Charleston City Paper's "Best of Charleston 2012" and its North Charleston highlights

The Charleston City Paper's "Best of Charleston 2012" featured quite a few places, people, and business in North Charleston. Hop over to the City Paper's website to check out each one.

Best Mix of Classes and Races
North Charleston Christmas Parade

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-mix-of-classes-and-races/BestOf?oid=4032946

Best New Addition to a Coliseum
Montague Terrace

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-new-addition-to-a-coliseum/BestOf?oid=4031873

Best Location for a Storm

The Old Village in Park Circle

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-location-for-a-storm/BestOf?oid=4033174

Best County Council Member

Elliott Summey, District 3

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-county-council-member/BestOf?oid=4032999

Best Small-Batch Letterpress Outfit

Ink Meets Paper Press

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-small-batch-letterpress-outfit/BestOf?oid=4031894

Best Way to Explore Park Circle

Mixson Bike Scavenger Hunt

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-way-to-explore-park-circle/BestOf?oid=4032342

Best North Charleston Restaurant

EVO

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-north-charleston-restaurant/BestOf?oid=4032738

Best North Charleston Bar

Madra Rua Pub

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-north-charleston-bar/BestOf?oid=4033071

Best Authentic Pub

Madra Rua Pub

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-authentic-pub/BestOf?oid=4033086

Best New Fit for Park Circle

DIG in the Park

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-new-fit-for-park-circle/BestOf?oid=4032933

Best Pesto Not Paired with Pasta

Pistachio Pesto Pizza at EVO

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-pesto-not-paired-with-pasta/BestOf?oid=4033117

Best Oddball Pizza

Teriyabi at Park Pizza Co.

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-oddball-pizza/BestOf?oid=4033153

Best Local Beer Resembling a Frosty

Holy City Brewing's Collision Stout

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/best-local-beer-resembling-a-frosty/BestOf?oid=4033166

North Charleston offering visual art exhibition opportunities

The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is now accepting applications from visual artists and artist groups to exhibit original works at the North Charleston City Gallery and The Meeting Place for fiscal year 2012/2013. Selections are made by a Review Panel appointed by the department. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, November 30. Applications are available for download from the city's website. Contact the Cultural Arts Department at 843-740-5854 to request a print copy.

The North Charleston City Gallery, located in the common areas of the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, offers great exposure for artists seeking to reach thousands of local patrons and out-of-state visitors.  This exhibition opportunity is limited to visual and fine craft artists exhibiting two dimensional works. Exhibits are rotated on a monthly basis and may feature two or more artists. The gallery desk is managed by a Cultural Arts staff member during weekend hours for the express purpose of promoting the exhibit and the sale of artwork, prints, note cards, and gift items.

The Meeting Place, located at 1077 East Montague Avenue in the Olde Village area of North Charleston, provides a more informal public exhibition opportunity for visual and fine craft artists creating both two dimensional and three dimensional works. Pieces are installed in the building’s display windows, which offer 24 hour visibility. Exhibits are rotated on a bi-monthly basis and may feature two or more artists.

For additional information about these exhibition opportunities, or to learn more about programs and services offered by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, click here, email culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or call 843-740-5854.