The Taylor Festival Choir presents its third concert of the 2018-2019 season, “Music for Royal Occasions” at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 27 at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street. World-renowned conductor Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt, best known in Charleston for hisRead more
The Family Jazz Day line-up will include the Charleston All Star Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. David Carter, Director of Education and Outreach at Charleston Jazz, the School of the Arts Jazz Band, and other visiting youth jazz bands. FamilyRead more
The Halsey Institute commissioned Dr. Rick Bunch, a geographic information science (GIS) and spatial cognition specialist, to design an interactive map of the South, representing everything from street name maps to data collected on prison populations and churchgoers, among otherRead more
Village Rep presents a vibrant rendering of Shakespeare's immortal tale. Othello chronicles the downfall of the Moorish general at the hands of his lieutenant, Iago, through a plot fueled by jealousy and vengeance. Directed by Evan Parry and featuring aRead more
"People don't like what they don't understand." This exhibit is a collaboration with the Charleston Activist Network (CAN) in loving memory of African American activists who fought for what they believe in. The First Monday Gallery Night opening reception willRead more
The Charleston Artist Guild presents “Meditations in Silver & Gold: Bird Paintings Reimagined” by wildlife artist, Amanda McLenon, featured artist for the month of February. The exhibit will be on display from February 1 through 28, 2019. Peaceful images ofRead more
The Charleston Artist Guild presents “Meditations in Silver & Gold: Bird Paintings Reimagined” by wildlife artist, Amanda McLenon, featured artist for the month of February. The exhibit will be on display from February 1 through 28, 2019. Peaceful images ofRead more
Drama Desk and Tony Award winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor and dynamic musical score. This bee is one unforgettable experience. Sit back and watch as theseRead more
The 9th annual Duke Pitchfork Concert! Each year, the all-male a capella group delights the audience with a range of songs from contemporary hits to old standards. The Pitchforks will be joined by Charleston's own Plantation Singers, one of the most renownedRead more
Sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script. Austin, the achiever, is working on a script he has sold to producer Sal Kimmer when Lee, a demented petty thief, drops in. He pitches hisRead more
"People don't like what they don't understand." This exhibit is a collaboration with the Charleston Activist Network (CAN) in loving memory of African American activists who fought for what they believe in. The First Monday Gallery Night opening reception willRead more
The College of Charleston Arts Management Program is excited to announce that world renowned drummer, percussionist, and two-time Grammy nominee Quentin Baxter has joined its faculty and will serve as the new host of the IN THE MIX speaker series,Read more
During the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1759-1761, an enslaved man named Abraham won his freedom from the government of South Carolina by performing a series of deeds that not only displayed remarkable physical endurance and bravery, but also saved many lives.Read more
The Educated Citizen and Democracy with Dr. John S. Cowan. This talk contains dangerous ideas. Some may be useful in understanding past elections and bracing for coming ones. But at its heart, it is about misconceptions about education, and aboutRead more
The Sit a Spell Conversation Series aims to encourage thoughtful conversation on a variety of topics and issues faced by today’s New South. In a series of four installments, participants who represent the diverse facets of the Lowcountry community andRead more
During the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1759-1761, an enslaved man named Abraham won his freedom from the government of South Carolina by performing a series of deeds that not only displayed remarkable physical endurance and bravery, but also saved many lives.Read more
The Library Society is excited to partner with Murias Entertainment to host American Aquarium frontman, BJ Barham for his acoustic solo tour throughout the South. Come enjoy an evening of stories and songs by this talented singer-songwriter. Tickets are $20Read more
Put a twist on your Valentine’s Day with a love-triangle murder/comedy on stage at Threshold Repertory Theatre. “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” runs Thursdays through Sundays from Feb. 7-17 at the theatre, 84 1/2 Society St. in downtown Charleston. WrittenRead more
Magnetic South, a collaborative project between the College of Charleston Department of Music and the Charleston Symphony, will present a contemporary classical music concert featuring two iconic 20th century works: Stravinsky’s masterpiece "A Soldier’s Tale” in its complete staged version, with College ofRead more
The electrifying duo of Natalia Khoma, cellist, and Volodymyr, pianist, exquisitely pairs two virtuoso soloists into one extraordinary concert experience. This duo has been hailed worldwide as "perfectly controlled and beautifully expressive," "passion profundity and poignancy, the two are "cellist,Read more
On Sunday, February 10th at 10:00 AM, Bakari Sellers, will be the speaker at Mt. Zion AME Church at 5 Glebe Street, Charleston, SC at 10:00 AM, in celebration of Black History Month. Bakari T. Sellers is an American attorney,Read more
The 2nd Monday Series will host Charleston Music Fest, both part of the College of Charleston School of the Arts, for a night of intimate chamber music on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. Graduates of the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, faculty duo Natalia Khoma (cello) and VolodymyrRead more
Nikky Finney, Professor of Creative Writing and Southern Letters at the University of South Carolina and 2011 winner of the National Book Award for Poetry, was commissioned to create new work in response to photographs from the Southbound project. FinneyRead more
During the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1759-1761, an enslaved man named Abraham won his freedom from the government of South Carolina by performing a series of deeds that not only displayed remarkable physical endurance and bravery, but also saved many lives.Read more
What is a portrait? Are they physical representations of the people they depict? Or do they convey something more, whether it’s an emotional or psychological quality? How does the medium of photography help shape portraits? And with the early formsRead more
With rave reviews in New York City, and hailed as "one of the most celebrated teams" in the Lowcountry (Lowcountry Today), Charleston sisters Gracie & Lacy combine their powerhouse vocals and signature harmonies for an Unforgettable evening of the timelessRead more
Small Opera will present a portion of their Love & Death program this Valentine’s Day at the Charleston Library Society. What better way to celebrate the holiday than with classic pieces from performances including highlights from Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's La Boheme.
