250Lex: A Literary Celebration

 April 8, 6:30 pm  |  
Kentucky Theatre

An Evening Inspired by the Written Word

A free public celebration reflecting Lexington's historic and rich literary legacy. The evening will include numerous Lexington authors, performers, and poets laureate. Join us for this special night to celebrate why Lexington is such a special place for writers of all genres.

Featuring readings by:

Katerina Stoykova
Silas House (KY Poet Laureate)
George Ella Lyon (former KY Poet Laureate)
Jeff Worley (former KY Poet Laureate)
Danni Quintos
Frank X Walker (former KY Poet Laureate)
 Eva Alcaraz-Monji (2025 Lexington Youth Poet Laureate)
Nikky Finney (National Book Award Recipient)

Performances by:

Tony Wavy (Hip Hop & Spoken Word)
DeBraun Thomas (Songwriter & Performer)
Blackbird Dance Theatre
(with the poetry of Ada Limon)
Scene from Silas House's play,
Our Confederate Cousin
...plus additional recognitions of those important to Lexington's literary legacy.