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Ricepaper magazine presents: How to Write a Love Letter – Workshop

May 10th, 2012

Join Ray Hsu, award-winning poet, as he leads a hands-on workshop on the basics on how to write a love letter. Ray will provide samples of successful love letters as well as a list of do’s and don’ts. This work­shop is as fun as it is cute!

Ray Hsu is the edi­tor to Ricepaper as well an award-winning poet. His books include Anthropy and Cold Sleep Permanent Afternoon. Ray lives in Vancouver, where he teaches Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. You can find him shopping for vintage sweaters on Main Street and on the Internet at  www.thewayofray.com.

When: Sunday May 27, 2012
Where: Project Space, 222 East Georgia Street
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Price: $30, includes a one-year subscription to Ricepaper

To register online click here -   http://www.ricepapermagazine.ca/workshop/

Or you can call 604-872-3464

Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Lyric & Libretto, Poetry, UBC Creative Writing


Canadian Fiction Podcast Launch

May 1st, 2012

Featuring Lee Henderson, Brent Freedman and (MFA student) Kevin Lee.

Thurs. May 3, 2012
7pm
Toast Collective, 648 Kingsway

Come and celebrate the launch of Canadian Fiction Podcast http://www.canadianfictionpodcast.com with a reading by episode 1 guest Lee Henderson, music by Brent Freedman, and comedy by Kevin Lee. Further Event details on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/211287802316997/

The Canadian Fiction Podcast is dedicated to bringing the voices of emerging and established writers into the homes of readers across Canada and around the world. Each episode features an exclusive reading by an author followed by an interview with that author. The podcast is brought to you by MFA students Ajay Mehra, Bill Mullan, and Michelle Turner and MFA grad Erika Thorkelson. Toast Collective is a collectively-run space that helps build capacity in the community by hosting and facilitating D.I.Y. based projects & workshops.

 

Posted in Events, Fiction, Interviews, UBC Creative Writing


Vancouver Public Library Presents A Reading by BC Book Prize Poetry Finalists

May 1st, 2012

Finalists for the 2012 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize read from their nominated works. The evening will be hosted by Evelyn Lau, Vancouver’s Poet Laureate. Readings by Susan McCaslin, John Pass, Garry Thomas Morse, Sharon Thesen.

Friday, May 11, 2012
7:00 pm
Central Library: Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level
350 West Georgia Street

Admission is Free
Seating is limited

Posted in Events, Poetry, UBC Creative Writing


MFA Alumnus Kevin Spenst’s Course at Langara College

April 29th, 2012

REA 1035 : Building Poems: Language, Image, Idea- 
 
This poetry writing course is designed for writers of all levels. Focusing on the tools used in poetry construction, students will experiment with imagery, language, voice, and rhythm.

Through in-class discussions, exercises, and workshop activities, students will develop their skills in crafting engaging poetry in a supportive, creative environment.- start Date: May 15, 2012
seven evening classes- 18:30-21:30
at Langara College – for registration: http://tinyurl.com/7c7xcka 
 
Kevin Spenst’s poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in Prairie Fire, Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Career & Education, Poetry, Students, Faculty, and Alumni


BOOK LAUNCH OF FALLING IN TIME

April 17th, 2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Junction (1138 Davie St)
7:30 pm to 9 pm (Doors at 7PM)
FREE ADMISSION! The Junction is fully licensed

On Thursday, May 10th, Vancouver playwright C. E. Gatchalian will launch his book Falling In Time. The evening launch will be held at The Junction and hosted by Vancouver author and comedian Charles Demers.

The launch will feature readings of excerpts from the play by the author as well as actors Kevin Kraussler and Nelson Wong, followed by a Q & A with the author and Sean Cummings, who directed the world premiere. Copies of the book will be on sale and the author will sign books as requested. Falling In Time is being published by Scirocco Drama, one of Canada’s premiere drama presses.

NOTE: If you’re unable to make it for the evening launch… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Events, Stage, UBC Creative Writing


VANCOUVER BOOK CLUB: An Afternoon with Rob Taylor

April 17th, 2012

Vancouver Is Awesome’s book club welcomes East Van poet Rob Taylor (author of The Other Side of Ourselves) for a free reading, question and answer session, and a multimedia presentation. This event is open to the public and will take place on Sunday, April 29 from 2-4 PM  at The Hideaway at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings St., Vancouver.

More info: Contact viareads@gmail.com or go to www.vancouverbookclub.com

Posted in Events, Poetry, UBC Creative Writing


MFA Alumnus Dave Deveau’s play Out in the Open

April 15th, 2012

Dave’s new play Out in the Open, commissioned by Green Thumb Theatre is touring high schools throughout the province before heading to Ontario this fall and then a US tour during the 2013-2014 season.

His award-winning play My Funny Valentine (2011 Jessie Nomination, Sydney Risk Prize Winner) opens in Dublin, Ireland this May and will tour parts of Canada in 2013.
 
Congrats Dave!

Posted in Stage, Students, Faculty, and Alumni, UBC Creative Writing


Chris Hutchinson’s Book Launch April 19

April 15th, 2012

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Montmartre Cafe, 4362 Main Street, Vancouver

Join Chris Hutchinson in Vancouver for the launch of A Brief History of the Short-Lived. In his third poetry collection, Hutchinson brings the full force of his linguistic dexterity to bear on the elusive subject of literature itself. With his restless intellectual curiosity tempered by a dash of witty self-deprecation, Hutchinson deftly manoeuvres through hallowed halls of academia with humour and grace.

More info: http://www.harbourpublishing.com/event/295

Posted in Book Launch


MFA 2009 Alumna Alex Leslie’s Book launch: People Who Disappear (Freehand Books) on April 29

April 15th, 2012

MFA Alumna Alex will be reading from her book People Who Disappear (Freehand Books) and poet Daniel Zomparelli will be reading from his recently released poetry collection Davie Street Translations (Talonbooks).
 
Event Details:
Saturday April 28th at Project Space (222 E Georgia).
Doors are at 7:30 and the readings will begin at about 8.
 
Local caterer Michael Speier has prepared a menu inspired by the stories in People Who Disappear. The menu is vegetarian-friendly. The food will be served following the readings and there will be a cash bar.
 
Congrats Alex!

Posted in Book Launch, Events, Students, Faculty, and Alumni, UBC Creative Writing


The Writer’s Studio–TWS Reading Series

April 9th, 2012

Each month, The Writer’s Studio Community hosts a reading series that allows local writers to share their work with the public. Who reads? Current members and alumni of The Writer’s Studio, local emerging writers and authors, and authors on book tours.

The next TWS Reading Series is on Friday, April 13th at Take 5 Cafe (429 Granville St. at West Hastings) from 7 pm to 9 pm. Do not be dissuaded that it is Friday the 13th – only good things will happen! Best of all, you will be entertained with readers’ travel (and other) tales, and the multi-media presentation of guest artist, Tayu Hayward.

www.thewritersstudio.ca
www.sfu.ca/wp

Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Events, Fiction, UBC Creative Writing


Event: LIT! Vancouver–Queer. Writers. Drinking

April 9th, 2012

LIT! is an evening of queer writers giving you their best fiction, poetry, and embarrassing life stories, while drinking in the name of art.

Hosted by Allison Moon. Featuring Leah Horlick, Michael V. Smith, Lydia Kwa, Cathleen With, Daniel Zomparelli, & Cass King.

Friday, April 20th, Rhizome (317, E Broadway, Vancouver) @ 8PM
Tickets: http://litvancouver.eventbrite.com/
$5 in advance $10 at the door (tickets on sliding scale)

Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Events, Fiction, Poetry, Stage, UBC Creative Writing


Sonara Review Non-Fiction Essay Contest

April 9th, 2012

Prizes totaling $1,000 and publication in Sonora Review is given annually for an innovative essay. Lia Purpura will judge. All entries are considered for publication. Submit an essay of up to twenty pages with a $15 entry fee by May 1st.

http://sonorareview.com/contest/

 

Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, UBC Creative Writing


Call for Submissions: Descant’s The Hidden City

April 9th, 2012

Many years ago, Descant discussed an issue centred on Toronto’s buried waterways. They began with Taddle Creek, and then Garrison Creek, a 12,000-year-old stream that was “buried” beneath the city’s downtown streets nearly a century ago, but which can still be glimpsed, whether trickling beneath a sewer grate or rushing through the city’s imagination. Toronto’s creeks are the progenitors of The Hidden City, an issue dedicated to that which escapes first notice in the world’s myriad urban landscapes.

From buried rivers to underground habitats to the city’s silent/silenced citizens to the city transformed by darkness, they want your best creative work on the creatures, geographies, and societies that elude our surface experience. What do we cover over? What escapes us? What have we forgotten or missed? The Hidden City wants you to show them the unexamined corners of the world’s living cities.

Submission deadline for this issue: June 15, 2012

See descant.ca/submit.html

Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, UBC Creative Writing


Alumnus Daniel Zomparelli Curator of Project Space Opens Exhibition of Contemporary Poetry Chapbooks, welcome all to attend!!

March 27th, 2012

Project Space will open its first exhibition, Arte Factum, on Friday, March 30 at 8pm with an opening reception that doubles as the launch of Poetry Is Dead issue five.

Arte Factum is an exhibition of poetry chapbooks from across North America
that features twenty contemporary works—including new releases by Jordan Abel
and Dina Del Bucchia, commissioned by Poetry Is Dead—and is accompanied by
curator Daniel Zomparelli’s personal chapbook collection along with additional
donated chapbooks from derek bealieau and Warren Dean Fulton.

Arte Factum Opening Reception & Poetry Is Dead Issue Five Launch
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 8pm
Project Space, 222 E Georgia St (at Main)
Curated by Daniel Zomparelli
Produced in partnership with Poetry Is Dead
No cover
On Facebook | Hashtag #artefactum

Posted in Book Launch, Events, Students, Faculty, and Alumni, UBC Creative Writing


Invitation to submit to LUNCH TICKET online literary journal at Antioch L.A.

March 27th, 2012

The AULA M.F.A. Program is devoted to the education of literary artists, community engagement, and the pursuit of social justice.  The editors of Lunch Ticket share the vision and values of the M.F.A. community, but are nevertheless committed to publishing the finest literary writing and art, regardless of content or theme. 
 
The reading periods are as follows:
·                   Summer Issue:  March 1st to May 1st
·                   Winter Issue:  September 1st to November 1st
Submission Guidelines are found at: Lunchticket.org
Lunch Ticket will officially launch on June 1, 2012.  The premier issue will include some work that reflects and examines the “occupy” and other social justice movements, world-wide.  However, submissions on any topic or theme are welcome.
 
Queries should be directed to the following email address: info@lunchticket.org

Posted in Contests & Competitions