April 2019
National Poetry Month @ LP Fisher Public Library
April 6, 3–4:30 pm. The LP Fisher Public Library in Woodstock, NB, seeks New Brunswick authors willing to read one or two original poems in celebration of National Poetry Month. The library offers a small honorarium to help with travel expenses for those living outside Carleton County. Refreshments will be provided. If interested in reading, please email Library Director Jenn Carson with the subject line “Poetry Month” or call her at (506) 325-4755.
Find out more »Workshop – Writing out the Heartache
“Writing Out the Heartache.” Nationally recognized, award-winning writer Kayla Geitzler and certified professional healer/coach Shannon Edgett hold a workshop on creating healing narratives from heartbreak. Heartache can create false beliefs that limit us from leading the lives we long to live. Through writing, we can discover the courage and freedom to rewrite our stories. Kayla and Shannon demonstrate techniques to construct personal manuscripts of empowerment and triumph. For beginning and established writers of all genres. Event takes place at Kimberly the…
Find out more »Reading: Phil Hall
UNB Fredericton’s writer-in-residence Phil Hall (Governor General’s Award winner and two-time nominee for the Griffin Poetry Prize) reads from his work at AX, 12 Maple Ave., Sussex, as part of AX’s ongoing Reading and Workshop Series. Questions? Email Jane.
Find out more »Workshop: Revision as Invitation and Welcome: A Poetry Workshop and Talk
UNB Fredericton’s popular writer-in-residence Phil Hall gives a poetry workshop, “Revision as Invitation and Welcome: A Poetry Workshop and Talk,” in the gallery at AX, 12 Maple Ave., Sussex. The session offers the opportunity to get feedback on two poems: one emailed to Phil in advance, and one brought for discussion during the workshop. You needn’t share your poems to take this workshop, but it’s a great chance to receive commentary from an award-winning poet. Registration note: Please email your two…
Find out more »Reading: Kim Renton
Kim Renton signs copies of her maple syrup picture book, What-cha Doing?, in Chapters Moncton, 499 Paul St., Dieppe, NB.
Find out more »Attic Owl reading Series
Elizabeth Copeland will be reading from her debut book of poetry, the result of the 2018 residency at Joggins. "Daring to Hope at the Cliff's Edge: Pangea's Dream Remembered" is a poetic odyssey, the purpose of which is to stimulate the kind of brave conversations we need to engage in as we stand at this critical juncture in our evolution. Beverly Glenn-Copeland will be adding in a few songs. Funding support from the League of Canadian Poets.
Find out more »Poetry at Large Festival, Oxford
Poetry at Large, Oxford’s Annual Poetry Celebration. Saturday, April 27. Poetry Breakfast (Trinity United Church Vestry, Main St., 10-11:30 a.m.) focusing the poetry of our ancestors. Book $10.00 tickets in advance (Eleanor Crowley, 902-447-3040). Down Town Poetry: Eleven local poets will be located throughout the downtown, each reading one or two of their own works at scheduled times (Begins at GJDE Enterprises Ltd, Water St.), 1- 3:30 p.m. Evening of Folk Music (Trinity United Vestry, 7-9 p.m.) Free-will donations welcome. Sunday, April 28:Poetry…
Find out more »Frye Festival
Moncton's Frye Literary Festival celebrates it's 20th year and runs from April 26- May 4. Full program schedule here.
Find out more »Frye on the Side (Sackville)
Owens Art Gallery, Sackville. A reading of the featured Frye Prelude Authors, emerging writers from New Brunswick. Featuring Elizabeth Blanchard, Carol Steel, and Kayla Geitzler. Hosted by Sackville Poet Laureate, Shoshanna Wingate.
Find out more »May 2019
Master Class: Wayne Johnston
May 4. The Writers’ Federation partnered with The Frye Festival this year in offering a special Masterclass with Wayne Johnston on Saturday, May 4th from 10am-11:30am at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre (140 Botsford Street, Moncton). This masterclass will be hosted by Thomas Hodd, literature professor at the University of Moncton. Wayne Johnston will present his work and his writing method with local authors. He will share tips and techniques to improve and polish their writing. This event is FREE to WFNB members. Due to…
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