Nominees announced for Edmonton Mayor’s Arts Awards Edmonton Journal article by Elizabeth Withey EDMONTON — Roots musician Corb Lund, circus performer Annie Dugan and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are three of eight artistic “ambassadors” nominated for a new Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts award. Their names were among dozens announced Friday morning by the ProfessionalContinue reading “Up for Mayor’s Arts Award!”
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YEG Profile: Erinne Sevigny
Since 2010, I have co-organized a monthly mixer group in Edmonton for creative women professionals. I am constantly amazed by their expertise and experience, and thought I would do Q&A’s with them to get their stories – and tips! Erinne Sevigny is an editor out of Edmonton, AB. This spring she’s embarking on aContinue reading “YEG Profile: Erinne Sevigny”
Alberta Aviation Museum Celebrates Women March 10th
Women and girls get in FREE to the Alberta Aviation Museum on Sunday, March 10th as part of Women in Aviation week. Doors open at 10 a.m. Come learn a little history and get inspired to become a part of Canada’s aviation future through these speakers and tours! 11 a.m. Women in Aviation (Polaris chapter) member willContinue reading “Alberta Aviation Museum Celebrates Women March 10th”
CBC Canada Writes CNF Tip!
Last month CBC Canada Writes published a tip by me about writing creative nonfiction! Here it is: When we read personal stories, it’s because we want to inhabit that writer’s life for awhile in all its complexity – all its messy humanity. This includes wrestling with the big ideas and “isms” like racism, sexism, andContinue reading “CBC Canada Writes CNF Tip!”
Glass Door Coffee House – 7pm Feb 28 in YEG
The Mill Woods Artists Collective would like to invite you to our Glass Door Coffee House Series. The next Glass Door event will be Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Koffee Cafe located at 6120 – 28 Avenue NW in Mill Woods at 7PM. This month I get to host and, and I’m excited to introduce another fabulousContinue reading “Glass Door Coffee House – 7pm Feb 28 in YEG”
War of 1812 Course Being Offered in Calgary
THE WAR OF 1812: The politics, the battles and the people Facilitated by Norman Leach Want to learn more about the War of 1812? Want to know why General Sir Isaac Brock, Laura Secord and Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon were important to all Canadians? Want to know who really burned down the White House? Learn aboutContinue reading “War of 1812 Course Being Offered in Calgary”
YEG Profile: Chau Lam of Clearpoint Communications
Since 2010, I have co-organized a monthly mixer group in Edmonton for creative women professionals. I am constantly amazed by their expertise and experience, and thought I would do Q&A’s with them to get their stories – and tips! Chau Lam, BCom Principal/Freelance Editor Clearpoint Communications Chau punctuates sentences, proofreads paragraphs, and plays withContinue reading “YEG Profile: Chau Lam of Clearpoint Communications”
Remembering Melvin J. Wright
Barry Crawford has dedicated much time and energy unearthing details about relative Melvin B. Wright, and making sure his memory is not forgotten. This is Melvin’s story: Melvin was born in Inverness in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on October 30, 1947. He joined the U.S. Army in March of 1965 when he was 17Continue reading “Remembering Melvin J. Wright”
Reading at Glass Door Coffee House in Edmonton (Jan 24)
I’m so excited to be reading at this along with Ardith Trudzik and Audrey Seehagen! Please come and share your words during open mic or enjoy others’ works while you relax with a coffee, glass of wine, or snacks. It’s FREE to attend, casual and very welcoming!
Polar Winds Included in 2013 Edmonton Literary Calendar
“Edmonton authors churning out the books this year” I was really excited when Michael Hingston, books editor at the Edmonton Journal, asked to include me on his 2013 Literary Calendar of Edmonton authors. Turns out he’s got a book coming out later this year too – The Dilettantes (Freehand Books) – a comic novel aboutContinue reading “Polar Winds Included in 2013 Edmonton Literary Calendar”