Join us for an evening of conversation with Cristina Martin of bakernobakery and Jim Franks, the author of Existential Bread.

Books will be available for purchase through f12 Book Store.

Jim Franks is a baker and a poet who’s written a love story about bread — which is to say he’s

written a life story about listening, learning, trying, failing, adapting, and above all, caring. His

debut book builds on a life-consuming passion for quality bread: what goes into it, physically

and emotionally. Based in Chicago, Jim is known locally for selling out of loaves quickly, but

across the country he’s worked under nearly every bread baker equally obsessed with 100

percent whole grain. Through humor, history, relentless curiosity, and refreshingly unsentimental

poetry, Existential Bread teaches there are many ways to bake a loaf just as there are many

ways to live a life.

bakernobakery is Chris(tina) Martin.

Originally from Northern California, Chris has a strong passion for local farmer’s markets and growing their own ingredients. After spending a few years in fine dining kitchens around the country, they decided to open a home-based microbakery.

So yes, by technicality,

there is a bakery.

please RSVP HERE

Second installment of the play reading group! Think book club- for theatre! No rehearsal, just come along and read a part, or simply listen, and discuss. This is an opportunity for those interested in theatre, discovering new scripts, trying out a bit of light acting, or hearing stories brought to life. All are welcome! There will be some scripts printed, but bring along a laptop if possible so that you can access the play online.  

This event will be hosted by Charlottesville native and director/facilitator Laura May Brunk, who's just returned from a few years living in England and is looking to foster a community space and engage with theatre in her hometown.

FUTURE DATE TBD

Roger Beebe will be making his first-ever stop in Charlottesville with a new program of 16mm multi-projector performances celebrating the 25thanniversary of his first touring program.  

“Beebe’s films are both erudite and punk, lo-fi yet high-brow shorts that wrestle with a disfigured, contemporary American landscape.” --Wyatt Williams, Creative Loafing

Charlottesville Area Trail Runners are presenting 90 minutes of curated movies covering a range of trail running stories. We have been selected as one almost 50 sites in the US, Canada and Europe to show the films, and is the only location in Virginia.

Films are selected to showcase a range of trail experiences and challenges by a diverse collection of film makers and runners as they face a range of personal challenges. There is no charge but space is limited.

You're invited to a hands-on workshop where you'll create your own Carnival costume inspired by the iconic bats of Trinidad Carnival – a symbol of creativity, freedom, and expression.

"Wassy" is Trinidadian slang for something or someone impressive, exciting, and hyperactive. Carnivals are not merely festivities; they serve as tools for social commentary and symbolic, performative public discourse. In this workshop, you'll learn various techniques to craft your own "wassy" bat using paper, cardboard, fabric, and other found materials. Feel free to bring extra materials to adorn your costume.

Join the Wassy Bats Procession, where you can showcase your costume and celebrate alongside fellow revelers through dance and performance.

Come by!

Spring is almost here! Come write letters to our common field solitary garden partners as we begin planning for this years growing season. Michael, Casey, Joe, and Trevor would all love to hear from you! No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. Everyone welcome!

t’s a two-for-one!

Clinton Atwater and Mark Fryburg present thrilling personal stories of journeys to far-away lands and well-loved folk tales, always familiar and forever new.

Pay What You Can, Suggested Price $20

Hot drinks and light snacks available for purchase. Bring your friends and a cushion for your tush on our fabulous metal folding chairs.

website: FreshStoriesServedHot.org

email: listen@FreshStoriesServedHot.com