THE 2006 SILVER HAMMER AWARDS FOR POETRY will take place Thurs., Dec. 14 - 7-9 pm, at the Casbah Lounge, 306 King St. W. (enter on Queen St.) in Hamilton, ON. Admission is free. Come for the ceremony, readings and some "harmonious spirituality"! Then stick around for some great music�at 9:30, the local band Oceanship will be playing their farewell show at the Casbah before leaving to tour China! (cover charge applies).
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 7:30 PM
Hamilton writer Susan Evans Shaw hosts the 2006 annual �Christmas Ghosties� storytelling session at King Paisley Club - 1019 King St. W., in Westdale, Hamilton, ON. Bring a Christmas ghost story, your own or one you've found and love, to share with the group. For information, call (905) 526-6184 or visit www.lit-electric.com/Litchat.html.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 7:30 PM
Join us for a celebration of Canada's national pastime at Gallery on the Bay (231 Bay Street North, Hamilton). We will host an evening with sportswriter Stephen Brunt to mark the release of his exciting new book, Searching for Bobby Orr. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP, as space is limited. For information, email [email protected] or call (905) 528-4508.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 - 7 PM
We will be on hand to mark the release of Niagara Escarpment: A Photographic Journey from Niagara to Tobermory by John MacRae at Carnegie Gallery (10 King St. W., Dundas, ON). Refreshments will be served. RSVP, as space is limited. For info, email [email protected] or call (905) 528-4508.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 - 6:30 PM
The Price of Eggs poetry anthology launch at Zooma Zooma Caf�, Jordan Village, ON - 6:30 p.m.
The Price of Eggs is a rich tapestry, as each of six poets work and re-work themes of family ties, love and mortality. The voice of each poet is unique and the blend of the six, a happy one. Sandi Plewis, Elizabeth Glenny, Sylvia Barta, Barb Weiler, Jane Garrett and Sheila Laundry are all previously published poets and active members of the Canadian Authors Association's Niagara Branch. Tickets are $25 (including dinner) and are available by calling 905-563-5910 or email [email protected]. Seating is limited! All proceeds will go towards the Joan Tovenati Memorial Fund in support of the Women's Resource Centre.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 - NOON
With over 150 pictures and cartoons, stories from the assembly line, a classic Hamilton romance, labour and political history, The Carless Cartoon Collection: Not Bad for an Old Bastard has everything. Roy Carless and author Kerry J. Schooley are on hand to talk about the book and sign copies for customers. Bryan Prince, Bookseller, 1060 King St. W. in Westdale. Visit www.seraphimeditions.com for information.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
April A. Severin's seventh chapbook, To All The Boys I've Snubbed Before (And One in Particular), published by Passion Among The Cacti Press - November 2006. These short, concise, prickly poems present us with vivid images of relationships gone wrong and the spirit of a survivor. To order, contact Lenny Everson - [email protected] or visit www.patcp.netfirms.com.
DECEMBER 15/06 is the deadline for poetry and poetry related reviews (to 400 words) for Hammered Out #11 (winter/spring 2007).
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