We are excited to host the commencement for the 2025 Lexington Youth Poet Laureate on January 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Katerina Stoykova and Youth Poet Laureate finalists Eva Alcarez Monje, Mady Dinh, Tony Robinson, Meredith Sither and Esme Morris. Judges for the program are Meg Whalen, Deidra […]
Burn The Mic poetry open mic featuring Ellis Bryson Rescheduled to Feb 27 Presented by Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative and the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning Hosted by JC McPherson Feb 27, 7-8pm, sign ups start at 6:30pm
This year's inductees are: Crystal Wilkinson, Frank X Walker, Naomi Wallace, Ron Eller and David Dick. Monday March 10 7-9pm Kentucky Theater 214 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507 The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information visit https://carnegiecenterlex.org/kentucky-writers-hall-of-fame If you would like to volunteer at this […]
Burn The Mic poetry open mic featuring Katerina Stoykova. Katerina is the author of award-winning poetry books in both English and Bulgarian, a Senior Editor at Accents Publishing and the editor and publisher of over 50 poetry books and anthologies. March 20th, 7-8pm, sign ups start at 6:30pm Presented by Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative and […]
The Larkspur Press: The Power of Print in Kentucky exhibit will feature broadsides from the Carnegie Center collection. Leatha Kendrick will be conducting a reading with audience Q&A afterward from 6:30-7:00. Our March Gallery Hop event is an exhibit of broadsides presented in partnership with Institute 193. What is a broadside? The Library of Congress […]
The March edition of Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative's Black & Lit Book Club will be discussing Love, Revolution, & Lemonade by Hanna L. Drake with the author on Monday, March 24 from 6-7pm. The event is free and online. Registration is required and the first 25 registrants will receive a free copy of the book. […]
The annual Young Writers Conference is a no-cost event for teen writers planned and organized by Lafayette High School creative writing program students. The conference features student-led panels, a book fair, writing exercises, opportunities to meet local authors and a keynote address by author Ashley Blooms. Saturday March 29 from 10am to 2pm at the […]
The Carnegie Center will be hosting Family Fun & Learning Night: Saving for the Future on April 2, 5:00–7:00 PM. Children and their grown-ups will be able to enjoy an evening of fun activities, giveaways, storytime, and a free dinner. Family Fun & Learning Night: Saving for the Future is made possible by the support […]
A free public celebration reflecting Lexington's historic and rich literary legacy. Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm at the Kentucky Theatre Join us for this special night celebrating why Lexington is such a special place for writers of all genres. Featuring readings by Eva Alcaraz-Monji, Nikky Finney, Silas House, George Ella Lyon, Danni Quintos, Katerina Stoykova, […]
Graduating UK MFA students in Creative Writing will read short excerpts from their theses. All are invited to this bittersweet, yet joyous event. 5pm to 6:30pm
Featuring the Kentucky Poets Laureate from Lexington: Silas House, George Ella Lyon, Gurney Norman (read by Richard Taylor), Frank X Walker, Crystal Wilkinson and Jeff Worley. Emceed by former Kentucky Poet Laureate Richard Taylor. Tuesday, April 15, 6:30pm at the Carnegie Center To volunteer at this event please visit:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA72BA6FDC61-54741377-kentucky#/
Burn The Mic 250Lex edition with Monet Proctor & Renée Rigdon The Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative's BURN THE MIC series, hosted by Affrilachian poet JC McPherson, is a vibrant platform amplifying the voices and creativity of writers and spoken word artists in the heart of Kentucky. This dynamic series provides a welcoming space for poets, […]
