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SUMMARY:Literary Arts Reception: Shaun Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Shaun 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 providing resources since 1991. He is also the former founding director of the state’s homeless youth education office. After a long list of contributions to the art world ranging from poetry workshops at correctional centers to the launch of a 25 year running poetry reading series at Reno’s Sundance Books and Music in honor of National Poetry Month to authoring seven books of poetry\, Griffin was inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame in 2014. Additionally\, he published a memoir focused around his efforts to build community in rural Nevada titled “Anthem for a Burnished Land\,” published in 2016.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/literary-arts-reception-shaun-griffin/
LOCATION:Oats Park Art Center\, 151 E. Park St.\, Fallon\, NV\, 89406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Performing,Poet Laureate,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T140000
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SUMMARY:Poetry with Teresa Breeden & Melanie Perish
DESCRIPTION:Carson City poet Teresa Breeden is aware that words can both create and destroy as she uses her words as a means to begin a conversation about the complexities of relationships. Her poetry book\, Handling Shadows\, explores the dark and light sides of parenting and families. Melanie Perish\, from Reno\, is a gender fluid crone who is especially interested in poetry. Her work has appeared in various small press publications and has been featured on the Nevada Humanities Double Down Blog. Perish believes that reading makes you beautiful.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/poetry-with-teresa-breeden-melanie-perish/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T150000
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SUMMARY:Reno\, NV Latimer Art Club: Guest Speaker Calligrapher Carol Foldvary-Anderson
DESCRIPTION:It 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 through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. \nCome to the meeting as my guest. If you’re unable to attend\, you can view the FREE video on the Nevada Arts Council website under the Resources drop-down menu\, and Teaching Artists Studio. You will not only find Foldvary-Anderson’s video but several others\, all FREE\, representing Visual\, Performing & Literary arts. \nWe’ll see you on Feb. 14. \nMoana Nursery Design Center \n1190 Moana Lane Reno\, NV 89509
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/reno-nv-latimer-art-club-guest-speaker-calligrapher-carol-foldvary-anderson/
LOCATION:Moana Nursery Design Center\, 1100 W. Moana Lane\, Reno\, NV\, 89509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Meeting,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latimer Art Club Reno NV":MAILTO:carolfoldvaryanderson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
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SUMMARY:Washoe County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:Washoe 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.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/washoe-county-poetry-out-loud-semi-finals/
LOCATION:The Holland Project\, 140 Vesta St\, Reno\, Nevada\, 89502
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T211418Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:Douglas 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. 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/douglas-county-poetry-out-loud-semi-finals/
LOCATION:Douglas High School\, 1670 NV-88\, Minden\, NV\, 89423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20260129T214709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214709Z
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SUMMARY:Storey County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:Storey 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.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/storey-county-poetry-out-loud-semi-finals/
LOCATION:Virginia City High School\, 95 R St.\, Virginia City\, NV\, 89440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T170000
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CREATED:20260129T205135Z
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SUMMARY:Lyon County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:Lyon 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.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/lyon-county-poetry-out-loud-semi-finals/
LOCATION:Jeanne Dini Center\, 120 N. California St\, Yerington\, NV\, 89447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T173000
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CREATED:20260129T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195251Z
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SUMMARY:Clark County Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:Clark 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.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/clark-county-poetry-out-loud-semi-finals/
LOCATION:West Charleston Library\, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20251219T185121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185121Z
