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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - atlanta-ga (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Call for Entry: Storytelling 2026 DTSTART:20260830T040000Z DTEND:20260924T035900Z DTSTAMP:20260831T010235Z UID:591@atlantaphotographygroup.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:[vc_row height="auto"][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text]APG Announc es Special Guest for Atlanta Celebrates Photography\, Henry Horenstein\nTh e Atlanta Photography Group is excited to announce that our special guest for Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) this year will be world-renowned photographer\, author\, and educator Henry Horenstein.  He will also be t he juror of our next call for entries\, which will celebrate street and do cumentary photography. Mr. Horenstein will attend the juror/ artist talk a t the APG Gallery in September and will also be here for a book signing\, artist talk around his decades of work and a screening of his multi-awardi ng winning film\, Blitto Underground.  We will be releasing more details shortly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto" disabl e_element="yes"][vc_column][us_separator][us_carousel post_type="attachmen t" images="32458\,32450\,32451\,32452\,32453\,32454\,32455\,32456\,32457" orderby="post__in" items_layout="gallery_default" items_gap=".5rem" img_si ze="shop_catalog" items_ratio="1x1" carousel_arrows="1" carousel_arrows_st yle="7" columns="6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto"][vc_column] [vc_column_text]\nStorytelling 2026:\nDocumentary and Street Photography\n \n\nThe Atlanta Photography Group is excited to announce our next call for entry\, Storytelling 2026\, which celebrates street and documentary phot ography of all styles with images that reflect a strong narrative. We are looking for images which are a combination of candid depictions of everyda y life\, shadows of the city streets\, the abandonment of a country road\, subtle moments of joy\, humor\, love\, fear or anxiety. Think of work lik e that created by Diane Arbus\, Bruce Davidson\, Robert Frank\, Josef Koud leka\, Helen Levitt\, Baldwin Lee\, Roy DeCarava\, Mary Ellen Mark\, Daido Moriyama\, Lee Friedlander\, Lisette Model\, Gordon Parks\, and Harry Cal lahan.\n\nWe are excited to have Karen Marshall\, Chair of The Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program for the International Center of Ph otography as our esteemed juror.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size= "small"][vc_column_text]\nKaren Marshall\nChair of The Documentary Practic e and Visual Journalism Program\nInternational Center for Photography\nNew York photographer Karen Marshall documents social issues. By focusing on the psychological lives of her subjects\, she has worked on a series of vi sual stories that contemplate familial relationships and convey ideas abou t people and place within the cultural landscape.\n\nHer seminal project\, Between Girls\, articulates the coming of age of a group of urban middle class teenagers\, following them from high school into adulthood 30 years later.\n\nThe book of Between Girls was published by Kehrer Verlag in 2021 .\n\nIn her documentary journey Marshall also has witnessed the struggling identity of a group of Navajo Indians and the demise of their earth-based culture in Caretakers of the Earth: Navajo Resistance and Relocation. She often directs her camera at family life\, including her Pennsylvania Dutc h in-laws’ clan in a series titled Pennsylvania In-Laws. In Still\, Stan ding\, a series begun in 2013\, she explores the Polish landscape that her grandparents left behind when they emigrated to the United States in the early 1920's.\n\nMarshall is the recipient of artist fellowships and spons orships through the New York Foundation for the Arts\, as well as grants a nd support from private foundations. Her photographs have been exhibited i n the United States\, the Philippines\, British Columbia\, Israel\, Colomb ia\, and China\, and are part of several collections\, including the Femin ist Artbase at The Brooklyn Museum.\n\nHer images have appeared in publica tions in the United States\, Europe\, and Asia such as The Washington Post \, CNN\, ID Vice\, Buzzfeed\, Konbini Arts\, Juxtapoz\, Photobook Journal\ , L'Oeil de la Photographie\, NPR Picture Show\, Blind Magazine\, Vanity F air\, GUP Magazine among others.\n\nHer work as a freelance photographer s pans many genres. Marshall’s distinctive style captures meaningful momen ts within a narrative frame. She has photographed for editorial\, corporat e\, non-profit\, and advertising clients for more than twenty-five years i n Europe\, South Africa\, Asia\, and Latin America. Marshall is an expert at visual storytelling with a thriving consulting business assisting photo graphers\, foundations\, and small companies in the creation of visual nar ratives.\n\nMarshall is the Chair of the fulltime Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program at The International Center of Photography wher e she has been on the faculty for more than 20 years. She is an Associate Professor (Adjunct) at New York University\, mentors MFA candidates at the Maine Media Workshops\, and teaches independent workshops in the United S tates\, China\, Germany\, Italy\, and Columbia. Marshall holds an MFA in N ew Media (Transart Institute/Donau Universitat Krems\, Austria).[/vc_colum n_text][vc_column_text]\nInternational Center for Photography\nThe Interna tional Center of Photography is the world’s leading institution dedicate d to photography and visual culture. Cornell Capa founded ICP in 1974 to c hampion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded imag es that can educate and change the world. Through their exhibitions\, educ ation programs\, community outreach\, and public programs\, ICP offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.\n\nWebsite: https:// www.icp.org[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][vc_column_text]\nE NTRY INFORMATION\nCFE Submissions:  August 30–September 23\, 2026\nAll dates and times are Eastern Time (ET)\nAll submissions must be made by Sep tember 23\, 2026\, Midnight\n\nEarly Submissions – August 30 – Septemb er 7\, 2026:\n2 works: $30\, 4 works: $45\, 6 works: $55\, 8 works: $70\nR egular Submissions – September 8 – 20\, 2026:\n2 images: $40\, 4 image s: $60\, 6 images: $70\, 8 images: $85\nLate Submissions – September 21 – 23\, 2026:\n2 images: $50\, 4 images: $70\, 6 images: $80\, 8 images: $95\nStudent Submissions:\n2 images: $30\, 4 images: $45\, 6 images: $55\, 8 images: $70\nSelected work can be up to 32” on the longest side. Whit e or Black frame. White or Black mats only. Must have wire on back for han ging.\n\nImages which have been shown in either the Main or Maloof Galleri es within the last 3 years are not eligible. This does not include Push Pi n or Airport.\n\nDeadline For Entries: September 23\, 2026\, Midnight\nNot ification of Accepted Work: On or about September 30\, 2026\nDelivery of W ork: October 30\, 2026 at 4pm ET – No work will be accepted after this d ate.\nShow Dates: November 3 – December 4\, 2026\nReception & Juror Tal k: TBD\nPick-Up: Works must be picked up within 10 days after the exhibiti on closes. Please provide return label if you аre shipping your work.\n\n Open to APG members – Join or Renew Now!\n\nFILE PREPARATION\n\n The j uror will be selecting the images from all entries.\n Export images as .j pg. Resize to 2100 px on the longest side.\n Rename files to the titles o f each work exactly as you wish it to appear (example: My Great Photo.jpg) Your name will be automatically prepended to the file upon upload.\n Cre ate a text file with your Personal Info (name\, email\, phone\, website/so cial media)\, Artist Statement (500 words max)\, Bio (250 words max)\, and Image list (in this order: Title\, Year piece was created\, Print/Image S ize (H x W)\, estimated Framed Size (H x W) Medium (archival pigment print \, inkjet print\, silver gelatin\, cyanotype\, etc.)\, and save this file as a Word doc or PDF.\n Once you have paid the Entry Fee\, you will recei ve an email with a link to upload your files\n\nIn order to submit your wo rk you must be a current APG member. Join or Renew Now!\n\nAll entries mu st be completed ONLINE. Do NOT email any image files\n\n Complete Online Registration & Payment\n The link to upload your files will be sent to yo u in your payment confirmation email. You will receive two emails after yo u pay. One will have the upload link. If you don't receive two emails\, ch eck your spam folder.