Time travel at a tony home. Stretch artistically at The Citadel. Read and reap.
Maura's Three for the Week in Charleston, 11/11 - 11/17
With the military on our mind this week, there’s plenty to mull in Charleston. On Veterans Day, head to the Joseph Manigault House, which for years hosted soldiers, then onto The Citadel for a three-day immersion of dance and war stories. Looking for a broader global perspective? The Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival is sure to provide a new angle on Italy. You can always travel through books as well, perhaps at a Silent Book Club. So, get going, Charleston.
Time travel on Veterans Day at the Joseph Manigault House.
The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., downtown Charleston, Mon., Nov. 11, 4 p.m.
Many have walked past the Joseph Manigault House and stopped to admire its beauty, but may not know its significance for hosting and quartering soldiers through the ages. On Veterans Day, you’ll get a rare opportunity to consider this inside the House with Charleston Museum’s Chief of Education Elise Reagan. She’ll take you through the long and hallowed history of the museum house, with particular attention paid to its role as a USO post during World War II.
Admission is free for museum members; free with admission for non-members; and free for veterans. Reserve your spot here.
Armchair land in Italy through stirring cinema.
Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St., downtown Charleston, Thurs., Nov. 14 - Sun., Nov. 17, various times
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival (NCIFF) is back for its 18th year of importing standout Italian cinema. Each year, the non-profit presents the most artistically significant films of contemporary Italian cinema from both established and emerging directors. This year, look for 13 feature film screenings, special guests and a variety of events, over four days. A jury will evaluate all films and select a winner based on set criteria.
For more information, visit nuovocinemaitaliano.com.
Herald healing dance at The Citadel
Capers Hall, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., downtown Charleston, Thurs., Nov. 14 - Sat., Nov. 16, various times
This one I’ve been excited about since writing a feature on art at The Citadel last year. Stories of War at The Citadel is a three-event NEA residency with Exit12 Dance that tells the story of the military through movement, culminating in the debut of a Citadel-inspired dance.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Exit12’s movement workshop will help foster expression, connection and healing. On Fri., Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m., join a screening of an episode of the PBS series After Action, hosted by veteran combat photojournalist Stacy Pearsall. In it, she interviewed Roman Baca, Founding Director of Exit12 Dance Company, to explore how the arts can provide a form of expression for emotions that go beyond words. After the screening, the two will continue their conversation. On Sat., Nov, 16, 6 - 8 p.m., attend the Debut Citadel Dance of Exit12, which takes the audience through the military experience, exploring war, humanity, homecoming and family.
The events are free with registration at storiesofwar.eventbrite.com.
Bonus: Be silent but readerly at this book club
John L. Dart Library, 1067 King St., Charleston, Sat., Nov. 16, 10 - 12 p.m.
Silent Book Clubs have revolutionized the book club concept ever since they became popular a few years ago, but it is only recently that South Carolinians have embraced their potential. This Saturday, join the Charleston tribe of introverted book lovers and allow yourself to enjoy a new read or recommend one to others. Whether it's a mystery or thriller, romance or non-fiction, Charleston silent readers know that anything goes in their book club. The only rule is that when the bell rings, start reading.
For more information, visit instagram.com/silentbookclubcharleston.
Double Bonus: Find a Flea at Firefly
Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston, Sat., Nov. 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
I’ve always been a sucker for a superior flea market, and have spent many a Saturday scouring tent-festooned lots for incredible objects and antiques. It follows that my interest is piqued by Pickers Hullabaloo, a local Charleston quarterly flea market with over 100 vendors trading in antiques, collectibles, jewelry, vinyls and more. You can also pop by simply to enjoy the live music. Parking is free and first-come, first served.
Admission works as follows: Earliest Bird is 10 - 11 a.m. for $20 pre-sale or cash at gate; Early Bird is 11 a.m. -12 noon for $10 presale or cash at gate; General Admission is free from 12 noon - 4 p.m.
For more information, visit pickershullabaloo.com.