Calendar of events
Dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Some workshops or events may charge a fee. Contact us to submit your event.
Upcoming in 2018
August
- August 2, 2018 An Evening at Mo Java, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co., 2649 No. 48th St Ste D. Playwright Brigid Amos will select some poems from the book, Losing the Ring in the River by poet Marjorie Saiser, who will read these poems. Brigid will tell how she used those poems to write scenes in the play, Losing the Ring in the River, and three actresses will read those scenes. Pam Barger will share a song inspired by the poems and play.
- August 7, 2018, Storytelling and the Hispanic Oral Tradition Workshop, Norfolk, NE, 6:30-7:30 pm, Norfolk Public Library, 308 W. Prospect Ave. Garcia-Perez draws on her experiences as a young girl in Omaha’s Mexican-American barrio.Contact: Jessica Chamberlain, 402-844-2100
- August 8, 2018, Author Reading: Joel Green on Robber's Cave, Lincoln, NE, 6:30 p.m. Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Discussion and Book Signing with the author of Robber's Cave: Truth, Legends, Recollections
- August 10, 2018 The Aliens Reading Series, Lincoln, NE, 8:00 p.m., Parrish Studios, 14th and O Sts. Featured Readers are Alie Kloefkorn, Ameen Wahba, Joelle Wellansa, and Jean-Paul Zuhur.
- August 11, 2018 Author Event - Michael Andreasen, Omaha, NE, 1:00 p.m., The Bookworm Omaha, 2501 S 90th St, Ste 111. Omaha native and author Michael Andreasen will read from and sign his book The Sea Beast Takes a Lover.
- August 17, 2018, Author Presentation: Craig Johnson, Bellevue NE, 5:00 p.m., Beardmore Event Center, 3750 Raynor Parkway. A multi-media presentation sponsored by Sarpy County Public Libraries and featuring Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery series and Creative Consultant on the Longmire TV series.
- August 18, 2018, Author Presentation: Craig Johnson, Norfolk NE, 7:00 p.m., Norfolk Public Library, 308 W Prospect Ave. A multi-media presentation hosted by Norfolk Public Library and featuring Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery series and Creative Consultant on the Longmire TV series.
- August 20, 2018, The Writing Process with Craig Johnson, Kearney NE, 12:00 p.m., Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave. Featuring Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery series and this year's One Author Kearney honoree, will share his writing process in this workshop limited to 30 people. $10 fee (lunch is included) due by August 6.
- August 20, 2018, One Author Kearney: Craig Johnson, Kearney NE, 7:00 p.m., The World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave. Hosted by Kearney Public Library and featuring Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery series and this year's One Author Kearney honoree, will present an evening of readings and conversation, with book signing following the presentation.
- August 21, 2018, Imaginary Gardens Reading, Omaha, NE, 7:00 p.m., Mister Toad, 1002 Howard St. Marjorie Saiser and Miles Waggener will read from their work.
- August 22, 2018, Author Reading: Greg Kosmicki and Marjorie Saiser, Lincoln, NE, 6:30 p.m. Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Nebraska poets Greg Kosmicki and Marjorie Saiser will be at Indigo Bridge for a reading and signing.
- August 23, 2018, Nebraska Author Readings, Ashland, NE, 7:00 pm, Postscript, 1434 Silver St., Michael Skau and Amy Plettner will present poetry readings.
- August 24, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, Holdrege, NE, 3:00 pm. Holdrege Public Library, 604 East Ave. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- August 25, 2018, Nebraska Book Festival, Lincoln, NE, The University of Nebraska City Campus Union, 1400 R St. The festival is held to celebrate Nebraska’s literary heritage and contemporary authors and to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word.
- August 25, 2018 Writer's Night at the Gratitude Cafe with Karen Gettert Shoemaker, Lincoln, NE, 1551 N Cotner Blvd., 7:00 p.m. Reading hosted by Paul Baker and Kat Cloran.
- August 28, 2018, Letters About Literature Letter Writing Clinic , Alma, NE. 6:30 p.m. Bayard Public Library, 509 Ave. A. Free Letter Writing Clinic, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book and funded by Humanities Nebraska, will be offered to young people to help them find books that have meaning to them and to craft letters to the writers (living or dead) that had an impact on their lives. Contact Keri Anderson, Director Hoesch Memorial Library in Alma, libry@megavision.com, 308-928-2600.
- August 30, 2018, Letters About Literature Letter Writing Clinic , Alma NE. 6:30 p.m. Bayard Public Library, 509 Ave. A. Free Letter Writing Clinic, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book and funded by Humanities Nebraska, will be offered to young people to help them find books that have meaning to them and to craft letters to the writers (living or dead) that had an impact on their lives. Contact Contact Keri Anderson, Director Hoesch Memorial Library in Alma, libry@megavision.com, 308-928-2600.
- August 30, 2018, Poetry Reading: Barbara Schmitz & Twyla Hansen, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St
- Contact us to submit your 2018 event.
September
- September 2018, Library Card Sign-Up Month
- September 1, 2018, National Book Festival, Washington DC, Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Festival attendees can meet their favorite authors, get books signed, have photos taken with mascots and storybook characters, and participate in a variety of learning activities. States will staff exhibit booths to promote reading, library programs, and literary events.
- September 5, 2018, Show & Tell StorySLAM, Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm, The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., Omaha Public Library and Nebraska Writers Collective present another edition of the Show & Tell StorySLAM, a fun, loose, (kind of) competitive storytelling event for adults who share 5- to 8-minute stories about how life, love, relationships and work can be tricky.
- September 6, 2018 An Evening at Mo Java, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co., 2649 No. 48th St Ste D. A trio of writers--Marge Saiser of Lincoln, Barbara Schmitz of Norfolk, and Ruth Williams of Kansas City-- will read and sign.
