First Night Raleigh Features Noted NC Authors at Raleigh Authors Talk Back Event
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Raleigh, NC, December 31, 2009 --( Kicking off the “Raleigh Authors Talk Back” event at 6:30pm is award winning 2009 Piedmont Laureate, Poet Jaki Shelton Green.First Night Raleigh is presented by Artsplosure—The Raleigh Arts Festival, Inc., a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to produce high quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional, and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment.Family friendly performances and activities take place from 2:00pm to Midnight in locations throughout downtown Raleigh.Kicking off the “Raleigh Authors Talk Back” event at 6:30pm is award winning 2009 Piedmont Laureate, Poet Jaki Shelton Green.Admission buttons are available in advance for $9.00 at Harris Teeter, Rite Aid, Café Helios, Quail Ridge Books & Music and other locations.Day-of buttons can be purchased on site, $12 for adults and $10 for children 6-12 at the Button Sales Tents located on Bicentennial Plaza, in several locations along Fayetteville Street, and at City Plaza near the Main Stage.First Night Raleigh is presented by Artsplosure—The Raleigh Arts Festival, Inc., a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to produce high quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional, and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment.Visit http://FirstNightRaleigh.com/ for info on admission button purchase, events, entertainment, locations and more.Information about the authors can be found on the following websites:Jon Batson - www.JonBatson.comJaki Shelton Green - www.PiedmontLaureate.comAmanda Lamb - www.ALambAuthor.comAlice Osborn - www.AliceOsborn.comMedia ContactsEileen Batson – Batson Group Marketing and PR – BatsonGroup@yahoo.com 919.327.5021Jackie Smith, Marketing & Promotions Manager, Artsplosure/First Night® Raleigh/Arts Alive Raleigh 919.832.8699 Jackie.Smith@Artsplosure.org http://www.artsplosure.org### Contact Information Jon Batson 919.327.5021 www.JonBatson.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Jon Batson Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend