Charleston Is Charming, Hospitable And Dog-Friendly-Places And Events To Take Your Dog

Jasper

The movie called "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World" is about a man who is abandoned by his wife after the two of them hear the world is coming to an end in twenty-one days. I have not seen the movie as of today, so I cannot comment about what could have triggered the wife's sudden change of heart or whether the movie even gives you a hint. One may be left to speculate. It is a tragedy of enormous proportions to be confronted with such an inescapable causatum, but even a greater calamity of epic magnitude when your closest, dearest friend deserts you at such a hermetic moment. Such a thing would not happen if that closest friend were a dog.

The profound loyalty of a canine friend is well documented. Likewise, the attachment people have to their dogs. Considering another scenario of dire prospects, in a study by the American Animal Hospital Association, over half of the respondents said if they were stranded on a desert island, they would prefer the company of their pet to a human companion. That is, more people would rather find themselves in a "Pooch Lagoon" situation than a "Blue Lagoon." In my opinion, I am thinking the majority of respondents were female and obviously animal owners. Men tend to be more superficial about who they would want to be stranded with and only a animal owner would answer in such a dogmatic fashion. Woof. Woof.

Following are some more interesting facts about people and dogs. Many believe (I'm not one of them) we owe our survival as the superior species to our dog companions or else the world would be ruled by Neanderthals. I'm guessing Neanderthals were not pet-friendly. On an average, at least 70 per cent of the people polled around the world always sign their dog's name on a greeting card along with the rest of the family names. When it comes to travel, more than 20 percent of vacationing dog owners take their pet with them in the car when they travel. These owners take their dog on an average of five car trips per year. In a TripAdvisor survey, more than half of the 1,100 pet owners surveyed said they would only stay at accommodations that were animal-friendly when traveling with their pets. Americans are increasingly making provisions for their pets in their wills, placing their pet’s medical needs over their own, and planning vacations around their pets.

There is only one obvious question that needs to be readdressed as far as I am concerned; Who really is the master in this symbiotic relationship? Humans leave their home everyday to eke out a living while the dog stays home and waits for them to return to cater to their every need. When the two accompany each other on shopping excursions, the dog is pushed around in a cart seated on a pillow provided by the human for their comfort. Like slaves to royalty of ancient Egypt, the human baths them, feeds them, manicures them, massages them, and showers them with gifts. And that is only the tip of the iceberg. The whole "I am the master thing" just doesn't make the cut.

So, 63 percent of all U.S. households own a pet. Thirty-nine percent of those U.S. households own at least one dog. With those figures in mind, the tourist industry has become more pet-friendly conscious. Whether you are a person planning on traveling with your dog to Charleston or a local, there are accommodations and restaurants available to cater to your particular needs. One of Charleston's finest restaurants was named after an abandoned dog that took up residents on its porch and greeted its patrons. The dog's name was Poogan and the restaurant is Poogan's Porch. Poogan is no longer present, but he is remembered fondly.

The Lost Dog Cafe on Folly Beach was likewise inspired by a dog, whose name is Hocus. Hocus had a bad habit of just "taking off" when he felt like it. It was from these stints of disappearing that his owners came up with the name for their beach cafe. As cafes go, it really isn't that unusual. The most unusual thing about the café is pooches are welcomed.

Lost Dog Cafe features an all day breakfast menu with burritos, bagel sandwiches, and good coffee. It is advertised as a place where locals and tourists can eat, meet, and mingle, a gathering place. If you like it simple, Lost Dog Cafe is located on W. Huron Ave. Out of 146 reviews, 92 percent give it a high rating.

Two other pet-friendly restaurants are 39 Rue de Jean in Charleston and Red's Ice House on Shem Creek. The Rue has outside seating available; dogs are allowed at the outer tables. They must be leashed and under their owner's control at all times. Red's allows dogs on the outside decks where the views of Shem Creek are beautiful.

There are specific events scheduled through the summer months with the dog owner in mind as well. Once a month the James Island County Park Dog Park has a "Yappy Hour" for Charleston's dog lovers where they can reward themselves and their pooch after a long day at the office with live music and beverages. The next "Yappy Hour" is September 17 starting at 4:00pm and going until sunset. Dallas Baker and Friends will provide the music. Dog Day Afternoon on September 13, 2015 affords you the unique opportunity to take your dog with you to Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark. Large dogs will have a blast in the wave pool, while smaller dogs can take a dip in Otter Bay to cool off from the summer heat. The time is Noon to 5:00pm. Cost will be $15 for your dog and free for you. Click on dog-friendly attractions for the complete list.

