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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - raleigh-nc (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Lincoln Sisters of Deckawoo Drive DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060245Z UID:10029753-1788616800-1788620400@raleighmag.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Meet the Lincoln Sisters of Deckawoo Drive—opposites in ever y way\, but bound by family\, heart\, and hilariously unexpected adventure s. This charming spin-off from the beloved Mercy Watson series shines a sp otlight on the no-nonsense Eugenia Lincoln and her sweet\, spirited sister Baby. Baby Lincoln embarks on an exciting journey while her sister encoun ters an extraordinary package. Guided by the people they meet on the train \, their nosy neighbors\, and Mercy the pig\, they make important discover ies about themselves – perhaps most importantly\, that they love each ot her. With laugh-out-loud moments and tender surprises\, this stage adaptat ion celebrates the power of change\, sisterhood\, and the joy of embracing the unknown. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060245Z URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/the-lincoln-sisters-of-deckawoo-drive/202 6-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Raleigh Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://raleighmag.com/2025/08/25/2025-arts-theater-guide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paella Birthday Rager: A Spanish Fiesta DTSTART:20260905T220000Z DTEND:20260906T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003141Z UID:2898-1788631200-1788642000@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003141Z LOCATION:Rocks & Acid\, 712 Market Stret\, Chapel Hill\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/paella-birthday-rager-a-spanish-fi esta/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grenache Around the World DTSTART:20260909T220000Z DTEND:20260909T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183606Z UID:2794-1788976800-1788982200@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183606Z LOCATION:Westgate Wine\, 6405 Westgate Road #111\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27617\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/grenache-around-the-world/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WCPL: Getting Started with Poetry with The Poetry Fox DTSTART:20260909T223000Z DTEND:20260909T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T061743Z UID:10004580-1788978600-1788982200@www.meredith.edu CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Wake Country Public Library. \nThinking about di ving into poetry? \nJoin Durham Poet Laureate Chris Vitiello\, also known as The Poetry Fox\, for an inspiring virtual workshop exploring how person al experience fuels creativity. Enjoy guided writing prompts\, peek into h is poetic process\, and bring your questions for an engaging\, imaginative session! \nAges 16+. Register here for Zoom access! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T061743Z URL:https://www.meredith.edu/calendar/wcpl-getting-started-with-poetry-wit h-the-poetry-fox/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Meredith College X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.meredith.edu/calendar/first-friday-raleigh-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outstanding Orgnic Values with Proof DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003141Z UID:2890-1789059600-1789066800@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003141Z LOCATION:Chatham Street Wine Market\, 112 W. Chatham Street\, Cary\, 27511 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/outstanding-orgnic-values-with-pro of/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sun-Kissed Sicily: Seaside Adventures with Paula DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260910T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003104Z UID:2694-1789063200-1789068600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003104Z LOCATION:Rocks & Acid\, 712 Market Stret\, Chapel Hill\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/sun-kissed-sicily-seaside-adventur es-with-paula/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chablis Dinner at Jolie DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260911T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062949Z UID:2785-1789063200-1789070400@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062949Z LOCATION:Jolie\, 620 North Person Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604\, United S tates URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/chablis-dinner-at-jolie/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Inside the Bottle: In Perfect Harmony DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260910T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003141Z UID:2834-1789063200-1789068600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003141Z LOCATION:NC Museum of Art\, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd\, Raleigh\, 27607\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/art-inside-the-bottle-in-perfect-h armony/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Tasting Fridays - Sticks & Vines DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260912T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183606Z UID:2805-1789149600-1789156800@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183606Z LOCATION:Sticks & Vine\, 905 Fayetteville Rd Ste 203\, Durham\, NC\, 27713 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/free-tasting-fridays-sticks-vines- sept11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Taste of Alexander Valley with La Cienega Vineyard DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260912T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003141Z UID:2842-1789149600-1789156800@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003141Z LOCATION:Gateway Center\, 501 Yates Drive\, Clayton\, NC\, 27520\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/a-taste-of-alexander-valley-with-l a-cienega-vineyard/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Councilor Jones District E Book Club meeting DTSTART:20260912T133000Z DTEND:20260912T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002639Z UID:55870-1789205400-1789212600@livableraleigh.com CATEGORIES:literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002639Z LOCATION:Continental\, 5200 Greens Dairy Road\, Raleigh\, 27616 URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/councilor-jones-district-e-book-club- meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Livable Raleigh X-SOURCE-URL:https://livableraleigh.com/calendar-city-council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rage Retreat with Redbud Writing Project DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T191922Z UID:10004314-1789304400-1789311600@ncartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n The North Caroli na Museum of Art Announces Its Fall 2026 Exhibition Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art Announce s Its Fall 2026 Exhibition Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gen eral Admission \n \n $40 \n \n \n \n Me mbers \n \n $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \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 \n \n \n Ancient Nubia \n\n \n Ancient Nubia has a long and glorious past\, but it is frequently eclipsed in the public imagination by its northern neighbor\, Egypt. Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile\, from the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, brings into the limelight the Kingdom of Kush\, an important civilization in the Middle Nile Valley\ , introducing visitors to its powerful kings and royal women and the mater ials excavated from their tombs and pyramids during the Harvard University – Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition more than 100 years ago. Stunni ng displays highlight the longevity of this almost forgotten kingdom throu gh its three main historical periods spanning almost 3\,000 years\, speaki ng to its cultural continuity and adaptation as well as its historical and political connections to pharaonic Egypt.\nVisitors can learn about this other powerful kingdom on the Nile from an archaeological perspective with hands-on and digital interactives. A special display highlights a connect ion to the NCMA’s very own Nubiologist and features recently donated Egy ptian objects as comparatives to the Nubian ones in the exhibition. \ n \n \n \n \n \n Through Januar y 10\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191922Z LOCATION:Museum Park\, Welcome Center URL:https://ncartmuseum.org/event/rage-retreat-with-redbud-writing-project / X-SOURCE-NAME:NCMA Raleigh X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncartmuseum.org/events-and-exhibitions/exhibitions/ex hibitions-current END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eat the World: Coastal Croatia DTSTART:20260913T203000Z DTEND:20260913T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003104Z UID:2410-1789317000-1789322400@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003104Z LOCATION:Wedgewood Cheese Bar\, 100 Brewer Lane\, Ste B\, Carrboro\, 27510 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/eat-the-world-coastal-croatia/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laurent-Perrier Champagne: Bottles vs Magnums DTSTART:20260914T220000Z DTEND:20260914T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183606Z UID:2792-1789408800-1789414200@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183606Z LOCATION:Westgate Wine\, 6405 Westgate Road #111\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27617\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/laurent-perrier-champagne-bottles- vs-magnums/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Most Delicious Poison DTSTART:20260915T230000Z DTEND:20260916T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T123145Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53824483222203 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Garden Forum Collaborative for a book talk. The JC Ra ulston Arboretum has joined with the North Carolina Botanical Garden Found ation\, the Sarah P. Duke Gardens\, the Durham Garden Forum and the Durham County Master Gardeners to bring you a night with Noah Whiteman\, author of Most Delicious Poison. Visit the JC Raulston Arboretum website for info rmation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T123145Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/most-delicious-poison X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Reading Society DTSTART:20260916T203000Z DTEND:20260916T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T123100Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53617890258976 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some silent reading in the quiet company of others at D. H. Hill Jr. Library. Bring a book of your choice to read or find one in ou r selection of books curated by our staff. The Silent Reading Society's th eme for August will be space and the cosmos. Mingle a little with other re aders if you'd like to\, but mostly just enjoy your book in a comfortable\ , screen-free space. Coffee\, tea and light snacks will be available. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T123100Z LOCATION:D.H. Hill Jr. Library\, Living Room URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/silent-reading-society-4847 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Interest Meeting: Future Histories Writing Intensive DTSTART:20260916T203000Z DTEND:20260916T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T183347Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764090170630 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join an online interest meeting to learn how to participate in this year's climate playwriting project\, Moving Through Urban Spaces\, a partnership between University Theatre\, the Climate and Sustainability A cademy\, the NC State University Libraries and the Office of University In terdisciplinary Programs.\n\nWriters of all skill levels will pair up to d raft a 10-minute play imagining a future where the Raleigh region has succ essfully transformed transport for human and animal life. Experience is no t required to participate. Selected winning plays will be read at the spri ng Hopeful Futures event.\n\nThe interest meeting will cover:\n\nHow to si gn up: Step-by-step registrationThe process: Key deadlines and writing gui delinesWhat to expect: Creative inspiration and guidance on crafting Futur e History settingsLive Q&A: Bring questions and get answers from event org anizers LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T183347Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/interest-meeting-future-histories-writ ing-intensive X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Book Club DTSTART:20260916T210000Z DTEND:20260916T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T123048Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53621128866298 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Women's Center Book Club will read Rachel Gillig's One Dar k Window\, a romantasy novel full of magic\, suspense and forced proximity in a mysterious kingdom. Please join the club when it meets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T123048Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 5210 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/wc-book-club X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intergenerational Story Circle Series With Johnny Lee Chapman III DTSTART:20260916T223000Z DTEND:20260917T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T123128Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753853385806 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Raleigh’s Poet Laureate Johnny Lee Chapman III will organize and facilitate a series of intergenerational Story Circles at the Gregg M useum of Art & Design. Centered on the voices of Black elders in Raleigh\, these gatherings are designed to connect deeply with young adults — the next generation of leaders. The Gregg is hosting the series as part of it s ongoing exploration of sanctuary\, community memory and collective care. \n\nThe Story Circles are inspired by two exhibitions at the museum: Craft ing Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South and Community Stories: Sustaining North Carolina Black Heritage.