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The composer, author and educator Andrew Gerle discusses the new concept album of a show he wrote the music and lyrics for Whisper Darkly (TBIC Music Group, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Andrew Gerle first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The distinguished editor John Metcalf discusses the six Canadian writers (Caroline Adderson, Kristyn Dunnion, Cynthia Flood, Shaena Lambert, Elise Levine, and Kathy Page) he's in conversation with in the new collection he's edited Off the Record (Biblioasis, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post John Metcalf first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of Mitch and Murray Productions Aaron Craven discusses their new production that he's directing, Mike Bartlett's An Intervention , with Joseph Planta. The post Aaron Craven first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning songwriter, singer and actress Melissa Manchester discusses her new album RE:VIEW (2024), her versatile career, and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Melissa Manchester first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The celebrated jazz pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton discusses her work, upcoming performances in Vancouver at Frankie's Jazz Club (01, 02 March 2024), and her new album Cory Weeds Meets Champian Fulton Every Now and Then (release date: 12 April 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Champian Fulton first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The community leader and author Michael Redhead Champagne discusses his new book for young readers We Need Everyone (Highwater Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Michael Redhead Champagne first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The distinguished thinker and philanthropist Yosef Wosk discusses his memoir Naked in a Pyramid: Travels & Observations (Anvil Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Yosef Wosk first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The journalist and writer Morgan Campbell discusses his new memoir My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines That Made Us (McClelland & Stewart, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Morgan Campbell first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and educator Beth Kaplan discusses her new collection of essays MidLife Solo: Writing Through Chaos to Find My Way in the World (Mosaic Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Beth Kaplan first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The director of the 39th Annual Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival Dana Camil Hewitt previews this year's festival (10-15 February 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Dana Camil Hewitt first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The actress and singer Eleanora Owen discusses Being Piaf , which she stars in and is coming to the PAL Studio Theatre, 08-11 February 2024, with Joseph Planta. The post Eleanora Owen first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The property developer, philanthropist, and art collector Michael Audain discusses his book Pictures on the Wall: Building a Canadian Art Collection (Douglas & McIntyre, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Michael Audain first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The improv artists, and members of SPIT Manila Aih Mendoza and Karl Echaluse discuss improv and being part of The Improv Centre's THE HEAT - An International Improv Comedy Showcase (23-27 January 2024), with Joseph Planta. The post Aih Mendoza and Karl Echaluse first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The theatre artist Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg talks to Joseph Planta about her new show Pants , at the Firehall Arts Centre, 17-20 January 2024. The post Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The theatre artist and writer Emelia Symington-Fedy discusses her new memoir Skid Dogs (Douglas & McIntyre, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Emelia Symington-Fedy first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and massage therapist Angela E. Morris discusses her collection Love Notes to Grievers: Tending to Grief After Loss (Pownal Street Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Angela E. Morris first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The playwright Meg Braem discusses her play Flight Risk (University of Calgary Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Meg Braem first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The advocate and writer Kathy Wagner discusses her new memoir Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction (Douglas & McIntyre, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Kathy Wagner first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer Tim Blackett discusses his new collection of fiction Grandview Drive (Nightwood Editions, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Tim Blackett first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author and architectural historian Harold Kalman discusses the fifth edition of Exploring Vancouver: Ten Tours of the City and Its Buildings (Harbour Publishing, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Harold Kalman first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The historian and author Dustin Galer discusses his new biography Beryl: The Making of a Disability Activist (Between the Lines, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Dustin Galer first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and creator Tara Sidhoo Fraser discusses her new memoir When My Ghost Sings: A Memoir of Stroke, Recovery & Transformation (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Tara Sidhoo Fraser first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The architectural critic and artist Robin Ward discusses the new book he's co-written Exploring Vancouver: Ten Tours of the City and Its Buildings (Fifth Edition) (Harbour Publishing, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Robin Ward first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The composer and pianist Jamie Lawrence discusses the new album he's produced Swoon , which features the late vocalist and songwriter Nora York, with Joseph Planta. The post Jamie Lawrence first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker Jenny Lee-Gilmore discusses her new documentary Overtime , the subject of which is her mother, Kelley Lee Gilmore, a university professor, doctor and hockey player, with Joseph Planta. The post Jenny Lee-Gilmore first appeared on thecommentary.ca .