Upcoming Events.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Learning Collective: Great Books: Persuasion by Jane Austen
WHEN: Wednesdays, August 5 & August 12 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Two-Part Event)
WHERE: Turnage Theater Gallery
TICKETS: $10 for AOP Members / $15 for Non-Members (Includes admission and refreshments for both sessions!)
Travel back in time to Regency-period England for a timeless story of second chances, hidden longing, and enduring love. Whether you are a devoted "Janeite" or discovering the brilliant Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth for the very first time, you are warmly invited to pull up a chair for a delightful literary escape.
Join facilitator Pam Whipple in the cozy Turnage Theater Gallery for a two-part discussion group centered on Jane Austen’s final completed novel, Persuasion.
📖 Note for Attendees: To get the most out of our lively conversations, we recommend having the book read ahead of our first session on August 5th!
What to Expect:
Engaging Conversations: We will dive deep into Austen's themes of regret, societal expectations, and what it truly means to follow your heart.
A Casual, Welcoming Atmosphere: No stuffy academic pressure here! This is a relaxed, open space to share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply sip tea and listen to others.
A "Slight Repast": It wouldn't be a proper English afternoon without refreshments. Enjoy tea and treats while mingling with fellow book lovers.
Book Details:
Our facilitator recommends the Penguin Classics paperback edition (edited by Gillian Beer) because it is budget-friendly and perfect for personalizing. We want you to dog-ear the pages, highlight your favorite lines, use it as a coaster, and truly immerse yourself in Austen’s world!
📖 Don't have a copy? You can order this specific edition locally through our wonderful friends at Pamlico Books! If you already own a different edition of Persuasion, feel free to bring that along instead—no need to buy another.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Learning Collective: Great Books: Persuasion by Jane Austen
WHEN: Wednesdays, August 5 & August 12 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Two-Part Event)
WHERE: Turnage Theater Gallery
TICKETS: $10 for AOP Members / $15 for Non-Members (Includes admission and refreshments for both sessions!)
Travel back in time to Regency-period England for a timeless story of second chances, hidden longing, and enduring love. Whether you are a devoted "Janeite" or discovering the brilliant Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth for the very first time, you are warmly invited to pull up a chair for a delightful literary escape.
Join facilitator Pam Whipple in the cozy Turnage Theater Gallery for a two-part discussion group centered on Jane Austen’s final completed novel, Persuasion.
📖 Note for Attendees: To get the most out of our lively conversations, we recommend having the book read ahead of our first session on August 5th!
What to Expect:
Engaging Conversations: We will dive deep into Austen's themes of regret, societal expectations, and what it truly means to follow your heart.
A Casual, Welcoming Atmosphere: No stuffy academic pressure here! This is a relaxed, open space to share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply sip tea and listen to others.
A "Slight Repast": It wouldn't be a proper English afternoon without refreshments. Enjoy tea and treats while mingling with fellow book lovers.
Book Details:
Our facilitator recommends the Penguin Classics paperback edition (edited by Gillian Beer) because it is budget-friendly and perfect for personalizing. We want you to dog-ear the pages, highlight your favorite lines, use it as a coaster, and truly immerse yourself in Austen’s world!
📖 Don't have a copy? You can order this specific edition locally through our wonderful friends at Pamlico Books! If you already own a different edition of Persuasion, feel free to bring that along instead—no need to buy another.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Learning Collective: Herman Melville’s lost manuscript, Daniel Orme, with Dr. Francis Pisano
1:30-3:00 pm | Wednesday | September 2 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Ticket/Donation: $5 for AOP members/$10 non-members
Dr. Pisano will present this very short story by Herman Melville, discovered as a manuscript after the author’s death. It was the last thing Melville ever wrote and holds fascinating clues to his life and the seaside places he held dear. Even if you haven’t read that thick book about the whale, you will enjoy this glimpse into the mind of a great American novelist.
Book: Daniel Orme is in the public domain and can be read online at this link:
https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/herman-melville/short-fiction/text/daniel-orme
Dr. Pisano earned his PhD at Penn State before working at West Virginia State College and the Columbia Area Career Center in Missouri, where he served as a literacy specialist. He is also a crafter of dioramas on which he paints miniature murals.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Learning Collective: Ernest Hemingway and The Trauma of War, facilitated by Dr. Francis Pisano
🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday, September 16 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Turnage Theater Gallery, Arts of the Pamlico
🎟️ TICKETS/DONATION: $5 for AOP Members | $10 for Non-Members
Hemingway’s Portrayal of the Burdens of War
Ernest Hemingway wrote three “Nick Adams” stories that can be understood as the main character’s struggle to endure the effects of “blast trauma” or post-traumatic stress disorder. Join Dr. Pisano to explore these three great stories and gain insight into Hemingway’s powerful portrayal of the burdens of war.
The Featured Stories:
Now I Lay Me
A Way You’ll Never Be
Big Two-Hearted River
All three pieces can be found in the collection entitled “The Nick Adams Stories.” The book is widely available and can be ordered locally from our friends at Pamlico Books (https://pamlicobooks.com/).
About the Presenter: Dr. Pisano earned his PhD at Penn State before working at West Virginia State College and the Columbia Area Career Center in Missouri, where he served as a literacy specialist. He is also an accomplished crafter of dioramas, on which he paints miniature murals
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Learning Collective Series: Great Books- The Odyssey
Great Books: The Odyssey
with Brian Whipple and Mandy Monath
10:30-11:30 am | Wednesdays | May 6, 13 and 20 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Cost (includes all three sessions): $10 for AOP members/$15 non-members
What a ride! Whether you read it ages ago or never got around to it, join us as we jump into this weird and beautiful story of a man trying to find his way home. Read the book before the movie comes out this summer (Matt Damon as Odysseus)!
Important note: We will use Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey, which can be purchased at Pamlico Books.
Participants will learn, share, and discuss the epic in three sessions:
May 6: Chapters 1-8 A son seeks news of his hero dad. The hero washes up on the beach at the feet of a beautiful girl.
May 13: Chapters 9-16 Odysseus gets into all kinds of trouble involving one-eyed monsters, drug addicts, sailors turned into pigs, and a very unfortunate barbecue.
May 20: Chapters 17-24 Odysseus sneaks home for some serious payback.
Brian Whipple is a lifelong traveler who undertook his own odyssey to get to Washington.
Mandy Monath is a sometime classicist and head of Pamlico Writer’s Group.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Learning Collective Series: Great Books- The Odyssey
Great Books: The Odyssey
with Brian Whipple and Mandy Monath
10:30-11:30 am | Wednesdays | May 6, 13 and 20 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Cost (includes all three sessions): $10 for AOP members/$15 non-members
What a ride! Whether you read it ages ago or never got around to it, join us as we jump into this weird and beautiful story of a man trying to find his way home. Read the book before the movie comes out this summer (Matt Damon as Odysseus)!
Important note: We will use Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey, which can be purchased at Pamlico Books.
Participants will learn, share, and discuss the epic in three sessions:
May 6: Chapters 1-8 A son seeks news of his hero dad. The hero washes up on the beach at the feet of a beautiful girl.
May 13: Chapters 9-16 Odysseus gets into all kinds of trouble involving one-eyed monsters, drug addicts, sailors turned into pigs, and a very unfortunate barbecue.
May 20: Chapters 17-24 Odysseus sneaks home for some serious payback.
Brian Whipple is a lifelong traveler who undertook his own odyssey to get to Washington.
Mandy Monath is a sometime classicist and head of Pamlico Writer’s Group.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Learning Collective Series: Great Books- The Odyssey
Great Books: The Odyssey
with Brian Whipple and Mandy Monath
10:30-11:30 am | Wednesdays | May 6, 13 and 20 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Cost (includes all three sessions): $10 for AOP members/$15 non-members
What a ride! Whether you read it ages ago or never got around to it, join us as we jump into this weird and beautiful story of a man trying to find his way home. Read the book before the movie comes out this summer (Matt Damon as Odysseus)!
Important note: We will use Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey, which can be purchased at Pamlico Books.