\n\nThrough facilitated dialogue and storytelling\, the series will explore how Black communities in Raleigh built networks of mutual support and sanctuary. These gathering s will create powerful opportunities for Black elders to pass down lived h istories and welcome all NC State students and the broader community to jo in in intergenerational dialogue and preserving vital community memory.\n\ nThe featured guest speaker for this Story Circles event will be Octavia R ainey\, a lifelong advocate for justice whose leadership has shaped commun ities across Raleigh and beyond for over 50 years.\n\nSpace is limited to preserve the intimacy of the circle. Registration is required for this fre e event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123128Z LOCATION:Gregg Museum of Art & Design URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/intergenerational-story-circle-series- with-johnny-lee-chapman-iii X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Crush of the Month: Chardonnay DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003104Z UID:2229-1789660800-1789671600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003104Z LOCATION:Rocks & Acid\, 712 Market Stret\, Chapel Hill\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/september-crush-of-the-month-chard onnay/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gibbs Napa Valley Tasting DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003259Z UID:2271-1789666200-1789671600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003259Z LOCATION:Taylor’s Wine Shop\, 10005 Six Forks Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 2761 5\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/gibbs-napa-valley-tasting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aperture & Samuel Louis Smith with Brad Beavers DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003259Z UID:2793-1789668000-1789673400@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003259Z LOCATION:Westgate Wine\, 6405 Westgate Road #111\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27617\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/aperture-samuel-louis-smith-with-b rad-beavers/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Tasting Fridays - Sticks & Vines DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003111Z UID:2804-1789754400-1789761600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003111Z LOCATION:Sticks & Vine\, 905 Fayetteville Rd Ste 203\, Durham\, NC\, 27713 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/free-tasting-fridays-sticks-vines- sept18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Champagne & Friends DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003111Z UID:2630-1789756200-1789761600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003111Z LOCATION:The Loading Dock\, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/champagne-friends/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jean-Marc Brocard Tasting DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003111Z UID:2840-1789758000-1789762500@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003111Z LOCATION:Seaboard Wine\, 1914 Bernard Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27608\, Unit ed States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/jean-marc-brocard-tasting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Human Factor: Jesse Eisenberg DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T183049Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53392649270313 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Academy Award-nominated actor\, wr iter and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg to explore how we keep our stories huma n — messy\, funny and heartfelt.\n\nA celebrated actor\, playwright and author\, Eisenberg is widely recognized for roles in The Social Network\, Now You See Me\, and Zombieland\, and most recently wrote\, directed and s tarred in the acclaimed film A Real Pain. His work is marked by sharp insi ght\, humor and emotional depth in exploring contemporary life. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T183049Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Stewart Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/the-human-factor-jesse-eisenberg X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reading: The Color of Death DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T183347Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764149794320 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Final Reading of the 2026 Creative Artist Award winning script \, The Color of Death\n\nReading: The Color of Death\n\n2026 Creative Arti st Winner. Jasper\, a young man with a life haunted by death\, takes a jo b at a graveyard to make ends meet. On his first day he meets Zoe\, a youn g woman with a lively perspective on death. Their odd friendship keeps the ir days\, and nights\, bearable. Through Zoe\, Jasper explores a new persp ective on life and to embrace a different understanding of the colors of d eath.\n\nThis is the final reading before its production this fall.\n\nFor more information visit:\n\nhttps://theatre.arts.ncsu.edu/the-color-of-dea th/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T183347Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/reading-the-color-of-death X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roaming Readers: Science Fiction DTSTART:20260920T133000Z DTEND:20260920T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T002231Z UID:11754-1789896600-1789896600@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:literary,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air\, light movement\, and literary adventure. This month’s theme is Science Fiction and the sugge sted books include Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan\, Of Monsters and M ainframes by Barbara Truelove or Area X by Jeff Vandermeer. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T002231Z LOCATION:Hub RTP\, 3151 Elion Drive\, Durham\, NC URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/roaming-readers-science-fiction/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebrating the Legacy of Alma Thomas and Black Artistry DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181700Z UID:12014-1789909200-1789909200@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:“Not Unlike Sunlight”: Celebrating the Legacy of Alma Thom as and Black Artistry Though Primary and Colorstruck! \nJoin acclaimed wri ters Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Richard J. Powell for a conversation celebra ting the legacy of pioneering artist Alma Thomas and the enduring influenc e of Black artistry. \nHosted on the closing day of All American: Contempo rary Perspectives from HBCU Artists\, the program brings Gumbs and Powell together in celebration of their new books\, Primary and Colorstruck!. In Primary\, Gumbs writes as a spiritual student of Thomas\, offering a poeti c response to Thomas’s life and work\, while Colorstruck! draws upon Pow ell’s expansive scholarship on color\, Black art\, and visual culture\, with Thomas among the artists considered throughout the book. \nAs the fir st graduate of Howard University’s art department\, Thomas holds an impo rtant place within the history of HBCU arts education and American abstrac tion. Through readings and conversation\, Gumbs and Powell will reflect on her creative legacy\, the possibilities of writing alongside visual art\, and the many shades of Black artistic expression that continue to emerge in her wake. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181700Z LOCATION:Artspace\, 201 E. Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-alma-thomas -and-black-artistry/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dr. M.T Pope House Presents: Evelyn's Book Club DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T182950Z UID:10001312-1790188200-1790193600@nchumanities.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This program honors Evelyn Pope by reading books.\nEvelyn\, a college librarian born in 1908 and died in 1995\, loved a variety of books from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to Shakespeare and James Baldwin. The p rogram brings community members together monthly at the museum to discuss books\, focusing on works by Black writers or featuring Black subjects\, i ncluding fiction and non-fiction. Discussions will use questions to facili tate conversation. \n“Mama Day” by Gloria Naylor\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 \n“The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tube rculosis” by Maria Smilios\nWednesday\, April 22 \n“A Visitation of Sp irits” by Randall Kenan\nWednesday\, June 24 \n“Becoming Lunsford Lane : The Lives of an American Aeneas” by Craig Friend\nWednesday\, Aug. 26 \n“Ring Shout” by P. Dejeli Clark\nThursday\, Oct. 29 \nAn optional bo ok bundle will be available to purchase at registration. Books can be pick ed up at the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T182950Z LOCATION:Pope House Museum\, 511 S Wilmington St\, Raleigh\, NC\, NC\, 276 01\, United States URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/dr-m-t-pope-house-presents-evelyns-book -club/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:North Carolina Humanities X-SOURCE-URL:https://nchumanities.org/organizer/friends-of-the-city-of-ral eigh-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IAH Fellows Forum: Art is Everything DTSTART:20260924T161000Z DTEND:20260924T171000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T182837Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53701638569831 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 24\, English and comparative literature professor Ste phanie Elizondo Griest (FFP ’15\, ’23) will give a Fellows Forum prese ntation titled\, “Art is Everything.”\n\nIs art enough?\n\n\nAll artis ts struggle. But women are especially pushed to give up their creative amb itions\, from societal disapproval against “selfishness” to the pressu re (or desire) for children and economic stability. After spending much of her twenties and thirties wondering if prioritizing her writing over ever ything else was leading her to fulfillment or regret\, Stephanie Elizondo Griest turned to other women for their perspectives on that haunting quest ion: is art enough? Her 2025 book Art Above Everything documents her trave ls to 10 nations—from Cuba to Iceland\; Rwanda to Qatar—where she inte rviews legendary painters\, poets\, actors\, dancers\, and musicians who t alk intimately about their art\, both what it gifts them and what it costs them. Join us for a multi-media presentation and discussion about the rea lities of placing art at the core of your existence.\n\nIntroductions will begin at 12:10. The presentation will be from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.\, with a Q&A session to follow. Refreshments will be served.\n\nRSVP for the Fel lows Forum on Jotform.\n\n \n\nSee all events in the IAH Fellows Forum ser ies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T182837Z LOCATION:Hyde Hall\, University Room URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/iah-fellows-forum-art-is-everything X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry on the Porch: Kevin Young DTSTART:20260925T213000Z DTEND:20260925T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002839Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860375204610 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Southern Cultures’s Arts & Letters issue with fe atured poet Kevin Young\, poetry editor of the New Yorker. The author of s ixteen books of poetry and prose\, Young will read from his new book and j oin SC editor Regina N. Bradley in conversation. Refreshments provided. Bo oks will be available for purchase.\n\n \n\nCo-sponsored by the Institute for the Arts and Humanities\, Creative Writing Program\, and the Sonja Hay nes Stone Center for Black Culture and History LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002839Z LOCATION:Love House\, Porch URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/poetry-on-the-porch-kevin-young X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"A False Perspective" Book Talk DTSTART:20260927T170000Z DTEND:20260927T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T185004Z UID:10001434-1790514000-1790517600@nchumanities.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Author Scott Gibson will visit Mordecai Historic Park to speak about his new book “A False Perspective: The True Story of the Cornstal k Fences in New Orleans.”\nThe Cornstalk Fences are now monuments in New Orleans\, but their fascinating story is directly linked to Raleigh and a local family in antebellum North Carolina. The family chose an instrument that could have generated a timeless legacy\, a tool not just a fence\, b ut it is now an epitaph. \n​In his new book\, Gibson explores the surpri sing connection between the Cornstalk Fences in New Orleans and the Mordec ai family in Raleigh. He will discuss the book\, answer questions\, and co pies will be available for sale and signings. \nThis event is free and ope n to the public. For more information\, please call Mordecai Historic Park at 919-996-4364. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T185004Z LOCATION:Mordecai Historic Park\, 1 Mimosa Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604\, United States URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/a-false-perspective-book-talk/ X-SOURCE-NAME:North Carolina Humanities X-SOURCE-URL:https://nchumanities.org/organizer/friends-of-the-city-of-ral eigh-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Book Event DTSTART:20260929T223000Z DTEND:20260930T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T123128Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53851270919814 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Quail Ridge Books will host a conversation with W. Jason Mille r\, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at NC State and the author of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. David Menconi\, the 2019 Nor th Carolina Piedmont laureate\, will introduce the program\, and Jaki Shel ton Green\, the ninth poet laureate of North Carolina\, will moderate the conversation. Paid guests will receive a copy of Don't Let Me Be Misunders tood\, guaranteed entry to the event and a seat in the reserved section. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123128Z LOCATION:Quail Ridge Books URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/dont-let-me-be-misunderstood-book-laun ch X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Book Club DTSTART:20260930T210000Z DTEND:20260930T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T123048Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53621128867323 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Women's Center Book Club will read Rachel Gillig's One Dar k Window\, a romantasy novel full of magic\, suspense and forced proximity in a mysterious kingdom. Please join the club when it meets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T123048Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 5210 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/wc-book-club X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Banned Books Onstage DTSTART:20261006T230000Z DTEND:20261007T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T183347Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53741794166983 CATEGORIES:literary,theater DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your freedom to read at the annual Banned Books Onst age event. To highlight Banned Books Week\, talented NC State students wil l present scenes and monologues from banned and challenged books. This pro gram is a collaboration between the NC State University Libraries and the University Theatre. Space is limited\, so please register today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T183347Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/banned-books-onstage-3767 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Amendment Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260903T002950Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53868457253282 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy will celebrate First A mendment Day on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026.\n \n\nThis campuswide\, dayl ong series of events is designed to both celebrate the First Amendment and explore its role in the lives of Carolina students. Students and other me mbers of the University community will read from banned books and discuss the public university’s special role as a marketplace of ideas and the n eed to be tolerant when others exercise their rights. As always\, First Am endment Day is observed during National Banned Books Week.\n\n \n\nFirst A mendment Day is free and open to the public. For a full schedule of First Amendment Day events\, please visit FirstAmendmentDay.unc.edu. \n\n \n\nUN C students can register for CLE credit on Heel Life. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002950Z LOCATION:UNC-Chapel Hill URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/first-amendment-day X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Reading Society DTSTART:20261007T203000Z DTEND:20261007T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53794878644962 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some silent reading in the quiet company of others at D. H. Hill Jr. Library. Bring a book of your choice to read or find one in ou r selection of books curated by our staff. The Silent Reading Society's th eme for August will be space and the cosmos. Mingle a little with other re aders if you'd like to\, but mostly just enjoy your book in a comfortable\ , screen-free space. Coffee\, tea and light snacks will be available. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:D.H. Hill Jr. Library\, Living Room URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/silent-reading-society-4847 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book launch "Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park" DTSTART:20261007T220000Z DTEND:20261008T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T062933Z UID:10001421-1791396000-1791403200@nchumanities.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Quail Ridge Books as they welcome Mack Paul\, coauthor of Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park. This evening of nostal gia and history will explore the earliest days of Research Triangle Park\, the big personalities and big bets that made it a success\, and the calva cade of innovations it has gifted to the world. Based on more than 160 int erviews with the people who lived\, worked\, and built RTP into the larges t innovation park in America\, the book is a must-read for anyone who love s learning about North Carolina history. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T062933Z LOCATION:Quail Ridge Bookstore\, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road\, Raleigh\, N C\, 27609-5882\, United States URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/book-launch-miracle-road-the-story-of-r esearch-triangle-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:North Carolina Humanities X-SOURCE-URL:https://nchumanities.org/organizer/friends-of-the-city-of-ral eigh-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reading South: Rachel Seidman DTSTART:20261008T213000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002839Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860429724379 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Hear former Southern Oral History Program (SOHP) director Rach el Seidman and SOHP founding director Jacquelyn Dowd Hall in conversation about Seidman’s new book\, Our Story: A Guide to Recording and Sharing Y our Family History\, a step-by-step guide to gathering and sharing family stories. Discussion at 6 p.m.\, with Q&A to follow. Refreshments provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002839Z LOCATION:Love House URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/reading-south-rachel-seidman X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Event: V.E. Schwab\, Victorious DTSTART:20261008T223000Z DTEND:20261008T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53237436501674 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Quail Ridge Books and the NC State University Libaries fo r a 90-minute conversation and Q&A with New York Times and USA Today bests elling author V.E. Schwab. Schwab will discuss Victorious\, the exciting c onclusion to the Villains series. Schwab's series and standalone titles fo r readers of all ages have made her a major literary figure\, whose notabl e works include The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Bury Our Bones in th e Midnight Soil.\n\nA limited number of free tickets is available for NC S tate students on a first-come\, first-served basis. Students must register to reserve their tickets and present their student IDs at the event venue . Members of the general public must purchase tickets from Quail Ridge Boo ks.\n\nTickets for the general public include a copy of Victorious and gua ranteed entry to the event. Books will be pre-signed\, embossed with a cus tom seal and handed out upon arrival. There will be no signing line\, phot o line or personalization after the program.\n\nAbout the Book\n\nThe Extr aOrdinary of Merit City\, a secret group of individuals gifted with a powe r connected to their manner of near-death experience\, has been keeping a low profile\, avoiding the ever-watchful eye of EON in the wake of the sho wdown with Marcella\, Eli and Serena.