Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Venue: Mount Royal University, The Knuckle
Start: 3 End: 4pm

Katherine Govier, Erín Moure, Guadalupe Nettel, Richard Newsome
Regional, national and international perspectives collide on the e-book revolution.
This event is sponsored by Mount Royal University.

Tickets are free - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Venue: The Auburn
Start: 5 End: 6pm

Don Gorman, Paul Matwychuk, Robyn Read
Leading Alberta publishers zero in on our province as they compare publishing from East to West.

This Event is Sponsored by Swerve

Tickets are $8- call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010
Venue: Alliance Française de Calgary
Start:19h00 End: 20h00

Marc Levy, Guadalupe Nettel
Le Festival des mots démarre avec deux auteurs de renommée mondiale.

Tickets are 12$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Venue: Fairmont Palliser, Canadian Pacific Pavillion
Start: 6 End: 8pm

Bubbles and Books and 15 years of WordFest! Join some of today’s best literary minds for an evening of dinner, drinks and celebration.
Charitable receipt issued for portion of ticket price

The cocktail reception for this event is sponsored by Total E&P Canada.

Tickets are $200 seat/$1200 table Special Event - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 7:30 End: 8:30pm

Valerie Fortney, Sharon McKay
A personal look at both sides of the shattering impact of the Afghan war. Hosted by Monica Zurkowski.

Tickets are $15/$7.50 for students & seniors call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Venue: University of Calgary, Husky Oil Great Hall
Start: 12 End: 1pm

William Gibson
Sci-fi icon William Gibson celebrates the U of C Library with a reading from his new book, Zero History.
This event is sponsored by the University of Calgary.

Tickets are free - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Venue: Art Gallery of Calgary
Start: Noon End: 1pm

Blake Brandley, Jane Cawthorne, Rosemary Griebel, Richard Harrison
Four readers mark the 20th anniversary of Freefall Literary Magazine.

Tickets are $8 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 12h15 End: 13h45
Années: 7–9

Nadya Larouche, Susie Morgenstern
La vie est tout sauf ordinaire !

Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Venue: The Auburn
Start: 5 End: 6pm

Kim McArthur, Simone Lee, Denis Pasula
Surviving the pitch—join a publisher, bookseller and book rep for this entertaining event.

Presented in partnership with the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. This Event is sponsored by CBC.

Tickets are $8 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Venue: Alliance Française de Calgary
Start: 7 End: 8:30pm

Oana Avasilichioaei, Lorna Crozier, Carmen Leñero, Erín Moure
Susan Ouriou and two duos on what makes translation tick.

Tickets are $8 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 7 End: 9pm

Camilla Gibb, Marc Levy, Louise Penny, Peter Robinson, Jane Urquhart
Shane Koyczan hosts as literary stars kick off the evening showcase series.

This event is sponsored by Stantec Consulting Inc.

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors- call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 9:30 End: 11am
Grades: 7–9

Kenneth Oppel, Deborah Kerbel
Yay for YA! Award-winning authors Kenneth Oppel and Deborah Kerbel present their gripping latest novels.
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14
Tickets are $6 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 09h45 End: 11h15
Années: 3–6

Alain M. Bergeron, Nadya Larouche
Dans la fiction et dans la réalité, les animaux et les humains sont incroyablement intéressants et quelquefois complètement loufoques.
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14
Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 10 End: 11:30am
Grades: 10-12

Alice Kuipers, Sharon McKay
A piercing look at life and critical thinking in stories both important and enthralling..
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14
Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue:Université de Calgary, Centre français, Craigie Hall C-301
Start: 11h00 End: 12h00

Marc Levy, Pascale Quiviger
Un auteur habitué des bestsellers et une nouvelliste lauréate auront le plaisir de vous lire leurs dernières œuvres et de partager leurs histoires à succès.
Présenté en collaboration avec le Centre Français de l'Université de Calgary.
Tickets: Gratuit - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Venue: University of Calgary, Husky Oil Great Hall
Start: 12:30 End: 1:30pm

Oana Avasilichioaei, Dionne Brand, Camilla Gibb, Jack Hodgins
The impacts, challenges and benefits of the Writer in Residence experience.
This event is sponsored by the University of Calgary.

