Are you interested in learning about funding that is available to you as an artist? Would you like to learn more about how to prepare a grant application?
The Manitoba Arts Council will be hosting an Information Session & Grant Writing Workshop on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Pennywise Books, 1031 Rosser Avenue. This opportunity is free of charge and open to artists in any discipline and at all stages of their careers.
For more information contact:
Kristen Pauch-Nolin, Program Consultant, Community Art
Toll-Free in MB 1-866-994-2787
Email: kpauch-nolin@artscouncil.mb.ca.
Website: www.artscouncil.mb.ca
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED
It was a real thrill to be asked to be part of the jury for the Eileen Sykes award. I can't imagine what it would be like to WIN an award, if sitting on the jury for an award is so much fun.
As the press release with all the shortlists for the Manitoba Book Awards has just been released, I thought I could get a leg up on the mainstream media by posting it here for your perusal:
For Immediate Release - March 19, 2009
MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers is pleased toannounce the Manitoba Book Awards shortlists. The awards will be presented at theManitoba Book Awards gala, hosted by CBC Radio's Shelagh Rogers, on Saturday, April25 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Cocktails are at 7:30 p.m., with the ceremonybeginning at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The shortlists and recipients are selected by a variety of juries, comprised ofwriters, publishers and other book industry personnel from across Canada.
And the nominees are.
McNally Robinson Book of the Year
* Fear Not by Maurice Mierau, published by Turnstone Press
* The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews, published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada
* Reading by Lightning by Joan Thomas, published by Goose Lane Editions
* The Retreat by David Bergen, published by McClelland and Stewart Ltd.
Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction
* Behind the Headlines: A History of Investigative Journalism in Canada by Cecil Rosner, published by Oxford University Press
* Head Space: Five Decades of Bruce Head, essays by Patricia E. Bovey and AmyKarlinsky, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Lord Selkirk: A Life by J.M. Bumsted, published by University of Manitoba
* Press Politics in Manitoba: Parties, Leaders, and Voters by Christopher Adams, published by University of Manitoba Press
* Subconscious City, curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, essays by various contributors, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
Aqua Books Lansdowne Prize for Poetry/Prix Lansdowne de poésie
* Fear Not by Maurice Mierau, published by Turnstone Press
* La Métisse filante de Laurent Poliquin, publié par L'Harmattan
* The Sleeping Life by Kerry Ryan, published by The Muses' Company, an imprint of J.Gordon Shillingford Publishing
* this is a small northern town by Rosanna Deerchild, published by The Muses' Company, an imprint of J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Best Illustrated Book of the Year
* L'Étang du soir de J.R. Léveillé et Étienne Gaboury, graphiste Bernard Léveillé,publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* The Harry Winrob Collection of Inuit Sculpture, curated by Darlene Coward Wight,design by Frank Reimer, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Magic at the Museum, written and illustrated by Jane Heinrichs, published by Wide Horizons Ink Publishing
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, graphiste Susan Chafe, publiépar Les Éditions du Blé
Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award
* The Beech Nut of Big Water Beach by Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon, published by Aivilo Press
* The Prairie Bridesmaid by Daria Salamon, published by Key Porter Books Ltd.
* Saint-Boniface 1908-2008 : reflets d'une ville, sous la direction de André Fauchonet Carol J. Harvey, publié par les Presses universitaires de Saint-Boniface
* Subconscious City, curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, essays by variouscontributors, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Widows of Hamilton House by Christina Penner, published by Enfield & Wizenty
Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book
* The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, published by Random House Canada
* The Prairie Bridesmaid by Daria Salamon, published by Key Porter Books Ltd.