\n\nBut when EON — and its relation ship to the ExtraOrdinaries — begins to change under the leadership of a new director with a terrifying agenda\, the time for hiding is over. The path to the truth of what happened to EON leads Victor\, Sydney\, Mitch an d the rest into the enemy’s lair at EON headquarters\, where they encoun ter unexpected allies\, shocking new abilities\, and the ultimate confront ation.\n\nAgainst all the years\, the betrayals\, and the odds — the arc h rivals and their allies will meet for a final time\, on a chess board la id out by a rival they didn’t expect. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Stewart Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/author-event-ve-schwab-victorious X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storytelling With Light DTSTART:20261009T180000Z DTEND:20261009T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764250867267 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Explore how color\, shape\, and light tell a story on stage in this hands-on theatrical lighting design workshop!\n\nHow does light infl uence how we feel? How can we use color and shape to showcase what is happ ening in the moment. In this hands on workshop\, explore the use of stage lighting being the medium and the stage being the canvas to tell a story.\ n\nRegistration for this workshop opens: Sept. 15\n\nNo Experience Require d | Open to Everyone\n\nFrank Thompson Hall: Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatr e LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/storytelling-with-light-2445 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Future Histories Writing Intensive DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764412693254 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Collaboration with the Climate and Sustainability Academy\, NC State Libraries\, and Interdisciplinary Programs\; This year's focus will be Moving through Urban Spaces.\n\nAfter decades of cities built for mach ines\, will we return to cities built for humans? A changing climate and a dvancing technologies open doors to reimagine the future of transportation . Will We Build Cities for Humans or Machines? Writers will collaborate wi th a partner to draft a 10-minute play positioned within a "Future History " where society has successfully shifted our modes and means of transport to accommodate human and animal life in the Raleigh region. Winning plays will be read as a part of the spring's Hopeful Futures event.\n\nRegistrat ion for this workshop opens: Sept. 1\n\nWriters of all types are encourage d to participate even if you have no previous experience as a playwright.\ n\nInterest meeting will be held September 16 via Zoom. More information a nd zoom registration located on our Eventbrite page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - University Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/future-histories-writing-intensive X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eudora Welty at Home: A Conversation with William Ferris\, Kate Me dley\, and Michael Pickard DTSTART:20261012T210000Z DTEND:20261012T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002839Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860451945703 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:A conversation about Welty’s life and legacy\, with Michael Pickard and Durham photojournalist Kate Medley\, co-authors of the Welty p hoto essay in Southern Cultures\, and William Ferris\, folklorist\, emerit us professor of history\, and friend of Welty’s. Refreshments provided.\ n\n \n\nPresented with Carolina Public Humanities LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002839Z LOCATION:Love House\, Porch URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/eudora-welty-at-home-a-conversation-wit h-william-ferris-kate-medley-and-michael-pickard X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Book Club DTSTART:20261014T210000Z DTEND:20261014T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T123048Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53621128868348 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Women's Center Book Club will read Rachel Gillig's One Dar k Window\, a romantasy novel full of magic\, suspense and forced proximity in a mysterious kingdom. Please join the club when it meets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T123048Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 5210 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/wc-book-club X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Virtual Writing Retreat DTSTART:20261019T130000Z DTEND:20261019T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T003246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53604587209879 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Graduate School's two-day Virtual Writing Retreat offers g raduate students and postdoctoral scholars dedicated time and structure to make progress on a major writing project in a supportive online setting. The retreat is free to attend\, but registration is required. You must att end both sessions for this writing retreat to count towards the Communicat ion Skills Certificate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T003246Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/fall-2026-virtual-writing-retreat X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC State Writes: Celebrating the National Day on Writing DTSTART:20261020T130000Z DTEND:20261020T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50966564247672 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Campus Writing and Speaking Program (CWSP) on Monday\ , Oct. 20\, for NC State Writes\, a campuswide celebration of the National Day on Writing. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, stop by our pop-up writing statio ns at the D.H. Hill Jr. Library and Talley Student Union to:\n\nShare your #WhyIWrite storyAdd a line to our collaborative Wolfpack poemTry quick-wr ite prompts to spark creativityPick up free CWSP swagAt 12:30 p.m.\, join NC State Writes Together for a campuswide writing pause connecting student s\, faculty and staff through shared reflection and creativity. For 10 min utes\, we'll all respond to this question: "What does being part of the Wo lfpack mean to you?"\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, participate on social media by posting your own #WhyIWrite story with #WolfpackWrites.\n\ nAll are welcome to participate — because at NC State\, we all write. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-state-writes-celebrating-the-nation al-day-on-writing X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Virtual Writing Retreat DTSTART:20261020T130000Z DTEND:20261020T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T003246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53604587210904 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Graduate School's two-day Virtual Writing Retreat offers g raduate students and postdoctoral scholars dedicated time and structure to make progress on a major writing project in a supportive online setting. The retreat is free to attend\, but registration is required. You must att end both sessions for this writing retreat to count towards the Communicat ion Skills Certificate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T003246Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/fall-2026-virtual-writing-retreat X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mike Wiley: One Noble Journey DTSTART:20261023T200000Z DTEND:20261023T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062323Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53807638021136 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:FEATURING\n\nMike Wiley\n\nMike Wiley holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was the 2010 and 2014 Lehman Brady Visiting Joint Chair Professor in Documentary Studi es and American Studies at Duke University and the University of North Car olina at Chapel Hill. Wiley received the University of North Carolina’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017.\n\n \n\nPROGRAM\n\nOne Noble Journey\n \nHenry “Box” Brown was an African American born into slavery in 1816 in Louisa County\, Virginia. Although he was not subjected to physical vio lence\, Henry’s story (the basis for One Noble Journey) demonstrates the cruelty of slavery was every bit as devastating to the heart as it could be on the body.After his family was torn apart and parceled out to various beneficiaries of the estate\, Henry devised an ingenious escape plan – sealing himself in a wooden box for shipment to friends and freedom in Phi ladelphia.\n\nOne Noble Journey also recounts the daring and miraculous qu est for freedom of Elizabeth Craft and her husband William\, who were born into slavery in Georgia.* Ellen Craft\, who was very light skinned\, disg uised herself as a sickly\, white gentleman traveling to Philadelphia for medical treatment. Ellen and William\, who acted as her slave throughout t he journey\, bravely traveled on public trains and steamers as they made t heir way up the eastern seaboard to Philadelphia. Eventually they were for ced to sail for England after the Fugitive Slave Law enabled slave hunters to pursue them even in free states.\n\n \n\nPARKING\n\nPlease plan to arr ive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062323Z LOCATION:Hill Hall\, Moeser Auditorium URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/mike-wiley-one-noble-journey X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Reading: Thriller\, Horror and Romance DTSTART:20261027T210000Z DTEND:20261027T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T182732Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53762924293889 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:The African American Cultural Center librarian has partnered w ith the LGBTQ Pride Center to create a series of community spaces to learn about and explore Black LGBTQ populations through reading and research. A ll are welcome to attend and be in community with one another. There will be snacks\, bookish prizes and community-building activities. This series is great for those who want to create a community around reading and those looking for their next great read and/or interested in gaining research s kills related to Black LGBTQ populations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182732Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, LGBTQ Pride Center (5230) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/rainbow-reading-thriller-horror-romanc e X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Book Club DTSTART:20261028T210000Z DTEND:20261028T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T123048Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53621128868349 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Women's Center Book Club will read Rachel Gillig's One Dar k Window\, a romantasy novel full of magic\, suspense and forced proximity in a mysterious kingdom. Please join the club when it meets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T123048Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 5210 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/wc-book-club X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dr. M.T Pope House Presents: Evelyn's Book Club DTSTART:20261028T223000Z DTEND:20261029T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182501Z UID:10001313-1793212200-1793217600@nchumanities.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This program honors Evelyn Pope by reading books.\nEvelyn\, a college librarian born in 1908 and died in 1995\, loved a variety of books from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to Shakespeare and James Baldwin. The p rogram brings community members together monthly at the museum to discuss books\, focusing on works by Black writers or featuring Black subjects\, i ncluding fiction and non-fiction. Discussions will use questions to facili tate conversation. \n“Mama Day” by Gloria Naylor\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 \n“The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tube rculosis” by Maria Smilios\nWednesday\, April 22 \n“A Visitation of Sp irits” by Randall Kenan\nWednesday\, June 24 \n“Becoming Lunsford Lane : The Lives of an American Aeneas” by Craig Friend\nWednesday\, Aug. 26 \n“Ring Shout” by P. Dejeli Clark\nThursday\, Oct. 29 \nAn optional bo ok bundle will be available to purchase at registration. Books can be pick ed up at the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182501Z LOCATION:Pope House Museum\, 511 S Wilmington St\, Raleigh\, NC\, NC\, 276 01\, United States URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/dr-m-t-pope-house-presents-evelyns-book -club/2026-10-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:North Carolina Humanities X-SOURCE-URL:https://nchumanities.org/organizer/friends-of-the-city-of-ral eigh-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy In-Person Workshop DTSTART:20261103T210000Z DTEND:20261103T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T183217Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53809011046380 CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:How would you describe your teaching philosophy to someone who has never observed your teaching?\n\nJoin the Graduate School for a works hop that will offer strategies for distilling the most important elements of your teaching philosophy and expressing it in a clear\, succinct narrat ive. We will especially think about how it can be used to highlight your s trengths when applying for academic teaching positions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183217Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4270 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-500 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Reading Society DTSTART:20261105T213000Z DTEND:20261105T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T123143Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865673205273 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some silent reading in the quiet company of others at D. H. Hill Jr. Library. Bring a book of your choice to read or find one in ou r selection of books curated by our staff. The Silent Reading Society's th eme for August will be space and the cosmos. Mingle a little with other re aders if you'd like to\, but mostly just enjoy your book in a comfortable\ , screen-free space. Coffee\, tea and light snacks will be available. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123143Z LOCATION:D.H. Hill Jr. Library\, Living Room URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/silent-reading-society-4847 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Research: LGBTQ Representation DTSTART:20261109T170000Z DTEND:20261109T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T182732Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53762934805022 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:The African American Cultural Center librarian has partnered w ith the LGBTQ Pride Center to create a series of community spaces to learn about and explore Black LGBTQ populations through reading and research. A ll are welcome to attend and be in community with one another. There will be snacks\, bookish prizes and community-building activities. This series is great for those who want to create a community around reading and those looking for their next great read and/or interested in gaining research s kills related to Black LGBTQ populations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182732Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, LGBTQ Pride Center (5230) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/rainbow-research-lgbtq-representation X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Book Club DTSTART:20261111T220000Z DTEND:20261111T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T123048Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53621128869374 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Women's Center Book Club will read Rachel Gillig's One Dar k Window\, a romantasy novel full of magic\, suspense and forced proximity in a mysterious kingdom. Please join the club when it meets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T123048Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 5210 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/wc-book-club X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Evening With ariana Farquharson DTSTART:20261111T230000Z DTEND:20261112T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53195950028330 CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Gregg Museum of Art & Design for an evening that will begin with an intimate artist talk by ariana Farquharson\, offering a beh ind-the-scenes look at the personal narratives and techniques that shaped the exhibition\, You Are Here: Geolocating the Self through the Familiar i n the Midst of the Unfamiliar. The exhibition will be on display in the ar t gallery at the African American Cultural Center from Oct. 28\, 2026\, to Feb. 28\, 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Witherspoon Student Center\, African American Cultural Center (20 1) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/an-evening-with-ariana-farquharson X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy Webinar DTSTART:20261112T210000Z DTEND:20261112T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T183217Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53809034813303 CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:How would you describe your teaching philosophy to someone who has never observed your teaching?\n\nJoin the Graduate School for a works hop that will offer strategies for distilling the most important elements of your teaching philosophy and expressing it in a clear\, succinct narrat ive. We will especially think about how it can be used to highlight your s trengths when applying for academic teaching positions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183217Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-webinar- 1840 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Event: Barbara Kingsolver DTSTART:20261112T233000Z DTEND:20261113T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53511731641297 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Quail Ridge Books and the NC State University Libraries f or an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver. The e vening will include musical accompaniment by NC State student Timothy Vo.\ n\nA limited number of free tickets is available for NC State students on a first-come\, first-served basis. Students must register to reserve their tickets and present their student IDs at the event. \n\nMembers of the ge neral public must purchase tickets from Quail Ridge Books. Tickets include a copy of Kingsolver's book Partita. Those books won't be signed. The eve nt will not include an on-site book signing or a meet-and-greet with guest s.\n\nThe free student tickets do not include a copy of the book\, but boo ks will be available for purchase on-site. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Duke Energy Hall\, James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/author-event-barbara-kingsolver-partit a X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:INFUSE'd Research Storytelling DTSTART:20261113T170000Z DTEND:20261113T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T003246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53605549332109 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Crafting stories from your research can help provide a present ation structure that can be adapted for different audiences. As a part of the Translating Research for Impact series\, this workshop will use the IN FUSE method to organize and create stories that highlight the significance of your research for written and oral communications.\n\nThis workshop co unts towards completing elective requirements for the Translating Research for Impact: The Power of Storytelling Certificate. For more information a bout the certificate program\, including how to enroll\, visit the Graduat e School website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T003246Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/infused-research-storytelling X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Callaloo Celebrates 50 Years DTSTART:20261113T223000Z DTEND:20261114T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183143Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860545510163 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Callaloo’s Southern Voices issue (44.4)\, commemor ating the journal’s 50th anniversary. Guest edited by UNC Creative Writi ng faculty member Tyree Daye. Refreshments provided.\n\nPresented by the C reative Writing Program and Southern Cultures quarterly LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183143Z LOCATION:Love House URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/callaloo-celebrates-50-years X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Book Club DTSTART:20261118T220000Z DTEND:20261118T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T123048Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53621128869375 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Women's Center Book Club will read Rachel Gillig's One Dar k Window\, a romantasy novel full of magic\, suspense and forced proximity in a mysterious kingdom. Please join the club when it meets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T123048Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 5210 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/wc-book-club X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR