Paired with Italian wines that enhance the tasting notes of the dishes, guests will be transported to one of Rome's most treasured sites.

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,the internationally acclaimed touring exhibition fromSEE Global EntertainmentandCBF Productions,is hosting an intimate dining experience at Festival Hall on Friday, August 27th from 7:30-10:00 PM. Featuring live music, Italian food, wine, tickets are $75 and can be purchased atcharleston.chapelsistine.com.

This special event features a chef-driven menu by Charleston's premierRosemary & Ryecatering  and wine pairing selected bySqueeze Cocktailsof some of Italy's most classic dishes, such as:

• Arancini — An unforgettable blend of risotto & perfectly-aged mozzarella prepared in the Eastern Sicilian style and delightfully served handheld.  A unique spin on a classic, this dish harkens back to Santa Lucia's Day 1646.

• Prosciutto & Melone — Refreshing and savory; the lesson learned from centuries of Italian trial and error: Eat melon with prosciutto for a happy and healthy day.

• Chicken Parm Bite — Experience the Northern Region of Emilia-Romagna to the city of Parma, said to be the home of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, all served in a perfect bite.

• And more!

Paired with Italian wines that enhance the tasting notes of the dishes, guests will be transported to one of Rome's most treasured sites. 

This unique exhibition showcases Michelangelo's renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, reproduced photographically and artfully displayed in their original size. Guests will learn all that there is to know about Michelangelo's life through this enchanting exhibit.

The globally successful exhibition is an innovative and unique interpretation of Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece.  With the opportunity to admire artwork up close, at their own pace, and with the ability to capture photographic memories of this iconic work, the exhibition offers accessibility to those who wouldn't have been able to travel to Italy to see the iconic paintings. 

The globally successful exhibition is an innovative and unique interpretation of Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece. 

The awe-inspiring exhibition showcases the unrepeatable beauty of one of mankind's greatest artistic achievements while allowing visitors of all ages to become fully immersed in the artist's work — straight from Rome.  

>> Take a video tour of the exhibit 

With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced in a truly unique way using licensed high-definition photos. Brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates the look and feel of the original paintings, visitors are given a chance to engage with the artwork in ways that were never before possible: seeing every detail, every brushstroke, and every color of the artist's 34 frescoes. Each image is accompanied by informative signage, and audio guides are available to rent for an even more in-depth experience.

This exhibit is suitable for all audiences and relies on a spacious area where Michelangelo's masterpieces stretch floor-to-ceiling and closer than ever.

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Exhibition is true to size, hands-free, and perfect for our socially distant yet innovative world. This exhibit is suitable for all audiences and relies on a spacious area where Michelangelo's masterpieces stretch floor-to-ceiling and closer than ever. In addition to timed ticketing to limit capacity and physical distancing guidelines provided by public health administrators, visitors are encouraged to wear a mask while inside the exhibit.  

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a licensed exhibition of SEE Attractions, an LA-based exhibition production company that acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to the fresco reproductions fromBridgeman Images.For more information about Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, visitcharleston.chapelsistine.com.

Tickets may be purchasedhere.