Events
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Literary Arts Reception: Shaun Griffin
Oats Park Art Center 151 E. Park St., Fallon, NV, United StatesShaun Griffin is a poet, a writer, and a teacher. Griffin is the co-founder and former director of northwestern Nevada nonprofit, Community Chest, which has served children and families by […]
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Author Workshop: Finding Your Voice with Shaun Griffin
Oats Park Art Center 151 E. Park St., Fallon, NV, United StatesIn this author workshop, participants will spend an hour and a half reading and discussing poems to help understand ways to get closer to writing what it is they must […]
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2026 Poetry Out Loud Nevada State Finals
FeaturedJoe Crowley Student Union Theatre - University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, United StatesNevada high school students from six counties across the state advanced through school and county-level Poetry Out Loud recitation competitions. At this statewide gathering, these students will share prepared memorized recitations of selected poetry. The winner of this gathering will represent the state of Nevada in the National Poetry Out Loud Finals held in Washington, […]
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Honoring the Women Who’ve Shaped Us: A Writing Workshop with Jillian Makoutz
Wyld Market Collective 1640 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesJoin local poet Jillian Makoutz from Grass and Sky Press for a poetry workshop that encourages you to honor a special woman in your life. We're delighted to welcome Makoutz […]
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BMI Live: On Persian Poetry and the Art of Translation: Celebrating Ahmad Shamlou’s Centennial featuring Niloufar Talebi and Maryam Ala Amjadi
Beverly Rogers Literature and Law Building (RLL), UNLV 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesNiloufar Talebi’s new book, a bilingual edition of Ahmad Shamlou, one of Iran’s most influential 20th-century poets, showcases her skill and dedication as a translator and cultural worker. In Elegies […]
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BMI Live: Nature is What We Come To in the Practice of Remembering featuring Saretta Morgan with Lazarus Letcher, Erica Vital-Lazare, and Claytee D. White
West Las Vegas Library 951 W. Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThis conversation opens a space to celebrate the rich perspectives of Black artists, social change makers, and everyday folks who’ve deepened our capacities to feel, observe, and be present to […]
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In This Time: A Gathering of Poet Laureates from the West
FeaturedBrewery Arts Center 449 W. King St., Carson City, NV, United StatesJoin us for a special afternoon featuring state poets laureate from cities and rural communities across the West. Whether you are a lifelong reader of poetry or simply curious, this […]
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Poetry of Resilience
OLLI at UNR OLLI at UNR Mailing / Physical Address: 604 W. Moana Lane, Suite 120, Reno, United StatesCelebrate National Poetry Month with four of Nevada’s best-known poets. Each poet will read poems of their own and others on the topic of resilience. They will share their thoughts […]
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Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Washington, DC, Venue TBC TBC, Washington, DC, United StatesHigh school Poetry Out Loud State Champions will share prepared readings of selected poetry and represent their state in the 2026 National Poetry Out Loud Finals. Students from all U.S. […]