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SUMMARY:Letterpress Poetry: A Two-Day How To with New Leaf Editions
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with New Leaf Editions for a fascinating\, hands-on\, two-day workshop in which attendees can transform a short poem into print form. You’ll learn the essentials of letterpress\, including inking and printing techniques\, how to set your own type\, and how to operate the press yourselves. The end result will be a broadsheet with your chosen\, short poem to take home… and\, we bet\, a fascination for this beautiful and meditative art form. \nAnd what a place to learn! Since its inception in 1986\, New Leaf Editions\, founded by Peter Braune\, has produced works for some of Canada’s greatest contemporary artists including Bill Reid\, Robert Bateman\, Rebecca Belmore\, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and Susan Point. Today\, New Leaf offers custom etchings\, collaborative printmaking experiences and explorations of image-making with print media. \nThere are only six spots available. Ticket prices include fees and cover Saturday\, April 26 and Sunday\, April 27. Attendees are welcome to attend the short poem workshop with Elee Kraljii Gardiner free of cost to write their poem first\, though attendance at both workshops is not mandatory. Click here to purchase. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/letterpress-poetry-a-two-day-how-to-with-new-leaf-editions/
LOCATION:New Leaf Studio\, 3-1244 Cartwright St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Strips and Remnants:  A Short Poem Workshop with Vancouver’s Poet Laureate  Elee Kraljii Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:Join Vancouver’s Poet Laureate—award-winning poet\, editor\, and artist—Elee Kraljii Gardiner\, for a short poem workshop on Tuesday\, April 22 at 6:30pm. \nUsing the idea of fragments (visual\, sonic\, or otherwise) this poetry workshop explores how small pieces become part of a whole. \nWe will experiment with physical materials on site\, perhaps generating new materials in the form of sounds and word lists\, and consider how assembling new patterns creates associative energy in the small poem. \nThis playful workshop is open to writers and non-writers of all experience levels who are curious about new methods of composition. Please bring pen and paper. Digital devices are welcome but not required. Participants will leave with short poems and with strategies for editing. \nThis is a free-by-donation event. To help us continue hosting workshops such as this one\, the suggested donation is $10. RSVP here! \nMore about the fascilitator: \nElee Kraljii Gardiner is the author of two poetry books\, Trauma Head\, winner of the Cogswell Award for Literary Excellence and a finalist for the Souster Award\, and serpentine loop\, also nominated for the Souster Award. She is editor of the anthologies Against Death: 35 Essays on Living and V6A: Writing from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. A frequent collaborator with choreographers\, musicians\, sound and visual artists\, Elee is currently collaborating with nature via a series of durational art installations that investigate the law of thermodynamics and cultural ideas regarding the passing of time. Originally from Boston\, Elee lives in Canada where she directs Vancouver Manuscript Intensive\, a program pairing authors with mentors. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/strips-and-remnants-a-short-poem-workshop-with-vancouvers-poet-laureate-elee-kraljii-gardiner/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told Myself: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Please join Upstart & Crow and Adelle Purdham to celebrate the West Coast launch of her debut memoir-in-essays\, I Don’t Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself (Dundurn Press). Purdham will be in the shop talking about her new collection\, which\, at its heart\, is about being a mom to a daughter with Down syndrome and confronting her own ableism (the belief that an abled body is better.) \nPurdham will be in conversation with Taslim Jaffer. Both writers are interested in amplifying the voices of marginalized groups\, and their conversation will converge on this topic\, as well as address the book writing process. Tickets are free\, but please RSVP here as capacity is limited. \nAbout the author: \nAdelle Purdham is a writer\, teacher\, and parent disability advocate. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from the University of King’s College and is a writing instructor at Trent University. She lives with her family in her hometown of Peterborough/Nogojiwanong\, Ontario. \nAbout the moderator: \nTaslim Jaffer is the 2025 City of Richmond Writer-in-Residence\, winner of the 2022 Creative Nonfiction Collective/Humber Literary Review CNF contest\, and co-editor of the literary anthology Back Where I Came From: On Culture\, Identity\, and Home (Book*hug Press). \nMore about Upstart & Crow. \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/i-dont-do-disability-and-other-lies-ive-told-myself-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Sunday Morning with ‘Crooked Cross’ and Persephone Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online chat with Francesca Beauman\, publisher of the U.K.-based Persephone Books\, about the press’s forthcoming book — the forgotten classic Crooked Cross by Sally Carson\, “a richly detailed\, page-turning and remarkably prescient account of the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany and its devastating impact on the lives of the fictional Kluger family.” \nIt couldn’t be a more important time to revisit the text\, says Beauman. “To have the opportunity to rescue this literary masterpiece from being entirely lost is an immense privilege\,” she says. “As the lessons history has taught us seem worryingly close to being forgotten\, now feels like the right time to share it with the world.” \nIn this Sunday morning chat with Upstart & Crow founder Zoe Grams\, Beauman will share about the decision to republish Carson’s long-lost text\, and what else is happening for Persephone Books in the year ahead. \nDon’t miss this conversation with one of the literary world’s most respected and innovative publishers! To reserve your copy of Crooked Cross\, email us at hello[at]upstartandcrow.com. Reserve your ticket to this free online event here. \n  \nAbout Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature In translation\, climate solutions\, poetry\, civic dialogue\, community and skills building\, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/a-sunday-morning-with-crooked-cross-and-persephone-books/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre — A Special Event with Mark Bourrie and The Tyee
