News: Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute

collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
Arts and Culture |

Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

An illustration that reads "20 Years of Black Mountain Institute"
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Free public events honor the rich history of UNLV’s literary center.

Colette LaBouff sits in front of bookshelf with her pink boots up on the table
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Black Mountain Institute’s executive director reflects on its 20-year history.

Black Mountain Institute banner closeup
Arts and Culture |

UNLV’s literary institute launches two new fellowship programs.

Black Mountain Institute banner that reads "Supporting Writers in Las Vegas"
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The free variety show will feature local artists and performers on May 2 at Clark County Library.

closeup of Sabrina Imbler
Arts and Culture |

Acclaimed science writer and essayist to give a free reading and conversation on March 11.

Nigerian writer ‘Pemi Aguda
Arts and Culture |

The Nigerian writer and National Book Award finalist visits Las Vegas on Jan. 29.

Grace Talusan in red blouse
Arts and Culture |

The author of 'The Body Papers' visits UNLV as part of the Kwentuhan at Chikahan: Las Vegas Filipino Book Club series.

flag that reads "black mountain institute" and "supporting writers in Las Vegas"
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An interview with the poet and multimedia artist. She visits UNLV on Nov. 13 as part of the Breakout Writers Series.

A portrait of Teju Cole.
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The award-winning writer and photographer will headline the literary center’s fall event season on Nov. 19.

Kim Trevino poses in the Black Mountain Institute library with stack of books from past and present book club meetings
Arts and Culture |

To bring the Latinx community together, Kim Trevino opens a new chapter on a Latinx book club.

Ballet dancers in the rose garden
Arts and Culture |

This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.