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oin our province-wide book club and read J.R. Léveillé’s The
Setting Lake Sun / Le soleil du lac qui se couche. Pick up a Reader’s
Guide at your local library or book store and join us for free events
that will bring the book to life.
Celebrate The Setting Lake Sun / Le soleil du lac qui se couche :
• RENCONTRE D’AUTEUR : Rencontrez J.R. Léveillé, écoutez-le lire des
extraits de son roman Le soleil du lac qui se couche et faites signer
votre exemplaire. (en français)
Bibliothèque de Saint-Boniface, 131 boul. Provencher, porte 100 mercredi 18 janvier à 11h30
J.R. Léveillé
• A CUT ABOVE: Printmaker and teacher Gary Styrchak will demonstrate
the process of creating woodcuts, show examples of his own work, and talk
about the history of this ancient artform.
Millennium Library’s Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald St. - Tuesday,
January 24 at 12:10 p.m.
• FOUND IN TRANSLATION: Discuss the art of translation with author J.R. Léveillé,
S.E. Stewart, award-winning translator of The Setting Lake Sun, and local literary
translator Mark Stout.
McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue - Tuesday, January 31 at 7 p.m.
• UNE CULTURE VIVANTE : Denis Gagnon, titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du
Canada sur l’identité métisse à l’Université de Saint-Boniface, parle de la culture
métisse et de sa survie – un compte-rendu sur l’histoire et sur les raisons pour
lesquelles cette culture est une part essentielle de la vie d’aujourd’hui. (en français)
Chapelle du Musée de Saint-Boniface, 494, av. Taché - Le vendredi 3 février à midi
• BUILDING A POEM: In this workshop on haiku, J.R Léveillé will talk about the Japanese poetry
form which inspired some of his own work. Try your hand at creating one and share the results
with the group. Limited to 12 participants. To register, call 986-6779.
Millennium Library’s Buchwald Room, 251 Donald St. - Saturday, February 4 at 11 a.m.
• “FROZEN MUSIC”–ARCHITECTURE AS ART: Grant Van Iderstine of Smith Carter tackles the big
questions: Is architecture an art form? Can it be compared to other arts like sculpture or music?
What makes a building into a work of art?
Millennium Library’s Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald St. - Friday, February 10, 12:10 p.m.
• MEET AND GREET: Drop in and chat with J.R. Léveillé at the Bibliothèque Somerset Library.
289 Carlton Ave., Somerset, MB. - Friday, February 10, 4 - 6 p.m.
• AUTHOR APPEARANCE: Meet J.R Léveillé, hear him read from The Setting Lake Sun, and have
your copy signed.
Millennium Library’s Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald St. - Monday, February 13
at 12:10 p.m.
• Visit www.OnTheSamePage.ca for more information, and don’t forget to count yourself in the
Reader’s Tally!
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his year’s novel is the inspiration behind “Wabi-Sabi”, a sculptural piece by Jacques Hudon at La Galerie at
the Centre culturel franco-manitobain. Visit this ongoing exhibit until Sunday, February 5.
Go to www.ccfm.mb.ca to learn more.