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SUMMARY:In Trees: A Book Launch with Robert Moor
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Beer Farm to celebrate the new book by acclaimed local writer\, Robert Moor: In Trees: An Exploration. The book promises to be a wondrous journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history\, exploring how trees — from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai — can teach us to grow wise.  \nOne day\, on a whim\, Robert set out to climb a tree near his home — unwittingly embarking on what would become a decade-long adventure of intellectual and spiritual transformation\, leading him to spend time in trees around the world. Along the way\, Moor learns the art of “tree-thinking\,” which\, he discovers\, has the power to break open some of humanity’s oldest questions: What is the secret to truly growing old? How do we set down deeper roots in an increasingly chaotic world? Most importantly\, how should we — as individuals\, as communities\, as stewards of the earth — live? \nA witty and relentlessly curious excursion through philosophy\, history\, and science\, what begins as an ode to the miracle of trees blossoms into a joyous\, daring\, fiercely hopeful endeavour to arborize humanity. \nThis event takes place in Persephone’s tasting room\, with books on site for sale and signing. And of course\, there will be beer. RSVPs are not mandatory but help us consider numbers\, so please RSVP here if you plan on attending. Thank you!  \nAbout Persephone Brewing Company: \nPersephone Brewing Company is an 11-acre craft brewery and certified B Corp in Gibsons that blends regenerative agriculture with high-quality beer production. Known as “The Beer Farm\,” it features an organic farm\, hop yard\, orchard and tasting room\, producing beer with locally sourced ingredients. It’s also host to Upstart Upstairs\, a little bookshop located above the tasting room.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/in-trees-a-book-launch-with-robert-moor/
LOCATION:Persephone Brewing Co.\, 1053 Stewart Rd.\, Gibsons\, B.C.\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Writing Across Diasporas & Generations: A Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream in more than one language? Live in the in-betweenness of cultural norms? Love and clash with different parts of your cultural inheritances? Join memoir writer Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho and poet Phebe Ferrer for a unique listening and writing workshop that invites attendees to explore storytelling in both prose and poetry. \nIn the first half of the workshop\, Wiley will read excerpts from her freshly released memoir The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street\, share some challenges and tips for writing the deeply personal\, and lead the group in a generative writing exercise. After a short break\, Phebe will read from her poems\, lead a discussion on writing diasporic poetry\, including non-English words\, and provide prompts for a generative writing exercise. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring small mementos from their own cultural heritage(s)\, along with writing implements (paper and pen or laptop) for the writing segments. This workshop is designed for inclusive writing in a fun\, low-pressure environment. Sharing of writing generated in the workshop is optional. No previous experience is required! \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \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/writing-across-diasporas-generations-a-storytelling-workshop/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:Our Personal Apocalypse: A Speculative Fiction Workshop with Whitney French
DESCRIPTION:There is no end\nTo what the living world\nWill demand of you \n— Octavia E. Butler Parable Of the Sower \nThe ending of a world also signals the beginning of a new one. Our Personal Apocalypse is a generative creative writing workshop focused on the act of sitting\, listening\, carving out\, and recognizing our personal apocalypse through the lens of Afrofuturism. \nWithin our time portal together\, you’ll be offered study guides from writers the likes of Octavia E. Butler\, Nalo Hopkinson\, N.K. Jemisin\, Nnedi Oforokor\, as well as lesser-known radical storytellers who are attuned to the afterlife of apocalypses. \nAs we grow into an understanding of apocalyptic transformation\, there will be ample time to write and sharpen new creative skills. \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’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. We have reserved half of our available seats for attendees who are BIPOC/PGM. Anyone who self-identifies as Black\, Indigenous and/or a Person of Colour or People of the Global Majority is welcome to buy these tickets. \nWe have limited seating and spots go quickly\, so please reserve your place 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/our-personal-apocalypse-a-speculative-fiction-workshop-with-whitney-french/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Time: Two Workshops on Embracing Alternative Timelines
DESCRIPTION:In these two generative writing workshops\, we’ll unpack a deceptively simple question: how do we measure time\, and who decides? \nAcross cultures and histories\, people have marked time in countless ways: lunar cycles\, agricultural seasons\, ceremonial calendars\, migrations\, tides\, and harvests. The familiar Gregorian calendar is only one system among many. What might it mean to look beyond it\, and what new ways of imagining time might open up if we do? \nIn Part 1 (Tuesday\, March 24 at 6pm)\, we’ll look at alternate calendar systems from around the world — including lunar\, lunisolar\, and Indigenous seasonal calendars — and think about how different communities have organized life around cycles of land\, food\, ceremony\, and movement. In what’s known as Australia\, there are at least nine different calendars among various Aboriginal nations; in what’s known as Manitoba\, Canada\, Opaskwayak Cree Nation people use a 13 moon system; in what’s known as British Columbia\, likewise Stó:lō Nation people name their 13 moons according to local land and waterway cycles. Together\, we’ll discuss how these ways of marking time connect to broader questions about culture\, land\, and diaspora\, before moving into generative writing exercises. \nIn Part 2 (Tuesday\, April 7 at 6pm)\, we’ll take a more speculative turn. Drawing inspiration from futurist and diasporic traditions such as Sino-Futurism and other Global Majority futurisms\, we’ll explore how writers imagine entirely new timelines and ways of inhabiting the future. What happens when we invent new calendars\, new rhythms\, or new measures of time? Through conversation and creative prompts\, we’ll experiment with writing that bends\, stretches\, or reimagines time altogether. \nAlongside writing and discussion\, we’ll also host a small seed swap. Participants are encouraged to bring seeds they’d like to trade — though if you don’t have any to share\, seeds will be provided. \nParticipants are welcome to attend either workshop independently. One registration gives you access to both sessions\, so you’re free to join one or attend both. Please select between three ticket options. To ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, the registration fee is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \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/decolonizing-time-two-workshops-on-embracing-alternative-timelines/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:litty Book Club Vol. 1: This is Where the Serpent Lives
