Nelson's Neighborhood

Back from our winter hibernation, it's been a crazy time business-wise and we thank everyone for their referrals. It was 80 degrees in Charleston yesterday and it's starting to feel like Spring. So we did a little spring cleaning. Never be afraid to change.

This Saturday, November 2 from 4:00-8:00 p.m., join Maui Tacos as they celebrate the final day of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday held to honor those who have died. The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. This family-friendly event at 200 Meeting Street #2 will have a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, and crafts for children. Adult specials include $2.00 Tecate, $6.00 32 ounce Pacifico and Modelo, and $12.00 bottomless margaritas.  This celebration was inspired by Travis Seltzer - owner Mike Seltzer's younger brother - who died July 31, 2019. Guests are encouraged to bring photos of their deceased loved ones they would like to honor.  What: Día de los Muertos Celebration  When: Saturday, November 2 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Maui Tacos, 200 Meeting Street #2, Charleston  Street parking is available as well as the attached parkin...

The Lowcountry lost one of our most amazing authors and my absolutely favorite persons, Dorothea Benton Frank aka Dottie/Dot Frank. A New York Times Best Selling Author,  her books kept me in love with my hometown while I lived in Colorado. I was lucky enough to know her and it breaks my heart that she is gone. Here's what I wrote on Facebook when I heard the news. Hope to see so many of those that loved her at the memorial. Photo:  https://bermudaonion.net/ Ryan Nelson Goldwater September 3 at 6:07 PM ·  As I write this, I hope that Dottie DB Frank Dorothea Benton Frank is looking over my shoulder (and so many other of us who are posting something like this right now) and feeling no pain. I'm not happy that she's gone AT ALL, but she was the embodiment of the Lowcountry. Sending love and light to her family. She was so happy to be a mom and grandmom. Her love for her family and readers was unique. Dottie, thank you for being you. Thank you for your raspy...

College Football is back! Watch all your college games at Dog and Duck Family Pubs - with three locations in Belle Hall, Park West and Clements Ferry Road. Family friendly fun.  www.dogandduckfamilypubsbh.com

Join the Aloha Fiesta Cinco De Mayo Weekend, May 3-5, 2019, at Maui Tacos Charleston at 200 Meeting Street, #2 in Downtown Charleston. Along with DJ Danny Seltzer live Friday and Saturday, Maui Tacos will be serving up weekend specials such as: $5 32 ounce Mexican draft beers, $3 Espolon Tequila shots, $3 frozen margaritas, $2 Tecate can beer, $2 beef tacos and more. Maui Tacos Charleston is open daily at 11:00 a.m.   Maui Tacos now has extended spring and summer hours; Sunday — Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday — Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Street parking is available as well as the attached parking garage on Pinckney Street.     Already gathering a loyal following from locals and visitors, Charleston City Paper writes , “At Maui Tacos downtown, come for the fish tacos, stay for the full bar” in March 2019. “The menu at Maui Tacos is dominated by fish, shrimp and barbecue pork, all available as tacos, burritos or quesadillas. But...

Bringing the spirit of Aloha to the Holy City, Maui Tacos is now open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 200 Meeting Street #2 in downtown Charleston. Maui Tacos Charleston proudly serves Maui-Mex fare, a fresh fusion of the bold tastes of Mexico paired with the exotic tastes of Hawaii in a fast and casual dining atmosphere.  Maui Tacos Charleston is hosting at Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, January 17th from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.  with live Hawaiian music, hula dancers from Pu’uwai Ho’ano ‘o Leikela Hula Group, giveaways, tastings and specials such as three dollar ($3.00) tacos, frozen margaritas and draft beers. This event is family-friendly and kids are welcome.   Maui Tacos Charleston is locally owned and operated by a Charleston native with an extensive background in Charleston’s restaurant scene, Mike Seltzer, and wife, Jennifer Seltzer, a College of Charleston graduate who successfully headed a thriving family concrete company in Ohio. The concrete compan...

Join Maui Tacos on Thursday, January 17th for their Charleston Grand Opening Party from 4:00-9:00pm at their new location at 200 Meeting Street #2. $3 Frozen Margaritas ~ $3 Draft Beer ~ $3 Tacos Live Music Dress in your favorite Hawaiian shirt Giveaways RSVP HERE!

Tip from Ryan Nelson: If you're just starting off in the world of public relations and someone asks you to create a media list, don't put advertising executives and other sales related people on there. It looks lazy and your internship/employer/contract person will wonder if you understand the side of editorial at all. Get to know reporters, their beats, editors, etc...you don't have to know them personally (however that does help) know WHAT they do. You wouldn't send a recipe to a crime reporter, right? Then get with it.

Tip: When you create a media alert, don't write it in all caps - not because it looks like you're yelling and that your event is beyond important - because, if you want news to put the event in the daybook, you need to make it easy so they can copy and paste. They are busy. Make it easier for news outlets.

