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SUMMARY:Family Fun & Learning Night: Saving for the Future
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Center will be hosting Family Fun & Learning Night: Saving for the Future on April 2\, 5:00–7:00 PM. \nChildren and their grown-ups will be able to enjoy an evening of fun activities\, giveaways\, storytime\, and a free dinner. \nFamily Fun & Learning Night: Saving for the Future is made possible by the support of Toyota KY\, the Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation\, and Whitaker Bank. \nRegister \nIf you would like to volunteer for this event please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA72BA6FDC61-55329505-family#/
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/family-fun-learning-night-saving-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:FFLN,Youth & Children,Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:250Lex Literary Celebration: An Evening Inspired by the Written Word
DESCRIPTION:A free public celebration reflecting Lexington’s historic and rich literary legacy. \nTuesday\, April 8th at 6:30pm at the Kentucky Theatre \nJoin us for this special night celebrating why Lexington is such a special place for writers of all genres. \nFeaturing readings by Eva Alcaraz-Monji\, Nikky Finney\, Silas House\, George Ella Lyon\, Danni Quintos\, Katerina Stoykova\, Frank X Walker & Jeff Worley. \nAnd performances by Blackbird Dance Theatre\, Tony Wavy\, DeBraun Thomas & a scene from Our Confederate Cousin. \nCo-hosted by the City of Lexington\, Institute 193\, the Lexington Public Library\, 21C Museum & Hotel\, the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center and the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1DbfmM5adK/
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/250-lex-literary-celebration-an-evening-inspired-by-the-written-word/
LOCATION:The Kentucky Theatre\, 214 E Main St\, Lexington\, KY\, 40507\, United States
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SUMMARY:UK MFA reading
DESCRIPTION:Graduating UK MFA students in Creative Writing will read short excerpts from their theses. All are invited to this bittersweet\, yet joyous event. \n5pm to 6:30pm
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/uk-mfa-reading/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Readings
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Great Writers Series: 250Lex Poets Laureate Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmceed by former Kentucky Poet Laureate Richard Taylor. \nTuesday\, April 15\, 6:30pm at the Carnegie Center \nTo volunteer at this event please visit:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA72BA6FDC61-54741377-kentucky#/
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/250lex-edition-kentucky-great-writers-reading/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Kentucky Great Writers,Readings
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SUMMARY:Burn The Mic 250Lex edition with Monet Proctor & Renée Rigdon
DESCRIPTION:Burn The Mic 250Lex edition with Monet Proctor & Renée Rigdon \nThe 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\, storytellers\, and wordsmiths to share their narratives\, fostering a sense of community and celebration. \nApril 17th\, 7-8pm\, sign ups start at 6:30pm
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/burn-the-mic-250lex-edition-with-monet-proctor-renee-rigdon-draft/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative
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SUMMARY:Christopher McCurry Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher McCurry for the release of his second full-length collection of poetry\, The Gospel of God Boy. \nLight refreshments will be served at 5:30pm\, and Chris will read from his book at 6:00pm.
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/christopher-mccurry-book-launch/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Readings
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SUMMARY:Multifarious: An Evening of Multilingual Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Multifarious: An Evening of Multilingual Poetry \nHosted by Ruth González Jiménez\, director of L.A.C.E. at BCTC\nFeaturing Katerina Stoykova\, editor of Accents Publishing \nThere will be readings from multilingual poets\, a visual art exhibit and a silent auction. \nTuesday April 22nd\n6:30pm-9:00pm \nBenefitting Kentucky Refugee Ministries
URL:https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/multifarious-an-evening-of-multilingual-poetry/
LOCATION:Carnegie Center\, 251 West Second St\, Lexington\, KY
CATEGORIES:Readings
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SUMMARY:250Lex Writers Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Writers Walk is a downtown walking tour\, led by Tom Eblen\, highlighting more than two centuries of the city’s literary giants on Kentucky Writers Day\, Thursday April 24. \nThe tour is free and will begin at 6:30 pm in Gratz Park behind the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. \nTom Eblen is a former Lexington Herald-Leader columnist and managing editor who now coordinates the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame\, a joint project of the Carnegie Center and the Kentucky Arts Council. \nEblen developed the walking tour in 2021 for the Carnegie Center and VisitLex\, and wrote an illustrated self-guided tour booklet that has been available since then at the city’s Visitors Center in Courthouse Square. An audio version of the walking tour is planned for Summer 2025. \nThe Carnegie Center is a recipient of a 250LEX Community Grant\, supporting several new and expanded literary programs.
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LOCATION:KY
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