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SUMMARY:Astrology at Work Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Meet 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.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/astrology-at-work-book-signing/
LOCATION:Mad Red Books\, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.\, Unit 105\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Live to Give Group":MAILTO:Leticia@livetogivegroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20260121T011107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T011107Z
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SUMMARY:BMI Live: The Art of Retelling the Truth featuring Melissa Febos\, Jamie Hood\, and Isle McElroy
DESCRIPTION:Melissa 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 feeling\, no memory goes unexamined. Hood engages with a similar practice in her critical essays and books. In How to Be a Good Girl\, Hood explored notions of ideal womanhood and its threats through lyric essays and poems; in her latest\, Trauma Plot\, she charts the intersections between her personal traumas and the social responses to trauma narratives following the advent of MeToo. Both writers are esteemed\, relentless surveyors of the self. In this conversation moderated by 2025-26 Shearing Fellow Isle McElroy\, Febos and Hood will discuss queerness\, embodiment\, trauma\, and the narratives we create to make sense of ourselves.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/bmi-live-the-art-of-retelling-the-truth-featuring-melissa-febos-jamie-hood-and-isle-mcelroy/
LOCATION:University of Nevada\, Las Vegas Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall\, 4327-4371 S Maryland Pkwy\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain Institute":MAILTO:blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
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SUMMARY:Nevada State Poet Laureate Reading
DESCRIPTION:The 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 will serve through April 30\, 2026. The reception begins at 6 p.m.\, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. \nGriffin was awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1995. In 2004\, he received the Mike O’Callaghan Humanitarian Award\, named after the former Nevada governor\, for all his impactful work. He was also awarded the Rosemary McMillan Lifetime Achievement in Art Award in 2006 by Sierra Arts Foundation and was inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame in 2014. \nThis event is made possible in part by Nevada State University’s Office for the Arts\, the Marydean Martin Writers’ Project\, the Humanities Department\, Blue Sage Writer’s Guild\, and the Nevada Arts Council\, a state agency\, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency\, and the state of Nevada. \nFor questions\, contact the Office for the Arts at TheArts@nevadastate.edu or 702-992-2380. \nPoetry Reading\, KAB Auditorium – Open to the Public  \n7-8 p.m.\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. \nRSVP \nReception\, KAB Rotunda – Open to the Public\n6-7 p.m. \nLight refreshments. Creative Writing and Arts Activities \n 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/nevada-state-poet-laureate-reading/
LOCATION:Nevada State University\, 1300 Nevada State Drive\, Henderson\, NV\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Poet Laureate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T193000
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SUMMARY:The Possible Unknown: Stories of Exploring the Unreachable
DESCRIPTION:Nevada 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. \nJoin us for an evening of storytelling that delves into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable. The Possible Unknown highlights stories of curiosity\, innovation\, and determination that open doors to new frontiers—whether through groundbreaking technology\, scientific discovery\, or personal journeys. Discover how the impossible becomes possible and the unknown becomes accessible to all. \nDRI Storyteller: Megan Stueve\, assistant research scientist\, anthropology/archaeology at DRI\, will tell a story that is still unfolding. Stueve is documenting hiking trails throughout state parks in Nevada using 3D technology. The result is an immersive and accessible digital space where visitors can explore Nevada hiking trails even if hiking those trails is physically impossible. \nFeatured Storyteller: Ryan Cooper has spent the last decade building world-class endurance races and most recently for the IRONMAN Group\, all while chasing his own dreams—but one journey changed everything. Cooper invites audiences to reflect on what it means to chase dreams\, confront loss\, and find meaning in the mountains—both literal and metaphorical. \nAdvanced registration is required for this event. Please follow the link below to purchase your tickets for this event; tickets start at $15.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/the-possible-unknown-stories-of-exploring-the-unreachable/
