Where: Brixton’s Pub, 210 Sparks St. When: 29 May 2013, 5:30‒7:30 pm (readings 5:45 pm, free) ”Read this beautiful book about Jack’s passion for the arts. I hope his story will inspire you to live your life based on love, hope and optimism.”– Olivia Chow Jack Layton: Art in Action, an inspiring cornucopia of reflections, […]
Author Archives: Pearl
Sappho
9 fragments of Sappho are coming to town as a play at the Ottawa Fringe Fest. It’s under the directorship of Jessica Ruano. It runs on June 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 at the Arts Court Library, 2 Daly Avenue. More about the play and a clip from the UK run.
May 8th, Venus Envy
Here’s something I should mention. I’m giving a reading on Wednesday: This Wednesday, May 8th, marks Voices of Venus’ 4th birthday and will also wrap up four years of monthly shows. Venus Envy, 320 Lisgar, doors ay 7:30pm, start time 8pm. Come out if you can. Join us for birthday cupcakes, bring your own stories […]
Anansi at Ottawa Writers Fest
House of Anansi Poetry Bash: David O’Meara hosted Adam Dickinson, Sara Peters and Michael Crummey on April 27, 2013 with these 3 books: Adam Dickinson’s The Polymers that I’d heard so much about, Sara Peters‘ 1996 which seems to be attracting some attention, and Michael Crummey’s Under the Keel which was a big crowd pleaser […]
How to Live and Write
I would tweet this but the tweetdeck is sunk under the whales again…John Mackenzie on how to write a poem. See also “if you will not be not content with a small result for a big effort, then do not begin.” Arnold Bennett, How to live on 24 Hours a Day (1910) You probably already […]