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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 say. Please bring a poem to share (if you'd like) and 15 copies so we can follow along while you're reading. Pre-registration required, High School […]
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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 for this special celebration of International Women's Day. We'll begin with a discussion about the process of honoring a woman in your life, different ways […]
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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 of the Earth, published to mark the poet’s centennial, Talebi brings Shamlou’s revolutionary voice of resistance and modernity to English readers. Join Maryam Ala Amjadi, […]
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The Future in Rearview: Stories from the Edge of Then and Now
Desert Research Initiative 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United StatesNevada Humanities continues its partnership with the Desert Research Institute on Curiosity Lab by DRI—a series of events in Reno and Las Vegas that 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 that weaves together water, memory, innovation, […]
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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 natural worlds that are often weaponized against us as Black people shaped in various ways by the U.S. South (east/west). Coming from a range of […]
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Sierra Arts Artist Reception “We Are Our Words” Honoring International Women’s Month
Sierra Arts Foundation 17 S. Virginia St. #120, Reno, NV, United StatesCalligrapher/Photographer Carol Foldvary-Anderson, honoring International Women's Month! The original project was honored with generous grant funding in 2024 through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Inspiring quotes written in calligraphy and beautifully photographed. Words on navigating life from the wisdom of exceptional women. Truth seekers from different cultures and eras. […]
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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 is a rare opportunity to: • Hear poetry from 9 distinguished western state poets laureate • Reflect, connect, and find inspiration in times of uncertainty […]
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Local Authors Month Kickoff: Book Signings, Readings and Q&A
Grassroots Books 660 E. Grove St., Reno, United StatesApril Fools fun: people who are “in the know” are invited to bring gullible friends (especially teens!) to get a free book and have it signed by Mark Twain. There are two different times to attend: 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The first 300 people will receive a free book! Twain will be impersonated by […]
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April Reading Series at Mountain Music Parlor, April 2
Mountain Music Parlor 735 S Center St, Reno, NVThe first four weeks of April, Mountain Music Parlor is hosting a three-poet reading on Thursday nights for National Poetry Month at 6:30 p.m. The first night, April 2, will feature readings by Teresa Breeden (new book!), Hayden Takahashi, and Kathy Nelson.
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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 on why these poems matter to them, and how they can be read in this chaotic time. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly. […]
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International Women’s Month Sierra Arts, Reno “We Are Our Words”
Sierra Arts Foundation 17 S. Virginia St. #120, Reno, NV, United StatesSierra Arts & Calligrapher/Photographer Carol Foldvary-Anderson Honoring International Women's Month Inspiring quotes written in calligraphy and beautifully photographed. Words on navigating life from the wisdom of exceptional women. Truth seekers from different cultures and eras. Their words and actions defined their life trials, viewpoints and existence. Their life and words have inspired women to achieve […]