Events Calendar
Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Santa Fe, a city rich in cultural diversity, creativity, and dazzling light, is home to a four-day event that celebrates our shared love of language and ideas.
Featured Author Event - Lauren Fath
Writing will be the focus of her featured author presentation on Sunday, March 30, 4 p.m., at Gallery 140, located at 140 Bridge Street. Fath will read from and discuss her books My Hands, Remembering: A Memoir, a series of linked essays, and her chapbook of poetry A Landlocked State.
Reading Into Creativity - Book Club
A weekly reading group for books about art, literature, and imagination.
Visual Poetics, Poems and Photographs by Shereen Lobdell
Las Vegas Lit, a project of the Las Vegas Arts Council, presents featured writer Shereen Lobdell on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m., at Gallery 140, 140 Bridge Street.
Author Feature: Pat Halverson & Sharon Vander Meer
The next Las Vegas Lit event will feature two Las Vegas writers. Pat Halverson & Sharon Vander Meer. Pat Halverson will read from her second guidebook, a companion to Travels and Trails, A Historical Tour Guide to West Las Vegas and Montezuma, New Mexico.
Ghoulies Grumble Halloween Open Mic
Get Your Ghoulie On!
Don't be Afraid!
Join Las Vegas Lit for some Holiday Treats and share your Howling Hits at the Open Mic!
Meadow City Camera Club Meets Las Vegas Lit
Las Vegas Lit invites area poets to participate in a joint project with the Meadow City Camera Club on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m., at Gallery 140, 140 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, N.M. This ekphrasis poetry event is free and open to the public.
A Community Poetry Reading and Writing Event with NM Poet Laureate Lauren Camp and NM Arts Executive Director Michelle Laflamme-Childs
NM Poet Laureate Lauren Camp will read a short selection of poems followed by a poetry open mic. The event will conclude with a crowd-sourced community poem writing exercise.
Billie Mathews, educator and storyteller - Sasakawa House, Who Lived Here Before UWC
UWC: Mark your calendar for a rare chance to visit the Sasakawa Pink Victoria House on UWC-USA campus and listen to Las Vegas Legend Billie Mathews tell stories of when her grandmother lived there. Free and open to the public.
New Book - What’s This? By Amy Hufnal
Las Vegas Lit will host a presentation by Amy Hufnal, educator, world traveler, and author of eight children’s books on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. at Kickstart Café, 148 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
Book Launch: Renae Ross - But He Never Hit Me
But He Never Hit Me is a powerful account of surviving abuse by Renae Ross. Join us for featured writer speaking about her new book release.
Meet the Authors
Join us on May 11 for adventures in writing and publishing, reading and conversation. Authors Aneata O’Brien and Bernadette Maldonado will speak about their recent work.
Is Indie Publishing Right For You? + Open Mic
Sunday, Feb. 25 beginning at 2:30 p.m., at 148 Bridge Street, the new KickStart Kafe will host a Las Vegas Lit Writers’ Showcase featuring a workshop by indie author Sharon Vander Meer. Is Indie Publishing Right for You? explores the ups and downs of being an indie author. An Open Mic showcasing the talents of local writers of poetry and prose will follow.
Writers’ Group Roundtable & Open Mic
Happy 2024! Mark your calendars. We’re kicking off the New Year with a writing groups roundtable & open mic on Sunday, Jan. 28, 4 – 6 p.m. at Gallery 140 (140 Bridge Street).
General Interest Writers' Group Meeting
The general interest writing group will meet Sunday, Jan. 7, 2:30 p.m. at Sharon’s home (293 NM Hwy 65). Call 505 617-0839 for directions.
LV Lit Holiday Party
Join us for our holiday party and open mic night! Please RSVP here.
Monster Mashup Open Mic
Ghosties, goulies, and stories of the macabre! Open Mic event featuring your Halloween-themed poems and prose! Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m., at Stella’s, 148 Bridge Street.
October ZOOM Feature with Jules Poetry Playhouse
Featured readers from this anthology of the Las Vegas, New Mexico fires will be the first hour, followed by second hour of open mic.
Writer's Group Planning Meeting
Interested in forming a writing group? Las Vegas Lit will meet on Sunday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m., at Stella’s, 148 Bridge Street to explore the possibilities. See you there!
Up From the Ashes We Rise Reading
Join Las Vegas Lit at Somos in Taos for readings from our anthology of poetry and prose focused on overcoming adversity.
Up from the Ashes Reading
Join us for a reading from our recently published anthology, Up from the Ashes at Pendaries 19th Hole.
Readings & Musings: Ray John de Aragon’s Book Release
Notable Hispanic historian and writer Ray John de Aragon will talk about his latest book.
New Mexico Fiestas, A History of Music, Dance & Fandango is a quick and enjoyable read full of fascinating facts about fiesta history and heritage and the traditions that mark them as unique and joyful.
Book Title: New Mexico Fiestas, A History of Music, Dance & Fandango
Author: Ray John de Aragon
Published by: The History Press
Price: $23.99
Available: Arcadia Publishing and Bookshop.org
Las Vegas Lit Featured Author Event: 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27
Up From the Ashes We Rise Launch
Las Vegas Lit has released a themed collection focusing on “up from the ashes.”
Poetry Month - Open Mic
Let’s celebrate the end of poetry month! Bring your fresh poetry to share at Stella’s Cafe on April 30th.
Writers & Robots
Did you know that writing skills are extremely valuable in the tech industry? Writing is a major element of how the internet spins its web, and that isn't changing anytime soon.
Trans•for•ma•tion Opening Reception
Creative Responses to the 2022 Hermit’s Peak / Calf Canyon Fire — Opening Reception
Creative Writing with Kathleen Dudley
Join Kathleen Dudley for an afternoon of creative writing at Stella’s Cafe.
13th Annual Literacy Fair
Join us at the 13th Annual Literacy Fair, hosted by The Literary Council of Northeastern New Mexico.
Call for Submissions Deadline - Up From the Ashes: We Rise
Las Vegas Lit released a Call for Submissions for a themed collection focusing on “up from the ashes.”
