The Black Mountain Institute (BMI) at UNLV presents the following events as part of its Readings & Panels Series. Distinguished speakers and writers from across the nation who specialize in literature and creative writing are part of this season's thought-provoking lecture series.
Events are subject to change. Please check the Black Mountain Institute website for updated event information or call (702) 895-5542. All events are free and open to the public. Directions to UNLV and campus locations may be found on the campus maps website.
The Book of Important Moments
PEN/Faulkner Award winner Richard Wiley will read from and discuss his forthcoming novel, The Book of Important Moments.
- When: 7 p.m., Sept. 24
- Where: Greenspun Hall Auditorium
- Speaker: Richard Wiley, director of the UNLV Creative Writing Program, associate director of the Black Mountain Institute
Three Generations of American Writers: Featuring George Saunders
One of America's foremost short-fiction writers, George Saunders, joins his former student, Maile Chapman, and his former teacher, Douglas Unger.
- When: 7 p.m., Oct. 15
- Where: Student Union Theatre
- Speakers: George Saunders, author, Tenth of December, Douglas Unger and Maile Chapman, professors, UNLV Creative Writing Program
BMI Emerging Writers Series: Featuring Justin Torres
Presented with the support of Nevada Humanities
- When: 7 p.m., Oct. 29
- Where: Greenspun Hall Auditorium
- Speaker: Justin Torres, author, We the Animals
Vegas Valley Book Festival Keynote
BMI is proud to present the 2013 Vegas Valley Book Festival keynote address by acclaimed Mexican-American writer Luis Alberto Urrea.
- When: 5 p.m., Nov. 2
- Where: The Historic Fifth Street School, Downtown Las Vegas
- Speaker: Luis Alberto Urrea, author, The Devil's Highway and popular historical novels The Hummingbird's Daughter and Queen of America
BMI Emerging Writers Series: Featuring Derek Henderson
Presented with the support of Nevada Humanities
- When: 7 p.m., Nov. 19
- Where: Greenspun Hall Auditorium
- Speaker: Derek Henderson, author Thus & and Inconsequential, co-founder of Blue Night Press
