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Carnegie Comings & Goings
The Carnegie Center is enjoying a quiet renewal.
Drive by our building on West Second Street, and you’ll see the new, iron-framed, outdoor signs. Our old wooden sign collapsed last winter. In its place
– in three spots around the building – we have erected “Carnegie Center” signs that echo the historic iron arches of Gratz Park. My thanks to volunteer
James Goode, who helped us navigate the sign-making and approval process, and to Shawn Gannon, who donated his labor to build it.
Park your car and approach Carnegie’s front steps, and you’ll be welcomed by our newly rebuilt
lampposts. The original lampposts, installed when the building went up in 1905, had been rusting,
listing, and dark. After six months in rehab, they’re solid and shining bright. We’re thrilled to be able to
return some of the original charm to the front entrance.
You’ll find plenty of charm in the lobby of the Carnegie Center. After 23 years dressed in pink and dark
green, with window drapes right out of 1992, the main floor has been transformed to reflect simple,
21st-century sophistication. The drapes are gone. The walls are shades of gray. The chairs have been
reupholstered. And those old dusty rugs are off to the landfill, revealing more of our rare and beautiful
tile floors.
This summer, we’ll continue the renewal by painting the entire basement. Let us know your thoughts
as you see the work in progress!
On a sad note, we will be saying goodbye this summer to Luisa Trujillo, our
office manager and art director for the past four years. She designed the Carnegie Center sign (that’s her in the photo above);
created the “look” that expresses the Carnegie brand; spearheaded the Carnegie Classics literary event each year; organized our
Gallery Hops; registered students for their classes each season; and greeted all comers from her post at the front desk.
Luisa is heading to graduate school in Louisville, where she’ll study urban planning. Her remarkable sense of design, steely
intelligence, and radiant personality will carry her on – and will be greatly missed by her Carnegie colleagues. If you’re around
before the end of July, stop by the center and wish Luisa – and us – good luck as she makes this transition into a new phase of life.
Neil Chethik
Executive Director
Happy Summer,
writing
fiction
Writing the Short Story
Mystery Writing with a Twist
Writing Kids’ Books
Writing Commercial Fiction
Manuel Gonzales
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 8-June 17
5:30-7:00 pm
new!
$48
The short story is a versatile form of fiction. A story can happen in a single
moment or span decades, may reside in the mind of one character or shift
across a multitude. In this workshop, you will learn the basic elements of
crafting a short story, practice these foundations with writing exercises, and
begin writing your own short story. [BEGINNGING/INTERMEDIATE]
Marcia Thornton Jones
Carnegie Center Tutoring Associate & Writing Mentor
Mondays, June 22-July 27
noon-1:30 pm
$72
Find focus, gain confidence, and learn about writing for kids! This workshop is
designed to help you finish your mid-grade or young adult novel by exploring
plot development through discussion, peer-sharing, writing exercises, and
by analyzing a recently published book. Come with a work-in-progress – or
at least an idea for one. A newly released children’s book will be used while
discussing plot elements. Participants will be notified of the title prior to the
first class. [ALL LEVELS]
Sci-Fi/Horror Writing Group
Jason Sizemore
Mondays, June 22-July 27
5:30-7:00 pm
$72
Join a lively, diverse group of genre writers looking to improve and expand
their abilities in the form of short fiction. This is a chance to limber up as
a writer, get feedback from others, and gain confidence in an affirming
atmosphere. Limit: 10 participants. [ALL LEVELS]
Character is Fate
Normandi Ellis
Saturday, June 27 one-time
new!
10:00 am-1:00 pm
class
$35
When the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said “Character is Fate,” he gave us a
working definition for what makes great fiction. Here, we will explore fiction
writing from the stance of character, studying and writing as we go. As we
learn what makes a memorable character, we will see how conflict and plot
arise from character, as well as learn how to create complex major characters
and antagonists. [ALL LEVELS]
Who is that instructor?
Visit carnegiecenterlex.org &
click on the class to see an instructor bio!
6 859.254.4175
Karen Leet
Saturday, July 11
one-time
10:00 am-noon
new!
class
$30
Put a twist in your mystery story – add humor, surprise or a touch of the
bizarre. We will look at some successful mystery writers and how they do
what they do, then we can create some “wicked little mysteries.” Learn a few
magic tricks along the way – how to make misdirection work for you and how
to play fair with readers. [ALL LEVELS]
Will Lavender
Saturdays, July 18-August 8
10:00 am-noon
new!
