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BookFest Windsor welcomes Lawrence Hill
Date and Time: Wed, 18 November 2015 07:00 pm - Wed, 18 November 2015 09:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor
Lawrence Hill makes a special trip to Windsor as part of his Fall 2015 tour to share his new book, The Illegal. Hosted by CBC Windsor's Bob Steele.
Bootleggers' Breakfast
Date and Time: Sun, 18 October 2015 10:30 am - Sun, 18 October 2015 01:00 pm
Location: Canadian Club Heritage Centre: 2072 Riverside E, Windsor
Brunch - An elegant meal catered by Koolini's Author Readings and Discussions Rhonda Douglas – David Homel – Michael Januska Moderator: Marty Gervais, Windsor’s Poet Laureate, and author of The Rumrunners: A Prohibition Scrapbook DJ: Ted Shaw Tour and Whisky Tasting (Optional): A half-hour tour that highlights the the Hiram Walker story, takes you back to the days of prohibition, and culminates with a sampling of whiskey. Canadian Club Heritage Centre (Hiram Walker) 2072 Riverside E, Windsor Tickets $35 per person Available online and from BookFest Windsor. See bookfestwindsor.ca/tickets Please don’t drink and drive. Hop on the shuttle from the Holiday Inn downtown at 10:15 and the Waterfront Hotel at 10:25 am! Fare: by donation.
IFOA Lit on Tour presents Terry Fallis
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 08:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 09:15 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Pentastar
Two-time Stephen Leacock medal winner Terry Fallis joins CBC Windsor’s Lisa Xing in conversation.
Stories of Place: Aspects of the Book: Graphic Arts
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 07:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 08:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Kelly
Dynamic story telling in words and art with David Collier (Hamilton), Josef Bastian (Detroit), and Mariko Tamaki (San Francisco & Toronto). Moderator: Scott Chantler, Writer-in-Residence, University of Windsor
Traduction et histoires
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 06:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 07:30 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Joy
Martine Delvaux, auteure et David Homel, traducteur en conversation avec Judith Sinanga-Ohlman souper 20$
BookFest Windsor & International Festival of Authors celebrate local art
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 06:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 07:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Lobby
This year: music with the Ted Hogan Combo
Salon des mots et musiques pour célébrer l’Ontario 400
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 05:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 06:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Joy
Poèmes par Pierrette Paré et musique par Bon bonne musik avec Guylaine Tousignant Présenté par l'ACFO et Bookfest Windsor
Confidence isn't necessarily Harmless
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 04:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 05:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Pentastar
Stories of delusion, self-sabotage and suspicion with Russell Smith, Craig Shreve, and Martine Delvaux. Moderator: Sara Elliott
Cancelled - Judith Fitzgerald launches Impeccable Regret
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 03:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 04:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Joy
Unfortunately, Judith Fitzgerald is unable to join us at BookFest Windsor. However, her new volume of poetry, is available at the onsite bookstore and at Biblioasis. One of Canada’s foremost poets and former University of Windsor’s Writer-in-Residence, Judith Fitzgerald in conversation with Tom Dilworth
Two Multitudes: New Fiction from Quebec’s Two Languages
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 03:00 pm -
Location: Capitol Theatre - Pentastar
Josip Novakovich & Samuel Archibald, in conversation with Dimitri Nasrallah Presented by Véhicule Press and Biblioasis Panel presented in English A reading and discussion with two of Quebec’s pre-eminent contemporary writers in English and French. 2013 Man Booker International Prize finalist Josip Novakovich reads from his latest story collection, Ex-YU (Esplanade Books, 2015). 2015 Giller Prize-nominated Samuel Archibald reads from the Donald Winkler translation of his debut collection, Arvida (Biblioasis, 2015/Le Quartanier, 2011). Afterwards, both writers will take part in a conversation led by Esplanade Books editor Dimitri Nasrallah.
Love Enough to be Brilliant: fiction
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 02:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 03:00 pm
Location: Kelly Theatre at the Capitol
A moving collection of fiction depicting hidden lives at home and abroad with Dionne Brand and Denise Roig. Moderator: Dorothy Mahoney
"No one gets over Don Quixote": Society and Headlines - non-fiction
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 02:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 03:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Pentastar
Insightful insights with authors Mark Kingwell and A. J. Somerset Moderator: Craig Pearson
Aspects of the Book: Editing and Peer Review
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 01:00 pm - Sat, 17 October 2015 02:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Kelly
Aspects of the Book: Editing and Peer Review with the Humanities Research Group, University of Windsor 1 pm – 2 pm Kelly Theatre An insightful look at the process of producing the best in academic writing and publishing in the digital age. Panelists: Erica Stevens Abbitt, Dave Johnson, Cal Murgu University of Windsor Moderator: Pauline Phipps
Student Writing Contest Winners
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 11:30 am - Sat, 17 October 2015 12:15 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Joy
Celebrate the winners of the St. Clair College Student Writing Contest Winners presented by author Vanessa Shields.
