on Johns Island at 1797 Main Rd. The shop, managed by Wilbur Jones, is a division of Ambassador Productions Inc. , which has three retail shops in Walterboro.

Foot work

Rangoni of Florence Shoes is collecting gently worn footwear and/or donations to ship shoes to a person in need as part of the Soles4Souls charity drive. The shop at 270 King St. will accept shoes through Sunday. Donors can get 15 percent off a pair of shoes.

Local focus

Earth Fare Market & Cafe will celebrate local products from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 74 Folly Road in West Ashley. Activities include sampling honey, benne wafers, apple butter and other products; cooking demonstrations with local ingredients from 2-6 p.m.; and an 11:30 a.m. cooking class on shrimp and grits. Space is limited. To register, call 769-4800.

In the know? Do you know of a business that is opening, closing or expanding? Reach Warren Wise at 937-5524 or wwise@postandcourier.com.