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SUMMARY:Readings at Richvale presents Four Authors for National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Readings at Richvale presents Four Authors for National Poetry Month\, taking place on Tuesday\, April 28th\, 5:30-7:30pm in the Auditorium of the Richvale Library in Richmond Hill. The Richvale Library is located at 40 Pearson Avenue. \nThe event will feature readings from: \n\nBeverley Ellenbogen\nPatricia Keeney\nCarol Lipsyzc\nDaniel Scarcello\n\nIt will also include an Open Mic that will feature emerging poets. This is the fourth event in a series of readings planned for once a season\, primarily featuring writers from York Region. \nThis event was organized by Clara Blackwood\, Domenico Capilongo\, Mark McAlister\, and Elana Wolff. Mark McAlister\, and Domenico Capilongo\, who will serve as emcees. \nAdmission is free. \nThe doors will open at 5:30\, and the readings will start at 5:45.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/readings-at-richvale-presents-four-authors-for-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Richvale Library\, 40 Pearson Avenue\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4C 6T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:National Poetry Month,Open Mic,Poetry,Readings
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SUMMARY:Readings at Richvale with Patricia Keeney
DESCRIPTION:Patricia Keeney will be reading at Richvale Library in Richmond Hill as part of “Readings at Richvale” on April 28\, 5:30-7:30.\n\nIn February\, she presented “A Writer’s Journey” at the Richmond Hill Library and also participated in “Where Words Defeat Bullets\,” a poetry reading in solidarity with the Iranian resistance sponsored by Asemana books. The event was recorded and poems will be published in Asemana’s forthcoming anthology.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/readings-at-richvale-with-patricia-keeney/
LOCATION:Richvale Library\, 40 Pearson Avenue\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4C 6T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Readings
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SUMMARY:Georgina Public Library Local Author Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join Georgina Public Library for our annual local author showcase. Authors will be sharing their published works and selling their books at the event. Enjoy author talks\, children story readings\, book-themed crafts\, writing workshops\, and much more. Check our website at the\nbeginning of October for the schedule of events and to see who will be attending.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/georgina-public-library-local-author-showcase/
LOCATION:Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch\, 90 Wexford Dr.\, Keswick\, Ontario\, L4P 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,BookVendors,Local Author Showcase,Readings
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SUMMARY:Four Poets on "Remembrance"
DESCRIPTION:“Readings at Richvale” is a quarterly series of readings by local poets\, held in the auditorium of the Richvale Library. The next session is on Rembrance Day November 11\, and the theme is “Remembrance.”  \nOne highlight will be John Oughton reading his poem\,  “Growing Up A Block Away From John McCrae\,” (author of “In Flanders Fields.) \nThere is no admission fee or registration required.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/four-poets-on-remembrance/
LOCATION:Richvale Library\, 40 Pearson Avenue\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4C 6T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Readings
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SUMMARY:Summer Artist-Poet Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Artist-Poet Gatherings are a quarterly meetup between artists and poets in Aurora Cultural Centre’s public galleries (Homeroom Galleries – Level 1). Participants are invited to create spontaneous written or visual responses to the artworks on display.    \nEach gathering begins with 1.5 hours of viewing\, social\, and creation time\, followed by a 30-minute session with the option to present created responses.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/summer-artist-poet-gathering/
LOCATION:Aurora Town Square\, 50 Victoria Street\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 1R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Readings,Write-in
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SUMMARY:WCYR Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy a full and varied lineup of music and reading on Friday\, December 20\, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. \nJoin us at The Sticks Craft Beer Bar\, 13 Main Street South in Newmarket. \nPlease note that while the reader list for this event is full\, we welcome the presence of all comers in the audience.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/wcyr-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:The Sticks Craft Beer Bar\, 13 Main Street South\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 3Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Readings,SocialEvent
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