DESCRIPTION:The litty book club is your chance to read the books everyone’s talking about before they’re talking about them. \nCreated by readers and for readers\, the litty book club is a bi-monthly function and a welcoming space for strong opinions and lively conversation around a curation of litty’s prospects — newly published books the litty team believe have the best chances of ending up on critics’ end of year lists. \nOn Monday\, March 9 at 6:30PM\, we’ll be discussing This is Where the Serpent Lives — a stunning new work from universally acclaimed Daniyal Mueenuddin\, whose debut short story collection won the Story Prize and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize\, the National Book Award\, and the Pulitzer Prize. \nFinishing the book prior to the event is not mandatory! \nTo ensure event attendance and to help cover costs\, tickets are $10. You do not need to purchase the book from us to attend\, but we’ll be offering a 10% discount on the title if you do. You can do so by selecting between two ticket options here. \nMore about litty: \nFounded by Hamish Clark\, Mark Perez and Sarchen Starke\, litty.ca gathers the most trusted end-of-year book lists from critics\, publishers\, and reviewers\, then brings them together in one place. No endless scrolling — just the books worth your time\, all neatly in one spot. \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/litty-book-club-vol-1-this-is-where-the-serpent-lives/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T180000
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SUMMARY:Women Talking Climate
DESCRIPTION:We hold this truth to be self-evident: not only do women play an essential role in ensuring the long-term wellbeing of their communities\, especially in times of crisis\, but we cannot weather the climate impacts we face without their leadership and solutions-building. \nThat’s why we’re hosting a free\, informal event for women who work in climate — in any capacity — to mingle\, connect and celebrate each others’ work. If you hate the idea of “networking”\, this is for you: what’s valued is genuine conversations and mutual support (but by all means bring your business cards if you have them!). \nIf you love to talk about your work\, meet brilliant\, intelligent women and non-binary folks who are making strides in their work\, and want to do so in a beautiful environment filled with books\, we look forward to seeing you. \nBegins at 6pm with brief remarks and icebreakers. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \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/women-talking-climate/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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SUMMARY:Time\, Memory\, Nostalgia: An Evening of Bulgarian Literature & Visual Art
DESCRIPTION:“Gospodinov’s tuga is ‘a longing for something that hasn’t happened . . . a sudden realization that life is slipping away and that certain things will never happen to you\, for a whole list of reasons—personal\, geographical\, political.” — Garth Greenwell\, The Bulgarian Sadness of Georgi Gospodinov.  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, March 3 at 6:30pm for a special edition of our Translation Spotlight series. Part literary salon\, part gallery reception\, this post-dinner gathering will bring contemporary Bulgarian literature into conversation with an accompanying exhibition of visual work by Biliana Velkova. \nGuided by Biliana and Milena Droumeva\, you’ll be introduced to a curated reading list of translated works by Bulgarian writers\, all of which grapple with nostalgia\, post‑communist identity\, fragmented memory\, collective history\, and borders. Threading through these readings is tuga — an untranslatable Bulgarian word for a deep\, enduring melancholy — through which you’ll be offered a portrait of Bulgarian life after the collapse of communism and within its present realities. \nYou’ll also be the first to enjoy an exhibition of Biliana Velkova’s Balkan Weather Tales\, displayed throughout our Granville Island studio. This series features works on paper\, in gouache\, oil pastel and gold leaf. Once brought to life through song and oral tradition\, the pieces reimagine Bulgarian folklore. Here\, creatures resurface in layered\, hypnotic drawings that bridge ancient belief systems with contemporary anxieties. \nCome take a seat at our long table and enjoy an evening of Bulgarian literature\, art\, food\, and conversation. Spaces are very limited\, so please RSVP 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/time-memory-nostalgia-an-evening-of-bulgarian-literature-visual-art/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T200000
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SUMMARY:‘Nothing But Time’: An Evening with José Teodoro
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the Vancouver launch of José Teodoro’s Nothing But Time: Conversations with Peter Mettler about Life and Cinema\, out now from the great Anvil Press.\n\nIn the cosmology of Canadian cinema\, Peter Mettler is our seeker. With the release of the auteur’s latest and most ambitious film\, While the Green Grass Grows: A Diary in Seven Parts\, there has never been a better time to discover Mettler’s singular body of work. \nThe product of 11 years of conversations with playwright and author José Teodoro\, undertaken in various locations in Mettler’s two home countries of Canada and Switzerland\, Nothing But Time explores this extraordinary artist’s life and practice\, which brims with tales of uncanny coincidence\, dynamic collaborations with fellow artists such as Atom Egoyan\, Jennifer Baichwal and Jim O’Rourke\, and countless encounters with visionaries from the worlds of science and spirituality. \nIn Mettler’s story\, the yearning for knowledge is balanced with the surrender to boundless mystery\, until the tenets that guide his art and life dissolve and cohere in an uncommon commitment to cultivating our collective sense of wonder. \nWe can’t wait for this evening of readings\, refreshments\, and conversations about cinema. With special guests Mateusz West and Lois Anderson. This event is free\, but please RSVP for your spot here as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing. \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. \nAccessibility: \nOur main studio is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions? \nEmail us at hello[@]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/nothing-but-time-an-evening-with-jose-teodoro/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:Joy\, Grief\, Magic: Why We Need YA Climate Stories & How to Tell Them
