Events Calendar

You mean winter, as in igloos and Eskimos and penguins and ice?? Well it’s cold outside, but it’s toasty in Eighteen Hundred Drayton! Warm up with a 5-course dinner inspired by the 1993 film, Cool Runnings. Enjoy a free screening of the movie based on the true story of the Jamaica national bobsleigh team’s debut in the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Dinner and a Movie takes place in Draper Hall and includes private tables and a cash bar.

Join us for a book-inspired wine tasting!

We pair the qualities of each wine with a book that shares the same spirit. Your ticket to the tasting, apart from the tastes, includes your choice of one of the featured books. Bottles of the featured wines will be for sale at great prices, too.

This event is a crowd favorite, serving as a great date, a perfect girls night out, or treat to yourself. Buy your ticket now and join us on Thursday, January 19th!

Calling all teachers for a special night out! With a teacher ID you’ll get a free glass of our house bubbles or beer and receive a 15% discount on any purchase! We’ll also be doing a few extra special giveaways because we love you and you deserve it.

*discount does not apply to events, book clubs, alcohol, or catering

We are so excited to spend an evening with Carolyn Prusa talking about what may be our favorite book title ever: None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive. Perfect for fans of Maria Semple and Jennifer Weiner, this smart and witty debut novel follows Ramona through the forty-eight hours after her life has been upended by the discovery of her husband’s affair and an approaching Category Four hurricane. Don’t miss this chance to meet this new author, hear more about her debut, and enjoy a book-inspired cocktail!

This is a ticketed event. Your ticket includes admission, a cocktail, and a copy of the book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolyn Prusa has written for Savannah Magazine, The Charlotte Observer, and other publications. She lives in Savannah with her husband, two sons, and giant rescue dog, Dale, who looks like a Wookie and sings like an angel. Find out more on Twitter @CarolynPrusa.

BOOK SUMMARY

Ramona’s got a bratty boss, a toddler teetering through toilet training, a critical mom who doesn’t mind sharing, and oops—a cheating husband. That’s how a Category Four hurricane bearing down on her life in Savannah becomes just another item on her to-do list. In the next forty-eight hours she’ll add a neighborhood child and the class guinea pig named Clarence Thomas to her entourage as she struggles to evacuate town.

Ignoring the persistent glow of her minivan’s check engine light, Ramona navigates police check points, bathroom emergencies, demands from her boss, and torrential downpours while fielding calls and apology texts from her cheating husband and longing for the days when her life was like a Prince song, full of sexy creativity and joy.

Thoroughly entertaining and completely relatable, None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive is the hilarious, heartwarming story of a woman up to her elbows in calamities and about to drive off the brink of the rest of her life.

REVIEWS

“Engaging debut…there’s a lot to enjoy in this thoughtful outing.” –Publishers Weekly

“A story that explores how individual identity and happiness can be unintentionally misplaced in marriage and motherhood.” —Kirkus Reviews

“It’s not often you read a book that makes you laugh and makes your heart pound with excitement but Carolyn Prusa’s debut does just that. Her heroine Ramona uses humor and her love for pop star Prince to navigate dueling crises in her life and takes a surprisingly poignant journey along the way.” —Laurie Gelman, author of Smells Like Tween Spirit and Class Mom

“Both insightful and messy in the most relatable way, None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive will have you cackling, nodding in agreement, and rooting hard for Ramona as she battles various storms — literal and figurative.” —Laura Hankin, author of A Special Place for Women and Happy and You Know It

“A keenly observant, fast-paced comedy that illustrates just how tough it can be – as Prince would say – ‘to get through this thing called life.’ Finding humor in heartbreak, Prusa presents a strong-willed heroine who copes with one indignity after another, from the acutely embarrassing to the brutally life-changing, all while dodging in and out of the path of an oncoming hurricane.” —Amy Poeppel, author of Musical Chairs

“Fans of Amy Poehler and Maria Semple, rejoice! Carolyn Prusa has written an absolute hit. Wry, charming, and all too real, this is a laugh-out-loud gem of a novel.” —Beck Dorey-Stein, New York Times bestselling author of From the Corner of the Oval

“This energetic, uproariously funny portrait of motherhood will appeal to fans of Laurie Gelman and Maria Semple.” —Booklist, starred review

We are so excited to spend an evening with Carolyn Prusa talking about what may be our favorite book title ever: None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive. Perfect for fans of Maria Semple and Jennifer Weiner, this smart and witty debut novel follows Ramona through the forty-eight hours after her life has been upended by the discovery of her husband’s affair and an approaching Category Four hurricane. Don’t miss this chance to meet this new author, hear more about her debut, and enjoy a book-inspired cocktail!

