An artist’s work is indicative of the type of person who made it, so I was only mildly surprised when Chuck Palahniuk appeared in front of the audience dressed like a barefoot Dumbledore in a shiny red robe, pajamas and a bejeweled scarf, telling us that if we didn’t blow up our beach balls he… Continue reading Chuck Palahniuk at Calgary WordFest
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Festival highlights the importance of words
By Amanda Hu
Words are a connecting fibre among a plethora of art forms. In celebration of the artistic staple, WordFest: the Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival, is preparing for its 13th instalment. Organizers hope to present a variable buffet of word-centred art and continue to dispel some long-held myths about literature. “A lot of people still have an… Continue reading Festival highlights the importance of words
From audience to author
With WordFest on the horizon, author Samantha Warwick eagerly awaits her opportunity to enlighten and inspire young writers. She will soon join some of her peers at the Art Gallery of Calgary in an event dubbed “Alberta Bound,” featuring Warwick, along with other popular Albertan authors, reading excerpts from their books and participating in some… Continue reading From audience to author