Join the party for an evening of dinos, readings, trivia, music and drag to celebrate the launch of Hannah McGregor's new book, "Clever Girl"! Enjoy readings and performances from Rainbow Glitz, The Established Shanda Leer, Dina Del Bucchia, Cynara Geissler, David Ly AND MORE! RSVP early to reserve your space. The hosts would like to […]
Book launch of M.A.C. Farrant's expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of My Turquoise Years--a memoir. Date: October 10, 2024 Time: 7 - 9 pm Place: Small Gods Brewing, 9835 Third Street, Sidney BC Free event. Readers: M.A.C. FARRANT and BARBARA BLACK, Introduction by PAULINE HOLDSTOCK
Camera Geologica: An Elemental History of Photography is a groundbreaking study of photography through the minerals upon which the medium depends by art historian, curator, and organiser Siobhan Angus. Joining her is Kelly McCormick, whose recent research into eco-processing and photography’s relationship to radioactivity, will frame a critical discussion on what we see – or […]
The Polygon Gallery proudly presents the launch of Canadian Photographs, the latest book by renowned British-Canadian photographer Geoffrey James. Published by Figure 1 Publishing, and designed by Naomi MacDougall, the 144-page volume offers a fresh look at Canada’s in-between spaces and forgotten places, resisting the sense of a cohesive national identity. James documents telling moments: […]
You're invited to join Orca Book Publishers as we launch four new books! Meet the authors, enjoy the refreshments, and get a book signed.
Join Grace Kwan for their hometown launch of THE SACRED HEART MOTEL, hosted at the City Centre Artist Lodge (Well Studios) in Mount Pleasant. Featuring special guests Kyla Jamieson and Clio Lake Food! Drinks! Readings! Heart-shaped key chains! This is a free event. There is one flight of stairs to access the venue. There is […]
The secret inner turmoil of a great artist struggling to express his deepest fears and insights comes to life in a candid imagined memoir. Arts critic Susan Mertens brings Burnaby artist Jack Shadbolt—after whom this centre is named—vividly alive through his personal journals, letters and poems in her new book, Jack Shadbolt: In His Words. […]
This is a free event, but please RSVP on this Eventbrite page due to limited capacity: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opheliac-launch-party-tickets-1035204884677?aff=oddtdtcreator OPHELIAC: LAUNCH PARTY Join us on Wednesday, November 20th to launch Opheliac, the debut of BC-based author Emma Sloan. As an informal night of celebration, mingle with others in the literary community while enjoying Caffe Fantastico's wide variety […]
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event which raises awareness about censorship and emphasizes the importance of access to literature, and intellectual freedom. This event unites booksellers, publishers, authors, schools, universities, and libraries in the reaffirmation of the commitment to intellectual freedom for all. Find more information here.