\n Once you get this link\, you must be logged into the website in order to successfully upload your work.\n Upload Files to the Dropbox link found in the payment confirmation.\n If you have any que stions or need assistance\, please contact - gallery@AtlantaPhotographyGro up.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="1" height=" auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][us_separator size="small"][vc_colu mn_text]\nEarly Submissions - June 1 - June 30\, 2022\n[/vc_column_text][/ vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" conditions_operator= "never"][vc_column][us_separator size="small"][vc_column_text]\nREGISTRATI ON CLOSED\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" heig ht="auto"][vc_column][us_btn label="Submit Your Work" link="%7B%22url%22:% 22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storytel ling-2026%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Tell%20Me%20A%20Story%20-%20Late%22%7D" hi de_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separator size="small"][/vc_colu mn][/vc_row][vc_row width="1" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_colu mn][vc_column_text]\nStudent Submissions - June 1 - August 15\, 2022\n[/vc _column_text][us_separator size="small"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width ="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="Student Submission - 2 for $30" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2F atlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storytelling-2023-2-im ages%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Student%20Submission%202%20for%2030%22%7D" hide _with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separator size="huge"][/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="Student Submission - 4 for $45" link ="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-fo r-entry-storytelling-2023-4-images%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Student%20Submiss ion%204%20for%2045%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_sepa rator size="huge"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="Studen t Submission - 6 for $55" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotogr aphygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storytelling-2023-6-images%2F%22\,%2 2title%22:%22Student%20Submission%206%20for%2055%22%7D" hide_with_empty_li nk="1" align="center"][us_separator size="huge"][/vc_column][vc_column wid th="1/4"][us_btn label="Student Submission - 8 for $70" link="%7B%22url%22 :%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-storyt elling-2023-8-images%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22Student%20Submission%208%20for% 2070%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][us_separator size="hu ge"][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T010235Z LOCATION:Atlanta Photography Group\, 1544 Piedmont Ave\, Suite 107\, Atlan ta\, GA\, 30324\, United States URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org/events/call-for-entry-storytelling -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Photography Group X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dragon Con DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260831T181000Z UID:10002917-1788393600-1788825599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival,film,gaming,literary,music DESCRIPTION:This popular culture convention focuses on science fiction and fantasy\, gaming\, comics\, literature\, music\, art and film with featur ed guests\, performances\, games and more. See tons of your favorite costu med characters from movies\, shows and more at the amazing parade on Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. Sept. 3-7. See website for schedule. 5-day membership\, $180 \; ages 6 and younger\, free\; parade\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181000Z LOCATION:Downtown Atlanta\, Peachtree St. URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/dragon-con/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artists in the Afternoon: Writing Our Own Narrative DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062614Z UID:10051871-1788613200-1788627600@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Founda tion presents Artists in the Afternoon: Writing Our Own Narrative\, an aft ernoon bringing Atlanta’s writers\, authors\, filmmakers\, producers\, a ctors\, and emerging storytellers together for conversations about represe ntation\, creative ownership\, and the power of telling our own stories. \ nThe event will feature Rasheed Newson\, writer\, producer\, and author of There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood\, known for Bel-Air and The Chi. News on will participate in a Film\, TV & New Media conversation and a special book signing. \nArtists in the Afternoon is designed to create meaningful connections among Atlanta’s creative community while highlighting the im portance of ensuring diverse voices have opportunities to shape and share their own narratives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062614Z LOCATION:The Starling Atlanta Midtown\, Curio Collection by Hilton\, 188 1 4th Street Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30361\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/artists-in-the-afternoon-writing-our-own -narrative/ X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aspen Institute: Disposable Workers: A Book Talk with MIT Sloan Pr ofessor Paul Osterman DTSTART:20260909T180000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T063314Z UID:10036627-1788962400-1788966000@metroatlantaexchange.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Aspen Institute is hosting Disposable Workers: A Book Talk with MIT Sloan Professor Paul Osterman on Wednesday\, September 9th\, fro m 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. \nFor decades\, economists and policymakers have deb ated how to help workers get better jobs. But what if the more fundamental problem is that employers have systematically redesigned work itself to m ake a third of the workforce expendable? In his forthcoming book\, “Disp osable Workers: The Transformation of Employment\,” MIT Sloan Professor Emeritus Paul Osterman examines this idea and what it would take to revers e it. Osterman documents the rise of contract workers\, freelancers\, and what he calls “marginal workers” — W-2 employees who are cut off fro m training\, advancement\, and any real stake in the organizations they wo rk for. Together\, these three groups now make up more than a third of the American workforce. Osterman argues that this trend is neither an acciden t nor an inevitable byproduct of technological change. It is the result of deliberate choices employers have made about how to structure work and ma nage labor costs. Osterman traces both the logic behind those choices and their consequences for worker well-being\, economic mobility\, and the bro ader social contract. \nJoin the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities P rogram on Zoom\, for a conversation about what drove this transformation\, who bears its costs\, and what it would take to reverse it. \nClick here to learn more and register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T063314Z URL:https://metroatlantaexchange.org/event/aspen-institute-disposable-work ers-a-book-talk-with-mit-sloan-professor-paul-osterman/ X-SOURCE-NAME:MAX X-SOURCE-URL:https://metroatlantaexchange.org/event/georgia-chamber-of-com merce-future-of-energy-and-sustainability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sissy Goff & David Thomas from Raising Boys & Girls DTSTART:20260911T130000Z DTEND:20260911T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T060641Z UID:10028682-1789117200-1789126200@atlantamom.