| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Activity Table |
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Saturday, Oct. 1
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities centered around the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Author Visit with Barbara Wright |
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Tuesday, Nov. 1
Murray Middle School
NEA Big Read companion title, Crow, is a work of historical fiction that explores the events of 1898 through the eyes of 11-year-old protagonist, Moses, a boy who is one generation removed from slavery. Barbara Wright will speak with Murray Middle School’s Falcon Family Book Club about history, writing, and the power of fiction. This event is closed to the public.
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| Author Visit with Barbara Wright |
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Wednesday, Nov. 2
11 a.m.
Cape Fear Literacy Council, Building B
The Cape Fear Literacy Council will host Barbara Wright, Author of NEA Big Read Companion title, Crow, as she delves into research, process, and storytelling. This event is free and open to the public. Seats are limited, and reservations are required. Please RSVP at www.cfliteracy.org/events
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| Author Visit with Barbara Wright |
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Thursday, Nov. 3
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
NEA Big Read companion title, Crow, is a work of historical fiction that explores the events of 1898 through the eyes of 11-year-old protagonist, Moses, a boy who is one generation removed from slavery. Barbara Wright will speak with the students of D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy about history, writing, and the power of fiction. This event is closed to the public.
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| Author Visit with Barbara Wright |
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Friday, Nov. 4
4 p.m.
Brunswick County Libraries
Southwest Brunswick Branch Library
Brunswick County Public Library will host Barbara Wright, Author of NEA Big Read Companion title, Crow. This work of historical fiction explores the events of 1898 through the eyes of 11-year-old protagonist, Moses, a boy who is one generation removed from slavery. Join us at Brunswick County Library for a deep dive into Barbara’s Writing Process. This event is open to the public.
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| Cape Fear Rising: Author Visit with Philip Gerard |
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Saturday, Nov. 5
1 p.m.
Pender County Public Library, Main Branch
Join us at Pender County Public Library Main Branch to meet local author, Philip Gerard, and discover his acclaimed novel, Cape Fear Rising! Based on actual events, Cape Fear Rising tells a story of one city's racial nightmare—a nightmare that was repeated throughout the South at the turn of the century. Although told as fiction, the core of this novel strikes at the heart of racial strife in America. This event is open to the public.
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| NEA Big Read Kick-Off Event |
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Thursday, Nov. 10
5 - 7 p.m.
New Hanover Room, Main NHC Library
Join UNCW's Office of the Arts, the New Hanover County Public Library, and Tim Pinnick of the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project for a program discussing the NEA Big Read book Homegoing by Yaa Gayasi, a brief introduction to library resources, and an in-depth look at African American genealogy. Light refreshments will be served from 5:00-5:30pm, and the program will run from 5:30-6:45pm.
Click here to Register! (75 Seats available)
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| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Reading and Activity Table |
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Saturday, Nov. 12
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Join the Cape Fear Museum for a reading of the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! After the reading, discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities. This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Activity Table |
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Satuday, Dec. 3
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities centered around the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Activity Table |
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Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities centered around the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Interactive Musical Storytime: Change Sings |
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Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
10 a.m.
G.V. Barbee Library
Join your friends at G.V. Barbee Library on Oak Island for an interactive story time celebrating music, helping others, and making the world a better place. We will read Change Sings by Amanda Gorman and other books that celebrate music and using our talents to change the world! There will be plenty of music, so bring your dancing shoes! Ideal for children ages 2-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Documentary Theatre Workshop with Mike Wiley |
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Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
1 - 2:15 p.m.
UNCW Cultural Arts Building, Room 1092
This event is free; no resgistration required.
Delve into the art of documentary theatre with celebrated actor and playwright, Mike Wiley! All UNCW students are welcome.
Participants will:
• Use their skills of observation to recreate narratives
• Practice the art of interview to inform their storytelling
• Give an informal reading of their devised documentary theatre piece
Curriculum Application: Language Arts, Social Studies, Theatre Arts.
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| Documentary Theatre Training for Educators with Mike Wiley |
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Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
4 - 6 p.m.
Cameron Art Museum
This event is free. Register at bit.ly/mikewileycam
Join us for a masterclass with celebrated actor and playwright, Mike Wiley! All educators are welcome. Discover how to inspire students, arouse curiosity, and employ 21st century skills to investigate historically under-told stories.
Participants will:
• Learn to create interactive lessons that engage empathy and validate student contributions to the learning process
• Create original writing culled from the participants’ unique personal experiences.
Curriculum Application: Language Arts, Social Studies, Theatre Arts.
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| One Noble Journey: A Mike Wiley Production |
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Friday, Jan. 20, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Kenan Auditorium
Join us in Kenan Auditorium for One Noble Journey: A Mike Wiley Production. This riveting one-man-play stars characters born into slavery, and chronicles multiple stories of ingenious escape. To purchase tickets, please contact the Kenan Auditorium box office.
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| Art Fun at LCAC |
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Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
10 a.m. to noon
1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland
Free! Come and play with us! We will read a story and make art with family and new friends!
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| Cape Fear Rising |
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Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023
2 p.m.
