POETRY & LITERATURE

Clay Howard Reading and Book Signing

Presented by Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art at Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art

February 25, 2012

Clay Howard is the author of "Tthe Gospel of Business," a marketing book based on the most successful marketing plan in history, and "Stratoclay sucks up to Rock Stars." His first short story collection, "3 Stories," was published in Fall 2010. His latest book is "Tupelo Stories."

Howard also is a contributing music writer to several local entertainment magazines and online blogs. He is also an accomplished songwriter, having released 11...

I Love My History: Celebrating Black History in the Making

Presented by East Market Street Seventh-day Adventist Church

February 26, 2012

"I Love My History: Celebrating Black History in the Making" is a semi-formal affair with music, displays and special guest Bamidele Demerson, executive director of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.

Michael D'Ambrosio Reading and Book Signing

Presented by Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art at Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art

March 1, 2012

Michael D'Ambrosio is the author of "Fractured Time," "Twisted Fate" and "Dark Horizon," which make up the Fractured Time trilogy.

Poetry Reading and Book Signing by Leigh Kotsilidis

Presented by Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art at Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art

March 2, 2012

Leigh Kotsilidis's lively, thoughtful and refreshingly speculative first collection of poetry is entitled "Hypotheticals."

Ron Tanner Reading and Book Signing

Presented by Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art at Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art

March 6, 2012

"From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story" is a true tale of love, determination and triumph. Ron Tanner, do-it-yourself hero, is putting his house on wheels this spring and touring the country to talk about his book about his and his wife’s adventures restoring a ruined Victorian landmark — and former frat house —in Baltimore, Maryland.

"The Art of Losing: Poetry, Grief & Healing" with Jacinta V. White

Presented by The Word Project

February 13-March 19, 2012

Join poetry writing facilitator Jacinta White for the six week series "The Art of Losing."

Here, we will talk specifically about our experience with grief.

Whether it's grief of a loved one, a pet, a job, or physical ability, we will explore the sense of loss and look at how we recover.

With the understanding that we come to and through grief in our own time, we will sensitively look through the lens of poetry at the pain, confusion and sometimes relief in...

Maria McCutchen Reading & Book Signing

Presented by Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art at Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art

March 24, 2012

Maria McCutchen is the author of "It's All in Your Head," which chronicles her harrowing medical odyssey and her attempts to regain some sort of semblance of her old life after treatment.

Gordon Ball Reading and Book Signing

Presented by Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art at Barnhill's Books * Wine * Gifts * Art

April 14, 2012

In honest and vivid prose, Gordon Ball offers a rare intimate glimpse of the poetic pillar of the Beat Generation as a striving and accessible human being at home on the farm and in the world.

Little Storytellers Workshop

Presented by Children's Museum of Winston-Salem at Children's Museum of Winston-Salem

March 15-April 26, 2012

Do enjoy creating stories and reading books? Then join us at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem for our six-week series, Little Storytellers Workshop.

Children in grades K-2 will tell imaginative stories through writing, acting, singing and reading. They will also play word games, collect their favorite words and write poetry.

Participants will build their creative thinking and listening skills, strengthen personal expression and increase their vocabulary in a fun,...

Bookmarks Presents Charlaine Harris

Presented by Bookmarks at Salem Fine Arts Center Salem College

May 7, 2012

Charlaine Harris, a New York Times bestselling author, is the prolific writer of The Sookie Stackhouse urban fantasy series, which serves as the basis of the wildly successful HBO series "True Blood," which will air its fifth season this summer.

Harris also is the author of the Aurora Teagarden books, Shakespeare mysteries, and Grave Sight series.

Born and raised in the Mississippi River Delta area, Harris will be on tour for the hard cover release of Deadlocked,...

Open Mic at Rev's Coffee House

Presented by Rev's Coffee House

June 30, 2011-June 28, 2012

Open Mic at Rev's Coffee House welcomes all poets, singers, musicians, comedians, etc to come and showcase their talents & gifts. The atmosphere is positive and inviting. We look forward to all types of artists and guests to enjoy this wonderful event.

Bookmarks Festival of Books

Presented by Bookmarks

September 8, 2012

Bookmarks brings writers and readers of all ages together as renowned authors, illustrators, storytellers and chefs share their work and insights through readings, presentations, panel discussions, workshops and book signings. This free festival partners with community organizations, reading related exhibitors, and a variety of food vendors. The eighth annual festival will feature more than 40 authors along with creative and interactive activities for children.

Book Signing/Appearance with new Novel Saving Cicadas

Presented by 21 & Main Author Luncheon at Twenty one and Main

January 8, 2010 - Ongoing

Join us for Lunch & Literature News Author Luncheon Series.