Turn over a new leaf and check out some new literary events! If you’re looking for something to do in November, here are some upcoming literary events* that may pique your interest!
- November 1, 2024 First Friday Book Talk & Reading with William Trowbridge
Zoom, 12:00 pm
William Trowbridge holds a B.A. in Philosophy and an M.A. in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a PH.D. in English from Vanderbilt University. He served as Poet Laureate of the State of Missouri from 2012-2016. He is a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Northwest Missouri State University, where he was an editor of The Laurel Review/GreenTower Press from 1986 to 2004. Now living in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, he teaches in the University of Nebraska Omaha MFA in Writing Program. - November 1, 2024 Book Launch Event with Katie Anania – “Print/Draw: An Experiment on Paper”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S. 13th St.
Lincoln, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Join us to celebrate the release of Out of Paper: Drawing, Environment, and the Body in 1960s America, as art historian Katie Anania and artist Sophie Isaak present a durational performance that combines drawing, printmaking, and ecological thinking. Visitors are welcome to participate! - November 2, 2024 Glorious Dailiness with Erica Reid
Zoom, 10:00 – 11:30 am
As poet Mary Ruefle says, “I did not always know authors were ordinary people living ordinary lives.” What do we lose when we fail to celebrate — or worse, ignore! — the wondrous details of ordinary life? This generative workshop makes space for that celebration through conversation, example poems, and dedicated writing time with prompts to help capture the details of our own glorious dailiness. - November 3, 2024 Meet the (Flatwater Free) Press with Matthew Hansen
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S. 13th St.
Lincoln, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Matthew Hansen, editor of the Flatwater Free Press will talk journalism, hear story ideas, and also to hand out an actual physical newspaper, their annual FFP Commemorative Edition. Matthew has selected a couple of his favorite Nebraska books, by FFP correspondents and FFP-connected authors like Carson Vaughan, Joe Starita, Ted Genoways, and more. 10% of the proceeds go to Flatwater Free Press! - November 5, 2024 Kassandra Montag Poetry Reading and Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kassandra’s poetry is equal parts meditation, lamentation, and celebration with an unflinching look at how, for many women, our deepest desires are almost always at odds with the lives we’ve chosen or been given. - November 7, 2024 Verse & Vibes Open Mic Night
Indigo Cottage Crafts, 2063 Creekside Dr.
Papillion, 6:30 pm
The first Thursday of every month we open the mic at an artsy space full of good vibes, and not just because of the coffee and liquor bar! Event is open to poets, authors, writers, musicians, anyone who has talent to share. Free event. - November 9 & 16, 2024 Nebraska Warrior Writers – Omaha Workshops
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Conference Room, 9777 M St.
Omaha, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
A workshop designed to help veterans and active duty military personnel express their thoughts and feelings in words. Participants need only be interested in writing in any form – they do not need to have any previous writing experience to benefit from the workshops. Facilitated by professional writing instructors, the workshops consist of six to eight biweekly sessions focused on developing strategies and skills. Facilitated by Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn. - November 9 & 16, 2024 Nebraska Warrior Writers – Lincoln Workshops
Pius X High School Conference Room, 6000 A St. (West Entrance 11)
Lincoln, 9:00 – 11:00 am
A workshop designed to help veterans and active duty military personnel express their thoughts and feelings in words. Participants need only be interested in writing in any form – they do not need to have any previous writing experience to benefit from the workshops. Facilitated by professional writing instructors, the workshops consist of six to eight biweekly sessions focused on developing strategies and skills. Facilitated by Tom Seib. - November 9, 2024 Visiting Contributors – Patricia Miller, Michael M. Bartels, and James J. Reisdorff – “Train Photos from Nebraska: The Vernacular Rail Images of Fred Ritter Jr.”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S. 13th St.
Lincoln, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us as we welcome contributors, Patricia Miller, Michael Bartels, and James Reisdorff, of the book Train Photos from Nebraska! Fred Ritter Jr. was a Swiss immigrant farmer living near Tilden, Neb., in the early 20th century, who was also a railroad enthusiast who took snapshot-quality images of trains. The story tells of time and place as interpreted by Fred Ritter, Jr. through photography. It also tells of Fred’s love for both trains and family, and how the two intertwined. - November 10, 2024 Annual Harvest of Words Poetry Open Mic
St. Cecilia’s Parish Center, 39th and Burt St.
Omaha, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Open mic poetry event with refreshments! Our year end event, bring a poem by your favorite author or your own original poems. - November 10, 2024 25th Annual Laureate’s Feast Gala
Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Join us for the 25th Annual Laureate’s Feast Gala, the John G. Neihardt Foundation’s only fundraiser of the year, honoring Walt and Linda Duda as Word Senders! Spend the evening dining on a mouth-watering meal prepared by Native American Chef Anthony Warrior, drinking a selection of fine wines, bidding on enviable auction items, and enjoying a short program emceed by Mike Kelly (author and retired Omaha World Herald columnist). Best of all, you’ll be supporting the work of the Neihardt Foundation! Please purchase tickets by October 31, 2024. - November 12, 2024 On Writing Presents: Charlene Donaghy
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, 6:00 pm
Every second Tuesday of the month, join us in the BT lobby for an intimate conversation and reading with local authors of all disciplines from poetry to plays and more. This month we welcome playwright Charlene Donaghy for a special reading of her newest work. Charlene writes stories which transport her audiences and readers into the magic embraces… and beyond. - November 13, 2024 UNO Writer’s Workshop with Michael Hofarce
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, 7:00 pm
Michael Hofacre is a film editor living in Los Angeles. He has been part of the editing team on over 50 film, television, and documentary projects, working alongside directors such as Danny DeVito, Jodie Foster, Milos Forman, Michael Mann, Tran Anh Hung, Judd Apatow and Adam McKay. Independent films include The Performance, Winter in the Blood, Frankie Go Boom, and Shelter. Documentaries include Oceania, Soros, Political Animals, and Walking Man. He also directs theatre for the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival and his writing has been rejected by The Paris Review, The New Yorker, and Cahiers du Cinema. He studied theatre at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. - November 14, 2024 Resonance Beat Poetry Jam
Razor Wire Productions Art Gallery & Tattoo, 1808 Vinton St.
Omaha, 7:00 pm
Wanna try your hand at pairing your writing with music? Or maybe you’ve just never had the sublime experience of hearing the fusion? Either way, we would like to invite you! Named The Resonance for the beautiful ways these artforms play off one another. Sponsored by the Nebraska Poetry Society. - November 20, 2024 Vocal Fry
Shirley Tyree Theater, 2401 N 24th St.
Omaha, 6:00 pm
Vocal Fry is normally on the 3rd Thursday of every month, we had to move the date for November. Jewel Rodgers and Nathan Lachner, MCs with special feature: Johnny KnoGood. Vocal Fry is presented in collaboration with The Nebraska Poetry Society. - November 21, 2024 Slam Made Simple: A Practical Approach to Competitive Poetry
Larksong Writers Place, 1600 N. Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
This workshop aims to provide insight into slam poetry. From the page to the stage, this includes writing, performance, and strategies for competitive success at a poetry slam. This workshop offers a comprehensive overview to all levels of poets. From inexperienced performers to the seasoned slammers, we will provide key takeaways for spoken word performance that can be utilized beyond this workshop. Instructed by Esman Rodas Calderon, a slam poet based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Check out the NCB Calendar to stay up to date on upcoming literary events happening near you!
*The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.
Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee. Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.