- September 20, 2018, Paul A. Olson Great Plains Lecture: Ted Genoways, Lincoln, NE, 3:30 p.m., UNL Center for Great Plains Studies, 1155 Q Street. The winner of the 2018 Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize is author Ted Genoways for his chronicling of the Hammond family farm from harvest to harvest in This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm. Genoways will receive the prize and give a talk on his book.
- September 20, 2018, Pilster Great Plains Lecture, Chadron, NE, 7:30 p.m. Chadron State College. “A Dakota Writer on Stories Powerful Enough to Change the World", presented by Susan Power (Standing Rock Sioux). The annual Pilster Great Plains Lecture series is presented by the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society and supported by the Esther and Raleigh Pilster Endowment. The mission of the lecture series is to bring speakers of national renown to the Chadron State College campus for the benefit of the college and residents of the high plains of Western Nebraska.
- September 20-22, 2018, Mari Sandoz Symposium: "Indian Activism", Chadron, NE, Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. All events on Thursday and Friday take place on the Chadron State College campus in Chadron, Nebraska and Saturday morning's session will be held in downtown Chadron at the Bean Broker Coffee House. The conference schedule reflects times in the Mountain Time Zone. The Conference is open to anyone. Registration is required, except for the Pilster Great Plains Lecture and Saturday morning's session that are free and open to the public. Our speakers include Susan Power, Joe Starita, artists from the Pine Ridge, Judi M. gaiashkibos (Ponca/Santee), Kimberli Lee, Beth Castle and Madonna Thunder Hawk and their documentary, Warrior Women.
- September 20-23, 2018, Write on the River, Brownville, with Karen Gettert Shoemaker and Tery Youmans Grim, Contact: 402-489-0859, larksongwritersplace@gmail.com
- September 23-29, 2018, Banned Books Week, Nationwide. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It highlights the value of free and open access to information, bringing together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
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October
- October 4, 2018, Nebraska Author Roxane Gay, Lincoln, NE, 7:30 p.m. Sheldon Museum of Art, 451 No. 12th St. UNL English Department presents Universiy of Nebraska alumna and bestselling author of Hunger and Bad Feminist.
- October 4-6, 2018, Plum Creek Children's Literacy Festival, Seward, NE, Concordia University. Plum Creek Children’s Literacy Festival encourages a love of reading, writing and books by bringing nationally renowned authors and illustrators to Nebraska for a conference for children and adults.
- October 4-6, 2018, Nebraska Library Association/Nebraska School Librarians Association Conference, Lincoln, NE, Contact: NLAexecutivedirectory@gmail.com
- October 7-13, 2018, Teen Read Week
- October 9, 2018, Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities: Jon Meacham "Tumult, Tragedy and Hope: America in 1968 From a Half Century's Perspective", Lincoln, NE, 7:30 pm, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Contact: 402-471-2131, erika@humanitiesnebraska.org
- October 27, 2018, Celebration of Nebraska Books, Lincoln, NE, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North. The Celebration will honor award-winning writers, feature a One Book One Nebraska Poetry Reading, and announce the 2019 One Book One Nebraska reading selection. The Nebraska Center for the Book Annual Meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m.
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November
- November 3, 2018, Nebraska Writers Guild Poetry Retreat, Nebraska City, NE, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lied Lodge & Conference Center, 2700 Sylvan Rd. Poetry Conference features sessions facilitated by Charlene Neely, Laura Madeline Wiseman, Kristin Burnett, Brad Anderson, and The Backwaters Press.
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Past 2018 Events
January
- January 4, 2018 January 2018: An Evening at Mo Java, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co., 2649 No. 48th St Ste D. Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Nebraska Poets is the NEW 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection. Writers with work included in the book will read.
- January 20, 2018 "I Am a Man:" Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice Author Presentation: Joe Starita,Wymore, NE, 2:00 p.m., Great Plains Welsh Heritage Center, 307 So. 7th St., Contact: Gwenith Closs-Colgrove, 402-432-3653
- January 21, 2018 Author Event - Rebecca Rotert, Omaha, NE, 1:00 p.m., The Bookworm Omaha, 2501 S 90th St, Ste 111. Rebecca Rotert will read from and sign her new collection of poems, "All the Animals That We Ever Were." This collection of 14 poems is a handmade, limited print letterpress by Gibraltar Editions with a woodcut by Amy Haney.
February
- February 1, 2018 World Read Aloud Day, Global. We think everyone in the world should get to read and write. Every year, on World Read Aloud Day, people all around the globe read aloud together and share stories to advocate for literacy as a human right that belongs to all people.
- February 11, 2018 Sunday at the Museum: Jeff Barnes, Bancroft, NE, 2:00 p.m., 306 W Elm. "Jesse James in Nebraska" presented by historian Jeff Barnes will explore the life and legends, fact and fiction, of one of the best known names in western crime stories. Event is free and open to the public. Reception with refreshments to follow.
- February 10, 2018 Nebraska Warrior Writers, Omaha, NE, 10:15 a.m., Willa Cather Branch Library. Facilitated by professional writing instructors, the workshops consist of six biweekly sessions focused on developing strategies and skills. Model texts are read and discussed by the group to help participants identify how good writing is built and to allow writing practice with immediate feedback. The range of works include fiction, poetry, and memoir. Writers develop a strong bond as they encourage each other. The workshop culminates in a voluntary public reading. Find out more.
- February 13, 2018 Poetry Reading | Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th Street. Join us for readings of poetry by from the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry, featuring: Marilyn Dorf, Kim Tedrow, Amy Plettner, Jan Chism Wright, Grace Bauer, Charlene Neely, Rex Walton, Terrance Oberst, Mary K Stillwell, and Lynn Overholt Wake.
- February 22, 2018 Son of the Gamblin' Man: Mari Sandoz Book Discussion, Lincoln, NE, 6:30 p.m., The Country Club of Lincoln, 3200 South 24th Street. Free of charge. RSVP: 402-499-3703, echase@windstream.net.
