You’re invited to the forum
featuring David Whyte!
february 4, 2027 at THE Mint Museum Uptown
Join the Charlotte Center for Humanities for a memorable evening with internationally acclaimed poet, philosopher, and bestselling author David Whyte, whose work has inspired readers and audiences around the world to think more deeply about work, love, loss, friendship, courage, and what it means to live a meaningful life.
Blending poetry, storytelling, and philosophy, David Whyte invites audiences into conversations that are both profoundly personal and universally human.
The evening begins with a light reception, offering guests the opportunity to connect with fellow lovers of literature, ideas, and meaningful conversation. David will then join us for an engaging onstage conversation exploring the themes that have made his work beloved by readers across generations, followed by an audience Q&A.
The evening concludes with a book signing, giving attendees the opportunity to meet David and have their books personally signed.
Whether you have followed David Whyte's work for years or are discovering it for the first time, this promises to be an inspiring evening of reflection, insight, and conversation: one that will stay with you long after you leave.
Your ticket includes:
Catered reception
Featured presentation by David Whyte
Audience Q&A
Book signing following the program
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today for this special evening with one of the world's most compelling literary voices.
Connect. Consider. Ignite. Doors open at 5:30 to mix and mingle. The program runs from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM including time for conversation, connections, and Q&A.
The Forum has a three-part structure:
• First third: Opening remarks, performance, and audience prompt and connection;
• Middle third: Featured presentation with audience Q&A;
• Final third: Audience prompt and closing.
THE HUMANITIES | Languages | Literature | History | Philosophy | Religion | And More
About The Charlotte Center
The Charlotte Center is a community forum and civic action catalyst that invites curious people into meaningful connection and problem-solving informed by deep consideration of the human experience. Our mission is to help people and communities flourish.
The Charlotte Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are supported by individual donors, grants, sponsorships, and revenue from our programs. We invite you to join us.
Participate in the important questions of our time. The Forum is a conversation and speaker series that brings people together to explore challenges and opportunities that affect human flourishing through the lens of the humanities and civic imagination.
