Apr 23 Tuesday
Join WFAE and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation for a "Conversation with Tommy Tomlinson."
Tommy's new book book is "Dogland: Passion Glory and lots of slobber at the Westminster Dog Show."
He'll talk about his books, the "SouthBound" podcast and more.
"Dogland" will be available for purchase from Park Road Books. A book signing will follow the event.
About Tommy Tomlinson
Tommy Tomlinson has hosted the podcast "SouthBound" for WFAE since 2017. He also does a commentary, "On My Mind," which airs every Monday.
Tommy is the author of "The Elephant in the Room," a memoir about life as an overweight man in a growing America.
He spent 23 years as a reporter and local columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in commentary. He has also written for publications including Esquire, ESPN The Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and Garden & Gun.
Tommy is a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a 2008-09 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University.
Jun 27 Thursday
The EQUALibrium Awards Gala will honor Charlotte area residents who have made outstanding contributions and impact in advancing issues of race and equity within our community.
The event will highlight the stories and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have devoted themselves to fostering inclusivity, dismantling systemic barriers and promoting equity and equality in our region.
The evening will feature engaging speakers, captivating performances and an awards ceremony that recognizes the honorees.
EVENT DETAILS:
Learn more about the 2024 EQUALibrium Awards Gala.
We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or your business would like to show your support for WFAE and the EQUALibrium Awards, email underwriting@wfae.org or call 704-604-7316.
May 25 Saturday
Black youth stereotypes are turned upside down in the feature documentary film Purple Dreams. A two-and-a-half-year journey serves as an inspirational window into the lives of inner-city, at-risk students who succeed at their passion while embracing the transformative power of their arts education.
* Join us after the film for a post-screening discussion with Director Joanne Hock, Editor John Disher, and Corey Mitchell, documentary subject and Founder and Artistic Director of the Theatre Gap Initiative.