LITERARY EVENTS

sat march 10 Book Centre Stage: The Secret Garden

Additional date Saturday, March 17. One of the most beloved, classic childhood stories is brought to life with a dramatic reading and musical performance by local actor, Eric Wigston, followed by a discussion of how Theatre Calgary’s musical adaptation truly celebrates the power of imagination. Saturday, March 10,

1-2 p.m., at Fish Creek Library,

11161 Bonaventure Dr. S.E.; Saturday, March 10, 3-4 p.m., at Shawnessy Library, 333 Shawville Blvd. S.E.; Saturday, March 17, 3-4 p.m., at Crowfoot Library, 8665 Nose Hill Dr. N.W. 403-260-2620, calgarylibrary.ca. E.C. Varga: The God’s Chair Saturday signing with the author of the Weaver Chronicles. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. The Widow’s Fire by Paul Butler Butler reads from his latest novel, which explores the shadow side of Jane Austen’s final novel Persuasion. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 2 p.m. Free. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca. tue march 13 Mavis Martienson presents Mary Higgins Clark Meeting of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library,

1221 2nd St. S.W. Refreshments,

1:30 p.m.; meeting, 2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com. wed march 14 Welcome to the Anthropocene by Alice Major

Major is joined by Weyman Chan for the launch of her upcoming book of poetry. At Shelf Life Books,

1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free. 403-2651033, shelflifebooks.ca. Eclipse TALES Calgary’s March tellaround. Story lovers gather in a circle and take turns sharing stories; first timers, professional tellers and listeners are all welcome. At Loft 112,

535 8th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $5. talesalberta.org. thur march 15 Dwayne Clayden: Crisis Point Former medic and law enforcement officer launches his debut thriller. At Bowness Seniors Club, 6422 35th Ave. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks. Single Onion Monthly reading series. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free, but donations recommended for food and drink. thesingleonion.wordpress.com. ongoing AWCS Presents: Writers Unplugged—An Open Mic Last Wednesday of the month. Bring up to five minutes of reading and share your work with other writers and readers in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. At Owl’s Nest Books,

815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. Flywheel Reading Series Second Thursday of the month. Presented by Filling Station. Monthly readings (poetry, fiction, spoken-word) showcasing the best in Calgarian and Canadian literature. Events at Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W., unless otherwise noted. fillingstation.ca. How can you think that?!?! A Political Book Club Last Saturday of the month. A book club for conservatives and liberals who want to get out of their echo chambers and bridge the great divides. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 10 a.m. to noon. 403-2651033, shelflifebooks.ca. Loft 112 Book Club First Tuesday of every other month. Next meeting: April 3. Email Susan Carpenter at susancarpenter@ hotmail.com if you’re interested in joining the club. At Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. loft112.org. Migratory Words Every second Tuesday. Writers and aspiring writers read short pieces of their work and others discuss how to improve it and give support. At Snug Room, Georgetown Inn, 1101 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore. 7-9 p.m. 403-678-1325, murphyt@telus.net. The Single Onion Third Thursday of the month. Featuring various local, national and international poets reading their work. At Shelf Life Books, 100, 1302 4th St. S.W. singleonion.com. Storytime Every Wednesday. Songs and storybook readings. At Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 10 a.m. 403-283-6655. upcoming Jack Davis, Ronna Bloom and concetta principe

Saturday, March 17. Presented by Pedlar Press. The poets read from their recently released books of poetry. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 2 p.m. Free. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca. The Scarlet Forest: A Tale of Robin Hood Book Signing

Sunday, March 18. With author A.E. Chandler. At Chapters Chinook, 6455 Macleod Tr. S. Noon to 4 p.m. 403-212-0090, aechandler.wixsite.com. Sandra Ens presents Jane Urquhart Tuesday, March 20. Meeting of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. Refreshments, 1:30 p.m.; meeting,

2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com. Wordfest Book Club Tuesday, March 20. Hosted by Anne Logan. Come prepared to delve into Michael Redhill’s Bellvue Square, a darkly comic literary thriller about a woman who fears for her sanity—and then her life— when she learns that her doppelganger has appeared in a local park. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 7 p.m. $5. wordfest.com. Amy Kaufman Wednesday, March 21. Presented by Wordfest. Kaufman is the author of

Bachelor Nation, the first definitive, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America’s favorite guilty pleasure. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 7 p.m. $15. wordfest.com. Bill’s Book Café with Michael Allemeier Wednesday, March 21. Michael Allemeier, master chef, Food Network Canada star, and instructor with SAIT’s culinary program, explores the heart of the profession with The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman, in a savoury book chat with Calgary Public Library CEO Bill Ptacek. At Crowfoot Library, 8665 Nose Hill Dr. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-260-2620, calgarylibrary.ca. Calgary Story Slam Thursday, March 22. Theme: Forgotten. Come to listen or come to compete. To compete, bring a five-minute (mostly) true story on the theme. At The Pint, 1428 17th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $5. facebook.com/calgarystoryslam. Joshua Pantalleresco: Just Joshin’ Thursday, March 22. Local author and podcaster broadcasting live. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. Tom Rachman: The Italian Teacher Friday, March 23. Presented by Wordfest. Rachman presents his masterful new novel about the son of a great painter striving to create his own legacy. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 7 p.m. $15. 403-237-9068, wordfest.com. Potent Talks: Evening with Deena Metzger Saturday, March 24. Presented by Wordfest. Metzger has written a novel in which two people, who are from each side of this polarity, begin a loving relationship. Event includes a reading, an on-stage conversation between Metzger and host Marilyn Milavsky, and an audience Q&A. At DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $25. wordfest.com. Raymond Yakeleya: Tree by the Woodpile

Saturday, March 24. Saturday Signing with local children’s book author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.

Denise Chong, U of C Writer-inResidence Tuesday, March 27. Meeting of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. Refreshments, 1:30 p.m.; meeting,

2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com. Elinor Florence Saturday, March 31. Presented by Chapters Chinook. Elinor Florence will meet patrons and sign copies of her historical novels, Wildwood and Bird’s Eye

View. At Chapters Chinook,

6455 Macleod Tr. S. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.