$60
What is commercial fiction? We will discuss examples and find patterns as
to why manuscripts are published and ultimately why they are successful
when they hit the shelves. We will discuss why your manuscript may or may
not be commercial and how to get it there. We will delve into what makes
“up-market” fiction so popular and how to move a manuscript from the
literary realm to the commercial. Finally, we will explore how to make your
manuscript more marketable to an agent or an acquisitions editor, thus
launching your career as a writer. [ALL LEVELS]
poetry
Writing Poetry
Jeff Worley
Wednesdays, June 24-July 29
5:45-7:15 pm
$72
Spend some time in a workshop setting writing new poems, revising old ones,
and sharing your work with others in class. We will work on the basic stuff of
poetry: imagery, the use of sound to fortify meaning, lineation, and various
approaches to formal structure, as well as the free-verse poem. We’ll support
each other to improve drafts of poems and discuss various aspects of the
contemporary poem. [ALL LEVELS]
Master Class in Poetry:
Creating Tension in Your Work
Bianca Spriggs
Carnegie Center Literary Arts Liaison
Thursdays, June 25-August 13
5:30-7:00 pm
new!
$150
Submission deadline: Monday, June 8
Let’s face it. The most memorable poems are those that have the reader
practically holding their breaths as they read, unable to look away. This class
will focus on ratcheting up the tension in your poetry and learning to strip
away the deadwood to find the core that propels a piece. You will then be
able to craft the poem so that elements such as fresh imagery, line break, and
syntax will push it to its apex. Each week students will be expected to bring in
one poem for serious critique in a roundtable workshop environment. Limit:
10 participants. Payment required upon acceptance. To be considered for this
class, please submit a writing sample of 3-5 poems (no more than 5 pages
total) to CCLL1@carnegiecenterlex.org by Monday, June 8. The submissions
will be juried. [ADVANCED]
writing
nonfiction
Nonfiction Writing Group
Neil Chethik
Carnegie Center Executive Director
Tuesdays, June 16-July 21
noon-1:30 pm
$72
Join a lively, diverse group of people in exploring nonfiction writing,
including personal essays, columns, magazine pieces, and autobiography.
This is a chance to limber up as a writer, get feedback from others, and gain
confidence in an affirming atmosphere. [ALL LEVELS]
Life Writing
Georgia Green Stamper
Thursdays, June 18-July 9
5:15-7:15 pm
new!
$60
Your stories are important, and only you can tell them. In this introduction to
writing memoir, we will explore methods for retrieving and then shaping our
personal, family and local stories into engaging prose. Elements of style such
as syntax, voice, form and organization will be emphasized. [BEGINNING/
INTERMEDIATE]
Writing Memoir
Jessica Caudill
Saturday, August 1
one-time
11:00 am-1:00 pm
new!
class
$30
In this memoir writing seminar, you’ll learn how to transform the ordinary
into extraordinary, the mundane into magical. We will discuss how to use
research in a writerly way, including how creative nonfiction writing research
differs from academic research. We will explore how to write down a simple
memory in different ways (flash, scene, etc.) to uncover important details
so the story moves out of confession mode. We will do generative writing
exercises to help you unlock your story ideas. [ALL LEVELS]
Writing about a Hero
Steve Flairty
At the Lexington Public Library
Eagle Creek Branch
101 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Tuesday, June 16
one-time
6:00-8:00 pm
new!
class
FREE
Call 859-231-5500 to register
Each of us knows an especially admirable person in our life that we’d like
others to know, too. Why not share your hero publically through the printed
word? Join Steve Flairty, author of the Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes series,
as he shares tips on the “hero writing” process, including a practical followup writing activity to get you off to a fast start! Registration is limited, so
please call 859-231-5500 to reserve your place in the class. [ALL LEVELS]
the first draft series
reaching out to KY libraries
See page 5.
writing
multi-genre
FREE Writing Practice
Cole Bennett
Fridays, June 12-August 28
noon-1:30 pm
FREE
This is an opportunity to write without rules, editing, or judgment—the best
way to start. It’s also the best way to limber up or generate something new
and energetic for working on later. We write from a simple prompt, followed
by readings and “recalls” where other writers simply recall your words back to
you without criticism or praise. Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down The Bones
is suggested reading, but not required. Join at any time. [ALL LEVELS]
Seniors Writing Group
Sarah Combs
Fridays, June 12-August 28
10:00-11:30 am
FREE
At the Lexington Senior Center, 1530 Nicholasville Road
If you’ve reached that golden age, join this writing group, which meets at
the Lexington Senior Center. This group features in-class writing exercises;
feedback for family stories, memoirs, poems, and stories; tips for reading and
publishing your work; and lively conversation and fellowship. [ALL LEVELS]
Writing for Recovery
Jay McCoy
Third Wednesday of each month, June through August
10:00-11:00 am
FREE
At the NAMI Participation Station, 869 Sparta Court, Lexington
While living with a chronic condition or caring for a loved one, we often find
comfort and strength through writing. We will focus on exercises, prompts,
and visualizations to explore challenges whether from the perspective of the
person living with illness or of the caregiver. We will take time to create and
develop new work and to workshop our own stories and poems. Writers of all
levels and all genres are welcome. [ALL LEVELS]
Writing Comedy
Risky Mixers
Saturday, June 20
one-time
new!
10:00 am-1:00 pm
class
$35
Maybe you like telling jokes and you want to be able to put words onto the
page or into the mouths of performers with laughter as the result. It can
be done! Risky Mixers, the (in)famous writing and performing troupe from
Greater Richmond, has the tools and strategies to help you create comedic
ideas and execute them on the page or on the stage. We’ll even explore that
knottiest of problems, what makes X funny and not Y (or is it the other way
around – I forget). The only prerequisite is a sense of humor! [ALL LEVELS]
Writing with Sensory Details
See page 5.
Melissa Bell Pitts
Wednesdays, August 5-26
new!
5:30-7:15 pm
$48
“The artist brain is the sensory brain: sight and sound, smell and taste, touch;
these are the elements of magic and magic is the elemental stuff of art,”
writes Julia Cameron in The Artist’s Way. This is a generative, hands-on class
designed to increase your stock of sensory details through in-class exercises,
a sensory journal and close examination of passages by authors who bring
the magic to their prose and poetry. By the end of class, you will have your
own sensory well to draw from for your art. [ALL LEVELS]
writing
publishing
Busting the Myths of Publishing
Jason Sizemore
Saturday, July 18
one-time
11:30 am-1:30 pm
new!
class
$30
Writers of all levels of experience like to pull back the curtain on the world of
publishing. This seminar will address some of the more common questions
one publisher and editor receives. For instance: Do editors really keep a
“black list?” How much do publishers really gossip to each other? What are
their biggest pet peeves? We’ll explore and deconstruct the myths of the
publishing world. [ALL LEVELS]
Selling Your Book
Part I: Marketing 101
one-time
Peggy DeKay
Saturday, July 25
class
new!
10:00-11:30 am
$30 ($50 total if you register for Parts I & II - see below)
Learn these 25 simple tips and tricks that any author can implement now to
improve their visibility and grow their reader base. You don’t have to be a
social media guru or an expert in building websites. This workshop is full of
easy-to-implement techniques that any author can leverage to create greater
visibility, a more engaged readership, and sell more books! [ALL LEVELS]
Selling Your Book
Part II: Public Speaking
Peggy DeKay
one-time
Saturday, July 25
class
noon-1:30 pm
new!
$30 ($50 total if you register for Parts I & II - see above)
Authors, now more than ever, can grow their platform, connect with their
readers, and find new opportunities through public speaking. We will discuss
how to create great taglines for interviews and speaking events; the seven
language tools to develop more colorful, memorable speeches; the five rules
of voice and how voice can change how you are perceived by your audience;
and the six rules of body language that make you more credible as a speaker.
[ALL LEVELS]
*One-time classes are sponsored in part by
Nikky Finney
writer cubbies
National Book Award winner Nikky Finney wrote Rice, her second book of
poetry, in cubbies at the Carnegie Center in the early 1990s.
Now you can rent your own peaceful space at the Carnegie Center!
Bring your computer or notebook and make
yourself at home. Free wi-fi.
$40 monthly
Call 859-254-4175 ext. 21
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special
interest
Who belongs in the
Brown Bag Book Discussion
Wendell Berry was
the first living writer
inducted into the
Kentucky Writers
Hall of Fame.
Who should be next?
Submit your nominations
of living & deceased
writers to
neil@carnegiecenterlex.org
by Wednesday,
July 15, 2015.
Jan Isenhour
Thursdays, July 2-August 6
noon-1:00 pm
FREE
An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be
prepared to buy or check out from the library the works selected. Contact the
Carnegie Center for the updated book list.
Monthly Book Discussion
Alan Church
Fourth Wednesday of each month, June through August
5:30-7:00 pm
FREE
Join us for discussion of contemporary and classic novels as well as nonfiction, plays,
and poetry chosen by the group. For current selections or more information, contact
Alan at church11@webtv.net or 859-254-5649.
writing contest
Flash Fiction Contest
Submission Deadline: Monday, July 20
Public Reading: Date & time to be announced
Writers have been producing very short fiction for hundreds of years.
From Aesop to Vonnegut, they’ve written stories with a protagonist, plot,
and resolution – all in 500 words or fewer. Now it’s your chance to say it
Laura Whitaker
in 500 words. Entries will be judged. The first place winner receives $150
Fridays, June 19-July 24 (no class July 3)
and second place receives $100. There is a $10 reading fee, payable to the
9:00-10:00 am
Carnegie Center. Entries should include name, address, email address, and
$40 (or $10 per class)
phone number on a cover page (NOT on the manuscript itself ). Entries must
What better way to start your Friday than with a yoga practice that both relaxes
be received or postmarked by July 20, 2015. Send entries to: Flash Fiction
and invigorates? Writers, artists, and professionals—maximize your wellness
Contest, 251 West Second Street, Lexington, KY, 40507.
to help maximize your creativity and productivity. We’ll stretch, strengthen,
balance, and flow, preparing you for a day of work on the computer or a
weekend of play and traveling. This is an all levels class. Beginners welcome.
