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VIRTUAL EVENT Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

The Personal Librarian Tuesday, July 6th 2pm

The Personal Librarian tells the true story of Belle de Costa Greene. Hired by J.P. Morgan in 1905 as his personal librarian, and creator of the Morgan Library’s famous manuscript collection, she became one of the most powerful people in the art world, and one of history’s most prominent librarians.

IN-PERSON STORYTIME Tribe of Daughters Queenie Wahine Little Surfer GIRL Tuesday, July 13th 3pm

A Beautifully written and illustrated tale about a girl willing to face her fears and try again

VIRTUAL EVENT Heather Frese The Baddest Girl on the Planet Thursday, July 29th Noon

Set on Hatteras Island, NC with a charming protagonist who happens to make mistakes at every turn, this is a perfect pick for book clubs and a strong addition to your beach read pile.

VIRTUAL EVENT Leah Weiss All the Little Hopes Wednesday, August 4th 7pm

A Southern story of friendship forged by books and bees, when the timeless troubles of growing up meet the murky shadows of World War II.

VIRTUAL EVENT Chef Bailey Ruskins Cook. Heal. Go Vegan! Wednesday, Sept 8th Noon

If you’ve already joined the vegan revolution or are just curious about adding vegan meals to your rotation, Chef Bai’s new Cookbook will guide readers to make easy, nutrientdense dishes while inviting purpose and intention into every meal.

IN-PERSON EVENT Gervais Hagerty In Polite Company Thursday, Sept 16th Time TBD Location TBD

A captivating debut novel that looks inside the private lives of Charleston aristocracy, where a former debutante learns that sometimes good behavior leads to bad decisions

IN-PERSON EVENT Louise Marburg The Truth About Me October 7th Time TB Location TBD

A Winner of the Independent Press Book Award for the short story, The Truth About Me was also shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. Her stories have appeared in such journals as Narrative, STORY, Carolina Quarterly, Ploughshares and elsewhere.

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OUR TOWN

This month, turn up the heat at outdoor movies, live music, and food festivals — or stay cool indoors with silent films and art openings.

by KARA ADAMS and ADDIE LADNER

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DURHAM SUMMER WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL July 1-4 | See website for times

Calling all gastronomes! Spend four days eating and drinking your way through the Bull City at the Durham Summer Wine & Food festival, a cultural celebration of the area’s diverse cuisine offerings, great music, and craft beverage makers. One ticket gets you discounted meals at participating venues like The Honeysuckle at Lakewood, Durham Food Hall, and Bull City Burgers and Brewery, plus access to live entertainment. “As the RDU restaurant and live-music venue communities begin to heal and come back from the pandemic, it’s a great opportunity to bring together folks to celebrate Independence Day weekend,” says Parag Bhandari of UG Strategies, the creative agency behind Durham Summer. “We hope it will launch what will be a return of the Triangle’s culinary, music, small businesses, and independent arts.” In-person; day pass starting at $50; various locations; durhamsummer.com

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ELISSA FARROW-SAVOS All month | See website for times

“My women show their scars and wear them proudly — because after all, they make a good story, if nothing else,” says Elissa Farrow-Savos of her mixed-media sculptures. This month, Gallery C will host the Virginia artist for an exhibit of her pensive, mysterious figures in various forms made from clay, natural elements, and found objects. “There are common themes, such as physical, emotional, and spiritual burdens, connections lost and found, love and anger, dignity and strength,” says Farrow-Savos. “Meanwhile, they keep company with rusty chains, weathered wood, decaying bones, abandoned objects, and scraps of fabric — the debris of life, lived.” In-person; make an appointment or call ahead to visit; 540 N Blount Street; galleryc.net

TRIBUTE TO SILENT FILMS All month | See website for times

Cool off inside while enjoying free silent film screenings as a part of the Tribute to Silent Films program that celebrates people of color, women, and the rich history of motion pictures. The Black Sanderson Gallery inside North Carolina State University’s Gregg Museum will show 18 black-and-white films over the course of the summer, highlighting cinematic themes of the early 20th century such as the emergence of new art forms and the dawn of documentary film. The films range from a few minutes long to over an hour. Unlike today’s blockbusters that rely on animation, eye-popping colors, and catchy scores to transport the viewers — these silent films inspire a different kind of focus. In-person; free; 1903 Hillsborough Street; see website for showings; gregg.arts.ncsu.edu

LOOKING OUT / LOOKING IN All month | See website for times

Horse and Buggy Press is hosting Hillsborough fine artist Ippy Patterson at its downtown studio space, PS118 Gallery, for an exhibit titled Looking Out / Looking In. Known for her detailed pen and ink work, the exhibit will feature drawings, prints, and books that showcase her botanical studies of form and color, fantasy explorations, gestural figure drawings, and studies of trees. Lisa Joyner of Fireside Farm will be selling mixed bouquets at the gallery to complement Patterson’s illustrations. In-person; free; 118 W Parrish Street, Durham; horseandbuggypress.com

FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO July 3 - 4 | See website for times

The 42nd Annual EnoFest in Durham is back for 2021, complete with food booths, environmental exhibits, live music, and artisan vendors. The Independence Day celebration supports the Eno River Association in their conservation efforts for the Eno River basin. Volunteers are also needed and receive free admission to the festivities. In-person; tickets from $18; West Point on the Eno - Durham City Park, 5101 N Roxboro Road, Durham; enofest.org

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT KOKA BOOTH July 4 | 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate the birthday of the United States at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre with patriotic performances from the Cary Town Band and North Carolina Symphony, followed by a dazzling fireworks display over Symphony Lake. Doors open at 3:30 if you want to make an afternoon of it; there will be

