LITERARY CALENDAR
Friday, April 22: Wine and Wild Women Wordsmiths, part of the Edmonton Poetry Festival, readings by Cat Kidd, Katherina Vermette and others. 8:30 p.m., Latitude 53, 10248 106 St. The 2016 Edmonton Poetry Festival runs through April 24 at various venues across the city. Most events are free. For a full schedule and list of performers, visit www.edmontonpoetryfestival.com. Tuesday, April 26: Billi J. Miller will be signing her book, Farm wives in Profile, about the amazing contributions they have made to their homes, families and communities, 12-1:15 p.m., Audreys Books. Wednesday, April 27: Learn about Alberta’s Al Capone, the infamous bootlegger Emilio Picariello, who was eventually hanged in Fort Saskatchewan. Adirana Davies presents her new book The Rise and Fall of Emilio Picariello, 7 p.m., Audreys Books. Thursday, April 28: Historian, poet and former director of Athabasca University Press, Walter Hildebrandt, launches his eighth book of poetry, Documentaries, 7 p.m., Audreys Books. Saturday, April 30: Authors for Indies Day. Local authors volunteer at Audreys Books to show support for independent bookstores. Authors include Todd Babiak, Richard Van Camp, Jennifer Quist and others. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Audreys Books. Sunday, May 1: Travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock visited every province and territory to craft the definitive national Bucket List. Hear about some of his most memorable experiences, 3:30 p.m., Audreys Books. Sunday May 1: Launch of From Generation to Generation: Jewish Edmontonians as Heritage Builders, highlighting Jewish Edmontonians who enhanced the life of Edmonton and beyond, 2 p.m., Audreys Books. Sunday, May 8: Author and playwright Gail Bowen discusses her latest novel, What’s Left Behind, the 16th in her popular Joanne Kilbourn series. 2-3:30 p.m., St. Albert Public Library. Free event but register in advance at sapl.ca or 780-459-1682.