"A Revered Literary Gathering" for VIE March 2023
Suzanne Pollak
Guests gather at the Circular Congregational Church for “Press and Palace” featuring Tina Brown, Betsy Prioleau, and Amanda Foreman at Charleston Literary Festival 2022. [Photo by MCG Photography]
“Every summer, I become absorbed by the world of books and brilliant minds as I embark on a mission to raise money and plan parties for the Charleston Literary Festival (CLF) each November in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Part of my position includes orchestrating multiple social events that I hope will be unforgettable for everyone. That desire is tenfold when it comes time for CLF, where our guests include esteemed authors, speakers, visionaries, community leaders, donors, and ticket holders. We always strive to leave them feeling well-appreciated and happy to support or attend the event again. This is vital to our area, as the arts, literature, and cultural events can contribute so much to the overall health of a city.
The festival’s foundation is its roster of diverse, highly regarded authors who are most certainly befitting the epithet of ‘change maker’—often Pulitzer, Booker, Nobel, and book-of-the-year winners. The 2022 lineup alone was a who’s who in thought leadership—see the sidebar for the impressive list. Their sweep of ideas and abundant creativity are enriching and transformative, with discussion topics including race, gender, war, technology, evolution, health, law, art, music, poetry, theater, opera, and more….”
Read more about Charleston Literary Festival in the March issue of VIE Magazine HERE!