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SUMMARY:Wes Blake & Chris McGinley in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Wes Blake and Chris McGinley will discuss their writing journeys\, read from their new books – Pineville Trace & Once These Hills – and answer audience questions. \nWes Blake is the author of Pineville Trace\, winner of the Etchings Press Novella Prize and finalist for the Feathered Quill Book Award for Debut Author. The book was featured on Deep South Magazine’s 2024-25 Reading List. Blake has been called a “writer to watch” by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Martin. Smokelong Quarterly called his debut book “an utterly compelling read\,” and Heavy Feather Review called it “an introspective\, haunting tale that remains with us.” His novel\, Antenna\, was a finalist for the UNO Press Book Prize and Sundress Publications’ Open Reading Contest. His fiction and essays have appeared in Electric Literature\, storySouth\, Louisiana Literature Journal\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, and Blood & Bourbon\, among others\, and he holds an MFA from the Bluegrass Writers Studio. He lives in Nonesuch\, Kentucky with his wife and cats\, where they’ve planted over 100 trees. \nChris McGinley is the author of the story collection\, Coal Black (Shotgun Honey Books\, 2019) and the eerie literary thriller Once These Hills (Shotgun Honey Books\, 2023). His fiction and commentary on literature and film have appeared in LitHub (Crimereads)\, Mystery Tribune\, Cutleaf\, Reckon Review\, and many other forums. In the last few years\, McGinley has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and appeared twice on the Best American Mystery Stories “Honor Roll” list. He lives with his wife in Lexington\, KY where he teaches middle school English and Social Studies.
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/wes-blake-chris-mcginley-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Voices Rising Series: Raíces y Resistencia (Roots and Resistance)
DESCRIPTION:Songs of justice and freedom from Kentucky to Nicaragua\, with Marlon Obando Solano and Yani Vosos. \nThe second workshop in our “Kentucky Voices Rising: Songs of Social Change” series. \nFolksinger and songwriter Marlon Obando Solano\, born and raised in San Lorenzo\, Nicaragua and now based in Louisville\, leads this bilingual workshop alongside bandmate Yani Vozos from their fusion band “Appalatin.” Participants will explore original songs addressing social and racial justice\, economic inequity\, and tolerance while singing along to anthemic folk songs in both Spanish and English. \nEach workshop combines historical information\, group singing\, and meaningful discussion. \nAll Are Welcome! \nNo musical experience required – just bring your voice and an open heart. Lyrics will be provided for all songs. This is a family-friendly\, accessible event designed to bring our community together through the power of music and shared stories. \nCome discover how Kentucky’s musicians have shaped movements for justice\, and add your voice to this continuing tradition! \n“Kentucky Voices Rising: Songs of Social Change”  is a dynamic three-part series exploring how Kentuckians have used music to advocate for social change across three centuries. Each 90-minute session combines historical context\, group singing\, and facilitated discussion about songwriting and singing as tools for social justice. The workshops are sponsored by The Kentucky Arts Council and The Kentucky Historical Society\, and hosted by singer/songwriter and community organizer Carla Gover. \nTo register\, please visit: https://carnegiecenterlex.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SPr000001usraMAA
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/kentucky-voices-rising-series-raices-y-resistencia-roots-and-resistance/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
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