EVENT | Running of the Jimmy Choos

How far would you run for $10,000? Ten thousand miles? Ten miles? If youโ€™re a non-runner like me, 100 yards is more your style. Lucky for us, the inaugural Stiletto Stampede (a kick-off to Charleston Fashion Week) requires only that to win the $10,000 prize. That and wearing three-inch heels while running. No biggie, right? Over the past few weeks weโ€™ve met several ladies (and gentlemen) whoโ€™ve admitted to training for the big race. Though we wish to God we could have seen these training sessions, weโ€™ll get to watch on Saturday, when who knows how many people will be stumbling toward the finish line. The winner will receive $5,000 in cash and a $5,000 gift certificate to Gwynnโ€™s, the main sponsor of the event. Charleston magazine will also give $1,000 to the person with the best costume. There will also be a kids run for divas in training at 7:50 a.m., and all kids will win a prize. The Finish Festival will be held directly after the race in the Whole Foods parking lot and will include entertainment, food, souvenirs, refreshments, and more. Proceeds benefit MUSC Childrenโ€™s Hospital. We imagine the result of this event will be lots of blisters and sprained ankles. And hilarity. Keep on the look-out for our sure-to-be hysterical video and pics. โ€”EJ Sat., March 21, 8 a.m.

ART | 365 days with Trantenna

Itโ€™s hard to believe that Transit Antenna has been on the road for over a year, but itโ€™s true. The Redux-sponsored project has the TA crew โ€” Bob, Dawn, and Taylor Snead; Seth Gadsden; Jamie Self; Josef and Amy Kristofoletti; and Kentridge the dog โ€” living and traveling across the country in a bus that runs on vegetable oil. Theyโ€™ve still got a year to go, but theyโ€™re stopping in Charleston for a quick pit stop. โ€œThe motivation behind the visit is to take care of some business at the DMV; however, Walter [the bus] is in need of some TLC, and we could all use some time to visit friends and family,โ€ they say on the blog. On Saturday night, theyโ€™ll be sharing 365 pieces inspired by and created during their travels. We canโ€™t wait to see what theyโ€™ve come up with. โ€”EJ Sat., March 21. Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St. Philip St. (843) 722-0697

Also, don’t forget the Charleston Fashion Week kick-off party at Shine! 6-9 p.m. $5. Presented by MargoKaufmanGallery.com


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