This is a ticketed event. Your ticket includes admission, a cocktail, and a copy of the book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolyn Prusa has written for Savannah Magazine, The Charlotte Observer, and other publications. She lives in Savannah with her husband, two sons, and giant rescue dog, Dale, who looks like a Wookie and sings like an angel. Find out more on Twitter @CarolynPrusa.

BOOK SUMMARY

Ramona’s got a bratty boss, a toddler teetering through toilet training, a critical mom who doesn’t mind sharing, and oops—a cheating husband. That’s how a Category Four hurricane bearing down on her life in Savannah becomes just another item on her to-do list. In the next forty-eight hours she’ll add a neighborhood child and the class guinea pig named Clarence Thomas to her entourage as she struggles to evacuate town.

Ignoring the persistent glow of her minivan’s check engine light, Ramona navigates police check points, bathroom emergencies, demands from her boss, and torrential downpours while fielding calls and apology texts from her cheating husband and longing for the days when her life was like a Prince song, full of sexy creativity and joy.

Thoroughly entertaining and completely relatable, None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive is the hilarious, heartwarming story of a woman up to her elbows in calamities and about to drive off the brink of the rest of her life.

REVIEWS

“Engaging debut…there’s a lot to enjoy in this thoughtful outing.” –Publishers Weekly

“A story that explores how individual identity and happiness can be unintentionally misplaced in marriage and motherhood.” —Kirkus Reviews

“It’s not often you read a book that makes you laugh and makes your heart pound with excitement but Carolyn Prusa’s debut does just that. Her heroine Ramona uses humor and her love for pop star Prince to navigate dueling crises in her life and takes a surprisingly poignant journey along the way.” —Laurie Gelman, author of Smells Like Tween Spirit and Class Mom

“Both insightful and messy in the most relatable way, None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive will have you cackling, nodding in agreement, and rooting hard for Ramona as she battles various storms — literal and figurative.” —Laura Hankin, author of A Special Place for Women and Happy and You Know It

“A keenly observant, fast-paced comedy that illustrates just how tough it can be – as Prince would say – ‘to get through this thing called life.’ Finding humor in heartbreak, Prusa presents a strong-willed heroine who copes with one indignity after another, from the acutely embarrassing to the brutally life-changing, all while dodging in and out of the path of an oncoming hurricane.” —Amy Poeppel, author of Musical Chairs

“Fans of Amy Poehler and Maria Semple, rejoice! Carolyn Prusa has written an absolute hit. Wry, charming, and all too real, this is a laugh-out-loud gem of a novel.” —Beck Dorey-Stein, New York Times bestselling author of From the Corner of the Oval

“This energetic, uproariously funny portrait of motherhood will appeal to fans of Laurie Gelman and Maria Semple.” —Booklist, starred review

Join Sigal Music Museum for our monthly afternoon tea on March 22, 2023, at 3:00 in the afternoon. Held in the museum, the event will feature savories, sweets, and other fancies! Reserve a table and bring your friends for an afternoon at the museum. Tickets for tea include the price of admission to the museum, so you are invited to explore their exhibits before or after the event.

A seat for tea is $25.00 per person or $100.00 to reserve a four-person table. Seating is limited to 20 maximum (5 tables). Due to our limited capacity, please note that reservations will not be held until payment has been received.

To purchase tickets by check or cash, contact our team by email at [email protected].

Please contact [email protected] to make our team aware of any food allergies at least one week prior to the tea.

*** If you are interested in bringing a larger party (5-20 persons) please contact our team to inquire about availability and make special arrangements. Again, please note that reservations will not be held until payment has been received. ***

Avast! Belay your plans for Saturday, January 28th! Ye Mystic Krewe of Fireforge would like to invite you to partake in our very own Gasparilla celebration, also known as Pirate Invasion Day! There’ll be live music with All Apologies, the grunge version of fan favorites Randomonium from 6-9 pm!

Plundering Tips: Only scallawags show up in polo shirt for this. Rock a tricorn hat, wear Navy stripes and huge hoop earrings. Maybe, a peasant blouse? And, be sure to use terminology such as: ahoy, matey, walk the plank, jolly roger, and timbers!

Have a wee matey? Join us at Fireforge from 12-3 pm for swashbuckling fun for pint-sized Pirates in Training!

Join us for a family fun night as we kick off the 45th Anniversary of the Science Center with a dinner, drinks and activities for the kids at the Flock Shop on Monday January 30 from 5-8pm. Kids eat free and adult tickets are $45 for food and 2 beverages. Summer camp spots will be raffled off along with tickets to our Science of Wine event April 20 at Bond Street.

Join Clemson SNAP-Ed and the Seed Library to learn all about how to grow and eat microgreens!

Incorporating a colorful variety of fruit and veggies in your diet doesn’t have to be complicated and during colder months growing some of your own fresh veggies is a great option to add nutrients to any meal. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, and use our microgreens to create two recipes. You’ll leave our 1.5 hour class with the confidence to create delicious meals with microgreens, and a full kit to grow your own! Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 864-268-5955 to register.

Recipes: Microgreen Rainbow Salad & Pita Break Pocket with Microgreens

We are so excited to spend an evening with USA Today bestseller and Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano! We’ll be hearing about Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun—the hilarious and heart-pounding next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series. Finlay has been in messes before—after all, she’s an author and single mom who’s a pro at getting out bloodstains for rather unexpected reasons with her nanny/partner-in-crime—but none quite like this. This should be a fun evening, so don’t miss your chance to meet Elle, hear more about this new crazy ride of a book, and enjoy a book-inspired cocktail!

Your ticket includes admission, a cocktail, and a copy of the book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ELLE COSIMANO is a USA Today bestselling author, an International Thriller Award winner, and an Edgar Award nominee. Elle’s debut novel for adults, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series, which was a People magazine pick and was named one of New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2021. In addition to writing novels for teens and adults, her essays have appeared in HuffPost and Time. Cosimano lives with her husband and two sons in Virginia.

BOOK SUMMARY

Dating. Diapers. And dodging bullets. Who said single moms can’t have fun?

Finlay Donovan has been in messes before—after all, she’s an author and single mom who’s a pro at getting out bloodstains for rather unexpected reasons—but none quite like this. After she and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they may have “borrowed” in the process of saving the life of Finlay’s ex-husband, the Russian mob got her out of debt. But now Finlay owes them

Still running the show from behind bars, mob boss Feliks has a task for Finlay: find a contract killer before the cops do. Problem is, the killer might be an officer.

Luckily, hot cop Nick has started up a citizen’s police academy, and combined pressure from Finlay’s looming book deadline and Feliks is enough to convince Finlay and Vero to get involved. Through firearm training and forensic classes (and some hands-on research with the tempting detective), Finlay and Vero have the perfect cover-up to sleuth out the real criminal and free themselves from the mob’s clutches—all the while dodging spies, confronting Vero’s past, and juggling the daily trials of parenthood.

REVIEWS

“Fasten your seat belts . . . murder most madcap.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Finlay’s strong narrative voice carries the reader . . . This is good, fast fun.”—Publishers Weekly

“Fresh, heartfelt and witty, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is a twisty, page-turner, and its relatable heroine Finlay Donovan is irresistible!” —Janet Evanovich

“This series is magical! The premise is absolutely brilliant, the writing is tight, sharp, hilarious, and heartfelt. I’m in awe of Elle Cosimano. Every book lover in the world should be reading Finlay Donovan.”—Christina Lauren, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Wilder

“Finlay Donovan remains the heroine of my heart. Murder and hot men while rocking a messy mom bun, yes please! Elle Cosimano writes fresh, funny mysteries that are an absolute blast to read.”—Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network

“It would be next to impossible to find another author who writes stories that are as thrilling as they are hilarious. By now, I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a dead body for her.” —Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A For Aunties

“Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is an edge-of-your-seat, fun, fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, sexy and smart novel. It can’t be pinned down to one genre because it spans so many, pulling readers all the way in for an absolutely awesome adventure. Elle Cosimano is a word wizard and this series gets better with every book.” —Sophie Sullivan, author of Ten Rules For Faking It

“Finlay Donovan is back! In Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, Finlay and her sidekick, Vero, are trying to squirm their way out of the mob’s grasp while simultaneously trying not be indicted for (several) murders. As always, Elle Cosimano puts the two women into impossible situations that create the best kind of escapist fiction. Cosimano’s newest Finlay book is laugh out loud funny . . . a story of second chances, family and loyalty. Fact: If you’re going to bury a body, you definitely want Finlay Donovan by your side.”—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Lies You Tell

“I’ve never laughed so much reading books about murder. Elle Cosimano’s accidental hitwoman Finlay Donovan is a darkly hilarious, quick witted, and surprisingly relatable woman. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you have reading this brilliant, funny mystery series from one of the best writers working today.” — Jennifer Hillier, award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Do in the Dark and Little Secrets

“Sassy, ludicrous, sexy . . . Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is another great addition to this marvelous series. If you’re a fan of crazy off-the-wall antics and hysterical comedy, sexy tension laden chemistry, and an outstanding who’s-the-bad-guy mystery, [this] is for you! Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys highly entertaining mysteries.”—Mystery and Suspense magazine

Drop in to decorate sugar cookies. While supplies last. Ages 9-14.