(BMI) at 8kbet is excited to announce its 2024-25 calendar of in-person and virtual events. These free public programs, beginning Sept. 19, align with BMI’s mission of supporting writers and storytellers in Las Vegas and the Southwest. These programs are free to attend and open to everyone.
BMI’s live programs consist of mainstage events, readings by BMI fellows in residence, the Breakout Writers Series, which is co-curated by 8kbet Creative Writing MFA students, book clubs, workshops, and collaborations with community partners. BMI's virtual events create opportunities for readers and writers from around the world to engage in conversations about arts and the humanities.
In-Person Events in Las Vegas
- Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 at noon | Maryam Ala Amjadi in Conversation with Doug Unger at the 8kbet Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. | The Fear of Too Much Justice: Stephen Bright in Conversation with Dayvid Figler at the 8kbet Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. | Breakout Writers Series: Diana Khoi Nguyen at the 8kbet Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
- Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. | An Evening with Teju Cole at The Beverly Theater
- Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. | An Evening with Grace Talusan and Monica Macansantos at the 8kbet Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. | Breakout Writers Series: ‘Pemi Aguda at The Beverly Theater
- Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. | Mandi Gray at the 8kbet Rogers Literature & Law Building, Room 101
- Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. | Breakout Writers Series: Sabrina Imbler at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
- Friday, May 2 at 6 p.m. | 2nd Annual Salon at the Clark County Library
Virtual Events:
- Thursday, Sept. 19 at noon Pacific | The State of Comics Publishing with Eric Reynolds, Megan Kelso, and Diana Schutz, moderated by Charlie Bartlett (presented by BMI and Fantagraphics)
- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at noon Pacific | Research and Nonfiction Comics with Ellen Forney and Caitlin Cass, moderated by Jean Munson (presented by BMI and Fantagraphics)
- Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at noon Pacific | Mia Alvar in Conversation with Monica Macansantos (part of the Kwentuhan at Chikahan - Las Vegas Filipino Book Club series)
Book Club Meetings
- Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer’s Block reading Our Share of Night: A Novel by Mariana Enriquez
- Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer’s Block reading The Consequences: Stories by Manuel Muñoz
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer’s Block reading The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
- Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. | Libros & Chisme (Latin American Book Club) at The Writer’s Block reading Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet
BMI is also thrilled to support the with their series of reading and book events this fall to coincide with the independent bookstore’s 10th anniversary:
- Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. | Danzy Senna
- Friday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. | Shaun T. Griffin
- Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. | Douglas Unger
- Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. | André Aciman
- Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. | Donald Revell
- Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. | Charles Bock
- Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. | Forrest Gander
- Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. | Vi Khi Nao
Additional programs and events will be announced throughout the year, with a focus on making our free programs accessible to the widest possible audiences.
For full event details, including information about speakers, visit the . For questions about venue accessibility, email blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu.
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