- Stephanie Barna
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I'm the editor of the Charleston City Paper. I also co-own the paper with my husband Blair Barna and the publisher Noel Mermer. I could probably do a blog just about working with your spouse, but I'll spare you. Instead, I'll post random musings, political rants, foodie thoughts, and various other stuff that's relevant to the Charleston community.
Or maybe it will only be relevant to me.
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Category Archives: Around Town
Buy Local Bazaar… Going On Now
December 2, 2008 – 6:51 pm
Just stopped by the Buy/Give Local Bazaar going on now at 10 Storehouse Row at the old Navy base. Lowcountry Local First organized the shopping bonanza of an event, inviting a great many of our homegrown artisans, nonprofits, musicians, and food vendors to ply their wares.
Dos Rios were playing some Latin tunes while I did [...]
Applemania: James Heyward first in line
July 26, 2008 – 11:10 am
James Heyward, 20, was the first person in line for the new Apple Store on King Street. He was camped out since 9:30 last night. He’s so hardcore, he has an Apple logo tattooed on his arm.
Applemania: Dispatches from the Front of the Line
July 26, 2008 – 10:06 am
The geeks have lined up 1,000 strong down Liberty Street, according to reports from the front lines, for the grand opening of the Apple Store on King Street. I dispatched my husband, a proud Apple shareholder, to check out the madness. He sent me some pics from his iPhone.
Biggest Concert Ever? Who Could It Be???
February 20, 2008 – 11:24 am
The North Charleston Coliseum has a big deal announcement coming tomorrow. It’s so big, they’re even serving the media lunch!
So says the press release:Â “Please join Mayor Summey and the North Charleston Coliseum for the official announcement of THE BIGGEST SHOW IN COLISEUM HISTORY!!!”
I, for one, am refusing to get excited about this. The last [...]
Afterparty! Comedy Fest performers chill at the Mellow
January 19, 2008 – 4:37 pm
Last night was a big one for the Charleston Comedy Festival with 11 shows being performed at five venues. Read John Stoehr’s blog to read more about Hot Sauce and The Apple Sisters.
Speaking of the Apple Sisters, these girls are adorably subversive and you should go see them tonight! The singing, the tapdancing, the corn, [...]
Comedy Fest Vets: Vote for Your Favorites
January 18, 2008 – 1:46 pm
The Harvard Sailing Team closed their show last night with a plea for the audience members to vote for them as Best Sketch Team at the ECNY Awards site, New York’s original comedy awards.
This morning, I checked out the site — and wanted to put my vote in for HST — but found the competition [...]
Comedy Fest: Scenes from an Afterparty
January 18, 2008 – 12:27 pm
The comedy crowds have been showing up to the Mellow Mushroom for the official Charleston Comedy Festival afterparty where Magic Hat and Firefly vodka have been flowing. Free samples of Firefly’s new vodka infused with sweet tea were a big hit last night.
Where are all the King Street shoppers?
December 21, 2007 – 12:59 pm
Last night, we headed down King Street for the late shopping hours they’ve been having each Thursday.
We started at the top of the street and hit B’Zar, where a DJ was spinning and cham-bulls (Red Bull and champagne) were being served as part of their vinyl toy trading party. Then we made our way down [...]
Give Your Age!
November 30, 2007 – 6:58 pm
I’m late on this, but a couple weeks ago it was Philanthropy Week in Charleston — philanthropy being the act of doing good on behalf of humanity, whether it’s through giving money or time to helping others.
To get the City Paper involved in the worthwhile celebration of people who give back, we profiled young nonprofit [...]












