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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 6h

After the artists have had their turn, the public will be invited to throw spaghetti too. �� Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2PM �� High Horse Galerie & Ateliers, 1010 Polytek St #23, Gloucester ��️ Free · Everyone welcome

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 6h

at the exterior wall and window of High Horse Galerie & Ateliers. Healing Spaghetti is a short, participatory performance exploring the uncertainty of trying different things without knowing what will stick, for how long, or whether it will still work tomorrow.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 6h

On Saturday, October 10th at 2 pm, four Ottawa artists with lived experience of mental health challenges will literally throw cooked spaghetti

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 6h

Healing Spaghetti: A Performance for World Mental Health Day What happens when healing feels like throwing spaghetti at a wall?

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 7h

Book Launch - Far and Wild by Dr. Cliff Redford Time and Place: October 9 at 7:30 pm. Keith Brown Community Building, 51 Stonehurst Ave. Web: thespanielstale.ca/events/5865320261009 RSVP ON SITE

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Book Launch - Far and Wild by Dr. Cliff Redford | The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore

Hintonburg's independendent bookstore, and Ottawa's proudest indie.

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J-Qweln 🦇 🇨🇦🇨🇴 @jacquelinevalencia.ca · 08/10/2026

Of course she was. ❤️🍃

From a CBC article announcing Anne Carson winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. "The academy said Carson was surprised by the honour, who was in Iceland "listening to the wind" when they made contact with her."

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Altared's Open Mic Time and Place: Every Second Thursday at 7:30 pm. 769 Bank poetry. music. stories.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Third World Players Present Time and Place: Every Thursday at 6:00 pm. Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/108/info.html

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CKCU: Third World Players Present

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Love Lyla Books Readings and Signings Time and Place: 95 Richmond Road Web: tinyurl.com/LoveLylaEvents a modern Islamic bookstore. tickets for events via Eventbrite with link from site October 8 - Book Speed Dating at Love Lyla Books $22.63 6-7:30pm

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Love Lyla Books

Love Lyla Books is a Canadian, female-owned independent bookstore in Ottawa dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and community. We host author events, book launches, workshops, and gatherings that celeb...

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David Naimon @davidnaimon.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Had the lucky chance to make a playlist for @largeheartedboy.bsky.social for the release of Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations on Writing. Like the book itself, I tried to weave Ursula's musical loves (which will surprise you!) with my own largeheartedboy.com/2026/10/07/d... @ursulakleguin.com

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David Naimon’s Book Notes music playlist for his book Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations on Writing – Largehearted Boy

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Ottawa Scrabble Club Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Web: www.ottawascrabbleclub.com/ Players of all skill are welcome

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Ottawa Scrabble Club - Compete, Learn, Connect

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Heated Rivalry with Rachel Reid Time and Place: October 7 at 7:00 pm. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Room 14. Web: writersfestival.org/event/heated-rivalry tickets on site

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Heated Rivalry

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Canadian Authors' Association National Capital Region MONTHLY MEETINGS Time and Place: 7:00 pm. via Zoom Web: canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/events/ $20 non members; registration on site October 7 - Playing with Ideas Presenter: Kate Heartfield 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

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Events – Canadian Authors National Capital Region

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Asian Sounds Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. CKCU FM 93.1 Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/91/info.html

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CKCU: Asian Sounds

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Paul-François Sylvestre: Lys, trillium et arc-en-ciel : doublement minoritaire Time and Place: October 7 at 5:00 pm. Pavillon Morisset (MRT) CRCCF, room MRT 040 65 University Private, Web: www.uottawa.ca/en/events-all/entretien-paul-francois-sylvestre-au-crccf RSVP on site

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Entretien avec Paul-François Sylvestre au CRCCF | University of Ottawa

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

WitchLit Writer Wednesdays Every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. Stackt, 60 Byward Market Square Web: witchschool.ca/event/witchlit-wednesdays-the-stories-we-tell/ Books, Writing and Conversation. drop in. 12 to 2pm October 7 - The Stories We Tell A conversation with N.G. Avant