- February 22-24, 2018 NE State Reading Association Conference, Kearney, NE, Ramada Inn and Conference Center. Join us at the annual conference & exhibits where we host incredible authors, speakers, and vendors who teach and remind us why literacy matters at all levels. This is the best collaboration on literacy presented in our state!
- February 24, 2018 Nebraska Warrior Writers, Omaha, NE, 10:15 a.m., Willa Cather Branch Library. Facilitated by professional writing instructors, the workshops consist of six biweekly sessions focused on developing strategies and skills. Model texts are read and discussed by the group to help participants identify how good writing is built and to allow writing practice with immediate feedback. The range of works include fiction, poetry, and memoir. Writers develop a strong bond as they encourage each other. The workshop culminates in a voluntary public reading. Find out more.
- February 24, 2018 Writer's Night at the Gratitude Cafe with Lucy Adkins, Lincoln, NE, 1551 N Cotner Blvd., 9:00 p.m. Reading hosted by Paul Baker and Kat Cloran.
March
- March 1, 2018,Plains Writers Series Poetry Reading, Wayne, NE, 1:00 p.m., Wayne State College Humanities Lounge. With Readers: Twyla Hansen, Bradford Tice, Traci Brimhall, & Stephanie A. Marcellus
- March 1, 2018,Poetry Slam 39, Wayne, NE, 7:00 p.m., The Max Bar and Grill
- March 1, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Kearney NE, 7:00 p.m., Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- March 11, 2018, Sunday at the Museum: Dr. Paul Campbell, Bancroft, NE, 2:00 p.m., 306 West Elm
- March 15, 2018, One Book, One Cozad Discussion: The Ordinary Spaceman, Cozad, NE, 5:30 p.m., Wilson Public Library. One Book, One Cozad is a reading program that encourages Cozadians to read and discuss one specially chosen book. Stay for a celebration of Women’s History Month and the remarkable contributions women have made to the NASA program as we watch an evening movie at 6:30 p.m. Due to license restrictions, we cannot divulge the name of the movie outside of library sources, but actors include Octavia Spencer, Kevin Costner and Jim Parsons.
- March 18, 2018, Voices From the Plains: Author Event, Omaha, NE, 1:00 p.m., The Bookworm Omaha, 2501 S 90th St. Voices From The Plains is an anthology of authors from the Nebraska Writers Guild. With over sixty contemporary authors there is a wide range of genres represented from mystery and thrillers, to short story, memoir, poetry and journalism.
- March 22, 2018, Playing Around with Words: Reading, Writing and the Creative Process, Kearney NE, 12:00 p.m., Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave. Featuring Nebraska State Poet Twyla Hansen.
- March 22, 2018, Poetry from the Plains, Kearney NE, 7:00 p.m., Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave. Featuring Nebraska State Poet Twyla Hansen.
- March 22-23, 2018 Heartland Storytelling Festival, Beatrice, NE, Homestead National Monument.
- March 23, 2018 Prairie Songs: Remembering Ántonia, Red Cloud, NE, 7:30 pm. Red Cloud Opera House, 413 North Webster Street. Join us for the Red Cloud premiere of a song cycle commissioned by the Cather Project, Prairie Songs: Remembering Antonia. Prairie Songs is an hour long song cycle with piano, voice, and violin.
- March 23-25, 2018 WillyCon XX Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention, Wayne, NE, Wayne State College. A variety of campus organizations are involved with the convention and we strive for a unique quality of fun and education. Some of our programs are presented by WSC science educators, and others by students and/or selected guests dealing with fantasy, science fiction, and gaming topics.
- March 23, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, Culbertson, NE, 2:30 pm. Culbertson Public Library, 612 Wyoming. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- March 24, 2018 One Book One Nebraska Reading, Auburn, NE, 10:00 am. Auburn Memorial Library, 1810 Courthouse Ave. Join Nebraska poets: Greg Kosmicki, Jan Chism Wright, Lorraine Duggin, Art Homer, and Marilyn Coffey as they read from the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection "Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry".
- March 24, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, Indianola, NE, 9:00 am. Indianola Public Library, 122 4th Street. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- March 24, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, McCook, NE, 1:00 pm. McCook Public Library, 802 Norris Avenue. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- March 24, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, McCook, NE, 3:30 pm. Museum of the High Plains, 421 Norris Avenue. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- March 28, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Omaha NE, 2:30 p.m., Immanuel Village, 6803 North 68th Plaza. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
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April
- April 2018, National Poetry Month, Nationwide. National Poetry Month each April is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, of course, poets marking poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives.
- April 3, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Lexington NE, Noon, Lexington Public Library, 907 No. Washington St. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- April 4, 2018, Lunch at the Library: Lonnie Pierson Dunbier, Lincoln, NE, 12:10 p.m., Bennet Martin Public Library. Bring your lunch and discover the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors! All lunch talks will be held on the 4th floor of Bennett Martin Public Library. Tours of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors on the 3rd floor will be available after the programs. Coffee provided courtesy of The Mill.
- April 4, 2018, One Book One Nebraska Reading, Bellevue, NE, 12:30 p.m., Bellevue university, Freeman Lozier Library , Classroom 480. Clif Mason and 13 other area poets will conduct a poetry reading from the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry. This event is free and open to the public
- April 5, 2018 An Evening at Mo Java, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co., 2649 No. 48th St Ste D. Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by Greg Kosmicki, Michael Catherwood, Rich Wyat, and 12 audience members. A new Guide to Nebraska Authors will be introduced by co-editors Charlene Neely and Gerry Cox.
- April 6-7, 2018, Nebraska Writers Guild Spring Writers’ Conference, Ashland, NE, Carol Joy Holling Center. The annual Spring Conference is held in the eastern urban area of Nebraska. We anticipate showing off Nebraska to speakers from the east and west coast who will learn that our members have a lot to offer the publishing and film industries.
- April 7, 2018, Bess Streeter Aldrich Spring Banquet, Elmwood, NE, Elmwood Christian Church, 311 5th St. The annual Spring Banquet (Cost: $15) is held to honor Bess Streeter Aldrich and this year's feature book, The Rim of the Prairie. it will feature Pippa White, Cheryl Paden, and N.L. Sharp.