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas\, nationally renowned speaker s\, bestselling authors\, and co-hosts of the popular Raising Boys & Girls podcast\, as they share practical encouragement and insights from their n ew book\, Capable\, recently featured on the Today Show. Together\, they ’ll explore how to help children build resilience\, persevere through ch allenges\, and grow into capable\, emotionally healthy young people. Drawi ng from decades of counseling experience\, they’ll offer practical tools any parent can use to help their children develop the competence and conf idence they need to thrive. \nWhat: Sissy Goff & David Thomas from Raisi ng Boys & Girls \nWhen: Friday\, September 11\, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. (Coffee at 9:00) \nWhere: Greater Atlanta Christian School\, Performing A rts Center \n1575 Indian Trail Road\, Norcross\, GA 30093 – 1/2 mile off I-85 \nAdmission: FREE and open to the public with registration Click h ere to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T060641Z LOCATION:Greater Atlanta Christian School\, 1575 Indian Trail Road\, Norcr oss\, Georgia\, 30093\, United States URL:https://atlantamom.com/event/sissy-goff-david-thomas-from-raising-boys -girls/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantamom.com/family-lifestyle/atlanta-area-farmers- markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing in Color DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T131603Z UID:10011749-1789207200-1789214400@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In this generative writing workshop\, we will explore the Gard en to observe and document colors and how they make us feel. Back in the c lassroom\, we’ll dive into connections between colors and memory. Prompt s will be provided for a quick writing warmup exercise\, and then we’ll have plenty of time for free-form writing. We’ll conclude with time to s hare what we wrote — volunteers only! — with the group. All skill leve ls and genres are welcome. \nDate: Saturday\, Sept. 12\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nFee: $40 (Member $35)\nRegistration Deadline: Sept. 8\nInstructor: C hristy Petterson \nAbout Christy Petterson \nChristy Bardis Petterson is an artist and writer from Atlanta. For 18 years\, she organized an award-w inning craft market called the Indie Craft Experience. She was a teaching artist at the High Museum of Art for 10 years\, and she has also taught at MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)\, Atlanta Botanical Garden\, Clubhouse Ki d + Craft and other locations in Atlanta. She enjoys printmaking\, bookbin ding\, natural dyes and dabbling in all things creative. She also loves re ading and writing. Christy graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in literature and creative writing\, with an emphas is on creative nonfiction. She lives in East Atlanta Village. \nMember Reg istration  \nNon-member Registration LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T131603Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/writing-in-color/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Honors College Book Club @ Dunwoody DTSTART:20260914T170000Z DTEND:20260914T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060036Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53874428000784 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Honors College Book Club for a crafty afternoon to ki ck off our reading of the Gothic classic Frankenstein! Stop by the Dunwood y Library (SLRC 2100) on Monday\, September 14 from 1:00-2:00 PM to pick u p a copy of your book and create your own journal. Just like Dr. Frankenst ein gave new life to inanimate material\, we will use recycled paper and f ound objects to create unique and sustainable Franken-journals! All materi als will be provided\, including paper\, decorations\, and binding supplie s.\n\nContact Lauren Rich (lrich6@gsu.edu) or Dr. Scott Mitchell (smitchel l62@gsu.edu) with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060036Z LOCATION:Dunwoody Campus Library (SLRC 2100) URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/honors-college-book-club-dunwoody X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing Wednesdays DTSTART:20260916T200000Z DTEND:20260916T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002549Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53816982210295 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a research project/paper? Join us in the CA SA for a research and writing session. Students will have the opportunity to receive immediate feedback on their work and research guidance from a G SU librarian. Students of all majors are welcome. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002549Z LOCATION:CASA\, 320 URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/writing-wednesdays X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wil Haygood in conversation with Leroy Chapman DTSTART:20260916T230000Z DTEND:20260917T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170244Z UID:10000340-1789585200-1789585200@www.atlantahistorycenter.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Not-Yet Members. $12.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Members. $6.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Insiders. Free.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAtlanta History Center and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize are proud to bring Wil Haygood to Atlanta to discuss his influential book The War Within a War. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAward-winning author and jou rnalist Wil Haygood explores how the Vietnam War became a mirror for the struggle of Black Americans—fighting for freedom abroad while demanding equality at home—and a powerful lens through which to understand the rac ial and political divides that continue to shape American life. \n\n\n\nDr awing on the lives of soldiers and officers\, doctors and nurses\, journal ists and activists\, artists and politicians\, Haygood illuminates a gener ation caught between two battles: one on the front lines in Vietnam and an other for justice and dignity in America.Among those at the heart of the s tory are Air Force pilot Fred Cherry\, the first Black officer captured by the North Vietnamese and a hero to millions back home\; Dr. Elbert Nelson \, a doctor who came to Vietnam after watching TV footage of the Watts rio ts in Los Angeles and soon found himself amid rising Black soldier protest s overseas\; Wallace Terry\, a groundbreaking Black reporter determined to expose the dynamics of race and war to the American public and Philippa S chuyler\, a biracial concert pianist who traveled to Vietnam to rescue mix ed-race orphans\, many fathered by Black soldiers\, and died trying to bri ng them to safety.Surrounding their experiences are the cultural and polit ical forces of the era\, including Martin Luther King Jr.\, Marvin Gaye\, Berry Gordy\, and Lyndon Johnson\, whose voices and actions shaped a decad e of turbulence and transformation.The War Within a War is both sweeping history and intimate revelation\, capturing the tragedies and triumphs\, t he honor and hypocrisies\, the courage and cowardice that shaped an era an d whose repercussions resonate today. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Author \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWil Haygood is the author of Tigerland\,  which was a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\; Showdown\,  a finalist for an NAACP Image Award\; In Black and White\; and The Butl er\, which was made into a film directed by Lee Daniels. He has been a co rrespondent for The Washington Post and The Boston Globe\, where he wa s a Pulitzer finalist. Haygood is a Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow\, and is currently Boadway Visiting Distinguished Sc holar at Miami University in Oxford\, Ohio. Haygood was recently elected t o the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Moderator\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n Leroy Chapman Jr. is The Atlant a Journal-Constitution’s Editor-in-Chief. Previously\, he was managing e ditor where he was in charge of reporting teams that cover state\, local a nd federal government\; politics\; education\; public safety\; local\, sta te and federal courts\; transportation\; immigration and breaking news. He has worked at the AJC since 2011. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170244Z LOCATION:McElreath Hall\, 130 W Paces Ferry Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/wil-haygood/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-pas t-center-for-puppetry-arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Open Mic 2026 DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170244Z UID:3355-1789671600-1789678800@www.georgiapoetrysociety.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:🎉📚 We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Poetry- Focused Open Mic Night happening the 3rd Thursday of the month! 🌟🎶 \ nWhether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just getting started\, come on d own and share your beautiful verses or simply soak up the magic of spoken word. 📖🎙️ \nThis event is all about celebrating the beauty of poet ry in all its forms. So\, grab your friends\, your favorite poems\, and jo in us for a night filled with heartfelt expressions and poetic vibes. 