Pandora's Collective - Literary Events
Pandora's Collective - In Person Events On Hold
Book Talks Book Club is offered via Zoom (see below)
Hello Pandora's members. Under the evolving circumstances with Covid-19, and the government's recommendation for physical distancing, we feel that it is best to put in person Pandora's Collective events on hold. We wish everyone well and will do our best to reschedule in person events, when appropriate. For now we are offeing some events via Zoom. ~ Pandora's Collective
Book Talks Book Club is offered via Zoom (see below)
Hello Pandora's members. Under the evolving circumstances with Covid-19, and the government's recommendation for physical distancing, we feel that it is best to put in person Pandora's Collective events on hold. We wish everyone well and will do our best to reschedule in person events, when appropriate. For now we are offeing some events via Zoom. ~ Pandora's Collective
Pandora's Collective normally offers the following on-going literary events. They are currently onhold except Book Talks which is now offered via Zoom.
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Vancouver:
Word Whips Vancouver East: 2nd Tuesday of every month Word Whips Writing Series: 3rd Tuesday of every month Book Talks - Book Club: 4th Wed of every month Via Zoom Twisted Poets Literary Salon: 4th Thursday of every month Poetry and Art at the JCC: Misc dates Poetic Pairings: Quarterly North Shore: Word Whips North Shore Edition: 4th Tues of each month White Rock: Word Whips By The Water: 1st Wed of each month |
Vancouver Events
2nd Tuesday of every month (on temporary hiatus)
Vancouver Public Library and Pandora’s Collective Present Word Whips Vancouver East 6:30-8:30 Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10 -15 minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. Hosts: Jami Macarty & Leanne Boschman Guest Hosts: Lilija Valis (March, May), Fran Bourassa (April) Location: Vancouver Library--Hastings Branch 2674 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6 Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com 
3rd Tuesday of every month (on temporary hiatus)
Britannia Branch and Pandora's Collective Present WORD WHIPS WRITING SERIES Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10 -15 minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. (3rd Tuesday of each month except Dec) Host: Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni (January Guest Host: Wayne Smith) Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Britannia Library, Gallery Room, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/branches/details/britannia_branch Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 
4th Wednesday of every month (via Zoom)
Pandora’s Collective and Britannia Library Present BOOK TALKS - BOOK CLUB Bring your favourite passages, points of interest, and share your reading experiences with us. Each person is responsible for either borrowing or buying their own copy to read. (4th Wednesday of each month except December) Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Via Zoom. April 28th: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - Date moved to May 5th (6:30-8pm) It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. - Amazon.ca May 26th: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Paula McLain, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Paris Wife, takes readers to Kenya in the 1920s, where the beautiful young horse trainer, adventurer and aviator Beryl Markham tells the story of her life among the glamorous and decadent circle of British expats living in colonial East Africa--and the complicated love triangle she shared with the white hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa. - chapters.indigo.ca Registration Required. Email booktalks@pandorascollective.com to receive the Zoom link. Hosts: Mary Duffy, Sita Carboni and Natasha Boskic www.pandorascollective.com 
4th Thursday of every month (on temporary hiatus)
Pandora's Collective Presents TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON 7 - 9:30 pm Location: HOOD 29 4468 Main Street, Vancouver, BC Three Features + Open Mic. Suggested donation at the door: $5 Twisted Poets is supported by the Writers Union of Canada and The League of Canadian Poets. Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com |
North Shore Events
4th Tuesday of every month (except August) (on temporary hiatus)
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS - THE NORTH SHORE EDITION A warm environment, writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. Great for beginners or seasoned writers. Get past the inner critic by writing ten to fifteen minutes on each prompt. See what you can whip up. Host: Fran Bourassa Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm Location: The Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1A1 Contact: Fran at fbourassa@hotmail.com www.pandorascollective.com |
White Rock Events
1st Wednesday of every month (on temporary hiatus)
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS BY THE WATER We provide writing prompts and encourage people to take the challenge. Emphasis is on exercising the right brain in a safe environment – sharing is optional. Host: Karen Shaw Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: White Rock Library on Buena Vista Avenue. 15342 Buena Vista Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 (604) 541-2201 Contact: pcwhiterock@yahoo.ca or Karen Shaw, chezshaw2013@gmail.com www.pandorascollective.com |
Annual Events
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2010 - Present: Annual Gala Awards Night.
2004 - 2014: The Summer Dreams Literary Arts Festival (an annual, multi-day, summer festival, than ran for 10 years) |