Yoga red door
writers blog
Featuring Carnegie event highlights,
podcasts, interviews, and writing tips.
Curated by Bianca Spriggs,
Carnegie Center Literary Arts Liaison
carnegiecenterlex.org/red-door-writers-blog
Independent Film Networking Group
Christopher Kelder
Second Saturday of each month, June through August
noon-1:30 pm
FREE
This group is for anyone interested in networking for independent film
projects. Those with technical proficiency are welcome to attend, such
as lighting and sound people, editors, screenwriters, film directors, and
producers. There will be some time available each meeting for discussion of
members’ screenwriting.
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gourmet learning
In our Gourmet Learning Series you’ll eat lunch while you learn! Join us for a great professional development
opportunity. Pre-registration required. Lunches are provided to all pre-registered participants, provided by
our lunch sponsor Shorty’s Urban Market. Please register 48 hours in advance to be guaranteed a lunch.
See what we’re dishing out this summer!
Greening Your Workplace
Karen Lanier
Friday, August 14
one-time
noon-1:30 pm
new!
class
$45 (incudes lunch)
Do you want to feel better about your workplace environment and your
ecological footprint? Greening up at the office can be fun! Worm composting,
community gardening, bike commuting, and friendly competitions boost
morale and make a real difference. Look beyond recycling to learn easy ways
to strengthen your green team and change the world!
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating
support to the Carnegie Center with state tax dollars and federal funding
from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Classes in the Gourmet Learning series and other professional
development opportunities are provided in part thanks to a grant from
the Staples Foundation.
photography
Photography: Level 1
Camilo Quintana
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 16-July 2
5:30-7:15 pm
$90 ($240 total if you sign up for Levels 1, 2, & 3)
Come and learn how to understand your digital single-lens reflex (DSLR)
camera. Bring your DSLR camera, and we will talk about how your camera
works and discuss basic rules of composition. In-class exercises and group
critiques of your work will give you new ideas for taking remarkable photos.
This class will give you enough knowledge to go from taking a picture to
making a story.
Photography: Level 3
Photography: Level 2
Camilo Quintana
Camilo Quintana
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7-23
5:30-7:15 pm
$90 ($240 total if you sign up for Levels 1, 2, & 3)
Once you know the basics, this class will help you loosen up a bit more with
your camera so you can make your own decisions instead of your equipment
making them for you. We will start using aperture priority and shutter priority
to comprehend the aperture and speed of your camera. This will help you
to understand the manual mode, giving you a whole new experience when
taking photos. Bring your DSLR camera, and we will do assisted exercises
and group critiques.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 28-August 13
5:30-7:15 pm
$75 ($240 total if you sign up for Levels 1, 2, & 3)
Take your photography to the next level by learning how to administer,
conserve, and develop your image library. We will use Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom, which administers and helps create amazing images that will
inspire, inform, and delight your audience. We will continue with assisted
exercises to help shoot and develop your project. We will end with a project
that will be exhibited at the Carnegie Center. Please bring your DSLR camera.
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world languages
spanish
french
Monique Roman
$132 per level
If you’ve always wanted to learn the language of love, now is your chance!
Wonder which level of French is right for you? Contact Monique at
moniqueroman1@gmail.com or 859-266-8531. Required text: Schaum’s
Outline of French Grammar, 5th ed. by Mary E. Coffman Crocker (please
purchase on your own).
French Beginning
Tuesdays, June 16-August 25
10:30 am-noon
French Level 1
Thursdays, June 18-August 27
noon-1:30 pm
French Level 2
Tuesdays, June 16-August 25
6:00-7:30 pm
French Level 3
Wednesdays, June 17-August 26
10:30 am-noon
French Level 4
Mondays, June 15-August 24
noon-1:30 pm
French Level 5
Mondays, June 15-August 24
1:30-3:00 pm
French Level 6
Tuesdays, June 16-August 25
noon-1:30 pm
French Level 7
Wednesdays, June 17-August 26
5:30-7:15 pm
French Level 8
Wednesdays, June 17-August 26
noon-2:00 pm
mandarin chinese
Just Enough Mandarin Chinese
Anne Marie Grisanti
Mondays, June 22-July 27
5:30-7:00 pm
new!
$72
This class will help you build a strong foundation in Mandarin Chinese so you
can be on your way to communicating with one-fifth of the world’s population,
whether for work, travel, or just to expand your horizons! You will master the
basics of tones and pinyin pronunciation, with an introduction to the hanzi
writing system and lots of conversational practice. Songs and videos will provide
listening practice and a window into modern Chinese culture.
