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 Monday - May 24th

Hazel Dixon (Eagle Woman) - STORYTELLER - Picnic Main Stage at Les Sherman Park View a Google Map of this venue.
[2:00 pm - 3:00 pm]
Hazel Dixon is pure delight to listen to as she weaves her magic through storytelling Hazel is an accomplished First Nations storyteller and we are very happy she will join us this year.

 Tuesday - May 25th

Cathedral Historical Tour - Connaught Library View a Google Map of this venue.
[6:30 pm]
Come on this guided tour and learn surprising facts about the Cathedral Cresents. For instance, did you know that prior to being a residential neighbourhood, the area had a racetrack for racing “sulkies” - two-wheeled, one-person carriages? The tour starts with refreshments at the RPL, Connaught Branch.
windScript Launch Event - Connaught Library View a Google Map of this venue.
[7:30 pm - 9:30 pm]
The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is pleased to launch Volume 26 of windScript, the e-zine of high school writing. windScript has been publishing the best of Saskatchewan high school students' literature since 1983 and includes poetry, prose, and creative non-fiction. Please join editor Pam Bustin as we hear readings by contributors to the 2010 issue of windScript. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

 Wednesday - May 26th

Songwriters Workshop - Sponsored by SaskMusic - The Unitarian Centre View a Google Map of this venue.
[7:00 pm]
Dig a Little Deeper – Find the Songwriter in you. Get your emotions across. Break down song structure, know the importance of hooks, how songs are written, when to copyright, what is SOCAN and more? Workshop leader Kathy Stochmal exceptional vocalist and respected songwriter in a wide range of genres. A deep connection to the song has led Kathy to success as a solo artist and in numerous groups including ‘The Frontier Gals’ and ‘The Michaels Trio’.

 Thursday - May 27th

The Festival’s Annual Poetry Slam
Cathedral Village Freehouse - sponsored by Sask Writers Guild View a Google Map of this venue.
[7:30 pm]
“It's Slammer Time!"
This partnership between the Saskatchewan Writers Guild, the Cathedral Village Free House, and the Connaught branch of the Regina Public Library is a literary free-for-all. Come cheer on novice and published poets, as they compete for the winning title.
Registration begins at 7:30 pm. The first 20 poets who pay their toonie are given 30 minutes to craft a new and original piece. The winner takes home the pot of toonies.

 Friday - May 28th

Hagios Press: POETRY HERE & NOW! - Artesian on 13th View a Google Map of this venue.
[7:30 pm]
A full out poetry bash featuring Hagios Press poets. Hagios Press is a new tenant in Artesian and is celebrating its presence in Cathedral with an evening with several of their poets. The evening will also feature stage spots for poets who have not yet published a book of poems.

To register write to Hagios at hagiospress@accesscomm.ca or at the Artesian, 2627 13th Avenue, Regina.