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‘Books, BBQ & Bluegrass:’ Library’s annual fundraiser is April 23

“We’re putting together a down home North Carolina get together to raise money for student scholarships,” said University Librarian Dr. Elinor Foster.

“Books, Barbecue and Bluegrass” will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, April 23 in the Main Reading Room of the Sampson-Livermore Library.

Entertainment for the event features Dr. Shelby Stephenson (English) and his Family Band, Bluegrass legend Les Sandy and fiddler Michael Munford (Library). The featured speaker is D.G. Martin, host of UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Bookwatch.”

The annual fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will benefit three projects - an endowed scholarship for the University Honors College, an unrestricted scholarship and a textbook scholarship.

There will be a buffet dinner and silent auction. The cost is $50 per person and attendance is limited to 100. For ticket information, please call extension 6655 or email lillian.brewington@uncp.edu.

Monday, April 19
The annual Library Book Sale begins today and ends Wednesday, April 21. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A half-price sale will be Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon. The sale is in the upstairs lounge/reading area.

Tuesday, April 20
At 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall, there will be a Faculty Recital by Matthew Hoover, guitar, with the UNCP Guitar Ensemble.

Wednesday, April 21

• Winners of the library’s annual Poetry/Prose Writing Contest will read their works at 3:30 p.m. in the Main Reading Room of the library. A reception will follow in the second floor lounge.
• At 10 a.m. in Moore Hall, there will be a Departmental Recital.

Thursday, April 22
At 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall, there will be a Senior Recital by Syreeta Jackson, clarinet.

Saturday, April 24
Family Day is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the U.C. Lawn. Be sure to bring the kids for games, entertainment and food.

Monday, April 26
At 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall, there will be a University Music Society Honors Recital.

Tuesday, April 27
At 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall, there will be a String Ensemble, featuring J.T. Turner, conductor.

Thursday, April 29
At 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall, there will be a performance by the Percussion Ensemble with Tracy Wiggins, conductor.

Friday, April 30
At 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall is a Senior Recital by Tommy Stovall, euphonium.