Author Series
Enjoy intimate discussions with some of our country's best authors!
Our author events are free to attend. See each listing to see details on the format of event: Either an in-person wine and cheese event or a live virtual discussion. Registration is required for each event.
Antonio Michael Downing
Thursday, February 8
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an intimate evening with author and musician Antonio Michael Downing/John Orpheus.
Antonio’s Novel Saga Boy was shortlisted for the 2021 Speaker's Book Award and longlisted for the 2021 Toronto Book Award.
Antonio Michael Downing began his writing career with the novella MOLASSES in 2010 (Blaurock Press) and followed this up with his critically acclaimed memoir SAGA BOY in 2021 (Penguin Random House / Milkweed Editions).
Antonio will sing songs, read from his writing, and give a short talk. Refreshments will be provided and wine can be purchased at this 18+ event.
Wine can be purchased at the event for $5/glass. Other refreshments are complimentary.
Denise Davy
Thursday, April 11
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Denise is the author of the book Her Name Was Margaret: Life and Death on the Streets, which was included in the Toronto Star's list of 2021 Must Read Books.
A nationally recognized award-winning journalist who specializes in writing about mental health, homelessness and gender issues, Davy worked at the Hamilton Spectator for 26 years.
Davy was twice honoured with the Journalist of the Year award by the Ontario Newspaper Association, and is the recipient of a National Newspaper Award and four national journalism fellowships. She is founder of Purses for Margaret, which provides toiletries to homeless women and lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Wine can be purchased at the event for $5/glass. Other refreshments will be available.
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