Tag: literature

Jordan Elgrably and Ahmed Naji

Elgrably is the editor of “Stories from the Center of the World,” which gathers new writing by 25 authors from the greater Middle East region, including Palestine, Syria, Pakistan, Iran,

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Witness Magazine launch party

Witness, a literary magazine published at UNLV, launches its spring issue — theme: “Crush” — with an evening of readings featuring special guest Hannah Olabosibe Eko. Co-presented by Neon Lit.

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Spotlight Poetry Slam

Special guest Raad Syed and others celebrate National Poetry Month. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

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Y2K Poetry Jam Slam

Ten poets compete for cash prizes — three rounds, three winners. Not to mention music, cheap drink specials, games, prizes for the audience, and local vendors. Y2K attire Encouraged. Hosted

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Soirée Eclectic

This underground intimate series brings together top local talent in all fields and genres of entertainment for a memorable and unique performance. Set in the Core Contemporary Art Gallery space,

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Mothers’ Gardens Book Festival

A family-friendly blend of culture, nature, and literature, this event takes place amid the greenery of the Obodo Collective’s urban farm. Featured writers: Marita Golden, Fred Moten, and Ayana Mathis.

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Reading by Sheila Bock

Bock, an associate professor in UNLV’s department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies, will read from her recent book about customized graduation caps, “Claiming Space: Performing the Personal through Decorated

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Expo

EXPO is a regular reading series of original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from Las Vegas and visiting writers, established or emerging. Five readers get five minutes each. Participants this

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Meet Author Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown —  the New York Times bestselling cartoonist and author-illustrator of the Jedi Academy series, “Darth Vader & Son,” and “Vader’s Little Princess” — is one of more than a

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