LOCATION:Vegas Theatre Company\, 1025 South 1st Street\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20251015T230731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T230731Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Mark Twain Days
DESCRIPTION:Brewery Arts Center\, in partnership with Visit Carson City\, is excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days. \nThursday\, Oct. 16 – At the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) \n\nMark Twain Reading Area Ribbon Cutting – 4-5 p.m.\, Nevada State Library \nGold Hill News Reception – 5-8 p.m.\, Exhibition Hall\nConnections Central – 5:15-7 p.m.\, Grand Ballroom\nHope Academy Twain Program\, featuring McAvoy Layne – 7:30-9 p.m.\, Performance Hall\n\nTicketed – Mark Twain & Friends\n\n\nTony Evans Jr. – 7:30 p.m.\, Nashville Social Club\n\nTicketed – Tony Evans Jr\n\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 17 –  \n\nState Folklorist Brad McMullen Discusses Nevada’s Rich Folklore – 2-2:45 p.m.\, Nevada State Library\nTwain Train – 2-6:45 p.m.\, V&T Railway Eastgate Depot\n\nTicketed – Twain Train\n\n\nDani Putney Discusses Poetry – 3-3:45 p.m.\, Nevada State Library\nPPI presents Arsenic & Old Lace – 7 p.m.\, BAC Maizie Theater\n\nTicketed – Arsenic & Old Lace\n\n\nMark Twain & Julia Bulette:  Together Again – 7:30-9 p.m.\, BAC Performance Hall\n\nTicketed – Together Again Tickets\n\n\nTin Drum Family Band – 7:30 p.m.\, Nashville Social Club\n\nTicketed – Tin Drum Family Band\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 18 –  \n\nKids Fishing Day – 9 .m.-noon\, Bailey’s Fishing Pond\nHarvest Train – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.\, Nevada State Railroad Museum\nTwain & the Fabulists Ghost Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.\, McFadden Plaza\n\nTicketed – Mark Twain & the Fabulists\n\n\nVendor Fair and Live Performances – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\, BAC Campus \nImpressing Twain: Hands-On Letterpress for Beginners with Dr. Ghilieri – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\, BAC Exhibition Hall\nOgres-Holm Pottery: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Workshop – 11-4 p.m.\, BAC Pottery Studio\nWagon Rides – noon- 3 p.m.\, BAC Campus\nWorkshops at BAC\n\nGrand Ballroom\n\nMichael Branch – 11:15 a.m. to noon\nJen Tune – 1:45-2:30 p.m.\nFil Corbitt- 2:45-3:30 p.m.\nJed Block – 4-5:30 p.m.\n\n\nPerformance Hall Lobby\n\nSuzanne Williams – Noon-1:15 p.m.\nMichael Smith – 1:30-2:15 p.m.\nBradford McMullin – 3-3:45 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nMark Twain From the Grave\, a lecture by Janice Oberding – 1 p.m.\, Carriage House\, 1207 North Carson Street\nLow Brow Social – 6-9 p.m.\, Nevada State Museum\n\nTicketed – Low Brow Social\n\n\nPPI presents Arsenic & Old Lace – 7 p.m.\, BAC Maizie Theater\n\nTicketed – Arsenic & Old Lace\n\n\nThe Everly Brothers Experience – 7:30 p.m.\, Nashville Social Club\n\nTicketed – Everly Brothers\n\n\n\nSunday\, Oct. 19 –  \n\nHarvest Train – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Nevada State Railroad Museum\nPPI presents Arsenic & Old Lace – 2 p.m.\, BAC Maizie Theater\n\nTicketed – Arsenic & Old Lace\n\n\nSongwriter’s Round Presents: The Sibling Sessions – 4-6 p.m.\, Nashville Social Club\n\nTicketed – Songwriter’s Round
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/3rd-annual-mark-twain-days/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues in Carson City
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Literary,Performing
ORGANIZER;CN="Brewery Arts Center":MAILTO:nfo@breweryarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T180000
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE Admission | All Ages  \nThe 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 and speakers through events\, sessions\, readings\, workshops and book signings\, boasting an immersive youth component that includes activities for children\, live author readings and illustrator demonstrations\, live Draw-Off\, a Storybook Walk\, and more! After supporting independent book sellers by shopping their favorite titles\, adults can engage with authors and attend panels discussing a wide range of topics from politics to Las Vegas history\, romance novels\, science fiction\, Latino authors\, thrillers and more. The event includes over 50 of Las Vegas’s premiere artisan and literary vendors\, and a ton of food options. There’s literally something for everyone!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/las-vegas-book-festival-3/
LOCATION:Historic Fifth Street School\, 401 S 4th St\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Las Vegas Book Festival returns to downtown Las Vegas on Saturday\, Oct. 18\, 2025. \nVisit lasvegasbookfestival.com for details on panel discussions\, book signings\, readings\, workshops\, poetry\, exhibitions\, and special events for all ages. Free and open to the public. \nBe sure to visit our Spark! Youth Poetry Competition page to learn more about that event\, happening during the Las Vegas Book Festival. \nNevada Humanities is a producing partner of the Las Vegas Book Festival with the City of Las Vegas.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/las-vegas-book-festival-4/
LOCATION:Historic Fifth Street School\, 401 S 4th St\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T224342Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain Days & Mark Twain Reading Room Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Brewery Arts Center and Visit Carson City\, the Nevada State Library will host the following events for the Third Annual Mark Twain Days celebration: \n\nThursday\, Oct. 16\, 2025\, 4 p.m.: The Nevada State Library\, Archives and Public Records holds one of the most significant Twain collections in the western United States\, as noted by several Twain scholars. The new Mark Twain Reading Room was created to showcase this collection alongside works by other Sagebrush School authors\, including Dan DeQuille and Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins. The library will also feature access to Twain digital collections on the library’s website\, as well as microfilm of the Territorial Enterprise — the leading Virginia City newspaper where Twain served as a correspondent for three years. Carson City dignitaries will be invited to attend.\nFriday\, Oct. 17\, 2025\, 2-4 p.m.: The Nevada State Library will host two authors for literary workshops: Dani Putney will present an exploration of poetry and its creative process\, while Brad McMullen\, Nevada’s state folklorist\, will discuss the state’s rich traditions and cultural heritage. Each session will last about 45 minutes.\nFriday\, Oct. 17\, 2025\, all day: The Nevada State Archives will offer a self-guided open house featuring items and exhibits from Twain’s era. While the Archives does not hold Twain’s papers\, its collection highlights the early territorial governance of Nevada that helped shape Twain’s experience.\nFriday\, Oct. 17\, 2025\, all day. The State Library will offer fun\, interactive Twain-themed activities\, including a Twain-related library scavenger hunt\, coloring sheets\, and the chance to take home a printed souvenir page of the Territorial Enterprise from the library’s microfilm collection.\nFor more events\, see the Brewery Arts Center’s Mark Twain Days activity schedule.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/mark-twain-days-mark-twain-reading-room-ribbon-cutting/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Nevada State Library\, Archives & Public Records\, 100 N. Stewart St.\, Carson City\, NV\, 89701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250925T204308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T204308Z
UID:73734-1760641200-1760648400@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Las Vegas Writes Book Launch and Conversation with the Authors
DESCRIPTION:When the lake runs dry\, we’ll know the value of water. \nMonsoon Season: Las Vegas Writers on Water in the Desert\, the 16th volume in the acclaimed Las Vegas Writes series\, gathers a powerful chorus of voices exploring the desert city’s resilience and hidden beauty. Join Nevada Humanities and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District for a conversation with featured Monsoon Season authors Erika Dagri\, Sally Denton\, Scott Dickensheets\, JM Huck\, Andrew S. Nicholson\, Marlene Roque\, Geoff Schumacher\, John L. Smith\, and editor Jarret Keene. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Book sales and signing to follow. \nLegendary Nevada writers John L. Smith\, Geoff Schumacher\, and Scott Dickensheets deliver moving essays on loss—of innocence\, water\, love—reminding us why they remain pillars of the region’s literary landscape. Rising talents Marlene Roque\, JM Huck\, and Erika Dagri bring fresh perspectives\, writing with generosity and tenderness about Hispanic machismo\, Southwestern art\, and the rare magic of desert rain. Iconic Nevada author and historian Sally Denton provides a lovely overview of Las Vegas that reminds us of our city’s hold on the popular imagination. University of Nevada\, Las Vegas professor Andrew S. Nicholson\, meanwhile\, closes the collection with a luminous prose poem. Early nature writer Mary Austin’s essay “The Land of Little Rain” is reprinted here\, too. Finally\, local comics artist Safiyya Bintali provides the cover illustration. \nWith the support of Huntington Press and Nevada Humanities\, Monsoon Season affirms the vitality of the Las Vegas literary scene in these arid and parched times. These essays testify to a city that\, like Southern Nevada itself\, endures and astonishes when the rains finally arrive.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/las-vegas-writes-book-launch-and-conversation-with-the-authors/
LOCATION:Clark County Library\, 1401 E Flamingo Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250915T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T191934Z
UID:73084-1759575600-1759593600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Las Vegas Comics and Zines Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual CoZi (Comics and Zines) Festival! This event celebrates forms of DIY self publishing or zines (pronounced “zeens”).\nCoZi strives to be a safe and inclusive space for creators to share niche interests or express their thoughts and ideas. Meet local zine makers and even create your own zine at one of our DIY tables! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll ages. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/5th-annual-las-vegas-comics-and-zines-festival/
