Literary Events Around Indiana

February 2022

Updated 2/14/22

There are many great literary events around Indiana. Looking for something to do?  Below are just a few ideas.

Many events are virtual. Please confirm with the venue for scheduled events listed here.

To be featured in our “Literary Events Around Indiana” monthly events blog, email the details to mail@indianawriters.org.

Indy Story Slam

February 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Virtual & Centerpoint Brewing Company
1125 E. Brookside Ave Indianapolis, IN 46202

Free

A fun night for storytellers of every skill level, designed as an after-work event to relax and unwind. There’s prizes!

Check out Storytelling Arts of Indiana for more information.

If you can’t make it to see the slam in person, watch the livestream on YouTube.com/StorytellingArts, our Facebook page and the Freetown Village Facebook page.

Hear Our Stories: The Life and Afterlife of Incarceration

February 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Episcopal Church of Nativity
7300 Lantern Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Free

Presented by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Storytelling Arts of Indiana and Trusted Mentors
In Partnership with The Church of Nativity

More Info at Storytelling Arts of Indiana

People returning to our city after being incarcerated face many challenges. Thanks to a collaboration with Trusted Mentors and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, we’ll hear first-hand stories about their lives inside prison and what it’s like adjusting to life on the outside. Hear the lived experiences of our prison system and learn how you can get involved in the many organizations that provide services both inside and outside of prisons. Let these courageous stories change your perspective and motivate you to act.

Vonnegut & Banned Stories of Conflict

RESCHEDULED to Sunday, March 20

1:30 – 3:30 PM EST on Zoom

On the anniversary of the firebombing of Dresden, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, in partnership with Barb Shoup of the Indiana Writers Center, will present its first discussion on Banned Stories of Conflict.

The February 20th Panel will include:
— Ray Boomhower – Senior Editor, Indiana Historical Society Press
— Dhi Good – Founder, The Public Good, Inc.
— Barb Shoup – Writer-in-Residence, Indiana Writers Center
— Andrew Wiley – Assistant Professor of History, Cumberland University

Stay updated with the Vonnegut and Banned Stories of Conflict Facebook Event Page!

Purchase tickets for this event

IndyReads Virtual Event Indy Actors’ Playground

Each month, an Indy actor picks a play he or she really wants to do (new, classic, unknown oldie, whatever) but that hasn’t been staged here in the past few years and isn’t on an upcoming schedule.

Monday February 21, 6 PM EST*

NOTE: This is earlier than the usual 7-9 PM

After you register for this event, you will receive an email with details on how to join the book club via Zoom.

“Magical Marketing Trifecta” workshop with Jane Friedman

Magical Marketing Trifecta for Writers
Morning Session (10:30 am – 12:00 pm EST); Afternoon Session (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST. Can’t attend the sessions live? No problem. MWW is offering archival video access for three months to ALL registered attendees.

Most published authors have some kind of online presence, including a website and email newsletter or Facebook page, but they don’t have a clue what it means to develop a cohesive, smart approach that integrates them all. For writers who want to see their online activity pay off, it requires some high-level and strategic thinking about who that writing is meant to reach and who you want to attract over the long term. This session will look at key strategies and principles for using your website, online writing (such as blogging), email, and social media in concert with each other to better reach and engage readers, both new and old.

Register for Jane Friedman’s “Magical Marketing Trifecta”

Brick Street Poetry

Poetry on Brick Street Series

We meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077.

The next month’s Guest Poet: Poets from the Haiku for Hikers anthology reading with accompanying PowerPoint.

Irving Theater Weekly Poetry Open Mic

Every Thursday night
7:00p – 9:00 PM EST
LOCAL POETS * ORIGINAL POETRY * COME READ OR LISTEN]

A completely nonjudgmental and safe space to share poetry! Every Thursday on the deck at the Irving Theater in the Summer, inside all Winter. Performances are broadcast live on our Facebook page (link below). Come enjoy original poetry and readings from local and regional artists, or present your own poetry.

This event is free.

FACEBOOK LIVE LINK  
For more information, visit the Irving Theater’s website

Books & Brews Open Mic