Learn Spanish for the first time or brush up on old skills! Great professional
development opportunity. If you have questions about which level of Spanish is
right for you, please contact Eric at ericblair0@gmail.com.
Spanish Beginning
Eric Blair
Mondays, June 15-July 20
5:30-7:00 pm
$72
Optional $25 textbook (not included in price of class)
This level thoroughly examines all facets of the present tense including
reflexive verbs and commands, introduces the use of prepositions, explains
adjective order, and touches on other essential basic grammar concepts.
Spanish Intermediate
Eric Blair
Tuesdays, June 16-July 21
5:30-7:00 pm
$72
Optional $25 textbook (not included in price of class)
This level introduces tenses like the preterite and imperfect; polishes the
students’ use of prepositions, participles, and object pronouns; and covers
various other features of the Spanish language.
Spanish Advanced
Eric Blair
Wednesdays, June 17-July 22
5:30-7:00 pm
$72
Required textbook: A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish, 5 th edition, by John Butt. Please purchase on your own.
This level assumes strong knowledge of the preterite and imperfect tenses.
We will cover the present subjunctive mood and will touch on it in the past
and conditional, as well. Students will learn many native speaker grammar
concepts that are not usually found in textbooks. We will also use in-class
readings to deepen our understanding.
Tertulia: Advanced Spanish Conversation
Thursdays, June 25-August 27
new!
3:00-4:30 pm
FREE
For native- or near-native speakers. The group will try to capture the spirit of
the tertulias or informal conversations held among professional associates in
many Spanish-speaking countries. This advanced level conversation group
is facilitated by Edward Stanton, Professor Emeritus of Hispanic Studies at
the University of Kentucky.
russian
italian
Just Enough Italian
Andrea Branchini
Mondays, June 29-August 3
5:45-7:15 pm
$72
Get started on the way to communicating in Italian and appreciating Italian
culture. In this course in conversational Italian, you’ll learn fundamentals of the
language through exercises, poems, songs, and practice.
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Just Enough Russian
Diana Sahibnazarova
Saturdays, July 11-August 15
10:30 am-noon
$72
This class will help you begin communicating in Russian and recognizing Russian
culture. You will learn the basics of the Russian language through exercises,
poems, songs, and practice.
teens
College Prep
Mentoring
Overwhelmed by the college search, selection and
application process?
Let an expert help.
Through her work in college admission and private consulting,
Beth Murner has guided hundreds of students through the
college admissions process. Work with Beth, one-on-one,
on any of the following topics:
Pre-college planning
College planning
Application process
Scholarship searching
Interview preparation
ACT test preparation
AP test planning
Study skills
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Mentoring sessions can take place at the Carnegie Center
or The Morris Book Shop (882 E. High Street).
$45 per hour; $30 per hour for low-income
Other fee assistance available if needed
Email Beth at bethmurner@gmail.com to schedule your session!
Creative Writing Teen Retreat
Grades 9-12
Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7
9:30 am-4:00 pm
$75
Attention teen writers! Join us for this one-of-a-kind retreat for the next great
generation of writers! You’ll work with talented writers, spend free time putting your
pen to paper in an inspiring environment, and get to know peers who share similar
passions! Instructors include Elizabeth Beck (co-host of the Teen Howl Poetry Series)
and Sarah Combs (author of the award-winning YA novel Breakfast Served Anytime).
Please bring your own lunch both days.
ACT Test Prep
Rajiv Khanna
Grades 10-12
5-part class: Thursday, July 30; Monday, August 3;
Thursday, August 6; Monday, August 10;
& Thursday, August 13
5:30-7:00 pm
$60 (includes book)
Prepare for test dates in fall 2015 and beyond! Together, we will work on several typical
ACT questions from each of the four ACT subject areas of English, math, reading, and
science. Test-taking strategies will be discussed. Homework will be assigned so that
you have a guide to optimizing your test preparation efforts. Fee includes ACT prep
book. Must register at least one week in advance to be guaranteed a book on the first
day. Space is limited!
Teen Howl Poetry Series
Hosted by Elizabeth Beck & Jay McCoy
First Thursday of every month
6:00 pm
FREE
At The Morris Book Shop, 882 East High Street, Lexington
Come and share your words! Open mic for poets under 21. Each month also features
a teen poet, a teen musician, and an established guest writer from the community.
Great opportunity to meet and socialize with other cool writers!
volunteer at carnegie
Volunteer at
family nights & other
special events!
Be a tutor in our
After-School
Tutoring Program!
