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SUMMARY:High Tea featuring Jill McCorkle
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Board of Hidden Voices for our spring fundraiser: High Tea at Historic Bellevue. The afternoon will feature NYT bestselling author Jill McCorkle reading from her newest book\, Old Crimes & Other Stories\, plus a tasty array of finger sandwiches\, sweet treats\, and of course\, tea! \nWe’ll be raising funds to support Hidden Voices’ new immersive installation for We Are Here: Imagining a World Without Sexual Violence. \n• Saturday\, April 13th\, 3-5pm\n• Historic Bellevue\, Hillsborough \nTickets available HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-tea-with-bestselling-author-jill-mccorkle-a-hidden-voices-benefit-tickets-850447710997?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/high-tea-at-bellevue-with-jill-mccorkle/
LOCATION:Historic Bellvue House\, 209 E Tryon Street\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Fundraiser,Literary
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SUMMARY:Mary Dyer\, What Woman That Was\, a forum with author Anne Myles
DESCRIPTION:Anne Myles\, author of What Woman That Was: Poems for Mary Dyer (Final Thursday Press\, 2022)\, will review the amazing life of New England Quaker martyr Mary Barrett Dyer (1611?-1660)\, discuss Dyer’s resonance for Friends and others today\, and talk about her spiritual journey in writing the book (a finalist for the American Book Fest’s Best Chapbook Award)\, as well as reading a few poems from it. \nAbout Anne Myles: Anne did her undergraduate work at Bryn Mawr and holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Northern Iowa\, where she specialized in early American literature with a particular focus on 17th-century religious dissent and queer studies. She now lives in Greensboro\, and is also the author of Late Epistle\, winner of Sappho’s Prize in Poetry from Headmistress Press. Learn more at annemyles.com. \nSunday\, September 1\, 2024 10 am to 10:45 am — attenders are welcome to join Meeting for Worship immediately following the forum\, from 11 am to approximately noon \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 W Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough NC (next to the public library)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/mary-dyer-what-woman-that-was-a-forum-with-author-anne-myles/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Literary
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with live music\, bagpipes\, traditional dancing\, and interactive activities for all ages\, all held on the scenic grounds of Ayr Mount. \nCalling all Outlander fans! Visit our Dickson House Craigh Na Dun and be whisked away to the outlandish side of Hillsborough. Stroll in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire Fraser on our Outlandish Walking Tour\, meet the Regulators\, dance with the fairies\, or join in for a wee dram of whiskey at our tasting table. \nPurchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival-tickets-923821544107?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLearn more about the event on our website: https://historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough/ \nEmbrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone! See full program details below. *This event is held rain or shine
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,History,Kids,Literary,Live Music,Speaker
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SUMMARY:BLAC Fest: Summer Reading
DESCRIPTION:This month at Main Library\, we have displays in Adult Services highlighting: \nRead Black | Juneteenth occurs this month on June 19th. Celebrate by reading Black literature of various genres. \n\nJoin us for book discussion of Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson (available in multiple formats) hosted by Tuesday Evening Book Club  on Tuesday\, June 10th\, 6:30pm at Main Library.\n \nJoin us for a book discussion of Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (available in multiple formats) hosted by Spotlight Books & Films Club on Wednesday\, June 11th at 6:30pm at Main Library\n\n  \n\nBLAC Fest is OCPL’s Black Literature\, Arts\, & Culture Festival leading up to Juneteenth.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/blac-fest-summer-reading/
LOCATION:Orange County Main Library\, 137 W. Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Literary
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SUMMARY:BLAC Fest: Book Club ("Lovely One" by Kentaji Brown)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nTuesday Evening Book Club in collaboration with BLAC Fest hosts a discussion of best-selling biography\, Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson\, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Tuesday\, June 10th\, 2025 at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina 27278. \nTuesday Evening Book Club is a Community Member-Led book club which meets the on 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library in Hillsborough. The club discusses a wide variety of popular and interesting books in a light atmosphere. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. For reading selections and more information\, visit the library’s book club page.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/blac-fest-book-club-lovely-one-by-kentaji-brown/
LOCATION:Orange County Main Library\, 137 W. Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Literary
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Freedom Bound: A Juneteenth Celebration and Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Juneteenth celebration! We are overjoyed to host Crystal Simone Smith and Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy on June 18\, 2025\, at 6:30pm. Crystal will read from her new release\, Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound\, a collection of haiku and tanka about the enslaved\, a reimagining of their flights of escape. Dr. Smith McKoy will deliver a brief history of Juneteenth\, leading us into a powerful reflection on and celebration of this important holiday. Both scholars will be available for a Q&A and book sale/signing following the reading.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/songs-of-the-freedom-bound-a-juneteenth-celebration-and-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weave & Spin Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Weave & Spin is not your run-of-the-mill open mic. It’s a safe space for all humans 18+ to share tales of life: from joy to trauma\, from hilarity to drama. If you are a poet\, storyteller\, or musician\, bring your truth. Each month will showcase one featured artist followed by an open mic. We particularly invite BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+\, and anyone else who has waited too long to be heard. \nEvery 3rd Wednesday\, 7-9pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)\nEno Arts Mill Gallery\nFree admission\, cash bar\nMust be 18 to enter and participate \n  \nJune 18th Featured Artists: Andrew Mack and Matt G. \nAndrew Mack is the Founder and Managing Editor of Loblolly Press. His commitment to fostering emerging writers particularly those from marginalized or underrepresented communities drives Loblolly Press’s mission to showcase contemporary poetry\, short fiction\, and novels with a distinctly Southern voice. Andrew has published two collections of his own poetry\, Weekend Revival and What the River Was. He lives in Asheville\, NC with his partner. \n  \nMatt G. is an  NC poet\, political sociologist\, and educator. He believes that poetry\, like Wu-Tang\, is forever and for the children. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill\, Matt G. was a member of the spoken word group Wordsmiths. In addition to hosting open mics and acting as a performance artist on campus\, he also competed in the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI). His team ranked top 20 in the nation in 2012 and made semi-finals in 2018. Matt G. also spent a year with Ebony Readers Onyx Theatre (EROT)—the premier spoken word performance group of UNC’s Black Student Movement. Most recently\, beginning in 2023\, Matt G. became a fellow of The Watering Hole. In 2024\, Matt G. became a member of the Bull City Slam Team in Durham\, NC and competed at the 2024 Southern Fried Poetry Festival Slam Tournament\, ranking in the top 25 of individual competing poets.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/weave-spin-open-mic/
LOCATION:Eno Arts Mill\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Suite 17\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Literary,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Book Reading and Release
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading and launch celebration Saturday\, September 6\, from 2 to 5pm. Live music\, kids’ games from the 1890s\, snacks\, and more! The author will donate $1.00 from every book sold at the launch party to the Friends of the Orange County Library AND to the Burwell School Historic Site. \nAbout the Book: \nIn Finding Your Place\, it’s 1894 and 11-year-old Ginny’s life is about to be turned upside down. First her beloved Grandmother dies\, then her parents decide to move away from their failing North Carolina farm to a cotton mill in search of a better life. Ginny is certain it won’t be a better life for her – no friends\, new school\, and a strange new environment. Will she ever fit in? \nVisit www.janiceirwin.com to learn more about the book and author. \nRegistration is free to all\, but we do suggest adding a donation. Your generosity allows us to continue preserving this 200-year-old historic site and to offer free events like this for our community. Thank you for considering a gift to the Burwell School!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/book-reading-and-release/
LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:House of Spells and Secrets Book Release Party
DESCRIPTION:I’m so excited to invite you to a fun evening celebrating the release of House of Spells and Secrets. We’ll be gathering at Pizza Cornicione in Hillsborough for good pizza\, salad\, dessert\, and a signature cocktail—because every spell works better with food!  \nThe night will be casual and easygoing\, with plenty of time to mingle. I’ll share a few short readings from the book\, there will be a fun giveaway\, and signed books will be available if you’d like to take one home. \nCome for the pizza\, stay for the spells. ✨📚 \nI can’t wait to celebrate this labor of love with you!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/house-of-spells-and-secrets-book-release-party/
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SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop Amal Kassir Hillsborough Poet Laureate
DESCRIPTION:Join Hillsborough’s 2025-27 Poet Laureate Amal Kassir for a poetry workshop open to all ages.  Amal is a Syrian American poet born and raised in Denver\, Colorado. She has performed and taught in 13 countries and cities all over the world.   She is the founder of House of Amal\, a global writing community that sits at the intersection of introspection\, faith\, and literature. She is also the founder of the mental Wellness Program for Muslim Youth for Positive Impact in Colorado\, working to create access and dismantle stigma around mental health in the Muslin community.  She and her husband Omar Rezk own a farm in Hillsborough. https://www.amalkassir.com/
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/poetry-workshop-amal-kassir-hillsborough-poet-laureate/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Outlandish Hillsborough is returning September 26\, 2026! To stay up-to-date on ticket sales\, event details and more\, click the link below! \nLearn more about the event on our website: https://historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough/ \nEmbrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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