WHAT: Roots to Sky: Poetry, Story & Song
WHERE: Knox United Church, 506 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Writers Retreat: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Live Revue: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
WHO: Audrey Lane Cockett, Skylar Kay, Shone Thistle, Samantha Whelan Kotkas, Sheri-D Wilson, John Wort-Hannam, with light projections by Mackenzie Bedford and opening circle led by Priscilla Cherry
Celebrate National Poetry Month eventbrite with an extraordinary day of creativity and connection at Knox United Church! Roots to Sky brings together Juno-nominated artists and award-winning writers eventbrite for a daytime writers retreat and an evening live revue featuring poetry, song, and immersive light projections.
The daytime retreat offers four workshops eventbrite – from spoken word and songwriting to body-based writing and hybrid poetics – led by some of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices. The evening performance invites audiences into a night of language, rhythm, and shared wonder. eventbrite All experience levels welcome.
Proceeds from Roots to Sky support programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Calgary. eventbrite Barrier-free tickets for the Live Revue are available upon request.
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