Theatre Performance supports L.M. Montgomery Institute The Montgomery Theatre in Cavendish is presenting a special performance of the romantic comedy The Fourposter on Friday, July 24th in support of the L.M. Montgomery Institute (www.lmmontgomery.ca). Proceeds from ticket sales for the evening’s performance will go to support the research and educational activities of the LM Montgomery…
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Grain Magazine 2009 Short Grain Contest Results
July 6, 2009 — Winners of Grain Magazine’s 21st Short Grain (with Variations) Contest The results for Grain Magazine’s 2009 contest, Short Grain (with Variations) are in. Judges for this year’s contest were Elise Levine, Fiction, and Tonja Gunvaldsen Klaassen, Poetry. Winning entries and judges’ comments will be published in Grain’s Winter issue, 37.2. Congratulations…
Writer-in-Residence Wanted
Attention Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Applications are invited from creative writers for the term position of Saskatoon Public Library/Canada Council for the Arts Writer in Residence from September 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011. Remuneration: up to $30,000 for a nine-month term. Criteria are based on Canada Council guidelines; position subject to Canada Council funding. Applications…
TUPELO PRESS: Open Submissions Month for Poetry
Throughout July, Tupelo Press will hold open submissions for book-length poetry collections (48-90 pages). Aware of the current economy, we have reduced our reading fee from $35 to $25. We also now accept electronic submissions, which save on photocopying and postage, via a special transfer site. This ensures correct formatting and provides automatic receipts and…
Inaugural “Piper’s Frith” offers a new writing experience in Newfoundland
The Literary Arts Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (LAFNL) is launching a four-day writing experience for emerging and established, mid-level writers at beautiful Kilmory Resort in Swift Current, Newfoundland. From October 13-17, 2009, writers are invited to join experienced, award-winning Faculty writers for workshops, one-on-one discussions and peaceful surroundings in which to pursue their work….
LEAGUE OF CANADIAN POETS ANNOUNCES ITS NATIONAL COUNCIL 2009 – 2010
Toronto – The League of Canadian Poets (LCP) at its Annual General Meeting and conference in Vancouver, June 12-14, elected the following individuals to its National Council for 2009-10. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Dennis Reid, Victoria, BC Vice President: Joe Blades, Fredericton, NB Treasurer: Ray Mitchell, Toronto, ON Past President (Appointed): Maurice Mierau, Winnipeg, MB REGIONAL…
Celebrate Atlantic Author Day Saturday, July 11!
Join PEI authors John Sylvester and Gerry O’Brien at Indigo in Charlottetown on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. til noon. They join dozens of other Atlantic authors over four Atlantic provinces in celebrating the first ever Atlantic Author Day. All are featured in this summer’s Summer Reading Guide, produced by the Atlantic Publishers Marketing…
Wild Island Launch on July 9
The Acorn Press cordially invites you to the launch of Wild Island Prince Edward Island’s Hidden Wilderness photos by John Sylvester Thursday, July 9, 2009 7–9 p.m. Beaconsfield Carriage House corner of Kent and West Streets, Charlottetown Author signing – Slide show – Refreshments $1 from every book goes to Island Nature Trust Everyone welcome!…
A Tribute to Frank Ledwell
On July 3rd, tomorrow, beginning at 8:00 p.m. there will be a tribute night of words and music dedicated to Frank Ledwell, beloved poet, educator, husband, father, and much-loved, community-minded Islander with a capital I. It is titled “Back At The Bay” A Tribute to Frank Ledwell ~ Fundraiser ~ Please come and join the…
Carol Little at Beanz Expresso Bar
Carol Little is performing a 15 minute set of poetry with guitar and djembe accompaniment on July 8th, 7-9 pm at the 2nd Annual ARCPEI Coffee House Open Mic for Pride week at Beanz Espresso Bar (rain location is the Studio at Mavor’s).
Dawn Brennan and Roberta Smith Win John Hobday Awards in Arts Management
Ottawa, April 21, 2009 – The Canada Council announced today that Dawn Brennan, general manager of SHAPE (Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment) and Roberta Smith, associate director of artistic administration, education at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra are the 2009 winners of the John Hobday Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement in the field of…
The Writing Pool 