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Upcoming Events

Following is a list of upcoming events: readings, writing workshops and seminars, and so on. Unless specified otherwise, events happen in Nova Scotia, Canada. We strongly encourage you to check dates and times with hosting organizations -- typos and sudden changes happen.

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MARCH

  • March 12, 6:30-8:30 pm:  What the Folk!  The Helen Creighton Folklore Society presents an open-mic format for storytelling.  This monthly gathering meets at Just Us Café on Spring Garden Road in Halifax.  For more information, please contact Margo Carruthers (902) 425 3828 or Cindy Campbell (902) 466 0157.

  • March 12, 7:30 pm:  Cyril Byrne Memorial Lecture.  Alistair MacLeod presents his short story, The Closing Down of Summer, for this year’s lecture.  McNally Theatre Auditorium, Saint Mary’s University. 

  • March 13, 5 pm:  Book Signing.  Olympic gold medalist Russ Howard signs copies of his book Curl to Win! at Chapters, 188 Chain Lake Drive. (902) 450 1023.

  • March 13, 8 pm:  Reading.  Nairne Holtz reads from her latest novel This One’s Going to Last Forever at Venus Envy, 1598 Barrington Street.  (902) 422 0004.

  • March 15, 11 am:  The Pictou County Writers’ Group.  Writers of all types and levels of experience are invited to attend and share their writing.  New Glasgow Public Library Program Room.  For more information, please contact their Programming Department at (902) 755-6031 or visit us online at www.parl.ns.ca.

  • March 16, 7 pm:  Writers without Boundaries.  A writers’ group, led by creative writing teacher Russell Barton, allows participants to share their works-in-progress and to discuss topics of general interest to writers.  Sackville Public Library.

  • March 16, 7-9 pm:  Reading.  Cape Breton Bound presents Lesley Crewe reading from her latest novel Hit & Mrs. at the Governor’s Book Pub, 233 Esplanade, Sydney.  For more information, visit them at their facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/Governorsbookpub?v=wall.

  • March 17, 7-9 pm:  Allan Street Reading Series.  Ben Stephenson, Laura Dawe, Shane Beehan and Geordie Miller read at the first event of this series.  6232 Allan Street.

  • March 21-22:  Magazines East 2010.  The second annual Atlantic Canadian Magazines Conference at the Westin Nova Scotia, Halifax.  For more information, please visit:  http://atlanticmagazines.ca/.  Registration deadline:  March 18th. 

  • March 23, 7 pm:  Book Launch.  Elizabeth Peirce launches Grow Organic:  A Simple Guide to Nova Scotia Vegetable Gardening at the Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library. All are welcome.

  • March 24, 7 pm:  Gallery Reading Series.  Anne Compton reads from her latest collection of poetry Asking Questions Indoors and Out (Fitzhenry &Whiteside) and James Langer reads from Gun Dogs (Anansi) at Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery in the Loyola Building, 5865 Gorsebrook Avenue, Halifax.

  • March 25, noon:  Book Launch. Nick Newbery launches his third trilingual book (Inuktitut, French and English) on the Eastern Arctic. The launch will include a slide show, a selection of traditional artifacts and Inuit artwork and food samples. Alderney Gate Library. 

  • March 25, noon: Literary Luncheon. Donna Morrissey, Lesley Choyce and Steve Vernon will read from their work, participate in a panel discussion and answer questions from the audience at The Halifax Club. You do not need to be a member to attend. 902.423.8460 or e-mail, reservation@halifaxclub.ns.ca for reservations. Located at 1682 Hollis St.

  • March 27, 9 am-7:30 pm:  Art X Change.  A full-day networking and information sharing event focusing on Aboriginal and culturally diverse arts communities of NS at the AGNS Windsor Foundation Lecture Theatre, 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax (Bedford Row entrance -  corner of Bedford and George).  For more information and/or to register, please visit:  www.canadacouncil.ca.

  • March 27:  Darkness & Light – Graphic Novel Camp.  A day-long celebration introducing local and international graphic novel artists.  10:30 am:  Mike Holmes; 1 pm:  Panel with Kate Beaton, Rebecca Kraatz & Faith Erin Hicks; 2:45 pm:  Kyle Baker.  Halifax North Memorial Public Library.

  • March 31, 7-9 pm:  Kid Lit Cafes.  Writers, teachers, parents and anyone else interested in “adult conversations about children’s literature” are invited to discuss The Naughty Bits:  controversial subjects in teen fiction.  Join an academic, a publisher and several authors for the discussion at Coburg Coffee House, 6085 Coburg Road, Halifax.

APRIL

  • April 7, 7 pm:  Reading.  Jane Urquhart reads from her new book L.M. Montgomery that explores the life of the author whose successful literary career broke the boundaries set for women of her time.  Keshen Goodman Public Library. 

  • April 10, 7 pm:  2010 NS Children’s Literature’s New Book Bash.  Celebrate local authors, International Children’s Book Day and Atlantic Book Week with the NS Children’s Literature Roundtable at WFNS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax.

  • April 11, 7 pm:  Reading.  Yann Martel reads from his new novel Beatrice and Virgil at Ondaatje Hall, McCain Arts & Social Science Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax.  Seating is limited, pick up free tickets at The Bookmark, 5686 Spring Garden Road.  (902) 423 0419.

  • April 20, 7 pm:  Writers without Boundaries.  A writer’s group, led by creative writing teacher Russell Barton, allows participants to share their works-in-progress and to discuss topics of general interest to writers.  Sackville Public Library.

  • April 27, 7 pm:  Book Launch.  Nick Newbery launches his third trilingual book (Inuktitut, French and English) on the Eastern Arctic. The launch will include a slide show, a selection of traditional artifacts and Inuit artwork and food samples. Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library.

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Ongoing Events/Venues

  • We hold workshops from time to time as part of our Workshop Series.

  • The Nova Scotia Children's Literature Roundtable is a growing collection of people who love children's literature. The Roundtable holds a yearly "New Books Bash" and supports a number of children's literature events throughout the year, including the Hackmatack Award, Canadian Children's Book Week and book discussion evenings. To join send a message to nsclrt@yahoo.ca

  • The Canada Council has a host of deadlines for various writing and publishing programs. Some are listed below - for more details visit their website or call The Writing and Publishing section at 1-800-263-5588 ext.5537 or (613) 566-4414 ext.5537.

  • The Shoestring Reading Series is 15 minutes of original reading presented by the Economy Shoe Shop in association with Sinc Ink. Readings happen most Tuesdays, at 8 pm, at The Seahorse Tavern on Argyle Street (just next to the Shoe Shop), Halifax. Need more info? Call David Rimmington at (902) 488-9643.

  • Tall Tales at the Chatterbox Café in celebration of the upcoming Pugwash Harbourfest Tall Ships visit. Throughout July, Durham St., Pugwash, 2pm Saturday afternoons. For more information and a schedule of storytellers, contact Norene Smiley at (902) 243-4059 or e-mail nsmiley@pelicaneng.com.

  • The Biscuit Eater books & café is a new fabulous reading venue located at: 16 Orchard Street, Mahone Bay. For information, visit: www.biscuiteater.ca or contact Dawn Higgins at (902) 624 2665 or e-mail: biscuiteater@ns.sympatico.ca.

  • Cargo & James is a lovely tea cafe located at 1231 Barrington Street, Halifax. The owner, Becca Babcock, is interested in hosting readings or book launches. For more information about the venue, visit: www.cargoandjameshalifax.com.

  • Local Jo Café is a great place for a reading and can also be rented for larger functions such as book launches. Information about the café and it's rental options can be found at: www.localjo.ca

  • The Write Club meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the community room in the Atlantic Superstore, Port Hawkesbury. No fees.

  • The Poetry Show on CKDU (88.1 FM in Halifax) airs 8:30-9pm on Wednesdays; The Fine Print airs Tuesdays at 6 pm. Call (902) 494-6479 for details.

  • The Canadian Poetry Association will host poetry readings in Moncton, NB on the 1st Sunday of every month (weather permitting). The readings will take place from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Chateau Moncton pub/deck. A book sales table will be available. For more information, please visit their temporary website: www.canadianpoetryassoc.com.

  • The PEI Chapter of the CPA holds a poetry reading every other Wednesday night at Sobeys in Charlottetown. 7 pm. Contact Pierre Beaumier at grrovymotion@hotmail.com for more information.

  • Nova Scotia's libraries and universities often host events. For info:

    We do our best to keep this information current, accurate and comprehensive, but sometimes we make mistakes. Check with hosting organizations to be sure of dates and times.

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