Saturday, April 13, Douglas College Lecture Hall A (Rm-2201) Time: 11AM to 12 noon Author/Presenter/Panelists: New Westminster Public Library Workshop Title: EBooks: A Growing Trend Time: 12: 45 to 1:45pm Author/Presenter/Panelists: Candice James Workshop Title: Vision and Verse Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm Author/Presenter/Panelists: Michael Kenyon, Bob Robertson Workshop Title: Authors and Small Publishers Panel Discussion …
There have been some remarkable women in New Westminster’s history. The book, Grace, Grit and Gusto, profiles 40 “remarkable Royal City women” past and present. The book is written by 26 New West residents as a fund raiser for Monarch Place transition house. At the launch of LitFest New West 2013, come and meet some …
It is our pleasure to introduce to you Lit Fest Author in Residence, New Westminster’s own Renée Sarojini Saklikar. Renée Sarojini Saklikar writes thecanadaproject, about life from India to Canada’s West Coast, and places in between. Her work produced from thecanadaproject appears in many newspapers, literary journals and anthologies. Poems and fiction from thecanadaproject have …
Curtain: 7:00pm, Saturday April 13, Douglas College Laura Muir Theater Running Time: 2 hour and 15 minutes, with 15 minute intermission* Act I Candice James – Poet Laureate Don Hauka – Author Michael Hetherington – Author Sylvia Taylor – Author Bob Robertson & Linda Cullen – Author Intermission Act II Douglas College / Kwantlen University …
Anna Karenina March 25 Jacqueline Durran won an Oscar for best Costume Design for Anna Kerenina. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s timeless novel, the story powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart. As Anna questions her happiness and marriage, change comes all around her. Anchored by Keira Knightley’s commanding performance and …
So you have heard of eBooks, but now there are also eReaders, and epubs – confused? Well, no longer – we have the workshop for you! Debra Nelson*, Librarian at the New Westminster Public Library, will introduce you to eReading – what it is, current trends, some pros and cons of eReaders versus tablets as …
Just what do you mean, art “inspired by words” you ask? Good question. There are many possibilities. It could be how words are laid out in a poem for example. Then there are collages using words, calligraphy, and more. It is a mixed media exhibition so anything goes (well, almost). It could a sculpture, a …
As part of Lit Fest 2013, the Arts Council Gallery will be displaying art works which, having been inspired by words, will lift the spirits of the viewers by the humour, beauty, the unusual and the unexpected. The exhibition, Inspired by Words, will run from April 2 – 27 and will be a mixed-media exhibition …
The exciting literature festival is here again – April 11, 12 and 13! Be sure to mark your calendars. Lit Fest New West will be held over three days starting with stimulating events at the Public Library on Thursday and Friday. Then on Saturday to focus shifts to Douglas College with exhibitions and workshops during …
The “Oscar Night” fundraiser was a great success. Thanks to all who attended, and the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to set up the venue in such a spectacular way. Thanks also again to our sponsors: Minuteman Press Queen’s Park Florist Amber’s Choice Cartwright Jewellers Angie Au Hemphill Royal City Record City of New …
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