🎤 📜 \nThe event will take place on Zoom and saved to YouTube. Be aware t hat your poem that is read during the Open Mic will be broadcast on our Yo uTube channel. \nLet your metaphors bloom and your emotions shine through the power of poetry. We can’t wait to see you there! We like to challeng e our members by suggesting a specific poem form\, but please feel free to attend with anything you would like to share! \nDate: September 17th \nTi me: 7 PM \nLocation: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/SeptOpenMic 26 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170244Z LOCATION:Virtual URL:https://www.georgiapoetrysociety.org/event/september-open-mic-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia Poetry Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.georgiapoetrysociety.org/event/september-open-mic -2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leveling Up Into College Writing DTSTART:20260921T213000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122637Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53874564791255 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the CWS for pizza\, cupcakes\, and important information about how to level up your writing! We will cover general expectations for college writing\, professor expectations and etiquette\, summarizing vs. analyzing\, and other concepts! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122637Z LOCATION:Campbell Hall\, C-Computer Lab Classroom (G-15) URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/leveling-up-into-college-writing X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writers & Scholars: Rose McClarney DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002458Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53202066848958 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Rose McLarney’s collections of poems are Colorfast\,Forage\, and Its Day Being Gone\, from Penguin Poets\, as well as The Always Broke n Plates of Mountains\, published by Four Way Books. A book of lyric essay s\, Rubble Masonry\, from LSU Press\, is her newest release.\n\nShe is co- editor of A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia\, from University of Georgia Press\, and the journal Southern Humanities Review. \n\nRose h as been awarded fellowships by MacDowell and Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writer s’ Conferences\; served as Dartmouth Poet in Residence at the Frost Plac e\; and is winner of the National Poetry Series\, the Chaffin Award for Ac hievement in Appalachian Writing\, and the Fellowship of Southern Writers ’ New Writing Award for Poetry\, among other prizes.\n\nHer work has app eared in publications including American Poetry Review\, The Kenyon Review \, The Southern Review\, New England Review\, Prairie Schooner\, Orion\, a nd The Oxford American.\n\nCurrently\, she is Lanier Endowed Professor of Creative Writing at Auburn University.\n\nPhoto credit: Parker J. Pfister LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002458Z LOCATION:Alston Campus Center\, AL-Luchsinger Lounge URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/writers-scholars-rose-mcclarney X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Honors College Book Club @ Clarkston DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122544Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53874428130852 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Honors College Book Club for a crafty afternoon to ki ck off our reading of the Gothic classic Frankenstein! Stop by the Clarkst on Library (LRC Building) on Thursday\, September 24 from 1:00-2:00 PM to pick up a copy of your book and create your own journal. Just like Dr. Fra nkenstein gave new life to inanimate material\, we will use recycled paper and found objects to create unique and sustainable Franken-journals! All materials will be provided\, including paper\, decorations\, and binding s upplies. \n\nContact Lauren Rich (lrich6@gsu.edu) or Dr. Scott Mitchell (s mitchell62@gsu.edu) with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122544Z LOCATION:Clarkston Library (LRC Building) URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/honors-college-book-club-clarkston X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Honors College Book Club @ Newton DTSTART:20260928T170000Z DTEND:20260928T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060036Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53874428163631 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Honors College Book Club for a crafty afternoon to ki ck off our reading of the Gothic classic Frankenstein! Stop by the 2N Lobb y on Monday\, September 28 from 1:00-2:00 PM to pick up a copy of your boo k and create your own journal. Just like Dr. Frankenstein gave new life to inanimate material\, we will use recycled paper and found objects to crea te unique and sustainable Franken-journals! All materials will be provided \, including paper\, decorations\, and binding supplies.\n\nContact Lauren Rich (lrich6@gsu.edu) or Dr. Scott Mitchell (smitchell62@gsu.edu) with an y questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060036Z LOCATION:Newton Campus\, Building 2N Lobby URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/honors-college-book-club-newton X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sarah McCoy in conversation with Sophia Griesenauer DTSTART:20260928T230000Z DTEND:20260929T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170244Z UID:10000336-1790622000-1790622000@www.atlantahistorycenter.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Not-Yet Member. $29.50.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Member. $23.50.\n \n Login\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Insider. $17.50.\n \n Login\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAll tickets include a copy of Whatever Ha ppened to Lori Lovely?. \n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales close at 5pm EST on th e day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the eve nt start time. \n\n\n\nFrom New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCo y—a spellbinding novel based on a true story: a beautiful young movie st ar of Hollywood’s Golden Age gives up her bright career to become a nun. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn 1969\, twenty-three-year-old starlet Lori Lovely\, t he apple of Hollywood’s eye\, shocks the world by ditching a promising f ilm career to take vows of poverty\, chastity\, and obedience as a Benedic tine nun. Gossip columnists and scandal sheets can’t get enough of the s tory. Why would such a beautiful girl take the veil? Was she hiding from s omeone? Did it have anything to do with her costar\, heartthrob singer Luc as Wesley? \n\n\n\nIn 1990\, Lu Tibbott is under the gun to complete her s enior thesis in modern American history. Instead of spending weeks in dust y archives\, Lu decides to dig into a true twentieth-century mystery and w rite about her aunt Lori\, now the Mother Abbess at a cloistered convent i n rural New England. Biographers\, journalists\, and media types have long speculated about her aunt Lori’s sudden departure from Hollywood. Mothe r Lori\, however\, has refused all requests for interviews—until Lu arri ves at the abbey with a tape recorder in hand. To her delight\, Mother Lor i announces she’s finally ready to talk…but only if Lu is truly ready to listen. \n\n\n\nLu is shocked to discover that the story of Lori Lovely ’s rise in Hollywood was far more tumultuous than she’d ever expected\ , a fairy tale twisting with ambition\, unforeseen alliances\, forbidden l ove\, and secrets. What began as a history thesis now threatens to upend a ll their lives with its unexpected truths\, especially as the media gets w ind of Lu’s project and begins to ask… \n\n\n\nWhatever happened to Lo ri Lovely? \n\n\n\nLanguage provided by publisher. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Abo ut the Author\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSarah McCoy is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and international bestselling author of the novels  Whatever Happened To Lori Lovely?\, Mustique Island\, Marilla of Green Gables\, The Mapmaker’s Children\, The Baker’s Daughter\, a 2012 G oodreads Choice Award Best Historical Fiction nominee\, the novella “Th e Branch of Hazel” in Grand Central\, and The Time It Snowed in Puert o Rico. Her work has been featured in Newsweek\, Lit Hub\, Write or Die Tribe\, Real Simple\, The Millions\, Your Health Monthly\, Huffington Post\, Read It Forward\, Writer Unboxed\, and other publications. She hosted the NPR WSNC Radio monthly program “Bookmarked with Sarah McCoy ” and is the founder of The McCoy Grant. Sarah previously taught English writing at Old Dominion University and at the University of Texas at El P aso. She lives with her husband Doc B\, dog Gilly\, and cat Tutu in Winst on-Salem\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nConnect with Sarah on Instagram at @S arahMMcCoy\, on her Facebook Fan Page\, Goodreads\, or via her website\,  www.sarahmccoy.com. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Moderator\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\ n \n\n\n\n\n\nSophia Griesenauer is the organizer and host of the Atlan ta chapter of Silent Book Club (SBC)\, the largest chapter within the glob al SBC network. The chapter brings readers together to enjoy a dedicated s ilent reading hour with books of their choice\, followed by optional conve rsation and connection with fellow book lovers. The Atlanta chapter has re ceived notable local recognition\, including Atlanta Magazine’s “Best of Atlanta 2024\,” and has been featured in outlets such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, Atlanta News First\, FOX 5 Atlanta\, ATL Live\, and CBS News Atlanta. Sophia has recently been appointed to the board of the Decatur Book Festival where she serves on the Development and Fundraising committees. At her day job\, Sophia works in communications for a Fortune 500 company. She is a Georgia native\, raised in metro Atlanta\, and is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned her degree in journalism from Grady College. In her free time\, Sophia is an avid reade r\, tennis player\, and cat mom to siblings Millie and Finley. She is ofte n found walking the Beltline\, enjoying the connectivity it offers the cit y of Atlanta.    \n\n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Atlanta chapter of the Silent Book Club. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170244Z LOCATION:Margaret Mitchell House\, 979 Crescent Ave NE\, Atlanta\, 30309 URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/sarah-mccoy-in-conversation -with-sophia-griesenauer/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-pas t-center-for-puppetry-arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calliope Poetry Collective General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260928T233000Z DTEND:20260929T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865720226007 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come write poetry with Calliope Poetry Collective! We meet eve ry second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm in Buttrick 203! Come enjoy snacks\ , meet new friends\, and write on different topics. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Buttrick Hall\, Classroom 203 URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/calliope-poetry-collective-gener al-body-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alexis Gumbs: Primary After and With Alma Thomas DTSTART:20260929T230000Z DTEND:20260930T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182512Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53564923721984 CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:The Departments of Creative Arts and Women's\, Gender and Sexu ality Studies and Charis Books & More welcome Alexis Pauline Gumbs for a d iscussion of her new (first) book of visual art history/biography: Primary : After and With Alma Thomas. The book is an exploration of sisterhood\, c reativity\, and community inspired by the artist Alma Thomas’s life and work\, from the award-winning poet Alexis Pauline Gumbs. Alma Thomas (1891 –1978) was an influential figure in twentieth-century modern art\, best known for her bright\, mosaic-like abstract paintings. Although some criti cs have seen Thomas’s emphasis on beauty\, color\, and abstract art as a way to divorce her work from her life as a Black woman\, Alexis Pauline G umbs reveals how Thomas’s art was\, in fact\, deeply rooted in the Black community in which she lived. Black\, in other words\, was one of Thomas ’s primary colors. Gumbs sheds light on Thomas’s experience as a junio r high school teacher in the still-segregated schools of Washington\, D.C. \, where Thomas—as educator\, mentor\, and advocate—established commun ity art programs for Black schoolchildren and galleries to showcase Black artists’ work. In this volume of poems and prose\, Gumbs becomes a stude nt of Thomas\, allowing the wonder in Thomas’s work to open her to wonde r about her own creativity\, sistering\, daughtering\, and practice of com munal transformation. Alexis Pauline Gumbs is a poet\, scholar\, educator\ , and community builder. Her books include Survival Is a Promise: The Eter nal Life of Audre Lorde and Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals. She has received the Whiting Award in Nonfiction and the Windham- Campbell Literature Prize for Poetry. Gumbs lives in Durham\, NC. Read mor e and secure your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/primary-after-and-w ith-alma-thomas-alexis-pauline-gumbs-bettina-judd-tickets-1997091727116?af f=oddtdtcreator LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182512Z LOCATION:Dana Fine Arts Building\, Winter Theater URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/alexis-gumbs-primary-after-and-w ith-alma-thomas X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Adventures at the Center: Book Spotlight "Sofia Valdez\, Future Prez" DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T003347Z UID:144518-1791021600-1791043200@www.civilandhumanrights.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:For nearly a decade\, the National Center for Civil and Huma n Rights has served as the home of the LGBTQ+ Institute\, which advanced  research\, education\, and leadership development  Today\, we are proud t o announce that a program developed under the Institute has evolved into the Rustin Institute for Leadership Development\, an independent nonprof it inspired by Bayard Rustin’s legacy of moral courage\, coalition-build ing\, and imagination.   Named for the visionary strategist\, organizer\ , and architect of the 1963 March on Washington\, the Rustin Institute is dedicated to cultivating intergenerational leadership and movements roote d in justice\, dignity\, and democratic change.   Tim’m West\, who s erved as the director of the LGBTQ+ Institute\, established the Rustin  Institute as an independent 501(c)(3) organization to deepen its impact\ , pursue new funding opportunities\, and expand partnerships.   “As our programs expanded and our vision grew\, I knew establishing an indepen dent organization would help us focus on building a new generation of le aders\,” said Tim’m West\, now the Executive Director of the Rust in Institute for Leadership Development. “I am deeply grateful to the Na tional Center for Civil and Human Rights for helping to make this possibl e.”  As the Rustin Institute embarks on this exciting new chapter\, th e Center congratulates Tim’m West and the Rustin Institute team.   “We look forward to seeing the organization cultivate courageous leaders  and carry forward Bayard Rustin’s enduring legacy of moral courage\, c oalition-building\, and the pursuit of justice and equal dignity for all\, ” said Jill Savitt\, CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Righ ts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003347Z LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. B lvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/october-staff-storytime/ X-SOURCE-NAME:National Center for Civil and Human Rights X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour DTSTART:20261004T160000Z DTEND:20261004T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180352Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53502951744944 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Kick off Pride Month with Drag Story Hour! Featuring Taylor AL XNDR as the guest drag performer\, this event will include a reading\, lig ht refreshments\, and a discussion about drag\, book bans\, and community. This event is co-sponsored by the Gay Johnson McDougall Center for Global Diversity and Inclusion and McCain Library\, and is open to all Agnes Sco tt College community members and members of the Metro Atlanta community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180352Z LOCATION:McCain Library\, Main Reading Room (1st Floor Lobby) URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/drag-story-hour X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unstaged Voices: A Theatrical Reading DTSTART:20261006T220000Z DTEND:20261007T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53515600769900 CATEGORIES:literary,theater DESCRIPTION:A public play reading series dedicated to rediscovering works by women that have been overlooked\, underproduced\, or lost to history. J oin us as we gather to read\, listen\, and discuss plays that deserve to b e heard again.