DESCRIPTION:As Canada nears a pivotal election\, we’re proud to partner with The Tyee to bring you a conversation about an essential and timely new book delving deep into the background of political “ripper\,” Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. \nJoin us on Thursday\, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. PST for a special online author talk with journalist Mark Bourrie about Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre\, out April 8 via Biblioasis. In this event\, Bourrie will be interviewed by David Beers\, founding editor of The Tyee. \nThere are three tickets options: \nBy donation. Proceeds will support The Tyee’s non-profit independent journalism and Upstart & Crow’s not-for-profit programs. A small number of free tickets are available; please contact us to reserve one. \nBook + ticket. Purchase the book for 10% off and pick it up at Upstart & Crow. \nBook + ticket + donation. Thank you for your support! \nDon’t miss this essential conversation. Reserve your ticket here. Please note: if you purchase a book\, we will email you when it arrives in the studio. \nAbout the author: \nMark Bourrie is an Ottawa-based author\, lawyer\, and journalist. He holds a master’s in journalism from Carleton University and a PhD in history from the University of Ottawa. In 2017\, he was awarded a Juris Doctor degree and was called to the bar in 2018. He has won many awards for his journalism\, including a National Magazine Award\, and received the RBC Charles Taylor Prize in 2020 for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson. \nAbout the moderator: \nDavid Beers is the founding editor of The Tyee\, a non-profit\, reader-funded\, independent news website based in B.C. It has produced award-winning public service journalism for two decades. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature In translation\, climate solutions\, poetry\, civic dialogue\, community and skills building\, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/ripper-the-making-of-pierre-poilievre-a-special-evening-with-journalist-mark-bourrie-and-the-tyee/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Staying Creative: A Workshop with Master Writing Coach Sarah Selecky
DESCRIPTION:How do we cultivate a sustainable writing practice and keep our creative energy alive? Join acclaimed author and master writing coach Sarah Selecky on Tuesday\, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. for a meditative writing workshop on maintaining your creative spark.  \nWhether you’re beginning your writing journey anew or seeking to deepen your relationship with an existing project\, this workshop invites you to step into a state of calm fascination that integrates both conscious craft and unconscious awareness into your writing practice.  \nInspired by her newest book\, Story Is a State of Mind\, Sarah will guide you through exercises\, freewriting prompts and deep noticing practices that invite mindfulness into the act of writing. Leave with fresh material\, reliable techniques for accessing your creativity\, and a renewed sense of possibility in your writing life. \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10 . If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email — we are happy to provide you with one of our reserved free-by-donation tickets. \nWe have limited seating\, so please reserve your spot here! \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/staying-creative-a-workshop-with-master-writing-coach-sarah-selecky/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Nalo Hopkinson\, Speculative Fiction ‘Grand Master’
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with Nalo Hopkinson\, the brilliant speculative fiction writer and youngest ever winner of the Science Fiction Writers of America’s Grand Master award. Hear a reading from her latest story collection\, Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions\, and take the opportunity to ask her your questions. We’ll have books on hand for sale and signing! \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here for your spot as capacity is limited. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/an-evening-with-nalo-hopkinson-a-speculative-fiction-grand-master/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T183000
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SUMMARY:Translator for a Night: A Workshop with Janet Hong
DESCRIPTION:Translation\, often considered an act of literary alchemy\, allows beloved texts to live fully in new linguistic and cultural spaces. Yet despite its essential role in the literary world\, it’s an art form that many of us who speak only one language have never experienced first-hand.\n \nWhat if you could step into the shoes of a translator for one night? Join us on Tuesday\, March 11 at 6:30 PM for an immersive translation workshop in which you’ll discover the techniques and magic of translating texts… whether you know one language or five.  \nLed by renowned translator\, Janet Hong\, this hands-on workshop offers an introduction to the art and practice of translation: how it works\, why it matters\, and the creative decisions that shape a text’s journey from one language to another. You will work with annotated excerpts from renowned literary works in French\, Spanish\, or German to craft your own English translations—which we’ll then discuss and compare to the published English. Together\, we’ll reflect on the interpretive choices that contribute to the act of translation\, uncovering the many nuances between fidelity and creativity that inform this vital art.  \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10 . If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email — we are happy to provide you with one of our reserved free-by-donation tickets. This workshop is accessible to monolingual participants. No prior knowledge of another language is required. \nWe have limited seating\, so please reserve your spot here! \n  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.  \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.\n \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/translator-for-a-night-a-workshop-with-janet-hong/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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SUMMARY:Windows as Metaphor: A Poetry Workshop with Doretta Lau & Holly Flauto
DESCRIPTION:How might windows serve as a dual metaphor—a lens to the outside world and a mirror reflecting the self? \nJoin writers Doretta Lau and Holly Flauto on Saturday\, March 1 at 9am for an immersive poetry workshop on perspective\, reflection\, and transformation. \nThe barriers we pass through\, both in body and in metaphor\, can be destabilizing. But what if we lingered in these midway spaces? In this workshop\, participants will create poems based on a series of guided writing activities exploring the self as viewed through glass and frame. Refine your craft\, express your creativity\, and write in community.  \nThis free-or-by-donation workshop is designed for everyone\, whether you’re a seasoned poet looking to refine your craft or a newcomer curious about exploring the world of poetry. Paper and writing utensils will be provided. Space is limited so please register to reserve your spot! \n  \nMore about the facilitating poets:  \nDoretta Lau started watching horror movies at age nine and sketch comedy at eleven\, which was probably why she ended up completing an MFA in Writing at Columbia University. The Atlantic named her short story collection\, How Does a Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun?\, as a best book of 2014. The title story was shortlisted for the 2013 Writers’ Trust McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize. Her forthcoming novel We Are Underlings is about a dysfunctional workplace struggling to open a theme park that celebrates death. She is developing a television show for FX based on this book with Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Eboni Booth. \nHolly Flauto lives and writes on the traditional\, ancestral and stolen territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Selilwitulh Nations.  Her book of poetry\, Permission to Settle\, one of CBC Books Best Canadian Poetry of 2024\, fills in the blanks of the application for Permanent Residency with a series of memoir-based poems that investigate the implicit biases in the colonial system of boxes and check marks that still seek to categorize “the other” and to harness it in the face of reconciliation. Holly grew up moving between the US and South America; she immigrated to Canada in 2008. Holly teaches writing in the English department at Capilano University. \n  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.  \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/windows-as-metaphor-a-winter-arts-festival-poetry-workshop-with-doretta-lau-holly-flauto/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:Power Metal: Vince Beiser in Conversation with Christopher Pollon
DESCRIPTION:Both the world’s critical transition to renewable energy\, along with ever-evolving technology\, require massive amounts of metal. And the race to mine it is already spawning environmental havoc\, political upheaval\, and rising violence. \nJoin us on Thursday\, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. for an evening with journalist Vince Beiser\, author of the new book Power Metal: The Race for Resources that Will Shape the Future\, to discuss what’s at stake\, and what everyone should know about the hugely damaging effects that increased demand for metals is having around the world. \nIn this free event\, Beiser will be in conversation with Christopher Pollon\, author of Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World’s Most Vulnerable Places. Together\, these two experts will discuss the genesis of their books\, the various costs of metal mining — and how we might do better. \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP on our Eventbrite page as seating is limited. We will have books on hand for sale and signing. \nVince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book\, The World in a Grain\, was a finalist for the PEN / E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award. His work has appeared in Wired\, Harper’s Magazine\, The Atlantic\, and The New York Times\, among other publications. He lives with his family in Vancouver. Follow his newsletter at powermetal.substack.com. \nChristopher Pollon is an independent journalist who reports on the politics of natural resources\, focusing on mining\, oceans\, and energy. His work has appeared in dozens of publications\, including National Geographic\, the Guardian\, the Walrus and the Globe and Mail. He is also the author of The Peace in Peril: The Real Cost of the Site C Dam. His book\, Pitfall\, won The US Science in Society Journalism Book Award and the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Award\, and was a finalist for both the Banff Centre Mountain Book Competition and the Writer’s Trust Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. He lives in Vancouver. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/power-metal-vince-beiser-in-conversation-with-christopher-pollon/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T110000
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SUMMARY:Write/Draw: An Integrated Workshop on Noticing
DESCRIPTION:The Write/Draw workshop series is a powerful tool for deepening your creative practice — whether that’s writing\, drawing or both. Write/Draw shifts focus from creating a “finished” work of art product to fostering an open\, observant mindset. \nAt the heart of the workshops is the idea of “noticing what we notice\,” where drawing trains the eye to see and writing further illuminates the thoughts and reactions that surface. This approach transforms routine objects and experiences into avenues for profound awareness and connection\, creating a dialog between what’s seen and felt. By pairing visual and written reflection\, participants uncover insights that might otherwise remain hidden\, resulting in an alchemy of greater creativity\, discovery\, and personal growth. \nLed by artist Louise Phillips\, you’ll be guided through a series of exercises in drawing and writing. Although the practice is easy\, our discoveries can be profound. You’ll take away a tool of discovery you can enjoy using again and again. \nLouise’s practice began with her daily study of an ordinary paintbrush\, drawing it in unique ways over several months and then writing about each experience. This consistent practice revealed new insights into both her art and herself\, changing her approach to teaching by prioritizing curiosity and observation. \nNo prior artistic or literary experience is required. \nThis event is free by donation. Reserve your tickets here! Please choose between our two seating options: Sunday\, January 19 from 9-11am or Sunday\, January 26 from 9-11am. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/write-draw-an-integrated-workshop-on-noticing/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:Cemeteries for the Future: A Single-Page Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If the tombstones of your ancestors (chosen or otherwise) asked questions\, what would they be? \nJoin us on Thursday\, January 16th at 6:30PM for an introductory workshop on zine-making! \nIn this workshop we’ll use the single-page zine to commemorate our big and little griefs and also those we don’t yet know the shape of (grief for the state of the world\, grief for the death of a past self or belief\, for the death of a dream\, a fear\, a tradition\, a space/place/mindset we can no longer visit\, for the death of a dear one\, etc.) by reimagining the tombstone as a monument that can speak back –– a monument that can name our hurt but also metabolize it into resistance. \nWe will also explore our different relationships to customs and spaces of memorial and ask what we might still desire from our cemeteries –– what commemorations are missing? How might cemeteries become more integrated into our daily lives? What kinds of community organizing could emerge from such a space? Are there cemeteries we wish we could visit but no longer have access to? What does it mean to be buried in land? For those of us who are settlers\, what does it mean to be buried in stolen land? These are just a few of the many questions we’ll explore in this workshop. \nMore about Jess Goldman: Jess Goldman is an anti-Zionist Jewish writer\, comics artist\, and amateur puppeteer based on the traditional\, unceded lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, Səlilwətaɬ\, and Mʷməθkʷəy̓əm Nations. Their writing has been published in Maisonneuve\, the CBC and Room Magazine. A graduate of UBC’s MFA in Creative Writing Program\, their writing explores that sweet spot where Yiddishkayt and queer culture joyfully collide. \nThis event is free by donation. Reserve your tickets here! \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/cemeteries-for-the-future-a-single-page-zine-workshop/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T213000
DTSTAMP:20241120T204825Z
CREATED:20241114T235914Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sip and Shop at Upstart & Crow
DESCRIPTION:Getting all your holiday shopping done in one magical night — cocktail in hand? The dream!  \nJoin us on Thursday\, Dec. 12 for a sip and shop night at Upstart & Crow. We’ll be fully stocked with the best and buzziest books and gifts for the season\, while also offering beautiful cocktails\, wine and beer while you browse. Let us help you choose the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Twinkle lights will be in full effect. \nTickets are free but drinks are available to purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks available! When booking\, please choose one of two options: the 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. seating. Book here! \nWe hope to see you there\, and THANK YOU for shopping local this season. Bookstore proceeds support our non-profit programming\, such as writer residencies\, free writing workshops\, and more. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/holiday-sip-and-shop-at-upstart-crow/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T200000
