Attention Kurt Vonnegut Fans: VonnegutFest Is Coming to Indianapolis

In the event you’re fanatical in regards to the irreverent work of late writer Kurt Vonnegut, who used his wartime experiences to jot down the celebrated Slaughterhouse-5, you may need to drop what you’re doing from November 3 by means of November 12. That’s when VonnegutFest takes place within the author’s birthplace of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Whereas the city’s Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library has mounted such occasions earlier than, this 12 months’s model marks the a hundredth birthday of the writer, who died in 2007 at age 84.

“Has there ever been a extra essential VonnegutFest than this 12 months, Kurt’s a hundredth birthday?” Julia Whitehead, founder and CEO of the KVML, stated in a press launch. “Vonnegut gave himself to the world by means of his trustworthy writing, whimsical artwork, and generally vulgar, all the time welcome humor. Our VonnegutFest programming highlights his inspirational phrases and life and supplies the native and international group with packages reflecting his relevance right this moment. It is a Vonnegut love fest, and we’re listening to from folks all around the world who’re coming to Indianapolis to have a good time with us.”

Vonnegut-heads will take pleasure in a wide range of programming throughout the occasion, together with a chat with writer and Vonnegut devotee Dara Horn; a lesson in breaking down Vonnegut’s work with Julia Whitehead; a particular VonneCon appointment the place followers can carry their Vonnegut ephemera; and a particular catered centennial gala.

Most occasions will probably be held on the KVML at 543 Indiana Avenue, with the gala going down on the Lucas Property in close by Carmel. The museum opened in 2011.