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SUMMARY:Lexington Youth Poet Laureate Commencement
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host the commencement for the 2025 Lexington Youth Poet Laureate on January 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. \nThe ceremony will feature keynote speaker Katerina Stoykova and Youth Poet Laureate finalists Eva Alcarez Monje\, Mady Dinh\, Tony Robinson\, Meredith Sither and Esme Morris. \nJudges for the program are Meg Whalen\, Deidra White\, Sean Corbin and Katerina Stoyakova. \nThis prestigious program\, in partnership with Urban Word NYC and the Kentucky Arts Council\, is designed to honor young writers and leaders in Kentucky between the ages of 13-18\, who are committed to making a civic impact through community engagement utilizing the power of their written and spoken words. We strongly believe that when we honor young people and give them this kind of office\, the community is more likely to listen to what they have to say.
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/lexington-youth-poet-laureate-commencement/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Youth & Children
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SUMMARY:Family Fun & Learning Night: MLK Jr. Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Family Fun & Learning Night MLK Jr. Celebration – Seeds of Change on January 22\, 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of fun activities\, giveaways\, storytime\, and a free dinner from Alfalfas. \nJim Embry will talk about his history with the civil rights movement and also sustainable agriculture. We’ll be giving away copies of the book Seedfolks. \nRegister here
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/family-fun-learning-night-mlk-jr-celebration/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Youth & Children,Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Black & Lit: Devine Carama
DESCRIPTION:Pages Full of Rhymes chronicles the 20-year rap career of Emmy Award-winning hip hop artist and community activist\, Devine Carama\, through 100 thought-provoking\, revolutionary\, personal\, and poetic verses from his music catalog. \nRegister here: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/class/black-and-lit-book-club/ \nEach month\, the first 25 registrants receive a free copy of the selected book.
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/black-lit-devine-carama/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Black & Lit,Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative
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SUMMARY:Young Writers Project 2025: APPLICATION DEADLINE January 17
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Center invites young women and nonbinary writers in grades 9–12 to apply to the Young Writers Project\, a FREE series of intensive workshops focused on creative self-expression through writing. The selected group of participants will attend seven sessions (at the link below). In these workshops\, experienced writers in their 20s and 30s will mentor on a variety of genres\, encouraging participants to look within themselves for issues that are important in their lives. Participants will also learn techniques to deliver an effective literary reading and other business-of-writing tips. The program will culminate in a public reading and a Writing Mentor Day. Previously called the Young Women Writers Project\, the Young Writers Project welcomes writers of all historically underrepresented genders who celebrate varied expressions of feminism. \nClick the here for more information and to apply
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/young-writers-project-2025-application-deadline-january-17/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Youth & Children,Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T190000
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SUMMARY:Queer Literary Hoedown
DESCRIPTION:Join your host Silas House for an evening of readings\, book giveaways\, and dancing! Featuring: Willie Carver\, Hannah Drake\, Samar Johnson\, Shayla Lawson\, Mariama J. Lockington\, and Tina Andry. Interested in volunteering at this event? Click here!
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/queer-literary-hoedown/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
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SUMMARY:Youth Poet Laureate 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 10!
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is proud to announce its continuation of Kentucky’s first Youth Poet Laureate chapter in Lexington. This prestigious program\, in partnership with Urban Word NYC and the Kentucky Arts Council\, is designed to honor young writers and leaders in Kentucky between the ages of 13-18\, who are committed to making a civic impact through community engagement utilizing the power of their written and spoken words. We strongly believe that when we honor young people and give them this kind of office\, the community is more likely to listen to what they have to say.
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/youth-poet-laureate-2025-application-deadline-december-10/
LOCATION:KY
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Classics: Murder on the Orient Express
DESCRIPTION:An Unforgettable Evening\n\n\nPassengers (18+) are invited to join us on November 9\, 7:00-11:00 PM for a luxurious trip through Europe that goes off the rails when a fellow passenger is mysteriously murdered. Will you catch the killer before they strike again\, or find yourself at the end of the line? \nAttendees can expect an open bar\, dinner provided by Minton’s\, and an evening of creative surprises. Costumes are encouraged. Be on the look out for more details soon. We hope to see you there! \nInterested in becoming a Carnegie Classics sponsor? Contact Mollie Harris by email at mharris@carnegiecenterlex.org or by phone at 859-254-4175 ext. 25.
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/carnegie-classics-murder-on-the-orient-express/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
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