Events at Butler
9/1- 9/30 – Writer’s Harvest
This year, in partnership with the Visiting Writers Series and Second Helpings, the entire month of September is Writers Harvest month! A collection of dry goods (rice and noodles) will take place at the two September VWS readings and all conversation @efroymson events. Donations may also be placed anytime in the collection boxes available in the ECCW and JH 308.
9/11 – Poetry Lunch Hour
Efroymson Center for Creative Writing, 12:30
Open to all Butler community members, each Poetry Lunch Hour will feature discussion of a selected poet’s work. The first meeting will focus on the work of Nikky Finney. A selection of poems will be emailed in advance of the discussion with RSVP, so no book purchase is necessary. Lunch is also provided with RSVP to Mindy Dunn.
9/14 – Nikky Finney Reading
Clowes Memorial Hall, Krannert Room, 7:30 PM
The National Book Award Winning poet kicks off the Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writing Series with a free public reading. VWS readings are typically thirty minutes and are followed by questions from the audience. This is a Writer’s Harvest event. Please support us in the fight against hunger by bringing a donation of dried pasta or rice to support Second Helpings.
9/24 – MFA Faculty Reading
featuring Susan Neville (prose) and David Shumate (poetry)
Efroymson Center for Creative Writing, 4 PM
Two of Butler’s favorite creative writing professors will present a reading and discussion at the ECCW. This is a Writer’s Harvest event. Please support us in the fight against hunger by bringing a donation of dried pasta or rice to support Second Helpings.
9/25 – Poetry Lunch Hour
Efroymson Center for Creative Writing, 12:30
Join Mindy Dunn and other members of the Butler community for a relaxed poetry discussion and lunch. This week’s poet is Gerald Stern. Poetry readers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome. No book purchase is necessary. A selection of poems will be emailed in advance and lunch provided to all who RSVP to Mindy Dunn.
Do not miss the opportunity to see one of the most prolific and celebrated authors of our time. For over 50 years, Joyce Carol Oates has published dozens of novels, short story collections, young adult fiction, plays, poetry, and essays. Already a winner of countless prizes, Oates is a 2015 Pulitzer Prize Finalist. The reading is free, but tickets are required. Tickets can be obtained at the Clowes Hall box office or through Ticketmaster (fees apply). This is a Writer’s Harvest event. Please support us in the fight against hunger by bringing a donation of dried pasta or rice to support Second Helpings.
Indy Events
Every Thursday is poetry open mic night at the Irving Theater. Come out to hear local poets and share your own work.
Along with the Belfry Theater, Noblesville Barnes & Noble is hosting a Murder Mystery Event. The Belfry will perform snippets of their upcoming play, The Butler Did It. Following is a panel of mystery writers, book signings, and a mystery hunt for kids. The event is free.
9/12 – Lilana Hart, Central Library, 12:00
Adults are invited as bestselling romance author Liliana Hart discusses the future of self-publishing and how authors can be discovered in a saturated market. She will also address topics related to social media and marketing.
Author, critic, and professor Joyelle McSweeney will be on the Ball State campus to share her poetry. Following her presentation, she will be available for a brief time of Q & A and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.
9/24 – Bill Scheft, BookMamas, 6:30 PM
The award-winning comedy writer for David Letterman Show talks and signs his latest book, Shrink Thyself.
Ragland reads from her new novel, A Man Favored in his Eyes at 1:00. Covington will read from his new book, The Fountain of Youth Images, at 4:00.
The week-long event celebrating banned books includes a man living in the library, college days (Butler’s is Thursday!), readings, presentations, special discounts, a silent auction, a theatrical production, and more. Click the link above for a detailed schedule of events.
9/30 – Adonis poetry reading, Depauw, 7:30
