Author: Douglas Charles Jackson

Let’s read and connect.  As alway, let us know what we’re missing! APRIL April, all month ★ Marquee in Verse, Grandin Theatre Apr. 8 ★ Poetry Cafe with five local poets, Raleigh Court Library  11 AM Apr. 13 ★ The House is on Fire Rachel Beanland author event, Grandin 7 PM Apr. 15 ★ Daisy Art Parade, 8 AM - 2… Continue reading ★ April Book Events →

In season four of our podcast, sponsored by Book No Further, we're exploring "Books that Matter." We're seeking readers, writers, and active community members whose civic work is shaped by their reading. What book inspired your path, shaped your views on our world? What book reinforces your commitment, fuels you, and underpins that stick-to-it-ness required… Continue reading ★ Share a book that matters on season four of the podcast →

On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (Tim Duggan Books, 2017) is an ideal book to launch season four. This season we're exploring BOOKS THAT MATTER--books that challenge us and shape the way we think and act. And return guest Shari Henry is an ideal guide for a look at our first book, which draws 20 lessons… Continue reading ★ Podcast Season 4 – Shari Henry on caring for our democracy →

Join our community in a free conversation with Raising Lazarus author Beth Macy on Friday, October 28, at 10 AM. Beth Macy in ConversationFriday, October 2810 - 11:30 AMGrandin Theatre1310 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 Presented by Roanoke Public Libraries and the Roanoke Public Library Foundation, this event celebrates the role of reading together… Continue reading ★ Beth Macy in Conversation at the Grandin, Friday 10/28 →

Let’s read and connect! In-person events are back. Check out the list below, and we’ll see you back out there! As alway, let us know what we’re missing! OCTOBEROct. 15 ★ Book No Further 5th Anniversary Party, 10 AM -5 PMOct. 15 ★ Meet the Authors at BNF: Karen Planning & Bruce Bryan, 11 AM - 1… Continue reading ★ Fall Book Events…in person! →

Join neighbors, artists and new friends at the Third Monday Gallery Talks as we explore the role of art in connecting us around the world and across the city. Prior to the third Monday evening City Council Meetings, the Municipal Building at 215 Church Avenue, SW will be open for a 6 PM Gallery Talk.… Continue reading ★ Roanoke Self-Portrait Project: Third Monday Gallery Talks! →

Betsy Biesenbach is doing the work of anti-racism as member of the Roanoke Universalist Unitarian Church and as a resident of Raleigh Court. Title searches led her to uncover the names of enslaved people who once lived on the land, and as a result has written a book for grades 3 and up to help… Continue reading ★ On the podcast: Betsy Biesenbach on honoring Roanoke’s enslaved people →

We're taking a look at creating change locally through creative projects in our next Change Academy read.   A little background:  We've been looking for something that was a little action oriented with a focus on how-to. We found a fun book that is available at Book No Further.  While the book is self-published by… Continue reading ★ Designing Creative Communities →

Join Artemis Journal and 25 other Roanoke arts organizations at Roanoke Arts-Pop at the Taubman Museum of Art on March 4-6. The collective work of Roanoke's creative organizations will be featured through interactive engagements and performances. Get a taste of it below in this week's Buzz episode. See you there! https://youtu.be/hEO7jN0ATrU

Garland Gravely combines his interest in fashion, multiculturalism, the ballroom scene, and community organizing in several Roanoke area endeavors. This conversation begins with a discussion of the late Andre Leon Talley's memoir, The Chiffon Trenches, and lands with an upcoming event celebrating Black history with ballroom legends. Roanoke native Garland Gravely is the House of… Continue reading ★ On the podcast: Garland Gravely on fashion & a multicultural lens →