Jess Walter, Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Michael Martone Among Authors Featured at the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 9:20am
Event Date:
September 10, 2022 - 11:00am On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Nevada Humanities will host the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl — the premier literary event in northern Nevada — at venues throughout the California Avenue corridor in Reno beginning at 11 am with the keynote address at the Nevada Museum of Art and concluding at 8 pm.
This year’s event also features The Prologue Launch Party, an evening of prose and poetry on September 9 at 6 pm, in partnership with The Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street in Reno.
What: Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl explores different genres of literature through panel discussions, readings, interactive workshops, book signings, poetry readings, kids’ activities, art installations, live performances, and food. Access to all events and venues is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. A full program of participants, activities, and venues is available at nevadahumanities.org/literarycrawl.
Who: Over 80 artists, authors, scholars, and poets will participate at Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl events. Author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil will deliver the Keynote Address to kick off the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl. Other featured authors and poets include: Ari Banias, Michael P. Branch, Heather Lang-Cassera, Maxe Crandall, Eunkang Koh, Shaun Griffin, Naseem Jamnia, Joanne Mallari, Michael Martone, Lydia Huerta Moreno, Axie Oh, Gailmarie Pahmeier, Jared Stanley, and Jess Walter.
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022. 11 am to 8 pm PDT.
Authors, poets, and performers will be available for interviews all week prior to September 10 and all afternoon during the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl. Contact Christi Shortridge to arrange for an interview: christianna@christiannaconsulting.com.
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Keynote Address by author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil, who will discuss her acclaimed book, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments. Nightingale Sky Room, Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty Street, Reno. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For tickets, visit nevadahumanities.org. For press tickets contact christianna@christiannaconsulting.com.
1:30-6:15 pm
Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl events at venues throughout the California Avenue corridor in Reno and at the Downtown Reno Library. In between readings dance performances, interactive art projects, Reno Brew Bikes, Pineapple Pedicabs, and other activities will happen along the streets.
Event guide books will be available to download in advance of the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl at nevadahumanities.org/literarycrawl, and printed copies will be available at Sundance Books and Music a few days before the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl begins. They will also be available at each venue.
6:30-8:00 pm
Epilogue After Party. Poetry readings and a musical performance by Charity Kiss. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks at Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Avenue in Reno.
Where: Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl events will take place at venues throughout the California Avenue corridor in Reno and at the Downtown Reno Library. All venues for the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl are listed in the Crawl guidebook available online at: nevadahumanities.org/literarycrawl.
Contact at Nevada Humanities: Stephanie Gibson, Assistant Director of Nevada Humanities, sgibson@nevadahumanities.org, 775-784-6537.
Sponsored by: Nevada Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Nevada Arts Council, the College of Liberal Arts and Core Humanities program at the University of Nevada, Reno, the City of Reno, Nevada Museum of Art, Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, Washoe County Library System, The Holland Project, Sundance Books and Music, University of Nevada Press, Black Rock Press, Baobab Press, The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Renown Health. The Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ special initiative "A More Perfect Union." KUNR is the official media sponsor of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl. For a full list of all partners and sponsors visit nevadahumanities.org/literarycrawl.
About Nevada Humanities: Nevada Humanities is one of 56 independent, nonprofit state and territorial humanities councils affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. With offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities creates public programs and supports public projects statewide that define the Nevada experience and facilitate the exploration of issues that matter to the people of Nevada and their communities. Learn more at: nevadahumanities.org.
