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SUMMARY:Literary Cabaret: Summer Writers - Chapter 2
DESCRIPTION:Location: CLVB '33\n\nJoin us for an invigorating evening of poetry and prose at this Literary Cabaret\, a sharing of works in the Summer Writers residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Across three nights\, explore intimate readings of fresh contemporary literature by participants and faculty mentors.\n\nRunning for two weeks\, Summer Writers is one of Banff Centre’s most popular open-genre Literary residencies\, attracting participants working across fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and hybrid forms to dive into works-in-progress under the gorgeous Rocky Mountain sun.\n\nThis chapter is hosted by Abel\, an internationally recognized Indigenous writer who moves powerfully between poetry\, nonfiction\, and fiction. Abel’s latest work—a novel titled Empty Spaces—was the winner of both the Governor General’s Award for fiction and the Banff Mountain Book Award.\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\nDon’t miss this chance to discover the books of tomorrow.\n\nLiterary Arts is generously supported by the Flanagan Foundation and Fondation David R. Graham.\n\nJust using the press release blurb: Banff 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\, the 202\n\nMore: https://hasansharif.ca/events/2026-07-15-literary-cabaret-summer-writers-chapter-2\nSource: https://www.facebook.com/events/4315601958707135/
LOCATION:107 Tunnel Mountain Drive\, Banff\, AB\, Canada\, Alberta T1L 1H5
URL:https://hasansharif.ca/events/2026-07-15-literary-cabaret-summer-writers-chapter-2
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