Laurel County Friends of the Library luncheon |
| Guest speaker is Jan Watson, award winning author of the Troublesome Creek series. |
| DATES: |
August 21, 12:00 noon ET |
| LOCATION: |
Laurel County Public Library, Main Library, 120 College Park Drive, London |
| INFO: |
(606) 864-5759 |
Holler Poets Series #4 |
| A night of fiction with Ed McClanahan and Willie Davis, an open microphone, and music by Blind Corn Liquor Pickers. Hosted by Eric Sutherland. Admission is free. |
| DATES: |
August 27, 8:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Al’s Bar, Sixth and Limestone, Lexington |
Affrilachian Poets Reunion |
| All events are in Lexington, free and open to the public. A new-member induction reading will be held September 4 at 7:00 pm ET at the Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St. A reunion reading will be held September 5 at 7:00 pm ET at Al’s Bar, Sixth and Limestone. Kelly Ellis and Crystal Wilkinson will lead workshops September 6 from 12:00 noon-5:00 pm ET at the Lexington Public Library on Main Street. |
| DATES: |
September 4-6 |
| LOCATION: |
Various locations, Lexington |
Books at Noon: Georgia Green Stamper |
| DATES: |
September 5, 12:00 noon ET |
| LOCATION: |
Owen County Public Library, Owenton |
Heather Grothaus signs books from the Medieval Warriors Trilogy |
| Includes The Highlander, the last book in the trilogy. |
| DATES: |
September 6, 1:00-3:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Waldenbooks, Florence Mall, Florence |
Kathleen Flinn discusses The Sharper the Knife, The Less You Cry |
| DATES: |
September 10, 7:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., Louisville |
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| Features Joyce Carol Oates and poet Natasha Trethewey. |
| DATES: |
September 11-13 |
| LOCATION: |
Various locations, Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 257-2874 |
InKY Reading Series: Erik Reece and Doug Van Gundy |
| Also includes music by Sarah Elizabeth. Free admission. |
| DATES: |
September 12, 7:00-9:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
The Rudyard Kipling, Louisville |
Ellen Everman discusses and signs Pink Dice |
| DATES: |
September 13, 1:00 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington |
Kentuckians Reading Kentuckians |
| Annual readings by Kentucky writers at the Janet Holt Giles House. |
| DATES: |
September 13, 10:00 am CT |
| LOCATION: |
Janice Holt Giles House, Knifley |
| INFO: |
Email Jan Sparkman |
Nelson County Reading Celebration |
| DATES: |
September 26, 4:30-7:30 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Nelson County Public Library, Bardstown |
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| Banquet reservations are due by October 1. Includes poetry slam, hiker’s haiku, workshops, and more. |
| DATES: |
October 17-18 |
| LOCATION: |
Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville |
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| DATES: |
November 6-9 |
| LOCATION: |
Kavanaugh Life Enrichment Center, Crestwood |
| INFO: |
(502) 245-4902 |
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| DATES: |
November 9-11 |
| LOCATION: |
Hyatt Regency, Louisville |
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| DATES: |
November 15, 9:00 am-4:30 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St., Frankfort |