Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Venue: Various Venues
Start: 10 am in EPCOR CENTRE +15 Level 205 8 Ave SE / Noon at Central Library Main Flr 616 McLeod Tr SE End: Various Times
Miguel Ángel Arenas
Arenas pens the first words and lets the gigantic poem flourish with the contributions from the collective community. There will be no books for sale. This event is sponsored by EnCana.
Admission is free – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Venue: Fairmont Palliser, CPR Pavilion
Start: 6:00pm End: 8:00pm
More to read than just the menu. Join the artists of WordFest for dinner, drinks and conversation at this annual fundraising dinner. WordFeast is hosted by Kris Demeanor.
Tickets are $200.00 per seat/ $1200.00 per table. Call WordFest at 403.237.9068.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 7:00pm End: 8:00pm
David Bouchard
Bouchard, a captivating and renowned storyteller, presents The Secret of Your Name and Long Powwow Nights.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for students, seniors and children 12 and under – call WordFest at 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 9:45am End: 11:15am
David Poulsen and Matthew Skelton
This event is for Grades 4 to 6. Two accomplished novelists bring us tales of mystery and magical adventures. This event is sponsored by Penguin Canada.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 09h45 End: 11h15
François Barcelo and Sylvie Massicotte
Années 1–3. Avec les deux personnages créés par ces auteurs, vous devrez relever des défis. Êtes-vous prêts? This event is present in French in partnership with the Glenbow Museum.
Tickets $6.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 10:00am End: 11:30am
Don Calame and Arthur Slade
This event is for Grades 7 to 9. Embroil yourself in hilarious teenage boy antics and the fantastical adventures of a shape shifting secret agent.
Tickets $6.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre, Husky Oil Great Hall
Start: Noon End: 1:00pm
Colin McAdam, Emily St. John Mandel and Zoe Whittall
Youth, beauty and intrigue: three saucy ingredients in these hot young writers' works. This event is sponsored by the University of Calgary.
Admission is free – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: City Hall Atrium
Start: Noon End: 1:00pm
Hal Niedzviecki
Chat with Hal in person and let your secrets fly!
Admission is free – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 12h15 End: 13h45
Dominique Demers and Sylvain Hotte
Années 8 to 12. Pourrez-vous attendre la suite des deux histoires captivantes présentées par nos auteurs? This event is presented in French.
Tickets $6.00 – call Wordfest at 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 12:30pm End: 2:00pm
Cary Fagan and Tim Wynne-Jones
This event is for Grades 3 to 5. Jump aboard as these adventurers dodge pirates and use their lively imaginations to solve their distinctive quandries.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 12:30pm End: 2:00pm
Mariatu Kamara and Rukhsana Khan
This event is for Grades 9 to 12. Follow these inspirational authors through their gripping and important journeys.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 7:00pm End: 9:00pm
Barry Callaghan, Karen Connelly, Don Gillmor, Colin McAdam and Verónica Murguía
Literary stars kick off the evening showcase series featuring stories that transport us around the globe. This event is sponsored by Stantec.
Tickets are $20, $10 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: MOVED - please call WordFest at 403.237.9068
Start: 9:30am End: 11:00am
Natale Ghent and David Poulsen
This event is for Grades 4 to 6. These two outstanding storytellers concoct ways of getting their characters get out of a bind! This event is sponsored by AltaLink.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 09h45 End: 11h15
François Barcelo and Dominique Demers
Années 4 to 6. Découvrez une nouvelle histoire de la fameuse Mlle Charlotte. Vous verrez aussi que François Barcelo n'est ni fatigant, ni fainéant comme le sont les héros de son ouvrage. It is presented in French. AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 15.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 10:00am End: 11:00am
Elaine Arsenault and Tim Wynne-Jones
This event is for Grades 1 to 3. Witty and whimsical animals delight children in these heart-warming stories. AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 15.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Lord Beaverbrook High School
Start: 10:30am End: Noon
Alexis O'Hara
This event is for Grades 10 to 12. Creating a unique variety of vocal soundscapes, this talented spoken word artists delivers a poetic, musical extravaganza. AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 15.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Art Gallery of Calgary
Start: Noon End: 1:00pm
Michael Davie, Cecelia Frey, Dave Hugelschaffer and John Lathrop
A cross-section of Alberta’s finest serve up the best in mystery, politics and everything in-between. This event is sponsored by Alberta Views.
Tickets are $8.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre – CIBC Hub Room
Start: Noon End: 1:00pm
David Huerta and Eloy Urroz
Legends of Mexican literature read and discuss their work in this annual reading series.
Esta serie bilingue de ectura y comentarios discusiones celebra las apasionantes voces vanguardistas de la literaturea Mexicana. This event is presented in collaboration with the University of Calgary's Department of French, Spanish and Italian.
Admission is free – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Lord Beaverbrook High School
Start: 12:30pm End: 2:00pm
J.R. Carpenter
This event is for Grades 10 to 12. "Want to go for a walk? If you were a dog this would be a great opening line." © Copyright Words the Dog Knows. This event is sponsored by AltaLink.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 12:30pm End: 2:00pm
Matthew Skelton and Arthur Slade
This event is for Grades 6 to 8. Historical worlds meet magical fantasy and sinister characters in these mesmerizing stories. This event is sponsored by AltaLink.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre, Husky Oil Great Hall
Start: 12:30pm End: 1:30pm
Mariatu Kamara
Kamara recounts her amazing journey from Sierra Leone civil war to UNICEF special representative. This event is sponsored by the University of Calgary.
Admission is free – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 12:30pm End: 2:00pm
Natale Ghent and Tim Wynne-Jones
This event is for Grades 10 to 12. Two prolific writers toy with coincidence and kismet in these stories weaved with twists and surprises. This event is sponsored by AltaLink.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Mount Royal University, The Knuckle,
EA Building, EA-3001
Start: 2:00pm End: 3:00pm
Robert Arthur Alexie
Alexie’s characters reflect the dark legacies of the residential schools with unexpected humour and startling honesty. This event is sponsored by Mount Royal University.
Admission is free – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: The Auburn
Start: 5:00pm End: 6:00pm
Alberta Views and Exile Editions
The gurus of lit magazines discuss the power and influence this medium holds. Lit magazine gurus Jackie Flanagan and Barry Callaghan discuss the power and influence this medium holds.
Tickets are $8.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Alliance Française de Calgary
Start: 17h30 End: 18h30
Dominique Demers
L’auteure présentera Au bonheur de lire, Comment donner le goût de lire à son enfant de 0 à 8 ans, qui est le fruit de plusieurs années d’expérience. Lors de cette séance, elle vous donnera des conseils simples pour amener vos enfants à lire davantage. A ne pas manquer!
Tickets are $10.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 7:00pm End: 9:00pm
Debra Adelaide, Michael Crummey, Will Ferguson, Lisa Moore, Monique Proulx and Tom Wayman
Words and music collide in this WordFest favourite with stories that look back, forward and everywhere in between. Authors are joined by the WordFest house band under the musical direction of Mario Allende. *Includes the presentation of the Brenda Strathern Late Bloomers Writing Prize.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 9:30pm End: 11:00pm
Elizabeth Bachinsky, Kris Demeanor, Billeh Nickerson, Hal Niedzviecki, Alexis O'Hara and Roland Pemberton
An event not to be missed with a lineup that will leave you speechless. Wordsmiths play with music and, as a bit of a surprise, you may find yourself spilling some of your own secrets! Authors are joined by the WordFest house band under the musical direction of Mario Allende. This event is sponsored by CJSW 90.9 FM.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Studio
Start: 9:30am End: 11:00am
Rukhsana Khan and David Poulsen
This event is for Grades 10 to 12. A piercing look at critical thinking and choosing one's own path in stories both important and difficult to put down.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 09:45 End: 11:15
Elaine Arsenault and Dominique Demers
Années 1 to 3. Venez découvrir lequel des deux personnages créés par nos auteurs fait les plus grosses bêtises! This event is presented in French.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 10:00am End: 11:30am
Don Calame and Hiromi Goto
This event is for Grades 7 to 9. These two coming of age tales capture teens with hysterical antics and pulse-pounding adventures.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: University of Calgary, Centre Français, Craigie Hall C-301
Start: 11h00 End: 12h00
Dany Laferrière and Monique Proulx
Venez rencontrer ces deux merveilleux auteurs qui viendront présenter leurs derniers ouvrages. Présenté en collaboration avec le Centre Français de l'Université de Calgary.
