From Page to Stage: Spoken Word Performance Workshop

Join us for a unique workshop that offers a rare opportunity to gain insights and tips on performance techniques from seasoned professional actor Marion Adler and multi-award-winning poet Heidi Sander. 

From Page to Stage: Spoken Word Performance Workshop2026-03-25T20:02:57-04:00

Writing The River: A Nature Writing Experience on the Water

Join BC poet Zoe Dickinson and multi-award-winning Stratford poet Heidi Sander for a guided canoe or kayak writing experience along the river. With curated writing prompts, quiet lagoon stops, and optional open mic moments, this 60 to 90 minute journey invites you to reconnect with nature, creativity, and community. Travel notebook included. No writing experience required.

Writing The River: A Nature Writing Experience on the Water2026-03-20T14:12:03-04:00

Spoken Groove

"Spoken Groove" is a powerful, genre-blurring performance that weaves spoken word, dance, and rap into one unified artistic experience.

Spoken Groove2025-09-04T12:21:31-04:00

Spoken Groove

"Spoken Groove" is a powerful, genre-blurring performance that weaves spoken word, dance, and rap into one unified artistic experience.

Spoken Groove2025-08-29T20:44:23-04:00

Charlie Mountford Fireside Chat with Merilyn Simonds: On Aging, Creativity, Friendship and the Poetics of Paying Attention

Join us for an intimate conversation with author Merilyn Simonds, as she reflects on her deeply moving book, Walking with Beth—a lyrical meditation on friendship, memory, and time. In a fireside chat with Heidi Sander, Simonds explores the intertwined themes of aging, friendship and creativity through the poetic lens that runs throughout the book.

Charlie Mountford Fireside Chat with Merilyn Simonds: On Aging, Creativity, Friendship and the Poetics of Paying Attention2025-08-01T16:03:58-04:00

WORDSONG : Three Poets set to Music

As Leonard Cohen reminds us, the line between the song and the word, is a thin one and most beautiful.  Join three celebrated and award-winning poets, George Elliott Clarke, Heidi Sander and David Stones in this unique celebration of their poetry, both spoken and transformed into song through a unique cast of illustrious musical performers.

WORDSONG : Three Poets set to Music2022-10-24T13:58:01-04:00

The Forest Of My Mind Musical Literary Brunch with award-winning poet Heidi Sander and renowned pianist David Eliakis

An inspirational and thought-provoking performance by award-winning poet Heidi Sander as she fuses music and poetry to launch her poetry collection, The Forest Of My Mind. Joined by renowned pianist David Eliakis who has arranged music to each of her poems, they will be performing these pieces followed by a Q&A and author signing. This storytelling event with live music is one of the highlights of our fall lineup! This event has limited seating so pick up your tickets early!

The Forest Of My Mind Musical Literary Brunch with award-winning poet Heidi Sander and renowned pianist David Eliakis2021-09-17T16:22:46-04:00

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