\n\nA play reading is an informal gathering where participan ts read a script aloud without sets\, costumes\, or staging. No experience is required—anyone is welcome to read a role or simply listen and join the conversation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:Clarkston Campus\, Fine Arts Building\, Performance Studio URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/unstaged-voices-a-theatrical-reading X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Principles of 1776 DTSTART:20261009T180000Z DTEND:20261009T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183857Z UID:51207-1791554400-1791567000@spia.uga.edu CATEGORIES:civic,literary DESCRIPTION:“The Principles of 1776” commemorates the 250th Anniversar y of the Declaration of Independence\, inviting students and community mem bers to engage with America’s core promises — that all men are created equal\, endowed with unalienable rights to life\, liberty\, and the pursu it of happiness — and to reflect on how two and a half centuries of self -government have shaped those ideals. \n\nWHEN:\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2 026 \n2:00 PM  |  Keynote Lecture\n“The Global Significance of the Dec laration of Independence” by David Armitage\, Harvard University \n3:10 PM  | Public Debate\nDemosthenian Literary Society\nClarke Central High S chool vs. Oconee County High School \n4:45 PM  |  Reception\nAll guests are invited to a reception on New College Lawn following the events. \nWHE RE:\nUGA Chapel\n109 Herty Drive\nAthens\, GA 30602\nView Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183857Z LOCATION:UGA Chapel URL:https://spia.uga.edu/event/the-principles-of-1776/ X-SOURCE-NAME:SPIA X-SOURCE-URL:https://spia.uga.edu/venue/georgia-chamber-of-commerce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calliope Poetry Collective General Body Meeting DTSTART:20261012T233000Z DTEND:20261013T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865720238299 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come write poetry with Calliope Poetry Collective! We meet eve ry second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm in Buttrick 203! Come enjoy snacks\ , meet new friends\, and write on different topics. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Buttrick Hall\, Classroom 203 URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/calliope-poetry-collective-gener al-body-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nathaniel Philbrick in conversation with Patrick Allitt DTSTART:20261013T230000Z DTEND:20261014T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002144Z UID:10000387-1791918000-1791918000@www.atlantahistorycenter.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Not-Yet Member. $12.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Member. $6.\n \n Login\n \n \ n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Insider. Free.\n \n Login\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales close at 5 pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prio r to the event start time. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn January 1848\, a carpenter spotted flecks of gold in a shallow stream at Sutter’s Mill in Californ ia—triggering the greatest voluntary migration in U.S. history and jolti ng a fragile republic already sliding toward crisis. \n\n\n\nIn The Rush\ , Nathaniel Philbrick transforms the Gold Rush from a tale of sudden riche s into the origin story of America’s modern contradictions: capital cons olidated at dizzying speed\, democracy in thrall to private power\, xenoph obia weaponized in the name of liberty—and a stubborn belief in the Amer ican experiment that refuses to die. This is the story of a nation tearing at the seams—a republic tested by its own ideals. From the feverish gol d-mining camps of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the wharves and vigilance committees of San Francisco\, Philbrick renders a combustible\, all-world society: Chilean brothers reinventing themselves to outrun prejudice\; Na tive communities navigating dispossession and violence\; the merchant-show man Samuel Brannan\, drawn into the center of early vigilantism\; and the politicians vying for control of California’s future—the ambitious fre e-soil political boss David Broderick\, who squared off against William Gw in\, the Southern power broker intent on tilting the state toward slavery and the Confederacy. Not until a year after the outbreak of the Civil War\ , when President Lincoln signed legislation that would unite the nation ea st to west by building a transcontinental railroad\, was California’s lo yalty secured. Philbrick follows the gold as it moves from riverbed to cou ntinghouse to the halls of power\, revealing how vigilantism hardened into law and how debates over slavery in the West tipped the balance in Washin gton. The result is a clear\, human story of how a scramble for wealth res haped ideas of freedom\, labor\, and belonging—and how California’s ri se helped push a fractured nation toward war. The Rush is alive with chara cters whose choices still reverberate: a searing\, panoramic epic that cap tures both the fury and the promise of America. \n\n\n\nLanguage provided by publisher. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Author\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \ n\n\n\nNathaniel Philbrick is the author of In the Heart of the Sea\, winn er of the National Book Award\; Mayflower\, finalist for the Pulitzer Priz e\; Valiant Ambition\, winner of the George Washington Prize\; Bunker Hill \, winner of the New England Book Award\; Travels with George\; Away Off S hore\; Second Wind\; Sea of Glory\; and The Last Stand. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Moderator\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPatrick Allitt is Ca hoon Family Professor of American History. He was an undergraduate at Oxfo rd in England (1974-1977)\, a graduate student at the University of Califo rnia Berkeley (Ph.D.\, 1986)\, and held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvar d Divinity School and Princeton University.  At Emory since 1988\, he te aches courses on American intellectual\, environmental\, and religious his tory\, on Victorian Britain\, and on the Great Books. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002144Z LOCATION:McElreath Hall\, 130 W Paces Ferry Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/nathaniel-philbrick/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-pas t-center-for-puppetry-arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storytelling Lab: Build Your Interview Story Bank DTSTART:20261014T160000Z DTEND:20261014T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53195334688325 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Get ready to tell your story with confidence! In this interact ive lab\, you’ll learn how to craft and organize powerful interview stor ies that showcase your skills\, experiences\, and impact. Using proven tec hniques like the STAR method\, we’ll help you build a personalized “st ory bank” you can draw from for interviews\, networking\, and beyond.\n\ nWhether you’re preparing for internships\, jobs\, or graduate opportuni ties\, this session will give you practical tools to stand out and communi cate your value with clarity. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:55 Park Place\, 401 URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/storytelling-lab-build-your-interview-s tory-bank X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October Open Mic 2026 DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170244Z UID:3357-1792090800-1792098000@www.georgiapoetrysociety.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:🎉📚 We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Poetry- Focused Open Mic Night happening the 3rd Thursday of the month! 🌟🎶 \ nWhether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just getting started\, come on d own and share your beautiful verses or simply soak up the magic of spoken word. 📖🎙️ \nThis event is all about celebrating the beauty of poet ry in all its forms. So\, grab your friends\, your favorite poems\, and jo in us for a night filled with heartfelt expressions and poetic vibes. 