Following are some pet-friendly accommodations. John Rutledge House and Wentworth Mansion have similar policies. Wentworth Mansion has Garden Rooms with easy access to the courtyard and lawn. If traveling with your dog, reservations need to be made by calling the hotel directly as there are limited rooms. A $25 per night fee also applies. The Inn at Middleton Place accepts pets under 50 lbs (exceptions may be made) and ask that while on property your pet remains leashed or crated while left alone. The Inn has miles of scenic pathways where you and your pet can explore the surroundings. A $75 per pet fee is required with a complimentary "pet bag" of treats and toys upon arrival. Kiawah Island Golf Resort allows dogs in the villas only for an additional pet fee of $10 per night per unit. Dogs must be kept leashed and picked up after. They are allowed at the picnic table seating of the Night Heron Grill. Tides Folly Beach has an $85 per stay pet fee.

Here are some pet-friendly tours. Tour Charleston Ghost Tours welcomes dogs on their ghost tours. They have dogs of their own who may be joining the tour from time to time. Carolina Polo and Carriage Company allows dogs on the carriage tours for no additional fee if they are small enough not to take up a seat; otherwise for a medium to large dog, the fee is the child's fee of $12. Dogs must be well mannered, leashed and under their owner's control at all times.

There are two off-leash city dog parks in Charleston. Hampton Park Dog Run is located at the corner of Rutledge Ave. and Grove St. near College Park ballfield, this park provides a great and convenient location for dogs to play around. Hazel Parker Park Dog Run is located just behind Hazel Parker Playground at 70 E. Bay St., which provides green space for downtown and visiting pooch's. For a complete list go to dog parks.

A Fast Growing Watersport For The Whole Family-Another Way to Enjoy Charleston's Beautiful Coastal Waters

I know of only one person, and his name is not Bruce Almighty, who history recorded as having actually walked on water. But there is a water sport gaining in popularity in which the participants say doing it is "like walking on water". The difference between actually walking on water and experiencing the sensation of walking on water is ginormous, and despite our restrictive human abilities, just experiencing the sensation would be exilerating, like the idea of flying. This fast-growing-in-popularity watersport first made its appearance over 50 years ago, but only arrived in the U.S. via the West Coast 12 years ago, and is currently taking the Southeast by storm. I only recently became aware of this amazing activity. So, what's SUP with that?

The athletic water activity that is being enthusiasticly embraced by the masses is called Stand Up Paddleboard or SUP for short. All you need is a long surfboard with a leash, a long paddle, and to be safety concious, a life jacket, and you are set to go. The idea originated in Hawaii, the birthplace of surfing. Early in the 1960's the Beach Boys of Waikiki, while standing on their long boards would paddle around the surf with outrigger paddles to take pictures of the tourists learning to surf. Back then it was called "Beach Boy Surfing", another name for SUPing. SUPing then beacame a way for Hawaiian surfers to stay in shape when the surf was flat. Beach Boy, Rick Thomas, is credited with introducing SUP to the beaches of California in the year 2000 and since has found its way to the coastal waterways and beaches of Charleston. It is a fun alternative to kayaking with a one distintive advantage.

The advantage of SUPing verses kayaking is your vantage point. You have the ability to see more things below you when in a standing position as opposed to a sitting position, plus you can see farther out over the surface of the water as well. Everything from horseshoe crabs, stingrays, jellyfish, and dolphins become more visible as you cruise along the rivers, creeks, and backwaters of Charleston's beautiful estuaries. I have kayaked the inner coastal waters and salt marshes of the IOP. At low tide, it is hard to see over the thick marsh grass, thus losing your way or getting lost becomes a possibility. This aspect is minimized if you are on a SUP board. Feeling bodacious and want to take it beyond the flat waters? You can even use your board to catch a wave on one of the three main beaches along Charleston's coastline, the IOP, Sullivan's Island, and Folly Beach. Other activities you can combine with your SUPing are fishing and yoga style excercises.