Join The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant for their 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Event to benefit Lowcountry Lab Rescue.   This howlin' good time is happening Saturday, October 29 from 1-3pm at the Rusty Rudder in Mount Pleasant.  10% of sales from the entire day will be donated to Lowcountry Lab Rescue.  PLUS Enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT Pit Roasted Oysters starting at 3pm, Live Music on the Patio and College football inside and out!!  Don’t forget to dress up the pup for our Best Dressed Dog Costume Contest and a chance to win an awesome Rudder prize pack! Nelwater Mascot and Lowcountry Lab Rescue Alum - Pearl The Lab, owned by Ryan Nelson  Rusty Rudder Mascots Bailey & Rudder, Owned by Rusty Rudder co-owner Brian Johnston Nelwater Mascots Ralphie and Hazel, rescues owned by Nelwater Colleague Natalie Grantham We hope to see you there! It's always a blast at the Rudder! 

Every year, the Sertoma Football Classic enhances the activities and events that make the Classic a tradition. On this 47th year, The Sertoma Club of Charleston and Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston is proud to offer VIP Viewing tickets for $50 per person. These tickets allow you to enjoy the air-conditioned view from Johnson Hagood’s fourth floor club level with a complimentary buffet and non-alcoholic drinks. VIP tickets are available online at  CharlestonSertoma.org  and only a limited quantity are available. The fourth floor VIP viewing tickets are perfect for those who would like to enjoy the match-ups in the air-conditioned club level with panoramic views of the Ravenel Bridge.   For 47 years, local high school students from the Tri-county area come together to showcase their school’s talent both on the football field and off. The 2017 Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic is Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11, at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Gen...

The countdown is on! The 2017 CAA Men's Basketball Championship is in ONE WEEK! Get your tickets at www.Ticketmaster.com 

GAME ON! Check out the new PSA/commercial Nelwater produced for the Sertoma Football Classic - Charleston - special thanks to Chris O'Rourke for the awesome editing and Nelwater Sports' own Darren Goldwater for the VO. It's going to be great year for ‪#‎HendrickSertoma‬. Tell me when you see this on local channels! All support helps.

Elliott Summey, current Charleston County Council Chairman (District 3) and Senior Vice President of Weber USA, will officially launch his re-election campaign for Charleston County Council on Wednesday, March 16 at noon at Election Headquarters, located at 4367 Headquarters Road in North Charleston. Summey has served on the Charleston County Council board since 2008 and served as vice chairman for five years. He was elected Council Chairman in 2015 after Teddie Pryor stepped down from the position to spend more time with his grandchildren. Summey’s focus for his campaign is improving the quality of life for Charleston County citizens overall. From improving traffic conditions and road infrastructure issues to creating jobs, ensuring smart growth and development is the key to drive the continued success of Charleston County. Summey, a graduate of North Charleston High School and College of Charleston, has been instrumental in facilitating new businesses and improvements to Charle...

Great news! Our new client, Carolina Global Inc.'s new beverage Happy Juice Express is debuting in stores as you read this. Its expected arrival date is June 12, 2014 but many stores have received early shipments and the product is flying off the shelves and in some areas, selling out in less than 30 minutes.  From their site, "Happy Juice Express is a delicious fruit-flavored malt beverage served in a 24 oz. bottle with 12% ABV.  While the product is brewed Wisconsin (and many thanks to our friends in the midwest!), the brand, taste, and concept were developed from the blood, sweat and tears of three entrepreneurs from the great state of South Carolina.  In addition to tasting great, the Happy Juice Express brand exemplifies a lifestyle for the free-spirits and go-getters who move through life with a smile."  There's much more to come about this SC born & raised product but it's moving so fast...stay tuned. Not only will you find it in conve...

Going for a touchdown! Two local tourist destinations, Irvin~House Vineyards and Firefly Distillery are in the running for the exposure of a lifetime as they have been chosen for round two of the Intuit Small Business Big Game Contest. The reward: a national commercial to air during the third quarter of the the biggest football game of the year!  Now that voting has been closed to the public, Intuit will pick the top 20 companies, using their number of votes, financial stability, creativity and how they represent the Intuit brand. Four finalists will be announced in November and each will receive a professionally produced national commercial. Voters will then choose their favorite business and the grand prize winner will be announced in December. Intuit will provide the budget to produce the ad. Intuit is the maker of QuickBooks and other business products. Firefly Distillery and Irvin~House Vineyards teamed up with local producer Ryan Nelson of Nelwater ...

Raise a glass to celebrate the 11th Annual Blessing of the Vines Festival on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m, located at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island. The public will get their chance to witness the blessing of muscadine grapevines by Father Greg Snyder, enjoy live music by The Jefferson Coker Band, food and drink all while admiring the charming setting of Irvin~House Vineyards. The event is open to the public, admission is $10.00 per car and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Frierson Elementary After School Program and The Center for Women . Patrons can enjoy the annual sugar cane crushing; and new this year, a shrimp and grits cook off by local Johns Island chefs from local restaurants including Fat Hen, Rosebank Cafe, Stono Cafe, Seanachi's, and Tomato Shed Cafe. Tickets for the shrimp and grits cook off can be purchased for $5.00 at the event and all proceeds will be donated to the Frierson Elementary After School Program an...