# Event Details - **Event Name**: Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate 50 years since the publication of The Great Santini featuring a reception, star Michael O'Keefe, and screening of the movie.About this EventReception: 4:30PM reception opensInterview: 5:00-5:30PMMovie: 5:30-7:30PMStart this wonderful evening with friends at the wine & cheese reception beginning at 4:30PM to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Pat Conroy's bestselling novel, The Great Santini.Then, the entertainment kicks up a notch with an interview with Michael O'Keefe at 5:00PM.Michael O'Keefe is an extraordinary talent of stage and screen, best known for delivering one of the most moving breakout performances of his generation. As the co-star of the 1979 cinematic triumph The Great Santini, his deeply moving portrayal of Ben Meechum earned him an Academy Award nomination and cemented his place in film history. Beyond his acclaimed dramatic roots, he is also widely celebrated for his iconic comedic turn as Danny Noonan in Caddyshack, as well as major roles on Broadway and in film and television.Michael will be interviewed by Sean Scapelatto, chair of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, and will be available to sign books during the reception from 4:30-5PM.Directly following the interview will be the screening of the movie at 5:30PM. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beaufort/evening-in-honor-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-the-great-santini/100001998994272681 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, comedy, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: USCB Center for the Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Beaufort - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: USCB Center for the Arts - **lat**: 32.4373922 - **long**: -80.6692301 - **full address**: USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/988276e9056e01c75200a2d16ed7dfb764ce6f6d1b3110d965691312924ce8b7-rimg-w1200-h400-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788222675 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini being held? - **A:** Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini? - **A:** Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini is organized by Pat Conroy Literary Center Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Evening in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the The Great Santini is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Beaufort, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Through its interpretive center, year-round educational programs, and annual literary festival, the Conroy Center preserves and continues the literary legacy of Pat Conroy (1945-2016) as a teacher, mentor, advocate, and friend to readers and writers alike. Learn more atwww.patconroyliterarycenter.org." } ] } ] ```