DTSTAMP:20241105T212602Z
CREATED:20241029T210453Z
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SUMMARY:Homing: Vancouver Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. to launch Homing\, Alice Irene Whittaker’s powerful debut memoir that captures her profound journey from a commuter-lifestyle to a refuge in the woods. \nOverwhelmed by obsessive productivity and environmental anxiety\, recovering perfectionist Alice Irene Whittaker and her family decide to retreat to a cabin in the woods. Surrounded by creek\, forest\, and woodland animals\, Alice Irene begins a lifelong journey of repairing her fractured relationship with both herself and the natural world. She asks herself\, “How can I take care of the Earth if I don’t know how to take care of myself?” \nHer quest takes her to meet a renowned economist-rancher in Colorado\, to stand at the side of a runway at a sustainable fashion show in Portland\, and to witness firsthand rewilding of wolves in Yellowstone. She interviews and learns from dozens of people who are building homes\, growing food\, making clothes\, raising families\, and living their lives in regenerative ways. \nSearching for the spaces between the sorrow of wildfires and the beauty of wildflowers\, Homing is a lyrical memoir about moving from a life of despair to a life of care. \nThis event is free\, but please register at our Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming! \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/homing-a-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T203000
DTSTAMP:20241028T203725Z
CREATED:20241027T172833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T203725Z
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SUMMARY:‘Upon A Midnight Clear: More Christmas Epiphanies’ Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. to launch Upon A Midnight Clear: More Christmas Epiphanies\, edited by acclaimed memoirist JJ Lee. \nFeaturing five writers from Metro Vancouver\, this second volume of the Better Next Year non-fiction series collects even more true-life memories of dashed holiday hopes\, Christmas catastrophes\, and slender\, heartbreaking shards of joy. \nThe Tyee said of the first volume\, Better Next Year\, “There’s catharsis in shared pain\, and this is especially true around this time of year\, when the wassailin’ ways of those around you can magnify your angst… a welcome gift for anyone who has complicated associations with the yuletide season.” \nMargaret Gallagher of CBC’s North by Northwest noted\, “It gave me a new perspective on Christmas. It made me feel not alone… What is it about the darker side of Christmas that keeps [JJ Lee] coming back?” \nAnthology editor Lee and contributing authors Lillian Au\, Averill Groeneveld-Meijer\, Jill Maynard\, Jennifer Pownall\, and Léa Taranto will discuss why bad holiday stories can feel so good. \nMore about the editor: \nJJ Lee is the author of the memoir The Measure of a Man: The Story of a Father\, a Son\, and a Suit\, which was a finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Non-Fiction\, the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction\, the BC Book Prize’s Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize\, and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction. He is also the editor of the nonfiction anthology Better Next Year. He teaches creative nonfiction at The Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University and writing at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby\, British Columbia. \nMore about the contributing authors: \nLillian Au is a former spokesperson and TV journalist. She works in radio as a traffic anchor. She received an honourable mention for one of her stories for the International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir. Lillian lives with her husband and two children on Vancouver’s North Shore. \nAverill Groeneveld-Meijer grew up in The Hague before moving to Vancouver. She has BA and MA in Historical Geography from UBC and a certificate in creative writing. She has been published in The Maine Review\, shortlisted for the place-writing issue of Hinterland magazine\, and is currently completing a memoir of her experiences growing up in the Netherlands as a Canadian. \nJill Maynard has deep connections in her communities of Deep Cove and Saltspring Island. She writes about her experiences as a mom of three\, a teacher of at-risk youth as well as her explorations in nature. A student of creative writing\, this is her first formal publication. \nJennifer Pownall has had her writing published in the New York Times\, the Globe and Mail\, and several anthologies. She lives in Port Coquitlam where she serves as the arts council’s Director of Literary Arts and recently had a piece installed on the Donald Storywalk. Jennifer is passionate about checking items off her ever-expanding bucket list. \nLéa Taranto is a disabled Chinese Jewish Canadian writer who lives with OCD and comorbid disorders. An MFA graduate of the University of British Columbia\, her debut novel\, A Drop in the Ocean\, will be published in May 2025. She resides on traditional\, unceded Halkomelem and Squamish territories in B.C. \nThis is a free event\, but spots are limited! Reserve your tickets here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/upon-a-midnight-clear-more-christmas-epiphanies-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241107T220000
DTSTAMP:20241011T215801Z
CREATED:20241008T205647Z
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SUMMARY:Party in a Bookshop: An Upstart & Crow Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Books\, cocktails\, and a party in a bookshop? There’s perhaps only one thing better than enjoying this combination: doing so to help a good cause. Get your tickets now for this special event at Upstart & Crow on Thursday\, Nov. 7! \nAll proceeds from ticket\, drink and book sales will go toward our fall fundraising campaign to supercharge our not-for-profit literary programs. So with every book\, sip and mingle\, you’ll be supporting writers in our community through paid writer residencies and workshops\, alongside our new programs that support climate solutions\, writing parents\, and so much more. \nWhat better way to spend a cold autumn night? We’ll have a curated selection of our all-time favourite recommendations alongside the buzziest books of the season. Plus wine\, beer from our dear friends at Persephone Brewing\, and cocktails from the amazing Please! Beverage Co. \nSo whether it’s for some early holiday shopping\, for a novel evening with friends\, or even to meet some new ones\, join us for our Party in a Bookshop! \nTickets are $50 and include: \n\nA $20 gift certificate for Upstart & Crow\nA wine\, cocktail or beer of your choice\nPrize draw entries\nBook recommendations for you and loved ones\n\nWhen booking\, please choose one of two options: the 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. seating. \nThank you for supporting Upstart & Crow! Get your tickets here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/party-in-a-bookshop-an-upstart-crow-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20241027T173035Z
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SUMMARY:Two Tyee Titans: andrea bennett and Christopher Cheung in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 6 as two staffers at The Tyee\, B.C.’s best-read online news source\, chat about their newest books!  \nCombining journalism\, cultural commentary\, and personal reflection\, andrea bennett’s Hearty explores appetite and desire in food media\, the art of substitution\, seed saving\, complex societal narratives around health and pleasure\, and more. For those tired of the same old stereotypes\, Christopher Cheung’s Under the White Gaze is a candid investigation into race in Canadian reporting that challenges the way we think about the news we consume. These two friends and colleagues take nuanced\, generous approaches as they unpack common narratives around food and journalism. Guaranteed to be a hearty hangout. \nChristopher Cheung is a staff reporter at one of Canada’s earliest online news sources\, The Tyee. Previously at Metro and the Vancouver Courier\, he is highly acclaimed for his reporting on urban culture\, inequality\, and life in Metro Vancouver’s diasporas. Among his many honours are two Jack Websters\, BC’s top journalism awards. He holds a Master of Journalism from UBC. \nandrea bennett is a National Magazine Award–winning writer and a senior editor at The Tyee. Their writing has been published by The Walrus\, Chatelaine\, The Atlantic\, the Globe and Mail\, and many other outlets. Their first book of essays\, Like a Boy but Not a Boy\, was one of CBC Books’ 2020 picks for the top Canadian nonfiction of the year. Originally from Hamilton\, bennett is now back on the west coast in Powell River\, BC\, after a stint in Montreal. \nThis is a free event\, but spots are limited! Reserve your tickets here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. The bar will be stationed in our loft mezzanine\, though we will have runners available to bring down drinks. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com. \n 
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/two-tyee-titans-andrea-bennett-and-christopher-cheung-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T120000
DTSTAMP:20240929T204215Z
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SUMMARY:A Sunday Morning with Yuri Herrera
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Found in Translation discussion on Sunday\, Nov. 3 at 10am PDT with Yuri Herrera about history\, justice\, literature… and how 19th-century New Orleans can help us understand the world we live in. \n“Told in Herrera’s typically sparkling\, form-exploding language\, this one is screaming ‘modern epic.’” — Brittany Allen\, Literary Hub \nA master mesmerizer of both prose and plot\, Yuri Herrera is one of Upstart & Crow’s literary heroes\, and we’re thrilled to present a conversation with him about his latest work: Season of the Swamp (translated from the Spanish by Lisa Dillman). \nThis is a magnificent work of speculative history centring a young exile named Benito Juárez\, who disembarks at a fetid port city at the edge of a swamp. Years later\, he will become the first indigenous head of state in the postcolonial Americas\, but now he is as anonymous and invisible as any other migrant to the roiling and alluring city of New Orleans. \nHerrera imagines the 18 months Juárez spent in the city in 1853. In New Orleans\, amidst the carnivalesque reality and the grotesque trafficking of human beings\, Juárez tries to shape his future. Publisher’s Weekly describes the novel as “glorious and messy as the best New Orleans gumbo\,” and celebrates Herrera’s vivid depiction of the chaos of Mardi Gras. “It’s a triumph.” \nReserve your ticket here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/a-sunday-morning-with-yuri-herrera/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T120000
DTSTAMP:20241016T191539Z
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Voices: A Talk with Lyuba Yakimchuk
DESCRIPTION:It’s our third Ukrainian Voices event! Join us for an online conversation on Sunday\, October 27 at 10 AM. Our special guests will include Lyuba Yakimchuk—the award-winning Ukrainian poet\, playwright\, and screenwriter\, renowned for her poem collections such as Apricots of Donbas—in conversation with Amelia Glaser\, distinguished scholar\, translator\, and author. \nApricots of Donbas is a phenomenal collection of poetry\, told through the eyes of a woman who observes her homeland being ravaged by war. Silently\, she strives to understand the chaos that surrounds her. \nA sense of playfulness and repetition (a futuristic Ukrainian poetic style) characterizes Yakimchuk’s poetry. Conversations will address this unique voice and how language transforms during war. How does contrast—the harshness of coal and the delicate beauty of apricot blossoms—convey a vital sense of the Donbas region? \nThis event is part of Senchenko’s Ukrainian Day programming\, in partnership with the Maple Hope Foundation\, a Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to helping people suffering from the war in Ukraine\, and the Upstart & Crow Literary Arts Society. \nThis event is taking place online and is free\, but please reserve your spot here! \n  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/ukrainian-voices-a-talk-with-lyuba-yakimchuk/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20240821T211152Z
CREATED:20240816T203221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T211152Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Your Daily Life: A Workshop with Teresa Wong
DESCRIPTION:Learn how drawing your life experiences can help you see things in a different way. Drawing is something we all do as kids\, but then stop because we think we’re bad at it. But drawing can benefit us all\, no matter our skill level. \nJoin the wonderful cartoonist and graphic memoirist Teresa Wong on Saturday\, Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a workshop full of fun and easy exercises designed to kickstart creativity. No artistic experience required. \nPresented in partnership with the Vancouver Writers Fest. This workshop is free and by donation. Fifteen spots available. Reserve your spot here. \nAbout the facilitator: \nTeresa Wong is the author of the graphic memoir All Our Ordinary Stories (2024) and also Dear Scarlet (2019)\, which was a finalist for The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize and longlisted for CBC Canada Reads. Her comics have appeared in The Believer\,The New Yorker\, McSweeney’s and The Walrus. A teacher of memoir and comics at Gotham Writers Workshop\, she was also the 2021–22 Canadian Writer-in-Residence at the University of Calgary. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books!\n \nMore about the Vancouver Writers Fest:\n \nThe Vancouver Writers Fest features 100+ events at venues of all sizes\, offering audiences the opportunity to listen to world-leading writers in conversation about a range of themes. This year’s festival runs Oct. 21 to 27. \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/drawing-your-daily-life-a-workshop-with-teresa-wong/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241020T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241020T180000
DTSTAMP:20240923T174649Z
CREATED:20240923T174002Z
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SUMMARY:Premee Mohamed & Jes Battis in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m. for a conversation with authors Premee Mohamed and Jes Battis as they chat about their latest books and the themes that unite them. Expect discussions about anticolonialism\, climate fiction\, strange magical worlds and more! \nMohamed is the author of the new We Speak Through the Mountain\, published by ECW Press. Battis is the author of the new poetry collection I Hate Parties: Poems\, with Nightwood Editions\, as well as the novel The Winter Knight\, published by ECW Press. \nBooks will be on hand for purchase and signing. This event is free or by donation. Please RSVP for your spot here\, as capacity is limited. Thanks to ECW for partnering with us on this event. \nMore about the authors: \nJes Battis (they/them) teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Regina. They’ve published poems in The Ex-Puritan\, The Malahat Review\, The Capilano Review and Poetry Is Dead\, among other literary magazines. They are the author of the Occult Special Investigator series (shortlisted for the Sunburst Award)\, the Parallel Parks series and\, most recently\, The Winter Knight with ECW. \nPremee Mohamed is a Nebula-\, World Fantasy–\, and Aurora Award–winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton\, Alberta. She is the author of the Beneath the Rising series of novels as well as several novellas\, and her short fiction has appeared in many venues. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/strange-and-beautiful-worlds-premee-mohamed-and-jes-battis-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Storytime and an Expedition with David Suzuki
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young nature lovers! Cozy up with us at Upstart & Crow on Saturday\, Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. for a special storytime with celebrated author and activist\, David Suzuki\, in partnership with the False Creek Friends. \nAt this special event\, Suzuki will read from his latest children’s book\, Bompa’s Insect Expedition (Greystone Books). Then you will be invited to join him along with volunteers from the False Creek Friends for a short nature expedition around Granville Island. This will happen rain or shine\, so please bring rain gear built for questing! \nThis event is suitable for children ages 4 to 8. There are two ticket options: \n— $30 for a book and ticket (one ticket admits one adult and one child). 15 available\, reserve here.\n— No book\, by donation ticket (one ticket admits one adult and one child). 5 available\, reserve here. \nPlease only reserve ONE ticket per two people (includes one adult\, one child). Thank you! \nIf your option of choice is sold out\, please let us know you’d like to be added to the waitlist by emailing us.  \nDonations support our non-profit programming and help us run more events like these. Thank you to False Creek Friends for partnering with us on this event. \nMore about the author: \nDavid Suzuki is an internationally renowned scientist and environmentalist who has made it his life’s work to help humanity understand\, appreciate\, respect\, and protect nature. He is the co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation and the author of more than fifty books. He is a father of five and grandfather of ten\, including twins Nakina and Kaoru. He lives in Vancouver. \nMore about the False Creek Friends: \nThe False Creek Friends work to restore the False Creek marine environment in alignment with First Nations stewardship values and marine science\, with recognition and respect for the presence and rights of all people to enjoy and use False Creek in sound and healthy environmental ways. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/storytime-and-an-expedition-with-david-suzuki/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Pages of the Sea: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. to launch The Pages of the Sea\, the tender debut novel by writer Anne Hawk. Hawk will be in conversation with author Jasmine Sealy. \nA story of sisterhood\, secrets\, and the sacrifices of love set on a Caribbean island in the mid-1960s\, The Pages of the Sea is a tenderly lyrical portrait of innocence and an intensely moving evocation of what it’s like to be a child left behind. Kirkus Reviews called it “beautiful\, a lyrical and loving portrayal of an island and its people… a unique\, scrappy\, tender bildungsroman.” \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP on our Eventbrite page\, as capacity is limited. \nMore about the author: \nAnne Hawk grew up in the Caribbean\, the U.K. and Canada. She has worked as a journalist\, a paralegal and was for many years a secondary school teacher. She is married and lives in London. The Pages of the Sea is her first novel. \nMore about the moderator: \nJasmine Sealy is a Barbadian-Canadian writer. She is a graduate of the MFA program at the UBC School of Creative Writing where she won the 2020 UBC/HarperCollinsCanada Best New Fiction Prize. Her short fiction has been included in Best Canadian Stories and the Journey Prize anthology. Her debut novel The Island of Forgetting was published in 2022. It won the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-pages-of-the-sea-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240927T203000
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SUMMARY:Death and Decolonization: Jess Goldman and Jess Housty in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. for a special conversation about death and decolonization with Jess Goldman\, Upstart & Crow’s 2024 writer in residence\, and ‘Cúagilákv\, Jess Housty\, essayist and Crushed Wild Mint poet.  \nThis event keys off Goldman’s residency project where they explore Jewish death practices as a possible site of decolonization through personal\, political\, historical\, spiritual and cultural lenses. \nTogether\, the two writers will discuss death as an aspect of self-identity\, and how (re)claiming decolonial death practices can act as a pathway to deeper relationships with family\, community and land.  \nThey will speak to — amongst other topics — death as a practice in Bella Bella (Haíɫzaqv territory)\, the impacts of ongoing decolonization on death practices\, and the important intimacy of performing death rites as a way to transition a loved one from one side of the veil to the other. \nThis event is free\, though donations are welcome and will be used to purchase books for Thistalalh Library\, a community library in Jess Housty’s community of Bella Bella.  \nReserve your ticket here. \nMore about the authors: \nJess Goldman is an anti-Zionist Jewish writer\, comics artist\, and amateur puppeteer based on the traditional\, unceded lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, Səlilwətaɬ\, and Mʷməθkʷəy̓əm Nations. Their writing has been published in Maisonneuve\, the CBC and Room Magazine. A graduate of UBC’s MFA in Creative Writing Program\, their writing explores that sweet spot where Yiddishkayt and queer culture joyfully collide. \nJess Housty is a Haíɫzaqv parent\, poet\, and land-based educator living in their homelands in the community of Bella Bella\, B.C. Jess serves their Haíɫzaqv community as the executive director of Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society\, and serves the wider BC Central Coast region as the Lead at Coastal Foodways. They also work as a Co-Lead with the Right Relations Collaborative in support of just and equitable relationships between Indigenous changemakers and the philanthropic sector. They are the author of Crushed Wild Mint\, a debut poetry collection (Nightwood Editions\, 2023). \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/death-and-decolonization-jess-goldman-and-jess-housty-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Richard Kelly Kemick and Damian Tarnopolsky
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. for readings and chats with Richard Kelly Kemick and Damian Tarnopolsky\, the authors of two brand-new story collections published by two incredible Canadian presses. \nKemick’s book\, Hello\, Horse\, is a collection of taut\, stylish stories that take on big moral questions from surprising perspectives. As Kirkus Reviews wrote\, “the tales here mix whimsy\, weirdness\, lust\, and Canadian politics.” It is published by Biblioasis. \nTarnopolsky’s book\, Every Night I Dream I’m a Monk\, Every Night I Dream I’m a Monster\, is seriously surreal. Profanity (the ‘monster’ part) and sanctity (the ‘monk’ part) are married in this collection\, as the author explores universal themes of the self\, death\, and art\, grounding them in real family drama and messy relationships. It is published by Freehand Books. \nThe authors will each read from their collections and then host an informal Q&A period. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event\, but please register for your spot at our Eventbrite\, as capacity is limited. Thank you for supporting independent publishers! \nAbout the authors: \nRichard Kelly Kemick is an award-winning poet\, journalist\, and fiction writer. His limited series podcast\, Natural Life\, is an intimate and unexpectedly honest documentary on his cousin\, who is serving a life sentence without parole in Michigan. He is the author of I Am Herod\, which takes readers undercover at one of the world’s largest religious events\, and Caribou Run\, a collection of poetry. He is the recipient of multiple awards including two National Magazine Awards and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2019 Award for Best Short Story. He lives in Rossland\, B.C. \nDamian Tarnopolsky is a writer\, editor\, and teacher\, whose novel Goya’s Dog was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel Award and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book (Canada/Caribbean). His short fiction has appeared in The Puritan\, The Antigonish Review\, Prairie Fire\, subTerrain\, Audeamus\, and elsewhere\, and has twice been nominated for the Journey Prize\, as well as the CBC Literary Award. He lives in Toronto. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/an-evening-with-richard-kelly-kemick-and-damian-tarnopolsky/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T200000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Persephone Books
DESCRIPTION:U.K. publisher Persephone Books reprints neglected fiction and non-fiction\, mostly by women writers and mostly dating from the early twentieth-century. \nJoin us for a fascinating evening with publisher Francesca Beauman\, who will discuss why the company was founded\, how the books are chosen\, the thinking behind the unusual design\, and what the future holds following this year’s 25th anniversary celebrations. \nWe’re also stocking some of their gorgeous collection\, with their famed\, colourful endpapers and a carefully-curated selection of political books\, memoirs and literature in translation from under-appreciated woman writers. \nThis event is free but ticketed — although if you don’t have a ticket\, we often accept walk-ins on the day! Should you wish to make a donation\, proceeds go towards our not-for-profit programming\, including writer residencies\, community libraries\, workshops and more. \nReserve your ticket here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books!\n \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/an-introduction-to-persephone-books/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T200000
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SUMMARY:The Shape of You: A Hermit Crab Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to work on your personal story with an accomplished novelist? Join us on Wednesday\, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. for a “hermit crab” style mental health writing workshop with the wonderful Leanne Toshiko Simpson. \nHermit crab essays have emerged as exciting and generative containers for personal storytelling over the past two decades. As their popularity has grown\, these creative pieces have taken the shape of family recipes\, instructional manuals\, obituaries and other familiar forms\, offering a protective space to begin the writing process and a chance to reimagine the cultural expectations of each shape. \nFor workshop facilitator Leanne\, narrating her life has been challenging in that she is often writing emotionally difficult stories AND stories that may be less recognizable for those who don’t share her lived experience. She finds that working within a “shell” — as she did in her debut novel\, Never Been Better\, which uses the shape of a romantic comedy to explore mental illness — helps her understand and question the “rules of the game\,” whether it’s the guiding structures of family\, relationships\, illness or even just the choreography of going on a date. It also makes for a very fun reading experience for those outside the story! \nThis writing workshop is open to anyone trying to tell a “difficult” story in a creative and nonlinear way (fiction or nonfiction). No writing experience required\, just life experience that you’re interested in reframing creatively. There will be peer support available on site for anyone who needs it\, and proceeds from registration will be donated to Foundry\, a local youth mental health organization. \nTwenty spots available. RSVP here. \nAbout the facilitator: \nLeanne Toshiko Simpson is a mixed-race Yonsei writer\, educator and psychiatric survivor from Toronto. She loves writing joyful\, messy\, laugh-out-loud stories about living with mental illness\, and the moments of hope that help us get out of bed day after day. Leanne is a graduate of UTSC Creative Writing and the University of Guelph’s MFA\, and is currently completing an EdD in Social Justice Education at the University of Toronto. She teaches seminars in disability arts and BIPOC literature at Trinity College and is a co-founder of Mata Ashita\, a national writing circle for Nikkei communities. Named Scarborough’s Emerging Writer in 2016 and nominated for the Journey Prize in 2019\, Leanne also launched a reflective writing program at Canada’s largest mental health centre after being hospitalized for bipolar disorder. Her debut novel Never Been Better has been highlighted by CBC Q\, Good Morning America\, Electric Literature\, The Toronto Star and others.\n \nAbout the peer support facilitator: \nNico Koyanagi is a mixed-race Yonsei who lives in Nogojiwanong on Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg territory. She is a community organizer\, facilitator\, mediator\, and peer supporter who centres connection and healing in all her work. She holds an MSW from York University and works with various community organizations including OPIRG Peterborough\, Mata Ashita: An Intergenerational Writing Circle for Japanese Canadians\, and Tsuru for Solidarity\, a nonviolent\, direct action project of Japanese American social justice advocates. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books!