Prix Libre – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 12h15 End: 13h45
Elaine Arsenault et Sylvain Hotte
Années 5 – 9. Nos deux auteurs présenteront des ouvrages où il est question d'une quête. Les personnages devront traverser de nombreuses épreuves pour atteindre leur but. This event is presented in French.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhilips Theatre
Start: 5:00pm End: 6:00pm
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Yahgulanaas in conversation with art critic Nancy Tousley about Red, a provocative mix of Haida and Manga. Reception and exhibition to follow. This event is presented in collaboration with the Glenbow Museum.
Tickets are $12.00, $6.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: The Auburn
Start: 5:00pm End: 6:00pm
Lisa Moore, Shani Mootoo, Karen Solie and Zoe Whittall
The girls gossip (and read too)! The highs, lows and the fun in between at the 2009 Publisher of the Year. This event is sponsored by SWERVE magazine.
Tickets are $12.00, $6.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 7:00pm End: 9:00pm
Brian Brett, Wayson Choy, Lorna Crozier, Dany Laferrière, Joan London and Joyce Maynard
This evening showcase of star-studded readings and interviews features stories that reveal the intimate moments of the every day adventures of life and love. This event is sponsored by Espace Musique.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Alliance Française de Calgary
Start: 19h30 End: 20h30
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Venez assister à une lecture/rencontre avec l'un des auteurs francophones les plus lus dans le monde. This event is presented in French.
Tickets are $8.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, The Club
Start: 8:00pm End: 9:00pm
Kris Demeanor, Alexis O'Hara and Roland Pemberton
Cutting-edge performances kick-off the Banff weekend of WordFest.
Tickets are $12.00, $6.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre Playhouse
Start: 10:00am End: 11:00am
Diana Gabaldon
One of North America’s superstars showcases her newest novel Echo in the Bone, the latest from her popular Outlander series. This event is sponsored by Random House of Canada.
This event is sold out – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Bentley Chamber Music Studio
Start: 10:30am End: 12:00pm
J.R. Carpenter
This event is for Grades 10 to 12. Tips on writing from a pioneering online writer and award winning novelist.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Reception Start: 10:30am
Start: 11:30am End: 12:30pm
Debra Adelaide, Bonnie Burnard and Don Calame
Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversation and an array of heart-warming stories. Relationships are at the heart of Burnard and Adelaide’s latest books while Calame’s tale of teenage boy antics will keep you laughing. A coffee reception preceeds this event at 10:30am; event commences 11:30am. This event is presented in partnership with the Canadian Women's Foundation.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 11:00am End: 12:00pm
Robert Arthur Alexie, Wayson Choy, Lorna Crozier and June Hutton
Four evocative glimpses at the journeys behind these extraordinary stories.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students or seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Alliance Française de Calgary
Start: 11:00 End: 12:00pm
Sylvie Massicotte
This event is great for the whole family! Venez écouter les histoires de cette auteure formidable et passer un moment magique avec vos enfants! This event is presented in French. This event is sponsored by Total E&P Canada.
Tickets are $8.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Banff Public Library
Start: 11:00am End: 12:00pm
Tim Wynne-Jones
Join this renowned childrens writer as he shares the delightfully whimsical tales of a cat named Pounce.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 1:00pm End: 2:00pm
Brian Brett, Karen Connelly, Michael Crummey and Marcello Di Cinto
From the Canadian coastline to the jungles of Burma, these four authors take a world tour.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Room TBA
Start: 1:00pm End: 4:00pm
Alexis O'Hara
This event is for Grades 10 to 12. A multi-media, cutting edge, exploration of new media. Pre-workshop preperation is required - please contact 403.237.9068 for more information.
