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Greensboro’s 'History Detective' Jim Schlosser Tells All
Talk and swap stories with the N&R reporter

GREENSBORO, NC – (November 7, 2008) – For more than 40 years, longtime News & Record reporter and columnist Jim Schlosser has captured the history of Greensboro. From the well known to the obscure, Schlosser has brought the city’s history, people and places to life. With the city’s 200th anniversary upon us, there couldn’t be a better time to talk and swap stories with the man nicknamed Greensboro’s history detective.

Join Schlosser and a panel of his sources including Willie Breeze Jr., Brenda Florence, Liljana Kajana and Mose Kiser Jr. on Thursday, November 20, at the Greensboro Historical Museum, located at 130 Summit Ave., for an intimate discussion about Greensboro’s history.
 
The program will kick-off at 5:30 pm with Schlosser signing copies of his book, “The Beat Goes On: A Celebration of Greensboro’s Character and Diversity,” published by the Greensboro Bicentennial Commission. The panel discussion and Q&A will begin at 7 pm, followed by another book signing session by Schlosser. Copies of Schlosser’s book will be on sale for $25.

The event is part of the John Dortch Memorial Series, an annual program that focuses on North Carolina and United States history and was created thanks to a gift from the attorneys and staff of Smith Moore and Leatherwood in memory of their partner, John Dortch. Past Dortch programs have featured woodworker Roy Underhill, Smithsonian curator Edith Mayo, National Book Critics Circle award-winning author Henry Wiencek, and barbecue expert Bob Garner. This year the News & Record is supporting the program as media sponsor.

If you, your family, business, church, neighborhood or club have a connection to a Schlosser column and would like to attend the program, please let the Historical Museum know by emailing the museum.

The program is free to the public. Reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited. RSVP by calling (336) 373-2043.

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