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 * 543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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   * Youth Writing Program
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   * Thanks to Kurt
   * The Vonnecast
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 * Meet Kurt
   * Biography
   * Novels
   * Collections
   * Plays
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Menu
 * About
   * Press Releases
   * Virtual Tour
   * Leadership
   * Staff
   * Supporters
   * Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
   * Diversity
   * Private Events
 * Events
   * NEA Big Read
   * Teaching Vonnegut
   * Banned Books Week
   * Night of Vonnegut
   * Costa Rica Writers Retreat
 * First Amendment Advocacy
 * Teaching Vonnegut
 * Education
   * Youth Writing Program
   * Students
   * Thanks to Kurt
   * The Vonnecast
     * Episodes
 * So It Goes
   * Submissions
   * Literary Journal
   * Contributors
 * Meet Kurt
   * Biography
   * Novels
   * Collections
   * Plays
   * Collaborations


WE CHAMPION THE LEGACY OF KURT VONNEGUT AND THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE EXPRESSION
AND COMMON DECENCY.

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WELCOME TO KVML

Kurt Vonnegut was a World War II soldier and prisoner of war, peace activist,
free speech champion, bestselling writer, artist, father, and lover of jazz,
comedy, theater, and film. Celebrating our 15th anniversary in 2024, we at the
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library (KVML) conduct tours of our museum’s diverse
and accessible exhibitions. Members borrow books from our lending library.
Students, teachers, veterans, and prisoners benefit from our programs that
encourage storytelling to “make your soul grow.” From its German foundation in
the 1800s, our gorgeous building is one of the few remaining buildings from the
period when Indiana Avenue was known nationwide for its rich jazz history and
Black excellence in business and culture. Our Bokonon Lounge is more than a bar
but also a space that people use for weddings, birthday parties, and more. 

Outside of Indianapolis, we are widely known for our tough stance on free
speech. We send hundreds, if not thousands, of free books to students around the
country to support anti-censorship. As Kurt said, we want to remain “vibrant and
alive and relevant” to support our local, state, national, and international
audiences.

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UPCOMING EVENTS





BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2024

SEPTEMBER 22-28

Join KVML for an engaging and thought-provoking 2024 Banned Books Week.

Kick off the week with an inspiring opening reception featuring Edith Vonnegut’s
Essential Workers art exhibition on Sunday.

Throughout the week, immerse yourself in discussions and performances, including
a book talk on Vonnegut’s Player Piano and Jess Walter’s The Cold Millions, an
opera performance of Figaro! The Bunny of Seville for young audiences, and a
lecture on the intersection of censorship and discussions of nuclear war by
KVML’s Activist-in-Residence Charlotte Yeung. Also, don’t miss Craig Pinkus’s
intriguing lecture on banned music, and end the week with a fun Censorship Pub
Quiz.

In addition, you’re invited to explore KVML’s permanent exhibits and the new
“KVML: On the Avenue” exhibition celebrating Indiana Avenue’s Black history.

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NIGHT OF VONNEGUT

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 | 7-10 PM

FISHERS ART CENTER
1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, FISHERS, IN 46038


EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

 * Reception & Networking with Heavy Appetizers and Drinks
 * Keynote Address by Robyn Peterman-Zahn
 * Silent & Live Auctions of Exclusive Items
 * Experiences Entertainment featuring Music and Comedy Performances
 * Award Presentation of the Kurt Vonnegut Humor Award

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ESCAPE TO INSPIRATION: COSTA RICA WRITERS RETREAT 2025

FEBRUARY 1-7, 2025

LOCATION: AMATIERRA RESORT, COSTA RICA
HOSTED BY: KURT VONNEGUT MUSEUM AND LIBRARY (KVML)


DISCOVER YOUR VOICE IN PARADISE

The Costa Rica Writers Retreat offers a unique opportunity to unplug, unwind,
and tap into your creative potential amidst the stunning landscapes of Costa
Rica. Designed for writers of all levels, this seven-night retreat is an
immersive experience that combines the wit and wisdom of Kurt Vonnegut with the
serene beauty of Amatierra Resort.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning to explore your creative
voice, this retreat will provide you with the tools, inspiration, and community
you need to advance your craft.

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VONNEGUT USA

Help us bring Vonnegut to your state. Starting in 2022, KVML has been traveling
the United States bringing programming, books, and Vonnegut’s message of free
expression and common decency. Through this initiative, we hope to partner with
schools and libraries as well as new and old Vonnegutians to further Kurt’s
legacy. Visit our Events page to find out more about 2022 events in your state.

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What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But
the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible
disease of loneliness can be cured.




THE VONNECAST

In 2022, acclaimed American author, Kurt Vonnegut, turns 100 years old. From the
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, The Vonnecast explores ways Vonnegut’s legacy
has shaped the lives of others and continues to make souls grow. 

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Through Educational programs, the KVML is proud to inspire Kurt Vonnegut’s
legacy of free expression and common decency in readers, writers, and thinkers
of all ages across the globe.

Join us after work or school for evening discussions and webinars that connect
themes in literature to current events and history. Visit the Events page to
register for our 2022 events, including Stories of Banned Conflicts, and our
annual Banned Books Week Celebration.

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YOUTH WRITING PROGRAM

The Youth Writing Program connects volunteers across the country with students
at Kurt Vonnegut’s alma mater: Shortridge High School. In the summer of 2022,
the KVML will offer virtual Social Justice Writing Workshops monthly that will
feature a guest writer or activist.

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TEACHING VONNEGUT

Every summer, the KVML partners with educators across the country to offer the
Teaching Vonnegut series. This virtual conference offers an array of sessions
focused on Vonnegut’s life, works, legacy, and the causes he promoted. Classroom
teachers and after-school educators will leave sessions inspired to create new
lesson plans. Participants who are not traditional educators will enjoy learning
about Vonnegut, and broaden their world view. Teaching Vonnegut 2023 is
scheduled and open for registration!

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THE VETERANS WRITING PROGRAM

Writing In Peace, offers veterans a monthly opportunity to engage in a 4-hour
writing workshop in the company of other military veterans. A collection of
their work is presented annually at Vonnegut Fest, our celebration of Kurt’s
Birthday, Veterans Day, and Armistice Day.

Kurt Vonnegut served in WWII and was captured during his first day of combat at
the Battle of the Bulge. His experience as a combat veteran and POW shaped his
world view and creative endeavors. The KVML is honored to provide a space for
veterans to explore their creativity, and build community. We are currently
planning the 2022 Veterans Writing Program. Please check back for more
information.

Kurt Vonnegut is a renowned author born in Indianapolis. He is known for his
unflinching look at the world, tempered with a satirical eye, and a sardonic
sense of humor. In a career spanning over fifty years, Vonnegut published
fourteen novels, three short story collections, five plays, and five works of
nonfiction. He is most famous for his darkly satirical, best-selling novel
Slaughterhouse-Five.



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