Shaun Hunter, Calgary Public Library’s Historian in Residence, is presenting a talk on July 29. You need only your Library Card to register.
Don’t miss reading Shaun’s article BY CLICKING HERE. Especially interesting is a literary map, where you can find photos and stories for each site.
May I suggest finding a comfortable lawn chair, a shady spot and something cool to sip, as you settle in?
Here’s another chance to enjoy more from Natalie Meisner, as playwright and actor! The Calgary Public Library downtown is hosting a free play, but with only 40 spots available, it’s worthwhile to book a seat for the 7:00 – 8:30 pm performance. You can reserve seats, if you follow the link below.
Nothing beats beautiful music, and this is certainly the season to hear plenty! It’s even better when it’s live and you know someone in the choir. Perhaps you’ll find a CWLC member or two in the audience, as well! Cecilia invites us to:
A MILLION DREAMS CONCERT
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY CHOIR
Dates? December 1 & 2
Time? 8:00 pm
Where? St. Mary’s University, M-100, McGivney Hall
Price? Free
For more details, CLICK HERE
Janet Halls has a fitting author event to showcase for Remembrance Day, for CWLC and others. When We Were Shadows was written by a Calgarian and former teacher (coincidentally, a neighbour of Janet Halls.) Janet Wees worked closely with “Walter” to bring his story to others. Even in the Netherlands, few were aware of this story. Although technically this is a book for youth, it is a riveting read for adults too.
Synopsis from the CPL Program registration:
Based on a true story, When We Were Shadows is the story of Walter, a young Jewish boy and his family. They stay one step ahead of the Nazis in Holland during the Second World War, eventually hiding in a hidden village deep in the Dutch woods, forced to rely on strangers for their safety. It is a story of human resilience, the power of family, and the kindness of strangers. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
WHERE? Memorial Park Library, Main Floor Salon
WHEN? Monday, November 11, 1-2 pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:
(Not required, but recommended, as only 42 spaces are available. Your CPL library card number is needed for registration.)
CLICK HERE for Bill Brooks’ enthusiastic article about this fundraising event for the Lougheed House in September. The keynote speech was by author Shaun Hunter, who highlighted three women authors in Calgary’s past.
Although we missed this luncheon, the Lougheed House, with Shaun Hunter (author of Calgary Through the Eyes of Writers,) will host a 2020 exhibition beginning January 23 called Literati: Calgary’s Early Writers.
Mark your new calendars!
The artist’s last name should ring a bell for CWLC ladies: It’s Anne Marie’s husband. The show Twilight & Nocturne/Rivers & Streams will run from October 26 to November 13 at Wallace Galleries (#100, 500 – 5 Avenue SW.)
A reception is being held Saturday, October 26, 2-5 PM. Anne Marie & Bill will be there, accompanied by live jazz. Why not mark your calendars and join a Happening? It would be fun to bump into each other!
CLICK HERE FOR WALLACE GALLERIES’ UPCOMING EXHIBIT, WITH BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES BY WILLIAM DUMA
This year’s lineup is revealed!
I recently discovered a writer in my neighbourhood and she writes for youth (I have a soft spot for youth literature!) You may want to check out this local book festival.
Jewish Book Festival starts tomorrow
And my neighbourhood author
will be there in person!
(Disclosure: I haven’t met Ms. Wees or read her book yet but it’s on my Kindle. Janet Halls)
Here’s an interesting project, spreading a path across Canada!
Project Bookmark Canada has announced that Rosemary Griebel’s poem, “Walking with Walt Whitman Through Calgary’s Eastside on a Winter Day,” is to be a “bookmark” on the CanLit Trail. It will be located at Loft 112, along 8 Avenue SE (East Village), the site of the poem.
