Teen Writer's Boot Camp by Tracy Howard - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2:54pm

Thanks for a great workshop! We are always open to suggestions for other workshops. Have a great idea - let us know.

For ages 13 and up. Hone your writing skills and techniques with John Toone, author of Catch That Catfish, Hope and the Walleye and The Imagination Manifesto.

This promises to be an exciting opportunity to learn from an established author with a passion for young adult fiction.

The session will be held two consecutive Wednesdays, May18th and 25th in the atrium from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Cost is $25.00. Pre-registration is required, and we have a few spots left.

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Miriam Toews book launch to be rescheduled by Events Winnipeg - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 1:33pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the launch of Miriam Toews' Irma Voth originally scheduled for today, Sunday May 1st at 2:30 pm is being rescheduled. Miriam will now be rejoining us on Saturday June 4 at 2:30 pm.

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Official Line-up 2011 TD International Winnipeg Jazz Festival by Michael Wolch - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:42pm

Here it is! The line-up for this year's Winnipeg Jazz Festival. This is not a complete list, but our highlights:

Robert Plant
Trombone Shorty (funky New Orleans music)
Gary Burton with Julian Lage, Antonio Sanchez & Scott Collley (killer band)
Kellylee Evans (her CD last year entitled "Nina" was one of our favourites)
Black Sea Station (Hot Winnipeg Klezmer)
Robert Glasper (superb young jazz pianist)
Lost Fingers (high energy gypsy jazz)

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Sean McCann from Great Big Sea: Free in-store performance & signing by Michael Wolch - Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 at 3:41pm

Just Announced:
Tuesday May 3rd 7:00pm, McNally Robinson Grant Park. Free in-store performance and signing with Sean McCann from Great Big Sea.

Sean is touring across the country performing music from his brand new CD Son of a Sailor.

Come and have a sneak preview of his music as he performs solo in the intimate setting of the Atrium at McNally Robinson Grant Park.

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