LOCATION:East Las Vegas Library\, 2851 East Bonanza Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folklife,Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Las Vegas Comics and Zines Festival":MAILTO:cozilasvegas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250924T171633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171633Z
UID:73576-1758999600-1759008600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Something Seen: Humanities Under the Stars | A Special Event to Benefit Nevada Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the fire pit and connect over s’mores\, poetry readings\, and telescopic stargazing at the Northstar California Resort. Show your support for Nevada Humanities while enjoying a beautiful fall evening under the stars! Featuring poets Shaun Griffin (Nevada State Poet Laureate)\, Melanie Perish\, and Jesse James Ziegler (City of Reno Poet Laureate)\, along with a guided stargazing experience led by Tony Berendsen and Tahoe Star Tours. 100% of ticket sales and donations benefit Nevada Humanities. \nTickets \n$50 per person. Additional donations are encouraged; you will have the opportunity to add an additional donation during ticket checkout\, or you may visit nevadahumanities.org/donate to make your contribution. All proceeds benefit Nevada Humanities. (https://nevadahumanities.my.salesforce-sites.com/default/CnP_PaaS__ticketdetails?sid=a3bUa000008ddrJIAQ&cat_id=&pro_id=01tUa00000AIl5xIAD&mode=site) \nProgram \n\n6:30 p.m.: Gates Open\n7 p.m.: Greetings\n7:15 p.m.: S’mores at the Fire Pit\n7:30 p.m.: Poetry Readings by Shaun Griffin\, Melanie Perish\, and Jesse James Ziegler\n8:30 p.m.: Telescopic Observing\n9:30 p.m.: Program Concludes\n\nThis special benefit event is generously donated by Tahoe Star Tours. Please note that for adults\, $0 of ticket price is tax deductible; for children 12 and younger\, $20 of each ticket is tax deductible. This reflects the actual market value of the ticket price. Even so\, 100% of proceeds benefit Nevada Humanities.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/something-seen-humanities-under-the-stars-a-special-event-to-benefit-nevada-humanities/
LOCATION:Northstar California Resort\, 150 Northstar Drive (Castle Peak Parking Lot)\, Truckee\, CA\, 96161\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Poet Laureate
ORGANIZER;CN="Tahoe Star Tours":MAILTO:events@tahoestartours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250912T165028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T165028Z
UID:73025-1758470400-1758474000@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Soul & Story with Cliff Porter and the RJO Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join Note-Able Music Therapy Services (NMTS) for an intimate afternoon as Cliff Porter\, acclaimed vocalist and storyteller\, performs the music of Donny Hathaway with the RJO Quartet. Between songs\, Porter will reflect on Hathaway’s life\, artistry\, and enduring impact on American soul music. Presented in partnership with NMTS and Northern Nevada HOPES\, this event also highlights upcoming workshops designed to support mental health through music and community connection. \nLocation: 2590 Orovada St.\, Reno | Time: 4 p.m. | Cost: Free
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/soul-story-with-cliff-porter-and-the-rjo-quartet/
LOCATION:Note-Able Music Therapy Services\, 2590 Orovada Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
ORGANIZER;CN="Note-Able Music Therapy Services":MAILTO:mail@nmtsreno.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250917T162729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T162729Z
UID:73242-1758384000-1758394800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Poetic Gems Poetry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:This is a showcase of local poets. Each have a different style and charisma that brings out and highlights the diversity within the creative community. The host offers trivia questions to keep the hearts and minds of the audience sharp and alert while maintaining the spirit of the venue. A locally owned and operated bookstore here in Las Vegas.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/poetic-gems-poetry-showcase/
LOCATION:Multicultural Bookstore Las Vegas\, 2027 Revere St.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poetic Gems":MAILTO:heruakhet@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250829T195313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T195313Z
UID:71853-1758025800-1758031200@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Talk with Caleb Cage: Author & Army Veteran
DESCRIPTION:Caleb S. Cage is a native of Reno\, Nevada\, and a veteran of the United States Army. A graduate of the United States Military Academy\, West Point\, he served as a field artillery officer from 2002 to 2007\, including time as a platoon leader and an information operations battle captain in Iraq. He is the author of Desert Mementos: Stories of  Iraq and Nevada\, War Narratives: Shaping Beliefs\, Blurring Truths in the Middle East. His essays and fiction have appeared in War\, Literature and the Arts\, Red Rock Review\, High Country News\, Small Wars Journal\, and various other publications and anthologies.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-talk-with-caleb-cage-author-army-veteran/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250804T234645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T234645Z
