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Piedmont Laureate Talks: Screening and Discussion of Silent Pioneers Documentary with LGBTQIA+ elders

18 Monday Nov 2024

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What a pleasure it was for me to return to the Five Points Center for Active Adults to present the documentary, Silent Pioneers, and led a conversation with an engaging group of LGBTQIA+ elders. Thanks to Jimmie Overton and Tawnie Gong.

Here’s how this film is described:

Silent Pioneers (1985; 45 mins; documentary)

Through intimate profiles of eight men and women, this film offers a portrait of the 3.5 million gay and lesbian elders in the USA. Contrary to the public stereotype of a youthful homosexual community, gay men and lesbians do grow old. This is a portrait of strong and active women and men who face not only issues of ageing, but also concerns related to sexual orientation. 

A Piedmont Laureate Event: Steven Petrow will be speaking about his bestselling book, “Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old,” in Raleigh on Weds., August 7

02 Friday Aug 2024

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Join Steven Petrow, author and Washington Post columnist, when he discusses his book, Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old. Petrow began assembling a list of “things I won’t do when I get old” that formed the basis of his engaging collection of do\’s and don’ts. The book is equally humorous, honest, and practical and was chosen as a New York Times favorite. This event is co-sponsored by Five Points Active Adult Center, Raleigh Arts, and the Carolina Aging Alliance.

Event details:

Where: Five Points Center for Active Adults

2000 Noble Rd., Raleigh

When: Weds., August 7, 1-3 pm

Price: Free and open to all

Register for tickets on Eventbrite.

The Piedmont Laureate Talks About YA LGBTQ+ Books, Voices, and Stories Sponsored by Flyleaf Books and the Orange County Arts Commission at the Chapel Hill Library, June 22, 2 p.m.

08 Saturday Jun 2024

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This is from Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill: June is here, and we’re gearing up for all the amazing events we have planned! On Saturday, June 22, we are heading over to Chapel Hill Public Library with five incredible authors to celebrate and discuss the importance of YA LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Join us for the panel at 2 pm! You can RSVP at https://www.quailridgebooks.com/event.

The afternoon will feature conversation and readings from YA authors S. Jae-Jones, Nita Tyndall, Sarah Van Name, and Jeremy Whitley and will be moderated by the 2024 NC Piedmont Laureate Steven Petrow. Topics discussed may include creating diverse and queer characters, the writing process, and book-banning. There will be an opportunity to purchase books by these authors and have them signed at the event.