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WitchLit Wednesdays: The stories we tell

How stories shape what we believe. The stories we inherit matter. Myths. Religion. History. Fairy tales. Novels. Family stories. The things we were told women were allowed to be.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Lit Room with Susan Johnston Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 9:30 am. Every Wednesday at 9:30 am CKCU FM 93.1 Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/666/info.html where books meet conversation, a half-hour show

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CKCU: The Lit Room

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ways of Listening: An Evening with Rollie Pemberton October 6 9 pm. FONO HiFi Lounge | 473 Bronson Ave Web: thespanielstale.ca/events/6476920261006

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Ways of Listening: An Evening with Rollie Pemberton | The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore

Hintonburg's independendent bookstore, and Ottawa's proudest indie.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Live on Elgin Open Mic Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 8:00 pm. 220 Elgin, #2 Web: www.liveonelgin.com/calendar/event/?ID=KHE6Y2L Get there early, say hi your host, grab a drink and sign up to do some music, comedy, poetry, or whatever else! Sign up closes at 7:45pm

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LIVE ON ELGIN

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ottawa Storytellers Open Mic Online Time and Place: 7:30 pm. Web: www.ottawastorytellers.ca/open-mic#open-mic-in-person Zoom info on site. hosted by Lynda Joyce

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Live Storytelling Events & Workshops in Ottawa | Ottawa StoryTellers

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Redwood with Ben Macintyre Time and Place: October 6 at 7:00 pm. Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Web: writersfestival.org/event/redwood $25 tickets and info on site

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Redwood

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Words and Culture Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 10:00 am. CKCU FM 93.1 Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/640/info.html

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CKCU: Words And Culture

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

in this week's installment of 14 Weeks with Jérôme Melançon @lethejerome.bsky.social , we discuss the beautiful cover art of Prairial.es, created by Isabelle Gagné. @prise_de_parole amandaearl.substack.com/p/14-weeks-w...

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Namaashoum Time and Place: Every Monday at 7:00 pm. CKCU FM 93.1 Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/53/info.html Promoting the Persian culture, especially its music and literature. Hosted by: Mehdi Fallahi

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CKCU: Namaashoum

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

End Times Fascism with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Time and Place: October 5 at 7:00 pm. Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks Web: writersfestival.org/event/end-times-fascism tickets and info on site. in person and streaming options available. writersfestival.org/event/end-ti...

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End Times Fascism

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Art House Cafe Open Mic Time and Place: Every Monday at 7:00 pm. Art House Cafe, 555 Somerset W. poetry, music, & more. sign up in person at 6:30pm.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

it was a pleasure. love what you do at Fish Gotta Swim and love Jen's work.

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thetemzreview.bsky.social @thetemzreview.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Read @amandaearl.bsky.social's review of @jenfalkner.bsky.social' Susanna Hall, Her Book (pub. @fishgottaswim.bsky.social) in Issue 36! ...[It] is a compelling read with a ghostly tone and vivid recountings of history that is staying with me... www.thetemzreview.com/earl-falkner...

The cover of Jennifer Falkner's Susanna Hall, Her Book. It looks like a Victorian color drawing of a red poppy from an encyclopedia of plants

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Conyer Clayton, Cloud Circuit, Mark Molnar Time and Place: October 4 at 8:00 pm. Avant-Garde Bar, 135 1/3 Besserer Web: www.instagram.com/p/DcBhJ1Ox2ZX/ experimental music and poetry. $15 in advance.$20 at the door

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Instagram

Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Fly Home, An Evening of Selected Readings by Isaman Cann Time and Place: October 4 at 6:00 pm. Art House Cafe, 555 Somerset W. Web: sairyo.live/artist-profile/@arthouse Tickets: Free with Donation

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Art House | SAIRYŌ

Experience the Ottawa arts community in this unique cafe, bar, and gallery! Hosting live performances, socials, workshops, and serving quality food and ...

