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Virtual Longest Table (Zoom)

Featuring Legendary Blues Artist & Author Daryl Davis

2020-10-17 17:30:00 2020-10-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Longest Table (Zoom) There's a place at the virtual table for you! Hear Daryl Davis' powerful story, then connect with new friends as we break into small groups and discuss issues facing our community. You can order and pickup dinner from a local restaurant (some special meals have been developed by several) or make your own meal and join us at the table. Virtual Branch - Zoom Rm 1 calvpr

Saturday, October 17
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-10-17 17:30:00 2020-10-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Longest Table (Zoom) There's a place at the virtual table for you! Hear Daryl Davis' powerful story, then connect with new friends as we break into small groups and discuss issues facing our community. You can order and pickup dinner from a local restaurant (some special meals have been developed by several) or make your own meal and join us at the table. Virtual Branch - Zoom Rm 1 calvpr

Virtual Branch

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There's a place at the virtual table for you! Hear Daryl Davis' powerful story, then connect with new friends as we break into small groups and discuss issues facing our community. You can order and pickup dinner from a local restaurant (some special meals have been developed by several) or make your own meal and join us at the table.

Daryl Davis is an inspirational legendary Blues musician and author who convinced members of the Ku Klux Klan to leave the organization, through intimate conversations and building relationships.

Hear his powerful story while sharing a meal and learn how his example of the power of dialogue can lead to substantive change. Then connect with new friends as we break into groups and discuss issues facing our community.

Schedule:

5:30pm Special artist feature

6:00pm Daryl Davis

6:30pm Q&A

7pm Small Breakout Table discussions

This event has been coordinated by Howard County Library System with generous sponsorship from Friends & Foundation of HCLSThe Howard Hughes Corporation

Participating Restaurants

Order and pick up dinner from one of our local restaurants. Pre-order by Oct. 15. 

Dream Weaver Cafe

Beef or Veggie Lasagna, Side Garden Salad, Garlic Bread $15.95

Heritage 485

Appetizer option:  Fried Green Tomato with Cream corn & Crab $12

Entree option:  Half roasted chicken with roasted sweet potatoes & zucchini & squash $21

No Thyme to Cook

From the winner of the Oyster Cook Off:  Maryland Oyster Banh Mi Sandwich with Fries $16.00

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures, Panels & Conversations |

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Phone: (410) 535-0291

Hours
Mon, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 05 Closed

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