October 24, 6–9:00 PM As part of our celebrations of all things Jane Austen, The Carnegie Center, in partnership with The Lyric Theatre, will host a viewing of Sense and Sensibility. A discussion of the film will follow. ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Steffan Hill

Author Joe Bond thinks "it's okay to struggle in the wrong direction for a while" with your writing. "I learned a lot through my mistakes," he says. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at https://jesspublib.org/prompt-to-page-with-joe-bond/ A partnership with the Jessamine County Public Library.

NEXT SATURDAY As part of our celebrations of all things Jane Austen, The Carnegie Center, in partnership with The Historic Lyric, will host a viewing of Sense and Sensibility from 6:00 PM —9:00 PM at the Lyric. ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Steffan Hill

Submissions are officially open for the 2027 Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Bluegrass Writers Coalition Inc. Writers with a connection to the Commonwealth are invited to submit their best short fiction at BluegrassWritersCoalition.com/contest.

The Canelands Magazine call for submissions!

We're only a month away from the Carnegie Center's signature event! Now is the time to buy your tickets! Follow the ticket link to purchase: bit.ly/PandPCC

Take a world language class this fall! We have Spanish, French, and Italian to choose from. https://carnegiecenterlex.org/classes?_sft_class-type=world-languages

Join us as we explore "Mourning Pages" by Claudia Love Mair on Monday, November 9 from 6:00—7:00 PM on Zoom. The first 10 to register will receive a free copy of the book. Haven't read it? No worries, join us for an engaging conversation. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/T6fX50YUIKv

TOMORROW Dr. Dwight A. Moody and Ike Moody present Tangle Tour '26 at the Carnegie Center at noon, October 12th. Excerpts from "Everything That Has Happened," "Eating That Gospel Pie," and "Drawn Through" will be part of the evening. Book signing to follow.

Dr. Dwight A. Moody and Ike Moody present Tangle Tour '26 at the Carnegie Center at noon, October 12th. Excerpts from "Everything That Has Happened," "Eating That Gospel Pie," and "Drawn Through" will be part of the evening. Book signing to follow.

It's banned book week. Join us this Friday at The Void Sake for the Banned Book Fair with Bond House books. See you there!

TONIGHT Join Julie Hensley and Jay McCoy for a book launch and conversation on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Book signing to follow.

ICYMI: Pride & Prejudice Afternoon Tea, Saturday October 10th at Lexington Tea & Brie ✨📖 Join Us for a Pride & Prejudice Afternoon Tea! 📖✨ Reserve your spot today! lexingtonteaandbrie.com/lexington-downtown-lexington-lexington-tea-and-brie-events

Pride & Prejudice Afternoon Tea, Saturday October 10th at Lexington Tea & Brie ✨📖 Join Us for a Pride & Prejudice Afternoon Tea! 📖✨ Reserve your spot today! lexingtonteaandbrie.com/lexington-downtown-lexington-lexington-tea-and-brie-events

Join Julie Hensley and Jay McCoy for a book launch and conversation on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Book signing to follow.

TONIGHT September 30, 5:30—7:00 PM You are invited to a reading from Leatha Kendrick's Interior with Poplar, including a discussion of community in writing. Featuring music by Steve Lyon and an introduction by George Ella Lyon.

Throwback to the Regency Romance event at Joseph-Beth Booksellers this week. A great conversation was had! Don't miss our next event, a Pride and Prejudice book discussion in Gratz Park on Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–7:30 PM.

September 30, 5:30—7:00 PM You are invited to a reading from Leatha Kendrick's Interior with Poplar, including a discussion of community in writing. Featuring music by Steve Lyon and an introduction by George Ella Lyon.

TONIGHT we welcome Mya Sophia to the mic. Arrive before 6:00 PM to sign up for an open mic slot to share your work. All genres are welcome, not just poets. Burn The Mic gives the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Bring your friends and fill the space!

Tonight: September 22, 5:30–6:30 PM Join authors Frances Strickler and Bill Carman for an evening discussing writing and researching historical Fiction.

TONIGHT at 6:00 PM. Join us at the Carnegie Center for the launch of Claudia Love Mair's Mourning Pages. Books will be available for purchase.

Open call for artists! Display your art during our most popular event of the year: Carnegie Classics. More information at the link, or email sarabeth@carnegiecenterlex.org. https://forms.gle/BZ6AB6rXZ238cTHm6

Next Wednesday we welcome Mya Sophia to the mic. Arrive before 6:00 PM to sign up for an open mic slot to share your work. All genres are welcome, not just poets. Burn The Mic gives the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Bring your friends and fill the space!

TONIGHT. Join us as we explore "Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow" by Dorian Hairston from 6:00—7:00 PM on Zoom. The first 10 to register will receive a free copy of the book. Haven't read it? No worries, join us for an engaging conversation. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/T6fX50YUIKv

It's National Arts in Education week! Did you know that the Carnegie Center brings local authors to schools? It's a great opportunity to get children excited about literature! We appreciate authors like Eddie Price who also understand how important it is to connect with kids.

September 22, 5:30–6:30 PM Join authors Frances Strickler and Bill Carman for an evening discussing writing and researching historical Fiction.

Congratulations to Alix E. Harrow, the winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel 2026, for "The Everlasting."

Congratulations to Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell who has received a $50,000 award from the Academy of American Poets. She plans to fund a Kentucky Poets Laureate Trail at Pine Mountain State Resort Park with the funds. https://ow.ly/RfbG50ZIZBY

Bluegrass Writers Coalition is now accepting proposals from presenters for the 2027 Conference of Writers. If YOU are a presenter, I invite you to propose a session. If you know other presenters, please share this announcement with them. https://bluegrasswriterscoalition.com/conference/

Congratulations to Kentucky State Poetry Society's Grand Prix Contest winner Z. Valentine for their poem "Does the Dog Die in This One?"