Write Off the Bat!

Taghum Hall invites writers to come out of the garret and into something more convivial on the weekend of February 22 and 23. Write Off the Bat! is an on-site, theme-based writing marathon, a juried competition, and a chance to hang with fellow writers—and get fed! The weekend’s supportive environment includes morning pep-talks from celebrated local authors, a delicious lunch each day, plus snacks, coffee and tea—and a chance to win prizes. Advance registration is required. More information and the registration link can be found at www.taghumhall.ca/events


Book Launch and (optional) Illustrating Workshop

New Denver artist and Kokanee Glacier hut keeper Petra Hekkenberg presents her new book Further in the Alpine - the second illustrated journal of Kokanee Park, with stories, visuals, a short film, Q&A, book signing and an optional 1hr illustrating workshop at the end. The book presentation is by donation and supports the Slocan Lake Arts Council and the artist. The optional illustrating workshop has a small fee, scroll down to read more! 

About the book

Petra shared her deep love for mountains in her first illustrated journal, In the Alpine (2022), recording daily observations while working as a park operator at Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. No two seasons are the same, of course: Further in the Alpine is a continuation of this backcountry hut-keeper’s impressions as she engages with the park’s wild residents, its visitors, and her own human vulnerability through words and drawings that offer an intimate glimpse of life in the Alpine.

Short Film "In your Mind's Eye" 

In 2022 Petra created this 20 minute short film with the subtitle Moods of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and it won the first price at the North Valley Mountain Film Festival! Come enjoy this film on a big screen during her book launch. The film was co-created with Whitney Taylor (film) and Sam Harrisson (soundscape & audio)

Illustrating Workshop for all ages (optional)

For those interested, Petra offers a 1 hr illustrating workshop following her book presentation. Suitable for both adults and children. In this workshop, Petra will show you some of the techniques and tricks to making pen illustrations! You could make your own Holiday card for example, or draw a landscape or your favorite pet. All materials are provided. The workshop starts at 3PM and costs $20 for adults and $10 for children up to 16yrs old. Sign up with this registration form. Maximum 12 participants.

Further in the Alpine was self-published, and this event held, with the support of an Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) grant of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and with support of the Slocan Lake Arts Council.

See more of Petra's work here:

Instagram @petrahekkenberg
Facebook @petrahekkenberg
petrahekkenberg.com


Radio Free Kaslo, May 24, 2024

Stephen King has set dozens of stories in his rural Maine backyard.  Alice Munro put small town Ontario on the map. Well, what about Kaslo and the North Kootenay Lake region?

This piece of the planet has it all — magnificent landscape, picturesque towns and villages, plenty of exotic flora and fauna, and, best of all, an endless cavalcade of colourful, quirky characters.

On today's show, host and author RG Morse reads a couple of chapters from Dodged, his latest work, a novel set in 2023 in and around Kaslo.

Think the Coen brothers meet Northern Exposure!

 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tBzgHLpWYrRx0ItZQukDe?si=HERvgDtmSHahuoec0eQ2fg