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October 12, 2005
Banff Distinguished Author Series moves to Eric Harvie Theatre
Banff Distinguished Author Series: Margaret Atwood
Saturday, October 15, 7 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre, The Banff Centre, Tickets $16
Due to over-whelming interest in the Banff Distinguished Author Series, this WordFest event has been moved from the Banff Centre Dining Room to the Eric Harvie Theatre at The Banff Centre. Margaret Atwood will headline this annual celebration of literature on Saturday October 15 at 7:00 p.m.. The event also features authors Michael Crummey, and Charlotte Gill.
The Banff Centre has named Atwood as the latest recipient of the Banff Centre National Arts Award, and will present her with the prize at the event.
WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival, one of Canada’s premier literary events, celebrates its 10th Anniversary October 12 to 16. An all-star roster of national and international writers headline readings, panel discussions, poetry cabarets, and other literary adventures for kids, youth and adults.
The Banff Distinguished Author Series, sponsored by The Banff Centre, is an annual WordFest celebration of leading voices in writing today. Tickets for this event can be purchased through The Banff Centre Box Office at (403) 762-6301 or 1-800-413-8368 or Ticketmaster at (403) 777-0000.
Media Contact
Jill Sawyer
Media and Communications Officer, The Banff Centre
403.762.6475