DESCRIPTION:At a moment when climate anxiety is rising and youth are inundated with narratives of doom\, the stories we tell matter more than ever. \nJoin author\, organizer\, and researcher Grace Nosek for an urgent and energizing workshop on why young people need climate stories that make room for complexity\, and how to tell them well. \nDrawing on over a decade of social science research and thousands of conversations with youth\, Grace will unpack what young audiences are actually responding to in climate storytelling today. Together\, we’ll look beyond fear-driven messaging to explore how joy\, grief\, imagination\, and agency can coexist in climate storytelling. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about the poisonous stories undermining youth engagement with climate\nGet a crash course on the key social science of youth climate communications\nReflect on their own internal climate stories\nExperiment with ways of incorporating these learnings into their storytelling\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers\, educators\, organizers\, and anyone interested in meaningfully engaging youth around climate change. Young writers are especially welcome. \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \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/joy-grief-magic-why-we-need-ya-climate-stories-how-to-tell-them/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
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SUMMARY:Printed with Love: A Valentine’s Printmaking Workshop with New Leaf Editions
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, Friday\, February 14\, we’re teaming up with the legendary New Leaf Editions for a special\, all-day printmaking intensive all about love. \nWorking in the tradition of one of Vancouver’s most singular print studios\, you’ll learn the essentials of letterpress and print — including inking techniques\, how to set your own type\, operate the press\, and how to print linocuts — all with hands-on guidance from New Leaf’s founder and Master Printer\, Peter Braune. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring a short snippet\, a few lines from a favourite love poem\, letter\, or text to transform into a printed broadsheet and keepsake. This all-day workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to spend Valentine’s Day making something meaningful\, by hand\, and in good company. \nThis is a full-day intensive with all materials included\, so spaces are limited! Tickets are $250 per person. But if you’re coming with a special someone\, pairs can register together for $400. Please select between two ticket types here. \nThis intensive is offered in tandem with our poetry workshop with Kyla Jamieson. Participants registered for printmaking will receive a complimentary ticket to the poetry workshop\, though attendance at both is optional. Those who choose to take part in both will have the opportunity to bring what they write with Kyla to New Leaf Studio. \nMore about New Leaf Editions: \nOn the eastern end of Granville Island\, the part tourists tend to ignore\, stands New Leaf Editions. For nearly four decades\, New Leaf Editions has been pushing the boundaries of printmaking. Collaborating with artists such as Bill Reid\, Robert Bateman\, and Rebecca Belmore\, the studio has produced an extraordinary range of works\, each reflecting their contemporary vision for what print can be. The printing company\, established in 1985 and owned by Master Printer Peter Braune\, stands in great contrast to the typical printing spaces of French monks and Benjamin Franklin\, bringing a traditional art form to contemporary Vancouver. \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 at New Leaf 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/printed-with-love-a-valentines-printmaking-workshop-with-new-leaf-editions/
LOCATION:New Leaf Studio\, 3-1244 Cartwright St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T193000
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SUMMARY:Every Poem is a Love Poem: A Poetry Workshop with Kyla Jamieson
DESCRIPTION:According to the poet Chen Chen\, “poetry matters because it nourishes the heart.” Likewise\, the heart nourishes poetry. In this workshop\, we’ll look at poets and authors who engage with love as their subject matter or as a guiding principle for their writing. \nParticipants will learn about poetic forms and tools\, reflect on who and what they love\, and experiment with ways of incorporating these methods and considerations into their writing. Through reading\, discussion\, and writing\, we will trace connections between love and creative expression. \nThis workshop is designed for anyone who wishes to develop or deepen their writing practice. All levels of familiarity with language and poetry are welcome. We will be reading poems in English\, but English fluency is not required. \nPlease bring a notebook and pen\, or whichever tools or technology you prefer to write with. Participants are also encouraged to bring a favourite quote about love or a definition of love that resonates with them. \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $15. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \nThis workshop is offered in tandem with our all-day Valentine’s printmaking intensive at New Leaf Editions. Participants registered for printmaking will receive a complimentary ticket to this poetry workshop\, though attendance at both is optional. Those who choose to take part in both will have the opportunity to bring what they write here to New Leaf Studio\, where they will learn how to set type\, print lino and produce a finished broadsheet. If you are registered for printmaking and want to attend this poetry workshop\, please email us to let us know. \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. Masking is welcome in this space\, and we welcome other accessibility inquiries or requests. Please reach out as soon as possible via the email address below. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/every-poem-is-a-love-poem-a-poetry-workshop-with-kyla-jamieson/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20251230T213829Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling in Science & Research: A Non-Fiction Writing Workshop with Journalist Anne Shibata Casselman
