Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures LiveLung Lung Cancer Meeting with Chris Draft The August meeting of the Charlotte Lung Cancer group, LiveLung, will feature former Carolina Panthers and Founder, President and CEO of the Chris Draft Family Foundation CHRIS DRAFT. Chris will share the powerfully dynamic story about his beautiful and ta...	Covenant Presbyterian Church Charlotte, NC Tue 8/14/18 at 11:30am-1:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures The Sweet Science of Resilience - Panel Boxing was coined the phrase “Sweet Science” in the 1800’s as it acknowledges that boxers are both methodical and tough. Similar to boxing, many businesses are unable to see past the tough challenges that can aggressively knock them out, and they close the...	NewDominion Bank Charlotte, NC Tue 8/14/18 at 8am-10am
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures #discussCLT: Charlotte's Transit Future About this month's discussion topic: Charlotte’s transit system is bigger and more complex than ever. A new light rail line opened in March. Construction continues on the second phase of the Gold Line, or streetcar, linking east and west Charlotte. CATS re...	Catawba Brewing Company Charlotte, NC Wed 8/15/18 at 6pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Where are we Now Community Discussion Be apart of discussion on issues affecting our community and things we all can do to make change. Now more than ever is it a time to come together and work to create an atmosphere of change.	Apostrophe Lounge Charlotte, NC Thu 8/16/18 at 6pm-9pm
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: 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 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: 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: 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