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 Interviews with The White GuyCome to an evening of questionable taste, finger pointing and hilarity. On Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m., Calgary Herald’s Stephen Hunt will be interviewed by African-American actress, playwright, book critic – and his wife -- Melanee Murray-Hunt at the Calgary Public Library, Central Library, 616 Macleod ... Read more >> |
 Drew Hayden Taylor Out and About in AprilDrew Hayden Taylor will be in three Canadian cities this months promoting his latest book Me Sexy. Catch him at the following events and signings: Friday, April 18th, 8:30 pm Ottawa: The Writers' Festival Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St. Saturday, April 26th, 10 am - 12 pm Saskatoon: ... Read more >> |
 Wade Davis Featured Culture Capitals Speaker in SurreyWade Davis, National Geographic's "Explorer in Residence", will be speaking in the City of Surrey on Wednesday, April 9. For more information, visit the event's webpage. Read more >> |
 Ameen Merchant Launches The Silent Raga in IndiaAmeen's Indian publisher, HarperCollins India, is pleased to present the launch of The Silent Raga. If you happen to be in New Delhi on Friday, April 4, Mr. David Malone, High Commissioner of Canada, will be hosting the author at Canada House: 4 Aurangzeb Road, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Read more >> |
Merchant in Montreal at the Blue Metropolis Literary FestivalFirst-time author, and now seasoned festival pro, Ameen Merchant, will be appearing at Montreal's Blue Metropolis Literary Festival on both May 3rd and May 4th, where he'll be participating in panel discussions. "Road to India" will gather Indian writers from India and from the diaspora have made their ... Read more >> |
 Geoffrey James's Field Notes on now at Kitchen-Waterloo Art GalleryIn an exhibit called Field Notes, Geoffrey James focuses his lens on the agrarian landscape that resides just outside major city centres in Ontario. On now until March 23rd at the Kitchen-Waterloo Art Gallery. Visit their site for more information. Read more >> |
 Ishmael Beah to speak in Winnipeg & CalgaryIshmael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone will speak about his experiences as a former child soldier. See below for details. March 16, 2008 University of Calgary For ticket information, visit the University of Calgary Web Site. March 18, 2008 University of Manitoba with SHOUT Canada For ticket ... Read more >> |
 Fred Doucette in Eastern CanadaFred Doucette, author of Empty Casing, will be out and about in Eastern Canada this coming week, attending a few events and available for media. See below for the details. February 17 - 18 Atlantic Book Fair Halifax Available for interviews Contact: Publicist, Corina Eberle, 416-537-2501 ext ... Read more >> |
 Picard Documentary, Well Done, Premieres at the Victoria Film Festival February 6thFollowing star chefs Martin Picard of the famed restaurant Au Pied de Cochon, and Normand Laprise of the equally celebrated Toqué in Montreal, this film exposes the nitty-gritty underbelly of the culinary world. Travelling with the chefs to Quebec, Lyon, Hong Kong and Spain, the crew experiences ... Read more >> |
 Only 5 days left to see the Emily Carr exhibit at the Glenbow MuseumWhile her work may be timeless, this exhibit ends January 27th. If you're not in the Calgary area, however, browse Douglas & McIntyre's Emily Carr catalogue -- almost as good as the real thing. Read more >> |