If you’d like to share your passion for literacy and
imaginative learning, we have plenty of ways for
you to become involved as a volunteer! We are always looking for volunteers for Family Fun & Learning Nights, Carnegie Clubs, Gallery Hop, and other
special events. If you are interested in volunteering
or want more information, please contact Erica at
outreach@carnegiecenterlex.org or 859-254-4175
ext. 23.
Become an active member of your community and
join us for a summer of student mentoring and
tutoring! This program requires a one hour per week
commitment for the seven-week summer session.
You’ll meet with a student (grade K-12) and help with
a subject you enjoy! Tutors are also needed for the
2015-2016 school year. Call or email Carol to schedule
a tutoring orientation: tutoring@carnegiecenterlex.
org or 859-254-4175 ext. 22.
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Celebrate
at the Carnegie Center’s
family fun
& learning nights!
Activities and crafts
for the whole family!
Registration is required
for all Family Fun & Learning Nights.
FREE dinner is provided to families
who pre-register, and a free book is
given away to every child.
Only for families with
children ages 3-12.
Celebrate Summer
Back to School Bash
Tuesday, June 23
5:30-7:30 pm
FREE
Join us as we kick off a summer of fun
with crafts and games!
Tuesday, August 4
5:30-7:30 pm
FREE
Join us for a celebration of going back to school!
Free backpacks/tote bags and school supplies will
be distributed to pre-registered youth in grades
K-12 (supplies are limited). Sponsored by Kentucky
Utilities.
Family Fun & Learning Nights and
book giveaways funded by
The Orphan Society of Lexington
after-school tutoring
After-School Tutoring Registration
To register, please call 859-254-4175 or come in on these dates ONLY*:
The one-on-one tutoring program for the 2015-2016 school year is for
students in grades K-12. Students work with their own volunteer tutor for an
hour per week in math and/or reading. Families should be prepared to commit
to the tutoring program for the entire
school year. The registration fee is $60;
$5 for students on free/reduced lunch.
Space is limited and spots fill quickly!
The tutoring program is funded in part
by the Cralle Foundation, the William
Stamps Farish Fund, LFUCG Social
Services, Toyota Motor Manufacturing
KY, US Bank, and our generous donors—
including those giving in memory of
Matthew Philip Waldman.
Before August 1:
Returning student registration. Students returning from school year 20142015, or from summer of 2015, who register by August 1, will be guaranteed
a spot. You must register even if you are returning with your current tutor.
Monday, August 17:
New and returning student registration. Limited space available.
Tuesday, September 8:
New and returning student registration. Limited space available.
*Phone and doors will open at 10:00 am.
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early learners
• babies through pre-k •
Toddler Reading Group
Early Learner Book Club
Katherine Greene-Owens
2-3 year-olds & parents/guardians
Wednesday, June 17 / Saturday, June 20
Wednesday, July 15 / Saturday, July 18
Wednesday, August 12 / Saturday, August 15
11:15 am-noon
FREE
Now offering two date options per month! Join us for story time, parent-directed
activities, and snack designed to encourage early excitement for reading through
hands-on activities for parent and child. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to
busy toddlers and is a great first-introduction to a story-time setting. Featured books
include: Lola Loves Stories (June), Ten Little Caterpillars (July), and Bunny Cakes
(August). The first 15 pre-registered families in attendance will each bring home
a free copy of the book each month. Funded by PNC Foundation.
Katherine Greene-Owens
4-5 year-olds & parents/guardians
Wednesday, June 17 / Saturday, June 20
Wednesday, July 15 / Saturday, July 18
Wednesday, August 12 / Saturday, August 15
10:00-11:00 am
FREE
Now offering two date options per month! Join us for story time, parent-directed
activities, and snack designed to encourage early excitement for reading through
hands-on activities for parent and child. This laid-back atmosphere is a fun learning
environment for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Featured books include: Lola
Loves Stories (June), Ten Little Caterpillars (July), and Bunny Cakes (August). The first
18 pre-registered families in attendance will each bring home a free copy of the book
each month. Funded by PNC Foundation.
Click, Clack, Moo: Fun With Sounds
A Book of My Own
Melissa Johnson Farris
Melissa Johnson Farris
Babies/Toddlers (birth-2 year olds & parents/guardians)
Babies/Toddlers (birth-2 year olds & parents/guardians)
Tuesdays, June 23-July 14
Wednesdays, July 22-August 12
10:15-11:00 am
10:15-11:00 am
new!
$10 per family
$10 per family
This fun class will introduce your little one to alphabet knowledge, phonic
Explore the world of “quiet books” for babies and toddlers. Participants will
awareness, and oral language skills. We will spend time focusing on imitation of
create a new no-sew page for baby’s own felt book each week and explore
sounds through fun and engaging book-themed activities that will encourage different materials and techniques, themes, resources and ideas to create a
children to make associations between letters, sounds, and their own voice! whole self-made library for your favorite little one. Join us for this unique way to
Learn creative ways to use books as enticing speech, sound, and language foster your child’s interests, imagination, and love of books. Supplies included.
development tools in your daily activities with your little one.
youth & family
• grades K through 8 •
Lower Elementary Writing Sharron Brown
Grades K-2
Mondays, June 15-July 27
new!
