Vocamus Writers Community Past Events
VWC Manitoulin Spring Reatreat
Join us Vocamus Wriiters Community for a writers' retreat at Dominion Bay Cottages on Manitoulin Island.
08 - 10 June 2018
Silence Open Mic
This edition of the Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Nora Ruddock.
Wed, Jun 6 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
VWC Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Vocamus Wriers Community's meet-up for genre fiction writers.
Sun, Jun 3 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pamela Mulloy and Claire Tacon Launch
The launch of The Deserters by Pamela Mulloy and In Search of the Perfect Singing Flamingo by Guelph author Claire Tacon.
Sat, Jun 2 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ETCH Anthology Launch Party
VWC and the GPL laucnh the annual ETCH anthology of teen writing.
Sat, Jun 2 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Naben Ruthnum, Amy Stuart, and Tom King Reading
Naben Ruthnum, Amy Stuart, and Tom King read at the Guelph Public Library.
Thu, May 31 2018, 7:00 pm - {7}:{00} {pm}
Meet the Makers – Comics and Graphic Novels
Meet Guelph cartoonists and graphic novelists.
Wed, May 30 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Book Launch
Award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson launches his book, "Endure!".
Wed, May 30 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brian van Norman Book Launch
Brian van Norman launches his novel, "Immortal Water".
Sun, May 27 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Eramosa Eden Spring Writers' Retreat
Eramosa Eden Spring Writers' Retreat is coming up.
Sun, May 27 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wolf Lake Tones Reading
Wolf Lake Tones is a night of poetry and music with poets Madhur Anand, Gary Barwin, and Phil Hall.
Fri, May 18 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Evening of Sharing: The Power of Telling Our Stories
Guelph publisher One Thousand Trees presents An Evening of Sharing: The Power of Telling Our Stories.
Thu, May 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silence Open Mic – May 2018
The May 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Candace de Taeye.
Wed, May 16 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Joe Schwarcz Reading
Dr. Joe Schwarcz reads from his book, "A Feast of Science", at The Guelph Public Library.
Wed, May 16 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sherri Griffin Talk
Sherri Griffin discusses urban homesteading from her book at The Bookshelf.
Wed, May 16 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Michael Barclay Book Launch
Michael Barclay launches his new Tragically Hip Biography.
Tue, May 15 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
David Alexander Robertson Talk
Award-winning author David Alexander Robertson gives atalk in the eBar.
Mon, May 14 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marilyn Kleiber Workshop – Writing Dialogue
Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a workshop on Writing Dialogue.
Sat, May 12 2018, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ronna Bloom and Shane Neilson Reading
Poets Ronna Bloom, Shane Neilson & Sarah Tolmie read at The Bookshelf.
Thu, May 10 2018, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Authors in Support of One World Schoolhouse Foundation
Local authors appear at Indigo in support of One World Schoolhouse Foundation
Wed, May 9 2018, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sharon Sasaki Book Launch
Sharon Sasaki kaunches her new book, "Amazing Grace".
Tue, May 8 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John Gardiner Book Launch
John Gardiner launches he new book, "memories for Sale".
Sun, May 6 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Elora Writers Festival 2018
The 2018 Elora Writers Festival is an afernoon of laiterary readings and fun.
Sun, May 6 2018, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sarah Howden and Nick Craine Book Launch
Sarah Howden and Nick Craine launch "5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls".
Sat, May 5 2018, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Day of the Poets
Downtown Orangeville's first ever poetry festival.
Sat, May 5 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Samantha Brennan Book Launch
Samantha Brennan launches "Fit At Mid-Life".
Thu, May 3 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Go Big Then Go Home Poetry Tour
The Go Big Then Go Home Poetry Tour Come to The Bookshelf.
Sat, Apr 28 2018, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Elora WordFest - Spring 2018
Elora's twice-annual celebration of words.
Thu, Apr 26 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry and Ecology
The Poetry and Ecology Project presents an evening of conversation, readings, and music.
Thu, Apr 26 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dead Poets Live On
Let VWC introduce you to their favourite dead poets.
Wed, Apr 25 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Stephen Henighan Book Launch
Guelph author Stephen Henighan launches his new novel, "Blue River and Red Earth".
Wed, Apr 25 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Melinda Burns – Free Workshop
Guelph author Melinda Burns offers a free workshop on Poetry and Mindfulness.
Tue, Apr 24 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Eden Mills Writers' Festival / PS Guelph Poetry Reading
Eden Mills Writers' Festival and Publication Studio Guelph co-present a poetry reading.
Sun, Apr 22 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For the Love of Words 2018
For the Love of Words (FLOW) is Action Read’s annual poetry, music and spoken word fundraiser in support of literacy.
Fri, Apr 20 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Silence Open Mic - April 2018
The April 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Michael Kleiza.
Wed, Apr 18 2018, 7:00 pm - {7}:{00} {pm}
Denise Lowe Book Launch
Denise Lowe launches "The Fighter Within".
Tue, Apr 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lottie Aldarwish Book Launch
Lottie Aldarwish launches her children's cookbook "Little Cookery".
Sat, Apr 14 2018, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Asa Boxer Reading
Canadian poet Asa Boxer reads from his new chapbook at the Elora Poetry Centre.
Sat, Apr 7 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - March 2018
The March 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features musician Stu Ross.
Wed, Mar 21 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Writers Open Mic
The Guelph Homeschool Group presents an open mic for young writers.
Wed, Mar 21 2018, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
James Clarke and Eric Jensen Reading
Guelph authors James Clarke and Eric Jensen read from their new books at Loyola Jesuit Centre.
Tue, Mar 20 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry Slam – March 2018
The March 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Yes.
Sat, Mar 17 2018, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Eramosa Eden Writing Retreat
Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre holds a day-long writing retreat.
Sun, Mar 11 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Michael Adams Signing
Michael Adams signs his new book, "Could It Happen Here?"
Wed, Mar 7 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
University of Guelph Library Free Writers' Workshops
The University of Guelph Library offers its annual slate of free writing workshops
Sun, Mar 4 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
University of Guelph Library Free Writers' Workshops
The University of Guelph Library offers its annual slate of free writing workshops
Sat, Mar 3 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kate Harris Reading
Kate Harris reads from "Lands of Lost Borders" at The Bookshelf.
Thu, Mar 1 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Books and Beer with Terry Fallis
The Elora Writers's Festival Presents Books and Beer with Terry Fallis.
Tue, Feb 27 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm