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Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl: The Radical Cat Pop-Up Bookstore

The Radical Cat hosts a special pop-up bookstore for the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl on Saturday, October 12, 1:00–6:30 pm at the Horan Pavilion, Lake Mansion, Arts for All Nevada at 250 Court Street. Browse and shop for a selection of titles from authors featured at this year’s Crawl and attend book signings by your favorite authors throughout the day. Book signings will take place at 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 5:30 pm.
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Las Vegas Writes, Volume 15 Book Launch and Conversation with the Authors

We are pleased to announce the 15th volume in the Las Vegas Writes series: Desert Superbloom: Las Vegas Writers on Scarcity and Abundance, produced by Nevada Humanities and edited by Jarret Keene. Nevada Humanities will host a book launch and conversation with the authors on October 17 at 7:00 pm at the Clark County Library Theater in Las Vegas. Volume 15 includes a collection of original essays, stories, and graphic narratives that portray Las Vegas—“a city founded on flaunting so much, while cherishing so little.” With unique perspectives on blossoming in the luxurious yet resource-starved Sin City, this 15th volume of the annual Las Vegas Writes series features 15 local writers and artists, portraying a place where money is king, water is scant, and affordable housing is even harder to find than love.
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Looreloop: Game Night at the Atomic Museum

The Atomic Museum and Nevada Humanities are teaming up on October 18, 5:00–8:00 pm, to bring you a night of exhibit exploration and engaging gameplay. Explore the history and significance of atomic testing in Nevada through Loreloop: The World We Live In, The World We Create—an original tabletop role-playing game created by Nevada Humanities and designed by Ashley Warren. This event is free and no previous tabletop gaming experience is needed. Advance registration is required.

See You at the Las Vegas Book Festival

The annual Las Vegas Book Festival will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Historic 5th School in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Book Festival is a celebration of the written, spoken, and illustrated word that features authors participating in panel discussions, book signings, readings, workshops, and special events. Founded by Nevada Humanities in 2002 and now produced in collaboration with the City of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada. For over twenty years, the City of Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities, and numerous community sponsors, have worked tirelessly to bring the joy of books, learning, and reading to Las Vegas.
Credit: Ronda Churchill, Nevada Humanities

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Spark! Youth Poetry Competition @ The Las Vegas Book Festival

Register by October 7 to enter the 2024 Spark! Youth Poetry Competition. Each year, Nevada Humanities invites high school students in grades 9–12 residing in Clark County, Nevada to present three original poems. A panel of poets, authors, educators, and other community members will select the top three students for the first-, second-, and third-place cash awards. The 2024 Spark! Youth Poetry Competition will take place at the Las Vegas Book Festival on October 19, 2024. Visit our website to learn more about and register to enter the competition.
Credit: Ronda Churchill, Nevada Humanities

Spark! Youth Poetry Competition

Circle of Animal
by Artist and Naturalist, Sharon K. Schafer
October 3 – November 26, 2024
Reception and Artist Talk
Thursday, October 3, 5:00–8:00 pm | Talk 6:00 pm
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Nevada Humanities Program Gallery
1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas

Renowned artist and naturalist, Sharon K. Schafer, will present a series of black and white images that are messages from the edge, warnings of our growing estrangement from the world, and the desperate need to recognize and accept our place in nature. These photographs are a reminder that humanity’s deepest fear is not that we are separate from nature, but rather, that we are a part of it. This exhibition is supported, in part by the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the state of Nevada.
Credit: Sharon K. Schafer, Nevada Humanities

Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project Exhibition
Hits the Road September 15 – December 2, 2024
Desert National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Corn Creek Gallery
16001 Corn Creek Road, Las Vegas

Nevada Humanities and the Desert National Wildlife Refuge present Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project: Love Notes from Across the Silver State. This exhibition is on display at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Corn Creek Gallery. View an array of postcards made by people of all ages from across the state sharing their art and what they love about Nevada. For more information and directions to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, learn more on their website or at 702.879.6110.
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The Hidden Faces of Work: Behind Las Vegas' Non-Stop Economy
September 30 - December 6, 2024
Richard Tam Alumni Center
Jessie & Bryan Metcalf Art Gallery
4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

Nevada Humanities presents The Hidden Faces of Work: Behind Las Vegas’ Non-Stop Economy, an exhibition featuring the photography, reflections, media, and creative work of students at the UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. Developed during a class project, this exhibition explores the city’s invisible laborers and work, their physical burdens and emotional toll, and their experiences making sense of work and life. This exhibition is curated by Julian Kilker, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies, at the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. Also available online on our website.
Credit: Isabella Pupo, Nevada Humanities

Nevada Humanities Supported Events Across the State

Far Beyond The Walls Exhibition| June 22 - October 12, 2024 | Nevada State Prison Preservation Society | Nevada State Prison (decommissioned), Carson City
The Women Who Saved History Podcast| Women of Diversity Productions, Inc
Nevada Roadsides: Northern Routes | Through January 30, 2025 | Capital City Arts Initiative, Courthouse Gallery, Carson City

Please check directly with our partner and grantee organizations in case of event changes and cancellations.
Credit: Emily Najera: Nevada Roadsides, Nevada Humanities

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Nevada Humanities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the great State of Nevada, by Nevadans for Nevadans, providing essential cultural and educational services across the state.