DESCRIPTION:What if your research did more than convey facts\, but could move people? \nJoin journalist Anne Shibata Casselman for a one-of-a-kind writing workshop that invites researchers to explore how storytelling can bring science to life on the page. \nTo help uncover the essential message you want to convey\, we’ll begin by distilling your research into a single haiku — 17 evocative syllables to focus one’s aim. Next\, you’ll learn how to strengthen the salience of your writing through narrative elements and metaphors\, and how to think holistically about your work. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring small props from their scientific world\, along with books or articles that represent their gold standard in science writing. \nThis workshop is designed for scientists\, researchers\, climate writers\, and anyone interested in developing their non-fiction skills in a fun\, low-pressure environment. No previous writing experience is required! \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \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/storytelling-in-science-research-a-non-fiction-writing-workshop-with-journalist-anne-shibata-casselman/
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:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260103T204035Z
CREATED:20260103T203940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T204035Z
UID:2588-1769452200-1769457600@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Reconciling: A Night with Larry Grant and Scott Steedman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event with Elder Larry Grant and Scott Steedman to honour their new book\, Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong. This will be a can’t-miss event for anyone interested in Vancouver history and environmentalism. \nIt’s taken most of Larry’s long life for his extraordinary heritage to be appreciated. He was born in a hop field outside Vancouver in 1936\, the son of a Musqueam cultural leader and an immigrant from a village in Guangdong\, China. In 1940\, when the Indian agent discovered that their mother had married a non-status man\, Larry and his two siblings were stripped of their status. With one stroke of the pen\, they were disenfranchised—no longer recognized as Indigenous. \nReconciling is a series of conversations between Larry and writer Scott Steedman as they visit pivotal geographical places together\, including the Musqueam reserve\, Chinatown\, the site of the Mission residential school\, the Vancouver docks and the University of British Columbia. Larry tells the story of his life\, including his thoughts on reconciliation and the path forward for First Nations and Canada. His life echoes the barely known story of Vancouver and spans key events of the last two centuries\, including Chinese immigration and the Head Tax\, the ravages of residential school and now Indigenous revival and the accompanying change in worldview. \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP here for your spot as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing. Thank you to publisher ECW Press for partnering on this event. \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/reconciling-a-night-with-larry-grant-and-scott-steedman/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260124T183538Z
CREATED:20260112T205703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T183538Z
UID:2600-1769365800-1769378400@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:LITTY: A Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 25 at 6:30pm\, we’re throwing a special launch party to celebrate litty! \nFounded by Hamish Clark\, Mark Perez and Sarchen Starke\, litty.ca gathers the most trusted end-of-year book lists from critics\, publishers\, and reviewers\, then brings them together in one place. No endless scrolling — just the books worth your time\, all neatly in one spot. \nWe’re marking the occasion with free books\, litty merch\, linocut print-making\, conversations and very strong opinions. Gear up for a night in celebration of good books and even better taste. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP 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 at Upstart is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/litty-a-launch-party/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260105T190546Z
CREATED:20251222T215254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T190546Z
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SUMMARY:Make Sneaky Art: A Drawing Workshop with Nishant Jain
DESCRIPTION:How would your life change if\, whenever you had a free moment\, you could reach for a sketchbook instead of your phone? \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 24 at 6pm for a special “sneaky sketching” workshop with philosopher\, scientist\, engineer\, writer — and now artist — Nishant Jain. \nAfter moving to the U.S.\, Nishant began carrying a sketchbook as a way to make sense of a new place and a new life. Hesitant to do “the silly thing” in public\, he developed a practice he calls “sneaky art”: quick\, discreet sketches made in spare moments — on transit\, in cafés\, between errands. Over time\, the habit became a way of paying closer attention to the world. \nWe’re welcoming Nishant to our studio for a special hands-on workshop inspired by ideas and techniques from his recent book\, Make (Sneaky) Art. Through quick-drawing exercises\, participants will learn to close the hesitation gap and make lines with confidence. You’ll practice how to sketch without overthinking\, and discover how even a few minutes can be enough to make art. \nThis workshop is perfect for both experienced artists and those just starting out. No prior artistic experience is needed! \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \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/make-sneaky-art-a-drawing-workshop-with-nishant-jain/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260103T220828Z
CREATED:20251204T020035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T220828Z
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SUMMARY:Translation Spotlight: Ukraine\, Looking at History
DESCRIPTION:Step out of the winter chill and into an evening of Ukrainian food\, drink\, and extraordinary translated literature. \nOn Friday\, January 9 at 6:30 p.m.\, join us for a special edition of our Translation Spotlight series — Ukraine — presented in partnership with Maple Hope Foundation. \nNot a typical literary talk\, you’ll be gathered around our long table for a chance to taste traditional Ukrainian food and drink\, participate in discussion\, and learn about writers who carry both ancestral history and the immediacy of invasion into their work. \nGuided by Svitlana Matviyenko (Associate Professor of Critical Media Analysis at SFU) and Alina Senchenko (Ukrainian Canadian artist and curator)\, we’ll explore remarkable works of translated prose and poetry that trace the twisted routes of intimate and collective histories\, asking how some events persist in memory while others are erased\, obscured\, or slip through the cracks of remembrance. All of these works bear witness to Russia’s ongoing invasion\, and open a human-centred dialogue on how literature can help carry impossible stories. \nYou’ll leave with a specially curated reading list of Ukrainian writers to explore\, and selected books will be available for purchase. \nThis event will also include a poetry reading by Elizabeth Bachinsky. \nOur Translation Spotlight events are intimate and open to a limited amount of participants. To support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this event is $30. Spots go quickly\, so please RSVP here. \nMore about Maple Hope Foundation: Maple Hope Foundation emerged from the global Ukrainian volunteer movement in 2014\, which began in response to the Euromaidan in Kyiv. Their founding members first connected during the solidarity marches held in Vancouver nine years ago and their mission is to support displaced Ukrainians in Canada and Ukrainians on the ground in their response and resistance to Russia’s unprovoked invasion. \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/translation-spotlight-ukraine-looking-at-history/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20251118T235032Z
CREATED:20251118T235032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T235032Z
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SUMMARY:Best Canadian Poetry 2025 and 2026: Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the best in the nation’s verse and join us for an evening with the talented writers and editors of Best Canadian Poetry 2025 and Best Canadian Poetry 2026. That’s right\, two poetry collections — one incredible night. \nThese collections\, published by indie press Biblioasis\, offer up an impactful glimpse into our current literary landscape\, expand our worldview\, and continues in the series tradition of asking: What constitutes a great poem? \nConfirmed readers for the night include Billy-Ray Belcourt\, Kate Genevieve\, M.W. Miller\, Jaeyun Yoo\, Megan Morrison and Estlin McPhee. The evening will be hosted by Aislinn Hunter\, the editor for the 2025 edition. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here for your spot as space is limited. Books will be available for sale and signing. \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. \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/best-canadian-poetry-2025-and-2026-launch-party/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T223000
DTSTAMP:20251110T231823Z
CREATED:20251110T231823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T231823Z
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SUMMARY:A Holiday Party in a Bookshop! Second Seating
DESCRIPTION:We’re throwing a second seating of our candlelit\, cozy party for book-lovers in our “literary living room” replete with impeccable wines and plenty of seasonal surprises to enjoy while you browse the shelves. \nSave yourself from the fluorescent torments of the shopping mall — our book sommeliers will help you check even the toughest-to-shop-for family members off your list while you sip and socialize. \nThis second seating starts at 8:30 p.m.\, and your $45 ticket includes: \n\nA hearty glass of truly excellent local wine: white\, red and sparkling options\nA $25 gift certificate towards Upstart & Crow purchases\nFun festive surprises to set you up for a new year of literary delights\n\nSeats are limited\, good cheer is plentiful. 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 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. \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/a-holiday-party-in-a-bookshop-second-seating/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20251110T234520Z
CREATED:20251101T184017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T234520Z
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SUMMARY:A Holiday Party in a Bookshop!
DESCRIPTION:This seating is sold out! Please see our second seating here.  \nShimmy into the festive season at Upstart & Crow! We’re throwing a candlelit\, cozy party for book-lovers in our “literary living room” replete with impeccable wines and plenty of seasonal surprises to enjoy while you browse the shelves. \nSave yourself from the fluorescent torments of the shopping mall — our book sommeliers will help you check even the toughest-to-shop-for family members off your list while you sip and socialize. \nThe evening starts at 6:30 p.m.\, and your $45 ticket includes: \n\nA hearty glass of truly excellent local wine: white\, red and sparkling options\nA $25 gift certificate towards Upstart & Crow purchases\nFun festive surprises to set you up for a new year of literary delights\n\nSeats are limited\, good cheer is plentiful. 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 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. \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/a-holiday-party-in-a-bookshop/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T193000
DTSTAMP:20251008T184822Z
CREATED:20251008T184736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T184822Z
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SUMMARY:In Translation Book Club: The Wax Child
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s In Translation Book Club\, a celebration of global literature and storytelling across languages and borders! This free\, bi-monthly event in our studio space introduces readers to powerful voices writing in languages other than English\, amplifying fresh perspectives\, underheard narratives and bold ideas. \nAfter a brief summer reprieve\, we’re back with a darker read to accompany you through spooky season — The Wax Child\, by Olga Ravn\, translated from Danish by Martin Aitken. \nFans of Robert Eggers\, rejoice: Olga Ravn’s brand new novel revisits an infamous seventeenth-century witch trial in Northern Jutland told through the strange\, all-seeing eyes of a wax doll who yearns for her lost maker. Dark and beautiful\, the story follows Christenze Kruckow and several women accused of witchcraft\, their lives punctuated by whispers of the Devil and the threat of the stake. Interwoven with original archival sources — letters\, spells\, and court records — Ravn reconstructs a fragile world where the true horror lies not in the supernatural\, but in the brutality of people influenced by suspicion\, gendered violence\, and the will to dominate. \nWe’ll be discussing it on Wednesday\, November 26 at 6:00pm. Bring yourself and an open mind to discuss the book! That’s all. \nYou do not need to have purchased the book from us to attend\, but we’ll be offering a 10% discount on the title if you do. You can do so by selecting between two ticket options. RSVP 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/in-translation-book-club-the-wax-child/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T193000
DTSTAMP:20251018T224922Z
CREATED:20251018T224922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T224922Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry as Research Method: “don’t panic! and don’t write nature poems!”
