The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest to restore reading to American culture.
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- Short Talk & Book Discussion
Watermark Books & Cafe
Monday, September 28 at 5:00pm - The Big Read Kickoff
Wichita Art Museum
Saturday, October 3 at 2:00pm - Poe Memorial and Vigil
location to be announced
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00pm - Consciousness, Living Art and ...
Kauffmann Museum
Thursday, October 8 at 3:30pm - Wishbone: The Pawloined Paper
airs on KPTS Channel 8
Thursday, October 8 at 7:30pm - Twisted Tales of Poe
airs on KPTS Channel 8
Thursday, October 8 at 8:00pm - Poe Out Loud - Supernatural St...
Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Friday, October 9 at 7:00pm - Monster Activities @ Explorati...
Exploration Place
Saturday, October 10 at 11:00am - "The Poe Shadow" Book Discussion
Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Saturday, October 10 at 5:00pm - Twisted Tales of Poe
airs on KPTS Channel 8
Sunday, October 11 at 5:00pm
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The Big Read - Wichita
Learn How to Make a Monster at Exploration Place! At 6:00 p.m., kids can take part in monster activities and a storytime. At 7:00 p.m., join in a Poe presentation and reading.
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:6:00PM Thursday, November 12th
Location:Exploration Place
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:5:00PM Thursday, November 5th
Location:Watermark Books & Cafe
Lecture and discussion by Ami Regier, Bethel College English professor. Free.
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:3:30PM Thursday, October 8th
Location:Kauffmann Museum
An internationally known Poe interpreter, David Keltz will offer a glimpse into the personal and professional life of Poe. Mr. Keltz has performed at the International Poe Fe...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:30PM Saturday, November 7th
Location:Orpheum Performing Arts Centre
Learn How to Make a Monster at Exploration Place! At 6:00 p.m., kids can take part in monster activities and a storytime. At 7:00 p.m., join in a Poe presentation and reading.
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:6:00PM Thursday, November 5th
Location:Exploration Place
Join a discussion about “Time for Andrew” by Mary Downing Hahn.
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:6:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Location:McConnell Library
Join us for spooktacular stories like "Goodnight Goon" and the "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree," ghoulish games, amazing activities, terrorific treats and ghostl...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:6:00PM Saturday, October 31st
Location:Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
This program is for young adults (ages 12-18). There will be a discussion regarding Poe's work and a craft. We'll create a headstone related to theme(s) in one of Poe's works....
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:1:00PM Saturday, October 31st
Location: Mulvane Public Library
Learn How to Make a Monster at Exploration Place! Kids can take part in monster activities and a storytime as well as a Poe presentation and reading. Part of Exploration Place...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:10:25AM Saturday, October 31st
Location:Exploration Place
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:5:00PM Monday, September 28th
Location:Watermark Books & Cafe
Stories include “Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody,” written and illustrated by Michael Rex and “The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree,” written and illustrated by St...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:10:00AM Tuesday, October 27th
Location:McConnell Library, ,
Lecture by Aimee Siebert, Bethel College senior from Topeka. Free.
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:3:30PM Sunday, October 25th
Location:Kauffmann Museum
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:3:00PM Saturday, October 24th
Location:McConnell Library
Join a discussion about “Frankenstein Takes the Cake,” written and illustrated by Adam Rex.
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:5:30PM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:McConnell Library
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:11:00AM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:Park City Public Library
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:10:00AM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:Park City Public Library
Although the Federal government does not accession vital statistics, it holds records that contain information about health and death. Depending on the time and place, varyin...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:1:00PM Saturday, October 17th
Location:Wichita Public Library - Alford Branch Library
Learn How to Make a Monster at Exploration Place! At 6:00 p.m., kids can take part in monster activities and a storytime. At 7:00 p.m., join in a Poe presentation and reading...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:6:00PM Thursday, October 15th
Location:Exploration Place
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:5:00PM Wednesday, October 14th
Location:Watermark Books & Cafe
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:10:30AM Wednesday, October 14th
Location:Park City Public Library
We will discuss Matthew Pearl's historical mystery "The Poe Shadow" and the different theories surround Poe's death. What do you think? The novel is about a young Baltimore la...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:5:00PM Saturday, October 10th
Location:Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Learn How to Make a Monster at Exploration Place! At 11:00 a.m., kids can take part in monster activities. At 12:00 p.m., join in a monster storytime. At 12:30 p.m., thrill to...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:11:00AM Saturday, October 10th
Location:Exploration Place
Poe Out Loud - A Five Part Book Reading and Discussion Series. Come experience dramatic readings from "Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" as well as participate in pass...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:00PM Friday, November 13th
Location:Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Poe Out Loud - A Five Part Book Reading and Discussion Series. Come experience dramatic readings from "Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" as well as participate in pass...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:00PM Friday, November 6th
Location:Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Poe Out Loud - A Five Part Book Reading and Discussion Series. Come experience dramatic readings from "Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" as well as participate in pass...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:00PM Friday, October 23rd
Location:Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Poe Out Loud - A Five Part Book Reading and Discussion Series. Come experience dramatic readings from "Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" as well as participate in pass...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:00PM Friday, October 16th
Location:Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
Poe Out Loud - A Five Part Book Reading and Discussion Series. Come experience dramatic readings from "Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" as well as participate in pass...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:00PM Friday, October 9th
Location: Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
1940s-style radio drama featuring two of Poe's stories and his most famous poem: "The Tale-Tell Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Raven."
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:5:00PM Sunday, October 11th
Location:airs on KPTS Channel 8
1940s-style radio drama featuring two of Poe's stories and his most famous poem: "The Tale-Tell Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Raven."
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:8:00PM Thursday, October 8th
Location:airs on KPTS Channel 8
Based on Poe's short story "The Purloined Letter." Teachers or librarians wishing to use this show for educational purposes should contact Jesse Huxman (316-838-3090 or jhuxma...
Host:The Big Read - Wichita
Time:7:30PM Thursday, October 8th
Location:airs on KPTS Channel 8
The Big Read - Wichita