news | Thursday December 1, 2011

Talonbooks Presents Karl and Christy Siegler's Farewell Bash

On September 28, 2011, more than one hundred people packed into the exquisite Heritage Hall on Main Street in order to celebrate the literary work and contributions of Karl and Christy Siegler to the world of Canadian publishing.

It was an astounding night of speakers that highlighted many engaging and talented authors who are part of the stellar Talonbooks list that Karl and Christy Siegler established and cultivated over three decades.

We have posted the entire evening on Vimeo for everyone to watch online.

We would also like to offer our thanks to all the speakers, readers and volunteers who helped make this such a wonderful night.

The Speakers (in order of appearance)

Kevin Williams
Karl Siegler
Karen Green
Carl Peters
Dara Culhane
Renee Rodin
Sadru Jetha
Cecily Nicholson
Jamie Reid
Roy Miki
Daphne Marlatt
Fred Wah
George Bowering
John MacLachlan Gray
Letter from Fred A. Reed
Charlie Siegler
Adeena Karasick
Michael Barnholden
Jerry Zaslove
Jeff Derksen
Sachiko Murakami
Garry Thomas Morse
Lucia Frangione
Marie Clements
Kevin Loring
Stephen Collis
Colin Browne

The Volunteers
Rodney Clarke
Greg Gibson
Kim Koch
Ann-Marie Metten
Garry Thomas Morse
Irene Munter
Phyllis Price
Shyla Seller
Leslie Thomas Smith
Vicki Williams

Sponsors
Marquis Book Printing
Hignell Printing

Masters of Ceremonies
Stephen Collis and Kevin Williams

Videography
Clancy Dennehy

Caterer
Koreena Singh
With excellent organization and food service
provided by Phyllis Price.

Location
Heritage Hall with thanks to the Heritage Hall staff!

Video Editing
Leslie Smith

Ongoing Support Provided by
British Columbia Arts Council
Department of Canadian Heritage
Canada Council for the Arts
Writers’ Union of Canada