- April 7, 2018, Author Reading: Clayton Anderson, Seward, NE, 5:00 p.m., Seward Memorial Library, 233 So. 5th St. Storytime and Book Signing with Nebraska Astronaut Clayton Anderson. Sponsored by Chapters Books & Gifts and the library.
- April 8, 2018, Author Reading: Clayton Anderson, Lincoln, NE, 1:30 p.m., Indigo Bridge Books, 233 So. 5th St. Storytime and Book Signing with Nebraska Astronaut Clayton Anderson.
- April 8, 2018, Author Reading: Clayton Anderson, Omaha, NE, 5:00 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3333 Oak View Dr. Storytime and Book Signing with Nebraska Astronaut Clayton Anderson.
- April 8-14, 2018, National Library Week, Nationwide.
- April 9, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Hartington NE, 7:00 p.m., Hartington Public Library, 106 So. Broadway St. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- April 9, 2018, Author Reading: Clayton Anderson, Omaha, NE, 6:00 p.m., The Bookworm, 2501 S 90th St, Ste.111. Storytime and Book Signing with Nebraska Astronaut Clayton Anderson.
- April 11, 2018, History Brown Bag Series: The Spaces They Occupied: The Communities of Ron and Carol Cope, Kearney NE, Noon, Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave. Featuring Nebraska author Todd von Kampen speaking about his book, The Spaces They Occupied: The Communities of Ron and Carol Cope.
- April 11, 2018, Author Reading: Allen Eskens, Hartington, NE, 2:00 p.m., Hartington Public Library, 106 So. Broadway.
- April 11, 2018, Author Reading: Marjorie Saiser and Barbara Schmitz, Omaha, NE, 7:30 p.m., University of Nebraska Omaha Weber Fine Arts Gallery, 6505 University Dr. South.
- April 12, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Hartington NE, 2:00 p.m., Hastings Public Library, 314 No. Denver Ave. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- April 16-17, 2018, Louder than a Bomb, Omaha, NE, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. Billed as the largest and loudest youth poetry festival in the midwest, The Louder Than a Bomb: Great Plains Poetry Slam Tournament Semi-finals will also feature an appearance by Ben Lee, Scholastic’s National Student Poet for the Midwest Region.
- April 18, 2018, Nebraska Literary Heritage Association Annual Meeting, Lincoln, NE. 3:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 So. 14 St. The meeting will include a presentation by Charlene Neely and Gerry Cox, editors of Guide to More Nebraska Authors.
- April 20-22, 2018, ConStellation 9, Lincoln, NE, Cornhusker Hotel, 333 So. 13 St. Ninth annual science fiction, fantasy, and fan convention. Guests of Honor include Hugo Award-winning illustrator John Picacio, writer & film director Christopher R. Mihm, scientist and science-fiction enthusiast Barbara Hayford, and author Richard Graham as toastmaster.
- April 21, 2018, Storytelling and the Hispanic Oral Tradition, Omaha, NE, 1:30 p.m., South Omaha Branch Library, 2808 Q St. Speaker: Linda Garcia Perez
- April 21, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Paxton, NE, 10:00 a.m., Paxton Public Library, 110 No. Oak St. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- April 22, 2018, John H. Ames Reading Series, Lincoln, NE. 2:00 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 So. 14 St. The launch of NebraskaAuthors.org will be celebrated with a special John H. Ames Reading Series event that will include a demonstration of the features of NebraskaAuthors.org as well as live readings by a panel of contemporary Nebraska Authors (including Rebecca Faber, Heidi Hermanson, and Deborah McGinn) moderated by Charlene Neely and Gerry Cox, editors of Guide to More Nebraska Authors.
- April 24, 2018, Louder Than a Bomb: Great Plains Poetry Slam Team Finals, Omaha, NE. The Holland Center. The schedule for the 2018 Louder Than a Bomb: Great Plains tournament will be finalized. Check back for updates as this two-month event progresses.
- April 25, 2018, Backwaters Press April 2018 Reading, Omaha, NE. 6:30 p.m. Gallery 1516 1516 Leavenworth St. Featuring poetry reading by Lucy Adkins, Mary Hickman, and Natasha Kessler-Rains.
- April 26, 2018, Poetry Reading and Book Signing, Seward, NE. 6:30 p.m. Seward Memorial Library, 233 South 5th Street. Former United States Poet Laureate Ted Kooser will celebrate the release of his new collection of poems, Kindest Regards.
- April 26, 2018, Plains Writers Series Poetry Reading, Wayne, NE, 2:00 p.m., Wayne State College Humanities Lounge. With Reader: Josip Novakovich
- April 26, 2018, Lucky 13 Fiction Slam, Wayne, NE, 7:00 p.m., The Max Bar and Grill
- April 26, 2018, Loren Eiseley's Nebraska: A Digital Story Map, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S. 13th St. This project digitally represents Eiseley’s personal experience of the space and place of Nebraska. Using Eiseley’s work as the entry point, we have produced a deep map of Nebraska as Eiseley experienced and recreated it
- April 28, 2018, 37th Neihardt Spring Conference, Bancroft, NE. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Neihardt State Historic Site. “Wounded Knee 1890: Aftermath of a People’s Dream” will feature Dr. Jerome Greene, Keynote on "American Carnage: Wounded Knee 1890;" Dr. Joseph Starita, "The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge;" Joseph Green, "The Meaning of Neihardt’s 'Messiah' and Sitanka’s Message;" and a dramatic reading of “Song of the Messiah” by Wayne State College Drama Club.
