Tomorrow afternoon, Concordia's Writers Read is thrilled to be hosting the West Coast poetry duo of Dina del Bucchia and Daniel Zomparelli. They're stopping by as part of their book tour for Rom Com (Talon Books, 2015), which is an exploration both of the romantic comedy genre itself and so-called real life through the lens of film. … Continue reading ROM COM: Dina & Daniel, Tomorrow at 2PM
Paula Meehan Tonight 7pm, Tomorrow 11am
Irish Poet, Paula Meehan Reading & Masterclass October 1st at 7 pm, York Amphitheatre rm 1.605, EV Building, 1515 St. Catherine W. October 2nd at 11 am – Masterclass Room LB-362, 1455 De Maisonneuve: sign up LB-674.2 https://www.facebook.com/events/498291637014596/ In collaboration with Concordia’s department of Canadian Irish Studies.
This week’s Trio of Events: Major Jackson, Paula Meehan, Dina del Bucchia and Daniel Zomparelli
This week is going to be a very busy one for Concordia's Writers Read. We're bringing you three events over the span of three days! It's going to be wonderful and hectic and filled by some of the best poets you can find anywhere. We invite you to join us for as many events as time … Continue reading This week’s Trio of Events: Major Jackson, Paula Meehan, Dina del Bucchia and Daniel Zomparelli
Someone Reading a Book is a Sign of Order in the World – Mary Ruefle
Mary Ruefle is joining us for a masterclass, reading and discussion on Friday. Join us! Key words: writing, erasing, everything. She is the author of the Trances of the Blast (Wave Books, 2013), Madness, Rack, and Honey: Collected Lectures (Wave Books, 2012), a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in criticism, and Selected Poems … Continue reading Someone Reading a Book is a Sign of Order in the World – Mary Ruefle
Trailer for Concord Floral (Surburban Beast, Jordan Tannahill)
Writers Read is kicking off the 2015-16 season with the multi-talented Jordan Tannahill. He is a Canadian playwright, filmmaker, and theatre director described by the The Globe and Mail as "the poster child of a new generation of (theatre? film? dance?) artists for whom “interdisciplinary” is not a buzzword, but a way of life.” Jordan … Continue reading Trailer for Concord Floral (Surburban Beast, Jordan Tannahill)
The Line Break: An Interview with Mary Ruefle
The 2015-2016 season of Writers Read continues with a Master class and a reading by Mary Ruefle on September 25th, 2015. Join us! An interview, suggestions for writing exercises, and a reading from Mary Ruefle in which she reminds us that "there are people who forget that writing is a joyful activity." From the Campus Poetry School, Culture Laser … Continue reading The Line Break: An Interview with Mary Ruefle
A Year of Collaborations: The 2015-2016 Season
This year Writers Read is bigger than ever, with authors from across Canada, Ireland, and the US. So far we have confirmed fifteen authors beginning with Jordan Tannahill (Sept 22nd), Mary Ruefle (Sept 25th) and Major Jackson (Sept 30th). This year we are in collaboration with the Department of Canadian Irish Studies, the Centre for … Continue reading A Year of Collaborations: The 2015-2016 Season
Jordan Tannahill: Film, Theatre, Videofag
"Camp is such an interesting space for failure to fall within. Unintentional camp, obviously we can intentionally cultivate camp, but there are so many failures that do veer into that realm. I think queerness has for so long apprehended the jouissance or the necessity of embracing failure, the inability to conform. To embrace the impossible … Continue reading Jordan Tannahill: Film, Theatre, Videofag
Robert Hass and Brenda Hillman: Today at 7pm!
Here's one final reminder not to miss Robert Hass and Brenda Hillman, tonight at Concordia University in Room EV 1.605 (1515 St Catherine) at 7 pm! See you there!
Writers Read: Concordia university's reading Series 