An Evening at Bastille Cafe
by Sara
We’re at the halfway point in our Petite Protocol camp with the Gibbes Museum of Art, and what a fantastic week with our little 4-6 year olds it has been! We absolutely love all of the families, and are even bigger fans of the Gibbes Museum itself… which is why we were thrilled to hear about Society 1858′s Bastille Day celebration next month!
Society 1858, for those who are unaware, is the new auxiliary group for the renowned Gibbes Museum for “dynamic young professionals.” In honor of Bastille Day, they are hosting a lavish party on Friday, July 16th from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm in their very own beautiful courtyard, transformed into the sophisticated “Bastille Cafe” for the evening.
Naturally the appetizers and drinks will be provided by Charleston’s favorite French restaurant, Rue de Jean, and there will be live jazz entertainment featuring Heddy Rae. If you still didn’t get your full French fill when the official party ends at 11, everyone is encouraged to head on over to Rue de Jean for the after party.
The party is free to Society 1858 members (see below on how to become a member), and $25 for non-members. Tickets can be reserved over the phone (843.722.2706 x 22) or online.
Can’t make it on the 16th but still want to do something Parisian? You can participate in the Pommes Frites Competition before the big day! Competing for the best fries in Charleston are:
The Glass Onion, 1218 Highway 17
Blind Tiger, 36 Broad Street
La Fourchette, 432 King Street
Rue de Jean, 39 John Street
If you do attend the event and are a registered member of Society 1858, be sure to enter the French-themed scavenger hunt that will take place throughout the museum so you’re eligible to win a YEAR’S SUPPLY of french fries from the winner of the competition! Let’s be honest, there’s is nothing unappealing about this offer.
(Society 1858 members have until September 30th to join the Gibbes Museum and activate your Society 1858 membership. Visit www.gibbesmusem.org/support, select the $30 Student membership category and enter LP1858 in the promo code.
