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, […]
Join Christopher McCurry for the release of his second full-length collection of poetry, The Gospel of God Boy. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30pm, and Chris will read from his book at 6:00pm.