Interested and don't have your own board, no problem. Charleston SUP Safaris on Folly Beach has everything you need to get you going. They have the equipement. They have the know how. They offer 5 day summer camps specifically for your kids with a focus on teaching them effective paddling and timing techniques with the added features of imparting an understanding of our incredible marine ecosystem and instilling a respect for the importance of preserving the barrier islands. All the instructors have educational experience in Marine Science and ecology of the Lowcountry. There are also three different two to four hour tours available costing from $45 to $70 per person. The Dolphin Safari is an introductory paddle on the Folly River flatwaters. The Sunset and Full Moon Safari is exactly what the name implies. The Morris Island Lighthouse Safari takes you to Morris Island and the mouth of Folly River. It is for more experienced paddlers. For more detailed information on rentals and safaris go to Charleston SUP SAfaris.

Charleston Watersport, located on 1255 Ben Sawyer Blvd in Mt. Pleasant, is a another option for your SUP needs with rentals, group SUP classes and private SUP lessons. They have partnered with Island Paddle Adventure offering you the opportunity to paddle around the wildlife-rich marshlands and coastal waters of Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island and ever popular Shem Creek with one of their packages. For more information on the tour packages go to Island Paddle Adventure tours and for fitness classes go to Island Paddle Adventure fitness. Charleston Watersport is South Carolina's exclusive gallery for Dragon Paddle Boards and gear. Paddle board rental rates are $40 per day, half days $25, equipment included. Multiple day discounts and weekly rates are available. For more infomation go to Charleston Watersport.

Want to put your SUP skills to the test and have a waterfull time? The 3rd Annual Shem Creek SUP Shootout is scheduled for Friday, July 6, 2012 - Saturday, July 7, 2012. The Registration Party will be at Red's Ice House on July 6th starting at 6pm running till 9pm. Racers meeting will be at 9am on race day at Red's Ice House, Elite SUP Race start time is 10am and all other classes with start at 9:10 in 10 minute intervals for each class. There will be a  Post Race Celebration following the race awards. Paid registration includes both the registration and post parties and a limited edition event t-shirt. All food and beverages are included with paid entry. Registration fees are from $30 to $70. For all the info go to Charleston Watersport.


SUPing is easy to learn and fun for everyone of all ages. It is another way to enjoy our beautiful beaches and marine-life rich coastal waters with either a camera or a fishing rod. For the fitness minded individuals, SUPing fitness classes offer the unique opportunity to excercise right on the water. Give it a try. It is just another SUPer way to spend your day in Charleston.

A Night At Red's Ice House With Eddie Bush And Company-Boats, Beer, And Music

Shem Creek at sunset

While "Rock of Ages" semi-rocked the theaters, Eddie Bush was pickin' his guts out for the party crowd at Red's Ice House on Shem Creek. "Rock of Ages" is a rock/jukebox musical about a night of revelry and debauchery at the beer soaked Bourbon Room on the Sunset Strip with a "Footloose" theme. It features Tom Cruise as the ripped and jaded metal musician/singer Stacee Jaxx decked out in a Bret Michaels type of bandanna, only blue, and sporting an Axl Rose attitude. While the movie has gotten cool reviews, Tom Cruise's performance as Stacee Jaxx has gotten "thumbs up" reviews along with an endorsement from Bret Michaels himself. It features old hits like "Sister Christian", "Anyway You Want It", "Cum On Feel the Noize", and "Wanted Dead or Alive", which makes it worth seeing for a nostalgic trip back to the 80's brand of rock music.

Red's Ice House on Shem Creek is a popular restaurant/bar located in Mt. Pleasant. The views from its water-side decks on the boat busy Shem Creek are spectacular, especially around sunset. It attracts a high-energy crowd with only one objective on their mind, fun. It has its own dock where boats can pull in and out throughout the night, a full service bar close to the action inside and out, and an upper deck for the ultimate view of Shem Creek. It also has a dog-friendly policy, which I soon became quite aware of from the slobbery licks on my hand as I walked on the outside decks.

Upper deck at Red's Ice House

It is not hard to guess where Red's Ice House got its name, because that is what it literally was back in the early days, an ice house owned by Lewis Hughes Simmons, also known as "Red". The Simmons family first built a dock in 1957 along the Shem Creek to provide a shrimp packing shed for local shrimpers. Then, in the 1970s Red Simmons installed a big ice blowing machine to fill the ice holds of the local fleet. So, from that time until the late 1990's he provided both the ice and housing services for fish packing. And so, the restaurant /bar in honor of its one time owner bears the name Red's Ice House.

