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SUMMARY:Literary Cabaret: Literary Journalism - Chapter 1
DESCRIPTION:Location: CLVB '33\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening of nonfiction storytelling at this Literary Cabaret\, a sharing of works in the Literary Journalism residency at Banff Centre. Across three nights\, explore boundary-pushing readings from participants and faculty mentors.\n\nThe three-week residency brings together writers working on long-form journalism\, narrative nonfiction\, cultural criticism\, and reported essays. Participants focus on deeply researched\, real-world storytelling—where reporting meets literary craft.\n\nThis chapter is hosted by Dr. Cheryl Thompson\, a leading scholar and public intellectual whose work brings archival research\, cultural history\, and contemporary journalism into dialogue. Her books include Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada’s Black Beauty Culture and Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery\, Conflict\, and Freedom\, 1812-1897.\n\nEnjoy a drink from the bar and immerse yourself in a vibrant literary atmosphere. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.\, with readings starting at 7 p.m. Afterward\, mingle with the writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m. \n\nLiterary Journalism is generously supported by the Flanagan Foundation\, Fondation David R. Graham\, and the Rogers Communications Chair in Literary Journalism Endowment.\n\nBanff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to bring together world-renowned musicians\, artists\, and writers\, as well as passionate audiences for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival. Running throughout May to September\, th\n\nMore: https://hasansharif.ca/events/2026-06-05-literary-cabaret-literary-journalism-chapter-1\nSource: https://www.facebook.com/events/1852743858728015/
LOCATION:107 Tunnel Mountain Drive\, Banff\, AB\, Canada\, Alberta T1L 1H5
URL:https://hasansharif.ca/events/2026-06-05-literary-cabaret-literary-journalism-chapter-1
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