🎤 📜 \nThe event will take place on Zoom and saved to YouTube. Be aware t hat your poem that is read during the Open Mic will be broadcast on our Yo uTube channel. \nLet your metaphors bloom and your emotions shine through the power of poetry. We can’t wait to see you there! We like to challeng e our members by suggesting a specific poem form\, but please feel free to attend with anything you would like to share! \nDate: October 15th \nTime : 7 PM \nLocation: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/OctoberOpenMi c26 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170244Z LOCATION:Virtual URL:https://www.georgiapoetrysociety.org/event/october-open-mic-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia Poetry Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.georgiapoetrysociety.org/event/september-open-mic -2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kerry Kennedy in conversation with Pat Mitchell DTSTART:20261020T230000Z DTEND:20261021T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002144Z UID:10000341-1792522800-1792522800@www.atlantahistorycenter.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Not-Yet Members. $43.50.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\ n\n\n \n \n Members. $37.50.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Insiders. $31.50.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAtlanta History Center and A Cappella Books are thrilled to welcome Kerry Kennedy to Atlanta. All tickets include a si gned copy of Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nWhen her husband Robert F. Kennedy was killed in 1968\, Ethel Skakel Kennedy—then pregnant with their eleventh child—drew national a ttention for her grace\, dignity\, and resolute commitment to furthering h is work in human rights\, even in her grief. But as her daughter Kerry wit nessed\, Ethel was so much more than a dutiful wife and keeper of Robert ’s legacy of service. She was courageous\, curious\, compassionate\, boi sterous\, and witty\, always guided by faith and an instinct for speaking truth to power.Kerry delves into her own memories\, her family’s recolle ctions\, and her mother’s private papers\, describing: \n\n\n\n\nEthel ’s family’s journey from a working-class Chicago background to life in Tony Greenwich\, Connecticut\n\n\n\nEthel’s fairytale romance with Kerr y’s father RFK—a courtship that inspired a Taylor Swift song half a ce ntury later\n\n\n\nHow the bold\, athletic Ethel quickly became “more Ke nnedy than the Kennedys”\n\n\n\nThe years on the famed family properties in Hyannis Port\, Massachusetts\, and the Hickory Hill estate in Virginia \, where Kerry and her ten siblings grew up amidst presidents and politici ans\, Olympians and Hollywood stars\, and a rambunctious menagerie of pet animals\n\n\n\nMoments of pain and loss—RFK’s death just five years af ter that of his brother\; and the tragic deaths of two of Kerry’s siblin gs\n\n\n\nEthel’s unflagging commitment to global human rights causes th at carried on through the decades\n\n\n\n\nCo-written with Maryanne Voller s\, Ethel Kennedy  inspires us to reject cynicism and to live bigger and bolder. The book includes 24 pages of color photographs. \n\n\n\nLanguage provided by publisher. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Author\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKerry Kennedy is a human rights lawyer\, activist\, New Y ork Times-bestselling author\, and daughter of Ethel Skakel Kennedy and Ro bert F. Kennedy. Kerry is the president of the Robert and Ethel Kennedy Hu man Rights Center\, the organization Ethel founded in 1968 to continue Rob ert’s unfinished work\, and served as chair for the Amnesty Internationa l USA Leadership Council for more than a decade. During her forty years wo rking in human rights she has led hundreds of delegations and negotiated w ith leaders around the globe. She appears regularly on television and in t he press\, has written dozens of published op-eds\, and is the author of t hree previous books: Robert F. Kennedy: Ripple of Hope\; Speak Truth to Po wer\; and Being Catholic Now.    \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Moderato r\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPat Mitchell\, Co-Founder-Project Dandelio n and TEDWomen\, Former President PBS and CNN Productions \n\n\n\nPat Mitc hell is the editorial director of TEDWomen. Throughout her career as a jou rnalist\, Emmy-winning producer and pioneering executive\, she has focused on sharing women’s stories. She is chair of the Sundance and the Wome n’s Media Center boards and a trustee of the VDAY movement\, the Sko ll Foundation and the Acumen Fund. She is an advisor to Participant Medi a and served as a congressional appointment to The American Museum of Wom en’s History Advisory Council. She is the author of Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partn ership with A Cappella Books LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002144Z LOCATION:McElreath Hall\, 130 W Paces Ferry Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/kerry-kennedy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-pas t-center-for-puppetry-arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calliope Poetry Collective General Body Meeting DTSTART:20261026T233000Z DTEND:20261027T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865720248540 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come write poetry with Calliope Poetry Collective! We meet eve ry second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm in Buttrick 203! Come enjoy snacks\ , meet new friends\, and write on different topics. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Buttrick Hall\, Classroom 203 URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/calliope-poetry-collective-gener al-body-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Karla Montalván in conversation with Juanita Velez DTSTART:20261027T230000Z DTEND:20261028T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170244Z UID:10000359-1793127600-1793127600@www.atlantahistorycenter.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Not-Yet Member. $12.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Member. $6.\n \n Login\n \n \ n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Insider. Free.\n \n Login\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMarisol Varela\, a Cuban American muralist living in present-day Madrid\, isn’t just dealing with a failed engagement\, sh e is confronting a generational curse that has doomed every woman in her f amily to a life devoid of lasting love. Desperate to break the pattern\, M ar dives headfirst into past life regression therapy\, determined to uncov er the root of her lineage’s heartbreak. \n\n\n\nTransported across cent uries\, Marisol relives three tumultuous lives as a rebellious female pain ter in 1482 Florence\, a shrewd prostitute entangled in espionage during t he final years of the Spanish Inquisition in 1808 Madrid\, and a resilient gay man navigating the precarious waters of the 1980s SoHo AIDS epidemic. No matter the era\, fate’s cruel hand always snatches away true love. \ n\n\n\nAmid the upheaval of her incarnations\, one figure appears again an d again\, Dario\, an enigmatic Italian poet whose magnetic presence seems to transcend time itself. As their fates intertwine across centuries\, Mar isol must confront the weight of her family’s curse\, along with the pos sibility that true\, timeless love may not be what she always imagined. \n \n\n\nPublished in English and Spanish\, this genre-blending novel explore s immigration\, gender\, queerness\, and art as survival\, offering an emo tionally resonant\, book club–ready story. \n\n\n\nLanguage provided by publisher. \n\n\n\nThis event was previously scheduled on July 28\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Author\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKarla  Montalván is a Cuban-born writer shaped by migration\, memory\, and lo nging. Born in Havana in 1994\, she migrated to Ecuador as a child and lat er settled in Miami. A graduate of Miami Dade College and the University o f North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, she has spent the past decade telling st ories centered on identity\, gender\, and diaspora. Her work has appeared in People\, People en Español\, Cosmopolitan\, and mitú. The Sun and All the Other Stars is her debut novel.  