Shortlist Events

2011 Arthur Ellis Shortlist Events

• What:   Arthur Ellis Shortlist Release Event - Vancouver
• Who:    Lou Allin, Kay Stewart, David Russell, Melanie Jackson, Robin Spano, Debra Purdy-Kong, and moderator Brian Lynch
• When:  Thursday, April 28 7:00 pm
• Where: Central Library of the Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia St. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Cost:     Free

The shortlists for the 2011 Arthur Ellis Awards will be announced after a panel discussion on crime-writing issues. Join these BC crime writers as they chat murder and open secret envelopes to reveal the short lists for this year's Arthur Ellis Awards.

• What:   Arthur Ellis Awards Shortlist Event - Calgary
• Who:    Jayne Barnard, Susan Calder, Linda Kupacek, Garry Ryan
• When: Thursday April 28th from 6.30-7.30pm
• Where: W.R. Castell Central Branch Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary 403-260-2600
• Cost:     Free

Readings and the announcements of the short lists for this year's Arthur Ellis Awards.

• What:   Arthur Ellis Award Shortlist Event - Toronto
• Who:    Rosemary Aubert, Linwood Barclay, Rick Blechta, Dorothy McIntosh, Maureen Jennings, Brent Pilkey, Eric Wright, and Susanna Kearsley
• When:  Thursday, April 28, 7-9 pm
• Where: Indigo/Chapters, Manulife Centre, downtown Toronto

The authors will make a panel presentation. Freebies and goodies provided, as well as the announcement of the Arthur Ellis Shortlist winners at 9 pm. EST

• What:   Arthur Ellis Award Shortlist Event - Picton
• Who:    Janet Kellough, Melodie Campbell
• When:  Thursday, April 28, 7:30 pm
• Where: Books & Co. 289 Main St., Picton, Janet Kellough, 613-476-3988, email:janetkelloughAgmail.com
• Cost:     Free

Crime Writers of Canada and The Prince Edward County Authors' Festival present jazz poetry with author J.D. Carpenter and musician John McKinney, stories by Janet Kellough, reading by Melodie Campbell and the all-important announcement of this year's nominees for the Arthur Ellis Awards.

• What:   Arthur Ellis Award Shortlist Event - Ottawa
• Who:    Peggy Blair, Randall Denley, Linda Wiken
• When: Thursday, April 28, 7:00 pm
• Where: Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe Street, Main Auditorium
• Cost:     Free

The Perilous Path to Publication: A panel discussion. Moderator: Kitchissippi Ward Councillor, Katherine Hobbs; Peggy Blair, shortlisted for the 2010 Debut Dagger from The Crime Writers Association, UK; Randall Denley, Ottawa Citizen columnist and author of One Dead Sister; Linda Wiken, Ottawa's Mystery Maven and author of the Erica Chase Book Club mysteries, debuting next year. The Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Awards short list will be announced as will the nominees for Capital Crime Writers' Audrey Jessup Award.

• What:   Arthur Ellis Award Shortlist Event - Montreal
• Who:    Robert Landori, Sheila Kindellan-Sheehan
• When:   Thursday, April 28, 7-8 pm
• Where: Pointe Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas-Shand Avenue, Pointe-Claire, 514-630-1261
• Cost:     Free

Repartee and readings followed by the announcement of the Shortlists by CWC RVP Pat Flewwelling. Hosted by Mark Eagle of Vin Go Urban Winery.

Arthur Ellis Awards Dinner