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Featured readers at the monthly Second Sunday Poetry Reading will be Debra Kaufman and Katie Bowler Young. 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 2 p.m. 919-942-7373.
Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents an African folktale inspired by the book Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe. Activities include a story time, puppet show and make and take art activity. Puppetry programs will be held at the following community locations. Recommended ages are 4-8. FREE February 15th at 10:30-11:30 Carrboro Branch Library. FREE February... Read More →
Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents an African folktale inspired by the book Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe. Activities include a story time, puppet show and make and take art activity. Puppetry programs will be held at the following community locations. Recommended ages are 4-8. FREE February 15th at 10:30-11:30 Carrboro Branch Library. FREE February... Read More →
Celebrate Black History Month with a poetry reading/performance featuring aclaimed poets Dasan Ahanu, Kayla Beckett, and Nina Oteria. Dasan Ahanu is a founding member and former coach of the Bull City Slam Team. He serves as a visiting professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and as a consultant working with organizations on art-based strategies. Kayla Beckett is... Read More →
Celebrate International Women's Day with a reading by poets of diverse age, race, and background, all female or who identify as female. Each poet will read three poems on the themes of who I am; what matters to me; and a woman who has loved, inspired, and/or influenced me. Featured readers: Pam Baggett, L. Teresa... Read More →
Celebrate World Puppetry Day 2020 by creating paper puppets and props to stage your own puppet performance. Recommended ages 3-9 years with a caregiver. Registration is required due to space limits. Call the Carrboro Branch Library at 919- 969-3006 or the Hillsborough Main Library 919-245-2525 to secure your spot. FREE March 20 Friday Hillsborough Library... Read More →
Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents a Create Your Own Puppet Show Workshop in celebration of World Puppetry Day 2020! Recommended ages 3-9 years with a caregiver. March 20, Friday 4:00-5:00 and March 21, Saturday 10:30-11:30 Registration is required due to space limits. Call the Carrboro Branch Library at 919- 969-3006 or the Hillsborough Main Library... Read More →
Celebrate World Puppetry Day 2020 by creating paper puppets and props to stage your own puppet performance. Recommended ages 3-9 years with a caregiver. Registration is required due to space limits. Call the Carrboro Branch Library at 919- 969-3006 or the Hillsborough Main Library 919-245-2525 to secure your spot. FREE March 20, Friday 4:00-5:00 Hillsborough... Read More →
WATCH LIVE ON FACEBOOK Friday, December 11, 2020 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. LIVE ON FACEBOOK Video will be available at hillsboroughartscouncil.org/writes, YouTube, and Facebook following the live event. Cozy up by the fireplace with your favorite device and let us do all of the reading. The HAC Writers Series returns in December with a Live... Read More →
Join Jane Austen & Co. for a special seasonal event with playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, who wrote "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley." This event will feature a reading of the play, and Lauren and Margot will be answering your questions during a live Q&A! This event is free and will take place over... Read More →
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