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WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival
Canadian and international writers gather to show off their talents and share tricks of the trade at one of Canada's hottest literary events.
A Literary Hotbed
The annual WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival is Canada's third largest literary event of its kind showcasing more than 65 international and Canadian writers from a myriad of backgrounds, disciplines and genres. The five-day festival features a non-stop extravaganza of events held at various venues throughout Calgary and Banff.
Internationally recognized, WordFest is a mecca for emerging and established writers from around the world. Drawing from North America's, Mexico's, Europe's, Australia's and New Zealand's pool of literary heavyweights and up-and-comers.
What's Up
Free and paid events make up this years program. Each day of the festival has staggered events at a host of different venues with writers showing off their talents in engaging readings followed by discussions and question and answer periods.
Kid's Stuff
The educational component of the festival is as strong as ever. The Book Rapport program gives kids a chance to get up close and personal with the written word. In each 90-minute session, students interact directly with authors (young adult and children's) participating in readings, asking questions and getting involved with discussions.
Scenic Surroundings
WordFest events will also take place in the majestic surroundings of Banff National Park.
Type: Festivals
Link: Official Site
Start: Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
End: Sun, 19 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Club
Canadian and international writers gather to show off their talents and share tricks of the trade at one of Canada's hottest literary events.
A Literary Hotbed
The annual WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival is Canada's third largest literary event of its kind showcasing more than 65 international and Canadian writers from a myriad of backgrounds, disciplines and genres. The five-day festival features a non-stop extravaganza of events held at various venues throughout Calgary and Banff.
Internationally recognized, WordFest is a mecca for emerging and established writers from around the world. Drawing from North America's, Mexico's, Europe's, Australia's and New Zealand's pool of literary heavyweights and up-and-comers.
What's Up
Free and paid events make up this years program. Each day of the festival has staggered events at a host of different venues with writers showing off their talents in engaging readings followed by discussions and question and answer periods.
Kid's Stuff
The educational component of the festival is as strong as ever. The Book Rapport program gives kids a chance to get up close and personal with the written word. In each 90-minute session, students interact directly with authors (young adult and children's) participating in readings, asking questions and getting involved with discussions.
Scenic Surroundings
WordFest events will also take place in the majestic surroundings of Banff National Park.
Type: Festivals
Link: Official Site
Start: Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
End: Sun, 19 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Club
Don Thomspon Quartet
On: Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 07:30PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Banff Centre - Margaret Greenham Theatre
On: Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 07:30PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Banff Centre - Margaret Greenham Theatre
ROGER SANCHEZ
World renowned, Grammy Award winning Superstar DJ and party icon Roger Sanchez is enjoying an unprecedented year. Having kicked off the summer with the hotly anticipated launch of Release Yourself Volume 7, Roger has enjoyed his best season yet at Pacha Ibiza – resulting in nominations for two prestigious DJ awards. In addition to the recognition behind the decks, Roger is set to unleash tidal soundwaves around the globe with his new material. The S-Man’s upcoming single Bang That Box ft Terri B is set for release on Stealth Records in October 2008, embodying the trademark fusion of electrifying beats and soul-soaked melodies that have fuelled a gravity defying career. Join Aqua Audio & The Aurora Banff as we welcome back Roger Sanchez to beautiful Banff!
Minimum Age:18 and over
Dress Code:None
On: Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 08:00PM
Address: 110 Banff Ave Clock Tower Mall
Venue: Aurora Nightclub
World renowned, Grammy Award winning Superstar DJ and party icon Roger Sanchez is enjoying an unprecedented year. Having kicked off the summer with the hotly anticipated launch of Release Yourself Volume 7, Roger has enjoyed his best season yet at Pacha Ibiza – resulting in nominations for two prestigious DJ awards. In addition to the recognition behind the decks, Roger is set to unleash tidal soundwaves around the globe with his new material. The S-Man’s upcoming single Bang That Box ft Terri B is set for release on Stealth Records in October 2008, embodying the trademark fusion of electrifying beats and soul-soaked melodies that have fuelled a gravity defying career. Join Aqua Audio & The Aurora Banff as we welcome back Roger Sanchez to beautiful Banff!
Minimum Age:18 and over
Dress Code:None
On: Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 08:00PM
Address: 110 Banff Ave Clock Tower Mall
Venue: Aurora Nightclub
Dala with David Myles
On: Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 08:00PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Banff Centre - Margaret Greenham Theatre
On: Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 08:00PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Banff Centre - Margaret Greenham Theatre
2008 Cape Dorset Graphics Collection
This date marks the official release of the Annual Graphics Collection of prints from Kinngait Studios in Cape Dorset, Nunavut.
This annual collection of graphics from Canada's most artistic Northern community is a tradition.
In accordance with the tradition and policy of Kinngait Studios, pre-sales are NOT available for the Annual Cape Dorset Graphics Collections. Reservations are accepted.
On: Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 201 Bear St
This date marks the official release of the Annual Graphics Collection of prints from Kinngait Studios in Cape Dorset, Nunavut.
This annual collection of graphics from Canada's most artistic Northern community is a tradition.
In accordance with the tradition and policy of Kinngait Studios, pre-sales are NOT available for the Annual Cape Dorset Graphics Collections. Reservations are accepted.
