Vocamus Writers Community Events

Remembering Leonard

Remembering Leonard is an evening for fans of Leonard Cohen to gather and celebrate his life and work.

Thu, Nov 9 2017, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Carousel 38 & 39 Magazine Launch Party

Guelph literary magazine, Carousel, is holding a launch party for issues 38 & 39.

Thu, Nov 9 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Ed Butts Talk

Guelph author and historian Ed Butts presents on his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".

Wed, Nov 8 2017, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Cafe Philosophique - Powered by Love

The Cafe Philosophique Author Series presents a conversation with Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, Lindeni Mbotho, Cwengi Myeni and Sya VanGeest.

Tue, Nov 7 2017, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Ed Butts Talk

Guelph author and historian Ed Butts presents on his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".

Tue, Nov 7 2017, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Nightwood Group Launch w/ guest Andrew Hood

Four Nightwood Editions authors and local author Andrew Hood celebrate the launch Rebecca Papucaru's new book.

Sun, Nov 5 2017, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Daniel Griffien Reading with Greg Rhyno

Author Daniel Griffin discusses his new novel, "Two Roads Home", with local author Greg Rhyno, author of "To Me You Seem Giant".

Sat, Nov 4 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Lore of the Land

A day of story, songs, poems and artworks on an organic cattle and blackcurrant farm in Rockwood.

Sat, Nov 4 2017, 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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Jorey Tessier Book Launch

Guelph author Jorey Tessier launches his new children's book, the second in his Dream Big series.

Fri, Nov 3 2017, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Guelph Chamber of Commerce Book Launch

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce launches its new coffee table book.

Fri, Nov 3 2017, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Ann Clayton Launches "Speaking of Writing"

Guelph author Ann Clayton launches "Speaking of Writing" with Karen Houle and Stephen Henighan.

Thu, Nov 2 2017, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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10th Annual Eden Mills Book Sale

The 10th Annual Eden Mills Book Sale is on Saturday, September 30 at the Eden Mills Community Hall.

Mon, Oct 30 2017, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Canada's Seniors: Our Roots, Our Future

A play written by Our Voices, a local group of sixteen local seniors, with Guelph-area playwright Catherine Frid

Sun, Oct 29 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Canada's Seniors: Our Roots, Our Future

A play written by Our Voices, a local group of sixteen local seniors, with Guelph-area playwright Catherine Frid

Sat, Oct 28 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Double Indigenous – Poetry Reading

Join Dene writer Tenille Campbell and Mohawk poet Janet Rogers for an evening of poetry at The Bookshelf.

Thu, Oct 26 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Elora Wordfest - Fall 2017

The fall 2017 edition of Elora Wordfest is Thursday, October 26, 7:00 PM at The Elora Centre for the Arts.

Thu, Oct 26 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale

Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.

Tue, Oct 24 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale

Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.

Mon, Oct 23 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale

Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.

Sun, Oct 22 2017, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale

Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.

Sun, Oct 22 2017, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Free Writing Workshop: Conjuring Up a Work of Fiction

Alison Bruce, Cheryl Cowtan, Gloria Ferris, Liz Lindsay, and Donna Warner offer a writing workshop on Conjuring Up a Work of Fiction.

Thu, Oct 19 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Silence Open Mic - October 2017

Kasia Jaronczyk is the featured reader at this month's Silence Open Mic.

Wed, Oct 18 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Cafe Philosophique Author Series - Payam Akhavan

College of Arts and The Bookshelf present 2017 CBC Massey Lecturer Payam Akhavan , author of "In Search Of A Better Tomorrow".

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Guelph Book Bash Festival 2017

The 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival was held on October 15 at Lakeside Hope House.

Sun, Oct 15 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Melinda Burns Workshop - Writing & Mindfulness

Guelph writer Melinda Burns offers a morning of writing exercises and guided meditation.

Sat, Oct 14 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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The Tax Man Cometh: Taxes for Creative Professionals

The Guelph chapter of PWAC presents a workshop on taxes for creative professionals.

Tue, Oct 10 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Poets for Change Reading

The Elora Poetry Centre Celebrates Poets for Change with a Reading by Bill Bisset.

Sat, Sep 30 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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TinderBox

TinderBox is an art installation by Arche Projects that includes the poetry of Guelph writer and artist Nora Ruddock.

Fri, Sep 29 2017, 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm

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FOVP Fall Retreat

Friends of Vocamus Press' Annual Fall Retreat at Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre.

Sun, Sep 17 2017, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Greg Rhyno Book Launch

Guelph author and musician Greg Rhyno launches his new novel, "To Me You Seem Giant"

Thu, Sep 7 2017, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Free February Writing Workshops – Stephen Henighan

Free February Writing Workshops – Stephen Henighan on writing fiction.

11 February 2017 - 11 February 2019

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Second Saturday Writers' Hang-Out

Friends of Vocamus Press holds its monthly writers' hang-out, 7:00 PM at The Bookshelf Greenroom.

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Last Sunday Writers' Hang Out

Friends of Vocamus Press holds it's monthly writers' hang-out at Plenet Bean.

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Shane Neilson & Daniel Coleman Book Launch

Shane Neilson & Daniel Coleman Book Launch

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Terry Fallis Reading

Canadian humourist Terry Fallis reads from his new book, "One Brother Shy"

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Melinda Burns Writing & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat

Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a Writing & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat at Eramosa Eden Centre in Eden Mills.

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Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators

Guelph's inaugural Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators is being held on Thursday, July 13.

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Asa Boxer Reading

Montreal poet, Asa Boxer, returns to the Elora Poetry Centre & Gallery for the fourth year,

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Lisa Moore Writing Workshop - Point-of-View

Canadian author Lisa Moore offers a workshop on writing point of view, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Saturday, September 9, at the Delta Hotel.

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Lisa Moore Writing Workshop - Creative Non-fiction

Canadian author Lisa Moore offers a workshop on creative non-fiction, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, September 9, at the Delta Hotel.

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Eden Mills Sneak Peek

The Eden Mills Writers' Festival offers a sneak peak of its line-up with Andrew Pyper and Nicole Lundrigan at the downtown GPL.

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Marian Thorpe Launches "Empire's Hostage"

Guelph author Marian Thorpe launches her new historical fantasy novel, "Empire's Hostage".

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Nicole Abouhalka Relaunches "Oh! Canada"

Guelph author Nicole Abouhalka relaunches her collection of stories and poem, "Oh! Canada".

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Poetry Slam – July 2017

The July edition of Guelph Poetry Slam is coming up, featuring Julia Pileggi.

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Eramosa Eden Writers' Retreat

Eramosa Eden is holding its bi-monthly retreat day for writers on its beautiful property in Eden Mills.

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FOVP Sunday Writer's Hang Out

Friends of Vocamus Press holds it's monthly Last Sunday writers' hang-out.

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Poetry Slam – August 2017

The August edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Larissa Tarasoff.

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Eden Mills Writers' Festival and PS Guelph Open Mic

Publication Studio Guelph and Eden Mills Writers’ Festival present a literary open mic night.

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Eden Mills Writers' Festival 2017 Keynote: Naomi Klein

The Eden Mills Writers' Festival presents its 2017 keynote address with activist author Naomi Klein.

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Book Club for Child-free Women

Guelph author Heather Embree leads a book club for child-free women.

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