- April 28, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, Lincoln, NE, 4:00 pm., Vintage Red Sports Gallery, 800 Q St. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- April 29, 2018, Words for Birds Writing Workshops, Denton, NE. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Spring Creek Prairie Audoubon Center, 11700 Southwest 100th St. Two writing workshops (one for kids and one for adults), followed by a bring-your-own picnic on the prairie. After lunch, participants are welcome to read some of their work alongside published local poets. This year’s adult workshop leaders and readers will be Marjorie Saiser and Amy Plettner, and Jason “the Birdnerd” will lead the kids poetry fun. The public is invited to come hear the readings at 1:00 p.m. Free admission (donations welcome).
- April 30-May 6, 2018, Children's Book Week, Nationwide.
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May
- May 3, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, North Platte, NE, 12:00 p.m., North Platte Public Library, 120 West Fourth St. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- May 3, 2018 An Evening at Mo Java, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 p.m., Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co., 2649 No. 48th St Ste D. Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by Writers Juanita Rice, Amanda Gailey, Laura Madeline Wiseman, and songwriter Matthew Meyer.
- May 3, 2018, Author Reading: Joy Castro, Lincoln, NE, 7:00 p.m., Indigo Bridge Books, 233 So. 5th St. Chat with local author Joy Castro about her collection of short stories, How Winter Began, her writing process, and how writing novels differs from writing short stories.
- May 5, 2018, Author Reading: Jaqueline Winters, Fremont, NE, 3:00 p.m., Keene Memorial Library, 1030 No. Broad St. Chat with Nebraska author Jacqueline Winters about her writing process and her work, including her Willow Creek Series.
- May 7, 2018, Author Reading: Voices from the Plains, Omaha, NE, 5:00 p.m., Our Bookstore, 1030 Howard St. Fiction, memoir and poetry readings from Voices from the Plains, the new Nebraska Writers Guild anthology, will be presented by seven authors: Margaret Lukas, Connie Spittler, Robert Klein Engler, Faith Colburn, Hugh Reilly, Cort Fernald, and Charlene Pierce.
- May 12, 2018 Poetry Reading: "Kindest Regards," Lincoln, NE, 2:00 p.m., Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th Street. Join us for a reading by Ted Kooser, Pulitzer Prize Winner, U.S. Poet Laureate and editor of weekly newspaper column, “American Life in Poetry.”
- May 12, 2018 Author Event - Alex Kava, Omaha, NE, 1:00 p.m., The Bookworm Omaha, 2501 S 90th St, Ste 111. Alex Kava will read from and sign her new book, Lost Creed, the latest in the FBI Agent Maggie O'Dell series.
- May 31, 2018, Behind The Meaning of Names, Wayne, NE, 6:30 p.m. Wayne Public Library, 410 Pearl St. Join Karen Gettert Shoemaker, author of The Meaning of Names, discusses the role of family stories and historic research in the writing of her historic novel set in Nebraska.
- May 31-June 2, 2018, 63rd Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference, Red Cloud, NE, National Willa Cather Center. “Here at Last is an American Novel:” Celebrating 100 Years of My Ántonia, with Nina McConigley, author of the story collection Cowboys and East Indians, as keynote speaker.
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June
- June 2, 2018, “Voices from the Plains” Authors at Wilson Public Library, Cozad, NE, 10:00 am, Authors from the Nebraska Writers Guild will be at Wilson Public Library in Cozad to read their works from the collaborative effort titled “Voices from the Plains” and autograph books. Copies will be available to purchase at the event; the library also has a copy to check out. There are more than 60 contributors to the project, which is a collection of both fiction and nonfiction stories. This event is open to all and free to the public.
- June 4, 2018, Noon History Bites: Mari Sandoz and Old Jules, Lincoln, NE, noon. Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North. Jamison Wyatt, Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, will discuss Sandoz and Old Jules.
- June 5-8, 2018, Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop & Festival, Chadron, NE, Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College, and Fort Robinson State Park. Writing faculty from the University of Wyoming will lead morning sessions focused on crafting and improving our writing, followed by afternoon sessions designed to give participants a chance to create new work and receive personalized feedback during the retreat. This years faculty are: Jeffrey A. Lockwood, Nonfiction Writer-in-Residence; Nina S. McConigle, Fiction Writer-in-Residence; and H. L. Hix, Poet-in-Residence.
- June 7, 2018 An Evening at Mo Java, Lincoln, NE, 5:30 p.m., Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co., 2649 No. 48th St Ste D. Readings by Writers Trish Scott, Bob Bartle, Jay Gerber, and Ken Langness.
- June 7, 2018 Poetry & Printing: To Celebrate One Book One Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 5:30 p.m., Constellation Studios, 2055 O St. Celebrate One Book One Nebraska with readings by poets from Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry, edited by Greg Kosmicki & Mary K. Stillwell and treats, socializing, author signin, letterpress printing keepsake poem on handmade paper.
- June 7-10, 2018, “World War I: Legacies of a Forgotten War” Chautauqua, Wayne, NE. Five Chautauqua scholars (including William Jennings Bryan, Jane Addams, W.E.B. Du Bois, Edith Wharton, and President Woodrow Wilson) will portray historical figures to explore and discuss with local communities the lasting impacts of the Great War and how those events affect Americans today.
- June 8-9, 2018, “Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival” Chautauqua, McCook, NE. The festival will present stories, music, theatre, and other activities with the theme “Lore, Legend, and Laughter.”
- June 8, 2018, “One Book One Nebraska Reading,” Seward, NE. 6:00 p.m. Chapters Books & Gifts, 548 Seward St. A reading of the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry to coincide with the BRAN & festival in the town square.
- June 9, 2018, Mari Sandoz Interview Screening, Lincoln, NE, 2:00 p.m. Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North. Ron Hull, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications, will host a screening of a 1965 NET interview of Mari Sandoz.
- June 11, 2018, Poetry at the Moon Lincoln, NE., Crescent Moon Coffee, 816 P St. 7:00 p.m. Featuring Tom Montag, with Open Mike at 8:00 p.m.
- June 13, 2018, Mari Sandoz Artifacts, Lincoln, NE, noon. Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, Lincoln City Libraries, 136 So. 14th St. The Nebraska Literary Heritage Association will host an Open House and Exploration of Mari Sandoz artifacts.
