20 August 2008—Morden, Manitoba

Following the scheduled book-launch in Winnipeg on 6 October, the indefatigable poet will be regaling an audience the very next night in the town of Morden (a 90 minute drive SW of the city). The venue (arranged by local impresario Grace Warkentin, a well-known long-time Mordenite and also Sam W.’s able ‘agent’) is the Pembina Hills Arts Centre (in the town’s splendid old historic clock tower-turned-gallery). Come for 7:00 pm, take in the bard’s readings and some libations, get your book copy signed by the author, and enjoy an impressive juried collection of visual art to boot… did you know that Morden was honoured this year as a Cultural Capital of Canada?

18 August 2008—Winnipeg, Manitoba

Sam will be in Winnipeg on 6 October 2008 for an 8:00 pm book-launch and poetry reading at the Prairie Ink Restaurant in McNally Robinson’s flagship Grant Park bookstore (be sure to arrive early to get a seat). Gray Matter Graffitti is now also available through all of McNally Robinson Booksellers’ outlets (Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary) as well as online through www.mcnallyrobinson.com

McNally Robinson is one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores, well-known for its support and promotion of Western Canadian authors. More information about the 6 October launch and reading in Winnipeg here.