January 2020
Books & Brews Book Club at Ethereal Brewing
Ethereal Brewing hosts Books & Brews Book Club on Sunday, January 12 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Creative Lecture and Film Screening at Transylvania
Creative Lecture and Film Screening of the documentaries Evelyn Williams and On Our Own Land with director Anne Lewis at Transylvania University on Wednesday, January 15 at 4 pm.
Find out more »February 2020
2020 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2020 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at The Carnegie Center on Wednesday, February 5 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Kevin Hearne discussing and signing “A Blight of Blackwings”
Kevin Hearne is discussing and signing A Blight of Blackwings at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Wednesday, February 5 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Tape Town and Storytime with Mayor Gorton
Central Library's atrium play space will be transformed into Tape Town with boxes, tape, and cars for imaginative fun for Tape Town and Storytime with Mayor Gorton on Thursday, February 6 at 11 am. For families. No registration required.
Find out more »Kentucky Great Writers Series at Carnegie Center
Carnegie Center hosts The Kentucky Great Writers Series on Tuesday, February 11 at 6 pm. The series connects authors to readers and writers in an intimate atmosphere. Each event starts at 6 pm with a 25-minute open-mic session to give the audience a chance to participate. At 6:30 pm, the readings will begin. After the readings, the audience will have the opportunity to purchase and have books signed by the authors. February featured readers: Jayne Moore Waldrop, Retracing My Steps…
Find out more »Amy Disparte’s A Star in Each Flag at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Amy Disparte reads A Star in Each Flag at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Tuesday, February 11 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Living by words
In his recent book, Not Even Immortality Lasts Forever, Ed McClanahan invites readers to relive the memories that shaped his character and career–from hilarious childhood antics in small-town Kentucky to eye-opening adventures. Join Ed at Christ Church Cathedral on Wednesday, February 19 at 7 pm as he discusses his book and his adventure.
Find out more »Kimmery Martin’s The Antidote for Everything Book Discussion & Signing
The Carnegie Center hosts Kimmery Martin’s The Antidote for Everything Discussion & Book Signing on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 pm. Click here to learn more about the book and upcoming signing.
Find out more »Hillbilly Hustle Reading and Tapping at Country Boy Lexington
Hillbilly Hustle and Hillbilly Hustle Lager will premiere at Country Boy Brewing Lexington on Thursday, February 27 during Browne’s premier reading at 8 pm. Click here to learn more about the book and the brew.
Find out more »Wesley Browne in Conversation with Silas House, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Hillbilly Hustle author Wesley Browne will be joined in conversation by bestselling author Silas House at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Saturday, February 29 at 6 pm. Browne will also read from and sign copies of the novel Hillbilly Hustle. Click here to learn more about Hillbilly Hustle, the book and the brew.
Find out more »March 2020
Friends Book Cellar Sale, Downtown Library
The Downtown Library is hosting a Friends Book Cellar Sale on Sunday, March 1 at 1 pm.
Find out more »Read Across the Bluegrass Day
Read Across the Bluegrass Day
Find out more »Accents Reading Series w/ Greg Pape & Mary Ann Taylor-Hall
UK Art Museum hosts Accents Reading Series with Greg Pape and Mary Ann Taylor-Hall on Tuesday, March 3 at 6 pm.
Find out more »Cassandra Clare signs Chain of Gold at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Cassandra Clare signs her book Chain of Gold at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Thursday, March 5 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Author Speaker Series: Bill Carman at McConnell Springs
Author Speaker Series with Bill Carman at McConnell Springs on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 pm.
Find out more »Visiting Writers Series w/ Madeline Ffitc
Visiting Writers Series with Madeline Ffitc at UK Gatton Student Center on Thursday, March 12 at 7 pm in Worsham Theater. Madeline Ffitch is the author of the novel Stay and Fight (FSG 2019) and the story collection Valparaiso, Round the Horn (2014). She was a founding member of the punk theater company The Missoula Oblongata and has been awarded residencies at Yaddo and at the MacDowell Colony. She writes and organizes in Appalachian Ohio. This event is co-sponsored by…
Find out more »Under the Angel Tree Book Signing at Carnegie Center
The Carnegie Center hosts Under the Angel Tree Book Signing on Thursday, March 19 at 6 pm.