- June 13, 2018, Old Jules Book Discussion, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 pm, Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St, Seating is limited, RSVP to info@mariesandoz.org
- June 14, 2018, Nebraska Author Readings, Lincoln, NE, 6:00 pm, Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St., Marjorie Saiser will read from her new book of poetry, The Woman in the Moon and Karen Shoemaker will read from her One Book One Nebraska novel, The Meaning of Names.
- June 14, 2018, Mari Sandoz Walking Tour, Lincoln, NE 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Meet at NW Corner of 14th & P St
- June 14-17, 2018, “World War I: Legacies of a Forgotten War” Chautauqua, Sidney, NE. Five Chautauqua scholars (including William Jennings Bryan, Jane Addams, W.E.B. Du Bois, Edith Wharton, and President Woodrow Wilson) will portray historical figures to explore and discuss with local communities the lasting impacts of the Great War and how those events affect Americans today.
- June 14-15, 2018, Weekend Workshop, Iowa City, IA, The University of Iowa, 250 Continuing Education Facility. Poetry and the Third Muse: Exploring Personal, Family, & Public History in Our Poems with Susan Aizenberg.
- June 15, 2018, Mari Sandoz Historical Marker Dedication, Lincoln, NE, 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Warner Legislative Chamber, Nebraska State Capitol
- June 16, 2018, Western Nebraska Writers Intensive, Scottsbluff, NE. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Scottsbluff Public Library, 1809 3rd Ave. Free writers conference featuring Nebraska State Poet Twyla Hansen.
- June 20, 2018, Letters About Literature Letter Writing Clinic , Bayard, NE. 9:30 a.m. Bayard Public Library, 509 Ave. A. Free Letter Writing Clinic will be offered to young people to help them find books that have meaning to them and to craft letters to the writers (living or dead) that had an impact on their lives. Contact Becky Henkel, bayardpubliclibrary at cityofbayard.net, 308-586-1144.
- June 21, 2018, Nebraska Author Readings, Ashland, NE, 7:00 pm, Postscript, 1434 Silver St., Teagan Nicholle Dinslage and Rex Walton will present poetry readings.
- June 24, 2018, “One Book One Nebraska Reading,” Brownville, NE. 2:00 p.m. School House Art Gallery. A reading of the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry sponsored by the Brownville Fine Arts Association.
- Contact us to submit your 2018 event.
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July
- July 2, 2018, Nebraska Author Readings, Central City, NE, 1:00 p.m., Central City Public Library, 1604 15th Ave., Barbara Dush-Micek and Nancy Hansen will reading excerpts from recently published books, answer questions, and sign books.
- July 10, 2018, Nebraska Presence Workshop: Nebraska, Our Song, Norfolk, NE, 6:30-7:30 pm, Norfolk Public Library, 308 W. Prospect Ave, Contact: Jessica Chamberlain, 402-844-2100
- July 12, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, O'Neill, NE, 6:30 pm., O'Neill Public Library, 601 E Douglas St. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- July 13, 2018 Author Reading: Million Dollar Party by Robert Mark Ihrig & Susan Jean Butherus Ihrig, Grand Island, NE, 1:00 pm., The Tattered Book, 110 West 3rd St. Join Nebraska authors Robert & Susan Ihrig in a public reading of their new book Million Dollar Party: A Restaurant Memoir, as they recount their experiences in the restaurant business.
- July 14, 2018, Cultural Integration on the High Plains, Chadron, NE, 2:30 p.m., Chadron Public Library, 507 Bordeaux St. Celebrate Chadron Fur Trade Days with a Poetry Workshop, Contest Awards, and Open Readings sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Guild, Dawes County Travel Board, the Department of English and Humanities at Chadron State College, and The Hemingford Ledger.
- July 18, 2018, Letters About Literature Letter Writing Clinic , Morrill, NE. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Morrill Public Library, 119 E Webster St. Free Letter Writing Clinic will be offered to young people to help them find books that have meaning to them and to craft letters to the writers (living or dead) that had an impact on their lives. Contact Sarah Alfred, Morrillpl at charter.net, 308-247-2309.
- July 20, 2018 UNO MFA in Writing Public Reading, Nebraska City, NE, 7:30 p.m., Steinhart Lodge, 125 Steinhart Park Rd. Join Nebraska authors Ted Wheeler and Lisa Fay Coutley for an evening of readings sponsored by University of Nebraska Omaha, in partnership with the Lied Lodge & Conference Center.
- July 22, 2018, Nebraska Presence Workshop: Nebraska, Our Song, Bancroft, NE, 2:00-3:00 pm, John G. Neighardt Foundation, 306 W. Elm St, Contact: Nancy Gillis, 402-648-3388, 888-777-4667, neihardt@gpcom.net. Workshop features readings and discussion by five of the poets featured in Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry, the 2018 One Book One Nebraska honoree.
- July 22-27, 2018, Weekend Workshop, Iowa City, IA, The University of Iowa, 250 Continuing Education Facility. Writing Alone Together: A Retreat for Generating New Poems, with poet Susan Aizenberg at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival.
- July 25, 2018, Letters About Literature Letter Writing Clinic , Morrill, NE. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Morrill Public Library, 119 E Webster St. Free Letter Writing Clinic will be offered to young people to help them find books that have meaning to them and to craft letters to the writers (living or dead) that had an impact on their lives. Contact Sarah Alfred, Morrillpl at charter.net, 308-247-2309.
- July 25, 2018, Backwaters Press 2018 Reading Series, Omaha, NE. 7:00 p.m. Gallery 1516 1516 Leavenworth St. Featuring poetry reading by JV Brummels, Marjorie Saiser, and Barbara Schmitz.
- July 28, 2018, The Many Ways of Water: Poems and Stories, Valentine, NE. 12:00 p.m. Mid Plains Community College, 715 East Highway 20, Featuring poetry reading by Nebraska State Poet Twyla Hansen.
