September 28, 2005 Source: University of Calgary:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/sept05/wild-words.html PSA: Unprecedented gathering at U of C showcases Alberta's literature From October 19 - 23, 2005, the University of Calgary hosts Wild Words: 2005 Alberta Centennial Literary Celebration, the premiere centennial event celebrating Alberta's rich literary culture. Over 50 internationally known Alberta writers and scholars of Albertan literature will gather at the U of C for a five-day conference and free public readings to showcase and explore the talent, wisdom, and courage that is Alberta writing. The conference provides a rare opportunity to meet and learn from a group of writers and scholars not regularly seen together in one place at one time. Wild Words explores some of the diversity of writing produced in the province by the poets, playwrights, novelists, historians, chroniclers, and critics who have called Alberta home. European, national, and home-grown scholars will discuss why Alberta literature has made such an impact around the globe. The event features the AlbertaViews Keynote Address by internationally renowned actor, writer, and puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, 12 panel sessions, and talks by non-fiction author Myrna Kostash, playwright Sharon Pollock, and novelist Fred Stenson. Free public readings will feature some of the province's finest writers, including novelist Rudy Wiebe and playwright Vern Thiessen, currently nominated for the $100,000 Siminovitch prize in theatre. Other authors performing include Robert Kroetsch, Sheri-D Wilson, Sid Marty, Hiromi Goto, Joan Crate, Greg Hollingshead, and Conni Massing. Complete details on the conference and public readings, including schedules, are available at: www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/conferences/WildWords2005. Advance registration (fax, mail, or online) for conference sessions other than the author readings is required; fees are $165 ($225 on site) or $35 for students.
What: Wild Words: 2005 Alberta Centennial Literary Celebration
Conference and Free Public Readings
Who: Over 50 internationally known Alberta writers and scholars of Albertan literature When:
October 19 – 23, 2005 Where:
University of Calgary campus Contact:
For more information: www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/conferences/WildWords2005 Or contact:
Marnie Pallesen, Conference & Special Events,
(403) 220-6229 or pallesen@ucalgary.ca Janice Lee, Faculty of Humanities,
(403) 220-8177 or leej@ucalgary.ca
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