Thursday, October 26, 2006

November 9 - Book Launch


On Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 PM, please join us at Pennywise Books for the launch of TO THE GRAVE: INSIDE A SPECTACULAR RCMP STING by Mike McIntyre. Come meet Winnipeg Free Press justice reporter, host of the nationally broadcast Crime and Punishment radio show, and bestselling author Mike McIntyre as he releases the latest in his series of true crime books.

TO THE GRAVE: INSIDE A SPECTACULAR RCMP STING is the story of the case of Erin Chorney, the 18-year-old Brandon girl who went missing in April 2002 and was found buried in an elderly woman's grave in February 2004. The grisly discovery came following an elaborate RCMP undercover "sting" operation, the likes of which has never been used in Canada. Using a Hollywood-style scenario and some psychological trickery, police were able to bust open the two-year-old missing person mystery in dramatic fashion.

At the November 9 launch, a representative from Child Find Manitoba will be on hand to speak about the impact of Erin's disappearance on her family and the community. Donations for Child Find will be gratefully accepted.

For more information about this event, please contact Keith at Pennywise Books at (204) 728-2665.

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Coffee House/Open Mic

Whew! Things have been crazy busy down here lately, what with Chester Brown one day ("Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography") and Reena Nerbas ("Household Solutions & Substitutions") the next.

Our next event is not an author, but another of what have turned out to be very popular events -- a Pennywise Coffee House (and Open Mic). This time, however, we have a headliner!

On Tuesday, October 24 beginning at 7:30 PM local group Milliken McGuire will be performing. Following their set, anyone interested in performing is invited to get on stage. To book your slot, just drop us a line at the store (728-2665).

I hope to see you all soon!