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Wander through events from current and past programming!
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Signature Series with Jenny Heijun Wills
Join Jenny Heijun Wills for the launch of Everything and Nothing At All: Essays (Knopf Canada). Co-presented by McNally Robinson Booksellers as part of THIN AIR 2024. Featuring a conversation hosted by Lindsay Wong, followed by a book signing. The launch will be hosted live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park and also…
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Lancement de l’anthologie Poésie franco-ouestienne 1974-2024
Livres en fête est fier d’être partenaire de l’évènement culturel de clôture du Colloque interdisciplinaire Un demi-siècle des Éditions du Blé: Une littérature qui se fait Lancement anniversaire de l’anthologie Poésie franco-ouestienne 1974-2024 Les Éditions du Blé vous invitent à participer au lancement anniversaire de l’anthologie Poésie franco-ouestienne 1974-2024, réalisée par J. Roger Léveillé, dans le…
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Writing Craft with dennis cooley
making do with what’s at hand A still prominent understanding of poetry expects the original expression of inner thoughts and feelings. Another kind of practice turns to working with what is “out there,” including “unpoetic” material. The found poem would provide a familiar instance of the alternative. Its making do acknowledges, or finds, or positions…
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ForeWords
We open the festival with a celebration of talent. Four writers, some literary legends, others emerging stars, come together and read at this showcase of writing prowess. Come help us kick-off THIN AIR/Livres en fête 2024! Four writers, some literary legends, others emerging stars, come together and read at this showcase of writing prowess. Join…
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POP UP: (UN)USED BOOK SALE
We are downsizing our office and have boxes of brand new books to pass along to Winnipeg readers! Drop by our pop-up on the main floor of The Forks Market & grab an armful. Priced to go: hard covers at $10, soft covers at $5. (Bring your own bag.)
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Speaking Crow all-open-mic (Online)
Welcome to Speaking Crow the Virtual Edition! Just as before, we will be meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm, this time via ZOOM. Register via EventBrite HERE We have two registration options: 1. Register for the ZOOM link but don’t get added to the open-mic reader list. OR: 2. Register for the…
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Speaking Crow all-open-mic edition (online)
Welcome to Speaking Crow the Virtual Edition! Just as before, we will be meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm, this time via ZOOM. Register via EventBrite HERE We have two registration options: 1. Register for the ZOOM link but don’t get added to the open-mic reader list. OR: 2. Register for the…
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Speaking Crow ft Jane Munro (in person)
Speaking Crow is pleased to re-introduce occasional pop-events in the Millennium Library in Winnipeg. Our third post-quarantine pop-up will be Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 pm in the Carol Shields Auditorium. The afternoon will run like Speaking Crows of the before times. There will be an open mic sign-up sheet when you arrive. These pop-up…
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An Evening with Billy-Ray Belcourt
Join us for a special evening with Billy-Ray Belcourt as he returns to Winnipeg to discuss and sign his new collection Coexistence: Stories (Penguin Canada). Featuring a reading and a conversation hosted by katherena vermette, followed by a book signing. Co-presented by McNally Robinson Booksellers. The event will be hosted live in the Atrium of McNally…
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Speaking Crow ft Sue Sorensen (in-person)
Watch the replay here! Speaking Crow is pleased to re-introduce occasional pop-events in person: this one at Whodunit Bookshop (163 Lilac St, Winnipeg)! This Tuesday evening will run like Speaking Crows of the before times. There will be an open mic sign-up sheet when you arrive. Pop-up events will not be livestreamed, but…
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Writes of Spring Poetry Reading
For the ninth year in a row, Writes of Spring—a National Poetry Month project of the Winnipeg International Writers Festival and the Winnipeg Free Press—will appear in the print and online editions of the newspaper. Poems by Manitoba writers will appear in the Winnipeg Free Press on April 27 and will be launched at McNally Robinson…
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An Evening with Katlià
Join Katłįà for the Winnipeg launch of her new novel, Firekeeper (Roseway Publishing). Featuring a conversation hosted by Mylène Yannick Gamache and co-presented by McNally Robinson Booksellers. The event will be hosted live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park and also available as a simultaneous YouTube stream. Nyla has an affinity to fire.…