- July 28, 2018, Norfolk Public Library Literature Festival, Norfolk, NE, Norfolk Public Library, 308 W Prospect Ave. Featuring four award-winning, nationally known authors. Tickets are available online or at Norfolk Public Library. For more information contact Karen or Amber at 402-844-2100.
- July 28, 2018, Nebraska's Landmark Buidings, Tilden, NE, 10:00 a.m., Raymond A. WhitwerTilden Public Library, 202 So. Center St. Featuring Nebraska author Jeff Barnes.
- July 28, 2018, The Unblocked Workshop, Omaha, NE 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenwoth St, July's workshop will be presented by Marjorie Saiser! We’ll look at some well-known poems, talk about how poems can happen, how they are embedded in the ordinary life, and some ways to revise. Please bring a little curiosity and something to write with.
- July 28, 2018, 9th Annual Beer, Wine, and Limerick Fest, Bancroft, NE. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bancroft Community Center, 502 Main St. Hosted by John G. Neihardt State Historic Site.
- July 28, 2018 Writer's Night at the Gratitude Cafe with Greg Kosmicki, Lincoln, NE, 1551 N Cotner Blvd., 7:00 p.m.
- Contact us to submit your 2018 event.
Ongoing
Lincoln
- Acoustic Open Mic Lincoln, NE. Wednesdays, 8 pm - 12 am, at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso, 1624 South St. For musicians and poets. Hosted by Spencer. Call 402-477-2007 for more information.
- F Street Writers Workshop Lincoln, NE. At the F Street Community Center. Humor, flash-fiction, romance. With Terrance Oberst, facilitator. Contact Terrance, terranceoberst (at) gmail (dot) com for more information.
- Lincoln City Libraries Book Talks and Book Discussion Groups Lincoln, NE. Includes Books Talk at Bethany and Gere branches, Courtyard Book Chats in the Garden, Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group, and Great Books Reading and Discussion Group.
- Lunch at the Library Lincoln, NE. 12:10 pm, 1st Wednesday. Bring your lunch and enjoy coffee provided by The Mill. Sponsored by Nebraska Literary Heritage Association, support group for the Jane Pope Geske Heritage for Nebraska Authors. At Bennett Martin Public Library, 14th & N Streets. For more information: heritage (at) lincolnlibraries.org.
- Romance Authors of the Heartland Lincoln, NE. Second Saturdays, with a few special exceptions. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Omaha Public Library, Millare Branch. Meetings generally feature several mini-workshops on motivation, craft, or a potpourri presentation designed to inspire our writing members.
- no name reading series Lincoln, NE. 4pm; Sept. 6 & 27; Oct. 18; Nov. 1 & 22; Jan. 10 & 24, 2013; Feb. 7 & 21; Mar. 21; April 11. Run by the graduate students in the UNL English department, the series aims to support the creative talent that comes out of the department by promoting that talent throughout the greater Lincoln community. At Zen's Lounge, 122 N. 11th St. Contact Jason at jason.hertz (at) huskers.unl.edu for more information.
- One Book One Lincoln Lincoln, NE. Various activities. Inviting Lincoln to read and discuss the same book. Become a fan on Facebook.
- Open Mic Night Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m., Lincoln, NE. Open Mic night for Singer/Songwriters, Slam Poets, and Stand Ups. Hosted by Susan Steele and Aimless Entertainment. To pre-register to perform, email treynolds [at] AimlessEntertainment.com. At The Alley, 1031 M Street.
- Park Teen Center Underground Open Mike Coffeehouse Night Lincoln, NE. Last Thursday of the month, 7 - 8:30 pm. Open mic/slam poetry/hot cocoa/coffee/acoustic music for Grades 8-12 at Park School (855 S 8th St., basement). Call 402-441-9471 for more information.
- Poet Show It Lincoln, NE. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 8 pm. Local writers come and read. Local people come and drink. Coffee, booze, poetry, fiction. Discovery. At 1122 D St.
- Crescent Moon Reading Series: Poetry at the Moon Lincoln, NE., Crescent Moon Coffee, 816 P St. Mondays, 7:00 p.m. They offer the microphone to anyone who has written poetry, stories, or songs and wishes to have the opportunity to share them. Contact crescentmoon (at) inebraska.com or Poetry at the Moon on Facebook for more information.
- Smash Teeth Poetry Slam Lincoln, NE. 2nd Wednesday, 7 pm. With Oracle Jones and Ryley G. At the Panic (218 N St). 21 and over.
- SP CE Lincoln, NE. Every Saturday, 2 pm. Writing group. At SP CE. 2nd floor of the 14th and O building, northeast corner. Go up the stairs next to Novel Idea Books.
- Tuesdays with Writers Lincoln, NE. 1st Tuesday, 7 pm, at the South Mill, 4736 Prescott. Featured speaker. Open mic follows. Contact Deborah McGinn, dmcginn (at) lps (dot) org for more information.
Omaha
- 2nd Saturday Poetry Workshop Omaha, NE. Meets monthly, 1 - 3 pm, at various branches of the Omaha Public Library. This monthly workshop is open to all ages and will work in crafting spoken word poetry. Presented by Omaha Public Library and the Nebraska Writers Collective.
- Romance Authors of the Heartland Lincoln, NE. Second Saturdays, with a few special exceptions. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Omaha Public Library, Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Lane. Meetings generally feature mini-workshops on motivation, craft, or a potpourri presentation designed to inspire our writing members.
- FEATURED EVENT Beaux Arts at Brewsky's Omaha, NE. Meets 2nd Thursdays, 7 - 10 pm, at Brewsky's, 8528 Park Dr. Every second Thursday of the month, WriteLife and Brewsky’s will host a local author, artist or artisan, and musician who will share about their craft.