UID:70210-1757844000-1757865600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Big Basement Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Boulder City Friends of the Library is hosting its bi-annual Big Basement Book Sale in Boulder City Library Basement. Browse a selection of thousands of donated and discarded books\, Hidden Treasures\, music\, movies\, puzzles\, games\, and more!  \nThe silent auction features themed baskets that promote local businesses. \nWith the exception of Hidden Treasures\, all items have a suggested donation amount. Hidden Treasures are books of hidden value\, signed copies\, first editions\, rare books\, etc. They are priced by title and book condition.  \nPark on the east side of the library and enter directly into the basement.  \nThis is a family friendly event\, kids welcome!  \nAll proceeds directly benefit the Boulder City Library or literacy within the southern Nevada Community.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/big-basement-book-sale/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Boulder City Library\, 701 Adams Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boulder City Friends of the Library":MAILTO:info@bcfotl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250902T192951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T192951Z
UID:72013-1757759400-1757777400@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Refining Your Writing Author Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A one-day workshop for writers working to improve their craft\, sponsored by Henderson Writers Group.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/refining-your-writing-author-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Clark County Library\, 1401 E Flamingo Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henderson Writers Group":MAILTO:info@hendersonwritersgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250807T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T185709Z
UID:70441-1757682000-1757689200@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin (Carson City)
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Humanities for an afternoon of conversation and music with author and musician Willy Vlautin at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom on Friday\, Sept. 12\, 2025\, from 1-3 p.m. No registration required – this event is free and open to the public. \nAn author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 1 p.m.\, followed by a Q&A\, book signing\, and sales. \nVlautin’s book The Horse was selected by Nevada Humanities\, home of the Nevada Center for the Book\, to represent the state at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival that will be held in Washington\, D.C.\, on Sept. 6\, 2025. Every year Great Reads from Great Places\, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, American Samoa\, Guam\, and Northern Marianas\, is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. \nThis event is supported by the Brewery Arts Center and is made possible with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Reno\, Nevada\, Willy Vlautin has published seven novels\, The Motel Life (2007)\, Northline (2008)\, Lean On Pete (2010)\, The Free (2014)\, Don’t Skip Out On Me (2018)\, The Night Always Comes (2021)\, and The Horse (2024). Vlautin received the prestigious Joyce Carol Oates literary prize earlier this year. The Motel Life and Lean On Pete have been turned into major motion pictures. The Night Always Comes recently completed filming in Portland\, Oregon. He also founded the bands Richmond Fontaine and the Delines.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-literary-and-musical-afternoon-with-willy-vlautin-carson-city/
LOCATION:Brewery Arts Center\, Ballroom\, 449 W. King St. \, Carson City\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250807T181200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T185612Z
UID:70438-1757613600-1757620800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Literary and Musical Evening with Willy Vlautin
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Humanities for an evening of conversation and music with author and musician Willy Vlautin at The Columns on Thursday\, Sept. 11\, 2025\, from 6-8 p.m. No registration required – this event is free and open to the public. \nAn author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 6 p.m.\, followed by a Q&A\, book signing\, and sales. \nVlautin’s book The Horse was selected by Nevada Humanities\, home of the Nevada Center for the Book\, to represent the state at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival that will be held in Washington\, D.C.\, on Sept. 6\, 2025. Every year Great Reads from Great Places\, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, American Samoa\, Guam\, and Northern Marianas\, is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. \nThis event is supported by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment and is made possible with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Reno\, Nevada\, Willy Vlautin has published seven novels\, The Motel Life (2007)\, Northline (2008)\, Lean On Pete (2010)\, The Free (2014)\, Don’t Skip Out On Me (2018)\, The Night Always Comes (2021)\, and The Horse (2024). Vlautin received the prestigious Joyce Carol Oates literary prize earlier this year. The Motel Life and Lean On Pete have been turned into major motion pictures. The Night Always Comes recently completed filming in Portland\, Oregon. He also founded the bands Richmond Fontaine and the Delines.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-literary-and-musical-evening-with-willy-vlautin/
