In 1818, Joseph Jacotot, a French professor, determined to teach his native language at the University of Louvain in the Netherlands. Many of his students spoke only Flemish; Jacotot knew only French. How could he teach these students his nativeRead more
Shakespeare In Love - Charleston Stage Winner of 8 Academy Awards! South Carolina Premiere! A Comic Riff On Shakespeare’s Lusty Love Life Based on the acclaimed six time Oscar winning film, Shakespeare in Love tells the comedic story of a young playwright,Read more
Barbara L. Bellows’ most recent book, Two Charlestonians at War: The Civil War Odysseys of a Lowcountry Aristocrat and a Black Abolitionist, has been described as “a Faulkernian saga of two South Carolina men” and also recommended by Dr. Walter EdgarRead more
The glow of the Ravenel Bridge and the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor provide an unparalleled backdrop for yoga. Open to all fitness levels. Instructor Ji Hwang. Rain date: Thursday, April 12. Photo ID required. Fee: $5/Free Move IT!Read more
This is the 4th Annual Dance Concert presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance with Artistic Director Gretchen McLaine, and choreography by College of Charleston Dance Students!
Tour five spectacular homes on beautiful Kiawah Island with refreshments served at one of the homes. Proceeds from the Kiawah Island Art and House Tour directly fund programs chosen for grants from Arts, Etc.. The grants bring visual, performing, and literaryRead more
The Art Mecca of Charleston cordially invites you to Between The Strokes to meet three of our talented Charlestonian artists. The featured visionaries encompass their experience of Lowcountry life. Whether through visions, consciously or unconsciously, the artists reveal a moment, a glimpse,Read more
Pianist, Rick Stanton, and poet, Jan Stanton, team up for a delightful evening of masterworks and original poetry. Works by Bach, Mozart, Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Schumann will be paired with an original poem that sets the mood for theRead more
This is the 4th Annual Dance Concert presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance with Artistic Director Gretchen McLaine, and choreography by College of Charleston Dance Students!
Join us for the final event of Cuba en el Horizonte with Cuban music, singing, and dancing. Music, dancing, singing Michael O’Brian and the Caribbean combo Otro Sur Yuriy Bekker and the CofC student orchestra Rob Taylor and CofC singers KristenRead more
Rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. CineConcerts brings the beloved film to life with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams' iconic score. Immerse yourself in the magic as you watch a house elf makeRead more
Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, Cajun Fest is a full-day of foot-stompin’ Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all around ragin’ Cajun entertainment! Cajun, Creole and other foods will be available for purchase. Carpooling is recommended. NoRead more
The infamous tale of revenge and love follows exiled barber, Sweeney Todd, as he makes his way back to London seeking vengeance against the judge who took his wife and framed him. In a room above a failing pie shopRead more
The Charleston Music Club will present some of Charleston's finest young musicians at its annual student awards recital on Sunday, April 8th. The event will be held at 3 pm in the chapel at Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle RangeRead more
Appropriate for Grades: K-5th PRESENTED BY THE GAILLARD EDUCATION INITIATIVE Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making – as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe,Read more
The British country house in all its opulence and refinement seems worlds away from the fetid horrors of a slave ship. However the trade in enslaved Africans and slave-produced goods fueled the wealth that funded the creation of many 17th-to-19th-centuryRead more
This documentary film follows jazz pianist and composer Jason Moran as he prepared his multimedia project "Looks of a Lot," which was performed at the Symphony Center in Chicago in May 2014. The film follows the project’s collaboration between MoranRead more
An artists' reception at Avondale Therapy for an art show curated by Fabulon featuring Fabulon Resident Artists, Meyriel J. Edge and Laura McRae-Hitchcock. Both Edge and McRae-Hitchcock are avid travelers and the art in this show is inspired by theirRead more
Thrive SC Oyster Roast and Silent Auction Tickets, Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM. Join THRIVE SC for all-you-can-eat OYSTERS, CRAFT BEER, LIVE MUSIC with Charleston's own KATIE ROSE BAND ((www.katieroseband.com), and a SILENT AUCTION with amazing packages includingRead more
Our friends from Chamber Music Charleston close out our Music at the Library season with: Ravels Valses Nobles et Sentimentales, Mozart/Hummels Piano Concerto in C major, K. 503 arr., and Rotas Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano. The evening concert featuringRead more