Dog and Horse Fine Art will host a reception Friday, February 15, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., featuring miniature jewelry and sculpture by BURNETT DE LOISELLE and PAUL EATON, VPRMS, MAA, as well as honoring beloved Hounds and their contribution toRead more
Come celebrate Black History Month with Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc., the Lowcountry’s premier African-American led theatre company. AFTC will present “A Tribute to Paul Laurence Dunbar” written and directed by Art Gilliard. The drama focuses on two widowedRead more
The State of Georgia is taking over! Come see the crazy talented improv group from Savannah's Front Porch Improv, Nerdwinder! Featuring will be one of Atlanta’s very best comedians, DEDRICK FLYNN! Heath Richardson and Stan Shelby will round off oneRead more
The Actors' Theatre of South Carolina features Kyle Taylor in this one-man play replicating the life of Frederick Douglass. Taylor presents the journey from Douglass' youth as a slave to his life as one of the greatest orators and philosophersRead more
This Lifelong Learning class will cover the history of the relationship between the US (or its precursor colonies) and Canada (or its colonial precursor) from the fall of Quebec near the end of the French and Indian War to theRead more
During the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1759-1761, an enslaved man named Abraham won his freedom from the government of South Carolina by performing a series of deeds that not only displayed remarkable physical endurance and bravery, but also saved many lives.Read more
Join the Halsey Institute staff and your fellow members for a fun and exclusive evening tour. Beginning at 6:00PM, curator Mark Long will lead a guided tour of Southbound: Photographs of and about the New South. Learn more about theRead more
Join The Bach Society of Charleston as they celebrate Bach. This evening of music and romance begins with a concert of Baroque chamber music for harpsichord, violin, and voice followed by a talk offering glimpses into the personal life ofRead more
An apocalyptic world comes alive in the 1993 Obie Award-winning “Marisol” by José Rivera. “‘Marisol' tells a different kind of coming of age story. Our eponymous heroine finds herself living in an angelic war zone in an end-days New York City, as sheRead more
This dynamic panel exploring photographers’ privileged access to communities that we might otherwise never have the chance to see. Featuring Southbound artists Deborah Luster, who photographs prisoners in Louisiana’s Angola Prison; Susana Raab, who photographs migrant workers in Florida; SofiaRead more
Diane Schuur sings Cole Porter, Billie Holiday and more Charleston warmly welcomes vocalist Diane Schuur to sing with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Diane’s voice is expressive, romantic and mischievous as it radiates warmth and soulfulRead more
Charleston warmly welcomes back vocalist Diane Schuur to sing with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra as it kicks off its eleventh Season. A two time Grammy Award Winner, Diane’s voice is expressive, romantic and mischievous as it radiates warmth and soulfulRead more
Join us for 'Egungun Tunji: Ancestors Rise Again!' on February 27th, at 6.30pm at the Cannon Street Arts Center. Community Conversations continue to be held at various community venues in and around Charleston, these are free and open to all. WeRead more
We are thrilled to host award winning talent, Eliza Griswold as she speaks about her New York Times Notable Book of 2018, as well as Seattle Times and Washington Post best book of 2018, Amity and Prosperity. In Amity and Prosperity, the prizewinningRead more
Join the Halsey Institute staff and your fellow members for a fun and exclusive evening tour. Beginning at 6:00PM, curator Mark Sloan will lead a guided tour of Southbound: Photographs of and about the New South. Learn more about theRead more
Dog and Horse Fine Art’s March ArtWalk exhibition features miniature jewelry and sculpture by Burnett de Loiselle and Paul Eaton, VPRMS, MAA; and miniature artist Beth de Loiselle’s oils. Sporting art created for the occasion by such artists as BethRead more
The Charleston Artist Guild Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of original oil paintings by our featured artist, Cynthia Huston, entitled "Treasures and Memories". The exhibition will open on March 1 and continue through March 31, 2019. It willRead more
The College of Charleston Opera will present a production of Francis Poulenc's only full-length opera, “Dialogues of the Carmelites.” It tells a fictional account of the actual events of the Martyrs of Compiègne — the Carmelite nuns who in 1794 refused toRead more
