Pop & Frye
Come discover pop culture in literature with the help of local experts. Feed your imagination and POP your culture!
Held from January to April, Pop et Frye is a series (now entering its sixth season) of informal talks dedicated to the discovery and appreciation of popular culture. These talks are held once a month during the four months leading up to the Festival and alternate between being presented in English and French. Increasingly, the Festival is attracting authors from across the country who happen to be touring in the region during this time of year.
Upcoming Pop & Frye Talks:
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Ties of Common Blood: Stories of Friends, Lovers, Schemers, and Smugglers on the New Brunswick-Maine Border Jacques Poitras with interviewer/host Jonna Brewer of CBC Radio 1 in Moncton discusses his latest book Imaginary Line: Life on an Unfinished Border Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm Admission: Pay what you can |
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"Secret History": The Poetry and Life of George Elliott Clarke George Elliott Clark was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia. He won the Governor General Literary Award for poetry in 2001 for Execution Poems. He is presently lecturing at the University of Toronto. Hosted by Andrea Cabajsky Monday, March 19 at 7 pm Admission: Pay what you can |
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Herménégilde Chiasson is a noted Acadian poet and and playwright. He was the 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick between 2003 and 2009. Hosted by David Lonergan Thursday, March 29 at 7 pm Admission: Pay what you can Please note this event will be in French only. |
