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Knife on Snow: Book Launch

Audreys Books 10702 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton

Please join Alice Major as she celebrates the launch of her newest poetry collection, Knife on Snow. About Knife on Snow What portents must you divine when a knife falls from the sky into your snow-covered yard? With Knife on Snow, Alice Major employs history, myth, and science to understand a world ablaze. From the bitumen hills of Fort McMurray to the barren reaches of Iceland, Knife on Snow depicts an earth bathed in dragon’s breath, where we stand transfixed by the consequences of our actions, “both driver /and passenger—part-cause / part- witness of earth’s unwinding.” Yet in Alice Major’s expert hands this unwinding yields an evolution, a discovery, an acceptance of struggles’ end and the possibility of a tomorrow unknown. About Alice Major Alice Major has published twelve collections of poetry, two novels for young adults and an award-winning collection of essays about poetry and science. A long time […]

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Ignite Unite Open Mic

Audreys Books 10702 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton

It's time for local and emerging poets and spoken word artists to share their work! Come read a poem or two at for this year's penultimate event on Sunday, April 30th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm @ Audreys Books (10702 Jasper Ave). Readers will have 5 mins to read their work. Try something new or hone your reading performance skills! Sign up by Saturday, April 15th. Click here to sign up as a reader. Once you have registered, we'll follow up to confirm your participation and provide reader guidelines for the event. Host: Emma Elder Pay-what-you-can Suggested donation $10

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Ignite Unite Poetry Party

CO*LAB 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton

Join us for another fabulous Poetry Party! We will hear from four poets who graced our stages throughout the festival this year. Expect big energy, big feelings, and big fun! Readings from Meghan Eaker, Bänoo Zan, RC Weslowski, and Charlee Queen XO. Pay-what-you-can Suggested donation $10

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