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Support and celebrate Alberta art by visiting Montageries before it closes
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Albertans have one last chance to see this exhibition before it closes on October 9.
Beyond the Concert Hall (LitFest)
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LitFest is thrilled to help celebrate the launch of Laberinto Press’ fifth anthology, Beyond the Concert Hall: An Anthology of Sound, curated by Luciana Erregue-Sacchi, Catalina Morales Vélez, and Cait Yaga.
Nonfiction Story Slam (LitFest)
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Ten tellers. Five minutes. One winner. Let the game of truth begin! Sign-up at 7pm, slam at 7:30pm. Free to attend; arrive early! Space is limited.
Numinous Animal – feat. Bertrand Bickersteth in conversation with Michael A. Bucknor (LitFest)
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Join host Michael A. Bucknor as he talks to featured author Bertrand Bickersteth about his new memoir, Numinous Animal: Tracing the Afrofuturism of Black Cowboys.
Unearthing Home, feat. Catherine Owen and Sharon Butala
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Catherine Owen (Sixteen Homes, Wolsak & Wynn) in conversation with Sharon Butala (How to Breathe Water, Freehand Books) to discuss their latest memoirs. Join us for an incredible conversation about what it means to find Home. Hosted by Kim Mannix.
Canada Council for the Arts Funding for Alberta Artists (LitFest)
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Meet Francine Cunningham, Artist Liaison Consultant for the Canada Council for the Arts’ Alberta Focus Initiative, and learn about grants, awards and opportunities available to Alberta-based artists.
Agatha Press Launch (LitFest)
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LitFest is thrilled to partner with Edmonton’s Agatha Press to bring you a conversation on identity from their latest season of chapbook authors: Dawn Carter, Breanna Mroczek, and Beth Murray.
The Eyes of Gaza, feat. Plestia Alaqad, hosted by Julie Rak
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HM Tory Chair and Professor, Julie Rak hosts LitFest’s featured author talk with Plestia Alaqad, where they will discuss Alaqad’s New York Times bestselling memoir, The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience.
Roading and Eh, Writing – feat. Will Ferguson, hosted by Natasha Deen
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Natasha Deen will host a discussion with Will Ferguson about his new travel book, Meanwhile Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada and Elsewhere.
Triangularity: Alice Major in conversation with Richard Harrison
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Alice Major in conversation with Richard Harrison is a must-see LitFest event where both authors will discuss their respective books, Triangularity and My Mother Joins the Resistance.