Events
Literary
A Conversation with Jesse James Ziegler & Gailmarie Pahmeier
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesNational Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Carson City Senior Center will show appreciation of this literary art, by showcasing Jesse James […]
Celebrate Our Local Poets
OLLI at UNR OLLI at UNR Mailing / Physical Address: 604 W. Moana Lane, Suite 120, Reno, United StatesApril is National Poetry Month. Please join four of our region’s best known poets: Courtney Cliften, Gailmarie Pahmeier, Lindsay Wilson, and Shaun Griffin for OLLI’s 11th annual tribute to the spoken word. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
Poetry in the Park
Silver Springs Recreation Center 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy, Henderson, NV, United StatesJoin us for Poetry in the Park on Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Silver Springs Recreation Center Amphitheater. The evening will feature Nevada State Poet Laureate Shaun T. Griffin, Nevada State University students and local youth sharing original works and pieces from those who have inspired them. A celebration of National Poetry […]
Frontier Baseball in Nevada with Bob Nylen
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesBob Nylen, retired curator with the Nevada State Museum, has researched and written about the fascinating history of frontier baseball in Nevada. His talk will highlight how the sport spread […]
Talking Writing with Writers: Jessica Rowe
Churchill County Library 553 S. Maine St., Fallon, United StatesJoin us for an evening of connective conversation led by local writer and educator Jessica Rowe. Jessica will discuss her poetry project as a recipient of a creative project grant from the Nevada Arts Council, will chat about writing our way into the stories that make us who we are, and will read excerpts from […]
Breakfast Event Featuring Russell Shorto Author of “Taking Manhattan”
Suncoast Hotel and Casino 9090 Alta Dr., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesA Special Breakfast event at The Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas featuring Russell Shorto, author of a new book “Taking Manhattan”. American Heritage Partners is honored to present a Zoom talk by Russell Shorto, an author, historian, and journalist. He is best known for his book on the Dutch origins of New York […]
Three-Day Creative Writing Workshop
Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesCalling adults of all ages - ready to explore your creative side? Join us June 23-25, 2025 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum for our "Experiences in Nature" creative writing workshop. This fun, interactive, three-day workshop will be led by Nevada Arts Council teaching artist and bestselling author, Joylynn M. […]
A Conversation with Mark Maynard, Local Author & Filmmaker
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesMark Maynard teaches at Truckee Meadows Community College and sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of the University of Nevada Press. He has served as chair of the Nevada Writers […]
Grant Review Panel: FY26 Artist Fellowship Award: Creative Prose (Fiction/Nonfiction) and Dramatic Writing
Nevada Arts Council 300 S. Virginia St., Suite 320, Reno, NV, United StatesThe Nevada Art Council will hold a public Grant Review Panel for the Fiscal Year 2026 Artist Fellowship Award: Creative Prose (Fiction/Nonfiction) and Dramatic Writing applications. An expert panel will review, discuss and score FY26 Artist Fellowship grant applications. The Nevada Arts Council received 44 eligible applications. Each applicant requested up to $5,000 for a […]
“The Traveler” Creative Aging Writing & Storytelling Session
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District 7060 W. Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV, United States"The Traveler" Creative Aging Writing & Storytelling Workshops Travel is wherever your mind takes you and memories await you! The best way to memorialize your travels through life is to write about them and/or talk about them. In this fun, interactive writing and storytelling workshop for older adults, you’ll have the opportunity to do both. […]
A Conversation with Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin
VirtualJoin us for a webinar with Nevada's Poet Laureate, Shaun Griffin, as we explore poetry, community, and the transformative power of words. Appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo to serve from May 2024 through April 2026, Griffin is a Nevada Writers Hall of Fame inductee, author of seven books of poetry, and co-founder of northwestern Nevada's nonprofit, Community Chest. In […]
A Conversation with Eric Brooks: Arts & Culture Program Manager
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesEric Brooks is the arts & culture program manager for the Carson City Tourism Authority. He is responsible for implementing, organizing, managing, and evaluating programs and initiatives that promote cultural […]