The Speak Freely Foundation (SFF) presents its inaugural poetry festival on April 12-14, 2018 in North Charleston, SC. The 2018 Speak Freely Foundation Poetry Festival is purposed to raise awareness about poetry’s importance to the arts and youth. Studies haveRead more
Ken Lam, conductor Program Charles Ives The Unanswered Question Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor Yuriy Bekker, violin Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major Pre-concert conversations by the Music Director or his assistants areRead more
It's a FREE film on the field! Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunningRead more
Everyone thinks they know the classic fairy tales Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood. But in the hands of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine and their Tony award-winning musical, we see our favorite childhood storybookRead more
Calling all blues fans! Our fourteenth edition is coming up next Sunday, April 15, 2018 and it's gonna be a great one... "LADIES SING THE BLUES" featuring three sensational blueswomen; Eleanor Ellis, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins and JJ Thames & TheRead more
The College of Charleston’s Arts Management Program will once again celebrate the end of the academic year with a free concert to showcase up-and-coming student musicians. IN THE MIX: LIVE! will feature a range of performances from College of CharlestonRead more
Charleston Performing Arts Center is searching for cultural dance troupes and individuals to perform Indian, African, and Latin dance styles for our 2018 Piccolo Spoleto original production. The dances will be staged, choreographed, and provided costumes by Broadway veteran KirkRead more
Miscellany, the College of Charleston’s literary magazine, seeks to showcase and celebrate the many and talented student artists and writers at our school. Each piece of work is reviewed and selected by the editor and the wonderful Miscellany student staff. Columbia’sRead more
After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully,Read more
Carmina Burana will feature 150 singers from The Charleston Symphony Chorus, 60 plus musicians from The Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and three guest vocalists, alongside 28 dancers from Nashville Ballet. Based on a collection of poems written by clergy and theology studentsRead more
Anyone who enjoys being active in the great outdoors will find excitement at the Charleston Outdoor Festival! The weekend festival includes a multitude of outdoor recreation activities like mountain biking, slack lining, archery, climbing, and disc golf, open to allRead more
A magical retelling of a beloved Norwegian folktale that tells the musical tale of three goat brothers: Billy, Goat and Gruff, who go on an adventure to search for food before the harsh winter snow descends upon their mountain. AsRead more
A Salute to 22 Years and Counting Spring Gala “The African-American Experience” International Longshoremen's Association 1142 Morrison Drive Tickets $75.00 Heavy hor d'oeuvres Cash Bar Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction Dinner and Dancing Honorees: Carolyn Hunter Mattese T. Lecque HenryRead more
34 West Theater Company co-founders Jeff Querin and Stephen Wayne debut their latest original musical comedy, Super Freak, about a soap opera star whose recent romantic turmoil leaves him on the rebound as he tries to navigate the aftermath of a public scandal.Read more
Annex Dance Company will present a new evening-length work, A Light in A Window, on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at The Schoolhouse located in West Ashley at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased for $15 online inRead more
In our opening lunchtime lecture, Dr. Kathleen Brady will describe the state of the opioid epidemic in South Carolina and the nation at large. New, state-of-the-art treatments for opioid dependence are available, and Dr. Brady will discuss efforts to make theseRead more
Coming direct from New York, where a most gentlemanly NPR critic said he’d “NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD AT A BROADWAY MUSICAL,” GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets outRead more
Rhiannon Giddens is the co-founder of the GRAMMY award-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops, in which she also plays banjo and fiddle. She began gaining recognition as a solo artist when she stole the show at the T Bone Burnett–Read more
Every dog’s favorite happy hour event is back! Yappy Hour at the James Island County Park dog park returns for the season on April 26. On select Thursdays this spring and fall, dogs and the owners who love them areRead more
Dr. David N. Schwartz will discuss his recent biography, The Last Man Who Knew Everything- The Life and Times of Enrico Fermi, Father of the Nuclear Age. This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 orRead more
