Editor's Picks

MARCH 11

Charleston Scene launch party at Fish

By now you've heard about Preview's transformation into a full-color publication, Charleston Scene. Come and see what the big fuss is about at the Charleston Scene launch party, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 11 at Fish, 442 King St., downtown. That's also the date of the first issue, and there will be copies on hand for people to read.

The party will feature a special Charleston Scene liquor drink, that will be free. There will be a cash bar for all of the other drinks and Fish's Nico Romo will have food out for everyone.

There will also be a drawing: 10 people will receive a bag of goodies that includes a DVD featuring all of the promo videos (with extra behind-the-scenes footage of putting the magazine together), a poetry book by editor Marcus Amaker, a Charleston Scene coaster, a Charleston Scene koozie and free tickets to Cinebarre.

E-mail mamaker@postandcourier.com or find Charleston Scene on Facebook to find out more information.

SATURDAY

Locals First Block Party

Downtown Charleston's only neighborhood butcher shop and gourmet market, Ted's Butcherblock, is hosting the second annual Locals First Block Party from noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Locals are invited to stop by Ted's at 334 East Bay St. to enjoy the best food, beer, and wine from local and regional purveyors and food specialists. Cost for a plate of brisket is $12 per person, and beverages will be available for sale.

Tickets are on sale at Ted's for $5. Contact Ted's Butcherblock at 577-0094, or visit www.tedsbutcherblock.com.

MARCH 12

Footlight presents "5 Women Wearing the Same Dress"

Footlight kicks off March with a comedy, "5 Women Wearing the Same Dress," by Academy Award winner Alan Ball. Sponsored by The Hat Ladies and directed by longtime actor/director Catherine Shroka, this play opens at 8 p.m. March 12 at The Footlight Players on 20 Queen Street and runs through March 28. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $15 for students.

To purchase tickets, call the Footlight Players Box Office at 843-722-4487 or go online to www.etix.com.

THROUGH SUNDAY

Fifth annual Wine + Food festival

The 2010 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival begins its four-day run today in downtown Charleston.

The schedule is jam-packed and the tickets are selling fast, so be sure to visit www.charlestonwineandfood.com for information.