Colleen Troy

Discover the artist in you with a fun night of guided instruction and a little wine on the side By COLLEEN TROY Photos by BRITTANY CALLAHAN Sarah Dubay harbored a dream for years-to create a welcoming, friendly place for people to come and make art. About a year ago, the former elementary school art teacher realized that dream with Wine & Design, a cozy cottage nestled along Ashley River Road in West Ashley.

You've planned a date...now what? While you can have a perfectly nice time grabbing dinner at a local spot, or sipping cappuccinos together at the book store, is that really putting your very best out there? Take it from an old married lady (21 years and counting), a great date involves a blend of chatting, flirting and exploring. The classic movie-and-dinner combo won't ever leave you in the lurch, but it won't win you any points for originality either.

Good times for all is the mantra at this local hangout, but you may need your GPS to find it. By COLLEEN TROY It's an hour before tip-off at the College of Charleston arena, and Burns Alley is packed to the gills. Fans, alumni, exceptionally tall former players, regulars and folks who just happened by all join in the merriment as the Cougars prepare to take the court. Fast forward to another day â€* a quiet Wednesday evening â€* and Burns Alley is a different place.