Events Calendar, 2007-2008
As an experiment, we're expanding our calendar beyond just Coop events, to include (as we receive or learn of them) brief notices of non-Coop literary or writing-related events that involve Coop members and friends.
You can check out Coop events in the list on this page. For some non-Coop events you can find more details, such as fees, deadlines, and contact information, in our emailed member newsletter, the Coop Scoop. For others, there may be a link in the online calendar below. Otherwise you'll need to seek out the sponsors directly.
Got an event you think other writers would be interested in? Let us know.
Click here to view a comprehensive calendar of community and Coop events
of interest to writers.
Calendar by Bravenet.com
For a complete list of events and readings taking place at McNally Robinson Booksellers, go to www.mcnallyrobinson.com/saskatoon_events. They have just too much going on for it all to get entered into our online calendar.
Planning an event? If you're checking for open days or potential conflicts for scheduling your event, click here for links to a variety of calendar sites that might help you see what's happening in Saskatoon beyond the literary sphere on various dates.
Coop Classes and Events (click the links for details)
MAY 2008
May 1-3, 2008: Three short plays by Coop member Donald B. Campbell will be part of An Evening of Short Comedies. Earlier versions of Born to Shop! and The High Road were successful, the first at Saskatoon's Fringe Theatre Festival in 1990 and the second at Regina's Globe Theatre in 2003. This is the premiere production of Perfect For Dancing. Donald will act in the evening's fourth play, The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang. 8:00 p.m., Christ Church Anglican, Ave. E and 28th St. W., Saskatoon. Tickets ($10.00) are at the door, at McNally Robinson Booksellers and through the church office (242-0165). Details at http://christchurchdramaproject.blogspot.com
Sat. May 3: A Slew of Poets: A League of Canadian Poets fundraiser and group reading by a whole bunch of Saskatchewan and Alberta poets (some local-- Coop members, even.) 7 - 9 p.m., Amigos, 632 10th St. E. For further information, contact Katherine Lawrence, Saskatchewan representative for the League of Canadian Poets: kalawrence@shaw.ca
Wed. May 14: Saskatoon Public Library's Writers in Progress Finale: You are invited to attend a year-end celebration of the writers, including a number of Coop members, who have worked with Terry Jordan, Saskatoon Public Library's Writer in Residence for the 2007-2008 year. Join him, and them, for an evening of fun, friendship and wonderful writing. The Gallery, Frances Morrison Library, 7:00 p.m.
Thur. May 22: Writers' Coop Open Mike and season windup. Theme: childhood. Room 3 (lower level), Frances Morrison Library, 7:00 p.m.
APRIL 2008
Wed. Apr. 2: Join Coop members and friends Shelley Ann Leedahl, Taylor Leedahl, Lynda Monahan, Wynne Nicholson, Lia Pas, Mari-Lou Rowley, Glen Sorestad, Elyse St. George and others, at a League of Canadian Poets Group Feeding and Reading: (W)rites of Spring.
Lyric Linguini 6:00 p.m.,
followed by readings at 7:30 p.m.
Beily's Pub, 2404 8th Street East, Saskatoon
Tickets ($10) available at McNally
Robinson Booksellers. Dinner will cost an additional $8 (linguini and shrimp with choice
of cream or rose sauce)
More information: Katherine Lawrence,
kalawrence@shaw.ca
Thur. Apr. 24: Writers' Coop Open Mike. Room 3 (lower level), Frances Morrison Library, 7:00 p.m.
Sat. Apr. 26: Writers' Coop workshop From the Stage to the Page with Art Norris. DRC, 145 Arts Building, U of S, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
MARCH 2008
Tue. Mar. 4: Writers' Coop Smorg presentation with Jennifer Wynne Webber. Marr Residence (326 - 11th St. E), 7:00 p.m.
Thu. Mar. 27: Writers' Coop AGM, program, and social. The Refinery, 7-10 p.m. Program is The Book Detective, with Bob Calder. Catered snacks. And all free! Click here for details
Sun. Mar. 30: Writers' Coop Open Mike au salon. 926 - 8th Ave. N, 2:00 p.m. Theme: poetry
FEBRUARY 2008
Wed. Feb. 6: Writers' Coop Smorg presentation with Rod MacIntyre. Marr Residence (326 - 11th St. E), 7:00 p.m.
Beginning Mon. Feb. 11: Writers' Coop poetry class with Jennifer Still. The Refinery, 7-9 p.m.
Sat Feb. 16: Writers' Coop member Lloyd Ratzlaff signs his literary nonfiction books, The Crow Who Tampered With Time and Backwater Mystic Blues, Main Floor, McNally Robinson, 1-3 p.m.
Thur. Feb. 21: Writers' Coop Open Mike. St. Thomas More College, U of S campus, 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 27: Writers' Coop Smorg presentation with Alice Kuipers. Marr Residence (326 - 11th St. E), 7:00 p.m.
JANUARY 2008
Mon. Jan. 21: Writers' Coop member Will Rogers reads and signs The Stonking Steps, Art Alcove, McNally Robinson, 7 p.m.
Thur. Jan. 24: Writers' Coop Open Mike au salon. 926 - 8th Ave. N, 7:00 p.m. Report
NOT Sat. Jan. 26: [RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 26]. Writers' Coop workshop From the Stage to the Page with Art Norris. DRC, 145 Arts Building, U of S, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 2007
Sat. Dec. 15: Writers' Coop member Anthony Bidulka signs books from his Russell Quant mystery series, McNally Robinson, 1-3 p.m.
Thur. Dec. 20: Honourary Coop member Bernice Friesen signs her Saskatchewan Book Awards winner, The Book of Beasts, McNally Robinson, 6 p.m.
NOVEMBER 2007
Fri. Nov. 23: Writers' Coop Open Mike. Museo Coffee, The Mendel, 7-9 p.m. Report
OCTOBER 2007
Thu. Oct. 4: Writers' Coop member Jeannette Lavigne hosts the opening reception for her show of photographs and poems from her recent trip to Tibet: Tibetan Sacred Landscape. Gallery, Frances Morrison Library, 7 p.m. Show runs Oct. 2 - Oct. 26
Sat. Oct. 20: Sask Romance Writers workshop with Donna Alward, on The Business of Writing, a day-long practical look at submitting and revising manuscripts, handling promotion and other aspects of a writer’s professional development. The Willows Golf and Country Club, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tickets $55, at McNally Robinson, deadline Oct. 15. Coop member special: show your Coop card and get 10% off
Thu. Oct. 25: Writers' Coop Open Mike. Chelsea Room (344A), St. Thomas More College, U of S campus, 7-9 p.m. Report
Thu. Oct. 25: Writers' Coop member Tony Bidulka launches Sundowner Ubuntu. Prairie Ink, McNally Robinson, 7 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 27: Writers' Coop computer/Internet workshop with Jeff Smith, on The Writers' Toolkit: Exploring the Land beyond Word and Spellcheck. Computer lab, SIAST Kelsey Campus, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Details and pictures
Mon. Oct. 29: Writers' Coop poetry class with Louise Halfe, session 3. The Refinery, 7-10 p.m.
Mon. Oct. 29: Writers' Coop member
Art Slade launches Villainology.
Main
Floor, McNally Robinson, 7 p.m.
Tue. Oct. 30: Writers' Coop poetry class with Louise Halfe, final session. The Refinery, 7-10 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2007
Mon. Sept. 10: Writers' Coop poetry class with Louise Halfe, session 1. The Refinery, 7-10 p.m. Details and pictures
What’s on Your Wish List? Tell us about classes, workshops and events you'd like the Coop to offer.
Tue. Sept. 11: Writers' Coop poetry class with Louise Halfe, session 2. The Refinery, 7-10 p.m.
Thu. Sept. 13: Writers' Coop Open Mike. The Refinery, 7-9 p.m. Report
For a more comprehensive calendar of Saskatoon and area events of interest to writers, click here:
View calendar of all community and Writers' Coop eventsCalendar by Bravenet.com
For a complete list of events and readings taking place at McNally Robinson Booksellers, go to www.mcnallyrobinson.com/saskatoon_events
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Unless noted otherwise, classes and events will be held at:
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