W. M. Hewitt Pottery is delighted to announce an exhibition to be held in conjunction with @nceca @nceca.rva “Thrown Together: Tradition, Apprenticeship, and Individualism,” March 19-23, 2024 in Richmond, VA. Details and concept at thrown-togetherdotcom. The show will include @markhewittpottery @mattjonespotter @danieljohnstonpottery Alex Matisse @eastforkpottery @josephsandpottery @okeefepottery and @the_barefoot_potter Here’s a brief outline: During the last forty years a group of potters in North Carolina has coalesced to reimagine a venerable regional American tradition by realigning it with elements of the Mingei Movement, contemporary studio pottery, and industrial practice. Mark Hewitt and his North Carolina based former apprentices continue to improvise within a vibrant Southern aesthetic. Please check the event's website for details.

featuring Keith Richotte, Associate Professor of American Studies Learn about the deeper contexts behind issues too often reduced to sound bites. DETAILS Guests may attend Humanities in Action lectures IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Cost: $20; $15 with a Carolina Alumni Membership discount Date and Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 4:30-6:00 PM Location: Flyleaf Books Registration is available at the door, or in advance online or by calling 919.962.1544 before 3pm on February 14th. DISCOUNTS Advance registrants can take advantage of our FLYLEAF SEASON PASS and receive a discount on the purchase of all eight lectures. Tuition for virtual viewing is free for K-12 teachers. If you are a current K-12 teacher, click here to register for virtual viewing of any Fall 2023 Humanities in Action lecture. Complimentary teacher registration closes two hours before the start of the event. Visit Carolina Alumni for information about membership-- all Carolina Alumni members receive a discount to Humanities in Action events. We thank Carolina Alumni for its generous support of this series.

Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 3/20 – Combo Platter 3/27 – Dave Quick Jazz

Calling all Dancers! The Triangle Jazz Orchestra returns to The Plant this Wednesday, March 20th at 7 PM. The Triangle Jazz Orchestra is a big band composed of enthusiastic musicians from across the Triangle area of North Carolina. They perform the great American music of the jazz masters of the swing era, including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Benny Carter as well as more recent jazz and blues tunes. Their 18 musicians including vocalist Greg Hohn play in the traditional big band format with a full horn section for rich harmonies and a complete rhythm section for a driving, danceable beat. Come out and have a great time dancing to some wonderful music! Kingston 99, Fair Game and BMC Brewing will be open for food and drinks!