The Compass Center is hosting an online storytelling event on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. it's free, but donations are encouraged. Here's all the information: Join us for a night of courageous storytelling, with professional storytellers bringing you fun, heartwarming tales, and leaving the floor open for you to share bravely as well. After months … [Read more...] about Gather ‘Round — online storytelling event
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SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
Free Comic Book Day becomes Free Comic Book Summer
Free Comic Book Day, which normally occurs the first Saturday in May, has been reworked for 2020. It's now Free Comic Book Summer, and runs through September 9th, 2020. Instead of one day where you could get free comic books from local comic book stores, there will be many opportunities. This is a way to avoid the crowding that takes place on Free Comic Book Day. From the press … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day becomes Free Comic Book Summer
Juneteenth 2020: #TheBounceBackRDU — a virtual storytelling event
To commemorate the resilient spirit of African Americans and to celebrate Juneteenth, #TheBounceBackRDU, a virtual storytelling event, will stream live on YouTube and Facebook, 7 pm, Friday, June 19, 2020. #TheBounceBackRDU features eight African Americans sharing stories about a time they fell down but didn’t stay down - they bounced back. The series is produced by Alexus Rhone, founder of … [Read more...] about Juneteenth 2020: #TheBounceBackRDU — a virtual storytelling event
Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Chatham County Council on Aging is presenting Listen & Learn-a-Thon, an online variety show, on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature local artists, performers, speakers, writers, personalities and more. Some of the performers and participants include: Chatham Rabbits Chatham County Line Krall Daddy & Olde Uncle Edd Dr. Lulu Boykin Mustard … [Read more...] about Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
J.K. Rowling is casting her spells for children again, but this time, with a book that isn't about magic. Her new children's book, "The Ickabog," will be published in November, but as a gift to children in these chaotic times, it will be available one (or two) chapters each day, online, for free. In her own words, “The idea for The Ickabog came to me, while I was still writing Harry … [Read more...] about Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The events will take place through Facebook Live. You can see the schedule and watch Dolly’s video announcement on Facebook as well. Dolly will read … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. These will take place on … [Read more...] about Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
Halloween ComicFest
Update: Halloween ComicFest does NOT include free comic books in 2020. On Saturday, October 31st, 2020, celebrate Halloween ComicFest. Local participating stores are listed below, but you can search from this page for others. Ultimate Comics - Cary 1301c Buck Jones Road Raleigh, Nc, 27606 (919) 377-8778 Enterprise Comics 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh Flea Market - Nc State … [Read more...] about Halloween ComicFest
Mayor’s Unity Day Celebrating African American History in Raleigh
Raleigh's annual Mayor's Unity Day takes place Saturday, February 29th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street. This is a free event for the whole family. It's a celebration of food, history, music, dance and more. The event is hosted by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and there will be remarks … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Unity Day Celebrating African American History in Raleigh
