Short Stories Only Reading

Tuesday, September 1
6:30 pm
Free

Join us for a reading by the winners and finalists of our Short Stories Only competition!

Quilters of Gee’s Bend

Thursday, September 3
5-7 pm
Free

Presented by AGAPE Theater Troupe. The Quilters of Gee’s Bend are descendants of 3 or 4 generations of female quilt makers. True artistry born from necessity, these women have overcome great adversity through their love of quilt making. Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway will share their stories and display and offer quilts for sale.

Kentucky Women Writers Conference

Saturday, September 12

The Carnegie Center is pleased to host the second day of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference. For more information, visit:
www.thewomenwritersconference.org

Morris Book Shop presents
Silas House Book Release: Eli the Good

Tuesday, September 22
7:00 pm
Free

Join us for a book release celebration of Silas House’s newest novel. In partnership with the Morris Book Shop.

National Council of Teachers of English National Day of Writing

Tuesday, October 20

Stay tuned for information on how we’re celebrating at the Carnegie Center!

Century Mountain: An Evening of Art, Music & Poetry with China’s ‘Wild Beast’

Wednesday, October 21
7:30 pm
Free

In conjunction with UK Asia Center’s ArtsAsia Festival, The Carnegie Center will host a free performance by poet Huang Xiang, erhu player Mimi Jong, and artist William Rock. These acclaimed artists form ‘Century Mountain Project,’ an innovative collaboration that honors the greatness in us as human beings. See their paintings in the Arnow Reading Room from October 4 through October 25.

Kentucky Great Writers

Tuesday, October 13
6:30 Open Mic Signups (First Come, First Served)
7:00 Open Mic (3-minute limit per reader)
7:30 Author Readings

Join us as we kickoff our Kentucky Great Writers Series, featuring outstanding authors from the Commonwealth! Reading their work on our first evening of this series are:
Erik Reece (An American Gospel: On Family, History, and The Kingdom of God) Tania James (Atlas of the Unknown)
C.E. Morgan (All the Living)

Eclectic Living Room

Leatha Kendrick

Wednesday, October 7
5:30-7:30 pm
Free

In conjunction with Kentucky Great Writers. Come discuss these thought-provoking books by authors who will join us at the October 13 Kentucky Great Writers event. Two novels and a memoir, these works address family forces, loss and change. We will finish the evening with a writing exercise addressing the interaction of character and setting in our own writing.

HopARTunity Gallery Hop

Friday, September 18
5-8 pm
“Those Seductive Greek Isles”
Photographs by Jesse Sisken

Friday November 20
5-8 pm
“The Wildlife of the Bluegrass”
Art by Donna Eads

Community Literacy Conference

Contact us for more information on our annual fall Community Literacy Conference, featuring a keynote speaker, breakout workshop sessions, and important information for community members and literacy providers alike!

Also, now located in the Carnegie Center-The Smart Spark Institute!

Visit their website at www.smarksparkinstitue.com or email info@smartsparkinstitue.com

Here are few of their class offerings:

Professor Gizmo’s Storytelling with Music and Movement

Students will learn to translate their own stories into song and stagecraft, assisted by digital interactive devices and professional audio/video software. Grades 1-3. Tuesdays at 3:30pm, September 15-December 1. $150

Professor Gizmo’s Cyber Songs

Utilizing professional audio/video software and digital interactive devices, students will create their own original songs - and learn a lot along the way! Grades 3-5. Tuesdays at 5pm, September 15-December 1. $150

21st Century Stagecraft

A wide-ranging examination of the theatrical arts - past and present - with an eye to the future. These highly participatory classes cover acting, music, movement and emerging technologies being integrated into modern theatre. Grades 6-8. Mondays at 4pm, September 14-November 30. $150

Computer and Audio: Recording, Mixing and Performance

Students will learn about audio recording on the PC, how to get a good mix, create their own songs, and even use the computer to perform live! Grades 9-12. Mondays at 5:30pm, September 14-November 30. $150