All events take place at Aqua Books, 274 Garry Street, Winnipeg.
The author of fifteen books, and one of Canada’s most respected poets, essayists and editors, Anne Szumigalski was the recipient of many literary awards and prizes and left behind a rich literary legacy. Her passing in April 1999 was mourned by all those she had touched.
Tuesday, March 6, 7 pm. FREE
Marathon reading of Anne Szumigalski’s Risks
Featuring 32 of Winnipeg’s established and emerging poets, some surprise out-of-town guests and an …
From Winnipeg’s Cultural Mayor Kelly Hughes:
Subject: Aqua Books Rises Again. 274 Garry Street in the Hands of the People.
When I realized we were going to have to close, I was hoping people would care. We’ve worked hard over the last twelve years, and I thought it would be nice to be missed and remembered by a loyal few. My worst case scenario was that people would respond with a collective, Too Bad, So Sad. It turns out I was completely unprepared for
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The gang at Aqua Books would like to invite you to join them this Thursday (August 18th, 2011) from 7-8:30PM:
What was supposed to be a week of celebrating Aqua’s twelve years of existence now has a slightly different taste to it. Join former Writers- and Artists-in-Residence Marcel Desilets, Keith Cadieux, Anita Daher, Julia Michaud, Bowen Smyth, Tim Higgins, and Kerry Ryan as they read, sing, entertain and reflect on their tenure at Winnipeg’s Cultural City Hall.
Aqua Books
274 Garry Street
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The gang at Aqua Books would like to invite you to join them this Thursday (August 18th, 2011) from 7-8:30PM:
What was supposed to be a week of celebrating Aqua’s twelve years of existence now has a slightly different taste to it. Join former Writers- and Artists-in-Residence Marcel Desilets, Keith Cadieux, Anita Daher, Julia Michaud, Bowen Smyth, Tim Higgins, and Kerry Ryan as they read, sing, entertain and reflect on their tenure at Winnipeg’s Cultural City Hall.
Aqua Books
274 Garry Street
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Today, Aqua Books announced that they will be shutting down for good.
Check out the CBC article here.
In related news: This totally sucks.…
Midnight Sweatlodge Launch
Author Waubgeshig Rice,
with Rosanna Deerchild and Duncan Mercredi
Wednesday June 15, 2011
7:00 p.m. at Aqua Books
Midnight Sweatlodge tells the tale of family members, friends and strangers who gather together to partake in this ancient healing ceremony. Each person seeks traditional wisdom and insight to overcome pain and hardship, and the characters give us glimpses into their lives that are both tearful and true. Rice captures the raw emotion and unique challenges of modern Aboriginal life. It’s a …
Tuesday, June 7 @ 7 @ Aqua (of course)
Featured Reader Maurice Mierau
Aqua Books is pleased to be the permanent home of the venerable poetry series Speaking Crow. The Crow starts at 7pm and is followed by two open-mic sets and short breaks in between. Come take up the mic and wax poetic about life, the universe and everything!
Maurice Mierau is the author of two books of poetry: Ending with Music (Brick Books, 2002) and Fear Not (Turnstone Press, 2008).
Mierau’s work exemplifies …
Tuesday, June 7 @ 7 @ Aqua (of course)
Featured Reader Maurice Mierau
Aqua Books is pleased to be the permanent home of the venerable poetry series Speaking Crow. The Crow starts at 7pm and is followed by two open-mic sets and short breaks in between. Come take up the mic and wax poetic about life, the universe and everything!
Maurice Mierau is the author of two books of poetry: Ending with Music (Brick Books, 2002) and Fear Not (Turnstone Press, 2008).
Mierau’s work exemplifies …
Upcoming Events
Aqua Books: Genre Fiction Workshop – Keith Cadieux, May 31 & June 7
Genre Fiction Workshop
Featuring W-i-R Keith Cadieux
When: Two Tuesdays: May 31 & June 7, 6-9:00 pm
Location: Aqua Books (274 Garry Street, between Graham and Portage)
Cost: $40
Genre fiction (horror, crime, mystery, western, sci-fi, etc.) is both very popular and very demanding. Genre works are saddled with specific expectations and demands. Literary magazines and publishers are often quick to dismiss genre works. The key to breaking this trend …
Anthology Reading Series
Sandra Birdsell with Valerie Reed & Sarah Klassen
Wednesday May 25, 2011
7:00 p.m. at Aqua Books
Cost: FREE!
Aqua Books presents the Anthology Reading Series in conjunction with the Manitoba Writers’ Guild.
The 2011 edition of the series will celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the MWG and will bring some of the writers who helped found the organization to the stage at Winnipeg’s Cultural City Hall.
Valerie Reed was a member of the Riverview Writers Group whose members included …
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