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
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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
Last day for North Carolina Book Festival 2020, with performance by Jake Xerxes Fussell
North Carolina Book Festival is a free event that provides a wide variety of audiences access to a diverse slate of local, national and international writers and artists. It takes place at various venues in Raleigh from February 21st to February 23rd, 2020. The festival features readings, panels, demonstrations and lectures, showcasing both traditional and non-traditional … [Read more...] about Last day for North Carolina Book Festival 2020, with performance by Jake Xerxes Fussell
Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. They take place the following dates, at 5 p.m.: September 20th, 2019 September 27th, 2019 October 4th, 2019 Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Poetry readings, free writing coaching, more, at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
McIntyre's Books, at 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for 30 years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. You can find all of McIntyre's Books' upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here are a couple of them. Make sure to check the Facebook events for children's … [Read more...] about Poetry readings, free writing coaching, more, at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at 5 local bookstores
Celebrate independent bookstores at Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. This day of appreciation is happening around the country. Here are some celebrations in the Triangle: Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh 4209 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh Independent Bookstore Day event at Quail Ridge Books April 27th, 2019 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free All day: Crafts and coloring for kids … [Read more...] about Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at 5 local bookstores
