Pre-festival Events
“Saluting Las Vegas Book Clubs”
Thursday, September 10, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Fifth Street School Auditorium
The book festival hosts a free special program for book clubs to hear more about the festival and to share some of their “best practices.” The evening features a presentation by Brian Kral from Eugene O’Neill’s The Iceman Cometh — with refreshments and light repast provided.
Please RSVP at 229‑4611
The Legends Behind the Comic Books
Exhibition Dates: October 13, 2009 – January, 5, 2010
Opening reception, Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 pm
Sahara West Library Art Gallery, 9600 West Sahara Avenue, 1401 E. Flamingo
Presented by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Gallery Services
An exhibition featuring original art and comic strips from the collection of Michael Uslan, writer, producer and originator of the Batman movie series in collaboration with Every Picture Tells a Story Gallery. Also featuring limited editon prints from the fabled Marvel Comics archives. The reception includes a panel discussion with artist Greg Hilderbrandt, agent Jean L. Scrocco and gallery owner, Lee Cohen. Coordinated by Denise Aileen Alvarado.
“The Genius of Mark Twain”
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm
The Downtown Senior Services Center, 310 S 9th Street
Well known literary lecturer, Dr. Elliot Engel, presents a compelling narrative about one of America’s most enduring literary legends — whose real life exploits in Virginia City and the West contributed to his literary works. A book signing and tour of the Morelli House will follow the lecture. The event is free but reservations are required by calling 822‑6536 or by emailing jrleagueoflasvegas [at] aol [dot] com.
Cosponsored by the Junior League and Nevada Humanities.
Storytelling Through Words and Images
Thursday, October 15, 7:00 pm
Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium
Designer Kit Hinrichs and writer Delphine Hirasuna have collaborated on more than a half dozen books, on topics ranging from the American flag, artifacts from the Baseball Hall of Fame, typographic design, and the conversion of the Presidio from military base to national park, to arts and crafts made by Japanese Americans in the internment camps of World War II. For them, the goal has always been making the subject matter more accessible, enjoyable and alive for the reader. Hear them discuss what each brings to the process, and how Kit designs to support the text and how Delphine writes to support the design.