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Love Lyla Books Readings and Signings Time and Place: 95 Richmond Road Web: tinyurl.com/LoveLylaEvents a modern Islamic bookstore. tickets for events via Eventbrite with link from site October 4 - Mothers' Writing & Creative Arts Workshop by ADX 2-4pm

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Love Lyla Books

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Now available in the Bywords.ca store: "Cultivating Light" by Susanne Fletcher, the 2025 John Newlove Poetry Award recipient. Or pick it up at the 2026 Newlove Poetry Award on October 15 when we announce this year's winner and honourable mentions.

illustration of a woman looking up at a spiral bound notebook, above which is the title "Cultivating Light." at the bottom, in cursive text: Susanne Fletcher

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This week's quotes are from Patty Griffin, Annie Dillard, Nick Cave, Christine Fischer Guy, Stan Rogers, Carl Jung, & Robertson Davies. enjoy! amandaearl.substack.com/p/qotw-2026-...

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QOTW 2026-09-27 to 2026-10-03

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: sculpture of a winged lion outside beneath a blue sky on Preston Street in front of Sala San Marco.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Poetry Night at the Ottawa Trans Library 5:00 pm. 1104 Somerset W. Web: ottawatranslibrary.ca/ An informal evening of poetry reading and discussion. No mic, no stage! Share poems you have discovered or ones you have written in a casual atmosphere of poetry appreciation.

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Ottawa Trans Library

A community library and social space.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ottawa Afrocentric Book Club Time and Place: 2:00 pm. Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe, Room B125 A community for lovers of novels by African authors and panafricain writers based in Ottawa October 3 - Foluso Agbaje - The Talk of the Party

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Chinatown Remixed-Asian Writes Panel with Ellen Chang-Richardson, Don Kwan and Jamie Chai Yun Liew Time and Place: October 3 at 2:00 pm. Yet Keen Seniors Day Centre, 755 Somerset St W

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Singing Pebble Books Readings and Signings Time and Place: 206 Main Web: www.singingpebblebooks.ca/events October 3 - Author Signing: Robin Blackburn McBride 11:00AM - 1:00 PM

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Singing Pebble Books

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Readings, Signings and Book Club Meetings at Evermore Books Time and Place: 875b Bank Street Web: evermorebooks.ca/pages/events tickets on site. October 3 - GLEBE HARVEST BLOCK PARTY from 9am to 5pm

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Events

Locally-owned romance bookstore. Evermore Books offers a carefully curated selection of romance novels across all subgenres and tropes.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The 23rd annual John Newlove Poetry Award takes place on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30pm Hope to see you there. It's a free event, but registration is recommended. writersfestival.org/event/byword...

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Bywords John Newlove Poetry Awards

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Spaniel's Tale Readings and Signings Time and Place: 1131 Wellington Street West Web: thespanielstale.ca/events rsvp on web site. note new address starting Oct 17, 2026: 1109 Wellington W October 2 - Book Launch - The Living Realm by Jordan Tannahill 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore

Hintonburg's independendent bookstore, and Ottawa's proudest indie.

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Singing Pebble Books Readings and Signings Time and Place: 206 Main Web: www.singingpebblebooks.ca/events October 2 - The Full Disclosure Iliad Book Talk with author Jeff Wright 6:30PM - 8:00 PM

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Singing Pebble Books

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Amanda Earl @amandaearl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Readings at Library and Archives Canada LAC,395 Wellington . October 2 - What Dreams May Come with Kate Heartfield, Amanda Connolly and Eden Robinson 7pm writersfestival.org/event/august-2026-what-dreams-may-come

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rob mclennan @robmclennan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

above/ground press: 2027 subscriptions now available! , anticipating the press' thirty-fourth year of activity, abovegroundpress.blogspot.com/2026/10/abov...

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