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Vegas Valley Book Festival Hosts New Programs Nov. 3-7
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Five-Day City-Sponsored Event Offers Broad Diversity In Literary Events
The ninth annual Vegas Valley Book Festival, planned for Nov. 3-7, will host some exciting new events this year as well as offering many of the popular programs that have been the hallmark of the festival. The largest literary event in Las Vegas, the book festival will bring together more than 100 authors for panel discussions, readings, book signings, workshops, poetry readings, spoken word performances, exhibitions and other special programs. The activities cover the broad diversity of literary interests; there is, literally, something for everyone. The extensive festival program and
schedule — including events at The Comic Book Festival, Children’s Book Festival, Vegas Valley Book Festival and Feasting on Words - The Literature & Food Fair — will be published by the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Thursday, Oct. 21, as part of the daily newspaper. Most events are free and open to the public.
New festival events and popular programs:
Friday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
First Friday stage on South Casino Center Boulevard at Colorado Street in the 18b Arts District.
The monthly First Friday celebration hosts Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and local poet Dayvid Figler as they read original haiku poems at 6 p.m. The reading opens the launch of a mobile poetry brigade led by Jarret Keene with poets Jeff Grindley, Harry Fagel, Artikulate, Juan Martinez, Keith Brantley, Josh Kryah, Joan Dudley and Figler reading at neighborhood galleries. Free shuttle service to some sites.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.
Free and open to the public.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
The festival introduced a new writing competition this year for which writers had to complete a short story in limited time on an assigned topic: Las Vegas - City of Second Chances. The three winners, Kurt Rice, (first place) and Mercedes Yardley and Mason Bundschuh (second-place tie) will receive their awards and read their short stories as part of the festival.
Sunday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.
The festival will honor the winners of the Crystal Bookmark Awards, given annually to an individual and a community organization that have advanced literacy and literature in the Vegas Valley. Local poet and cultural activist, Dayvid Figler, is the recipient of the individual award. Spread the Word Nevada: Kids for Kids will receive the organization award for its work to provide books to underprivileged children and families in Southern Nevada. The awards will be presented at the book festival’s closing keynote address, featuring acclaimed author Dennis Lehane.
Sunday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.
Free and open to the public.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
Three of the most accomplished and vocal critics on the Las Vegas culinary stage, John Curtas, Max Jacobson and Al Mancini, gather for a panel session to discuss the merit, trends and culinary offerings of local eateries — the famous and infamous. They also will sign their new book, “Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants,” as part of the larger “Feasting on Words – The Literature & Food Fair” event at the same location.
The Vegas Valley Book Festival is produced by the city of Las Vegas; Las Vegas-Clark County Library District; UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute; Las Vegas Review-Journal; the local chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the professional association for design; and Nevada Humanities, a festival founder. For more information and schedules, call (702) 229-5431 or go online to www.vegasvalleybookfestival.org.