The beginning of the school year also means a new calendar of exciting events at Carolina Public Humanities! Aaron welcomes Beth Gardiner, CPH’s head of programming and strategic initiatives, to preview their slate of events this fall – including live music, a deep dive into foundational American documents, and a collaboration with PlayMakers Repertory Company around the classic Greek tragedy “Oedipus.”

Click here for the complete fall schedule. Registration for all events is available now.

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