Category — By Day

Tuesday, October 11

12-1pm, $8

The Auburn

Will Ferguson

Grab lunch with humourist and bestselling author Will Ferguson as he shares anecdotes from his successful career and some of the less glamourous moments of writing for a living.

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Tuesday, October 11

3-4pm, FREE

Mount Royal University, EA1031 The Knuckle

Charlotte Gill

Andrew Nikiforuk

Gill and Nikiforuk explore different threats against trees and the critical role trees—and their health—play in the environment. Hosted by Robert Boschman.

This event is sponsored by Mount Royal University.

Tuesday, October 11

5-6pm, $12

Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio

Chris Turner

In conversation with Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra, Chris Turner explores the business of sustainable products and practices as featured in his new book, The Leap: How to Survive and Thrive in the Sustainable Economy.

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Tuesday, October 11

6-8pm, $200 seat

$800 half table

$1600 table

Hôtel Le Germain Calgary

The theme is “Eat Your Words” at WordFest’s annual fundraising gala. Join some of today’s hottest writers for food, drinks and conversation at the beautiful Hotel Le Germain Calgary. Charitable receipt issued for portion of ticket price. Hosted by JJ Lee.

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Wednesday, October 12

9:30-11:00am, $6

Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio

Scott Chantler

Bryan Perro

Exploring the heroic fantasy genre in both graphic novel and traditional novel formats, these authors depict fantastical characters with extraordinary abilities.

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Wednesday, October 12

10-11:30am, $6

Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre

Paulette Bourgeois

Brenda Clark

Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark’s collaboration 25 years ago led to a quarter century of children learning from a friendly turtle through his adventures and relationships.

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Wednesday, October 12

Noon-1pm, $8

Art Gallery of Calgary

WordFest celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Drop-In Centre and the publication of their book Where: 50 years of Ending Homelessness with readings by local authors.

Note: Richard Wagamese was unable to attend WordFest at the last minute due to a personal issue. He sends his regrets and congratulates the Drop-In Centre on their book, Where: 50 years of Ending Homelessness.

This event is sponsored by the glasswaters foundation.

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Wednesday, October 12

Noon-1pm, FREE

University of Calgary, Husky Oil Great Hall

Zsuzsi Gartner

Lev Grossman

Meg Wolitzer

Three critically-acclaimed authors read from their latest works which all share elements of magic and fantasy. Hosted by Donna Livingston.

This event is sponsored by University of Calgary

Wednesday, October 12

Noon-1pm, FREE

Hôtel Le Germain Calgary, Central 899

JJ Lee

Lee, Fashion blogger and columnist takes you on a social history of the man’s suit, reads from his memoir about a “father, a son, and a suit” and talks about his role in the world of fashion. A custom box lunch by CHARCUT will be available for purchase. Hosted by Bill Brooks.

This event is sponsored by O’Connors Men’s & Women’s Clothing & Footwear

This event has been cancelled.