Tickets are $6.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Alliance Française de Calgary
Start: 13h15 End: 14h15
Dany Laferrière, Monique Proulx and Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Saviez-vous que certains de nos auteurs francophones étaient passionnés de cinéma? Venez les écouter discuter de leurs films et débattre avec eux de la difficile adaptation cinématographique des œuvres littéraires. This event is presented in French.
Tickets 12$, 6$ pour les étudiants et les séniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Art Gallery of Calgary
Start: 1:30pm End: 2:30pm
Kevin Hanson
Getting published—an insider point of view from Kevin Hanson, President of Simon and Schuster Canada. This event is presented in partnership with the Writers Guild of Alberta.
Tickets are $12.00, $6.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 1:30pm End: 2:30pm
Kathy Reichs
The Queen of forensic anthropology, whose life and writing inspired the hit T.V. show Bones, shares insights on her work and reads from her latest thriller 206 Bones. This event is sponsored by Simon and Schuster Canada.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 2:30pm End: 3:30pm
Elizabeth Bachinsky, Barry Callaghan, Thomas Trofimuk and Zoe Whittall
These four authors have an honest, in-depth discussion about sex and sexuality and how it ends up in their work. Warning: this event may cause reddening of cheeks and/or hysterical laughter. This event is sponsored by SWERVE Magazine.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Art Gallery of Calgary
Start: 3:30pm End: 4:30pm
Seth and David Small
Enjoy the diverse graphic styles of award winning illustrator, David Small and internationally renowned leading graphic novelist, Seth.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, The Eric Harvie Theatre
Start: 7:00pm End: 9:00pm
J.R. Carpenter, Emily St. John Mandel and The Distinguished Banff Author, Douglas Coupland
Renowned for his wit and honesty, Douglas Coupland presents his latest work Generation A, once again capturing the spirit of a generation with a social commentary on ever-evolving pop culture. Coupland is joined by debut novelists and online experts J.R. Carpenter and Emily St. John Mandel. This event is sponsored by The Banff Centre.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
Start: 9:30pm End: 11:00pm
David Huerta, Billeh Nickerson, Alexis O'Hara, Gregory Scofield, Karen Solie and Zoe Whittall
Enjoy this remarkable selection of poets who span not only ages, but genres, topics and languages as their amazing words mingle with music. Authors are joined by the WordFest house band under the musical direction of Mario Allende.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Vistas Dining Room
Start: 8:30am End: 10:00pm
Dave Hugelschaffer and John Lathrop
Views from on getting published with two of Alberta’s emerging authors from the small Canadian press and a multi-national press.
This event is sold out – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Start: 11:00am End: 12:00pm
Debra Adelaide, Jeanette Lynes, Thomas Trofimuk and Tom Wayman
Life is how you perceive it. These stories explore making the most of the hand you are dealt.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Vistas Dining Room
Start: 12:15pm End: 1:15pm
Hal Niedzviecki
Not your average lunch and learn! Join us for lunch as Hal exposes the fun of peep culture. You may spill the beans! This is a Special Event.
Tickets are $20 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Start: 1:30pm End: 2:30pm
June Hutton, John Lathrop, Shandi Mitchell and Eloy Urroz
Life is how you perceive it. These stories explore making the most of the hand you are dealt.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Venue: The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Start: 3:00pm End: 4:30pm
Bonnie Burnard, Don Gillmor, Lisa Moore, Shani Mootoo and Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Can-lit heavyweights join forces with international superstars to wrap up the readings with a bang!
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.
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 | | Photo credit: Nicole Dancel | This event is sold out for John Irving, one of the best-known and best-loved authors of the English language. Purchase your tickets today to avoid disappointment.
On Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00pm John Irving will be presenting his twelfth and newest novel, Last Night in Twisted River at the Central Library, John Dutton Theatre.
Tickets are $20 in advance and will be sold through the WordFest office at 403.237.9068
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 7:30pm
Order tickets online through TicketWeb.ca
Canada’s most distinctive commentator presents his fearless and thought-provoking views on a head-spinning range of subjects, from doubts about Obama to utter belief in Don Cherry, from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s outstanding oeuvre to—well, Pamela Anderson in his latest book, Canada and Other Matters of Opinion. Murphy will sign copies of his book after the event. Selected other works will also be available for sale.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door (if available)
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