On: Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 201 Bear St
OUT THERE! Adventure Photography
Visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies to enjoy the history and culture of this rugged region - human history, natural history, and art. Experience our galleries, heritage homes, guided walks and tours, public programs, archives and library, and museum shops.
OUT THERE! ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY October 18, 2008 - January 25, 2009 Opening Reception: October 17th from 7 - 9 PM For over one hundred years photography has been used to document and record people's travels and adventures in the Canadian Rockies. This exhibition of contemporary photographs shows a diversity of activities, from paragliding to hiking to ice climbing. These images capture the passion and interaction with the mountains by men and women who enjoy playing and working in the Rockies. Sponsored by: Out There: The Active Lifestyle Community, visit www.liveoutthere.ca
Running: 17 Oct 2008 to 25 Jan 2009
Address: 1111 Bear St
Visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies to enjoy the history and culture of this rugged region - human history, natural history, and art. Experience our galleries, heritage homes, guided walks and tours, public programs, archives and library, and museum shops.
OUT THERE! ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY October 18, 2008 - January 25, 2009 Opening Reception: October 17th from 7 - 9 PM For over one hundred years photography has been used to document and record people's travels and adventures in the Canadian Rockies. This exhibition of contemporary photographs shows a diversity of activities, from paragliding to hiking to ice climbing. These images capture the passion and interaction with the mountains by men and women who enjoy playing and working in the Rockies. Sponsored by: Out There: The Active Lifestyle Community, visit www.liveoutthere.ca
Running: 17 Oct 2008 to 25 Jan 2009
Address: 1111 Bear St
Concert Night Out
On: Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 07:30PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: Rolston Recital Hall
On: Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 07:30PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: Rolston Recital Hall
Wordfest: Porkbelly Futures
Kick off the WordFest weekend in Banff with this fantastic show featuring the Porkbelly Futures!
Kicking off the WordFest will be the exceptionally colourful, genre-defying band, Porkbelly Futures, led by renaissance man Paul Quarrington, take to the stage in a musical celebration of The Banff Centre's 75th Anniversary. Austalia's spoken word tour de force, Miles Merrill warms the microphone.
Genre: Performance Art
On: Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 08:00PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Club
Kick off the WordFest weekend in Banff with this fantastic show featuring the Porkbelly Futures!
Kicking off the WordFest will be the exceptionally colourful, genre-defying band, Porkbelly Futures, led by renaissance man Paul Quarrington, take to the stage in a musical celebration of The Banff Centre's 75th Anniversary. Austalia's spoken word tour de force, Miles Merrill warms the microphone.
Genre: Performance Art
On: Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 08:00PM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Club
Sunshine 80
Group exhibition and sale of new work. Canada House Gallery celebrates Sunshine's 80th Anniversary with 80 paintings capturing this spectacular area in summer and winter.
Exhibition features:
Roger D. Arndt;
Richard Cole;
Donna Jo Massie;
Page Ough;
Glenn Payan;
Bev Rodin;
Neil Patterson;
K Neil Swanson.
On: Sat, 18 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 201 Bear St
Group exhibition and sale of new work. Canada House Gallery celebrates Sunshine's 80th Anniversary with 80 paintings capturing this spectacular area in summer and winter.
Exhibition features:
Roger D. Arndt;
Richard Cole;
Donna Jo Massie;
Page Ough;
Glenn Payan;
Bev Rodin;
Neil Patterson;
K Neil Swanson.
On: Sat, 18 Oct 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 201 Bear St
Shane Koyczan
You only have to hear Shane Koyczan read once to be hooked - humane, furious, sexy, political, tragic and so funny you'll be laughing through your tears.
Koyczan is considerd one of the world's premier spoken word performers. His words, music and poetry are sure to capture and intrigue aspiring writers.
Born in 1975 in Yellowknife, Canada, Shane broke into the literary world at the Vancouver International Writers Festival in 2004. His performance there led to the publication of his first book, Visiting Hours, which won acclaim in both Canada and the UK.
He has since appeared at the UK's most prestigious literary festivals, has featured on the BBC and was selected as a highlight of the 2005 Edinburgh International Book Festival, along with Salman Rushdie, Ian Rankin and Sebastien Barry.
Ideal for Grades 10-12, Ages15-17.
On: Sat, 18 Oct 2008, 11:00AM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Club
You only have to hear Shane Koyczan read once to be hooked - humane, furious, sexy, political, tragic and so funny you'll be laughing through your tears.
Koyczan is considerd one of the world's premier spoken word performers. His words, music and poetry are sure to capture and intrigue aspiring writers.
Born in 1975 in Yellowknife, Canada, Shane broke into the literary world at the Vancouver International Writers Festival in 2004. His performance there led to the publication of his first book, Visiting Hours, which won acclaim in both Canada and the UK.
He has since appeared at the UK's most prestigious literary festivals, has featured on the BBC and was selected as a highlight of the 2005 Edinburgh International Book Festival, along with Salman Rushdie, Ian Rankin and Sebastien Barry.
Ideal for Grades 10-12, Ages15-17.
source: www.vecc.bc.ca
Genre: Literary
On: Sat, 18 Oct 2008, 11:00AM
Address: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr
Venue: The Club
