LLCC’s “All Lit Up” Arts and Humanities Festival begins next week! With the theme of “Arts bringing light into the darkness,” the festival will feature a number of events from Sept. 24-28 in conjunction with Banned Books Week, a national observance celebrating the freedom to read. All events are free and open to the public. LLCC students, staff, faculty and administrators are invited and encouraged to participate or attend.

Monday, Sept. 24

Monologue/Storytelling workshop, 3-5 p.m., MN 1168
Professors Mark Hardiman and Deborah Brothers, facilitators

Tuesday, Sept. 25

Film showing and discussion of Cinema Paradiso, with music by Jane Hartman
5 p.m., MN 2250
Professors Joe Hoff and Deborah Brothers, facilitators

Wednesday, Sept. 26

18th Annual Banned Books Reading, “Well, I’ll Be Banned!”
11 a.m.-noon, A. Lincoln Commons
Professor Deborah Brothers, facilitator, with volunteer readers

Thursday, Sept. 27

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to document their day through art, writing and photography, showcasing the images of LLCC, the people of LLCC, the creations of student artists and written reflections. Submit work to timothy.mckenzie@llcc.edu (786-4656) or to www.facebook.com/DayAtLLCC. More information will be announced on the Facebook page.

Friday, Sept. 28

Open Mic, 11 a.m.-noon, James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall upper level
Professor David Leitner, facilitator, with volunteer readers

For more information regarding any festival event, email Deborah.Brothers@llcc.edu or call 786-4966.