* Reading by Lightning by Joan Thomas, published by Goose Lane Editions
* Somewhere Else by Jan Guenther Braun, published by Arbeiter Ring Publishing
* Widows of Hamilton House by Christina Penner, published by Enfield & Wizenty
John Hirsch Award for Most Promising Manitoba Writer
* Rosanna Deerchild
* Christina Penner
* Daria Salamon
* Michael Van Rooy
* Adam Smoluk
Manuela Dias Book Design of the Year
* L'Étang du soir de J.R. Léveillé et Étienne Gaboury, graphiste Bernard Léveillé, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* The Harry Winrob Collection of Inuit Sculpture, curated by Darlene Coward Wight, design by Frank Reimer, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Head Space: Five Decades of Bruce Head, essays by Patricia E. Bovey and Amy Karlinsky, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, graphiste Susan Chafe, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* Sheila Spence: Pictures of Me, curated by Mary Reid, design by Lisa Friesen, published by The Winnipeg Art gallery
* Subconscious City, curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, design by LisaFriesen, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction
* The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews, published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada
* Reading by Lightning by Joan Thomas, published by Goose Lane Editions
* The Retreat by David Bergen, published by McClelland and Stewart Ltd
Mary Scorer Award for Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher
* Bush Camp by Marvin Francis, published by Turnstone Press
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* They Call Me Chief: Warriors on Ice by Don Marks, published by J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award - Older Category
* My Mother is a French Fry and Further Proof of my Fuzzed-Up Life by Colleen Sydor, published by Kids Can Press
* Shadow-Town by Duncan Thornton, published by Annick Press
* Withershins by Susan Rocan, published by Great Plains Publications
* Spider's Song by Anita Daher, published by Penguin Group
McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award - Younger Category
* Andrea's Fiddle by Blaine Klippenstein, illustrated by Christie Jedele, published by Loon Books Publishing
* Goose Girl by Joe McLellan and Matrine McLellan, illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson, published by Pemmican Publications
* Granny's Giant Bannock by Brenda Isabel Wastasecoot, illustrated by Kimberly McKay-Fleming, published by Pemmican Publications
Le Prix littéraire Rue-Deschambault
* L'endroit et l'envers par Lise Gaboury-Diallo, publié par L'Harmattan
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* Voyages au pays des maléfices de Tatiana Arcand, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers gratefully acknowledges the support ofthe following Book Awards partners: Aqua Books, The Canada Council for the Arts,Friesens, Hignell Book Printing, the Manitoba Arts Council, Manitoba Culture,Heritage, Tourism and Sport, the Manitoba Foundation for the Arts, Manitoba Tradeand Investment, McNally Robinson Booksellers, the Winnipeg Arts Council and theWinnipeg Foundation.
For more information contact:
Karen San Filippo
Manitoba Book Awards Coordinator
Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
404-100 Arthur St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
(204) 947-3335
projectsambp@mts.net
www.manitobabookawards.com
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As the press release with all the shortlists for the Manitoba Book Awards has just been released, I thought I could get a leg up on the mainstream media by posting it here for your perusal:
For Immediate Release - March 19, 2009
MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers is pleased toannounce the Manitoba Book Awards shortlists. The awards will be presented at theManitoba Book Awards gala, hosted by CBC Radio's Shelagh Rogers, on Saturday, April25 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Cocktails are at 7:30 p.m., with the ceremonybeginning at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The shortlists and recipients are selected by a variety of juries, comprised ofwriters, publishers and other book industry personnel from across Canada.
And the nominees are.
McNally Robinson Book of the Year
* Fear Not by Maurice Mierau, published by Turnstone Press
* The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews, published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada
* Reading by Lightning by Joan Thomas, published by Goose Lane Editions
* The Retreat by David Bergen, published by McClelland and Stewart Ltd.
Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction
* Behind the Headlines: A History of Investigative Journalism in Canada by Cecil Rosner, published by Oxford University Press
* Head Space: Five Decades of Bruce Head, essays by Patricia E. Bovey and AmyKarlinsky, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Lord Selkirk: A Life by J.M. Bumsted, published by University of Manitoba
* Press Politics in Manitoba: Parties, Leaders, and Voters by Christopher Adams, published by University of Manitoba Press
* Subconscious City, curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, essays by various contributors, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
Aqua Books Lansdowne Prize for Poetry/Prix Lansdowne de poésie
* Fear Not by Maurice Mierau, published by Turnstone Press
* La Métisse filante de Laurent Poliquin, publié par L'Harmattan
* The Sleeping Life by Kerry Ryan, published by The Muses' Company, an imprint of J.Gordon Shillingford Publishing
* this is a small northern town by Rosanna Deerchild, published by The Muses' Company, an imprint of J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Best Illustrated Book of the Year
* L'Étang du soir de J.R. Léveillé et Étienne Gaboury, graphiste Bernard Léveillé,publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* The Harry Winrob Collection of Inuit Sculpture, curated by Darlene Coward Wight,design by Frank Reimer, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Magic at the Museum, written and illustrated by Jane Heinrichs, published by Wide Horizons Ink Publishing
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, graphiste Susan Chafe, publiépar Les Éditions du Blé
Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award
* The Beech Nut of Big Water Beach by Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon, published by Aivilo Press
* The Prairie Bridesmaid by Daria Salamon, published by Key Porter Books Ltd.