Participants will learn, share, and discuss the epic in three sessions:
May 6: Chapters 1-8 A son seeks news of his hero dad. The hero washes up on the beach at the feet of a beautiful girl.
May 13: Chapters 9-16 Odysseus gets into all kinds of trouble involving one-eyed monsters, drug addicts, sailors turned into pigs, and a very unfortunate barbecue.
May 20: Chapters 17-24 Odysseus sneaks home for some serious payback.
Brian Whipple is a lifelong traveler who undertook his own odyssey to get to Washington.
Mandy Monath is a sometime classicist and head of Pamlico Writer’s Group.
Learning Collective Series: Art, Mystery and Romance: The Sabine Trilogy
1:30-2:30 pm | Wednesdays | April 15, 22, and 29 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Cost (includes all three sessions): $10 for AOP members/$15 non-members
You are invited to explore the many centers in your self. The medium is a trilogy of short works by writer and artist Nick Bantock. Each week, we will discuss one small volume from this charming and surreal trilogy, which mixes art, mystery, and romance into an intriguing narrative experience. Waken to the multiple spaces of your life travels, including the unchosen ones. Choose ones you wish to share.
The trilogy can be purchased at Pamlico Books.
April 15: Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence
April 22: Sabine's Notebook
April 29: The Golden Mean
Philip Ninan is a wanderer, a student of the mind entering from the perspectives of neuroscience, and a psychiatrist from a long time ago.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Learning Collective Series: Art, Mystery and Romance: The Sabine Trilogy
1:30-2:30 pm | Wednesdays | April 15, 22, and 29 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Cost (includes all three sessions): $10 for AOP members/$15 non-members
You are invited to explore the many centers in your self. The medium is a trilogy of short works by writer and artist Nick Bantock. Each week, we will discuss one small volume from this charming and surreal trilogy, which mixes art, mystery, and romance into an intriguing narrative experience. Waken to the multiple spaces of your life travels, including the unchosen ones. Choose ones you wish to share.
The trilogy can be purchased at Pamlico Books.
April 15: Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence
April 22: Sabine's Notebook
April 29: The Golden Mean
Philip Ninan is a wanderer, a student of the mind entering from the perspectives of neuroscience, and a psychiatrist from a long time ago.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Learning Collective Series: Art, Mystery and Romance: The Sabine Trilogy
1:30-2:30 pm | Wednesdays | April 15, 22, and 29 | Turnage Theater Gallery
Cost (includes all three sessions): $10 for AOP members/$15 non-members
You are invited to explore the many centers in your self. The medium is a trilogy of short works by writer and artist Nick Bantock. Each week, we will discuss one small volume from this charming and surreal trilogy, which mixes art, mystery, and romance into an intriguing narrative experience. Waken to the multiple spaces of your life travels, including the unchosen ones. Choose ones you wish to share.
The trilogy can be purchased at Pamlico Books.
April 15: Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence
April 22: Sabine's Notebook
April 29: The Golden Mean
Philip Ninan is a wanderer, a student of the mind entering from the perspectives of neuroscience, and a psychiatrist from a long time ago.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨
2nd Verse Spoken Word Open Mic
Join us for an evening of powerful voices, poetry, and storytelling at the Historic Turnage Theatre. This month’s open mic centers on Resilience, Hope, and Awareness, honoring Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Whether you’re sharing your work or listening in, this is a space to connect, reflect, and uplift through spoken word and creative expression.
Friday, January 9 | 6:30–9:00 PM
Cover: $5 | Performers Free
Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table
Love books? Love talking about them? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for our monthly Writers Round Table at Wine & Words!
This casual, fun gathering brings together readers and writers to share what we’re currently reading—or an all-time favorite—and talk about what makes a story shine (or flop!).
It’s a great way to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring a book, bring a friend, and bring your love of stories!
✨ Free & open to all readers and writers.
Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Writers helping writers! Join the Pamlico Writers Group Critique Session and bring your work-in-progress for thoughtful, encouraging feedback.
Pamlico Writers Group – Prompt Writing Night
✍️ Ready to spark your creativity? Join the Pamlico Writers Group for a fun night of prompt writing—you never know where the words will take you! 📚✨