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SUMMARY:Reception for 'Proof of Life: 2025 Alumni +++ juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery to celebrate the artwork and artists in this exhibition. Enjoy light refreshments and find out who the award winners will be!
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/reception-for-proof-of-life-2025-alumni-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Marianne van Silfhout Gallery\, 2288 Parkedale Ave\, Brockville\, Ont\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan Show & Sale at the Arts Hub
DESCRIPTION:PLAN TO VISIT ARTS HUB BROCKVILLE FOR UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS FEATURING LOCAL AREA ARTISTS! \nMake a date with Arts Hub Brockville for unique\, one-of-a-kind gifts! \nSupport local artists\, de-stress with friends\, and get a head start on holiday shopping in a relaxed\, inspiring atmosphere. \nDon’t miss out on discovering beautiful handmade creations! \nSat\, Nov 29\, 10 am – 4 pm | Sun\, Nov 30\, 10 am – 3 pm
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/holiday-artisan-dhow-sale-at-the-arts-hub/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:The Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, Brockville
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T150000
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CREATED:20251124T140324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T140359Z
UID:10001458-1764496800-1764514800@hometowntv12.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan Show & Sale at the Arts Hub
DESCRIPTION:PLAN TO VISIT ARTS HUB BROCKVILLE FOR UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS FEATURING LOCAL AREA ARTISTS! \nMake a date with Arts Hub Brockville for unique\, one-of-a-kind gifts! \nSupport local artists\, de-stress with friends\, and get a head start on holiday shopping in a relaxed\, inspiring atmosphere. \nDon’t miss out on discovering beautiful handmade creations! \nSat\, Nov 29\, 10 am – 4 pm | Sun\, Nov 30\, 10 am – 3 pm
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/holiday-artisan-dhow-sale-at-the-arts-hub/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:The Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, Brockville
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182808Z
CREATED:20260422T182808Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Fulford Place Juried Art Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fulford Place Association are excited to present our fourth annual juried art show and sale this May.\n\nJoin us Friday May 1 from 5:00-8:00pm for our opening reception and awards ceremony\, or drop by between 10:00-5:00 Saturday May 2 or 10:00-3:00 Sunday May 3rd to check out all of the talent Eastern Ontario has to offer.\n\nThe show is free to attend!
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/fourth-annual-fulford-place-juried-art-show-and-sale/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Fulford Place\, 287 King street east\, Brockville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182808Z
CREATED:20260422T182808Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Fulford Place Juried Art Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fulford Place Association are excited to present our fourth annual juried art show and sale this May.\n\nJoin us Friday May 1 from 5:00-8:00pm for our opening reception and awards ceremony\, or drop by between 10:00-5:00 Saturday May 2 or 10:00-3:00 Sunday May 3rd to check out all of the talent Eastern Ontario has to offer.\n\nThe show is free to attend!
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/fourth-annual-fulford-place-juried-art-show-and-sale/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Fulford Place\, 287 King street east\, Brockville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182808Z
CREATED:20260422T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T182808Z
UID:10001531-1777802400-1777820400@hometowntv12.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Fulford Place Juried Art Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fulford Place Association are excited to present our fourth annual juried art show and sale this May.\n\nJoin us Friday May 1 from 5:00-8:00pm for our opening reception and awards ceremony\, or drop by between 10:00-5:00 Saturday May 2 or 10:00-3:00 Sunday May 3rd to check out all of the talent Eastern Ontario has to offer.\n\nThe show is free to attend!
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/fourth-annual-fulford-place-juried-art-show-and-sale/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Fulford Place\, 287 King street east\, Brockville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T192214Z
CREATED:20260602T192214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192214Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Hub Brockville Hosting Artisan Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER ONE-OF-A-KIND TREASURES AT THE ARTS HUB BROCKVILLE ARTISAN SHOW & SALE\n\nJoin us June 6 & 7 from 10 am – 4 pm at Arts Hub Brockville for a vibrant showcase of handcrafted excellence. Browse a curated collection of pottery\, fine art paintings\, quilts\, wood boards\, hand-painted glass\, mixed media creations\, and beautifully made bags and accessories. Meet the makers\, feel the craftsmanship\, and find something truly unique you won’t see anywhere else.\n\nBrowse a curated collection of pottery\, fine art paintings\, quilts\, wood boards\, hand-painted glass\, mixed media creations\, and beautifully made bags and accessories. Meet the makers\, feel the craftsmanship\, and find something truly unique you won’t see anywhere else.\n\nArtists include (in no particular order): \nEda Brown- painter\, Francis Mulcahy- woodworker\, Eddie Vander Baaren- potter\, Donna Crooks- painter\, Donna McPhail.- painter\, Rachel Legault- painter\, Judy Boyd- purse maker\, Pat Markovich- alcohol ink\, Monique van Someren- painter\, Sue Steele & Jann Smith- potters\, Larissa Sokolov- feltwork\, Donna Plant- painter\, Sylvia Shackles- quilter\, Bob Shackles- painter\, Kay Rhebergen- potter\, Monika Rosen- painter\, Emily Mateyk- painter and Solange Leman- multi media. \nStudio doors will be open from Colleen O’Connell\, Barbara Patrick and Monique van Someren.
