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SUMMARY:"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" Film Screening & Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \nCome explore the magical way films can influence our everyday lives.\n  \n\n  \nJoin Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation\, in partnership with the Independent Picture House and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art\, for a special screening of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This film was selected by artist David McGee to align with his work on display at the Bechtler and attendees will have the opportunity to view the exhibit and hear how the film inspires his creativity. \nFilm adapted from the memoir\, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby \nTalkback after the film with Artist David McGee and de’Angelo Dia\, Director of Education & Community Engagement at Independent Picture House \n  \n\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/date/the-diving-bell-and-the-butterfly-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo Auditorium\, 430 South Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Final Draught with Alissa DeRogatis
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \nFeaturing her latest novel How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle\n  \n\n  \nFrom Cosmopolitan's Cosmo Reads imprint and the author of the smash hit Call It What You Want comes a fresh\, charming romcom about the chaos of dating in your twenties\, the ache of a brutal breakup\, and the hilarious lengths one romance writer will go to get her spark back—including staging her own meet-cutes. Local author Alissa DeRogatis has created the perfect read for fans of Katherine Center and Emily Henry's Beach Read. \nJoin us for a moderated conversation with the author led by actor\, storyteller and artist Tiffany Bryant-Jackson at Town Brewing Company on August 24. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Program begins at 6:00 pm. Ticket includes one beverage and light refreshments. Plenty of free parking is available in the parking lots surrounding Town Brewing. \nTroubadour Booksellers will be selling Alissa DeRogatis’ books at the event. \nHow to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle will be published by Cosmo Reads on August 4\, 2026. \n  \n\n  \nClick here to register\n  \nLearn more about the event\n 
URL:https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/date/final-draught-with-alissa-derogatis/
LOCATION:Town Brewing Company\, 800 Grandin Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Square: Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \nCharlotte’s Civic Conversation Series presents\nFreedom and Responsibility: What We Owe Each Other\n  \n\n  \nAmericans have always argued\, debated\, quibbled and disagreed. \nDisagreement between figures like Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over federal power and individual rights set the template for debates the country is still having today — an essential component to our democracy rather than a threat to it. Public Square brings that tradition to Charlotte\, modeling the kind of civil discourse the current moment demands. \nPublic Square is brought to you through a generous partnership with the Morton and Durham Families and supported by Elon University School of Law\, Foundation For The Carolinas\, and WFAE. \n  \n\n  \nEvent Page \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/date/public-square-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Carolina Theatre at Belk Place\, 230 N Tryon St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Verse & Vino 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \nFour New York Times bestselling authors. One magical night.\n  \n\n  \nVerse & Vino is Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s signature annual fundraiser. For over decade\, this celebration of reading\, writing and the joy of libraries – shared with a community of readers and New York Times best-selling authors – has become one of our region’s most anticipated events. \n  \n\n  \nEvent Page \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/date/verse-vino-2026/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S. College St.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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