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  • September 2021

  • Thu 30

    Zoom Speaker Series: Laura Morelli

    September 30, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    The Library Society welcomes author Laura Morelli for a virtual discussion on her newest novel, The Stolen Lady. From the acclaimed author of The Night Portrait comes a stunning historical novel about two women, separated by five hundred years, who each hide Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa—with unintended consequences. This Zoom event is free & open to the public, […]

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  • October 2021

  • Thu 7

    Music Series: Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera (HALO) – Opera For Y’all

    October 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Everyone should have the opportunity to access and appreciate live theatre. Think opera isn’t for you? You might be delightfully surprised! Join CLS for an evening of beautiful (& approachable!) opera with HALO, Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera.

  • Thu 14

    Speaker Series: Dr. Jim Downs & Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams

    October 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join CLS for an evening of fascinating academic discussion with two incredible historians, Dr. Jim Downs and Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams, regarding Downs' newest book, "Maladies of Empire". The book covers a sweeping global history that looks beyond European urban centers to show how slavery, colonialism, and war propelled the development of modern medicine.

  • Wed 20

    The Bach Society of Charleston Presents: The North Carolina Baroque Chamber Players

    October 20, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    CLS is delighted to host The Bach Society of Charleston as they present the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players. The players will be performing works by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704) that demonstrate the technique of scordatura.

  • Thu 21

    Speaker Series: Jonas Pate

    October 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Calling all "OBX" fans! CLS is very excited to welcome one of the creators of the hit TV series "Outer Banks", Jonas Pate, for a special talk on what it was like to film in Charleston, having a career as a filmmaker, and the creative process that goes into creating a show like "OBX".

  • Fri 22

    Buxton Books Presents: Patti Callahan

    October 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Buxton Books is very excited to be hosting the publication event for Patti Callahan's newest novel, Once Upon A Wardrobe. Join us in the beautiful Main Reading Room of Charleston Library Society to hear Patti speak on the creative journey of writing a novel about C.S. Lewis' life and writing. Tickets include a signed copy of the novel, a wine reception, and a special surprise gift from Patti to you!

  • Tue 26

    Ambassador R. L. Walker International Relations & Diplomacy Series: Admiral Bill Ellis

    October 26, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    More information to come!

  • Wed 27

    CLS Book Club: Gertrude Bell

    October 27, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    More information to come!

  • Fri 29

    Performance Series: Dacre Stoker

    October 29, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Performance Series: Dacre Stoker

    More information to come!

  • November 2021

  • Wed 3

    Speaker Series: Patrice Derrington

    November 3, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    What do a confidant of Shakespeare, a trio of financially savvy sisters, and a traitor to the court of Charles II have in common? They were all instrumental in the development of the real estate industry. Please join us for a fascinating evening lecture with Patrice Derrington, Holliday Associate Professor of Real Estate, Director of the M.Sc. in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Program, in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation (GSAPP) at Columbia University.

  • Mon 8

    Lunch Speaker Series: Bea Wray

    November 8, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    Join us for a lunchtime lecture with author Bea Wray and learn and how to unleash your hidden leadership skills with this powerful, heartfelt guide, What an MBA Taught Me…But My Kids Made Me Learn. Great business schools know that connection, more than curriculum, shapes great leaders. Every aspect of the experience intentionally maximizes relationship building. What […]

  • Tue 16

    Music Series: Admiral Radio

    November 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us for an evening of live music with duo/couple Coty Hoover & Becca Smith, who make up incredible folk/americana duo Admiral Radio. They pride themselves on creating music that people can “gather ‘round to”.

  • Thu 18

    Speaker Series: Kreis Bell

    November 18, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    CLS welcomes Kreis Beall, owner of Blackberry Farms, for a discussion of her journey in owning and operating this beautiful farm. Beall was 23 years old and had one child and another on the way in 1976 when she and her husband Sandy purchased Blackberry Farm as their family home. Inspired by her grandmother’s work […]

  • Fri 19

    German Art Exhibit & Speaker

    November 19, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    More information to come!

  • Mon 22

    Zoom Speaker Series: Zibby Owens

    November 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    More information to come!

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