Festival by the Marsh presents 'Writers Fest Day.' Local and regional writers to come together in a day of celebration of their art. This all-day, free event includes many exhibitions, which include the following:
9:30 a.m. - Young people read from their works at the bandstand downtown. Sheree Fitch will act as the Master of Ceremonies.
10:00 a.m. - K.V. Johansen and Sheree Fitch read from their books for young people at the bandstand. Coffee and light breakfast to be served.
1:00 p.m. - The Frye Festival presents Gerard Beirne, Thaddeus Holownia and Harry Thurston read from their works at Owen's Art Gallery on the Mount Allison Campus.
3:00 p.m. - Gerard Beirne holds a novel workshop at Owen's Art Gallery. Free admission, but limited enrollment, so we ask please to register in advance!
5:30 p.m. - "Dining with Writers" supper at the Olive Branch. Eat dinner with a featured or local author! Unfortunately, this event is not free. Tickets are $25, and include dinner.
8:00 p.m. - Bernice Morgan, Sheree Fitch and Mark Blagrave all read from their works at Owen's Art Gallery. Light refreshments served.
9:30 p.m. - CHMA Radio and Struts Gallery present "Open Mike Poetry and Performance by Tanya Davis." Struts Gallery.
Again, all events, save 'Dining with Writers,' are FREE of charge, so there's no excuse to miss this wonderful opportunity!
We hope to see you there! http://www.festivalbythemarsh.ca, 364-2179 or call toll free 1-866-890-6329