In this gripping literary thriller, Shadow of the Lions, Christopher Swann will take you deep into the dark heart of privilege, secrets, and lies at an elite boys’ boarding school in Virginia. Atmospheric and full of twists, this accomplished debut explores the nature of friendship, betrayal, and whether it is possible—ever—to escape the past. Swann, an alumnus […]
It has been a hot and rainy summer and we are all eager for some live chamber music. So the Library Society has the solution. Join Charleston Symphony Orchestra musicians for an evening of intimate chamber music by Brahms and Mozart. Yuriy Bekker and Jan-Marie Joyce will first perform Mozarts Duo for violin and viola. […]
Join Timothy Boyce as he presents on his national book tour of the World War II concentration camp diary, From Day to Day. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Hailed by The New Yorker as “among the most compelling documents to come out of the war,” From Day to Day is a World War II concentration camp diary—one […]
Tennessee native and bestselling author, Lisa Patton will discuss her contemporary story of sorority fiction in Rush. Inspired by her real-life experiences, she offers a provocative peek at a centuries-old tradition and calls for change in the Southern sorority and fraternity customs that allow race and pedigree to remain factors in the treatment others. This event is […]
Join Patrick Ahearn FAIA, award-winning architect and author of Timeless, as he opens the doors to his world of traditional architecture combined with the ideals of modernism. He will share some of the firm’s most recent projects ranging from Wellesley, MA to Martha’s Vineyard, and walk us through how he adapts and applies philosophy’s greater […]
The Royal Oak Foundation presents Behind Closed Doors: Stepping into Bloomsbury Rooms with NINO STRACHEY $30 Special CLS member price (with co-sponsor code: 18FCHLIB) To purchase tickets call 212-480-2889, x201 or click here. Head of Research and Specialist Advice for the National Trust, Nino Strachey is descended from a family at the heart of the Bloomsbury Group. […]
GOOD HEALTH & GOOD BREATHING Come look into the mechanisms of ancient mind-body practice, Yogic breathing. Dr. Balasubramanian will discuss the science of Yogic breathing (Pranayama). Attendees will be able to get acquainted with the concept of Yogic breathing, various ways in which it is practiced, and the potential benefits of Yogic breathing for good health. $20 […]
Speaker Series: JAMES SCOTT & HAMPTON SIDES with JIM HORNFISCHER Enjoy the extraordinary storytelling of two authors who transform military history into visceral experiences. Pulitzer Prize finalist and acclaimed military historian James Scott will discuss Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila, a definitive history of one of the most brutal campaigns of the Pacific, the bloody […]
CURIOSITY – THE KEY TO LIFE Why are you curious or NOT? Dr. Jeb Hallett will explore why curious people may be more engaged, healthier and happy with life. Through science, Dr. Hallett will illustrate how curiosity expands health and happiness and suggest a “personal curiosity plan” for each attendee. $20 members / $30 nonmembers; boxed […]
Stephen Watson: The National WWII Museum Stephen Watson, President and CEO of The National WWII Museum, will discuss the mission and history of the New Orleans institution. The Museum has grown to be one of the nation’s most comprehensive repositories for the history and education relating to the conflict. Watson tells the story of the […]
The CLS Book Club is back with the first Fall selection, The Line Becomes A River by Francisco Cantu. All are welcome to this meeting — whether you just started the book, finished recently, or haven’t even begun yet, this meeting is fun for all. Coffee will be served. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org The instant New […]
Join Adam Parker and Cleveland Sellers, Jr. for the launch of Parker’s biography on Sellers, Outside Agitator. Additional guests will discuss the history of the freedom movement, the seminal 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, and current challenges facing activists today. Parker’s incisive biography details a proud black man who refuses to be defeated, and whose tumultuous life story exemplifies […]
BERNSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Fri, 19 Oct | 7PM $25 specialty price – To purchase tickets, call 843-723-9912 or click here In partnership with Duke University, we invite you to celebrate the music of the American composer Leonard Bernstein to honor his 100th birthday. The Eclipse Ensemble made up of teachers from the Charleston Academy of Music […]
Come celebrate the launch of Carolyne Roehm’s newest book, Design & Style: A Constant Thread with an elegant High Tea, Charleston style. Featuring a brief discussion of her book, Carolyne and her guests will enjoy lively conversations, traditional high tea canapés and champagne. Join us for this memorable afternoon. Lifestyle icon Carolyne Roehm has been a part of American design culture for more […]
Shakespeare’s Tyrants in Richard III and Macbeth Discover and read Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies dramatizing ambition and those who stop at nothing for personal gain, Macbeth and Richard III. This class will look at these dramas each successive Tuesday night for 5 weeks. $150 members / $200 nonmembers. To purchase your seat, call 843-723-9912 or click here. Richard III exploits the chaos […]
