Events
Literary
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Las Vegas Book Festival
Historic Fifth Street School 401 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesFREE Admission | All Ages The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada, and a true celebration of the written, spoken and illustrated word. For years, the Las Vegas Book Festival has worked tirelessly to bring the joy of books, learning and reading to Las Vegas. The festival presents countless authors […]
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3rd Annual Mark Twain Days
Featured RecurringMultiple Venues in Carson CityBrewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days. Thursday, Oct. 16 – At the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) Mark Twain Reading Area Ribbon Cutting – 4-5 p.m., Nevada State Library Gold Hill News Reception – 5-8 p.m., Exhibition Hall Connections Central – 5:15-7 p.m., […]
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The Possible Unknown: Stories of Exploring the Unreachable
Vegas Theatre Company 1025 South 1st Street, Las Vegas, United StatesNevada Humanities is partnering with the Desert Research Institute on a new series of events in Reno and Las Vegas. Curiosity Lab by DRI brings together storytellers from science, the humanities, and the arts to illuminate our shared connection to the state of Nevada. Join us for an evening of storytelling that delves into the […]
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Nevada State Poet Laureate Reading
Nevada State University 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV, United StatesThe Blue Sage Writer's Guild and the Marydean Martin Writers' Project invite you to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Kasner Academic Building for a free poetry reading by Nevada State Poet Laureate Shaun T. Griffin. He was appointed to this role on May 1, 2024, and […]
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BMI Live: The Art of Retelling the Truth featuring Melissa Febos, Jamie Hood, and Isle McElroy
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall 4327-4371 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesMelissa Febos and Jamie Hood are two of the most astute essayists working today on the subject of trauma and embodiment. For Febos, this has taken the form of memoirs like Abandon Me and The Dry Season, where she interrogates her life with the rigor and wit of a scholar. For Febos, no statement, no […]
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Astrology at Work Book Signing
Mad Red Books 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Unit 105, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesMeet certified astrologer and HR professional Nicole Calix Coy and celebrate her book "Astrology at Work," a practical guide to understanding workplace dynamics through astrology. Learn how astrology can help improve communication, collaboration, and team performance. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Clark County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
FeaturedWest Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesClark County high school students, who advanced to this county-level Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, will share prepared readings of selected fine poetry. Winners of this gathering will advance to State Finals held in Reno, Nevada, in May 7, 2026, at the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
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Lyon County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
FeaturedJeanne Dini Center 120 N. California St, Yerington, NV, United StatesLyon County high school students, who advanced to this county-level Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, will share prepared readings of selected poetry. Winners of this gathering will advance to State Finals held in Reno, Nevada, on March 7, 2026.
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Storey County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
FeaturedVirginia City High School 95 R St., Virginia City, NV, United StatesStorey County high school students, who advanced to this county-level Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, will share prepared readings of selected poetry. Winners of this gathering will advance to State Finals held at the University of Nevada, Reno, on March 7, 2026.
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Douglas County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
FeaturedDouglas High School 1670 NV-88, Minden, NV, United StatesDouglas County high school students, who advanced to this county-level Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, will share prepared readings of selected poetry. Winners of this gathering will advance to State Finals held in Reno, Nevada on March 7, 2026.
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Washoe County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
FeaturedThe Holland Project 140 Vesta St, Reno, NevadaWashoe County high school students, who advanced to this county-level Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, will share prepared readings of selected poetry. Winners of this gathering will advance to State Finals held at the University of Nevada, Reno, on March 7, 2026.
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Reno, NV Latimer Art Club: Guest Speaker Calligrapher Carol Foldvary-Anderson
Moana Nursery Design Center 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno, NV, United StatesIt is a new year and a great time to reinvent yourself. As visual artists, let's consider the way we write our signature. Foldvary-Anderson will be sharing her video "Inspiring Lettering" giving us a look at where our alphabet began and what our lettering can do! Her video was produced in part with grant funding […]
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