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In celebration of Black History Month and partnership with WOUB we will be hosting a screening of “Gospel” a PBS docuseries that explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song followed by a conversation with local leaders in OHIO Southern's Riffe Rotunda. Monty Oates, Minister of Music at Christ Temple Church in... View Article
Join activist, academic and performer Julian Kevon Glover, PhD, whose research focuses on Black/brown queer cultural formations, performance, ethnography, embodied knowledge, and performance theory. A classically trained cellist, creative work is multidisciplinary and engages sonic, visual, affective, written and kinesthetic registers with the aim of bringing viewers into critical dialogue with themselves toward psychic, spiritual... View Article
Marshall University’s A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series will host award-winning poet and translator Cyrus Cassells Thursday, February 15 in celebration of Black History Month. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Drinko Library Atrium. This event is made possible by sponsorship of the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of English, University... View Article
The Reuse Corridor and West Virginia Rivers are hosting a screening and discussion for King Coal, the much-anticipated film from West Virginia’s Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Part documentary, part art film, King Coal explores the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created. Emerging from... View Article
NEW! MASTERS AT MARSHALL - Distinguished Speaker Series brings journalist & bestselling author Beth Macy to discuss the subject of her latest book, RAISING LAZARUS: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis. Macy discusses the unraveling of rural America, from the aftermath of globalization to the opioid crisis as a follow-up to her... View Article
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 23! We will be holding a 'Bad Romance' themed Open Mic Night. Cringy date stories, bitter poems, overdramatic fanfiction and erotica readings and more! Want to share? DM us or email Dawn at cicadabksmarketing@gmail.com to be added to the list. Readings/stories should be between 3-5 minutes long. Please note:... View Article
Let’s talk serial killers! Join us at the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center as Wes Thompson tells the story of serial killers whose motive was “Love”. **Material might not be suitable for anyone under the age of 17. Audience attendance is at your own discretion.**
Join us for the day to celebrate awesome indie artists and authors with vendors, food, readings and more! Culminating with the launch of Stephen Bias's new novel, 304 Monsters! Keep and eye out for more announcements as we get closer!
Join us as we discover the art of preserving history with Clare Tuffy, steward of Brú na Bóinne, a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage site in Ireland. Tuffy will explore the art of heritage stewardship, demonstrating how historical preservation intertwines with sustainable practices and economic engagement. Q&A Session will focus on leveraging these practices in fields... View Article
The February meeting of Shelf Improvement Book Club will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. and will include a discussion of ‘Tiny Beautiful Things' by Cheryl Strayed. Limited copies are available at the store for purchase, or you can order online through Bookshop (bookshop.org/shop/cicada) and still support us! Stay informed through our... View Article