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll consider poetry as a kind of research method that can help us think through crucial questions — in a time of climate crisis\, on stolen and unceded Indigenous lands: Where are we? How did we get here? What do we know\, and what do we still need to know\, about how to be here\, now? \nAs we are different people\, and different writers\, and as we have different relationships with the land\, and with ourselves\, we need different things. Our goal in this workshop\, then\, is to begin to develop poetry-research plans for ourselves\, in a mutually supportive and resource-sharing way. \nOur facilitator\, Fenn Stewart\, will share some of what she has learned from other writers and artists who are working through their own relationships with birds\, bears\, colonialism\, “Canada\,” other homelands\, other home nations\, other ancestors\, highways\, diasporas\, gardening\, zucchinis\, zebra mussels\, salmon\, lawns\, hiking trails\, and poetry itself. \nFenn will also share what she’s learned from Indigenous\, anti-racist\, and anti-colonial writers about some of the frames (like “settler apocalypticism\,” and certain kinds of “nature poetry”) that some of us get stuck in\, sometimes\, when we write about land\, and place\, and climate. \nPlease come prepared to read and think and write; speaking and sharing are warmly encouraged (but not required if unpleasant for you). \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10. RSVP here. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. We have reserved half of our available seats for attendees who are BIPOC/PGM. Anyone who self-identifies as Black\, Indigenous and/or a Person of Colour or People of the Global Majority is welcome to reserve these tickets. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA memory of the earliest plant\, bird\, or animal that you remember becoming acquainted with\, as well as (if applicable) a memory of the person or persons who introduced to you that being.\nA memory of the earliest time you ate straight out of a forest or garden or lake or river or ocean (berries\, mushrooms\, fish\, clams).\nYour earliest memory of a seeing\, or smelling\, or feeling a wildfire.\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 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. \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/poetry-as-research-method-dont-panic-and-dont-write-nature-poems/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T200000
DTSTAMP:20251029T200326Z
CREATED:20251029T200237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T200326Z
UID:2491-1763836200-1763841600@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Tangled in Tinsel: Join the Contributors of Better This Year!
DESCRIPTION:You’re cordially invited to an intimate evening celebrating the launch of Better This Year: More Tales from Christmas Survivors\, the highly anticipated third volume in the beloved Better Next Year anthology series which collect stories that are as horrible as they are true\, offering a refreshing and authentic perspective on the often-chaotic holiday time of year. \nThis will be an informal and relaxed gathering\, designed for connection and conversation. Guests will enjoy a few readings from authors\, a delightful assortment of treats and beverages…and who knows? You might even find the perfect moment to share your own “Worst Christmas Ever” story. \nThe evening will be hosted by series editor and former CBC broadcaster\, JJ Lee. Come and join us for a fine night of stories\, laughter\, and a renewed sense of connection to the true spirit of the season. This is a free event\, but please RSVP here for your spot as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing! \nMore about the contributors: \nLynn Easton writes from unceded Katzie territory in Maple Ridge. Her writing has appeared in periodicals\, anthologies\, and literary magazines\, including Beyond Blue (Caitlin Press)\, A Gelato a Day (Guernica Editions)\, The Fiddlehead\, The Globe and Mail\, and The Malahat Review\, where she was awarded the Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize.Julie Gordon lives in Victoria. She is the author and producer of the coffee table book and podcast series BC People and author of the commissioned book Musqueam: A Living Culture. Her journalism and creative nonfiction have appeared in The Narwhal\, Broadview\, Metropolitan\, and Language Magazine. \nSubbu Govindarajapuram is a Canadian banker and passionate artist\, known for resilience\, community involvement\, and a flair for writing. Multilingual and science-literate\, he values change\, creativity\, and connection. He volunteers\, promotes fitness\, supports technology for kids\, and shares his musings online through subbugee.com. \nJennifer Lutes writes true stories of the beauty and humour found in life’s most bittersweet moments. She’s been published in The Globe and Mail and performed at the 2022 Fringe Festival. A mother to three daughters\, she makes a mean AeroPress\, swims in the ocean year-round\, and finds inspiration in tarot cards. \nRenu Parmar is a writer\, psychotherapist\, and teacher. She was featured in Situate Magazine as best emerging writer. Her coming-of-age novel The Colour of Snow (2019) explores identity\, grief\, and ancestral trauma. It was a First Novel finalist for the Independent Authors Network in 2020. Currently\, she is exploring other genres\, including essay\, prose poetry\, and the short story. \nJennifer Pownall has works published in The New York Times\, The Globe and Mail\, several anthologies\, and a chapbook compilation—to gather—which she also edited. She serves on her local arts council as the Director of Literary Arts and currently has a short story displayed along the Donald Pathway as part of a public art installation. Jennifer is passionate about checking items off her ever-expanding bucket list. \nCourtney Racicot is a Timmins-based comedian and writer who blends sharp wit with heartfelt storytelling. Her work explores women’s voices\, mental health\, and personal growth through humour and honesty. In 2017\, she was longlisted for the CBC Nonfiction Prize for her essay Mirror Images. She continues to shape her craft through performance\, prose\, and a healthy disregard for small talk. \nA former writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes\, Tetsuro Shigematsu’s theatrical solo work Empire of the Son was described by theatre critic Colin Thomas as\, “one of the best shows ever to come out of Vancouver. Ever.” His other solo-work\, 1 Hour Photo\, was named as a finalist for the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Drama. \nVincent Ternida is the author of The Seven Muses of Harry Salcedo. His work has been featured in The Polyglot\, Voice and Verse Poetry Magazine\, and Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing\, and was longlisted for the CBC Short Story Prize in 2019. He is based in Vancouver. \nThi Tran is a freelance writer and editor based in Vancouver. She’s currently writing The H Is Silent\, a memoir-in-essays that reimagines the “how-to” manual through sharp\, funny\, and emotionally resonant stories about surviving a world stacked against you. A real-life subversion of the model minority myth\, it explores Asian rebellion\, female rage\, and the intersections of class and race. She lives with her husband and elderly cat. \nDeb Williams is an award-winning actor\, playwright\, producer\, and comedian. She co-created and starred in the Mom’s The Word plays and is the artistic producer of The Flame\, Vancouver’s premiere storytelling event. She is also a personal narrative teacher\, coach\, and facilitator\, collaborating with thousands of tellers of all ages\, genders\, sexual orientations\, cultural identities\, and mental and physical abilities to find their voice and share entertaining and meaningful stories from their fascinating lives. \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. \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/tangled-in-tinsel-join-the-contributors-of-better-this-year/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T213000