Find out more »Book Discussion: Hannah Coulter w/ Dr. Richard Taylor
The Beaumont Library is hosting a Book Discussion: Hannah Coulter with Dr. Richard Taylor at Beaumont Library on Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm.
Find out more »House on Fire: Open Mic Series at Chocolate Holler
Chocolate Holler hosts House on Fire: Open Mic Series on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 pm.
Find out more »September 2020
Lexington Public Library reopens three branches
Lexington Public Library reopens Beaumont, Eastside, and Tates Creek branches on Tuesday, September 8.
Find out more »KyWomenWriters2020, virtual (thru Sunday)
The KyWomenWriters2020 is happening virtually on Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 13.
Find out more »October 2020
#1 NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab virtually visits Joseph-Beth
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab virtually visits Joseph-Beth on Tuesday, October 13 at 6 pm.
Find out more »November 2020
John Grisham in conversation with Kim Edwards (Kentucky Book Festival), online event
John Grisham in conversation with Kim Edwards (Kentucky Book Festival) is an online event on Monday, November 9 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Writing Historical Fiction (Kentucky Book Festival), online event
Writing Historical Fiction: Conversation with Margaret Verble, Roxana Robinson, Bobbie Ann Mason, and Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle is an online part of the 2020 Kentucky on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm.
Find out more »The Path to Publishing (Kentucky Book Festival), online event
The Path to Publishing: Literary Agent Alice Speilburg in conversation with Courtney Maum, Beverly Bell, and Clint Edwards (as part of the 2020 Kentucky Book Festival) is an online event on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Â An Evening of Poetry (Kentucky Book Festival), online event
An Evening of Poetry featuring Nikky Finney, Frank X Walker, and Dwayne Betts (Kentucky Book Festival) is an online event on Friday, November 13 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Views of a Place: Writing Kentucky, Then & Now (virtual)
Views of a Place: Writing Kentucky, Then & Now: Silas House, Ashley Blooms, Karen Salyer McElmurray, and Robert Gipe in conversation is happening virtually as part of the Kentucky Book Festival on Saturday, November 14 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Accents Book Club: MASKED MAN, BLACK by Frank X Walker, online
Accents Book Club presents MASKED MAN, BLACK by Frank X Walker (online) on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 pm.
Find out more »January 2021
Silas House discusses his book Same Sun Here
Silas House discusses his book Same Sun Here, online with FB live, on Friday, January 29 at 8 pm.
Find out more »June 2021
LIT authors Crystal Wilkinson, Wiley Cash, and DaMaris Hill discuss ‘The Birds of Opulence’ (virtual)
Join authors Crystal Wilkinson, Wiley Cash, and DaMaris Hill for a lively conversation, using the landscape of Wilkinson’s The Birds of Opulence to foster a discussion on a multitude of writing topics. 7 pm via Zoom on Tuesday, June 15.
Find out more »October 2021
Kentucky Great Writers Series (virtual)
Carnegie Center Kentucky Great Writers Series featuring Angela Jackson-Brown (When Stars Rain Down), Wesley Browne (Hillbilly Hustle), and Robert Gipe (Pop: An Illustrated Novel). Authors will read from their latest works, 7 pm, Virtual
Find out more »Last Day for Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale wraps up today. Book Sale hours are 10 am to 5 pm at the Central Library.
Find out more »November 2021
Author Margaret Verble, Joseph-Beth
Author Margaret Verble hosts Cocktails & Conversation, beginning at 7 pm at Joseph-Beth in Lexington Green.
