Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hear writers from the brand-new Book 3! With fiction by Clara Ho; poetry by B.E. Hunt, Molly Peacock and Monica Rosas. 7:00 p.m., Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord Street.
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Toronto Stories at the London Literature Festival, UK
Thursday, July 10, 2008
DD brings the vibrancy of Canada’s urban spaces to the UK! Readings by Dublin IMPAC award winner Rawi Hage, Griffin-nominated Priscila Uppal, and Giller winner Vincent Lam, plus a musical performance by electronica fusion band LAL. Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, 7:45 p.m.
Readings from TOK: Writing the New Toronto
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Join us for lunchtime readings from the TOK anthology series. Featuring poetry by Molly Peacock and James Harbeck, and fiction by Kerri Sakamoto, Aisha Sasha John and Sayeeda Jaigirdar. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay Street (at Richmond), 1:00 p.m.
Our Third Edition of TOK: Writing the New Toronto launches at Luminato
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Join Diaspora Dialogues at the Drake Underground on Wednesday June 11 at 8:00 p.m. for a literary cabaret to celebrate the new book. You’ll hear readings by contributing writers Judy Fong Bates, Wasela Hiyate, Stacey May Fowles, Yvette Nolan and Alissa York; plus a sneak peek at next year’s book contributors Daniel David Moses and spoken word artist Shauntay Grant from Halifax. Then, after you’ve gotten your new book signed, dance the night away to the lively salsa music of Lady Son y Articulo Veinte.
Luminato, Toronto’s Festival of Arts & Creativity, invites you to 2008’s dynamic literary program. The festival aims to bring Canadian and international authors together around literary and political themes in addition to showcasing new works.
This year’s line-up includes perspectives on South Asia, a focus on war and politics through illustration, a celebration of a renowned literary master, the launch of the third instalment of a city-centric anthology, as well as a festival of short stories.
The richest discussions occur because of unexpected collaborations. For more information visit Luminato.com.
The Scarborough Stories
Saturday, May 24, 2008
A Filipino bowler with a taste for married women. A girl of ill repute chosen by God to be a savior. A failed writer commissioned to write the obituary of the neighbourhood racist. Dora-nominated playwright Catherine Hernandez presents tales from Toronto’s dodgy east side told in plays and short fiction on May 24, 8:00 p.m, at the Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts and Culture, 167 Augusta Avenue. Hosted by Proud Scarberian, Reese Baguio. Photo exhibit and site design by Catherine Hernandez. Excerpts from Catherine Hernandez’s short stories “Saint Candice” and “The Bluffs” will be followed by a staged reading of her latest play, Kilt Pins. Directed/dramaturged by Ruth Madoc-Jones. Featuring Richie Guzman, Andrea Kwan, Elizabeth Lofranco, Anita Majumdar, and Morgan Norwich. Contact 416.648.7340 or info@loudlady.com for more information.
Keep Toronto Reading
February 8, 15 & 22, 2008
Diaspora Dialogues presents three consecutive Friday nights of fiction, poetry, spoken word, drama and music with Keep Toronto Reading 2008! Featuring Lawrence Hill, Karen Connelly, Dwayne Morgan, Andrea Thompson, Michelle Muir, Judy Fong Bates, Muhtadi, and many, many more!