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SUMMARY:Sounding Out: Exploring\, Creating & Performing Text Scores with Elee Kraljii Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:A text score is\, “a collection of verbally notated meditations that may be enjoyed by anyone in a variety of ways: read as poetry\, performed alone or performed for an audience.” Pauline Oliveros\, Sonic Meditations I – XXV (1971) \nJoin us on Friday\, November 21 at 6pm for a mini-intensive workshop with Vancouver Poet Laureate\, Elee Kraljii Gardiner. \nIn this playful two-hour workshop for anyone curious about words\, performance\, and sound\, we will experiment\, create some attempts\, and expand our artistic practice as we step out of the familiar into a space of curiosity. Our form is the text score\, a piece of writing that can be an instruction\, concept\, list\, poem\, diagram (or something else!). We’ll look at text scores from artists ranging from Fluxus to Futurist\, Yoko Ono and other composers and sound artists. Then we will create our own. \nAfter the workshop\, we’ll take a 30-minute break and reconvene at 8:30pm to perform the pieces in a gently supportive “world premiere” for friends\, family\, and the public. \nWe aim to support equitable engagement and welcome explorations of vibration\, movement\, and other ideas that expand our understanding of access while challenging audism and other barriers for the Deaf or hard of hearing. \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10. RSVP here. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \nNo previous writing or music experience is required! \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Upstart & 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: The 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/sounding-out-exploring-creating-performing-text-scores-with-elee-kraljii-gardiner/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20251117T223157Z
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SUMMARY:'Razing Palestine': Vancouver Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 20 at 6pm as we commemorate two years of escalating violence in Gaza\, and the histories of resilience through ongoing genocide. \nWhile many institutions have chosen silence\, countless people around the world — including here in Canada — have refused to look away. Those who spoke about the carnage were punished by censure\, sanction\, smearing and worse. Across the country\, journalists were muzzled\, academics were stifled\, doctors were fired\, activists were arrested\, and artists were banned. \nRazing Palestine: Punishing Solidarity and Dissent in Canada\, edited by Leila Marshy\, gathers testimonies from these journalists\, healthcare workers\, academics\, artists\, and activists who have suffered the cost of solidarity. Their stories affirm the importance of collective resistance against colonial violence and how we might ensure that the call for a free Palestine continues to be heard. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Upstart & 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: The 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/razing-palestine-vancouver-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20251029T191818Z
CREATED:20251028T020012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191818Z
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SUMMARY:Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful evening to launch the 2026 Best Canadian Stories compilation\, published by Biblioasis. Selected and introduced by Zsuzsi Gartner\, this compilation provides a distinctive sample of the best Canadian short fiction published over the last year. \nThe 15 chosen stories draw together an expressive range of characters and narratives\, from contributors both familiar and new\, and appeal to both longstanding readers and those looking for an entry point into Canadian literature. \nThe event will be hosted by Zsuzsi Gartner. Confirmed readers include Shashi Bhat\, Alex Leslie\, Erin MacNair\, Bill Gaston\, and Sophie Crocker. This event is free\, but please RSVP here for your spot as space is limited. Books will be available for sale and signing! \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. \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/best-canadian-stories-2026-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20251026T194518Z
CREATED:20251026T194139Z
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SUMMARY:Tamil Terrains: Poems\, Translations\, Reflections with Trace Press
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a two-thousand-year-old language\, rooted in a classical poetics of land\, is moved\, along with its peoples\, through colonial and postcolonial upheavals\, war and forced or voluntary migrations? \nJoin us online on Sunday Nov 16 at 9:30am PST to celebrate Trance Press’ newest release in their translating [x] series\, Tamil Terrains. We’ll be joined by editors Nedra Rodrigo and Geetha Sukumaran\, as well as contributors Subhanya Sivajothy and Thamilini Jothilingam. \nQuestioning traditional concepts of time\, place\, labour\, love\, purity and gender\, this prismatic collection of poems\, translations and transcreations draws connections between ancient Sangam landscapes and North America’s Indigenous lands\, and between classical Tamil love poems and Southeast Asian migrant labour songs—tending\, with care\, the wounded memories of fisher-people\, plantation workers and undocumented refugees. \nThis event is free but please RSVP here. \nMore about Trace Press: \nt r a c e is both verb and noun; act and residue. t r a c e collaborates with writers to publish books that illuminate\, in complex\, beautiful and thought-provoking ways\, contemporary and historical experiences of conflict\, war\, displacement\, exile\, migration\, the environment\, labour and resistance. We look for words that draw connections between here and there; now and then. Voices that ask us to question\, reflect\, take pleasure\, love\, remember and build solidarity across our many differences. We are unafraid to mix genres\, voices\, and languages. t r a c e is a not-for-profit press. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Upstart & 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/tamil-terrains-poems-translations-reflections-with-trace-press/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20251012T204401Z
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SUMMARY:'The Broken Map Home': Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 15\, at 6:30 pm for a captivating evening with writer Keiko Honda as we celebrate her new book\, The Broken Map Home. Through her skilled translation\, this poignant work brings to life her late grandfather Konosuke Masuda’s harrowing WWII memoir. Bridging past and present\, the book highlights the enduring strength of the human spirit amidst unimaginable hardship and calls for compassionate understanding and empathy in a fractured world. \nKeiko\, who holds a PhD in Public Health and has worked internationally as a research scientist\, now brings her passion for connection and resilience to her writing\, community work\, and teaching at SFU’s 55+ program. She will be joined by author Tāriq Malik for a rich conversation exploring the book’s profound insights and cross-cultural perspectives. \nThis event is supported by the Historic Joy Kogawa House. Tickets are free\, but space is limited. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \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. \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.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-broken-map-home-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251008T180633Z
CREATED:20251004T222410Z
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SUMMARY:Writer’s Block: An Evening of Climate Writing
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to commit to your journal? Hitting a rough patch in your thesis? Feel like your op-ed is swirling the drain? As a great storyteller once said; “My world’s on fire – how about yours?” \nJoin local environmental group the sword fern collective for an evening of focused writing and community connection. \nIn these infamously unprecedented times\, climate journalists\, storytellers and artists are all battling burnout. Part-industry gathering and part-coworking session\, this event is for all of the writers out there — whether working in climate-related fields or otherwise — who need a little relief from the noise and from their typical routines. \nSword fern collective is cultivating a cozy living-room vibe at Upstart and Crow\, complete with charcuterie\, beverages\, chill music and an optional ‘phone jail’ for those craving some no-screen time. Attendees will have a short window to connect with each other\, and then we’ll settle into 45 minutes of focused\, intentional writing time. There’s no pressure to produce\, only to participate\, and you won’t be asked to share what they’ve written (unless you really want to). \nThere is limited seating\, so please RSVP here. \nI’m not a journalist or a grad student. Can I come? \nYes! We define a climate writer as anyone who writes things that interface with the climate. This includes poetry\, journal entries\, short stories\, articles\, essays\, or letters to your representative. We welcome all mediums and experience levels. \nWhat food are you serving? \nWe’ll be serving a vegetarian charcuterie board. There will be gluten\, dairy\, and nut-free options available\, but please note we cannot protect against cross contamination. There will also be non-alcoholic beverages available. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Upstart & 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: The 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/writers-block-an-evening-of-climate-writing/
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:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20251001T194055Z
CREATED:20251001T194055Z
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SUMMARY:‘Starting from Here’: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the launch of Paula Saunders’s new novel\, Starting from Here\, a coming-of-age tale about a young girl whose dreams of becoming a dancer are complicated by the need to break away from her Midwestern family. Paula will be in conversation with Karen Parrish. \nMore than anything\, René wants to be a dancer. Eve\, her mother\, supports René despite the overwhelming financial burden and increasing tension her training places on the family. But one thing is clear: René’s dreams are never going to come true in Rapid City\, South Dakota\, circa 1973. \nSetting in motion a journey that will transform her from the inside out\, René is sent to train alongside stick-thin\, sculpted girls in Phoenix\, then on to Denver and beyond\, encountering along the way a dazzling sequence of eccentric and sometimes dangerous characters: creepy dads\, mean girls\, predatory radio announcers\, kindly ex-opera singers\, sham teachers\, and avaricious cult leaders. Through it all\, René pushes herself\, doing everything she can to excel at her art while at the same time finding her way through the trials of adolescence. \nBut leaving home is not the same as escaping it. And try as she might\, René can’t quite shake the aching she has for someone to love and accept her just the way she is\, dancer or not\, successful or not\, perfect or imperfect. \nLyrical and incisive\, Starting from Here is a story of facing the many challenges and terrors of girlhood\, of reaching for something that exceeds your grasp\, of the enduring contradictions of familial love\, of right steps and wrong turns\, and of somehow finding your way from wherever you are to wherever you need to go. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here as capacity is limited! Books will be on hand for sale and signing. \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. \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/starting-from-here-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T204523Z
CREATED:20250928T173212Z
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SUMMARY:‘women & roosters’: A Poetry Launch with Fenn Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of Fenn Stewart’s new work of poetry\, women and roosters\, published by the incredible indie press\, Book*hug. Stewart will be joined in reading by Laura Morales Padilla\, and Afuwa will moderate a question and answer period. \nTaking its title from ancient physician Galen’s claim that “all creatures are sad after sex except women and roosters\,” Stewart’s semi-autobiographical long poem winds its way through topics as far-reaching as climate change\, trail-running\, settler nationalism\, motherhood\, love\, loss and illness. The book revels and wallows in opposing forces. Cities\, forests and oceans are sites of abundance and abandonment. \nHumans\, birds\, deer\, crabs\, plants and trees thrive and multiply\, and also get sick and die. Living things eat and are eaten\, find joy and misery\, run\, fly\, and swim — and meet natural and unnatural ends. \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP here\, as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing. \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. \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/women-roosters-a-poetry-launch-with-fenn-stewart/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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