LITERARY EVENTS
fri jan 19 Print(ed) Word Salon Series, The Second Hear the journey of collaboration and inspiration of the artists and writers featured during this second of three Print(ed) Word Salon Series: Elena Schacherl and Heather Urness, Barb Howard and Sally Reesman, Richard Harrison and Barbara Sutherland, and Jani Krulc and Ryan Statz. At Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $5. loft112.org. sun jan 21 Print(ed) Word Salon Series, The Third
Hear the journey of collaboration and inspiration of the artists and writers featured during this third of three Print(ed) Word Salon Series: Lee Kvern and Carole Bondaroff, Caitlynn Cummings and Wendy Tokaryk, Doug Neilson and Heather Huston, and Rona Altrows and Carolyn Qualle. At Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 1-3:30 p.m. $5. loft112.org. thur jan 25 Calgary Story Slam Come to listen or compete. To compete bring a five-minute (mostly) true story on the theme “Gumption.” At The Pint, 1428 17th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $5. facebook.com/calgarystoryslam. Open Readings featuring Billy-Ray Belcourt Join Belcourt, a poet from Driftpile Cree Nation, along with participants from the Banff Centre’s Winter Writers Retreat for an evening of readings. At Bentley Chamber Music Studio, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Unravelling with Clem and Olivier Martini The Unravelling
tells the story of one family’s experience with mental illness, dementia, and caregiving, through a poignant graphic narrative from Olivier accompanied by text from his brother, award-winning playwright and novelist Clem Martini. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 6:30-8 p.m. 403-2602600, calgarylibrary.ca. 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. 403-287-9557, 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. Loft 112 Book Club First Tuesday of every other month. Next meeting: Feb. 6. Reading and discussing Lisa Murphy-Lamb’s first novel Jesus on the Dashboard with author in attendance. 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 Back Alley Tales Wednesday, Jan. 31. TALES story cafe hosted by Karen Gummo and Calum Lykan with jazz percussionist Nathaniel Chaing. Travel with our storyteller hosts to the hidden alleys of Edinburgh and the secret haunts in Sunnyside, Calgary. Refreshments served. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. talesalberta.org. Quietus: Last Flight with Anne Gafiuk
Wednesday, Jan. 31. Generously illustrated, this well-researched book offers unique insight into war on the home front in Canada, as well as a glimpse into post-war aviation research into “accident proneness” in wartime aviation. At Crowfoot Library, 8665 Nose Hill Dr. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-2602600, calgarylibrary.ca. Colleen Songs: Inhale Monday, Feb. 5. Canadian singer-songwriter spreading a message of using your gifts and talents to lead you to the fulfillment of your wildest dreams. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. Andrea Lamoureaux: Zephyra Tuesday, Feb. 6. Launch party with local YA fantasy author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. Canadian Shorts: A Collection of Short Stories
Wednesday, Feb. 7. Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, Canadian Shorts brings together top entries in a collection of Canadian-themed short stories that highlight great authors. Proceeds from book sales are directed to the Canadian Council for refugees. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-260-2600, calgarylibrary.ca. Talena Winters: Finding Heaven Saturday, Feb. 10. Signing with local romantic suspense author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. M. Jane Colette & YYC Queer Writers: Screw Chocolate 1 & 2 Monday, Feb. 12. Collection of romance and erotica by local authors. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. Bloody Offensive Wednesday, Feb. 14. Get nasty in the Nest with risqué readings, cheeky prizes, cocktails, nibbles and more at Calgary’s premiere, free, adult’s only Valentine’s Day bacchanal. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. Bill’s Book Café with Harry Sanders Wednesday, Feb. 21. Everybody’s favourite historian and the city’s former historian laureate, sits down with Calgary Public Library CEO Bill Ptacek to discuss the complexities of family and the changing fortunes of generations in the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Magnificent
Ambersons by Booth Tarkington. At Alexander Calhoun Library, 3223 14th St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-260-2600, calgarylibrary.ca.