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Category — Banff
40 – Friday Night in the Club
Friday, October 14
8-9:30pm, $12
The Banff Centre, The Club
This exclusive Banff event encourages an incredible range of artists to “play” on stage; featuring poets, musicians, visual artists and novelists. Hosted by Malcolm Mooney. Licensed venue, admits ages 14 and over.
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.
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.
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.
53 – Banff Distinguished Author Series presents Guy Vanderhaeghe
Saturday, October 15
7-9pm, $20/$10 for Students & Seniors – This Event is Sold Out
The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
Two-time Governor General’s Literary Award winner Guy Vanderhaeghe presents his latest novel, A Good Man, a stunningly ambitious novel about the end of the Wild West. Vanderhaeghe is joined by alternative-country singer songwriter Justin Rutledge. Hosted by Holger Petersen.
54 – Poetry Cabaret
Saturday, October 15
9:30-11pm, $20/$10 for Students & Seniors
The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
A talented mix of poets and storytellers read from their new work accompanied by the WordFest House Band. Musical Direction by Mike Lent. Hosted by Steven Ross Smith.
55 – Crime Scenes
Sunday, October 16
11am-Noon, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
The Banff Centre, The Kinnear Centre, KC 301
Meet some of the most exciting voices in crime thrillers as these authors introduce readers to their latest works. Hosted by John Farrow.
56 – The Satirists
Sunday, October 16
1:30-2:30pm, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
The Banff Centre, The Kinnear Centre, KC 203
Each author takes a satirical and humorous look at our society as it was and is today. Hosted by Patricia Marx.
57 – Curtain Call
Sunday, October 16
3-4:30pm, $15/$7.50 for Students & Seniors
The Banff Centre, The Kinnear Centre, KC 203
The 16th Festival closes with an international line-up reading from their new books that will take the audience around the world. Hosted by Douglas Gibson.
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