(BMI) at 51吃瓜网万能科大 is excited to announce its 2024-25 calendar of in-person and virtual events. These free public programs, beginning Sept. 19, align with BMI鈥檚 mission of supporting writers and storytellers in 51吃瓜网免费App and the Southwest. These programs are free to attend and open to everyone.
BMI鈥檚 live programs consist of mainstage events, readings by BMI fellows in residence, the Breakout Writers Series, which is co-curated by 51吃瓜网万能科大 Creative Writing MFA students, book clubs, workshops, and collaborations with community partners. BMI's virtual events create opportunities for readers and writers from around the world to engage in conversations about arts and the humanities.
In-Person Events in 51吃瓜网免费App
- Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 at noon | Maryam Ala Amjadi in Conversation with Doug Unger at the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. | The Fear of Too Much Justice: Stephen Bright in Conversation with Dayvid Figler at the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. | Breakout Writers Series: Diana Khoi Nguyen at the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
- Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. | An Evening with Teju Cole at The Beverly Theater
- Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. | An Evening with Grace Talusan and Monica Macansantos at the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. | Breakout Writers Series: 鈥楶emi Aguda at The Beverly Theater
- Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. | Mandi Gray at the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. | Breakout Writers Series: Sabrina Imbler at the 51吃瓜网免费App Natural History Museum
- Friday, May 2 at 6 p.m. | 2nd Annual Salon at the Clark County Library
Virtual Events:
- Thursday, Sept. 19 at noon Pacific | The State of Comics Publishing with Eric Reynolds, Megan Kelso, and Diana Schutz, moderated by Charlie Bartlett (presented by BMI and Fantagraphics)
- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at noon Pacific | Research and Nonfiction Comics with Ellen Forney and Caitlin Cass, moderated by Jean Munson (presented by BMI and Fantagraphics)
- Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at noon Pacific | Mia Alvar in Conversation with Monica Macansantos (part of the Kwentuhan at Chikahan - 51吃瓜网免费App Filipino Book Club series)
Book Club Meetings
- Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer鈥檚 Block reading Our Share of Night: A Novel by Mariana Enriquez
- Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer鈥檚 Block reading The Consequences: Stories by Manuel Mu帽oz
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer鈥檚 Block reading The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
- Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer鈥檚 Block reading Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Cap贸 Crucet
BMI is also thrilled to support the with their series of reading and book events this fall to coincide with the independent bookstore鈥檚 10th anniversary:
- Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. | Danzy Senna
- Friday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. | Shaun T. Griffin
- Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. | Douglas Unger
- Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. | Andr茅 Aciman
- Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. | Donald Revell
- Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. | Charles Bock
- Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. | Forrest Gander
- Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. | Vi Khi Nao
Additional programs and events will be announced throughout the year, with a focus on making our free programs accessible to the widest possible audiences.
For full event details, including information about speakers, visit the . For questions about venue accessibility, email blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu.
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