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SUMMARY:READING: Remnants: Reveries of a Mountain Dweller
DESCRIPTION:Join Natalie Virginia Lang as she reads from Remnants: Reveries of a Mountain Dweller as part of the Vancouver Public Library’s ongoing Writer’s Showcase Series. Natalie will be joined by two other authors. \nAfter the reading\, there will be a Q&A and an opportunity to meet Lang and purchase books for cash. More information can be found by emailing info@vpl.ca or calling 604.331.3603
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/reading-remnants-reveries-of-a-mountain-dweller/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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SUMMARY:Panel: Speaking the Unspeakable: Black Migration\, Living Transformations
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 19th at 7pm\, join Massy Arts Society\, Massy Books and the Beaumont Studios for Speaking the Unspeakable: Black Migration\, Living Transformations\, an evening of conversation in celebration of Suzette Mayr’s new award-winning book The Sleeping Car Porter. \nA thrilling\, visceral novel that explores labour\, desire and memory\, The Sleeping Car Porter highlights an often overlooked part of the past through the perspective of a queer Black man. In conversation with Wayde Compton\, author of The Blue Road\, the two will speak on the topic of unspeakable histories – unspeakable in how racism in the razing of Hogan’s Alley is guised under “urban renewal” and in the ways Black queerness is untold and hidden from our past. This illuminating evening\, moderated by poet and spoken word artist\, Brandon Wint with a musical opening by Khari Wendell McClelland\, invites us to consider invisibility/visibility and to re-examine what has been forgotten. \nThis project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada. \nHeader Image Credit: Library and Archives Canada (PA-212572). From left to right: Shirley Jackson\, Pete Stevens\, Harry Gairey and Jimmy Downes. \nTickets \nTickets for this event are $15. There are also tickets at $10 available for Indigenous\, Black\, queer\, disabled and community members with intersections that typically exclude them from accessing literary events.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/speaking-the-unspeakable-black-migration-living-transformations/
LOCATION:Beaumont Studios\, 316 & 326 W. 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 3P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch,Reading
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SUMMARY:Reading: TOLU OLORUNTOBA
DESCRIPTION:Tolu Oloruntoba was born and practiced medicine in Nigeria before migrating to Canada. He is no stranger to the experience of conflict and human fragility as well as the experience of displacement and resultant isolation — themes in his poetry. Oloruntoba’s debut collection The Junta of Happenstance won the 2021 Governor General’s Award and the prestigious 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize. His latest book\, Each One a Furnace (2022)\, uses the imagery of migratory finches to express restlessness\, immigration\, and the othering that are prevalent globally. Oloruntoba currently resides in the traditional territory of the Semiahmoo\, Katzie\, and Kwantlen Nations.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/tolu-oloruntoba/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Council\, 5714 Medusa St.\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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SUMMARY:READING: Read Local: Author’s Open House
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 23 at 2pm\, join the Friends of the White Rock Library in celebrating local literature for the Read Local: Author’s Open House. This entertaining afternoon program features five local authors reading from their latest works. Read Local is a wonderful opportunity for avid readers and aspiring writers to connect with local literary talent and hear their unique perspectives on their craft. This years authors are: Alison Acheson (Dance Me to the End)\, Taslim Burkowicz (Ruby Red Skies)\, Joseph Dandurand (The East Side of It All)\, George Garrett (George Garrett – Intrepid Reporter)\, and Simon Choa-Johnston (House of Daughters). \nAttendees will be able to purchase books directly from the featured authors. Refreshments will be available\, along with door prizes. \nContact Betty McDougall\, Friends of the White Rock Library\, with any inquiries at fowrl.member@gmail.com
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/reading-read-local-authors-open-house/
LOCATION:White Rock Library\, 15342 Buena Vista Avenue\, White Rock\, BC\, V4B 1Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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SUMMARY:READINGS & BOOK LAUNCH: The Joy of Poetry
DESCRIPTION:A reading of local poets in honour of National Poetry Month\, held in Kelowna\, BC. at Third Space Coffeehouse. This is a combination reading\, book launch and open mic. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/readings-book-launch-the-joy-of-poetry/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Launch,Open Mic
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