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Movers and Makers Awards: Honoring Gwinnett’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
May 1 at 8:00 am - 10:30 amKorea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A landmark biography by two prize-winning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy—from his family's roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing—telling the story of how one man's tragic experience brought about a global movement […]
From acclaimed Abraham Lincoln historian Harold Holzer, a groundbreaking account of Lincoln’s grappling with the politics of immigration against the backdrop of the Civil War. Bundle Tickets: –Not Yet Members: $35 (includes general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)–Members: $30 (includes discounted general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)–Insiders: $25 (includes free general […]
Meet the author Reiner Lomb, transformational change leader and executive coach: In his new book, Reiner Lomb writes, “Many of my own experiences have inspired the creation of ASPIRE. Yet one stands out above all others as an illustration of the power of emotions in leading change…It’s November 9, 1989, and I am on vacation […]
Author Dana R. Fisher will discuss her new book SAVING OURSELVES: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action with local Atlanta climate activist Katharine K. Wilkinson (founder of The All We Can Save Project). They will discuss demographic trends and changing tactics in the climate protest movement, how climate activists might impact the presidential election of 2024, and the importance of creating community […]
Documenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pragmatic leadership to transform India into a superpower! India's Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters reveals the critical role leadership has played in India's transformative journey which began post-independence until this presentage. By reading this book, you will discover: For more information contact - Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is co-sponsoring this event with the Atlanta History Center. In the compelling follow-up to a critically acclaimed book "2054," Admiral James Stavridis take readers to a future America in which a lethal blend of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and intense political polarization has split the country apart. In order to […]
An intimate reflection on tropical island cooking’s bold flavors and big stories, with 125 recipes, from celebrated food writer Von Diaz. The islands spanning the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans are remarkable places, sharing dozens of ingredients and cooking techniques, including marinating, pickling and fermentation, braising and stewing, frying, grilling and smoking, and steaming and […]
Join Villa Albertine and the VanTrece Hospitality Group for a dinner celebrating food, culture, and Vérane Frédiani’s new book on Marseille’s multicultural culinary scene. This event will include a conversation with the author and a collaborative 8-course tasting menu prepared by iconic Atlanta chef Deborah VanTrece and Congolese chef Hugues Mbenda from Marseille. Taste the […]
Day 1 - "Far East Deep South" Film Screening Paul Duke High School 5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071 Watch and discuss a powerful story of belonging, migration, & interracial solidarity and mental health. The film follows a Chinese-American family’s search for roots in the Mississippi Delta, where they uncover the complex history of […]
During the COME TOGÄTHER – Week of the German-speaking Countries, the KULTUR ENSEMBLE ATL (Goethe-Zentrum & Alliance Francaise) joins forces with Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta and the internationally recognized experts Marte Hentschel and Uwe Westphal from Berlin to present FASHION UTOPIA: a Book Presentation, a photography exhibition, and panel discussions in the context of Atlanta […]
Due to inclement weather related to Hurricane Helene, this event has been postponed. We will update you with more information at a later date. This event is part of the annual France-Atlanta series organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. Register now to learn more about Felwine Sarr’s creative practices, examining […]
Books for Africa will be hosting a luncheon at the Buckhead Club on Friday, September 27th from 12pm to 1pm. The event will feature the keynote speaker, His Excellency Chimbamba Kanyama, Ambassador of The Republic of Zambia to the United States. Check in begins at 11:30AM. Featured Speaker
Register now for an insightful evening as esteemed diplomat and negotiator Stuart Eizenstat presents his new book, The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World. This special event, given in honor of longtime festival volunteer Esther G. Levine, will feature a captivating author talk, an engaging Q&A, and a […]
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is honored to host former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Stuart Eizenstat, to discuss his career in diplomacy and his new book, The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World. Ambassador Eizenstat served as the U.S. Ambassador to the EU from 1993 […]
Join the Consulate General of Ireland and A Cappella Books on Sunday, June 15 at 11am for a special Bloomsday event marking both Father’s Day and Ireland’s extraordinary literary heritage. While rooted in the world of James Joyce’s Ulysses, this year’s theme ‘Fathers’ extends to a broader celebration of Irish writers past and present. Enjoy live readings by members […]
Join Books For Africa’s Fundraising Luncheon, featuring a keynote address from His Excellency Mohamed Siad Doualeh, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the United States. Who: His Excellency Mohamed Siad Doualeh, in addition to being the ambassador to the U.S., represents Djibouti at the United Nations. Earlier in his career, he was head of a […]
It's widely agreed that the center of philosophy in the United Kingdom, during the Enlightenment, was Scotland rather than England. This lecture will explain why, focusing on the work of Frances Hutcheson, David Hume, and Adam Smith, and on the importance of sociability and of emotion in their work.
It’s a Victorian-meets-modern mashup! Come hang out and chat about David Copperfield and Demon Copperhead, how one inspired the other, what themes still apply now, and which characters live rent-free in your head.
The Office for Science and Technology of the Consulate General of France in Atlanta is proud to celebrate Dr. Jaap de Roode and the newly released French edition of his remarkable book Nos plus grands médecins : Comment les fourmis, les papillons, les éléphants… se soignent depuis des millions d’années (Éditions Les Liens qui Libèrent).Join […]
One of Georgia’s longest-running literary traditions returns this spring as Agnes Scott College presents the 55th Writers’ Festival, April 9–10 in Decatur. Acclaimed author John Keene will give a public reading followed by a reception. Visiting writers also include Aisha Sabatini Sloan and Agnes Scott alumna Charleen McClure '10. Alan Grostephan, an Agnes Scott College […]
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