Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Joan Barasovska and Adrian Rice. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. A reception to celebrate the release of Joan Barasovska’s Birthing Age begins at 6:15 pm. 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Earl Huband and David Manning. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. A reception to celebrate the release of Earl Huband's The Innocence of Education will begin at 6:30 pm 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Earl Huband and David Manning. 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
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 →
mainMAN and Kirby Heard, y'all! Let's kickoff this series with one of North Carolina's finest emerging spoken word artists and WHUP radio host, and one important voice in North Carolina bluegrass, advocating for greater equity for women in the art form. Two powerful NC artists and even finer advocates for more inclusive communities. Refreshments provided--join... Read More →
What is on the minds of our young, gifted, diverse community writers? Find out through our gifted student poets & writers Jamira, Gulinky, and Arul, and their take on young, contemporary life. This event also features two of their talented teachers, poet/singer-songwriter Areale Smith and performance poet Eric Zeigler. This event will move you; light... Read More →
This powerful series continues with two original and moving artists! Lynn Swisher Spears is a regional treasure, beloved as a member of the band Fair to Middlin', as well as a solo singer-songwriter. Her musicianship and writing captivate audiences. Jodi James joins us from Fayetteville; she is a survivor of Black childhood in America, with... Read More →
Recognizing the power and potential of storytelling in its many forms at this pivotal moment in American culture and politics, this 5-day festival draws on the skills of some of the nation's most prominent and diverse storytelling practitioners. The Festival will feature both traditional and contemporary stories from nationally and locally known storytellers. The programming... Read More →
Please join us at the Gallery as we celebrate the Town of Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk with art, music and poetry: Art: • Reception for On the Road, Again featuring art from local artists that celebrates the reopening of the country. Show opens May 26 and runs through June 20. • Reception for Land... Read More →
Announcing the first POETRY "PROSE" WORKSHOP: A Friends-Giving for Empowering Writers! Hillsborough Visitors Center (150 E King St) Last Friday, November 25, 6-8 PM $12 to participate. For ages 12+. Our teaching artist is poet, educator, and advocate, Jennifer Daniels! Learn more about Jen at www.justwriteconsultant.com or by following her on IG: @jen_jus_write. We invite... Read More →
Stay up to date on local arts news, happenings, and more!
