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February 10, 2012 - 7:30pm
Feb 10 | Karen Hines' Drama Opens in Calgary

On February 10th, the Alberta Theatre Projects will launch Drama, the latest work by acclaimed local playwright Karen Hines. Drama is an absurdist, noir-inspired romp about a female ex-forensic psychiatrist confronting an epidemic of soullessness in the midst of a frenzied Western boomtown.

February 10, 2012 - 7:30pm
Feb 10 - March 3 | Catch Karen Hines' Drama in Calgary

On February 10th, the Alberta Theatre Projects will launch Drama, the latest work by acclaimed local playwright Karen Hines. Drama is an absurdist, noir-inspired romp about a female ex-forensic psychiatrist confronting an epidemic of soullessness in the midst of a frenzied Western boomtown.

February 16, 2012 - 7:00pm
Feb 16 | Shawn Micallef at Toronto's Kiever Synagogue

Shawn Micallef's off-kilter guidebook, Stroll, has been credited by adoring readers for opening their eyes to the intriguing and colouful histories embedded in Toronto's architecture.

February 29, 2012 - 10:00am
Feb 29 - March 3 | Coach House at the AWP Bookfair in Chicago

From February 29 to March 3, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs brings its annual conference and bookfair to Chicago, at the Hilton Chicago and Palmer House Hilton hotels. The annual AWP Conference features about 400 presentations, from readings to lectures and panel discussions, plus hundreds of book signings, receptions and dances.

February 29, 2012 - 7:00pm
Feb 29 | Leigh Kotsilidis Reads in High Point, North Carolina

Poetry lovers who happen to be in High Point, NC can catch Leigh Kotsilidis reading from her debut poetry collection, Hypotheticals, at High Point University. We'll keep you posted with more information as we get it.

Also, if you're in the area, be sure to catch Kotsilidis' reading in neighbouring Winston-Salem one day later.

March 1, 2012 (All day)
March 1 | Leigh Kotsilidis reads in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Leigh Kotsilidis will be reading from her debut poetry collection, Hypotheticals, at Barnhill's – a beloved seller of books, wines and crafts, situated in Winston-Salem, NC. The start time is TBA. We'll keep you updated with more information as we get it.

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm
Mar 1 | Christian Bök and Sina Queyras at AWP Off-Site Event, Chicago

Poetry, the classic American monthly, has been around for a hundred years, making it the oldest publication of its type in the English-speaking world. On March 1st, a crowd of leading contemporary poets will gather in Chicago for 'Shoot the Canon,' where they'll perform 'covers' of other people's poetry from the magazine.

March 7, 2012 - 8:00pm
March 7 | Rob Benvie Reads at the Pivot in Toronto

Rob Benvie will appear at the Pivot reading series, where he'll read from his latest novel, Maintenance, a sly, dark and humourous meditation on familial discord and pre-Y2K anxiety.

He'll be joined by Angela Szczepaniak, author of Unisex Love Poems, and Heather Curley.

Admission is on a pay-what-you-can basis. Be sure to bring some extra cash for books and booze.

March 20, 2012 - 8:00pm
Mar 20 | Leigh Kotsilidis Reads at Toronto's Art Bar Series

Leigh Kotsilidis has been travelling all over, from Colorado to North Carolina. For those of you who have been waiting patiently to see her read in Canada, the time has finally come.

Kotsilidis will read from her debut collection, Hypotheticals, as part of Toronto's Art Bar Poetry Series.

Admission is free of charge. Bring money for books and booze.

March 21, 2012 - 7:30pm
March 21 | Tamara Faith Berger Discusses Maidenhead in Vancouver

This March, Tamara Faith Berger will appear at Vancouver's Incite writers series to discuss Maidenhead, the third novel in her acclaimed porn trilogy. The event will also include readings from two debut novelists, Anakana Schofield and Ben Wood.

Incite readings and talks happen every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Vancouver's Central Library. They are always free of charge.