An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America’s promised ideals. 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. Aran Shetterly is a writer, editor, and narrative historian. He is the author of the critically acclaimed The Americano: Fighting with Castro for Cuba’s Freedom, the founder of the Mexico City-based magazine, Inside Mexico, and a member of the board of the Americans Who Tell the Truth organization. He has received numerous fellowships, including the Virginia Humanities Fellowship and the 2019 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship. Aran holds a BA in literature from Harvard College, and an MA in American Studies. He currently he lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his son and wife, the New York Times bestselling author Margot Lee Shetterly. John L.S. Simpkins, President and CEO at MDC, works with the entire team to set strategy, shape MDC’s portfolio of work, and engage with partners and the public around the urgent challenge of eliminating disparities to build a South where all people can thrive. Before joining MDC in 2020, John held various leadership roles in efforts to promote equity, access, and inclusion at the state, national, and international levels. A constitutional scholar and practicing attorney, John served in the Obama Administration as deputy general counsel for the White House Office of Management and Budget and general counsel for the U.S. Agency for International Development. He is a Senior Lecturer at Duke Law […]

Come celebrate outrageous art! jazz piano by Michael Bartos! Goulishly Artrageous! 5-8:30 pm Oct. 18. Friday Art Walk Michael Bartos Finally Fridays - Downtown Pittsboro Pittsboro Business Association

Lawn opens at 6pm Concert starts at 7pm Welcome Table: SERVPRO, Carolina Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry, Triangle Family Dentistry, Chatham County Event Rentals, Allen Tate, Sara Donaldson – State Farm Food + beverage: Keyes Lemon Squeeze, Mr. Dowdy’s Popcorn, The Tasty Turkey Que, BMC Brewing, Hops & Berry, Jessica’s Food Truck, Vintage Scoops, The Rican Lab

Nighttime sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Join us the third Friday of each month for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes that are conducive for relaxation and mediation, as well as journey work and integration. RSVP is required. Please contact liodhruna@gmail.com

Be sure to check the Huckleberry Trail Farm website or Facebook page for more information about what's happening on each of these fun-filled weekends! October 19/20 – Scout Weekend & DAR Sponsored by The Sycamore.  All scouts get a special admission price of $9 for scouts, troops, tribes and leaders in uniforms/vests/T-shirts. Don’t be surprised if Uncle Bob asks you to show him the scout handshake or sign.  Sorry, this discount is not available with online ticketing. October 26/27 – School Spirit Weekend During this weekend, get $1.00 off admission to the farm for each person who wears something that show their school’s colors.  Sorry, this discount is not available with online ticketing.  So dress up and show your SPIRIT!!! We will also be hosting the Deep River chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Sat Oct 26 from 11 to 2.  Come on out and learn what they are all about  Who knows, you might find out you are a daughter too!!

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Through his long, celebrated writing career, Bland Simpson has earned a reputation as the bard of North Carolina's coasts and sound country. Here, for the first time, he trains his attention on Clover Garden, the Piedmont community where he has lived for some fifty years. 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! A signing line will follow the talk. Bland Simpson is Kenan Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also pianist for the Red Clay Ramblers, the Tony Award-winning string band, and has collaborated on such musicals as Diamond Studs, Fool Moon, Kudzu, and King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running. In 2005 he was the Fine Arts recipient of the North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor. Ann Cary Simpson, photographer, served for thirty years at national and North Carolina environmental organizations and as associate dean for development at UNC's School of Government, for which she received the Chancellor's Award. She is now a senior associate with moss + ross consulting.

Featuring Jillian M. Hinderliter, Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Moses M. and Hannah L. Malkin Fellow in Jewish History and Culture. From the 1970s classic Our Bodies, Ourselves to today’s post-Dobbs climate, this talk will trace women’s health activism and the fight for bodily autonomy across generations to highlight continuities in the movement. DETAILS Cost: $10; $5 with a Carolina Alumni Membership discount Date and Time: Wednesday, October 23, 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 10/23 – Lauren Meehan 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. Fitness classes are hosted by the Chatham YMCA.

Bill Adair, Pulitzer Prize winner, journalism professor, and founder of PolitiFact, presents an eye-opening and engaging history of political liars and a vision for how to make them stop. 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! A signing line will follow the talk. Bill Adair is an award-winning journalist and educator. He is the creator of PolitiFact and cofounder of the International Fact-Checking Network. In 2013, he became the Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University. His awards include the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting (with the PolitiFact staff), the Manship Prize for New Media in Democratic Discourse, and the Everett Dirksen Award for Distinguished Coverage of Congress. Frank Bruni has been a prominent journalist for more than three decades, including more than twenty-five years at The New York Times, in roles as diverse as op-ed columnist, White House correspondent, Rome bureau chief, and chief restaurant critic. He is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. In July 2021, he became a full professor at Duke University, teaching in the school of public policy. He currently writes his popular weekly newsletter for the Times and produces additional essays as one of the newspaper’s Contributing Opinion Writers.

Parking Lot opens at 6pm (Directions with map provided below) Movie starts at 7pm No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. Food + beverage by: Mr. Dowdy’s Popcorn, Jessica’s Food Truck, Hops & Berry, HAVOC Brewery

Come celebrate fall with your friends at Flyleaf Books! It's an all-day puzzle/toy/game swap, with extra fall flair. Bring in gently used puzzles, toys, or games to swap out for others in similar condition any time on October 26, 2024. You're welcome to drop items off early the night before (Friday, October 25), but no sooner please. Wear a costume and we'll give you a coupon toward used books :) There will also be a scavenger hunt & chance to win a prize! Come by between 10 am and 12 pm for warm cider and treats. All other activities last all day (9 am to 8 pm)!

Be sure to check the Huckleberry Trail Farm website or Facebook page for more information about what's happening on each of these fun-filled weekends! October 26/27 – School Spirit Weekend During this weekend, get $1.00 off admission to the farm for each person who wears something that show their school’s colors.  Sorry, this discount is not available with online ticketing.  So dress up and show your SPIRIT!!! We will also be hosting the Deep River chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Sat Oct 26 from 11 to 2.  Come on out and learn what they are all about  Who knows, you might find out you are a daughter too!!

Huck’s night time events on the farm are a treat, and sometimes a trick, for everyone. This event is perfect for your entire family. No ghosts, no goblins. Nothing scary, except being in the middle of a dark corn field with your friends. Find all 10 stations, win a prize!!! We do required tickets to be pre-purchased online via our website. Cost is $12 per person (same price for kids and adults).

Meet your neighbors. Feast for good. Celebrate community. Join us on Sunday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m. at The Plant for a Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast benefitting Feed-Well Fridges! RSVP here >> https://link.growlocal.church/feastrsvp and help us spread the word! Two years ago, we welcomed over 250 people to share a meal, swap stories, and celebrate being together. This year, with help from Cafe Root Cellar, Postal Fish Company, JDub's PoBoys , Lilly Den Farm, Kingston 99 Kitchen, The Plant, and so many more, we're excited to bring it back—bigger and better than ever! All net proceeds benefit Feed-Well Fridges and its mission to help end hunger by turning food waste into meals for individuals and families in need. Don't miss this unforgettable evening!

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