(no class July 6)
4:30-5:30 pm
FREE
This hands-on class will help you develop writing skills through activities designed
to make writing more colorful and engaging. Writing types include narratives,
poetry, letters, and more. Funded by Blue Grass Community Foundation.
Lower Elementary Reading
Sharron Brown
Grades K-2
Thursdays, June 18-July 30 (no class July 9)
4:30-5:30 pm
FREE
This hands-on class will focus on reading fluency, letters and letter sounds,
decoding skills, vocabulary and comprehension using readers theater/play
reading, songs, poems, read-a-longs, repetitive read aloud books, and chants.
Funded by Blue Grass Community Foundation.
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Lower Elementary Math
Sharron Brown
Grades K-2
Thursdays, June 18-July 30 (no class July 9)
5:30-6:30 pm
FREE
In this hands-on class, we will use games, music/songs, hands-on activities,
manipulatives, and art to learn basic math concepts such as telling time,
counting money, fractions, number sense, addition/subtraction facts, geometry,
and more!
youth & family
• grades K through 8 •
LEGO® & Books: Windmills
Upper Elementary Reading
Katie Weddington
Tracy Morris
Grades 3-5
Grades K-3
Tuesdays, June 16-July 28
one-time
Saturday, June 27
4:30-5:30 pm
class
10:00 am-noon
FREE
$10
This class will focus on two main goals: (1) phonemic awareness and sight word
This class combines books and LEGO® bricks to explore windmills, which are machines
practice [alphabet, letter sounds, rhyming, blending], and (2) comprehension
that use sails and gears to capture and transfer the energy of the wind. People have used
of stories read aloud. Students will play games that help to boost their reading
windmills since at least 500 A.D. to grind grain, pump water, and in modern times, as wind
skills and engage in activities and crafts that demonstrate their reading
turbines to convert wind energy into stored electrical energy. We will use this versatile
comprehension. Funded by Blue Grass Community Foundation.
invention to learn about gears, energy, inventions, and history.
Upper Elementary Math LEGO® & Books: Helicopters
Alison Ward
Grades 3-5
Thursdays, June 18-July 30
4:30-5:30 pm
FREE
Come practice your math skills! This class offers students a chance to review
some old and learn some new math skills. Math games, lessons, practice, and
review will give your child an opportunity to continue learning math in the
summer and to retain more when school begins in the fall.
Summer Fun & Games
Elise Mandel
Grades 1-5
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 16-25
new!
10:00-11:30 am
$5
Summer is here! Attend this workshop and learn about fun games, activities, and ways to
keep your brain sharp and your skills high over the summer. We’ll learn magic tricks, play
dice games, and have fun with friends! Parents are welcome to stay for the fun (although
not required).
Spanish for Kids
Jackie Garrido
Grades 1-5
Wednesdays, June 17-July 29
5:30-6:30 pm
FREE
¡Hola! Join us for this fun, hands-on workshop for kids. You’ll learn the basics of the Spanish
language from a native Spanish speaker through fun games, crafts, songs, activities, and
more!
Tracy Morris
Grades K-3
Saturday, July 25
one-time
10:00 am-noon
class
$10
This class combines books and LEGO® bricks to explore the history of the helicopter,
beginning with Leonardo da Vinci’s drawing of a “helical air screw.” We will learn about how
a helicopter works and construct a motorized model of a helicopter. We will also discuss
why helicopters are useful in different situations.
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which
does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these programs. Creative Learning
Corporation common shares are listed on OTCBB under the ticker symbol
CLCN. © 2015 Bricks 4 Kidz
Jabberwocky & Other Wacky Words:
Creating Your Own Language
Carole Johnston
Grades 3-5
Monday, July 6-Thursday, July 9 (4 days)
new!
1:00-2:00 pm
$10
Let’s slay the “Frumious Bandersnatch” with our imaginations and some crayons. This
class will take us on some strange adventures. The only way to be heroes will be to make
up our own words, use them to act out stories and write them down.
Inner City Wilderness:
Where Lexington’s Wild Things Are
Karen Lanier
Grades 6-8
Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2 (4 days)
new!
10:30 am-noon
$10
Explore the city’s wild side! Understanding the creatures and plants that live in urban
spaces can reconnect you with nature right where you live. This class explores urban wildlife
through walking field trips. Students will enhance their writing skills by journaling about
their observations, creating compelling stories from clues discovered out in the field. We will
also read inspiring pieces published by professional naturalists.
Children’s Charity Fund of the Bluegrass helps fund children’s workshops,
Camp Carnegie, and author youth outreach programs.