- GET LIT with Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Fridays, 6:30 pm. Omaha, NE. actors will give vivid voice to animate readings that traverse all the genres of literature. GET LIT! will begin with some brief background on the authors and stories and introductions of the actors. The readings will run less than an hour, and will be followed by some sprightly discussion for those in the mood. Designed as an informal but satisfying after-supper interlude, it will deliver a whimsical and unique wind-down from the work week/wind-up for the weekend. The selections for each Friday will be announced a week in advance on posters at the Bookworm, via Brigit email, and at Bridgit’s website www.bsbtheatre.com. At The Bookworm, 8702 Pacific St.
- Lil Divas Book Club for Teens Omaha, NE. Meets monthly, 2 - 4 pm, at the Charles B. Washington Branch of the Omaha Public Library. Come join a book club especially for African American girls! Each month we’ll sample another hot young adult urban fiction title. Join us for food, friends and fun! E-mail Russ Harper at rharper (at) omahalibrary (dot) org for more information.
- The Midwest Poetry Vibe Omaha, NE. Wednesdays, 9 pm - 1 am, at Arthur’s, 8025 W. Dodge Rd. One of the most diverse events in the Midwest, come feel the vibe. Poetry, the latest R&B and Neosoul music, live performances, a different concert DVD of a national artist, food and drink specials, and much more. Presented by Versatile Entertainment Group, Inc.
- Writer's Workshop at Scooters Omaha, NE. 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 pm, at Scooters Coffeehouse, 9229 Mormon Bridge Plaza. Meet other writers, workshop your projects, and give feedback to creative individuals. Sponsored by WriteLife Publishing Company.
- Writer's Workshop Reading Series Omaha, NE. For going on 40 years, the Writer's Workshop Reading Series at UNO has featured free public readings and discussions by nationally renowned authors. Authors offer fascinating information about their own books and expertise on the craft of writing itself. Afterward, they will be available to sign books, which may be purchased on site. Traditionally held in the fall.
- Naked Words Open Mike Omaha, NE. 1st Wednesday, 6 - 8 pm. Poetry, frivolty, the occasional Pop-Tart. Hosted by Heidi Hermanson. At Soul Desires, 1026 Jackson St. Email Heidi, prairie (dot) sky (at) gmail (dot) com for more information.
- Omaha Healing Arts Center Poetry Slam Omaha, NE. Year-round, 2nd Saturday of each month, doors open at 7 pm, at the Omaha Healing Arts Center in the Old Market. Open mic and slam. Join their Facebook group.
- Open Mic at Aroma's Omaha, NE. Last Saturday, 7 - 9:30 pm. For musicians, poets, any and all. Come in and talk to Leslie (the dude with the beard) or Becks (the redhead) behind the counter to sign up. 20 minute time slots are allotted, unless the night is slow. Then they will be longer. At 1033 Jones St. Visit the Aromas Coffeehouse Facebook page.
- Shoot Your Mouth Off III Omaha, NE. Tuesdays, 9 pm sign-up, 9:30 pm start, at The Hideout, 320 S 72nd St, 402-504-4434. “An evening of poetry, comedy and chaos the way it was meant to be seen: in a bar with 50 of your closest friends!”
- Verbal Gumbo 7 - 11 pm. Omaha, NE. 3rd Thursday. Crabby about the political climate? Want some okra change? Just want to discuss your relationshrimps– or the andouille sausage in your life? Well, Verbal Gumbo is here with some hot, spicey flava with a side o’ rice and rhythm. This is the spoken word event that promotes our rich diversity of culture and style. At House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St.
- Wednesday Words Omaha, NE. 2nd Wednesday, 11:45 am - 1 pm. An ongoing reading series recognizing award-winning writers from Nebraska, including Nebraska Arts Council's Individual Artist Fellowships in Literature honorees. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show. At KANEKO's KANEKO-UNO Library, 1111 Jones St.
- X Poetry CommUNITY, Open Mic Omaha, NE. 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 4 - 5:45 pm, at The Spot, Charles B. Washington Branch Library, 2868 Ames Ave, 402-444-4849. For teens, tweens, and all ages. Open mic event with occasional features. Contact prahduct at productoftha88 (at) yahoo (dot) com or 402-659-8353 for more information.
Various
- Geocaching the Literary Map of Nebraska Statewide. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online.
- Nebraska Writers Workshop Ralston, NE. Wednesdays, 5:30 - 9 pm, at the Baright Public Library directly east of Ralston City Hall, 5555 South 77th St.
- Not Just a Book, Club Kearney, NE. 1st Tuesday, 10:30 am, at Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave. For the avid reader whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska and about Nebraska including many that pertain to artists relevant to our state. There is no cost for this program, however occasionally you may want to purchase a book. Call 308-865-8559 to register.
- Open Mic Poetry Night at A to Z Books North Platte, NE. 2nd Friday and 4th Saturday, 7 pm, at A to Z Books, 507 North Jeffers. It’s a fun, funny, widely varied group. Poems can be short or long, funny or touching, rhymed or free verse. Musicians too. George Lauby of The North Platte Bulletin emcees and makes you feel comfortable. Call 308-534-0140 for details.
- Poetry Downtown on the Bricks Kearney, NE. 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm, at Book Ends Used and Collectible Books, 2218 Central Ave. They are actively seeking poets who are interested in sharing their work at these readings. Call Book Ends at 308-293-0031 or email bookends(at)rcom-ne.com for more information.
- Volkswalk: Walking with Wright Morris Central City, NE. Walk in the footsteps of Wright Morris. This volkswalk was designed to take walkers past famous landmarks from Wright Morris’ life and writings. Sponsored by the Omaha Science Fiction Education Society.
Related Links
- Links to other book-related calendars
- Events sponsored by the Library of Congress Center for the Book
- Library of Congress Center for the Book compendium of One Book projects, book fairs, storytelling festivals and other literary events across the U.S. and around the world
- Library calendar posted by the Nebraska Library Commission
- Lincoln City Libraries programs and events
- Omaha Public Library calendar of library events
- Nebraska event information from The Poetry Menu
- National Storytelling Network calendar
- Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America upcoming book fairs and events