Every Friday and Saturday night there is live entertainment. Eddie Bush was the featured performer scheduled and the main reason I came to Red's Ice House this particular Saturday night. When I arrived around 8:15pm, the restaurant and decks were packed with young and older. The Palmetto Breeze was just pulling into the docks with a full compliment of sightseers and fun seekers. For your information, the Palmetto Breeze is a sailing catamaran with 1,700 square feet of decking, plus covered seating. It offers a variety of daily public cruises, including dolphin sails, pirate adventures, barrier island sunsets, and historic Charleston Harbor sails. It is also available for private charters. Tonight's cruise was the Harbor Dolphin Sunset Sail. For more information on itinerary and dates go to the Palmetto Breeze calendar.

Palmetto Breeze catamaran

The skies were beautiful and the temperature was a perfect 72 degrees. The air wasn't saturated with the usual southern humidity, but a hint of testosterone and estrogen could be detected. The conversations were boisterous and filled with laughter. Just what you would expect of Red's Ice House on a Saturday night. Tonight, Coronas looked like the favored choice of beer judging by the empty bottles left on the deck rails and tables. I started to make my way around the outside decks to take some pictures, at which time I got my first slobbery kiss from one of the female patrons, this one happened to be on a leash. I thought I might fair better down where the boats come into the docks, so I parked myself for awhile at the boat entrance to take videos and pass the time until Eddie Bush took to the floor. I got a few nods and smiles, but no kisses. I did have a brief conversation with two very attractive, nicely dressed women who were curious about what I was doing at the restaurant.

Boaters on Shem Creek

Boats docking at Red's Ice House

Red's Ice House crowd

Eddie Bush started his first set around 10:15pm. Eddie needs no introduction. He is a Charleston favorite and draws a crowd where ever he goes. He is well known for his fiery guitar riffs and energized performances. Another talent became apparent tonight, he would make an excellent radio talk show host judging by his introduction of his accompanying bassist, Ben Bennett, where he encouraged him to do a rendering of "Billy Jean". Eddie was also joined by Julie Beam, the birthday girl of the night with excellent moves and harmony singer. I will let the videos speak for themselves and enjoy the pictures as well. See you around town.

 

One Restaurant That Steps Out Of The Box Of Conventionalism-Bon Appetit

The clue for today's 'Final Jeopardy' answer is: A survey of diners was conducted, which in the final analysis, food quality, atmosphere of the dining area, and fairness of seating order was isolated as their top responses. And the 'Final Jeopardy' question is: What are the top three specific attributes that have a high influence on diners' decisions to return to a restaurant? Sorry, no money to win, just another useless survey informing us about what common sense already substantiates. I would think all three aspects are considered by a dining establishment before it even opens to the public.

When it comes to food quality, freshness of produce is a relevant factor, but the potential patron has no way of verifying this and must accept the reliability of the restaurant. The presentation is another component in the evaluation process. What are the first words you hear a person say when the main dish arrives and is set before them? "That really looks good." Yet, even before you see the food or even the menu for that matter, the atmosphere sets the mood, which includes the decor, noise level, temperature, cleanliness, odors, lighting, and color schemes. Everyone who matters agrees the success of a restaurant hinges on these predicating factors, more or less. Now, having stated these obvious facts, there is always an exception to the rule. There exists a restaurant that blows everyone of these concepts out of the water.

51 Rue Quincampoix

This restaurant was rated one of the "10 Unusual Restaurants Around The World" by Forbes magazine. Since its inception in 2004, it has grown in popularity and expanded beyond its own countries borders. What's so unusual about it? You don't see your food. You don't see the decor. You have no clue of its cleanliness. The lighting and color scheme is of no consequence. Quite literally, when you step through its doors, you are in the dark. Fittingly, the restaurants name is Dans le Noir, which in French means, and this should be of no surprise, "in the dark." It offers you the opportunity to experience what it is like to be blind, of which, all the wait staff at this restaurant are. The kitchen staff, I assume, are not.

