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LEACOCK SUMMER FESTIVAL

July 20-24, 2005



A stellar lineup of award-winning authors and emerging writing talent

Dr. Bruce Meyer, Artistic Director
 
Wednesday, July 20 - 8:00 PM

Jean Little
Janice Kulyk Keefer
Antonio D'Alfonso
 
Saturday, July 23 - 4:00 PM

David Gilmour
Sarah Sheard
Leon Rooke
Barry Callaghan

Mr. Callaghan's reading will be accompanied by tenor saxophonist Doug Richardson
 
 
Thursday, July 21 - 8:00 PM

Robert Sward
Roo Borson
Kim Maltman
Marty Gervais

 
 
Saturday, July 23 - 8:00 pm

Bea Gonzalez
Tomson Highway
Wayson Choy
Antanas Sileika

Mr. Highway's reading will include selections from his original cabaret and musical works
 
 
Friday, July 22 - 8:00 PM

Mark Kingwell
Russell Smith
Rob Payne
 
Sunday, July 24 - 2:00 pm

Katherine Govier
John Metcalf
Olive Senior
 
 
Saturday, July 23 - 2:00 PM
Penguin Canada Showcase


Christine Pountney
Brad Smith
Marilyn Powell
Elizabeth Ruth


     
 
SPECIAL EVENT

Sunday, July 24
(Breakfast from 8:30AM, Presentation 10:00AM)
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 34
215 Mississage St. East
DAYS OF VICTORY BREAKFAST
Illustrated Presentation by Author/Broadcaster

Ted Barris

based on his new book
DAYS OF VICTORY
Canadians Remember 1939-1945


Adults $4.00/Children $2.00


 
SPECIAL EVENT


Sunday, July 24 - 4:00 pm
Sunday Dinner in Barbados

Austin Clarke
Austin Clarke

reads and prepares authentic 'Bajan' Sunday Dinner. Also a reading by author
Cecil Foster



Reading & Dinner $39.00
- RESERVATIONS PLEASE -

 
 
All Regular Readings: $10 each or Festival 3 Pack includes any 3 Readings: $25.00
Special Events Prices as Shown


Tickets on Sale June 30

Tickets & Info 705.329.1908
 
 
We acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors
  Casino Rama Community Wellness Program Canada Council for the Arts The Writer's Union of Canada
  Polar Bear Express
Ontario Northland

Book City
Ontario Arts Council

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