When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can't solve: when identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight whiteRead more
Two aspiring comedy writers incite their relatives when they use familial foibles as a basis for a new radio series. Set in 1949 Brooklyn, Broadway Bound is the poignant and funny conclusion to Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical 'Eugene trilogy' (following BrightonRead more
The “greatest movie musical of all time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted for stage. “Singin’ in the Rain” has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could changeRead more
The City of Charleston announced a public celebration to rededicate Charleston’s Waterfront Park in honor of former Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. by officially renaming the park to Joe Riley Waterfront Park. The event will take place April 28, 2018 onRead more
The AWAKENING: MOTION Kickoff Parade on Saturday, April 28 officially marks the beginning of Enough Pie and Charleston Moves’ collaborative effort to shine a light on creative, community-based solutions to the Upper Peninsula’s transportation challenges. AWAKENING: MOTION is a seriesRead more
The AWAKENING: MOTION Kickoff Parade on Saturday, April 28 officially marks the beginning of Enough Pie and Charleston Moves’ collaborative effort to shine a light on creative, community-based solutions to the Upper Peninsula’s transportation challenges. AWAKENING: MOTION is a seriesRead more
The “greatest movie musical of all time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted for stage. “Singin’ in the Rain” has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could changeRead more
The Taylor Festival Choir (TFC) will present a concert entitled Liturgical Elegance at 3pm, April 29 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Charleston, and at 7:00pm on April 28 at St. John’s Church, Savannah. The concert will featureRead more
After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully,Read more
Birds have a peculiar power to connect us to each other, as well as to places and policy. Sharon Richardson, the Executive Director of South Carolina Audubon, will discuss Audubon’s original vision that today inspires restoration of habitat to createRead more
Local author Cinelle Barnes will be joined in conversation with Jeanette Guinn, the Host of SC Public Radio(Arts Daily) to discuss her incredible memoir, Monsoon Mansion. To RSVP, please call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Told with a lyrical, almost-dreamlike voice as intoxicatingRead more
Wine Down your Wednesday! Explore Old Towne Creek County Park, one of West Ashley's hidden gems, during the finale of this four-part springtime event series. Guests will enjoy wine and live music by Michael Duff, Roti Rolls Food Truck fareRead more
When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can't solve: when identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man?
Armand Derfner has been practicing civil rights law for over 54 years, and he is no stranger to America’s immigration issues. Born in France to Polish Jews who had already fled their homeland in Hitler’s early days, his family wasRead more
Join the Charleston Library Society and the Sophia Institute in experiencing one woman’s death-defying, life-affirming journey on the open ocean. Local author Heather Lyn Mann will share personal stories from Ocean of Insight: A Sailor’s Voyage from Despair to Hope. This eventRead more
To some breeds (of dogs and people) water is irresistible. From sporting art to magical realism, this exhibition includes examples of the myriad ways we can interact with it. Water soothes, sparkles, and splashes in these works by artists BethRead more
The Charleston Artist Guild is pleased to announce Konstantin Voronin as the Featured Artist for the month of May. His exhibit, Southern Inspiration, is a collection of paintings that display the artist’s venture into oils to show the different aspects of Southern spirit. HisRead more
Enter the spring's largest fishing tournament on the Mount Pleasant Pier, with prizes awarded for the following categories: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60+), and Total Weight of Five Fish. On-site registration begins atRead more
The annual event, which is always held on the first Saturday in May, will take place this year on May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Edisto Lions Club, 2907 Myrtle Street. This fun-filled day attracts allRead more
Love, lust, betrayal and murder! Heading a star-studded cast of principal artists who have performed their respective roles on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera is internationally acclaimed soprano, Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs, who came to renown in the title role ofRead more
