Something to Say ... 2025, Art and Poetry from the Men at Orange Correctional Centr
2025-09-17 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
A celebration of the creativity of those with the lived experience of incarceration, featuring visual art and poetry by inmates at Orange Correctional Center.
Reception during the Last Friday Art Walk, Friday, September 26, 6-9 pm. Friends and Family Celebration, which is open to the general public, will be held Saturday September 27, 1:30-4 pm, gathering at the public library next door to the Gallery.

Noir at the Bar
2026-04-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Noir at the Bar Brings Acclaimed Crime Writers to Downtown Hillsborough on April 9
HILLSBOROUGH, NC (April 2026) — Visitors and locals alike are invited to experience an evening of bold storytelling and Southern atmosphere as Noir at the Bar returns to Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Held in the heart of downtown Hillsborough, this quarterly event has become a signature cultural offering, blending the town’s vibrant arts scene with its welcoming, small-town charm. Hosted by author and Yonder co-owner Eryk Pruitt, Noir at the Bar features eight crime fiction writers performing live readings of their most compelling and entertaining work.
This spring’s lineup includes:
· Eryk Pruitt
· Alexis Bravos
· Daniel Wallace
· PM Raymond
· Steve Weddle
· Dana King
· Casey Stegman
· Diane Kelly
The evening will be emceed by Tracey Reynolds.
Since launching in 2019, Noir at the Bar has drawn audiences from across the Triangle and beyond, with past appearances by notable authors including Jill McCorkle, David Joy, and S. A. Cosby. The event offers visitors a chance to engage directly with working writers in an intimate, lively setting that reflects Hillsborough’s creative spirit.
“We have been fortunate enough to have some crazy things go down on Yonder’s stage,” said Pruitt. “Noir at the Bar is usually some of the most memorable. I can’t wait to hear what people will be talking about next week.”
Located steps from Hillsborough’s historic districts, galleries, and restaurants, Yonder provides a relaxed, welcoming environment often described as “Hillsborough’s living room.” For this event, the bar will feature specially paired cocktails to complement the evening’s readings.
Whether planning a night out or visiting Hillsborough for the first time, Noir at the Bar offers a unique way to experience the town’s literary and cultural scene.
Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to explore downtown Hillsborough and secure seating for this popular event.

Poetry Workshop Amal Kassir Hillsborough Poet Laureate
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Hillsborough Main Library, 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278, United States
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/
