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Poetry gods smile on Joseph Dandurand as he gets ready for Verses Festival of Words


by Charlie Smith on April 19th, 2021 at 6:13 AM
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April is National Poetry Month and this year’s theme is resilience. It’s a fitting choice in light of the recent recognition accorded to Joseph Dandurand.
He s an archeologist, member of the Kwantlen First Nation, and author of
The East Side of It All (Nightwood Editions).
This collection of poems shares some of his experiences as a Downtown Eastside drug user trying to reconnect with family and his Indigenous roots.
He recently made the Canadian shortlist for the prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize, which will be announced on June 23. The two other Canadian finalists are Canisa Lubrin for ....

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Vancouver Poetry House presents the Verses Festival of Words from April 22 to May 1


by Steve Newton on April 7th, 2021 at 5:21 PM
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Vancouver Poetry House is presenting the 11th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 22 to May 1.
Canada’s largest alternative literary festival, Verses features spoken-word artists, poets, storytellers, singer-songwriters, and improvisers on various online stages.
Highlights of the festival include:
Hullabaloo (April 22-24). B.C.’s Youth Spoken Word Festival features workshops, showcase performances, and some of the province s finest high school-aged poets all sharing work for peers and audiences alike.
Vancouver Poetry House’s artistic director Joseph Dandurand.
Talk the Talk: What is your ritual? (April 24). Vancouver Poetry House’s artistic director ....

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Secret Song Music Festival Goes Online


Secret Song Music Festival Goes Online
Tickets are €15 per night, or €25 for a weekend ticket.by BWW News Desk
Since 2015, Secret Song in Levis Corner House has been filled with excited punters and artists, and no one gets to know in advance who s playing.
Secret Song is an annual One Day Live Music & Spoken Word Festival that takes place in Levis Corner House, Ballydehob, West Cork.
Secret Song traditionally has taken place every October, with up to 20 Acts performing throughout Levis Corner House. Every Room in the building and nooks of outdoor areas are programmed with music throughout the day. Due to the pandemic, Secret Song did not take place in 2020. Now, with help from The Department of Culture and Culture Ireland, they will be able to mount a very special belated edition over Valentine s weekend. ....

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