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Calgary Wordfest

Well, tomorrow I’m off to Calgary to participate in the fabulous WordFest.  I’m lucky enough to have been scheduled for three events.  If you happen to be in Calgary over the next few days, come check out the “Fest!”

WORDFEST

Here’s my schedule, but there are lots of great authors to see.  (In my down time I’ll be finishing up my rewrite - never fear my patient editor)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Venue: Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Start: 10:00am   End: 11:30am
Don Calame and Arthur Slade
This event is for Grades 7 to 9. Embroil yourself in hilarious teenage boy antics and the fantastical adventures of a shape shifting secret agent.
Tickets $6.00 – call WordFest at 403.237.9068

Friday, October 16, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Start: 10:00am   End: 11:30am
Don Calame and Hiromi Goto
This event is for Grades 7 to 9. These two coming of age tales capture teens with hysterical antics and pulse-pounding adventures.
Tickets $6.00 – call 403.237.9068.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Venue: Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Reception Start: 10:30am
Start: 11:30am     End: 12:30pm
Debra Adelaide, Bonnie Burnard and Don Calame
Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversation and an array of heart-warming stories. Relationships are at the heart of Burnard and Adelaide’s latest books while Calame’s tale of teenage boy antics will keep you laughing. A coffee reception preceeds this event at 10:30am; event commences 11:30am. This event is presented in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation.
Tickets are $20.00, $10.00 for students and seniors – call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.

Posted by Don Calame on 10.12.09 at 05:08 pm in Prattlings. (2) Comments

Comments

Don, you have been an absolute delight to work with!  I can’t wait until tomorrow morning’s event…..lol…..are ya ready?  It’s been a ton of fun getting to know you a bit, your charm is infectious, and your talent astounding!  You are a wonder to work with, and the teachers/students loved you!  Thank you for joining us, and please keep in touch!  YOU’RE A DELIGHT!

Comment by Jodi on October 16, 2009 at 6:21 pm.

Thanks, Jodi.  Everyone at Wordfest has been absolutely wonderful and, of course, it’s been super getting to know you, too!  I’m very grateful to have been invited to participate.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity.  Tomorrow should be lots of fun.

Comment by Don Calame on October 16, 2009 at 7:35 pm.
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