Atlanta Loved Ones!: Come Hear Me Talk with Gloria Steinem and Beverly Guy Sheftall

Founding the Future: A Conversation with Beverly Guy Sheftall & Gloria Steinem, moderated by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Thursday, November 5, 7:30pm (Doors at 6:30) at the Georgia Tech Hotel
Young feminist scholar and activist Alexis Pauline Gumbs will moderate a discussion with feminist icons Beverly Guy-Sheftall and Gloria Steinem about their places in the history of feminism and the possibilities the future holds.
Tickets are $35 for general admission; priority seating is also available. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Charis Books & More. Founding the Future ticket info...

This is part of a beautiful weekend full of events celebrating and exemplifying the life and impact of the oldest Feminist Bookstore in the SouthEast! Come through!

Charis Circle and Charis Books & More Announce

Feminism, Books, & Beyond: Celebrating 35 Years of Charis Community

Atlanta, GA - November 4-8, 2009 - Charis Books & More will celebrate its 35th year in business with several commemorative birthday events in Atlanta. The two largest events will benefit Charis Circle, the store's non-profit sister organization, to support free community programs such as literary events, open mics, writing workshops, skill shares, activist discussions, film screenings, and more.

Charis Circle and Charis Books & More are pleased to present the following events as part of the 35th Birthday Celebration:

Atlanta Queer Literary Festival and Charis Birthday Kick-off Reception
Wednesday, November 4, 7:00-9:00pm at Charis
The AQLF and Charis will hold a joint reception to kick off the festival and Charis's birthday events, which will be going on simultaneously in Atlanta. The reception will feature performances by the following local women poets: Lisa Allender (emcee), Malika, Krystal Tift, Alice Teeter, Louisa Merchant, Sharon Saunders, Sincere, Charlene Ball and Libby Ware. This event is free.

Founding the Future: A Conversation with Beverly Guy Sheftall & Gloria Steinem, moderated by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Thursday, November 5, 7:30pm (Doors at 6:30) at the Georgia Tech Hotel
Young feminist scholar and activist Alexis Pauline Gumbs will moderate a discussion with feminist icons Beverly Guy-Sheftall and Gloria Steinem about their places in the history of feminism and the possibilities the future holds.

Tickets are $35 for general admission; priority seating is also available. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Charis Books & More.

Founding the Future ticket info...

Artists & Revolutionaries: The Transformative Power of Music and Words
Friday, November 6, 7:30pm (Doors at 6:30) at Hillside International Truth Center
Charis presents an evening of art and activism with performances and readings by Pearl Cleage, the Indigo Girls, and Alice Walker. Tickets are $35 for general admission; priority seating is also available. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Charis Books & More.
Artists & Revolutionaries ticket info...

Birthday Party & Book Sale with Author Signings
Saturday, November 7, 10:30am-8:00pm and Sunday, November 8, Noon-6:00pm at Charis
The bookstore will hold its annual birthday party and sale, featuring birthday cake, refreshments, discounts on everything, and authors on hand to sign copies of books. A complete schedule of author signings will be announced soon.