Liberation Station Bookstore, at 208 Fayetteville Street, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. Liberation Station Bookstore is holding a huge sale through the end of January, 2024. The Big Black Book Sale offers 50% off every title in the store from January 20 to 31, 2024. Valid only in-store. This sale was announced on Liberation Station … [Read more...] about Big Black Book Sale at Liberation Station Bookstore — 50% off every title through end of January
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Parade to Park Festivities: Pre- and Post-Parade Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
The Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade takes place Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, that will include activities and performances before and after the parade. Parade to Park Festivities take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and much more. Schedule … [Read more...] about Parade to Park Festivities: Pre- and Post-Parade Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
UNC African Studies Center is presenting Africa Fest 2023 on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The festival will be a celebration of African culture, art, and history. There will be Africa Fest-themed t-shirts for the first 50 guests and African Studies Center tote bags for 100. There will be a … [Read more...] about Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
Raleigh Comic Book Show August 20
Raleigh Comic Book Show takes place at Hilton Garden Inn -- Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. The next two dates are: Raleigh Comic Book Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The emphasis is on comic book dealers (as opposed to cosplay, etc.) Michael Eury will be a guest at the August 20 show. Dealers at August 20 Raleigh Comic Book Show … [Read more...] about Raleigh Comic Book Show August 20
Black Word Magic Author, Illustrator, and Publisher Fair
Black Word Magic Author, Illustrator, and Publisher Fair is an event dedicated to providing talented African American authors, illustrators and publishers an opportunity to showcase their work, connect with potential readers, build collaborations, learn more about the publishing industry, share their unique perspectives, and gain exposure for their creations. It takes place Saturday, August 19, … [Read more...] about Black Word Magic Author, Illustrator, and Publisher Fair
The Spheres That Play: The Poetry and Music of Emily Dickinson
Epilogue Books, at 109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting The Spheres [th]at Play on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. In this musical storytelling event, Caroline Jesalva and Frances Norton will bring the poetry of Emily Dickinson to life, and will explore the connection between music and Dickinson's work. Admission is free, but please RSVP. … [Read more...] about The Spheres That Play: The Poetry and Music of Emily Dickinson
Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The events are sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. The celebration features take & make instruments, music of the Black Diaspora, an author … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
State Library of NC National Poetry Month Program with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
The State Library of North Carolina is celebrating National Poetry Month with a program by NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. The free event takes place Monday, April 17, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the State Library of North Carolina's DNCR Auditorium, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC. Jaki Shelton Green will offer a poetry reading, share her journey to the poet laureateship, and her … [Read more...] about State Library of NC National Poetry Month Program with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
Durham County Library Teen Book Festival March 8
Durham County Library is hosting the 8th Annual Teen Book Festival on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Main Library, 300 Roxboro Street, Durham, NC. Join the panel discussion and author workshop as local Teen and Young Adult authors discuss books, writing inspirations, and life! This year's roster includes: Registration is required. … [Read more...] about Durham County Library Teen Book Festival March 8
Poets’ Party: An Evening of Community Poetry in Carrboro
The town of Carrboro is presenting two special poetry events in January, 2023. These events are both free and open to the community. Unearthing Ourselves!Saturday, January 21st, 202310:30 to 11:30 a.m.Carrboro Town Hall (room 110)301 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC This is a one-hour poetry workshop led by Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis. Poets' Party: An Evening of Community … [Read more...] about Poets’ Party: An Evening of Community Poetry in Carrboro