You enter Dans le Noir through a lighted bar area where you deposit anything that produces light into a locker, and that especially goes for cell phones. Next, you scan a chalkboard to make your food selections. At this restaurant you have the option of choosing your entree from a chalkboard menu or selecting the "surprise" option, and this is not for the faint at heart, you will have to guess what it is you are eating. Your blind waiter next directs you through a black curtain where you are plunged into total darkness. Now, you must rely on your other senses, especially your sense of touch.

Those who experienced this first hand reported intimacy as a necessity. While navigating their way to the table, each individual in the group was advised to put their hand on the person in front of them or the possibility of embarrassingly ending up in the lap of a stranger loomed large. Once seated, trying to envision the layout and the decor was impossible. The waiter encouraged the diners to get comfortable with the darkness and to get use to doing things for themselves, such as pouring their own wine. The waiter also offered useful tips, like putting your finger in your glass to know when it is full. If you needed the waiters assistance, shyness was out. You had to quite aggressively shout for your waiters attention.

When the entrees arrived, the use of eating utensils almost became obsolete, and here again, the hands were more useful, caveman style. Presentation can't be evaluated and all agreed the atmosphere was loud. For some reason, when people can't see, their communication elevates and the hearing becomes more acute. Sounds and conversation flood in from all directions.

You are not alone.There are over 50 other people in the same room. Uncontrollable laughing and giggling filled the air. Spilling drinks and making a mess was inevitable. It was an experience where you are totally set free from your inhibitions and equality reigned. After all, know one can see what you are doing or what you look like. In my thinking, dry cleaners are beneficiaries.

Realistically, this type of dining experience is something you probably would do once in a lifetime, maybe a second time as a special occasion with curious friends. Paris has the original. Other locations are London, Barcelona, and Saint-Petersbourg. Dans le Noir offers a three course meal and all beverages served ala carte. Coffee, tea, and other hot drinks (for safety reasons) are not served in the dark. Since its opening in Paris, the restaurant has seen over 1,000,000 visitors world wide.


Charleston doesn't have any unusual restaurants like the Dans le Noir. What Charleston does have is a deeply rooted French Huguenot history and its fair share of restaurants with French sounding names like Gaulart and Maliclet Cafe, La Fourchette, and 39 Rue de Jean. In 1973 the area of the city bounded by the Cooper River on the east, Broad Street on the south, Meeting Street on the west and Market Street on the north was designated the French Quarter. It was part of the original walled part of Charleston and where a high concentration of French merchants did business. It was also part of the original Grande Modell of 1680, famous for art galleries and restaurants, and still is today.

Picture by Fast and French

Gaulart and Maliclet Cafe, also known as “Fast and French" by locals, was created by two Charleston artists. The seating in the cafe comes with close quarters. Great for friends who are interested in coming together to catch up on what's been happening over a glass of French wine--just what you would expect of a street-side French cafe. It also has a bar with limited high top seating. The menu is simple and inexpensive featuring French cheeses, soups, salads, and daily dinner specials. It is located at 98 Broad Street. Check out the menu and prices.

Picture by 39 Rue de Jean

39 Rue de Jean is a classic French Brasserie patterned after Brasseries of late 1800 Paris where Parisians feasted on robust cuisine, handcrafted beers, and affordable wines. The menu features burgers, steaks, sushi, salads, and high class entrees with French names. Home to Charleston's favorite burger, ground in-house and served alongside hand-cut pommes frites, said to be the best in town.

The Rue has a beautiful bar with red covered high tops and red bistro chairs throughout. The walls are exposed brick and dark wood tones. Sidewalk dining is available. It was originally a two story brick warehouse built in 1880. 39 Rue de Jean translated to English is its location, 39 John Street. Check out the menu and prices.

Historic Charleston Harbor Is Picturesque From All Points Of View And Parks

Walkway along E. Battery

The scenic view of Charleston Harbor is alluring to amateur photographers and armchair historians alike because it is beautifully picturesque and enchantingly historical. As you survey the coastal layout of Charleston Bay, you will find there are many idyllic vantage points from which to soak in the ambiance of Charleston's long lived harbor. Each point of reference offering a different line of sight both visually and factually. Anywhere along the promenade walkway on E. Battery ending at White Point Gardens would be one such location, Waterfront Park another, and the South Carolina Aquarium yet another.

