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Wander through events from current and past programming!
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Afternoon Book Chats with katherena vermette & Griffin Bjerke-Clarke
The Afternoon Book Chats, hosted by our long-time Director Charlene Diehl, offer a glimpse into what’s behind the scenes in a writer’s life. Today’s featured writers are award-winning Winnipeg writer katherena vermette, and debut novelist Griffin Bjerke-Clarke, each sharing their deep roots in Métis culture. Co-presented with the Winnipeg Public Library. Wednesday, September…
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Une soirée bilingue : Atelier slam-science
Atelier d’ecrivain.e (bilingue) Atelier Slam-science avec Jean-Eric Ghia et Seream Le docteur Jean-Eric Ghia, professeur à l’Université du Manitoba, dirige la section de recherche fondamentale en biologie gastro-intestinale du Centre de recherche clinique sur les maladies inflammatoires de l’intestin du Manitoba. Seream, le poète-slameur, est un agitateur poétique depuis 1995. Ensemble, ils vous proposent d’allier…
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Signature Series with David Bergen
Join David Bergen as he celebrates the launch of his new novel, Days of Feasting and Rejoicing (Goose Lane Publications). Featuring a reading and a conversation hosted by Joan Thomas, followed by a book signing. Co-presented with McNally Robinson Booksellers. This event will be hosted live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park and also available as a YouTube stream.…
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Une soirée bilingue avec Louise Marois – Un rendez-vous littéraire incontournable à Winnipeg
Voix en lumière (bilingue) Le public de Winnipeg est invité à une rencontre bilingue exceptionnelle avec l’autrice et artiste québécoise Louise Marois à l’Alliance française du Manitoba. Poète primée et figure importante de la scène littéraire contemporaine, Louise Marois présentera son recueil Trêve ainsi que sa toute nouvelle traduction anglaise Ring of Dust. Le public…
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Writer Studio with Charlie Petch
The Writer Studio is a place to explore ideas and insights from some of the amazing writers featured at THIN AIR 2025. Love your embarrassment Bullied for their lateral lisp, Charlie Petch went from silent to feeling happiest onstage. Now an award-winning theatre and spoken word artist, Charlie will show you tips and tricks…
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Reading & Eating
Merchants Corner is a hub of Indigenous culture and community. Last year we gathered there for Reading and Beading; this year we’re back for Reading and Eating! We’ll welcome you with hot tea and some tasty treats! Wild rice, or manomin, is a staple food for many Indigenous nations, and is the focus of a…
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Poetry Bash & Haiku Showdown
This year, our MainStage series takes place at the Rachel Browne Theatre in the historic Exchange District. Our first outing celebrates all things poetic! Our Poetry Bash poets—Daniel Maluka, Louise Marois, Charlie Petch, Cam Scott, and Jennifer Still—all bring their worlds into sharp focus with their linguistic gifts. Then Charlie Petch takes over the…
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Writer Studio with Daniel Maluka
The Writer Studio is a place to explore ideas and insights from some of the amazing writers featured at THIN AIR 2025. Embrace the Cringe: Poetry workshop This youth-oriented workshop by artist and writer Daniel Maluka will teach participants how to “embrace the cringe” when writing poetry. Participants will be given writing prompts based…
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“Made in Manitoba” Book Fair
“Made in Manitoba” Book Fair THIN AIR 2025 kicks off with a bang at our “Made in Manitoba” Book Fair. The Carol Shields Auditorium at the Millennium Library will be transformed into a market of Manitoba publishers showcasing the vibrant writing and publishing industry in our province. Across the hall at our Reading Lounge…
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Speaking Crow ft. Sabrina Spenser Smith (in person)
We are returning to our First Tuesday in-person events at the public library. NOTE:-the start time is 6:30 pm. Arrive early to sign up for the open mic.-the location is the St. Boniface library branch, right across the Provencher Bridge at Provencher and Tache. Free parking is available.-Polish up your new poems for your 2…
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Speaking Crow all-open-mic (online)
Location: Online Date: Tuesday, August 5 at 7 pm CT Admission: Free
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Speaking Crow all-open-mic (online)
Location: Online Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7 pm CT Admission: Free