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IGW GenreCon Writers Conference

Double Tree Hotel 1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV, United States

Dream of seeing your story come to life? Come out for Huntington's first genre writers conference! Horror, mystery, romance, sci-fi, fantasy and more! There will be workshops on craft, marketing, and publishing, as well as a chance to pitch your novel to agents, editors, and publishers. For more info, follow the updates at www.AskIGW.com  

$200

Writers Can Read

Heritage Station 210 11th St, Huntington, WV, United States

Each month, Writes Can Read brings together authors, aspiring authors, and readers in a lively reading and open mic event. This month features poet Pauletta Hansel and poet/essayist Bonnie Proudfoot. There will be an open mic session after the readings.

Nicholas Sparks at The Paramount

Paramount Arts Center 1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, United States

Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. All of his books have been New York Times bestsellers, with over 130 million copies sold worldwide, in more than 50 languages, including over 92 million copies in the US alone. His titles include "The Notebook", "Message in a Bottle", and "A Walk to Remember."... View Article

1st Annual James E. Casto Local History Lecture

Cabell County Public Library 455 9th St, Huntington, WV, United States

Lloyd Tomlinson from the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Matewan, WV will discuss the history of the Mine Wars and local connections to the Huntington area.

Elisabeth Griffith Lecture: A Constitutional Quandary: Where Are the Women?

Brad D Smith Foundation Hall 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV, United States

Marshall University’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will kick off the 2024-2025 academic year with a lecture by award-winning historian, author and educator Elisabeth Griffith titled “A Constitutional Quandary: Where Are the Women?” The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7 p.m., Aug. 29 at the Brad... View Article

Artist Talk and Reception | Residence Time

Visual Arts Center 927 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV, United States

Marshall University School of Art & Design is pleased to present Residence Time, a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Kelley O’Brien, in the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery.... View Article

Barbara Kingsolver at Booktenders

Booktenders 621 Central Ave, Barboursville, WV, United States

Join Booktenders as they host Pulitzer Prize winning author Barbara Kingsolver at 4pm. But there will be more! There will be music, poetry, and vendors, including readings by Kyrsten Hodge, Jeff Tigchelaar, and Amber Decker. This will be a day to remember. Don't miss it!

The Legacy of Mary Ingles Living History Event

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present the 2024 Legacy of Mary Ingles encampment and living history event/reenactment at Beech Fork State Park, September 13-15, 2024. If you are a historical reenactor or demonstrator, let's chat! We are always open to new demonstrators, whether you are new to the craft or "well-seasoned" ... as long... View Article

Pete Kosky at Booktenders

Booktenders 621 Central Ave, Barboursville, WV, United States

The myopic lens of a small, Appalachian town allows Pete Kosky to thoroughly depict life in the Quiet Zone; an area rich with generational baggage, familial ties, and deep-rooted culture. Taylor 's Land lays out a spider web of  characters all connected to a determined Jolly, a former park ranger still grieving the loss of... View Article

Writers Can Read

Heritage Station 210 11th St, Huntington, WV, United States

Each month, Writes Can Read brings together authors, aspiring authors, and readers in a lively reading and open mic event. This month features Pushcart nominee Jessica Manack and spoken-word artist Connie Kinsey.

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