White Point Gardens was once occupied at different times by two forts, first Fort Broughton in 1735 and then Fort Wilkins in 1812. At that time this area at the point of the peninsula was called White or Oyster Point because of the piles of bleached oyster shells, which Charleston waters have an abundance of, oysters that is. In time it became a park and a placement for artillery during the Civil War. Today, the park is occupied by a gazebo, some memorials, cannons and mortars used in the Civil War, and all under a canopy of large southern live oaks. Across the street are some of Charleston's most beautiful mansions, including the Battery Carriage House Inn and Two Meeting Street Inn. But now, we come to the reason for its mention in this article. It boasts unprecedented views of Charleston Harbor. In the distance you can see Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and Sullivan's Island. Bet you can't resist having your picture taken standing by one of the cannons.

Southern live oaks at White Point Gardens

Mortar and shells

View of Charleston Harbor from White Point Gardens

Charleston mansion across from White Point Gardens

Waterfront Park was deemed “this generation’s gift to the future” by Mayor Riley. The park is an eight-acre linear park. It masterfully combines spectacular fountains, spacious lawns for kids to play on, walking and jogging paths. You can sit on one of several family-sized swings on the pavilion and watch ships come and go. You will enjoy the swings. The two artfully designed enormous fountains are a tempting invitation to children to splash and play, including adventurous adults who are so inclined to indulge. The famous Charleston Pineapple Fountain is a focal point of the park. More specifically, it highlights a pier spanning over 1,000 feet along Charleston Harbor. Relax, take pictures, imagine the history. You can see the Arthur Ravenel Bridge to the left, panning right Patriot's Point comes into view with the U.S.S. Yorktown, and beyond, Fort Sumter. It is Located in the Vendue Range on Concord Street.

Waterfront Park pier

Arthur Ravenel Bridge viewed from Waterfront Park pier

The South Carolina Aquarium needs no introductions. It is the number one attraction in Charleston. The mission of the South Carolina Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. You can view shoreline favorites such as herons, diamondback terrapins, and puffer fish as well as the all-new stingray exhibit with more than 25 stingrays in the Saltmarsh Aviary. Catch a glimpse of a rare albino American alligator in the Albino Alligator Experience. It is home to four ring-tailed lemurs in the new Madagascar Journey exhibit. The aquarium has a massive, two-story Great Ocean Tank which holds 385,000 gallons of salt water and contains hundreds of fish, invertebrates, sea turtles and marine mammals. The 4-D Theater combines 3-D imagery, interactive seating and waves of special effects such as gusts of wind, splashes of water and movement under your feet. This is only a sampling. Noteworthy is the Great Hall, which features two-story windows offering one of the best views in town of Charleston Harbor.

These are all great places to visit for exceptional views of the harbor, but none is better than the pier at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina located right on the banks of the harbor on Patriot's Point. The Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina offers a full service marina, complete with fishing charters, sailing excursions and lessons. For the golpher, there is a challenging 18-hole championship golf course located adjacent to the hotel called Patriot Point's Links. As a complimentary service, the resort Trolley or the Charleston Water Taxi (seasonal) will give you a quick ride to historic Charleston for a day of shopping, dining and sight seeing, eliminating the frustration of finding a parking spot for your car. As to the view of the harbor, the resort has a walking pier that extends far out into the bay. From the end of the pier you can see everything in the harbor, including Charleston. The huge container-carrying ships coming and going throughout the day cruise so close you feel as though you could reach out and touch them.

Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina pier

The U.S.S. Yorktown viewed from the pier

Charleston Harbor Resort viewed from the pier

The Charleston Harbor Resort is also the host of the Party at the Point scheduled every Friday from April to the end of June. It starts at 5:30pm and ends at 9:30pm. Live music performed by some of the areas best local and regional bands usually begins around 6:30pm. The event is billed as Charleston's premiere happy hour concert with drink specials and $2 draft beer. It is right on the beach where you can relax with friends or dance to the music in your bare feet. I always have a great time, you will too. Ticket prices range from $5-$7. Parking is free except valet parking is $5. So, do you get the point, get to the point.

Party at the Point schedule:
June 8: Simplified  w/Of Good Nature
June 15: Beatles Night w/Sgt. Submarine
June 22: Sol Driven Train w/Fowler’s Mustache
June 29: Drivin N Cryin w/ Luke Cunningham