Tickets are free - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Lord Beaverbrook High School
Start: 12:30pm End: 2pm
Grades: 10–12

Conni Massing
From stuffed gopher museums to giant perogy statues, travel Alberta with this road-trippin’ Buffalo gal!
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14
Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 12:30 End: 2pm
Grades: Grades 4–6

J. Torres and J. Bone, Richard Newsome
It’s hard to beat villains and save the world when you’re still a kid!
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14
Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 12:30 End: 2pm
Grades: 10–12

JonArno Lawson, Sharon McKay
Award-winning storytellers share touching stories of first love, life and friendship.
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14

Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 1pm End: 2:30pm
Grades: 10–12

Ruth Ohi, Ashley Spires
From adorable toys that come to life, to a cat that is out of this world.
AltaLink has generously sponsored all First Calgary Savings Book Rapport events on Thursday, October 14

Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Venue: The Auburn
Start: 5 End: 6pm

Conni Massing
From stuffed gopher museums to giant statues of perogies, these road-tripping gals have seen it all.

Tickets are $12 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Venue: Alliance Française
Start: 19:30h End: 20:30h

Les artistes du Festival des mots
L’opportunité de rencontrer et de vous mêler à des auteurs de classe mondiale.

Gratuit - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 7 End: 9pm

Dave Bidini, Will Ferguson, Merilyn Simonds and Wayne Grady, Jack Hodgins,  Alberto Ruy-Sánchez, Drew Hayden Taylor
Anything can happen when these lively writers come together on stage. Hosted by Sheri-D Wilson.
*Includes the presentation of the Brenda Strathern Late Bloomers Writing Prize.

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 9:30 End: 11pm

C.R. Avery, Mark Berube, Susana Cook, Shane Koyczan, Catherine Owen, Rachel Zolf
Wordsmiths play with music to create an event that will leave you speechless.

This event is sponsored by CJSW

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 09h45 End: 11h15
Années: 3–6

Alain M. Bergeron, Martine Latulippe
Pour les plus curieux toujours avides de nouvelles expériences et de nouveaux mystères.

Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Venue: Lord Beaverbrook High School
Start: 10 End: 11:30am
Grades: 10–12

Alice Kuipers
To face the future a teen must confront the haunting tragedy of her past.

Tickets are $6 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Kinnear Centre Room 101
Start: 10:30am End: Noon
Grades: 10-12

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre, Evans Room
Start: 11am End: Noon

Martín Solares
One of Mexico’s up and coming literary stars shares his work in this bilingual event.
Presented in collaboration with the University of Calgary’s Department of French, Spanish and Italian.

Tickets are free - call WordFest at 403.237.9068

Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Venue:The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
Start: 11 End: 12:30pm
Grades: 7–9

Kenneth Oppel, Deborah Kerbel
Prepare to be haunted long after reading these stories by two mesmerizing authors!

Tickets are $6 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: Art Gallery of Calgary
Start: Noon End: 1pm

Catherine Owen, Michael Palmer, Garry Ryan, Anne Sorbie
Poetry, war, mystery and memoir link these Albertan voices.

This event is sponsored by Alberta Views

Tickets are $8 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre, Evans Room
Start: 1 End: 2pm

Paolo Giordano, Claudio Magris
Two of Italy’s hottest literary exports share their new works in this bilingual event.
Due delle personalità letterarie italiane più acclamate presentano le loro nuove opere in questo evento bilingue.
Presented in collaboration with the University of Calgary’s Department of French, Spanish and Italian.

Tickets are free - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
Start: 1:15 End: 2:45pm
Grades: 4–6

J. Bone and J. Torres, Richard Newsome
Epic mysteries take the readers on a thrill ride of a lifetime!

Tickets are 6$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
Start: 5 End: 6:30pm

George Webber
Journalist Shelley Youngblut joins photographer George Webber to explore the lurid glory and gentrification of Calgary’s East Village.

This event is sponsored by Shelf Life Books

Tickets are $12/$10 Glenbow members - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 5 End: 6pm

Gail Bowen, Peter Robinson, Martín Solares, Chevy Stevens
A marquee mystery event filled with thrilling page-turners.

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 7 End: 9pm

Ann Beattie, Paolo Giordano, Andrea Levy, Lee Maracle, Yann Martel, Miguel Syjuco
Jim Brown leads extraordinary artists through a mix of interviews and readings to make up this Friday favourite.

This event is sponsored by Radio Canada

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, The Club
Start: 8 End: 9pm

Mark Berube, Susana Cook, Shane Koyczan, Kirk Miles
This stellar line-up kicks off the Banff weekend of WordFest and will keep people talking for weeks.

