Events

Comedian, playwright, and author Lewis Black will visit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library on November 9, 2025, to share reflections on his lifelong journey as a writer and to view the unveiling of the Lewis Black Youth Comedy Writing Program. The museum will also reveal an exhibition of his writing life.  Long before his […]

As part of our ongoing 2025 Year of Journalism, we’re honored to welcome Paul Hendrickson, acclaimed author and Honorary Chair for the year, for a special VonnegutFest conversation. Hendrickson will share reflections on fear, honor, heroism, and redemption, themes that run through his nonfiction works and through the life and legacy of Kurt Vonnegut, whose […]

Join Paul Hendrickson (National Book Critics Circle Award winner) and John Hendrickson (The Atlantic, Life on Delay) for a two-hour session of writing, reflection, and sharing on service, legacy, memory, and voice.

Join standup comedians Dwight Simmons, Jetta Vaughn, and Mike Marbaugh (Crossroads Comedy Theater) on January 24th for the inaugural session of the Lewis Black Youth Comedy Writing Program. This event is free and for high school students only. School IDs must be shown at the door. Lunch will be provided! RSVP Today!

Join local musicians Trevor Conerly and Andrew Brown on February 7th for a lecture on African American Composers from the past century. Each vignette will will feature information about their lives, accomplishments, struggles, and music, followed by one of their pieces. Including composers: William Grant Still, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Yusef Lateef, Andrae Crouch, and […]

We invite you to stop by the museum February 9-16 to explore our cardiac education digital information kiosk made possible by the Eric N. Prystowsky, MD Cardiac Arrhythmia Center-Ascension St. Vincent Foundation. This free, self-guided experience allows visitors to watch short segments on a variety of heart-health topics or view the full program (approximately 90 minutes) at […]

Join us for a for a fascinating evening with Indiana University professor and author Sarah D. Phillips, whose groundbreaking book Kurt Vonnegut in the USSR uncovers a little-known chapter of Vonnegut’s global legacy: his unexpected popularity in the USSR during the 1970s. Drawing on previously untouched archives, including manuscripts, letters, and FBI files, along with interviews with the […]

Join us for an unforgettable Derby Party on May 2nd from 4 PM to 8 PM! Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with great company, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere. Kentucky Derby Party 4-8 PM : Guests of all ages are invited to join us for our annual Kentucky Derby Party! Purchase raffle tickets in person for $5 each, or get five […]

Workshop Title: Dystopia 101: Learning to Write the Future Facilitator: Vinny Corsaro Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 2pm-4pm Workshop Description: This science fiction introduction workshop is perfect for anyone interested in writing the near future, far future, or anywhere in between. Adult writers of all levels are invited to engage with the wisdom and work of Octavia Butler and […]

Calling veterans with writing experience who are ready to explore their story of resiliency through art and printmaking. Come to our information session on Monday, May  25, 2026, at 10 am.