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/arts-hub-brockville-hosting-artisan-show-sale/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:The Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, Brockville
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T192214Z
CREATED:20260602T192214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192214Z
UID:10001590-1780826400-1780848000@hometowntv12.ca
SUMMARY:Arts Hub Brockville Hosting Artisan Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER ONE-OF-A-KIND TREASURES AT THE ARTS HUB BROCKVILLE ARTISAN SHOW & SALE\n\nJoin us June 6 & 7 from 10 am – 4 pm at Arts Hub Brockville for a vibrant showcase of handcrafted excellence. Browse a curated collection of pottery\, fine art paintings\, quilts\, wood boards\, hand-painted glass\, mixed media creations\, and beautifully made bags and accessories. Meet the makers\, feel the craftsmanship\, and find something truly unique you won’t see anywhere else.\n\nBrowse a curated collection of pottery\, fine art paintings\, quilts\, wood boards\, hand-painted glass\, mixed media creations\, and beautifully made bags and accessories. Meet the makers\, feel the craftsmanship\, and find something truly unique you won’t see anywhere else.\n\nArtists include (in no particular order): \nEda Brown- painter\, Francis Mulcahy- woodworker\, Eddie Vander Baaren- potter\, Donna Crooks- painter\, Donna McPhail.- painter\, Rachel Legault- painter\, Judy Boyd- purse maker\, Pat Markovich- alcohol ink\, Monique van Someren- painter\, Sue Steele & Jann Smith- potters\, Larissa Sokolov- feltwork\, Donna Plant- painter\, Sylvia Shackles- quilter\, Bob Shackles- painter\, Kay Rhebergen- potter\, Monika Rosen- painter\, Emily Mateyk- painter and Solange Leman- multi media. \nStudio doors will be open from Colleen O’Connell\, Barbara Patrick and Monique van Someren.
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/arts-hub-brockville-hosting-artisan-show-sale/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:The Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, Brockville
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T163216Z
CREATED:20260709T163216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T163216Z
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Merrickville Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Arts – July 11-12\, 2026 \n\nSat\, Jul 11 & 12\, 2026 \nBlockhouse Park \n\n\nVisit the popular outdoor Festival of the Arts – music\, theatre\, artists…all happening in the historic\, Victorian village of Merrickville\, ON
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/6th-annual-merrickville-festival-of-the-arts/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Merrickville Blockhouse Park\, 279 St Lawrence St\, Merrickville
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260707T183006Z
CREATED:20260707T183006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T183006Z
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SUMMARY:Brockville Artists` Studio Presents Artist Face Off
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Brockville Legion \nArtists competing against the clock fundraiser. \nProceeds to the Brockville Artists’ Studio and Youth Opportunities in the Arts – Arts Hub. \n$20 per person\, advance tickets can be purchased at Flutter N’ Fly Makers Cove (87 King St W\, Brockville)
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/brockville-artists-studio-presents-artist-face-off/
LOCATION:Brockville Legion\, 180 Park Street\, Brockville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T163216Z
CREATED:20260709T163216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T163216Z
UID:10001622-1783850400-1783875600@hometowntv12.ca
SUMMARY:6th Annual Merrickville Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Arts – July 11-12\, 2026 \n\nSat\, Jul 11 & 12\, 2026 \nBlockhouse Park \n\n\nVisit the popular outdoor Festival of the Arts – music\, theatre\, artists…all happening in the historic\, Victorian village of Merrickville\, ON
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/6th-annual-merrickville-festival-of-the-arts/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Merrickville Blockhouse Park\, 279 St Lawrence St\, Merrickville
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154204Z
CREATED:20260909T154204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154204Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154204Z
CREATED:20260909T154204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154204Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hometowntv12.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stl-writersfest-poster.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154204Z
CREATED:20260909T154204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154204Z
UID:10001679-1789205400-1789254000@hometowntv12.ca
SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154204Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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