Posts | Vanessa Winn

Tango

Exploring technique with the ocho cortado, including variations. Crofton Community Centre, Musgrave at Robert Street. Class 5 – 6 pm, followed by buffet dinner at 6, and “Meet-in-the-Middle” milonga at 7 pm.

Opportunity for Book Clubs: Meet the author at Point Ellice House

October 22, 2012

Vanessa Winn

Events

I am delighted to be partnering with Point Ellice House museum, to offer book clubs the opportunity to meet at this national heritage site and discuss its connections to characters in The Chief Factor’s Daughter. Learn about the story behind Point Ellice’s first owners! Includes a tour of the House, discussion with the author, and refreshments, …

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News: The Chief Factor’s Daughter studied at SFU

October 10, 2012

Vanessa Winn

Past Events

The Chief Factor’s Daughter is on the reading list of a History seminar at Simon Fraser University. http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/history/Course%20Outlines/2012/fall%202012/Hist%20436b%20FALL%202012.pdf I am looking forward to meeting the instructor and class in November!

At The Mike, Cadboro Bay Books, October 16th

October 3, 2012

Vanessa Winn

Past Events

I will be exploring the world of fiction with authors Marlyn Horsdal and Mel Dagg, on Tuesday, October 16th, 7 pm at 3840B Cadboro Bay Road.

Book Club Meeting, at Point Ellice House, September 26th

September 24, 2012

Vanessa Winn

Book Club

Delighted to be discussing The Chief Factor’s Daughter, and its connections to Point Ellice House, at this national heritage site.

Dancing in the Aisles at Munro’s, Saturday, September 22, 3-4 pm.

September 19, 2012

Vanessa Winn

Past Events

To help celebrate the launch of David Gurr’s new novel, The Charlatan Variations, I will be dancing tango with David at historic Munro’s Books! http://munrobooks.com:80/events/

“Summer Afternoon — 1862” Centennial Square, August 26, 2012.

August 28, 2012

Vanessa Winn

Past Events

Speaking at 2 pm about dancing in 1862, as depicted in The Chief Factor’s Daughter, followed by some easy dances of the era for everyone to join in. This Community Arts Council event celebrates the City of Victoria’s 150th anniversary.