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

July 10 | 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. NOTED

Ahoy, matey! Bring the family out to Dorothea Dix Park for a starry-night showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Don your swarthiest pirate garb (best-dressed wins a prize!) to enjoy food trucks and the downtown Raleigh skyline as you sprawl out at the picturesque Flowers Field. Bring your own blanket or low lawn chairs and feel free to pack a picnic with a cooler full of your favorite beer, wine, and snacks. In-person; free but reservations required; Flowers Field, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh; dixpark.org

concession stands and food trucks open for all your classic Fourth of July needs, from hot dogs and hamburgers to sweet treats like cotton candy and a variety of alcoholic beverages. Each table purchase comes with a parking pass and an order of Lumpy’s ice cream. In-person; free general admission, six- or four-seat tables available for purchase; 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary; boothamphitheatre.com

BLACK FLEA MARKET July 11 & 25 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

#BlackDollarNC and Queen Hustle Entertainment, two organizations committed to supporting Black businesses and promoting generational wealth, will host the Black Flea Market at Raleigh’s Union Station this month as a way to support local Black artisans and entrepreneurs. Shop from more than 30 vendors, including Woke Living Coffee, Natural Green Leo, The Shea Shack, Melanin Nation, and many others selling all manner of items like lotions, jewelry, edible gifts, handcrafted bags, and more. In-person; free admission; Raleigh Union Station, 510 W Martin Street; blackfleamarketnc.com

MOLLY TUTTLE July 9 | 7:30 p.m.

In 2017, acclaimed guitarist, banjo player, and songwriter Molly Tuttle was the first woman to receive the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year award. After performing around the world following the release of her debut album in 2019, Tuttle, like many Dave Matthews Band will kick off its 2021 summer tour at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, marking their return to live music. The rock band is partnering with The Nature Conservancy in a pledge to plant a million trees throughout their tour, offering fans an option to donate an additional $2 with a ticket purchase to plant a tree of their own. After over a year without performances, Matthews is sure to have So Much to Say to fans in this long-awaited concert for a good cause.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND July 23 | 7:30 p.m.

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In-person; tickets starting at $45; 3801 Rock Quarry Road; davematthewsband. com/tours

others, found herself sheltering in place during the pandemic. To fill the time, she revisited favorite songs from nostalgic classics like The Rolling Stones’ She’ s a Rainbow to new favorites such as Harry Styles’ Sunflower,Vol. 6, compiling them on her newest album, …but i’d rather be with you. At this in-person performance at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium’s Meymandi Concert Hall, she’ll perform tracks from this delightfully familiar record, along with other original tunes. In-person or virtual; from $42; 2 E South Street; pinecone.org

BRUNCH MOORE MARKET July 11 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Shop from over 60 local vendors while sampling food trucks, coffee, mimosas, and beer from Red White & Bubbly, then spread out on the sunny lawn of Moore Square for entertainment from Imagine Circus at Brunch Moore Square, an event hosted by Raleigh Night Market. Can’t make this one? They’re on the second Sunday of each month, and the Moore Square Farmer’s Market is ongoing on Sundays. “To me, there is no better way to spend a Sunday Funday than shopping local businesses outdoors with friends,” says Lauryn Stroud of Raleigh Night Market. “Stop by to sip and shop or bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic. Well-behaved pups are welcome!” In-person; free admission; Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street; brunchmooremarket.com

RECORD STORE DAY DROP July 17 | See website for times

Join one of Raleigh’s seven participating music shops, including Nice Price Books & Records, The Record Krate, and Sound Off Records & Hi-Fi for the second Record Store Day Drop of the year. The day, meant to support independent record stores, will feature releases of special vinyl and CDs, along with exclusive promotional products

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including colorful new pressings of favorite albums by the likes of Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and Aretha Franklin. What better time to join the record revival than with a limitededition item from a local, independent record store? In-person; free; recordstoreday.com/home

SCULPTURE PARK-A-PALOOZA July 17 | 10 a.m.

Bring the whole family to the grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art for their Sculpture Park-a-Palooza. As a group, you will work together to create large-scale, mixed-media temporary sculptures from found materials inspired by the art on public display and elsewhere. “Whether you’ve visited our park many times or are preparing for your first visit, this class will let you encounter our art collection from a new perspective,” says manager of family programs Courtney Klemens. This event is ideal for families with kids ages 5 to 11. In-person; $10 for members, $13 for nonmembers; 2110 Blue Ridge Road; ncartmuseum.org

SOUTHEAST CRAB FEAST July 17 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Come hungry to Lake Wheeler Park for the annual Southeast Crab Feast, supporting local fishermen and serving up fresh all-you-can-eat blue crabs, and a fish and chips basket with every ticket. Complete with music, a familyfriendly environment, and outdoor fun, it’s no surprise these tickets sell out fast. In-person, $10 for kids, from $25 for adults; 6404 Lake Wheeler Road; southeastcrabfeast.com

NATHANIEL RATELIFF July 21 | 6:30 p.m.

Red Hat Amphitheater is back in action this summer with live concerts in a range of genres. Among the shows they’ve got on the docket is the group Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats with The Marcus King Band & Tre Burt. Liven up your Wednesday and make an evening of it: grab a bite beforehand from nearby Poole’side Pies to-go, A Place at The Table, or Capital City Club before an evening of Americana meets soul tunes. In-person; from $55; 500 South McDowell Street; redhatamphitheater.com

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