Without our oceans, which cover almost 72 percent of our planet, Earth simply could not exist—or humanity survive. Join us as author Melanie Stiassny from the American Museum of Natural History, takes an epic, oceanic journey as she talks about her new book Opulent Oceans. The book features fascinating essays, taken from the museum’s Rare Book […]
The Library Society will go back in time to offer a very special evening of Baroque music featuring Yuriy Bekker and friends, with a special guest appearance by Natalia Khoma. The music of the Baroque era will be followed by a reception, giving patrons the opportunity to mingle with these gifted musicians. Tickets are a […]
An Evening with David McCullough- As you’ve never seen or heard him before. Accompanied by pianist, Ed Wise Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 6:00PM The Dock Street Theatre – 135 Church Street Ticket cost- $200 Premium & $100 General (Premium tickets ~ $100 tax deductible & General tickets ~ $50 tax deductible) To purchase tickets, please call 843-723-9912 […]
Our Men in Charleston: A British Secret Agent and the Slave Who Stole the Rebel Codes in the Civil War South Thursday, March 2nd ~ 6:00PM Come enjoy Christopher Dickey as he discusses his most recent book Our Man in Charleston: Britain’s Secret Agent in the Civil War South, while also diving deeper and going farther than the book goes […]
Celebrate the approach of St. Patrick’s Day with the Good Foot Band, featuring Karin McQuade, Susan Conant and Bart Saylor in a lively concert of Celtic music. Good Foot is named after an old Oklahoma expression describing someone who is “feelin’ fine” because “looks like you’re dancin’ on your good foot.” It’s an apt description […]
The JCC WOW Bookfest proudly presents: Fern Mallis: Creator of New York Fashion Week, Lead Judge at Charleston Fashion Week & Author of Fashion Lives. Join us as the legendary Fern Mallis, internationally known fashion consultant, creator of New York Fashion Week, lead judge at Charleston Fashion Week and author of Fashion Lives: Icons with Fern Mallis, […]
The Irish Georgian Society requests the pleasure of your company for a lecture and reception with guest speakers Sir David Davies, IGS President, and Mr. William Laffan, author and curator of: Abbey Leix: An Irish Home and Its Demesne Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Please contact Michael Kerrigan, Executive Director, at 312-961-3860 or email him at info@irishgeorigansociety.com for […]
Join us as the Library Society welcomes Webb Hubbell as he discusses his recent release A Game of Inches. To RSVP, please call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Does trouble follow Jack or does he come looking for it? In Webb Hubbell’s third legal thriller, A Game of Inches (Beaufort Books, June 2016), DC attorney Jack Patterson […]
Rock and Rondo Redux returns – this time with the winds taking over! CMC musicians Regina Helcher Yost (flute), Kari Kistler (oboe), Charles Messersmith (clarinet), Sandra Nikolajevs (bassoon), Debra Sherrill Ward (horn) and Irina Pevzner (piano) perform an eclectic program including Barber’s “Summer Music” and Freddie Mercury’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” along with some Beatles and Francaix […]
Come visit us the weekend of April 8th for the CLS Book Sale! Browse a wide selection featuring best-selling fiction, noteworthy non-fiction, beautiful coffee table books, and rare finds. You never know what you’ll go home with! Schedule: Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
James Madison, the Constitution, and America’s Ongoing Revolution A conversation with Montpelier Foundation President and CEO Kat Imhoff about how James Madison framed our country’s conversations about rights and freedom Hardly a week passes when the U.S. Constitution is not driving headlines, and yet, many Americans still don’t know the story of how our nation’s […]
The Library Society is excited to host John Avlon, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Beast & CNN Political Analyst, to discuss his Kirkus-starred book Washington’s Farewell: The Founding Father’s Warning to Future Generations. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org George Washington’s Farewell Address was a prophetic letter from a “parting friend” to his fellow citizens about […]
CLS Book Club is ready for spring! CLS Book Club’s success depends on the dedication of our wonderful volunteers and patrons. So, please RSVP if you are planning on attending. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org This meeting’s selection is the 2016 National Book Award Winner, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. A magnificent tour de force […]
Join the Charleston Library Society for a Special Family Concert! Saturday, April 22nd 2:00PM Mark Mason, a folk singer-songwriter from Summerville, SC, will perform songs from his album Charleston- Musical Portrait in a concert that is fun for all ages. To RSVP to this free event, please call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Published songwriter and folksinger/performer artist […]
Wide Angle Lunches- Season XII: Making Community 12:30pm – 1:30pm Individual Tickets: $20 members, $25 nonmembers Season Pass: $75 members, $95 nonmembers (To purchase Season Pass, call 843-723-9912) Editor’s Note— What is a community without creativity? The arts are thriving in Charleston, but it would be folly to assume that they will continue to flourish […]