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class & event registration
4 Ways to Register:
Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Register online at www.carnegiecenterlex.org
[free classes; credit/debit payments]
• Call us at 859-254-4175 ext. 21 [free classes; credit/debit payments]
• Mail a completed registration form (found online at www.
carnegiecenterlex.org under the About Us tab) and payment to:
Carnegie Center, Attn: Registration, 251 W. Second Street, Lexington,
KY, 40507 [free classes; check payments]
• Stop by the front desk during Carnegie business hours (MondayThursday 10:00 am-7:30 pm; Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday
10:00 am-2:00 pm) [free classes; credit/debit, check, or cash payments]
About Registration
Full payment reserves your space in class. A $20 fee is assessed for bad
checks. Purchase orders or intent to pay are not accepted. We accept
checks, money orders, cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Registration is required for all classes & for events when noted. If you
register in the week leading up to the start of the class, please call the
Carnegie Center to confirm that the class is meeting as planned.
All class withdrawals are subject to a 15% processing fee. No refunds may
be issued within 3 business days prior to the start of a class, as supplies
have already been purchased and a commitment to pay the instructor has
already been made. We cannot prorate class fees for sessions missed by the
participant.
The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a workshop if a minimum
enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors
prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate
registration numbers between 6 and 2 business days before a class starts to
decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet a minimum
enrollment may be cancelled a minimum of 2 business days prior to the
first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive
full refunds.
Scholarships
Financial assistance is available for most classes. If you are in need of a
scholarship, please call 859-254-4175 ext. 21 to request an application.
Limit one scholarship per person per season.
about us
our mission
The Carnegie Center empowers people
to explore and express their voices
through imaginative learning
and the literary arts.
parking
Free validated parking for Carnegie Center patrons is available in four Transylvania
University parking lots. Validations are only available at the Carnegie Center front
desk, and you must pick up a validation prior to parking. Visit www.carnegiecenterlex.
org/about-us/parking-information for a map of parking lot locations. Street parking
is also often available on Mill, Market, Second, and Third Streets.
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carnegie staff
Neil Chethik, Executive Director
Sarah Chapman, Reception
Erica Cook, Youth Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
Marcia Foster, Literacy Specialist
Marcia Thornton Jones, Tutoring Associate
Carol Jordan, Tutoring Coordinator
Jennifer Mattox, Development Director
Jude McPherson, Reception
Jessica Faye Mohler, Marketing & Communications Director
Bronson O’Quinn, Development Associate & Safety Officer
Bianca Spriggs, Literary Arts Liaison
Cliff Swauger, Math Specialist
Luisa Trujillo, Office Manager & Art Director
Laura Whitaker, Program Director
board of trustees
Janet Holloway, Chair
Ross T. Ewing
Claudia Marin Goggin, Vice Chair
Brian Hodge
W. Morgan Fister, Treasurer
Jeannette Lucas
Ronda Beck
Pamela Perlman
Eric Case
Lucy Ferguson
Cynthia Ellingsen
Bill Stewart
Honorary Member: William S. Farish
Lauren Brooke
Anne J. Brooks
Karen Gauthier
Advisory Board
Beth Howard
Christine Mallozzi
Eileen O’Brien
HILLIARD LYONS SPONSORS “CARNEGIE CLASSICS: THE CATCHER IN THE RYE”
Hilliard Lyons is a proud sponsor of dozens of nonprofits, including the Carnegie Center, in the 12 Midwestern and Southeastern states it serves. The
firm’s support has been broad and deep, encompassing human services, education, cultural, and health-based entities. The Carnegie Center was
pleased and proud to have Hilliard Lyons’ support last fall for “Carnegie Classics: The Catcher in the Rye.”
Founded in 1854 and operating over 70 offices, Hilliard Lyons focuses on creating, preserving, and distributing its clients’ wealth.
Hilliard Lyons has a long history of helping individuals, companies, and foundations with their financial planning and investment management
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The company’s financial consultants use original and purchased research
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J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC is a member of the New York Stock Exchange,
FINRA, and SIPC. Visit www.hilliard.com to learn more. For trust services,
visit www.hilliardtrust.com.
WHAT LEGACY DO YOU
WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?
A planned gift now allows you to make a significant difference later.
By including the Carnegie Center in your will or as a beneficiary of a life insurance or
retirement policy, you will leave a legacy of learning for people of all ages.
Cash and stock gifts can be as large or small as you’d like. For more information,
contact Jennifer Mattox at (859) 254-4175 ext. 25 or jmattox@carnegiecenterlex.org.
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Carnegie thanks
2013-2014
KY Poet Laureate
Frank X Walker...
...and
congratulates
2015-2016
KY Poet Laureate
George Ella Lyon!
Photo credit:
Ann W. Olson
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