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Category — Saturday, October 15
43 – Lattes, Love and Laughter
Saturday, October 15
9:45-10:45am coffee reception
10:45-11:45am, $20/$10 for Students & Seniors
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Three authors share from their new novels, which each take a humorous and candid look at the intimate bonds in a woman’s life. Hosted by Marina Endicott.
This event is made possible thanks to the support of an anonymous donor.
August 24, 2011 No Comments
44 – Café Croissant avec Lucie Bergeron et Édith Bourget / Festival des mots
Samedi 15 octobre
10h30 à 12h00, enfants 0 à 11 ans, 8,00 $ : 12+ ans
L’Alliance Française de Calgary, Herald Building
Un évènement à partager en famille ! Rendez-vous à ce populaire évènement du Festival des mots pour écouter des histoires et rencontrer des auteurs jeunesse.
A perfect family event! Join Festival des mots at this popular event to hear stories and meet children’s authors.
August 24, 2011 1 Comment
45 – Franklin Family Fun Day!
Saturday, October 15
11am-2pm, FREE
Signal Hill Library
Join WordFest to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Franklin in the Dark. Meet Franklin and his creators, Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, at 11:30 a.m. and stay for stories, face painting and fun activities for the whole family.
This event is sponsored by TD Bank Group.
August 24, 2011 2 Comments
46 – A Morning with Ninja, Cowboy, Bear
Saturday, October 15
11am-Noon, FREE
Banff Public Library
Join author David Bruins and illustrator Hilary Leung as they read from the latest book in their popular picture book series. An interactive event for the entire family! Hosted by Nan Poole.
August 24, 2011 No Comments
47 – Keepin’ it Short
Saturday, October 15
11am-Noon, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Fresh, Canadian voices share their work to celebrate YOSS (Year Of the Short Story), which aims to bring short fiction the larger audience it deserves. Hosted by Samantha Warwick.
August 24, 2011 No Comments
48 – Behind Closed Doors
Saturday, October 15
12:30-1:30pm, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
These authors open the door on secrets and sexuality through readings and conversation. Hosted by Jamie Niessen.
This event is sponsored by Random House of Canada.
August 24, 2011 1 Comment
49 – Between the Covers: Industry Insiders
Saturday, October 15
1:30-2:45pm, $12
The Banff Centre, The Kinnear Centre, KC 305
Douglas Gibson shares stories and tips from his exciting career at the forefront of Canadian Publishing. Hosted by Fred Stenson.
August 24, 2011 No Comments
50 – Brothers and Sisters
Saturday, October 15
2-3pm, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Rising fiction stars express differing views of the unbreakable bond between siblings. Hosted by Cate Kennedy.
August 24, 2011 2 Comments
51 – Robert Kroetsch Exhibit and Reception
Saturday, October 15
3:30pm, FREE
The Banff Centre, Eric Harvie Lobby
WordFest and The Banff Centre pay tribute to the exceptional talent and grace of Robert Kroetsch through this exclusive retrospective exhibit of his life and work.
August 24, 2011 No Comments
52 – Truth or Faction
Saturday, October 15
3:30-4:30pm, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Fact meets fiction as this new subgenre is explored by these seasoned writers. Hosted by Stephen Shawcross.
August 24, 2011 No Comments
