WINNIPEG - January 13, 2012 - On the Same Page, a reading initiative of The Winnipeg Foundation and Winnipeg Public Library, encourages all Manitobans to read and talk about the same book at the same time. The program includes book giveaways, author appearances and special events to celebrate great Manitoba books and authors. Winnipeg Public Library and The Winnipeg Foundation are pleased to announce the calendar of events for the fourth annual On the Same Page.
J.R. Léveillé's The Setting Lake Sun / Le soleil du lac qui se couche was chosen by Manitobans as this year's title and a full slate of events is now being offered to get everyone in on the discussion. For more information on how you can get involved pick up a Reader's Guide at any Winnipeg Public Library or visit OnTheSamePage.ca.
This year, readers can join the celebration by attending the following free events during January and February:
RENCONTRE D'AUTEUR
Rencontrez J.R. Léveillé, écoutez-le lire des extraits de son roman Le soleil du lac qui se couche et faites signer votre exemplaire. (event is presented in French)
- Le mercredi 18 janvier à 11h30 Bibliothèque de Saint-Boniface, 131 boul. Provencher, porte 100
A CUT ABOVE
Printmaker and teacher Gary Styrchak will demonstrate the process of creating woodcuts, show examples of his own work, and talk about the history of this ancient art form. (event is presented in English)
- Tuesday, January 24 at 12:10 p.m., Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald Street
FOUND IN TRANSLATION
Discuss the art of translation with author J.R. Léveillé, S.E. Stewart, award-winning translator of The Setting Lake Sun, and local literary translator Mark Stout. (event is presented in English)
- Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m., McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue
UNE CULTURE VIVANTE
Denis Gagnon, titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada sur l'identité métisse à l'Université de Saint-Boniface, parle de la culture métisse et de sa survie – un compte-rendu sur l'histoire et sur les raisons pour lesquelles cette culture est une part essentielle de la vie d'aujourd'hui. (event is presented in French)
- Le vendredi 3 février à midi Chapelle du Musée de Saint-Boniface, 494, av. Taché
BUILDING A POEM
In this workshop on haiku, J.R. Léveillé will talk about the Japanese poetry form which inspired some of his own work. Try your hand at creating one and share the results with the group. Limited to 12 participants. To register, call 204-986-6779. (event is presented in English).
- Saturday, February 4 at 11:00 a.m., Millennium Library, Buchwald Room, 251 Donald Street
"FROZEN MUSIC" - ARCHITECTURE AS ART
Grant Van Iderstine of Smith Carter tackles the big questions: Is architecture an art form? Can it be compared to other arts like sculpture or music? What makes a building into a work of art? (event is presented in English)
- Friday, February 10 at 12:10 p.m., Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald Street
MEET AND GREET
Drop in and chat with J.R. Léveillé (event is presented in both English and French)
- Friday, February 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Bibliothèque Somerset Library, 289 Carlton Avenue., Somerset, Manitoba
AUTHOR APPEARANCE
Meet J.R Léveillé, hear him read from The Setting Lake Sun, and have your copy signed. (event is presented in English)
- Monday, February 13 at 12:10 p.m., Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald Street
For more information, visit OnTheSamePage.ca.