Find out more »Commerce Lexington Breakfast, Embassy Suites
James Hardymon will discuss his memoir, Engineering Corporate Success. The Commerce Lexington Spotlight Breakfast begins at 8:30 am at the Embassy Suites Lexington/UK Coldstream.
Find out more »Writing Critique Night, Online
Writing Critique Night presented by Carnegie Center (Virtual). Receive feedback on your first page from a panel of authors, editors, and publishers. 5:30 pm, registration is required.
Find out more »Limitless Book Tour, Lexington Green
Limitless Book Tour with Mallory Weggemann, author and 5-Time Paralympic Medalist. 6 pm, in Lexington Green.
Find out more »Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lexington Opera House
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will feature five performances throughout the weekend at the Lexington Opera House. Friday Nov. 12th at 7:30, Saturday Nov. 13th at 1 pm and 7:30, and Sunday Nov. 14th at 1 pm and 6:30.
Find out more »Author Chris Begley, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Chris Begley signs The Next Apocalypse: The Art and Science of Survival. Event starts at 7 pm from Joseph-Beth.
Find out more »Author Jamie Vaught Book Signing, Joseph Beth Booksellers
Jamie Vaught signs Chasing The Cats: A Kentucky Basketball Journey at Joseph-Beth beginning at 4 pm.
Find out more »December 2021
G.L. Blackhouse Signing, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
G.L. Blackhouse will discuss and sign Butterfly Dreams at Joseph-Beth beginning at 7 pm on Monday, December 6th.
Find out more »Gipe & Norman Book Signing, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Robert Gipe & Gurney Norman in conversation, discussing and signing Pop: An Illustrated Novel & Allegiance. Wednesday, December 8th beginning at 7 pm inside Joseph-Beth.
Find out more »February 2022
Voices of African Immigrants book signing, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be hosting a book signing for the 2019 copy of "Voices of African Immigrants in Kentucky," on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7pm.
Find out more »From the Rafters of Rupp book discussion and signing, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
John Huang and Kyle Macy will be discussing and signing From the Rafter of Rupp at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Wednesday, February 23 at 5pm.
Find out more »March 2022
Storytime: “Bad Karma”, Joseph Beth
Author, Paul Wilson, will be at Joseph Beth Bookstore on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 7pm to will discuss and sign his narrative true story about his Mexico trip from hell. More events like this can be found on the Joseph Beth website!
Find out more »April 2022
Kaitlyn Hill signs ‘Love From Scratch’, Joseph-Beth
Author Kaitlyn Hill discusses and signs her book, Love From Scratch on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 pm in Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
Find out more »May 2022
KY Great Writers, Carnegie Center
Kentucky Great Writers Series at the Carnegie Center Kentucky Great Writers Series: Crystal Wilkinson, Kimmery Martin, Whitney Collins Join the Carnegie Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:30 pm as Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson (Perfect Black), Kimmery Martin (Doctors and Friends), and Whitney Collins (Big Bad) read from their latest works. What do all three of these writers have in common? They've all been featured on the cover of Ace (some of them multiple times)!
Find out more »March 2024
Jack Givens, Joseph Beth
When Jack "Goose" Givens first walked onto the basketball court at Lexington's Douglass Park for the legendary Dirt Bowl league, it was the beginning of one of the most illustrious sports careers in Kentucky history. After being named 1974's Mr. Basketball for the state of Kentucky as a high school senior, Givens signed with the University of Kentucky and went on to amass a string of achievements that place him among the all-time greats in NCAA college basketball—most notably leading…
Find out more »‘Lexington’ with Kim Wickens, Library
Meet author Kim Wickens discussing Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse. This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our state's culture, history, and lore. SATURDAY MARCH 9 2024 2 PM TO 3 PM LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, downtown Farish Theater Click to read the Ace interview with Kim Wickens. This article appeared on pages 10-11 of the October 2023 issue of Ace. To subscribe to digital delivery of Ace’s print edition each month,…
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