\n \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-shape-of-you-a-hermit-crab-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Outlier: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. for the Vancouver launch of The Outlier\, an audaciously twisty psychological thriller by award-winning writer Elisabeth Eaves published by Random House. Eaves will be in conversation with journalist Peg Fong. \nCate Winter is a wildly successful neuroscientist and entrepreneur who has invented a cure for Alzheimer’s that will improve the lives of millions. On the verge of selling her biotech company for an obscene sum\, she is also about to become very rich. But Cate has a secret that keeps her deeply uneasy about everything she is and does: she grew up at the Cleckley Institute\, a treatment facility for the rehabilitation of psychopathic children. And\, as far as she knows\, she is the institute’s only success: all of her peers have become thwarted\, maladjusted or even criminal adults. \nThen Cate discovers the existence of another ex-patient and outlier who might prove that her success isn’t a fluke. He has not only stayed out of jail\, but he’s made a mark in business and science. Though his identity is confidential\, she breaks the rules and drops everything to track him down. And when she finds him\, living under an assumed name in Baja California\, she is immediately obsessed. Like her\, he is driven and brilliant\, an innovator willing to do what it takes to perfect a new energy technology that will stop global warming. Here\, at last\, is her mirror\, her ultimate collaborator\, the possible answer to the enigma of her nature. \nBut in the wake of a mysterious death\, Cate can’t avoid suspecting him. If he is involved\, do his ends justify his means? Ruthless herself\, she’s about to find out whether there are any moral lines she won’t cross. \nJoin us in celebrating this exciting new thriller! Books will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event\, but please register for your spot at our Eventbrite\, as capacity is limited. \nAbout the author: \nElisabeth Eaves is a debut novelist and an award-winning travel writer and journalist who has cov­ered nuclear weapons\, biological threats and climate change for publications including The New Yorker\, Forbes\, and the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. She is the author of two critically acclaimed nonfiction books: Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents\, which the New York Times Book Review called “a heady\, head­long chronicle of a decade and a half spent adrift” and de­clared a Notable Book; and Bare: The Naked Truth About Stripping\, which The Washington Post called “a first-rate\, first-person work of social anthropology.” Born and raised in Vancouver\, Elisabeth lives with her husband in Seattle. \nAbout the moderator: \nPeg Fong is a journalist\, educator\, author and podcaster. Her podcast Alone Together: A Curious Exploration of Loneliness is heard in more than 30 countries\, and the YA book based on research and interviews from the show was published in March 2024 by Orca Book. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books!\n \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-outlier-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Short Forms Forever! With Jen Currin\, Cole Nowicki and Deepa Rajagopalan
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, June 28 at 7 p.m. for an evening with three wonderful authors who are all about the short form\, stories and essays! Deepa Rajagopalan\, Jen Currin and Cole Nowicki will join Upstart staffer and poet\, Franz Seachel\, for a conversation about writing snappily\, as well as read from their new collections. \nRajagopalan’s collection\, Peacocks of Instagram\, is an engrossing\, witty yet devastating collection about diasporic Indians that deftly questions what it means to be safe\, to survive\, and to call a place home. \nCurrin’s collection\, Disembark\, shares remarkable and sometimes magical stories of queer friendship and love\, against the backdrop of city life. \nNowicki’s nonfiction collection\, Laser Quit Smoking Massage\, explores the peculiarities of the urban and rural centres of the Canadian West through witty and insightful reportage. \nThis is a free event\, but please register for your spot on our Eventbrite\, as capacity is limited. Books will be available for purchase and signing! \nAbout the authors: \nJen Currin is the author of seven books\, including Hider/Seeker: Stories\, which won a Canadian Independent Book Award and was named a 2018 Globe and Mail Best Book\, and The Inquisition Yours\, which won the 2011 Audre Lorde Award and was a Lambda finalist. \n \nCole Nowicki is the author of Right\, Down + Circle (ECW Press\, 2023) and writes Simple Magic\, a weekly newsletter about skateboarding\, the internet and other means of escape. His essays have appeared in The Walrus\, Catapult\, Vice\, Maisonneuve and more. He’s the publisher and managing editor of fine. press. \nDeepa Rajagopalan is the author of the short story collection\, Peacocks of Instagram (House of Anansi Press\, 2024). She won the 2021 PEN Canada New Voices Award for the title story of the collection. Her writing has appeared in literary magazines such as The New Quarterly\, Room Magazine\, The Malahat Review\, and the anthologies like the Bristol Short Story Prize 2023. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be fun and safe. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/short-stories-forever-with-corrina-chong-and-deepa-rajagopalan/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T203000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Nisha Patel
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, June 24 at 7 p.m. as we welcome the wonderful author and former Canadian Poetry Slam champion\, Nisha Patel\, for an evening conversation about poetry\, process\, and writing from the self. \nPatel’s new work\, A Fate Worse than Death\, is a stunning poetic investigation of the worthiness of disabled life as told through Patel’s evaluation of her own medical records over the course of a decade. \nLiving with treatment-resistant diabetes\, bipolar disorder\, generalized anxiety disorder and complex chronic pain\, Patel reveals how her multiple disabilities intertwine with her day-to-day life\, even when care and treatments are not available. As she works through bouts of illness\, she shows how poetry gives her a way to resist the sway of medical hegemony and instead offer complex accounts of pain\, sickness\, and anger — but also love. \nPatel will be in conversation with Upstart & Crow staffer Franz Seachel\, a fellow poet. Books will be available for sale and signing. This event is free\, but please register for your spot on our Eventbrite\, as capacity is limited. \nAbout the author: \nNisha Patel is the Poet Laureate Emeritus of the City of Edmonton. An award-winning disabled and queer artist\, she is a Canadian Poetry Slam champion and holds a Masters of Arts in Cultural Studies from Queen’s University. Her debut poetry collection\, Coconut\, is published by NeWest Press\, alongside her latest chapbooks. Her second book\, A Fate Worse than Death\, is published by Arsenal Pulp Press. She is a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund. She is currently finishing her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at UBC. Patel lives and writes from her home in Edmonton\, Alberta\, with her partner\, fellow author and intellectual ally Matthew James Weigel. Her website is nishapatel.ca\, and you can find her online @anothernisha. \nAbout the moderator: \nFranz Seachel is a South-Asian settler residing on unceded Coast-Salish lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and  šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam) Nations. She’s a multidisciplinary artist\, organizer\, and workshop facilitator. Franz has a B.A. in Creative Writing from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She is the founder and executive director of Enable: Arts Society\, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting community-based and collaborative art projects by emerging and/or marginalized voices. Their work has been featured at Word Vancouver\, Voices of Today in Toronto\, Vancouver Poetry Slam\, Richmond World Festival\, Victoria Poetry Project and Surrey Muses. Follow her on Instagram at @franz_seachel. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be fun and safe. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/an-evening-with-nisha-patel/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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