Steven R. Duncan & Associates

Hi guys, Not sure if you are aware of this but today is the first day of Word Vancouver 2019, which is happening now through Sunday at various venues around Vancouver. I’m fortunate to be facilitating a workshop on Saturday, September 28 at CARNEGIE CENTRE & LIBRARY 401 MAIN ST, VANCOUVER 2:30 - 4:30PM... Here’s some more info about it: Transmuting Emotion and Observation to Poetic Activism The world is a challenging place. Violence, oppression, hate, greed, climate concerns and more seem to be constant topics of news and conversation. Naturally, as poets, we want to somehow commit our emotions and perspectives to paper, but where to start? This collaborative workshop aims to give you the inspiration and focus needed to create fierce, original, courageous and compelling writing. Using thought-provoking prompts and exercises, we will collectively explore ideas and imagery to help fuel your own creativity. Participants should bring a notebook with plenty of blank space for writing. https://www.wordvancouver.ca

Hey Eastern Canada! It turns out I’ll be journeying to your neck of the woods unexpectedly in the next couple of weeks. I’d love an opportunity to introduce m...y poetry to your local literary community. I’m not looking for a performance fee, just a chance to sell a couple of copies of my new book, But This Comes Instead from Silverbow Publishing.www.silverbowpublishing.com. Will be happy to share a percentage of anything I sell. Here’s my availability. August 14, 15 & 16 - Moncton, NB August 17 - Charlottetown, PEI August 18, 19 & 20 - Halifax, NS Short notice, I realize, but you never know... Email me at [email protected] if you have space. If not, please share this widely! I’d really appreciate it!

Attention: - musicians - artists - anyone curious about HOW to become the creative person YOU want to be... World renowned recording artist Jane Siberry is excited to offer for the FIRST TIME insights from her career as a musician. HEAR Jane's tips on songwriting, singing, recording, touring and business. BE INSPIRED by her innovative ways of handling challenges and blocks as an artist. LEARN how you can operate from your musical largesse and lift the world around you. Let the POSITIVITY that is Siberry inspire you to soar over the hurdles standing in the way of your success. UNLEASH the brilliant Superhero lurking inside you! ->> https://tinyurl.com/SiberryFREEWebinar

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Exciting news, The Deep Roots Initiative is happening on Cortes and they are seeking senior producers, volunteer and fundraising coordinators and story-researchers and writers. More details in the Tidelines. #jobs

Calling entertainers! The City is looking for talented performers to be a part of the 2016 Canada Day by the Bay celebration. Apply by April 15: http://ow.ly/106bum

In one month my next book tour begins in Vancouver with a one-day, eleven-venue poetry crawl through Vancouver with some of my favourite poets! You can find the exact times for each reading at the FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/595186793977907/

Vancouver artist Stan Douglas has won the 110,000-euro Hasselblad Foundation International Award: http://canadianart.ca//vancouver-artist-wins-e110000-hass/

The sound effects madman behind the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons

Folks who've taken my workshop may find this useful.

Heat up the weekend even more with Flora Flora Scott's hot Jazz! https://www.facebook.com/events/966103576768388/ Tonight!

Come see Flora Scott on Dec.15th at the Pourhouse Restaurant in Gastown from 7 to 10. #florascott

Hey Vancouverites, I'll be on CFRO 100.5 fm tonight at 9:30 for your listening pleasure on the World Poetry Cafe!