The politics of purple, explained. North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the rural/urban divide-these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event. Signing line at 5:30pm, talk begins at 6:00pm. Christopher A. Cooper is the Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs and director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University. In addition to two books, he has written for numerous publications, including The Assembly, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, and the News and Observer.

Featuring Jason Roberts, Professor of Political Science CPH continues its popular tradition of presenting the themes, trends, and possible outcomes of the upcoming election, with a focus on the presidential and congressional races across the country. DETAILS Cost: $10; $5 with a Carolina Alumni Membership discount Date and Time: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 4:30-6:00 PM Location: Flyleaf Books Registration is available in advance or at the door. Register online or by calling 919-962-1544

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 10/30 – Steve Hobbs Trio 11/6 – 11/13 – Dave Quick Jazz 11/20 – Lauren Meehan 11/27 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

Join us on Wednesdays on the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) for self-care sessions. Sunset Yoga hosted by Yoga Garden PBO on select Wednesdays in October.

Join the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and the EDC for our Pittsboro Business Roundtable on Thursday, October 31st at 9:00 AM at 79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub. Enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by 39 West Catering while hearing from key speakers, getting local development updates, and connecting with professionals in the community. Register at the link below.

Join us as we celebrate half a century of dedication to the rescue, education, and advocacy for wild cats at our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration! This milestone event will be held on November 2nd, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Havoc Brewing Company in the heart of historic downtown Pittsboro. What to Expect: Food Trucks: Satisfy your taste buds with delicious offerings from Bulkogi and Royal Cheesecake. Craft Beer: Enjoy a variety of brews from Havoc, known for their unique and flavorful craft beers. Live Music: Experience the soulful sound of Thousand Ways, an underground folk band infused with the energy of rock ‘n’ rhythm and blues. Games: Have fun with engaging wild-cat-themed games suitable for all ages. Raffle: Get your raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes while supporting the cats! Special Presentation: Don’t miss a brief presentation at 5:30, highlighting our journey over the past 50 years and our vision for the future. Join us for our Tiger Takeover celebration! Whether you’ve been a loyal supporter of Carolina Tiger Rescue or are just discovering our mission, we invite you to an evening of fun, memories, and inspiration. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family! Let’s make this a night to remember as we toast 50 incredible years and look forward to many more. Location: Havoc Brewery, Historic Downtown Pittsboro Date & Time: November 2nd, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM The event is FREE and open to the public.

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather in downtown Pittsboro in the booth near the circle.

You all, we have an exciting secret to share! The Rusty Bucket will join us for Reclamation's Annual Holiday Open House 2024, throughout the holiday season and hopefully beyond! Come have some fun and check out the expansion of our store with our new room and holiday magic from Rusty Bucket!

Please join us on Sunday, November 3, 2024 for a Pittsboro First Sunday Reception featuring a special pair of multitalented long-time artists, Kitty and John Mecham. Kitty's work will feature unique, colorful Mixed Media pieces and John will present his Alternative Photography, to include cyanotype on fabric. Come on by for this feast for your senses; we will be serving beverages and refreshments, and Michael Novak will offer you a variety of musical delights. Hope to see you then!

Don’t miss your chance to win our Holiday Essentials Package—featuring a turkey fryer, holiday cookware, a turkey voucher, and more, all valued at $500! 🦃🍽️ Tickets are just $20, and all proceeds support our business community in Chatham County. Additionally, tickets will be available for purchase at our Pittsboro office now through December 4th.🎟️✨ The raffle drawing will take place at the Siler City Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5th at 8:30 PM. You don’t need to be present to win! Plus, there will be prizes for the second and third drawn tickets. 🎁

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We know this election is going to be stressful for many, but we have the cure—the beauty and power of Jazz saxophone. Rahsaan Barber will present a selection of songs designed to ease our worries and divert our attention. We’ll learn about his approach to his instrument, the songs he plays, and discuss why jazz is a great medium for social healing. DETAILS COST: $10 DATE and TIME: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 6:00-7:30 PM LOCATION: Flyleaf Books Registration is available in advance online or by calling 919.962.1544 before 3pm on November 6th. Tickets are also available at the door if the event has not sold out. Register online or by calling 919-962-1544

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Holiday SOCIAL Thursday, November 7th, 5-8pm. Participating Vintage Shops: Finders and Seekers Emporium Little Boho Valley Marigold Pittsboro Studio 17, New Karma for Old Threads Reclamation Screaming For Vintage Shimmer (on IG) Last year was awesome and we are excited to kick off the 2024 holiday season with our Pittsboro community. FREE admission, festive treats & beverages, holiday gift ideas, a million twinkle lights and YOU. Tag all your vintage loving friends.

A smart, irreverent, and accessible guide to thinking more deeply about how religion permeates and shapes the world around us –and why you need to understand the work it's doing. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event. Signing line at 5:30pm, talk begins at 6:00pm. Megan Goodwin, PhD, is co-director and co-founder of the Bardo Institute for Religion and Public Policy, and media and technology consultant for the Crossroads Project. She is the author of Abusing Religion: Literary Persecution, Sex Scandals, and American Minority Religions. Her research focuses on American religions, race, sexuality, and politics. Goodwin co-hosts Keeping It 101: A Killjoy’s Introduction to Religion Podcast with Dr. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst. Her next project is tentatively entitled Cults Incorporated: The Business of Bad Religion. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst, PhD, is associate professor of religion and director of the Humanities Center at the University of Vermont. She was a 2022-2023 Fulbright Scholar at the University of Birmingham. Her research centers on Islam and Muslims in South Asia; imperialism; and intersections of religion, race, and belonging. She is author of Indian Muslim Minorities and the 1857 Rebellion: Religion, Rebels, and Jihad and co-editor of Words of Experience: Translating Islam with Carl W. Ernst.

Trivia! Teams of 4. No phones. Just trivia! Our smart cookie, Erin, will lead the games!

Don’t miss your chance to win our Holiday Essentials Package—featuring a turkey fryer, holiday cookware, a turkey voucher, and more, all valued at $500! 🦃🍽️ Tickets are just $20, and all proceeds support our business community in Chatham County. Additionally, tickets will be available for purchase at our Pittsboro office now through December 4th.🎟️✨ The raffle drawing will take place at the Siler City Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5th at 8:30 PM. You don’t need to be present to win! Plus, there will be prizes for the second and third drawn tickets. 🎁

Traveling to Unknown Places presents a compelling, incisive analysis of how French and American writers reshaped their personal and collective identities as they traveled in foreign countries after the social upheavals of the eighteenth-century Atlantic revolutions. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event! Signing line at 5:30pm, talk begins at 6:00pm. Lloyd Kramer is Professor of History, Emeritus and former Director of Carolina Public Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill. He received his PhD in European History at Cornell University and taught at Stanford and Northwestern Universities before coming to UNCChapel Hill in 1986. His research, writing, and teaching focus on European cultural history, with particular attention to modern France and the processes of transatlantic intellectual exchanges. He has published numerous books and articles. In addition, he received the William F. Little Distinguished Service Award for service and leadership in UNC CH’s College of Arts and Sciences in 2015 and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities’ George H. Johnson Prize for Distinguished Achievement by a Fellow in 2018.