801 Ocean Event Center, 801 Ocean Drive, Oak Island
Join us at 801 Ocean to discuss the celebrated novel, Cape Fear Rising. Based on actual events, Cape Fear Rising tells a story of one city's racial nightmare—a nightmare that was repeated throughout the South at the turn of the century. Although told as fiction, the core of this novel strikes at the heart of racial strife in America. This event is hosted by Brunswick County Public Library and is open to the public. Please call Barbee Library at 910-278-4283 to register.
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| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Activity Table |
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Saturday, Feb. 4. 2023
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities centered around the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Mary's Art Explorers - The Year We Learned to Fly |
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Thursday, Feb. 9. 2023
10 - 11 a.m.
Cameron Art Museum
As a part of our partnership with NEA’s The Big Read, our book will be The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson. All children will receive a free copy of the book! We will explore our installation Flying School and create our own unique works of art to take home.
Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddler and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Space is limited so preregister to guarantee your spot!
CAM Members: $3 per child/adult; Non-Members: $6 per child/adult
Children 2 and under: free
Register here: https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/.../Art-Explorers-FEB...
It is with great honor that Cameron Art Museum pays tribute to Mary Cameron Hoey by naming its most popular and long standing family program after her. Mary’s Art Explorers is a story time, art making, and museum exploration program.
Sponsored in part by
Excite Credit Union
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| African American Read-In 2023: "AMPLIFYING BLACK voices! It is IMPORTANT for ALL OF US TO SEE OURSELVES in books" |
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Tuesday, Feb. 21. 2023
5:30 p.m.
Education Building, Room 162
Join in the celebration as we come together to bring awareness and to amplify Black voices in literature and forms of artistic expression at the 2023 African American Read-In (AARI) on Tuesday, February 21 at 5:30 pm in the Education Building, Room 162. This event is sponsored by Randall Library, Watson College of Education, and English Department. Selections from this year's NEA Big Read title, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi will be read. Learn more about the African American Read-In or sign up to read at the event, at: https://library.uncw.edu/news/african_american_read_in_2023
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| CFCC Homegoing Book Talk |
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Tuesday, Feb. 28. 2023
1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
CFCC Wilmington Campus Library, Room L-201 & Online
Click here to participate online.
Discussions will be led by CFCC Librarian, Jacob Deininger and CFCC History Instructor, Steven Glass.
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| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Activity Table |
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Saturday, March 4, 2023
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities centered around the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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| Exploring Your African American Cultural Heritage and Discovering Family Ties |
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
6 p.m.
Pender County Library
Join us at Pender County Library in Burgaw for an NEA Big Read event featuring Tim Pinnick of the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project. As an Independent scholar and genealogist, Pinnick will lead a program that delves into African American genealogy. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Participants will receive free copies of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
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| NEA Big Read Homegoing Panel Discussion and Ghanian Cultural Celebration |
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
5 p.m.
Sherman Hayes Gallery
In celebration of the 2022-23 NEA Big Read selection, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, Randall Library invites you to the Homegoing Panel Discussion and Ghanian Cultural Celebration on Tuesday, March 21, at 5 pm in the Sherman Hayes Gallery. The panel discussion will explore various themes from the text, accompanied by a cultural celebration, which will include a Ghanian book display, exhibit, storytelling, and more. This event is brought to you in collaboration with UNCW Faculty and Randall Library.
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| Art Fun at SW Brunswick Library |
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. to noon
9400 Ocean Highway West, Calabash
Free! Come and play with us! We will read a story and make art with family and new friends!
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| Art Fun at Rourk Library |
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
11 a.m. to noon
5068 Main St., Shallotte
Free! Come and play with us! We will read a story and make art with family and new friends!
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| FlashLIT Celebration Reception |
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Sherman Hayes Gallery
Come support our student authors and artists on Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 pm in the Sherman Hayes Gallery for the 2023 FlashLIT celebration, reading, and reception! The event will include readings from the top winners, free books, and great food! This year's FlashLIT theme is GENERATIONS. Theme was inspired by the selection of Yaa Gyasi’s book Homegoing as the NEA Big Read book for this academic year. This event is sponsored by Randall Library. Learn more about Randall Library's annual student writing contest at: https://library.uncw.edu/news/flashlit_2023
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| Film Screening: Always in Season |
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Friday, April 28, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Jengo's Playhouse
This event is presented through a partnership with the UNCW Office of the Arts and Working Films and includes a panel discussion. It is free to attend, but donations are much appreciated and the recommended ticket price is $10.
When 17-year-old Lennon Lacy is found hanging from a swing set in rural North Carolina in 2014, his mother's search for justice and reconciliation begins while the trauma of more than a century of lynching African Americans bleeds into the present.
Click here for tickets and more information.
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| Small Wonders: The Year We Learned to Fly Reading and Activity Table |
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Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023
10 a.m.
Cape Fear Museum
Join the Cape Fear Museum for a reading of the NEA Big Read companion title, The Year we Learned to Fly! After the reading, discover the wonders of our world through guided stories, songs, games and hands-on activities. This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and their adult helpers.
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