Poetry Cafe
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 11:00 am - Sat, 17 October 2015 12:20 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre - Kelly
The ever-popular gathering of poets for a celebration of words and insight with Elizabeth Ross, Deanna Young, and Souvankham Thammavongsa Moderator: Stephen Pender
BookFest Windsor 2015
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 10:30 am - Sat, 17 October 2015 10:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor
A full day of workshops, readings, launches, discussions, art and more with some of Canada's best authors and illustrators. All day: One Ten Park: Roses for Windsor – interactive book art with Susan Gold and Collette Broeders Authors of Gunsan, Korea (twin city with Windsor) information display by Dahee Kim. Biblioasis will be selling books on site, or preorder from the bookstore.
GG Books Live! Livres GG chez nous
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 10:30 am - Sat, 17 October 2015 11:30 am
Location: Capitol Theatre and other locations
A special presentation and studio for writers for young readers from age 12 to 92 with Mariko Tamaki, David Homel, Raziel Reid. Moderator: Robin Greenall Also in conjunction with Essex County Library and the Greater Essex County School Board, authors will visit libraries and schools in Windsor and Essex County. This event is organized in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts to celebrate the 2015 Governor General's Literary Awards.
BookFest Windsor Writing Workshop with Kelly Fordon
Date and Time: Sat, 17 October 2015 10:00 am - Sat, 17 October 2015 11:15 am
Location: Capitol Theatre
eDon’t Write What You Know The internet insures we all know a lot. Writers need to figure out how to use what they know without becoming subservient to fact. A war vet might include details of combat in his work, but his experience should empower his imagination not restrict it. As a wisewriter once said, “Use the inspiration derived from experience and then water it with your imagination.” What matters in good writing is character, those constructions of imagination that transcend our biases and agendas, our egos and entitlements and flesh. As Bret Anthony Johnston said, “Trust your powers of empathy and invention. Trust the example of the authors you love to read—Flaubert: “Emma, c’est moi”—and trust that your craft, when braided with compassion, will produce stories that matter both to you and to readers you’ve never met.” In this session, we’ll talk about using your experiences to your advantage without letting it overpower your creative impulses. Kelly's Website: http://www.kellyfordon.com Admission included in BookFest Windsor October 17 Day Pass Space is limited. Save me a seat! Click here to sign up with your friends.
Rampike Super Launch!
Date and Time: Fri, 16 October 2015 08:00 pm - Fri, 16 October 2015 10:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor
Celebrate with local writers and publisher Dr. Karl Jirgens as Rampike magazine launches its final edition at BookFest Windsor 2015. Admission free. Cash bar.
Essex County Library presents Mariko Tamaki - Kingsville
Date and Time: Fri, 16 October 2015 01:00 pm -
Location: Kingsville Library, 40 Main Street West, Kingsville, ON
As part of BookFest Windsor's celebration of GG Books Live! Essex County Library is hosting Governor General Literary Award winner Mariko Tamaki at Essex County Library Kingsville Branch at 40 Main Street West. Contact Essex County Library for details. 519-776-5241 ext. 128 This event is organized in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts to celebrate the 2015 Governor General's Literary Awards.
Essex County Library presents Mariko Tamaki - Lasalle
Date and Time: Fri, 16 October 2015 08:30 am -
Location: St Thomas of Villanova, Lasalle, ON
As part of BookFest Windsor's celebration of GG Books Live! Essex County Library is hosting Governor General Literary Award winner Mariko Tamaki at St. Thomas of Villanova High School, Lasalle. Contact Essex County Library for details. 519-776-5241 ext. 128 This event is organized in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts to celebrate the 2015 Governor General's Literary Awards.
BookFest Windsor Presents Nino Ricci
Date and Time: Thu, 15 October 2015 07:00 pm - Thu, 15 October 2015 10:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor
The 2015 BookFest Windsor's grand opening with Leamington native Nino Ricci as he launches his new book Sleep in a feature interview with Windsor's Ted Shaw.
BookFest Windsor 2015 Media Launch
Date and Time: Tue, 22 September 2015 10:30 am - Tue, 22 September 2015 11:15 am
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor 121 University Ave W
Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Launch: BookFest Windsor 2015 (WINDSOR, ON) -- Literary Arts Windsor and the BookFest Windsor Committee invite news & arts media to the Media Launch of BookFest Windsor 2015, celebrating great Canadian literature with award-winning authors, and exciting new voices. Please join us on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:30am to 11:00am at The Capitol Theatre Windsor Lobby Lounge, at 121 University Ave W., Windsor, Ontario. Complete press kits and sample books will be available. Come and hear an exciting new voice in Canadian literature: Chatham author Craig Shreve. A full list of BookFest Windsor events and attending authors will be announced. Refreshments will be served. Some of the highlights of BookFest Windsor 2015 include:
- a bilingual tribute to Ontario 400: a celebration of francophone settlement in Ontario.
- several Governor General Literary Award winners, including a breakthrough graphic novelist who writes with her cousin
- a two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for humour award winner
- one of Biblioasis’ long-listed Scotiabank Giller Prize nominees
- a new novel presented by the very popular author of The Book of Negroes, recently screened on CBC network