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Openings, poetry, book readings, and other appearance-based (in-person) events (see also Performance Art; and Alternative)

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A novel approach: More Reviews of Contemporary Fiction *
I find myself in a bizarre position. I'm reviewing a book that consists of reviews of books that are first presented as lectures biannually in Montreal and Toronto to sold-out crowds. So I'm reviewing a collection of written reviews that were first presented orally. It's hard enough getting people to read book reviews, yet Robert Adams gets them to stand in line to listen to them. [More]

ACROSS THE COUNTRY -- Arts in Canada *
Theatre: Dan Needles's Wingfield's Progress, starring Rod Beattie, continues to June 19 at the Vancouver Playhouse... [More]

Giller author John Bemrose reads at North Van Library *
December 16, 2003, North Vancouver, BC [More]

Harry Potter and the Big Hoopla *
Up and down Vancouver's Oak Street late Friday night, droves of 20-somethings -- Harry Potter fans -- were wearing scarves in the colours of Gryffindor and flowing capes and wielding magic wands in hopes of being among the first to read the highly anticipated seventh book. [More]

Joe Keithley Does Labour Day at UBC *
The Robson Reading Series is pleased to announce in celebration of Labour Day: Joey Shithead! [More]

Literary Reading with Lesley Simpson *
The JCC announces an evening reading: Thursday, March 9 at 9:30 am, Vancouver, BC [More]

Neil Gaiman fall 2005 appearances *
A sampling of appearances in areas of interest to our readers. For more dates and times click here. [More]

Trent Arterberry: The Bigg Show *
Storyteller and mime Trent Arterberry is actually a composite person: a collection of endearing, intriguing characters. "The Bigg Show," Sunday, February 19th, 2006, 2:00 p.m., all-ages, North Vancouver, BC. [More]

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2003 Vancouver International Storytelling Festival *
Finished for this year, Sorry. [More]

Gung Haggis World Poetry Night, 2005 *
Celebrating Robbie Burns Day and Chinese New Year. Monday, January 17th, 2005, Vancouver, BC [More]

Storytime at Silk Purse *
Sorry, over for 2003 [More]