Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings Charlotte's Growing Literary Scene: At The Southern Women's Show Join us at the Southern Women's Show for a panel discussion of Charlotte's literary landscape. Jenni Gaisbauer, the Library Foundation's executive director, will moderate a conversation featuring four longtime friends of the Library: Kimmery Martin, author...	Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC Fri 8/24/18 at 12pm-1pm
Talks & Readings: Family/Child (Books) Kedron Holyfield, author Tommy has just found out that he is going to be a big brother! He and his family are very excited. There is only one problem: Tommy doesn’t know when his little brother or sister will arrive. One thing is for sure, though...it’s going to be a long wait. Jo...	Dobson Town Square Dobson, NC Sun 8/26/18 at 3pm-5pm
Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings An Evening with Kathy Izard, moderated by Sonja Gantt Join us to celebrate the release of a new edition of Kathy Izard’s inspirational memoir about building a home for Charlotte’s homeless. The Hundred Story Home reminds us that not only can we help change the world, but in doing so we change ourselves. Th...	Morrison Regional Library Charlotte, NC Wed 8/29/18 at 6:30pm-8pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Mental Health Seminar in Hickory on September 6 You are cordially invited to “Our State of Mind: A Seminar on Mental Health Today” on Thursday, September 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Meeting Room, for an evening of information and inspiration. A panel of those personally affected...	Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Hickory, NC Thu 9/6/18 at 7pm-8:30pm
Talks & Readings: Archaeology, talk; Lectures "Hoplites in Above-Ground Tombs: A Quasi-Archaeological Report on the Piedmont’s 'Bronze-Age' Confederate Monuments Gary Freeze, Professor of History and American Cultural Studies, Catawba College, will talk about “Hoplites in Above-Ground Tombs: A Quasi-Archaeological Report on the Piedmont’s 'Bronze-Age' Confederate Monuments” Presented by Central Carolinas Socie...	Sloan Music Center – Tyler Tallman Hall Davidson, NC Tue 9/11/18 at 7:30pm-9pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Preyer Lecture - The Two Souths of ’68: Remembering Revolution in these Hard Times The History Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Robin Kelley, Distinguished Professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at the University of California, Los Angeles, to campus for the 2018 Preyer Lecture. Dr. Kelley’s lecture will explore how...	Queens University of Charlotte – Ketner Auditorium Charlotte, NC Sat 9/15/18 at 6:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Leaders in Action Lecture featuring Theresa Drew, Managing Director, Deloitte and Touche The highly-respected BB&T Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University campus community with an opportunity to interact with, and be exposed to, a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experi...	Queens University of Charlotte – Duke Energy Auditorium Charlotte, NC Wed 9/19/18 at 5:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Personally Speaking: The Gifted Generation: When Government Was Good UNC Charlotte historian David Goldfield, twice nominated for Pulitzer Prizes for history, talks about his latest work and about three post-WWII Presidents who led the nation to great economic, social, and environmental progress and led the public to beli...	UNC Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC Tue 9/25/18 at 6:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures The Future of Cryptocurrency: Overcoming the Limitations Join us for an informative lunch & learn to hear Ben Wilson, lead developer of Lynx, discuss the current & future uses of cryptocurrency. Designed for crypto newbies & nerds, Wilson’s talk will review blockchain basics, use case scenarios, and the environm...	Advent Coworking Charlotte, NC Tue 9/25/18 at 12pm-1:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures #MeToo: Sexual Misconduct in the Hebrew Bible Today, more than ever, we are aware of womens’ struggles to be heard, to be safe, to be free from objectification and sexualization. The #MeToo Movement has brought to light just how widespread and systemic sexual misconduct has been for women today and th...	Queens University of Charlotte – Duke Energy Auditorium Charlotte, NC Wed 9/26/18 at 5:30pm-6:30pm
Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings Amberly Lago Book Signing Get inspired by author and motivational speaker, Amberly Lago, as seen on the Megyn Kelly Show on NBC, who will be in Charlotte, NC on Friday, September 28 for an exclusive book signing event! Don't miss this opportunity to get your signed copy and learn...	Barnes & Noble - The Arboretum Charlotte, NC Fri 9/28/18 at 7pm-9pm
Talks & Readings: Conference Nuclear Decommissioning And Used Fuel Strategy Summit The Nuclear Decommissioning and Used Fuel Strategy Summit (1-2 October, Charlotte, NC) is returning for its 5th year and it promises to be the biggest yet with 50+ speakers, 100+ utility delegates, an unrivalled exhibition floor with the latest innovative ...	The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte Charlotte, NC Mon 10/1/18 at 8am-4pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Signing/Readings A Conversation with J.D.Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis J.D. Vance, #1 New York Times best seller author, will chronicle his family’s story of social, regional and class decline, as well as his own upward mobility and personal struggles. His insights will inform the local conversation about advancing economic m...	Knight Theater Charlotte, NC Tue 10/23/18 at 7pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Tarwater Lecture: “The Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God: The Theological Foundations of Science” given by Dr. James Anderson Dr. James Anderson is an ordained minister in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Dr. Anderson specializes in philosophical theology, religious epistemology, and Christian apologetics. His doctoral thesis at the University of Edinburgh explored the...	Queens University of Charlotte – Duke Energy Auditorium Charlotte, NC Mon 10/29/18 at 5:45pm
Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings Personally Speaking : Combative Politics: The Media and Public Perceptions of Lawmaking UNC Charlotte’s Mary Layton Atkinson, former Washington D.C. writer and campaign manager, offers reasons and remedies why we reject both of the “sausage-making” aspects of the legislative process and of legislative initiatives even when we support the g...	UNC Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC Thu 11/1/18 at 6:30pm