Folly Surfers Find Community at Mexi Log Fest
Kate Barratini, Justin Morris, and Madison Jung make the pilgrimage to Mazatlán by Liz Wolfe | Contributing Writer In the coastal Mexican city of Mazatlán, surfers from around the world gathered last month for one of longboarding’s most beloved international...
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Just Don’t Call It Folly Gras!
Four Center street businesses team up for a Mardi Gras-themed Block Party on Feb. 22 by Lorne Chambers | Editor Although the death of Folly Gras last year didn’t receive a proper Second Line New Orleans-style jazz funeral, it was put to rest. And although there...
Picture Perfect
Civic Club Photo of the Month will showcase local photographers as well as the beauty of Folly Beach by Lorne Chambers | Editor The Folly Beach Civic Club calendar is an annual celebration of all things Folly Beach. Professional and amateur photographers alike...
All Charged Up
Local Ska-reggae band Well Charged has become a fixture on Folly by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer For rocksteady roots, rhythms, and sultry ska beats, look to local reggae band Well Charged to bring the heat. With the addition of two little birds singing...
Flip-Flops, Meatballs, and Fireworks
Folly’s New year’s Eve festivities are as unique as the island itself by Bill Davis | Contributing Writer Once again, there will be different kinds of crowds celebrating the ringing in of the new year on Center Street come midnight, Dec. 31 on Folly Beach. Down by...
Crispy Fox Rocks Folly
Big Stoner Creek bandmates George Fox and Jamie Crisp team up again by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Singer-songwriter George Fox of Big Stoner Creek is stoked to be playing every Sunday in November at Planet Follywood. He will be joined by longtime friend...
Sharing The ‘Love’
Folly musician Thomas Champagne releases third EP, entitled Love by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Local musician Thomas Champagne is releasing a new EP entitled Love. The Extended Play features four tracks, which blend positive vibrations with Champagne’s...
Sea & Sand Marks Official End of Summer
Annual Festival returns for its 29th year with a weekend of family-friendly events from Staff Reports From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, the Sea & Sand weekend will include the annual Miss Sea & Sand Pageant, an arts-focused street festival, as...
Saddle Up
G.M. Wagnon’s Horse Camp rides into Surf Bar On Sept. 22 by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer “There really wasn’t a time I don’t remember singing,” says local musician Malin Wagnon. To this day, Wagnon cherishes growing up watching Heehaw on television, which...
Following The Calling
Calhoun’s Calling Goes Far Beyond cover Tunes, set to release new album of original songs this month by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer L ocal singer and songwriter Nathan Calhoun has been busy in the studio recording a new album he anticipates to release this...
It takes a Village
The Folly Art Village promotes local artisans, hosts Puppy Parade by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer From the sea to the shore and the local characters galore, Folly is as funky and unique as the art it influences. For the last two years, The Folly Art Village...