APRIL 29, 2018 |Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal 10:30 to 12:00 in Salle Executive - Healing, One Word at a Time (a workshop led by Licia Canton) 12:30 to 1:30 in Salle Executive - Homage to Venera Fazio
2:00 to 3:30 in Salle Jardin - The Making of an Anthology: People, Places, Passages
MAY 5, 2018 |Librissimi Book Fair, Columbus Centre, Toronto - The Making of an Anthology: People, Places, Passages
SEPT. 27-29, 2018 |UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG | Details HERE
JUNE 25, 2017| WOODBRIDGE BOOKS & BISCOTTI | DETAILSHERE
JUNE 24, 2017 | TORONTO BOOKS & BISCOTTI | DETAILSHERE
JUNE 11, 2017 | OTTAWA BOOKS & BISCOTTI | DETAILSHERE
JUNE 10, 2017 | SUDBURY BOOKS & BISCOTTI | DETAILSHERE
JUNE 10, 2017 | WOODBRIDGE BOOKS & BISCOTTI | DETAILSHERE
JUNE 8, 2017 | MONTREAL BOOKS & BISCOTTI | DETAILS HERE
APRIL 29, 2017, 9:00AM | BEDROOMS, VINEYARDS AND OTHER MEETING PLACES
MONTREAL | BLUE METROPOLIS FESTIVAL | HOTEL 10, 10 RUE SHERBROOKE (SALLE JARDIN)
Readings and discussion with authors from Montreal and Toronto.
With Domenic Cusmano, Rosanna Battigelli, Licia Canton, Nino Famà.
Hosted by Rosanna Battigelli and Licia Canton.
In English and Italian. Free admission.
In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal.
APRIL 30, 2017, 9:00AM | WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
MONTREAL | BLUE METROPOLIS FESTIVAL | HOTEL 10, 10 RUE SHERBROOKE (SALLE JARDIN)
Readings and discussion with authors from Montreal and Toronto.
With Domenic Capilongo, Silvia Falsaperla, Connie Guzzo-McParland, Michael Mirolla.
Hosted by Rosanna Battigelli.
In English. Free admission.
In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal.
APRIL 30, 2017, 2:00PM | WORDS THAT HEAL
MONTREAL | BLUE METROPOLIS FESTIVAL | HOTEL 10, 10 RUE SHERBROOKE (SALLE JARDIN)
Authors from Ontario share their recent literary works on spirituality and healing.
With David Bellusci, Domenic Cusmano, Rosanna Battigelli.
Hosted by Rosanna Battigelli.
In English. Free admission.
In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal
MARCH 3, 2017 | Books and Biscotti in EDMONTON | DetailsHERE
MARCH 10, 2017 |UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. WOMEN and WORDS. DetailsHERE
AUGUST 11 - 14, 2016 | AICW ANNUAL BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
PADULA, ITALY Our 16th Biennial Conference, titled Italian-Canadian Literature: Departures, Journeys, Destinations, is taking place in Padula, Italy, from August 11 to 14, 2016. The official program for the 2016 AICW Conference is available in the link below.
MAY & JUNE, 2016 | BOOKS & BISCOTTI LITERARY SERIES
This year the AICW, in collaboration with The National Congress of Italian-Canadians, is celebrating Italian Heritage Month, through our series of Books & Biscotti literary events, organized all across Canada. To view the full list of events and related posters
MAY 1, 2016, 2:00PM | ETOBICOKE, ON
Darlene's Salotto celebration of the publication of Exploring Voice
APRIL 17, 2016, 3:00PM | WOMEN AND THE AICW: 30 YEARS OF WRITING
MONTREAL | BLUE METROPOLIS FESTIVAL | HOTEL 10, 10 RUE SHERBROOKE
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Association of Italian Canadian Writers (AICW), editors Delia De Santis and Venera Fazio present the volume Exploring Voice and discuss women’s contribution to Italian Canadian literature.
With Licia Canton, Delia De Santis, Mary Di Michele, Giulia De Gasperi, Venera Fazio, Connie Guzzo-McParland, Maria Luisa Ierfino. Hosted by Marianna Simeone. In English. Free admission.
In collaboration with the Frank Iacobucci Centre for Italian Canadian Studies (Toronto) and the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal.
APRIL 17, 2016, 1:00PM | TRANSLATING WORLDS
MONTREAL | BLUE METROPOLIS FESTIVAL | HOTEL 10, 10 RUE SHERBROOKE
The art of translation and self-translation are discussed from the perspectives of literary translators, writers and professors. With Licia Canton, Giulia De Gasperi, Rainier Grutman, Elisabeth Tutschek.
Hosted by Marianna Simeone.
In English. Free admission.
In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal.
AUGUST 14 - 16 2015 - MONTREAL'S ITALIAN WEEK
AUGUST 14, 7:00PM - 8:30PM | MONTREAL | CASA D'ITALIA, 505 JEAN TALON EST Meet the authors and publishers. Writer, poet and publisher Michael Mirolla will discuss with other Montreal publishers and published authors the ins and outs of book publishing today, and will answer questions on topic of interest related to literary production. Topics to be discussed: how to submit manuscripts, e-books, digital publishing, self-publishing, translations.
AUGUST 14 - 16, 2015 | MONTREAL | AICW-GUERNICA TENT, LITTLE ITALY Book signings, short readings and chats with individual authors under the tent. Participating authors will sign their books, read short passages from their books, and interact with the passing public.
AUGUST 16, 2:00PM - 3:00PM| MONTREAL | ST-ZOTIQUE PARK GAZEBO, LITTLE ITALY Open Mike - Poetry reading: This event is open to the general public for anyone who wants to share their poetry, in French, English, Italian or in dialect.
*Registration in advance by email is suggested: info@guernicaeditions.com. One may also register at the AICW-Guernica Tent from Friday evening till Sunday morning, on a first-come-first-served basis. Reading time for each participant will depend on number of participants.
AUGUST 16, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | MONTREAL | ST-ZOTIQUE PARK GAZEBO, LITTLE ITALY Reading in the afternoon: Italian Canadian Writers and Guernica Writers will present their new publications and read from their books.
*Open to AICW members and Guernica authors who have recently published.
JUNE 2015 - ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH
JUNE 2, 10:00 - 11:00AM / ON AIR - HOWL on CIUT FM 89.5
Topic: Italian Canadian Writing and Heritage
Participants: Domenico Capilongo and Gianna Patriarca, interviewed by Valentino Assenza
BOOKS AND BISCOTTI LITERARY SERIES
JUNE 6, 11:00AM - 6:00PM / Ottawa / Parkdale Park
Organizers: Licia Canton and Lucia Cascioli. To view the poster click here.
JUNE 6, 7:00 - 9:00PM / Ottawa / Italian Canadian Historical Centre [Villa Marconi]
Organizer: Rene Pappone. To view the poster click here.
JUNE 7, 2:00 - 5:00PM / Toronto / Black Swan Tavern
Organizer: Michelle Alfano. To view the poster click here.
JUNE 9, 7:00PM / Vancouver / Italian Cultural Centre
Organizer: Anna Foschi. To view the poster click here.
JUNE 23, 7:00PM / Buffalo / 1412 Main Street [formerly Buffalo East]
Organizer: Frank Canino. To view the poster click here.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015, 3:30PM
AICW LAUNCHES NEW VOLUME Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival
Hotel 10, 10 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal