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SUMMARY:A Talk with Amy Smith & June Saraceno: Two Poets for National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Amy Smith is a recent graduate of the low-residency Master of Fine Arts program in poetry at the University of Nevada\, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Smith\, a Carson City resident\, has been experimenting with visual poetry\, playing with the dance between text and visual art. She continues to write poetry in the face of\, well\, everything\, because what else can a poet do? \nJune Sylvester Saraceno\, Truckee resident\, is the author of the novel “Feral\, North Carolina\, 1965\,” and three poetry collections. She is current faculty and director emerita of the low residency MFA program in creative writing at the University of Nevada\, Reno at Lake Tahoe
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-talk-with-amy-smith-june-saraceno-two-poets-for-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas Writers Conference
DESCRIPTION:HWG is excited to present our 23rd conference! We offer activities for all writers—exceptional Faculty Sessions\, a Keynote\, Pitches to Agents and Editors\, Q&A panels\, and a separate Master Class. Registrants can attend the full conference or attend a single day. Remember\, as a non-profit organization\, we aim to keep costs low to encourage all writers to participate!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/las-vegas-writers-conference/
LOCATION:Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino\, 5111 Boulder Hwy\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Meeting,Professional Development,Workshops and Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henderson Writers Group":MAILTO:info@hendersonwritersgroup.com
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SUMMARY:April Reading Series at Mountain Music Parlor\, April 23
DESCRIPTION:The 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 third night\, April 23\, will feature Dani Putney\, Max Stone\, and Jesse James Ziegler. 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/april-reading-series-at-mountain-music-parlor-april-23/
LOCATION:Mountain Music Parlor\, 735 S Center St\, Reno\, NV\, 89501
CATEGORIES:Literary,Performing
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Real-World Issues in Fiction with Author Kim Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Incorporating Real-World Issues in Fiction with Author Kim Johnson\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\nKasner Academic Building\, 1st floor Auditorium\n1-3 p.m. \nJoin us for an afternoon with renowned author Kim Johnson. This interactive session focuses on integrating real-world social\, political\, and environmental issues into fiction. Discover methods for researching current and historical topics and weaving them seamlessly into your storyline. \nThis event is hosted by the Office for the Arts and the Marydean Martin Writers’ Project in partnership with the City of Henderson and the Henderson Reads Book Festival.\nThings to Know \n\nPlease bring the writing materials of your choice.\nAuthor signing and light refreshments to follow.\nThis event is free and open to the public.\nParking at Nevada State University is free.\n\nWe also invite you to meet the author at the Henderson Reads Festival at the Water Street Plaza on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/incorporating-real-world-issues-in-fiction-with-author-kim-johnson/
LOCATION:Nevada State University\, 1300 Nevada State Drive\, Henderson\, NV\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Reception,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
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SUMMARY:Sagebrush to Sandstone: Trail Hike and Poetry Workshop with Katie Karnehm-Esh
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Nevada Humanities and the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for a weekend of creativity and connection! Led by Katie Karnehm-Esh\, Humanities Center Coordinator at Great Basin College\, these workshops embrace Nevada’s alluring landscape and your creative powers. \nOn Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\, arrive at the Bristlecone General Store in Baker. Participants will then drive to the Pole Canyon Trailhead in Great Basin National Park where Karnehm-Esh will lead a two-mile hike on this easy-moderate trail with low elevation gain. Participants will then return to the trailhead picnic area for a writing session focused on our senses and connection with nature. \nBring a journal\, writing materials\, water\, and snacks. Wear layers of clothing\, sunscreen\, and a hat. \nReserve your spot by calling the Stargazer Inn at 775-234-7323. \n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by a grant from White Pine County Tourism & Recreation in partnership with White Pine Main Street\, the Humanities Center at Great Basin College\, and Nevada Humanities. This program is also supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/sagebrush-to-sandstone-trail-hike-and-poetry-workshop-with-katie-karnehm-esh/
LOCATION:Bristlecone General Store\, 115 S. Baker Avenue\, Baker\, 89311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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SUMMARY:Sagebrush to Sandstone: Spring Haiku Workshop with John Arsenault
DESCRIPTION:Rain gives way to warm\nSun. Shine on my face. Smiles\nGreet chirping joy birds. \nJoin Nevada Humanities and local poet and educator John Arsenault on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, from 1-2 p.m. for a Sagebrush to Sandstone workshop celebrating the art and beauty of haiku in the spring time. This workshop will take place indoors at the Huffaker Historic Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch Park in Reno\, and include a brief outdoor walk. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a brief history of haiku and draft and practice their own haiku inspired by nature. \nThis workshop is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Pencil and paper will be provided. \nSpace for this event is limited\, and registration in advance is required.  \n\n\n\nThis program is supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/sagebrush-to-sandstone-spring-haiku-workshop-with-john-arsenault/
LOCATION:Bartley Ranch Regional Park\, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road\, Reno\, NV\, 89511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
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SUMMARY:Sagebrush to Sandstone: Prose Form Workshop with Katie Karnehm-Esh
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Nevada Humanities and the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for a weekend of creativity and connection! Led by Katie Karnehm-Esh\, Humanities Center Coordinator at Great Basin College\, these workshops embrace Nevada’s alluring landscape and your creative powers. \nOn Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\, from 1-3 p.m.\, explore forms of prose poetry and flash nonfiction using selections from Sagebrush to Sandstone and images from Nevada landscapes! Participants will craft short pieces that combine the language of poetry with the form of prose. This workshop will build on Saturday’s workshop\, but can be taken on its own. Participants might want to bring photographs\, etc.\, to use as inspiration. \nReserve your spot by calling the Stargazer Inn: 775-234-7323 \nThis program is sponsored by a grant from White Pine County Tourism and Recreation in partnership with White Pine Main Street\, the Humanities Center at Great Basin College\, and Nevada Humanities. This program is also supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/sagebrush-to-sandstone-prose-form-workshop-with-katie-karnehm-esh/
LOCATION:Bristlecone General Store\, 115 S. Baker Avenue\, Baker\, 89311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Out Loud National Finals
DESCRIPTION:High 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. territories will gather in Washington\, D.C.\, and compete over a span of two days while sharing prepared readings of selected poetry. Venue details to be confirmed. \nThe Poetry Out Loud National Finals will be held in Washington\, D.C.\, from April 27-29\, 2026. The National Semifinals will be held on Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. Champions from each state will perform in one of three semifinal groups\, and the top three students from each semifinal group will move on to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. ET. \n9 a.m. ET— Champions from Connecticut\, Delaware\, District of Columbia\, Maine\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, South Carolina\, U.S. Virgin Islands\, Vermont\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. \n1 p.m. ET— Champions from Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Michigan\, Mississippi\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, Oklahoma\, Puerto Rico\, Tennessee\, and Wisconsin. \n5 p.m. ET— Champions from Alaska\, American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Colorado\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Idaho\, Minnesota\, Montana\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, North Dakota\, Oregon\, South Dakota\, Texas\, Utah\, Washington\, and Wyoming.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/poetry-out-loud-national-finals/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, Venue TBC\, TBC\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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