* Saint-Boniface 1908-2008 : reflets d'une ville, sous la direction de André Fauchonet Carol J. Harvey, publié par les Presses universitaires de Saint-Boniface
* Subconscious City, curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, essays by variouscontributors, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Widows of Hamilton House by Christina Penner, published by Enfield & Wizenty
Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book
* The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, published by Random House Canada
* The Prairie Bridesmaid by Daria Salamon, published by Key Porter Books Ltd.
* Reading by Lightning by Joan Thomas, published by Goose Lane Editions
* Somewhere Else by Jan Guenther Braun, published by Arbeiter Ring Publishing
* Widows of Hamilton House by Christina Penner, published by Enfield & Wizenty
John Hirsch Award for Most Promising Manitoba Writer
* Rosanna Deerchild
* Christina Penner
* Daria Salamon
* Michael Van Rooy
* Adam Smoluk
Manuela Dias Book Design of the Year
* L'Étang du soir de J.R. Léveillé et Étienne Gaboury, graphiste Bernard Léveillé, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* The Harry Winrob Collection of Inuit Sculpture, curated by Darlene Coward Wight, design by Frank Reimer, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Head Space: Five Decades of Bruce Head, essays by Patricia E. Bovey and Amy Karlinsky, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, graphiste Susan Chafe, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* Sheila Spence: Pictures of Me, curated by Mary Reid, design by Lisa Friesen, published by The Winnipeg Art gallery
* Subconscious City, curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, design by LisaFriesen, published by The Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction
* The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews, published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada
* Reading by Lightning by Joan Thomas, published by Goose Lane Editions
* The Retreat by David Bergen, published by McClelland and Stewart Ltd
Mary Scorer Award for Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher
* Bush Camp by Marvin Francis, published by Turnstone Press
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* They Call Me Chief: Warriors on Ice by Don Marks, published by J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award - Older Category
* My Mother is a French Fry and Further Proof of my Fuzzed-Up Life by Colleen Sydor, published by Kids Can Press
* Shadow-Town by Duncan Thornton, published by Annick Press
* Withershins by Susan Rocan, published by Great Plains Publications
* Spider's Song by Anita Daher, published by Penguin Group
McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award - Younger Category
* Andrea's Fiddle by Blaine Klippenstein, illustrated by Christie Jedele, published by Loon Books Publishing
* Goose Girl by Joe McLellan and Matrine McLellan, illustrated by Rhian Brynjolson, published by Pemmican Publications
* Granny's Giant Bannock by Brenda Isabel Wastasecoot, illustrated by Kimberly McKay-Fleming, published by Pemmican Publications
Le Prix littéraire Rue-Deschambault
* L'endroit et l'envers par Lise Gaboury-Diallo, publié par L'Harmattan
* Pauline Boutal, Destin d'artiste par Louise Duguay, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
* Voyages au pays des maléfices de Tatiana Arcand, publié par Les Éditions du Blé
The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers gratefully acknowledges the support ofthe following Book Awards partners: Aqua Books, The Canada Council for the Arts,Friesens, Hignell Book Printing, the Manitoba Arts Council, Manitoba Culture,Heritage, Tourism and Sport, the Manitoba Foundation for the Arts, Manitoba Tradeand Investment, McNally Robinson Booksellers, the Winnipeg Arts Council and theWinnipeg Foundation.
For more information contact:
Karen San Filippo
Manitoba Book Awards Coordinator
Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
404-100 Arthur St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
(204) 947-3335
projectsambp@mts.net
www.manitobabookawards.com
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
An Overdue Update
I feel badly for not updating on a more regular basis the going-ons at Pennywise. Therefore, here is some bad news, some good news and some better news and some bad news again...
