Southern Writers Onstage: Women Black and White series This series of readings/performances tells the story of the Southern American woman – black and white – through the writings of Southern American women. University of Georgia professor Valerie Boyd presents Alice Walker's story "Nineteen Fifty-Five," which imagines what might have occurred after Elvis Presley's manager bought out […]

Southern Writers Onstage: Women Black and White series This series of readings/performances tells the story of the Southern American woman – black and white – through the writings of Southern American women. Atlanta actress Carolyn Cook presents Flannery O'Connor's short story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," about two generations of white southerners, a mother and son, […]

Free State of Jones screening and commentary The Gordon State College History Club will present a screening of Free State of Jones with commentary by historian Sarah. E. Gardner. Screening takes place in the Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Building, Room 114. This is a community event.

AJFF Selects: The Wedding Plan The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will kick off its new program initiative, AJFF Selects, with The Wedding Plan, an Israeli romantic comedy. This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

AJFF Selects: The Exception The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival presents The Exception, starring Christopher Plummer. This riveting thriller follows a German soldier sent to track down a British spy, who falls for a young chambermaid with a secret identity. This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Alan Alda, If I Understood You, Would I Have this Look on My Face? In conversation with Holly Firfer of CNN, iconic actor and bestselling author Alan Alda will discuss his book If I Understood You, Would I Have this Look on My Face?, an indispensable guide to communicating […]

A Book Affair with Christi Paul Callanwolde Fine Arts Center presents A Book Affair with news anchor Christi Paul, author of Love Isn't Supposed to Hurt. The event will include a wine reception, a presentation by the author, a Q & A session, and a book signing.

A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Ben Mezrich, Woolly: The True Story of the De-Extinction of One of History's Most Iconic Creatures Bestselling author Ben Mezrich will discuss Woolly: The True Story of the De-Extinction of One of History's Most Iconic Creatures, a Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic resurrection of an extinct species: the woolly […]