"An Afternoon with Antonio Michael Downing"!
April 25th, 2026 | 2-4pm | Tickets $20 | Location: MoD
Join us for "An Afternoon with Antonio Michael Downing", one of Canada's most powerful new authors. You will know him from Saturday afternoons on CBC Radio, his rich storytelling shines through in his debut novel "Black Cherokee".
This event will be moderated by new Shelburne Public Library, CEO, Shannon McGrady at the MoD!
Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Shelburne Public Library, Shannon McGrady thoroughly enjoys connecting with the community whether it's sharing her love of literature, discussing BIG ideas, or building belonging. One of the highlights of her career is meeting authors and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to host Antonio Michael Downing for CanHist; a BIG name for our small town.
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"Small Town Big Ideas series to return with bestselling Canadian author Elizabeth Renzetti"
"Small Town Big Ideas series to return with bestselling Canadian author Elizabeth Renzetti"
"Small Town Big Ideas series to return with bestselling Canadian author Elizabeth Renzetti"
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"An Afternoon with Antonio Michael Downing"!
April 25, 2026 I 4:00pm
Join us for "An Afternoon with Antonio Michael Downing", one of Canada's most powerful new authors. You will know him from Saturday afternoons on CBC Radio, his rich storytelling shines through in his debut novel "Black Cherokee".
"Full Circle - 10 Days Circumnavigating Killarney Prov. Park"
October 4, 2025 I 4:00pm
Join us for an evening with filmmakers Scott Jordan & Daryl Phillips for a screening of Full Circle in the beautifully renovated Corbetton Church on the MoD grounds. The film will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Kevin Callan!
"An Afternoon with Claire Cameron"
"An Afternoon with Claire Cameron"
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Join us for a captivating afternoon with Claire Cameron, as we celebrate her latest work, "HOW TO SURVIVE A BEAR ATTACK: A Memoir." FREE EVENT with book sales & Signing to follow.
"RIDGE featuring The Fugitives"
"RIDGE featuring The Fugitives"
"An Afternoon with Claire Cameron"
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"The way History was meant to be told". A Powerful musical storytelling show by the Juno Nominated Group "The Fugitives" examining the WWI Canadian soldier experience during the April 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge.
"Book Talk with John Lorinc"
"RIDGE featuring The Fugitives"
"An Evening with Dr. Tim Cook"
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"An Evening with Dr. Tim Cook"
"RIDGE featuring The Fugitives"
"An Evening with Dr. Tim Cook"
November 28, 2024 I 7:00pm
Join us for an informative evening with Dr. Tim Cook, Canada’s leading military historian and acclaimed author of “The Good Allies”.
"In Conversation with: Elizabeth Renzetti"
"In Conversation with: Elizabeth Renzetti"
"In Conversation with: Elizabeth Renzetti"
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Join us for an enlightening evening with Elizabeth Renzetti, a renowned journalist and author, as she delves into the compelling topic of “What She Said: Conversations About Equality.”
"In the Orbit of Big Cities"
"In Conversation with: Elizabeth Renzetti"
"In Conversation with: Elizabeth Renzetti"
April 25, 2024 I 7:30pm
Join us for a lecture with renowned journalist & author John Lorinc. His topic "In the Orbit of Big Cities," focuses on how small towns navigate the complex world of housing politics in the shadow of big cities and the larger urban landscape.
"In the meantime, Ukraine"
"In Conversation with: Elizabeth Renzetti"
"In the meantime, Ukraine"
March 19, 2024 I 7:00pm
Join us for an informative lecture with internationally renowned journalist Gwynne Dyer as he speaks on "War in the 21st Century," focusing on strategies, tactics, & politics in Ukraine, including the nuclear aspect & the evolving nature of war in the modern era.
Small Town Big Ideas Partners