Bad news: Pennywise Books is currently operating under slightly reduced hours. From Tuesday to Friday, the store is open from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. On Saturdays, we remain open from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Sundays and Mondays we are closed.
Good news: We have added two new sections in the store - Westerns and New Age. Whereas customers used to have to ask for these books, we've now carved out shelf space. Fans of Louis L'Amour and Wiccan nonfiction can now browse to their hearts content. Also, very shortly we will have a new, great big shelf for new arrivals of discount titles. Deals galore!
Better news: There are a number of exciting activities being lined up for the coming weeks and months. These special events are of all varieties, types and natures. Be sure to keep tuned!
Bad news, again: I'm not going to tell you what any of these special events are. Not yet.
As always, you are invited to come down to visit with us at Pennywise Books and see what strange and wonderful new books we have tracked down and have available for your reading pleasure.
I look forward to see you again very soon.
Bad news: Pennywise Books is currently operating under slightly reduced hours. From Tuesday to Friday, the store is open from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. On Saturdays, we remain open from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Sundays and Mondays we are closed.
Good news: We have added two new sections in the store - Westerns and New Age. Whereas customers used to have to ask for these books, we've now carved out shelf space. Fans of Louis L'Amour and Wiccan nonfiction can now browse to their hearts content. Also, very shortly we will have a new, great big shelf for new arrivals of discount titles. Deals galore!
Better news: There are a number of exciting activities being lined up for the coming weeks and months. These special events are of all varieties, types and natures. Be sure to keep tuned!
Bad news, again: I'm not going to tell you what any of these special events are. Not yet.
As always, you are invited to come down to visit with us at Pennywise Books and see what strange and wonderful new books we have tracked down and have available for your reading pleasure.
I look forward to see you again very soon.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Story Time
We are currently looking at establishing a regular story time for kids. We will be playing with the idea, tweaking it slightly here and there until we think (and, more importantly, the kids in attendance think) that we have gotten it right. Once we find that recipe, we will be making story time a regular event here at the store. Until then, we will be announcing the dates and times for each here on the website.
The next story time will take place on Saturday, February 14 from 11:00 - 11:30 AM.
I hope to see you there!
The next story time will take place on Saturday, February 14 from 11:00 - 11:30 AM.
I hope to see you there!
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
With One Voice
We are pleased to announce that on December 3 at 7 PM, Gordon Goldsborough will be reading from his new book "With One Voice: A History of Municipal Governance in Manitoba" at Pennywise Books.
Local governments provide the facilities and services that each of us use on a daily basis. They are responsible for ensuring that our faucets deliver clean water, the sewers take away our wastes, and garbage and recyclables are collected. They build and maintain our roads, operate our libraries, protect us from fire and crime, and in bygone days, they equipped our schools and hospitals. No wonder that villages, towns, cities and rural municipalities have been described as “the most important level of government.”
With One Voice describes over 100 years in the history of Manitoba from a municipal perspective, covering such topics as daylight saving time, income and property taxes, rural electrification, the war waged on gophers and other animal pests in farm fields, the colour of margarine (it was not always yellow!), and video lottery terminals. Woven through the story are sidebar articles on the history of parking meters, pioneering women in politics, Manitoba ghost towns, Sunday shopping, and much more. With One Voice is, quite literally, a history of everyday life in Manitoba.
Gordon Goldsborough is a member of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, and Director of the University’s Delta Marsh Field Station on Lake Manitoba. He is a water quality specialist concerned with the impacts of humans on lakes and wetlands. He is the Chair of the Lake Manitoba Stewardship Board, a member of the Manitoba Water Council, and a representative for Canada on the International Joint Commission’s International Red River Board.
Besides his scientific interests, Goldsborough is involved in the Manitoba heritage community, being the Webmaster and a Past President of the Manitoba Historical Society, an editor of Manitoba History magazine, and a member of the Management Committee for Dalnavert Museum.
On December 3, be sure to come down to Pennywise Books for this free event and learn more about some of our province's history that you never knew you never knew.
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