September 13, 2009 — Chapel Hill Public Library's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join NC Writers for LONG STORY SHORT — Stories and music in The Barn at Fearrington Village
Click image for a printable version of this poster invitation.
SOLD OUT!
DG Martin, host of NC Bookwatch will emcee and Marianne Gingher, editor of Long Story Short: Flash Fiction by Sixty Five of North Carolina's Finest Writers will help introduce:
- Lee Smith reading "Sex, Love, Death, Sex, High School";
- Haven Kimmel - "I Dream";
- Daniel Wallace - "Laura, Linda, Sweetie Pie";
- Michael Malone - "Nero";
- Sarah Dessen - "Registry";
- Jill McCorkle - "Viewmaster"; and
- Will Blythe - "The End."
The Carolina Chocolate Drops (on the eve of the release of a Nonesuch Records CD and the Carolina Chocolate Drops Songbook) and Midtown Dickens (Clyde Edgerton's daughter Catherine's amazing band) will play.
This festive benefit is hosted by the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation, "a non-profit organization that raises private support to strengthen and maintain diverse library resources that enrich community life," explains Cain. "Proceeds from the event support the Foundation's work and provide vital funding to upgrade library collections."
Joining Cain in her efforts are event organizers Keebe Fitch, Katharine Walton, Greg Bell, Rena Earnhardt, Susan Reda, Steve Balcom and Lane Wurster. Sponsors include Chapel Hill Magazine, WCHL, The Splinter Group, McIntyre Books, UNC Press, and VILCOM.
McIntyre's Books will sell hardcover and paperback copies of Long Story Short. The Foundation will auction a small number of originally autographed READ posters featuring Tar Heel basketball coaches Dean Smith, Roy Williams, and Bill Guthridge.
We are sorry, but due to overwhelming response to this event, we are SOLD OUT!
For more information, contact Melissa Cain, Executive Director, CHPL Foundation at: .PRESS CONTACT: Katharine Walton (919)563-1353,
DETAILS IN BRIEF:
Sunday, September 13th 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
The Barn at Fearrington Village
6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Music by the CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. BBQ and FLASH FICTION
8:30 - 9:30 pm Music by MIDTOWN DICKENS
Tickets are $75 per person ($45 is tax-deductible.)
Sponsorships are available: CLICK HERE for information!
This occasion is possible because of the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors, and the authors and musicians donating their time and talent.
