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
Literature
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
PlayMakers’ Bake-Off with Paula Vogel–free community writing workshop
PlayMakers' Bake-Off with Paula Vogel is a FREE event for local writers. It takes place at the site of the Former Ackland Museum Store, 109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, April 6th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It's free but you need to sign up. Look for updates on the Facebook event. More information: Area writers have a chance to work with Pulitzer-winning and Tony … [Read more...] about PlayMakers’ Bake-Off with Paula Vogel–free community writing workshop
Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
The Oxford American is a quarterly literary magazine dedicated to featuring the complexity and vitality of the American South. Each year they put together an issue dedicated to southern music, and this year the focus is North Carolina music. They're presenting several Statewide Singing Circle events throughout the state, where North Carolina songwriters will perform, as well as … [Read more...] about Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
