Events
Nevada Humanities
Sagebrush to Sandstone: Wild Life, Wild Skies – Nature Walk and Creative Writing
Desert National Wildlife Refuge 16001 Corn Creek Road, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesJoin us for a day of poetry and outdoor exploration at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge! Local poet JM Huck and Dale Etheridge Planetarium staff will guide participants in experiencing and appreciating our Nevada landscape, as well as the wildlife within.In the first half hour, participants will take a slow-paced nature walk on these Corn Creek trails: Big […]
“And Then They Came For Us” – Documentary Screening and Discussion
Clark County Library 1401 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NVIn recognition of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Nevada Humanities and The Library District for a special screening of the award-winning documentary And Then They Came For Us (2017, NR, 40 minutes) about the unjust incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, followed by an open forum discussion […]
Birthed From Soil
Nevada Humanities Program Gallery 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, for a reception and discussion with Iyana Esters and Mama Yawah. The reception takes place 5-8 p.m. PT, with the discussion starting at 6 p.m. Birthed from the Soil presents a multidimensional portrait of Yawah Awolowo, known as Mama Yawah, an organic farmer, natural food chef, and midwife […]
Birthed from the Soil: A Photo Affair by Iyana Esters
Nevada Humanities Program Gallery 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, United StatesDec. 5, 2024 – Jan. 22, 2025 Nevada Humanities Program Gallery 1017 S. 1st Street, #190 Las Vegas, NV 89191 Reception and Exhibition Discussion Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 5–8 p.m. PT, Discussion 6 p.m. Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Birthed from the Soil presents a multidimensional portrait of Yawah Awolowo, known as Mama Yawah, an organic […]
Early Days of Elko
Silver Dollar Club 400 Commercial St., Elko, NV, United StatesHow familiar are you with the early history of Elko, Nevada? In partnership with Nevada Outdoor School and the Humanities Center at Great Basin College, join Nevada Humanities and local resident and history expert Jan Petersen for a walking tour on Aug. 24, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to learn more about the early days of […]
A Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin (Winnemucca)
Humboldt County Library, Meeting Room 85 E.5th Street, Winnemucca, United StatesJoin 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. An author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 1 p.m., […]
A Literary and Musical Evening with Willy Vlautin
The Columns 343 W. Second St., Winnemucca, United StatesJoin 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. An author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 6 p.m., followed by […]
A Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin (Carson City)
Brewery Arts Center, Ballroom 449 W. King St. , Carson City, United StatesJoin 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. An author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 1 […]
Something Seen: Humanities Under the Stars | A Special Event to Benefit Nevada Humanities
Northstar California Resort 150 Northstar Drive (Castle Peak Parking Lot), Truckee, CA, United StatesGather 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 […]
Autumn Mirage: Place-based Writing and Painting Workshop
Clark County Wetlands Park 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesJoin Nevada Humanities at the Clark County Wetlands Park on Oct. 4, 2025, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a Sagebrush to Sandstone painting and creative writing workshop led by multimedia artists and writers JM Huck and Anesce Dremen. Taking inspiration from Stephen Shu-Ning Liu's poem "August Mirage," participants will have the opportunity to observe […]
Las Vegas Writes Book Launch and Conversation with the Authors
Clark County Library 1401 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NVWhen the lake runs dry, we’ll know the value of water. Monsoon 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 […]
Las Vegas Book Festival
Historic Fifth Street School 401 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe Las Vegas Book Festival returns to downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Visit 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. Be sure to visit our Spark! Youth Poetry Competition page to learn more about that event, happening during […]