LOCATION:The Columns\, 343 W. Second St.\, Winnemucca\, 89445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250804T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165413Z
UID:70012-1757610000-1757620800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:AA Monet Children’s Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled event with networking\, Q&A discussion\, book signing\, photos\, coloring corner\, merch\, and more!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/aa-monet-childrens-book-signing/
LOCATION:Via Brasil Steakhouse\, 1225 S. Fort Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="AA Monet":MAILTO:aamonetpoetry@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250807T175706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T185528Z
UID:70436-1757595600-1757602800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin (Winnemucca)
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Humanities for an afternoon of conversation and music with author and musician Willy Vlautin at the Humboldt County Library on Thursday\, Sept. 11\, 2025\, from 1-3 p.m. No registration required – this event is free and open to the public. \nAn author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 1 p.m.\, followed by a Q&A\, book signing\, and sales. \nVlautin’s book The Horse was selected by Nevada Humanities\, home of the Nevada Center for the Book\, to represent the state at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival that will be held in Washington\, D.C.\, on Sept. 6\, 2025. Every year Great Reads from Great Places\, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, American Samoa\, Guam\, and Northern Marianas\, is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. \nThis event is supported by the Humboldt County Library and the Humanities Center at Great Basin College and is made possible with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. \nAbout the Author \nBorn and raised in Reno\, Nevada\, Willy Vlautin has published seven novels\, The Motel Life (2007)\, Northline (2008)\, Lean On Pete (2010)\, The Free (2014)\, Don’t Skip Out On Me (2018)\, The Night Always Comes (2021)\, and The Horse (2024). Vlautin received the prestigious Joyce Carol Oates literary prize earlier this year. The Motel Life and Lean On Pete have been turned into major motion pictures. The Night Always Comes recently completed filming in Portland\, Oregon. He also founded the bands Richmond Fontaine and the Delines.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-literary-and-musical-afternoon-with-willy-vlautin-winnemucca/
LOCATION:Humboldt County Library\, Meeting Room\, 85 E.5th Street\, Winnemucca\, 89445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250728T183646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T183646Z
UID:69536-1755606600-1755612000@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Eric Brooks: Arts & Culture Program Manager
DESCRIPTION:Eric 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 tourism and the arts in Nevada’s capital city. This includes special events\, and public art events. Brooks has more than two decades of experience as an artist and promoter. He participated in 125 exhibitions as a painter and sculptor and worked as a gallery curator for nonprofits in northern Nevada\, including Sierra Arts Foundation\, Brewery Arts Center\, and was founder of Art Spot Reno. He spent two years in Edinburgh\, Scotland as artist-in-residence and creative director at the Forest. He has produced nine Murals & Music Festivals since 2017\, bringing artists from around the world to work in rural communities along with local talent
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-eric-brooks-arts-culture-program-manager/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T225859
CREATED:20250630T215103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T233824Z
UID:66509-1753963200-1753968600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 this discussion\, we’ll explore Griffin’s journey as a poet\, his career that bridges art and community service\, and his momentous work in bringing poetry education to Nevada‘s correctional facilities.  \nOne attendee will be chosen to get a signed copy of RazorWire XVI 2018\, a journal of inmate work that Shaun compiled. \nYou’re invited to the conversation from noon-1:30 p.m. on July 31\, 2025.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-nevada-poet-laureate-shaun-griffin/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Literary,Poet Laureate,Virtual
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