Literary Events Around Indiana
May2022
Updated 5/22/22
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.
Speed City Indiana Sisters in Crime Guest Speaker
May 28, 2022 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Register here
Amy Crider will speak on “The Persistence of a Writer,” something which she knows from her personal experience. Her first novel, Disorder, was recently published after a 15-year journey.
Amy grew up in Sauquoit, New York, and received her BA in Theater from Goddard College, where she also earned an MA in Education. She is a playwright whose work has been seen around the country. Last year she won the Tennessee Williams One Act Play Contest. She has degrees in Theater and Education.
Amy and her husband now live in Chicago.
National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement
Indy Griot: The Indianapolis Recorder
A Play by Celeste Williams
Letter Writing Event
Indy Reads will facilitate a letter writing gathering for attendees to show support for incarcerated survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Writing letters to incarcerated survivors can reduce feelings of isolation and provide support to a vulnerable population. Letter writing gatherings allow us to come together to learn more about the experiences of incarcerated survivors and the importance of making connections through letter writing.
The gathering will begin at 6pm and last about an hour. Materials and addresses of the recipients will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drink. Because of the sensitive nature of the topics being discussed, we are limiting the event to those who are aged 18+.
For additional information, please visit Survived and Punished’s Letter Writing Action Center at https://survivedandpunished.org/letter-writing-action/
The Big Silence Book Signing
Writing for Mindfulness with Manon Voice
Weds June 8; 6:00 PM at IndyReads
In this workshop, participants will explore poetry as a medium of expression as well as a mindfulness and meditative practice that positively impacts our wellbeing. Participants will engage with a variety of prompts that allow them to practice creating and experimenting with poetry and writing styles that both intrigue and support their goals of healing and wellness.
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
9402 Uptown Dr Suite 1400
Indianapolis, IN 46256
phone: (317) 288-5136
mothership@booksnbrews.com