From April 3 to 8, 2018, the Morrin Centre will be hosting its ninth annual writers’ festival. Building on popular recurring activities, such as the Books and Wine pairing event, and the Books and Brunch activity, the festival will present a smorgasbord of celebrated authors, translators, and artists, during a week-long celebration of Canada’s diversity, and rich history and culture.
Some of the headlining authors include Indigenous writers David Wolfman (cooking demonstration on April 7), and Lee Maracle (Books and Brunch onApril 8). Other visiting writers include hockey dad, Karl Subban, visual artists Kyo Maclear and Jack Breakfast, literary stars Elizabeth Hay and Barbara Reid, as well as musicians Ron Sexsmith, Gary Barwin and Randall Spear. Festival events will explore themes including Quebec history, the giants of CanLit, contemporary science fiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, translation, seeking out nature in urban settings, and First Nation cultures.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with English-language authors from across the country, in the heart of Old Quebec. For more information on the complete program, and to purchase a festival pass or single event ticket, visit morrin.org/imagination or contact the Morrin Centre at 418-694-9147.
The festival is made possible thanks to the support of many partners, including Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
About the Morrin Centre
As an English-language cultural centre located in Quebec City’s historical quarter, the Morrin Centre is a leading cultural institution of national standing, providing the Anglophone and Francophone public with rich, engaging programming in the areas of heritage interpretation, education, and the arts. Building upon our Centre’s history and key institutions, our programming aims to provide historical perspective on the region’s unique French-English heritage, develop enhanced educational opportunities for youth, and act as a springboard for artistic creativity.