This event is sponsored by CKUA

Tickets are $12 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 9:30pm End: 11pm

Oana Avasilichioaei, Dionne Brand, Steven Heighton, Robert Kroetsch, JonArno Lawson, Priscila Uppal
Lorna Crozier hosts some of Canada’s top poets

This event is sponsored by FFWD

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Coffee Reception: 9:45–10:45am
Start: 10:45 End: 11:45am


Lee Maracle, Conni Massing, Jane Urquhart
Three charismatic women share stories of family and friendship.
This event is presented in partnership with the Canadian Women's Foundation.

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors  - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Alliance Française, Memorial Park Library
Start: 10h30 End: 12h00
Année: Family

Martine Latulippe, Susie Morgenstern
Venez écouter les histoires de ces auteures formidables et passer un moment magique avec vos enfants!

Tickets are 8$ - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Banff Public Library
Start: 11am End: Noon
Grades: Family Event

Ruth Ohi
Ruth Ohi shares the adventures of Chicken, Pig and Cow in an interactive storytime for the whole family.

Tickets are $6 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 11am End: Noon

Dave Bidini, Steven Heighton, Rebecca James, Andrea Levy
No helmet required for these tales of conflict with host Aritha van Herk.

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 12:30 End: 1:30pm

Emma Donoghue, Katherine Govier, Anne Sorbie, Drew Hayden Taylor
The family unit is at the heart of these writer’s stories.

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 2 End: 3pm

Paolo Giordano, Chevy Stevens, Miguel Syjuco, Joan Thomas
New novels that have made publishers around the world sit up and take notice.

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Studio
Start: 3:30 End: 4:30pm

Eleanor Catton, Rebecca James, Yann Martel, Peter Robinson
Writers swap stories of the highs and lows of writing for a living.

This event is sponsored by Random House Canada

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Bentley Chamber Music
Start: 4 End: 5pm

John Pearce, Rob Sanders
Peek behind the scenes of some of Canada’s biggest authors and books with these key industry players.

Tickets are $12 - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
Start: 7pm End: 9pm

Dave Bidini, Porkbelly Futures, Katherine Govier, Drew Hayden Taylor, Judith Keenan, Peter Oliva, Rob Sanders, Jane Urquhart and more.
A wealth of talent joins WordFest in celebrating the incredible musician and writer Paul Quarrington as his friends remember him through film, word and music. Staging by David van Belle.
This event is sponsored by The Banff Centre

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors- call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Margaret Greenham Theatre
Start: 9:30 End: 11pm

C.R. Avery, Weyman Chan, Robert Kroestch, Carmen Leñero with Lorna Crozier, Erín Moure, Priscila Uppal
Powerhouse poets merge words, music and voices to create an unforgettable event.

Tickets are $20/$10 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Sunday,  October 17, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Start: 11am End: Noon

Emma Donoghue, Alberto Ruy-Sanchez, Joan Thomas, Lee Maracle
Get hot under the collar with these sensuous stories.

Tickets are  $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors- call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Sunday, October 17, 201
Venue: The Banff Centre, Bentley Chamber Music
Start: 12:15pm End: 1pm

Judith Keenan
Brown bag it with the originator of Book Shorts as she shares short films and insights from her career.

Tickets are $20 Special Event- call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Start: 1:30 End: 2:30pm

Andrea Levy, Yann Martel, Pascale Quiviger, Miguel Syjuco
History and story are woven together to create enthralling commentaries and give perspective into our past.

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Venue: The Banff Centre, Rolston Recital Hall
Start: 3pm End: 4:30pm

Jane Urquhart presents Eleanor Catton, Katherine Govier, Steven Heighton, Tomson Highway, Claudio Magris
The 15^th Annual Festival closes with a medley of up and coming names and well-known favourites.

Tickets are $15/ $7.50 for students & seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Venue: Knox United Church (506 4 St SW, Calgary, AB)
Start: 8pm
Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information or to order tickets by phone. Buy tickets online!

Legendary Canadian author and activist David Suzuki is the founder and chair of the David Suzuki Foundation. Suzuki presents his latest work, The Legacy: An Elder’s Vision for Our Sustainable Future. Copies will be available for sale courtesy of Pages Books on Kensington and David Suzuki will be available to sign after the reading.