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The WordFest 2009 Blog has launched! WordFest welcomes back Noah Richler as our 2009 WordFest Blogger. Check out his take on Margaret Atwood's recent event and add your thoughts on the discussion board.WordFest presents David Bouchard on October 13
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Captivating storyteller David Bouchard presents his latest work, Long Powwow Nights, a poetic narrative about culture and identity.
What′s in a name?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Vertigo Studio at 7pm
Tickets are $12/$6 for students & seniors
Festival passes and single tickets are now available through WordFest at 403.237.9068, wordfest.com or through Ticketweb.ca.
WordFest Author Highlights
Bonnie Burnard
“…an intimate and unsentimental portrait of friendship and other relationships.″ — Canadian Press43 – Lattes, Love and Laughter
Saturday, October 17
10:30 coffee reception/11:30am–12:30pm, $20/$10 for students & seniors
Vertigo Playhouse
Debra Adelaide, Bonnie Burnard and Don Calame
60 – Curtain Call
Sunday, October 18
3–4:30pm, $15/$7.50 for students & seniors
The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Bonnie Burnard, Don Gillmor, Lisa Moore, Shani Mootoo and Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Douglas Coupland
“…Coupland is a great ironist of our time, perhaps without comparison in Canada. He has a talent for writing about reality in a deliciously unrealistic way, and a talent for concocting ingenious events that come from nowhere, yet are possessed of their own internal logic.″ — Canadian Press54 – Banff Distinguished Author Series
Saturday, October 17
7–9pm, $20/$10 for students & seniors
The Banff Centre, Eric Harvie Theatre
J.R. Carpenter, Emily St. John Mandel and The Distinguished Banff Author, Douglas Coupland
Zoe Whittall
“With Holding Still, Whittall has established herself as a writer of immense vitality and courage; she stands as the voice of a lost, but thanks to her not forgotten generation: the boys and girls who will inherit the Earth.″ — The National Post36 – Girls, Gossip and Cocktails
Friday, October 16
5–6pm, $12/$6 for students & seniors
The Auburn
Lisa Moore, Shani Mootoo, Karen Solie and Zoe Whittall
52 – Afternoon Delight
Saturday, October 17
2:30–3:30pm, $15/7.50 for student & seniors
Vertigo Studio
Elizabeth Bachinsky, Barry Callaghan, Thomas Trofimuk and Zoe Whittall
55 – Poetry Cabaret
Saturday, October 17
9:30–11pm, $20/$10 for students & seniors
The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
David Huerta, Billeh Nickerson, Alexis O'Hara, Gregory Scofield, Karen Solie and Zoe Whittall
Michael Crummey
“…Galore is an endearing romp. For the language alone — and there is so much more — I loved the book. May Newfoundland English never die.″ — The National Post27 – Thursday Night showcase
Thursday, October 15
7–9pm, $20/$10 for students & seniors
Vertigo Playhouse
Debra Adelaide, Michael Crummey, Will Ferguson, Lisa Moore, Monique Proulx and Tom Wayman
47 – Location, Location, Location
Saturday, October 17
1–2pm, $15/$7.50 for students & seniors
Vertigo Studio
Brian Brett, Karen Connelly, Michael Crummey and Marcello Di Cinto
WordFest presents Giant Poem Extravaganza on October 13 – join in the fun for the North American premiere!
On Tuesday, October 13 join poet Miguel Ángel Arenas as he writes the first words of a poem on an impressive 150 metre long sheet of paper and invites everyone to contribute. After travelling the world with his collective poem, Arenas brings his art project to Calgary—the first time his groundbreaking project visits North America. Don′t miss the fabulous opportunity!Add to the poem at either location—or both!
EPCOR Centre at 10am
+15 between City Hall and EPCOR Centre
205 8 Avenue SE
Central Library at Noon
Main floor
616 Macleod Trail SE
This event is sponsored by EnCana.
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Around Town
35th Anniversary of the Bob Edward's Award Luncheon
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Imperial Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Calgary
Tickets are $95 each or $145 for VIP tickets.
Join Alberta Theatre Projects for the 35th Anniversary of the Bob Edward's Award Luncheon as they honour and celebrate their illustrious past recipients. Many of ATP′s past recipients will share a glimpse of their modern-day Bob Edwards spirit. This year's luncheon is sure to erupt with stunning intellect and ferocious wit when past awardees gather in one room for this must-see event. To purchase tickets, please contact the ATP Ticket Office at 403-294-7402.
BidiniBand: The Land Is Wild, an evening of film, a reading, and music
Saturday, November 21, 20097:30 pm, Margaret Greenham Theatre, The Banff Centre
Tickets:$30, student & seniors: $28/Day of performance: $33, student & seniors: $31.
Featuring writer and former Rheostatic Dave Bidini, BidiniBand brings an eclectic evening of film, literature, and music featuring, in addition to Bidini, Paul Linklater, Doug Friesen, and fellow former Rheostatic Don Kerr. Dave Bidini has made a name for himself as a writer, with the success of his previous books, The Best Game You Can Name, Baseballissimo, On a Cold Road and Tropic of Hockey.
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