Hailed as one of America’s “Top Ten Literary Gatherings” by USA Today, Aspen Summer Words 2013, June 16-21, is a six-day retreat that supports writers in developing their craft by providing a winning combination of inspiration, skills, community and opportunity. From author readings to behind-the-book panel discussions, it also offers readers a chance to explore the craft of writing and celebrate the literary arts. 2013 faculty includes: Kathleen Anderson, Tom Barbash, Laura Fraser, Paul Harding, Pam Houston, Scott Lasser, David Lipsky, David St. John and Nino Ricci.

The award, presented as part of a ceremony that included the awarding of five other prizes and the distribution of a total of $114,000 to Canadian writers, is sponsored by the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Board of Directors, Amazon.ca, and David Ellins. Past recipients include Michael Winter, Miriam Toews, and Wayne Johnston.

“One sometimes hears grumbling in the world at large that there are too many literary prizes,” Ricci said in his acceptance speech, “but what such grumbling fails to take into account is that other professions have perks writers don’t. They’re called incomes.”

This year’s prize was juried by writers Stan Dragland, Wayne Johnston, and Miriam Toews. “Nino Ricci’s prose embodies a sweeping range of talent and technique,” they wrote in their citation. “There are layers upon layers of meaning within his stories, all of which are presented with profound empathy, with compassion not only for his characters, but also for the messy human condition in which we invariably find ourselves. His writing is elegant and understated but driven by an urgent and confident hand. Whether he is examining the life of Jesus or an adulterous Italian mother or a self-loathing academic, Nino Ricci is a superb story-teller. Each of his books is a rare and delicious cocktail. In them a particular time and place is richly brought alive and made palpable, a challenge to the intellect and an exploration of the soul.”

For more information visit www.writerstrust.com.

Thursday, 14 June 2012
7 PM
Cyril Clark Branch, Brampton Library
20 Loafer’s Lake Lane,Brampton,
905-793-INFO(4636)

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Consilience: How the digital revolution is bridging the divide between the arts and sciences

Nino Ricci addresses the crossroads between the arts and sciences, and between the pre-digital and digital ages as part of the 2012 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

11:00 to 12:00 noon
Saturday, 27 May 2012
Waterloo University, Waterloo, Ontario

Sponsored by the Canadian Society for Italian Studies.

In residence from May 13th to June 3rd.

Tuesday May 8, 2012
6 PM
Spin Toronto
461 King St. West (west of Spadina)

For tickets and information, visit First Book Canada.

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SENSE OF PLACE: A CROSS BORDER EXHIBITION

Opening Reception & Special Event
March 20, 2012 6:00 – 9:30pm
An Evening with Alistair MacLeod, Nino Ricci and Iain Baxter&

Join us for a lively exchange between MacLeod, Ricci and Baxter& at the Boardmore Theatre on the theme of place. The presentation will be followed by an opening reception and book signing in the CBU Art Gallery. Meet the special guests and see the exhibition. Works by Ricci and MacLeod and Sense of Place exhibition catalogues will be available for sale. Free event.

Special Presentation
March 21, 2012 1:00- 3:30pm

Join us for a special presentation for artists, writers, readers and students at the Boardmore Theatre. Alistair MacLeod, Nino Ricci and Iain Baxter& will enlighten audiences with readings and a discussion about creativity, art, place and identity, followed by an informal viewing of the exhibition at the CBU Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served. Free event.

7 PM
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
The Gladstone Hotel
1212 Queen Street West, Toronto