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About the Mo derator\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJuanita Velez is a Colombian-born gl obal marketing and DEI executive at Delta Air Lines\, where she leads ent erprise strategy across commercial and operational teams\, shaping inclusi ve brand storytelling and customer experience for 100\,000+ employees worl dwide. A former Head of International Social Media\, she scaled global spo nsorships and international brand launch campaigns across 11 markets and 1 0 languages. Juanita is also an Adjunct Professor at Emory University\, t eaching Venture Capital in Minority Entrepreneurship. She founded a nonpro fit\, HYPE Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs that is celebrat ing a decade anniversary this year. She has been recognized as a Emerging Leader of the Year by United Way\, Georgia 40 Under 40 leader and as one o f the Most Influential Latinos in Georgia\, but her most important title a nd recognition is being a mom to her 5 year old daughter\, Sol. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170244Z LOCATION:Margaret Mitchell House\, 979 Crescent Ave NE\, Atlanta\, 30309 URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/karla-montalvan/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/party-with-the-pas t-center-for-puppetry-arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calliope Poetry Collective General Body Meeting DTSTART:20261110T003000Z DTEND:20261110T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865720261853 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come write poetry with Calliope Poetry Collective! We meet eve ry second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm in Buttrick 203! Come enjoy snacks\ , meet new friends\, and write on different topics. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Buttrick Hall\, Classroom 203 URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/calliope-poetry-collective-gener al-body-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unstaged Voices: A Theatrical Reading DTSTART:20261110T230000Z DTEND:20261111T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53515600770925 CATEGORIES:literary,theater DESCRIPTION:A public play reading series dedicated to rediscovering works by women that have been overlooked\, underproduced\, or lost to history. J oin us as we gather to read\, listen\, and discuss plays that deserve to b e heard again.\n\nA play reading is an informal gathering where participan ts read a script aloud without sets\, costumes\, or staging. No experience is required—anyone is welcome to read a role or simply listen and join the conversation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:Clarkston Campus\, Fine Arts Building\, Performance Studio URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/unstaged-voices-a-theatrical-reading X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:November Open Mic 2026 DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170244Z UID:3360-1795114800-1795123800@www.georgiapoetrysociety.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:🎉📚 We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Poetry- Focused Open Mic Night happening the 3rd Thursday of the month! 🌟🎶 \ nWhether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just getting started\, come on d own and share your beautiful verses or simply soak up the magic of spoken word. 📖🎙️ \nThis event is all about celebrating the beauty of poet ry in all its forms. So\, grab your friends\, your favorite poems\, and jo in us for a night filled with heartfelt expressions and poetic vibes. 🎤 📜 \nThe event will take place on Zoom and saved to YouTube. Be aware t hat your poem that is read during the Open Mic will be broadcast on our Yo uTube channel. \nLet your metaphors bloom and your emotions shine through the power of poetry. We can’t wait to see you there! We like to challeng e our members by suggesting a specific poem form\, but please feel free to attend with anything you would like to share! \nDate: November 19th \nTim e: 7 PM \nLocation: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/NovemberOpen Mic26 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170244Z URL:https://www.georgiapoetrysociety.org/event/november-open-mic-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia Poetry Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.georgiapoetrysociety.org/event/september-open-mic -2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calliope Poetry Collective General Body Meeting DTSTART:20261124T003000Z DTEND:20261124T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865720274142 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come write poetry with Calliope Poetry Collective! We meet eve ry second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm in Buttrick 203! Come enjoy snacks\ , meet new friends\, and write on different topics. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Buttrick Hall\, Classroom 203 URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/calliope-poetry-collective-gener al-body-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:College of Law Fall 2026 - Reading Days DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51782310621953 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Reading Days LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:College of Law URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/copy-of-college-of-law-fall-2025-readin g-days X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:College of Law Fall 2026 - Reading Days DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51782310622978 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Reading Days LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:College of Law URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/copy-of-college-of-law-fall-2025-readin g-days X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:College of Law Fall 2026 - Reading Days DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51782310624003 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Reading Days LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:College of Law URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/copy-of-college-of-law-fall-2025-readin g-days X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calliope Poetry Collective General Body Meeting DTSTART:20261208T003000Z DTEND:20261208T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182536Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865720287455 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come write poetry with Calliope Poetry Collective! We meet eve ry second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm in Buttrick 203! Come enjoy snacks\ , meet new friends\, and write on different topics. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182536Z LOCATION:Buttrick Hall\, Classroom 203 URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu/event/calliope-poetry-collective-gener al-body-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Agnes Scott College Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.agnesscott.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unstaged Voices: A Theatrical Reading DTSTART:20270126T230000Z DTEND:20270127T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53515600770926 CATEGORIES:literary,theater DESCRIPTION:A public play reading series dedicated to rediscovering works by women that have been overlooked\, underproduced\, or lost to history. J oin us as we gather to read\, listen\, and discuss plays that deserve to b e heard again.\n\nA play reading is an informal gathering where participan ts read a script aloud without sets\, costumes\, or staging. No experience is required—anyone is welcome to read a role or simply listen and join the conversation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:Clarkston Campus\, Fine Arts Building\, Performance Studio URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/unstaged-voices-a-theatrical-reading X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unstaged Voices: A Theatrical Reading DTSTART:20270413T220000Z DTEND:20270414T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T170246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53515600771951 CATEGORIES:literary,theater DESCRIPTION:A public play reading series dedicated to rediscovering works by women that have been overlooked\, underproduced\, or lost to history. J oin us as we gather to read\, listen\, and discuss plays that deserve to b e heard again.\n\nA play reading is an informal gathering where participan ts read a script aloud without sets\, costumes\, or staging. No experience is required—anyone is welcome to read a role or simply listen and join the conversation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170246Z LOCATION:Clarkston Campus\, Fine Arts Building\, Performance Studio URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/unstaged-voices-a-theatrical-reading X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR