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SUMMARY:Nova Swoons
DESCRIPTION:How about a little pre-Valentine’s Day romance at the Carleton? Join me and some amazing local romance authors in support of The Writers Foundation of NS. #localauthors #romanceauthor  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/930498201921803/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/nova-swoons
LOCATION:The Carleton\, The Carleton
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Black Activist\, Black Scientist\, Black Icon with George Elliott Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the launch of Black Activist\, Black Scientist\, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. Mccurdy\, by Dr. Howard D. McCurdy with George Elliott Clarke. \nDr. Howard D. McCurdy was a civil rights activist\, a politician\, a scientist\, a university professor\, and a Member of Parliament. The first person of African descent to hold a tenure-track position in a Canadian university\, he founded and was President of the Canadian College of Microbiologists\, co-founded and was president of the National Black Coalition of Canada\, and was Canada’s second Black Member of Parliament. \nAuthor Lindsay Ruck will moderate a panel discussion featuring former Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke\, Senator Don Oliver\, Minister Tony Ince\, and former MLA Yvonne Atwell. They will discuss Dr. McCurdy’s legacy in the context of Black Canadian political and public life\, and its attendant joys and pressures. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/880585403860852/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/book-launch-black-activist-black-scientist-black-icon-with-george-elliott-clarke
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Halifax Central Library
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SUMMARY:Love Fest Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pictou County Writers for the first open mic event at The Shoebox Cantina. In celebration of Valentine’s Day and the love we have for our community\, you are welcome to grab a drink and a snack\, find your courage and share a story\, poem\, and song or two.  \nDon’t have anything to share? Think again. Share your support by clapping\, listening\, and inviting a friend! We all need a bit of encouragement\, you can share your appreciation for creatives in the area. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1837833820019841/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/love-fest-open-mic
LOCATION:The Shoebox Cantina\, The Shoebox Cantina
ORGANIZER;CN="Author Sarah Butland":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Allen D. Crooks
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 15th\, artist Allen D. Crooks will give an illustrative talk about his art practice\, influences and current exhibition at Dalhousie Art Gallery\, Family Matters. The talk is free to attend\, and all are welcome!  \n🗓️ Thursday\, February 15th ⏳ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 Dalhousie Art Gallery\, 6101 University Ave\, Halifax  \nYou can also catch Allen at the opening reception for Family Matters and As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic on Friday\, February 2nd from 7-10 PM. Head to our page for details on this event and more! \nImage – Allen D. Crooks\, photographed by Paul Girvan  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/712113214439022/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/artist-talk-allen-d-crooks
LOCATION:6101 University Avenue Halifax\, NS\, Canada\, Nova Scotia B3H 1W8\, 6101 University Avenue Halifax\, NS\, Canada\, Nova Scotia B3H 1W8
ORGANIZER;CN="Dalhousie Art Gallery":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:DOUBLE BOOK LAUNCH! A TOAST TO HOPE and ACCEPTANCE at QUADRANGLE!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join QUADRANGLE and ENGEN BOOKS for the launch of two amazing books! A TOAST TO HOPE collects stories by\, about\, and for the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community in a variety of settings\, styles\, and genres! Featuring artists such as DAZE JEFFERIES\, BRONWYNN ERSKINE\, ISOBEL GRANBY\, and more! \nAnd since we never had a proper launch for ACCEPTANCE: STORIES AT THE CENTRE OF US (due to COVID)\, WE’RE LAUNCHING IT TOO and making it a real party! \nAll profits from both collections go to QUADRANGLE and their efforts to build community centres for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!  \nHosted at the QUADRANGLE centre on Elizabeth Ave\, more details to follow! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/901117854850427/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/double-book-launch-a-toast-to-hope-and-acceptance-at-quadrangle
LOCATION:330 Elizabeth Ave\, St John’s\, NL A1B 1T9\, Canada\, 330 Elizabeth Ave\, St John's\, NL A1B 1T9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Engen Books":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Supernova Conference
DESCRIPTION:Supernova Conference (SNC) is a unique event that you won’t want to miss! Coming to Halifax\, Nova Scotia this Spring\, on Sat. April 27th at Halifax Central Library. Early-Bird tickets are on sale now. \nExperience a conference like never before as we challenge the norms and redefine the status quo. Come as you are and join the creative celebration. \nIf you are a creative entrepreneur or someone who creates for a living\, this event is exclusively for YOU! \nLearn from industry experts who will share their insights\, stories\, and best-kept secrets\, leaving you inspired and armed with practical knowledge. \nNetwork with fellow creatives and join a community of supportive peers who understand and celebrate your unique journey. \nONE EPIC DAY OF OPPORTUNITIES! \n★ 2 Networking Events★ 4 Speakers & 1 Keynote Speaker★ 1 Panel Discussion★ 1 Q & A Session★ 2 Professional Photographers \nAnd there’s more… \n★ Freshly brewed coffee & light refreshments included★ Virtual attendee profiles★ Pre-event voting rights for panel discussion topic★ Lanyard & Itinerary★ Post-event digital survey \nDREAM TEAM: \nEMCEE | ALYSE HAND | SHE/HER Media Trainer\, Senior Communications Specialist & Former News Anchor at Global News. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER | JACKIE TORRENS | SHE/THEYFilm Director\, Award-winning Actor & Poet. \nTOPIC: Follow Your North Star: Creating in Spite of Doubt. \nSPEAKER | DUANE JONES | HE/HIMArtist\, Designer & Founder of Art Pays Me. \nTOPIC: Finding Your Niche. \nSPEAKER | JACQUELYN MICCOLIS | SHE/HERFounder/Event Director at Supernova Events & Social Entrepreneur. \nTOPIC: Creative Superpower: How to use creativity in business to turn your ideas into action and develop solutions to new-to-the-world problems. \nSPEAKER | KENNEY FITZPATRICK | HE/HIMExecutive Director at Dance N.S & Founder of the Creative Q. \nTOPIC: Representation and the LGBTQ Creative Artist. \nSee you at #SNC2024  \nVisit our website: https://www.supernovaeventshfx.com \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/888825506069256/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/supernova-conference
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Halifax Central Library
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SUMMARY:James Mullinger live at Imperial Theatre\, Saint John - 2024 Greatest Hits Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book now\, this will sell out fast: https://imperialtheatre.ca/event/james-mullinger-greatest-hits-tour-2024 \nJames Mullinger is celebrating 20 years working as a stand up comedian. And he is inviting you to join him in a unique and special show at the Imperial Theatre! \nThis is James’ only full length public performance in Saint John\, New Brunswick in 2024! \nHe has had a busy year – publishing a bestselling memoir\, releasing a sitcom based on his experiences moving to New Brunswick\, launching a new stand up special as well as editing Atlantic Canada’s only international magazine The Maritime Edit\, but now he is back on the road doing what he does best… entertaining live audiences from coast to coast. \n2024 is his 20th year in comedy and to celebrate he is touring North America with his best jokes and routines from two decades on stages around the world. Also featuring brand new material exclusively for 2024\, the show will feature his “greatest hits” including routines from his decade touring the UK that have never been performed in Canada before. \nAlso featuring brand new material exclusive to this tour\, this is his Greatest Hits tour so the perfect show for long term fans and newcomers alike. Enjoy James’ best jokes from his 20 years touring the world as a stand up comedian. \nWith very special guest Ethan Ash! \nWhat they say about James Mullinger: \n“James Mullinger is Britain’s greatest gift to Canadian comedy.” Stuart Nulman\, Montreal Times \n“A great stand up.” Jimmy Carr \n“Fantastic\, very talented and very funny. The next big thing. I love James Mullinger.” Michael McIntyre \n“I don’t even like British people\, but I love James Mullinger.” Mary Walsh \n“James Mullinger is my favourite comedian friend who has relocated from England to New Brunswick. And I’m not just saying that because he’s the only one.” Steve Patterson\, host of CBC’s The Debaters \n“The East Coast won the comedy jackpot when James Mullinger decided to make the Maritimes his home. James makes me laugh until my stomach hurts.” Alyse Hand\, Global News Halifax \n“The book is filled with humour\, of course\, including Mullinger’s trademark observations of Canadian\, and specifically Atlantic Canadian\, foibles from a newcomer’s perspective. But there’s also a note of vulnerability in his writing as he shares his feelings about the tenuous career path of anyone who sets out to entertain for a living\, and the enjoyment he gets from making hundreds of people laugh\, night after night.” Stephen Cooke\, Chronicle Herald \n“James Mullinger masterfully straddles the line between the objective and inclusive\, culturally and geographically. He gently pokes us with a stick while being one of us.” Jonathan Torrens \nRecommended: 12+May contain some strong language \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/642890824613427/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/james-mullinger-live-at-imperial-theatre-saint-john-2024-greatest-hits-tour
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, Imperial Theatre
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SUMMARY:Spring Atlantic Maker Market (Halifax\, NS)
DESCRIPTION:On Fri. May 10\, 2024 (4-8pm) and Sat. May 11\, 2024 (10-5pm)\, Maritime Makers and Sellers will fill the stunning Cedar Event Centre (111 Clayton Park Dr.\, Halifax\, NS\, B3M 1M3). 🌷 \nVendor applications will be live January 9 – 30\, 2024! \n ‘Skip the line’ tickets will be live March 1\, 2024!  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/932875341904415/
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/spring-atlantic-maker-market-halifax-ns
LOCATION:111 Clayton Park Dr\, Halifax\, NS B3M 1M3\, Canada\, 111 Clayton Park Dr\, Halifax\, NS B3M 1M3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maker Market NS":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Locally Authored Book Club Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Our book club is unique\, please read the following:• Each participant will bring a locally authored or published novel that they have recently read and can part with. Locally authored will be defined as an author living within the Atlantic Bubble.• During the meeting\, each person will take a turn telling everyone what they liked about the book they brought and why the others should read it.• Each book will go into a basket and at the end of the meeting\, if a book sparked your interest\, you’ll be able to take it home to read.• If there is more than one person interested in reading the book\, it will be brought back to the next meeting\, for another person’s turn.• We may even host an author occasionally and Dartmouth Book Exchange may even seed the basket once in a while.• All are welcome to come and listen during the meetings\, but only the people who brought a book will be guaranteed to leave with a book.  \nOur Book Club aims to promote local authors\, their books\, and the writing of reviews. #supportlocalauthors
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/locally-authored-book-club-exchange-31
LOCATION:Dartmouth Book Exchange
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SUMMARY:Launch Party - The Tudor Prophecy by Julie Strong
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of Dr. Julie Strong’s first novel\, The Tudor Prophecy\, an historical fiction set in England in 1541. There will be refreshments\, author readings\, a Q&A led by author Carol Bruneau\, and books available for purchase. Renaissance music will be played by Alys Howe\, renowned local harpist. Tudor attire or fancy Frenchy’s is encouraged\, but not required\, and there will be prizes for best costumes. Huzzah!! See you there!
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/launch-party-the-tudor-prophecy-by-julie-strong
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library (Room 301)\, Halifax Central Library (Room 301)
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Emerging Writers + Cider Launch & Social (Halifax)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful Wednesday double-header and double-launch as we celebrate 11 of Nova Scotia’s best emerging literary talents and hear from their winning works! \nWe’ll also be launching the inaugural Nova Writes Anthology and Island Folk Cider House’s new elderflower cider\, Starfall Scrumping. \nCider\, other beverages\, and copies of the Nova Writes Anthology will be available for purchase by cash or card. \nEVENT DETAILS \nCider Launch & SocialStart time: 6:00pm (doors 5:30pm) \nMix and mingle with fellow writers & readers\, sample Starfall Scrumping cider\, and hear the eponymous Message on a Bottle contest-winning poem: “Starfall Scrumping” by emerging writer Claire Morley. \nSnacks will be provided\, but you’re welcome to bring your own dinner! \nCelebration of Emerging WritersStart time: 6:30pm (doors 5:30pm) \n2025 Nova Writes Competition winners:C.C. Bligh (Joyce Barkhouse Middle-Grade & YA Fiction Prize)Susie DeCoste (Rita Joe Poetry Prize)Larry Hicks (Silver Donald Cameron Essay Prize)Sophia Lindfield (Budge Wilson Short Story Prize) \n2025 Emerging Writers Prizes recipients:Jaime Jacques (Elizabeth Venart Prize)Nailah Tataa (Charles R. Saunders Prize)Natasha Thomas (Senator Don Oliver Black Voices Prize) \n2025 Alistair MacLeod Mentorship Program graduates:Melissa Goertzen (nonfiction essays)Roberta McGinn (science fiction)Jennifer Stewart (literary fiction)
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/celebration-of-emerging-writers-cider-launch-social-halifax
LOCATION:1113 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada\, Nova Scotia B3H 4P7\, 1113 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada\, Nova Scotia B3H 4P7
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Steve Skafte Presentation "Abandoned Roads of Nova Scotia"
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear Steve Skafte talk about his adventures along abandoned roads\, hiking forgotten highways\, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind. Since 2007\, he’s shared an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over the province. He’s also been widely featured in national print media\, and on TV and radio. He’ll be signing copies of all his currently available books after the talk. \nJune 13\,2025 7pm Tearoom – Uniacke Estate Museum ParkFree to attend. *Pre registration required.Phone (902) 866-0032
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/steve-skafte-presentation-abandoned-roads-of-nova-scotia
LOCATION:758 HWY 1\, Mount Uniacke\, NS\, Canada\, Nova Scotia B0N 1Z0\, 758 HWY 1\, Mount Uniacke\, NS\, Canada\, Nova Scotia B0N 1Z0
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SUMMARY:Book Launch\, Where Did i Go?\, a memoir plus\, 260 Main St.\, St Peter’s Parish Hall\, Port Hood
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee\, listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen Doiron\, meet the publisher\, and some of the health experts and contributors in this memoir. Meet the author\, and if interested purchase a book or two and have signings. An opportunity to mingle\, socialize\, learn more about concussions and what can happen in an unexpected second\, and how to rise above storms of emotional and mental distress\, disability\, depression\, frustration\, trauma\, grief\, PTSD\, PCS and more. No admission\, just a smile. Much more info to come in the months ahead.
URL:https://atlanticbooks.ca/events/book-launch-where-did-i-go-a-memoir-plus-260-main-st-st-peters-parish-hall-port-hood
LOCATION:B0E 2W0\, B0E 2W0
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