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Spectral Pegasus / Dark Movements

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

A reading of Jeffery Beam's new book and the accompanying audio CD, Spectral Pegasus / Dark Movements, a collaboration with Welsh painter Clive Hicks-Jenkins. Folksinger Mary Rocap will perform one song, an “antique ballad”.

Jeffrey Beam’s Spectral Pegasus/Dark Movements

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill

A reading of Jeffery Beam's new book and the accompanying audio CD, Spectral Pegasus / Dark Movements, a collaboration with Welsh painter Clive Hicks-Jenkins. Folksinger Mary Rocap will perform one song, an “antique ballad”.

Second Thursday Poetry at Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill

Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Janet Joyner and Valerie Nieman. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. An informal get-together at The Root Cellar next door begins at 6 p.m. 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com

Free

Piedmont Laureate David Menconi presents “Tempted by Scandal” by Karen Booth

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill

2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi will present a discussion and reading with author Karen Booth about the romance novel field, how to break into publishing, and how to thrive as a novelist. Karen's latest book Tempted by Scandal will be published by Harlequin Romance on May 7.

Second Thursday Poetry at Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill

Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Lynn Sadler and Iris Tillman. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. An informal get-together at The Root Cellar next door begins at 6 p.m. 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com

Free

Piedmont Laureate presents Talking and Singing the Gospel

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join 2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi with Music Maker Relief Foundation founder/president Tim Duffy and recent Grammy-winner Bill Ferris for a talk about gospel and blues music, culture and photography — as well as the fabulous new book “Blue Muse: Timothy Duffy’s Southern Photographs.” With a live performance by the acclaimed gospel group Dedicated Men... Read More →

Hillsborough Comics Fair

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Come meet local creators of comics and other nerdy goodness. Shop in our dealers room, take part in the cosplay contest, or take part in a discussion of all things comic book! Featuring Marvel Comics author and Princeless creator Jeremy Whitley! L Jamal Walton! Max & Morrow Dowdle! Gabriel Dunston! and more! See the discussion... Read More →

Free

Recurring

INTENSIVE THREE-DAY FICTION WORKSHOP

Downtown Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This three-day class is for students who want an intense, concentrated weekend of writing. Join us for twelve hours of coursework, which we will spend on craft talks and writing exercises covering the basics of fiction; workshopping your own stories; reading the masters; and revising your work. (Redbud is currently offering a 40% discount using... Read More →

$290

From the Moon to the Marianas Trench: Expanding the Depth and Reach of Our Poems

Chapel Hill Public Library 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Workshop Instructor: Pam Baggett Chapel Hill Library, Meeting Room C Do you have a poem that’s stuck, looking for a next move? Are you interested in writing longer, more expansive poems, though moving beyond one page or a single subject feels like diving deep into the Marianas Trench? Although the focus of this workshop is... Read More →

Free

Misty Copeland in Conversation

Memorial Hall 114 E. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill

As American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American principal dancer, ballerina Misty Copeland has become renowned for breaking barriers. In this evening of conversation, she will explore her path to the ABT, finding her voice as an artist, and the ongoing challenges within the world of ballet and the arts. Please note: Ms. Copeland will not be... Read More →

$27