Festival
Hamilton Plaza Hotel
April 12th 2018 08:30 PM - April 12th 2018 09:30 PM
The Poetry Cabaret: Mainstage event with the Hamilton Poetry Centre, the Hamilton Youth Poets, and authors Susan Elmslie and Michael Fraser 
 | 8.00 - 10.00 |
 | 150 King Street East, Hamilton, ON, Canada |
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April 12th 2018 - April 12th 2018 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
The Poetry Cabaret: Mainstage event with the Hamilton Poetry Centre, the Hamilton Youth Poets, and authors Susan Elmslie and Michael Fraser
On April 12th, join gritLIT, the Poetry Centre, the Hamilton Youth Poets, and authors Susan Elmslie and Michael Fraser on our main stage for The Poetry Cabaret.
The Poetry Cabaret
gritLIT joins Hamilton Poetry Centre to present the 2018 Poetry Cabaret. In Museum of Kindness, Susan Elmslie tackles topics from motherhood to school shootings and PTSD in a voice that is both unflinching and gentle in its wisdom. Michael Fraser pays tribute to illustrious gures throughout black history in his energetic, empathetic collection To Greet Yourself Arriving. Treat yourself to a drink at the bar then settle in for an evening of poetry that promises to challenge, captivate and uplift. Featuring readings from members of Hamilton Youth Poets (HYP).
About gritLIT
gritLIT is Hamilton’s annual literary festival, a four-day celebration of Canadian authors. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has built a reputation with readers in the Golden Horseshoe as a place to get “up close and personal” with their favourite authors and to discover new voices.
Interested in attending the full weekend? Festival passes are one of the best deals going, allowing you to attend our 14 mainstage events at less than half the cost. Purchase your weekend pass here!
The Poetry Cabaret: Mainstage event with the Hamilton Poetry Centre, the Hamilton Youth Poets, and authors Susan Elmslie and Michael Fraser
EVENT DESCRIPTION
On April 12th, join gritLIT, the Poetry Centre, the Hamilton Youth Poets, and authors Susan Elmslie and Michael Fraser on our main stage for The Poetry Cabaret.
The Poetry Cabaret
gritLIT joins Hamilton Poetry Centre to present the 2018 Poetry Cabaret. In Museum of Kindness, Susan Elmslie tackles topics from motherhood to school shootings and PTSD in a voice that is both unflinching and gentle in its wisdom. Michael Fraser pays tribute to illustrious gures throughout black history in his energetic, empathetic collection To Greet Yourself Arriving. Treat yourself to a drink at the bar then settle in for an evening of poetry that promises to challenge, captivate and uplift. Featuring readings from members of Hamilton Youth Poets (HYP).
About gritLIT
gritLIT is Hamilton’s annual literary festival, a four-day celebration of Canadian authors. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has built a reputation with readers in the Golden Horseshoe as a place to get “up close and personal” with their favourite authors and to discover new voices.
Interested in attending the full weekend? Festival passes are one of the best deals going, allowing you to attend our 14 mainstage events at less than half the cost. Purchase your weekend pass here!
On April 12th, join gritLIT, the Poetry Centre, the Hamilton Youth Poets, and authors Susan Elmslie and Michael Fraser on our main stage for The Poetry Cabaret.
The Poetry Cabaret
gritLIT joins Hamilton Poetry Centre to present the 2018 Poetry Cabaret. In Museum of Kindness, Susan Elmslie tackles topics from motherhood to school shootings and PTSD in a voice that is both unflinching and gentle in its wisdom. Michael Fraser pays tribute to illustrious gures throughout black history in his energetic, empathetic collection To Greet Yourself Arriving. Treat yourself to a drink at the bar then settle in for an evening of poetry that promises to challenge, captivate and uplift. Featuring readings from members of Hamilton Youth Poets (HYP).
About gritLIT
gritLIT is Hamilton’s annual literary festival, a four-day celebration of Canadian authors. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has built a reputation with readers in the Golden Horseshoe as a place to get “up close and personal” with their favourite authors and to discover new voices.
Interested in attending the full weekend? Festival passes are one of the best deals going, allowing you to attend our 14 mainstage events at less than half the cost. Purchase your weekend pass here!
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Ticket Information
Please note that your tickets will be email to you and attached as a PDF upon successfully registering for this event. In the event that you have either not received your confirmation email, cannot find the confirmation email, or used an incorrect email address, please contact the organizer.
All ticket holders will receive an email notification reminder 24-48 hours prior to the event's start date (this does not imply particular sessions, just the event). Your tickets will also be attached to this email.
It's encouraged to save your tickets to your phone by downloading them or taking a screenshot, however you may also print your tickets before arriving to the event.