Something wonderful happens when letters become art! From an early hornbook to creative interpretations of letters and language in modern times, the simple structure of the alphabet inspires works that are playful, engag...
It may be an advertisement, a comment in the workplace or at a doctor's office, or a sinking feeling looking in the mirror: ageism is everywhere. The World Health Organization has found that globally, one out of two peop...
Celebrated NPR music critic Ann Powers visits the Appel Salon to discuss her new book Traveling: On the Path to Joni Mitchell with host Tabassum Siddiqui. Not another standard telling of the Joni Mitchell story but a tal...
Pingxin Xu is a highly acclaimed Chinese musician. He was the first to obtain a Master Degree in Yangqin (Chinese dulcimer) Performance in China (1985) and was once the youngest Yangqin professor in China (1993). He has...
David will focus on Indigenous Fusion in his talk. He will explore Indigenous cuisine through the eyes of an "urban Indian chef," sharing stories of his own introduction to Indigenous cuisine as a child growing up in do...
Bestselling author Billy-Ray Belcourt discusses his new collection of intersecting stories about Indigenous love and loneliness. Across the prairies and Canada's west coast, on reserves and university campuses...
This event is free. No registration or tickets required. Drop-ins welcome. Join us at Northern District . N.D. Stevenson's graphic novel...
Celebrate Pride Month and Cancer Survivor month! Join Dr Charles Hayter as he draws back the curtain on his life as an oncologist and his journey to authenticity as an out gay man. He will read and discuss exc...
What's at stake when social media tailors the news that we read? Through the influence of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Tiktok, the past decade has seen an incredible revolution in the way...
Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, leader of the Liberal Jewish Movement of France, shares stories from her new book, an exploration of loss, mourning, and consolation informed by her work caring for the dying and their loved on...