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March 2014 Newsletter

Elaine Lui and Jann Arden, April 10

Join Wordfest for beverages, hors d’oeuvres, swag and an engaging evening with celebrity blogger Elaine Lui and host Jann Arden at the Calgary Public Library, beginning with a reception at 6:15pm and main event at 7pm. Admission includes a copy of Listen to the Squawking Chicken: When Mother Knows Best, What's a Daughter To Do? A Memoir (Sort Of), by Elaine Lui. Both artists are available to sign books after the event. Read more...

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Wordfest Writers and Editors in Residence

The Festival has launched an Editors in Residence Program in partnership with Calgary Association of Freelance Editors (CAFE). Until April 30, a selection of editors will be available for scheduled consultations in the Wordfest office. In addition, Writer in Residence Jamie Wilson is also taking appointments with anyone looking for tips and advice on integrating new technologies into the writing life. Contact Operations Coordinator Cassandra Paul at 403-237-9068 for more information and to book a consultation.

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Calgary Spoken Word Festival,
April 1-6

The 11th annual Calgary Spoken Word Festival takes place in Calgary, April 1-6, with 20 events including workshops, slams, DEB talks, panels, performances, open mics, live streaming and electronic experimentation. "It's going to be poetry with a kick!" The Festival is organized by the Calgary Spoken Word Society, founded in 2003 by poet Sheri-D Wilson.

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From Memoir to Big Screen, April 7

Organizers of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) recently announced the lineup of the eleventh annual edition of CUFF, which runs April 7-13, 2014, at the Globe Cinema. As an official Community Partner, Wordfest is frankly quite excited about the Canadian premiere of FRANK, which kicks off the week of screenings next month. Read more...

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Volunteer Reader Reviews

Stop by the Wordfest office anytime Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, and sign out advance reading copies as a Volunteer Reader. Over on the Wordfest Blog, don't forget to check out these thoughtful reviews by volunteers Cathy Leipciger, Andrew MacPherson, Melissa Knive, Pat Hodge and Kelsey Attard. For more information about the program, click here.

Youth Programming at the Festival

Wordfest and First Calgary Financial Book Rapport have just released the first set of award-winning authors to headline the 19th annual Wordfest youth program. Click here for a sneak peek. Here are just a few of the artists who are available to meet you and your students at the Festival. We are also looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with writing educational resources. This is a great opportunity for teachers or student teachers, and a chance to help Wordfest foster a love of reading among youth. For more information, please email or phone Book Rapport Manager Sandra Paire at 403-237-9068.

Around Town and the Community:

  • Calgary Distinguished Writers Program presents Erin Moure at Gallery Hall, Taylor Family Digital Library, March 19, 7:30pm. More information.
  • Fireside Chat with author and Wordfest alumnus Will Ferguson on March 24, 7pm. More information.
  • Spoken Word Workshop with Erin Dingle at Loft 112, March 29, 1-3pm. More information.
  • 10th Anniversary Canadian Nonfiction Collective Conference to feature Ronald Wright, Denise Chong and others at the Palliser Hotel, May 1 – 4. More information.

Events at your local independent:

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