Dear Gentle Reader,

Not sure what the snow deities have planned for us this week, but it is time for the Fearrington Folk Art Show, one of our most favorite events of the year! ThisSaturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23, the Barn will be packed with art and artists, some first time exhibitors and some old faves in attendance. Tickets are $5 at the door Saturday and Sunday. To see the list of artists or purchase tickets to Friday night’s Preview Party, click here.

Also this weekend, we are delighted to host the February installment of our series cosponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Society. Sunday, February 23rd we welcome Kashiana SIngh, Tyree Daye, and Adele Elisa Williams. THis reading is free and open to the public with an open mic session afterwards.

Thursday, March 20th at 7pm, the Our State Book Club meets in the Fearrington Barn. We are so looking forward to this event as Wiley Cash hosts Judy Goldman, National Book Award winner Jason Mott, and Our State editor in chief Elizabeth Hudson. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Featured books are available for sale at McIntyre’s Books at a 20% discount. To purchase tickets, click here. To catch up with Judy Goldman, WIley has two podcasts that are available for free through Our State,

New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produces two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author.

Patti Callahan Henry will be here on Saturday, March 22nd at 11am for a ticketed event to discuss her novel, The Story She Left Behind, with Frances Mayes. Inspired by a true literary mystery, New York Times bestselling author of the mesmerizing The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost mother, and a daughter’s search for them both. To purchase tickets or find more information, click here.

And save the date… The Chatham County Literacy Council has announced theirSpring for Literacy Luncheon will be Thursday, May 15th at the Governor’s Club and features Chatham’s own beloved author Marjorie Hudson. Tickets go on sale soon, so pencil it on your calendar and start thinking about who you want to go with!

The Usual Suspects,

Pete, Johanna, Sarah, Tyler, Amy and Keebe