It takes work to be a creative. Work to develop a creative skill, yes. But often, it also means work to financially support a passion, the thing we do outside of the work week that refuels our spirit and stretches other parts of our brain. There are of course those rare few artists whose livelihoods… Read More →
poetry
Carrboro Mayor continues tradition of proclaiming April as Poetry Month
Emerging Diverse Voices with Lynn Swisher Spears and Jodi James
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 →
Emerging Diverse Voices in Orange County
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 →
