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Throughout the week, visitors are encouraged to explore the permanent exhibits at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library (KVML), which shine a spotlight on the late writer, artist, teacher, and Indianapolis native and highlight his life, works, and advocacy for intellectual freedom.
Make sure to also check out the new exhibition “KVML: On the Avenue,” which highlights the people and places in Indiana Avenue’s Black history over the past century.
Edith Vonnegut presents her art exhibition, Essential Workers, celebrating the everyday heroes of society during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. The opening reception will feature a talk by Edith Vonnegut about her work and its significance.
Join us for a conversation on the intersection of Vonnegut’s Player Piano and Jess Walter’s The Cold Millions, exploring themes and relevance to censorship and corporate/government control issues.
A special performance by students from the Indianapolis Opera Education Department of Figaro! The Bunny of Seville designed to introduce young audiences to the world of opera through a fun and engaging show.
Author Jess Walter engages in dialogue with Artist Edith Vonnegut on free speech, labor, and common decency.
Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate, Purdue University student, and member of KVML’s Board of Directors, Charlotte Yeung, will present a lecture on the intersection of censorship and discussions of nuclear war, followed by an in-depth discussion session.
Craig Pinkus will present a fascinating lecture on the history of banned music, exploring the cultural and political forces behind music censorship and its impact on society. Pinkus will also share insights from his time working with the legendary Frank Zappa, highlighting their efforts to combat censorship in the music industry.
Hosted by Lou Harry. Sign up your team for a boozy, fun-filled pub quiz with KVML’s Curator. There will be a cash bar.
The American Library Association (ALA) began Banned Books Week in 1982 due to a sudden increase in challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. The event draws attention to the harms of censorship and emphasizes the value of free access to information. It brings together librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers in support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.
The ALA’s theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is “Freed Between the Lines.” Freedom can be found in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During this week and beyond, the ALA and KVML encourage everyone to share their love of the right to read and the freedom found in books.
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Kurt Vonnegut Museum And Library 2017-2023 - All Rights Reserved | The Kurt Vonnegut Museum And Library Is A 501(C)(3) Private Nonprofit Organization.
Support Kurt’s Legacy
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 2017-2023 - All Rights Reserved | The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization.
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