Events

Welcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! Succession drama, high stakes tension, and fascinating characters! There's a lot we can learn from…

Miss Gwendolyn Brooks offered a voice for Black women in literature in the early 1950's at a time when Black women characters were relegated to maids and nannies. Annie Allen, her second book of poetry, is the groundbreaking work which made her the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize in any category. These poems introduce…

The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked America. Instantly, Dallas was blamed for the killing, labeled “the City of Hate.” In the half century since the president’s murder, this city’s artists and writers have produced important, if often overlooked, work that speaks to the difficult burden of our civic shaming. Here…

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to expand their journaling practice and explore new writing methods for self-discovery and personal growth.  What You’ll Learn: Various journaling and personal writing styles that can help deepen self-awareness and enhance your overall well-being. How to develop a personalized journaling routine that supports mental, emotional, and creative wellness.…

Cake & Prose returns for the holidays! In December, we're celebrating the Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. Our actors are reading a version of the story abridged by Dickens himself for public readings. And as always, there will be cake from a local bakery during intermission and a musical performance to conclude the evening.…

Cake & Prose returns for the holidays! In December, we're celebrating the Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. Our actors are reading a version of the story abridged by Dickens himself for public readings. And as always, there will be cake from a local bakery during intermission and a musical performance to conclude the evening.…

Led by award-winning author and writing coach Lynne Golodner, this workshop guides writers in finding inspiration for writing, both nonfiction and fiction, from the people around you, the experiences you’ve had, the rooms of your home and more! You’ll learn how to write personal stories with universal appeal and how to cultivate a steady stream…

Welcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! What does “Creative” Nonfiction mean? This workshop will explore the truth behind creative nonfiction by…

Welcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! Life is complex and so are our experiences. We endure multiple defining moments in our…

Presented in partnership with the SMU Department of Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, Community Conversations provide a forum for local discussion of relevant contemporary topics in the larger literary dialogue. Each conversation will feature a  guest scholar who will facilitate the conversation, as well as contextual readings available prior to the event. For its inaugural conversation, the…