This event I’m coordinating is less than a week away! It promises to be a great place to connect with other Edmontonians about the business, culture, and issues surrounding our city and its heritage. Hope you’ll join the conversation! Here are just some of the folks who are panelists and presenters – don’t theyContinue reading “City & Memory: Connect, Learn, Discuss Edmonton’s Heritage”
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Oct 24: Working the Deadbeat in Edmonton
This Thursday come to the Koffee Kafe in Mill Woods for a special edition of the Glass Door Coffee House I’m hosting. Co-organized by the Mill Woods Artists Collective, LitFest, and the Creative Nonfiction Collective, this FREE event will be spectacular! There will be door prizes, drink and food specials, and an open micContinue reading “Oct 24: Working the Deadbeat in Edmonton”
Words in the Park – Saturday, Oct 19
I am so excited to be taking part in this book fair and sale at the Sherwood Park Library in Strathcona County, Alberta! When: Saturday, October 19th 1-4pm Where: 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park (click here for directions) What: I’ll be doing a short reading at 3pm fromContinue reading “Words in the Park – Saturday, Oct 19”
2014 Aviation Art Calendars Now Available for Order!
If you’re looking for a great gift idea for the plane nut in your life, consider ordering a 2014 aviation art calendar. Proceeds go to a registered charity, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, and you’re supporting artists to boot! Features the art of such talented canucks as Virginie Tanguay, Robert Bradford, Jim Bruce, Helene Girard, andContinue reading “2014 Aviation Art Calendars Now Available for Order!”
City and Memory Symposium Nov 1 & 2 in YEG
Here’s some info on a symposium I’m coordinating for the EHC and EDHS early next month! What are the different ways we remember? How can heritage create connections between people and our city’s collective memory? The Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC) and Edmonton & District Historical Society (EDHS) will bring together experts andContinue reading “City and Memory Symposium Nov 1 & 2 in YEG”
YEG Profile: Nicole Beart of Memory Catcher
A great piece written by the talented Cailynn Klingbeil about one of my colleagues, Nicole Beart, owner of Memory Catcher! Edmonton Journal September 17, 2013 EDMONTON – A few years ago, Nicole Beart convinced her notoriously camera-shy grandmother to do an interview on video. Anne, then 86, was an important influence on Beart’s life,Continue reading “YEG Profile: Nicole Beart of Memory Catcher”
Northern Lights Awards to Be Held Next Month
The Northern Lights Award Foundation (NLAF) has announced the winners of its 2013 aviation and aerospace awards. The Foundation’s prestigious award program, called the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights Awards, is named after aviation pioneer Elsie MacGill who had a pivotal role in the design and production of the Hawker Hurricane in Canada during the SecondContinue reading “Northern Lights Awards to Be Held Next Month”
Personal historian for hire!
Just a head’s up that I’ve begun consulting as a personal, corporate, and community historian. I’ve created a new page on my website detailing the services I can offer and provided some examples of my work, but please get in touch if what you have in mind is not listed. If it’s history related, I’m interestedContinue reading “Personal historian for hire!”
S.G. Wong Launches Die On Your Feet
I was so lucky to get to MC my friend and fellow writer S.G. Wong’s book launch recently in Edmonton. Here are some of the photos from that night!
YEG Profile: Alexis Kienlen
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! Alexis Kienlen is the author of two books of poetry “13” and “She dreams inContinue reading “YEG Profile: Alexis Kienlen”