January 26th, 2010
Funny Talk: Three authors dissect what makes a work funny
Colin Quashie, Emmy award winner, Mad-TV writer and conceptual artist; Jane O’Boyle, Charleston-based author; Chris Lamb, College of Charleston professor and author; moderator: Greg Tavares of The Have Nots! comedy troupe.
Wednesday, January 27, 6 p.m.
Admissions Information Center
Robert Scott Small Building
175 Calhoun Street
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November 9th, 2009
Author, speechwriter and renowned scholar of American history, Richard Norton Smith will discuss the relationship between Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt, telling anecdotes of their friendly-turned-competitive relationship. Mr. Smith will also discuss the similarities – and differences – between the political and economic climates that both FDR and Barack Obama entered upon their elections.
6:30pm. Addlestone Library, 3rd floor.
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November 4th, 2009
Hard Luck, Good Times: Part III
Dr. Marlene O’Bryant-Seabrook will present the colorful and expertly-crafted quilts that are visual tributes to South Carolina bandleaders and ensemble musicians who became well-known during the jazz heyday of the 1930s. The evening will also feature Dr. Karen Chandler, Associate Professor of Arts Management and Co-Principal of the Charleston Jazz Initiative at the College of Charleston, who will share stunning photographs and other images of the jazz musicians featured in Dr. O’Bryant-Seabrook’s quilts.
6pm. Avery Research Center, 125 Bull Street. Free.
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October 30th, 2009
Susan Farrell, Professor of English at the College of Charleston, worked closely with students on discussions surrounding this year’s Convocation book, The Things They Carried.
Professor Farrell offers the below questions for discussion.
Question 1: Discuss the book’s form and the ambiguities between truth and fiction. What does O’Brien gain in playing with audience expectations in the book?
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October 27th, 2009
Question 2: How do you think O’Brien finally defines courage in the book?
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October 21st, 2009
Hard Luck, Good Times: Part II
Christopher G. Parham, Theatre Manager for the country’s first theatre building, talks about the ongoing renovations of the Dock Street Theatre and previews plans for its highly anticipated reopening in 2010.
6pm. Addlestone Library, Room 227. Free.
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September 30th, 2009
Above you will find a selection of images from Eleanor Heldrich’s Pop Up Book Collection found in Special Collections at the Addlestone Library. Visit Special Collections for a personal view of Mrs. Heldrich’s whimsical pop up books.
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September 25th, 2009
Hard Luck, Good Times: Part I
College of Charleston archivist Harlan Greene will discuss the 1935 opera by the Gershwins and the Heywards that brought a glorious new sound and story to the world in the midst of economic depression.
6pm. Addlestone Library, Room 227. Free.
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