Charleston Porch Talks featuring Craig Johnson

Name: Charleston Porch Talks featuring Craig Johnson
Start: 2025-10-21T18:30:00-04:00
Location: 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424, United States

Schedule

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424, United States | Charleston, SC

Charleston Porch Talks featuring Craig Johnson
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. | Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall in Randolph Hall, College of Charleston | 66 George St. | Downtown Charleston
The Post and Courier presents an evening with New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson at College of Charleston's historic Sottile Theatre in downtown Charleston. Johnson is the creator of the beloved Walt Longmire mystery series, which has captivated readers worldwide and been adapted into the hit Netflix series "Longmire."
Tickets:
$40 VIP includes preferred seating + paperback from Johnson’s bestselling series + and exclusive access to VIP Meet & Greet at 5:00 p.m. (Times subject to change)
$30 General Admission + paperback from Johnson’s bestselling series
$20 General Admission
This intimate evening features Johnson in conversation with The Post and Courier's award-winning journalists, exploring his craft of bringing the American West to life on both page and screen. Unlike traditional author events, Charleston Porch Talks creates authentic dialogue where audiences witness genuine storytelling about character development, the mysteries of Wyoming, and the creative process behind one of today's most popular mystery series. You'll hear personal insights, behind-the-scenes stories from the Netflix adaptation, and inspiration from a master storyteller—all within the warm, conversational atmosphere that makes these events truly special.
Charleston Porch Talks is the inaugural speaker series of The Post and Courier's Journalism Preservation Society, a membership-driven community where citizens ensure South Carolina gets the investigative reporting it deserves. All proceeds benefit The Post and Courier's Public Service & Investigative Fund, which funds the newsroom's investigative reporting and public service journalism, ensuring that local journalism continues to thrive in South Carolina. Buxton Books, Charleston's event-focused independent bookstore, is the official bookselling partner for Charleston Porch Talks. Visit them at 160 King Street or online at buxtonbooks.com.
A selection of Johnson's bestselling books including his first novel "The Cold Dish" and his latest "Return to Sender" will be available for purchase at the event from Buxton Books.
About Charleston Porch Talks
Charleston Porch Talks brings together acclaimed thought leaders and The Post and Courier's award-winning journalists for in-depth conversations that focus on ideas and storytelling rather than traditional presentations. Each event offers audiences a front-row seat to meaningful dialogue, guided by the same curiosity and dedication to truth that drives our newsroom. Charleston Porch Talks connects directly to The Post and Courier's Journalism Preservation Society, where members receive priority access to events while directly funding the public service journalism that keeps our communities informed and accountable.