Sat, Apr 18
|Sanctuary In the Pines
The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg
Hear the amazing life story of Flat Rock resident Carl Sandburg as told by six actors who give dramatic and humorous readings from his poetry and prose and sing songs from Sandburg’s American Songbag. This event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated! Limited seating - save your spot!
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Sanctuary In the Pines, 34 Lake Cove Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731, USA
About the event
What began as a volunteer docent role at the Carl Sandburg Home in 2019 evolved into an unexpected creative odyssey for John Quinley. Following the publication of his book, Discovering Carl Sandburg, John began crafting a series of informal letters that eventually laid the foundation for his reader’s theater production, The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg. After a successful debut at Carolina Village before an audience of 200, the project reached a pivotal turning point through a partnership with Karen Moore. A seasoned actor, director, and playwright, Karen’s vision and creativity shaped the Sandburg Players and brought the production fully to life. Her influence even touched the script itself; inspired by Karen’s belief that a great play should make an audience think, laugh, and cry, John added a moving tribute to Sandburg’s final moments. We are honored to host John as he shares the soulful evolution of this project—from simple letters to a living…